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Kaitlyn McGrath OpiniOns EditOr After attending every practice, these students will never see any game time. Theyll never throw for a touchdown, or make the winning shot. They spend the majority of their time on the sidelines watching the action as it unfolds. Yet these students are an integral component of Mustangs Athletics. These are student trainers. They gather in a Thames Hall lab on a Monday afternoon and sit eagerly listening to coordinator of athletic therapy services Rob Walsh. Todays lesson: compartment syndrome and how to properly recognize it. Yet in this class, the importance of taking notes is not only to ace the course, but also so they can better treat Western Mustang athletes. Its part of an injuries program that theyre in, Walsh explains. Its sort of a stream within kinesiology, so its not like a volunteer thing, its

part of their program. In second and third year, throngs of interested students take athletic injuries courses, but eventually the number dwindles down to the 27 students that qualify for the fourth-year class Field Experience in Athletic Injuries. Once theyre in, its time to put their knowledge into practice. They get to pick their top teams that they would like to work with, and we try to match as best we can and then we have a formula for marks and we rank them and go from there, Walsh explains. Although these students have studied an array of injuries in the classroom, being thrown into their first real-life experience can take a toll on their nerves. With only her medical kit and cooler in tow, Marietta Wong, an honours kinesiology graduate, recalls her feelings of anxiety before her first practice with the baseball team last season. You dont know what to expect so its kind of nerve-racking at first, she says. In the end, you gradually come to expect [things], you know what type of injuries are more common in the type of sport youre working with, and you become more relaxed. Depending on the size of the team, and the length of the season, a varsity team will receive up to two student trainers who are responsible for attending all practices, gamesboth home and away tournaments, and even accompanying injured players to appointments at the Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic on campus. For trainers who get paired with sports that span the length of the school-year like Heather Williams, who works with the womens basketball team, there is an advantage to spending an extensive amount of time working with the same team. You get to see how people move normally and you can tell

when theyre having an off-day, she says. It makes it easier when you can see people, see how they play normally and you sort of have a rapport with them. Naturally, serious injuries are an inevitable aspect of sport, yet as Martin Rodak, trainer for the football team, explains, the majority of what a trainer deals with are aches and pains, or what he calls maintenance of the players. Preparing ice packs, filling up water coolers, taping players before practice and stretching tight muscles are the most common responsibilities for the trainers, but their job isnt done once practice begins. For the entirety of the practice, both Rodak and Herman, another football trainer, stand alert on the sidelines, ready to act in the
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Undergrads reach the one million mark

More than one million undergraduate students are enrolled at Canadian universities this year, according to the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. This milestone comes after a three per cent increase this year in fulltime undergraduate enrolment, with about 22,700 more full-time undergraduates enrolling since last year. While this may spark mixed feelings, according to Zach Dayler, national director of the Canadian Alliance of Students Associations, it is ultimately positive. Educating our population will always be a good thing. What we have to protect as students is the quality of our education, Dayler explained. CASA lobbies the government on a number of issues on behalf of university students. It represents 26 student associations and student unions across Canada. Dayler suggested enrolment surpassing the one million mark will strengthen CASAs lobbying efforts. Its time that the [federal government] recognize that this is something that requires a substantial investment, Dayler said. Educating our population increases our tax-base. You need a tax-base to run a country, so by educating people you hopefully make that investment. Shiyamalen Thavandiran

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Toronto votes to cut off shark fin sales

Gloria Dickie News FeatURes editOR For Toronto city councillor Glen De Baeremaeker, it all started with a film called Sharkwater. The 2006 documentary exposed the illegal world of shark hunting, churning out images that both riveted and revolted the Scarborough Centre councillor. I didnt know what I could do, but I was just horrified by the killing I had seen, De Baeremaeker recalled. And I thought if I ever had a chance to do something, Im going to do it, because this is just evil. That chance finally came this past May, when the city of Brantford voted unanimously to prohibit the sale and consumption of shark fins. Taking inspiration, in June De Baeremaeker began pushing legislation that would make Toronto follow suit. After only five months, the motion to ban shark fins in Toronto passed this Tuesday with a vote of 38-4. Mayor Rob Ford was one of the few who abstained. I was thrilled with how passionate all the councillors were, De Baeremaeker said. Every part of the political spectrum came together in the Toronto council chambers and said this is a cruel and barbaric practice and were going to do what we can to stop it. It was really an amazing thing to watch. Environmentalists estimate that as many as 70 million sharks of all different species are killed each year, inhumanely finned, skinned and tossed back into oceanic waters only to suffocate or be eaten alive by other marine life. The end result is a small, expensive bowl of shark fin soupa delicacy in Chinese culture. It is hard to put a stop to finning as long as there is a market for the product, John Parker, Toronto city councillor of Don Valley West and a strong supporter of the motion, said. Conversely, we can expect finning to cease if jurisdictions around the world cease consuming fins. However, Toronto Deputy Mayor Doug Holyday voted against the motion, arguing such a measure would be too difficult to enforce. You cant go into someones

