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Ways to get the most of your time at Augustana P. 6
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Vikings Defeat Golden Bears
All Candidates Forum Everything you need to know in the lead up to the Fall ASA Elections!
The Viking’s hockey team defeated the U of A Golden Bears in a dramatic 6-0 upset.
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Welcome Week
A look back in photos at welcome week 2014 at Augustana. Photos P. 4
Improv Returns Your Fall ASA Election Guide By MATTHIEU MARTIN & CAMERON RAYNOR
Improv shows return to the Bailey Theatre for another successful year.
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On Monday, September 15th, students running in the fall ASA midterm elections had the chance to present their platforms before the student body and answer questions from students in the lead up to voting this week. This election will decide who will fill the empty positions of second year representative, fourth year representative, two off campus representatives, and aboriginal student representative; and elect the two incoming first year representatives. There are no candi-
dates for the off campus rep positions so those positions will go unfilled this year. First Year Representatives Running for first year rep are Alom Deng, Shrinkhla Kapoor, Madison Kirk, and Sam Kohlmann. Alom Deng would like to see a textbook rental program offered by the library to lower the cost of textbooks, more student events such as sports night or karaoke night, and new transportation such as shuttle busses for students without cars. During Q&A when asked about the fea-
sibility of new transportation, Alom suggested the ASA partners with athletics to use athletics’ buses as shuttles for students. Shrinkhla Kapoor’s platform highlights transportation as an important issue and would also like to create a suggestion box where students can make anonymous suggestions and tips. During Q&A Shrinkhla said transportation could be solved by either university run shuttles or car pooling. Madison Kirk’s platform emphasised open dialogue between students and CONTINUED on P.3
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FROM THE EDITOR
Editorial Staff Cameron Raynor Editor in Chief
Contributors Holly Yurkokski Staff Writer
Ian Anderson Staff Writer
Jaden Mah
Augustana Athletics
Stephanie Gruhlke Contributing Writer
Matthieu Martin Contributing Writer
Les Parson
Contributing Writer
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Why Are We Here, Anyways? CAM RAYNOR
and figures memorized, which studies
fied with the status quo. It isn’t ok when a
EDITOR
confirm we forget shortly after the final.
professor reads straight from the textbook;
It’s the 3rd week
There are other theories of course:
we deserve more than that. We’re here to
of school and most
Maybe it’s the friends you make in school,
of us are settling back
the chance to make important connec-
is supposed to challenge us and allow us
into life as university
tions, networking so to speak. Maybe it’s
to grow; a degree has to represent some-
students. When sitting in class however,
the opportunities outside of the class-
thing real when we leave. When a class
it is sometimes hard not to ask the ques-
room you wouldn’t have been exposed to
is a “joke,” everyone is getting ripped off:
tion: why are we even here to begin with?
had you not come to a place where there
students aren’t learning, students in other
On paper, it’s a rather simple. Com-
are so many different opportunities to get
classes can’t compete with the easy marks,
pared to those with no postsecondary
involved; It could be the chance to or get
and our degrees lose value as employers
education, college and university grads
experience you might not get a chance at
realize graduates haven’t learned anything.
make on average 8% more per year spent
otherwise. Maybe it’s just the degree it-
In your time at Augustana you have
in postsecondary school or about 1 mil-
self which signals to potential employers
the chance to gain so much outside of class.
lion dollars more over their lifetime The
that university grads are more ambitious
Thinking about what you’re actually here
bigger mystery is why do they make more
than their peers who chose not to pursue
for is an important way to make sure you’re
and where does this value come from?
higher levels of education. Could it re-
not missing out. Getting involved in a proj-
ally be something so simple and trivial?
ect, team, club, you name it, has all sorts of
spent in class? That’s hard to say. There
For better or for worse, I think
benefits you won’t pick up in a classroom.
are certainly some excellent classes offered
the most likely answer is a combina-
In this issue you’ll find lots of examples
here that force students to think critically
tion of all of the above. There have been
of how students are taking their experience
great courses that have made me see
at Augustana to the next level. We have
the world differently; I’ve made friends
advice on getting involved around campus,
I wouldn’t trade for anything; I’ve been
a story from an Augustana alumnus who
given some opportunities I wouldn’t find
has by all accounts sized many opportu-
Does the value come from the time
and expand their understanding; however, when I’m sitting in a lecture watching my professor literally read the textbook
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learn something after all, something that
nities, and stories of student run events. And of course there’s always the events calendar to check for upcoming events.
