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NEWS 3.

Playing ‘for nobody’: Terra Lightfoot to

live stream from the U of G

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U of G program brings success to

Guelph snack box service

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Revisions made to Respondus program

usage at U of G

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Fundraising initiative hits animal lovers’

sweet spot

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Crafting a connection through

Métis beading

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Local workshop explores the impacts of

racism on appearance and body image

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Judas and the Black Messiah review

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Five recipes to celebrate

International Waffle Day

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Poetry: Downtown Streets

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Be gentle with yourself. Don’t be discouraged if you’re not creating as much because it is a really stressful time. It’s okay to take a break from creating.

— Terra Lightfoot

Terra Lightfoot began her musical journey as a teenager, a passion that was fostered by her grandmother and great aunt.

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Playing ‘for nobody’: Terra Lightfoot to live stream from the U of G Lightfoot will rock songs off her latest album in a COVID-friendly way this March ELENI KOPSAFTIS

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anadian musician Terra Lightfoot will be stepping onto the University of Guelph campus on March 25 for a rock performance at The Bullring, promoting her latest album Consider the Speed.

Lightfoot has been in the rock business for 10 years. Her journey into music began when she was a young girl, sitting on the edge of a piano bench at age five as her grandmother led choir practice.

“My music runs in my family, and the descent is matrilineal,” she told The Ontarion.

“My grandmother was a professional piano player, and my great aunt on the other side of the family was a professional guitar

player,” Lightfoot said. “I didn’t honestly realize until I had my own professional career that it was kind of unique that females in my family had had jobs in the music industry.”

Lightfoot began her musical journey as a teenager, with private lessons taught by the talented women in her family. When she turned 21, she released her first self-titled album, which consisted of soft pieces like “Heads, Tails, Tails” and fired-up tunes like “Lucid Dreams.”

At 27, she made a record with Gus van Go called Every Time My Mind Runs Wild which featured her most listened-to song on Spotify, “No Hurry.” This is when Light-

foot says her career really took off.

She toured Canada, and eventually Japan, Australia, and various other regions around the world.

Now, she’s visiting U of G to perform at a live streaming event at The Bullring promoting Consider the Speed.

“I put out the record in October which strangely related exactly to my career during the pandemic because there was no more speed,” Lightfoot said. “There was no more driving to shows, there was no more going to any more countries. It just halted.”

For The Bullring event, named Livestock From The Bullring, Lightfoot will be performing in the building itself. However,

instead of an in-person show, the event will be broadcasted to the public on Twitch.

“I think it’s going to be really fun.” said Lightfoot. “I’m so used to being on the road for 150 days, so it’s really exciting to go and play for nobody at the university.

It’ll be cool!”

Since releasing Consider the Speed, Livestock From The Bullring will be one out of three other online band events Lightfoot will be performing with a full band.

“[COVID-19] has decimated the number of shows we play,” said Lightfoot. “But I’m finding other ways of connecting”

Having played alongside Canadian alternative country band

The Bros. Landreth before, Lightfoot has been co-writing music with Joey Landreth and a number of other artists during the lockdown.

She’s now working on a new EP from home that she says will likely feature “chill” and “slow-moving” classical guitar music.

“The pandemic has been, let’s say, bearable for artists that are more intermediate level like me,” said Lightfoot. “But for artists in the beginning stages of their career, it can be really discouraging to be starting out playing shows and then have those shows taken away because the stage is where we learn our craft.”

“So be gentle with yourself.

Don’t be discouraged if you’re not creating as much because it is a really stressful time. It’s okay to take a break from creating,” she said.

Terra Lightfoot’s records can be found on various music streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music. She can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and on her website: terralightfoot.com

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U of G program brings success to Guelph snack box service Cambridge and Hamilton next potential markets for local couple’s Well Baked Box ALLAN SLOAN The author was provided one free recipe by Well Baked Box to make for reviewing purposes. All opinions are his own.

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Stewart Russell and his wife Courtney are the founders of Well Baked Box, a Guelph-based healthy snack box service which the University of Guelph's Hub Incubator program helped them begin.

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ell Baked Box is a family-owned, Guelph-based healthy snack box service who describe themselves as “created by a recently married couple who wanted to remove the barriers to healthy eating.”

Customers can order a box of portioned ingredients to make a number of sweet treats.

Recently I was given a box to make. The oatmeal cookie recipe I chose was dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan friendly.

For us, COVID has been more of an opportunity to step back and think deeply about what we want to work on in this business.

— Stewart Russell

Well Baked Box offers a variety of healthy snack recipes and ingredients that are delivered right to your door, such as these oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.

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The recipe’s easy-to-follow instructions leave even a very inexperienced baker feeling like they have baked something delicious.

If you’re looking for something reminiscent of your grandmother’s homemade oatmeal cookies, you won’t be disappointed.

I had the chance to chat over the phone with Stewart Russell, U of G alumni and co-founder of Well Baked Box.

He explained how he and his wife Courtney used the University of Guelph’s Hub Incubator Program to help get their company off the ground.

“It’s a really good program,” Russell told The Ontarion. He elaborated that the Hub Incubator helps with working on business pitches, getting your financials set up, and covering legal bases so that your company hits the

ground running.

“There are a bunch of student-run businesses that are in the program, which we get to collaborate [with] and hear from,” Russell said.

The Hub Incubator Program is available to all U of G students and alumni. The program itself offers funding, dedicated office space, and access to experienced entrepreneurs to help properly build a successful business model.

With all of this help and support, the Russell family was able to grow their company quickly, and are looking to expand into other areas like Cambridge and Hamilton.

“It’s just that we have to be able to handle the scale,” Russell said, “We started in Guelph and then the small surrounding cities like Rockwood, Elora and Fergus… [but] we’re afraid of Toronto.”

Russell went on to explain that it’s more of a scale issue with Toronto.

“Right now we’re running our own delivery service instead of outsourcing,” Russell continued, “but when we move into Toronto, it’s not going to really be feasible until we find a shipping service.”

Despite the fact that COVID-19 has hindered inter-city travel, Russell doesn’t consider the pandemic to be a barrier to their company’s growth.

“For us, COVID has been more of an opportunity to step back and think deeply about what we want to work on in this business,” Russell said. “It’s not really a detriment [to us] business-wise.”

With opportunities to expand and a delicious, easy-to-make product, Well Baked Box is in a unique position to provide a tasty and accessible product to its customers.

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ollowing the creation of a student and faculty advisory committee to reassess virtual exam monitoring tools at the University of Guelph, Respondus proctoring software will continue to be utilized at the university with strengthened assistance from professors.

The revision of Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor usage at U of G followed concerns expressed by students in relation to the programs due to, among other things, issues of software accessibility and racial bias.

These problems motivated U of G students to start a petition to cease all usage of the programs, an initiative that received over 4,700 signatures in October when The Ontarion previously covered the topic.

Now, the petition has reached over 4,900 signatures, less than 100 away from its goal.

In February, U of G sent an email to its students announcing their revisions to all usage of the Respondus programs.

Namely, instructors must: • Help students familiarize themselves with the exam environment via a practice test • Provide notice that students may borrow a computer from the university if their personal devices don’t meet system requirements • Allow at least 30 minutes before the exam for students to log into the virtual environment

Revisions made to Respondus program usage at U of G As the university opts to continue proctoring examinations, the CSA will continue pushing for alternative assessment options ELENI KOPSAFTIS •

Provide students with CourseLink contact information in the event that technical issues occur during examination • Remain online and accessible throughout the exam

Additionally, U of G encourages those with human rights concerns over Respondus to request an alternative assessment process from their instructor.

While the revisions offer additional support for those using the programs, they only address the most basic concerns raised by students.

VP Academic of the Central Student Association (CSA) Sean Mitchell previous-

ly told The Ontarion that in light of student concerns over the software’s invasive nature, the CSA would be advocating for alternative assessment methods, modification of courses that utilize Respondus programs, and rejection of winter 2021 course outlines that measured 10 per cent or more of graded course assessments through lockdown browsers.

With U of G’s updated guideline for Respondus, Mitchell states that “while the decision isn’t a perfect solution, it at least ensures that all students are treated equitably.”

