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What a ridiculous tongue. Welcome to summer issue the second. To take your mind off of the impending resumption of classes, you can stare at some awesome dogs on pages 18 and 19.
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An Egypt divided. 3 To say that Egypt is in turmoil would be like comparing the Vietnam War to a playground skirmish. For a brief summary of the current state of affairs, read Rikkeal Bohmann’s article on page 3.
Fap-fap-fap-fap. 9 Saskatchewan is not without its talented musicians, and a couple of them sat down with the Carillon. Read our interview with The FAPS on page 9.
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Ye shall be missed. 7 Canadian sports fans were dealt a significant blow when it was announced that Jay Onrait and Dan O’Toole would be leaving SportsCentre. Armchair quarterbacks woke up to two estranged people sitting in Jay and Dan’s chairs; it was tragic.
We demand answers. 13 By now, we’ve all heard of, and perhaps even seen, the shocking story of Sammy Yatim, the 18-year-old who was shot nine times on a Toronto streetcar. Brutality like this is always met with a healthy backlash. Ours is on page 13.
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In the late 1950s, the University of Regina planned the construction of several new buildings on the campus grounds. One of these proposed buildings was a bell tower on the academic green. If you look out on the academic green today, the first thing you’ll notice is that it has absolutely nothing resembling a bell tower. The University never got a bell tower, but what it did get was the Carillon, a newspaper that serves as a symbolic bell tower on campus, a loud and clear voice belonging to each and every student. Illegitimi non carborundum.
In other news: Medical science recently confirmed what many have feared for decades; double basses are in fact fiddles with thyroid problems.
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News Editor: vacant carillonnewseditor@carillonregina.com the carillon | August 1 - September 4, 2013
Turmoil in Egypt resurfaces Political protests result in violence, human rights abuses
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Egyptian residents pass political graffitti of ousted Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi.
rikkeal bohmann news writer Protests in Egypt have violently escalated as recent clashes between pro and anti Morsi supporters have resulted in 83 deaths. These clashes are only part of the dramatic events that have unfolded since ex-President Hosni Mubarak stepped down after protests calling for democracy erupted across Egypt in 2011 as part of the Arab Spring. On Jun. 30, 2012, Mohammed Morsi became Egypt’s first democratically elected president, receiving 51.7 per cent of the vote. Since then, Morsi became a controversial figure with various events that quickly unfolded during his first few months of power. On Nov. 22 of his first year in office, Morsi declared greater powers for himself – he would have immunity from judicial review and the courts would be barred from dissolving the constituent assembly, the group in charge of drafting and creating the constitution, and the upper house of parliament, which had a large Islamist population. On Dec. 4, over 100,000 Egyptians had marched on the Presidential Palace demanding cancellation of the soon to come referendum which would decide the fate of the new constitution. The next day, Islamists attacked an anti-Morsi sit in. A few weeks later, the two-round referendum came to a close, where the low voter turn out gave 68.3 per cent favour for the new constitution. A few days after the referendum ended, the Egyptian Central Bank stated that the foreign reserves have fallen to a “critical
minimum”. Many Egyptians were angered by the economic plummet Egypt faced. On Jan. 25, 2013, the second year anniversary of the start of the revolt against Mubarak, hundreds of thousands protested President Morsi being in power. Clashes began to take place between the anti and pro-Morsi supporters all around Egypt. Fast forward to Jun. 30, when millions of Egyptians came together with the message of wanting to see President Morsi out of office. Eight people were killed that day during clashes outside of the Muslim Brotherhood Headquarters in Cairo. As the protests continued into the next day, the Egyptian military gave Morsi and his opposition an ultimatum to either resolve their disagreements or the military would fix the situation for them. A day later, military officials stated that three things will happen if no conclusion was made: Morsi would be forced out, and replaced with an interim administration; the Islamist based constitution would be stopped from proceeding; and new elections would be called within a year. Morsi made a late night
speech that same day pledging to defend his legitimacy and vowed to not step down. On Jul. 3, a military coup had taken place. The Egyptian Military Chief announced that Morsi had been replaced by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Constitutional Court, Mansour Adly, until a presidential election could be called. No time frame for elections has been given yet though. That same day, a darker revelation was brought to light by the Human Rights Watch(HRW). During only four days of protests, beginning Jun. 30, 91 rapes and sexual assaults had occurred in Tahrir Square in Cairo. Surgical intervention was needed for some women. “The rampant sexual attacks during the Tahrir Square protests highlight the failure of the government and all political parties to face up to the violence that women in Egypt experience on a daily basis in public spaces,” said Joe Stork, deputy Middle East director at HRW. Figures the Egyptian came from OperationAnti-Sexual Harassment/Assault and Nazra for Feminist Studies. The violence women are facing in Egypt during
protests holds them back from participating in everyday life activities. After only been sworn in the day before, on Jul. 5, Adly dissolved the Upper House of Parliament, while at the same time, Morsi supporters had huge protests calling for his return. At this point, at least 30 had died in the clashes between anti and proMorsi supporters where clashes had occurred in Cairo and Alexandria. The Muslim Brotherhood, who were accused of trying to gain a monopoly of power during Morsi’s rule and who had also supported Morsi, are now claiming that those who support them are being killed mercilessly by troops, police or thugs who are supported by the current interim administration, who control the police. Social networking websites have made it clear through videos and witnesses that those who support Morsi use rocks, firebombs and firearms against their opposition, who behave similarly. As of Jul. 28, 83 people have died in the conflict between the two opposing sides in Egypt. That weekend was when the worst of the violence so far had occurred.
