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Western to host 2022 Vanier Cup

Western to host 2022 Vanier Cup

The Western Mustangs may get the chance to defend their Vanier Cup title on home turf when the 57th edition of the championship game comes to London, Ont., for the first time this fall.  During a news conference today, U Sports formally announced that  …

Western mourns death of Don Getty

Western mourns death of Don Getty

Don Getty, the Mustang football legend who later became Alberta Premier, died Friday morning of heart failure. He was age 82. “Don Getty was a Western alumnus and a generous supporter of his alma mater.” Western President Amit Chakma said this morning. “A graduate of...

History resurfaces with century-old trophy

History resurfaces with century-old trophy

Elizabeth Grasby had no idea why a worn and faded, two-foot tall Sterling silver trophy was still kicking around her office after almost 25 years. But she couldn’t find it in herself to toss it. “I’m not one to discard old files and records, which is probably why I...

Western News Newsmakers 2015

Western News Newsmakers 2015

How will we remember 2015? Probably through one or more of these faces. Join us in this spotlight, in brief words and striking images, of some of our favourites from the last year.

Sports and Rec gallops under new leadership

Sports and Rec gallops under new leadership

Western Sports and Recreation Services will continue its “proud tradition of excellence” under new leadership as the unit shifts under the leadership of the Associate Vice-President (Student Experience) portfolio, assured Health Sciences Dean Jim Weese. Senate...

The agony of defeat

The agony of defeat

Emotions ran high as a last-minute drive by the Western Mustangs ended just...

Curatorship of athletic history enters new era

Curatorship of athletic history enters new era

Nick Komarnitsky often wonders if the leather helmets worn by Western Mustang football players ‘back in the day’ really made a difference. “Doesn’t seem like a lot of protection offered here,” he said, holding the hardened leather helmet up for closer inspection. “I...

Mustangs win big in home opener against York

Mustangs win big in home opener against York

A touchdown pass from Will Finch to receiver Harry McMaster only 49 seconds into the game got the Western Mustangs started and they never looked back, cruising to a 74-10 win over the York...

Mustangs football training camp kicks off

Mustangs football training camp kicks off

The Western Mustangs’ quest for the university’s 31st Yates Cup and 7th Vanier Cup begins this week as the Purple and White hit the field for 2015 training camp at TD Stadium.

Former Mustangs heading to Pan Am Games

Former Mustangs heading to Pan Am Games

Three years after spending time on the Purple and White roster together, current London Western Track and Field Club training partners Caroline Ehrhardt and Alicia Smith will represent Canada at the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto. Both compete in triple jump on July 21....

Four Mustangs headed to CFL

Four Mustangs headed to CFL

Western Mustangs defensive lineman Daryl Waud is trading in his Purple and White uniform for one in burgundy and gold after signing a National Football League contract with Washington this past weekend.

Leyshon, St. John tapped for London Sports Hall of Fame

Leyshon, St. John tapped for London Sports Hall of Fame

Former Western Mustangs Glynn Leyshon and Jude St. John have been named among the London Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2015, the London Sports Council announced today. Six individuals and one team will be honoured at induction ceremonies in November. Born in Hamilton...

Program keeps both sides of the student-athlete in play

Program keeps both sides of the student-athlete in play

No Western student-athlete will be left on the ‘academic sideline’ if Coleen Dalton and Bonnie Cooper have anything to say about it. For the last five years, the pair has teamed up to help first-year student-athletes transition to the most demanding academic and...

Western mourns death of Don Getty

Western mourns death of Don Getty

Don Getty, the Mustang football legend who later became Alberta Premier, died Friday morning of heart failure. He was age 82. “Don Getty was a Western alumnus and a generous supporter of his alma mater.” Western President Amit Chakma said this morning. “A graduate of...

History resurfaces with century-old trophy

History resurfaces with century-old trophy

Elizabeth Grasby had no idea why a worn and faded, two-foot tall Sterling silver trophy was still kicking around her office after almost 25 years. But she couldn’t find it in herself to toss it. “I’m not one to discard old files and records, which is probably why I...

Western News Newsmakers 2015

Western News Newsmakers 2015

How will we remember 2015? Probably through one or more of these faces. Join us in this spotlight, in brief words and striking images, of some of our favourites from the last year.

Sports and Rec gallops under new leadership

Sports and Rec gallops under new leadership

Western Sports and Recreation Services will continue its “proud tradition of excellence” under new leadership as the unit shifts under the leadership of the Associate Vice-President (Student Experience) portfolio, assured Health Sciences Dean Jim Weese. Senate...

The agony of defeat

The agony of defeat

Emotions ran high as a last-minute drive by the Western Mustangs ended just...

Curatorship of athletic history enters new era

Curatorship of athletic history enters new era

Nick Komarnitsky often wonders if the leather helmets worn by Western Mustang football players ‘back in the day’ really made a difference. “Doesn’t seem like a lot of protection offered here,” he said, holding the hardened leather helmet up for closer inspection. “I...

Mustangs win big in home opener against York

Mustangs win big in home opener against York

A touchdown pass from Will Finch to receiver Harry McMaster only 49 seconds into the game got the Western Mustangs started and they never looked back, cruising to a 74-10 win over the York...

Mustangs football training camp kicks off

Mustangs football training camp kicks off

The Western Mustangs’ quest for the university’s 31st Yates Cup and 7th Vanier Cup begins this week as the Purple and White hit the field for 2015 training camp at TD Stadium.

Former Mustangs heading to Pan Am Games

Former Mustangs heading to Pan Am Games

Three years after spending time on the Purple and White roster together, current London Western Track and Field Club training partners Caroline Ehrhardt and Alicia Smith will represent Canada at the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto. Both compete in triple jump on July 21....

Four Mustangs headed to CFL

Four Mustangs headed to CFL

Western Mustangs defensive lineman Daryl Waud is trading in his Purple and White uniform for one in burgundy and gold after signing a National Football League contract with Washington this past weekend.

Leyshon, St. John tapped for London Sports Hall of Fame

Leyshon, St. John tapped for London Sports Hall of Fame

Former Western Mustangs Glynn Leyshon and Jude St. John have been named among the London Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2015, the London Sports Council announced today. Six individuals and one team will be honoured at induction ceremonies in November. Born in Hamilton...

Program keeps both sides of the student-athlete in play

Program keeps both sides of the student-athlete in play

No Western student-athlete will be left on the ‘academic sideline’ if Coleen Dalton and Bonnie Cooper have anything to say about it. For the last five years, the pair has teamed up to help first-year student-athletes transition to the most demanding academic and...