Campus Rec Underway
By CAMERON RAYNOR Campus Rec is underway for the year with 4 sports already on the schedule. Starting this week, there will be a different drop in activity each night in the Augustana gym, from Monday to Thursday: Monday is Volleyball from 9:30 – 11:00, Tuesday is Badminton from 9:30 to 11:00, Wednesday is Yoga from 9:30 – 10:30, and Thursday is Basketball from 9:30 – 11:00. Rock climbing is also planned starting in October; more information is expected in the coming weeks. . Campus Rec is a great way to get out and have fun while being active. All events are drop-in and people of any ability, from beginner to advanced, are welcome. Campus Rec is very popular at Augustana; last year about 10% of students came out any given night and hopefully this year that number will be even higher. Campus Rec is free for all Augustana students and staff, just remember to bring your OneCard your first time out. The public is welcome to join in as well. A one year membership is $125. Throughout the year Campus Rec will host other special events. Past events included a trip to see an NHL game, pancake breakfasts, road hockey, and spirit games such as ultimate frisbee and quidditch. Details about these events and more can be found on the Campus Rec Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. Just like or follow @AUGrec.
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Fall ASA Election
CONTINUED from P. 1 the ASA and approachability.
She said
she would like to meet people and hear their feedback and what they want to see. Sam Kohlmann’s platform emphasised more events on campus, championing first year interests such as better wireless in residence, and creating a new food source on campus to help address lines in the cafeteria as well as provide late night food options. When asked about how he would be able to open a new food source he said he would help with existing efforts to reopen the grill, which used to operate on campus. Second Year Representative Running for second year rep are Andrew
Top L-R: Alom Deng, Shrinkhla Kapoor, Madison Kirk, and Sam Kohlmann. Bottom L-R: Andrew Newman, Zarmina Shir Mohammed, Stephanie Gruhlke, and Alyssa Belanger. Photos: CAMERON RAYNOR
Newman and Zarmina Shir Mohammed.
Zarmina Shir Mohammed is run-
representation for 5th year students since
Andrew Newman is running on a plat-
ning on a platform which emphasises
there is no 5th year representation on the
form of more activities such as casino night,
student engagement, community, and
ASA, to create more activities for upper
improving mental health supports during
communication. She wants to foster bet-
year students, and to expand the academic
exam periods, providing fruit and snacks
ter communication between students and
mentorship program in which upper year
in the forum, and being approachable to his
the ASA, and encourage student engage-
students mentor lower year students within
constituents. During Q&A, Andrew was
ment. Zarmina wants to hear from stu-
their department. In Q&A, Stephanie was
asked how he would improve involvement
dents so she can address their concerns.
asked what kinds of activities she was pro-
of off campus students. He replied by say-
Fourth Year Representative
posing. Stephanie said she would consult
Voting will be held Thursday September
time, without a large time commitment. Aboriginal Student Representative Alyssa Belanger is the only candidate running for the position of aboriginal student rep. Her platform is based on bridging the gap between cultures though strong communication and by removing stereotypes.
ing he would use social media and adver-
Stephanie Gruhlke is the only can-
senior students and plan smaller events
18th and Friday September 19th from 9:00
tisements in the classroom building to bet-
didate for fourth year rep. Her platform
in the forum, such as coffee houses, where
AM to 5:00 PM. All students are encouraged
ter communicate with off campus students.
consisted of three main points: to find
students can drop in for a short amount of
to vote for their student representatives.
Magical Doctor to Visit Augustana
Augustana’s 2014 Distinguished Alumnus, Dr. Lalit Chawla, will talk about combining magic and medicine.
Dr. Lalit Chawla (BSc ‘91) grew up in New Sarepta and attended Augustana before embracing his twin career goals of medicine and magic. He incorporates his skills as a magician into his clinical practice, which has been enthusiastically adopted by other health care professionals. He has written a book, given a TEDx talk, and holds workshops all over Canada.
