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Legislation to ban on-campus tobacco sale Ontario Ontario gov’t follows the lead of East Coast universities

grads find employment

Stephanie Grella GAZETTE STAFF

Lily Robinson GAZETTE STAFF

New legislation introduced by the Ontario Ministry of Health intends to ban tobacco sales on post-secondary campuses in Ontario.

On November 18, the Ontario Ministry of Health introduced the Youth Smoking Prevention Act as a way to deter youth from tobacco and strengthen the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. By increasing the penalties for selling cigarettes to youth and broadening the restrictions of smoking in public spaces, the Ministry aims to achieve the government’s Action Plan For Health Care goal — to have the lowest smoking rate in Canada.

Each year, tobacco claims 13,000 lives in Ontario — equal to 36 lives every day — and tobacco-related disease costs Ontario’s health care system an estimated $1.9-billion in health care costs.

If the Youth Smoking Prevention Act were passed, it would prohibit smoking on playgrounds, sports fields and uncovered restaurant and bar patios; double fines for those who sell tobacco to youth; ban the sale of flavoured tobacco products targeted at youth; and prohibit tobacco sales on postsecondary education campuses and specified provincial government properties.

“To protect the people of Ontario from exposure to tobacco use, the government proposes to expand second-hand smoke protections by prohibiting smoking on the outdoor grounds of hospitals and specific government-owned properties, while allowing for certain designated outdoor smoking areas,” said David Jensen, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. “[The government] proposes to protect workers and patrons, especially kids, by further restricting smoking on bar and

It appears that the odds of finding employment are in the favour of the average university graduate.

According to the Council of Ontario Universities’ new Ontario graduate survey, students who acquire an undergraduate degree exhibit high rates of employment success.

Administered to graduates who completed their post-secondary undergraduate education in 2010, the survey presents findings pertaining to employment rates and annual earnings for full time employees.

Of survey responders, 86.5 per cent reported finding employment within six months of earning their degree. When extended to two years following graduation, average employment success rates increased to 92 per cent.

Several areas of study — including forestry, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, theology and veterinary medicine, promise certain employment — with 100 per cent of graduates reporting employment within two years. Interestingly, many of these fields — the majority of which require a professional undergraduate degree — correspond to the highest annual salary amongst Ontario graduates, according to the graduate survey.

Though 2010 graduate employment rates are down by one percentage point from 2009, high rates of employment amongst university graduates stand out in an Ontario economy that continues to be defined by high unemployment rates.

“Ontario universities are preparing students for careers in an everchanging workplace, and are key players in economic success as we recover from the global recession,” Bonnie M. Patterson, COU president and CEO, said in a press release. “Our graduates have the critical thinking

Today we are taking strong action to prevent young people from becoming addicted to tobacco in the first place. The passage of this legislation would be another big step toward our government’s goal for Ontario to have the lowest smoking rate in the country.

—Deb Matthews

Ontario minister of health and long-term care

restaurant patios.”

The Ministry of Health has found that 66 per cent of people in Ontario would like smoking to be prohibited on uncovered patios.

“To support measures to protect kids and youth from accessing tobacco products and from the harmful effects of smoking, the government proposes to strengthen enforcement to address the use of tobacco in bars and restaurants, enhance enforcement efforts, and clarify it is prohibited to offer promotional items for sale with a purchase of tobacco,” Jensen said.

This legislation follows in the footsteps of some East Coast universities that have already banned smoking on their campuses. The University of Prince Edward Island is the most recent example, as they are in the midst of pushing an oncampus smoking ban.

When the UPEI student union dealt with a push to ban smoking back in 2007, its president argued that forcing smokers to walk off campus for their fix was potentially dangerous.

However, Dalhousie University

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TIME TO BUTT OUT? The Ontario legislature is debating prohibiting tobacco sales on post-secondary education campuses, while the University of PEI student union is pushing for a campus-wide smoking ban.

has been a smoke-free campus since 2003, along with Acadia University and Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Western’s smoking policies and procedures states that smoking is prohibited in university buildings as well as within 10 metres of building entrances except where otherwise posted.

