Volume 23 Issue 1: Under Construction

VOLUME 23 ISSUE 1

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RIFFLANDIA: SHEʼS STILL AROUND Marsʼ Hill takes a trip to Victoriaʼs biggest music festival of the year.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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THE SEXUALIZED VIOLENCE POLICY

LIFE IS PAIN, HIGHNESS

Trinity Western Universityʼs response to sexual violence.

“If you could go back in your life and change anything, what would it be?”

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PG. 8

Our Our Team Team

Sabine Henderson Managing Editor

Kelsey Morris Academy Editor

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Janae Gartly Visual Editor

Kennedy Dragt Arts + Culture Editor

FROM THE EDITOR “Not much of a way... of inheriting the Earth. Maybe we haven’t been meek enough.”

– Philip K. Dick

Bailey Martens Web Editor

Manfred Dewsbury Layout Editor

Ishita Wilson News Editor

Bailey Broadbent Sports Editor

Let me start by pointing out the obvious—Trinity Western University is in a massive stage of transition. We are entering what could be one of the most polarized and controversially charged academic seasons.

New policies are being born, buildings are being erected. People are taking sides. What will Mars’ Hill’s response be?

Allow me to explain the best way I know how—with a reference.

When Nicholas St. James, president of one of the underground tanks in Philip K. Dick’s novel The Penultimate Truth, found out he could come up to the surface, he gathered whatever he had left of his wit and dug a tunnel to ground level. Forsaking comfort and risking his life, he spent two days digging, only to find himself standing in the middle of a fallen city. In the place that he had been told World War III was waging, there was deadly, silent peace. He had uncovered the truth. There was no war, had not been for over a decade. His family, his community, had been forced to live underground for years while the rich inherited the Earth above.

The truth is, it wasn’t what Nicholas uncovered that was his great accomplishment. It was his willingness to forsake everything that was familiar to him in order to explore the world above him and search for answers.

Nyssa Morgan Humour Editor

Hannah Devries Photo Editor

Richard Enns Advertising + Finance Manager

Sierra Ellis Illustrator

Emma Dykstra Staff Writer

Hazal Senkoyuncu Social Media Manager

We are privileged enough to be able to explore and question without having to dig into the earth. In fact, Mars’ Hill has almost complete creative freedom; we could use it to get comfortable in a rut of feel-good articles, or we could venture out of that dusty old box.

And I don’t mean this in a way that stirs unnecessary and hurtful controversy just for the heck of it. I mean this in the sense that we have a true, undeniable opportunity to discuss what matters. There is influence, there are connections within the pages of Mars’ Hill and beyond, and it would be a darn shame if we didn’t use them to question what we know, to be sceptical in the best way possible.

We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to critique to our heart’s content, remembering, of course, that negative criticism never yields positive results.

Trinity Western University is boldly stepping out into the unknown this year with every major change—let us take that step with it as well. Let us support this university we call home, through all its transitions and reconstructions, with helpful, inquisitive criticism.

In all the chaos of trying to be everywhere at once and answer every question, we must not forget that this is a student newspaper; we can’t change the world, but we sure as hell can bring what we care deeply about to the world’s attention.

- Niki Mara

Mars’ Hill Mars’ Hill is a student publication of Trinity Western University, floated with funds raised by the Student Association. Mars’ Hill seeks to be a professional and relevant student publication, reflecting and challenging the TWU community, while intentionally addressing local, national, and international issues.

Mission to Mars The mission of Mars’ Hill, as the official student newspaper of Trinity Western University, is to inform and entertain its readers, cultivate awareness of issues concerning the TWU community, and provide a forum for purposeful, constructive discussion among its members in accordance with the Community Covenant, Statement of Faith, and Core Values of the University.

Editorial Policy Mars’ Hill encourages submissions and letters to the Editor. Mars’ Hill reserves the right to edit submissions for style, brevity, and compatibility with the Mission, Statement of Faith, the Community Covenant, and the Core Values of the University.

Anonymous authorship of any material may be granted at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief.

Opinions expressed in Mars’ Hill belong to the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the editorial board, Trinity Western University, its officials or its Student Association.

Contributor List: Tobin Voth Heather Twele Eva De Souza Monique Bouchard Madison Fleischer Joel Redekop Frederick Kuhn Nadia Iasar Connor Thiessen Emmett Hanly Emma Hansen

This Issue Brought to You By: Ai col my mum Butt Chick Sierra’s new pourover skills brought to you by Sabine

Media Advisor: Loranne Brown

7600 Glover Road Langley, British Columbia, Canada v2y1y1 marshill@gmail.com

What is your unpopular opinion?

Senior Editors:

Niki Mara

Editor-in-Chief

Sabine Henderson Managing Editor

Hannah Fletcher

Chief Copy Editor

Janae Gartly

Visual Editor

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DE-CLASSIFIEDS Testing 1 2 3 I hate the McMillan laundry rooms more than I hate myself Danica Roos = babe

Does anyone even understand the flex tape meme?

Emma Taylor Fan Club!! Don’t forget toread chapters 1-5!!

Nyssa Morgan is the funniest person on campus don’t @ me

I used to be in love with him but then he grew a beard and now he looks Amish, I think this is a sign from God.

To show you the power of flex tape...

If an earthquake ever hits Trinity students will be like “”well, that’s a big train””

... I sawed this declassified in half!

Do penguins have knees?

The code to my bike lock is 63257. Good luck.

Prediction: by the time this year’s freshmen graduate, the community covenant will no longer exist for staff either.

Was it just me, or were all the community covenant questions asked by Mars hill?

TWUSA, thank you for finally getting good coffee. Sincerely, a bio student

I don’t know if Justin Bieber’s even a guilty pleasure... he’s just a frickin pleasure.

omg i just saw Nancy at walmart!

turns out your parents didn’t name you, Gary Schmitt did.

Shout out to Robson being a Dorm! We see you Robsonites!

Creds to the upperclassmen for making a seriously entertaining dorm skit HeEeY guys! - An Alumna How do I let everyone know I am very single and very much looking?

Who gave Amaris Henry the right to be so pretty?

Thatʼs what the Himnal/Shevangelist is for, kid. Better find someone with connections.

-Sabine

Cal: “WRITE THIS DOWNNN!!”

Jacobson? More like Jacob-less parking.

If you know where I can find any puppies please message (615)457-9623 Thanks a ton!

Hm. That joke worked better last year.

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Feeling lonely without my fellow yellow lanyards

Check out Maddi Willoughby’s socks.

Seriously.

Emma Friesen is a Disney princess and I won’t be convinced otherwise.

Study rooms in the new building are the new Denny’s. Sorry Janice. #RachelJohnsonIsntReal Emma Taylor (CF of NW) fanclub meets Wednesdays at noon in the Back 40. U know who u are :) xo Joanna Williams is the single prettiest girl on campus and if you’re not trying to date her you need to re-evaluate your choices Without Jesus, you’re f***ed.

Yeet, Laugh, Live “Johny Johny?

Yes papa?

Making declassifieds?

No papa!

Telling lies?

No papa…

Open your browser.

Ha ha ha!”

Live. Laugh. Yeet.

11:07 is tight af y’all should come Declassifieds are just twitter but every two weeks “Declassify me, papa!” more like Ned’s Declassified School Survival guide ayoooooooooooo I thought I’d hate banana challenge culture way more than I did this year. Congrats twusa 4 years and I still haven’t switched my major #ididit “I’m never going to go to the gym again.

My blessed hope is that I will get a resurrected body, and I won’t have to take it to the gym. So I’m not going to take this one to the gym.” - Cal Townsend.

Don’t call it traditional marriage if it isn’t two beings unifying their consciousness into a single-minded entity superior to all mortals sooo many incoming bio students, meanwhile the graduating class is like 4 people

Mars’ Hill editors reserve the right to edit or reject submissions based on content and/or length. A printed submission does not necessarily reflect an endorsement of any kind, nor does it necessarily reflect the opinions of Mars’ Hill staff, the student association, or that of the University. In fact, probably not.

ATTENTION, ATTENTION!

Is there a cause you’re passionate about, an album you love, news you’d like to break to the world, or a philosophical idea you want to dive into? Do you enjoy writing, drawing comics, or digging into the story behind a current issue? This could be you! Every issue, we will be featuring a contributor right here–someone who writes articles for Mars’ Hill with thoughtfulness and consistency, someone who cares about the stories found within the TWU community and beyond. If you are interested in contributing an article, send an email to marshill@gmail.com (or better yet, contact the section editor you are interested in writing a piece for on Facebook—they would love to hear from you!). You don’t need to be an upperclassman, a perfect writer, or a specialist in your field to contribute; what matters to us is that you care and show dedication through letting your voice be heard. And who knows, you might just find your face featured here in the next issue!

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news Ishita Wilson

Mandatory No More:

The Community Covenant

Ishita Wilson

Trinity Western University’s (TWU) Community Covenant has been a topic of much controversy in the past years and will seemingly continue to serve as the centerpiece of many discussions this year as well. Signing the Covenant was mandatory for all students up until this academic year; the university’s Board of Governors voted to discontinue the requirement on August 9th. As of Fall 2018, it is no longer compulsory for students to sign the Covenant.

of the university which caused the Law Society of British Columbia to repeal its approval. Taking legal action, TWU was successful in defending the law school through two rounds of appeals, until the case was finally heard in the Supreme Court of Canada. In their 7-2 decision, the Supreme Court judges wished to balance religious freedom with the right to be free from discrimination and asserted that the limit on religious freedom was lesser than the limits placed on LGBTQ+ students.

