Beyond the blonde: Playoff hair, beards and superstitions in sport
Playoff hairstyles give a strong boost to team spirit, even if they aren't a proven good luck charm.  Read this article
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Why Tom Brady is the greatest athlete of this generation
Heading into this Super Bowl, Tom Brady had already won six, which was the most of any player to ever play in the National Football League (NFL).  Read this article

Enjoy a Career in Developmental Services with Middlesex Community Living
Sponsored by Middlesex Community Living
Middlesex Community Living is a not-for-profit, charitable organization that supports adults with developmental disabilities in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc. It partners with people to realize their value as full, contributing citizens in their community. Read this article

Why Dr. Strangelove is once again the movie of our times
Peter Sellers played multiple roles in Stanley Kubrick's classic satire, including that of the titular character.  Read this article

'Hold on to your feelings of universal love': Sunday Ajak talks social justice through speech
Bridging the gap between the classroom and the outside world seems more like a dream than reality for many students - but for Sunday Ajak, it's a second nature.  Read this article
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How do we develop emotional intelligence?
Emotional intelligence is a skill we must develop with practice and time.  Read this article

Students with eating disorders face additional struggles in COVID-19
In a world of mounting social isolation and constant media consumption, people are face-to-face with their bodies more now than ever before.  Read this article
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Oh Canada! Our (new) home & native land!
The fight for the full integration of immigrants in Canadian society can be pessimistically described as an eternal struggle.  Read this article

How the Canadian healthcare system is prioritizing for the vaccine rollout
After being in a pandemic for over a year, the seriousness of this virus has become evident and a daily worry in everyone's lives. However, those who are more susceptible to the virus and live in vulnerable communities are most at risk for the consequences of COVID-19.  Read this article

Income inequality and working from home
Working from home comes with a myriad of privileges by eliminating spending on commuting, giving workers more freedom to take breaks and make meals, and making it possible to wear sweatpants for every shift. But not everyone has been afforded these privileges.  Read this article

Why we need more diversity for women in politics
In the last few years, we're starting to see, especially in the United States, more women are getting into politics.  Read this article

Getting to know local Indigenous artists
Holly Pichette and Kelly Greene: two incredible artists whose work is rooted in their experiences as Indigenous women working hard to share their craft throughout Canada.  Read this article

The Rent Divide: Is London the new Toronto?
Never did I think I would live long enough in London Ontario to complain about how expensive the city has gotten, but here we are in 2021 with the lowest vacancy rate in almost a decade.  Read this article

Opinion: Love always wins
Hip-hop, country, pop, electronic, rock, opera, classical and other genres of music have a very frequent theme, love - love in its many forms.  Read this article

Western's Indigenized astronomy course uses science as a gateway to Indigenous culture
Western is home to one of Canada's only Indigenized astronomy courses, balancing traditional Indigenous and Eurocentric approaches to science.  Read this article
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Graduate students' society joins call for chancellor Linda Hasenfratz's resignation
The Society of Graduate Students published an open letter calling for the immediate resignation of Western's chancellor Linda Hasenfratz after her vacation abroad over the winter break.  Read this article
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