In a recent press release, Deb Matthews, Ontario minister of health and long-term care, said,

“Today we are taking strong action to prevent young people from becoming addicted to tobacco in the first place. The passage of this legislation would be another big step toward our government’s goal for Ontario to have the lowest smoking rate in the country.”

The proposed amendments are expected to come into effect on July 1, 2014. The prohibition of smoking tobacco on uncovered patios would come into effect on January 1, 2015.

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thegazette • Thursday, November 21, 2013

Caught on Camera

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I’LL KEEP YOU MY DIRTY LITTLE SECRET. The Big Purple Couch invites students in the University Community Centre atrium to participate in filming of their new segment, Campus Confidential. where students use the cameras as a confessional.

CROSSWORD By Eugene Sheffer

News Briefs

NYE Celebrations to be exempt from city bylaw The Victoria Park’s New Year’s Eve celebration will likely be exempt from the city’s noise bylaws.

“It is the first time such an exemption has occurred and will only be applicable to the New Year’s Eve celebrations,” Denise Brown, Ward 11 councillor, said.

Breaking the 90-decibel noise limit currently in place in London would result in a possible $500 fine for the event organizers.

The organizers of the event made a request to be exempted from the bylaw. Their request was met with backlash from the community and protective services committee. Downtown councillor Judy Bryant has also spoken against the idea.

However, the request gained

support from the city council.

Brown maintains, “The City of London supports this event. It is free to all residents and unlike the summer festivals, it is only for a few hours and they do not have food trucks that pay a fee to be on site.

This should be no different than previous years, except the fine will not be imposed.“ —Alex Seger

Water and sewage bills to go up Water and wastewater bills will receive an eight per cent and seven per cent hike, respectively, in 2014.

London council voted 13–1 for the increase, and it is estimated that it will cost ratepayers 15 cents per day or $55 a year.

The city is attempting to close an infrastructure gap, which was brought on due to low increases

in the past and neglect to repair decades-old service delivery means.

Councillor Harold Usher said the increase would only be temporary.

“We’ve been in the process of doing it, and we’re on track,” Usher commented. “It will only be [this] way for the next two years, then we’ll start bringing it lower to three per cent.”

Councillor Stephen Orser, the only one opposed to the motion, explained his stance.

“They’re going to pay 15 per cent more this year, and they’re going to pay 15 per cent more next year,” he said.

When asked about the goal of stabilizing at 3 per cent by 2016, he said, “that’s just a theory. With a part time council expect everything to go up.”

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skills and adaptability employers are looking for in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven economy. They know how to learn and possess the resilience needed for the long term.”

Ontario graduate survey findings pertaining to salary suggest that skills possessed by university graduates and the completion of a university degree possess measureable value in the eyes of an employer.

Ontario graduates report annual earnings of $42,668 six months following graduation, and $49,277 two

years after graduation.

Students graduating from Western boast high degrees of employment success following completion of an undergraduate program. According to the latest data compilation by Common University Data Ontario, Western graduates enjoy six-month and two-year post-graduation employment rates of 88.23 per cent and 94.17 per cent respectively. This places Western amongst Ontario universities producing successfully employed graduates at promising rates.

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Canada attractive to international students Iain Boekhoff NEWS EDITORS

Canada is becoming an international destination for post-secondary students.

The Canadian government has made having more international students a priority and it is paying dividends. Since 2001, the number of international students in Canada has increased by 94 per cent to over 265,000 students in 2012. About 145,000 of these students are studying at universities.

Not only has there been a significant increase in international students, the study found 96 per cent of survey respondents indicated they would definitely or probably recommend Canada as a study destination and 91 per cent were either satisfied or very satisfied with their experience in Canada.

More importantly, the study found Canada is an increasingly popular destination for international students with only 20 per cent of students surveyed in 2013 saying they had applied to study in another country, which is down from 45 per cent in 2012.

