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news@ufvcascade.ca Jessica Barclay — News Editor
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019
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Invasion of the samurai wasps
NEWS BRIEFS
One invasive species may counter another
Canada airlines to continue flying Boeing 737 after second crash
Air Canada and WestJet, among other airlines, will continue to fly the Boeing 737 Max 8 after its second crash in five months. The Canadian airlines said in statements Monday they are confident in the safety of the planes. The most recent crash on Sunday killed all passengers on board Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302; 157 people died in the crash, including 18 Canadians. There is no information yet on what caused the crash, but the two black boxes have been recovered from the crash site. The first crash occurred in October with Lion Air of Indonesia, resulting in the death of 189 people on board. - The Globe and Mail
Unist'ot'en supporters say report on artifacts misleading Supporters of the Unist'ot'en expressed concern over a bulletin sent out by commissioners investigating a Coastal Gaslink site that states the two artifacts found on the site were probably not in their original location. Although the supporters agree with the statement, they are worried that others may interpret it as site tampering, when it was likely previous pipeline work that had moved the artifacts. “My concern is that this gets picked up by media and people think we've somehow been tampering with this site when, actually, the opposite is true: they've come in and tampered with the site,” said Anne Spice, a PhD candidate in anthropology at the City University of New York Graduate Centre.
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Samurai wasp parasitizing a Halyomorpha halys egg mass. (Warren Wong)
ALEISTER GWYNNE A study looking at the parasitization of the eggs in a newly introduced species, the brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) has revealed a surprise. At a local site in Chilliwack, 100 per cent of the stink bug eggs were parasitized by another invasive species: the samurai wasp (Trissolcus japonicus). The introduction of new species to a region is nothing new, and new species in an area can cause highly disruptive effects on the local ecosystem and human activities. The brown marmorated stink bug is native to China, Korea, Taiwan, and Japan, but has since spread to several areas of Europe and North America as an invasive species, including British Columbia. The samurai wasp is native to the same regions as the brown marmorated stink bug and is a natural enemy of that species. It too has spread well beyond its home range, but in doing so, it can mitigate the spread and the effects of the stink bug by reducing their populations by hijacking their eggs to produce wasps instead of stink bugs. The marmorated stink bug is known to cause severe damage to agriculture. Dr. Paul Abram, a scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, is part of an ongoing research project examining the stink bugs’ presence in B.C. “H. halys was first detected in British Columbia only four years ago … severe economic damage to agriculture from H. halys often does not occur until several years (7-10 years) after initial establishment,” Abram said over email. “Once
the damage starts, large losses measured in the tens of millions of dollars have been observed in tree fruits and nuts (e.g. hazelnuts) in the Northeastern U.S.A. and Europe.” During 2017 and 2018, Abram and his fellow researchers placed 1,496 stink bug egg masses at field locations around coastal and interior B.C. to study the effect of local species of wasps in curbing the growth of the stink bug population, the results of which were published in an article in the Journal of Hymenoptera Research. According to the study, there are species of wasps native to B.C. that reproduce by parasitizing the eggs of
“This kind of situation where a biological control agent is detected during the evaluation process is unprecedented as far as I know.” other species, such as stink bugs. These wasps lay an egg inside the egg of a stink bug, which will ideally produce a wasp offspring instead of a stink bug. However, parasitization is not always successful, and the native wasps did not perform well, only managing to successfully parasitize the stink bugs eggs roughly 22.5 per cent of the time. At one site in Chilliwack, however, 100 per cent of the stink bug eggs in a cluster of 28 eggs were successfully parasitized,
of which 90 per cent produced wasp offspring. This was not the work of any of the local wasp species, but of the invasive samurai wasp. Some regions have deliberately introduced the samurai wasp in areas where the brown marmorated stink bug has become established for this reason, including the American states of Oregon and Washington. The samurai wasps discovered in Chilliwack likely migrated from the latter state. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency, which has jurisdiction over matters such as these, is considering making introductions of the wasp to Canada. “This kind of situation where a biological control agent is detected during the evaluation process is unprecedented as far as I know, so I can’t predict what the decision will be or how it will be influenced by the detection,” Abram said. According to Abram, the samurai wasp is not expected to pose any danger to vertebrates (such as humans) or plants. The samurai wasp is about the size of a sesame seed, and has no stinger, in its place having an ovipositor that it uses to lay its eggs within the eggs of other insects. So far, the presence of samurai wasps has been detected at only one site in Canada in only one year, so it is not yet possible to say for certain whether the samurai wasp has established itself locally. “The anticipated ecological impact of T. japonicus, should it establish, is likely to be limited but nonetheless complex and worth trying to understand — ourselves and several other research groups will be studying this in the coming years,” Abram said.
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SUS retracts first Dr. Fiona Macdonald, political science professor referendum question due to lack of clarity JULIE BOND
Dr. Fiona MacDonald is an associate professor in political science at UFV. She previously worked as an assistant professor in Canadian politics at the University of Manitoba. Dr. MacDonald completed her PhD at UBC, where she wrote her dissertation on Indigenous child welfare reform. Her research and writing interests include Indigenous child welfare and feminism. Could you tell me a little bit about your background and how you got into political science? I first went to university in my hometown at Brandon University. I took political science in my first year thinking I might go into journalism, but I ended up majoring in political science. I did my Bachelor of Social Work; that was in Calgary. I worked in the field for a few years, mainly in a couple of battered women shelters and I worked in child welfare in Alberta. Those experiences really led me to want to go back to school. I found the experiences in the women’s shelters really valuable, but there wasn’t any role for me there to look at some of the larger questions that I had as I worked in various systems with people. So I decided to apply to graduate school. When I got into SFU, they offered me a TAship. I decided it was a good time to have a change in my life, so I packed up my bags and came here — I had never been to Vancouver. I started my master’s program at SFU, and I really fell in love with being able to study important questions about social justice and to be surrounded by people who were also interested in those kinds of questions. Ultimately, I went to UBC for my PhD, where everything sort of came together in that degree. My PhD dissertation was heavily focused on child welfare, particularly Indigenous child welfare reform, and a strong critique of government activity in relation to child welfare reform. What was the main finding from your dissertation? I found that with a lot of the shifts that were happening around Indigenous governance — particularly around the child welfare — numerous Canadian governments, particularly the Manitoba government, were drawing on demands for more Indigenous control to basically offload some very difficult policy files. My finding was that this offloading was more a shift in the appearance of accountability rather than meaningful autonomy for Indigenous nations and communities. So you were critical of how they were doing it? Yes, I was critical of the various ways Canadian governments were choosing to offload child welfare responsibility. My feeling more and more is that we should not understand child welfare as a separate policy file, and that it is impossible to understand the com-
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plexities of child welfare, particularly Indigenous child welfare, apart from other important aspects of justice like housing, land, and health care. Indigenous mothers experience high rates of state intervention. We know that there is often extensive child welfare involvement early on. We have not given enough space to hear from Indigenous women, Indigenous mothers, and Indigenous families about what their experiences are. Canadian governments need to be more accountable for those experiences. What is some current work you are doing?
As it happens, I have been in touch with the Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre, which is based out of Surrey. I was talking to them originally about a research project on medical error, and subsequently found that they were particularly interested in research that would help to capture, document, reinforce, and amplify the experience of Indigenous women in Surrey who have often been overlooked. So I partnered with Dr. Elizabeth Cooper, a post-doc here in health science. She and I are working on a project that is going to start in a few weeks with the Aboriginal Friendship Centre, working with a program that is already put in place called Life Givers. Elizabeth and I, with a couple of students from UFV, are going to be doing a six-week program with expecting Indigenous mothers from the Surrey region. We are going to be working to hear their experiences and we are going to be doing various art projects to capture those experiences from a strength-based approach. We are going to be doing some photovoice projects we hope will be valuable in a number of ways, including community building with those women in the program, but also educating those who are in health care, those who are in child welfare, and those who are in government. We are going to capture those strength-based perspectives from the participants and get those experiences into the eyeline, in the space of those decision makers. That’s a new collaboration that I am really excited about. The research in general tells us that the most important thing is support and belonging — for people to have a community where they find connection and acceptance. We all need some unconditional support, and a way to find meaning in our everyday life. What would you say about the current political climate? It is a really exciting time, in terms of the ways in which many people are mobilizing around issues of justice. I also think it is a turbulent time, in terms of understanding who we are as Canadians, what our priorities are, and how we are going to interpret Canadian values in the future … Young people are engaged politically. We are going to see in this next election who we are going to be as Canadians. What we are going to encourage and support is going to tell us a lot about who we are, and what we are as a society.
Question contained unclear statements and calculations on student fees JESSICA BARCLAY
The Student Union Society (SUS) announced Tuesday they will be retracting their first referendum question on fee changes due to the lack of clarity in the statement. The second referendum question on the annual indexing of the SUS fee and the SUB fee will remain, and will be voted on April 1 to 4. The press release retracting the first question said that SUS would review the question and redistribute it March 15. Students will be able to vote on whether to accept the changes from April 15 to 24. The reasons given for removing the question were lack of clarity with students, who, SUS claims, were unsure if the U-Pass and SUS fee changes would be yearly or semesterly, and the recent increase in revenue. The press release stated that SUS had reviewed their finances for the semester and found there was an increase in commercial revenue. In light of this, the new question will include a lower requested increase in the SUS fee. The second question, which will remain for students to vote on, asked students if they support indexing the SUS and the SUB fees by the average Consumer Price Index (CPI). Fees students pay to SUS would increase each year by a small percentage. There was an increase of 2.3 per cent in 2018, according to Statistics Canada, which would have resulted in a total fee increase to the SUS and SUB fees of $1.50. The original press release claimed the reason for changing to CPI increases was in part to ensure SUS revenues
wouldn't decline in value each year, and due to the 25 per cent increase in fees UFV has charged SUS for the SUB operation over the last three years. “We are looking into why they charged us this amount but that is on UFV,” Gill said over email. The first question, now retracted, asked for a change in fee structure, decreasing fees to the health and dental plan and U-Pass, and increasing fees to the general SUS fund. The promotional material claimed students would see a net savings of $16.37, but failed to mention this is only accounting for one semester’s worth of fees. The referendum proposed decreasing the U-Pass fee by $5.37 and increasing the SUS fee by $9. The press release retracting the question did not clarify if the original proposal was to change these fees per semester, but the fees are collected on a per semester basis for students. The question also asked to decrease the health and dental fee by $20, a fee which is collected once for the entire year. If the U-Pass and SUS fee changes were per semester, students taking more than one semester would have seen savings with the proposed changes, but only if they have not opted out of the health and dental plan offered by SUS. Students taking only two semesters at UFV would have seen savings of $12.74, and those taking three semesters a total savings of $9.11 over the entire year. Students who opt out of the student health and dental plan would have had to pay additional fees of $3.63 per semester towards the general SUS fee.
