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Thursday, October 2, 2014

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Issue 175.5 • Thursday, October 2, 2014

Open House Carnival showcases McLaughlin Library

NEWS

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Upcoming events

Oct 2: Why Gardens Matter: An evening talk with Harry Jongerden at the Arboretum Centre. 7 p.m.; admission by donation.

Oct. 2: CFRU annual Raise Your Voice Fundraising Drive begins; ends Oct. 31 Oct. 3: CSA By-election Campaigning/Voting closes Oct. 4: Slutwalk, Downtown Guelph, 1:00 p.m.

Oct. 6: Blood Donor Clinic, Peter Clark Hall, all day Oct. 6: Mental Illness Awareness Week Begins

The Library showcased the many useful tools and services available to students at the interactive carnival.

Library offers students a study break and stress minimiser EMILIO GHLOUM This past week, the McLaughlin Library hosted a two-day Open House Carnival for University of Guelph students. The event was held in the UC Courtyard on Sept. 23 and in the Library Foyer on Sept. 24., which generated great interest from many students.

The Open House Carnival

concept was structured around numerous activities and a passport card. After completing each activity provided by different resources in the library, the student received a stamp on their passport card. After completing all of the activities, the passport card was entered into a raffle draw where the winner would receive a $50 gift card to the University Bookstore. Attracting students with the scent of freshly-popped popcorn and cotton candy, this unique event held by the Library gave students the opportunity to relax during a stressful time of the year.

Often, new students consider the Library merely a place to get books and study. However, events

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like the Open House Carnival offer students the opportunity to learn about all the different resources available for free in the Library, including Writing Services, Learning Services, and the Archival Services, to name a few.

The open concept carnival interacted with students in such a way that provided crucial information while engaging in fun activities.

While further information about the Library’s services are available online, the following is a brief summary of some of a few resources the McLaughlin Library has to offer.

Learning Services Offering workshops and individual appointments, Learning

Services provides students with academic strategies for efficient and effective studying. The skills emphasized by Learning Services include presentation skills, time and project management, dealing with procrastination, and concentration methods. Learning Services is extremely accessible for students and teaches crucial skills for academic success.

Writing Services With one-on-one consultations and drop-in appointments available throughout the semester, Writing Services strives to provide engaging and informative writing help to students in all levels of study. Through a facilitative approach, writing consultants teach valuable writing strategies that will benefit students from any discipline. Writing appointments are available online and in person.

IT Desk If you are having any troubles with your computer, Gryphmail, CourseLink, or even your cellphone, IT Desk is always willing to help you resolve any technology-related issues you may be experiencing. Rushing to hand-in

assignments at the last minute can be very stressful, so make sure your technology is functioning safely and up to date with a drop-in visit to the IT Desk.

Research Help This crucial Library service provides students with research assistance through one-on-one appointments and research-skill sessions. The Research Help team offers in-depth research assistance for all kinds of assignments and projects. If you have a research oriented project coming up, you can book an appointment with Research Help through the Library website.

Ask Us Desk Located centrally in the Library foyer, the Ask Us Desk provides the wandering student with a safe and informative place to visit and ask questions. The Ask Us Desk is extremely accessible, offering their services through online chats, e-mail, and telephone calls.

If you are ever lost or seeking more information about the variety of resources the Library has to offer, the Ask Us Desk will provide all the answers needed.

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NEWS

Under the US Attorney General Eric Holder resigns Radar

Vatican pedophilia scandal Former Vatican archbishop Jozef Wesolowski has been accused of pedophilia after more than 100,000 child porn photos and videos were discovered on a computer in his office at the Holy See diplomatic compound in the Dominican Republic.

Wesolowski, 66, was arrested at the Vatican at the end of September. Charged with sexual abuse of minors and child porn possession, Wesolowski faces up to seven years in the small Vatican prison.

Wesolowski is the first top papal representative to receive a defrocking sentence, and the highest-ranking Vatican official to be investigated for sexual abuse.

Approximately 160 videos and 86,000 photos were discovered on the computer in his Santo Domingo office, and authorities believe that another 45,000 photos were deleted.

A second collection was found on a laptop that Wesolowski used when travelling.

Wesolowski was recalled to Rome last year, after being found guilty of sex abuse in a canonical court in the Dominican Republic. He has been placed under house arrest in pre-trial detention at the Vatican, awaiting trial set to start in January.

Australian terror laws enable Internet monitoring Under a new Bill passed through Australian Senate on Thursday, Sept. 25, whistleblowers could face up to 10 years in prison for disclosing classified information.

The National Security Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2014 is set to pass through the House of Representatives. Under the new laws, journalists, whistleblowers, and bloggers who “recklessly” disclose “information … [that] relates to a special intelligence operation” will face 10 years in jail. An authorized officer of ASIO, a domestic spy agency, can declare any operation “special.”

The bill also gives ASIO the ability to copy, delete, or modify data on computers with a warrant for monitoring, as well as to disrupt target computers and use thirdparty, untargeted computers in order to access targets.

While the bill passed through Senate with 44 votes to 12, some have expressed dissent. Senator Scott Ludlam, of the Australian Greens, expressed that the passing of the bill could be “a scary, disproportionate and unnecessary expansion of coercive surveillance powers.”

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Possible replacement remains uncertain LUKE FUENDLING

Thursday, Sept. 25, just before 5:00 p.m., US Attorney General Eric Holder announced his resignation after six years.

In an address delivered at the White House State Dining Room, with President Obama at his side, Holder proclaimed that he is proud of what he has accomplished in his term, and that he is happy to leave the Department of Justice in such a strong state.

During his term, Holder fought organized crime, cases of terror, and corporate crime. President Obama, in his speech regarding Holder’s resignation, said that Holder “rooted up corruption and fought violent crime.” Obama also revealed that in Holder’s term, crime rates and incarceration rates dropped by 10 per cent.

“Eric has done a superb job,” the President held.

Holder assured in his address that he would continue to serve his country and strive to make the United States a “nation even more true to its founding ideals.”

Holder confirmed that he would stay on until his replacement has been decided, which is now, of course, the foremost concern.

Heading in to the last two years of his second term, it is safe to say that President Obama will most likely choose a replacement he is comfortable with. Because of this, current speculation hovers over the idea that Holder’s replacement will likely be someone close to the president.

A very likely candidate is Deval Patrick, the current Governor of Massachusetts. Governor Patrick is a close friend of the President, but there are other reasons for speculation about Patrick’s appointment.

During the Clinton administration, Governor Patrick assisted the Attorney General in the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department. Patrick is also not seeking re-election in Massachusetts, and will thus be looking for a new job. The only interjection is that Patrick may be looking further into the future than Attorney General, as rumors circulate of his potential campaign for President in 2016.

A second, very plausible decision would be current California Attorney General Kamala Harris.

Harris may face trouble with Senate confirmation, especially if the Republicans re-gain control of the Senate in the upcoming

#SecureBedroomSelfie Canadian politicians respond to recent threats from ISIS GILAD KENIGSBERG-BENTOV September has seen a number of countries congregate to discuss a solution to the growing number of atrocities committed by The Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Sham (ISIS). Inevitably, these countries decided to join forces with the U.S in its campaigns against the radical group. One of the many countries to make the decision at the end of the month was Canada, which has seen some of its citizens commute to Syria to join the terrorist group.

“This situation...with a terrorist caliphate occupying in the open wide...slaughtering and threatening to slaughter hundreds... this phenomenon is a direct threat to the security of this country,” said Prime Minister Stephen Harper in a recent statement, declaring that the Canadian military will be deploying CF-18 jets in upcoming airstrikes on the area.

Of course, ISIS did not stand by quietly as this made headlines.

Following Harper’s declaration to support the U.S in the fight, ISIS uploaded their latest video, in which Abu Muhammed al-Adnani, a masked militant, is seen shouting, “You will not feel safe in your bedrooms” – a threat which has left many in a state of fear.

Al-Adnani also protests the alliance of Canada with the United States, urging all jihadists to kill disbelievers.

“Rely upon Allah, and kill in them in any manner or way however it may be. Do not ask for

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Eric Holder, the first black Attorney General of the United States, recently announced his resignation after six years of dedicated service heading the Justice Department. midterm elections, due to her very liberal political policy. However, with a presidential term structured around diversity, a female African- and Asian-American is a very likely candidate.

Kathy Ruemmler is a third credible option. Ruemmler has served as White House Council for the past three years and is very close with the President. However, her

position as the President’s personal lawyer is said to raise question as to the independence of a Justice Department with such loyalties to the Presidential Administration.

Regardless of any speculation as to what the decision may be, the process of assigning a new Attorney General will likely take the remainder of 2014, if not several months into 2015.

anyone’s advice and do not seek anyone’s verdict,” said al-Adnani.

“Kill the disbeliever whether he is civilian or military, for they have the same ruling.”

Now that ISIS has posed a direct threat to Canada, police forces have been reportedly monitoring radicalization in cities such as Calgary and Scarborough, where accounts of Canadian citizens leaving the country to fight with the terrorist group have been recorded in recent weeks.

feeling, one particularly clever Canadian politician has come up with a humorous solution.

Michelle Rempel, Member of Parliament for the Calgary Centre-North riding, tweeted a picture of herself in her bedroom, captioned, “I’m feeling pretty secure right now - b/c of hard won freedoms #securebedroomselfie.” While Rempel may not have realized she just sparked the next big social networking trend, a number of other Canadian citizens took part in the MP’s twitter phenomenon – among them, the Liberal Party strategist Alise Mills.

As amusing as the trend may be, the ISIS issue should not be taken lightly, considering recent action from the group. However, social media appears to be a popular avenue for banding together, as many Muslims have also begun fighting against the group via social accounts, such as “Muslims_against_ISIS” on Instagram.

“You will not feel safe in your bedrooms.”

In face of the threats and the fear that many Canadians are

Issue 175.5 • Thursday, October 2, 2014

NEWS

Fiery exchange in the House of Commons

following the incident, Scheer quoted one of his predecessors: “It is not for the chair to decide whether the content of a response is in fact an answer. As we have heard many times, that is why it is called question period, not answer period.”

Questions arise on the efficacy of Canadian government

“...he does not have the authority or duty to force someone to answer a question.”

ASHLEY STREET On Tuesday, Sept, 23, Canadians witnessed an unusually stormy exchange in the House of Commons during question period.

NDP leader Thomas Mulcair asked the Conservatives about Canadian involvement in Iraq and was repeatedly met with what can be best described as non-answers.

“...his impassioned, albeit completely irrelevant, reply was eventually met with enthusiasm.”