In their decision, the Board of Governors passed the motion: In furtherance of our desire to maintain TWU as a thriving community of Christian believers that is inclusive of all students wishing to learn from a Christian viewpoint and underlying philosophy, the Community Covenant will no longer be mandatory as of the 2018/2019 Academic year with respect to admission of students to, or continuation of students at, the University.

TWU’s Board of Governors has decided not to move forward with the law school. Instead, President Kuhn shares that TWU may put effort into establishing a more defined prelaw program, creating a Law and Society major, and offering a master’s program in law.

In light of this decision, TWU affirms that the university’s Mission is unchanged. In a published statement, university President Bob Kuhn specifies that TWU will remain a “Biblically-based, mission-focused, academically excellent university, fully committed to our foundational evangelical Christian principles.” Some may consider this decision a step backwards from TWU’s Christian identity; however, others acknowledge the acceptance and enrollment of students from all walks of life as progress.

The Community Covenant has recently been under scrutiny due to its demand for abstinence from “sexual intimacy that violates the sacredness of marriage between a man and a woman.” The above sentence in the Covenant also suggests that any marriage outside that of a man and woman is not valued in the eyes of God. As signing the Covenant was mandatory in the past, this demand discouraged members of the LGBTQ+ community who wished to receive Christian education from attending TWU or forced them to keep their sexual identity hidden during their time as students.

Although incoming students are no longer required to sign it, the Covenant itself remains unchanged and still represents the standard to which all TWU students should strive. The new decision also does not apply to TWU staff and faculty. On this topic, Student Life Vice President Richard Taylor explains, “The aspirational values that the Community Covenant talks about portray the type of community we strive to be as an institution; that’s one reason why staff and faculty are still signing the Covenant.” In addition to staff and faculty, student leaders will also be held to a higher standard than other students, and will still be required to sign the Covenant upon commencing their leadership role. TWU believes that while it can no longer require students to sign the Covenant, it can still encourage students to uphold it.

This decision, although not fully consequential of, was impacted by the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling against TWU’s proposed law school in June. According to President Kuhn, TWU’s Board of Governors was “meeting for other purposes and added this on as an important element to discuss” because “the nature of the Community Covenant was a major feature of what the Supreme Court of Canada decided.” The law school was originally proposed in 2012 and had received all approvals by 2013. However, some representatives of the Law Society claimed opposition to select characteristics

However, giving students the freedom to forego signing it demonstrates TWU openness to further discussion and desire for acceptance.

As of now, TWU has no intention of revising the Covenant, simply because the university believes the document represents its core values well.

Now, rather than the Covenant determining students’ code of conduct, the Student Handbook will be enforced instead. Though many students have not been aware of it, the Student Handbook is a document that has always been present at TWU, and all students are required to abide by it. As of last year, the Community Covenant was part of the Handbook, but has been removed from it as of the Fall 2018. Additionally, two significant alterations have been made to the Handbook. First, the Handbook will no longer include the definition of marriage as between a man and a woman when describing the requirement for students to refrain from sex outside of marriage. Next, the jurisdiction of the code of conduct has been changed. In the past, students were expected to comply with the Covenant both on and off campus at all times, for as long as they were TWU students. Now, this jurisdiction is limited to the TWU campus, TWU events, athletic and academic trips, and events where students represent the university off-campus.

Despite these changes, TWU maintains that the Community Covenant and the Statement of Faith still represent the university as an institution. Moreover, in areas where the Student Handbook differs, student leaders, faculty, and staff are still expected to maintain the ideals specified in the Community Covenant. This is one way in which TWU hopes to maintain its Christian identity in the face of recent changes.

While there is much controversy surrounding the decision, many students believe that this is not a violation of TWU’s Christian values but is instead an extension of it. A significant part of Christian ideology is love; therefore, as small of a step as it may be, TWU is committed to remain loving, hospitable, and welcoming to its students.

“Rain is better than the other options” –Janae Gartly

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Letter From The President Monique Bouchard

As we settle into our new routines whilst fending off Canadian geese, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Trinity Western University. Whether it is your first year or you have reached the status of super-senior, thank you for choosing to be part of this community.

Your unique experiences contribute to an environment where we can always learn from each other. TWU has shaped me in ways I never could have imagined, and I am so grateful for the personal growth I have experienced here. Trinity Western University Student Association (TWUSA) has played a huge part in my journey. It is a place where I have found acceptance, comradery, and the freedom to try new things. It is my hope that TWUSA can also facilitate this space for you.

Our internal vision for the year as a TWUSA team is “Seeking growth through connecting.” We chose this theme because we recognize that TWUSA is in

a position of great potential. Previous teams have championed our three pillars—events, advocacy, and service—with such intentionality that TWUSA has become exceedingly self-sufficient. Using this stability that has been passed down to us, we intend to pursue creative new ways to serve different campus groups with a focus on hospitality and continuity.

Some initiatives this year include JJ Bean coffee served in the TWUSA Lounge, Late Night Lounge hours on Thursdays and Sundays, events for the ever-studying student, an online format for club ratifications and proposals, a TWUSA archiving system, additional rental items, student art featured on TWUSA merch, and action plans for reaching specific areas of campus life. We are so excited to step into this year with you!

NAFTA for Dummies: Here’s What You Need to Know Emma Dykstra The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a trade arrangement between Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The agreement creates a trade zone, free of overwhelming tariffs or restrictions, between the three countries, and the limited trade barriers among them cut their trading costs significantly.

more than those in Mexico. The goal is to have this arrangement eventually replace NAFTA. But where does this leave Canada? The pressure is on for Canada to join this new agreement, and Trump has threatened to put tariffs on Canada’s automobile exports if Canada does not join the new deal.

In past years, NAFTA lowered tariffs, which made products cheaper and increased trade.

The United States’ trade with Canada and Mexico has tripled since NAFTA came into place, and trade increased by approximately $1.14 trillion in 2015 between the three countries.

Furthermore, Canada has always had strict import quotas on dairy because Canadian dairy products were not originally part of NAFTA. This is why tariffs on Canadian dairy can range from 200% to 300%. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, “I’m not going to negotiate in public, but what I have said time and time again is that our government, and I personally, will stand up to defend supply management and our dairy farmers.”

As successful as the Agreement has been, it has its drawbacks as well. More than 600,000 jobs were lost in the United States when NAFTA was introduced. As trade increased, so did the demand for certain goods, and American companies began to invest in Mexico where labour was cheaper.

NAFTA hurt Mexican farmers too; 1.3 million Mexican farmers were put out of business between 1993 and 2004. When NAFTA removed trade tariffs on exports of fruits and vegetables to Mexico, the Mexican farmers could not compete with the reduced costs of produce from the United States and Canada. In this manner, NAFTA did both wonders for and damage to North American citizens and businesses.

In the last couple years, the American presidential candidates Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders targeted NAFTA during their political campaigns. In a tweet, Trump claimed that NAFTA is “one of the worst Trade Deals ever made. The U.S. lost thousands of businesses and millions of jobs. We were far better off before NAFTA—[it] should never have been signed.” Clearly, Trump does not support NAFTA and is seeking change.

NAFTA has always had its positive and negative features, and politicians have recently been addressing many of its surrounding issues. The Trade Agreement is now undergoing alterations that might end up booting Canada out of the deal if it does not agree with the new deal between Mexico and the U.S. Of course, it is nowhere near as simple as that, but it provides an easy way of looking at the situation.

But how does this affect you, the consumer? If NAFTA is scrapped and Canada is left out of the deal, prices of all American imports will increase greatly. Prices for consumer imports would rise by roughly 0.8 percentage points. Every imported product from the U.S to Canada would increase in price, including vehicles—Canada’s top import from the U.S. NAFTA has been effective for more than 20 years, and the changes to come once it disappears are still not entirely clear. However, while NAFTA is still under construction, we will have to wait and see what our leaders decide.

Currently, the U.S. and Mexico have created a preliminary deal that will ultimately affect NAFTA. In accordance with the new agreement, instead of building automobiles in Mexico before exporting them to the U.S., automobiles must now be assembled in the U.S. This agreement will increase jobs in American car plants, where workers are paid

“Coffee is gross” –TWUSA

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Why You Should Pay Attention To

LOCAL POLITICS Madison Fleischer Grassroots politics may be one of the most foundational and influential avenues through which people can directly influence their community; however, it is often overlooked on provincial and federal levels. On October 20th, 2018, a municipal election will take place in the Township of Langley—an election which will cause an inevitable shift in the councilor positions and possibly the mayoral seat. Below are the top five reasons why voting, even at the municipal level, is important.

[NOTE: TWU will have a voting booth].

1. Municipal elections are a straightforward way for constituents (YOU) to influence local government. If you are passionate about advocating for your school district, have a love-hate relationship with that new roundabout outside campus, or simply want to make Langley the best place it can be from environmental or density perspectives—vote.

2. Municipal elections happen once every four years. The decisions on October 20th will have an effect on your and your family’s livelihood no matter what season you may be in. Whether your concerns are affordable housing or crime in your neighbourhood, you should exercise your power and have a say in city politics.

3. As wonderful as Langley is, the city is not perfect, and, spoiler alert, it will never be. That does not mean we should not try and make it the best that it can be. Students have daily conversations about the state of American politics, but why are we not talking about issues within our own reach? When it comes to issues like childcare, affordable housing and transportation, we need action, not complaints. Getting people to listen is one battle, but getting Millennials and Generation Z to a voting booth is another. It is time to defy the stereotype that these generations are uninterested and uninvolved in politics. What better weapon to continue the momentum in combating this stereotype than by using something as simple as our voices?