“ The Muslim Brotherhood, who were accused of trying to gain a monopoly of power during Morsi’s rule and who had also supported Morsi, are now claiming that those who support them are being killed mercilessly by troops, police or thugs who are supported by the current interim administration, who control the police.”
On that Saturday, police and armed men in civilian clothes opened fire on Morsi supporters as they sought to expand their sitin camp by moving to a nearby main boulevard. Many civilians, sometimes armed, often join the police to demonstrations. These civilians often appear as plainclothes police to outsiders. Senior Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohammed el-Beltagy called for international intervention at a Cairo sit-in stating, “We want intervention by the international organizations… to rescue our people. We urge Egyptian people to come to our rescue… the people are slaughtered like sheep.” El-Beltagy has an arrest warrant on him for inciting violence currently. Authorities have admitted to the large majority of those killed in Cairo were those protesting for Morsi’s return, but added that some police were also wounded. The international community urges both sides to reach peace. The United States and the Arab League both would like to see an investigation on the violence going on in Cairo and Alexandria. The United Nation’s Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon’s spokesperson said in a statement, ““The Secretary-General appeals to all the people of Egypt to address their differences through dialogue and again renews his calls to all parties to engage in an inclusive and meaningful reconciliation process.”
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Timmons wins Red Cross Humanitarian Award Award given out for working to improve the lives of others through education rikkeal bohmann news writer Vianne Timmons, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Regina has been awarded the prestigious 2013 Saskatchewan Red Cross Humanitarian Award for her continual and dedicated work to improve the lives of others through education. Timmons has spent her life promoting family literacy and inclusive education for persons with intellectual disabilities. She has done close to 200 public lectures on these topics. Boasting an impressive resume of literacy work, Timmons is the President of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, VicePresident of the Canada-Region for the Inter-American Organization for Higher Education and a member of the Foundation for Canada Innovation. Having authored and edited 9 books, written more than a dozen book chapters and authored more than 40 peer reviewed articles about her research, Timmons has a lot of experience in the literacy department. In 2010, she also received the Canadian Association for Community Living’s National Inclusive Education Award.
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And she usually looks more pleased than this. She was one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women from 2008-2011. In 2009, she was named one of Saskatchewan’s 10 Most Influential Women. Ironically, the University of
Regina’s English Department will be facing cut backs due to budgetary reasons this year. During the University Council Meeting last spring, it was noted by Susan Johnson, associate professor of
English, that last year, the English department received funding to hire 25 sessional teachers. This year they were only given enough to budget in for 5. This means that English majors could have fewer
classes to choose from to study. Also, Nicholas Ruddick, the Head of the English Department, sent in a document stating that these cuts would mean that English 100, a class that all students have to take, to learn basic literacy skills, will have to be reduced by 50 per cent. English 100 classes could become unmanageably large. The U of R’s Facebook page boasts about students being able to experience small classes on the page’s description, which is a selling point for many coming to the university. "My life's work is about trying to have an impact on changing policies, processes [and] practices for people who are marginalized," Timmons told the Leader Post about her work. Timmons will receive the award Sept. 12 at a gala at the Ramada Inn. This is the fifth year the Saskatchewan Red Cross has given out the award.