When Mulcair asked, “Will the Conservative government confirm that the 30-day Canadian commitment in Iraq will indeed end on Oct. 4?” Paul Calandra, Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and, ironically, secretary

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Questions have arisen about the efficacy of Question Period after the recent face off between Mulcair and Calandra. for Intergovernmental Affairs, responded to Mulcair with questions about a two-month-old Facebook comment made by Alex Anderson, who identifies himself as an NDP fundraiser.

Mulcair was asked if the coarsely worded comment “F*** the IDF and all who supports them. I am sick and tired of the media bulls***, trying to sell lies and hide a f***ing genocide” was representative of the party’s position on Israel. When Calandra first said ‘Israel’ instead of Iraq, there was audible laughter in the House, but his impassioned,

albeit completely irrelevant, reply was eventually met with enthusiasm.

After his first question was disregarded, Mulcair responded, “Mr. Speaker, I can understand the confusion. We are in the Middle East and we are under the ‘I’s, but we are talking about Iraq.” After that slightly derisive comment, he asked about the number of troops in Iraq and again received an irrelevant response which centered on Anderson’s Facebook post.

Unable to obtain clear, definitive answers about the Canadian

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involvement in Iraq, Mulcair turned to the arbiter to try and force Calandra to respond, asking about the status about any commitments. When the Speaker, Conservative Andrew Scheer, did not force Calandra to respond to Mulcair’s question, the disgruntled NDP MP replied, “Well Mr. Speaker, that does not speak very favourably about your neutrality in this House.”

The Speaker was not neglectful of his duties; he does not have the authority or duty to force someone to answer a question.

In a response delivered the day

Calandra, after enduring three days of public ridicule, tearfully apologized to Mulcair and the House on Friday, Sept. 26, saying, “This was my response. I take full responsibility and I apologize to the leader of the Opposition, to you and to all my colleagues.” However, Tuesday’s events should still have Canadians paying just a bit more attention to our government.

The government should be open and transparent within itself and with the Canadian people, especially in the House of Commons.

The actions of Canada’s armed forces should be made known to the Canadian public, and it raises concerns when questions about such an important topic are met with evasiveness. The questions that this type of exchange raises about the efficacy of parliamentary discourse are an issue for all Canadians.

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Issue 175.5 • Thursday, October 2, 2014

ARTS & CULTURE

Talking Zavitz Zavitz gallery features “Apropos” WILL WELLINGTON This week, Zavitz Gallery features Apropos, an exhibition of paintings by Emma Carney. It opened on Sept. 29 and runs until Oct. 3. I wandered through the gallery with my friend Susan Winters, a Geography major, talking about each piece in turn. This is a selection from that conversation: Susan: At first glance, I’m not crazy about them. I feel like, at least in my mind, more abstract, modern things have this almost Scandinavian principle of being clean and crisp and precise. This is kind of taking that structure, but then it’s not any of those

things and it seems really messy.

I feel like it should be hanging in a Starbucks.

Will: [Laughter] Fighting words!

Susan: And now I feel bad. It doesn’t really seem like there’s a purpose for these lines except to be controversial in some kind of way, which I guess it kind of is.

Will: What do you think about the relationship between the different elements in the painting?

The harder lines and then the backgrounds?

Susan: I feel like they contradict each other. It looks like a jail to me.

Will: If you could characterize this painting as a kind of person, what would you say?

Susan: I feel like it’s the type of

JULIA NOEL Two adjectives can be used to encompass the life of a teenager – dazed and confused. Richard Linklater’s 1993 cult classic is a tribute to the clueless carefree days of being young and reckless in a small town with nothing to do. Although it’s set in the suburbs of Austin, Texas in 1976, the circumstances in which the characters find themselves are all too familiar to the modern teenager – except perhaps with a different soundtrack.

The movie opens with a lastday-of-school montage, as all the students plan their explicit activities for the evening. The

charismatic crew is introduced, each with their own eccentricities; the friendly neighborhood stoner, the bully, the entertainer, the hippie girlfriend, the unsuccessful ladies’ man, the friendly quarterback – the gang’s all there.

“Alright, alright, alright...”

The cast showcased a generation of up-and-coming young talent, such as Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Milla Jovovich, and Jason London. As the seniors take on their task of “hazing” the incoming freshmen, party plans are also being concocted. Pink (Jason London) is confronted by his football coach and asked to sign a form which would prohibit him from using drugs or alcohol over the summer, so as to not jeopardize the outcome of the

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person that is very vibrant on the outside and outgoing, and tries to put out this image of being deep and tortured and whatnot, but on the inside they’re just kind of boring. Do you know those people that are all about the front? And when you get down to the nittygritty, they’re not boring, they just don’t have their s*** together.

I feel terrible. I feel like she’s going to read this and say, “This girl doesn’t know s***.” I think she’s got a good idea, she just doesn’t have it developed enough yet really to run with it. It’s like how for The White Stripes, Get Behind Me Satan is like the warmup to Icky Thump. I feel like when you listen to that album, you can tell Jack is really trying to get at something there, but he doesn’t quite hit it. She’s got this good idea whirling in the back of her head, but she’s still refining it. So, good effort. Just wasn’t feeling it.

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Emma Carney’s “Apropos” exhibit uses minimal space and lines to contradict each other and create visual dissonance.

Movie review: Dazed and Confused A stoner cult classic that never gets old

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next championship season. Pink symbolically refuses and continues his night the way he wants to.

Plot lines intertwine when good-guy Pink invites freshman Mitch Kramer (Wiley Wiggins) to the senior party. Meanwhile, at the female freshman hazing, young and innocent Sabrina (Christin Hinojosa) befriends the beautiful and popular Jodi Kramer (Michelle Burke), who invites her to the same party. They soon discover that Pickford’s (Shawn Andrews) end-of-school party has been sabotaged by his parents, and turn to the night for entertainment. They go for a drive and end up at the Emporium, a place of food, friends, pool, and creepy Matthew McConaughey as David Wooderson.

The next fifteen or so minutes of the movie consist of various groups of characters in cool cars driving around, eating fast-food, and waiting to hear of something

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to do. During this time, McConaughey’s famous “Alright, alright, alright…” line was born, in a scene where he woos the unsuspecting, intellectual red head Cynthia (Marissa Ribisi) into going on a date with him.

During the film’s 102 minute

run-time, nothing extraordinary happens, but it doesn’t get boring either. The gang ends up at an impromptu keg party in the middle of a forest, where Mitch and Sabrina are given a taste of what high school parties are like.

The cult comedy reputation is held up by the painterly eye and writing talent of Linklater, who skews stereotypes and knows how to make a crowd laugh.

There is no imposing plot and no tragic or exciting ending—just some honest moments of truth that portray the theme. It’s a coming of age story about friendship and boredom. The characters are constantly looking for “something else out there”, refusing to settle for the present. Dazed and Confused is, overall, entertaining and a worthy choice if you’re looking for a few laughs and not much to think about. So if you haven’t seen this movie, “it’d be a lot cooler if you did.”

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Local Music at DSTRCT Tear Away Tusa tears up the stage JULIA NOEL A band of Guelph music students called Tear Away Tusa has been captivating the Guelph music scene for a while now, and they’re only getting better. After seeing them perform on the Johnston Green during Orientation week, I made it a personal goal to see them again. The powerful female presence backed by a band of diversely talented musicians was captivating to watch, especially on the unique outdoor venue under the stars. Three weeks later, I conveniently met the bassist of the band on campus, who was handing out posters and stickers and telling people about the upcoming show at DSTRCT, downtown on Friday, Sept. 26. I was excited to catch a glimpse of the local music scene in

Guelph as I heard there are always fantastic bar bands to see. Being 18, I don’t have many options, so I was stoked to hear about this one.

A couple friends and I arrived at DSTRCT unfashionably early to a very open and uncrowded room.

Opening for Tear Away Tusa were Better Weather, who were in the middle of a sound check, and London’s OL’ CD following. About an hour later, the Windsor-based Better Weather started their set for a sparse crowd. The beginning of their set seemed somewhat nervous and a little slow. The light show at DSTRCT is very aesthetically pleasing, so it made them look as cool as any other band, but the music was lacking something.

About halfway through the set, the singer said something along the lines of “Thanks for listening to our sad music, now we’re going to pick it up a bit,” and that’s when the show really started.

The guitar melodies and the singer’s talent shone through, and they ended up putting on a pretty good show. At this point, more people were showing

up, and the set got progressively better and more alive.

OL’ CD, haling from London, Ontario, were the second openers of the night. This band kicked up the energy one-hundred per cent and got the girls dancing. They were completely uninhibited performers, and the entire set almost seemed like a jam session. The raunchy guitar riffs and integration of multiple singers gave the band a super-cool 70s feel. The group kept the crowd entertained indefinitely, and introduced their songs with snarky comments like “This song is about going to Newfoundland and getting drunk because there’s nothing else to do there”.

By the time Tear Away Tusa was onstage, the entire bar was full of people who were very happy to be there. It was such a sociable atmosphere, it seemed like the entire crowd was a big group of friends. Then the music started, and a large majority of the attendees were singing along. Singer Erin Tusa has no shortage of personality, and unquestionably defines the band with

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The Jam Space: musings on sound and culture The surprise album release a few thoughts ADRIEN POTVIN If you have ever been on the Internet, you’d be hard pressed to forget the year of Beyoncé.

Back in 2013, Beyoncé released her fifth studio album, Beyoncé, with no prior promotion, singles, or marketing. The public went nuts as expected, and Beyoncé enjoyed unprecedented success, both critically

and commercially, for an album with no prior promotion or even a radio single.

More recently, at the beginning of August, Michael Cera (of Superbad and Arrested Development fame) dropped a surprise indie album on Bandcamp titled true that. On Sept.

27, Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke released Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes for a mere $6 on BitTorrent.

There’s so much to be said about the logistics of keeping such projects under wraps, and the multitude of platforms in which they can be released, but for now I’ll stick to the obvious. Can this method work for all musicians, mainstream and

Gotham: Pilot Review Successful pilot promises bleak look at Gotham City and its denizens LUKE FUENDLING FOX premiered their new Monday night primetime drama Gotham, on Sept. 22. As the title suggests, the premise of the show is built around the beloved jurisdiction of DC Comics’

darkest vigilante, Batman.

Gotham, however, is not a Batman story, but a story of the city itself, which boasts some of the most feared and notorious villains in the DC Universe. Within the series premiere, we are already introduced to the likes of the Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot) The Riddler, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, even a subtle hint at the Joker.

If we are still hungover from Christopher Nolan’s gloriously dark, chilling trilogy, Gotham may be the hair of the dog. Bruno Hellar, creator of Gotham, has a similar take on the grim world.

Instead of the masked hero himself, the show focuses on Detective James Gordon (Ben Mackenzie) who most

underground?