Better Decision-Making Through Illusions
7-9 pm, Monday, September 29 (Doors at 6 pm) Performing Arts Centre, Augustana Campus
Members of Gnome Ocean Improv act out a scene at a summer performance at the Rusty Spur. The group will join other students and alumni each Thursday this term to perform at the Bailey Theatre. From left to right: Maddy Goodman, Ally Larson, Philip Hackborn, and Bian Hagar.
Improv at the Bailey Returns By CAMERON RAYNOR
The shows are the product of Augusta-
Improv theatre returns to the Bailey for
na drama prof Paul “Sparky” Johnson. The
another year this Thursday. Each Thursday
performances are designed to give students
throughout the school year, students and
the chance to practice their skills from class
alumni of AUDRA 244 -, Improvisation II, will be showcasing their talents on stage. There is a small cover charge of 2 dollars and the Bailey will be selling drinks and snacks at their bar during the performance. Audiences can expect the unexpected.
in front of a live audience, following the philosophy of drama teaching progression of Paul Sills, Sparky’s mentor and friend. Paul Sills founded the world renowned Second
performances. Throughout the night the
improvisational
theater
troupe, which taught the likes of Stephen Colbert, Chris Farley, and Mike Myers.
The spontaneous nature of improv leads to exciting, often hilarious, and engaging
City
Students who’d like to get involved are encouraged to enroll in the winter term offering of AUDRA 244 – Im-
audience has the chance to interact with
provisation II:
the actors, lending their ideas and inputs
mance,
into the various games played out on stage.
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or
its
Workshop and Perforprerequisite
Improvisation:
AUDRA
Introduction.
An entertaining and informative two-hour presentation on “Secrets, Perceptions and Placebos Revealed: How Understanding Illusions helps us make better decisions in our Finances, Relationships and Personal Growth”.
Abracadabra! A Student Round Table Discussion
10 am, Tuesday, September 30 Epp Conference Room, Augustana Campus FREE (with registration) - includes breakfast! Hear how Dr. Lalit Chawla transformed an Augustana Liberal Arts & Sciences education into a dual career of Magic and Medicine.
The Seven Key Factors that Shape Our Lives
12 noon, Tuesday, September 30 Epp Conference Room, Augustana Campus $5 for lunch There are key factors in our lives that consciously and unconsciously shape our decisions. By understanding these factors it can allow us to change our behaviours and actions to have a better understanding of our world.
Visit aug.ualberta.ca/MagicDoctor or call Deb at 780-679-1626 for details.
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Welcome Week - In Photos 1. First class bash returned Sept 5th at the Norseman. 2. Dean Allen Berger dives head first down the slip ‘n slide during the Dean’s walk. 3. New students are welcomed to Augustana with a BBQ in the Quad. 4. Teams get ready for the Labour Day dodge ball tournament 5. Students slackline at the beach party in the Quad. 6. Thomas Trombetta gets ready to serve during a volleyball game at the beach party in the Quad.
7. Dean Allen Berger introduces himself at chats with new students. 8. First year adventure leaders welcome first years to Res. 9. Dean Allen Berger introduces new faculty members. 10. Quarintino, a band made up of Augustana faculty members, rocks the crowd. 11. Ashley Moore answers questions at the campus forum. 12. Students pose for a photo at first class bash.
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Vikings Home Games September 17
Hockey
Vikings vs. Portage College 7:30 PM EnCana Arena September 27
Hockey
Vikings vs. Red Deer College 7:30 PM EnCana Arena October 4
Soccer
Vikings vs. King’s Women: 12:00 PM Men: 2:00PM Augustana Field October 4 Gabbie Anderson battles for control of the ball during the Vikings game against King’s University, Saturday September 13. The Vikings defeated King’s 4-1.