“ My life's work is about trying to have an impact on changing policies, processes [and] practices for people who are marginalized.”
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The Great Private-Public Debate The referendum will go ahead on the P3 debate liam fitz-gerald contributor If any issue this year has animated Regina residents, it has been the debate on the future of the Water Waste Treatment Plant. At stake is the possible implementation of a Public-Private Partnership (P3) model. The current plant will not meet new Federal and Provincial standards by December 2016, making improvements indispensable. Yet the Federal government provided no additional funding for implementation. As its name suggests, the P3 model would include funding from both the public and private sectors to complete the plant. Fifty-eight million dollars would be allocated from the Federal government via the PPP Canada Fund. The City would cover a little over 47 million dollars. The rest, $118.3 million, would be paid for by a private company which would bid for the opportunity to have a construction and maintenance contract. The private sector would maintain sewage-plant functions and maintenance for thirty years. The city would reimburse the private company for construction and maintenance. Opposition to the P3 came from different groups, including trade unions like the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and concerned citizens like the Regina Water Watch. On Feb. 8 2013, Regina City
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Council indicated it would explore a P3 for upgrading the treatment plant. Mayor Michael Fougere stressed that Regina would not receive Federal funding if it did not explore the P3 option. On Feb. 25, the P3 was approved by City Council vote. Thus, in 2014, construction of the upgraded facility would commence. Yet, there was uncertainty. Fougere felt that Ottawa was pushing the P3 model on the city. P3 protestors in Regina’s city hall.
Furthermore, Fougere was concerned about acquiring federal funds. Others voiced concerns as well. CUPE argued that the project would be costlier, citing higher interest rates for private sector borrowing. Concerns were also raised about the project's completion time, unionized employees’ rights being maintained by the private sector, and the model's potential to "undermine democratic accountability." Above all, CUPE,
on its website, expressed discomfort with the private sector having such power over a resource "integral to all life." In March, these concerns were addressed and resulted in the formation of the Regina Water Watch. On Mar. 5, a town hall was held, with CUPE national president Paul Moist, and Council for Canadians chair Maude Barlow, discussing the pitfalls of a P3. Barlow discussed the track record of P3's on the world stage. She argued that mixing privatization and water systems ultimately meant that investors would win and consumers would lose. Moist criticized the city council kowtowing to Ottawa and claimed the issue was "about an absence of public debate." That month, the Regina Water Watch was formed, composed of CUPE and concerned citizens groups like Clean Green Regina. A petition drive was launched on Mar. 22 with the goal of obtaining a referendum on the P3 model. The petition picked up steam and by June there were 19,000 signatures. According to the 2011 census, the City of Regina had a population of 193,100. Under provincial law, 10 percent of a municipality’s residents must sign a petition before a referendum can occur. The City told the Regina Water Watch that a petition would occur only if they reached 20,000 signatures. The organization agreed to that request and continued to visit residents. In the middle of June however, the City emailed the provincial govern-
ment. The City did not want to use the 2011 census to determine population. Under this threshold Regina was at 193,100. The city wanted to use population figures based on health card carrier data. The population would then grow to 207,429 based on health statistics. The petition would then need an extra 750 signatures. This request came one week before Jun. 20--the petition's deadline. The provincial government declined to grant the City's request and the petition was submitted with the number of signatures being over 24,000. Determination of signature validity was left to city clerk Joni Swidnicki. She argued that many names were invalid. Many individuals had failed to date the year in their signatures and as a result, they were discounted. On Jul. 19 the city rejected over 4,000 signatures because they were seen as not suitable. The petition numbers were too low and a referendum was rejected. Many residents were outraged, some feeling that democracy itself was being further undermined. Yet, after the weekend, Mayor Fougere heard some of the outrage and called for a referendum. On Jul. 22 Council voted for a referendum over the P3 plant. In late summer or early fall, Regina residents will decide whether they want the P3 system or have the public sector manage the project.
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ROUNDTABLE University of Regina teams prepare for another season
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autumn mcdowell, matt wincherauk, paige kreutzwieser, taylor sockett this week’s roundtable
In the off-season, the Regina Rams landed former University of Hawaii quarterback Cayman Shutter. Do you think the acquisition of a veteran quarterback will get the Rams back to the playoffs this season?
