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Greetings fell ow Academics My name is Paul Esau and I'm the Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper you hold in your hands.

It's my job to officially welcome you to this special first issue of the school year, and thank you for being curious enough to grab this paper and open it up. An inquisitive mind_is a necessity for a university student, along with bad hygiene, a world-weary ~ttitude, and a blatant disregard for the consequences of sleep deprivation. For those of you who are returning to UFV, welcome back! For those of you who are new, welcome to the good life!

The Cascade,as a newspaper, has been a proud part of the UFV student experience since 1993 (before some of you were born). My predecessors tell me that it was originally run by a Soviet-style collective intent on converting the student body into loyal comrades, but the truth of this is unverifiable. What I do know is that the "collective" were a wild and crazy bunch capable of changing the name of the paper week to week, and printing fully nude photos on the front cover.

Obviously, as The Cascadeas aged, it has also mellowed and matured. Go back and have a look at the front cover of this issue, do you see any nudity? No? Well I didn't either ...

At first.

There is a lot happening on that front cover, so it's easy to miss.· Do you see Charmander, that beloved Pokemon from your childhood? How about that strange bloke planking on a picnic table?

And what's that in the background? Is that a prominent member ofUFV's administration? Naked as the day he was born?

Well maybe The Cascade-hasn'tlost all its crazy after all!

The thing that I personally find :most exciting about university newspapers and The'Cascade • specifically is that,. unlike "traditional" newspapers, we can publish pretty much whatever the heck we want. Just like a university freshman in his first semester, we here at The Cascadeare free to reach beyond the boundaries of convention, to try, to fail, and perhaps even to succeed. So what if you took Play-writing, Mennonite Studies, and Japanese 101 this fall; despite being in the Engineering program? So what if I hired the famed astrologer Sumas Sibyl to predict every detail of your future? All of us are here to temper our understanding, to broaden our horizons, and to gather cPzy stories to s9meday tell our children (so they won't think we were always "boring").

Those of us who will live to have children: that is. Sibyl has informed me that you personally are going to die in a tragic golf cart crash in November, so don't bother with that deposit for next semester. 5he also suggests you leave everything to The Cascade,good karma and all that.

It's not actually a bad idea. You are a student, and The Cascadeis a student newspaper, written, administrated, and funded by students. All the names in the masthead to the right of these words are those of students - people you may find sitting beside you in class, or humming loudly in the library as you try to study. Although your name might not be on that list, you also (as a student) have a definite say in the direction and content of this paper. See something you like within these pages? Write us about it. See something you don't like? Absolutely write us about it! Have an idea for an article, column, or opinion piece? Come visit us in Buildi11gC and we'll do our best to turn your idea into a reality.

Have fun reading the rest of the paper. As Yeats said, "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a ·fire." Just think of The Cascadeas tinder for that fire, fuel for the spark within us all. /

See you next issue, Paul Esau

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Meet the President: an interview with Mark Evered PAUL ESAU

offered on campus. We should never underestimate the value of the broad university experience for development. ..

I would encourage students to immerse themselves in whatever excites them, to have fun!

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Would you mind giving me your full name and all the appropriate letters after that name?

Mark Evered is what I go by, and I have a PhD in neural-physiology.

During these younger and presumably less wise years, would you admit to doing anything kind of foolish during your time in university?

I'm not going to tell you! (Laughs)

So what is that exactly?

It's the study of how the brain functions. A physiologist is someone who studies how the body works, and a neural-physiologist is someone who focuses on the brain. I worked for about thirty years as a teacher and researcher, and was very much interested in not only the way in which the brain coordinates the many functions of our bodies but also how behavior was linked into all of that.

So neural science to "Mr. President"- how did you make that transition?

I can assure you that as a young faculty member and as a PhD student the last thing on my mind was moving into administrative work. It was clearly not a goal or aspiration. But as my career unfolded and fve had the opportunity to work on a number of continents and many locations within this country, I've also had the opportunity to serve my department, or my faculty, or eventually my univer~ity in a variety of ways ... And as opportunity arrived I wasn't very good at saying "no."

I found myself sometimes doing things that were truly challenging for me. But I can tell you that although I may not have aspired to be a university president, being the president of this university is a special privilege. This is a remarkable place in a very exciting stage of its development.

How long have you been the president of UFV? Two years.

In your experience during these two years, what does the president of a university do? What are the main functions of the job? · It's a job with div:erse responsibilities.

(Laughs) The president is, for better or worse, often the public face of the university. I've devoted a great deal of my first two years on the job working to increase our profile in the FrasJ!r Valley. I think it's the job of the university president to work with the university community, the faculty, the staff and students. The

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university we sometimes define as buildings, but a university is people and it's the faculty, staff and students. So I see the role of the university president in drawing together the campus community to understand our commonly held goals, and to hold our feet to the fire to make sure we move forward in achieving our goals.

What would you consider to be the best part of your job?

Clearly the best part of my job is the wonderful people I get to meet and work with on a regular basis, especially because I live on the [Abbotsford] campus ... One of the delights of being the president and living on campus is having students stop me as I walk. If I do it directly it takes about four minutes to walk from my office home, but I gotta tell you, that trip sometimes takes an hour. My wife has had to build that into our dinner schedule!

(Laughs) And the downside?

Well, the downside is that we struggle continually for resources. One of the most important challenges for any university president is making sure we've got the resources we rieed to do what we do. We're about - on an annual basis - a hundredmillion dollar operation. Only about half of that money comes from our government grant, but about a quarter of our income comes from student tuition, and there are limits to what we can expect students to pay for the experience. We've got to find all those other ways of raising funds, and that's a really important part of the

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Q: What was thehighlightofyour swnmer?

This interview will be published in an issue directed at students new to UFV. You spent your first year of university at McMaster. Looking back, who were you and where were you going?

Well to give you a little more information on my background that wouldn't appear in my resume, I was the oldest of five boys. Five boys because my parents really wanted a girl. (Laughs) Well, you have three girls.

I do have three girls, so I helped balance that. But I was the first one in my family to go to university. My mother had grade ten education, my father had grade seven.

No one in my family or my extended family had ever gone to university, so it _was especially intimidating. I've never forgotten that challenge for the student who's the first generation learner, the student who can't draw upon family experience or family guidance ... I am extremely grateful to parents who saw the value of education even though they had not had the opportunity then;i.selves. It's not that they were stupid people ... they did not have the opportunity. That was life at that time.

Based upon that first year experience, what advice would you have for students coming into this university?

[To]take'full advantage of the opportunities that are available to them. I urge stud.ents to go beyond the selection of courses and find out what else is being

For the benefit of the students, where exactly do you live?

I live in Friesen hous(!. People may notice the sign on the· far side of the gym parking lot, just south of-the student residence.

There's a little laneway with a sign that says "Friesen House Private Residence."

That's my house!

You have a pretty big family- do you do any of the cooking in your household?

-I do occasionally. When my wife was working full-time I shared in some of th~ cooking.

I ask this question because The Cascade . is trying to start up a recipe column: do you have a recipe to share?

Well, I will think on a recipe I might share - [of] course what I might think is a brilliant recipe, other people might just...

(Turn to page 14 for Mark Evered's recipe for Banana Treat! Don't miss out!}

The question is: What was the highlight ofyour summer?

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president's job.

So I've heard you had a position on the Canadian Council of Animal Care. Tell me a little about that.

Well rm a physiologist, and most physiologists at some stage in their career work on living animals. To study living organisms you have to use living organisms, but right from the early ·stages of my career - although I will argue there was and still is justification for t~e use of animals in research and teaching - I have believed that there is a huge responsibility that comes with that. That's the responsibility to behave ethically, to behave humanely. When opportunities came up for me to get involved in the Canadian organization that has responsibility for the ethical treatment of animals in research, teaching, and testing .. .I became involved · in the organization and was then invited to serve on the board and on the council.

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A: My Mexicotrip.

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Q: Whichsockdo you -putonfirst in themorning?·

A: I actually-puton theleft.

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UFV' s Antiguan exchange sees new developments URENANEY THECASCADE UFV's Champions for Health program - a successful venture in which ·uFV Kinesiology students visit Antigua and Barbuda to teach physical education and life s~ills to local children - is now heading into its fourth year at our university with an unprecedented angle: inviting Antiguan teachers to visit Abbotsford as well. The program, which has run for six years total - three beipg outside of the University - has been headed at UFV by kinesiology professor Joanna Sheppard; it offers participants the advantage of a hands-on educational experience that can only be found in a real-life learning environment.

While lessons center around sports and games, the subjects that participants teach delve further into the realm of social accountability. For instance, the teachers don't simply play frisbee with their students; they play a game called 'Can't Touch Disc,' and use the game to teach their students about communication. The first portion of the lesson is taught merely through the physical activity of the game.

Afterward, the teachers conduct a "connect and reflect" session where the students tell them what they've learned.

In a blog posting, student teacher Carly Wright explained: "At the end of the lesson during our reflection we tied in communication to the class. We focused

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on the four tools of communication; talking, listening, eye contact and body language. From there, the students told us why communication is important in the classroom and on the playground.

The children proceeded to explain to us where else communication is important in life and why".

Through methods like these, the student teachers achieve two outcomes: firstly, they pass on a love for and understanding of physical education. Secondly, they pass on an understanding of the importance that components of physical education play in the day-to-day lives of people both in Canada and Antigua.

For the first time in the program's history, teachers from the Antiguan schools will be returning to UFV to do an exchange: the

Prosecutors askNY judgetodrop Strauss-Kahn case

NewYork prosecutors askeda judgetodismiss JackLayton, thecharismatic leaderoftheNew sexualassaultcharges againstformerIMFchief Democratic Party,diedonMonday justmonths Dominique Strauss-Kahn onMonday, a stunning afterguiding hispartyto itsstrongest ever reversal thatcouldrevive thepolitical futureof performance intheMayfederalelection. a manmanyhadseenasthenextpresident of Layton, 61,hadalmostsingle-handedly turned France. hisleftistpartyfromthesmallest blocinthe Prosecutors gaveuphopetheycouldconvict House ofCommons tothesecondlargestinthe Strauss-Kahn afterlosingconfidence intheirstar House ofCommons. witness, Nafissatou Diallo, 32,a hotelmaidfrom "Hepassedawaypeacefully at hishomesurwhoallegedthatStrauss-.Kahn emerged rounded byfamilyandlovedones," a statement Guinea nakedfromthebathroom ofhisluxury suiteon fromhisfamily said.

May14andforcedherto perform oralsex.

Thecheerful formermunicipal politician from ·Themotionto dismiss, filedaftera briefmeeting Toronto hadwonadmiration forhisbravado and showedprosecustamina onthecampaign trail,pumping a walk- withthewomanandherlawyer, tors"nolongerhaveconfidence" thatStraussingcaneintheairsoonaftera hipoperation and Kahnis•guiltybeyond a reasonable doubtbecause treatment forprostate cancer. theaccuser's storykeptshifting.

Rather thanmaking himlookweak,pundits Inittheyurgedthejudgetodropallcharges. saidit gavetheever-cheerful Layton a warmer willappearincourtonTuesday at imagethanhispolitical rivals, boosting hisparty's Strauss-Kahn 530GMT) ... popularity evenasStephen Harper's Conservatives1130EDT(l Prosecutors inMayhadsaidthemaid'scomplaint werereturned tooffice witha majority. was"truthful" and"consistent."

Butthecase TheND P'sstrongshowing meantthattheparty whenprosecutors foundDiallo displaced the Liberals astheofficial opposition in begantocrumble hadliedonherimmigration formsabouta gang the House ofCommons.

Itwillretainthatstatus liedonhertaxformsandgave untilthe nextelection, duein2015,butwillhave rapeinGuinea, threedifferent versions ofeventssurrounding the to redefine itselfinLayton's absence. encounter intheSofitel HotelinTimesSquare.