However, Mitchell also says that “if

we’re only satisfying basic human rights concerns, then there’s a broader issue that still exists with the software.”

Due to the speed at which the university switched to virtual learning, issues stemming from the “overzealous use of proctoring software” were “inevitable,” says Mitchell, who noted that students have been dealing with unaddressed issues since the beginning of the pandemic.

Such issues include privacy concerns over being recorded, as well as sufficient internet access — which not all students have while learning from home.

While U of G states that the program is used to “uphold academic integrity,” Mitchell says that some students have been bypassing software flagging protocols that flag cheating behaviours.

“It puts the rest of the student population at a disadvantage if there are a select few groups of students that are able to circumvent the Respondus tool [and obtain higher grades as a result] while the majority of the student population are acting in good faith and not committing academic misconduct,” said Mitchell.

While Mitchell says the university’s announced plan is “better late than never,” he added that the CSA is “not prepared to accept this as the final decision. There are still so many outstanding issues that need to be dealt with, so we’ll be continuing our advocacy going forward.”

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ON THE RADAR U OF G COVID-19 FINES ISSUED

The University of Guelph has issued over 70 individual fines totalling over $33K in relation to unsanctioned gatherings on Jan 14-15 at the university.

An outbreak of COVID-19 resulted in 67 confirmed cases, all of which have now been resolved.

The university said that most of the attendees of the unsanctioned social gatherings were first-year domestic students taking virtual courses and resulted in over 200 individuals being placed in isolation.

These fines came during the province wide stay-at-home lockdown order which saw an increase of fines across Guelph. At the beginning of February, over $10,000 in fines were issued by Guelph bylaw officers who arrived at a gathering of more than 10 people.

VACCINATION CLINIC COMING TO CAMPUS

In a Feb. 16 news release, U of G announced that a COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be coming to campus. The clinic is a partnership with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) Public Health and the Guelph Family Health Team.

The vaccination centre will be one of two partner-led immunization clinics planned for the Guelph region. These

centres are part of the WDG’s community vaccination plan which was released on the same day.

This clinic will be one of several vaccination centres located across Guelph, Orangeville, and Wellington. Mobile vaccination clinics will also be available in rural communities and to vulnerable populations with limited access.

GUELPH CITY COUNCIL VOTES IN FAVOUR OF MAILIN BALLOTS

In a unanimous vote held on Feb. 16, Guelph city council members voted to allow mail-in ballots for the 2022 election.

Councilman Phil Allt persuaded the staff in favour of mail-in ballots saying that a paper trail is “paramount” to the process and to public confidence.

“We have a long way to go before online balloting is secure and comfortable,” Allt told Guelph Today.

Voters will need to prove their voting eligibility before being able to receive a mail-in ballot for the elections.

Mail-in ballots were brought to vote after questions were drawn about the push into online balloting. Councilman Dan Gibson calls the approval of mail-in ballots a “good step for accessibility.”

“It’s regretful that we don't have online voting in 2022, but hopefully by 2026 the game will change again.”

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TRUMP ACQUITTED DESPITE ‘MORAL RESPONSIBILITY’ FOR CAPITOL RIOTS

Former U.S. president Donald Trump has been acquitted for his second impeachment with a 57-43 senate vote.

Despite voting against impeachment for the former president, Sen. Mitch McConnell stated that Trump is “morally responsible” for the incited riots at the capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. According to The Star, McConnell said his vote was a technical one, arguing that you cannot convict a former official.

Democrat and Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer called the vote one “that will live in infamy,” reported CBC News, and expressed fear that this acquittal will set a dangerous precedent.

“If encouraging political violence becomes the norm, it will be open season — open season — on our democracy,” Schumer said.

The impeachment acquittal leaves the door open for Trump to run again in 2024. However, with much of his social media banned and removed, there has been no personal announcement from Trump on whether he will run again for presidency.

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Fundraising initiative hits animal lovers’ sweet spot Animal lovers across Guelph had the opportunity to decorate cupcakes while donating to the Guelph Humane Society TAYLOR PIPE

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nne Forestell, owner of Wellington Cakes in downtown Guelph, started the Decorate to Donate initiative after learning the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has its own cupcake decorating event.

The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) was inspired by the ASPCA’s donation initiative and decided to reach out to Forestell to organize a similar event.

“The ASPCA runs a cupcake day every year and it’s been going

on for the last few years in an attempt to raise money for humane societies and in particular, ASPCA outlets,” said Natalie Thomas, manager of marketing and communications for the GHS.

“Last year, a few of the local humane societies kind of branched out to do their own thing. We wanted to keep up with the cupcake theme and raise money for our local Humane Society.”

Customers were able to place orders up until Feb. 15, and each cupcake kit came with a variety of

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Last month, Wellington Cakes owner Anne Forestell started the Decorate to Donate initiative, selling cupcake decorating kits to raise money for the Guelph Humane Society.

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cupcakes and toppings. The kits cost $25, and $7 from each kit was donated to the GHS. 46 kits were sold in total.

Thomas sees the kits as a creative way to fundraise while engaging the community.

“It’s been really hard over the last year for charities and notfor-profits to continue fundraising because there aren’t events

you can go to in-person,” Thomas said. “Who doesn’t love to eat a cupcake?”

Thomas also said the event hoped to give people something fun to do while at home during the pandemic.

“At the same time, they are able to give back to the animals,” Thomas said. “It’s not just ‘give us your money,’ but here’s

something you get in return, and maybe take some pictures and tag us on Facebook, or Instagram or Twitter, and we can share them and just keep that momentum going, giving back as much as we can in a time where a lot of people are struggling financially.”

Forestrell said she’s happy to be supporting the GHS.

“It’s really great to have animals that are taken out of not great situations and then given to people who adopt them and wouldn’t be able to get an animal anyways,” Forestrell said. “I just think it’s a really great charity and I’m really glad that I’m able to be a part of it.”

Thomas said the cupcake initiative is a good way for supporters and the GHS’s over 200 volunteers to give back, as they haven’t been able to visit the GHS building due to the COVID19 pandemic.

“It’s sad because we have not actually been able to be open to the public for almost a year now,” Thomas said.

“So just being able to have these little community events where we’re supporting a local business and you’re also supporting the animals — It’s just nice to remind everyone that we are a community and GHS is a part of this community.”

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Crafting a connection through Métis beading Alicia Hamilton and the ISC run cultural programs every month in hopes of passing on Métis knowledge and practises to the next generation ELENI KOPSAFTIS

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n beading, the knotting and weaving of such a hands-on hobby can foster connection between oneself and their community, especially during a time of pandemic-induced isolation.

Members of the Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) at the University of Guelph are offering cultural workshops in the hopes of fostering that connection.

“I love crafting, sewing, design and things like that — but the big thing [about beading] is the connection and knowing this whole part of you,” said Métis Knowledge Keeper Alicia Hamilton. “I also feel like I have that

responsibility to pass it on, to maintain that part of our culture that we’ve had hidden for so long and pass that on to the next generation.”

On Feb. 25, the ISC ran a Métis beading workshop hosted

by Hamilton. Participating students had the supplies delivered for free to their homes and then attended a Microsoft Teams session to follow the steps of making a four petal flower on felt.

The session was also an opportunity for Hamilton to pass on some Métis beading history.

“I learned [how to bead] several years ago, and I learned it

Students made a four petal flower on a piece of felt using coloured beads during Alicia Hamilton’s Métis beading workshop.

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from an amazing woman,” said Hamilton, referring to author and genealogist Barbaranne Wright.

Wright was a citizen and volunteer of the Métis Nation of Ontario, according to the organization’s website. Before passing away in 2015, she “was passionate about her family, her heritage, gardening and did award-winning needlepoint and beadwork.”

Hamilton told The Ontarion that when she closed her eyes, Wright sounded just like her grandmother, and that meeting her was one of the first steps in her journey of discovering Métis cultural arts.

Hamilton sits on the U of G advisory committee for the Bridging Place and Social Spaces:

Building Healthful Relationships Towards Indigenous Food Sovereignty project, which addresses traditional food access and knowledge barriers in southwestern Ontario.