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house and see what soup theyre eating. Its not enforceable, he stated. Holyday wasnt the only one against the motion. In an open letter to city council sent prior to the vote, the Toronto Chinese Business Association outlined their belief the cause was more emotional than environmental. It is not an issue of business or culture. Everyone can live without a shark fin, Barbara Chiu, executive director of the TCBA, explained. We are against the ban because it is an unfair and irresponsible act.

Chiu cited the fact that shark meat, liver and oil are still available across Canada. Furthermore, with a fine of $5,000, Chiu argued the penalty was heavier than that for drug possession. But according to De Baeremaeker, with the exception of the TCBA and retailers, most of Torontos Chinese community seemed to be behind the ban, set to be enforced on September 1, 2012. When I go to the grocery store, Im being stopped by people I dont knowself-identifying themselves

as Chinese Canadianwho say I support this ban and Im Chinese, De Baeremaeker noted. In light of his victory, De Baeremaker said the next year will be spent making sure the ban on shark fins goes Canada-wide, and hopefully planet-wide. We live in a global village now, and if you eat a bowl of shark fin soupwhether that be in London or Torontoyoure contributing to the mass slaughter of sharks in an evil and barbaric way. Im hoping our nation will be a leader in the fight to save sharks.

London occupiers might need a new place to occupy

st. Pauls cathedral possible new site of protest
Alex Carmona nEws EditOr Occupy London hit its first real stumbling block earlier this week when Mayor Joe Fontana requested the protesters vacate Victoria Park. Fontana cited a bylaw which makes it illegal to build structures, such as the tents the occupiers have been using, in the park, which has been the movements base of operations since the protests began on October 22. It seems unlikely, though, that the protesters are going to leave willingly. Were already established here. And more than that, its a matter of continuity with the other Occupy movements around the world. Most of the occupations are on public property and have fought to remain so, and we want to remain connected with whats going on elsewhere. Were determined to stay, Anthony Verberckmoes, media representative for Occupy London, said. Another site has been made available to Occupy London if staying in Victoria Park does, in the end, become untenable. Kevin Dixon, dean of the dioces at St. Pauls Cathedral, has offered the north end of the cathedrals grounds as an alternate location for the protests. Dixon was careful to note giving the group the green light was not an act of solidarity with the movement. Its very difficult to be in solidarity with a protest movement which has such diffuse aims. I have my perspective on what the protest is about, but the aim of the protest is not crystallized, so its hard to be in solidarity with that, Dixon said. What Im saying is Im not opposed to people protesting peacefully in a democracy. I think that peaceful protest is an important and necessary component of any democratic society. While Verberckmoes stressed Occupy London as a whole was appreciative of the offer, he pointed out a number of concerns about relocating to St. Pauls. Some people had trouble with the idea of being associated with a religious institution and others felt it left us vulnerable to go stay anywhere that was privately owned, he said. If a decision is made to enforce the bylaw, it remains unclear how the city will attempt to deal with protesters who refuse to vacate. Even Londons police seem to be unsure of how they will react when and if the time comes. Were monitoring the situation closely and were going to evaluate it on a continual basis, Dennis Rivest, media relations officer for London Police Services, said. We will make decisions at the moment that they need to be made.