4. The power of one vote is tremendous. When we compare different electoral scales, both in the 2016 US Presidential election and in the 2013 BC Provincial election, we see similar trends in low overall voter turnout. Following the most recent 2017 BC Provincial election, overall voter turnout jumped from 55% (2013) to 57% (2017) with an increase in young adult participation by 7% (total, 47.9%). Despite the steady increase over the course of elections prior, the result in 2017 left many British Columbians upset. Both of these shifts of power proved the full impact behind a single vote. Rather than simply discussing the issues, let us go out and vote.

Now let us meet the candidates.

Incumbent Mayor Mr. Jack Froese was re-elected into office in 2014. Froese is currently serving his second term as Mayor of the Township of Langley and is seeking re-election. For almost four decades, he worked and raised a family while juggling his retail business and turkey farm duties.

Froese is campaigning on his vision for “enhanced economic activity and job creation, improved transportation, and safe, well-serviced communities. He is dedicated to providing an exceptional quality of life for those who live and work in the Township.” Froese has served on various executive branches and committees across the province such as the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce, Metro Vancouver Municipal Finance Authority, and the Fraser Valley and BC Egg Producers Association. His dedication to community is evident in his support of various charitable organizations.

Carrying the banner with a more Libertarian outlook, Langley resident Alex Joehl is challenging incumbent Froese for the mayoral seat. Although municipal politics are unique in the sense that candidates run based on their own ideals rather than the platform of a specific party, Joehl has had extensive experience in the BC Libertarian Party. He ran in the 2017 BC Provincial election and also for the Libertarian Party of Canada in 2008 and 2011. Quoted from his Facebook page, he believes the “Government has a track record of being patronizing to its public, even if it is more benevolent than malicious most of the time.” While announcing his bid for this fall, Joehl continues: “City Hall should be here to support the residents, not dictate their lives.” After much speculation circulating the municipal arena, regarding the bids of longtime council member Kim Richter and Fort Langley land developer Eric Woodward, Froese remains unopposed as both Richter and Woodward decide to seek nomination to councilor positions rather than the mayoral seat. Key aspects of Joehl’s platform include fiscal responsibility and accountability.

As we count down to October 20th, please keep a few things in mind. Candidates ultimately serve as variables and can be cut as easily as they are added.

If there are any concerns for our community on your mind, I urge you to reach out to your local representative, because they will be more than happy to listen. I concede that politicians have an unfavourable reputation for being inauthentic; however, it seems the political arena is beginning to realize how badly communities are suffering due to lack of constituents at the voting booth. I encourage you to stay up to date on the issues surrounding our campus and your hometowns, and to know that, in the least clichéd way possible, our voices can and will be heard.

Please visit the Elections BC Website for information on how to vote.

5. Being an educated voter does not mean you have to be a Political Science major. With the technology and resources we have access to today, the excuse that you are not familiar with the candidates or dynamics of your municipality is invalid. Seeing as we have entered an epoch of preferred communication via Twitter, and as more political candidates begin to engage on other social media platforms, the answers to your questions may only be one Google search away.

“Commuting is better than living on campus” –Hannah Goertzen

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A B A N D O N E D

S I T E

Kelsey Morris

Kelsey Morris If you look up the phrase “under construction,” you will find a seemingly obvious definition: “under construction refers to a building, structure, or project that is unfinished but actively being worked on.”

Just like our university (both figuratively and literally), we as individuals are under construction. With continuous growth in our hearts, minds, and spirits, it sometimes seems that our lives are never-ending unfinished projects. As soon as one room is renovated, tear-down begins in another. It can be exhausting. It is often draining. Sometimes we just want to stop growing and stretching, being torn down and rebuilt over and over again.

Sometimes it feels like the construction is never going to end. When are we going to see the final project? It feels like we may never reap the harvest. We become distrustful of our Builder, because He seems to be too slow or uncooperative. We may experience bitterness, resentment, or anger, as our hardships and suffering seems to be fruitless.

We acknowledge that everything in our world—our school, our hearts, our minds, our friends— is under construction; and in doing so, we declare our belief that God is actively working.

When we fall prey to thoughts that God is no longer working in a certain area, situation, or relationship, we are buying into the lie that He is absent from the construction site.

God is working even in the areas of our lives that seem to be most stagnant and hopeless; He is setting foundations in the darkest of nights and sanding down rough edges when we are not looking. We may never view the end result that we had hoped to see, but in that disappointment we can take heart in knowing how wonderfully God has used us in the process. We can find comfort even when we may not see the project through until completion, because we are certain that God is working.

The absence of a discernible “end result” does not indicate the absence of work.

The truth is, we may never see the final product. We may only have the chance to see the situation while it is under construction. Your abuser may never recognize the gravity of what they have done. Your Christ-like love may never ʻconvert’ your roommate. You may never understand in your time on Earth why God built and refined you the way that He did. When we’re faced with these harsh realities, it is all too easy to believe that the construction site has been abandoned.

But by definition, the term “under construction” requires the presence of an active builder.

Exploring Kombucha Emma Dykstra

If you were asked to drink a beverage that contained a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast that had been fermenting for several days, would you do it? For a large chunk of North American millennials, the answer would be ʻyes’. Kombucha, a vinegary drink consumed since as early as 220 B.C., has been increasing in popularity for the past decade, largely due to its claimed health benefits. Brewing kombucha is simple enough, yet it requires some patience.

It all begins with the fermentation of tea—black tea, oolong tea, and green tea are the most popular options—the choice of which will affect the overall flavour of the kombucha. Once fermentation is complete, sugar is added, at which time the scoby is introduced.

“Scoby” stands for Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast. And that’s exactly what it is: it’s a mixture of bacteria and yeast that is literally alive. It continues to grow into the shape of its container, and eventually forms layers that can be peeled off (they are often referred to as scoby babies!). The scoby is crucial in the brewing process because the yeast it contains feeds on the sugars present in the fermented tea, creating both ethanol and CO2. The alcohol produced in the process is then eaten by the bacteria and turned into acetic acid. This process produces beneficial probiotic bacteria. After seven to ten days, the scoby is removed and the mixture is left to ferment again for several more days. During this time, fruits, spices, herbs, and fruit juices can be added to achieve extra flavour. And voila! The kombucha is complete.

found in kombucha are anti-inflammatory, suggesting that it could improve mental health.

The question is, though, are any of these benefits backed up with substantial scientific evidence? There is actually no consistent research proving that kombucha is the miracle medicine it claims to be. There are plenty of blogs and testimonials praising the drink, but not a great deal of pure academic research; such blogs merely cite connections to other scientific studies that only somewhat indicate its healing powers. Still, any Google search on kombucha will deliver dozens of reasons why you should be drinking it. Is kombucha really that healthy? This is a question only a true kombuchaholic could answer.

There are many claimed health benefits associated with the consumption of kombucha, such as a decreased risk of cancer. A study in 2008 found that kombucha stunted the growth of cancer cells and created an inhospitable environment for them to grow in. The risk of heart disease has also been said to decrease with the consumption of kombucha. The probiotic richness of the drink also helps fight infection, as kombucha kills harmful bacteria and microbes. It also has connections to weight loss, but only when it’s brewed with green tea, as, according to another 2008 study, people who drink green tea burn more calories than those who do not. There are strong links between inflammation and depression, and the probiotics

“I’m too scared to answer” –Alexandria Bay

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Life Is Pain, Highness Tobin Voth

“Life is pain, highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something.” This famous quote from the cult classic The Princess Bride has often come to my mind in times of great pain or loss. There is something strangely comforting in knowing that others identify with the feeling that there is nothing good in this world. When I have found myself in times of overwhelming pain, I often felt like it would never end and that life indeed is nothing more than one painful event after another. My almost robotically logical brain tells me that this is not the case; wholeheartedly believing it is another thing altogether. The truth may be that life is full of joy, meaning, and purpose. However, that feels far from true when you are deep in the muck of suffering.

I was recently asked, “If you could go back in your life and change anything, what would it be?” The answer was on my lips almost before I could think: nothing. I wouldn’t change a thing. Let me be clear, my life has not always been comfortable; there have been months on end where daily physical pain was my reality, where I savored the few moments right after I woke up in the morning because the pain had not yet set in. There have been times where simply staying conscious was difficult. I have faced mental health issues which left me questioning my adequacy and have shaken my identity to the core. I have made mistakes that have caused harm and hurt to both myself and the people I love most in this world. Yet, I wouldn’t change any of it. Had I not walked through those events in my life, I simply wouldn’t be me. Those mistakes, that pain, the insecurity and isolation, have made me who I am.

So, to the Dread Pirate Roberts I say, no, life is not pain. Rather, life contains pain. Though it may be of little comfort to those enduring times of great suffering, each moment of this hardship truly is making you into someone exceptional, who will be uniquely used by God to provide comfort and empathy to others. And no, I am not trying to sell anything.

I see this reflected in Scripture. One of the most oft cited verses is Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” In Christian communities, this passage is frequently used to address the pain and suffering that individuals experience throughout their lives.

The unfortunate interpretation of this passage is that it is God himself who sends us pain and suffering—that for some higher reason He puts us through immense suffering in life.

I reject this idea wholeheartedly. God does, however, use circumstances in our lives for good. He has used the most painful times in my life to shape me into who I am today.

“Ping pong isn’t actually that fun” –Nyssa Morgan

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Eva de Souza Challenges that arise in times of transition give way to moments that are simply bursting with the opportunity for growth. The relationship between situational change and personal development is a fascinating one, especially within the context of a university environment. Many students enter university intending to discover a maturity within themselves that will enable them to flourish. But is this attitude of growth a conscious one? And more importantly, does the way we see life in this stage reflect that we are living the reality of growth?