With her husband, she also owns NewLeaf CEA, an indoor growing company. There, they grow their own fresh produce year round and assist clients with indoor farming system design, installation, support, and consultation.

“Having things that you can work on and accomplish, and having things that you can do by hand for a lot of people can be therapeutic,” said Hamilton.

“Like anything hands-on, [beading] is always best learned by immersing yourself in it … Videos are better than reading, but in

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person — which you can’t do right now — is even better.”

Due to the pandemic, members of ISC have had to get creative with their events.

“You can’t just pick up their work and help them with the needle in your hand … So it’s been an interesting journey, this whole switch to virtual,” said Hamilton.

The ISC's monthly events range from cultural presentations, like the one last October where they hosted a presentation about Louis Riel, to cultural arts tutorials like the beading workshop.

“There’s something for everyone at different interest levels,” said Hamilton.

To register for an ISC-hosted event, programs can be found on GryphLife.

“For me, beading is a connection, and it is beautiful,” said Hamilton. “I think it’s so important to keep moving forward with what we have retained from these long times of being hidden.”

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Local workshop explores the impacts of racism on appearance and body image Special edition of The Body Project invites BIPOC students to join the conversation on challenging Western appearance ideals TAYLOR PACE

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his March, U of G is hosting a special edition of The Body Project (BP), a workshop aimed at enhancing body image, reducing body shaming, and encouraging self-acceptance.

The Body Project – BIPOC Edition, scheduled as a two-day virtual workshop on March 6-7, is being facilitated by U of G Cultural Diversity Advisor Tameera Mohamed, and long-standing BP facilitator Grace Guillaume.

Specifically, it’s an acceptance program that aims to help youth “challenge appearance ideals, and the social pressures to pursue thinness and engage in dieting,” Mohamed told The Ontarion.

The appearance ideal refers to normative conceptions of beauty in Western culture; an ideal

that is not achievable for most, and one that “denies the inherent goodness and beauty of all bodies, and that many people (especially women) spend their whole lives in pursuit of,” Mohamed said.

Pressures to achieve the ideal can be seen in diet and weight loss propaganda, the overwhelming prevalence of cosmetic surgeries, the lack of representation of diverse bodies in media, and the prevalence of disordered eating amongst youth. The latter is particularly concerning because of the disturbing influx of pro-eating disorder trends on TikTok, which NBC News says is leading app users to develop body issues and eating disorders, and has been magnified by the pandemic.

Mohamed said that it’s im-

portant to have an edition focused on the BIPOC community because it cultivates a space where BIPOC students can discuss their experiences with their bodies with other people whose experiences may be similar.

“BIPOC individuals experience body pressures that are distinct from those faced by white people, and are shaped by racism and colonialism. So while the standard Body Project is certainly open to what participants bring in terms of their experience, the BIPOC Body Project intentionally creates a space to talk about the impacts of racism on appearance and body image,” Mohamed said.

Some examples of these distinct issues and experiences, Mohamed said, are conflicting

The Body Project is a workshop that aims to enhance body image, reduce body shaming, and encourage self-acceptance. The BIPOC edition offers a space for BIPOC students to discuss their unique experiences in a safe environment, and access tools to challenge Western appearance ideals.

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appearance ideals, shaped by “colonial and Western ideas of beauty which are distinct from those in other cultural environments,” as well as “conflicting or compounding messaging around [BIPOC] bodies, and pressures to conform to whiteness,” such as skin lightening, body hair removal, or hair straightening.

The event will consist of two workshops, the first exploring the appearance ideal and its impact on participants, their communities, and society.

“[We'll] challenge some of our ideas around bodies, health and appearance. Participants engage in a few activities on their own time that are proven to increase body confidence,” Mohamed said.

In the second workshop, participants are to reflect on their experience and build tools for challenging the appearance ideal for themselves and those in their lives.

The goal of the two-part workshop is not only to provide participants “with support and connection as they navigate body image and pressures, but also to provide them with tangible tools they can use in the future to increase body confidence and challenge fatphobia, racism, and body shaming in their everyday lives,” Mohamed said.

Those interested can sign up for the workshop at gryphlife. uoguelph.ca/

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ish Columbia and spent the next six years focusing on a career in turfgrass agronomy.

When the charms of 24 hour on-call snow removal duty and rising before the sun every day wore off, I had to decide between pursuing further philosophy education or library school, and the call of a tangible career path finally won out. Around this time, I attended U of T’s Information School open house, and immediately became drawn to the idea of working in an archive.

There was certainly something appealing to me about the idea of spending long quiet days underground processing huge, dusty, and presumably important archival records. At that time, I was specifically interested in becoming a music archivist, and throughout my career I have had the chance to work with some amazing music, even though my career path has led me to university and digital archives.

Q. What made you want to work at the U of G? A: I had such an overwhelming-

U of G’s new head of Archival and Special Collections, Curtis Sassur, has worked in the archival industry for over a decade. He believes that the most crucial part of his role will be to advocate for digital archiving, and looks forward to reaching a wider audience with the creation of a robust digital archiving program.

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An interview with the U of G’s new head of Archival and Special Collections

ly positive experience during my undergraduate time at Guelph, where I probably spent more time in the McLaughlin Library than anywhere else on campus.

Once I decided to pursue a graduate degree in archival science, the good folks at the archives in Guelph even allowed me to spend a few months working in the repository in order to gain valuable experience before grad school.

For the past 12 years, while my archival career has allowed me to work at some wonderful institutions including U of T, the CBC, and Ryerson University, I always knew I would jump at the chance to move back to Guelph should the right opportunity come along. The combination of the campus, the people who make up the library team, and A&SC’s collections made this position far too attractive to pass up.

Curtis Sassur talks finding love for archival records, from big, dusty archives to digital documents AMANDA ETCHES | ASSOCIATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN (RESEARCH) Q: Welcome to the University of Guelph, Curtis!

We’re thrilled that you’re here. Tell me, what made you go into Archives?

A: I did my undergraduate de-

gree in philosophy at U of G in the ‘90s, which was sort of right at the end of the period where kids were still undertaking four-year university degrees without the

slightest clue of what they wanted to do with their lives.

Sufficiently confused and relatively directionless after four years of philosophy education, I moved to the mountains of Brit-

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Q. You’re probably still getting to know the collection but, from what you do know, what do you think is the most interesting or surprising item in our collection?

A: Part of me wishes I could steal my predecessor Kathryn’s answer from The Ontarion’s last archivist interview, because the Phoenix Theatre Company Collection Hamlet skull is pretty tough to top, but I am actually really excited about the Stanley Thompson fonds (documents) and Stanley Thompson Society Collection. As a result of spending 15 years working outside on golf courses, golf course architecture has long been a personal interest, and many of Mr. Thompson’s course designs are among my favourites.

I’d also give a mention to our CFRU collections as I think Guelph has had such an important campus radio station for so long, and those records have the capacity to convey such a vivid and robust picture of campus life throughout the decades.

Q. You are the department head in Archives, but you’re also appointed as the digital archivist.

Tell me more about digital archives and what digital archives work is all about.

A: I believe that the most crucial aspect of my role as our inaugural digital archivist will be my advocacy for digital archiving and for increasing our whole team’s capacity to work in this area.

I see it as my role to make sure we set up a successful platform for a robust digital archiving program going forward. The exciting thing is that it has never been easier or more possible to reach a wide (even global) audience with our digital collections, and I know the A&SC team and I are all looking forward to the outreach and storytelling possibilities.

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Daniel Kaluuya speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International. Kaluuya plays Fred Hampton in Shaka King's Judas and the Black Messiah (2021).

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Judas and the Black Messiah review A vibrant and mournful account of American racial strife in the Swinging ʻ60s PRABHJOT BAINS

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he year is 1968. Martin Luther King, Jr. has been assassinated, further fracturing the civil rights movement and leaving multiple coalitions looking for different ways to continue the fight for Black agency.