Julie McMullin, vice-provost international at Western, said the number of international students at Western has mirrored this

Having international students and a diversity of students on campus is beneficial for all of us. We learn about each other’s cultures and are better able to live and work in what is a global world right now.

—Julie McMullin

Western vice-provost international

study’s findings.

“Over the past few years the presence of undergraduate [international] students on our campus has increased quite significantly from around three per cent of our incoming class three years ago to around 10 per cent of our incoming class now,” McMullin said.

According to McMullin, this number of international students at Western is comparable to other large universities in Canada, like the University of Toronto and the University of Alberta. The University of British Columbia has somewhat more — closer to 14 per cent — but Western is in a

similar range now, whereas three years ago, it was at the low end of the spectrum.

The study found the top source country of international students was China, which makes up over 30 per cent of the entire international student population. India, Korea, Saudi Arabia and the United States rounded out the top five countries that supplied Canada with students. Western actively tries to recruit students from international countries through a variety of ways, according to McMullin.

“We’re engaged in various kinds of recruitment activities. We travel to countries and talk about Western, promote Western on the international stage and we’re also involved in social networking recruitment strategies as well.”

McMullin said Western has a whole host of resources available on campus and through housing, notably the International and Exchange Student Centre that helps international students transition students culturally to Canada and London.

She noted the number of Western students studying abroad has stayed relatively the same, but that Western is hoping to increase that number. She added that having international students at Western is a benefit for everyone

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on campus.

“Having international students and a diversity of students on campus is beneficial for all of us. We

learn about each other’s cultures and are better able to live and work in what is a global world right now.”

Rec centre neglects basics What’s a shower without shampoo?

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Devlin’s in the details Megan Devlin NEWS EDITOR We paid $661.33 to the University Students’ Council in student fees this year. The USC has $59,000 kicking around in their Innovation Fund.

Yet I still can’t find any body wash, shampoo, or conditioner when I go to the rec centre. On top of that, I have to pay $1.50 every time I want to use a towel.

I love going to the gym in the morning. It wakes me up and puts me in a good mood for the rest of the day.

A recent study in the Journal of Physiology found that exercising in the fasted state — i.e. in the morning before breakfast — helps resist weight gain from eating a high-fat diet.

In fact, regular exercise gives a whole host of health benefits, the most important being in the mental

health department.

Increased energy, improved sleep, improved self-esteem and decreased stress and anger are all benefits of regular exercise cited by the UK Mental Health Foundation.

I’d love to harness all of these benefits right in the middle of midterm season, but there’s one thing preventing me: difficulty showering at the rec centre.

None of the showers are equipped with soap dispensers of any kind. This makes getting clean after a workout difficult.

In addition, towels at $1.50 a pop make getting dry after a shower even more of a challenge.

I’m loathe to go to my classes sweaty and smelly, and call me lazy if you will, but I’m equally loathe to lug bottles of shampoo and a bath towel around campus in my gym bag because my back already hurts from the laptop and textbooks I carry.

But I think with all the money I pay in student fees and tuition, either the university or the USC could provide complimentary soap and shampoo for me after a workout.

After all, the USC has proclaimed

caring for the whole student to be one of their top priorities.

Making it easier for students to shower after working out would encourage more to go to the rec centre, leading to overall better mental health on campus.

Installing soap and conditioner dispensers may even lighten the after-class rush at the gym between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Students choose to work out after their classes because they can go straight home and shower. But allowing a viable showering option at the rec centre may encourage more to become morning birds like me and work out before class.

Major fitness chains like Goodlife provide complimentary body wash, shampoo and conditioner to members, and even towels and razors sometimes come free.

Considering the gym membership is neither a cheap nor an optout-able part of our student fees, I think the rec centre should provide service on par with other gyms.

Maybe I’m a sweaty, biased gym-rat, but I’d rather the USC spend my money on shampoo and conditioner than a New York Times subscription I don’t need or want.

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thegazette • Thursday, November 21, 2013

Arts&Life

saywhat?

“My swag [is] phenomenal.”