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Opinions
To ban or not to ban
Shark fins were recently banned in Toronto due to concerns over inhumane treatment of sharks by fishermen, namely the fact that many sharks are caught, de-finned, skinned and then tossed back into the ocean. The sharks then just slowly pass away or are eaten by another animal. The Toronto city council voted 38-4 to ban the use of shark fins for food and all other purposes, and the ban is set to be enacted within the next year. The penalty for this misdeed is a warning after the first offence and a $5,000 fine if it happens again. This is a rare ban that has been enacted on some sort of commodity, which brings up the question of whether or not its appropriate for municipalities to choose what or what not is allowed for people to do, use or consume. Generally it is the federal government that bans certain things, but when they fail to step up, does it fall into the hands of municipalities? The popularity of shark fin soup derives from foreign culture, which probably makes the notion of banning them much simpler. Its a singlepurpose exotic dish that a small portion of the population consumes. To ban the consumption of chicken or pig bodies, on the other hand, would involve a change in our culture, and a fairly drastic overhaul to something that is fairly ingrained in our way of life. Bans have been made in the past for moral reasons. Ivory, for example, is illegal to trade due to peoples love of not murdering elephants, and our laws are effectively bans on certain actions. Bans themselves are present in our society, and unless we currently consider ourselves a fascist state, a ban of this sort probably wont be a push down a frictionless hill. Do we think cities are the ones who should be tasked with banning or regulating the import and use of certain commodities? Ideally, these sorts of things should be a federal issue. The federal government would have a real chance to police these sorts of things with the resources they have. Municipalities may not have these resources, however, and although it may seem like a case of if you want it done right, do it yourself, a ban like this might not be enforceable. The Gazette Editorial Board

a relationship, i think, is like a shark, you know? it has to constantly move forward or it dies. and i think what we got on our hands is a dead shark.

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No tricks on Halloween
Dickie in a Box
Gloria Dickie News FeatURes editOR Halloween is better than Christmas. There, I said it. Now for those of you who think I must be the spawn of Satan to choose this autumnal holiday over the birth of Jesus Christ and the beautiful commercialization that is Christmas, let me explain. Halloween is like a fine wineit gets better with age. Was Halloween the highlight of my year when I was seven years old? No. I was pretty damn excited about some magical jolly old elf plunging down my chimneydespite the fact it wasnt connected to our fireplace and delivering me as many Pound Puppies as my heart desired. But one day, the magical bell of belief grew silent for me, and I was filled with despair, accompanied in my misery by the defamation of the Easter Bunny. But Halloween was always there for me. My world was never rocked by finding out the Great Pumpkin wasnt realto Mr. Schulzs disappointment, Im surenor was I overly upset when the pillow cases of free candy faded into no more than a childhood memory. In fact, despite a dry spell from the ages of 13-16, Halloween as a whole has greatly improved. You graduate from spending your pre-Halloween days watching such plot-rich classics as Halloweentown and Hocus Pocus to watching Ghostface and Michael Myers ripping out the innards of sexually promiscuous teens, washed down with Saw XXV. Not to mention costumes only get better and better. Once your parents no longer force you to wear a parka under every costume, you can traipse the streets of London in a slutty Disney princess costume, getting treats of a different kind. And finally, ghosts, ghouls and the paranormal in general only seem to get more real as you get older, unlike Santa Claus. You can spend your evenings reading up on the Amityville Horror, Mothman prophecies or Edward Gein, while developing crippling insomnia in the process. Halloween isnt perfect. Doing the walk of shame in a big bird costume can definitely be a low point, but for the most part the joy of the holiday endures time, more than any other holiday. This Monday night, I know where Ill be. Ill be carving my Jack-O-Lantern, handing out candy to children, and savouring my last few moments of Halloween bliss before Christmas carols start blaring on November 1.

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Letter to the Editor

Flaws in your argument

Re: War of the Words: Airing Gaddafis Death (Oct 25, 2011) To the Editor: I just wanted to point out that in your War of the Words section on Gaddafis death saying, were already bombarded with studies about media desensitization and the links between media and

violence, was super problematic. First of all, youre talking about how incredibly sensationalized his death waswell surprise, your article was sensationalized in and of itself. Those bombardments of studies you speak of are nothing more than the usual scare tactics used by media giants to keep you tuning in. And if they werent, why in the world would you choose the word bombarded? Maybe