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opinion@ufvcascade.ca Carissa Wiens — Opinion Editor
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019
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Time and money enjoyed is not time and money wasted
Remembering the lives of Asma Jahangir and Qandeel Baloch
Work hard, Our heroes play hard, from the East procrastinate hard ALEISTER GWYNNE University life is all about self-discovery; essentially, learning what makes you tick. This can be a challenging time when, for many us, we have to meet higher expectations than ever before. It isn’t easy juggling the responsibilities of school work, often in combination with a job and/or family commitments. We feel as if we need to make the most of our time and money and that spending it on anything other than our career or responsibilities is a shameful crime. Far be it from me to tell anybody not to use their time responsibly, but let’s be realistic: sooner or later, you will slack off. Leisure time is important, and you should not feel ashamed for taking some for yourself. Unfortunately, many of us do feel ashamed. When taking a much-needed breather, many of us feel that we are wasting time that should be
“I need to relax to be able to work, but I cannot relax because I have to work.” spent on work. Our looming deadlines and the ever-growing list of things we need to do occupy our minds and even though we may need time to relax, this anxiety means we cannot. Too often I find myself in a limbo of neither working nor making myself happy. I need to relax to be able to work, but I cannot relax because I have to work, and so I find myself unable to do either. Instead of working or playing, I sit on my hands doing nothing, worrying about what is coming, hour after hour, day after day. It is a torturous existence, and one I suspect many of my fellow students are familiar with. Lately, I have been trying a new philosophy: procrastination is unavoidable, time will be wasted. So, if you are not going to work, then you might as well have fun instead. Is there a pastime or hobby that you feel you don’t have time for? Go ahead and do it now. It’s not like you are going to find the time later, and time, as we all know, is a non-renewable resource. If the choice is between doing something and being happy, and doing nothing and being unhappy, then the choice is obvious. However, it is not easy to break old habits and practice what I preach. I am slowly starting to overcome my guilt over putting off chores and assignments and doing things that I want to do but feel I do not have time for. You will either get the tasks done in time or you won’t, you will either succeed or you won’t, just like always. The difference is that you can enjoy
the time that comes before, or spend it doing nothing but worrying. The same principle applies to money as well as time. Getting and keeping a job isn’t easy, much less a well-paying one. For most of my adult life, I have not had a source of income, and even when I did, I rarely made more than minimum wage. This experience has conditioned me to save as much as possible, and I feel guilty when spending money on myself. The same guilt that comes from not working also hits me when I spend money on frivolities that I cannot easily replenish. Yet I enjoy the finer things in life, as well as the simple pleasures. Saving money gives me little satisfaction; instead, I feel sad and frustrated that I cannot have nice things. So, I say, treat yourself more often. Life is full of unavoidable expenses, and no matter how well you hoard your earnings, it will still slip through your fingers over time. What gives money value is what it can buy, and if you do not use it to buy things that enrich your life, then what is the point of having money? Again, I am not telling anyone to disrespect their duties or to spend their money recklessly. Sooner or later you will have to knuckle down and get the work done, and you should always keep some cash squared away for a rainy day. What I am saying is that time and money will pass you by one way or another. If that time and money is spent on things that make you happier or healthier, then in my opinion, that time and money is not wasted. If you need to have fun, have fun. You will accomplish nothing by denying yourself and feeling guilty. So, eat out, or go play some video games. You will feel better for it. When the time finally comes to do those chores you put off, at least you won’t be a nervous wreck. Who knows, maybe you might do better than you might have otherwise with a clear head and peace of mind.
Illustration by Cory Jensen
or “badly behaved” women are not very welcome by many individuals. Honour International Women’s Day is celebrated killings are rampant in Pakistan and arin communities all over the world, re- eas of Northern India to this day, where ceiving both positive and negative re- women can be killed merely for looking ception. Despite women being half of at an individual of the opposite sex in the world’s population, our civilizations the eye. Qandeel Baloch, a late internet sensaand conditional thinking have been pretion in Pakistan, has put a face to thoudominantly patriarchal. It was not until sands of Pakistani women who are killed 1917 that women were allowed to vote in Canada. The “Me Too” movement has for occurrences like this every year. She been in the news for a while and marks has always been someone whom I perthe scintilla of feminist reforms in the sonally admire for her outspokenness in defying societal standards and calling modern era. In Canada, we are lucky to live in a out on hypocrites. Coming from a very free country. Not all countries around poor household in south Punjab, Pakithe globe are free — women in Saudi stan, Baloch always wanted to break Arabia could be put behind bars by barriers and be an earning hand for her family. After trylaw for driving until a few ing an unsucmonths ago. Decessful hand spite the law beat films, ing in effect, she rethe plight of sorted to women in the power Saudi Arabia of social is still quesmedia and tionable. soon beE v e n came an inthough womternet senen all around sation. the globe are Her selfnow indulging ies and in campaigns post s that assert the w e r e growing parcompared ticipation of to that of women in Kim Karsociety and dashian, although showc a s e they would be considered their strong Illustration by Kayt Hine very tame according to Western reaction to standards. crimes against She was strangled to death in 2016 them more than ever before, I believe by her own brother for bringing a “bad the distribution of women’s empowername” to the family. In Shah Sadar Din, ment is unequal. her hometown, one would not typically Far east, India is home to many female see women out in public spaces, nevheroes like late Asma Jahangir, a human rights activist from Pakistan, who is in- ermind all over social media. She was spiring millions of women around the known for posting provocative selfglobe, especially those from conserva- ies and videos in revealing outfits. Her tive societies by dedicating herself to the brother, M. Waseem, could not bear seecause of Pakistani people. Growing up, I ing his sister on social media spreading witnessed how highly emphasized gen- “vulgarity” (according to his statement). der roles are in certain societies, includ- He thus strangled her to death in the ing the one I come from. Girls are taught name of honour. Unfortunately, this is from a very young age to be obedient, an act not uncommon in Pakistan. Initiatives like Punjab Commision how to cook and clean, and to take care of the kids while never talking back to on the status of women based in Mulmale figures in the family. Though we tan, the district under which Qandeel’s have had some remarkable women lead- hometown falls, aim to prevent harassers from these parts of the world, the ment of women at the workplace, with majority are advised to take convention- the majority of complaints coming from al professions like health care, teaching, the health sector. Political parties have the upliftment of articulated women as law, and becoming good wives. To some of these women from con- one of their imperative agendas. But we servative societies, the term “women’s as citizens of this planet really need to empowerment” merely means acquir- evolve our mindset and accept “badly ing basic rights. A strongheaded woman behaved” women like Baloch. After all, aren’t they one among us?
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What Valley Fest teaches Learning about income assistance us about community CAT FRIESEN This past Monday, the first-ever Valley Fest kicked off at UFV with open classrooms, guest presentations, Mennonite quilting, a showcase of South Asian settlers, and a fourhour talent show. The rest of the week follows suit with film screenings, readings, art installations, workshops, and a plant walking tour of UFV’s Abbotsford campus. For 12 five-hour days, UFV merges with the Fraser Valley community to showcase the Fraser Valley’s culture and community in relation to UFV and the rich variation of people attending. The Fraser Valley is known for its diversity, and Valley Fest was created to highlight this. In doing so, Valley Fest pushes us to reconsider the idea that the Fraser Valley lacks any substantial culture or community. Those who know me personally know I’ll take any chance I’m given to yell about community at UFV, and how it does exist, despite grumbles that it does not. Not to beat a dead horse, but there is community here; in fact, at this point, community in the Fraser Valley is no longer a quiet whisper, but a deafening roar. Check out UFV’s or the Tourism Abbotsford’s events calendars and you’ll see what I mean. The importance of community is often overlooked, but it has substantial benefits we shouldn’t ignore. Being part of a com-
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munity allows us to step outside our own heads to expand our knowledge of other people and cultures, provides us with valuable social connections (staving off isolation, which can lead to myriad negative health benefits), supplies us with inspiration for creative projects, and contributes invaluable resources for bettering ourselves and the community we live in. Take for example the first benefit of community: knowledge. Valley Fest hinges on this with its open classrooms, its workshops, and its art exhibits. The very core of Valley Fest is, aside from showcasing beautiful works of creativity, to share knowledge with one another. With over 30 events taking place, it does this exceptionally. What we learn from Valley Fest is that the Fraser Valley (and by extension UFV) absolutely does have community. There are numerous cultures to learn about, various skills to learn from knowledgeable people, and stunning works of art to enjoy. And at the centre of all this are the people who make up the marvelously diverse community we get to call home. So, next time you think Abbotsford has no culture and no community, stop yourself. Take a step outside your own head and outside your own home. As with anything, if you look hard enough, you’ll find what you’re searching for. Community and culture is all around us in the Fraser Valley; but we need to choose to participate in it.