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university will be welcoming as many as four Antiguan physical education or generalist instructors to stay here for the entire month of January. During that time, participants will audit different Kinesiology courses at UFV. This collaboration between the KPE instructors and the Antiguan teachers will hopefully continue the dissemination of best practices in physical education, serving as a learning experience for both members of our campus society and the visiting teachers.

In addition to the time spent here on campus, guest teachers will be volunteering within the Abbotsford school district. There, they will act as assistant teachers and provide fresh takes on physical activity and education.

Sheppard explained: "It will be a

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best practices collabora- them in the Antiguan classroom tion, which is what our using physical education. Teachprogram concentrates on ing about things such as com[in Antigua] ...it involves municable diseases is relegated teachers coming together to a classroom setting in Canada; for the educational bene- Charbonneau's study sought to fits of the children." This see if utilizing physical education student-centered teach- results in a deeper level of coming style is echoed by the prehension in students.

UFV students' approach Another facet of the program in Antigua, where they that changed this year was the teach classes alongside participation of UFV Women's the classroom's teachers Basketball. The group spent their and discuss learning out- time running day camps and afcomes and benefits. ter-school camps, in addition to The teaching experi- competing with local Antiguan ence gained through the teams. Head coach Al Tuchscherer program is invaluable. said that this has provided a great Sheppard reported that opportunity for team bonding most of the student ap- through outreach - the program plicants want to find a kicked off their off-season training, and set a precedent within career in a teaching or leadership capacity, and "to learn to teach the team for being involved in the within a different educational community in a positive way. framework is valuable in many One thing to note is that the situations ...many graduates of the students involved predominantly program go on internationally." pay their own way. Grants are A benefit of this international generously provided by the Stuprogram in particular is that it's dent Union Society;· and a few not just athletics, and it's not just other sources, but this program is outreach - it's real teaching ex- still very much in need of donaperience that benefits the lives of tions. Gently used sporting equipstudents and teachers, with per- ment would be welcome, and can vasive_enough lessons that it has a be brought to the T Building or positive effect on the community to donation boxes set throughout as well. campus starting September 15.

A fresh new aspect of the proApplications are being accepted gram's most recent incarnation until October 15 for the 2012 trip has been the research project _toAnt-igua. Visit ufvchampionslO. wordpress.com for more informaconducted by fourth-year student Celine Charbonneau. Her project tion. Contact Joanna Sheppard, has involved taking prescribed . Champion's for Health program learning outcomes being• used in director, at Joanna.Sheppard@ufv. · ca if you have any questions.

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AsonofMuammar Gaddafi whorebelssaidthey Clashes inSouthSudanhaveleftatleast600 madea surprise appearance with peopledeadandhundreds wounded, andpossibly hadcaptured jubilant supporters inTripoli overnight andissued a displaced morethana quartermillion people, the rallying crytoloyalists tofightoffopponents who U.N. Mission inSouthSudansaidonMonday.

TheU.N. mission inthecountry, known asUNMISS, saytheycontrol mostoftheLibyan capital. hasreported deadly tribaldashesinrecentdaysin heir Saifal-Islam, whohasbeenseenashisfather's visited theTripoli hotelwhereforeign SouthSudan, signaling instability justweeksafter apparent, theregion gainedindependence fromKhartoum. journalists arestaying t~dedarethatthegovern''This cydeofviolence muststop;'saidU.N. special mentwaswinning thebattleagainst therebels.

Hetookjournalists tohisfather's Babal-Aziziyah representative inSouthSudan, Hilde Johnson.

Television footage showed Sai(smiling, "Thatsomanypeoplehavebeenkilled andinjured stronghold. againinsuchwantondestruction isunacceptable;' waving andshaking handswithsupporters, as , shesaidina statement.

"Iurgerestraint byboth wellasholding hisarmsaloftandmaking theVfor sign. sidesofthistragicconflict.

Reconciliation efforts are victory nowurgently ''Webrokethebackoftherebels.

Itwasa trap.We needed:' gavethema hardtime,sowearewinning;'Saif Thefighting intheregionisoftensparked by disputes overcattle- a vitalp~rtoftheindigenous said.

"Take uparmstoday,takeuparmstoday;'Saiftold economy. waiting tobegivenweapons. "lnshallah Thestatement saidat least600people werekilled loyalists (God willing) wewillattacktheratstoday;'he said andthatUNMISS hadunconfirmed reports of 750-985 people wounded.

Local reports received by tocheers. bothbyrebelsand UNMISS suggest thatbetween 26,000 and30,000 Saif'sarresthadbeenreported theInternational Criminal Court inTheHague and cattlewerestolenduring theattacks andmany hisappearance before theforeign mediaraised homesdestroyed, themission said. questions astotherebels' credibility.

Itaddedthatstateauthorities toldUNMISS that morethan250,000 peoplehavebeendisplaced by thefighting inPieri,MotatandPulchol villages in Urorcounty, Jonglei state,whilenearly200people mayhavebeenabducted.

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Contact withextraterrestrials could bebeneficial or mightdestroy thehuman race,according toananalysisofpossible outcomes ofanalienencounter that evenoneauthorofthestudydescribed asunlike~.

Thescenarios arecontained ina paperwritten bya trioofscientists datedinApril andpublished inthe journal ActaAstronautica thatwonmediaattention anartidepublished ina British thisweekfollowing newspaper.

The collection ofpossible outcomes, should earthlings meetbeings fromelsewhere, ranges from beneficial toharmful, according tothepaperbySeth Baum, a doctoral candidate, andJacobHaqq-Misra andShawn Domagal-Goldman, bothpostdoctoral scholars.

Contact withextraterrestrials mightleadtoa discussionofmathandscience orhelpful collaboration on solving serious issues likeworldhunger orpoverty, thepapersaid.

Insomeofthemorediresituations, thescientists saidaliens couldintentionally plantoeatorenslave people onearth.

Another possibility wouldbeforextraterrestrials todestroy lifeonearthiftheydetected civilization wasexpanding toorapidly andcould harmothers.

Evidence ofhumans destroying theenvironment could prompt suchanattack.

Extraterrestrials could alsoharmearththrough disease orbyusingtechnology, knowingly or unintentionally, theysaid.

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Conversational Science The final frontier: the past, present and future of NASA, post-sh_uttle JASON HO

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CONTRIBUTOR This past summer on July 21, the world witnessed the end of NASA's Space Shuttle program as the shuttle Atlantis returned from the 135th flight in the program's history. Thirty years ago, the program was launched with the hope that it would eventually offer safe, affordable and frequent trips into Earth's orbit.

Though those goals never became a reality, the shuttle program did contribute countless developments in t~chnology, and inspired generations of people to think and reach towards the stars. So . as the summer draws to a close, let us reflect for a moment on some of the past, present and future results which NASA and the shuttle program have, and possibly will yet offer the world.

PAST The shuttle program has made possible the development and maintenance of many satellites orbiting the Earth, most notably the International Space Station (ISS), the Hubble Space Telescope, and the Chandra X-

ray Observatory. The ISS is a research · facility currently being const:r:ucted about 400 km above the Earth's surface. Continuously, for the past 10 years, there have been human beings living on the space station, and the space shuttle program has been vital in transporting crew and supplies back and forth from the ISS. The ISS houses :ip.any research projects investigating the effects of low gravity on biological systems; it also monitors and collects large amounts of data regarding the Earth's climate and seismic activity.

While the ISS studies and explores areas relatively near to home, orbital satellites such as the Hubble Space Telescope and

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the Chandra X-ray Observatory have been instrumental in the discoveries and breakthroughs regarding the nature of our galaxy and the rest of the universe.

By placing such observatories in orbit around the Earth, interference caused by the atmosphere is eliminated, allowing us to see better and further than we would from the surface of the Earth. Because of these observatories, scientists have been able to examine black holes, supernovae and countless celestial bodies, as well as phenomenon such as gravitational lensing and star formation. Observatories such as these have given people tremendous insight into the universe around us - and have provided

PRESENT The development of the space shuttles pushed the envelope of science and technology in the 1980s. Breakthroughs in science have always seemed to trickle down into the life of the everyday citizen. In fact, some vital technologies in use today were developed by NASA for use in the shuttle program. The NASA Spinoff Database is a publication of the technologies developed in part by NASA for use in the space program. From the artificial heart pump to Goodyear Tires and even cell phone cameras, there are many unexpected technologies that have resulted from the years of the shuttle program.

FUTURE Now that the shuttle program has been discontinued, NASA has plans to travel further than ever before. Maintenance and construction on the ISS will continue - with Russia's space program taking over where NASA's shuttle program left off - but after sending many robotic rovers

to the surface of Mars, NASA's next ·1ong-term goal is to send a · manned expedition into deep space. Far from the reaches of Earth, NASA hopes to be the first to put humans on asteroids, and eventually the surface of the Red Planet itself. As with the historic race to the moon, there may be competition. Not only are other countries looking toward the same goal, but the private sector is also beginning to rise up and push towards capitalizing on space travel, seeking to fill the void left by the space shuttles and perhaps even join the race to Mars. The private company Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) has already begun proposing a contract with NASA which optimistically places a launch to Mars in 2018.

The shuttle program and NASA's work in space travel has inspired generations of future scientists and astronauts, contributed to many common and useful technologies, and helped to push forward our understand- · ing of our own planet, as well as the rest of the universe. As to who claims the next landmark in the manned exploration of space · - only time will tell.

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Electionspeculation: Austerityand indecisionin a new GildedAge Langley J.D.R.BROWN

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Just as the fall semester is ramping up, the summer employment season for youths and students is winding down. Recentpolitical and economic shenanigans in the United States and Europe have dominated headlines in the dog days, quite effectively monopolizing media coverage of the ongoing economic malaise. Two years ago, the student jobs crisis at least received a bare mention. Today, with a student unemployment rate of 17.4per cent, there's been nothing.

Not even a peep.

The entire discourse in the West is The Lesser Depression - as econo- dominated by policies which will exmists have begun to call this down- tend the fruits of a century of activturn - is an event entirely outside the ism and citizen engagement just long JOE JOHNSONciliation) in the riding of Langley, or ·experience of the three generations enough that the baby boomers will CONTRIBUTORRich Coleman (Minister of Energy born since the end of the. Second be able to collect on their pensions. and Mines) in Fort Langley-Alder- World War. Since the advent of the In the meantime, the youth are left to welfare state 60 years ago, and the in- contend with stagnant real incomes, There are no politics like BC poli- grove. tics, because BC politics don't stop.

H he does choose to run against troduction of comprehensive finan- historically high levels of student The battle grounds for the next pro- Polak, he's in for a tough battle. cial regulation following the Great debt, unemployment which sits unvincial election are being drawn, Polak is popular in her riding and Depression, the extremes of the busi- comfortably between 15-19per cent, and Langley is looking to be the won with more than 20 percent- ness cycle have been lessened Even and taxation levels last seen during epicentre of a massive power shift. age points over her NDP competi- with its excesses, the capitalist en- the Gilded Age. rm interested in a very basic quesThe UFV student body consists of tion. But is that enough to stem off terprise has given rise to technologi(roughly) 20 per cent Langley resi- a strong Conservative candidate, in cally advanced societieswith greater tion, which no one has been able to dents, which means that when the a very Christian riding? Home to levels of education and equity than answer. Where are the jobs?Where is next election does finally get into many strong Conservative Chris- has ever before been seen. And with the promised prosperity? Where are full swing, they are going to have a tian lobby groups, Cummins can these gifts of historic prosperity and the jobs?