Probably not. It’s clear enough that Knowles, Yorke, and Cera are household names but, for me, that’s only part of the equation. More importantly, one needs to consider, “How many times can this be done before the novelty wears off, regardless of mainstream success? What are these artists trying to say through this release platform?”

It seemed like it had burnt out before it even really started. Backtracking to February, Kid Cudi followed Beyoncé’s suit with the all but dreadfully boring Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon, to a lukewarm reception by the public and

critics. The same thing happened with Skrillex’s Recess LP (incidentally, his first full-length record), and nobody seemed to care, which is all the more striking considering Skrillex’s mainstream success.

But I’ll focus on Yorke for now. A surprise release of Tomorrow’s Little Boxes is hardly unexpected, considering Yorke’s recent discourse on free music and P2P sharing. So, is the release method more interesting than the music itself? Choosing to release it on BitTorrent, while innovative and easy to use, certainly has a political dimension to it that is characteristic of Yorke’s devil-may-care attitude towards commercializing his music.

He does, after all, renounce the radio success of “Creep” fairly consistently, and refuses to perform it to this day.

The same goes for Queen Bey. The feminist politics present on the record, while ill-informed at points, clearly resonated as loud and clear as her ballsiness for releasing such an album with zero prior exposure. So, does the success of the surprise album, like any other album, depend on what it has to say? Even what it has to say about its own release method?

Either way, it’s easy for Knowles and Yorke to want to release their music on the cheap, and through a low-key, publicity free method, when they’re far from starving over their work.

would recognize from the Batman story, along with his partner Harvey Bullock (Donal Logue).

We are immediately exposed to the melancholy of the gritty Gotham streets. Though this is not the story of Batman, we are not deprived of the fan favorite detective fiction. The pilot begins with the murder of two of Gotham’s most important citizens, Thomas and Martha Wayne. This leads us to the introduction of a young Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz), who is traumatized from the incident. What happens to be Bruce’s most critical moment on his path to heroism is also Detective Gordon’s first case in Gotham City.

Though it is early, the show has a lot of potential. Mackenzie and Logue seem to have great chemistry, and as stated before, the dark, ominous tone of the cityscape setting is filled with sentiment.

Robin Taylor’s portrayal of Oswald Cobblepot is absolutely riveting.

Those who remember Danny DeVito’s rendition in the 1992 film Batman Returns may be expecting a twisted, sarcastic fool. Though twisted, Taylor’s portrayal is suited more for the Nolan trilogy’s nature. The episode ends with Oswald murdering two innocents, who mock his believable penguinlike walk. He is threatening as well as menacing, with a vendetta to make

Gotham crumble. Well done, Robin Taylor.

It will be interesting to see how the show handles introducing all the beloved (or hated) villains from the Batman series, where their demise will be decided by Batman in the future.

Though as a viewer and fan, seeing more of the Batman characters is something I always want, I worry about how these backstories will affect their legacies. So long as the show carries on as a dark cop-drama, set in the overcast shadow that is Gotham, I will keep on watching. While uncertain at first, half-expecting another Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, I am now excited for Monday nights.

Issue 175.5 • Thursday, October 2, 2014

ARTS & CULTURE

Vocamus Press holds first annual “Book Bash” Local writers and publishers meet at first annual local mixer

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Vocamus Press’ book bash celebrates the writers, new and established, who make up Guelph’s unique literary scene. whose translation of musician Lê Quan Nihn’s book Improvising Freely: The ABCs of an Experience was released earlier in September during the jazz festival.

David J. Knight, general editor of Vocamus and author of Sound Guelph, sat down to speak about his new book Guelph Versifiers of the 19th Century.

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Century is basically an anthology of all those writers ofverse - that includes poetry and also long verse - who were being published in Guelph in the 19th century.

I thought I would be lucky if [I found] twenty, but there was 44 of them. Some of those names, like obviously John McCrae we all know, James Gay we probably know, John Galt, [Guelph’s] founder, wrote some poetry, [...]

I was able to identify all books that were published in Guelph in the 19th century, so there’s eight appendices of book­m aking, publishing, bookstores, newspapers, and reading/writing culture of Guelph. It was a hot place, it was a happening place!”

Knight also remarked on his work as a general editor with Vocamus Press: “What’s nice about being in the position now, as general editor of Vocamus Editions, is that we can start to blur and get

rid of the mythological distance between the local community and the university community.

There shouldn’t be a division of any kind, [because] this new wave of literary life and culture in Guelph is really exciting.”

At the end of the evening’s “speeddating” conversations, I had a chance to speak with Jeremy Luke Hill, owner and editor-in-chief of Vocamus Press.

“John [Jantonen] and I started doing this unofficially a long time ago. Probably almost four years ago, where we saw each other at a baby group. Our kids were running around, and I had a novel with me. [...] We started having this conversation about books [...] we were both serious about it, although neither of us had been published at that point. [...] I went looking for self-publishing options, and all of them, basically, whatever you gave them

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was what you get, and that’s kind of how self-publishing works.

The quality you give is the quality you get back. So, I was really unhappy with the quality of the typesetting and all that.”

“...part of what we were facing as novelists or as writers was trying to get that next step.”

ADRIEN POTVIN In a casual, conversational, and friendly atmosphere, Vocamus Press hosted its annual “Book Bash” at eBar on Sunday, Sept.

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by The Rolling Blackouts and Mo’ Kauffey, the evening was an illuminating celebration of the city’s thriving literary talent.

A slew of authors spoke about their books, in what MC Dan Evans (host of CFRU’s Books for Breakfast program) described as a “speed-dating” setup. Each author spoke for about five minutes, discussed their work without giving much away, and raffled off a free copy of each book to lucky ticket holders.

Among the writers present were University of Guelph Latin American literature professor Stephen Henighan, local slam poet Amelia “Meme” Meister, science fiction author Matt Payne, and philosophy professor Karen Houle,

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In 1994, Rush drummer Neil Peart rounded up 17 different rock and jazz drummers to take a turn recording with the Buddy Rich Big Band. A tribute to Buddy, one of the greatest drummers of all time, the stellar line-up included Max Roach, Steve Gadd, Joe Morello, and more. A must listen for anyone who enjoys plenty of energy and great drum solos.

Oct. 4: Jessica Ackerley Trio (NYC) with Brent Rowan.

Silence, 8 p.m. Pay what you can.

Oct. 4: Expressions 2014 reception. Studio 404, 404 York Rd, 12 p.m.

The two then started editing, typesetting, and critiquing each other’s work. Hill said, “I noticed our quality was better, and we thought ‘At some point, we need to do this more broadly. More people need this.’ [...] We basically realized that part of what we were facing as novelists or as writers was trying to get that next step, and that having a platform made it easier. We wanted to offer that to other authors. So we started doing it with other people, and I was doing typesetting for money, but also we were doing all kinds of promotion and whatever came up.”

As made clear by the abundance of local talent present, Vocamus Press plays an important part in Guelph’s unique and diverse literary scene. By offering a kind of “stepping stone” in publishing and promoting the work of local authors, the press supports new writers to the scene, bridges the gap between the academic community and the public, and anthologizes works from Guelph’s extensive and important literary past.

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SPORTS & HEALTH

Mental health & wellness An open letter to Anxiety ALYSSA OTTEMA Hello. I mean, hi. I mean, good day. No, actually, we’ll stick with hello.

This is for all of the time I have spent worried about people hating me. This is for the time I was still nice to that girl in the seventh grade even though she had a “secret” Piczo account dedicated to how much everyone hated me.

This is for the homework I did for people just so they’d let me eat lunch with them. This is for all of the times I drove people around so that they would hang out with me. This is for the money and

energy and years of my life spent trying to get people to like me.

This is for of all the times you’ve made me doubt myself. This is for all of the tryouts I didn’t go to and jobs I didn’t apply for because I assumed someone else would get the part or the job.

This is for every time I played a wall or a door or a tree or a wheel or the CN Tower in Improv class because I didn’t think I was funny enough to actually talk. This is for all of the stories I’ve written but never showed anyone. This is for all of the things I’ve started but never finished for fear of not doing each of them perfectly. This is for all of the reasons in my head that justify holding myself back.

This is for all of the times I’ve not been able to focus until my bookshelf was alphabetized. This is for all the hours I’ve spent cleaning just so I can study,

because I couldn’t possibly learn anything on a messy desk, in a messy room, in a messy apartment. This is for all of the times I’ve colour coded my closet, just so I could feel like I had control over something in my life. This is for all of the times I had to check to make sure I locked the door, and for all the bottles of hand sanitizer and packages of bleach wipes and empty Tide 2 Go pens.

This is for all of the times I have assumed the worst. This is for every time I thought someone was dead because they didn’t respond to my text message in a timely manner. This is for every time I’ve convinced myself that I forgot to turn off my hair straightener and, therefore, that I must have burned down the apartment building. This is for all the time I have spent worried about what I did to piss someone off when

they are more tired or hungry or distracted than usual. This is for every time I have apologized for something that has nothing to do with me, hiding behind the guise of “empathy,” but really covering all of my bases, just in case it all really was my fault.

This is for all of the times I’ve broken down because I said the wrong thing, and convinced myself that someone hates me, and didn’t finish what I said I would finish, and let the apartment get too messy, and decided that I’ve done something to grievously offend my boyfriend or my mom or my best friend or the cat. This is for every time I have let things build up until I just couldn’t take it anymore and took it out on the smallest, silliest little problem that was not worth the tears and the anger and the expletives I threw at it. This is for

all of the times that I desperately wanted to but couldn’t control the panic in my mind and the pressure on my chest.

Mostly, however, this is my call to collect, dear Anxiety. I’m calling to collect on all of the fun I’ve missed, all of the places I didn’t go, all the people I didn’t meet, and all the things I didn’t see. I’m calling to collect on all the minutes and hours and days and weeks and years I have spent in your clutches. I’m calling to collect on everything I might have been and might have done if I hadn’t been so worried about my kitchen being clean, and what I did or did not earn, and what people thought of me. I’m calling to collect, Anxiety, but I’m also calling it quits. I’m done with you. It’s not me, it’s you. I hope we will not still be friends.

Goodbye.

Researchers discover schizophrenia is eight separate diseases Complex origins of disease revealed SAMEER CHHABRA At the core of the psychiatric dilemma has always been an inability to directly view the inner mechanisms that cause a person to act a certain way. Physical nicks and scrapes are visible, and their direct effects on the body are easy to chart – psychiatric disorders and illnesses of the mind are less simple.

To its credit, psychiatric science has come a long way.

Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) in St. Louis, Missouri recently discovered that one of psychiatric medicine’s most notoriously difficult to diagnose and treat illnesses – schizophrenia – might just be the amalgamation of eight genetically distinct disorders.