On the shame wagon: Trudeau and the SNC Lavalin scandal
A deeper look into policies, scandal, and how Trudeau interfered with justice CALEB SILVEIRA In 2015, I, like many people, made a drastic mistake. I dropped a vote for what many today would consider the wrong person. Yes, I voted for Justin Trudeau. Many Canadians are fully aware that Trudeau hasn’t been a great prime minister and yet he still stands. With a series of unpopular policies and the SNC Lavalin scandal, Trudeau looks as if he’s in a whole load of trouble. He seems constantly preoccupied with his public image and that can be seen reflected in his protectionist policies. However, although he tried to maintain public support, his knowledge of economics is lacking and that is shown in Canada’s current debt. As an Albertan, Bill C-69, an energy regulation act that has drastically reduced both Alberta’s economic fortitude and dissuaded foreign countries from investing in Canada, has done very little to improve my opinion of Trudeau. In reducing total
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production, Albertan oil, which makes Canada the third largest oil reserve in the world, has been forced to seek alternate means of transferring the reduced amount to foreign market. For those who are not up to date on the
“With Wilson-Raybould’s testimony … it was revealed that Trudeau was directly implemented in interfering with justice.” Albertan oil crisis, essentially without a controlled market and with Alberta’s surplus in stock, oil sells cheap. Too cheap, in fact, to make any major profit. Last December Western Canada Select, one of North America’s largest oil streams and traders, was trading at $15.45 a barrel while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was trading at $52.86 a barrel. Today, March 11, Western Canada Select, after reducing production,
UFV social work students band together to help others learn about those on income assistance in Canada JAMMAL COLLINS
Working in certain professions or being in an affluent social economic group may shield an individual from coming across people on income assistance. Hence, their perception of this population may be easily shaped by what they have heard from their social circle; for example, if their friend group believes that people on income assistance are freeloaders or the amount they receive from the government is too much. Although this misconception may be less present around the UFV community because of our easy access to information, there is still a good population of students who still believe that people on income assistance are morally responsible for their situation because of their laziness and unwillingness to work hard to earn a living. As a social work student at UFV, I often work with people who are on IA, whether that be through practicums or work opportunities. I have seen people apply for income assistance for various reasons, like a mother fleeing an abusive partner who was the financial provider, a previously working father who couldn’t go back to work because of an accident, or an individual struggling with various debilitating addictions. I could attempt to convince you with statistics, studies, and my experiences about the integrity and plight of people on IA but I think I may run out of space. The current amount a single person receives on income assistance for one
is trading at $45.22 while WTI sells for $57.05. And while that is a lot better than the previous year it involved the regulation of the free market. Rachel Notley, Alberta’s premier, stated, “We are essentially giving away our oil for free.” In reducing total oil produced, the federal government has reduced profits — not just to the province, mind you, but the entire country. And to make things worse, by having Alberta seek alternate means of transporting that oil it will eventually, one way or another, be costly to the federal government. Alberta has been forced to buy oil tankers in order to move product given the delay and issues surrounding the Trans Mountain Pipeline. But more so in the public conscious right now is the SNC Lavalin scandal. According to Global News, the SNC Lavalin controversy started back in 2015 when the RCMP laid corruption and fraud charges against SNC Lavalin. If convicted, the company would be held back from bidding on Canadian government business, which would be potentially damaging to the company.
month is $710 with $375 allocated towards shelter. However, they need to have proof of shelter by providing completed and verifiable intent to rent from the property manager they plan on renting from before they can be allocated the shelter portion. Are you able to find rent for only $375 and pay for other life necessities, especially in Vancouver? I wonder how many of us could live off this amount, with all we have to do and pay for in a month. For example, the average cost of rent for a 480 sq. ft. studio apartment in Abbotsford is $1,038 while in Vancouver it’s $1,962, a basic lunch meal cost $10, and cost of transportation is $67 in Abbotsford and $109 in Vancouver monthly. The listed basic costs of living excluding clothing, bills, and other miscellaneous already exceeds what individuals are currently getting from the government. For the week of March 11–18, 2019, the SOWK 380 students will attempt to live off the amount those on IA receive, which is $11 a day. We will upload a video of our experiences on Instagram using #IncomeAssistanceIsn’t. I encourage you to join the challenge and live off the amount those on IA receive for a day, a week, or even a month depending on how much you can tolerate and make a video sharing your experience by following the SOWK 380 class on Instagram @communitydevelopment_ and like our Facebook page, Income Assistance.Isn’t, to find out more about Income Assistance. You will also find useful information about income assistance on our Instagram page. However, on Feb. 7, 2019, Trudeau’s aides pressured Wilson-Raybould (minister of justice and attorney general of Canada) to intervene in the prosecution of the scandal. With Wilson-Raybould’s testimony, which occured on Feb. 27, it was revealed that Trudeau was directly interfered with justice. In pressing Wilson-Raybould to change the result of the SNC Lavalin court case Trudeau and his cabinet were accused of changing and interfering in the act of law. A charge that if carried out to its fullest could result in Trudeau stepping down. In fact, Trudeau’s popularity has fallen quite a bit since his election, especially with this new scandal prevalent in the majority of Canadian headlines. It feels as if many Canadians are losing faith in their prime minister. I for one think it may be time for a new prime minister come this fall. Whether Trudeau survives this storm remains to be seen. But as Conservative House leader Candice Bergen puts it, “Somebody is lying, and I would say that it is not the former attorney general.”
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019
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Introvert on campus Dear Robin Where can a student go to get a break? DARIEN JOHNSEN I am an introvert. Don’t get me wrong, I’m friendly and outgoing and love to connect with people, but I need my alone time to recharge. Being on campus for a full day with no car and hundreds of students can make this difficult. If I’m lucky, I can find a quiet place in SUS’s failed attempt at a restaurant, the Canoe. But it’s usually packed. Even worse is a day where the negligent person who controls the sound in there has it cranked to horrible American news or godawful pop music that even headphones can’t
“Not everyone plays sports to feel better, but everyone would be down to chill with some dogs.” drown out. (Somebody please stop Panic at the Disco from making music. They should stay in their places, as cheesy emo quotes on our Facebook photos from 2007.) Even the quiet study area on the second floor of the library is too busy for me. I couldn’t possibly share a four-desk cubicle space with another person. Personal space, please. I do recall a time before the Student Union Building (yes, I’ve been here that long) when I read somewhere that a proposed nap room was to be built on the third floor. But who knows, maybe I misunderstood. I also thought the Student Union Building would be tailored for student’s use, which clearly didn’t happen either, seeing how pretty much all student spaces get shut down after a year, and the fact that you need to hire an audio technician for $30 just to use the TVs in the Canoe after hours. It seems that that idea of the nap room was lost in the hollow abyss of SUS promises and plans.
Honestly, if the SUS and UFV staff members get their own offices in our Student Union Building, then we should have quiet-time offices that we can book to have a quick snooze between classes. Although, I do have a feeling these would probably get overcrowded by students desperate for study space, and theses spaces would most likely turn into cram-session rooms that one fights to the death for. Maybe we could get those weird sleeping pods that seal you off from everyone in your own little egg-shaped world. Heck, I’d take anything to get a little bit of peace and quiet. We could put them in the empty resource rooms on the second floor of the SUB. (What exactly is SUS planning to do with those again?) Either way, students are constantly overstimulated and have a million things to worry about, with social media, neverending due dates, the impending social, economic, and environmental doom that our society is inevitably heading toward — you know, all that hustle and bustle of everyday life. It’s too easy to burn out if we don’t get a bit of downtime and alone time. If we can’t get sleeping pods, maybe we should turn Fair Grounds into a cat-cafe or a dog lounge. This would definitely help students relax and calm their minds for a little while. I think the money that was used for the basketball court that’s hardly ever used should have went to that instead. Not everyone plays sports to feel better, but everyone would be down to chill with some dogs. (Unless you’re allergic, then I got nothin’ for ya.) But really, where can an introvert go on campus? Well, I am glad to say that with a little fluke luck, I’ve found a great place to be alone where very few people go. Sure, it’s freezing, full of car exhaust fumes, and there’s nowhere comfortable to sit, but ah, sweet solitude feels like victory there. If you wanna check it out, it’s just behind Building A and to the… just kidding, I’ll never tell. I don’t need any overstimulated introverts poking around my quiet space anytime soon.
ROBIN HALPER Life is tough and confusing and weird. We all need help sometimes, and when you need an expert opinion, you turn to an expert opinion-giver like Robin Halper. Whatever problem you’re facing in life, Robin will have a solution. The Cascade cannot guarantee the effectiveness of Robin’s unique approach to life, but if you’re in a jam, get some advice by writing to halp@ufvcascade.ca Celebration confusion Dear Robin, Why isn’t there an International Men’s Day? It seems like all I heard last week was International Women’s Day this and International Women’s Day that. From Eager for Equality Hey,
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That’s a great question. Next time I recommend educating yourself before you waste my time and yours with this one. If you would have Googled it like any other human in the world you would have learned that there is, in fact, an International Men’s Day (IMD). It’s on Nov. 19. Go read about it on Wikipedia, but I’ll let you know about two reasons as to why this isn’t widely celebrated: 1. Every day is IMD because the everyday conversations in our society are dominated by, challenged through, and directed at men. International Women’s Day (IWD) was created to change that everyday conversation and give women a chance to speak out. 2. IWD is not about suppress-
ing the issues males face, “It is an acknowledgement of the state of gendered privilege and disadvantage around the world” that women face, as Bustle states. It’s about acknowledging the social, economical, cultural, and political achievements women have accomplished that pave the path for a better future for women to come. Robin Punch, please Dear Robin, Why can’t I use my “buy nine get the 10th free” drink punch ticket at Fair Grounds cafe anymore? Sincerely Disappointed at Dawn Hey, You raise a very important question. I encountered this situation a little while ago myself. Before I pulled out a five to pay for my 12 oz. London fog, I flashed my punch card to the barista. “Oh sorry, we don’t take those anymore.” A few tears left my eyes. I was SO close to getting a free drink. Only one more punch. The barista said it’s because the company that gave them those cards isn’t running the promotion anymore but I don’t think that should stop Fair Grounds from being decent human beings and making their own punch pass. I now have no more reason to give them my business. Best of luck in your future coffee explorations. Robin
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Incongruity theory In my class ENGL 271: Contemporary Rhetoric, the Rhetoric of Stand-up Comedy, I learned that there is a theory of humour (yes, even comedy has theories) called the incongruity theory. Basically, it states that we find it funny when things, people, or situations don’t fit into the norm or don’t act as we expect them to. If this theory is true, we live in a hilarious world. Incongruity is everywhere. Environmental essays handed in, as required, on single-sided, double-spaced paper. Triple O’s
Overcorrecting autocorrect offering breakfast from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Easter eggs delivered by a bunny. (Rabbits do not produce eggs.) The judicial independence of the attorney general’s office. The dignity of the office of the president of the United States of America. Yes, incongruity is everywhere. In light of this, I have to ask myself, “Why am I not laughing?”
