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Proposed burka ban ignites freedom debate Muslim Canadian Congress feels garment has no place in modern Islam By Abid-Aziz Ladhani Gazette Staff

A proposed ban of garments like the burka — the face-veil worn by some Muslim women — has been submitted to the Canadian government. The Muslim Canadian Congress, an organization aimed at representing those who don’t identify with existing Islamic organizations, originally proposed the initiative and has been its most vocal supporter. “We are initiating a ban for the reason that it has no place in Islam. It is a tribal custom, which has been affirmed by Egypt’s highest Muslim authority,” Sohail Raza, president of the MCC, said. “It poses a risk to security, safety and trust.”

According to Raza, such risks have manifested themselves into robberies committed by men wearing the burka in cities like Toronto. He added it is also a safety issue for women who are driving. “How can I know you, if you can see me but I can’t see you? I don’t even know [for sure] if you are a man or a woman,” Raza added. “The only people who are instituting the burka are Al-Qaeda, the Taliban and Saudi Arabia. Concealing your identity is wrong.” Others, however, including Western’s Muslim Student Association, oppose the ban on the grounds that one’s identity is defined by more than personal appearance. “A person’s value, whether man

or woman, is determined by their personality, mentality and morals not by [what] they wear,” Shaimaa Ali, Islam awareness manager for the MSA, said. “The other issue is personal freedom. Canada is known to be a free country and it’s not expected in Canada to limit the personal freedom of anybody.” Having considered wearing the burka while an undergraduate in Egypt, Ali holds the view that certain Islamic values are under unnecessary scrutiny. Moreover, other national Muslim organizations have opposed the banning of this particular religious garment. “What they are proposing is to have different laws for different people but in Canada there is no

law regarding dress code and there is no law that says that you can’t [for example] wear a mini-skirt,” Wahida Valiante, chair and national president of the Canadian Islamic Congress, said. “I find it disturbing that they are segmenting the population.” Valiante, the first female president of the CIC, disputed the claim such garments degrade women. She also believes that the Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the right to wear religious attire. “[Some] women are convinced it is their religious duty, but the significance is they should have the freedom to wear what they want,” Valiante said. “Anything having to do with Islam seems taboo now.” She added the amount of media

attention given to this “miniscule” issue was disconcerting. According to Valiante, it was especially upsetting to be concerned with this issue in the midst of Islamic History Month, a significant period not reported by the media. “I think that it is completely ridiculous,” Husna Fareed, a second-year science major at Western, said. “I think it’s a big deal for women in Canada because you are asking them to give up their faith.” Raza remained steadfast in his view when responding to popular arguments brought against the MCC ban. “Even Islamic organizations who have said [the burka] is part of Islam are all of a sudden making a human rights claim,” he said.

TTC increases fines Smokers, fake passes targeted By Shreya Tekriwal Gazette Staff

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THIS IS WHAT NOT TO DO. Taking up more than one seat on a Toronto Transit Commission vehicle could cost you big bucks as fines for offences were recently raised. Smoking on TTC property, littering and using fake passes will also be penalized.

The Toronto Transit Commission has amended its Bylaw No. 1, resulting in an increased set of fines for offences. Among other changes, the fine for smoking on TTC property has increased from $95 to $195, plus a $35 victim surcharge. The fine for using fake passes or tokens has also been raised to $345 in addition to a $75 victim surcharge. “The last bylaw was amended in 1990 and that was almost 20 years ago,” Danny Nicholson, supervisor of corporate communications at the TTC, said. “Our old bylaw was

under a big umbrella. We are still under that old umbrella but on a more specific level now.” According to Nicholson, the TTC has been making passengers aware of the changes to the bylaw since January 2009. “Basically, a lot of these changes to the bylaw make the travel experiences more enjoyable for people,” Nicholson added. “People waiting at the bus stop don’t want others smoking in front of them or blaring loud [music] on the subway system.” While the TTC has implemented fines, the London Transit Commission does not have a system in PLEASE SEE LTC P3