Vikings Hockey Defeats North Campus Golden Bears By JADENE MAH The University of Alberta – Augustana Vikings were looking to evaluate this year’s hockey squad and there was no team better to do that against, than the University of Alberta Golden Bears who are the defending CIS Men’s National Hockey Champions. From the first shift the Bears swarmed the Vikings net, but goaltender Andy Williams made a number of great saves to weather the storm. The Vikings defence were able to clear away any rebounds which helped keep the game scoreless. The Vikings would open the scoring late in the first on a goal from 2nd year Viking, Konrad Litk,e and despite being outshot 14-5 took that 1-0 lead into the second period. Goals from Jeff Lorenz and Konrad Litke (with his second goal) gave the Vikes a 3-0 lead with both goals scored in a span of just 31 seconds. Williams continued his dazzling play and was particularly
sharp during a four-minute Golden Bears power play. Williams was replaced half way through the second period by 4th year Goalie Joel Danyuk, having made 30 saves. The third period saw the Bears continue their relentless attack, but couldn’t score as Danyluk continued to hold the fort. The Vikings salted the game away with Jeff Lorenz scoring his second goal, former Golden Bear, Alex Rodgers, adding one short-handed, and Devon Hobbs on the power play made it a 6-0 final. Shots on goal favoured the Golden Bears 47-17. Overall, the Bears gave the Vikings a tough challenge, but outstanding goaltending and timely scoring proved to be all the difference. First year players Connor McLaughlin, Beau Taylor and Scott Swiston were impressive in their inaugural game with the Vikes and will be exciting to watch in the upcoming regular season.
XC Running Team Opens ACAC Season in Strathcona By CAMERON RAYNOR
Last Saturday, September 13, 2014, the Vikings cross country running team opened the season with a race at the Strathcona Wilderness center. The race, hosted by Concordia, drew the top college teams from northern Alberta to compete on a 6km men’s and 4km women’s course. The team raced well, putting in a strong showing to start the season. Highlights were Hans Asfeldt winning the ACAC men’s category, in a time of 20:58; and first year Emily McIlroy placing 4th in ACAC women’s catagory, in a time of 16:18; it was Emily’s first race with the team. Other top Vikings finishes on the women’s side were Brianna Shultz
Emily McIlroy lead the Vikings women with a strong 4th place finish.
in 10th and Leah Reid in 14th; and on the
weekend in Fort McMurray where they will
men’s side Joedy Dalke in 7th and Jonathan
get to race on the same course that will host
Fuller in 9th. The team races again next
the ACAC championships later this fall.
Games stars were 1st star, Konrad Litke; 2nd star, Jeff Lorenz; and 3rd star, Andy Williams. See more Vikings pre-season action at the Wetaskiwin Civic Centre on September 12 at 7:00 vs. the Concordia Thunder. The Vikings Hockey regular season opens at home on September 27 vs. the Red Deer College Kings at Encana Arena.
Hockey
Vikings vs. Concordia 7:00 PM Civic Center - Wetaskiwin
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Op-Ed: Scotland’s Future in Scotland’s Hands or Better Together? By IAN ANDERSON It seems that William Wallace may have the last laugh at the English. Tomorrow, Thursday September 18th, Scots vote on whether to end Scotland’s union with England that is over 300 years old, or maintain status quo. Up until recently, international news has barely touched this story because it seemed so farfetched, so much so that the British government has been quoted to have been not making plans for if the vote passes. With days to go before the vote, support for independence has increased dramatically and Westminster (the UK government) is now trying to sweeten the pot for Scotland to stay in the union by offering Scotland special powers if they vote no.
Honestly I would be amazed if Scotland’s parliament got any real type of extra/special powers. After all, what government would give up control after the issue was over? None. The same sort of thing happened with Quebec and the Canadian government. Besides, with this kneejerk reaction by Westminster, Wales and North Ireland may start demanding special powers as well. Where does this leave the United Kingdom? One of the biggest issues of the referendum is the North Sea oil fields which are the pro-independence camp’s economic trump card. If the UK and Scotland followed the Geneva agreement on natural resources, the “median line” principle, Scotland would receive 91% of oil tax revenues. This is the most agreed on approach in the international community, and what I think would end up happening. This ties into what is arguably the
biggest point of contention in the debate, currency choice. The “yes” camp wants to enter into a currency union with rUK (rest-UK) and continue using the pound sterling which has the benefit of being backed by the Bank of England. Failing that, Scotland can use the pound sterling but they would not enjoy the benefits of the Bank of England. This would open them to the possibility for Scotland to default on any transferred debt, which would be a hilarious slap in the face to the UK.
ple because of the naval base, and removing the program would result in those jobs disappearing. Currently, the naval base is the planned headquarters for the Scottish military which is expected to curb job losses.