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rected fiascos. While asking my sister to sort the laundry before I got home I sent a politely worded request. What she received was a text that cut her off halfway, insulted her, and then changed the topic. It was a text so insulting that I immediately received a phone call demanding an explanation. How this is even possible is beyond me but it sure does make a great story.
Addison Wiebe
Steller performance
Chatspeak with Jesus Jesus spoke to me the other day. I was driving down McMillan Road, and as I passed by Grace Church, he reached out to me. Or rather, he flashed a message at me from the digital message board in the parking lot. It said: “Brb — Jesus.” Now, I’m still not entirely sure what he meant by this. Is he taking a trip to Hawaii without me, or is he just going to his kitchen to make himself a sandwich? In either situation I’m a little miffed that he didn’t invite me along for the ride. Right now, there’s noth-
As my father once said, “Autocorrect is my enema.” Bad autocorrect is such a large part of our digital culture that Ellen has a segment on her show about it. In fact, it is so common we’ve repurposed the asterisk to note a correction. No one has gone without a blunder or two, like the time I texted my friend setting up a time to do meth instead of math, and others have been the victim of a confusing or offensive text. However, this past week I experienced the height of autocor-
ing I’d like more than to be eating a sandwich in Hawaii. Really, the least he could do is bring me back a lei or a bag of chips. Jesus did not, in fact, “brb.” It’s actually been six days since our brief encounter, and I’m getting a little worried about him. At what point do I send the search party out? How do I search for someone with no definite physical form? These are the questions, and I certainly don’t have the answers.
Cat Friesen
If a punk rocker could be reincarnated into the body of an animal, it would surely be a Steller’s jay. The Steller’s jay’s eye-catching blue body and wings combined with a sinister black head with a mohawk-like crest is the perfect appearance. They are unafraid to speak up with their raspy voices and are known to cause mayhem among other birds by imitating the calls of birds of prey. Steller’s jays are non-conformists, their markings and crest shape can vary, and they’re not afraid to spend time with other species, es-
pecially those cute blue jays from back east. The Steller’s jay is B.C.’s provincial bird, and I think it is a good choice. In contrast to its elegant and genteel eastern cousin the blue jay, the Steller’s jay is an excellent embodiment of the casual, rebellious, and avant-garde West Coast attitude. If you ask me, the blue jay is overrated. Here in the West, we have the Steller’s jay: a bird that not only has style, but personality as well.
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Legend:
by: Andrea Sadowski Photography is not a new hobby; it’s been around since before your great grandpar-
ents were born. However, in the past decade or so, film photography has fallen by the wayside to make room for digital. According to Business Insider, the use of digital cameras and smartphones skyrockets the amount of photos we take in a year — and in 2018 alone, it was expected that about 1.2 trillion photos would be taken digitally. Despite the burgeoning digital scene, a love of film photography remains among a select few. The University of the Fraser Valley is home to some of these individuals — individuals who value the slow, sometimes arduous process involved when one chooses film over digital. The current show at UFV’s very own S'eliyemetaxwtexw Gallery, located in Building B, “All Things in Sight,” features a culmination of the very best work produced by VA 384 (Photography IV) students over the past two semesters. The gallery displays a wide range of photography styles, both film and digital, and pieces are all printed in their own unique way. “What I really like about this exhibition is that it shows the vast variety of what photography can be today and what UFV students have to offer in the field of photography,” said Luke Pardy, a second-year visual arts major with pieces in the show. When you were a kid, your parents likely took pictures of you on film cameras. You might even have stacks of photo albums documenting your childhood because of the necessity to print every single photo taken on one of these cameras. Although the first photograph ever taken was in 1824, cameras did not become easily accessible and commercialized until 1925 when Kodak invented one of the first portable cameras, the Kodak Box Brownie, which captured images on 5.6 square inches of film. After that came the Leica, the first camera to use the ever-popular 35mm film roll, the same roll of film your mom or dad loaded into their camera to capture 36 photos of your childhood antics. Today, users of digital cameras far outweigh those who shoot with film. People can now take seemingly endless amounts of photos and be able to see said photos moments after they are shot. So, who even shoots film nowadays?
the best work of UFV's photography students displayed in
"All Things in Sight"
the nostalgia, magic, and hard work that goes into the art of film photography.
There are currently four classes at UFV that teach the art of film photography. Grace Tsurumaru has been working at UFV for more than 15 years and teaches the class that is currently featured in the gallery. Students learn how to shoot with different analog cameras and print their photos in the darkroom. These are skills that are still useful in today’s world as the demand for film photography is still strong in many industries: fashion, fine art, photojournalism, and even weddings have clients who want their special day shot in film. Pardy’s two pieces in the exhibition, entitled “Nocturnal Spaces,” are both shot using pinhole cameras. These cameras can be made using anything from a tissue box to a sardine can. Images are recorded on sheets of film inside the box, using an opening as small as a pin-hole which acts as the lens. Pardy constructed his own camera using a leftover Christmas gift box, with the image exposed onto a 4x5 inch sheet film. Pardy started learning film photography because he saw it as the origin of photography and the basis of the art form; he figured that once he understood how to shoot film, he could evolve his art form from there.
photos on this page : top 3 : somewhere on the way, series by Isabella Dagino. bottom 2 : untitled, by Sarah Kopan
Pardy describes some of the beauty of film photography in being not quite able to know what you’re going to get. In today’s world of instant gratification and satisfaction it takes a lot of time to get comfortable with not holding complete control over what the image will turn out to be because as much as you do everything correctly, there is still some luck involved in the process. “Once you’ve accepted that ... there is something freeing about it. There is a real beauty and joy in learning to enjoy that process of letting go in your art form,” said Pardy. Sarah Kopan, a sixth-year Bachelor of Arts student in integrated studies, has a highly thought-out piece in the gallery, entitled “Absent.” Although her piece is a digital print, she still has a love of film photography, since the practice helped her evolve as an artist.
“Having a physical piece of proof of something you did in life is better than digital.” “With digital photography, if you get one good photo out of a roll of 1,000 that's normal. With film photography, if you get one good photo out of a roll of 35, that is excellent. That’s a learning curve for a lot of people. It can be a rude awakening to develop a roll of film and there is only one good photo on it,” said Kopan. Many Chomseng, a fifth-year Bachelor of Arts student with a double extended minor in visual arts and English, is the creator of the stunning Vandyk tonal print, entitled “Origins.” She only started to work with film photography while attending art classes here at UFV. Chomseng was drawn to the nostalgic, old-school feel of film photography and says she uses the medium as a form of expressing herself and expressing the way she sees the world.
above : Origins, 36" x 48" Vandyke Tonal print by Many Chomseng 2018
Chomseng prefers digital to a degree because film photography can get expensive. However, the expenses, time, and effort required with film produces some pretty amazing results and gives more satisfaction than digital. With digital exists the possibility of always being able to retouch an image and insert as many layers of Photoshop overtop as you like, whereas with film, your work must be so much more precise and careful because editing is not an easy possibility. The entire process requires so much patience and attention to detail. Chomseng believes those who want to practice film photography must have a level of self-motivation and discipline, since the art form takes so much effort. “If you’re lazy, this will be really difficult for you, because you have to just push yourself, get out there, do a lot of testing, and be very patient,” said Chomseng.
Although each photo requires so much time, effort, and expenses to get right, capturing a breath-taking image out of this process is worth all of that sacrifice. “Film photography is more rewarding because you put so much work into having to develop the film itself. You need to take a lot of time and be patient with it,” said Chomseng. Isabella Dagnino is a third-year Bachelor of Arts student majoring in fine arts. Her two pieces in the show, entitled “Somewhere on the way,” are silver gelatin prints, which means the photo has been printed from a negative onto fiber paper, then put through a series of chemical baths to create a final print. Dagnino prefers film to digital because you must always be conscious of what you’re taking a picture of. “I take a film camera along everywhere I go. It’s just a habit that I got into at a young age to always have a camera with me. The photographer Nan Goldin was really influential on me when I was in high school because she really wanted to document her life and that is what I kind of went with,” said Dagnino. As Dagnino has been an avid film photographer for many years, she has binders full of negatives, all meticulously organized. “For me, having a physical piece of proof of something you did in life is better than digital,” said Dagnino. Zaira Ramirez, a third-year student at UFV, has cyanotype prints entitled “Immigrant Status: Venezuelans Surviving Out of Water” and “Venezuelan My Skin,” which are unlike any of the other pieces in the gallery. Ramirez explained the process to create them involved applying blue emulsion onto paper, then exposing it in the sun or in a lighting box and rinsing it with water. She states that it isn’t a complicated process, although you do need to be highly involved with applying the emulsion and very cautious of the time the piece spends in the light. Ramirez’s intriguing piece has roots in Aruba, an island close to her home country of Venezuela. “I saw a fisherman taking fish from a boat and I realized that when we are immigrants, we are like fish out of water. To be an immigrant is hard when you don’t want to be an immigrant; when you leave your country and you are leaving not because you want to, but because the situation is pushing you out of your environment,” said Ramirez.
here: Sharp Focus 11" x 14" Fibre print by Many Chomseng 2019 above 2 : untitled, by Luke Pardy bottom : Immigrant Status: Venezuelan's Surviving Out of Water Cyanotype print by Zaira Ramirez here : Venezuela My Skin Cyanotype print by Zaira Ramirez
Ramirez’s work tells the story of her immigration and the struggles she has felt since leaving her home country. She says that this type of art form is a way to help her express feelings of anger over her difficult situation. The process of film photography is a sort of therapeutic exercise and a way to process all that has happened to her. She expressed her love for film photography; what draws her to this medium is the process of being so physically involved in creating the image from beginning to end — it is almost like giving birth to a piece of artwork. Ramirez gushed over the exquisite details and rich tones that film prints produce, and remarked on the superior quality and characteristics that film prints have over digital. Many professional photographers still shoot in film today because of the aesthetic that comes with a film print that digital simply doesn’t live up to. Clients are still demanding this higher quality image; there are some projects that are still better undertaken by a film photographer. Yes, digital photography is more convenient and economical than shooting with film, but the reasons to try the latter are endless. So why would anyone choose film over digital? For the therapeutic practice of developing the film, the happy accidents you discover once it is developed, and the tangible memories of moments lived that you can now hold in your hand. For slowing down, and carefully thinking and planning out a shot, because you only have 35 exposures in a roll of film. For the hard work, determination, effort, and motivation to get that one killer photo. For a different aesthetic, and higher quality print that only film can provide. For processing difficult situations, and using it as an outlet to express feelings of anger and nostalgia. For the magic of watching your print slowly develop in a tub of chemicals right before your eyes. These are just some of the benefits of film photography that I learnt from these five art students who chose to engage in this lost art form. Check out the exhibition “All Things in Sight” in the S'eliyemetaxwtexw Gallery to see exactly why film photography is so cool.
