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Legendary Blue Jays team member Roy Halladay died Nov. 7 after crashing his personal plane into six-foot-deep water near the Gulf of Mexico.

Halladay is survived by his wife and two sons.

GOODBYE COAL?

Canadian Minister of the environment, Catherine McKenna, and her UK counterpart Claire Perry, have teamed up at the U.N. climate change talks in Bonne, Germany to put an end to coal as a power source due to its harmful effects on the environment and on human health.

The Trump administration has promised to reignite the coal industry in the U.S. TWO EARTHQUAKES

Earthquakes struck the IranIraq border as well as Costa Rica on Nov. 12. The Iran-Iraq earthquake, which measured at a magnitude of 7.3 at its epicentre, has killed 452 people, injuring over 7,000. The earthquake in Costa Rica, which measured at 6.5, coincided with the fatal heart attacks of three people.

TRACKING PILL APPROVED

The United States’ Food and Drug Administration has approved the first trackable pill. Each pill contains a sensor, about the size of a grain of sand, that activates when it comes into contact with stomach fluid, making it possible to document the ingestion of medication.

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Danica Roem, former journalist and metal singer. | PHOTO COURTESY OF TWITTER

Transgender Democrat unseats “Chief homophobe” Danica Roem becomes first openly transgender person to hold state legislature seat ALANA KEENAN

legislative elections on Nov. 7, a transgender woman unseated a socially conservative lawmaker for her spot in history.

Danica Roem, a Democrat, has won the race for delegate in Virginia’s 13th Congressional District. Roem is the first transgender person to be elected to a state legislature in the United

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their sex, as opposed to their gender. On several occasions, he has referred to himself as Virginia’s “chief homophobe,” CNN reports.

According to The Washington Post, when the result of the election became clear, Roem said: “Discrimination is a disqualifier, this is about the people of the 13th District disregarding fear tactics, disregarding phobias... where we celebrate you because of who you are, not despite it.”

With state legislature, gubernatorial, and mayoral elections happening in six different states on Nov. 7, Roem’s victory in Virginia was bolstered by the successes of many other women and ethnic minorities.

MAJOR ELECTORAL FIRSTS THIS MONTH:

• Kathy Tran is one of the first Asian American women to win a seat in Virginia • Andrea Jenkins, another openly transgender candidate, won the ward eight seat on the Minneapolis city council • Ravinder Bhalla became the first Sikh mayor in a major U.S. city, winning the seat in Hoboken, New Jersey • Julie Lemieux was elected Canada’s first transgender mayor in TrèsSaint-Redempteur Québec

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States. According to the Independent, Roem won 54 per cent of the 22,000 votes cast in the electoral race for a seat in the Virginia General Assembly. Roem succeeded Robert Gerald Marshall, a Republican politician who had held the seat for 13 terms.

“What motivates me to run is the fact that my mother has been commuting up and down Route 28 for more than 30 years ... and Del. Marshall cares more about where I go to the bathroom as a transgender woman than how his constituents get to work,” Roem said on WAMU’s The Kojo Nnamdi Show in July.

Marshall is widely known as the delegate who sought to pass a law that required people to use restrooms that correspond with

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Québec’s Bill 62, or “An act to foster adherence to State religious neutrality,” which mandates having one’s face uncovered when providing or receiving public services, was passed in the Québec legislature.

This bill affects citizens using

public transportation or attending a medical appointment, as well as students accessing public education.

Nearly one month later, on Nov. 7, 2017, the National Council of Canadian Muslims and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, along with Marie-Michelle Lacoste, a Québec Muslim litigant, filed a challenge to this act in the Québec Superior Court, CBC reports.

The plaintiffs argue that both Québec’s Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, and the

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, protect freedom of religion and the right to equality. According to both Charters, freedom of religion in Québec and Canada requires that individuals be free to maintain their own personal religious beliefs and to express these beliefs in their daily activities.

According to the plaintiffs’ application for judicial review, one stipulation of this freedom is the principle of state neutrality, which is “the notion that the state must neither

encourage nor discourage any form of religious conviction or practice.” The other is the right to equality, which is “the equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination,” as noted in the Canadian Charter. This means that individuals are protected by the Charter against unequal treatment or an unequal ability to exercise their fundamental freedoms based on their personal characteristics, such as religion and sex.

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are a leak of about 13.4 million financial documents that shed light on the world of offshore finance and the practices of the world’s wealthiest elites.

Most of the leaked documents come from Appleby, a law firm that helps corporations, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals set up and register companies in offshore jurisdictions. The documents were obtained by the German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung, who then shared them with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ).

According to the CBC, over 3,000 Canadian names have appeared in the leak, including Stephen Bronfman, a financier of one of Canada’s wealthiest families and chief fundraiser for Justin Trudeau, as well as former Canadian prime ministers Jean Chretien, Paul Martin, and Brian Mulroney. The records show that Canada is one of Appleby’s biggest markets for offshore financial services clients, CBC reports.

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The documents show that a multitude of companies, politicians, celebrities, and other individuals take advantage of tax havens. While tax havens aren’t necessarily illegal, they are controversial. According to Global News, the ICIJ says that having an offshore account often leads to illegal activity, as “the built-in secrecy attracts money launderers, drug traffickers, […] and others who want to operate in the shadows.”

The controversy also has to do with people paying their fair share of taxes.

The majority of taxpayers are middle class and don’t have the same means available to them as elites, who can afford high-priced lawyers to set up these offshore accounts.

The leak comes at a particularly unfortunate time for the federal government, which has been pushing a high-profile effort by the Canada Revenue Agency to crack down on tax cheats.

Bill 62 will most significantly impact Muslim women. | PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

The plaintiffs argue that Bill 62 infringes on the religious rights of certain Muslim women in Québec and affects their ability to exercise their religious freedoms, leading to the alienation and marginalization of these women.

The defendant in this case, Québec justice minister Stéphanie Vallée, said that the face-veil ban intends to ensure proper communication, identification, and security during the exchange of public services, according to CTV news. Vallée claims that the legislation does not target any religious group and that most Québecers agree with the principle behind the bill.

Vallée highlighted that the act does not prohibit a person from covering their face altogether, but rather requires them to uncover their face for a moment to allow for identification; the person is free to cover their face afterwards. The act explicitly states that its purpose is to promote the goal of advancing religious neutrality of the state and to facilitate communication between public employees and private citizens.

The Court is to decide whether the act violates the guarantees of freedom of religion and the right to equality enshrined in both the Québec and Canadian Charter, and if so, whether the infringement of these rights and freedoms can be justified in a

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T H E G U E L P H F I L M F E S T I VA L Many GFF screenings are followed by discussions.

Bright red sandwich boards around downtown indicate screening locations. | PHOTOS BY ALANO MARCANO

The Pocket Film series runs in small, unusual venues.

began last Friday, kicking off nine days of artistic short films, documentaries, and musical performances in various locales around downtown Guelph. The Ontarion had the opportunity to check out some of the short films, documentaries, and talks presented on Saturday.

On Saturday afternoon, the Boarding House Gallery presented Bluefin, an award-winning documentary directed by John Hopkins, accompanied by the short documentary Invading Giants

by Kevin A. Fraser.

Invading Giants depicts the icebergs that drift for thousands of kilometres until they reach “Iceberg Alley” in Newfoundland and Labrador — and the people whose livelihoods depend on them coming to shore.

Bluefin takes the story to North Lake, P.E.I., and focuses on the decline of the global tuna population and its effect on Canadian fishermen. The local fishermen disagree with scientists about whether the tuna are in danger of extinction or not. The

documentary takes time to examine various perspectives on the issue, from ecologist and biologist to local, commercial, international, and sports fishermen. In a post-film discussion, Jen Whyte, a local expert, talked about the seafood industry and the definition of sustainable fishing.

In an interview with The Ontarion, Carolyn Meili, the festival coordinator, commented on the festival’s goals and mission statement: “We show films from all over the world, and then we try to have conversations after the films to link issues from different parts of the world to local initiatives.”

“We show primarily documentary films,” said Meili, “and

we have three pillars of programming: social justice, the environment, and community building.”

But addressing one of these subjects isn’t enough to ensure a place in the festival.