Another hot topic is the trident nuclear missile submarines that are based at the Clyde Naval Base on Scotland’s west coast. A vast majority of Scottish residents want the missiles gone, but Westminster won’t remove them because the UK doesn’t have the infrastructure required available elsewhere. The “no” camp rebuttals this request with the fact that the area employs ~7-8000 peo-
Personally as an outsider I love to see a yes vote, just because it would be extremely interesting to study not only the economic but political impacts of a divided Britain and weakened UK.
Overall the debate has heated up to the point where British Prime Minister David Cameron is essentially begging Scotland to vote no at press conferences, and the referendum debate has turned into a race more exciting than the Obama vs Romney presidential election.
Where do you stand? Should Scotland abandon the UK or stay with the status quo? and what does this mean for the UK/rUK down the road?
6 Ways to Get Involved for a Better Experience at University
By STEPHANIE GRUHLKE As a student at Augustana you have probably heard, about a million times, that the university experience is about more than just your academic life. Over the past two weeks res. life, chaplaincy and the students’ association have planned numerous events aimed at bringing students out of their rooms, away from their textbooks and out socializing with friends. For first years, the first week back even ended with a community service-learning project designed to show students that working within the community can help balance the hectic schedule of university academic life. Michigan State University did a study showing that there are numerous benefits of getting involved in university outside of classes. These include easing the transition from high school; meeting people with similar interests to yours; feeling more connected to your university; and the fact that involved students are more likely to stay committed to their academics, finish their program, and graduate. As a student you are paying thousands of dollars a year to attend post-secondary school – shouldn’t you get the most out of your experience here? So you know that everyone is preaching the benefits of getting involved, but the question now becomes how do you get involved? You could do what I did in my second and third year and just try to DO EVERYTHING. However, I do not recommend this meth-
od; it does not work and you can easily become overworked and over stressed. What is important is that you know all the different option available to you and try to experience as much as possible. By the time second semester rolls around applications to be a residence assistant will be out, elections for the ASA will be in full swing, the chaplaincy will be looking for new student chaplains and it will be your chance to apply to work with some of these amazing organizations. This being said there are ways to get involved on campus without being either elected or employed by these organizations. This is how. 1. Residences Get involved in your residence if you live on campus. Even if you live off campus, Reslife hosts amazing programs throughout the year, open to everyone, which aim at developing academic skills, fostering community involvement and promoting personal wellness. Additionally, simply getting to know your floor or building and bonding with these amazing people can help alleviate the stress of school. 2. Augustana Students’ Association The ASA is the representative body of the students. If you have any issues with your experience at Augustana come talk to these folks…they meet every Wednesday night at 5:30 or go to their website to find your representative’s contact information. There is also a focus on student life with the ASA and numerous events are planned
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The Triathlon Club was just one of many clubs on display at the Augustana club fair on Monday.
3. Student Clubs If you have a passion or a hobby and want to share it with others, starting a club or joining an existing club is a great idea. You can literally start any club you want so long as you can get a group of at least four executives and a faculty member together. Already existing clubs range from faculty clubs to hobby clubs to social issue clubs to language clubs – really anything is possible. Clubs fair was Monday September 15 and all established clubs were out looking for new members. If you want to start a club, application packages are available at the ASA office and are due at the end of September.
5. Athletics We have some amazing athletes here at Augustana and there is nothing quite like going to a Vikings home game. If you want a nice study break, check the Vikings schedules to see when they play at home then head down to the gym or the Edgeworth Centre to see our athletes play. Moreover, if you yourself want to try your hand at some rec sports come out the Campus Rec, which is designed to offer gym time to all students. Campus Rec began September 15th with drop in volleyball. Lastly, ViksCrew is a great organization that keeps our athletic program so vibrant by score keeping, organizing half time events, managing concession, and so much more. If you are interested in working with the group of people that make athletics games so fun to be at contact vikings@ualberta.ca for more information.