In recessions, entry level, low heck of a front row seat attack Polak on issues she can't marvellous technology, our parents Right now, hitting the ground touch because of the party's stance. and the politicians who pander to skilled, and part time positions are overwhelmingly the first to be cut, running and stirring things up on Cummins is strong on fundamental them have sold us all out The radical turn toward auster- laid-off, or lost. The "job-less recovthe political scene, is John Cum- Christian values, such as same-sex mins. He's the new leader of the marriage and abortion issues. In a ity is but one small example of the ery" we have experienced these past recently resurrected BC Conserva- right-wing riding, you better believe self-aggrandizing narcissism which two years has been enough to blunt tive party. He's also loved by the that these things matter, even if this an entire generation of leaders in in- · some of the pain, especially for those NDP and hated by the Liberals as is BC. She may be able to hold on to dustry and politics have embraced. with money in the markets. But for he stands a good chance of drain- her seat through the next election, ing the far right-wing support. The but if the Conservatives can siphon Liberals have had the hard-line con- off just twenty-one points from her, servative vote since the early 90's than the l';IDPwill take Langley.

It's also possible for Cummins when the Social Credit party began to implode; them being the only ap- to run in Fort Langley-Aldergrove, pealing choice to turn to at the time. putting him up against a very popBut now with the Liberals tanking ular opponent in Rich Coleman.

JOEL SMART in the polls, opportunities are open- Coleman took his riding in the last THECASCADE election by a factor of 2-to-1over his ing up for other parties.

The question of when that elec- NDP competition. However, there Growing up in Abbotsford, the tion will actually occur, though, is are some unconfirmed rumblings something most of us would like to that Coleman may not run again. sound of roaring jets overhead was know. But very few are privy to the H this were true, Cummins would an unforgettable staple of summer inner workings of the BC Liberals, · be pretty much guaranteed a seat. break. With a grandfather who reand in particular - Premier Christy But I remain unconvinced of these paired airplanes in World War II, Clark. The premier has been talking rumours. Coleman has no plans to an appreciation for the power and about having an election ever since retire, making his best shot to be finesse of the great machines was · instilled in me from a young age. It's she was elected head of her party, against Polak.

Whatever happens with Cum- likely a relapvely common introducin order to receive a new mandate.

But the odds of having an election mins, the fact is that BC is getting tion to the Abbotsford International in the next fall session are getting a third political party. Any ridings Airshow for many residents of the smaller by the day. It's almost im- that they win will come at the ex- city,but a recent Facebookencounter possible to ramp up an election pense of the Liberals. Is that really made me realizethat the scream of given the schedule she's established such a bad thing, though? Is it not a rocket-powered aircraft ripping as well as other events that will be time for a change in the political through the air with reckless abanoccurring: her trades trip to Asia, a landscape with some new blood? don makes some citizens relive their Fall parliamentary session, the HST The Liberals are stagnating and worst nightmares.

While the noise signals the inreferendum results, municipal elec- Christy Clark, aside from lobbytions, etc. The best chance of seeing ing the federal government for ship tended excitement and awe in me, an election occur this year may have building contracts, has yet to prove for someone who grew up in Iraq side of the story so readily because already past The best guess is that it herself as much of a leader. They are (or in case of an elderly person with I am so convinced that regardless of traumatic memories of the war}roar- the critique, the Airshow isn't going still the party of Gordon Campbell. will be in the fall of 2012.

Ultimately, the NDP will end up ing jets can make the memories of anywhere. It's a huge seller in AbCummins, a staunch right-winger himself,. has been involved in in power if the Conservatives split exploding bombs and lost loved botsford and a few disgruntled voic~ federal politics since originally be- the right wing vote. I believe that ones alt.tooreal. It can elicittears and es won't shut the whole thing down. ing elected in 1993with the Reform this is a good thing. And while rm even shrieks of terror. For many peo- fll admit, rd hate to see it go. I look party. He then became an originat- not entirely sold on a revived NDP ple who have experienced war and forward to the one weekend a year ing member of the Conservative under Adrian Dix, if the NDP wins, felt its destructive power firsthand, when at any moment a monstrous party, serving the riding of Delta- it's really a win-win situation for the the great party at our airport is not plane could thunder over my head, or a finely-tuned squad of Snowbiids Richmond East, since it was formed province. The way I see it, if they something to be celebrated.

The displays at the show are of- in formation could soar into view at back in 2003. That was up until the prove to be a great party and drive last election when he decided not to the province forward, we're all the ten quite closely linked to warfare top speed.

H things aren't going to change, run, opting instead for the position better for it. But if they prove to be a as well, with actual explosives ocfailure, what we will have lost is one casionally detonated, and military it seems difficult to find a solution. as head of the BC Conservatives.

However, Cummins is not in election period, but we will have exhibits feature vehicles and attire Those who find it too much to bear the BC legislature yet. Recently he gained something much greater. We used in combat. Some of the planes aren't going to just change their moved from Richmond to Langley, will have gained a greater democra- mimic dogfights and other war- minds about the situation. Perhaps where he's done everything but for- cy and more choice, where we have like activities during their routines. all that can be done is for them to mally announce his intentions to three real parties from which to While it has always seemed like an invest in a pair of earplugs, or plan run in the next election. When he choose. It will dynamically change impressive and eye-opening experi- a family vacation to another city for does, he will be up against one of the way the province governs, and ence to me, it didn't take too much the weekend. It isn't a resolution I the Liberal's strongest cabinet min- we will be much better off for that. I prodding for me to understand how find satisfying, but unless the price of rocket fuel exceeds the revenue that could exacerbatethe dilemma. isters, either Mary Polak (Minister say bring on the Conservatives.

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the young and the very old, for students and the unskilled, our misery has been drawn out across two summers and two school years.

We are careening toward a lost decade, and only decisive action can stop it. Massive fiscal stimulus, with overwhelming direct expenditure on infrastructure, healthcare, and education will avert catastrophe and alleviate much suffering. As sensible as this reaction would be, our political leaders have thrown out all reason and understanding. No one is talking about fiscal stimulus, and no one is talking about jobs.

I have railed against the commodification of education in columns past, and I still very much despise the transformation of universities into job training facilities. But even according to the infantile and perverse logic of education-as-training, our governments, politicians and institutions are failing us. For students and the unemployed, there are next to no options for recourse.

In the meantime, we will have to avail ourselves of the options that do exist, slim as they are. For most, that means more debt, more education and more hoping. I hope that when I finally graduate, employment will be a reality rather than some statistic.

Youhad best hope for your sake, too.

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be the_best way to avoid the stress and heartache.

I think that this year, unlike in the past, the Airshow made me think about how differently we can perceive the world. I thought of how an airplane must feel to someone who knows it as a war machine that steals away family members and girlfriends. I pictured the jets I had come to adore and long to fly in as not just a flying amusement park ride. Sure, rve seen movies about war and I always knew that is how they were used, but it never felt that way to me here. As a multicultural city,it is important for us to be aware of what others are going through, and to show compassion whenever we can. Maybe that's the lesson the Snowbirds have been trying to teach us all along when they draw a big heart out of smoke at the end of each performance.

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Anopenletterto Canadians fromthe Honourable JackLayto~ Dear Friends, • Tens of thousands of Canadians have written to me in· recent weeks to wish me well, I want to thank each and every one of you for your thoughtful, inspiring and often beautiful notes, cards and gifts.Your spirit and love have lit up my home, my spirit, and my determination.

Unfortunately my treabnent has not worked out as I hoped. So I am giving this letter to my partner Olivia to share with you in the circumstance in which I cannot continue.

I recommend thq.t Hull-Aylmer MP Nycole Turmel continue her work as our interim leader until a permanent successor is elected.

I recorntl1end the party hold a leadership vote as early as possible in the New Year, ori approximately the same timelin~s as in 2003, so that ow new leader has ample time to reconsolidate our team, renew our party and our program, and move forward towards the next election.

A few additional thoughts: To other Canadians who are on journeys to defeat cancer and to live their lives, I say this: please don't be discouraged that my own journey hasn't gone as well as I had hoped. You must not lose your own hope. Treatments and therapies have never been better in the face of this disease. You have every reason to~ optimistic, determined, and focused on the future. My only other advice is to cherish every moment with those you love at every stage of your journey, as I have done this summer.

To the members of my party: we've done remarkable things together in the past eight years. It has been a privilege to lead the New Democratic Party and I am most grateful for your confidence, your support, and the endless hours of volunteer commiqnent you have devoted to our cause. There will be those who will try to persuade you to give up our cause. But that cause is much bigger than any one leader. Answer them by recommitting with energy and determination to our work. Remember our proud history of social justice, universal health care, public pensions and making sure no one is left behind. Let's continue to move forward.

Let's demonstrate in everything we do in the four years before us that we are ready to serve our beloved Canada as its next government.

historic decision. You decided that the way to replace Canada's Conservative federal government with something better was by working together in partnership with progressive-minded Canadians across the country. You made the right decision then; it is still the right decision today; and it will be the right_decision right through to the next election, when we will succeed, together. You have elected a superb team of New Democrats to Parliament. They are going to be doing remarkable things in the years to come to make this country better for us all.

To young Canadians: All my life I have worked to make things better. Hope and optimism have defined my political career, and I continue to be hopeful and optimistic about Canada. Young people have been a great source of inspiration for me. I have met and talked with so many of you about your dreams, your frustrations, and your ideas for change. More and more, you are engaging in politics because you want to change things for the better. Many of you have placed your trust in our party. As my time in political life draws to a close I want to share with you my belief in your power to change this country and this world. There are great challenges before you, from the overwhelming nature of climate change to the unfairness of an economy that excludes so many from our collective wealth, and the changes necessary to build a more inclusive and generous Canada.

I believe in you. Your energy, your vision, your passion for justice are exactly what this country needs today.

You need to be at the heart of our economy, our political life, and our plans for the present and the future.

And finally, to all Canadians: Canada is a great country, one of the hopes of the world. We can be a better one a country of greater equality, justice, anc! opportunity.

We can build a prosperous economy and a society that shares-its benefits more fairly. We can look after our seniors. We can offer better futures for our children.

We can do our part to save the world's environment.

We can restore our good name in the world. We can do all of these things because we finally have a party system at the national level whe~ there are real choices; where your vote matters; where working for change can actually bring about change. In the months and years to come, New Democrats will put a compelling new alternative to you. My colleagues in our party are an impressive, coIUJnitted team. Give them a careful hearing; consider the alternatives; and consider that we can be a better, fairer, more equal country by working together.

Don't let them tell you it can't be done.

To the members of our parliamentary caucus: I have been privileged to work with each and every one of you. Our caucus meetings were always the highlight of my week. It has been my role to ask a great deal from you. And now I am going to do so again. Canadians will be closely watching you in the months to come.

Colleagues, I know you will make the tens of thousands of members of our party proud of you by demonstrating the same seamless teamwork and solidarity that has earned us the confidence of millions of Canadians in the recent election.

My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we'll change the world.

To my fellow Quebecers: On May 2nd, you made an

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Gang prob~ems, government solution The two-sided argument about ALISIEMENSber of the Red Scorpions,Baconhad THECASCADE made himself and his brothers well legalizing marijuana is getting old. known to both authorities and other The reason we are still talking about Gangs have been around for ages. gangs. The Bacon brothers were al- it is because we have yet to see sigIt may be easy to blame gang vio- leged to have been involved in the nificant change in the way our socilence and gang activity on rap mu- dial-a-dope business. Their under- ety deals with the so-called "probsic and motorcycles,but the truth of lings carried phones with the lines lem." Use of marijuana is common, the matter is that organized crime open 24/7/365 for speedy and effi- less harmful than alcohol and towas around long before Biggiewas cient delivery. bacco, and non-addictive. CrimiBut just as ·in any other business, nalizing recreational users isn't the shot. Bosses,dons and pr.esidentsof different clubs have set up shop in rivalries emerge. Unlike the compe- solution.