McDowell: Getting Cayman was huge, and largely unexpected. Of course, having a veteran in the pocket will help, but sadly Cayman won’t replace the other 19 that graduated. I still think we’re in for a rebuilding year, or five.
Wincherauk: I think that you have to be pretty happy when you can bring back a player the caliber of Shutter. While he may not have been starting a lot of games at Hawaii, the experience that he got just from being at a big Division 1 school is always a huge plus.
Kreutzwieser: This guy’s story is intriguing, so I’m excited to watch how this season plays out. But, the real question is, can he throw a ball in -30 degree weather? Just a guess, but I think the playing conditions are a little different here than in Hawaii.
Sockett: The Rams acquiring Cayman is a great move; the experience he brings to the table is huge. However, this isn’t golf and football is a team game and no one player can make or break a season, overall I think the Rams lack the experience to be a seri-
ous contender in the playoff race.
Which University of Regina team are you most looking forward to watching this season, and why?
McDowell: I think I would have to go with women’s volleyball. Just kidding, no one’s looking forward to that. Being the hockey fan that I am, I am the most excited for the men’s hockey team. After finally making the playoffs last season, I expect to see another post-season berth, and plenty of drunken post-game celebratory shin digs.
Wincherauk: I am most looking forward to watching the men’s basketball team. They lost a lot of veteran players, and of course James Hillis, so I’m interested to see how they respond to these losses, whether Burrows can motivate them or not.
Kreutzwieser: I’m most looking forward to any home games for any team. Reason why...I did not take full advantage of the alcohol availability last year. Is that a legitimate reason?
Sockett: This one’s a toss up for me. The love triangle I have going between football, hockey and myself makes this a tough choice. To avoid causing unnecessary jealousy between the Rams and the Cougars men’s hockey team, I’ll say as long as the hits are hard and the beer is cold I’ll be in the stands.
The Regina Red Sox are currently 22-19 and are hoping to accomplish mission threepeat and capture their third WMBL title in a row. Do you think that the team will be champions once
again?
McDowell: I want to say yes to this question so bad, but no, the answer is no. I was there for the repeat last year, and it was one of the best moments of my summer, but I have accepted that was a one-time thing. As long as they finish better than the Weyburn Beavers, I’m happy.
Wincherauk: I think that the Red Sox incredible run over the past two seasons will come to an end in 2013. They just don’t have the same level of talent as their previous seasons. They will be in tough to just make the playoffs let alone win it all again.
Kreutzwieser: As a former Moose Jawvian, I would like to say no. Every time they would play the Millers, their fans were just annoying – and borderline abusive. But, now that I consider Regina my stomping grounds, I will admit I have been rooting for them.
Sockett: Having been to a game this summer I found myself incredibly emotionally invested in the Red Sox. If the Red Sox’s pitching staff was half as good as the two hotdogs I took down they’d have a serious chance, but seeing as the Sox walked in two runs in one hour long inning leaves me with some major doubts.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are currently 5-0 and everyone in Ridernation is already calling for a Grey Cup. What are your thoughts on the Riders season so far?
McDowell: I may or may not have already ordered my unde-
feated season sweatshirt. But seriously, fans need to enjoy this dominating time while they can. In other news, I would like to propose that it should be made illegal to have to work during a Rider game, also if your boss orders pizza he should be required to share. It’s a long, painful story. I don’t want to talk about it. Wincherauk: It seems every year the Riders have a very hot start, but often end up fizzling out. Offence looks great, defence looks great, but it’s how you finish, not how you start. This start has been great, but people should temper their expectations.
Kreutzwieser: I think I’ve had close to a million conversations about this already. My opinion: when you have the build up in the pre-season and then actually follow through with talent in your first handful of games, you’re on the path to something good.
Sockett: Before the season started, I was scared at how good the Riders looked on paper, because as the Jays have shown us, looking good on paper doesn’t mean a thing. After a 5-0 start, the Riders look damn good on all sides of the ball, often dominating their opponents. As long as they can pick up where they left off after the bi-week, I see no reason for the Rider train to slow down. Take note fellow fans, we won’t see another Rider team this good for a long time. What has been your favourite summer sports moment of 2013?