4. Chaplaincy Chaplaincy provides a variety of events for all students to attend as well as a community of worship for those wishing to participate. To get involved with Chaplaincy you can either talk directly to Pastor Craig or the wonderful student chaplains or you can keep an ear out for announcements about their events and other occasions. Throughout the year they host different events such as the Tie Dying in the Quad or the campfire in the Quad. They also host numerous guest speakers throughout the year and starting up again soon they will start hosting Coffeehouses, where you can enjoy a hot beverage and some local talent. Every Tuesday night Soup Supper is hosted by Chaplaincy in the Chapel where soup and bread is served for dinner. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Volunteering your time and attending events is a great way to get to know people on campus. By becoming involved both in the Augustana community and the Camrose community, you can greatly enhance your experience at university and make the most out of the four or five years you’ll spend here.
throughout the year that everyone is encouraged to come out and participate in. If you have any suggestions for events you can also swing by their office in the basement of the forum and make suggestions.
6. The Camrose Community Finally, keep in mind that there are many ways to get involved in the Camrose community at large. Volunteering your time to one of the countless worthwhile organizations in Camrose can benefit not only you but also the entire community. For more information on volunteer opportunities you can check out www.camrosefcss.ca/volunteerism, just be advised this is not a complete list and if you are interested, ask around to find an organization that you believe in.
L1-130 Library Computer Classroom 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Vikings Games
Check out the sports sections for a complete list of upcoming vikings home games!
How to Save Time Using Google Contact Groups Do you find yourself emailing the same group of people over and over? If you are adding contacts one by one to emails or meetings, then this session is for you. Be sure to RSVP.
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Soup Supper Faith and Life 5:00 pm
Wednesday, September 17th ASA Elections The Forum 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, September 30th
A free soup supper put on by the student chaplaincy each Tuesday. All are welcome.
Student’s Union Meeting @ Augustana L2-102 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Vote for your student representatives.
ASA Meeting ASA Boardroom 5:30 pm
The uAlberta Student’s Union will be holding a regular meeting at Augustana. All students are welcome to attend SU meetings however most are held in Edmonton. Plan to attend.
Thursday, September 18th ASA Elections The Forum 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, September 24th ASA Meeting ASA Boardroom 5:30 pm
Vote for your student representatives.
Friday, September 19th
Today is the deadline to get your Club Registration forms into the ASA Office.
Saturday, September 20th Potato Digging with Chaplaincy Maplewood Acres - Armena 8:45 - meet at Faith and Life
Monday, September 29th
Tuesday, September 23rd
Dr. Chawla will deliver an entertaining and informative two-hour presentation on “Secrets, Perceptions and Placebos Revealed: How
Better Decision-Making Through Illusion Performing Arts Center 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:00 pm
For more information talk to Taylor Bulger: bulger@ualberta.ca.
DidUknow: Google Contact Groups
Hear how Dr. Lalit Chawla transformed an Augustana Liberal Arts & Sciences education into a dual career of Magic and Medicine. Register with the Augustana Events Office with Deb Olafson at debra.olafson@ualberta.ca or at 780-679-1626.
This lecture explores how key needs shape not only our lives but also everyone else’s. By understanding these factors it can allow us to change our behaviours and actions to have a better understanding of our world. Lunch is free for students. Register with the Augustana Events Office with Deb Olafson at debra. olafson@ualberta.ca or at 780-679-1626.
Registration Deadline for Clubs ASA Office 5:00 pm
For more information talk to Taylor Bulger: bulger@ualberta.ca.
Abracadabra! Student Round Table Discussion (with continental breakfast) Epp Conference Center 10:00 am
The Seven Key Factors that Shape Our Lives Epp Conference Center 12:00 pm
Friday, September 26th
Potato Digging with Chaplaincy Maplewood Acres - Armena 3:15 pm - meet at Faith and Life
Understanding Illusions helps us make better decisions in our Finances, Relationships and Personal Growth”. This is an interactive and entertaining lecture which incorporates magic and illusions with some secrets revealed! This presentation is part of the 2014/15 Augustana Academic Theme: Illusion. Register with Deb Olafson at debra.olafson@ ualberta.ca or at 780-679-1626.