“It needs to be something new to the topic,” said Meili. “There’s a lot of repetition in the documentary world, and so we are always looking for films that bring new ways of seeing a certain topic. We are not looking for things that reaffirm what we already know, but things that makes us grow.”

The Guelph Film Festival runs until Saturday, Nov. 18 in downtown Guelph.

This year’s Pocket Films The Pocket Film series plays on a loop for the duration of the Guelph Film Festival in various small and unique venues.

• Sainte Barbe by Claude Barras and Cédric Louis, the story of a young boy whose father has a magical beard, fittingly shown at Matthew’s Barbershop • Due South, a collec tion of

three short films projecting different perspectives on the United States, plays at the Red Brick Cafe • 165708 by Josephine Massarella uses chemical and in-camera techniques to warp the viewer’s sense of time. It plays in the Capacity 3 Gallery

Sunday morning cartoons at the Guelph Film Festival Festival’s youth offerings are charming and challenging W I L L W E L L I N G TO N

MOVIES AREN’T JUST FOR GROWNUPS. This Sunday, kids and their

parents piled into The Bookshelf Cinema for a Guelph Film Festival screening of “Sunday Morning Cartoons.” Many of the animated shorts were chosen by

local artist Garth Laidlaw.

There’s nothing like watching a movie in a room full of kids, who spend as much time explaining the films to one another (“The baby pulled out the plug!”) and fighting over snacks (“Are you going to eat that popcorn, or what?”) as they do watching the screen. While kids might be joyfully unaware of cinema etiquette, Laidlaw stressed that they shouldn’t be underestimated as discerning viewers.

“Kids are emotionally far more complex than is outwardly present on their bodies and faces,” said Laidlaw, who self-published his

first children’s book, Sayni and the Windowjet Brothers, last year.

The shorts in the Sunday showcase — many of them from the National Film Board — varied in length, style, and tone.

While most of the films kept the audience giggling, others strayed into darker territory. A surreal film by Dutch animator Paul Driessen featured a hanging (“That’s a little bit old for a kids movie!” as one kid commented), and the closing short depicted a character dealing with his father’s death.

“Things like [that] are part of life, however dark,” said Laidlaw.

“I don’t think darkness like this is inappropriate. I think something that valorizes war or violence is far worse, and we see plenty of that for kids daily.”

Presenting dark subjects in animation might be even more effective than discussing them explicitly. “ With the use of car toon, metaphor, and humour, you can present complex material to kids and they’ll actually consider what it means in a more approachable way,” said Laidlaw.

In selecting animated shorts for the festival, Laidlaw tried to focus on substance, quality, and nuance, picking the films that made him “think, or wonder, or dream.”

Laidlaw continued, “I like the ones that make kids interested in the world in some way. There are plenty that just entertain, cashing in on cheap laughs. The ones that make kids think a bit differently will stay with them.”

The Guelph Film Festival presents another selection of animated shorts on Saturday, Nov. 18.

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With two weeks to spare, Toronto pop-punk band PUP’s upcoming show at Peter Clark Hall has sold out. We caught up with PUP guitarist and University of Guelph alumnus Steve Sladkowski to see what we can expect at the show.

Although the temperature is dropping and Guelph has already seen a dusting of snow, PUP will not be playing any Christmas classics at the upcoming gig. Unlike Cheap Trick and Sia, the band hasn’t considered releasing a holiday album, but Sladkowski had some thoughts to share about who he would want to collaborate with if they ever did.

“I feel like I’d want to make a holiday record with a rapper,” said Sladkowski. “Let’s go big, screw it.

If we’re going to make a holiday record, why not make a holiday record with Drake? Drake, if you do read this, holla.”

PUP is working on new music, but Sladkowski doubts they’ll be debuting anything new at the Guelph show. “We are still in the writing and experimenting process,” he said.

Nonetheless, Guelph students should anticipate a great show.

“Expect a loud, sweaty, mosh-y sing-along,” said Sladkowski.

PUP last played U of G in October of 2016 — that show was a highlight of the year. A mosh pit at U of G is not a common occurrence, but people didn’t hold back at PUP’s last performance on campus — some audience members even lost their shoes in the fray.

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PUP guitarist Sladkowski (far left) went to his fair share of Peter Clark Hall shows.

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Sladkowski offered a couple pointers for the upcoming show.

“Respecting space and looking [out] for people,” said Sladkowski when asked about his first rule of the mosh pit. “[Wear] comfortable sneakers that give you support,” he said. “I usually wear the Nike Roshe […] that’s my go-to skate shoe.”

Since the release of their selftitled debut album in 2013, PUP has received significant coverage in American and Canadian media. Most recently, PUP won the SOCAN Songwriting Prize for their song “DVP,” from the 2016 record The Dream is Over. Following the path of their tourmates Hollerado, and bands like Alexisonfire and The Tragically Hip before them, PUP is beginning to carve out their place in the Canadian music scene.

“We would not be able to do what we do without the audiences we have at home, in Toronto, and Canada in a larger way,” said Sladkowski. “You just want to see everyone do well and see a lot of diversity flourish. […] One of the things we’re really good at in terms of Canadian music is really trying to continue to make space for a multiplicity of voices.”

PUP has shared the stage with a wide range of bands at festivals including repeat trips to Hillside as well as a performance at the WayHome Music and Arts Festival.

“What’s interesting right now is that the landscape is changing

I feel like I’d want to make a holiday record with a rapper,” said Sladkowski. “Let’s go big, screw it.

If we’re going to make a holiday record, why not make a holiday record with Drake? Drake, if you do read this, holla.” and there are a lot people that are doing really important work to bring voices to the forefront that aren’t necessarily rock bands,” said Sladkowski. “It’s nice to be connected to and play shows with people like Tanya Tagaq.”

When it comes to success, Sladkowski isn’t driven by the glitz that comes with awards at home or abroad.

“You want to try and grow your audience, and grow the band, and feel like you’re expanding and reaching new ears,” said Sladkowski. “If we can do that, I would say we’ve made a pretty successful record and anything that comes on top of that is the cherry on top.”

For Sladkowski, a former U of G music student, this Guelph show is a tumble through old memories.

Peter Clark Hall is where bands

like Bedouin Soundclash, k-os, and Alexisonfire played when Sladkowski was an undergrad.

“I’m very excited to be back and playing at Peter Clark Hall,” said Sladkowski. “It’s cool to be on that side of things because I really do remember frosh week events and the concert being a big part of that.”

While Sladkowski is long graduated from U of G, he’s still proudly a Gryphon.

“We are really lucky to have a strong campus radio station. CFRU has always been great to us,” said Sladkowski. “I think [universities] are a really healthy ecosystem […] for bands like ours and musicians in general.”

PUP plays Peter Clark Hall on Friday, Nov. 24.

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Big Mouth’s horny kids are voiced by a who’s who of contemporary comedy.

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Big Mouth is gross and groundbreaking A raunchy cartoon with a sentimental centre W I L L W E L L I N G TO N

I REMEMBER a high school friend describing the morning after a party at his place.

Something like seven people stayed over and they all woke up with puddles of vomit inches from their faces.

That’s the thing about growing up. It’s gross. Coming-of-age tales frequently stress the angst of puberty, but rarely feature the puke, poop, and jizz-soaked tube socks.

Big Mouth is different. The new Netflix original cartoon, created by Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin, and Jennifer Flackett, isn’t just relentlessly vulgar and scatological. It’s also a groundbreaking depiction of pubescent sexuality.

The expletives flow thick and fast as Maurice the Hormone Monster (Nick Kroll) pelts the young Andrew (John Mulaney) with pervy thoughts and urges. Andrew’s friend Jessi (Jessi Klein) meets her own uninhibited companion, Connie the Hormone Monstress (a standout performance by Maya Rudolph), as she gets her first period and discovers her own budding desires. Nick (also Kroll) hasn’t caught the hormones yet, but also has a fantastical familiar — the nutty ghost of Duke Ellington (Jordan Peele), who lives in his attic.

Kids, the controversial 1995 film that follows a group of teenage hoodlums as they meander New York City, expose each other to HIV, and maybe kill a guy. The vision of Kids, which The Washington Post described as “disturbingly voyeuristic,” is undeniably bleak — if anything, it reinforces old ideas that desire can only lead to doom. Big Mouth, on the contrary, gives its characters the chance to deal with the fallout from their various experiences.