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EVENTS CALENDAR Wed, Oct. 14 • Production Still When: Noon – 6 p.m. Where: John Labatt Visual Arts Centre What: Production featuring John Cushnie, Janice Gurney, Jason Hallows, Kevin Rodgers, Soheila K. Esfahani, Kelly O’Dette, Jamie Q & Dusty Peas. • King’s Warchild & Social Justice and Peace Coffeehouse When: 7 – 10 p.m. Where: King’s University College cafeteria What: Featuring local talent, an arts table, information on local and global events and a bake sale. Free event, with donations going directly to War Child Canada. • Theology on Tap When: 9 p.m. Where: The Wave What: Joanna Quinn, from Western’s political science department, discusses her own faith journey as it has led her to study transitional justice in the traditional cultures of Uganda. For more information, visit www.theologyontap.ca. Thurs, Oct. 15 • Resumé and Cover Letter Writing for International Students When: 12:30 – 2 p.m. Where: TBA

NEWSBRIEFS What: The Career Centre @ Western will be teaching the basics of Canadian resumé and cover letter construction. It will also outline the differences between a Canadian resumé and those used in other countries. Register online at http://careercentral.uwo.ca. Fri, Oct. 16 • Stand Up Against Poverty When: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Where: Across campus What: Western Oxfam Association and other social justice clubs, in affiliation with the Western Student Advocacy Alliance, will be showing their solidarity with impoverished people across the globe. Interested students can visit the UCC atrium, Concrete Beach and various other locations throughout campus. • UWO Jazz Band When: 9 p.m. – 12 a.m. Where: Grad Club What: Featuring songs by the likes of Rob McConnell, Henry Mancini, Duke Ellington and an original. Led by Bruce Smith. • OUA Baseball Finals, Game One When: 7 – 10 p.m. Where: Labatt Park If you have an event you would like to share please send your information to gazette.events@gmail.com

Teachers threaten to strike Teachers in Nova Scotia have threatened to strike if their demands for higher salaries are not fulfilled. The Nova Scotia Teachers Union demanded a 2.9 per cent salary increase, but the provincial government has only offered a one per cent raise. The requested pay boost would match what public school teachers in the province saw last year. According to an article from the Canadian Press, the province does not plan to adhere to the union’s demands. “They know the size of the pile of money so if they want to be more creative around that in negotiations we certainly can work around that,” Frank Corbett, deputy premier of Nova Scotia, said in the article. On Sept. 22, more than 90 per cent of NSTU members voted for a strike. A walkout would stop 25,000 students at 13 campuses from attending class. While both sides hope binding arbitration will bring a swift end to the standoff, the union is prepared for the worst. “The NSTU is not putting all its eggs in one basket,” Alexis Allen, NSTU president said during a conference call, alluding to a strike date set for Tuesday, Oct. 20. The union represents almost 900 faculty and support staff. —Stuart A. Thompson

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In today’s digital world where mp3 players have replaced CD players and unmanned drones do the work of pilots, researchers may have stumbled across another technological leap — the evolution of teddy bears into cell phones. According to a study conducted by research firm Synovate, of over 8,000 cell phone owners in 11 countries, almost half of the population sleeps within reach of our cell phone. The popularity of cell phones — the technology has evolved from a novelty item to an essential tool of microfinance in third-world countries — is not new. What is new is the high percentage of positive responses in this study, suggesting the popularity of smart phones has increased the degree of around-the-clock availability. Out of the respondents, 75 per cent said they would not leave their homes without their phone and a further 36 per cent said they could not live without it. Rachel Kirkup, a first-year engineering student, agreed she could not live without her cell phone. According to Mike Atkinson, a psychology professor at Western, this behaviour is not particularly dangerous. “It’s a feel-good factor,” Atkinson said. “People like to feel warm and fuzzy. It’s a matter of security [and it] does not matter if it is a cell phone or a teddy bear.” “It’s just part of the human genetic make-up,” he added. —Fadesola Adedayo

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Sex trade workers fighting the law LTC not following suit Crown claims legalization would do little to help safety

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Last Tuesday marked the beginning of a court case in Toronto where sex trade workers are challenging Canada’s prostitution laws. The case, led by representatives of Sex Professionals of Canada, argues prostitutes should be treated as professionals. While prostitution itself is not illegal in Ontario, almost anything associated with it is, including solicitation. By eliminating several sections in the Criminal Code of Canada, the women hope to have their line of work recognized by the community, and essentially create a safer working environment. “Living under the law that we’re challenging makes it illegal for us to work inside, have a receptionist, work together or refer clients to each other,” Valerie Scott, executive director of SPOC, said. “If I had a good date, I cannot refer it to [my co-workers]. Instead we work alone and isolated.” Scott noted this isolation can result in sex trade workers being easy targets for sexual assault. “Sexual predators are not stupid, unfortunately,” Scott mentioned. “The result is women both indoors