The team was led by Dr. C. Robert Cloninger, the Wallace Renard Professor of Psychiatry and WUSM. Their findings were published in the American Journal of Psychiatry on Sept. 15, 2014.

The study analyzed 4200 individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, 3800 control subjects, and almost 700,000 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the genome.

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Like a puzzle, schizophrenia is made up of eight different pieces that are genetically distinct disorders. Dr. C. Robert Cloninger conducted a study and published said results on Sept. 15, 2014.

“Genes don’t operate by themselves,” said Dr. Cloninger, in a WUSM press release. “They function in concert much like an orchestra, and to understand how they’re working, you have to know not just who the members of the orchestra are but how they interact.”

Schizophrenia is known to cause auditory and visual hallucinations, as well as feelings of paranoia and delusion. However, not every patient diagnosed with the illness shows every possible

symptom. About 80 per cent of the risk for schizophrenia is known to be genetic, but medical science has been unable to isolate the individual genes that produced the illness. Up until now, medical experts assumed that the disease manifested itself in different ways, with certain patients experiencing different symptoms.

By studying individual cases of schizophrenia and comparing the genes of those suffering with the disease to those not diagnosed with the illness, Dr. Cloninger and

his team were able to isolate symptoms with a percentage certainty of schizophrenia. For example, some patients with hallucinations or delusions had genetic variations that created a 95 per cent certainty of schizophrenia. Others had genetic variations that created a 100 per cent certainty of schizophrenia, and so forth.

“What we’ve done here, after a decade of frustration in the field of psychiatric genetics, is identify the way genes interact with each other, how the ‘orchestra’ is either

harmonious and leads to health, or disorganized in ways that lead to distinct classes of schizophrenia,” explained Dr. Cloninger.

In all, Dr. Cloninger and his team isolated and identified 42 clusters of genetic variations that increased the risk of schizophrenia.

“In the past, scientists had been looking for associations between individual genes and schizophrenia,” said Dr. Dragan Svrakic, co-investigator and professor of psychiatry at WUSM. “When one study would identify an association, no one else could replicate it. What was missing was the idea that these genes don’t act independently. They work in concert to disrupt the brain’s structure and function, and that results in illness.”

Once the team was able to isolate clusters of variation, they were able to categorize and divide patients according to the type and severity of their symptoms. The results showed symptoms that correlated with eight genetically distinct disorders, all rooted in genetic causes.

Dr. Cloninger and his team’s results are exciting for two distinct reasons. First, for those suffering from “schizophrenia,” this research is a step towards better treatment and management of the disease. Finally, for those suffering from any type of mental illness, the team’s research is indicative of a strong need to rethink the way mental health is studied and researched.

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Guelph’s Mayoral Elec

Monday October 27

Guelph Mayoral candidates debate at U of G Candidates vie for student vote SAMEER CHHABRA Six of the seven Guelph mayoral candidates met on Tuesday, Sept. 30 for a debate geared towards student issues. With the sole exception of Nicholas A. Ross – who has yet to make a formal public appearance – Jason Blokhuis, Andrew Donovan, incumbent Mayor Karen Farbridge, Councillor Cam Guthrie, John Legere, and Joseph St. Denis exchanged remarks at the University of Guelph’s University Centre in an event hosted by Student Life’s Community Engagement and Global Citizenship division.

Each candidate was given one minute for opening and closing remarks and afforded two minutes to answer questions, as well as an additional 30 seconds for a formal rebuttal if any candidate was singled out. Additional time was decided upon by moderator Galen Fick.

In all, candidates debated two broad-panel questions. Once both questions had been answered, Fick opened up the floor for community questions targeted at specific candidates.

During opening remarks, each candidate took time to restate their platforms, and separate themselves from their competitors.

Most of the candidates shared similar views, expressing the need to reduce wasteful government spending while increasing public involvement in the governmental process.

“The make or break issue is a choice,” explained Farbridge. “A choice between building a smart and sustainable city and abandoning everything we’ve built in favour of privatization and slash-and-burn tax cuts.”

Of particular interest were John Legere and Joseph St. Denis, whose platforms, while tackling the issue from different perspectives, focused on the need to restructure the way formal government is run.

“The reason I’m coming to this election is the fact that I’m trying to change the way we do government,” explained Legere. “I have one main point [and that’s] the fact that the power of government is not in [our] hands.

We pay the government to do things we don’t decide, and we’re given the idea that this is what we wanted.”

St. Denis, a local icon popular for refusing to wear shoes as a sign of protest against childlabour in developing nations, addressed the topics of government corruption, as well as low voter turn-out in previous elections.

“I’m glad [each candidate] has started by

thanking everyone for coming out,” said St. Denis. “[This gathering] is a small smattering of people; a cornerstone of our own ideology is citizen participation in government. Some might call record low turnouts a catastrophic failure.”

According to data from the City of Guelph, 34 per cent of eligible voters decided to cast a ballot in 2010’s mayoral elections.

For students at the University of Guelph, however, voter turnout was a less notable concern. Instead, the two most important issues raised by students were transit deficiencies and the importance of maintaining Guelph’s green space.

“In a survey that we conducted at the University of Guelph, the most predominant issue was transit,” explained Fick. “Priority number two is green space.”

Tackling the issue of privatizing transit, Farbridge and Guthrie clashed. The incumbent mayor remained adamant that privatization was absolutely out of the question. Donovan and St. Denis agreed that consulting experts would be the first step in any of their plans, while Legere suggested allowing wealthier members of the community to shoulder any necessary costs.

Blockhuis agreed that public services should remain public, but argued for the need of an advisory council that takes voices from the

transit union into account.

Tackling the issue of maintaining environmentalism in Guelph, every candidate argued that future generations should not have to be burdened by a lack of green spaces. St. Denis answered first, and stated that he did not have a specific plan but that he would work alongside experts to tackle the issue.

Donovan echoed St. Denis’ remarks, while Farbridge, Blockhuis, and Guthrie argued the economical merits of maintaining green spaces. Yet again, Legere argued for a reduction in government centrism and an increase in allowing communities to work together to solve problems.

The City of Guelph is also making an increased effort to stimulate on-line voting.

A recent poll stated that 52 per cent of voters would cast a ballot if online voting was offered. Voters will be able to sign up and vote on-line from Oct. 7 to 24, while advanced in-person polling begins on Wednesday, Oct. 15.

For unsure students looking to vote, names can be added to the voting list up until election-day on-line, by email, post, or by phone. While voters can sign up at the polls on Monday, Oct. 27, it is recommended to sign up as soon as possible to avoid delays.

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What some would call a career student with four university degrees (and quite the seasoned traveler, to boot), Blokhuis is running for Mayor in order to break up the perceivable two-man fight between Farbridge and Guthrie. Though some close to him have questioned his sanity after throwing his hat in the ring, Blokhuis is running to ask questions and point out issues that others have not mentioned or have barely considered. His focus is on a smaller, more efficient city government, responsible and sustainable development, and an end to property tax increases. Blokhuis’s platform is centered on policy and projects and the needs of the City of Guelph, instead of, as he puts it himself, “vote for me because of my name,” or “vote for me because I am already your Mayor.”

a n d r e w d o n o va n Donovan, the son of a fire fighter and grandson of a police officer and veteran, wants to continue the family tradition of serving the community by becoming Mayor of the City of Guelph. This University of Guelph grad (originally from Bolton, Ontario) studied Political Science when he attended Guelph. Donovan’s focus for his campaign is to address the City’s debts of $118 million through strategies such as the privatization of the transit system and a freeze on all public sector wages. Donovan also looks to increase transparency and communication between the citizens and government, creating an “Open Source Democracy,” and publicizing all public sector wages in order to build trust with the people of Guelph.

Karen Farbridge Driven by a strong belief in community, responsibility, and hard work, Farbridge, the current Mayor of Guelph, is running for re-election to continue working for the people of Guelph, who make the city caring, green, and prosperous. Farbridge believes that “[the people] deserve more than slash and burn tax cuts. [The people] deserve value for [their] hard-earned dollars.”

Farbridge also believes that together, the community is building the city it needs for today and tomorrow – for this generation and the next. Farbridge is proud of Guelph, as it boasts high value from taxes, great services for families, and one of the lowest crime rates in Canada. Farbridge wants a vote from you to help continue her journey to strengthen this trend.

Cam guthrie A father, coach, and an ever-present member of the community, Guthrie is running for mayor to create a “Better Guelph.” The plans for this Better Guelph include limiting taxes by controlling excessive spending, delivering cost-effective and efficient core city services, and creating a transparent government that avoids costly mistakes. Guthrie also wants to work towards eliminating the “Guelph Factor” by changing the culture at City Hall, rebuilding trust, and valuing business, as well as supporting downtown without the use of a punitive tax levy while promoting development that ensures all corners of Guelph are equally respected. Guthrie’s message to voters is that “[he’s] running for Mayor because [he’s] running for you.”

John Legere With a strong focus on introducing a “truly representative government,” not only for Guelph but Canada as a whole, this 40-year-old business owner and father of three believes that we as a people have the ability to govern ourselves. Legere wants to promote a government where the majority of opinion would rule, rather than the opinion of a selected few. By changing to this style of representation, Legere can build trust between the government and the people of Guelph, as well as promote transparency. Legere is thankful that he lives in Guelph and for “the ability to represent” its people.

niChoLaS a. roSS With no website, no real signage, and a phone number listed only for texts, Ross seemed to be a mystery candidate. But on Wednesday, Oct. 1, Ross made a trip to The Ontarion to share a picture for our election issue, and to share a bit about why is he running for mayor. Ross said the main focus of his mayoral campaign is “building apartments for the disabled and homeless,” this is an important issue for Ross, as he has been homeless since May of this year. “There’s more to [my plan] but time is flying. Talk is cheap [and it’s] more about action.” Ross explained, “I tried to fundraise, but that didn’t work out.” Ross concluded by stating, “If I [ran] this city…the people can just come up to me and say [their] thoughts because, I am not a ghost. I’m a human just like you.”

Joe St. deniS St. Denis, who more frequently goes by Shoeless Joe, is a self-made philosopher who wants to “bring the beard back” to politics. Known for his advocacy on the abuse of children and workers in the shoemaking industry, St. Denis is a grassroots, for-the-people candidate that believes we should be involved in our political lives. While he has ideas for taxes and transparency, St. Denis is more focused on life-long political education, increasing voter turnout (which in the last election was an appalling 33 per cent), and the City’s issues with hard drugs and narcotics distribution and abuse. Shoeless Joe wants to identify real issues that are affecting the people and do something about them, in hopes of inspiring the population to get involved and participate. Only then, believes St. Denis, can Guelph boast a “healthy democracy” and proper representation.