to sensationalize your own point? On another note, most malls, airports, train stations, etc. have their own dedicated newscasters to avoid the very issue you raised. You would be hard pressed to find footage of Gadaffis body in Masonville or any other public space. Katharine Janzen
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Arts&Life
Matthew Walsh CONtRiBUtOR Performance Openers Setlist Crowd Worth the cash Dan Mangan was a much-anticipated show for many last night at Aeolian Hall, and a mixture of young and old were drawn out to see his performance. Before the opening act, The Daredevil Christopher Wright, The Crackling played a few songs to warm up the audience, attempting to free them of any inhibitions they brought in with them. Mangans drummer Kenton Loewen, who supplied the acoustic rhythm and lead vocals, led The Crackling and showed his veteran experience as a touring musician. The last tune saw Mangan backing on the drums, which was well-received as to be expected. Leowen displayed the musical diversity that clearly exists within the band and had the audience yearning to hear more after they had left the stage. Daredevil Christopher Wright followed and opened with a hymn that could have been meant for church. However, it was clearly something that was meant to introduce an unsuspecting audience to their unique style of music and vocal harmoniessomething that is not easy to do. Their style of music did not seem to resonate with the audience in the way that the band had accomplished beforehand, likely because The Crackling is exactly who the audience came to see, minus the lead man. A talented band to say the least, but nothing to compare with the act that followed. When Mangan hit the stage for the second time Wednesday evening, he did not disappoint. Mangans voice is something to appreciatehis raspy growl is something only few can pull off. Although Mangans lead was the headlining attraction, his band deserves a large amount of credit for their contributions. Loewen was sublime on the drums and was a backbone for the band, but on a night that saw multiple musicians showcasing their talents, it was Gordon Grdina whose presence commanded a spotlight. Grdinas talent on lead guitar is something that even the most seasoned musicians would envy. In whatever sounds that came from

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either his Gibson SG or beautiful Gretch hollowbody, Grdina was able to deliver a musical timbre that could never be duplicated. It was always going to be Mangans night though, which culmi-

nated as he stood on a chair in the middle of the audience with a tambourine in hand, singing at the top of his lungsa chant the whole crowd sung too. Playing in front of an audience

twice the size than he did last year at Aeolian Hall, Mangans star is rising in Canada and so too is the quality of his music.

More oral sex leads to increase in HPV

Mitchell Davidson CONtRiBUtOR Last week was safe sex awareness week on campus, but there still may be an STI that students are unaware ofthe orally transmitted human papillomavirus. Oral HPV is passed through oral sex with an individual who possesses the virus. HPV is more commonly known in its cervical form, however Anthony Nichols, an assistant professor at Western who helps lead a cancer research team concerned with oral HPV, is among many oncologists calling for more awareness and protection from the oral strain. We would recommend the HPV vaccine to both men and women as it prevents infection with the most common types of HPV that cause warts and cancer of the cervix, anus and throat, he says. You can also minimize risk of infections by using barrier methods such as condoms and dental dams. The issue has become more pressing with recent studies determining that more oral cancers are caused by HPV than by smoking. According to Nichols, the rise is related to changes in sex practices, namely increasing rates of oral sex over the last few decades. Effective screening methods do not currently exist for oral HPV, but there are additional steps that can be taken to ensure safety. According to Nichols, dentists regularly check for oral HPV in their patients and any painful ulcer that exists in the mouth or throat for two to three weeks should warrant medical attention. Although some people are apprehensive about the vaccine, Nichols wanted to set the record straight. There is a lot of negative publicity about the virus, especially the HPV virus, that is false, he explains. These vaccines are safe and there is no question they will save lives in the long term.

Full of sound and fury

Vanessa Vernick GaZette staFF Murder, insanity and sorcery filled the black, smoky box theatre quaintly tucked away in the back of The Arts Project last weekend. Shakespeares Macbeth, which tells the tale of a general who fulfills the prophecy of three witches and stakes his claim to the throne of Scotland, takes place in a non-traditional, unadorned performance space. While the setting presents an intimate atmosphere, director Adam Corrigan Holowitz took a big risk in delivering the play in such an unusual manner. Without the luxury of extravagant props or visual cues it is easy to get lost in the fastpaced Elizabethan English unless already well-acquainted with the storyline. And though the decision to use puppets instead of actors for the witches was somewhat questionable, the strength of the performers was enough to overcome most obstacles and capture both the attention and the imagination of audience members. Deborah Mitchell oozes treachery and offers an outstanding performance as the sinister Lady Macbeth. Obsessed with the fortunes foretold by the witches, she gives a brilliantly eerie portrayal of a woman who manipulates her husband into committing horrific crimes, including treason and regicide, by questioning and doubting his manhood. The star of the show, Josh Turner, deserves praise for managing to