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culture@ufvcascade.ca Cassie de Jong — Culture Editor
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International Women’s Day panel on deconstructing gender and race Three inspiring, powerful women share as part of the President’s Lecture Series ANDREA SADOWSKI As part of the President’s Lecture Series, a panel of three women shared a little of their expertise on the topic of deconstructing race and gender, in the lecture hall of B101 on Friday, March 8: International Women’s Day. The panel consisted of Dr. Kim Bolan, award-winning journalist and reporter for the Vancouver Sun, Dr. Gina Starblanket, Indigenous political science professor at the University of Calgary, and Robyn Maynard, awardwinning author, activist, and scholar on racism and gender inequalities in Canada. It was a panel full of heavy-hitting women at the top of their field, each with incredible stories of bravery, determination, and not taking “no” for an answer. The panel started with Dr. Kim Bolan, who reflected upon her career and shared some of the battles she fought as a woman journalist. When Bolan first started at the Sun in the 1980s, the newsroom was a hostile place for women; journalists were predominantly white males, all with a specific view on how stories should be covered. According to Bolan, women in the newsroom put up
“In the face of violence, we are still here, making contributions to every possible realm of life… renewing traditions, contesting traditions, and creating new traditions.” with a lot of misogyny and had to prove they were tough enough to keep their coveted positions. Men tended to cover politics, crime, and business, all which had more prominence in the newspaper, while women were assigned “lifestyle” stories that mainly covered fashion and recipes. As more and more women focused on journalism and got hired as reporters, they found strength in numbers. Women formed newsroom committees and made lists of demands, such as being assigned
stories other than those in the “lifestyle” section. Management listened and started making changes, and eventually more women were hired into senior roles. This led to Bolan covering the case of Air India, which would have traditionally been a male beat. The way the victims were usually reported on in this case was that of “someone else’s victims.” Bolan made sure to report that the plane was full of Canadian citizens, who were mostly on their way home from visiting
“I’m not brave, I’m not courageous, I’m just stubborn and if you tell me I can’t do something I am going to do it.” relatives in India. As a woman, Bolan felt as if she gave a different perspective on this case, talking to the families and others who had not been the focus of attention for many years. Bolan has now shifted to covering gangs and organized crime in the Lower Mainland, and has found that she has a unique strategy in uncovering her stories. She finds that she provides deeper perspectives of covering the grey areas of a case by interviewing women and families that would normally be uncomfortable talking to male journalists. When Bolan was asked how she dealt with death threats from gang members she has reported on, she responded: “I’m not brave, I’m not courageous, I’m just stubborn and if you tell me I can’t do something I am going to do it.” Dr. Gina Starblanket is a political science professor at the University of Calgary and author of Making Space for Indigenous Feminism. Starblanket gave a talk on the colonial systems that have oppressed Indigenous peoples and how those systems are still in place today. She spoke on colonialism as being the systematic eradication of Indigenous knowledge and way of life. The Canadian government confined Indigenous groups to specific territories and murdered 5,000 Indigenous children in residential
schools, while assimilating others into a servant class. Contemporary violence against women has flowed from these colonial powers of oppression and the rates of violence against Indigenous women today are astonishingly high. Starblanket spoke on how Indigenous women feminists were challenging these colonial manifestations of power. Dr. Starblanket declares that: “In the face of violence, we are still here, making contributions to every possible realm of life, renewing traditions, contesting traditions, and creating new traditions.” Robyn Maynard is an activist, scholar, and author of the award-winning book Policing Black Lives: State Violence in Canada from Slavery to the Present. As a black, Canadian feminist, Maynard comes up against many different kinds of invisibility and works to counter that invisibility by bearing witness to violence and state neglect by institutions in our society that are supposed to be institutions of protection. Since her book came out, she has gained a lot of attention by reporting on slavery in Canada, and was praised as being one of the first to do so. She rejected this notion and works to break the invisibility of the labour and scholarship that comes before her in this important issue. Maynard is part of a long lineage of black feminists, activists, and scholars who continually try to write themselves into this place of recognition, yet are continually pushed aside. Maynard works to prove without a doubt that the legacy of anti-black violence here in Canada is not borrowed from an analysis of the U.S., but is very present within our country as well. Canadians always see slavery as having taken place somewhere else, when in fact there were black slaves in Canada — a fact that has been written
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out of many textbooks. She spoke on the challenges black people face in Canada today, of being stopped by law enforcement at highly disproportionate rates, and that the rate of black youth in state care is five times higher than that of the white population. As well, because much of the black population in Canada are born elsewhere, some do not have citizenship and therefore are at risk of being held in immigration detention and of being deported. She challenged those listening to think of an alternate universe where black lives really mattered and what it would mean to create that universe. The panel ended with a standing ovation from a lecture hall packed full of people grateful for these women’s knowledge and advice on how to navigate in a world filled with racial and gendered bias. These three women have thrived in fields that were previously hostile towards women or people of colour and are an inspiration to students here at UFV who feel that they may be unqualified for their dream job because of their race or gender.
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Career Fair
Student networking and career opportunities
partment, Communitas Supportive Care, and Xyólheméylh (Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children & Family Services Society). Each employer This past Thursday, March 7, UFV held its 10th received an Award of appreciation presented to annual Career Fair in the Envision Financial Aththem by the UFV career center. letic Centre (Building E). The event gave between Jeon emphasized the importance of recogniz800–1,000 students the opportunity to meet and ing the support the companies give to the career talk to potential employers. There were many development of our students and alumni; these students and volunteers working together to crevendors also happen to be employers who are ate a very professional environment, and booths hiring a lot of practicum students from UFV, around the room were full of pamphlets and adsome of which are alumni who have graduated vertisements for various opportunities. The varifrom the programs at UFV, and are coming back ety of companies offered as the exhibitors. everything from full-time, Jeon recognizes that to part-time, to practicum the Career Fair does not positions. There was an necessarily cater towards energetic atmosphere, some of the other faculwith students talking eaties. Many English or gerly to potential employsociology students may ers and networking for have gone to the fair and their futures. felt disappointment, findBusinesses involved ing very little opportuniwith the event are mostly ties outside of a few grad large companies and loschools. Jeon stated that cal professional groups the event is sometimes looking for students who difficult for certain types might be interested in of employers, specifidifferent positions. As a cally within the Bachelor community that is rooted of Arts and Visual Arts UFV Career fair in building E. (The Cascade) deeply in farming, it was faculties. However, Jeon no surprise to see some mentioned that the Career booths focused on this career aspect. The event Centre hosts over 40 different networking events also housed a barrage of banking and financial throughout the year, and some of those cater companies looking for students interested in a more toward these areas of study. career in finance. Other government-based jobs, “Sometimes visual arts students or students as well as corrections, military, and policing studying journalism or media, might [need] a difwere present and actively seeking applicants. A ferent kind of event,” Jeon said. “We have done large portion of the vendors catered toward sospeed networking events before, and more of an cial work, agriculture, business, criminology, and intimate type of set up, so that it’s more of a onehealth science students. on-one time with the potential employer. We also So Jeon, career services and career fair coordraw from alumni mentors; so these are not just dinator of the UFV Career Centre, has been intelling students about job opportunities, they are volved with the Career Fair since its beginning also helping students with questions.” Jeon said. 10 years ago, when it was created as a way for This year the Career Fair saw a return of more students to seek employment during their studthan 50 per cent of the businesses who came last ies. Initially it was split into two events: a midyear, meaning that overall the event seemed to be semester and summer fair. The organizers soon a success for both UFV and the employers who atrealized that many employers were seeking emtended. The event housed a large number of great ployees and practicum students all year long, opportunities for the students whose faculties which prompted them to change the event to one the event was more catered towards. Factoring large career fair. Jeon hopes that no matter where in the Career Centre’s dedication to helping stustudents are their university journey, they’ll take dents outside of the event helps emphasize their the time to attend. enthusiasm for helping all students. Jeon hopes “In terms of your degree or your development to be able to eventually host a career fair for each there should be something for everybody going faculty, but in the meantime, they will continue to UFV, and for alumni as well,” Jeon said. to work with students at the Career Centre who This year UFV welcomed 70 employers includdo not find what they are looking for at the event. ing B.C. Assessment, Canopy Growth CorporaOver the past 10 years the event has grown tion, and Fraser Health. Due to this being their significantly, and Jeon hopes to see it continue to 10th year hosting the event, UFV recognized 15 grow to include more opportunities for everyone. vendors who have been supporting the Career Overall the event did exactly what it was intendFair since the beginning with an award. Among ed to do: help students gain access to networking the 15 employers were the Abbotsford Police Deand development opportunities.
