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Engineers use art auction to support international development
Alex Hockin knew something about international development before going on a volunteer trip to Malawi two summers ago. But the Western University engineering student’s knowledge was mainly academic and abstract. What she got in the southeast African country was first-hand experience of third-world problems, and it changed her. “You hear a lot about different theories…
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Local slammer heads to poetry finals
The image of the poet on a stage in a trendy low-lit coffee house, surrounded by people in dark clothing and peculiar French hats, is dead. While some hats remain peculiar, slam poetry ensures the crowd has become livelier, the events are held in pubs and clubs, and the words spoken have become more impassioned,…
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A Day in the Life of Western
Is there such a thing as a typical day at Western? Earlier this month, Western print journalism students spent a day on campus interviewing students, staff and faculty to bring you a behind-the scenes look at what goes on over a 24-hour period here at Western. Click on the Day in the Life button to…
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Thursday night fights, Japanese style
For many Western students, Thursday night is a time to watch TV or start looking ahead to weekend plans. But for members of the Western Kendo Club, Thursday night is for sparring practice. At 7 p.m. the recreational centre’s Orange Gym is home to the centuries old Japanese martial art. As the fighters approach the…