— Gilbert Arenas

WHERE

to get it

Scarf — J. Crew J. Crew has tons of both muted and colourful scarves, for those who want a warm practical item, or a punchy accent piece.

Hoodie — American Apparel This red, pullover hoodie has variations that can be found at most clothing outfitters. But for fit and style, it’s hard to beat Am-Appy Winter Jacket — American Apparel Literally called their “winter jacket,” this simple, fleece lined coat is about both form and function and can be worn with an endless variety of outfits.

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armth and layers are the key to winter fashion. Despite being bundled up to your ears, it’s possible to still show a bit of flair with the inevitable cold weather accessories. For Alvin Montano, a fourth year political science student, this means busting out the scarf and gloves.

With a greyscale plaid scarf and a pair of simple black leather gloves, Montano is the picture of muted class. Simple, efficient styles work great for winter,

Brown Ankle Boots — Soft Moc Montano got his boots at Soft-Moc, on sale, and you can too! With a wide variety of footwear to choose from, it’s a great place to pick out your favourite pair of classic brown ankle boots.

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complimenting the naturally more muted landscape.

Montano was aided in developing his style by the male fashion advice community on Reddit, often referred to as MFA, which is known for its reserved, classical style preferences.

“I go on Reddit Male Fashion Advice. But I like to go more hipsterish than preppy,” Montano explains. “I wear what I like to wear.”

He also gives a lot of credit to the city he grew up in, suggesting to those who want to emulate him

to “go live in downtown Toronto for a bit.”

While Montano’s overall colour pattern is quite reserved, he’s able to kick it up a notch with his red and densely patterned hoodie. It also serves to take the formal edge off his outwear, giving it a cool but casual look.

Channel Montano’s style by layering your outfit, and matching exciting patterns with blank canvases like your jacket. Pulling it all together can look real classy.

— Cam “Smoth” Smith

Cheryl Madliger GAZETTE STAFF

With the end of the semester and the holidays approaching, there are plenty of things in short supply: Interest in writing essays, time for exam prep and money for holiday gifts. You know exercise is a great way to relieve the stress that can come along with the end of the semester, but if your anxiety levels are rising while your bank account is falling, finding new ways to stay active might seem impractical.

Luckily, there are plenty of ways to get moving that won’t cost you a penny.

Drop-in classes and recreation at the rec centre. You’re already on campus, why not take a study break and play a pickup game of basketball or get in on a relaxing yoga class? You’ve got a membership — you might as well use it!

Walking, running, or a scenic hike. Bundle up enough that you won’t mind the chilly temperatures. A little bit of fresh air can go a long way.

Bodyweight workouts. Go on a trip down memory lane and do some of the trusty favourites your gym teacher knew were good for you back in high school: Push-ups, burpees, sit-ups, jumping jacks and running suicides are easy in that they don’t require any equipment, but are certainly not easy from a physical standpoint. Bonus points to you if you can find a playground with monkey bars where you can swing around and throw in some pull-ups.

Running stairs. Whether you find a set of bleachers, a tall building, or a park with a set of stairs, running up and down something

is always a challenge. There’s a great set in Harris Park, if you’re not sure where to look. If you can’t find a set, a hill will substitute just fine — try the one on Windermere if you’d like a lung burner!

Try a free class — or five. From yoga to CrossFit to pilates, there is no shortage of options when it comes to studios and gyms in London. Most places will offer a first class for free and who knows — you just might find a new gym where you’d like to work out regularly!

Lace up your skates. Outdoor skating rinks — whether they’re the city’s or a friend’s pond — are a classic way to get active when the temperature drops. Once Mother Nature gets the memo that we’re ready for winter, there’s a cute setup at the Covent Garden Market and another in Victoria Park.

YouTube routines. Although there are plenty of bad routines on the Internet, if you can find a workout video that gets you up and out of your desk chair, that’s a win. Lots of people swear by BodyRockTV, but there are tons of options from Jillian Michaels to lesser-known fitness professionals’ routines out there for you to choose from.