Yes, the kids of Big Mouth get drunk, hurt each other’s feelings, and watch way too much porn. But they also walk it off, apologize, and… try to watch less porn.

The characterization of the Hormone Monsters, Maurice and Connie, illustrates the show’s sophisticated vision. As manifestations of the weird intrusive thoughts that populate horny imaginations (Andrew ejaculates to the image of a particularly plump tomato in an early episode), the monsters are the kids’ worst nightmares. They’re also their best friends. They push the kids to do and say foolhardy things, but the kids push back, and the monsters listen. As loud and scary as the monsters can be, the kids usually come out on top, like in Maurice Sendak’s classic Where the Wild Things Are.

The show rejoices in transgressing boundaries, whether by openly addressing the viewer, switching genres willy-nilly, or refusing to pin down its internal logic.

So much about Big Mouth screams “adults only,” but it’s hard not to think that a lot of kids around the age of 12 or 13 could stand to benefit from watching it.

It also quite explicitly discusses 12- and 13-year-olds having sex (albeit mostly with pillows). Jessi’s vagina (voiced by none other than Kristen Wiig) even gets a decent amount of screen time. The characters themselves debate this particular transgression in a later episode: “Isn’t that basically just like child pornography?” says one of the kids.

Maybe Big Mouth should be viewed as an unexpected companion piece to Larry Clark’s

The show’s creators have echoed this sentiment in interviews, expressing hope that perhaps parents and their children will watch the show together. Let’s hope other creators take inspiration: we need more shows like Big Mouth, where sex is scary, but also fun, weird, gross, and hilarious — in other words, where sex is real.

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G RY PH O N S CO R E B OAR D record to 6-3-1, which is two points behind Laurier for second in the OUA West.

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(Home Opener) Gryphons 87, Lions 72 Gryphons fifth-year guard, Drew Walford, led all scorers with 22 points and helped on both ends of the floor.

Gryphons 2, Voyageurs 0 Gryphons 5, Lakers 0 Goalkeepers Valerie Lamenta and Aurore Beaulieu had a chance to play over the weekend and both gave shut-out performances. The two wins elevate the Gryphons to 5-3 and tied for second in the OUA at 15 points.

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(Home Opener) Gryphons 73, Lions 54 Four th-year g uard, Megan Brenkel, led all scorers with 22 points.

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CROSS COUNTRY

(National Championships) Gryphons Men, National Champions Gryphons Women, fifth overall Connor Black finished four seconds behind Yves Sikubwabo, the first overall, helping the Gryphons win the National Championships. The U of T women’s team won the U Sports championships in Victoria, B.C.

(OUA Finals) Gryphons 17, Golden Gaels 62 Despite the loss, the Gryphons will be playing in the Canadian University Men’s Rugby Championships running from Nov. 16-19 because they are the host team. The Championship is not sanctioned by U Sports, so the Gryphons will not have a chance for redemption against the Golden Gaels.

The flu hospitalizes 12,200 and is the cause of death for 3,500 Canadians per year according to Statistics Canada. | PHOTO COURTESY OF FREE STOCK PHOTOS

Are you getting a flu shot this year?

One side of the flu shot debate ALANA KEENAN

Flu season is approaching and with it comes the year’s old argument: to flu shot or not to flu shot.

There are many misconceptions and myths about the flu shot. The Ontarion compiled a list of facts and myths to help inform you this flu shot season.

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WOMEN’S SOCCER

(National Championships) Gryphons 0, Carabins 1 Gryphons 1, Bisons 5 The Gryphons went to Manitoba for the National Championships last Thursday. After a loss in the first minute of extra time, the Gryphons went on to play the Manitoba Bisons (the host team) in the consolation semi-finals.

The Gr y phons’ spectacular season would come to an end after a four-goal loss.

Gryphons 0, Golden Gaels 3 Gryphons 3, Paladins 0 On Friday, the Gryphons fell three sets to nil against Queen’s, only to bounce back against the Royal Military College (RMC).

The Gryphons currently sit two points down from the OUA West leading McMaster.

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The flu isn’t severe.

FACT

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Flu shots are made with dead viruses or pieces (proteins) from the flu virus. You can’t catch the flu from getting one. Your arm might hurt after the shot. You might have aches or a low fever.

But you’d feel a lot worse if you caught the flu.

The flu is most dangerous for those under the age of 15 and people over the age of 65. The flu can also be disastrous for those with other health problems such as autoimmune diseases. The flu is the most vaccine-preventable disease in Canada.

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You can’t spread the flu unless you’re sick.

You have to be near someone to get the flu.

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The flu can be spread to someone else up to six days before you have symptoms, the entirety of the time you’re having symptoms, and up to a week after you start feeling better. Some people, especially kids and those with weakened immune systems, can be contagious even longer.

People with the flu can spread it to anyone within about six feet.

Your university bus pass can also second as a pass to get the flu. The flu usually spreads when someone infected talks, sneezes, or coughs.

A single drop of saliva can cause the virus to spread.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

Gryphons 2, Golden Gaels 3 Gryphons 3, Paladins 0 The Gryphons took two sets against Queen’s in a loss this past Friday. On Saturday, playing against RMC, the Gryphons rebounded for their first win of the season. The Gryphons’ record is now 1-5.

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Gryphons 3, Thunderwolves 1 Gryphons 6, Warriors 3 The Gryphons’ wins against Lakehead and Laurentian were pivotal, increasing the Gryphons’

The flu shot can make you sick.

Compiled by Matteo Cimellaro

Important flu facts: • The flu shot is safe when y ou a r e pr e g n a nt or breastfeeding • It is free and available in a variety of locations, including pharmacies, hospitals, and the University • The f lu shot is proven to reduce the number of doctor visits, hospitalizations, and deaths related to the flu • The flu is different each year because the virus changes and mutates frequently — so you need to get it every fall

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The risks of going sockless for fashion The Ontarion was able to speak with three people about their opinions on going sockless.

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I think putting on socks every time is not healthy, we need to allow the foot to enjoy the air, if not, fungus [may] build up and the leg might start oozing out offensive odour,” said an assistant dental health practitioner who asked to be referred to as Ronke. “I prefer slip-on sandals because it allows air and reduces sweat on the leg.”

“ Recent male fashion trends have been correlated with the rise of fungal infections in young men.

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Stinky feet are never in style B U KO L A TO LU Y E M I

SUMMER IS OVER and it is now officially sock season; however, if you enjoyed going sockless in the summer or choose to go sockless at the gym, then you could still be at an increased risk for more than just smelly feet.

The College of Podiatry in the United Kingdom states that there has been a rise in fungal infections in young men because of the

recent trend to go sockless.

Podiatrist Emma Stephenson told BBC’s Newsweek that she’s seeing more 18- to 25-year-old men having problems associated with wearing shoes without socks and ill-fitting shoes. It’s a common look on the catwalk and in fashion magazines with models wearing brogues and trainers without socks. But do people know about the possible health implications?

According to Stephenson, “The average feet sweat about half a pint a day.” “ To o muc h mois t u r e a nd warmth can lead to fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot,”

The average feet sweat about half a pint a day.

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Going sockless is not an option, it is important to put on socks because without [them] frostbite can happen and one will not be able to [survive] in the winter because water can find its way into boots,” said Phil Bamidele, a PhD engineering student at the University of Guelph.

For me, I feel really comfortable when I put on a sock compared to when I don’t. I think it’s healthy too because it prevents our feet from fungal infection,” said Blessing Samuel, a Master’s student in computer science at U of G.

Whether you prefer wearing socks or going sockless, one thing is for sure; it’s winter. Wear socks.

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Stephenson noted, adding that the consequences can be unpleasant. “One of the worst incidents I’ve seen is a 19-year-old man who worked in a car wash. He had very sweaty feet and trench foot.”

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Cam’s Kids offers support for those with anxiety Founded in memory of the late Cam Hicks | L a st yea r the Univer sit y of Guelph tragically lost four students due to mental health issues.

The event received national media attention and the University was scrutinized for the resources available for students.

Now in their second year in Guelph, Cam’s Kids — an Uxbridge based non-profit organization — hopes to promote awareness and resources to help youth struggling with anxiety.