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capture the maliciousness of Macbeth while still being able to invoke a sense of sympathy in spite of his corruption and lust for power. As a man who gets everything his heart desires only to realize that he is incapable of enjoying it as a result of fear, guilt and an engrossing sense of impending doom, it is impossible not to become emotionally invested in Turners performance. However, it is the chemistry between the two leads that brings the show home. Enveloped by consuming greed, it is easy to forget that Turner and Mitchell are in fact actors when witnessing the couples slow and tumultuous decent into madness.

Although there were a few blunders, they undoubtedly added character and the performers did a wonderful job maintaining their composure and pushing forward with the show. Even when the smoke alarms began to sound near the end as a consequence of the smoke machines, it simply played into the old superstition that the production itself is indeed cursed. Complete with evil spirits and bloodshed, this rendition of the tragedy Macbeth is the perfect addition to anyones Halloween. Catch Macbeth at The Arts Project until Saturday night. Showtimes are 8 p.m., as well as a 2 p.m. showing Saturday. Tickets are $15.

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more powerful version of Lungs. By developing the debut albums sound, Florence and the Machine is able to produce an album that is even better than its predecessor. Where Ceremonials differs is in its dark and more potent tone. Throughout the album, the band uses powerful harmonies, organs and harps to provide a gothic sometimes rock, sometimes soul sound. What makes Ceremonials a great album is in the band transcending the indie-pop sound and evolving lyrically to provide a spiritual depth to match the spirit of the music. While Breaking Down sounds like a cross between Meatloaf and Arcade Fire, other songs like Seven Devils, No Light, No Light and All This and Heaven Too balance the choir-like sound with deep and meaningful lyrics. Ceremonials is an incredible album that displays Florence and the Machines unparalleled almighty sound. Brent Holmes

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Florence and the Machine Ceremonials Island Battling between the promises of pop and her own dark and choral style, Florence Welch provides her answer belting out, Every demon wants his pound of flesh/But I like to keep some things to myself, in the leading single Shake It Out. Welch made the right decision in making Ceremonials a

Dance punk not a bad choice

Sarah Prince CONtRiBUtOR Performance Openers Setlist Crowd Worth the cash Stepping inside Call The Office can feel like taking a gigantic step outside the Western bubble, but its one worth taking, especially when you walk away with a renewed sense of appreciation for Canadian talent. The disco ball hanging from the ceiling near the stage was hardly

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indicative of the alternative and electronic sounds heard Tuesday night from Torontos Freedom or Death and Edmontons Shout Out Out Out Out. When Freedom or Deaths lead singer Sway took to the microphone, he teased the crowd that it was a sound check, during which he wanted to gauge reactions from everyone in the party town. Before long though, people left their barstools to hear the as-of-yet unsigned band perform tracks from their album, Ego. Within their 40-minute set, their engaging stage presence quickly transformed young patrons into fans who yearned for an encore, some of whom found a spot near the stage to dance with friends. While the headliners set up their gear, Sway chatted outside with some audience members who compared his guitar skills to Prince and overall style to Mars Volta. Suddenly Freedom or Death had acquired fan girls, who barely looked of legal age, anxiously wanting to dance with the singer during Shout Out Out Out Outs performance. As soon as Shout Out Out Out Out took to the stage, they attracted more people to the dance floor, including Sway. Their music sounds similar to recordings by Hot Chip, a band with whom they could definitely produce a great collaboration. The Edmonton rockers shared little commentary, except to introduce some new tunes, including a track called Total Loss. The lack of lyrics in their songs drew focus to the band members onstage nuances and attire, particularly the keyboardists patent leather red brogue shoes. Regardless of how you access music, be sure to add these Canadians to your playlistsyoull be glad you did.

