Sophia Schiefler is the Coordinating Editor of News for Volume 118. With a strong background in news editing, she focuses on delivering timely and relevant stories that engage the community. Sophia's work has been featured in The Western Gazette.
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Sophia focuses on local news, particularly around university and campus life in Canada, with a specific focus on Ontario and London. Her coverage includes government announcements, evolving stories, and event coverage related to university activities.
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By: Sophia Schiefler
The London Fire Department responded to a small fire at Ursuline Hall on the former Brescia University College campus due to work on the building's roof.
By: Sophia Schiefler
A stretch of University Drive between Sunset Street and Richmond Street will be closed from August 14 to 22 due to roadwork related to the new residence.
By: Hannah Alper
Western's emergency services and London Police are advising the Western community to shelter in place due to a “safety incident” at Weldon library.
By: Sophia Schiefler, Hannah Alper
Western Campus safety has advised community members are advised to shelter in place due to a “safety incident” near Weldon Library.
By: Sophia Schiefler, Hannah Alper
After London Police responded to a “single report of weapons call” at Weldon Library, Western community members can now return to regular activities.
A letter from the Gazette’s editor, Sophia Schiefler
Western University's law dean Mohamed Khimji at his desk in the Josephine Spencer Niblett Law Building, Aug. 5, 2025.
A talk last Monday explored how researchers at a Western lab are studying how the #InstagramvsReality trend may exclude most people and may even reinforce beauty norms.