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Cascade Kitchen: Brunch for all Cooking up an easy start to the weekend
Egg-cellent breakfast. (Carissa Wiens)
CARISSA WIENS No one ever has time to cook a decent breakfast during the week. That’s why instant oatmeal and smoothies are so popular. But as the alarm clock never goes off on the Saturday and you rise out of the bed at your own leisure, cooking breakfast is a delightful treat for a slow morning. Below is my favourite weekend breaky. It’s even got greens. This recipe prepares two servings. Ingredients: 4 large eggs 30 ml (2 tbsp) butter Two slices of bread, toasted or whatever else you like to put eggs on Two stalks of green onion, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Method: 1. To quote Gordon Ramsay: “The most important thing about scrambled eggs is to stop them from overcooking.” Let’s follow his wisdom as we scramble eggs. Put the eggs and butter in the cold pan. Grab a spatula and put the pan on medium heat. Immediately start whisking the eggs and butter together. Constantly stir. 2. Once the eggs start to have small solid chunks forming, take it off the heat for a moment. Continue to constantly stir. Work at those eggs. Put it back on the heat. Continue to stir. Keep going in this pattern two or three more times. The goal is fluffy and creamy eggs. 3. Once the eggs are solid, remove from heat and turn off stove. Continue to stir eggs. This is the time to add salt and pepper. 4. Before large chunks have formed (the eggs might look a little undercooked, but they’re not), butter your toast of choice and spoon the eggs on top. Add chopped green onion (or chives if you’re classy) and enjoy with coffee. I like my eggs served over roasted broccoli, as shown in the picture.
Faculty of Health Sciences Dean’s Speaker Series presents: Don McKenzie, MD, PhD Exercise is Medicine: Breast Cancer Dr. McKenzie is an exercise physiologist and physician with a long track record of research excellence in the areas of exercise physiology, sports medicine, and exercise and cancer. Join us at this free lecture to learn about the past 20 years of his work which has changed the approach to exercise prescription for women with breast cancer.
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CULTURE
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UFV Speaks //
Community Spotlight //
Looking good and Sharing in our feeling good about it community collectively Students talk ethical fashion DARIEN JOHNSEN
Asia Dobie — biology major
In Bangladesh, the Fire and Safety Accord that was put in place after the 2013 Rana Plaza factory collapse killed 1,132 people is at risk of disappearing. The accord protects workers by setting regulations on factories for health and safety standards. Many factories in Bangladesh are suppliers to Western clothing brands. Fashion means so much more to people than just fabric. It’s people’s livelihoods and is a source of self expression; for both the 3.5 million garment workers in Bangladesh that make their living off of work in the garment industry and the thousands of consumers in North America that buy these goods. In recent years, consumers have been more aware of the issues within the garment industry and have been taking action to remedy them. Last Friday was International Women’s Day and since 80 per cent of garment workers are women, we approached women at UFV about what ethical fashion means to them.
Sterling Ray — global development studies major, Latin American studies minor
Fraser Valley Human Dignity Coalition holds it’s first 2019 meeting CASSIE DE JONG
“My interpretation of ethical fashion is being aware of the conditions that the manufacturers of clothing are housing their employees in. Opposite of ethical fashion would be something like Forever 21 or H&M where their working conditions for their employees are, I’m assuming, poor. I don’t know the full details of it, but ethical fashion would be supporting those companies that ethically treat their employees — like fair wages and good living conditions.” An Carson — global development studies major
“Ethical fashion is so important to me. Knowing where my clothes come from and who made them is a way to respect the people who make clothes. Sewing and textile work is something that I deeply admire. I don’t want my clothing, which is such a personal thing, to contribute to people’s suffering. So I make an effort to wear clothing that celebrates artisans and comes from textile workers and sewists who are fairly compensated. My favourite thing, however, is to make my own clothes. My grandmother taught me to sew and making my own clothes makes me feel connected to her. I value my clothes so much more knowing the effort and creativity that I put into them. I also love having clothes that are exactly how I want them — the right fit, style, and fabric.” If you’re interested in learning how to sew or mend your clothes, come check out “Sewing with Sterling” in the Peer Resource and Learning Centre on March 29 from 12-2 p.m.!
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“Ethical fashion to me means being conscious of the well-being of our planet when it comes to our fashion choices. Choosing clothing that is sustainably produced and that seeks to minimize waste throughout the supply chain and that protects our clothing. But also supporting companies that defend the rights of the workers involved in their production process. I can’t always afford to be buying new sustainable pieces of clothing from some of my favourites, like Symbology, but to ensure my fashion is ethical I also love buying used. Plato’s Closet is fantastic; Salvation Army and Value Village are also some of my favourites. There are always so many opportunities to find great deals that are also great for our planet!”
Last Thursday, March 7 from 6-8 p.m., the Fraser Valley Human Dignity Coalition, a program run by Abbotsford Community Services (ACS), held its first 2019 meeting. The Fraser Valley Human Dignity Coalition is a grassroots collection of members from the community who have an interest in social justice and equity. They seek to find practical solutions to issues in Abbotsford, Mission, or Chilliwack, and act as a collective in which community members and organizations can discuss and plan around local issues they are seeing. Alison Gutrath is the diversity education coordinator at ACS. According to Gutrath, the coalition started in 1999. She attended one of the first meetings as a teenager, when she was a student at UFV. “[The coalition] was formed with the intention of having a network of like-minded people and organizations to try to address things like racism, discrimination, and other forms of hate in the community,” Gutrath said. Since the coalition is currently funded primarily by a provincial government grant named “Organizing Against Racism and Hate,” Gutrath believes one of the coalition’s and ACS’s greatest challenge is the constant uncertainty regarding funding. The coalition has typically had government funding in the past, yet they are not always sure what that funding is going to look like, or how much it might be for. This challenge can often make project planning difficult, yet the coalition remains active. Consistent dialogue with meet-
ing attendees is crucial, so that when a project does emerge, they know who they can count on, who their allies are going to be, and who is willing to provide support. Natalia Deros is a community developer in diversity education and resources at ACS, and co-chaired Thursday’s meeting alongside Gutrath. Since it was the first meeting of the year, and it has been some time since the last meeting, one of the goals for last Thursday was to simply reignite the fire in the coalition’s attendees. Through discussion, members were able to hear some of the frustrations that people see within the community. Deros mentioned that it was rather helpful to discuss those issues with people who are already local allies. “It can be really nice to feel supported and hear from people who might have the same kind of concerns,” Deros said. “So, I definitely think that that goal was met.” When Deros sent out the invitation for the meeting, she made it her mission to seek out existing organizations who might be interested in community engagement. “It’s really important for the Human Dignity Coalition to be open to anyone in the community, and that’s why we put the ad out in the [local] newspaper, or we have a CIVL Radio ad. It is for literally anyone who feels the need to be involved in that fight for social justice or equity,” Deros said. ACS welcomes any and every UFV student who would be interested in becoming part of a community group, or in networking with other community members. Call 604-859-7681 or visit www.abbotsfordcommunityservices.com to learn more.
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UFV Event //
Association spotlight: ESA Looking into UFV’s culture with a glance into student-led literature group CALEB SILVIERA English literature, for many, serves as a passion, a delight, and an interest that draws students and Professors together in a sense of community. The English Students Association (ESA), within the last two years, has emerged from a long period of dormancy and is once again active among the UFV community. The idea that the classroom is the only representation of the English community at UFV is being challenged by the ESA; they believe there is a grander community prevalent on UFV’s campus and are reaching out to students and faculty to get involved with ESA events. Sam Goss, treasurer of the ESA, has a specific direction in mind for the association. “The ESA exists to create a good community for English students and arts students in general. We noticed a lot of the science clubs are well connected with their students, and we want that,” said Goss. With liaisons such as Ron Sweeney from the English department, it is clear that the association has support. It is important to have department support for the ESA to survive. Without professorial support many associations would not receive in-class representation. The liaisons around the ESA has provided its members with a sense of recognition and connection to other students from varying backgrounds. The events that the ESA host typically vary in themes and modes. Goss believes free food has something to do with attendance numbers, but isn’t the whole story. “There’s two types of events: the events
where free food is offered and the events where it’s not,” Goss said. “We usually get a higher turn out when food is offered, but we still have people coming even if there’s no food. It shows people are invested.” Overall, the club has been doing well, barring the cancelling of the games night at the Boardwalk Cafe last week on Tuesday, Feb. 26 due to the flu and varying personal emergencies. The ESA has also hosted a wide variety of events in the past few months: this past October the association ran a Frankenstein film fest, and had a coffee house event this past January. The association is also planning a Paradise Lost reading during, and in collaboration, with UFV’s Valley Fest on March 12. Like many associations, however, funding has been an issue. Typically, funding from the Student Union Society (SUS) would be available; however, SUS’ new policies tend toward efficient bureaucracy rather than simply submitting request forms. Constraints implemented by for-
ESA’s annual Paradise Lost reading, March 12. 2019. (The Cascade)
mal structures used by SUS can be difficult to work with and intimidating. In this regard, the constraints put in place by the additional request forms have had the unfortunate side effect of making many executives on the ESA, and other clubs and associations, fund their events via their own pockets. The dedication the executives have put into the ESA is quite admirable and noteworthy, but the association’s success
should not be the sole responsibility of these individuals. It is a great opening for not just UFV as a university, but also the community, to see active interest and student involvement in the ESA and other associations. Overall, the ESA represents a great opportunity for students invested in literature, have a general passion for spoken and written word, and to get involved with a community outside the structured limitations of class scheduling.