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Westerns ultimate rise
Women Sharks draw blood at Nationals
Amber Garratt MaNaGiNG editOR Let go of your stick, drop your balls and pick up a disc. Ultimate is one of the fastest growing sports in North America with university teams turning up across the country. Its like a combination of basketball and football because with basketball you cant move with the ball and its the same concept of getting a touchdown in football except that we cant run it in, Jordan Meron, the Western Sharks womens team captain, explained. It takes the hardest parts of a bunch of sports and puts it into one game. You have to run, catch and throw. Despite what many people think, ultimate is much more than just catching a Frisbee. It involves a lot more strategy than people give it credit for. It is not just like running around, Kyla Garvey, one of the Western Sharks cutters, said. Unlike many sports at Western, the ultimate team is not a varsity sport. The Sharks do, however, represent Western in intercollegiate ultimate. A lot of Western teams have to pay fees and our tournaments are pretty inexpensive so it would probably end up costing us more to be recognized, Meron explained. Its just better for us to do our own thing. The Sharks finished strong at the end of the 2010 season with the open team walking away with the silver medal at the Canadian University Ultimate Championships and the womens team capturing bronze. The open and womens team entered the 2011 season with titles to uphold. This years Nationals took place in Waterloo on October 14-16 where both teams had to brave the heavy rain and strong winds to defend their titles. At Nationals we had the crazy weather and the more experienced, strong teams really pulled away from the weaker teams, so we had the advantage there because we were stronger in those aspects, Meron said. We can play a really strong zone defence so we were able to thrive more in that weather. The womens team faced Queens in the final game where both teams were put to the test. During the Eastern Championships, Queens walked away in second place with the Sharks in fifth so they had a lot to prove. When we got to the finals we had played Queens twice already this season and we had beat them by a lot, so we thought we could win, but then we blew it and disappointed ourselves and lost, Meron explained. Western started off strong, scoring the first two points. Queens got onto the scoreboard at the 21 minute mark. Being a really athletic team we kept the intensity up for the whole game, Garvey said. Both Western and Queens fought a hard fight but within the last seven minutes Queens tied it up 6-6 and in the last five minutes got the final goal winning 7-6. We knew we were going to do really well because last year we came third and we didnt lose any players so we knew we would be strong. But the weather was really crazy so it would have been anybodys game so we were really happy to make it to the finals, Meron explained. The Sharks Open team did not finish this season as strong as last year. Our team needs more experience, Ryan Leung, the Sharks open teams captain, explained. It is about building up experience because a lot of the new players havent played in tournaments like that before. Their inexperience was detrimental during the CUUC finals as the Open team placed 12th out of 19 teams. We had a lot of turnover this year10 people graduated last year who were all very key so this year we started rebuilding, Leung said. We expected that we wouldnt do as well as last year [...] Next year is going to be a lot better. With such short seasons, both the open and womens teams rely on teammates to practice individually during the off-season. We need a little bit more time to play together because we had only been playing for a couple of weeks before Nationals came along and we kept getting better, Meron said. I think if we could have had another two weeks we could have peaked and beat any other team easily.

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the Mustangs cross country team hits the road this weekend as they travel to Ottawa for the OUa championships. the rowing team follows suit as they travel to Brock for the OUa championships as well.

Rundown >> the Mustangs mens soccer team was defeated by the windsor lancers on wednesday, October 26 > Mustangs defender dominic Bell scored both goals in the 4-2 loss > the loss ends the Mustangs season while the lancers will go on to the quarter-finals to take on the York lions.

Trainers as much a team member as players

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event that a player comes off in pain. [We] see what it is that hurts, hopefully we can solve it, if not we treat as much as we know, Herman says. We dont have x-ray vision, we dont have any special technique or anything like that, we do the tests that we know and if not we treat the symptoms. But in the event that a serious injury does occur, trainers must be prepared to respond quickly. Herman recalls a few weeks back when Mustangs quarterback Donnie Marshall went down during Westerns Homecoming game. Dave Pflugfelder [the football teams physiotherapist] and I went out there [when] we saw he was down. We tried to calm him down, then see what was wrong with him, he explains. Then we asked for two people to come over and take him off, and it was a pretty bad ankle injury so we called over the doctor as well. The time commitment the trainers put into their sport is significantits even comparable to the amount of time the athletes themselves devote to their sport. Its a different commitment, while they train for a while physically, we train for a while mentally, Herman notes. Not only is the job mentally demanding, but it can also take a toll on the emotions. Getting further into the season, you get to know them, you [start] to care about them, Williams says. Just knowing that maybe theyre not okay, your heart sinks. Its not easy telling a player they cant play, and its not easy telling a coach that a player shouldnt be practicing, Caitlin Gillen, trainer for the wrestling squad adds. But