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Issue 175.5 • Thursday, October 2, 2014

SPORTS & HEALTH

Top Ten: Defining moments of 2013-14 NHL season STEPHANIE CORATTI

drama by trying to rush the Calgary dressing room between periods.

Before jumping into the always-anticipated NHL season set to begin on Oct. 8, we’re taking one last look at the season that was. Defined by big trades and gut-wrenching downfalls with no shortage of inspiration, the 2013-14 NHL season is one worth a second look.

10. Steven Stamkos breaks his leg (Nov. 11, 2013) The image of the humble superstar squirming in obvious discomfort and holding the hand of teammate Sami Salo is one that will have hockey fans cringing for a long time. Stamkos slid straight through the net after being upended, resulting in a broken leg that would keep him out of the Team Canada Olympic line-up.

Stamkos, however, still accomplished a remarkable comeback months later, prompting many to assume superhero status of the Markham, Ontario native.

9. Teemu Selanne says goodbye (Apr. 13, 2014) A retirement that has long been looming in the rumour mill and one that many still refuse to believe has actually arrived: ‘The Finnish Flash’ finally called it. Teemu ended his career with something he’s always been loved for: his class. He grabbed Colorado Avalanche goaltender, J.S. Giguere’s hand, and began skating around celebrating both careers. The two won the Stanley Cup together with Anaheim in 2007.

3. Rich Peverley collapses (Mar. 10, 2014) During the first period of a Dallas and Columbus contest, the Stars centre collapsed suddenly. In just 14 seconds, trainers rushed Peverley – who has been treated for an irregular heartbeat before – into the tunnel for care. Peverley, who is still working towards a return, also thanked doctors for the life saving action.

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No. 5: Kris Letang.

No. 6: Roberto Luongo.

No. 7: LA Kings win in seven.

8. Ryan Smyth’s retirement tribute (Apr. 12, 2014) The Edmonton Oilers haven’t done much right lately, but their send-off to the always-emotional Captain Canada was enough to make up for that.

Edmonton honoured the heart-andsoul Oiler by naming him captain for his final game, and they also allowed Smyth’s five-year-old son to stand on the blueline beside him during the anthem.

‘almost,’ taking the next four games, eliminating the Sharks, and eventually becoming the 2014 Stanley Cup Champions.

the ice. An incredible comeback story for one of the NHL’s top blueliners, Letang only missed 26 games before returning to play 22 minutes with the added bonus of an assist against the Detroit Red Wings.

7. The Kings eliminate the Sharks in seven (Apr. 30, 2014) The San Jose Sharks took a quick, almost guaranteed 3-0 lead over the Los Angeles Kings, a lead that would be squashed for only the fourth time in NHL history. The Kings grabbed the

6. Roberto Luongo gets traded (Mar. 4, 2014) It was no secret: the Vancouver Canucks and Roberto Luongo were not overly fond of each other and the saga-that-was finally ended when thenCanucks General Manager was forced to send Luongo back to the Florida Panthers.

5. Kris Letang returns after stroke (Apr. 9, 2014) Months after being found unconscious by his wife on Jan. 29, Letang – who has a hole in his heart – was back on

4. Vancouver and Calgary brawl (Jan. 18, 2014) Flames coach, Bob Hartley, dressed his tough-guy line for the opening faceoff causing Canucks then-bench boss, John Tortorella, to respond. Canucks defenseman, Kevin Bieksa, did just that as he lined up for the draw against Flames’ enforcer, Kevin Westgarth. The puck dropped and thus ensued an old-time hockey brawl.

Tortorella followed up the on-ice

imaginable in the morning. Other than that, I like to take my time warming-up and getting focused on my race instead of others around me.

and I hope to pursue a career in this field. I also enjoy cooking and experimenting new recipes with fresh and local ingredients.

S.C.: Where do you get your motivation?

H.P: Part of my motivation comes from the fact that there are no limits.

It’s always possible to push yourself a little harder and run a little faster to achieve a new personal best. I find it exciting to never know what you’re capable of until it happens.

S.C.: How do you think you’ve developed and grown since being a first year athlete?

H.P.: As a varsity athlete, time management is very important. My schedule is busy with classes and training, and I’ve had to learn how to balance it all. In terms of training, I’ve becoming much more in-tune with recovery and how to prevent injuries. It’s easy for athletes, […] rookies especially, to push themselves too hard early on and end up having to sit out a season.

Gryphons Revealed: Heather Petrick Second year cross-country member named Athlete of the Week STEPHANIE CORATTI Second year Gryphon Heather Petrick won the Cross Country New Balance Vic Matthews Open with a remarkable time of 20:42.6 – almost a full 20 seconds ahead of second place. The finish was part of a great 1-6 sweep for the Gryphons on Sept.

20 at Guelph’s Arboretum.

The Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario native talked about being a member of the Gryphons cross-country team, her love for the sport, and more.

Stephanie Coratti: When did you start participating in cross-country,

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and what attracted you to it?

Heather Petrick: I started running cross-country in grade seven. I was living overseas in Saudi Arabia at the time, and it was a popular school sport. However, I didn’t start training competitively until I was in grade 11 back in Ontario. At first I was attracted to the sport just for fun, but now I enjoy the challenge of running personal bests and improving.

S.C.: What’s the best thing about being a member of the Gryphons cross-country team?

H.P.: The team itself. Everyone works hard and is supportive of each other.

It’s like a family. We push each other to accomplish our goals in both running and life. In high school, I ran and trained pretty much by myself, so it was a completely different experience for me.

S.C.: Do you have a pre-race ritual to prepare yourself?

H.P.: My favourite […] is a huge bowl of oatmeal with every topping

S.C.: Who has been the most influential part of your life as a student, and an athlete?

H.P.: The big influences on me, especially last year as a rookie, were the veterans. They were great role models and always had good advice […].

S.C.: What are your goals and aspirations outside of cross-country?

H.P.: Outside of running, a huge passion of mine is nutrition. Good nutrition is important for all athletes,

S.C.: What’s next for you following this cross-country season and the school year?

H.P.: We have an exciting competition schedule this fall – we’re heading to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin for some NCAA meets, and then OUA and CIS in Kingston and St. John’s.

2. Ben Scrivens’ 59-save shutout (Jan. 29, 2014) A positive goaltending headline out of Edmonton? Something nobody would have guessed, at least not until Ben Scrivens arrived from Los Angeles in exchange for a thirdround pick. The Spruce Grove, Alberta native set a record for the most saves in a shutout against the offensively stacked San Jose Sharks for the 3-0 win. The Oilers had only 27 shots in return.

1. Tomas Hertl scores four goals (Oct. 8, 2013) It was four goals in 11 minutes of playing time for the Sharks rookie in just his third NHL game against the New York Rangers, with the fourth tally a breakaway betweenthe-legs classic that sent the hockey world into frenzy. Marty Biron, the Rangers goaltender, retired after just one more game.

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Cross Country New Balance Vic Matthews Open winner, Heather Petrick.

It’s a high caliber of athletes we’ll be up against this year, and I can’t wait for our teams to perform. As for the school year, I’m currently studying Biomedical Science, and hope to volunteer in some labs relating to nutrition and exercise.

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First year Gryphons Ryan Vyrostko (left), and Elise De Decker (right) battle for possession. Women’s soccer had a 1-1 draw versus McMaster and a 3-0 win versus Brock, while men’s soccer defeated McMaster 2-1 and had a 2-2 tie versus Brock on Sept. 27 to 28.

Storm begin with one loss, one win Defending OHL Champions split first two games STEPHANIE CORATTI The Guelph Storm kicked off the 2014-15 season with a bit of a championship hangover against the Belleville Bulls on Sept. 26.

With a depleted lineup, the Storm suffered a 6-0 loss.

Two key offensive stars Jason Dickinson (Dallas Stars) and Robby Fabbri (St. Louis Blues) were away at NHL training camps, while crucial depth players, Justin Auger and Zac Leslie, are headed for the Manchester Monarchs training camp, the affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings. The Storm had eight rookies dressed, with one rookie defenseman – Kyle Rhodes – playing up front to replace spots left open at forward.

The night began with a final tribute to the magical 2013-14 championship season-that-was as four banners were presented to a sold out Sleeman Centre crowd.

Former Storm captain Matt Finn was present to unveil the Midwest Division, OHL Regular Season, Western Conference, and OHL Championship banners, with Zac Leslie and Justin Auger on hand for the presentation as well.

The video display board brought Storm fans through the memorable championship run, sending anyone in the building into an inevitable nostalgia. The banners dropped and the crowd took

to their feet; an undoubtedly deserved ovation for last season’s champions.

However, the puck dropped on the new season, and with that came the end of excitement for Storm fans.

The Bulls scored four goals in the last ten minutes of the first period, leaving the Storm in a deep hole with forty minutes remaining. Belleville’s Jordan Subban, Niki Petti, Remi Elie, and Stephen Harper were the first four goal scorers.

The second period began with Guelph’s Matthew Mancina replacing Justin Nichols in net, who would only see six shots that period. The Storm pushed to get back into the game, attempting to capitalize on a 5-on-3 advantage late in the middle block but had no luck beating Belleville’s Charlie Graham who stopped all 31 shots for the shutout. The last time Guelph was shutout was Feb. 23, 2013.

The last twenty featured two more goal scorers in Justin Lemcke and Chad Heffernan to complete the 6-0 defeat.

Before the 2014-15 home opener, Guelph was unbeaten in regulation in their last six season opening games at home.

Despite the tough loss, the defending champions bounced back in typical Storm fashion on the road with a gritty 2-1 win over the Windsor Spitfires on Sept.

28. Guelph has not lost backto-back games since Nov. 7 and Nov. 8, 2013 against the London Knights and Plymouth Whalers respectively.

The Spitfires would jump out to

a 1-0 lead in the first, as Guelph’s Adam Craievich would take a hooking penalty, allowing rookie Logan Brown to capitalize on the powerplay for his first OHL goal.

The middle frame featured the Storm’s first goal of the 2014-15 season as Ben Harpur fired one over Windsor’s goaltender, Alex Fotinos, in the midst of some penalty trouble for the home squad.

Tyler Bertuzzi and Stephen Pierog both tallied assists on the tying goal.

Both teams had 23 shots each with a 1-1 tie on the scoreboard heading into the third.

The Storm added some pressure early in the final twenty with Garrett McFadden, also the first star of the night, jumping into the rush and putting the puck on net.

Rookie Matthew Hotchkiss would clean up the rebound to give the Storm the lead and pocket his first OHL goal.

With a late call that put McFadden in the box, the Storm blocked more than a handful of shots to close out their first win of the season.

Storm goaltender Justin Nichols deserves praise for his bounce back performance as he turned away 28 of 29 shots.