If we truly desire meaningful development during our time in university, we need to recognize that transition serves to usher us into growth, especially in areas that we may not realize are craving it. What would our life look like if we lived like we believed that every moment had a new lesson to offer?

Your time at university has great potential to teach you how to flourish in times of transition.

Unfortunately, age does not necessarily indicate maturity or an openness to personal development.

Recall your O-Day: you may have been all too aware of your lack of knowledge and experience, and your consequent

yearning for wisdom. While this posture may be humbling, it is this very humility that we should seek to extend through out our lives. The awareness of our own shortcomings creates an environment that is conducive to learning. As we progress through our programs and gain a greater understanding of the world, we should be vigilant in maintaining our openness and humility as it was experienced on our first day of university.

Too many students go through university with closed minds that are not in tune with the thoughts and hearts of others—let alone with God. Perhaps you are a first-year whose parents want the TWU experience for you more than you do for yourself. Perhaps you are in your final year, staring at a blank page regarding how life will look like at the end of next year, or even the end of this week. Regardless of where you stand in the transition process of university, it is your perspective on changing circumstances that makes all of the difference—even more so than the circumstances themselves. Take change and challenge with a grain (okay, a ton) of salt. Maintain an openness to transition and, above all, a willingness to learn. Change and challenge may seem like walls between you and what you have planned. Instead of being stopped by these walls, see them as an opportunity to grow in your ability to climb.

I am not asking you to be positive or optimistic beyond reason, but instead be real and engaged with your reality.

In the frustration you experience when your grade does not seem to reflect the effort you put forth, challenge yourself to ask, “how is this an opportunity that God is using for growth?” When we recognize that He knows what we need

to learn, we are able to embrace the radical changes He will implement to transform our lives. Maybe the spot He has placed you is not where you thought you wanted to be, but exactly where He knows you need to be to allow His plan to flourish.

Unexpected challenges reveal the areas in our lives where we need to grow, and in doing so, create space for God to participate in our lives, even in corners of our world where we previously did not allow Him. He will go to great lengths to teach, because that is how He loves. Let this be the focus of your prayer and the motivation for your every step. Work on re-educating your mind to see purpose in challenges so that you will view them as opportunities that foster growth in your flexibility and adaptability. Seize it. Grasp it. Embrace it. Step back and reframe your focus to see the enduring lessons that come out of such challenges. Know that there is wisdom and experience to be gained that will extend far beyond this trial.

When change, transition, and challenge come, pause. Step back. Reflect on how this experience can serve as a bridge to a place of growth and the journey as an end in and of itself.

Be open-minded and open-hearted when it comes to changes, knowing there is another side to this coin. As you enter this new year, may you be humbled by how much you need to learn and hopeful by how much God loves and desires to teach you. We are in His hands, and there is no better place to be.

Let’s Eat Kids Heather Twele

The subtle yet drastic difference between “Let’s eat kids” and “Let’s eat, kids” is astounding, particularly to the punctuation virgin who relies on mere luck to get through the grammatical gymnastics abounding in university. The former has flavours of cannibalism, reminiscent of Jonathan Swift’s famous satirical essay “A Modest Proposal”.

It talks of fattening up the children of the poor for slaughter to be used as sustenance for the rich. Again, Swift’s essay is a humorous political and social commentary, so please do not tell your friends that Jonathan Swift condoned child cannibalism. Context is everything!

For those who love the intricacies of grammar (and especially for those who do not), Lynn Truss’ book Eats, Shoots & Leaves is a humorous and accurate guide through the somewhat confusing jungle of grammar and punctuation. From the amusing comma error in the title of the book to the discussion of the pending demise of the punctuation system in our twenty-first century culture, Eats, Shoots & Leaves covers it all. This wonder of a book can easily eliminate your fear of the Oxford comma, the British and American differences in spelling and grammar, misplaced modifiers, and many other common grammatical concepts and errors. Truss’ raw sense of humour is encapsulated in her statement: “The rule is: don’t use commas like a stupid person.” Through witty examples and straightforward rules, this book will restore or develop your love of grammar.

For instance, the dreaded comma splice or the seemingly harmless split infinitive can

have drastic effects not only on your grades, but also on your future employability.

Grammatical accuracy is an art that ensures the readability and comprehensibility of your writing throughout all disciplines. It is easy to catch the use of incorrect words, such as Nick Bottom’s glaring mistakes in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream; however, subtle errors in grammar are often harder to catch if you are not familiar with the common grammatical rules.

Grammarians did not develop rules to trick you; punctuation and grammar are designed to make writing easier and more effective. In essence, grammar is there to help writers avoid embarrassing or dangerous communication errors; those who write books like Eats, Shoots & Leaves are trying to save the literate world from undue stress by eliminating the fear of grammar.

This book can open up a whole new world of possibilities. Just as the addition of the letter “m” to the word “condo” can be disconcerting and embarrassing, the elimination of the comma in “Let’s eat, kids” can create unintentional chaos. Read this book and have your mind blown with the grammatical possibilities now at your fingertips. Feel the fear of grammar melt from your body, never to return!

“In essence, the book argues that grammar can save lives.”

“Just because you’re dressing like everyone else at trinity doesn’t mean it looks good…” –Rose Henderson

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The Sexualized Violence Policy Bailey Martens

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This article contains information on sexualized violence which may be triggering to survivors. The names of the survivors, the perpetrators and additional details have been changed in order to protect those involved.

Trinity Western’s response to sexual violence.

It is difficult to miss all of the change currently surrounding Trinity Western University. Beyond the barricaded construction zones and final law school decisions lie students who are quietly celebrating the establishment of a new sexual violence policy.

Hearing the story of one TWU student who survived sexual violence threw me head first into a year-long investigation surrounding how the university handled these cases. I quickly found out that it was not just this one student who would have benefited from a stand-alone sexualized violence policy.

Private institutions like TWU are not held to the standards of the Freedom of Information Act the same way that its public counterparts are. All of the information contained within this article came from banging on doors, reading records, and gaining the trust of survivors, beginning a long process of construction and reconstruction.

Sophie “I won my case at TWU!” she exclaimed with a cautious confidence in a grocery store checkout line last fall. As we placed cantaloupes and stonewheat thins onto the counter, she explained how she had silently fought for eighteen months to lay to rest to her sexual violence claims against another student.

“This is what I would do to you…” was a common message for the TWU student to receive as the perpetrator explained in graphic detail how he would go about raping her. Caleb shared his desires to assault Sophie repeatedly and systematically— even sending links to online rape fantasies. All the while, Caleb was living a few dorms down from Sophie, and she would often leave her room to find him with the other girls in her dorm.

During the 18 months following Sophie’s report, Caleb lived in a dorm close to Sophie and would frequently stop by. Caleb took part in campus activities, where others were completely unaware that the seemingly friendly student was violating and threatening to rape another. After having lost the case within TWU, Caleb was eventually forbidden to take classes that Sophie was in or visit on-campus locations she would often frequent as disciplinary action. He has since graduated.

Sophie’s accusations were not addressed in a timely manner or taken seriously by Student Life initially. According to Sophie, those to whom she disclosed her information, including Student Life,made it seem that he could do no wrong. Sophie felt as though she did not have the support of the school throughout the ongoing case, and she was constantly fighting to advocate for herself.

Amber After months of stalking, Amber found Toby in her room uninvited. Both parties were drinking the night that Toby showed up in her room and tried to rape her. According to the now alumna, instead of approaching Student Life with her allegations, she kept it to herself and booked a counselling appointment. Amber became visibly emotional as she spoke of trying to understand how this could happen, and struggled with placing the blame upon herself.

Sophie and Amber were not the only fearful victims. One TWU community member commented that they “did not feel as though [they] would be helped [or] believed” by TWU. Another noted that they are “used to it happening… even though [they] never ask for it.” TWU’s Bullying and Harassment policy perpetuated the notion that the act of violence was a result of the survivor’s own behavior.

Bullying and Harassment Policy At the time of the two opening stories, sexual violence allegations at TWU were handled within the Bullying and Harassment policy. Under this policy, Student Life was responsible for educating individuals coming forward on their right to speak confidentially to one of six staff or faculty contact people who would facilitate the harassment claims.

This policy, the only one available at the time, “encourage[d] informal resolution of complaints using the mutual resolution process” before assisting in a formal complaint. If a possible victim chose to go through the official reporting process, the contact person would be responsible for creating a written summary of how to proceed in the reporting process within 48 hours of the complaint. They were also obligated to assist in drafting the formal complaint.

However, Carson Pue, former interim vice president of Student Life, noted that there were no staff or faculty members equipped to handle sexual harassment or assault. The training process is still in its beginning stages of development. The lack of trained staff combined with poor resolution initiatives as prescribed by the policy have lead to inadequate support for survivors of sexual harassment. As a result of coming to Student Life with a disclosure, Sophie was encouraged by a senior Student Life staff member to meet with Caleb to talk and pray together through the informal resolution process.

There are likely more than the handful of victims who came forward during my investigation. In a CBC report on instances of sexualized violence across 86 Canadian university and colleges, schools were ranked over a five-year period per 10,000 students. From 2009-2013, TWU self-reported six instances. This places the school as the sixth highest across the nation as well as the highest in British Columbia. Simon Fraser University, the University of Victoria, and the University of British Columbia followed TWU at 29th, 38th, and 42nd nationally.