and outdoors are being taken advantage of — and most of these [predators] know damn well [women] will be too afraid to call police.” The Crown, however, emphasized no matter what changes are made to the Criminal Code, prostitution is ultimately a dangerous profession regardless of the circumstances. Various religious groups have also taken this stance. “If you’re having sex with strangers, you have to expect a certain amount of danger,” confirmed Joanne McGarry, executive director of the Catholic Civil Rights League. “It’s impossible to prove that [amendments to the Criminal Code of Canada will make things safer] because among prostitutes there’s a lot of overlap between work on the streets and indoors.” The CCRL, REAL Women of Canada and Christian Legal Fellowship have united as part of a joint intervention for the trial. The organizations emphasized the decriminalization of prostitution would be contrary to the moral values of Canadians. A factum, put together by the three organizations, stated, “the laws are a reflection of society’s views, soundly rooted in interfaith

morality, which is that prostitution is an act that offends the conscience of ordinary citizens.” The factum goes on to say the government must remain “hands off” with prostitution. Scott, on the other hand, encourages government involvement to improve safety conditions for sex trade workers. Alongside moral concerns, McGarry pointed out the implications of making being a pimp a legal occupation for women looking to leave the profession. “If you remove this legal avenue to help some of those young women, I wouldn’t know how to reach them, honestly,” McGarry said. The CCRL will present their factum early next week, and a trial decision will hopefully be made in early 2010. “I can’t get a sense of the trial, and I’ve learned to never second guess at court,” Scott said. “If it’s favourable to us the crown will certainly appeal. And if it favours the Crown, we’ll do what we can, and appeal too.”

place for those who do not abide by the rules. “We do not have a prevailing bylaw that allows us to levy fines,” Larry Ducharme, general manager at the LTC, said. Ducharme mentioned while the LTC does not impose fines, individuals can be banned from LTC vehicles. “What we do in terms of rowdy behaviour, if it is something that is not acceptable to us, we ban [individuals] from our vehicles,” he said. Ducharme also noted the LTC will look at alternatives in case situations get out of control in the future. According to a press release by the TTC, the most frequent offences include entering a station illegally, smoking, littering and failing to tender proper fare. Additionally, the TTC now has the authority to

enforce fines in regards to priority seating, laying across seats, having feet on seats and obstructing doors. “I am kind of glad that they raised the fines because that means people aren’t going to be rowdy [and] such. It makes travelling [by public transportation] a better experience,” Stuti Mathur, a second-year social science student, said. Nicholson also mentioned the TTC levied fines worth $600,000 last year. “We would prefer not to have to lay these charges but there are people who are making it difficult for others,” Nicholson added. “In the past few years, ridership has increased dramatically, so the amount of infractions have gone up [as well].” Nicholson noted the amount acquired through fines contribute towards the City of Toronto’s general revenue instead of the TTC.

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thegazette Volume 103, issue 23 Well behaved women rarely make history. — LAUREL THATCHER ULRICH