“What we provide is resources and techniques on how to properly manage anxiety. It’s different for every person [...] so we offer a lot of different techniques,” said Kaitlin Young in an interview with The Ontarion. Young is a U of G student and Cam’s Kids ambassador.

The organization was founded by the parents of the late Cam Hicks.

In high school, Hicks struggled with his anxiety and opted for home schooling throughout grades nine and 10. To manage his anxiety, Hicks integrated nutrition, herbs, supplements, homeopathy, energy work, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).

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After two years of learning to manage his anxiety, Hicks slowly reintegrated himself into high school classes and thrived. He participated in sports, extracurriculars, and emceed his high school’s talent show.

In 2014, only two months into his postsecondary studies at the University of Ottawa, Hicks passed away in a tragic motor vehicle accident.

Young, who is also from Uxbridge, knew Hicks personally and said that the Hicks family “felt that he didn’t receive the attention he needed.”

The Hicks family decided to found the organization in memory of their late son.

Now, the Cam’s Kids foundation has over 60 ambassadors spreading awareness and resources across communities in Canada.

Young and others hope to build Cam’s Kids presence on campus.

One initiative is a candy cane drop-off during exams where Cam’s Kids volunteers pass out candy canes with positive notes and stress-management tips.

“One thing we really try to do is to tell [youth] to take a big breath.

It’s okay to not be okay; you can’t always see it like that so we’re here to help,” Young said.

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Skoufis has won the NBL and NASKA champions in the past, but never in the same calendar year. | PHOTOS BY MARS CHESTER CHOW

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Martial artist Nathan Skoufis sets sights on Black Belt Hall of Fame U of G student prepares to unify multiple league titles M A R S C H E S T E R C H OW

NATHAN SKOUFIS ,

22, is an active competitor in the martial arts world, holding a fifth-degree black belt in karate; he is also the head instructor at Guelph Family Martial Arts. He has won world championships in several leagues including: • the National Black Belt League (NBL) • the North American Sport Karate Association (NASKA) • the International Federation of Martial Arts (IFMA) • the North American Federation of Martial Arts (NAFMA) Even more, he has competed and won over 150 regional and national events, while also being the youngest adult competitor to win a grand championship. The best part is, he achieved all of this by the age of 20.

Now, Skoufis is reaching for a new goal and it is something that has never been done before: the unification world championship tournament. The victory would make him the only person in recent history to achieve this feat. For the past three years, Nathan Skoufis has been the undisputed NASKA champion. To unify his titles he must win this year’s NBL. Skoufis has won the NBL four times already, however no one has been able to do it in the same calendar year.

Skoufis told The Ontarion, “that’s one of the things I’m going to be shooting for. It’s a goal that I had from the time I was really young.”

For Skoufis this has come full circle. At age 10, no one would have imagined this kid in a karate class would later become a

Skoufis has his eyes set on the record books.

world champion, let alone obtain a black belt. Many people who take part in this art lose motivation along the way and give up on their goals. But for Skoufis, this isn’t just a long-term goal, this is something historic.

“I’m chasing the goal to put myself into the martial arts record books,” Skoufis explained.

For the young martial artist, this solidifies everything that has brought him to this point. Skoufis wasn’t an instant success or a prodigy. He was even told to quit karate at one point. This shows everyone that, through hard work, training, and dedication, you can reach your goals.

Throughout it all, Skoufis’ mantra has been: “Stick to your goals and stay positive along the journey.”

It’s a message that can be applied to any craft, anyone’s life. Just keep moving forward.

“I don’t look just in the moment, I try to keep looking to the future and keep accomplishing as many things as I can,” Skoufis told The Ontarion.

Be on the lookout for Nathan Skoufis.

He has his sights set on the Black Belt Hall of Fame.

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Up-andcoming tattoo artist Allie Charbonneau works as a resident artist at Modern Addiction Tattoos. Tattoos

by Allie are showcased on her Instagram, @alliecharbz.

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Her detailed natureand animal-themed tattoos have attracted a dedicated clientele.

ventured into selling sweaters, tote bags, and prints with her artwork on them. She was a vendor at the Guelph Night Market, an event that was organized by one of her clients, Theresa Mullin.

“It was really overwhelming, but it was a lot of fun,” said Allie. “I would totally do it again and try to do more markets and things.”

Even on her days off, Allie is always drawing and prepping for the next tattoo.

In the rest of her free time, she often takes her pug, Clementine, for walks at the University of Guelph Arboretum or in Elora.

When asked if she would be staying in Guelph indefinitely, Allie was unsure of the future.

“My plan is to have no plan right now,” she said. “I really love it here and that’s really all that counts.”

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AFTER TWO WEEKS of being a guest artist at Modern Addiction Tattoos, Allie Charbonneau decided to extend her stay for a full year. Then, after the year ended, she decided to keep working as a resident artist in Guelph.

Hailing from Saint-Lazare, Que., Allie stumbled into the industry when tattoo artist Jeff Wiet noticed her artwork and invited her to start an apprenticeship at Expressions Tattoos in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que. She began working at the shop at the same time that she was studying illustration and design at Dawson College; she started tattooing full-time when she graduated in 2015.

Her detailed nature- and animal-themed tattoos have attracted a dedicated clientele.

Enthusiasts, like Kari Hitchcock, have had as many as five tattoos done by her.

But with week after week of endless tattoo appointments, Allie became stressed out by the number of projects she was taking on. Since then, she’s had to change her booking process. There’s a consultation waiting list now so that clients that have been patient get a fair chance at getting an appointment.

“I still don’t know how to make people happy in terms of bookings,” said Allie.

“I’m so, so flattered that it’s so busy here and that people want to get tattooed by me, but I hate the fact that I can’t do it right away, or can’t commit to an appointment yet.”

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Diane Patten visits the Uof G bench that commemorates her father. | PHOTOS PROVIDED BY DIANE PATTEN

Robert Patten was a carpenter and volunteer fireman.

In memory of my father U of G bench commemorates the life of Robert Patten D I A N E PAT T E N

The bench that commemorates the life of my father sits outside Fire and Police Services on Trent Lane.

It is right next door to the red brick maintenance building where dad started work in 1954 as a carpenter for the Federated Colleges.

Soon after starting as a carpenter, Robert Robson Patten, known to his friends as Bob, joined the College Fire Service as a volunteer fireman.

Dad would have to drop what he was doing whenever the alarm sounded and run to the fire truck to respond to an emergency. He did this until March 11, 1970 when they responded to a routine fire call on College Avenue in front of the Ontario Veterinary College.

My dad and John Gregory, who fondly called my dad “Robby,” worked together at the Fire Service.

Their positions involved holding on to the back of the fire truck.

On that day, the fire truck was traveling on College Avenue across Gordon Street when they were hit by an egg truck traveling up Gordon Street.

This accident changed the law — it is no longer legal for firemen to ride outside the cab. The fire truck went end-over-end twice in midair and my dad and John Gregory literally flew through the air.

John’s leg was shattered; dad’s head hit the cement curb. From an office window, a lady saw the accident and raced out to cover him up until the ambulance arrived.

She later told me that he said to her, “The sun is in my eyes.” Those were the last words he ever spoke.

He had numerous injuries that healed, but the worst was brain injury. He was unconscious for over five years until he passed away on Dec. 19, 1975 in St. Joseph’s

Continuing Care in his 65th year.

He was a grandfather to Jason and Jacquie and great grandfather to Domino and Rogue, all of whom he never knew, but would have adored.

He was the greatest dad. He used to take me to work occasionally in the summer; we would walk all over campus along with his heavy ring of keys that would open almost every door and his trusty tool box that would fix almost anything.

I remember old red brick buildings to the left of the administration building that had glass cases filled with taxidermied animals: a badger, squirrel, fox, lynx, herons, eagle, peregrine falcon, and more. They were mesmerizing for a child.

Once he had to repair something on the upstairs level of President McLaughlin’s beautiful home. Earlier that morning, a tradesman had left big chunks of mud on the plush stair carpet; dad cleaned it up before we left.

He was well known on campus and a good friend to all who knew him, a Geordie from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, who loved to laugh and was always game to hear

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a funny story. His garden of poppies, gladiolus, and dahlias were his passion. He was a good husband to Eleanor and dad to Ken and I. He served overseas as a soldier with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps during the Second World War for five years. He never liked talking about his war experiences.