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SPORTS CULTURE
VOL. 27 // ISSUE 09
sports@ufvcascade.ca The Cascade — Sports Editor
Men’s Basketball //
UFV men’s basketball recap: a character year for the Cascades
The UFV men’s team showed incredible character this year, surprising everyone but themselves and making a deep playoff run ALEX JESUS
The UFV men’s team came into the 201819 season with a few interesting storylines. One was that Sukhjot Bains, a former NCAA talent would be joining his brother Navjot Bains for Sukhjot’s fourth and Navjot’s fifth year of eligibility. Despite this, the team had a low pre-season ranking. It was evident that any number of outcomes were possible for this team that was clearly talented but had yet to incorporate an inte-
Navjot Bains. Feb. 2019 (UFV flickr.)
gral piece: the newest Bains. The season began emphatically with, potentially, the most dramatic regular season game of the entire campaign. The visiting TRU Wolfpack sent the game to overtime and just barely escaped with a 69-64 win. As hard of a loss as it was, fans in attendance saw more than just a score. They saw a new beginning for the Cascades, a fast-paced team that was very talented and shot the ball exceptionally well. When UFV came back the next night to win 8372, the ball began to roll for the Cascades as a team. This did not mean that the Cascades were clear of danger. A pair of road losses to Saskatchewan and a destructive home loss to Alberta on Friday, Nov. 9 had the new team reeling. They were talented and playing well, but they tended to start slow and loose against faster teams who utilized a more small-ball style of play. After these initial losses, UFV went on a 10-game win streak, smashing through teams on route to their impending playoff debut. However, some late season struggles saw the Cascades record drop to 2-3 in their last five games. At this point, fans at the Envision Financial Athletic Centre did not fret, because news quickly broke that UFV would host its first-round, one-game playoff matchup right there in Abbotsford.
Now all they had to do was make good on their commitment to playing hard and focus against a UNBC squad they had swept just a few months prior. The game was hard; UFV came out completely flat and the high IQ plays of Jovan Leamy and James Agyeman were on display for the Timberwolves. A recurring theme for the Cascades during the regular season was their inability to use their size. Oftentimes the Cascades struggled on the first night of back-to-backs, but completely dominated the second night due to their recommitment to their style of play which features size and shooting. How would this work against a team where there was no first game? The Cascades needed to make moves, fast. They did just that, coming back from a 26-38 halftime score to win the game 6759. The reception was nothing short of special, as the Cascades had now effectively proven that they were not a first-round exit team, but rather, a team that could make a lot of noise. Then came the news many fans were hoping not to hear: UFV would have to go on the road to play the UBC Thunderbirds, a perennial powerhouse team, in a three-game series. The Cascades went in and shocked the crowd on Valentine’s Day, when in their opening meeting they blew the T-birds
out, winning 92-79. It was simply the best performance the team had given in their entire 2018-19 campaign, and it was nothing short of spectacular. UBC was far from out, however. They came back to take the Friday night game by a score of 85-58. On Saturday, Feb. 16, it all came down to UBC and UFV. UBC edged the game 85-73 and just like that, the Cascades’ season was over. What was the takeaway? Absolute pride. The UFV Cascades did not just prove that they can step their game up as a team, but that each player can grow individually, and rise to the occasion when needed. On a team full of stars, former walk-on Parm Bains made the largest improvement. One season removed from the year he walked onto the practice court looking for an opportunity, Bains led the team in scoring at 16.1 points a game. His statistical improvement was so noticeable, he was selected to be a Canada West second team all-star in only his second year with UFV and fourth year overall. Indeed, the Cascades, if nothing else, delivered on their promise to bring fun, exciting, and winning basketball to UFV fans. Though seniors have left, and the landscape of the team will change accordingly, there is much to look forward to when the Cascades next step on the court.
Women’s Basketball //
UFV women’s basketball shows promise in back-and-forth season
The Cascades show fans that they have the skills to win as well as enough talent to preview a promising 2019-20 campaign ALEX JESUS
When it came to the Cascades women’s basketball team this past season, they weren’t solely beloved for their play on the court. A team full of characters, the Cascades’ defining characteristic — other than tenacious playing — was the fun-filled attitude they displayed at nearly every home game of the season. Sure, they didn’t get as far in the playoffs as they would have liked to, but the Cascades showed through their play and their younger players that this team is poised to make a massive splash next season. The Cascades started their season with a big high, sweeping the TRU Wolfpack at home to open their 2018-19 run. The team showed, most of all, a commitment to defence and the ability to get to the line if a clear shot was not available. Fourth-year forward Taylor Claggett set the tone, displaying excellent post-play as well as a special ability to knock down free throws. In this respect, the Cascades had already found what would be a fairly effective game plan only two games into the season.
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The thing about basketball though is no shot at the post-season, regardless of their matter what works against one team, it’s recent struggles. The only issue was that always about the next matchup. their playoff debut would have to come The Cascades were put through the against Victoria, a team that UFV drew ringer after their early success, winning with over the course of two games. just one of their next six contests. SitThough they had found success in their ting at a 3-5 record, some changes second regular season encounter with needed to be made. Indeed they the Vikes, the Cascades could not pull were, and just like the men’s off the win, ending their season with a squad, the women’s team rat61-80 loss to the home team. The loss tled off wins en route to a certainly wasn’t what the Cascades six-game winning streak wanted, but it came at a time where right in the middle of for many young players, it can now their Canada West camserve as motivation. UFV deployed paign. Things were commultiple first- and second-year playing together for the squad ers who wound up finding legitimate until they ran into the Victoplaying time, signalling that a new era ria Vikes, who on Jan. 11, 2019 is on the horizon for the program. brought down the streaking Wrapping up this year’s season, it UFV visitors. From here they would be ridiculous to not menwould win just one of their next tion the important contribufive games. tions brought to the team by Though they closed out the seasome of its newest playson on a losing streak, this was not ers. Abby Zawada, a indicative of the team’s potential. first-year player out They showed moments of incredof Richmond, B.C. ible play and skill, leading many did more than just to believe that they certainly had a Katelyn Mallette. Nov. 2018 (UFV flickr.) add to the team.
Her jump shot and hustle in transition translated to multiple impressive statistical performances, and landed her a spot on the Canada West all-rookie team, making her just the third Cascade ever to accomplish the feat. First-year forwards Natalie Rathler and Madison Draayers also saw minutes in the Cascades 2018-19 season, contributing offensively and defensively. Madeline Beerwald had quite the rookie campaign herself, becoming known for some of her late-game clutch shots. On more than one occasion, Beerwald secured late-game scores that aided the Cascades in their efforts to win close games — a remarkable trait for a player only in their first year. Fourth-year Taylor Claggett also impressed, making the Canada West third team all-star squad. She also had big moments during the regular season, setting the Canada West records for free throws made and free throws attempted (20-24) in a matchup with Alberta on Nov. 9, 2018. The Cascades now look to the offseason for some practice and rest, as a number of new recruits finish out their high school careers before joining UFV.
STUDY BREAK
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Crossword //
Made by Cassie de Jong
ACROSS 1: The two mammals saved in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home were what species? 5: A state of deep unconsciousness that lasts for a prolonged or indefinite period. 6: To live forever while never dying or decaying. 7: A retail establishment that sells a selection of meats and cheeses. 8: A spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter. 10: A retail establishment where bread and cakes are made or sold. 11: An agricultural building usually on farms and used for various purposes, such as the sheltering of animals. 12: A large, cylindrical German dirigible airship of the early 20th century. 13: Large test taken at the end of a course upon which most of your grade is often based. 14: Cultural holiday where people dress in green and drink copious amounts beer.
DOWN 2: An organism that lives in or on another organism, and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other’s expense. 3: A natural talent or liking of someone or something. 4: A British nobleman ranking above a viscount and below a marquess. 8: The application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime. 9: Helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon can all be described as a _ _ _. 12: The Greek god of sky and thunder.
LAST ISSUE’S
ANSWERS: Across: 1: Smoke Detector 5: Aorta 6: Action 8: Glasses 10: Auction 11: Louvre 13: Inlet 14: Hallucination
Down: 1: Straight Flush 2: Embassador 3: Tuba 4: Reincarnation 7: Chinchilla 9: Ska 12: Epic
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Horoscopes //
Astrological mysteries interpreted weekly by Morgana the Mystic
Aries — Mar 21 to Apr 19 At times you may seem like the most invulnerable sign, and feel duty-bound to protect this facade. This week will change that. Allow yourself to share your insecurities with others without shame. You can’t always be the unbreakable one and people understand that. Accept the support they offer.
Leo — Jul 23 to Aug 22 You’re not ashamed to be competitive and more often than not it comes across as playful but be wary of those who take it to heart. You’re more intimidating than you might aim to be, and could scare off those who want to work with you. Tone it down just a little bit and you’ll find people more willing to approach you.
Taurus — Apr 20 to May 20 Don’t second-guess the confidence you’re feeling right now. Use it to express thoughts you’ve had for a while, or make new changes to yourself and your lifestyle. Your newfound courage is not a fluke. Now is a great time to take a leap of faith. Others will be impressed and inspired by your actions.
Virgo —Aug 23 to Sep 22 More often than not you find yourself being disrupted by others. Keep in mind not everyone has your dedication to detail and therefore doesn’t see a need to work for hours on end. Let yourself be interrupted once in a while — you could use the break.
Gemini — May 21 to Jun 20 You’re a champion of self-improvement, Gemini. You’re always looking for new ways to improve. Chances to grow will appear seemingly out-of-the-blue this week, and don’t hesitate to take them! Set your goals accordingly when things settle down. Cancer —Jun 21 to Jul 22 You’re not an impulsive person but this doesn’t mean you can’t throw caution to the wind every so often. Allow spur-of-themoment thoughts to become decisions, and see where they take you. You might be surprised by what opportunities come up when you take risks.
Illustration by Mikaela Collins Sagittarius — Nov 22 to Dec 21 You need to clear out things from the past before you start working on your future. Your head seems to be stuck in your memories and while nostalgia can be tempting to get lost in, it isn’t a powerful motivator. Trying to get organized will be better for you in the long run. Capricorn — Dec 22 to Jan 19 Change is just around the corner for you. Try to embrace it without your usual skepticism. You’ve been searching for a better way to connect with people and this is your chance. If you hold yourself back, you might miss out on an opportunity to express yourself honestly without critique.
Libra — Sep 23 to Oct 22 Embrace the boring, Libra. You need to dedicate yourself to working hard. Make sure to keep your priorities straight; going out with friends is not conducive to getting things done. These sacrifices will pay off near the end of the week, where you’ll be able to relax a little bit more.
Aquarius — Jan 20 to Feb 18 You might feel like you have too much to do and too little time this week, Aquarius. You’re an industrious person and don’t like to admit when you have too much on your plate. Sharing your struggles is not defeat, so be honest with the people you pledged to help: they’ll understand that (contrary to popular belief) you are not a tireless machine.