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Free To Choose: Burka or not The Muslim Canadian Congress is asking Ottawa to pass legislation banning the wearing of Islamic religious garments meant to hide a woman’s features in public. The MCC says articles of clothing like the burka — a garment that covers a woman’s body and shield’s the eyes with a layer of mesh fabric — marginalize Muslim women and violate their right to equality. The MCC claims Canadian women who wear the burka are being oppressed by their husbands and family members. While it may be true that some Muslim females are being forced to dress a certain way, many women wear their religious garments out of choice. Even for those who may be living in oppression, having the government step in and dictate what can and cannot be worn in public is not the answer. The logistics behind enforcing such a law are impractical. Should the legislation pass, it would be highly unlikely a police force would be patrolling the streets and writing tickets to women wearing religious coverings. Canada has no right to infringe upon the religious rights and freedoms of its citizens. Gender equality is about allowing both sexes the freedom to choose how they live — something a ban on burkas would directly oppose. Banning all burkas in public would violate the rights of women who want to conceal themselves out of choice and for spiritual reasons. Perhaps behind the MCC’s flawed plan is the larger issue of spousal abuse. However, their energy is better spent creating social programs, outreach centres and educational projects. The government should not be able to decide how deep a person’s religious beliefs go and by taking away the option for a woman to don certain clothing, they would essentially be telling a person how to practice their own religion. In a society where it is legal for a woman to go topless, it seems more oppressive to tell a woman she cannot dress conservatively — however extreme for religious reasons. The right to choose what to wear must be preserved — restricting certain freedoms opens up the door to eroding human rights. However, at the same time, as societies continue to evolve to be more secular, we need to accept certain religious practices are no longer practical in modern time. Women cannot be expected to dress a certain way if it interferes with her ability to lead a normal, happy life. Realistically, no one in Parliament will want to pass this legislation — it would be political suicide. This move by the MCC is likely nothing more than an attempt to gain attention and shed light on the issue of women being culturally oppressed by their own families. If open discussion and attention is what the MCC is looking to accomplish, then giving such a bill as much publicity as possible is an effective first step. Editorials appearing under the ‘opinions’ heading are decided upon by a majority of the editorial board and are written by a member of the editorial board but are not necessarily the expressed opinion of each editorial board member. All other opinions are strictly those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the USC, The Gazette, its editors or staff. Letters: Must include the contributor’s name, identification (ie. History II, Dean of Arts) and be submitted to gazette.opinions@uwo.ca. Letters judged by the Editor-In-Chief to be libelous or derogatory will not be published. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters and submissions and makes no guarantees that a letter will be published. All articles, letters, photographs, graphics, illustrations and cartoons published in The Gazette, both in the newspaper and online versions, are the property of The Gazette. By submitting any such material to The Gazette for publication, you grant to The Gazette a non-exclusive, world-wide, royalty-free, irrevocable license to publish such material in perpetuity in any media, including but not limited to, The Gazette‘s hard copy and online archives. • Please recycle this newspaper •

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

On campus food cause for concern Re: “Sloth and excess guilty for obesity” Oct. 8, 2009

The University has exceptional recreation facilities and seems to have invested substantial amounts of money in promoting physical health through fitness classes, varsity and intramural sports, which means all students, can be involved in physical activity. It seems, however, that the University still has a long way to go in helping students make healthy choices in terms of nutrition. —Tom Clements Classical Studies III

To the editor: As an exchange student studying at Western, it was inevitable that I would experience some cultural differences during my year in Canada. I studied in England for two years prior to coming to Western, and expected the Canadian university lifestyle would not be too dissimilar. However, I was shocked to notice the nutritional choices that a vast number of students make at Western on a day-to-day basis. It only takes a quick look around the University Community Centre’s cafeteria to notice that despite a large variety of eateries, the choice of good, healthy food is relatively low in comparison to the fatty burgers, Chinese food and donuts. One thing I have learned is that British and Canadian students love nothing more than indulging in a greasy pizza or chips especially when staggering home from a night of drunken antics. I could not believe, however, that students are able to purchase Domino’s Pizza and Subway through their student meal plans; surely the University cannot claim it is trying to promote healthy eating? Of course part of the university experience is making decisions and learning from mistakes, but the university should be doing more to help students make the right choices. A quick glance around the UCC at lunch time, and it’s clear the vast majority of students have given in to the temptation of a high sodium, high fat, fast-food meal. When you’re trying to fulfill a busy academic and social lifestyle, grabbing some quick food is an important part of the day, but when big pictures of burgers and greasy Chinese food is all you’re confronted with, it’s all too easy to give in to temptation.

Pro-Palestine doesn’t mean anti-Israel To the editor: In light of the display set up by the Palestinian Student Association last Wednesday, I have decided to express my personal point of view on the matter. After receiving countless text messages, e-mails and phone calls all morning from pro-Israel students on campus who were alarmed by the display, I finally walked from my last class of the day towards the UCC. There, several pamphlets and posters calling for a boycott of Israel greeted me. Why were so many students deeply upset and bothered by this? Why had many stayed to argue with the students behind the booth, knowing they had schoolwork to do or class to attend? Well, the short of it is that singling out Israel and demonizing it is flat out immoral and is perceived by students who are connected to this country as a personal attack against them. And the long of it is that this type of campaign is based on misinformation. Israel has the only independent judiciary in the Middle East and its supreme court is one of the most highly regarded in the world. Any Palestinian can expect justice in an Israeli court over any other Middle Eastern court. Additionally, Israel is the only true democracy in the Middle East. It is the only country that has almost unlimited freedom of speech, a