I never heard him swear or take the Lord’s name in vain. He didn’t drink, but on Fridays he bought a pack of cigarettes — Rothmans — which he enjoyed on the weekend.

When the accident happened 47 years ago, it was the worst day of my life. I remember it like it was yesterday.

On behalf of myself, Diane Roberta Patten, and my cousin Steve Mogford (a retired firefighter from the Toronto Fire Service, who worked with the U of G Fire Service to bring this project to fruition), we would like to thank the University of Guelph for making this beautiful bench a reality, erected in memory of my dear father Robert Robson Patten and his sacrifice for his community.

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Holocaust museums and memorials of Poland

The Second World War, beyond a history book In Fall of 2015, I had the opportunity to live in the beautiful country of Poland for four months while on exchange. Living in the cultural, historical city of Krakow held many challenging, but wonderful, moments as well as some of the most eye-opening experiences of my life thus far.

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Above: A foggy view inside the walls of a concentration camp. | PHOTO BY PETER CLARKE

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he city of Krakow’s Second World War and Holocaust memorials and museums represent only a fraction of the damage done to Poland and other Eastern European countries. What I found most alarming was the way the country’s tragic Second World War history has been so smoothly integrated into everyday life.

DEVASTATION IMMORTALIZED Just outside of Krakow’s city centre sits the abandoned set of Steven Spielberg’s award-winning film about the Holocaust, Schindler’s List. What some people may not know is that, although Spielberg’s set was fake, the factory where Oskar Schindler saved the lives of over a thousand Jews really was in Krakow. The factory building is still standing and has now been transformed into the Oskar Schindler Factory Museum — one of the most jarring, moving tributes to the Holocaust that I have ever seen.

A not her hau nt ing memo rial to the Holocaust in Krakow are the remains of the Podgorze Ghetto. At its height, the ghetto held approximately 18,000 people, thousands of whom were sent to concentration camps or killed

by Nazi occupiers. Others died of starvation, overcrowding, and disease. In today’s Podgorze neighbourhood, two original sections of the ghetto wall still stand, their rounded tops eerily resemble rows of tombstones.

Plac Zgody — now called Plac Bohaterow Getta or the “Ghetto Heroes’ Square” in honour of its history — was the square in which Cracovian Jews awaited transportation to the death camps. In the final days of its liquidation, the ghetto’s square was littered with personal belongings and furniture.

In its place now sits a tribute in the form of 70 empty metal chairs,

which represent the lost belongings as well as departure and absence.

The most horrifying and unbelievable place, however, is the site of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, where over 1.1 million men, women, and children died at the hands of the Nazis.

EUROPE’S BIGGEST DEATH CAMP Auschwitz sits about an hour outside of Krakow. The facility, at its biggest, consisted of three camps: a prison camp, a work camp, and a death camp. By 1942, Auschwitz had become one of the largest concentration camps in Nazi-occupied Europe.

Walking through the first part of the camp (the work camp) almost feels normal. There are what appear to be houses lined up along straight roads. It looks like a small village. When you discover what went on in these houses, however, it becomes frightening.

In the basement of these houses were prison cells, torture chambers, and isolation rooms. It was in one of these brick buildings that Josef Mengele, the “Angel of Death,” conducted his horrific human experiments on men, women, and children. However, one of the most jarring things in this part of the camp is the house that now holds a sort of museum — a museum that displays piles of real human hair in glass cases alongside clothing, shoes, and suitcases that belonged to Auschwitz prisoners. The moment I walk into the room and realize just what I’m looking at is the moment that I really begin to feel sick.

The second part of the tour takes visitors to the extermination camp.

The image of the guard towers and the rows of decrepit barracks is chilling. The seemingly neverending road and railroad tracks where the cattle cars brought thousands of innocent people to their deaths, however, is the picture that

“It is impossible to fathom the amount of suffering that took place here.” is nearly impossible to forget. Even now, I find it hard to conjure up the right words to express how it felt to be standing on that road.

The tour continues on to the memorial built at the end of the road. Then, we are taken to the site of a gas chamber where thousands perished at the hands of the Nazis. Even though the structure has been burned in an attempt to destroy the evidence of what had happened there, the very size of its foundation is appalling.

The final stop on our visit was at the rows upon rows of barracks where prisoners were housed while they waited, starved, and froze. Even while standing in one of the low, cramped spaces, it is impossible to fathom the amount of suffering that took place here.

REFLECTING ON THE VISIT It is still surreal that I walked the grounds of a place that played a decisive role in the biggest genocide in recorded history. I remember not being able to cry until hours after we’d returned home, because what I had seen was unfathomable.

To this day, I find it hard to conjure up images and memories of the visit. Perhaps that’s why it’s so important — because even though it’s difficult, we must acknowledge that we allowed something so horrifying to happen.

Today, and every day, let us remember the thousands who lost their lives and pledge: never again.

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Dachau concentration camp is opened Dachau, the first camp of its kind, is created just outside of Munich, Germany as a place to hold political prisoners

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Nazi “Non-Aryan” Decree issued The Decree defines who falls under the “Non-Aryan” category — this targets people of the Jewish faith, including anyone with Jewish parents or grandparents

July 1933

Sterilization laws Nazis pass law for forced sterilization of those believed to have genetic defects

August 1934

Hitler appointed Fuhrer President von Hindenburg dies, and Hitler — appointed Chancellor in 1933 — receives 90 per cent of the “Yes” vote to approve his newly appointed powers as the Fuhrer

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Kitty Salsberg talks about surviving the Holocaust This year marks 72 years since the end of the Holocaust. Most people learn about the events from either movies or textbooks; however, there are still a few people alive today who survived this dark age in human history. Holocaust survivors provide a f irst-hand perspective on what happens when hate dominates.

K itty and her family lived in Hungary during the Holocaust.

Orphaned by the war, she cared for her younger sister, Ellen, in the Budapest Ghetto until they were liberated by Russian soldiers.

Kitty (16) and Ellen (14) moved to Canada in 1948, hoping to build a better life. In their book, Never Far Apart, the sisters recount their trials during the war and how they triumphed in their lives afterwards.

I had the opportunity to speak to Kitty during Holocaust Education Week. Before our conversation, I was nervous, being given the privilege of interviewing such a strong and empowering figure. Her calm demeanor and thoughtful cadence instantly silenced the butterflies fluttering in my stomach. Kitty told me about lessons she’s learned and her perspective on the world.

K itty Salsberg is one of these survivors.

Ariana Longley: Holocaust Education Week was from Nov. 2 to 9 this year, why do you think this week is important to our society?

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Kitty Salsberg: Holocaust Education Week is important because we need to learn as human beings, so

that history will not keep repeating itself. It would be wonderful if we could learn [from history]. These programs focus on how people should treat one another. I think it is a learning experience. [This week] applies to all kinds of other things. It [doesn’t just focus on] what happened to the Jewish people. It’s [about injustices] happening all over [the world].

AL: You’ve given talks at schools recently to promote your book and educate students about the Holocaust. What question do people ask you most?

KS: Most people ask about how I felt. Yesterday I was at a school with little kids and they asked, “How did you feel when you were saved?”

And I very simple said, “I felt good.”

But during the experiences I didn’t feel anything. I was totally removed from my feelings as if I was observing what was happening to someone else.

I think it was a kind of protection, because my sister needed me. She was very scared as a young kid and didn’t know how to deal with anything. She thought of me as her mother. I’m only two years older than her.

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Anti-Jewish laws Over the span of four years, a series of laws are passed prohibiting Jews from, among other things, joining the military, owning land, and being doctors

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World War II begins Germany invades Poland, leading to the declaration of war by France and Great Britain in the following days

Nov. 23, 1939

Yellow star decree Polish Jews over the age of 10 are required to wear yellow stars.

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Jewish Ghettos Ghettos are formed across Poland, separating Polish Jews from the rest of society. The ghettos would become places of torment, starvation, and disease

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The Final Solution Heinrich Himmler: Hitler has officially ordered the “Final Solution to the Jewish question,” which precipitated the Holocaust and led to the deaths of millions of people.

Left: Kitty (L) and Ellen Salsberg (R) lived in the Budapest Ghetto during the Second World War. Center: Kitty was orphaned during the war and cared for her younger sister.

Right: Kitty wrote Never Far Apart with her younger sister and gives talks to educate students about the Holocaust.