DidUknow: Google Tasks Epp Conference Center 12:00 pm Do you want to take back your time and still keep up with all your day’s tasks? Google Tasks is a powerful way to stay organized. At the
Wacky Wings Wednesdays Starting September 24th ¢35 Wings!
University Pool Tournament
Coming Soon! Stay tuned for more information!
Coming Soon to the Spur: Pool Tournaments , Burlesque Night, Date Me for A Cause, Karaoke, Giant Games, Ladies Night, Vikings Pride Night, Learn to 2 Step Country Night, and more ASA Events. end of this session you will be able to create a checklist of tasks, add notes and due due dates to the tasks, and we will even show you how to create tasks from emails you receive.
Soup Supper Faith and Life 5:00 pm
A free soup supper put on by the student chaplaincy each Tuesday. All are welcome.
Wednesday, October 1st ASA Meeting ASA Boardroom 5:30 pm Have an event you’d like to see in the Dagligtale? Email asadag@ualberta.ca and let us know!
Crossword: Campus & Camrose improv here each Thurs.
campus.
1. Local federal electoral district.
14. Local playing for Oilers.
4. Vikings’ home ice.
3. Runs East to West.
16. Inhabit Mirror Lake.
5. Can be used to get student discounts.
17. Area between the forum and the classroom building.
6. Most common local Christian denomination.
18. A degree in music.
10. Local AM radio station.
19. Proposed new campus building.
11. Park located in Stoney Creek valley.
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7. Famous programming language, important to accounting, developed by a Camrosian. 8. Second most common first language in Camrose. 9. Small building located beside first year. 10. Canada Cup this December. 15. Camrose’s moniker. 16. Host of Augustana’s Got Talent.
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The Dagligtale - September 17th, 2014 - Page 7
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“Eric the Red” Viking Report By LES PARSONS As a child, I always dreamed of leading an army, like my distant relative in Scotland, William Wallace (from the movie Braveheart), and, like Eric the Red from Norway. Eric is one of the most famous Vikings in history.
running technique, and, discover the joy of jogging & running. One hundred meters from Rez, is the start of a trail system over 20 kilometres of grass hiking-jogging-running-biking-xc skiing trails in the beautiful forest valley of Stoney Crick.
Besides being the father of Leif Eriksson, Eric the Red discovered Greenland and established the first European settlement in the New World there. He was born in Norway sometime during the mid-10th century as a descendant of Viking chieftains. He went to Iceland as a child, when his father was banished from Norway. Apparently Eric had a penchant for violence. While living in Iceland he committed murder and was banished from the country. Upset with his expulsion, he sailed westward from Iceland and discovered Greenland around 981.
I, Coach Les, am coaching the group of students who are new to running technique or beginner runners. We have FUN learning to run. It is never too late to join us to start running. You can start this week or next week, and, you can come as often as you can...once or twice a week will make a Huge Difference in your fitness!
VIKINGS SPIRIT! My dream has become true, as I, Coach Les, lead our army of Augustana students & staff & community, cheering on our Augustana Vikings Athletic Teams! We encourage you bring your friends to our games, and show your Vikings College Spirit, by cheering for our teams at our Vikings home games here at Augustana. It is a Lot of FUN to make a fool of yourself (hmmm hmmm...like yours truly) cheering like crazy with your friends! Bring along a group of your friends and Go Wild...VIKING WILD! The best part of this deal: students attend our Vikings home games for free Wear your brightest Red & White Colours to our games. RUN WITH THE VIKINGS! You, and I mean any and all of YOU Augustana students, are welcome to run with our Augustana Vikings Running Club & Vikings Cross Country Running Team, and, the cost is free! Even if you have never ran before, we encourage you to join us to learn proper
Our schedule can be found at: www. augustanarunning.ca. We meet on the grass in the middle of campus or in the hallway of the Sciences Building Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:15pm, and, Wednesdays at 5:30pm. I hope to see your smiling face! VIKINGS FRIENDS! Vikings Friends is a Christian fellowship group, providing a connection between our Vikings Athletes, Chaplaincy, and the rest of our student body. I, Coach Les, help lead our group with Taylor Bulger, one of our Augustana Student Chaplains. We meet every Monday from 8:30pm9:30pm at the lounge outside of the Chapel. We encourage you to take an athlete “time-out” and drop by any Monday evening when you have free time...when you need a “time-out.” We are a fun, friendly, caring group of students who want to share God’s love by helping others. Vikings Friends is open to absolutely any athletes and other students, including those with no faith or church background, who have an interest in spirituality. We are not a “religious churchy group.” We have interesting and challenging discussions about any and all issues in life; we focus on sharing experiences and caring for others; we do some singing with guitars; we bring in guest speakers; we have FUN!