Within this environment, the Black Panther Party gains prominence throughout the continental United States by arming itself with a volatile manifesto that preaches revolutionary socialism, armament, and Black nationalism that looks to demolish the core principles of American identity. And at just 21, Fred Hampton becomes the chairman of its nascent Illinois chapter, further attacking the American government’s judicial bodies and its supposed subjugation of “Black Power” with fiery anti-establishment speeches of “kill a pig, get a little satisfaction, kill more pigs, get more satisfaction.”

It is this pulsating and transient period that director Shaka King sets the vibrant, mournful, and confidently made Judas and the Black Messiah (2021).

William O’Neal (LaKeith

Stanfield) is a lowly Chicago grifter who frequently impersonates an FBI officer. However, once he finds himself staring down a lengthy prison sentence, he becomes the titular “Judas” by accepting a plea deal to infiltrate the Illinois Black Panther Party and to gather intelligence on Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya) to root out his influence and attack on fundamental American principles.

What follows is a complex and unsettling tale that offers no easy answers to how America can continue to be a great nation whilst many of its citizens feel like a separate second-class.

However, what makes Shaka King’s direction and writing so powerful is that he treats his characters like humans, who are fundamentally flawed in their intentions and direct actions.

The FBI has O’Neal become an informant, and in turn he gets his freedom while also being paid for the job. Hampton calls for a violent revolt while detailing the provision of a breakfast program for underprivileged Black youth in the same breath. It is this dichotomy and nuance that adds

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emotional weight to each scene and makes them that much more visceral and entrancing. It’s a story that can easily fall victim to bias but realizes the issues at hand deserve more introspection, and it forces the audience to decide whether these characters are making the right choices.

King cleverly positions the story in such a way that makes us simultaneously view both O’Neal and Hampton with shock and empathy as we want both characters to come out unscathed in the end.

However, these hopes are quickly dashed as King continuously reminds us that progress is messy and will continue to leave a trail of heartbreak and bloodshed until it reaches its eventual endpoint.

This sentiment is impactfully brought to light through King’s measured direction as he unabashedly captures the muddled poetry inherent in rebellion.

The film’s greatest achievement is that it provides a grand showcase for one of the best performances of the year.

Kaluuya disappears into the ferocious and awe-inspiring speeches of Hampton, command-

ing our attention in such a way that we feel transported to the halls where his poetic and thunderous calls to action were proclaimed. Just through this singular performance, as time and sense of place become so palpable, we can’t help but breathe in the air of passion that surrounds every scene Kaluuya inhabits.

While this sounds like he might overshadow other performances, Stanfield more than holds his own, creating a figure who is both selfish and conflicted as he slowly becomes attached to Hampton’s persona and vision for revolutionary change. Jesse Plemons is also superb as an FBI agent who views the Black Panther Party as an organization that is just as harmful to America’s sovereignty as the Ku Klux Klan.

While Judas provides visceral and potent entertainment, it isn’t perfect. Martin Sheen’s turn as the infamous FBI Director, J. Edgar Hoover, comes across as too one-note and at times laughably outrageous. Since he is the main face of the FBI in the film, it makes them come across as a unilaterally evil organization, and

not one that is also flawed and well-intentioned, which hinders the multi-faceted ambitions of the film. The screenplay and direction are more to blame for this issue than Sheen, as Judas would have retained its volatile punch with the omission of Hoover.

But these issues are kept minimal by Sean Bobbitt’s masterful and restrained cinematography, as it breathes life into every frame. Fully realizing the setting of the “Windy City” in the late sixties and the cutthroat nature of it during that period, Bobbitt’s remarkable ability to create a sense of texture within every shot enhances Kaluuya’s dynamic performance and King’s confident direction.

Judas and the Black Messiah poses questions and supposed answers, but overall makes the audience fill in the blanks. The level of depth and complexity allows this film to leave a lasting impact that will surely make a dent in awards season. It’s a viewing experience that’s not afraid to offend and unsettle, much like Fred Hampton as he proclaimed, “You can kill the revolutionary, but you can’t kill the revolution.”

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Five recipes to celebrate International Waffle Day Use your waffle iron to create these savoury and sweet dishes JESSICA ULBIKAS

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ne tasty way to spend March 25 is by eating waffles for International Waffle Day.

According to National Today, International Waffle Day is the result of a mispronunciation that brought two holidays together: the Swedish religious celebration of Vårfrudagen (Lady Day, or Feast of the Annunciation), which celebrated the Virgin Mary’s conception, and Våffeldagen, which translates to ‘Waffle Day.’

Swedes enjoy eating waffles on this day, but they’re not the only ones — a day dedicated to waffles has been embraced worldwide.

To celebrate the occasion, below are some unique waffle recipes, involving potatoes, pizza dough, apples, and gluten-free ingredients. You can customize the recipe and toppings of each one to suit your taste buds.

Have potatoes you aren’t using for anything? Try using Russet potatoes to make crispy Waffle Hash Browns.

WAFFLE HASH BROWNS Recipe by The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen

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2 large russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs.), peeled and shredded 2 tablespoons of snipped chives 4 large poached eggs Cooked breakfast sausage, for serving

Directions:

1. Preheat waffle maker.

2. Using 2 or 3 layers of paper towel, firmly squeeze all excess liquid from the potato.

Transfer to a medium bowl, along with chives, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

3. Spray waffle maker with nonstick cooking spray and add 1/2 inch layer of potatoes per waffle. Close waffle maker, pressing down firmly.

Cook for 12 minutes or until deep golden brown and crisp.

Keep warm on a cookie sheet in a 225° F oven. Repeat with remaining potato mixture.

Serve with poached eggs and sausage.

Want to try a different spin on pizza? Use pizza dough to make Pizza Waffles!

PIZZA WAFFLES Recipe by Tasty

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14 oz pizza dough (395 g), 1 tube, or homemade pizza dough 4 tablespoons marinara sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (100 g) 12 slices pepperoni

Directions:

1. Slice the dough into 8 equal pieces, then press each piece flat.

2. Place 4 pieces of dough into a preheated, greased waffle iron.

3. Spread 1 tablespoon of marinara, ¼ cup (25 grams) of mozzarella, and 3 slices of pepperoni on each piece of dough.

4. Top with the 4 remaining pieces of dough and seal.

5. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until golden brown, then serve.

Have extra apples in the fridge?

Try making decadent Apple Fritter Waffle Doughnuts!

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In a separate bowl whisk together the buttermilk, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Add liquids to the flour mixture and mix until just combined.

Add chopped apples and mix only until incorporated.

2. Preheat a waffle iron and cook waffles according to manufacturer’s instructions. Let cool and cut into segments.

3. Pour enough vegetable or canola oil into a heavy bottomed pot so that it’s 2 inches deep. Set over medium heat, insert a thermometer, and heat to 360° F. 4. Working with the waffles in small batches, fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Use a slotted spoon to remove doughnuts and transfer to a paper towel lined tray to drain.

5. To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Dip the hot doughnuts into the glaze and let sit on a wire rack for 20 minutes before serving.

Craving something sweet? Try making indulgent Dark Chocolate Zucchini Cake Waffles.

DARK CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE WAFFLES

APPLE FRITTER WAFFLE DOUGHNUTS

Recipe by The Candid Appetite

Recipe by Completely Delicious

Doughnuts:

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2 cups all-purpose flour (240 grams) ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 grams) 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ¾ cup buttermilk (175 ml) ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (55 grams) 2 large eggs

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1 ½ cups powdered sugar (170 grams) ¼ cup whole milk (60 ml) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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2 cups cake flour ½ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder ¼ cup light brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon coarse salt 3 large eggs, separated 2 cups buttermilk ½ cup coconut oil, liquid form (or melted butter or vegetable oil) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 medium zucchini, shredded 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped Butter, for topping (optional) Maple syrup, for topping (optional) Vanilla ice cream, for topping (optional)

Looking for something a little different than your regular run-of-the-mill waffles? Celebrate International Waffle Day on March 25 by making these sweet dark chocolate zucchini cake waffles.

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Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 250°F and place a wire rack over a baking sheet, set aside.

2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until evenly combined. Make a well in the center of the bowl and pour in the egg yolks, buttermilk, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined and lump-free.

3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Make sure the bowl and beaters are super clean so that the egg whites fluff up properly. Add the beaten egg whites to the batter, a little at a time, and fold them in gently until evenly combined.