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It took me a while to start feeling again, but my feelings came back when I saw a building I used to live in. I started to cry for joy.

I know that some people’s feelings don’t come back. They become cold.

I have met some Holocaust survivors that have no empathy left in them. They’re just going through the motions. But I think it helped [in the ghetto]. Had I been scared, perhaps I would not be able to act.

AL: How do you think your experience during the war has shaped you?

KS: I think I became a person who saw myself as capable and independent. Even without adults around to protect me, I could protect myself and protect my sister. I also continued to want to help and protect others, especially children.

AL: How have you been able to thrive and persevere after the war?

KS: There is a writer, Bruno Bettelheim, who said people, in difficult times, people who had a higher ideal, not just for themselves, survived better because they had integrity as well. I think I survived because I had a higher

level than just myself to protect. I had to survive for my little sister. And in fact, later, when I was devastated because of my husband’s death, I survived even though I was hurt because my children needed me. I had something other than myself for which to survive. I cared for others more than I cared for myself.

AL: What are some of the biggest lessons you’ve learned from the war and living life afterwards?

KS: My children see me as a perpetual optimist. I learned to always look for positive things and not to give in to despair. If there’s a difficult time, there is always hope that things can change for the better. I believe in people. I believe things can get better.

And I believe we can do things to work towards [making] things better.

AL: Why is education important?

KS: Education in as many areas as possible, the curiosity of learning about a lot of things, opens minds. It keeps you from having a limited point of view about people and the world. That way you have a better picture. If you open your mind and you learn about a lot of things you can see the total

picture. And it doesn’t have to come from school or university, but rather learning, and continuing to learn.

AL: How can we avoid repeating history?

KS: I think that in this world, we have enough resources to be able to share with everyone instead of selfishly grabbing at others’ lands and possessions.

The people of this world should concentrate on improving conditions that plague us, such as the world’s climate and the inequality we have between men and women, the rich and the poor.

I am so terribly sad that genocides are still happening around the world. I don’t know what else we can do. I’m not very good politically, but I think people need to stand up for major issues.

It would make such a difference.

AL: What do you think about the growing culture of hate?

KS: I don’t understand it. How can people hate other people? How can people not see that we are all the same?

We just happen to have a few differences in our way of thinking. We have much more in common than different.

“ How can people not see that we are all the same? We just happen to have a few differences in our way of thinking. We have much more in common than different.”

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Five movies about the Holocaust that everyone should watch

Recent cases of ethnic cleansing

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Learning about the Holocaust is as relevant as ever

1. SCHINDLER’S LIST (1993)

Schindler’s List is based on the remarkable true story of Oskar Schindler, a German factory owner who saved over a thousand Polish Jews by giving them jobs during the Second World War.

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2. THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS (2008)

ccording to the United Nations Security Council, ethnic cleansing is “a purposeful policy designed by one ethnic or religious group to remove by violent and terror-inspiring means the civilian population of another ethnic or religious group from certain geographic areas.”

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is a film adaptation of the book by the same name, written by John Boyne. The movie tells the story of a German boy named Bruno, who befriends a young Jewish inmate while his father works at a Nazi concentration camp.

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA (1992 TO 1995)

In 1992, after the Bosnian and Herzegovinian declaration of independence from Yugoslavia, a war broke out between Bosnian Serbian forces and the new independent state. The aim of the Serbs was the “ethnic cleansing” of Bosnian Muslims and Croatians. It is estimated that over 100,000 people had died by the time the conflict ended with negotiations in 1995.

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Auschwitz. | PHOTOS ABOVE BY PETER CLARKE

THE RWANDAN GENOCIDE (1994)

In April 1994, in the midst of the Rwandan Civil War, the majority government of the Hutu people began the mass slaughter of the Tutsi population. It is estimated that between 500,000 and one million people — up to 70 per cent of the Tutsi population in Rwanda — were killed in the 100-day conflict.

3. DENIAL (2016)

Denial tells the true story of Deborah Lipstadt, an American professor who was sued for defamation in the ’90s for writing in her book that British scholar David Irving was a holocaust denier. Lipstadt’s legal team consisted of Holocaust specialists and professors, including University of Waterloo professor Robert Jan van Pelt.

4. THE PIANIST (2002)

The Pianist tells the true story of Polish pianist and composer, Wladyslaw Szpilman, who was forced into the Warsaw Ghetto with his family after the German occupation of Poland.

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5. SOPHIE’S CHOICE (1982)

In October 2016, the military and police of Myanmar, a primarily Buddhist nation, began the persecution of the country’s Rohingya Muslims.

Over 2,000 Rohingya have been killed thus far and 600,000 have been forced to flee.

Sophie’s Choice stars Meryl Streep as Zofia “Sophie” Zawistowska, a Polish immigrant and Auschwitz survivor who moves to Brooklyn and is faced with confronting her horrific past.

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Do you know if your makeup was tested on rabbits?

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As society evolves and capitalism grows, so too does the demand for new products. In countries like Canada, there aren’t any laws that require companies to test on animals, but some countries still uphold these laws. Even though science is creating new, cruelty-free

ways to test products for human use, the controversy surrounding whether or not these products should be tested on animals is growing as well. One of the best ways to help stop animal testing is to stop supporting the companies that endorse it.

W hen c ompa nie s c onduc t experiments and test products on animals, they often don’t come out alive. Many of the experiments force rabbits to inhale gases, have their organs removed, or place them in purposefully terrifying situations. They’re sometimes

medicated so that they’re kept awake, yet immobile, or put in long-term isolation from other living beings.

The best way to be sure that your product is cruelty-free is to buy from vegan companies. Of course, on a student budget, this can be pretty tricky. Most of the time, the more organic a product is, the more expensive it is. Most cruelty-free products will have the Leaping Bunny logo, which denotes that the entire company is against animal testing at every step of production.

One other almost guaranteed way to buy cruelty-free products is to avoid purchasing makeup that was made in China. In China, it is literally illegal not to test on animals. They can’t even sell foreign products that are cruelty-free. So when checking the logo, make sure you also check for the country of origin.

A good rule to follow in general is that usually if a product doesn’t address animal testing in bold letters on the label then they have something to hide. But be warned: companies know that many of us

are uncomfortable with buying shampoo that was poured into the eyes of a rabbit. A lot of companies will try to use loopholes or deceptive labels to get away with testing their products on animals.

Usually this comes in the form of something like “the finished product was not tested on animals,” or they’ll buy their supplies from a third party that uses animal experimentation. If you are the kind of person that doesn’t like using products that support animal abuse then make sure you do your research before purchasing.

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The risks of flirting at work Taking employeecustomer relations to the next level FELICIA CARROLL

If you have ever worked retail or in the hospitality industry, you have probably had regular customers who are polite and easy on the eyes. Seeing them can be the highlight of your shift and you may wonder what an interaction with them that lasts longer than 90 seconds might be like.

A few weeks ago, I was hoping to make the leap from just employeecustomer to something more with a regular. Truthfully, this was going to be a how-to article, but things didn’t pan out as I’d hoped.

Before making a move, I did what I always do before trying something new — I Googled it.

It didn’t take long for me to see that there are two groups of people offering advice on the subject. Group one is comprised of people who think that under no

circumstances should you try to flirt with customers. Group two offers advice that is nothing short of harassment.

No one should be made to feel uncomfortable when they’re buying their lunch. Workers shouldn’t equate someone being nice t o t hem w it h ex pressing interest. They’re being nice because it’s Monday morning and you are giving them coffee; they are trapped in a social contract with you until they cash out.

Still, I hoped there was a happy medium between being completely inappropriate and doing nothing. So I decided to start with gathering a very basic piece of information — his name. To keep it casual, I offered mine first, which you wouldn’t think would go terribly wrong, but it did.

The exchange went roughly like this:

“We see each other so often, I feel we should know each other’s names. I’m Felicia.”

“Yeah, I know. You’re wearing a name tag.”

Well I took that as a huge sign to back off and very quickly got busy making his coffee.

I hoped there was a happy medium between being completely inappropriate and doing nothing.

As mortified as I was in the moment, do I still think that initiating more than just a customer relationship is possible? In comparison to how I was in high school, where I would secretly crush on someone for months without any action, my university dating philosophy is to speak up and move on quickly if rejected. I was laughing about the situation less than five minutes later and reverted back to regular small talk with the next customer who came in.