How our government has been small towns and big cities all across tition between Google and Apple, the world, bringing with them their however, disputes between compet- dealing with crime is simply not violence,corruption and criminality. ing gangs often result in violence. working. Maybe we didn't have as Recently, notorious gangster As soon as one gang starts stepping many shootings in 2010 as we did Jonathon Bacon was shot to death on the toes of another, people start in 2009,but the problem is starting while in Kelowna.The gunman also getting shot. Many of the drugs traf- again. Continuously removing the m~naged to injure a Hells Angel ficked by these gangs are lucrative bad guy and putting him in jail just member and three others. A mem- - especially marijuana. provides opportunity for the next

money hungry fool to step up and make the right connections to start a drug business. · The government needs .to· respond by eliminating the business opportunity right from the very people who currently control it.

Instead of society paying for the accommodation of these felons, we can legalize marijuana and use the tax revenue their former crops would provide. We need. to start beating them at their own game. By taking away specificcards, they will never be able to play the full deck.

Crime isn't going to go away by legalizing marijuana, but it will deal a significant blow to organized gangs. Instead of filling our prisons

with small time offenders,and making more prisons to house them, money can be focused on cracking down on the often-violent organized criminals. While the punk down the street is selling small · amounts of marijuana to his or her friends, other gangsters are moving guns, heroin, methamphetamines and other drugs that are actually harmful and affecting.our society.

It is time to start zeroing in on the big problems instead of criminalizing non-violent marijuana users.

Maybe then we will have more time and money to hire a few police of- · ficers to follow these big time felons so there is not another shooting in broad daylight.

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The Reach holds its first Litera MARINA PARAPINI CONTRIBUTOR The Reach Gallery Museum in Abbotsford hosted its first Literary Cafe at 7:30pm-on Friday August 19, 2011. Organized and run

by UFV graduate Paul Falardeau, the evening showcased local musicians and writers. The interesting blend of music and poetry about nature, the history of British Columbia, ancestry and the meaning of home fit perfectly with The Reach's current exhibit featuring Emily Carr paintings and local artists.

Set in a cozy studio, the atmosphere of the evening was sophisticated, yet still relaxed. Musician Cale Stanage kicked off the show with his unique and self-described "earthy blend of modem folk." As a dynamic performer, he took advantage of the intimate set-up to involve the audience and before long he had everyone snapping along. After singing a song about love, Cale spoke of the importance of good communication in keeping love alive. His next song,· "Communication," was a jazzy-scat of nonsensical syllables where the audience was expected to repeat back his phonetic acrobatics creating a fun, musical conversation.

Next, three contributors of Making Waves explained their essays and did some personal readings. Making Waves is a collection of essays exploring the traditions, struggles,

Left to Right: Franklyn Currie, Frances Cabahug, Chelsea Thornton, Paul Falardeau

ideas and conflicts of the Pacific Northwest writers and poets, and it is the first release of the University of the Fraser Valley's University Press. The project was spearheaded and edited by resident UFV professor Trevor Carolan and blends contributions by established and professional writers with some new up-and-comers on the BC scene.

Chelsea Thornton, current UFV student, spoke of how the outer physical landscape of our environment affects the inner landscape of our personality and worldviews,

and can ultimately find expression in the style of writing. She also read some vignettes that highlight her personal relationship with nature and how she strives to bridge the human and natural worlds.

Paul Falardeau followed in a similar format, reading from his essay "The Great Story of British Columbia: Robert Bringhurst and Haida Oral Literature" and some personal poetry. Both speakers also chose to read selections from authors that inspired them in their writing, providing a neat tribute to the past. The final reader of the

The Book Man comes to Abbotsford SASHAMOEDT

After the previous discussion of place, nature, ancestry and rootedness in home and community, Franklyn's songs prought the focus back to the present, not only in time but in location. His music highlights his experiences in Abbotsford and the inspiration he's found growing up where "city meets country." The simple symmetry of beginning and ending the evening with music provided a natural flow to the event and a graceful finish.

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THECASCADE A popular used bookstore in Chilliwack, The Book Man, has opened a new branch in Abbotsfo:r;d this summer, located in the Little Oak Mall.

The Abbotsford branch is at a smaller location, but members of staff at The Book Man have maintained their comfortable atmosphere in order to make up for the lost quantity. While a visit to Hemingway's is pleasant, it is a bit like wading through a sea of pages; The Book Man, on the other hand, has organized shelving and draw:. ers clearly labeled by author. Similar to the Chilliwack branch, Abbotsford' s Book Man has thousands of titles, well-read staff, lovely hardwood flooring, and a cat. Not the same cat (Nietzsche still resides in Chilliwack), but the docile Gatsby lounges between the stacks in Abbotsford.

Amber Short, co-owner of The Book Man, states that "we have always prided ourselves on providing a clean, welcoming atmosphere [with] relaxing music, tidy rows of perfectly organized books, brightly lit with plenty of places to sit and peruse books."

Their restroom is certainly a unique touch as well, with the entire washroom wallpapered with thousands of bookmarks. "Each used bookstore that exists has its own unique atmosphere; special features that make them stand out in the mind of their customers," she says of the loo.

Short runs the business in part with her father, the original Book Man. The opening of a new branch is quite an achievement for the small business owners. Short attributes their success to a passion for books and the people who love them. "Being in business gives us the · unique opportunity to share

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evening, Frances Cabahug, a UBC graduate whose focus was Postcolonial English literature, spoke of genomics and how technology is opening new doors to discovering ancestry. How these discoveries affect our self-perceptions and identities is explored in her essay contribution in Making Waves. Frances al_soread some original poems and a vignette.

After a short intermission perfect for refilling wine glasses, chatting and exploring the main exhibit of The Reach, local m usician Franklyn Currie closed the evening.

Gatsby, the Abbotsford Book Man's resident feline, adjusts to his new home.

Photo courtesy of-The Book Man,

that passion with others both in our enheit 451 - and even Wuthering stores, and the communities that Heights!

Short suggests that "UFV stuthey exist in at. large." She maintairis that "leading with our hearts, dents bring their UPass with hard work, gratitude and a dedica- them when they visit either of our tion to excellence in all aspects of branches to receive a ten per cent our business - [with] employment, off discount. They can also bring environment, professional, and books in to trade to establish credit community involvement - has cer- at our store, which will save them tainly attributed to our success, but up to fifty per cent off of their purwe would quite literally cease to ex- chases." If you want cash for your ist without our incredible staff, and used books, The Book Man will the support of our customers." The offer twenty per cent of what they Book Man in Chilliwack strives to will sell the book for in cash. connect with their community, with The Book Man website is very involvement ranging from a concert navigable and neat. A customer series in downtown Chilliwack to a can order books, search titles and kid's club over the summer. prices, and even put books on hold For UFV students looking for online. "We always do our best to events, intellectual substance, and, keep it up to date, interesting, and as al\'\7ays, discounts, The Book moving with the times," Short comMan has quite a bit to offer. This ments. "From the homepage of our used bookstore means more oppor- website one can sign up for our tunity to find inexpensive books, be newsletter ... [to] keep informed of they required texts or simply plea- · upcoming sales, readings, events sure reads. While The Book Man and concerts." has shelves of literature, poetry The Book Man is open seven days and prose, Virgil to Defoe to Beck- a week. With its friendly and acett, other genres are well-stocked. commodating atmosphere, quaint Romance is rampant, drawers are bathroom and amiable cat, a trip filled with mystery, science fic- to the Abbotsford location is well tion and fantasy, with metaphysworth it. The readings, clubs, conics, history, and much more. The certs and events seen in Chilliwack Book Man also endeavours to sell will hopefully be integrated into the necklaces, bags, and shirts that say new Abbotsford branch as it grows thjngs like The Naked Lunch, Fahr- into a community-oriented store:

THECASCADE end. Add onto that the fact that gamers are large users of social Growing distractions and the in- media like Facebook, Google+ and creased age of most gamers has Twitter and it's easy to see why led to reports that only one player they might be less willing to spend in every 10 ever makes it· to the an entire evening gaming without final credits in an average video distraction than in the past. Times game. Although it is likely that have changed, at least for most the completion rate for most video gamers. games has always been relatively Shorter, cheaper games that can low, especially when compared be played in bite-sized increments with other media, the rates are can make all the difference, acheaded in the wrong direction ac- cording to CNN. Although games cording to a recent article featured of this variety exist, it's a strategy onCNN. that needs wider implementation.

It was revealed in the article that Unfortunately, a lot of what made even top-sellers, critically ac- •Red DeadRedemptionspecial would claimed for their quality and sto- be lost if it was _cut down to a 10 rytelling are subject to the same hour game, let alone a game you fate. Raptr, a company that has could play through in an evening tracked well over 23 million gam- like a film. As well, the thrill of . ing sessions, reported that "Game getting lost in the wilderness on of the Year'' Red Dead Redemption horseback wouldn't be the same in fit exactly into this percentage. It's a short bite-sized gaming session. a pretty shocking realization as the The vastness of the world creatindustry fights for legitimacy and. ed for the game would not come respect as an artistic medium. across.

Imagine if only one in ten finished As the industry strives to better watching one of the best-selling serve its audience, perhaps the films released last year. Most peo- grand epics will fade away (much ple will never be able to talk about to _the chagrin of basement-dwellthe game's resolution or gain any ers around· the globe). Perhaps kind of insight that the game's cre- more likely though, the epics will ators intended. To say it isn't an emulate television (how many ideal situation is to put it lightly. hours did we all still manage to inUnlike a film, most games take a vest into Lost again?). Red DeadReconsiderably longer amount of demptioncould easily have been retime to complete. People might written into chapters or episodes i_nvest anywhere from 20 to 100 offered for much cheaper prices hours into Red Dead Redemption than full games. Would gamers before making it to the end of be more likely to invest an hour the game. Yet, in a world where a week the way they do with TV the average gamer is working a shows? Grand Theft Auto IV and a job and often trying to manage a recent Backto the Future game tried family and a personal life, such a something relatively similar. With hefty time commitment is asking a a bit more fine-tuning, maybe a lot. With the increased number of new era in gaming will arise and quality games available, the pres- players will finally know what it sure to buy and try new and better feels like to finish what they startgames can often increase the pres- ed.

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The UnbearableLightnessof Being

by MilanKundera

The KodiakNightlife Beast Like Me

releases us from it, making it seem inconsequential. But knowing this, THECASCADE he asks, which is better: lightness or weight?

Milan Kundera is a singularly Characters continually deal with inventive and interesting author, this opposition between lightness and his most famous work, The. UnbearableLightness of Being, is an and weight, struggling to craft exemplary illustration of the deft- . something enduring and meaningful in a life that is only lived once ness and wit which has brought and is therefore passing and insigme wholeheartedly into his camp. nificant. Tomas, protagonist and The novel explores relationships, human desire, and the capacity for lifelong philanderer, is an ideal illove (both human and animal), but lustration of lightness, having rid it's not just all hearts and flowers himself of his ex-wife, their son, and, along the way, his parents, - he also delves into the nuances of philosophy, music and literary until he is confronted with the composition. Kundera can stir up cumbersome; needful love of one sympathy and wistfulness on one of his chance -conquests, Tereza. page and shock and horror on She drags her "enormously heavy" the next, but even more impres- suitcase into his apartment and a sive than his range is the fact that weightier kind of romance into his all this is accomplished with the life than he has ever known. And guiding voice of the author, who though Tomas, despite his love continually breaks through the for Tereza, can never give up his wash of what could have been just many "erotic friendships," he also cannot let her go. In this sense, the another love story with interjected lightness of being is made unbearmusings on the events and ideas able after moments of true weight that breathe life into the characters themselves - people who, as Kun- are experienced and when Tereza dera reminds us, "were not born briefly leaves Tomas, what would of a mother's womb ... [but] of a once have seemed to him the perstimulating phrase or two from fect, symmetrical and pleasingly literary closure to their love afa basic situation." The reminder fair (and the glad reawakening of of the author's presence nudges his unfettered bachelorhood) now the sole focus off of the workings of his character's lives and onto seems tragic, and he follows her. the greater topics that he wrestles Tomas forsakes the lightness of his dealings with numerous women with, perhaps most prominently, the opposition of lightness and for the heaviness of Tereza' s steady and dependent love. weight.