Fold in the shredded zucchini and chopped dark chocolate.

4. Heat waffle iron and lightly grease with cooking spray.

Add about ¼ cup of batter to the center of the hot waffle iron. Close the lid and cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions. Transfer to the prepared wire rack baking sheet. Keep waffles warm in the preheated oven while you continue to cook the rest. Serve with butter and maple syrup or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if you desire.

Want a gluten-free waffle recipe? Try this one which uses almond or nut flour.

GLUTEN-FREE WAFFLES Recipe by Erika Kerwein via Garden Therapy

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1 cup blanched almond flour (or other nut flour) ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons honey

Directions:

1. Preheat your waffle iron on a medium setting. Grease as needed, or according to the manufacturer’s directions.

2. Place the almond flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon (if using) in a mixing bowl.

Blend together using a whisk.

3. Add the eggs, vanilla, and honey and whisk until well blended.

4. Pour about ¼ cup batter into the heated waffle maker (more or less, depending on your waffle iron) and close the lid.

5. When the waffle is ready, transfer it to a plate and add your favorite topping like seasonal fresh fruit and honey.

Want other unique waffle ideas? Cook cinnamon rolls on a waffle iron, use your waffle iron to prepare French Toast, or make a waffle cake and layer your favourite waffles with icing, glaze, cream and/or toppings.

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Downtown Streets POEM BY DANA SHARE ILLUSTRATION BY JUSTIN LAGUFF

my city loves its music grassroot folk filling cement sidewalks and stones of heritage homes it feels like a sweet dream sitting in my window sill, sipping on some tea watching the music and free spirits fill the downtown streets the guitar strings create new memories a sound to be of company to these blazing summer nights my city is the castle in the sky resting in clouds tinged with pink I think these streets were made for loving eyes and those whose hearts are tired they need to get away for awhile and don’t realize that this is their home this time come live in the streets with the music come drink tea with me on the window sill watching the sun listening to sweet melodies let yourself come undone the storm has finally settled no more pockets of heat and rain to blanket the sky Downie whisks us into peach clouds and soft air tells us it will get better, once you learn how to fly happiness is not a risk you cannot bear it is right outside your window it is the music that we share it lives in the moments we dive head first into sweetness and become one with our own atmosphere lonesome traveller addicted to pain lost in the concrete world because you were going with the grain let the pastels remind you of love again and we will dance once the colours melt into the great black sky imagining that the cracks in the streets absorbed all the moonlight and gave us the power to finally take flight.

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and reducing stigma World Down Syndrome Day offers locals a chance to connect, raise awareness, and consider unique COVID-19 challenges TAYLOR PACE

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ocals look forward to World Down Syndrome Day this March as a time to celebrate those with Down syndrome, raise awareness, and dismantle stigmas about this intellectual disability.

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) has been observed by the United Nations since 2012.

It’s held on March 21 because it is the 21st day of the third month, which “[signifies] the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome,” according to

Down Syndrome International.

Down syndrome is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. While there are three different types, the most common is Trisomy 21, which affects 95 per cent of the Down syndrome population, and is caused by every cell in the body having three separate copies of the chromosome.

In Canada, approximately 1 in every 781 births results in a baby with Down syndrome, making it one of the most common For World Down Syndrome Day, the Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Society encouraged people to purchase special edition socks and post videos of themselves dancing in them to raise awareness.

CREDIT: WATERLOO WELLINGTON DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY

Socks became a symbol for World Down Syndrome Day because they look like chromosomes.

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developmental disabilities.

To celebrate this year, local charity and advocacy group Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Society (WWDSS) is planning on releasing a song written by members of their community with the help of Juno-nominated artist Alysha Brilla.

“Usually, we have a big party with over 200 people, and obviously, this year we can’t do that,” WWDSS co-chair Mary Casagrande told The Ontarion.

The theme of the song is “rock your socks,” so the members involved in the brainstorming session, from two-year-olds to thirty-year-olds, were asked to share what ideas the phrase brought to mind.

“We’re looking forward to sharing it with everyone on social media. We also produced branded Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Society socks, and for 21 days leading up to World Down Syndrome Day, we’re going to tell people to buy these socks and wear them and dance in them and share your video on social media,” she said.

Socks have been a long-standing prop for WDSD because they look like chromosomes. Often, the socks are mismatched to represent the mismatched chromosomes people with Down syndrome can have.

WWDSS member and Guelph resident Katrina Fraser participated in the song writing

event along with her 5-year-old son Seamus who has Down syndrome. Fraser believes the day is an opportunity to raise awareness, while also providing “camaraderie and friendship” among the Down syndrome community.

This past fall, the WWDSS changed their name from Waterloo Regional DSS to Waterloo Wellington DSS to better serve the people within the Guelph-Wellington area.

Now, the group has just over 100 members, with about 10 per cent of them in the Guelph-Wellington area.

When Fraser received Seamus’s prenatal diagnosis, she was directed to someone in Milton, despite living closer to Water-

There are a lot of times that I feel I was meant to be his mom.

— Katrina Fraser

For World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, five-year-old Seamus and his mom, Katrina Fraser, participated in the song writing workshop with Alysha Brilla. The song, which was written in collaboration with Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Society members, will be released on March 21 in celebration of the day.

CREDIT: KATRINA FRASER

loo Region. Before the WWDSS expanded to include Guelph, she relied on “a core group of families that knew each other, and had an informal Down syndrome group.”

However, Fraser’s background has given her an advantage when it comes to raising Seamus. With an education in developmental psychology, and 12 years of experience teaching English as a second language at the U of G, she feels well-equipped to teach Seamus.

“There are a lot of times that I feel I was meant to be his mom,” Fraser said.

Seamus was born with a hole in his heart, and had open heart surgery at just under five months old. Today, he is a happy and healthy five-year-old, excelling in Junior Kindergarten and learning skills even adults would be envious of, from riding in a tow-behind trailer when his mom mountain bikes to learning to cross country ski to learning sign language.

“A lot of times you get behavioural issues with kids with Down syndrome because communication is difficult,” she said. “We knew that, and so the only TV we let him watch for the first year or two of his life was the sign language videos, so he knew [sign language] before kindergarten.”

“I think a lot of people have

Guelph Junior Kindergarten student Seamus Fraser is a happy and healthy five-year-old who enjoys bike excursions with his mom and has learned to cross country ski.

CREDIT: KATRINA FRASER

this perspective that kids with Down Syndrome aren’t very smart, but [Seamus] is performing better than some of his classmates,” she said.

A big contributor to this misconception is the learning techniques used in schools.

Fraser explained that individuals with Down syndrome lack executive functioning capabilities, which means they struggle with memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. So, for example, she noted that it’s harder for kids with Down syndrome “to plan their answer to a question.”

Another example would be a child who has trouble with not hitting a cat. “He knows he shouldn’t, but that stopping mechanism that helps him control his impulse is a little bit harder for him to control, so he can’t do it, and then another parent might think of him as a bad kid,” she said.

Fraser says parents and the educational system could support those with Down syndrome better by acknowledging these differences and allowing them, for example, more time to answer questions.

These days though, much of her concern is directed to the pandemic.

“Do we know what COVID would do to a repaired heart? No, so because of that, he has this un-

derlying heart condition, which makes me, as his mom, terrified that if he gets it, it could destroy his heart,” she said.

Canadians with Down syndrome have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic because many, though not all, have underlying health conditions that could make the virus more severe if they catch it.

In fact, Casagrande noted that individuals with Down syndrome are 10 times more at risk than the general population. Despite the increased risks they face, they are not on Canada’s federal vaccination guidelines.

Interim Executive Director of the Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS), Laura LaChance, told The Ontarion that many countries like the U.S., the U.K., Sweden, and Germany have all included people with Down syndrome on the priority list for vaccinations.

The CDSS has been vigilantly advocating for the guidelines to include people within high risk populations in priority groupings for the vaccine allocation.

LaChance said they have received assurances from the federal government and national advisory committee on immunization, and hope to expect the news of revision any day now.