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Big plate chicken from Xinjiang A homestyle recipe from China JULIE ZHANG

Big plate chicken is a homestyle braised chicken dish that is easy to cook. Last summer, I went to Xinjiang, China where big plate chicken originates and got to experience its authentic taste. I fell in love with this dish for its fragrance, juiciness, flavour, and of course, the satisfaction that comes from eating a whole plate of chicken. Fortunately, a friend invited me to try his version of big plate chicken last Saturday. It tasted great and the whole cooking process was really simple, so I wanted to share his recipe with you.

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10 chicken thighs, each chopped into 2 pieces, bones in 1 potato, peeled and chopped 1 onion, peeled and sliced 5 whole dried chilies, cut in half 1½ centimetre fresh ginger root, thinly sliced ½ tablespoon whole Sichuan peppercorns 2 whole star anise 1 tablespoon of Doubanjiang (black bean sauce) 1-2 teaspoons of salt 1 tablespoon of soy sauce 2 tablespoons of cooking wine 400 milliliters beer Small amount of vegetable oil

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chicken thighs in a pot of boiling water with 2 slices of ginger, 1 tablespoon of cooking wine, and 2 Sichuan peppercorns. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, and then take the chicken out.

2. Heat some oil in a pan on high heat for 30 seconds and then switch to low heat. Add dried chilies, star anise, and the rest of the Sichuan peppercorns. Stir-fry for about 1 minute or until fragrant.

3. Add the rest of the sliced ginger, boiled chicken, and the remaining tablespoon of cooking wine and fry for 2 minutes.

4. Switch to high heat and add the Doubanjiang, chopped potato, and soy sauce, stir-frying for about 1 minute.

5. Add the beer into the pan. When the liquid starts to boil, switch to medium heat. Add onion when a third of the liquid is left in the pan. Keep stirring for about 30 seconds and then switch to low heat.

6. Add salt to taste until there is about a fifth of the liquid left, stirring for 1 minute.

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Never meet your heroes My thoughts on the Louis C.K. news A R I A N A LO N G L E Y

there has been a slew of actors and public figures who have been outed for sexual harassment and assault.

To name a few: Kevin Spacey, Harvey Weinstein, Bill Cosby, and Bill O’Reilly.

Each case has created an uproar from fans, with people either denying that the man in question did what he was accused of or getting emotional over the news. I wondered why anyone took these cases personally. After all, I thought, these celebrities are just normal people with power — times 100 — and power corrupts.

This past week, these same allegations were made against Louis C.K. News broke accusing him of pleasuring himself in front of five women on separate occasions. I now understand

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why people felt so upset over the allegations against those other celebrities.

Louis C.K. has been one of my biggest inspirations. He was everything I wanted to be and influenced me to be who I am today. He was outspoken, unapologetic, witty, thoughtful, and the champion of morals in comedy. He often spoke about injustice and supported women and the downtrodden.

His jokes were raunchy, but they were funny. Or at least, I thought they were.

It makes sense that someone with insight and experience in sexual harassment would have a lot of indepth observations on the subject. The punchline to a surrealist joke isn’t a punchline if it’s real.

I felt like a rock was thrown at my head when I heard the news. I idolized Louis. When I was in a tough situation, where I had the choice to either run or fight for what’s right, I would think, “What would Louis do?” He acted as my ethical guide. To stand up and push

He makes five references to how powerful and wellliked he is in the comedy community, but doesn’t actually use the words ‘sorry’ or ‘apologize.’ back against immorality.

Now, I think that maybe the lessons Louis taught me are wrong. I question if I should be the person that revering Louis made me.

He released a long-winded apology the day after the news broke, saying that the accusations are true. He confirmed what I thought. In his letter, Louis stated:

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“The power I had over these women is that they admired me. And I wielded that power irresponsibly.”

The statement felt disingenuous; less of a plea for forgiveness and more a mere acknowledgement of the event.

He makes five references to how powerful and well-liked he is in the comedy community, but doesn’t actually use the words ‘sorry’ or ‘apologize.’

It reads more like he’s trying to gain sympathy for being the victim of his own success. I know it sounds like I’m over-reacting, but Louis was a better companion to me than most people I know. He was always there for me through his stand-up when I needed him. If I was sad, he made me laugh. If I needed advice, Louis had an answer.

But the joke’s not funny anymore and the rose-coloured glasses are broken.

The last lesson I’ll learn from Louis C.K. is to never look up to someone you don’t know.

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TEN MONTHS OF TRUMP TWEETS

An analysis of the President’s social media presence T I A N N N A N TA I S

SINCE the United States’ presidential election just over one year ago, the news has been plagued by stories detailing the actions of President Trump and his administration.

This is the administration that brought us Sean Spicer, the stumbling press secretary, and Kellyanne Conway, the chief advisor with a knack for “alternative facts.” Not to mention an in-depth investigation into Russian interference in the presidential election that continues to reveal new information every day. From throwing paper towels at the hurricane survivors in Puerto Rico, to firing his FBI director, James Comey, there has been no lack of shock value with the new president.

Now, you can say what you want about the Trump administration’s

policies — there are people who agree with them — and when he speaks about putting America first and building up the economy, he normally does alright in the polls. However, I think most people would find it hard to argue against the fact that the man has an issue with professionalism, especially online.

At the time of printing, President Trump had 42 , 5 4 4,680 followers on his personal Twitter account. Just to put that into perspective, that’s greater than the entire population of Canada. This means that he has a pretty wide range of influence that he can reach with his treacherous tweets.

An avid Twitter user, sometimes tweeting upwards of a dozen times per day, Trump uses his social media presence for a variety of reasons. Whether to insult other politicians, to threaten neighbouring regimes, or to warn of the dangers of the “fake news” media, one common denominator is present throughout his ever expanding timeline: unprofessionalism.

Here are just a few examples of POTUS’ most memorable tweets of 2017: What head of state refers to another state leader as “rocket man” without some sort of consequence?

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Trump spent a lot of his Twitter time bashing NFL players for disrespecting their country through protesting racial violence.

It’s no wonder the American people distrust news sources. If you follow President Trump on Twitter, your timeline is barraged with complaints of “fake news” several times a day.

On Sept. 30 alone, President Trump mentioned the “fake news” media six times! I think it’s fair to say that the power of suggestion holds true.

It appears President Trump skips the copy-editing portion of his public relations strategy.

And he’s so modest.

Despite the humour his tweets provide, POTUS can’t take a joke.

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Our communication crisis: we talk, but do we listen?

On the Art of Veterinary Medicine C A R L E I G H C AT H C A R T

our years at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), students are required to take a course called Art of Veterinary Medicine (AVM). The purpose of this course is to equip students in the program with the appropriate skills, behaviours, and attitudes necessary to best represent the veterinary profession when they enter their careers.

I consider this component to be one of the most overlooked — yet most important — in our journey to veterinary medicine. While the obvious importance of anatomy, virology, or surgery cannot be ignored, I find the ability to engage effectively and empathetically with clients is something often placed on the backburner.

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In fact, even at a time when more methods of interaction are available to us than ever before, there is a disheartening overall lack of true communication in general.

Whether sharing our lunch on social media or seeking out our next beau on Tinder, we are capable of reaching just about anyone or anything with the touch of a button. Yet, when it comes to human connection, we seem to feel more isolated than ever before.

In the context of veterinary medicine, the role of communication is absolutely crucial. All the knowledge in the world will be meaningless if clinicians are unable to ascertain the needs of the animals they are to treat.

Behind every single patient we see stands at least one human on whom the animal’s needs depend. From obtaining all information pertinent to an accurate diagnosis, to ensuring the client understands and supports any follow-up actions necessary, the significance of communication cannot be overstated.

Similarly, the words we use are only a fraction of the impression we make. Eye contact, tone of voice, body positioning — these are unconscious components of our actions that greatly influence how we are perceived by others. Moreover, it isn’t just the things we do or say, but how we do or say them.

Are my questions accusatory or genuine? Have I actively listened to the clients concerns or acknowledged them dismissively?

Are difficult topics broached with compassion or intimidation?