However, TWU no longer keeps records of the number of filed reports and supposedly never has. If these reports do exist, they are not readily accessible. Sophie had requested her own file and was referred from Student Life to TWU Security, and finally to the TWU Privacy Officer. At multiple steps in the process, heads of departments were unsure where the files were located. The Privacy Officer, Grant McMillan, who is in charge of obtaining secured information, was unable to provide any statistics on the state of sexual violence at the school. TWU “has not historically kept statistics of the type you request,” said McMillan, but “we anticipate TWU may start to maintain statistics” of sexual based offences.

Sexual violence claims are statistically underreported due to their vulnerable nature. Up until this year, all TWU students were required to sign a covenant that prohibited sex before marriage, drinking on campus, and the use of illicit drugs.

Those obligations have since been edited and have migrated into the Student Handbook. A violation in any of these areas could result in disciplinary action, including expulsion. These restrictions set by the Handbook add additional steps to the disclosing process. In order to better support sexual violence survivors, the resolution process must be made easier and more accessible.

Jo Jansen, the Associate Director of Risk and Safety and Senior Harassment Officer, who served as a detective sergeant for major crime in the United Kingdom before his current role at TWU, believes that the Bullying and Harassment policy was sufficient in maintaining an internal and external response. As a previous law enforcement officer,

Jansen is confident that TWU has the correct balance between encouraging police contact and respecting the victim’s wishes within the Bullying and Harassment policy.

This was not the case for Sophie.

Sophie regrets not contacting law enforcement but is adamant that she was discouraged at every level of TWU’s reporting process. “They were going to handle it internally,” says Sophie. She felt assured that it would be dealt with by the university. TWU made contacting the police sound redundant, according to Sophie. Multiple persons affiliated with the university had asked her “to keep quiet” on more than one occasion. These instances are contrary to TWU’s stance regarding the Bullying and Harassment policy of educating the survivor on their rights and allowing them to decide how they would like to proceed.

The Standalone Policy All public universities in British Columbia were mandated by the provincial government to have standalone sexual violence policies by May 19, 2017. TWU opted to create a sexual violence policy, regardless of being a private institution.

The policy was created by a group of student, faculty, and staff representatives led by Kelvin Gartly, Director of Planning and Operations for Student Life. This working group looked at the stand-alone sexualized violence policies at other BC universities—particularly the University of Victoria, Simon Fraser University, and the University of British Columbia. Gartly said that 80% of TWU’s policy came from the University of Victoria’s Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Policy.

This decision was made as a result of the policy being the most easily transferred to our own campus, with the addition of faith based considerations. “We wanted to add a little bit of our Christian character and context to the policy,” said Gartly. Shaping and molding this policy has been no simple task; TWU struggled to find realistic resources to facilitate the proposed policy for a sizably smaller campus. Gartly is currently re-writing TWU’s own accompanying procedures to accommodate fewer staff. This amendment is expected in the near future.

While counselling was available to students through the Bullying and Harassment policy, the Sexualized Violence policy provides support to students who have experienced sexual violence regardless of its connection to the university.

Through the new policy, students are also entitled to counselling through the Wellness Center, which could be a helpful first step to relieving the trauma that survivors have experienced. For instances involving TWU directly, students, faculty, or staff are able to report sexualized violence without a time limit. TWU recognizes that survivors may need time before choosing to disclose or move forward in reporting.

The new policy makes a distinction between disclosing information in order to receive support and choosing to create a report with the intent to investigate. If an instance is reported, for both self-reported cases as well as third parties, survivors are permitted to not participate in an investigation, but they may be unable to stop the proceeding. Gartly said that this would be in the case of an imminent safety risk to the rest of the students on campus.

Robynne Healey, one of the faculty on the committee that worked on the new policy, as well as the co-chair of TWU’s Gender Studies Institute, is wary of this clause. She “hopes that the confidentiality of survivors is considered critical, and maintained, if that is their choice,” as well as that “investigations would not proceed without a survivor’s consent.”

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According to multiple representatives of the committee that worked on the Sexualized Violence Policy, TWU is dedicated to educating and training members of its community on preventing and responding to sexualized violence. That training has yet to be provided. Both Gartly and Healey are unsure as to when that training and education may be put in place. Gartly recognizes that “it will take a little while [for] this to become ingrained in our campus culture” and anticipates the addition of this policy to various training processes. He suspects that Resident Assistants (RAs) will receive training on the policy, and that incoming students will learn where to find the web page containing the new policy on TWU’s website through Foundations courses.

While this policy is needed, it does not replace a criminal investigation through the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or any other police department.

Healey hopes that this new policy conveys the importance of also being in contact with law enforcement.

For situations like Amber’s, where rules written out in the Student Handbook and the former Community Covenant were broken, survivors and perpetrators will receive amnesty in an attempt to lower the fear of reporting.

Healey warns that “if there is not proper and appropriate follow-through, that is only going to exacerbate the problem of non-reporting.” A lack of training and the absence of female contact people are additional issues that need to be addressed in order to combat this issue further.

Healey believes this follow-through comes from having an open dialogue about consent. She thinks the reluctance to talk about consent stems from the question of “are we encouraging students to be promiscuous?” The Gender Studies institute is looking for ways to tackle the taboo nature of consent on campus. All in all, Robynne Healey is pleased with the university’s commitment to creating a Sexualized Violence Policy.

“The existence of a policy says we think this matters” she said, “we are going to at least create a framework.”

This policy, and its flaws, may not matter to you until you are walking back from dimly lit Strombeck after a night class, until you get a phone call from your sister sobbing to come pick her up, or until you are standing in a grocery store and a classmate bares her soul. This policy may not seem important until it is you.

For those who find themselves needing support from the university, the new standalone sexualized violence policy adequately provides counselling for sexual violence survivors, as well as no timeline on disclosing and reporting. This leaves opportunity for all sexual violence survivors to receive the support they need while leaving room for the university to improve in other areas of the policy.

Special thanks to my editors, Ellen Graham, Cormac O’Brien, and all the survivors who have trusted me with their stories. If you have thoughts to contribute to this dialogue, or any questions, please send an email to marshill@gmail.com.

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Kennedy Dragt + Joel Redekop Rifflandia, a music festival in Victoria, BC, celebrated her eleventh year this past weekend.

The four-day long festival spanned multiple venues throughout the city from Thursday to Sunday. While other festivals in BC have risen and fallen over the years, including the Pemberton Music Festival and Squamish Valley Music Festival, Rifflandia remains a strong presence in the West Coast music and arts scene. For some reason or another, Rifflandia has survived, thrived even, while her peers have slowly faded away. Perhaps her endurance is due to the urban setting, or the multi-venue setup, or the relative affordability. However, it is more likely that her success is because of her inclusive, community-oriented approach to the music festival experience.

Everything about Rifflandia is eclectic. She claims to be “genre-defying,” an apt self-description. Unlike some other music festivals which have been or are currently found in BC, Rifflandia does not cater to one type of person. Her 2018 chapter featured a sweeping range of acts with larger names such as Daniel Caesar, Bishop Briggs, and Jessie Reyez, as well as lesser known voices like Abraham, Milk & Bone, the Harpoonist, and the Axe Murderer. Such a conglomeration of artists provides a place for everyone; there is someone or something for everyone to see. And while the main festival grounds feature this odd mix of artists playing amidst each other, there are nightly showcases at various venues around the city that f eature more cohesive lineups. One can choose to be lulled into an ethereal state by the soulful sound of folk-flavoured singer-songwriters, mosh to the clamour of a post-punk band, or do both within the course of the day.

Such were the choices on Friday night when the diverse charms of the artists were reflected in the venues in which they performed. In a basement bar named the Rubber Boot, we laughed with the young artist, and the roughly thirty others gathered as she tuned her guitar and talked about her sinus infection between songs. A midnight stroll led us to the recently remodeled Capital Ballroom, wherein the scene was far less intimate and entirely more dramatic. But a general community vibe, despite the drastic personality and musical differences, was present there: Damian Abraham, the lead singer of the night’s headlining punk band, stopped to take care of someone who had fallen in the mosh pit.

playing, engaging their tactile senses and connecting with the earth. This year the children’s area was a collaborative building project, said to be inspired by Mother Nature herself. The activity coulnot be more reflective of Victoria’s green community idealism and environmental consciousness.

To a newcomer, Rifflandia’s eclecticism may look like a mess. Yet, after a decade, she is still going strong, while no other significant pop festival in BC has been able to stay afloat for more than four or five years. Certainly, her focus has shifted: this year’s headliners were decidedly less left of center than ones in the past, like the Flaming Lips or Death Cab for Cutie. This does not mean that she has completely broken away from her alternative roots, however, as experimental folk artist Chad VanGaalen, noise rockers Metz, and art punks F***ed Up are all still included in the lineup.

Rather, it’s the fact that these niche acts play alongside acts of broader appeal that has led to Rifflandia’s longevity. The transition from Metz to Bishop Briggs to the JB’s to Jessie Reyez may be jarring, but it serves as a celebration of music as a whole, a communal event attended by music lovers from all over the pop spectrum.

Individual subcultures still have opportunities to celebrate themselves with the festival’s various night shows. It allows communities to assemble on both a macro and micro level.

While one may look at Rifflandia’s lineup and see a festival without identity, we would argue that those who do may be thinking too hard. Rifflandia has survived because she hasn’t overthought herself. She provides music of every genre to a corner of North America that does not always get its fair share of entertainment. Perhaps Rifflandia is not one single thing, but what is a community if not multiplicitous and diverse?