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ancing on a ball and holding the fish who argued against fun. The Cat was known for mischievously breaking the rules, as cats are often depicted in literature. The Cat demonstrated this behaviour when he brought Thing 1 and Thing 2 into the children’s house. The children knew what the Cat was doing wouldn’t be okay with their mother, but they were enjoying the entertainment.

The book ends with the narrator asking the reader “what would you do if your mother asked you?” This leaves the child in a position to think about what they would do in that situation, and parents can encourage honesty and abiding by rules.

This lesson is relevant throughout life, especially so within the last year. Society depends on the honesty of individuals when doing COVID-19 screening tests and trusts that people will follow the set guidelines to work as a community to slow down the spread of the virus.

Not only do Dr. Seuss's books teach morals to young readers, but even adults may find the lessons resonate within their own lives, especially in pandemic times.

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Pandemic lessons from Dr. Seuss What children’s books can teach us as adults living in a pandemic RACHEL FIORET

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heodore Seuss Geisel, best known as Dr. Seuss, wrote and illustrated many children’s books.

March 2 was established as Dr. Seuss day by the National Education Association to encourage children to read. His unique illustrations and poetry have sold millions of copies worldwide and inspired cinematic adaptations such as The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! and The Grinch.

MORALS FROM HIS BOOKS

Dr. Seuss books are captivating because of their vibrant illustrations and rhymes. In his short stories, he explores issues in society through simple themes such as different personalities and consequences to actions. Not only do his books teach young readers morals in a creative way, but even adults may find the morals resonate within their own lives, especially now as we face the challenges of living in a pandemic.

AND TO THINK THAT I SAW IT ON MULBERRY STREET (1937)

The story is about a boy named Marco who walks to school, and his father tells him to keep his eyes open and look at his surroundings. At the beginning of his walk, Marco thinks, “but all that I noticed, except my own feet, was a horse and a wagon on Mulberry Street.”

Along the walk, he begins to visualize the horse and wagon as other abstract things, including different animals. Marco’s walk gets more interesting as he goes on, and it ends with him thinking “I ran up the steps and I simply felt great! For I had a story that no one could beat.”

The lessons of this book can be applied to COVID-19 because life can feel stagnant, but by searching for a new perspective on your surroundings, you can elaborate and imagine more than what is truly there. For example, if you’re working from home and get tired of the view, get up from your workspace, walk around your home, and try looking for small details you may not have noticed in your average day-to-day — did you ever notice that that one area of stucco on your ceiling resembles a face?

In the story, Marco tests his creativity by thinking abstractly to make a better story, and this is something anyone can learn from and do right now when there’s extra time at home.

THE LORAX (1971)

Whether you’ve read the book or seen the film, this story has highlighted the issues in the production system and the negative impacts of environmental degradation. The Lorax tells the story of how a beautiful land was ruined by the demand of ʻThneeds.ʼ

In regards to animals being forced out of their habitat, the Lorax said “they may have to fly for a month… or a year… to escape from the smog you’ve smoggedup around here.” The production of ʻThneedsʼ declined when there was no more demand for them, and he said, “No more trees. No more Thneeds. No more work to be done.” The Lorax concludes with the message that “unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothingʼs going to get better.”

This story could be a critique of the global production cycle. For example, the issues highlighted in

it are similar to those of the fast fashion industry. To create cheap clothing fast, there is a greater volume of required resources and often poor working conditions for the factory workers who create products that ship across the world using fossil fuels which in turn create pollution. Production of goods hasn’t reached the point of complete environmental destruction, although we are certainly headed towards it.

The global pandemic has presented us with the chance to reflect on what we need and what we purchase, and demand for products has lessened because there are fewer places to go. We can learn from the lessons of The Lorax and think before making purchases to hopefully prevent future damage to the planet.

THE CAT IN THE HAT (1957)

This book was written with the goal of introducing literature to young readers and to increase their interest in education. When the children in the story were bored, the Cat came in and tried to entertain them by doing odd things such as bal-

HORTON HATCHES

THE EGG (1940)

This story is about Horton, an elephant who was sold to work for the circus. He met a bird, Mayzie who had an egg to watch, but wanted a vacation and complained about never having a break. He decided to help her and watch the egg, so she went to Palm Beach. When Mayzie got a taste of freedom, she didn’t want to come back, so Horton cared for the egg longer than he initially intended to.

When Mayzie did finally return and the egg was ready to hatch, the book said, “Now the work was all done. Now she wanted it back.” At this point, Horton wanted the egg because he invested so much time in watching it, though Mayzie thought she was entitled to it because it was her egg. When the egg hatched, the animal came out as a bird-elephant hybrid. The story read, “because Horton was faithful. He sat and he sat.”

The story demonstrates that good things come to those who wait. This theme applies to the present, because as a whole, our personal freedoms are limited right now. People might be experiencing the same restlessness as Mayzie because COVID-19 restrictions have cancelled the majority of travel and social plans. Horton demonstrates that if we are determined to follow through with what we are doing, then we will be rewarded in the end. As a community, we have been patient and working together from a distance to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and abide by the governmentʼs decisions. Although this has been challenging, society will be rewarded and our pre-pandemic lives will eventually resume.

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Tips for spring cleaning from someone who hates cleaning How you can address the elephant-sized mess in your room

4. Expand your range.

7. Find an incentive.

After a few days of keeping that one area clean, it’s time to spread out a little bit. If you kept your dirty dishes from piling up, you could progress towards keeping the kitchen counter clean. Or if you cleared the top of your desk, maybe try to organize the inside of it. Slowly work your way up to whole rooms.

Maybe a clean room isn’t a good enough reason to stop procrastinating. In that case, reward yourself for your work!

Order some food, take a nap, or use some other sort of motivation. Clean up to impress your friends, your family, or your dog.

I like to use a focus app. You schedule a time dedicated to being off your phone. The app I use plants a little tree, which dies if you go on your phone before that time is up. I find this very helpful because I can see my little forest and visualize the time I’ve spent being productive.

5. Use the five-second rule.

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pring is here, and with the season usually comes the pressure to clean, but what happens when you don’t enjoy the activity? What happens when you just can’t focus?

Here are some tips that I use to keep some semblance of order in my living space.

1. Forget about “spring cleaning.”

Does it have to be a specific season to keep your home clean? No. If it’s unrealistic, don’t push yourself to clean everything in the first few days of spring! It might take a little longer and things can start to slide, but that’s fine. Any time is the right time.

Just keep working at it and you’ll be good to go.

3. Start small.

Pick one small area to start. For example, you can begin by clearing off your cluttered desk or organizing a messy drawer. Don’t worry about everything else in the meantime. Once that area is done, try your best to keep it clean moving forward.

Some things take less than five seconds to do. If it takes only a moment to put that paper back in the binder, or the dish in the cupboard, then just do it. It’ll be super quick, mostly painless, and you’ll find you’ve saved yourself some time. What if the task is going to take longer? Break it down. Instead of running to the recycling bin to throw out one piece of paper, make a small stack as you go about your room and then recycle it all later. One longer task is now two short ones.

6. Don’t leave a room empty-handed.

Grabbing a shirt from your closet?

Put the jacket you threw on your chair away while you’re at it. Leaving your room to go and get a snack? Bring that dirty plate with you to the kitchen. You’re already going to another part of your home, so might as well bring a friend along for the journey. This way you won’t have to make an extra trip later.

8. Look for inspiration.

Think back to how awesome it’s felt in the past to have a space that is tidy. Or just google before and after pictures of a messy room. That usually gets me out of my chair.

At the end of the day, it’s okay to be a little messy. After all, there is only one Marie Kondo, and I highly doubt she is reading this article. Unless...

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2. Distract yourself.

Some people might feel that it’s important to only focus on the task at hand, without any distraction. A quiet environment may work for some, but others may find they need a little bit of noise. If you are part of the latter, try putting on some music, a podcast, a YouTube vlog, the sound of whales or anything else you like. Anything that’s enjoyable for you to listen to will help make the chore feel less burdensome, and you may find you spend a longer time cleaning just so you can keep listening!