Getting further into the season, you get to know them, you [start] to care about them. Just knowing that maybe theyre not okay, your heart sinks.
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thats one of our responsibilities. Although their role is more behind-the-scenes, it doesnt mean they are outcast from the team. In fact, the trainers admit that they feel very much a part of the team celebrating the wins and feeling the heartbreak of the losses. During the game, you really get into it. You want everyone to do well individually and, of course, try and get the [win]. For instance last weekend wasnt fun to watch, Rodak says, referring to the football teams recent 37-0 loss against the Queens Gaels. We dont play, we have our own different roles, but everyone kind of has their own role on the team, and this is ours, Herman says. The work they do is vital to the success of the athletic department, yet its still a little known component, and its certainly not the glamorous side of sport. But Williams explains shes not in this for the limelight. Our job is to be there for the athletes, not be more important than the athletes.

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Captain carries team World Series of waiting

The tables have sterned
The Mustangs softball team proved that history repeats itself as they have once again gone undefeated in the regular season and were able to carry on that momentum through the playoffs to capture the championship. A big reason for the Mustangs success was veteran Lindsey Martin. Pete Lemon, head coach of the Mustangs softball team, could not be prouder of his captain. Lindsey is a quality young lady and an excellent middle infielder. She is a veteran, our captain and our leader. She leads both with her words and her actions, Lemon said. Martin showed her mettle once again in this years championship game, both on offence and defence. In the fourth inning, with two outs, Martin hit a much-needed single up the middle to score Taylor Murray from second base. These were huge plays in a close game. Further, she was stellar on defence all tournament, Lemon said. Martin was honoured as the championship games MVP for her clutch performance. Martin is no stranger to helping her team when they need it most. Just a year ago, when the Mustangs were vying for the 2010-11 Ontario University Championship, it was Martin who blew the close game wide open for the Mustangs by hitting an RBI double that helped clinch the championship for the Mustangs. Jason Sinukoff Ryan Stern spOrts EditOr If a home run is hit in the World Series, and less than 10 per cent of Americans are there to watch it, does a home run really count as a hit? The World Seriesformerly the pinnacle of American sports where heroes such as Bill Mazeroski could make every child dream and Reggie Jackson could acquire the name Mr. October, has faded into the background. With the suspension of Wednesdays pivotal game six the first elimination game of the series thus farit became more apparent that Americans couldnt be bothered to watch the World Series. The most telling example of the American populations indifference to the World Series is the poor and ever-declining television ratings. During the week of October 17a week in which four World Series games were playedthe top rated shows were NCIS and Dancing with the Stars. Included in this week, Albert Pujolsarguably the greatest player of the last decade produced the greatest game in World Series history. Unfortunately for Bud Selig and his woebegone marketing division, the game was watched by a paltry 9.2 percent of the population as opposed to the 11.6 percent of the population that watched Rob Kardashian famous for being famousshake his rump. These ratings are in stark contrast to the 11.7 percent average that the 2009 World Series had, in which the New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies. The 11.7 per cent average is nothLouis do not have the baseball fan bases that New York and Philadelphia have, but that shouldnt matter, this is the World freaking Series. Littered with storylines from Tony LaRussa versus Ron Washington, to Albert Pujols and his impending free agency, the World Series has no shortage of drama. Personally, I dont blame the American public for averting their eyes from this molasses-paced disaster. The average American does not have four hours a night to devote to watching television, and even if they did, why would anyone appreciate a game that consists largely of pickoff throws to first and fourth inning mound visits? It may be too late but Bud Selig truly has to reevaluate the post season viewing experience. Not every market has fans prepared to watch their teams slug out a 2-1 victory until 1:30 a.m. Whether its limiting timeouts per at-bat, instituting a strict time limit on each pitch, or even speeding up the breaks in between innings, baseball needs to recapture October. Despite the meat of the NFL season and the beginning of the NHL season, baseballs championship should rule the airwaves. In a world plagued with short attention spans, baseball is still clinging on to traditionbut in this case, slow and steady may not win the race.

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