This beautiful mix of music would not be possible without the support of the greater community. The care which the City of Victoria and its businesses have for the festival is evident. Rifflandia is laid out in such a way that it is spread amidst the community, rather than being bound to traditional festival grounds. As one walks from venue to venue, one passes the historic buildings of the city, pauses at the entrance of Chinatown, and engages with the Victoria lifestyle. The unique Victoria perspective is part of the Rifflandia experience; it manifests itself in the small businesses that support the community and pervades the voices of the un-auditioned choir which opens the festival every day.

While the festival focuses on adults from all walks of life, it does not forget about children.

Located near the mainstage in Royal Athletic Park is Kidlandia. With this venue, children twelve and under can enter the music festival for free. In Kidlandia children can listen to music while

“Sodexo is lowkey fire” –Rees Morgan

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Welcome to the Glounge Frederick Kuhn If you are new to TWU this year, you may have wondered at the flags hanging along the side of McMillan. Returning students will know that these flags declare the entrance to what was once the Globe, a hub for international students and missionary kids, a place where events were held to celebrate the cultures on campus. The space includes two apartments in which the four hosts of the Globe (referred to as “Globies”) lived.

Halfway through the spring semester last year, the decision was made to close down the Globe for the upcoming 2018/2019 academic year. This was sad news for students who found a home in the Globe, yet the decision was justifiable. The Globe had a few problems. It flooded more than once and was in need of repeated restoration. More importantly, the space was not optimally configured to fulfil the goal of an open and welcoming lounge space. The fact that the hosts lived in the Globe made it uncomfortable for many students to come outside of scheduled events, and thus it deterred people from using the space as a common lounge, defeating its original purpose. Finally, the Globe as it was did not fit with the growing vision and goals of the university’s Inter-Cultural Programs (ICP). Rather than a place for both international and Canadian students to find community in each other, it had become a space where international students hid away and where very few Canadians would set foot. This needed to change, and therefore the Globe had to go.

The closing of the Globe brought the ICP team into a period of uncertainty, with no homebase for operations and no permanent director. It is into this situation that Richard Taylor, the new Vice President of Student Life, set foot. He and several other Student Life staff members managed to procure a new lounge space for ICP directly above the TWUSA office in Douglas Centre.

Currently, the place does not have an official name, but the term “Global Lounge” (or “Glounge”) has been in circulation for the past few weeks. The day before O-Day, the ICP assistants managed to set up enough fresh Ikea furniture to make this new lounge look homey and habitable. The lounge opened for students on O-Day, and the first ICP event, the yearly Third-Culture Kid/Missionary Kid dinner, was held there the following Sunday. The Globe is back in business.

This new location brings with it a new vision. The Global Lounge is a place for everyone; it is a place where international and Canadian students can hang out and share their cultures. As the Douglas Centre already has several lounges, including TWUSA and the West Coast Collegium, the Global Lounge is intended to be a place specifically for meeting new people and encountering new cultures. So, please come and spend time in the “Glounge” to share about your culture, whether that is Rwandan or Northern British Colombian. The Global Lounge is open weekdays from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Be sure to keep your eyes open for upcoming ICP events and programs on the TWU ICP Facebook and Instagram pages.

This Boy is Exhausted Joel Redekop Autumn is a paradox in that it is the season that marks natural change, but, as we find ourselves in the final hundred days of the year, it’s also the point at which we realize that we are pretty much the same people as we were at this time last year. New Year’s resolutions were abandoned at least eight months ago, and the summer, at one point ripe with potentiality, was squandered on sleeping in and heat-induced lethargy. Things aren’t exactly looking “up.”

Autumn is, at least for me, when anxiety and restlessness rudely knock on my door like unwanted relatives at Thanksgiving dinner. Autumn is also the time of year I find myself most often listening to The Wrens’ The Meadowlands, the indie rock masterpiece that time forgot.

September 9, 2018 marked the fifteenth anniversary of The Meadowlands’ release into the world, and I’ll be up front with this: there is no reason for you to care about it. The songs are catchy, at least if you enjoy Neil Young’s folk rock instrumentation or college rock in the vein of The Replacements or R.E.M. The Meadowlands has no lasting impact on the pop music canon, and The Wrens only maintain a small, loyal fanbase. The Wrens were surprised, even back in 2003, that people, for a very brief moment, took to their jangly, self-deprecating tunes. But maybe it was this feeling that no one was watching that led to them creating such an open, honest album.

The following twelve tracks are Bissell taking stock of his adulthood, trying to piece together why his life isn’t pieced together. The songs explore failed relationships or reminisce on happy moments that seem a lifetime ago. The most poignant moment is found in “This Boy is Exhausted,” which features Bissell at his most fatalistic. “I can’t write what I know,” he sings, “It’s not worth writing.” After pouring years into the making of The Meadowlands, he feels no more accomplished: he only feels like life has lapped him once again.

The Meadowlands offers no punchline. There is no “I can’t go on, I’ll go on.”

It voices despair, and it does it well. Pessimistic? Of course. But so, so human.

That feeling of placelessness, of being a perpetual work in process? It isn’t going away. It’s okay to complain, to realize that we have no answers and no direction. Acknowledging this uncertainty means that we are in need of something more.

This life is best left to searching; completion is nothing but a heavenly promise.

The Meadowlands is an album about middle age. Not in the same way as Dylan’s Basement Tapes or Crosby, Stills, and Nash’s “Treat the Children Well” is about middle age: those guys had kids, families. The Meadowlands gives voice to the feeling that life started long ago, and you have little to show for it. “I’m nowhere near / Where I dreamed I’d be” sings frontman Charles Bissell on the album’s opening track, “I can’t believe / What life’s done to me.” You don’t need to be pushing forty to know where Bissell is coming from.

“Vaping is lowkey fire” –Nick Ster

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Nadia Iazar On September 7, 2018, the rap community lost a beloved family member.

Malcolm James McCormick, more widely known by his professional rap artist name, Mac Miller, tragically passed away at the age of 26 on that Friday afternoon.

While entirely tragic, the reported cause of death—drug overdose—may not have been a shock to some fans. Miller had been open about his struggles with addiction and depression, often making them the central focus in his music. His last music video release titled “Self-Care” shows Miller in his own coffin in a vivid depiction of his long-term struggles. In Miller’s 2011 album “Blue Slide Park,” he made frequent references to his personal substance use in his lyrics, sparking criticism and speculation of a possible addiction. However, around this same time Miller informed the Rolling Stone that he did not consider himself an addict. Billboard magazine also published an article stating that Miller was, at that time, attempting to quit promethazine, but was not successful until November of 2012, just prior to the filming of his MTV reality series. In a later interview with Rolling Stone, Miller claimed to be in a better mindset. He said that he was working out frequently and making efforts to slowly return to the public eye through social media interactions. Until August of this year, Miller was spending most of his time secluded from the paparazzi and public interactions; he spent extensive periods in the studio producing new music.

Upon his death, friends, family, and fans took to Twitter to pay their respects to the musician. Many young artists credited Mac Miller for the launch of their careers. His death now stands as a reminder of the pervading power of addiction and mental illness; it has brought conversation around these issues back into the light. Miller’s passing provides witness to the fact that no matter how affluent one is or from what background one comes, mental illness and addiction still hold influence. As we mourn Miller’s death, we can also use it as a wake up call. It is time for mental illness and addiction to be taken seriously. In the wake of National Suicide Prevention Week (September 9-15) and as we approach Mental Health Awareness Week (September 30-October 6), we can look to Mac Miller’s music and death as an example, a witness to the struggles that people around us experience everyday. If you or anyone you know are struggling, please find help. Talk to someone; contact a mental health hotline. Tomorrow needs you. Rest in Peace, Mac.

You’ve Probably Heard of Him Heather Twele Recognized for his street art painting featuring a little girl and a red heart-shaped balloon, the British graffiti artist known as Banksy chooses to remain anonymous. The use of his pseudonym and not his real name allows for his work, which is often considered controversial, to be more potent. Likewise, Banksy’s hidden identity allows for other artists and critics to interpret his pieces, which are plastered to the sides of buildings, brick walls, doors, and other forms of urban architecture, in a multiplicity of ways.

“Since he never provides written artist statements and rarely allows interviews, no one truly knows the exact purpose behind Banksy’s graffIti; the authorial and artistic intent remains a mystery"

a red circle with a line through it. Below the sign, one boy in overalls stands on another boy’s back, grasping the bottom of the spray-paint can. In this work, Banksy shows the exciting and subversive aspects of graffiti and street art, particularly the ability of graffiti artists to use modes of suppression, such as the sign prohibiting graffiti, to promote social, political, and economic activism. In another piece, Banksy comments on the power and authority of political and social graffiti art. The words “If graffiti changed anything – it would be illegal” are painted on a wall in large red lettering. Since graffiti is illegal in Canada and most other parts of the world and is considered vandalism, Banksy’s statement indicates that the government prosecutes street art because of its power to influence.

“Art of Banksy” exhibit is currently displayed in Toronto, Ontario. Curated by Steve Lazarides, Banksy’s former agent, the exhibition features a variety of indoor and outdoor pieces. The exhibition website states that “Banksy’s street art can be found across the world, at least for a while, before it’s painted over, vandalized or stolen from walls to sell at auction. Indeed some auction houses are selling his murals in situ and leaving them for the buyer to find a way to remove them from the wall.” So, if you are a millionaire and desire an original Banksy, just watch the news for one to pop up and then make a sizable offer. If you are not a millionaire, however, then “The Art of Banksy” is an excellent way to get an up-close view of his work.