McDowell: Originally, I was going to say going to the Red Sox game. But it was deathly cold and
raining, and the first inning took an hour. An hour, people. And to top it off, there was this incredibly annoying girl that I didn’t get to punch in the face. Terribly upsetting. So, I think my favourite memory would be Carly Rae Jepson’s epically awful first pitch. Wincherauk: Right now, it was definitely seeing Henry Burris get whipped by the Riders in their last game. I’ve never liked Burris (what Rider fan does), so it was especially sweet to see him get knocked around.
Kreutzwieser: Off the top of my head I think of Lincecum’s no hitter. The look on his face when it happened is the exact reason why sports are awesome.
Sockett: Disney, I have found your sequel to Miracle on Ice. Last Sunday, the Regina Copperheads superstar right-winger Jordan “Fucking” Trask scored an incredible goal in a tilt against Folk Construction. In true Trask fashion, Jordan reminded us what it means to “put the team on your back” as only he and Marshawn Lynch can. In the final minutes of the game on a two on one, Trask made a gutsy decision to “look off” yours truly. He then proceeded to score a bar down goal that had many fans, refs, and players on both sides questioning their religious beliefs. I witnessed a goal that will no doubt see Trask skyrocketed into the Beer League Hall of Fame, with all the other washed up greats you’ve never heard of.
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There’s a new boss in town Burrows brings a fresh start to Cougars basketball autumn mcdowell sports editor The Cougars men’s basketball team didn’t have to look far for their new head coach. Steve Burrows, who has been an assistant coach with the men’s team for the past 19 seasons, has been selected as the team’s tenth head coach in school history. But for the former assistant, the decision to apply for the head coaching position was not as easy as some people may assume. “It wasn’t an easy decision,” Burrows said. “I was a guidance counselor with the Regina Public School Division and I very much liked what I did and the people I worked with. In the end, it was something that I think I would have regretted if I didn’t try.” While many assistant coaches aspire to eventually land a head coaching position, Burrows admits that becoming a head coach was not exactly on his radar. “No, not at all,” he said of his former head coaching aspirations. “As I said earlier, I was very happy in the role that I was in before the change was made.” Although the decision may have been difficult for Burrows, many members of the Cougars basketball community were thrilled with the outcome, including University of Regina Athletics
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Director, Dick White, who was one of the member’s of the hiring board, which selected Burrows. “Steve will bring experience
and a renewed commitment to excellence for our men’s basketball program,” White said. “He is widely respected around Regina
“ It is a fresh start for Cougar basketball. We have a long term vision of where this can go and we are just getting started.” Steve Burrows
and the province and has played a huge role in the development of both our men’s and women’s teams over the last several years. I am confident that Steve will show the same passion as a head coach at the CIS level that he’s consistently shown as an assistant coach.” Before becoming the head coach of the men’s team, Burrows was also an assistant coach of the women’s team for the past six years, is the director
of coaching development for Basketball Saskatchewan, and has helped out with numerous high school basketball team’s in the city. However, with a bigger role this year, Burrows has had to ultimately sacrifice many of his other coaching positions. “I will be focusing most of my time and energy with the men’s team,” he said. “I will continue to with Basketball work Saskatchewan as it is a good way for me to get to know potential future players. I won’t be coaching with the women’s team anymore but I certainly wish them all the best and I will be watching closely.” And even though Burrows will have his work cut out for him to bring a team whose record last season was a relatively dismal 715 back to their playoff potential, the rookie head coach is up for the challenge. “It is a fresh start for Cougar basketball,” he said. “Our roster is in a definite state of flux right now. The players that will be here will be hard working, dedicated student-athletes who will be good role models on and off the basketball court. We have a long term vision of where this can go and we are just getting started.”