Spitfires goaltender, Fotinos, also put on a strong display in net stopping 32 of 34 shots.

Guelph returns home to face off against the Plymouth Whalers on Oct. 3 at 7:30. The game will feature a rematch of the 2014 Western Conference quarterfinals.

Storm fans will also be treated to the return of Jason Dickinson to the lineup.

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Guelph’s Adam Craievich and Belleville’s Jack Hanley battle in the corner during Guelph’s 6-0 season opening loss at home on Sept. 26.

Upcoming events Oct. 2: Better Sleep Program. Learn how to decrease insomnia and fall asleep more easily. 5 session program, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Details at www.selfregulationskills.ca Oct. 3: Men’s Hockey Home Opener: York @ Guelph (Gryphon Centre, 7:30 p.m.)

Oct. 4: Field Hockey: McGill @ Guelph (Varsity Field, 2:15 p.m.)

Oct. 5: - Baseball: Queens @ Guelph (Larry Pearson Park, 12 p.m. & 4 p.m.)

- Men’s Lacrosse: Nipissing @ Guelph (Gryphon Soccer Complex, 6 p.m.)

Issue 175.5 • Thursday, October 2, 2014

LIFE

The disappearance of the European Honeybee What the problems are, and how we can help fix them GILAD KENIGSBERG-BENTOV There is a very clear reason to hit the panic button sometime soon, since no other animal species is as crucial for the production of fruits and vegetables as the European honeybee. These fruits and vegetables, which keep us humans alive and satisfied, are taken for granted due to their vast abundance and trivial accessibility. In the last five years, 30 per cent of the national bee population (in Canada) disappeared, and nearly a third of all bee colonies in the U.S have perished with them. And things aren’t getting any better. The rate of disappearance is a mindboggling 42 per cent each year, with a monetary loss of an overwhelming $40 billion a year. With heavy losses in revenue, a primary government

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If we want to make a positive difference in the population of bees, we need to understand what it is we can do to help. solution will follow. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has invested $3 million in subsidies in an attempt to fight the formidable $40 billion in losses and the catastrophic ecological crisis that is currently taking place.

The phenomenon, also known as Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), is one of the most detrimental environmental crises that the world has seen, and yet the majority of the world’s population has no idea about it. It is a catastrophic

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scenario that could significantly affect our lives and alter our diets for many years to come.

Even the grand Albert Einstein was aware of the undeniable importance of these creatures: “Mankind will not survive the honeybees disappearance for more than five years.”

So what’s killing these bee’s?

The reason behind these mysterious vanishings is unclear at the moment, though experts are relating the deaths to pesticides, one in particular called Neonictoineoids.

As the name might already suggest, this is an especially lethal family of pests, it is a neuro-active insecticide chemically similar to nicotine. In mammals, nicotine will cause brief stimulation, whereas in insects, the amount of nicotine will cause overstimulation, resulting in paralysis and death. Other factors such as malnutrition, habitat loss, infections, and the deadly and unknown combination of pesticides might also lead to the increasing number of deaths.

Alongside wild bees, honeybees are responsible for pollinating up to 80 per cent of all crops worldwide, and are responsible for 100 per cent of all almond pollination.

The enormous losses in revenue have left thousands of beekeepers around the world helplessly wondering what’s killing their bees.

This has sparked an urgent race to find an eco-friendly solution to the issue, whether it’d be an alternative to the pesticide, or an abrupt halt to its manufacturing. As recent as this phenomenon may seem, the root of the problem may have occurred

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in 1987, when Monsanto and other large chemical manufacturers began selling genetically modified insecticides in order to fight off the parasitic invasion of the Varroa mite on the bee populations worldwide. Though the quick, easy-fix remedy seemed efficient at first glance, the process only weakened the bees’ natural defence against the parasite. The pesticide, called Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), causes malnutrition in bees through the breakdown of their stomach’s inner wall, preventing the bees from eating, and ultimately leading to the spread of bacteria. Due to the heavy lobbying power of these companies, refusal to use these pesticides has seen little impact, and has therefore only reached the public’s attention recently. Monsanto has continued to sell these chemicals uninterrupted by protesters.

This vicious and deadly routine has been making bees more and more susceptible to these minute obstacles posed by nature, but as history might suggest, when humans intervene with nature or try to alter it, bad things tend to happen.

“...when humans intervene with nature or try to alter it, bad things tend to happen.”

We cannot simply refute these chemicals because farmers make a living by growing crops, and it is the amount of crops they grow each year that enables them to live comfortably. These massive agricultural multi-nationals, as terrible as they may be to the environment, provide plenty of jobs and make foods accessible to us. So for now, what can we do to prevent the complete annihilation of this wondrous species? Support local farmers who refrain from using pesticides, support and donate to research on the matter, and next time you see the black and yellow creature buzzing about endlessly, don’t engage in the hysterical flailing dance that is the swapping of bee. Let it be; it has earned its wanderings amongst us.

Maybe we should feel fortunate to have even come across one, soon enough, we might never even get to see a single one.

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Science Avenue: Solar Panels The power of the sun harnessed into tiny metal wafers SAMEER CHHABRA What are Solar Panels?

To say that life is dependent on the sun is an understatement of cosmic proportions. Without the sun, without its nurturing rays, its illuminating contribution to our solar system, our planet – and our entire existence – would be nothing more than a speck of dust in a vast expansive universe.

Our ancestors realized the power of the sun early on. Before the first humans stepped out of darkness and embraced the light, sunlight enabled the development of the basic photoreceptors that would evolve into the complex configuration of cells and receptors we call eyes. Our atmosphere – the one that seems like it was made just for us – developed because of the perfect distance between our planet and our sun.

“...entire civilizations grew to worship the sun...”

Eventually, entire civilizations grew to worship the sun as a source of fertility, knowledge, and power. Before coal and before

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This week’s Science Avenue column focuses on solar panels, what they are, how they work, and the importance of what they do. natural gas, solar power was the single most powerful and useful source of energy for our planet.

In that vein, solar panels are metal wafer-like panels that harness energy from light and convert it into useable electrical energy.

How do Solar Panels Work?

Even though the sun is special, the light it emits is not the only kind in the universe. At the core of every form of light is a simple adherence to a predetermined list of radiation. Light as we know it is nothing more than a form of electromagnetic radiation as a result of the wavelike movement of particles called “Photons.”

Light is special because it has properties of both a particle and a wave, which means that light is

actually a physical phenomenon.

The sun itself emits almost every kind of radiation on the spectrum, but what we call sunlight is a combination of ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light.

The term solar panel is a misnomer, because the sun isn’t the only light source that can be used on a panel. Solar panels work through a principle known as the photovoltaic effect. Absorbed light causes an excitation of the electrons in a metal panel until the electrons become excited enough to jump into an external source to produce energy.

An example can be shown using a simple solar-powered phone charger connected to a mobile phone. The charger absorbs sunlight using metallic solar panels; the electrons in the panels get

excited and jump into the cell phone, and the cell phone charges because of the electricity generated by the circuit.

Much like a desk that can only be moved by using two hands instead of two fingers, the electrons in a panel can only be moved if the right amount of light energy excites electrons. I mentioned earlier that solar panels can be activated using non-solar light, but that’s only true as long as the non-solar light is enough to excite the electrons in a panel.

Why are Solar Panels Important?

We’ve reached a point in our technological evolution where coal and natural gas have become synonymous with energy. We need energy to power our phones, our

A look at the evolution of advertising What else could they be getting wrong?

JESSICA MILTON The charismatic Don Draper of Mad Men may have helped to shed a bit of light on how the advertising industry worked in the 1960s but much of how it works today remains a mystery to most.

Looking over advertisements from the last seventy years, it’s quite

obvious how much has changed.

One ad from 1948 recommended the cigarette brand smoked by doctors. Another one from 1969 thought they were doing us a favour by recommending sugar as a way to curb appetite and eat less.

Both these ads seem alarmingly inaccurate to the health mentality recognized today, yet they served as reputable recommendations at the time. Knowing that, it begs the question: what could we be getting wrong now?

One doesn’t even have to go as far back as the 1940s to see there has been a major change in the

focus of food advertising. Ads from 1988 recommending “the freshness of frozen orange juice, from concentrate” have since been replaced by phrases like “never frozen, not from concentrate, organic natural ingredients,” which suggests a shift in what we see as healthy and what we now know not to be. The idea of organic, natural, vegan, and vegetarian foods are all very popular in advertising currently.

However, after previously getting it so wrong with things such as smoking, skepticism about the validity of claims posed in today’s ads is understandable.

A major reason for the shift towards new and improved healthy food in advertising is the growing knowledge about the necessity to make big changes in order to combat increasing rates of obesity. It may be interesting to learn that many health professionals see that unhealthy advertisements marketed towards children is a leading cause of unhealthy food consumption, and part of the problem behind the growing obesity numbers. A Time Magazine article even goes as far as saying that obesity is a larger problem than the risks of tobacco,

computers, our cars, our schools, and our universities, and to do so, we’ve been burning harmful fossil fuels.

Coal and natural gas, due to their lengthy regeneration periods, are non-renewable forms of energy. Unlike solar power, which will be abundant for the next 20 billion years, our coal and natural gas reserves will most likely expire by 2050 at our rate of consumption.

In recent years, there’s been a slow, gradual shift towards using other forms of renewable energy.

Solar panels are important because they utilize a perfectly renewable form of energy – the sun. They don’t damage our environment, they don’t cause harmful emissions that lead to debilitating health defects, and they make it possible to step outside on a July afternoon without having to worry about smog.

What is the Future of Solar Panels?

In comparison to coal and natural gas, which work on a simple “burn and reap energy” basis, solar panels are horribly inefficient. Most solar panels are between zero and 16 per cent efficient, and are all but useless on cloudy days. Not to mention, for many homes, the cost of installing solar panels can be enormous.

As such, solar panels already are an absurd possibility. However, I’m looking forward to a future reliant on renewable forms of energy working together in perfect harmony. Most importantly, the cost of solar panel production drops every day. There will soon come a time when the economic benefits of solar energy will outweigh the financial costs of production.

and recommends substantial governmental policing.

It’s clear that as consumers we need to be more informed about what we purchase instead of relying on the information displayed to us by advertising firms. After all, the main focus is to sell a given product. It will be interesting to see if in the future, similar tactics will be employed to curb junk food sales similar to the ones used to curb cigarettes. Perhaps images on the sides of pop cans depicting the horrible affects of high fructose corn syrup are on the horizon.

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Dear Elann...

Working towards positivity Ten ways to feel better about yourself MAKENZIE ZATYCHIES You may want to skip over this article, but wait! Sometimes the corniest seeming things can be the things that should make us think the hardest. Don’t those things often come from that friend who is really happy and confident, making us doubt every word of it?