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St. Patrick’s Day: Origins and ways you can celebrate this year Before you get your green drinks ready, take a moment to learn about the man who inspired everyone’s favourite Irish holiday RACHEL FIORET

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ince conventional St. Patrick’s Day celebrations will be different this year, it’s a good opportunity to learn more about the work of St. Patrick in Celtic Ireland and think about unique ways to celebrate the day from home.

WHO WAS ST. PATRICK?

St. Patrick was a bishop of Ireland during the fifth century who was responsible for the spread of Christianity. He was also one of three Patron Saints on the island.

A large portion of the information on St. Patrick is from the First Synod (AD 457), a document con-

taining information on Irish society and the early spread of Christianity post Roman rule, and from his Confession (approximately AD 440), a primary source in which he wrote his thoughts on religion and observations of fifth-century British and Irish society.

All of the following information may be found within those two sources.

St. Patrick grew up in a small British town before being taken captive in his mid-teens by Irish pirates and brought to Ireland as a slave. He wrote that he was grouped with individuals who did not worship the Christian God.

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He believed that who he was and what he did were messages from God. After spending time away from Britain, he wanted to return to his family, though he remained in Ireland to finish his work on spreading Christianity.

In St. Patrick’s Confession, he also illustrated the role of women in early Celtic society, stating that they suffered by living in slavery and had to endure various types of threats from their families because of their religious views.

St. Patrick’s records have provided historians with insight into Patrick as a person and Irish society during his time.

WHAT DID ST. PATRICK DO?

During St. Patrick’s time as a bishop in Ireland, he established monasteries and churches for increased Christian devotion as well as schools for greater education of the population.

THE PURPOSE OF ST. PATRICK’S DAY

March 17th is universally known as St. Patrick’s Day. It was established in honour of the Saint himself and what he did for Ireland. Over 1,000 years since his death, this day is a modern celebration of parties and parades. In Ireland, there is an emphasis on family and Irish culture. The first documented parade was in St. Augustine, Florida in 1601, part of a Spanish colony which sparked the concept of parades globally.

CELEBRATE DURING COVID-19

St. Patrick’s Day has always been celebrated as a day to party, but this year we can’t gather in groups the way we used to pre-pandemic. It’s important to keep regional restrictions in mind so everyone stays safe.

Since you can’t go to the bar for a drink, make one at home and colour it green! This is a simple way to get into the Irish spirit as it only requires a drink of your choice and some green food colouring.

If you’ve had any festive apparel in the past, pull it out of your closet to wear this year! Just because you can’t physically go

out, why not “see” some friends on a group Zoom call? If you’re living with roommates, plan something fun to do with your inner circle. Also, as the date approaches, check social media for any online social gatherings in your area to attend. You might have the chance to celebrate with the people of your community while remaining at home.

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IRISH CULTURE

Dive into Irish culture by listening to their music or cooking a traditional Irish meal for dinner. The culture offers fascinating historical context such as the concept of leprechauns, which Celtic historians believe to be based on Celtic myth. The shamrock, used as a symbol to represent Ireland, was actually considered to be a sacred plant of the nation. There is so much to learn about this culture, and lots of information is available online for you to do a bit of research if you’d like to spend St. Patrick’s Day a bit differently this year.

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Thousands of first year students have taken part in the 'Can I Kiss You?' program organized by Mike Domitrz, which has been a staple of orientation for over 10 years. The program teaches consent in a fun way, emphasizing to ask for permission and respect the answer.

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very fall during O-week, thousands of first year students take part in the ʻCan I Kiss You?ʼ program organized by Mike Domitrz. This program has been at Guelph’s O-week for over 10 years with Domitrz as a leading expert in creating a culture of consent and respect. He started working to reduce sexual violence in the late 1980s after his sister was sexually assaulted.

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in post-secondary education. In a 2019 survey, Statistics Canada found that 71 per cent of students had witnessed or experienced unwanted sexual behaviour either on or off campus.

With ʻCan I Kiss You?ʼ, Domitrz aims to create a fun program that teaches consent — both asking for permission and respecting the answer.

While the program was virtual this year, Domitrz still engaged

with the audience through online participation. Throughout the workshop, Domitrz asked participants to type into the chat box to answer questions and respond to content they found relatable. A couple times throughout the presentation, Domitrz had pre-selected volunteers come on screen and answer his questions in real time.

In the presentation, Domitrz teaches how to foster a “culture of respect” on campus that involves asking for consent, respecting the decision, and stepping in when something is wrong. Domitrz believes these actions should in turn reduce sexual violence on campus. He explained that we are not taught to ask for consent in relationships or in life, but that it’s something we need to do.

He also teaches bystander awareness, noting that it is important to intervene if you suspect someone is being assaulted because “every human being deserves to be treated with a basic level of dignity and respect.”

Creating this culture of respect is very important to reducing incidents of sexual violence. According to Domitrz, sexual assault is near the top of a pyramid of actions of sexual violence; the lower layers of the pyramid are built on disrespect and are a foundation for sexual assault to occur. These lower levels include normalization of violence, such as slut shaming, victim blaming, rape jokes and cat-calling, and removal of autonomy, such as stalking.

Domitrz stresses that words matter. We need to call these actions out for what they are.

He noted that often we give watered-down versions of what is happening, such as saying someone is taking advantage of someone else, instead of saying sexual assault is occurring. He believes the words we use make a difference in how people interpret what is happening and how they react to the behaviour.

According to the Government of Canada, UNICEF, and the

UN, the COVID-19 pandemic has seen an increase in gender-based violence around the world. So, while the format of the workshop looked different this year, its content and message is perhaps more important than ever.

U of G students can learn more about consent and being an active bystander by checking out the new Sexual Violence Support module on Courselink.

Resources for local women and children whose lives have been affected by violence and abuse are available at: Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis: gwwomenincrisis. org/online-resources Guelph-Wellington Action Committee: theactioncommittee. ca/the-facts/about-sexual-assault

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At the age of 43, Brady brought his talent and strategies to his new team, leading them to a welldeserved victory at Super Bowl LV and adding a seventh Super Bowl ring to his collection.

At this point he has won the most Lombardi trophies out of any other NFL player in the history of football.

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en Super Bowl appearances, seven Super Bowl rings, and five MVP awards: If these stats aren’t enough to prove that Tom Brady is the greatest of all time (GOAT) when it comes to dominating football, let’s stroll down memory lane to recall his humble beginnings, iconic accomplishments, and keys to success. Brady is made of a different cloth — here’s why.

Growing up in California, Thomas Brady Jr. grew up in a middle-class neighbourhood as the only son in his family, according to Sportscasting.com. From football to baseball, young Brady participated in a variety of sports.

His journey in football was not always smooth, and there were many trials and tribulations, testing his tolerance to the toughness of the game early on. New York Daily News notes that there were even oc-

casions when he would play as quarterback on his high school football team with no touchdowns. There were also times where coaches and family members would encourage Brady to stick to baseball instead.

Given his hard work and dedication, the road to a professional pursuit of sports was wide open. As USA Today reports, even though the Montreal Expos from the MLB baseball league drafted Brady into their team, the young prospect decided to continue his football career with the collegiate football team at the University of Michigan. Even then, despite much success playing college football, he would be drafted as the 199th athlete overall in the 2000 National Football League (NFL) Draft by the New England Patriots.

This critical decision would change Brady’s life, legacy, and the team’s reputation forever. Having stayed with the

Patriots for 20 years, Brady’s records and game stats have been like no other quarterbackʼs in the history of the NFL. Stathead Football reports that he has completed the most passes leading to touchdowns, gaining the Patriots six Super Bowl wins, the most thus far in the history of the league. It got to the point where Brady and the Patriots became synonymous.

However, earlier this year, NFL contracts and financial agreements dictated that Brady should be traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and no regrets have come out of that for either party.

At the age of 43, Brady brought his talent and strategies to his new team, leading them to a well-deserved victory at Super Bowl LV and adding a seventh Super Bowl ring to his collection. At this point he has won the most Lombardi trophies out of any other NFL player in the history of football.

As a fan and sports enthusiast, I applaud Brady for his outstanding accomplishments. To me, the key to success has been obvious from his youth — unbreakable work ethic and continuous dedication to ensure mastery of strategy. Brady treats football as one would a diamond: the consistent effort and care that he puts into polishing up his skills and game plan makes his 22 years of professional football expertise invaluable. As a strong leader and quarterback, his competitive spirit and passion for the game also further encourages his teammates to come out on top and shine even brighter.