The average veterinarian will conduc t more tha n 10 0,0 0 0 appointment interviews during their career. How we engage with our clients will affect our clinics’ business and our profession’s reputation. More importantly, it will affect the care we can provide to those we have sworn to protect: our patients.

And, on that note, perhaps we could all use a little more AVM in our lives.

Communication between vets and the people who care for our patients is key. | PHOTO BY JOHN REED

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My first one-night stand Part 1: A stranger on the balcony N ATA L I E T H I E N

summer abroad in Dublin. It had been four months since I parted with my ex — the man I thought was the love of my life. I got accepted into a summer semester at an Irish-American college.

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I landed in a foreign, green land with butterflies in my stomach and a semi-stitched heart.

On my bucket list was to see the old castles, hike the cliffs, and learn to Irish dance. No more sadness.

He was living in the Georgianstyle hostel that I was staying at.

Dark hair, tanned skin, dark eyes framed with glasses. The first time I saw him, I was lying on my bed wearing nothing but panties and a t-shirt. He was smoking below my balcony. I realized I was in full view of him when our eyes met. Laughing at the awkwardness, I waved while trying to smooth my disheveled hair.

He smiled and waved back. We didn’t actually speak face-to-face until two weeks later.

I had just made myself tea from the dining room and was on my

way back to my room when I bumped into him in the corridor.

Awkwardly, we both introduced ourselves. He offhandedly made a comment about how his roommate was sleeping, but he couldn’t sleep.

Before I could stop myself, I asked him if he wanted to hang out in my room. To my surprise, he said yes. My head was filled with shock and excitement over what I just did.

On my bed, we soon talked about why we were here in Dublin.

He was from Sicily, looking for work with his degree in economics.

I was an English literature major from Canada, looking to explore more of Europe and study more Irish classics. All of a sudden, he brought up the fact that he wasn’t looking for a girlfriend. Perfect, I thought to myself.

“Do you want to make out?” I asked. He answered with his lips.

My heart was pounding. A part of me was dancing with joy because it had been a while since I felt aroused. Yet a part of me was also hesitating. I was still, by heteronormative standards, a “virgin.” Despite having performed other sexual acts, my ex and I parted before we could get to that. I didn’t have any other experience besides that. What if he didn’t like what he saw? Didn’t I still want the whole romantic

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setting for my first time? How could I be intimate after my break up? How could I not?

“W-Wait… I’m a virgin.”

We were both silent.

I went for the buckle of his belt.

I hate to disappoint, but I didn’t technically have “my first time” that night. We did make each other come though.

I wasn’t completely ready. When I was ready, it was with an Irish guy. That will be the next part of the story.

However, that first night ignited a small flame in me — something I hadn’t felt in a while. I was done

being a celibate zombie — I was back.

The first time I saw him, I was lying on my bed wearing nothing but panties and a t-shirt.

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Shakespeare is impor t ant because he literally changed the English language. As many as 117 everyday words were literally created by this revolutionary man. Therefore, his work actually is applicable to your everyday life.

woman with no arms or tongue murders her rapists, bakes them into a pie, and feeds them to their mother, who told them to abuse and dismember her. In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a fairy queen falls in love with a man cursed to have a donkey head. Halfway through King Lear, the fool disappears without any explanation, just as the King begins to regain his sanity. Coincidence? Honestly, maybe.

There’s nothing wrong with not being as infatuated with Elizabethan literature as others are. There’s nothing wrong with wishing you didn’t have to sit through weeks of something you couldn’t understand. But it is crucial to understand the importance of literature as an art form and the intrigue it creates for those who enjoy it. At the very least, everyone should be able to see the appeal of Shakespeare, even if they don’t read it for fun.

growing among educators as to whether or not Shakespeare should be taught as part of the high school curriculum. The common argument is that there are many other important writers that should be given more attention. But if you think back to those (horrible, hellish) days of secondary school, you might remember more than one popular author whose work you will never need to know about in your lifetime. Personally, if I never have to think about Catcher in the Rye ever again, it will be all too soon.

Shakespeare is taught in schools for the same reason that algebra is taught: not because you’ll definitely need it in real life, but because it genuinely makes you smarter. If you can understand that “wherefore art thou” means “why are you” and not “where are you,” then you have the capacity to understand almost anything. Plus, the ability to memorize and recite a scene from Titus Andronicus comes in handy when you want to curse someone out. Trust me.

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ON cereal

A hungry student shares her love for the thing that’s kept her going C A R O LY N N W H I T E H O U S E

what my favourite food is and off the top of my head, I’ll likely say something pretty generic, like potatoes or pasta. However, when I really look underneath the surface, into my inner core, my heart proudly bursts: “Carolynn, let’s be honest, it’s got to be cereal!”

I don’t know about everyone else, but I’ve thought this through a few times and I’ve come to the conclusion that I have a pretty good relationship with cereal. It’s one of the things that I look forward to at the end of the day.

That’s right, the end of the day.

A little-known fact that a few of my close friends, most of my family members, and all of my housemates know about me is that I religiously eat a bowl of cereal every night before I go to bed. It’s something that started when I was pretty young, and after a while, it just stuck. This routine has become so ingrained in me that I feel like I don’t sleep as well if I don’t have a bowl of cereal before bed. And I have to say, I do love the tradition.

Perhaps this keen interest in cereal is a little strange, but I’m so interested and eager to share my enthusiasm with you, that I’ve decided to dig my spoon in a little deeper by looking into the history of cereal and elaborating on certain elements.

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As one of the most prominent and recognizable brands in the cereal industry, Kellogg’s early beginnings date back to 1894, with W. K . Kellogg and his

brother producing their very first product, Toasted Corn Flakes, in 1906. The appearance of Rice Krispies was soon to follow in 1928. Both of these products can still be found today on grocery store shelves across North America and beyond.

According to a document published by Kellogg’s, Cereal: The Complete Story, cereals have been a part of people’s diets for many years, with the word cereal originating from the name Ceres, the ancient Roman goddess of the harvest.

In their early advertisements, Kellogg’s used slogans such as “The Best Way to Start the Day,” emphasizing the importance of breakfast. Children were often featured in their advertising campaigns looking happy, healthy, and well-fed.

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Now it would be wrong of me to neglect the topic of mixing when it comes to breakfast cereals. If you’ve never tried pairing at least two cereals together to create your own unique combination, you are truly missing out! One cereal by itself is good, but two or more mixed together is even better.

The art of mixing is comparable to the skill of being able to tell the difference between pairing a steak with a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon versus a sweet Moscato.

You have to feel it. They have to complement each other.

A lot of experimentation often has to take place, but that’s okay — this is what life is for.

According to Post Consumer Brands, a dedicated employee of the

company actually discovered Honey Bunches of Oats (number three on my list!) by mixing different types of cereal together and having his daughter taste test them.

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With the changing markets and fluctuating popularity of breakfast cereals, companies have had to get creative with their marketing campaigns. I can clearly remember General Mills introducing their new and improved diamond shreddies a few years back. Very clever, since diamonds are simply squares turned on an angle. This campaign seemed to catch the attention of many, even if only for a short time.

Breakfast cereal companies have also often catered many of their products towards children. Some of their tactics have included brightly colouring the cereal boxes and the cereal itself, adding addictive amounts of sugar, creating a friendly character to represent and advertise the product and appeal to children and their families (think Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam), and providing toys and other incentives inside the cereal boxes for kids to look forward to finding.

I’ve decided that one of the reasons why I like cereal so much and find it so delicious is because of the sugar rush that I get. I’ve heard that sugar can produce similar physiological effects in the body as that experienced by someone who is taking a drug.

And if this is the case, and I am slightly addicted, then I’m happy to admit it.

Carolynn’s top three cereals: I’ve tried many different kinds, because when you’re committed to being an expert, you need to be well-educated, right? After much experimentation over the years, I’ve come to a consensus about my top three favourites.

1. Mini-Wheats 2. Harvest Crunch 3. Honey Bunches of

Oats

Top 10 best-selling cereals: Out of curiosity, I decided to search the best-selling cereal brands and came across this list from an article published

by Fox News.

1. Honey Nut Cheerios 2. Frosted Flakes 3. Honey Bunches of Oats 4. Cheerios 5. Cinnamon Toast Crunch 6. Special K 7. Mini-Wheats 8. Lucky Charms 9. Froot Loops 10. Raisin Bran

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