With the amount of things finding their way onto our to-do lists, it can often be hard to stop for a moment, pull back, and reflect on you. You know; check in, make sure you’re doing well, you’re happy. Often times when we do have that reflection, the weight of all we’ve been doing and rushing for falls upon us and it can be terribly overwhelming. So here are a few proposed ways to help you deal with it.

1. First and foremost, love yourself.

It can be easy to fall into a rut when you are constantly being evaluated; whether it is school, your parents, a sports team or a club you participate in, even the dating scene. The pressures are enough to wear you down, but still many of us feel the need to push ourselves harder and faster without a break. It’s not about forgetting these things; it’s about not forgetting yourself in the bustle.

2. Stay positive.

The bus was late, your printer wouldn’t work, and your roommate used the last of your milk. These small

inconveniences can all wreck your day if you let them. It’s so important to just put it in perspective, pick up, and keep on with a good attitude. It makes more of a difference than you could believe!

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3. See your friends.

For any of the reasons listed above, and for many more, it is easy to have the period between visits with friends grow too great too quickly. It’s important to remember that if you’re missing them and feeling the need for support, chances are so are they! That’s what friends are for, so reach out when you need them.

4. Communicate.

Just to reaffirm the previous point, sometimes when time passes or emotions flare, it can be easy to hide from those we love. Communicate your needs. When you are able to do that, everything else seems to fall into place.

5. Educate yourself.

For students and adults alike, our major or career becomes such a sole focus that we don’t always push ourselves to learn beyond our field. Remember other interests and pursue knowledge wherever possible.

6. Do things you enjoy.

If you love going to the movies, go to the movies every once in a while.

Whether it be with friends or alone, something as small as this can fall off the radar, but make one so happy. Join an intramural team, try out for the play, cook and bake – don’t forget to mix pleasure in with life’s responsibilities.

7. Splurge.

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Be sure to take time to explore what makes you happy. It’s a busy world we live in, and we all need to take time to treat ourselves kindly. be a negative. Living a cost-efficient lifestyle is a good thing, with it being possible and important to treat yourself for all the hard work you do. Go out to dinner, buy something you’ve been eyeing a while; occasional treats can turn even the worst days around.

8. Be Kind.

When you are kind to yourself, you remember to be kind to others. Step outside of yourself and reflect on how your words and actions are affecting those around you. The smallest kind gesture can completely change someone else’s day. Kindness leads to happiness for the self and those around you.

9. Love the little victories.

Don’t lose the little victories to the big picture. They are still something you’ve won – something you’ve earned that should brighten your day. Happiness is a day-by-day process, and each little victory adds to that goal.

10. Surround yourself with love.

Whether it is the things, activities, or people… Whatever it is that brings you happiness, makes you feel kind, positive or strong; these should be the fixtures of your life. If you remember to love, and to be loved, then you will live in a kinder world that you’ve created.

Simply authentic: diary of a local foodie Delicious and hearty apple crisp EMILY JONES Last weekend, as usual, I made my usual trip to the Guelph Farmer’s Market in search of fresh flavours to use in the kitchen. I spent my entire weekend cooking and found myself really welcoming the fall weather (and the fall recipes). I made a roast chicken, with new potatoes, fresh carrots, onions and garlic, and stuffing. Stuffing, oh, homemade stuffing - it was delicious (I’ll be sure to include the recipe for it in next week’s Thanksgiving special).

I then decided, since apples are out

in full force, to purchase some of my favourite kind (honeycrisp) to snack on and make my first ever apple crisp - how it is possible that I have never made one before, I do not know.

It was a lot easier than I realized to make, proving, as usual, that simple, fresh ingredients make the most delicious meals. I began by washing, then peeling, 8 to 10 apples. Once they were all peeled, I got out a 6 x 6 glass baking dish and greased it lightly with butter (salted, or unsalted - they both work just fine!) I also got out a glass mixing bowl. I cut up the apples and poured them into the bowl, generously sprinkled them with cinnamon and a bit of brown sugar, and stirred them until they were well coated. I then poured the apples into the baking dish and prepared to make the oat mixture.

For the oat mixture, I used the same

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glass bowl, poured in a cup-and-a-half of quick cook oats (these are ideal for baking), a few tablespoons of almond meal (instead of flour, but you can use either), a couple of tablespoons of ground flax seed, and cinnamon. I then softened (but didn’t liquefy) a quarter brick of butter, and added it to the dry oat mixture. I then used a whisk (you could use a potato masher just the same) and mashed the butter into the oat mixture. Once the oats and other dry ingredients were mixed in well and appeared clumped together, I poured the oat mixture over the apples in the baking dish.

The last step is to sprinkle a generous helping (close to half a cup) of brown sugar on top of the oat mixture. Then, the preparation is done! Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, put in the baking dish and bake for approximately an

hour. Soon you will smell the deliciousness. Serve warm or cold, with vanilla ice cream, or a dollop of greek yogurt. Enjoy!

Shopping list: - apples - rolled oats - butter - cinnamon - ground almond meal, or flour - ground flaxseed (optional) - brown sugar

Whenever I get a letter like this so early in the semester, I have to preface my advice with “Your Prof doesn’t know you well enough to hate you.” It may be intimidating to meet with your Prof one-on-one. When you left high school a few months ago, you were quite comfortable as a senior. University may seem a bit overwhelming, by contrast. Professors are experts in their fields; they are researchers and writers. Their strength is mastering knowledge, but teaching is only a part of their role. They value your inquisitive search for information and perfection. Be proactive in getting to know your Profs a bit better. Invest some time and energy in preparing for class and presenting well-thoughtout questions. When you need extra help, make an appointment. Even though office hours are posted, it can be more time efficient if you request a specific time with the purpose clearly stated. Your request could read, for instance, “Dear Professor X: The topic we were discussing on Tuesday, regarding [blank], was very enlightening.

Could I meet with you during office hours to inquire about other authors on this subject?” If you do drop by during office hours and feel less-than-welcome, maintain a professional attitude. You could write, “Professor X, I would like to review a few points with you regarding [blank]; when would you be available for about 15 minutes?” You will discover that professors are real people who are interested in your success and may be valuable references in your future.

Elann

Email: dearelann@gmail.com for advice and help.

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The Weekly Emma Watson and the United Nations Yank A speech that

A message to students from a Guelph alumnus WILL TAYLOR

Where did the time go? Jimmy will turn six in a week and a half. He’s got his mother’s eyes, and I just can’t look at him without her staring back at me. How the f*** did I forget a condom? I was drunk; that’s no surprise. I was drunk all the time then. I guess I still am now. I’ve got to get through another silent dinner somehow. I wonder if she’s f***ing that guy she introduced me to at the Christmas party.

At least then I’d have a reason to leave. I wouldn’t know how to tell Jimmy. I’d see him on weekends. He’s got his mothers eyes.

Shit. It’s been twenty-five years already. I mean, I used to love her; at least I thought I did. I wanted to be an astronaut when I was young.

I guess somewhere along the line you lose track of that childhood spark. During my university years, I was the king. I was everyone’s weed connection; I meant something.

I left Guelph with a BA, and my future wife (ex-wife, if she’s f***ing Todd) and I thought it all meant something. But time tarnished my memories, and now I’m at the job I thought I wanted, thinking about the woman I thought I wanted.

Hold onto these years, Gryphons; they’re the best you’re going to get.

woke up the world EMILY DERRY For those of you who haven’t heard, Emma Watson delivered a pretty epic speech at the UN last week addressing gender equality issues and the misconceptions of feminism. After being appointed a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN, the Harry Potter star helped launch the HeForShe campaign and was met with a standing ovation and thunderous applause.

While it’s obvious that Watson’s fame would generate ample attention for the cause, it was her passionate and knowledgeable speech that really made an impact.

The first of many important things Watson talked about was how the definition of feminism has trailed off-course and become synonymous with “man-hating.”

As Watson points out, feminism is, by definition, the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities.

Why should a woman be labeled as too aggressive for wanting to be a manager when a man wouldn’t?

Why is it not right that men and women be paid the same wage for the same job? Simply put, in order to progress, we have to remember that feminism is strictly about equality and not superiority.

One of the things that made Watson’s speech particularly unique was the way she invited

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Emma Watson’s speech, delivered at the UN, addressed issues of gender equality, and feminism and helped to launch the new HeForShe campaign. men to share responsibility in the fight for gender equality. While many of us might think equality is a strictly female issue, Watson touched on how that is not the case. She said: “Men, I would like to take this opportunity to extend your formal invitation. Gender equality is your issue too. Because to date, I’ve seen my father’s role as a parent being valued less by society despite my needing his presence, as a child, as much as my mother’s. I’ve seen young men suffering from mental illness, unable to ask for help, for fear it would make them less of a man.”

For all the possible limitations that still exist for women today, there are also a multitude of restrictions and ideas on what men should be and how the perception of “being a man” can be a limiting one. The idea of both genders participating in the battle of equality is not only a logical concept, but one that will also naturally benefit us all.

Watson addressed this in her speech, saying: “We don’t want to talk about men being imprisoned by gender stereotypes but I can see that they are. When they are free, things will change for women as a natural consequence. If men don’t

have to be aggressive, women won’t be compelled to be submissive. If men don’t need to control, women won’t have to be controlled.”

Whether or not you consider yourself to be a feminist or a crusader of equality, there is much to be taken away from Watson’s speech. It is the idea that unity is paramount, and equality is freeing. If you want to help make a change but have doubts about your ability to make an impact, Watson posed a powerful question at the end of her speech addressing those concerns. She asks: “If not me, who? If not now, when?”

HPV vaccine said to “promote” sexual intercourse Catholic leaders go too far in attempting to stop premarital sex EMILY JONES In recent news, a Calgary catholic school board is sending home letters to parents with information from catholic leaders who believe the HPV vaccine is not the answer to lower cases of cervical cancer.

It is appalling that these leaders would prefer young people to risk

the chance of contracting the HPV virus than be protected against it when they do choose to engage in sexual activity.

I personally do not believe that getting a vaccination for HPV would cause young people to go out and have sex earlier than they normally would have on their own; it only serves to protect them from any possible harm that could occur in their futures when they are sexually active. Young adults are going to engage in sexual activities regardless of whether or not they received a vaccination - not all young adults, but those who would do want to have sex.

Some who want to wait to have sex until after marriage, whether they have chosen or have been

forced to practice Catholicism, will still do so; they will just be better prepared and protected in their futures.