Kundera also explores the GerThis opposition is introduced within the first few 'pages as an man notion of "kitsch" - defined offshoot of Nietzsche's concept as "the absolute denial of shit, both of eternal return - the notion that in the literal and figurative senses every experience could recur infi- of the word; kitsch excludes evnitely, and that the knowledge that erything from its purview which these actions recur would lend is essentially unacceptable in humore weight to them than if they man existence". Sabina, the best were a mere ·fleeting occurrence in and closest of Tomas' erotic friendthe kind of linear history we are ships, devotes her life and her art to the eradication of kitsch, preferaccustomed to. If recurrent-actions have "weight," then actions -that ring to reveal the weightiness of only occur once - the kind we are what lies beneath this "mask of familiar wi,th in our world - are beauty." Sabina's style of painting, favoring "double expQsures" transitory; they have "lightness." wherein the smooth and perfect Weight, as he explores, ties us to "intelligible lie" of the surface is our earthly being, while lightness

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DESSA BAYROCK CONTRIBUTOR If you love indie rock that hesitates

to commit to one single genre, then The Kodiak Nightlife is for you. The Metro-Vancouv\!r band formed in early 2010 and their first album, Beast Like Me, was released this past July. The band has picked out portions of soul, jazz, grunge, metal and folk and put them together in a way that picks you up, spins you around, and refuses to get out of your head.

I must admit that the album takes flung off by the seamier "unintela while to warm up to since the ligible truth" hiding beneath, refirst song, "Confidence in Youth," flects Kundera' s own approach of is so gritty and intense that it hardpenetrating mere sentimentality ly knows what to do with itself. and posturing by calling attention Although its heart is in the right to the art form itself, and all the place, in the end it cannot calm artifice that goes with it. His style down enough to make much sense. makes the presence of the writer as The second track, "Jericho," picks visible as what lurks beneath the up where "Confidence in Youth" surface in Sabina's paintings. leaves off. It has the same grungy With all respect to that beheovertones, but holds together in a moth of German philosophy, as I way that the first track does not. Its read I couldn't help but consider . excitement channels into a catchy the possibility that, contrary to the theme instead of wearing itself initital Nietzschean proposition, out, and the opening riff alone is the absence of eternal return did enough to get the listener wanting not seem to make the characters' to follow instructions when Jason decisions insignificant (at least Sylvester belts out, "We've got to merely in the scope of their own stand up / and put our feet down." lives) but rather more precious.

It's with the next couple of songs Indeed, it makes the contemplathat they really get into the swing tion of the other, unchosen roads of things, starting with "Come seem insignificant - as we can Back To Me." It's the first noticenever know for sure what could able time that Jacqueline Bartel have been - but the choices faced chimes in with her soulful harmoand decisions made are weighty nies, and it's the kind of music that because there will only be one opmakes you shut up and listen; the portunity to make them. kind of song that you find yourBut could this idea, too, be disself humming to, no matter what missed as kitsch? Could my belief you're doing. that events in some single, transiThis is even more so the case when tory life can hold importance be it comes to the next song, "The Dirt mere evidence of my own experiDon't Keep You Down," which is ence with this triumph of emotion about zombies. It's awesome! It's over reason - a "folding screen set catchy, it's creepy, and Bartel's up to curtain off death?" Kundera, voice is like a soaring bird as she you wily fella, I suppose I'll have sings out, "And you groan like to revisit you again and decide. ships in the fog / so weak, yet so

strong. And you moan like hungry dogs / as you sing your zombie songs." Words cannot describe my love for this song. It is the ultimate lullaby anthem for a postmodern indie kid.

At this point, all the elements that they've been working towards finally stick together into an epic cohesiveness, and it only gets better from there. The last two songs kick you in the face with their deliciousness. The second-to-last track loses the distracting distortion in favour of an acoustic sound, which really allows Sylvester's unique, gravelly vocals to stand out.

They kick it back up to the grungy, metal-esque hardcore anthem with the last song, which ironically serves as a better anthem for confidence in youth than "Confidence in Youth." Bartel's previously soulful and sweet vocals grit up and tum smoky, and when she and Sylvester belt out, "Live large!

I Go out with a bang! / Bon voyage / my little sweet thing!" we are ready to follow them into battle.

Overall, the EP saunters along in a way where you can't get it out of your head. Even though I wasn't a huge fan of the first couple songs, The Kodiak Nightlife strikes me, more than anything, as a band that would be stupidly good live - their energy is contagious, and they obviously love what they do and who they do it with, which, when you get down to it, is what makes a good band into a great one.

FilmReview Riseof the Planetof the Apes MICHAEL SCOULARraphy, and acting departments.

THE CASCADE Every movie, at least somewhere along the way, has put thought and care into its making. But in most cases it is lost along the way, or mutated through rewrites, reshoots, tossed ideas and studio meddling. A lot of these problems are synonymous with Twentieth Century Fox, which is what makes Rise of the Planet of the Apes even more of a bizarre outlier. All the thought and care has made its way onto the screen. There is no evidence of unfinished CG work that has typified some of its "biggest'' releases, nor is it founded on a mess of a script. In a summer with sequel-after-remake-after-reboot, here is a prequel/ reboot/ remake that stands on its own as an entertaining movie. No more, no less, and that is something to be glad to see amidst the nonsense of dressed up tentpole releases that are corpses underneath. There are standard chills and thrills here, but there is also substantial material here, coming from the writing, photog-

eacli one of its characters, both ape The most immediately striking and human, to take on importance. sensory information about this This movie does not really delve picture is how it looks. Director into the end of the world, it instead of photography Andrew Lesnie, zeroes in on the •interactions bewho some might recal l shot the - · tween characters, not their weapLord of the Rings movies, frames ons, and that is where the script the action, the human and ape hits its mark.

This is a movie in which computinteraction, and the high and low er generated special effects play scaling of the apes in a beautiful, careful way. In this movie; every a large role, but they themselves shot tells something, often in place are not players in the production. of dialogue. There is a feeling that They aid in the movie's characterevery cut is significant. Even in fre- ization and storytelling, but they netic moments, there is never any are not the main attraction. This, rapid cutting; instead this movie in a way, is the best use of CG: adopts the view of the apes. Fear- providing a safer alternative to ful scenes are aided by paranoid potentially harmful situations for sweeps through surrounding foli- animals, while providing a greater age, and the scenes involving the range of performance than a natuyoung Caesar, the principle subject ral animal could give. No, they do played wonderfully by Andy Ser- not look photorealistic, though kis, bring forth a sense of wonder their physicality does not stretch the abilities of the animals that are as he looks in awe at the outside world. This is a movie with action being recreated. Instead, they have scenes that, despite the silly prem- an unreal quality. Their eyes and ise posited by the title and some faces express in ways apes cannot of the movie's advertising bits, do for sustained periods, and allow for greater realization of character not simply involve apes mauling humans. Its climax has a sense of than any movie involving comspace that allows every move of puter generated characters since

King Kong. This is technology aiding storytelling, not the latter providing an excuse for the former.

As for the performances, chief among them Serkis, they cannot be understated.

While James Franco and John Lithgow achieve a suitable, quiet tone that brings out the humanity in what otherwise would be a onesided affair, the outstanding motion capture WOrK is what makes this movie work. The apes are not a cast of thousands descending on the humans; they are a band of characters we have come to know.

That is the difference between this and other ensemble pieces. Theimages tell us the story of this world.

Every movement of the face and body counts, and the movie trusts its audience to pick up on that.

From the screening I attended,

there was no failure to communicate; there is no need for droning exposition on the science behind what makes these apes _achieve levels of intelligence or emotion, we see it and accept it, because it is told in a heightened reality that makes sense in the moment of its expression. If this is the type of blockbuster Hollywood is capable of producing, then maybe the summer movie mudslide isn't to be dreaded. There's still a chance to be transported and touched in the multiplex.

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BELOW THE BELT Top or bottom?

VIOLET HART fucked, which traditionally means SEXPERT they're in a ''bottom" position while having sex. Bottoms tend If I've said it once, I've said it to have fantasies along the lines a million times. The key to sex is of bondage, rape and seduction. power. This not-so-coincidentally They're the ones who wear haralso happens to be the key to life. nesses or school-girl costumes.

Why? Because we either spend our As for tops, often the most easylives trying to take control or we going people can be absolute tigers let others take control. Life is a gi- in bed. Unlike bottoms, they find it ant power struggle, with nature, exciting to have everything in their co-workers, friends, enemies and control for once. Tops are the fuckdeath. Humans overwhelmingly ers. They fantasize about making desire t~ be omnipotent. When life people pleasure them; or giving isn't the way we want it, we call it others pleasure. They enjoy playunfair. How do we respond? Some ing the bad cop, the army general people adjust to life's unpredict- or dominatrix. They like calling the ability and unfairness the best they shots. can while others try even harder to As you can imagine, a couple take power. with both a top and bottom are With sex, I've noticed that peo- pretty complementarily aligned. ple who are perceived as "domi-, However, it's not that simple. For nant'' (especially control-freaks instance, the top may like rough and perfectionists) are surprisingly BDSM, while the bottom prefers complete and utter bottoms. They to be romantically seduced. As iri love the exhilaration of losing their any relationship, there has to be power, for once. There is nothing give and take. In the case that the sexier than having things be done couple is perfectly aligned (she to them. These people are called likes to play bad cop, he likes to be ''bottoms" because they like to be

the submissive prisoner) there's always the problem that the couple will get too comfortable with their shared fantasy, and consequently aren't challenged and stretched to try new things.

Having a couple with two tops or two bottoms is not necessarily a problem. In fact, who can understand what a bottom wants better than another bottom, or a top, another top? Though taking on the opposite role may not be as hot for you as for your partner, it's healthy to focus completely on your partner once in a while, paying attention to their needs and pleasure, not to mention trying new experiences yourself. The important thing, of course,· is to play fair, and make sure the roles are split up equally.

Otherwise, you could end up with portant to pay attention• to the a resentful, unsatisfied partner if power-balance in bed and be aware he/ she is always catering only to · of each other's desires. Make sure your needs. you talk about what you like, and There is no such thing as an ideal make an effort not to judge or criticouple. Though it doesn't strictly cize your partner's tastes. Be willmatter if a couple is bottom-top, ing to try new things, Your partner bottom-bottom, or top-top, it's imis worth it after all, and nothing is

Digestable Outside theTake-Out Box Drink Little Japan Sushi Unit 105 - 33643 MarshallRoad AMYVANVEEN THECASCADE AbbotsfordBC 604.854.6205 In between classes, when students www.littlejapansushi.com have a hankering for more than a $1.99 to $20.99 (excludesparty trays snack, the options can often seem and sashimi) rather bleak. There are a couple of on-campus eateries, but sometimes ers, and Korean food. If, however, you just need a break from the col- you'd prefer to eat and run, their legiate atmosphere, and more of- take-out only takes about ten minten than not tht>se breaks deserve utes from order to pick-up, which some sushi. The only problem is means you have just enough time you can't just pick any sushi place to call from campus, find your car and hope for the best. It's different and grab your study-break sushi. from a bad burger. When you have The presentation in the take-out bad sushi, you remember bad su- isn't comparable to the presentashi. When you have a bad burger, tion of eating in, but the quality you can cover it up with French of the rolls, especially the special fries or extra ketchup. rolls, is enough to make the eight The solution to such a conundrum or nine dollars worth it. I thought is just across the new McCallum I would try the volcano roll made overpass in the form of a little su- up of cooked salmon in lieu of shi spot that offers both a serene the more common raw, cucumber, atmosphere and fairly decent fare. avocado and crab. It also had just Little Japan Sushi sits at the corner enough of a spicy kick to wake me of McCallum and Marshall and up, which was multiplied several ~ough the outside looks a little times over when it accidentally bland, the inside stands out from touched that little green pile of other Japanese restaurants. With a wasabi. sleek interior, it may be presumed The one dish that I always measure that the menu would make many a sushi place's quality by is the a student's wallet sweat; however, gyoza, but unfortunately this gyotheir prices are reasonable and za was a little lacking. There was their portions are plenty. Lunch very little flavour in the dumpspecials range between $8.99 and lings themselves, and though $15.99, while combo dinners go they served a sweet sauce with it from $8.99 to $20.99. For the rolls, instead of the common soy, it just though, the prices go between wasn't enough to save it from be$2.99 and $14.99, with most stay- ing mediocre. Thankfully, the voling under the six dollar mark. cano roll did save my c;linner.

