Student Support
What my time at Western taught me about Student Support
I’ve been at Western for a long time. I am currently finishing up my fifth year on this campus. I’ve experienced online, in-person, hybrid classes and if there is only one thing I know, it is that being a student is tough. The student experience is so much more than the classes you attend, or […]
“It’s not a luxury, it’s a necessity.”: Lauren Jarman on her quest for menstrual equity on campus
Menstruation: it haunts your dreams and shows up at the worst times possible. Walking around campus, running to class, standing in the Spoke line, or even during your presentation, it’s bound to happen. The feeling of uncertainty and panic starts to set in: do I have a pad? Did I bring my tampon today? How […]
Women in House: My experience
By Jiya Sahni While International Women’s Day has passed, conversations on women’s equality must continue to take place everyday. At the USC, it is evident that women’s empowerment is a priority before, during and after March 8. Women in House is a USC-led program meant to inspire and encourage women to pursue leadership opportunities, get […]
Cost of Living Crisis: Domestic Perspective
Affordable, accessible and student-friendly: three words that do not resonate with an undergraduate student living in London, Ontario. Since recovering from the pandemic, prices across Canada have soared, to the point that many Western students are finding it difficult to purchase groceries, afford transportation, and that’s not even considering the prices of organic or vegan […]
USC Food Support Services: The One-Stop Service for All Your Food and Essential Needs
You might have seen them in the UCC Atrium a couple weeks ago for their Hunger Free October campaign. Or maybe you explored the UCC Lower Level and stumbled upon their food bank. That’s all the work of Food Support Services, a USC program committed to reducing food insecurity and hunger in the Western community […]
The Peer Support Centre: Your First Step in Mental Health Support
Have you ever had one of those stressful days? The ones that never end? Or maybe you just aren’t feeling right and everyone is getting on your nerves. Or maybe, you just need to rant. The Peer Support Center is there to help you. The Peer Support Center is a USC organization located in the […]
A-SGBV Advocacy Update
As we reach the halfway point in our term, we wanted to provide an update on our advocacy efforts surrounding Anti-Sexual & Gender-Based Violence (A-SGBV). A-SGBV remains a priority for the USC as it’s an issue that affects so many students in such personal ways. Our team has been hard at work behind the scenes, […]
USC celebrates World Mental Health Day
By: Anushka Goswami and Light Naing Checking your course syllabus and realizing midterms are right around the corner? It’s that dreadful time of year, where midterm season has your calendar filled with one assignment after the other. Between managing your recovery from the inevitable OWeek sickness (we’ve all been there) and the busy-ness of midterms, […]
Western University provides 800K in funding for the University Students’ Council menstrual program, Free the Dot
As part of its proposed 2022-2023 operating budget, the university has allocated funds over two years to distribute free menstrual products across the entire campus