The catholic leaders have gone too far in this case, as they have in countless others. Why would anyone who claims to care for the youth of today, and the adults of tomorrow, stand in the way and attempt to shame people into following their orders? If their orders would actually benefit the health of people, and be a realistic way to live, then yes, I could respect it. But pretending that all young people who attend catholic school will never have premarital sex and will never marry someone who has already engaged in sexual activity with someone else is absolutely

absurd. I am not saying that this doesn’t ever happen, I am sure it does - but every time? No. Wouldn’t it just be best to allow the health care professionals, and scientists to make decisions on what is helpful and what isn’t when it comes to preventing a sometimes-fatal disease?

Shouldn’t parents need to help their children make proper decisions that could logically help them stay safe and healthy? If religious leaders really wanted what was best for the youth, they would do whatever it takes to prepare them for their futures, regardless of the type of behaviour they wish to engage in.

There comes a time when religious authorities need to take a

step back and recognize that it is time to step into the modern age, recognize that things are changing, and science sometimes trumps religious dogma.

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Climate Summit 2014: Bringing forth the need for action and dialogue Examining the implications and impact of the UN’s Climate Summit EMILIO GHLOUM The economy and industry of modern-era civilizations has created a mass increase in the amount of global carbon emissions polluting the atmosphere and our environment. Two days before the UN Climate Summit was held, approximately 310,000 protestors peacefully marched the streets of New York in the name of climate change. This historic march was the largest demonstration for environmental change the world has seen; undoubtedly, the awareness of citizens across the world has expressed the need to rise up and take action against climate change for future generations.

“We are not here to talk, we are here to make history.”

On September 21, the largest rally ever put together on the topic of climate change shook the foundations of New York City’s streets and shed light on one of the most important issues of this generation. Ban Ki-Moon, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, put together this Climate Summit in response to the overwhelming scientific statistics and noticeable changes in the environment. Ban’s opening statement brilliantly captures the anxieties of citizens and global leaders regarding climate change, addressing the importance of action and vigilance against our environmental destruction.

“In cities around the world, hundreds of thousands of people called for action,” said Ban. “They demanded that leaders lead. That

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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses crowd of world leaders during Climate Summit 2014 held in NYC. is why we are here today. We are not here to talk, we are here to make history.”

This attitude against climate change and setting a goal towards effectively reducing global carbon emissions has been adopted by many world leaders and environmental activists alike. While economic circumstances may differ between nations, what remains common is the present threat of climate change and the need to combat it as a global community. Among the speakers at the Climate Summit was Leonardo DiCaprio, the newly appointed UN Messenger of Peace, who delivered a poignant speech which set the tone for the urgency of the Summit’s efforts.

“I believe that mankind has looked at climate change…as if it were a fiction. As if pretending that climate change wasn’t real would somehow make it go away,” said DiCaprio. “We need to end the free ride that industrial polluters have been given in the name of a free-market economy.

They do not deserve our tax dollars, they deserve our scrutiny.”

Ban’s decision to name DiCaprio as the UN Messenger of Peace days before the Climate Summit demonstrates the UN’s efforts to make the issues presented by global warming more accessible to the public and the media. DiCaprio’s speech garnered attention from people who normally would not be aware of

the magnitude of environmental change on a global level.

As shown by the effort and commitment of the thousands of demonstrators at the march for climate change, the call to action for environmental change has grown immensely and cannot be ignored. With Ban, DiCaprio, former Vice-President Al Gore, and President Barack Obama as some of the notable people participating in the demonstration, history was made as New York was swarmed with a message urging environmental awareness and a call to action.

While the US is the second highest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions (China being the first), President Obama made it clear in his powerful speech at the Climate Summit that actions will be taken. Expressing the need to expend resources towards climate change, President Obama communicates the long-term consequences of environmental ignorance for present and future generations.

“The alarm bells keep ringing.

Our citizens keep marching. We cannot pretend we do not hear them. We have to answer the call. We know what we have to do to avoid irreparable harm. We have to cut carbon pollution in our own countries to prevent the worst effects of climate change,” said President Obama.

“We have to work together as a global community to tackle

this global threat before it is too late. We cannot condemn our children, and their children, to a future that is beyond their capacity to repair. Not when we have the means -- the technological innovation and the scientific imagination -- to begin the work of repairing it right now.”

The topic of climate change has expanded from a national issue

“...the future once envisioned will not be the same unless present global actions are taken... ” towards becoming a more communal and global challenge. The importance of global leaders congregating for the sake of taking action against climate change is a priority. President Obama continued throughout his speech the urge other powerful nations to act: “We [the U.S] recognize our role in creating this problem; we embrace our responsibility to combat it. We will do our part, and we will help developing

nations do theirs. But we can only succeed in combating climate change if we are joined in this effort by every nation –developed and developing alike.

Nobody gets a pass.”

In the larger picture, what did the Climate Summit actually accomplish? While no major ground-breaking deals were signed by global leaders, the implications of this meeting will forever change the way environmental politics are perceived.

The last Climate Change summit took place in Denmark five years ago. Since then, unprecedented amounts of scientific research and environmental impact reports have illustrated a clearer picture of the environmental violence brought on by carbon emissions. As stressed by the multiple speakers at the summit, the future once envisioned will not be the same unless present global actions are taken to prevent the degradation of the Earth and its ecosystems.

Ban’s decision to implement the Climate Summit after five years was a crucial move for international discourse on environmental change. An astounding 120 global leaders made four-minute long speeches about climate change at the summit. But what importance does this serve if no agreements were reached?

This summit marks the awareness and recognition of climate change as a legitimate threat. A great number of the leaders who made speeches have never spoken about climate change officially until this summit. By bringing the discourse of climate change into the global vocabulary, the opportunity has risen to adequately combat the challenges presented by industrial pollution.

The dialogue of environmental urgency is now in full effect. With the next summit hosted by Paris in 2015, global leaders are now in a position where they must draft and meet climate change targets to reduce global emissions before the meeting in France’s capital.

While thinking about the effects of climate change has helped raise awareness, the call to action has been answered by citizens of the world and global leaders alike on a verbal level. The UN’s Climate Summit has brought forth and made present the dialogue of environmental discourse into the sphere of international politics, and it will not falter until action is taken.

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Lining up the dream with reality STEPHANIE CORATTI

What’s your dream job?

Surely you’ve been asked that before, or at least some kind of variation. Maybe it was the, “If you could do anything, what would it be?” or the, “If money wasn’t a question, where do you see yourself in five years?”

I consider these the classic, ironic questions every teenager to twentysomething must face, strictly as a right of passage. Or at least, that’s what society makes them feel like, anyway. You can’t grow up and become an adult before envisioning a life for yourself that you’ll never be able to attain. The dream job in said question is actually the dream life.

There’s more to it than the underlying meaning, though. The irony is the real head scratcher. The educators, the employers, and all those high school guidance counselors who told us to follow our dreams, that we could do anything we set our minds to, just to ask, seconds later, “But, what’s your dream job?”

I bought into it all, too. For as long as I can remember I told people I was going to be an English high school teacher, and I genuinely believed that’s what I wanted to be when I grew up. This was back when I thought I would hit a certain age and suddenly become an adult; you know, the big transformation in your life that separates future-you from 16-year-old-you – the moment I now know never actually happens.

Instead, your age just keeps inching on upwards as you feel less like an adult and more like the confused 16-year-old.

It was my grand life aspiration, the ultimate accomplishment of my life. I was going to mold the minds of future generations – do something that mattered. But more importantly, I was being realistic.

I was going to attend university, become a more balanced, highereducated individual, go to teacher’s college, get a job, and begin my life.

That’s what you’re supposed to do when you’re a high school student raking in the 90s, isn’t it?

You’re smart? Go to university,

get a degree, and make a difference in the world. School isn’t for you?

Get into the trades; the trades need people like you. Fall somewhere in between? Well, obviously a college diploma is calling your name.

Don’t feel left out. Society has a plan for everyone, and as we graduate through the ranks of kindergarten and elementary school and on to high school, that plan is the only thing we’re taught. That plan is the road paved for us, and we follow it, all while tacking onto that imaginary world so we’ll have an answer to, “But, what’s your dream job?”

For as long as I believed I was going to be an English teacher, my response was to be a sports journalist. They were side-by-side, reality-versus-unattainable dreams.

The saddest part was that I actually believed in the unattainable part; that’s why I kept it in the dream category. I thought that’s how life worked. You plan realistic goals, a realistic career, and a realistic life, all while smiling every so often at that person you wish you could, but never would, be.

It’s funny how things work out, though. I chose to pursue an English Honours program at the University of Guelph rather than a Concurrent Education program geared specifically for those aspiring to be teachers. I figured if I was going to be a teacher, teacher’s college would still be there waiting in four years, and that left the pathway down the journalism avenue open, even if just a little bit. There was always that part of me that refused to close the door on the dream.

Maybe 17-year-old me somehow knew that in three years I’d find my spine and start going after what I really wanted in life, or maybe 17-year-old me was really just too scared to make a solid decision. Nevertheless, I thank 17-year-old me for that every day.

The summer before my third year of university, I took a jump, and I wasn’t even really sure what I was jumping into. I recognized that becoming a teacher would be settling, and I wasn’t okay with that.

I interviewed for an internship – which has given me some of the best experiences in the world I thought belonged to the “unattainable dream” – and started volunteering for The Ontarion sports section regularly. Beyond that, I simply started to believe that it was possible to bring the world of realistic plans and the dream job together.

Eight months later, I was hired as the Sports & Health section editor, had been published in Maclean’s magazine, and had unlocked doorways I never thought existed.

To say I’ve conquered the dream would be a lie, and quite frankly, I know I have a long way to go. But when it comes down to it, the mere attempt is often satisfactory enough.

How hypocritical, right? I ramble on about going after what you want, and now I’m settling for the attempt.

Paving the path you want to take, however, is not settling. I’ve come to realize that I might not land the big job at the big newspaper that has me traveling from sporting event to sporting event, and I might not end up working in sports at all. But, on the other hand, maybe I will.

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I’ve realized that the chase will lead you towards other aspirations and goals that you would have never had otherwise. Chasing down the dream isn’t about attainment; no, it’s about becoming the person you want to be.

It’s about the journey, not the destination – isn’t that what they say, after all?

A twenty-something chasing down a dream sounds about as cliché as cliché gets. It’s probably one of the examples used for the definition of the word, and I’m completely fine with that. When I tell people that I think it’s possible to work for a living and enjoy what you do, I’m told the usual: I’m naive, too young to understand, and that I’ve been sheltered by the ways of student life.

Maybe I am all of those things; but when somebody asks, “What’s your dream job?” my answer doesn’t change, and I strive every day for it to never change. I don’t think that’s such a bad, or impossible, aspiration.

I only hope that, when you’re faced with life’s dreadful rite of passage, you’re lucky enough to have your reality and dream line up.

That’s the ultimate goal in life.

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