Riders run over Tiger Cats Is a Grey Cup looming? matt wincherauk contributor On July 21st, 2013, the Saskatchewan Roughriders took on the visiting Hamilton Tiger Cats, earning themselves a decisive victory over some former friends and foes. The Riders headed into the game sporting a 3-0 record in this young CFL season, against a struggling Tiger Cats team that stumbled out of the gate with a 12 record. However, the real story heading into the game was the return of former Riders legendary quarterback and former head coach, Kent Austin. Along with him, came one of Rider Nation’s favourite love-tohate players, Henry Burris. For weeks, there was buzz about how the Riders faithful would react to the man who brought them two of their three Grey Cup victories, one as a player in 1989 and one as the Head Coach in 2007. Austin came out to a mixed reaction of boos and cheers. When the game finally started, the Riders took care of business, thrashing the Ti-Cats a whopping 37-0, to advance to 4-0 on the season and drop the Ti-Cats to a dismal 1-3. Riders quarterback Darian Durant was spectacular, going 20-
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32 for 347 passing yards, and four touchdowns to add to his leagueleading 12 on the season, while running back Kory Sheets was once again thrilling, rushing 24 times for 130 yards on the day, as he continues to prove he is the best running back in the CFL today. Rob Bagg seems to have finally kicked the injury bug and was the star receiver of the day as he put up 125 yards and two touchdowns on only five catches,
showing his explosiveness in only his second game of the year for the Green and White. On the defensive side, the Riders stifled Henry Burris and the Ti-Cats offence, sacking Burris five times and picking him off once. The Riders also stuffed the run, only allowing 16 rushing yards, thereby preventing Burris from being a factor on both sides of the ball. While the Riders have looked dominant so far, the season is
long, and fans need to remember that there are still 14 games left before the playoffs. We’ve seen this team start hot like this on many occasions, only to fizzle out later in the year. Right now, the priority needs to be keeping Durant healthy; the Rider Nation doesn’t want to see their star quarterback’s health become the story of the year. Also, the Riders should bring Sheets’ carries down a bit as not to burn him out completely by the
end of the season. While Sheets has been super dominant, running backs aren’t known for their longevity. With 93 rushes on the season already, and 50 in the last two games, he will be hard pressed to keep up that pace. Sheets’ great strength has been his fantastic explosiveness and ability to make defenders miss and look dumb. An injury, or even fatigue, would jeopardize this. Another note to take away from this game was that former B.C. Lions outstanding receiver Geroy Simon finally made his debut for the Riders. It was rather underwhelming, as he only caught two passes for 38 yards. In this game, Simon wasn’t really needed and there was no reason to push him hard in a 37-point blowout. Still it was not an encouraging sight for Rider fans. Simon was the big acquisition for the Riders this off-season, and he can be a huge part of this vaunted offence, making things for Getzlaf and Dressler a lot easier, but he needs to be on the field. This is not a Jason Clermont situation just yet – let’s give him more than one game to produce.
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Countdown to regular season Cougars supply athletes and coach to Summer Games autumn mcdowell sports editor University of Regina athletes are headed to the national stage. A total of 17 members from the Cougars track and field team have been selected to participate in the Canada Summer Games from Aug. 2-17 in Sherbrooke, Que. with 16 competing as a part of team Saskatchewan, and one with team Manitoba. In order to represent their home province, these athletes first had to compete at a trial meet, where they have to reach qualifying standards as well as finish in the top two in their respective events. But the athletes won’t be the only ones representing the Cougars. Bruce McCannel, the Cougars head coach, will also be traveling to Sherbrooke, Que. as a member of the jumps and combined events coaching staff. “I was on the coaching committee for the Western Canada Summer Games in 2011 but this will be my first time as part of the coaching staff for the Canada Games,” said McCannel, who is approaching his fifth year as the Cougars head coach. “The games is a great atmosphere; it’s a big opportunity for the athletes and we have a lot of Cougars going.”
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With multiple Cougars attending the event, fans should have a lot to cheer for, as many team members have the potential to be reach the podium.
Tait Nystuen, who began the summer by repeating as the 400metre hurdles champion at the Canadian Track and Field championships, is one to watch for.
Fellow teammate Megan Rumpel, who captured a Canada West silver medal in the pentathlon, will also be a strong contender for a medal and Joy Becker, one of the
“ The Canada Games is a very high level competition which keeps them improving and developing throughout the summer so they are able to enter the season at a higher level and not where they left off last season.”
top ranked long jumpers going into the season and the lone Cougar competing for team Manitoba, is sure to have a strong performance. Not only is the Canada Summer Games an opportunity for national exposure for Cougars athletes, McCannel also believes it will keep their skills sharp for the upcoming season. “I think it will be great for the university athletes to have more competitions that they are training throughout the whole summer for,” he said. “Rather than just have a summer where you just do one or two competitions, this year the athletes have a goal at the end of the season which they are training very hard for. “The Canada Games is a very high level competition which keeps them improving and developing throughout the summer so they are able to enter the season at a higher level and not where they left off last season.” But for McCannel, having the chance to support his athletes is a great way to end his summer. “I like going and supporting the athletes that are on our team,” he said. “Getting the chance to coach them at a high level is a great opportunity.”