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This feature takes excerpts from discussions happening right now on westerngazette.ca — Log in today and add your voice to the debate. Re: “SOGS president called out” Oct. 7, 2009 This is the first that I am hearing about a “counter petition” but the petition that I signed (and I asked its purpose) was to “open debate on SOGS membership with CFS”. Would it not then be reasonable to assume that a counter petition would then close debate on the subject? — Craig Steinback Re: “Sloth and excess guilty for obesity” Oct. 8, 2009 Stop blaming other external things for your problems and take personal responsibility for what you’ve done with your life. —Rob Hunter Ed note: Comments have been condensed due to size constraints. For full comments, please visit our website.

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point acknowledged to me by one of the organizers of the booth on Wednesday. Furthermore, torture has been outlawed in Israel, even if a prisoner is known to have information capable of saving hundreds of innocent lives. There is more religious, gender, sexual orientation and ethnic equality in Israel than in any other country in the Middle East. The above facts do not even begin to expose Israel’s contributions to technology, medicine, culture and philanthropic endeavors. Therefore, this campaign had the clear agenda of de-legitimizing Israel by singling it out on the basis of false information. Pal.SA’s booth did not promote anything constructive, and only spread negativity. As a pro-Palestinian and proIsrael student myself, I challenge Pal.SA to create a program — that is [actually] pro-Palestinian [because] pro-Palestinian is not synonymous with anti-Israel.

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ArtsEntertainment Anastasia delights London audience Ballet performed on Grand Theatre stage to standing ovation By Stacie Caplan Gazette Staff

Beauty, grace and talent were all evident during Thursday night’s performance of Anastasia, the ballet. Presented by Ballet Jörgen Canada, Anastasia is the story of the Russian princess whose family was executed in the Russian Revolution. The ballet was performed at an at-capacity Grand Theatre. Judging by the standing ovation at the end of the show, it was obvious the audience thoroughly enjoyed the performance. A great opportunity for aspiring dancers to experience performing in front of a large audience, the show featured some local young dancers and technically strong performances. Without any dialogue, the dancers were able to portray a heart-warming story. The entire cast worked well together, but the chemistry between Anastasia (Cristina Graziano) and her childhood friend Dmitry (Preston McBain) was exceptional. Their duets ranged from playful to romantic. Graziano is an extremely talented dancer and her role as Anastasia was perfectly played. Though the background sets were almost bare, the talent and story created an entertaining show. The sets were minimal and consisted of gates for the convent and pieces of furniture in the houses. Additionally, the lighting dramatized certain scenes, highlighting mystery and deception. The lack of setting and the appropriate lighting only emphasized the dancing even more. The costumes were reflective of the time period and portrayed the fashions of 1918. Some costumes were exceptionally elaborate, such as the fancy dresses of the upper-class character such as the Russian royalty. Still, no costume could distract from the performers. Unlike many ballet performances, Anastasia did not have an accompanying live orchestra. Instead, prerecorded music by the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra was provided. However, the music was key in helping set the mood in the performance, matching the tone of each scene. Ballet Jörgen Canada did a wonderful job portraying the tale of Anastasia. The talent of the dancers was greatly appreciated by the audience and it was inspiring to see this classic piece brought to life in the form of ballet.

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BEAUTY AND POISE. Anastasia brought in a packed house for the one-night ballet performance at the Grand Theatre Thursday night.

Western writers discuss ‘living the dream’ Pigheadedness and luck keys to success for aspiring authors By Kaleigh Boyd Gazette Writer

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A PACKED HOUSE. A crowd turned up at the Western Book Store last Wednesday to hear six Western graduates discuss writing as a career.

The Book Store at Western was abuzz last Wednesday as a crowd gathered to hear professional writers speak about the ups and downs of the writing industry in a panel entitled “Living the Dream: Careers in Writing.” The panel featured six Western graduates. They included Douglas Keddy, Western’s research communications co-ordinator, Cathy Marie Buchanan, a first-time novelist, Giller Award-winner Bonnie Burnard, Penn Kemp, poet and Western’s writer-in-residence, Christine Walde, the author of a novel for young adults and science fiction and fantasy author R. Scott Bakker. The discussion kicked off on an intriguing note with a question about the relevance of each author’s educational background.