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Apricot Brandy Sour Mark Evered's Grilled Banana Treat

Mark Evered's se~-portrait

Dr. Mark Evered is President and Vice-Chancellor at UFV. He is a campus resident well known for his commitment to improving student life. He's as comfortable in a suit as he is in his UFV For a drink titled "sour," this apron. On his few nights off, he enjoys pizza, beer and l.J:iwand cocktail is sweeter than any-:- Order re-runs with his wife Maureen. thing, especially if you add the triple sec or grenadine. That "I learned this simple trick from fellow campers in Australia. It's said, it's surprisingly delicious, an easy cooked dessert, snack or even breakfast that's ready in and not as citrusy as you would' minutes."

think.

Ingredients:

1 oz apricot brandy 1 oz lemon juice Orange juice Ice cubes Pour apricot brandy. Add lemon juice. Fill in with . orange juice and add ice cubes. Shake.

Optional: Add 1 / 2 oz triple sec, or 1 teaspoon grenadine.

Ideal for: A hot summer day, nicer social events Bad for: Drinking more than one On the Cascade scale: 4/ 5

Unpeeled (optional) (optional) (optional)

bananas Brown sugar Cinnamon Chocolate Squares

Direct s unpeeled bananas into the coals of a fire or on to a grill.

Flip over to blacken the peel fairly evenly.

2. When steam begins escaping from splits in the peel, remove the bananas and slit the skin lengthwise. The fruit will have become a delicious hot puree.

Optional: It's good on its own eaten right out of _thepeel, but ~ven better if you sprinkle a bit of brown sugar or crnnamon on 1t, or melt a couple squares of chocolate into it. Explore and enjoy!

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The-Q&A with The Hot Moonbeams AMY VANVEEN Nick: I kind of feel like we're THECASCADE all a combination of the nerd and the weirdo. Except David. He's the rebel, relatively speaking.

Officially banding together in 2009, The Hot Moonbeams came What would be your defining about after David Kanda! filled in style/ genre? as bass player with. Nick Ubels, Tim: Our style lies somewhere Tim Ubels and Dan Edwards' pre- between garage rock, power pop, vious band. Before long, that one and a little hint of country. sub became several and The Hot Nick: I'd say we fit somewhere Moonbeams began ·filling local between power pop, garage rock venues with their own unmistakand college rock although it's a able sound. All four members cur- little hard to pin down. The four . rently attend UFV. of us listen to a fairly wide variety of music and we all write our Who's the "dad" of the band? - own songs. You might hear the ocTim: Undeniably, it would have casional country, rockabilly, surf, to be Nick. Not only does he act soul or punk influence crop up. as the band's manager and get us the bulk of our shows, but he efWhat are your current projects? ficiently and logically deals with Tim: We just started work on any issue that might arise. our first full-length album in the Nick: They're probably going to sUlllliler with a hope that it could say it's me. be released early 2012. Now that school's starting back up, free time If you were stuck in an archetyp- is a little harder to come by, howal film like The BreakfastClub, who ever we hope that potential release would be who? date doesn't get moved around too Tim: Being in a band is about the much. chance to never have to agonize about being something someone What's your favourite record anticipates you to be. Youjust have store? to be true to yourself and ultimateNick: In Vancouver, I bounce ly who you are. I'm sure we've all around between Zulu, Neptoon played each of those personas at and Dandelion. Zulu's the biggest, one point or another.

Neptoon is the best for local music,

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and Dandelion has an incredibly well-focused selection of punk, new wave, soul and pop classics you can't find anywhere else.

But my absolute favourite is Easy Street Records in Seattle. They have two locations that are big enough to have almost anything you're looking for, yet warm and interesting enough to maintain an independent spirit.

Who have you been listening to lately?

Tim: Everything released by a 1980's independent record label called Flying Nun Records from New Zealand. In my mind, this music scene rivals that of the 1960's British Invasion and 1970's New York/CBGB's. Favorites include The Bats, The Verlaines, The Oean, The Chills, Look Purple Go Blue, and Doublehappys.

Nick: Jonathan Richman, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Dead Ghosts, Turf War, The Sadies and Kurt Vile. Plus the usual mix of Flying Nun bands, the Beach Boys, Big Star and The Replacements.

What's the best venue you've played at? Why? Nick: The Biltmore. They have Steam Whistle on special plus fans to keep things cool on stage.

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What, in your opinion, would be your ideal venue?

Trm: Anywhere with a loading area and decent sound.

Who would you most like to collaborate with? (Both locally/ realistically and internationally/ ideally.)

Trm: Not sure if we would ever collaborate musically with anyone, but finding a local band to tour with would be a real thrill. As for international hopes, bands like Sloan or Teenage Fanclub would be unreal.

Nick: I'd love to work with Trevor Risk and Hayz Fisher at some point. Or else James Murphy from LCD Soundsystem.

(Note: I did not say 'musical' but rather best film centered around music.)

Trm: It's a toss up between The Devil and Daniel Johnson, Control, and This Is Spinal Tap. Nick: The Last Waltz, A Hard Day's Night, and High Fidelity are . all up there. The soundtrack to Adventureland or DarjeelingLimited actually, almost any Wes Anderson movie - is pretty fantastic.

What's your favourite postpractice meal?

Nick: Arby' s. Or maybe a pizza or something. You'd have to ask Trm though. He's usually the most eager to eat something after practice.

Tim: Pie.

What's the best music movie?

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DAVID KANDAL CONTRIBUTOR/CIVLDJ

David Kandal co-hosts Left of the Dial with Keaton Farquhar. It airs on alternating Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. The show is mostly music programming with a tendency towards alternative music from the eighties onward.

The Soft Boys - "Old ·Pervert" On this track Robyn Hitchcock yelping over an almost equally demented Bo Diddley beat makes Mick Jagger, even ilt his most deranged, sound like a prepubescent bag boy in comparison. But really, the guy just wants to show you what's in his fridge.

The Faces - ''Bad 'n Ruin" A five-and-a-half minute offering of everything great about The Faces: a steady, yet nonchalant driving rhythm, Rod Stewart's stray dog howl (back when he was cool) and seemingly off the cuff tempo changes. As far as bar bands go, you can't do much better.

Carl Perkins - "Movie Magg" This· early recording of Perk.ins was inspired by his adolescent days as a sharecropper in Tennessee. Since he had no car, he would take his girlfriend around town on his mule, Becky. He must have been a real smooth talker.

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Boston Spaceships Let It Beard

Wintercoast

Peatbog Faeries

Hooray for Earth

Trees,Homes & BetterPlaces

Dust

TrueLoves

Prolific as Robert Pollard is, Let It Beardbeing his fifth studio album this year, this is definitely the most ambitious. This rollercoaster of a double LP clocks in at around one hour and fifteen minutes, leaving extra room for the members of Boston Spaceships to stuff as many songs as possible onto their concept album about the sorry state of rock and· roll. This additional space makes for sluggish and disinteresting moments throughout the album. This most noticeably occurs fif teen minutes into the• record on the track entitled, "Let More Light Into The House," an uninspired, droning song that relies on a banjo and snare drum to keep any coherency. Although Let It Beardhas a difficult time finding its footing, it does include numerous melodic gems sure to please arena rock fans as well as pop fans alike.

Rarely _is a band so all consumed with a single sea.son as Wintercoast, a Vancouver group whose name implies the deep and sombre track listing that parallels the very season. With the release of their newly constructed, four-track debut EP, Trees,Homes & BetterPlaces, you lyrically get the sense of longing for a time that will bring back a life that may no longer exist. This is evident with the melding of central themes such as love, time, desperation and desolation that ring throughout. However, their sound is a bit of a contradiction as each. track is light and easy to listen to when sung softly with a sense of optimism by both male and female lead vocalists, Andrei Dumitrescu and Sylvie Bridgman. It's not too hard to notice their semblance to Local Natives, or a little bit of Death Cab for Cutie here and there. Having released their EP in the midst of the summer, I can't help loving both the album and the juxtaposition of the aptly named band.

The Replacements - "Skyway" "Skyway" is Paul Westerberg's tribute to his home town of Minneapolis. This heartbreaking tale of habitually being in the wrong place at the wrong time is enough to elicit a few facial tics from even the stiffest upper lips. Hell, I'm getting weepy just thinking about it.

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The Peatbog Faeries, a Scottish folk band, released Dust and received a very positive response.

Essentially a Celtic,fusion· band, PBF experiments with instrumentals and synthesizers. They move between calm pieces, with tracks such as the "Ascent of Conival," and lively, crackling tracks like "Abhainn a' Nathair" (Gaelic for "river of snakes"). Songs are an interesting mixture of the traditional and the technological - a brilliant blend of bagpipes and bass. The best track by far is "The Naughty Step," with solid rhythmic drums in the background. and a marvelous fast-paced fiddle instrumentation dominating the track. With their constant experimentation and innovative creativity by using the traditional pipe, whistle, and fiddle mixed with a fusion of electronic beats, the Peatbog Faeries moves through genres, easily holding the listeners attention.

Definitely worth a listen no matter which genre you prefer.

Deliberately paced, but stubbornly energetic, TrueLovesis a sweeping,· noise-pop celebration of life and a promising debut record from New Yorkers Hooray for Earth. The group first emerged in 2005 as an extension of the synth-heavy bedroom recordings of Noel Heroux, the youthful-sounding lead singer with a knack for strong hooks.

While the first third immediately pulls listeners into Heroux' s world, the album sags a little in the middle under the weight of the its relentless wall-of-noise approach and a sequence of somewhat slight song writing before rallying back with the nervy, razor's edge dance track "No Love." At its heart, Hooray for Earth's latest offering expresses a disquieting juxtaposition - best exemplified in the Pet Sounds-esque "Last Minute" - of wide-eyed naivete with an underlying melancholy barely contained by the record's loud, complex and harsh musical landscape. Beautiful, sad and affirming, True Loves reveals Heroux as a hopeless romantic who just wasn't made for these times.