Scorpio — Oct 23 to Nov 21 Look for something new to try this week. Your usual pastimes are getting stale and a little exploration will help you find the independence you’ve been seeking. Don’t be afraid to go it alone; everyone needs some time to themselves. If this isn’t the case, you won’t be hard-pressed to find someone excited to join you.
Pisces — Feb 19 to Mar 20 If you’re not making the progress you expected to, try re-examining your approach. There might be something small but crucial that you’ve missed out on and it’s messing up your flow. If all else fails, don’t be afraid to start again from the ground up; you’re a natural at new beginnings.
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arts@ufvcascade.ca Martin Castro — Arts Editor
VOL. 27 // ISSUE 09
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the Arkells, Dallas Green, and basically everyone else you like that’s from Ontario. Check out who all they’ll be playing alongside this week, and behold the glory that is “the come-up.” See Blessed April 5 at the Abbotsford Rugby Club for a low, low price of not having to spend over $1,000 just to get into SXSW. Wintersleep - “Drunk on Aluminum” This may not be my favourite Wintersleep track, thanks to the earlier and heavier “Danse Macabre,” but it’s the moodiest, most ethereal opener to their breakout late-2000s ***Welcome to the Night Sky, which also featured advertisementbait classic, “Weighty Ghost,” which asks if you’d be singer Paul Murphy’s so-called “ghost.”
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The Aquafit Soundtrack ...And You Will Know Us By Hot Summer Chicken
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self multiple times across this wide, vast country of Canada on a bicycle in order to raise money for charity, touring his film-synced EPs before recording his debut full-length and ensuing slew of singles), Rich Aucoin is the best. The Trail of Dead - “Relative Ways”
Julia Holter Aviary
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Myles Goodwyn Myles Goodwyn Friends of the Blues
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Cowbo Morsche Cowboy Miracle Health Vol 4 Slaves of Fear
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This band is significant to me, not because I like them particularly — I don’t — or that I am particularly familiar with they’re music — I’m not — but because of who ELSE likes them. Typical, right? Their ***Source Tags and Codes was awarded an historic 10/10 by Pitchfork Media way back when. Blessed - “Rolled in Glass” The final single and leadoff hitter from the upcoming debut fulllength from our favourite — and still repping our sorely underfunded Valley music community on international stages — Abbotsford quintet channels debut EP closer “Feel,” and both ***King of Limbs and ***Moon Shaped Pool era Radiohead on this game-changing anthem.
MARTIN CASTRO Stella Donnelly’s Beware of the Dogs is both a great example of how the singer-songwriter genre can, indeed, move past unapologetic hedonism (towards literally anything else, really) and of how to channel into music one’s dissatisfaction with whatever societal problems currently affect you without resorting to preaching, while avoiding trivializing the issue for the sake of couching it into an appealing, ready-forconsumption single. On that note, Beware of the Dogs’ most consumer-friendly single, “Tricks,” succeeds at being a cheerful, optimistic track, while at the same time skewering the often-misogynist bargoing population of Australia that would heckle Donnelly during performances, demanding familiar songs and covers. In that sense, “Tricks” acts as a kind of a thesis for Beware of the Dogs. In much the same way that Courtney Barnett success-
fully mines the mundane for content, Donnelly turns her focus toward the interactions she’s had with society. It’s not all composed of criticisms, but those criticisms stand out clearly regardless. The strongest of these being the crux of “Boys Will Be Boys,” a holdover from Donnelly’s 2018 Thrush Metal EP. Donnelly croons on the folk-tinged ballad, attacking the cavalier attitudes of rape apologists with what quickly reveals itself as a (frankly justified) scathing blast of contempt. “Like a mower in the morning, I will never let you rest / you broke all the bond she gave you, time to pay the fucking rent.” “Boys Will Be Boys” is followed up by “Lunch,” a reflection of the homesickness and isolation Donnelly apparently feels while touring. Though the change in narrative tone is stark, Donnelly shows off a range and emotionality of vocals throughout the track which is only rivaled by perhaps “U Owe Me,” a later track on the re-
cord that sees Donnelly air her grievances about a missed job payment. Perhaps not the most groundbreaking of topics, sure, but the song is noteworthy particularly because of Donnelly’s delivery on the comparatively bare-bones instrumental. At 13 tracks, there’s a wealth of instances on Beware of the Dogs which highlight just how powerful of a vocalist Donnelly really is, especially tracks like the stealthily catchy “Allergies,” on which Donnelly oscillates between a conversational voice and a much more committed, impressive upper register which by itself is enough to tie the track together. However, the record’s comparatively lengthy run time does work against it every now and then, due less to the appearance of an underwhelming track, and more to the emergence of valleys which don’t pull as much of our attention as the highlights on the album. That said, Beware of the Dogs is broad enough to include at least one gem for everyone.
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Falz continues his critique in the tradition of Fela And he kills it with Afrobeat hip-hop mixes while doing so JOEL ROBERTSON-TAYLOR A full album extension of his “This is Nigeria” cover of Childish Gambino’s “This is America,” Falz’s Moral Instruction pushes in on a social critique of Nigerian culture and cultural institutions. Musically, Nigerian rapper Folarin Falana, better known by his stage name Falz, writes within an Afro-hip-hop tradition, which has become increasingly global. Falz (and indeed, most of the biggest African musicians) relocates the global musical flow within Nigeria, indigenizing it (in the Appaduraian sense, meaning, a contextualization of global cultural phenomena through a local lens), which is what’s so satisfying about “This is Nigeria.” Released last May, the music video for “This is Nigeria” went viral first in Nigeria, attracting attention globally soon after. The music video replays the original’s sequence, refocusing the same spirit of cultural critique on Falana’s own world, in which poor electricity supply, drug addiction, violence, and government corruption are central. The song sparked controversy, according to NPR, when the prominent Nigeria-based Muslim Rights Concern called for the video to be taken down for being
“thoughtless, insensitive, and highly provocative.” Falana’s Moral Instruction does more than offer social commentary when it nods to the king of Afrobeat. That is, even more satisfying than the music video, or its reworking of Glover’s, is the sampling of Fela Kuti’s “Zombie” on “Follow Follow.” And “Follow Follow” is only the most overt spectre of Fela. Moral Instruction’s “Amen” takes its bassline from “Coffin for Head of State,” recreating it as hip-hop, and the cover artwork itself was created by the Nigerian artist Lemi Ghariokwu, the long-time cover artist for Fela. Though notable as torch carrying for Nigerian artistry, the nod to Fela may be more than aesthetic. Falana, himself a lawyer (before turning musician), is the son of Nigerian human rights activist and lawyer, Femi Falana, and national director of Women Empowerment and Legal Aid, Funmi Falana. Fela Kuti’s father was an Anglican minister and first president of the Nigerian Union of Teachers and his mother, Chief Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, was a feminist activist. Human rights activism runs deep in both families. Falana’s rebellious music carries on in this vein, but the Fela legacy is a bold one to parallel. Fela was so much more than a
musician. The man had been arrested over 200 times, and as a response to the release of Zombie, the Nigerian military carried out a raid on Kuti’s Kalakuta Republic compound, during which his mother was thrown to her death from a third-storey window and Fela was tortured, nearly to death. Will Falana walk the revolutionary line? As Orji Sunday, writing for Al Jazeera notes, “There would be pressure to re-
main relevant in a music market tilting towards sex, wealth, and romantic patronage.” Among Moral Instruction’s polemics is a criticism of social media and celebrity obsession. Falana is certainly cognizant of the proverbial music industry’s devil. With this consideration, the choice to sample “Zombie” will be taken as a statement of commitment — one that Falana should expect to be held to.
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Yungblud brings awareness to mainstream music with 21st Century Liability CAT FRIESEN My introduction to Yungblud came by way of “Tin Pan Boy,” an upbeat tune targeting developers and companies whose sole purpose is to make money, and I fell in love. There’s something about the song reminiscent of Buzzcocks or Subhumans that inspires revolt, and it’s this calling out, this traditionally punk in-your-face attitude that led me to listen to 21st Century Liability, Yungblud’s first full-length album. Although the album as a whole isn’t on the same level as the single, I wasn’t necessarily disappointed; the songs on 21st Century Liability are memorable in their own way (and are more diverse than his older songs), but they don’t all necessarily carry the same type of weight as the politically-charged “Tin Pan Boy.” They’re not subdued, per say, but they don’t rouse the same fighting spirit. They’re less punk, more mainstream. What I do like about 21st Century Liability is that it’s unapologetically different than most of what’s considered “top 40.”
musical style is that it can’t be pigeonholed into one specific category; many of his songs are a combo of rap and rock with repetitive, pop-tinged choruses. “Medication,” although dark in tone, is strangely vivacious, as is “California,” an antagonistic middle finger of a track which is extraordinarily upbeat for a song about drugs and blowing one’s brains out. Even if it does carry pop undertones, Yungblud shows substantial awareness of and a willingness to share insights into common And each of the songs is distinct from one but stigmatized subjects. “Psychotic Kids,” another; although they each carry subtle “Medication,” and “Anarchist” all cover similarities (as is expected), they’re all the struggle of dealing with mental health different enough that it doesn’t feel that problems and addiction, while “Polygraph you’re listening to one very long song. Eyes” targets people in bars who go after What’s interesting about Yungblud’s
others who have had too much to drink: “She can't even run / She can't even walk / She slurs when she speaks / But you hear what you want when she can't even talk.” It’s this deep social and personal awareness that makes Yungblud’s music carry weight. However, there is one song on 21st Century Liability that is undoubtedly punk. The title track, “21st Century Liability” is evocative of Rage Against the Machine in both musical style and lyrics, unapologetically belligerent and obnoxious, and balances out the heavier subjects on the album. Although I wouldn’t necessarily compare the majority of 21st Century Liability to traditional punk a la Anthrax or Dead Kennedys, it does manage to show astounding awareness of important topics by delving deep into them in a way most mainstream artists don’t, while weaving several genres together and making it sound good. This, coupled with Yungblud’s evident talent and distinctive style is what makes 21st Century Liability exceptional.
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