Despite his anonymity and lack of artist statements, it is fair to say that Banksy’s work provides social and historical commentary on many political issues, including the prevalence of technology in the twenty-first century, as well as capitalism and commercialization. Although Banksy critiques capitalism through his graffiti, the high prices assigned to his pieces of street art reinforce the very free-market values that he attempts to subvert through social and political commentary. Regardless, Banksy’s street art still contributes to the current conversation as to what constitutes “art.”

In one piece, Banksy comments on the nature of graffiti itself. The outdoor work is featured around a sign which reads, “Graffiti is a crime,” and shows a can of spray paint inside

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TWU students to tell us how well acquainted they are with the new Student Handbook and the Sexualized Violence policy - two important documents that shape us as a faith-based university. Thank you to those who participated - your voice has been heard! We will be conducting student polls every two weeks, so stay tuned to our instagram (@marshillnewspaper) for new questions!

Pineapple on Pizza Nyssa Morgan I know that writing this article is going to create a lot of controversy, and, honestly, I might even lose some friends once they read this, but I do not care. I cannot sit by and watch this nonsense continue any longer, so I am just going to come out and say it: pineapple does not belong on pizza. I am all for freedom to express yourself or whatever, but this just crosses the line.

When Italians invented pizza, I can assure you that they had no intention of ever putting fruit on it, so what gives you the right to destroy their beautiful creation? Do you think you are better than an entire country, a nation? Do you think that your weird taste buds are more refined because you defile pizza with fruit? Spoiler alert: they sure as heck are not.

Did you know pineapples take approximately two years to grow? Two long years and you use it to ruin pizza? Really? I don’t want to be the one who calls you a horrible person for liking pineapple on pizza, but let’s just say that it should be considered the eighth deadly sin.

Also, I would be remiss if I did not point out that the now-popular “Hawaiian” pizza was actually created in Canada by a confused chef named Sam Panopoulos. Panopoulos had never even seen a pizza before, so he stumbled on ham and pineapple pizza accidentally. Why did anyone trust some random, inexperienced chef to mess around with an Italian delicacy? I, personally, would rather light my tongue on fire than consume something as heinous as Hawaiian pizza.

So the next time you think about besmirching one of Italy’s greatest contributions to history, have some self-respect and leave the pineapple off. None of us are perfect people, but we can all at least try to be decent human beings who do not put abominable toppings on something as heavenly as pizza.

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Dear international students, “你好！欢迎加入到报纸上来” I would like to start off by saying that I am glad you are reading this. It’s been a long-lived goal of mine to connect with you the best way I know how—through writing.

I would like to introduce you to your spot in the paper. That’s right, this slot, these 200-300 words are a reserved place for you to share your contemplations, questions, and thoughts. Vous pourriez écrire de n’importe quoi, votre voix nous manque.

The best part? You can write your article in your native language. Whether it be Mandarin or Spanish, Dutch or Afrikaans, you can submit your article, and we will publish it in your mother tongue.

It is my dream to see Mars’ Hill represent the beautiful diversity we have on campus, and I hope that you help me make this dream come true. We want to hear your voice, in your language! Wij waarderen jouw mening! Your opinion matters to us, to me, because you are an integral part of our vibrant community.

If you want to write an article in your native language, send an email to marshill@gmail.com and tell us what you want to write about and what language you represent. If you have any questions about how to contribute, let us know! Somos una gran familia! All are welcome.

“Cucumber and ketchup, or classic pineapple on pizza #hatemeidareyou” –Sami Alford

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Believing in Something and Sacrificing Everything Colin Kaepernick and the anthem protest

Bailey Broadbent It is not often that a preseason NFL game garners national attention, but on August 26, 2016, that’s exactly what happened. While the Green Bay Packers defeated the San Francisco 49ers by a fairly lacklustre 21-10 score, what made the headlines that day had nothing to do with the game.

As the 70,000 fans, players, and media packing Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, stood to their feet to stand for the United States’ national anthem, one 28-year-old chose to kneel.

Rather than stand with his teammates, countrymen, and fans, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick knelt instead, a far cry from the norm at such games. One member of the media snapped a photo of Kaepernick kneeling during the anthem, which left many scrambling to make sense of the protest.

What was the message Kaepernick was trying to send?

Attention was so rampant about the protest that the San Francisco 49ers issued an immediate statement that night, confirming their quarterback did indeed kneel during the national anthem. Kaepernick himself spoke briefly during his post game media scrum, citing his reason behind the move: “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color.”

Born of a black father and white mother, Kaepernick elaborated further on his decision to kneel two days later: “I’m seeing things happen to people that don’t have a voice, people that don’t have a platform to talk and have their voices heard, and effect change… I’m in the position where I can do that.”

He continued, “I’ve seen circumstances where men and women of the military have come back [to America] and been treated unjustly by the country they fought for.”

The country was ultimately divided on his beliefs.

Many sided with the protest, agreeing Kaepernick had a right to exercise his opinion through peaceful protesting, while also agreeing he was raising awareness for a clear issue in the United States at the time: police

brutality against people of colour. Kaepernick is a high profile athlete,there is no denying he has a platform to reach a large audience, and he certainly did that.

Others, however, were deeply offended and disgusted by the protest. Standing for the anthem had become an expectation at professional sports, as it is seen as a sign of respect to the flag and all that it stands for; it is a way to show appreciation to the countless lives lost to preserve freedom and independence. Many also felt that sports had always been an escape from politics, and what Kaepernick was doing was directly challenging this formality. In the days and weeks following his protest, Kaepernick continued to kneel during the anthems. Many other NFL players followed suit in support of both Kaepernick and his efforts to raise awareness.

Other protesters included players on the Seattle Seahawks, Miami Dolphins, and New England Patriots, among others.

While Kaepernick was no longer the sole protester, he was certainly the most outspoken. Between 2012 and 2015, Kaepernick rose to stardom in the NFL, starting 54 of a possible 64 games at quarterback. In the process he eclipsed 3,000 yards twice while leading the 49ers to the 2013 Super Bowl, a game in which they lost by a mere three points.

It was during those years that he cemented himself as one of the league’s most versatile and dynamic quarterbacks, proving to be as effective on the rushing side of the game as he was on the passing side.

Fast forward to today and Kaepernick is without a job. Not because the now 30-year-old is not tough enough, fast enough, or possesses the intangibles to warrant a roster spot on one of the 32 team rosters—rather, owners and management are afraid to sign him. Afraid to sign a player that wants to do more than just play football. A player called a hero by so many and a villain by so many others. A player called out as a disrespectful “son of a b****” by his country’s own president.

Simply put, the 30-year-old Kaepernick has been blacklisted by the league he once played for, and every day that passes

“Astroworld was super meh” –Jamison Derksen

his chances of playing professional football again diminish.

Despite not playing a single down of football in over a year and a half, Kaepernick has continued to stay in the limelight. While his methods of protesting racial injustice and police brutality were questioned by many, there is no denying his ability to put his money where his mouth is.

In 2017 he pledged $1 million to dozens of charities, with money being distributed to community reform groups, youth initiatives, and health care, among other sectors.

Most recently, the athlete was in headlines for other reasons. American footwear and apparel manufacturer Nike recently debuted a two-minute commercial titled “Dream Crazy” to coincide with their 30th anniversary celebrations.

Narrated by the former 49ers quarterback, the commercial quotes Kaepernick in saying “believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything.” Much like the anthem protest controversy, Nike’s advertising stirred the pot once again, as sports fans and athletes continued to be divided.

Many high-profile figures in pop culture applauded Nike for the commercial, showing support for the campaign by wearing Nike products in the days following the first airing.

Others, however, were not so pleased, with many calling into question Nike’s motives and whether or not Kaepernick’s decisions could be warranted as sacrifices. Some of the backlash led to former supporters of the footwear giant ripping Nike logos off their clothes, throwing them away, and even going as far as burning their Nike branded shoes.

From his first protest at a preseason game to his most recent narration of a Nike commercial, Colin Kaepernick has become one of the most controversial public sports figures. His decision to protest during the anthem has raised awareness for a number of key issues within the United States. In the process, he has made his fair share of enemies and likely cut his professional football career short.

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Bailey Broadbent While it seems like just yesterday that Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals won their first Stanley Cup championship, the 2018/2019 NHL season is somehow right around the corner. With that comes a clean slate of opportunity for all 31 teams and their fans. To signify the upcoming NHL season, here’s a list of key players to watch on every team.

Anaheim Ducks: Age is just a number for Ducks centre Ryan Getzlaf. Now 33, Getzlaf is still one of the best pivots in the game and is showing no sign of slowing down.

Arizona Coyotes: After getting his first opportunity as the main guy in Arizona last year, Antti Raanta put up elite numbers. The Coyotes might finally have an elite goaltender.

Boston Bruins: Sorry, Canucks fans, Brad Marchand is still extremely good at hockey.

Buffalo Sabres: While the Sabres secured top draft prospect Rasmus Dahlin this summer, the key to their success lies in newly acquired goaltender Carter Hutton. If he plays anything like last year, this could be a playoff team.

Calgary Flames: Noah Hanifin has shown glimpses of one day becoming a top-pairing defenceman, and after Calgary paid a pretty penny to acquire the 21-year-old, the time for him to prove it is now.

Carolina Hurricanes: Newcomer Andrei Svechnikov will get a great deal of opportunity on a young and talented Hurricanes roster. Do not be surprised if the Russian sniper surpasses 60 points in his first season.

Chicago Blackhawks: Last year Corey Crawford was among the NHL’s best netminders prior to his injury. A healthy Crawford this year could be enough to push the Blackhawks back into contention.