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ChannelSurling AMC: behind-the-scenespoliticsgettingin the way of success displaying a similar sensibility for MICHAEL SCOULAR

THECASCADE well-developed storytelling, attracting prospective showrunners AMC, since their entrance onto and encouraging viewers to watch the television scene with Mad Men the channel's entire oeuvre. But rein 2007, has been a revelation of cent events have cast their lineup renewed creative energy, and an and its future in a new light. alternative to powerhouse HBO, Their first show and success, Mad whose shows that put it at the top Men, from Sopranos' writer Matof the television world (Sex and the thew Weiner, is a combination of City, 17teSopranos,The Wire) were soap opera relationships, embitat the time either finishing _up or tered nostalgia, and melancholy finished. Building its reputation existence - with forays into comearound confident, creatively gift- dy rarely handled so well in shows ed showrunners and their series, of its kind. However, it recently filled with iconic characters and had its first patch of turbulence moments of both quiet humanity when messages from AMC proand explosive plot development, posed lowering the budget and AMC became a gravitational force, increasing the advertising time of attracting critics and discerning each episode. For a show so contelevision watchers alike. Their centrated on packing its episodes consistent success from then un- with story developments, losing til very recently gave the station time and resources to do so would a brand identity of high quality only impact the show negatively. programming; show after show A negotiation ensued, with Weiner

winning out, ensuring the show's fate would remain in his hands for three more seasons, but the new possibility that AMC could interfere and could compromise its programming in favour of corporate interests was a new threat.

While AMC never stopped being a business, its "story matters here" mantra and relative hands-off approach made the channel appear a shelter from network broadcasting with a larger potential audience than cable since they let creative talent do the work. Many words had been spent declaring basic cable as the place to be, but now it seemed that near perfect balance was threatened.

AMC's second success, Breaking Bad, with its story of family upheaval and troubling compromise, underlined with ever-present tension, was a marvel out of the gate from former X-Files' writer Vince

Gilligan. As is usually the case with serialized shows, its length is a contentious issue. In interviews he had cited five seasons, maybe more as the course going forward, but recently, with the show in the middle of its fourth, AMC apparently proposed no more than a half season after this one to wrap things up. Whether the issue here was cost or creative differences, AMC was again meddling. The second round of negotiations within a year occurred, and to the relief of viewers, a final slate exceeding the usual twelve episode order was finalized. But again, the station seemed to not know how to approach such a volatile issue.

Even worse was what followed with AMC's third show, The Walking Dead, as Frank Darabont, film director and showrunner, was fired for reasons AMC refuses to divulge in detail; and this was

their biggest show ratings-wise.

While AMC's lineup is still comprised of some of the best shows on television, the behtnd-thescenes workings are troubling. Going forward, will they continue to apply the same strategies to future shows, such as the upcoming Hell on Wheels?It is a great thing to see that their two best shows will be able to continue and end on their own terms, but it does not provide hope for the future. Additionally, they are no longer alone at the top: HBO has enjoyed a resurgence with shows like BoardwalkEmpire, Game of Thrones, and Treme, with_ David Milch's Luck on the way.

For the time being, AMC still has Emmy winners under its banner, but in five years, one wonders how the station will be able to thrive under leadership so lacking in consideration and tact for the quality of its product.

TheWeeklv Horoscope

Star Signs from the Sumas Sibyl

Leo: July 23 - August 22 Aquarius: January 20 - February 18 It's not just in your head.

Impark is definitely trying to kill you.

Pisces: February 19 - March 20

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Do not trust vague statements that warn you about things that could possibly happen in a certain state at a time but only if things happen one way and not another, though not if there's something around you.

If this is your first year, try

Libra: September 23 - October 22

not to sweat the "freshman fifteen." If this is your second year, you can sweat all you like, but you're never going to lose those extra fifteen pounds.

Be a good boy/ girl. Big_ brother is watching.

Scorpio: October 23 - November 21

Virgo: August 23 - September 22

Be careful with your student loan. Subsisting entirely off of Tun Hortons' bagels for the semester is highly recommended.

Sagittarius: November 22 December21

Be wary of all professors with high expectations. They will get you.

Aries: March 21 -April 19

Gemini: May 21 - June 21

Forget it. You're not going to get in the class. You're on that waitlist for eternity.

Protect your genitals. I'll leave it at that, but trust me on this.

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Do your studying this week, or you will spend eternity selling hot-dogs outside of Rona in Chilliwack.

Cancer: June 22 - July 22 Capricorn: December 22 January 19

Taurus: April 20 - May 20 If you're a freshman, give up trying to find Building C. It's

a myth.

tancer has entered the house of Virgo, which basically means you' re going to get hit by a car.

All credit card transactions at A&R will be unfruitful for you. .

Staring at ·books won't help you think ...

I'm warming up my brain, for when I t)O have to think/

I know.

Trust me, L.M.,

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Rypien tragedy a lesson for hockey fans JOEL SMART THECASCADE In recent years, much has been made of the violence that fans have long adored and defended as an integral part of the hockey experience.

Critics have called it barbaric and unnecessarily dangerous, but most hockey fans ignore their calls for increased safety measures, largely because of fears that it would dampen the intensity level of a game arguably in a class of its own among major sports. The recent deaths of two young professional NHL players, Derek Boogaard in May 2011 and now Rick Rypien, both known for their ability to fight, have strengthened the cause of critics of violence.

That said, Rick Rypien's death in particular carries with it a new lesson that fans of the sport may want to keep in mind.

It is well documented that Rypien had long struggled with personal issues and inner demons that forced him to take several leaves of absence from his NHL career. After his death, the Winnipeg Jets assistant manager Craig Heisinger confirmed with Global News that Rypien had been suffering from depression for over a decade. According _to a letter published-in The Province, he was also dealing with anger issues - a claim seemingly backed-up. by an incident where he grabbed a fan in the stands after be4'tg kicked out of a game for violent behavior, which occurred just before his final leave of

absence.

As a fan of hockey fights, it can be easy to forget just how real the combatants are. Within the context of a hockey game, a good fight can change the momentum and inspire teammates to play harder. It is especially exciting for fans to see just how much their team wants to win, and it gives them bragging rights over the opposition. For some fans, the game of hockey is full-out war, and what better way to crush the enemy than with an old-fashioned brawl. However, concussions, head-shots and broken vertebrae have brought light to the issue, and caused us to realize that our players are not immortal.

What Rypien's death adds to that equation is the realization that these players are human, not just physically,but mentally as well.

Perhaps we are sometimes guilty of treating professional athletes the way we treat other celebrities, as

though they can handle any and all criticism and any of the challenges we want them to face. But in light of recent events, questions must be asked about any possible role hockey (and his job as an enforcer) could have played in Rypien's depression.

Considering hockey players are usually taught from a young age to play the game, what role could the encouragement of coaches to accept a role as an enforcer have played on his psyche? What about the pressure to fight from thousands of fans?

We will likely never know if hockey played any role, but as we celebrate the game and eventually put our own children into skates, hopefully the loss of Rick Rypien will help us remember that mental health always comes first. He spent six seasons with the Canucks organization and was just 27-years-old when he died. Rest in Peace, Rick Rypien - may your memory live on.

Heat Report· SEAN EVANS

ment and Sports Center. Oearly, it THECASCADE has been difficult generating exciteThings are heating up. As the new ment due to the fact that the Heat are season is just around the corner for affiliated with the Calgary Flames, the Abbotsford Heat, the focus has rival to our hometown Vancouver been on personnel changes. Most no- Canucks. Walter and the Heat have tably, as of August 2, the Heat have their work cut out for them.

The challenges the Heat face off taken on Ryan Walter as the new the ice are matched by the chalclub president.

Walter has a long history with lenges on the ice. When last season hockey in the Lower Mainland. ended with disappointment and A native of New Westminster, he the Heat failed to make the playoffs, played 15 seasons in the NHL, won there were changes that needed to be a Stanley Cup in 1986with Montreal . made. A large part of the struggles and finished his career as a Vancou- last year can be attributed to the fact ver Canuck in 1993.In 2008, Walter that important players were missing was hired as an assistant coach for as the Flames were in need of reinthe Canucks, but after two seasons forcements. During the off-season however, the Heat solidified their he was let go due to a disappointing showing in the postseason. In any roster by resigning two key players: case, Walter moved on to greener forward Quintin Laing and defendpastures and was hired in Septem- er Joe Piskula. Both of these players ber of 2010as the head coach of Can- should prove to be valuable in the ada's women's hockey team, which coming year.

Originally drafted in 1997,Laing promptly won gold at the 2010 Four struggled with setbacks and injuries, Nations Cup. As the club president, Ryan Walter only playing 79 games for Chicago will bring a depth of knowledge and and Washington. Liang signed with experience that is sure to prove valu- the Heat last year as a free agent and able in the coming season. Speak- was named as captain, recording ing at a press conference at the Ab- seven goals and 19 assists. Liang probotsford Entertainment and Sports vides the Heat with experience and a Center, Walter gave his thoughts on strong leadership ability, which have his new position: ""The American been valuable in the development of Hockey League is second only to the younger players. Watch for Liang to NHL in both talent and excitement ..! be a go-to player both on and off the am excited to begin connecting with ice this season. our players, fans, community, and Joe Piskula is a player that is our entire Abbotsford Heat team:' poised to make the jump to the NHL While the opportunity is excit- in the future. Playing for the Heat last ing, there is much work to be done. season, Piskula recorded 12 points In their sophomore year, the Heat and provided strong leadership and came up short of a playoff berth and depth ·on the blue line and is sure to saw an increasing amount of empty be an impact player this season. seats in the Abbotsford Entertain-

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COACH'S Men's BasketballPreview PAUL ESAU

team that does not start looking too far ahead of itself, but rather focuses on getting a little better everyday as a group. The only specific goal that I hope for the team this year is that we stay injury free.

THECASCADE The Cascades have added some intimidating size this season with the return of Jaspar Moedt and Kyle Grewal to the lineup after a season on the injured reserve. Expect some gritty, physical performance from these two as the Cascades seek to round out their front court game and establish tighter rebound control. As head coach Barnaby Craddock was in China with the Canadian National Team, The Cascade spoke to assistant coach Adam Friesen:

Holy fitness, Batman!

DESSA BAYROCKon the Abbotsford campus. Have THECASCADE an hour-long break between two classes? It has now magically transformed into an hour-long fitness Imagine the scene: it is mid-Sep- break! tember and leaves are turning red If its not always proximity that and yellow on campus. You've just you're looking for, that's where shelled out three grand of your hard- that list of other local recreation earned moolah for the privilege of centers steps in. They have a larger attending classes full-time. It is pos- selection of classes and sessions to sible you have never spent that much choose from, whether you're lookmoney on anytliing before. You still ing for hot yoga or tennis. They also resent even having to pay for school. have weight rooms available, with Grumbling, you look over the slip a larger selection of equipment, as of paper that details just how much well as (depending on which recmoney you just spent on what Your reation center you're at) skating eyes narrow. $40...for a U-PASS? rinks, swimming pools, and open WHAT THE HELL IS A U- gymnasiums. Flash your U-PASSat PASS?!? the door and all of these things can Relax, chum. Your new U-PASSis become yours.

At this point I bet you're starting all sorts of useful. First and foremost, it supplies you with a bus pass in to feel pretty suave about your wellAbbotsford, Aldergrove, Chilliwack spent $40. But wait. There's more! and Mission. But secondly, your U- If none of these healthy options pass is working to keep you healthy. appeal to you, have no fear. Your It allows you access not only to the U-PASS knocks a discount off of gym at UFV, but to the Abbotsford many other athletic activities in and Req:-eationCenter, the Matsqui Rec- around town -- anywhere from ten reation Center, the Chilliwack Lei~ to thirty percent off regular price sure Landing ·Center; and the Mis- on rock-climbing, yoga, tai chi, and sion Leisure Center. a host of other goings-on.

Holy fitness, Batman!

The prospect of balancing classBasically,the U-PASSis a get-into- es, work, and regular exercise can gym-free card, saving you otherwise seem daunting, especially for a new student. Not to worry, however. Exextortion-esque gym membership perts now say that you don't have rates.

