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A Western University proposal to extend its student code of conduct to apply to off-campus behaviour is “a step in the right direction” toward curbing the out-of-control fake homecoming parties each fall.

That’s the view of Coun. Phil Squire, whose Ward 6 includes Western and nearby Broughdale Avenue, ground zero for the unsanctioned “FoCo” bashes that in recent years have drawn thousands and unnerved city and police officials.

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The proposed change, which would allow discipline up to and including expulsion, will be discussed by Western’s board of governors Thursday afternoon.

“To see that Western is saying that they will have repercussions for serious behavior that occurs at unsanctioned events — that’s something new we haven’t seen before,” Squire said.

“For several years they have been in fact debating whether they had the right to do it . . . now it appears they are prepared to go ahead and sanction students who commit serious breaches of conduct off campus and that is really important.”