If you need an excuse to not try something new, I won’t accept exercise being expensive as a legitimate reason. If you need an excuse to slack off on studying, your health and working out are pretty tough to argue with. With a handful of term papers to hand in before the holidays, I’m sure I’ll see you on the stairs or at the ice rink soon. Happy slacking — I mean sweating!

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Opinions HAVE YOUR SAY

The Gazette asked students whether Ontario should allow cigarettes to be sold on university campuses.

Kevin Hurren OPINIONS EDITOR

Social Science I “No, because I don’t believe in smoking.”

Andrea Plouf

Social Science I “I think it’s probably a bad thing because it’s just going to cause littering and it’s already a problem as it is, so they can get it somewhere else. I don’t think it needs to be on campus.”

Elijah Hill

—Brene Brown

More than social media, #dealwithit Seven Minutes in Kevin

Kathleen Griffith

Social media has given us this idea that we should all have a posse of friends when in reality, if we have one or two really good friends, we are lucky.

From an increasingly early age, we as young people are taught to polish and groom ourselves for the workplace. What starts with grade 10 career workshops becomes post-secondary application sessions, and we’re told to put our best foot forward — using our resumé to highlight all we have to offer.

This doesn’t change much after high school. With valuable internship positions rare and the post-grad job market murky, it’s more important than ever to perfect the resumé and cover letter.

These seemingly simple documents are the first impression, the bridge between you and an interview.

Recognizing the importance of a strong application, and in hopes of capitalizing on the resources that Western offers, I sat down with a career counsellor to discuss my resumé.

Most of the tips were helpful — small formatting corrections and organizational changes — but one piece of advice surprised me.

My counsellor, full of good intentions, told me I needed to add a lot more about my “social media literacy.” The counsellor explained that companies, specifically in my field of media and communications, will want someone who knows how to use Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram efficiently.

I understand that these media can be used as great tools in marketing,

journalism, networking and so on, but there was one problem — I’m not really “media literate.”

I tweet about twice a month. I avoid my Facebook newsfeed like a plague. I don’t even have Instagram.

After informing my counsellor that I am in not very social media savvy, she seemed almost shocked. How could I, a young person, possibly not be a specialist in social media? Isn’t that all I do with my time?

My surprise turned to annoyance when she recommended I remove some of my legitimate work experience to make more room for social media information.

I left my appointment dumbstruck.

Though I had little intention to make that change, I wondered how many people did. After all, most of the internships and part-time positions I hear about involve students managing the social media accounts of companies and organizations.

I understand that this is what many employers want. Unwilling to distract full-time staff with social media, they see us as a generation already attached to our phones and laptops. We wouldn’t mind managing their Twitter account. It would just be an extension of our regular lives.

But I do mind. Over my last three years at Western, I’ve watched as young people take up incredible leadership roles, make change, and inspire difference. When given the chance, we can surprise both others and ourselves with the amount we can accomplish.

Ultimately, we are more than our social media. We are smart, we are motivated, and we are ready. If a potential employer only wants me for their social media accounts, then that’s not the place I want to work. Try to put a hashtag on that.

French (Huron) III “Freedom of being able to see whatever you want to sell is fine with me. People are going to smoke, and if they’re going to smoke might as well make it accessible if they want it.”

Julian Uzielli Editor-In-Chief Cameron M. Smith Deputy Editor Jason Sinukoff Managing Editor

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Dear Life, Why do some girls tan excessively? Being orange is not cute. I mean, look at oranges – they look like cellulite.

Dear Life, Why is my TA such an asshole?

Dear Life, Why can’t I have seven minutes in Kevin?

Dear Life, How can any reasonable human being take the elevator to 2nd floor Weldon? You are a healthy person and its 2 flights. Use your legs!

Dear Life, Why did all the sexy man candy come to Western in the year I’m leaving? #depressed.

Dear Life, This would have been perfect timing for that “fall study break”!

Dear Life, As a mathematics student, the fact that the “discriminant” in Tuesday’s comic wasn’t actually a discriminant makes me sad.

Dear Life, The wrestler in Wednesday’s paper has a huge dick.