The on-campus gym, at just $35 to exercise daily or even beyond a a year and accessible with your Stu- semi-regular basis - the impordent ID card,'is full of possibilities - tant part is that you stay active. the Student Union Society sets up in- Any workout is proven to relieve tramural tournaments on a regular stress, be it lifting weights, rowing basis, from badminton to dodge ball. or hot yoga. And let's face it, worryThose who prefer a more structured ing about assignments, tuition and workout will find a weight room other costs for the next several years available for drop-ins. of your life means that you need all The huge upside to having a gym the stress relief that you can get. open on school grounds is that it's a five minute walk from anywhere

What was your personal highlight from last season?

My personal highlight from last season didn't involve any particular game or play, but rather watching our core group of guys demonstrate an ever improving spirit, attitude, character and mental toughness on a week-to-week basis. That includes those that were healthy enough to play and those were out last season due to injury.

The r€ason this was my highlight was because I felt that I saw these young talented young men turn into the kind of p€rson/player that's ready to take their game and this team to the next level. It will be this leadership that they will give to our new players this season during games, on the practice court, and in the locker room that will make all the difference this season.

What can .the team learn from last year? How can you build on last season?

Every year there are lessons to be learned, but last season I believe two on-the-court lessons got driven home to our group. The first is that we have the talent to put the ball in the basket. The other lesson that we took from last year is how important rebounding is with regards to dictating the outcome of games. The guys have already begun to build for next season by putting time into the weight-room, track and gym this summer. On a rebounding note I expect things to get better due to not only the coaches making it a point of emphasis from day one but also, if not more importantly, the accountability that the players will put on themselves to rebound as a group of five every time a shot goes up.

What does a successful season look like this year? Any specific team goals?

A successful season for me is a

Any new recruits or rookies that you are particularly excited about?

We have a few new faces on the roster this season, all of which I'm very excited about. I'll start with are only high school recruit, Jordan Blackman, who comes to us from Yale Secondary. I believe he has an incredibly bright future in our program. He has all the tools to be a high caliber player in this league.

Fans will be excited right away to see his ability' to· finish above the rim but it is his potential to not only shine on offence but on both ends of the court that makes him truly special. James York and Klaus Figueredo will be asked to run the point for us this season due to the departure of Zeon Gray. Both have played multiple years of college ball and are ready to make a big difference from day one. We also have Mike James and Luke Braund, who are both new to the roster this season and will help us at the post position.

Both will be big reasons for any success that we have this upcoming season.

How can students at UFV support the team?

Students can help support the team by coming out to games and cheering us on.

Women'sBasketballPreview KAREN ANEY

ing our potential - that's always the objective.

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Last year's women's basketball team was hugely successful. For the first season in program history, the team won a spot in the Canada ·West Final Four. While that tournament ended in defeat on the court for our women:, it signified long-term potential; nine of the 11 members on last year's team were in their first or second year, and this year's rookies are showing great potential. The team's off-season training was kicked off with a joint trip to Antigua with Joanna Shepphard's annual Champions for Health program. There, they trained and volunteered, typically 'working twice a day with each other and the community. All signs point towards this being a team that we can be proud of both on and off the court - be ready to see great things from this group.

The Cascade spoke with Head Coach Al Tuchscherer about the upcoming season.

What was your personal highlight from last season?

It's always rewarding to see a team come together and realize their potential - for. me that's really a key indicator of a successful season.

What can the team learn from

Any specific team goals?

It's really all about the process and we are heavily engaged in that already, doing everything we can to make sure we are prepared for eilch competition. When you focus on that, winning becomes the byproduct.

last year?

They learned how to win, how to be successful on the road, how to execute a game plan - all basic things, but they are things that need to be experienced at the next level.

How can you build on last season?

We already have been - the girls have worked hard in the off-season.

Last year was great, but they recognized that the level they were at won't get them any farther than they were last year. They attacked the off-season and I believe they are quite a bit better than they were last season.

What does a successful season. look like this year?

Like I said earlier, it's maximiz-

Any new recruits or rookies that you are particularly excited about?

Really excited about our freshmen - we have three girls from the AAA provincial champions WJ Mouat: Kayli Sartori, Katie Brink and Jaslyen Singh. They are three extremely talented girls and have the potential to help our team immediately. Kayli being the provin. cial MVP. How can students at UFV support the team?

It's fantastic when we have the student body out supporting our teams and we really appreciate that.

We also have a number of community service initiatives throug_hout the year that we would be grateful for their support - Shoot for the Cure is our breast cancer drive and at Christmas time we do a food drive in support of the Abbotsford food bank.

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Tournament. Canada West Women's Soccer is so tough, just to qualify for conference playoffs is extremely difficult, we will have to take our performances to the next level and take it one game at a time. We've set a goal of qualifying for the OS National Tournament, but before that can occur we need to finish in the top four in the league, so that is our primary focus.

THECASCADE The UFV Cascades women's soccer team is coming offof their most successful season ever. As the 2010 · Canada West champions and the 2010OS bronze medalists, the women's soccer club at UFV is poised to defend their championship season on the pitch this fall. As the team is currently on route to Ottawa and Montreal for a preseason trip, The Cascade contacted head coach Rob Giesbrecht via email to get his thoughts on the coming season.

What was your personal highlight from last season?

Winning the Canada West Championship was very special, we wanted to be the first UFV team to win a Canada West title. We knew that the championship banner would hang in our gym forever and we challenged our players to make history. OS Nationals were also an outstanding experience, even though we came up a bit short in the semifinal we earned the OS bronze medal and we ended the season with a great sense of pride in all that we had accomplished.

What can the team learn from last year? How can you build on last season? ft was an outstanding· season and I think the two things all of us learned are: first, to dare to dream and second, that if you give a committed group of student-athletes

enough "why's" they can accomplish any "how". We build on last season by not just remembering how good it felt to have Canada West gold and OS bronze around our neck, we need to remember how hard we had to work and battle to accomplish our goals and how much blood, sweat and tears we all had to invest throughout the season. It's a new season, and like all of our Canada West competitors, we currently have zero points in the conference standings. Last year's accomplishments give us a knowledge that we can be successful but I hope our group focuses more on what it took be successful rather just being successful.

What ·does a successful season look like this year? Any specific team goals? .I think a successful season would be a return to the Canada West playoffs and then onto the OS National

Any new recruits or rookies that you are particularly excited about?

Definitely. Macki Shopland from Langley will provide an immediate impact. She· is starting for us right now in central midfield. She spent the last year training with the Vancouver Whitecaps Prospects program and she is adapting quite nicely to the demands of university soccer. Samantha Temple from Calgary, AB is also currently starting.

She is a solid defender with a bright future. Shelby Beck is a forward from Langley, BC and is also a special talent and is likely to have a very positive impact on our program.

How can students at UFV support the team?

Come on out to Bateman Park and cheer us on. We love having fans at our games and the girls play an assertive and aggressive style of soccer that is fun to watch. We are passionately committed to be a program that UFV can be proud of. Bateman Park is about 10 minutes from campus and it~ a beautiful place to watch a game.

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Rowing Preview PAUL ESAU

look like to you guys? .

I think adding to a student's e~perience at university, but also being part of a community. Sport can be like the front porch of a university in that you get out to places that other clubs qnd associations and programs oh campus don't have the opportunity to reach.

THECASCADE The rowing team is coming off an impressive 2010-2011season, in which the women's team placed third at the Western Canada Championships and tenth at the Nationals.

The program is coached by Liz Chisholm who is beginning her tenth season as head coach, and was kind enough to answer a few questions for The Cascade.

What was your personal highlight from last season?

My personal highlight would be that two of our members on the team [Courtenay Lanseidel and Spencer Lanseidel] made the selection to row for Team BC in the National Rowing Championships. So that's Olympians and pre-Olympians and all that from across Canada. That was really exciting. Also, a former rower [Lisa Roman] who started with us, made the Under-23 national team and actually got gold in the World Championships this summer. Just watching the development of athletes in the UFV programs and their successes, those were the highlights of last year.

We took a full open women's boating [team] and most of the lightweight women's boating [team] to our national Canadian University rowing championships last November, along with a small crew of men's.

We placed tenth in the country on both men's and women's. This year what we've realized is our potential to sit within the top ten for sure, even though we didn't have a full men's roster. So this year our focus is to take a full men's roster in November and see if we can't bump our placing up.

So you're going to kidnap some What do you think the team · dudes out o( the dorms? learned last season? What are you I've already done that. building on coming into this season?

What does a successful season

Are there any new recruits coming in this year that you're really excited about?

I have two new recruits, one male, one female. Brad Jones is coming from rowing at a high school program at our home venue in Fort Langley, and Nadine Mross is coming for her post-bachelors degree and has been rowing for four years.

I'm pretty excited about these two.

How can students at UFV support your team?

We love to see people come out to events, and there are a few local ones ... we also open up our program, if anyone wants to learn to row for six weeks during the fall. We start [the program] the first week of school and we don't refuse anybody.

People get to learn a new sport, get to know other people on campus, and it's coached by the UFV rowing team. The info meeting is September 8, at 5:30in A259.

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Men's Soccer Preview MARINA PARAPINI CONTRIBUTOR The UFV Cascades men's soccer team started and ended last season with a win against Lethbridge University. Despite competitive games and close scores throughout the season, UFV didn't make it out of the Western Conference and into playoffs. They finished second in the April 2011Keg Oassic held in Victoria, falling to UBC in the championship game. Head Coach Alan Errington is entering his eighth season of coaching the UFV men's soccer varsity team. He has coached all levels of the sport, including working with the Vancouver Whitecaps as well as being a staff coach with Canada's World Cup team that played in the 1986World Cup Finals in Mexico.

The Cascade met with Coach Errington to discuss the coming season.

What can the team learn from last season?

That's in the past! I never look back!.. .I think in all honesty, the thing that excites me about this year ... [is] when new players come in, the way I coach and the way we play, everybody has to buy into the system and the way we play...When you get new players who come from elsewhere and they don't know it, it takes a bit to adapt and adjust to how we play. But, on this team all the players have had last year or the past few years [with the Cascades] and have all adjusted to that already. The problem is the rookies and the new players who come in. Nine of them have come from the Abbotsford U18 Team, which I coach and we won the Provincials and the Nationals in October ... So they fit right in. So they're not like rookies, they're like seasoned players. And last night we won 1-nil against Langara, and in the second half there were eight of them on the field ... Rather than recruiting, we develop players from Abbotsford.

What does a successful season look like this year?

Successful has to be making the playoffs ... Every year there seems to be just a little bit more quality and hopefully one year we are' going to take off. Hopefully it's this year.

So, your specific team goal is to make the playoffs?

Absolutely. It's always the same; make the playoffs and then you just go from there and if you get on a roll and you're full of confidence, then you can win it. There's not much

dlfference in the players we've got ·and everywhere else, other than ... they've got better facilities, they've got more money and they can attract, sometimes, better quality players as well. I mean, UBC got a lot of players from the Whitecaps that had been released.

Does UFV offer scholarships as incentive?

We get a certain amount of money which I divide to the players and assist them with their tuition. One of the good things about our team, our university, is for a semester of three courses it's about $1,500 bucks, and at Trinity or UBC you're looking at about ten or twelve grand. Sometimes they offer scholarships of about $6000 so you're dying to sign, and then you've got to pay another $4000.And then we offer them $1000 and they've got to pay $500...Then again there is still the stigma of UBC and UVIC and the 'big' schools and how it's a ''better" degree there. It's the same degree [at UFV].

Are there any new recruits you are particularly excited about?

There is a unique situation this year .. .I've got three brothers playing on this team; Trevor O'Neil, the captain, and Colton and Connor O'Neil, the twins, who played for the U18s last year ...We call them the 'Triple-O's ... We're going to try to get Whitespot to sponsor us!

How can students at UFV support the team?

Get out and come follow us .. .It's good soccer and it really is entertaining. It's physical ... there's a lot of passing. It's a great game to watch ...

The more people that are there, it makes a better atmosphere.

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