Can’t Find Parking? What You Need To Know dents permits that allow them to park
By HOLLY YURKOSKI So whoever decided to park in the back
elsewhere
parking stall with the rock in it should move
your parking lot, gifted by the paving lord,
are they yours. But they might be! Yes in fact
is on the way. It should be done by mid-
if you work real hard, stake out the parking
October but let’s just say early-November
lot at night and plan accordingly, YOU may
and be surprised when it’s done ‘early’
get that delicious stall with the rock in it.
because weather makes it hard to pave.
Or you could just park illegally and cause
“Off-campus students, employees, and
a ripple of anger to all those around you.
visitors are never here at the same time.”
Yes, parking this year is pretty chaotic
Jo-Anne points out, explaining why off-
for students due to the sheer amount of us
campus shares parking with other groups.
this year. So to get the facts all factual I met
The new parking lot is meant to handle dy-
up with the lovely Jo-Anne Wohlgemuth, It only takes one or two bad parking jobs and there aren’t enough spots left for everyone else.
den sanity that is parking at Augustana.
seem hopeless, nigh impossible, is actu-
Two, the good old domino effect is cre-
Residence Parking
ally pretty simple. “We have not oversold
ating even more problems. In other words,
so
[Ravine parking].” Jo-Anne reassured me,
someone parks horribly, and we park be-
right?
meaning that all your metal death traps
side them, creating a chain of disaster. And
“It does take time for students to fig-
can chum with each other as the snow falls.
then when that first person leaves, sud-
ure things out.” Jo-Anna commented,
The current problem of the over-
denly the next person is the enemy! Not
highlighting that we will adjust to being
flowing and illusion of oversell is twofold.
fair guys, all is equal in love and parking.
One, off-campus students, who have
The only reason Jo-Anne and the
many
first
are years,
there am
I
in a new place in over time. This could be anything as simple as finding C167 to something as soul crushingly hard as finding a parking stall for your car.
“We have not oversold” Rest assured students, what may
parking).
Fear not off-campus students,
that’s not. None of those spots are mine nor
Why
off-campus
Off-Campus Parking
because that’s my spot. Oh wait actually
the woman behind the madness and hid-
(in
been advised to avoid the Ravine parking, are planting their vehicles there. Now don’t get mad at them just yet, they’re just bid-
namic parking and traffic flow, with people coming and going at all times of the day. In the event that you are unlucky and can’t find a spot, I encourage you not to park in Ravine. That’s the only place resident students have to park and there are a lot of us. Instead, turn your sights to areas around the school. Jo-Anne suggests, “Along the soccer field… 48th street” but these sports are, “not for anybody who is
board cannot guarantee us a spot, is be-
just parking and leaving their vehicle to stay
cause people park in such these domino-
put.” Got to respect our neighbours after all!
causing ways. Therefore Jo-Anne, and my-
In Conclusion
ing their time to take over the new parking
self, beg you to park like reasonable people.
lot; it will even be paved, the lucky ducks!
In the event that parking in Ra-
Everywhere else = Off-Campus stu-
However, because of this they are kind of at
vine becomes full (all permits sold),
dents. Park where you’re allowed and
a loss as to where to park for the time being.
Jo-Anne will give the unlucky stu-
park wisely and we’ll all get through this.
Ravine
=
Resident
Students.