Bakker was the first to respond with “I’m not sure relevance is the right word.” While each writer had their own unique educational experience — from BAs in English or history to degrees in science — they all agreed the subject studied is less important than learning to think critically about the world. Their careers in writing often stemmed less from a strategic educational plan and more from a love of writing and a desire to talk about anything and everything. The panel discussed and debated politics, prolific writers and the future of the book industry. Some expressed worries about the possibility that it will get harder for writers to make money due to new technologies, while others asserted people will always enjoy owning a physical copy of a book. Burnard spoke passionately about funding cuts to the Canadi-

an Council for the Arts, a political move that affects many writers. She urged people to speak up in order to save the arts. Despite the seeming lack of government support, the authors discussed the rewards of a career in writing. They expressed how amazing it can be to fall into “the zone” when writing and wondered at how lucky they are to get paid to write fiction. About their proudest moments, several spoke of one-onone interactions with a reviewer or fan, or even the simple act of finding a book they wrote or worked on in a bookstore. Before the panel closed, the six authors left the audience with some words of wisdom. When asked to state the one thing an aspiring writer should have in order to succeed, they confidently stated: perseverance, pigheadedness, creativity, conviction, the grace of God — and a little luck.

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The Invention of Lying Directed by: Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson Starring: Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner Watching The Invention of Lying is like getting a two-for-one deal: the movie is the main course, with a lesson in morality thrown in for free. Even though the film has a fabulous cast, brief moments of amusement and a valuable lesson behind it, it isn’t worth the time or money. Gervais directs and stars in this romantic comedy that takes place in an alternate universe where lying is non-existent. Mark Bellison (Gervais) has become the epitome of what everyone else thinks of him — a “chubby little loser.” He loses his job as a screenwriter and soon after gets evicted from his apartment. Out of luck and broke, he goes to the bank to withdraw the rest of the money, and miraculously develops the ability to lie, scamming $800 in the process. Mark keeps lying and eventually gets himself into a worldwide mess. Garner plays Mark’s love interest in the movie, the wealthy and beautiful Anna McDoogles. Unfortunately, Mark does not make enough money for Anna and they are not “genetically compatible.” Yet as the plot evolves and Mark begins to bring in the dough, Anna’s interest in him suddenly blossoms. The film gives the audience what seems to be a standard ingredient for a romantic comedy: predictability. There is a general lesson to be learned and of course the boy and girl live happily ever after. Furthermore, there was no definitive resolution and the film lacked any sense of surprise or spontaneity. Another disappointing aspect of the movie was the unsatisfying characters of Tina Fey and Jonah Hill. Their screen time consists of 10 minutes, leaving viewers wanting more as their characters remained, for the most part, undeveloped. The Invention of Lying is one of those movies you rent on a quiet Friday evening when you want to watch something simple with a few guaranteed laughs. Although the meaning behind the movie appeals to good ethics, you’re better off saving your $11 and using it to fund some other mode of entertainment.

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Sometimes even the best teams need a wake-up call. After the Homecoming loss to McMaster, the Mustangs football team hit the field after a short week of practice to face the York Lions. The boys in purple did not disappoint, overcoming some early scares to rout the Lions 64-6. With the win, the Mustangs clinched a berth in the playoffs and improved to 5-1 on the season. “We did a lot of good things tonight,” Mustangs running back Da’Shawn Thomas said, “But we expect more out of each other. We’re never satisfied.” The opening minutes were extremely tense for Western fans as the Mustangs offence turned over the ball in their end twice, leading to two York field goals — their first two of the season. However, the Lions were denied the end zone on each occasion by a re-energized and determined Mustangs defence, who only gave up 92 yards of offence despite first string defensive linemen Mike Van Praet sitting out the game due to injury.