We’ve got to give credit where credit is due. Considering all aspects of Brady’s life, there is no doubt that he is the GOAT of football. As a veteran of the sport, it would be unsurprising to see more accomplishments in his future.

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COURSES

The actual content of the courses for Phase 3 students has changed very little. The same classes as in prior years are expected to be taken by every student: pharmacology, systems pathology, three separate ‘medicine and surgery’ courses (food animal, equine, dog/cat), comparative medicine (for less common species), clinical medicine, health management modules, surgical exercises, and art of veterinary medicine. However, the way these courses are delivered is drastically different, as outlined in the following areas.

SURGERY

A rite of passage for every vet student is their first surgery.

Phase 3 students self-organize into surgery teams of three or four people, and throughout the year, each group (in ‘normal’ times) completes five cat or dog spay/ neuters, with students rotating the duties of each procedure. These surgeries are heavily supervised by faculty and staff members, but provide an excellent opportunity for future vets to get practice at what is a very common surgical procedure in the profession.

This year, because of capacity limitations, only one surgery group goes at a time (versus the usual five). Surgeries are staggered to fit all groups in, and everyone involved wears personal protective equipment (PPE).

Though there has been some frustration with unexpected cancellations and poor communication, at least one student has found a positive side to these new arrangements.

“[It] means we get all the attention from clinicians on us, which has been great,” says Phase 3 vet student Kathryn Arbour, adding that she appreciates staff efforts to continue providing students these opportunities.

However, it is my understanding that the quality of the surgery learning experience has been reduced.

A cat neuter is much, much different than a dog spay, for example, and the lack of exposure to more complicated procedures is a significant concern to many vet students.

There is also more than just disappointment from the loss of practical experience.

Multiple students in an OVC Facebook Messenger group I am a member of revealed serious concern at their lack of confidence in hands-on tasks, something they fear will leave them unprepared for the profession as they transition to their final year and then graduation.

“[It] was a concern in previous years even before the pandemic, and is only exacerbated by it,” said Arbour.

CLASSROOM LEARNING

On the lecture side of things, there seems to have been a smoother transition.

Though there have been some “learning curves” in content navigation, Arbour says that overall, “the school did a great job of transitioning lectures online mostly smoothly.”

Student Meaghan Campigotto acknowledged the convenience provided by the new model, citing the ability to watch lectures at times other than when they were originally scheduled.

However, she said she does “find it isolating, especially on the 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. days where all you do is stare at your screen…

I miss seeing my classmates.”

There are also obvious educational pitfalls to a mostly virtual platform, with diagrams and demonstrations being examples

U of G veterinary student and Ontarion columnist Carleigh Cathcart says Phase 3 vet students are missing out on crucial hands-on surgical experience because of the pandemic restricting most classes to a virtual format.

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of real-time instruction that cannot be replicated online. Similarly, the inability to separate one’s home and working environments presents a challenge to learning and mental health.

“I think sometimes I learn better and pay attention more in a classroom. Plus, the routine of waking up, getting dressed and ready for the day was good for me, and by leaving the house I was better able to separate school from home,” Campigotto explained.

PLANNING FOR EXTERNSHIPS AND FOURTH-YEAR

Phase 3 represents the final in-class year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at OVC, and throughout the year these students begin the process of planning for their Phase 4 externships and clinical rotations.

While a future article will discuss the specifics of the unique Phase 4, many of the third-year students I spoke with have already received cancellations of more distant rotations and externships well into the final quarter of 2021.

The loss of several academ-

ic and extracurricular third-year milestones combined with looming uncertainty about their final year has added to the strong frustration, isolation, and feelings of defeat among students.

As Arbour put it, “It is unfortunate. I miss my friends, I miss the atmosphere at school, I even miss the library. I study with friends over Zoom.”

OVERALL IMPACT

The students of Phase 3 are well aware of the impact this year’s unprecedented challenges have had, particularly on their mental health.

“[Our class has] lamented about this together, and we have been vocal in continuing the conversation with administration regarding mental health,” said Arbour.

She also states that the class is frustrated with a perceivable ‘show must go on’ mentality towards academic rigour as everyone tries to grapple with isolation, disappointment, and online learning.

Despite this, she acknowledges that her situation is not entirely disadvantageous.

“I remain supremely privileged and am grateful to be able to continue my education safely despite the chaos that is a pandemic,” Arbour said.

In closing, she notes that things could be made easier with more compassion and communication from those in charge.

“At the end of day, I know [our classmates] are mostly looking out for each other, and are working together to ask for more transparency, and for admin to continue the dialog on wellness.”

Special congratulations are in order to OVC’s Class of 2022, the Jade Jackals, as they approach the end of their in-class learning and prepare for the clinical world. Be proud of all you’ve accomplished so far; it’s just the beginning!

This is part three in a series of ‘Diary of a Vet Student,’ exploring how COVID-19 changes have impacted the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC).

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From Surviving to Thriving Workshop By: Wellness Education Centre This program is designed to assist post-secondary students with developing the skills required to effectively mediate and respond to stress. The overall goals of the workshop are to reduce short-term distress with the long-term goal of improving students’ personal resilience.

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. / RSVP online / Free https://gryphlife.uoguelph.ca/ event/176511

The Body Project By: Wellness Education Centre The Body Project is a workshop that aims to promote positive body image, reduce body shaming, and encourage folks to accept themselves as they are. Please note, there are two sessions and participants must be able to attend both.

March 13 and 20 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. / RSVP online / Free https://gryphlife.uoguelph.ca/ event/171803

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MARCH 1 Stress Less for Tests By: Wellness Education Centre Learn practical skills to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy and performance during exam periods. Led by Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic, this program is accessible online, and on-demand with lifetime access to the lessons.

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This two hour skills workshop meets online with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic and includes brain training exercises and a variety of other techniques to decrease worrying.

7 p.m. - 9 p.m. / RSVP online / $5 for U of G students https://www.selfregulationskills. ca/programs/stop-worrying/

MARCH 6 The Body Project - BIPOC Edition By: Wellness Education Centre and Student Experience A two-part program that aims to enhance body image and reduce body shaming. This edition of the program is run by women of colour and is for BIPOC students in order to provide space for conversations about the impacts of colonialism and racism on the ‘Appearance Ideal’ and on BIPOC bodies and minds.

Participants must be able to attend both sessions.

March 6 - 7 from 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. / RSVP online / Free https://gryphlife.uoguelph.ca/ event/162809

MARCH 8 MARCH 5 BIPOC & Chill!

By: U of G’s Cultural Diversity Office BIPOC & Chill is a fun, laidback environment for BIPOC students to hang out, decompress, and connect with some amazing people. We’ll have games, movie screenings, discussions, and more!

8 p.m. - 10 p.m. / RSVP online / Free https://gryphlife.uoguelph.ca/ event/177813

International Women’s Day Guelph-Wellington By: IWD Guelph-Wellington (IWDGW) Partners This year’s virtual IWDGW will feature a celebration of the 2021 Women of Distinction honorees, an online marketplace promoting women entrepreneurs and a keynote address from guest speaker Ms. Kate Beirness, sportscaster & Canadian television host.

Proceeds go towards supporting women in Guelph-Wellington.

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MARCH 17 Winter Warm-up St. Patrick’s Day style By: Shelldale Family Gateway Order an Irish meal by March 7 to be picked up via curbside at Shelldale, participate in a silent auction on March 15-17, and on March 17 join other community members on Zoom for the “Best St. Patrick’s Day Hat” contest.

Onward Willow Neighbourhood will greatly benefit from the funds raised.

March 17 at 6 p.m. / RSVP online / For the meal: $30 per person or $25 each for two or more people

MARCH 25 Livestock From The Bullring: Terra Lightfoot By: CSA Events and Hillside Festival Canadian roots rocker Terra Lightfoot returns to Guelph promoting her recently released album Consider the Speed, recorded at Memphis’ legendary Royal Studios.

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