Colorado Avalanche: In his fifth season last year, Nathan MacKinnon dominated the opposition to the tune of 39 goals and 97 points. With limited help on offense, MacKinnon will need to continue this dominance for the Avs. Columbus Blue Jackets: Now in a contract year, playmaker Artemi Panarin is looking to build off the most dominant offensive season in Blue Jackets history.

Dallas Stars: John Klingberg established himself among the league’s best defencemen last season after finishing second in points among blueliners. Fans are expecting him to rise to stardom this season.

Detroit Red Wings: A roster with a lot left to be desired, one bright spot may be recent first round pick Filip Zadina. The Czech forward has a knack for putting the puck in the net, something the Wings desperately need.

Edmonton Oilers: Since being drafted fourth overall in 2016, Jesse Puljujarvi has yet to develop into the dominant power many expected he would. Keep an eye on him this season, especially if he plays with that McDavid kid.

Florida Panthers: The Panthers will once again be placing their goaltending reins in the hands of Roberto Luongo.

Now that he’s 39 years old, it has become questionable whether he can stay healthy in the league he once dominated.

Los Angeles Kings: After a five-year hiatus from the league, Ilya Kovalchuk is back and ready to build up an already impressive resumé that includes nine 30-goal seasons.

Minnesota Wild: A rejuvenated Eric Staal came out of nowhere last season for the Wild, topping 40 goals for just the third time in his career. Can he do it again?

Montreal Canadiens: Newly acquired Tomas Tatar has quietly put together four straight 20+ goal seasons.

A fifth consecutive and first season with the bleu blanc et rouge would silence many critics of the offseason trade.

Nashville Predators: While Pekka Rinne put together a fantastic regular season, including taking home the Vezina trophy as the league’s top goaltender, his playoff record was dreadful. Much of the Predators’ fate this season will depend on which iteration of Rinne they get.

New Jersey Devils: Taylor Hall led the Devils in scoring by over 40 points. That is all.

New York Islanders: With John Tavares now gone to greener pastures, this is a Matt Barzal team. Let’s see how he handles the added pressure.

New York Rangers: Kevin Shattenkirk needs to do a whole lot better than the five goals and 23 points he put up last season to warrant his $27 million deal.

Ottawa Senators: Look for teenager Brady Tkachuk to bring some much needed toughness to the lineup in what will be an otherwise forgettable Senators season.

Philadelphia Flyers: Originally drafted by the Flyers in 2007, James van Riemsdyk spent the last six seasons in Toronto. Now he’s returning to an already lethal lineup.

Pittsburgh Penguins: In his first full season as the undisputed number one goaltender, Matt Murray struggled mightily with consistency. Time will tell if he can gain back the confidence that helped him win two Stanley Cups.

St. Louis Blues: Ryan O’Reilly has been one of the game’s best two-way centres over the last few seasons. How will he mesh with his new teammates in Missouri?

San Jose Sharks: After a midseason trade, Evander Kane signed on for seven more seasons in San Jose. The signing was a questionable one, so Kane will be on a mission this season.

Tampa Bay Lighting: Andrei Vasilevskiy was one of the top netminders in the NHL last season, but after his first trip to the NHL All-Star game the Russian looked like a completely different player.

Toronto Maple Leafs: John Tavares shocked the hockey world this summer when he “went home” and signed in Toronto. Now pressure is on the hometown hero to produce immediately.

Vancouver Canucks: Do not let his lanky frame fool you, 19-year-old phenom Elias Pettersson is set to dominate in the league this season. He is still a teenager, but his accolades already include Swedish League MVP and Rookie of the Year.

Vegas Golden Knights: Last year’s finalists hope that acquiring a veteran goal scorer in Max Pacioretty will help soften the blow of losing a number of key free agents.

Washington Capitals: Tom Wilson excelled in his first full season on Washington’s top line, but after a hefty raise this offseason, fans will be wanting a leap in production.

Winnipeg Jets: Jets rookie sensation Kyle Connor quietly put up 31 goals and 57 points last year. Look for continued production from the youngster.

“People should stop putting eyeliner on their bottom eyelid; y’all look straight out of 2007” –Tina Fu

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Emmett Hanly New plans from Student Housing have been leaked to our sources, which has lead to the shocking discovery that every single parking lot on the TWU campus will be transformed into new dormitory buildings for students. Not a single parking spot is going to be left intact, according to early reports, in order to accommodate the projected large incoming classes in the coming years. Many commuters, however, are concerned with this new development.

But soon there’s going to be nowhere I can leave my car on campus. I’m trapped!”

It also has been confirmed that existing buildings such as RNT and Neufeld are being converted into apartments, as well as any other free space on campus. Some of the more peculiar locations for new dorm buildings include the interior of the bell tower, the Robson underground parking lot, and a floating dorm in the center of the pond.

“I don’t understand where I’m supposed to leave my 2002 PT Cruiser when I show up for my business classes,” complains Bernie Funderberger, a Langley student who has driven to campus every day for the past two years. “I’ve already had a hard enough time finding parking since the last few dorms went up, and now I’m considering just leaving my car somewhere along Glover Road and walking the rest of the way.”

“I don’t understand why Trinity needs so many new dorms,” Funderberger continues. “Sure, a couple of new buildings would be nice, but turning the entire campus into student housing? I don’t even know if it will count as a school anymore!”

This decision isn’t only affecting the commuters, however. Many on-campus residents are also finding themselves confused about where to leave their vehicles.

“I really liked that I was able to both have a car and live on campus,” Rowena Galamin, a second year nursing student, remarks wistfully. “I could go grocery shopping whenever I wanted, so I didn’t have to rely on Sodexo for every single meal.

Our sources uncovered that TWU may also have plans to build dorms in some other unconventional places. Construction sites have been spotted setting up in the Save-On Foods parking lot, among other lots throughout Langley. When approached, the workers only mutter something about “new dorms” and then scuttle away. Some residents of Fort Langley have noticed their driveways being scouted as possible locations for new student residences as well. TWU administration declined when asked for further comment.

A Fifth-Year’s Surefire Guide to Making Friends YOUR STUDY HABITS BASED ON YOUR

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Nyssa Morgan Aries (March 21 - April 19): You skim read your notes super fast, count it as studying, and then go hang with your friends.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20): You take your time studying, carefully and slowly, like an intellectual sloth.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20): You study by opening your book and then get distracted by your phone for two hours.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22): Most of your friends secretly hate you because you rarely study and still get good grades.

Leo (July 23 - August 22): If it’s not the day before the exam, you ain’t studying.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22): You spend so much time studying in Norma, most people think you live there.

Libra (September 23 - October 22): Who has time to study when you’re trying to get a ring by spring??

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21): You are such a responsible student that, when you study, you lock yourself in your room and don’t come out until you have a headache from knowing so many things.

Connor Thiessen Greetings all! I hope your first couple of weeks at school have gone swimmingly. I am honoured to speak to you as an old, wise, fifth-year student, from whom you may be fortunate to garner some useful insight into your life on campus. If you must know one thing about me, it is that I have an abundance of friends. Just oodles of friends, so many that the only appropriate way to express the number is with the word “oodles.” But how did I come upon such a large conglomerate of companionship? Allow me to relay to you my five success-guaranteed secrets to enlarging your friend circle: 1. Always bring a citrus fruit. Orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit: just standing outside Reimer with one of these bad boys in your hand will attract friends like flies. You might also meet some actual flies!

2. Draw a picture of two people holding hands and hang it around your neck. Others will recognize it as a sign that you wish to partake in friendship with whomever is willing.

3. Enter the lobby of any one of our fine residential buildings and scream “Friend!” at the top of your lungs. This is a foolproof way of communicating your desire for friendship to a large space.

4. Hold a door open for people for at least half an hour straight. You’re already there, so you might as well get comfortable!

5. In every conversation, begin everything you say with your full name. This will increase others’ familiarity with you, making them more comfortable with eventually being your friend.

Now go out and make oodles and oodles of friends!

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21): Studying in a hammock is the best option for you, not that you’ll get that much studying done when you’re trying to take the perfect insta pic.

Capricorn (December 22 - January 19): You’re a great multitasker: you can work your butt off studying AND complain the whole time about how much you hate studying.

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18): You convince everyone you know that listening to music while studying helps you retain information better, so now you know the lyrics to hundreds of songs and basically nothing else.

Pisces (February 19 - March 20): You have the best intentions to study but you will probably wake up face-first in a textbook, hours later.

“God did not create insects. They are a product of the fall of man and are inherently evil” –Mark Kramm

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“The only thing you need to know in life is what nigiri is” –Manny Dewsbury

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Major: Nursing Height: Tall Enough Hometown: Langley

Year: 2 Age: 18

Idea of a perfect date?

Anything that involves coffee (bonus points if I don’t have to pay)

Skill that makes you ʻthe one?’

There’s never awkward silence. I will literally never run out of things to say

What skill will you pass on to your future children?

Knowledge on how to properly apply sunscreen

Biggest deal breaker?

They only drink decaffeinated coffee

Best place for a first kiss?

Preferably on the lips, but willing to negotiate

How would you make up after your first fight?

Wait for him to bring me coffee

What is your signature dish?

I serve a mean backhand in ping pong

What is your love language?

English

How do you know if it’s love?

Flip a coin

How many kids do you want?

I’m already a mom of 23 girls so I think I’m off to a good start

Top quality in a future mate?

Can make toast without setting off the fire alarm

Favourite bible verse?

Judges 3:22

JUST BECAUSE THEY SWIPED RIGHT DOESN’T MAKE IT RIGHT. Sexual violence and misconduct can never be part of student life.

It will not be tolerated.

Make campuses safe for everyone, play your part.

“Can I call myself an opinion?” –Kenzie Morgan