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Dear Life, Where did the semester go?

Dear Life, Sometimes I just want to flip all the tables blocking my way in the middle of the UCC atrium.

BMOS IV “I would say no. I think it would give the opportunity to smoke more often for people on campus, and I don’t know how the revenue stream would be dispersed among the school’s revenue.”

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Sports

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Rundown >> The Western Mustangs men’s hockey team and the women’s swimming team placed in this week’s Canadian Interuniversity Sport top 10 > The hockey team moved up two spots into eight with a 7–3–0 record.

Swimming sweeps Stratten on Saturday ‘Stangs men’s and women’s teams claim first place

Courtesy of Grace Chung

Nusaiba Al-Azem SPORTS EDITOR The Mustangs women’s swimming team debuted on the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Top 10 rankings after a banner weekend in Guelph this Saturday.

Both the men’s and women’s swimming teams took home gold at the Stratten Division Championships.

The Mustangs dominated in the men’s and women’s relay events, sweeping first and second place in the women’s 200m freestyle relay, second and fourth place in the men’s equivalent, first and fourth place in the women’s 200m medley and first in the men’s equivalent.

The team also placed first in the 400m freestyle and medley relays.

Individually, many of the Mustangs raced well and consequently placed.

“Contributing to the team’s win is

definitely a good feeling,” Mustangs’ swimmer Robert Wise said of the individual medals. “It is a good meet to help build confidence and get back into the racing season.”

Wise posted the fastest time in the 1,500m freestyle race and was identified by Mustangs head coach Paul Midgley as a player expected to perform.

“On the men, [we’re] looking for another big year from Robert Wise.”

Other members found the meet was important for gauging their current situations.

“I wasn’t really sure what my expectations were going in, it was the first real competition of the season so I was really just looking forward to racing and seeing where I was at in terms of race shape,” the Mustangs’ Emma Sproule, who won first place in the 100m backstroke, said. “I think the entire team had a similar mind set — we knew we were working hard in the pool so

we were ready to perform.”

Sproule beat her record time of 31.38 seconds in the women’s 50m backstroke with a time of 29.92 seconds to earn silver. Midgley was satisfied at Sproule’s overall accomplishments.

“Emma Sproule has been very good in training so far this season — way ahead of where she was last year at this point,” Midgley said.

Mustangs rookie Kelly Hotta also performed well this weekend.

Coming off a shoulder injury last year, the swimmer persevered to finish first in both the 100m and the 200m freestyle races.

“Going into the meet a little unsure of where I was at racing-wise sort of prevented me from going in with huge expectations, especially not being fully tapered for the meet,” Hotta said. “Being the first meet of the year as well after coming off a very rough past year I really wanted to see where I was at and being able

to feel really in control and getting back into the racing environment was really important for me.”

On the men’s side, Western’s Peter Serles claimed gold in the 100m butterfly. A strong event for this experienced swimmer, Peter has maintained the strategy that earned him a bronze at nationals this past summer — he feels relaxed for the first 50m and then picks up and carries momentum in his kicks three quarters into the race until the finish.

Though Serles is happy with the team’s results, his vision extends much further than a division title.

“This season is just getting started and it’s great to see Western already be able to take the Stratten Division title, but it will be a long few months of training until OUAs and CIS in February next year,” Serles said. “The team has big goals for this season and with the introduction of a very strong rookie class I think

that we’ll really be able to make a big presence at CIS this year.”

While the squad produced solid results this weekend, they have weaknesses that can be improved, such as their breaststroke events.

They will have to train harder or recruit to defeat stronger teams such as the Guelph Gryphons or Ottawa Gee-Gees.

The team continues the action today as they compete at the University Challenge in Toronto.

The meet is followed by the Canada Cup, which is also in Toronto.

Finally, the team heads back to London to host the Nothers meet on Sunday.

Sproule encouraged students to attend the London competition, which will be held at the Western Student Recreation Centre.

“It would be great to see a little extra Mustang support there, [so] come cheer us on and see what we do.”

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