“We had a lot to prove,” Mustangs linebacker David Lee said. “After what happened [last game], people were questioning us. We had to come out and show everybody what we could do out there and what we were capable of.” Lee also felt the team went the extra mile to ensure they were well prepared. “We watched a lot of tape,” Lee said. “You’ve got to educate yourself on the people you’re coming out against. You have to be a smart football player, not just an athletic one.” Not that athleticism was in short supply. As the game went on, the Mustangs increasingly looked like a faster, more conditioned football team. An impressive feat, considering the Western squad was battling a host of injuries as well as a short week of practice. “My body’s been hurting all week and I didn’t really get that time to rest,” Thomas said. “Luckily, with it being a night game, I just slept all day. That pretty much got my body back to where I needed it.” Quarterback Michael Faulds had a big day for the Mustangs, netting 249 yards of offence and running in two touchdowns. He left the game

after the first half just 97 yards short of Ben Chapdelaine’s Ontario University Athletics career-passing record of 9,974 yards. “The good thing is that lots of guys got a chance to play. In the second half, everyone [got in] and everyone contributed, and because of that everyone felt like they were part of the win,” Western head coach Greg Marshall said. For the York Lions, the bad news just keeps on coming. The team extended its losing streak to 17 straight games and they have not won a single away game since Oct. 16, 2004. Lions head coach Mike McLean pointed to the inexperience of his squad as a key disadvantage. “You know the old adage that you lose a game for every freshman you start? Well we’re starting 12 and it’s only an eight game season,” McLean joked after the game. Now the Mustangs will enjoy a well-earned week of rest, recuperation and training before their critical game against Queen’s, which will determine first place in the OUA. When asked about the looming showdown, Marshall did not mince words. “We’ll be ready.”

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“JUST KEEP RUNNNING AND MAYBE HE’LL LET GO.” Mustang’s running back Nathan Riva gains a few extra yards in a 64-6 Western blowout over York, bringing the team to a 5-1 record.

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Forget Ontario — Mustangs want Canadian title By Alan Hudes Gazette Staff

The boys of winter are back and are ready to defend their Queen’s Cup title. After adding several new faces and producing a mediocre first half last season, the Mustangs men’s hockey team rebounded to capture the Queen’s Cup as Ontario University Athletics champions and finish second at the national championships. “Last year was a great year and [a] credit to the group we had and what they were able to accomplish as such a young team,” Mustangs head coach Clarke Singer said. “We’re very excited to have that OUA banner here from last season and we’re excited to get rolling again in 2009-10.” Despite returning most of last year’s roster, Singer believes the team still faces a huge challenge. “You can’t take anything for granted just because you have a lot of returning guys,” he said. “Because we were successful last year, we’re going to face every

team’s best. The OUA West is probably going to be the most competitive it ever has been.” Captain Luc Martin discussed the added pressure. “Last year was kind of a surprise. Now I think we’ve shown what we can do,” he said. “People are kind of assuming that we will be there [at Nationals].” The path to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport final tournament however, is going to be a little different this season. Gone are the divisions, resulting in a schedule change. The Mustangs will see their familiar rivals less and will instead play eastern opponents such as L’Université du Québec à Trois Rivières, Concordia University, University of Ottawa and Carleton University. “We haven’t played them for a long time and they’re going to be four more difficult games in our schedule,” Singer said. The key for Western will be finding a way to replace two of their leaders from last year’s team. Goaltender Brad Topping and winger Sal Peralta both graduated after last

season’s successful playoff run. Topping’s absence has opened the door for third-year goalie Keyvan Hunt. With all eyes on him, Hunt said he doesn’t feel the heat and just wants to do his best.

2008-2009 Western Mustangs Record: 19-7-2 Queen’s Cup (OUA) Champion University Cup (CIS) runner-up Leading Scorers Goals: Aaron Snow (14 goals) Assists: Ryan Martinelli (20 assists) Points: Kevin Baker (28 points)

“I played a lot of games last year and in my first year here too so I’m kind of used to it,” he said. “I’m just looking forward to the season ahead and anything I can do to help will be great.” With the loss of Peralta the Mustangs lose a point-a-game player

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guys we’ve brought in,” Singer said. “They’ve worked hard, and I think they’ve become acclimatized to the group we have. They’re fitting into the dressing room just fine.” One of those newcomers, defenceman Scott Aarssen — the former captain of the London Knights, is eager to get started. “I’m excited to start playing. It’s a great group of guys and a great team,” he said. “I know a bunch of the guys on the team already so that made it really easy for me to make the transition to this team.” Overall, Singer knows this season won’t be easy. The players feel the goal is to win the Nationals. However, Singer emphasizes the team must be solid defensively. “If we’re able to play good defence right off the bat it’ll lead to some success,” he said. The Mustangs opened the season this past weekend, losing to the Waterloo Warriors 4-1 on Friday. The team returned home on Saturday to host the Brock Badgers at Thompson Arena where they lost by a score of 5-3.

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