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RIP Jay and Dan Canada loses two great men to America paige kreutzwieser contributor Back a couple of years ago, I used to work the night shifts at a job of mine. Routinely, at 1:00a.m., I would take my break, turn on TSN and watch the notorious Jay Onrait and Dan O’Toole recount the day’s sports highlights. It was perfect. I no longer work that job and I actually function in a normal time realm now. Meaning, I am usually in bed well before the first evening SportsCentre episode even airs. But, that didn’t mean I didn’t enjoy staying up every now and then to watch Jay and Dan’s ridiculousness. That has all changed now. If you do not know about the departure of Jay and Dan by now, then I offer my condolences for you having to live under a rock. My mother even knew about the duo’s new opportunity with the flagship FOX Sports1 network. That’s saying something. The pair signed off at the end of June, and it couldn’t have been a more flawless transition. SportsCentre in the summer is baseball, and lots of it. And as we know, most Canadians couldn’t be troubled to care. To say goodbye and allow those to mourn without “having” to watch the show was perfect
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timing. But, it’s not just saying farewell to two talented TV personalities. Losing Jay and Dan to an American network is like getting dumped in high school because your boyfriend is going to college. You know they’re going to have so much fun down there in L.A., meeting all these new people, partying at all the cool parties, while you now have no choice but to deal with Bryan Mudryk show-
ing you another set of awful Blue Jays highlights. To say I am proud that the duo is representing down south for us Canadians is an understatement. They are truly two fantastic Canadian icons who will no doubt symbolize Canada with respect and dignity through dancing and extraordinary mustache competitions. I know I speak for a huge portion of the Canadian population when I say they deserve all this
success. If you are a fan of Canadian sports news than you likely know of Cabral Richards – better known as his on-air personality name, Cabbie. He is ridiculous and at times, unusual. What Jay and Dan did was different. Jay and Dan not only proved sports news and highlights could be funny, but they paved a way for sports reporters to reveal their true personalities.
Their relationship with each other was the epitome of bromance. As a viewer, you were captivated by their weirdness. They were, and are, what sports shows need. That is why we watched. It is going to be a different world in Canadian broadcasting now. It is already strange not watching Jay and Dan on TSN anymore. It’s going to be different watching the Olympics without Onrait’s hilarious hosting. And, a podcast just doesn’t do the duo justice. What we really need is for them to come back. I read an article where Onrait mentioned that even though the move to LA was official and real, it did not mean it was permanent. And, in the same article, it was stated that the opportunity for them to return to TSN is always available. No one knows what will happen in the years to come with Jay and Dan, but one thing is for certain – Canada, you blew it.
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Protect your noggin from a floggin’ Medical professionals are still attempting to wrap their heads around concussions spencer van dyk The Fulcrum (University of Ottawa)
OTTAWA (CUP) — The risk of concussion is a reality that comes along with many types of sports. By the time athletes reach the university sport level, many of them will have experienced a concussion or several. Dr. Blaine Hoshizaki, a professor at the University of Ottawa, specializes in this type of head injury and is studying the mechanisms of concussions and the risk factors associated with specific sports and injuries. Although concussions may seem like a common occurrence, especially within the sports realm, the damage they can do to your brain is more serious than it might seem. “The brain is relatively soft,” explained Hoshizaki. “What happens is it actually gets sheared. It’s like Jell-O. If you try to compress it, it won’t compress, but if you shear it, that’s what a concussion is. The brain is very robust, but if you hit it hard enough, it damages the tissue, and can interfere with the physiology.” Athletes, especially those who have grown up in the culture of contact sports, are generally familiar with concussions and the risks of head injuries. One such group of athletes are hockey players competing at the CIS level. “These players have been playing for fifteen or more years, so they’re aware of those dangers,” said CIS hockey coach Yanick Evola. “We just try to talk
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to them and give them a couple of exercises here and there to help prevent [concussions]. It happens quite a bit. With the [players] getting better and better, hitting harder shots and skating faster, they’re at a higher risk, unfortunately.” Hoshizaki seeks to connect the circumstances of the injury with their outcome and effects. According to Hoshizaki, there are two types of injuries that could cause concussions: rotational dynamic head injuries and linear dynamic head injuries. These types of injuries cause different stresses and damage to the brain. A rotational dynamic head injury occurs in a situation
like being punched in the jaw. Hoshizaki explained that getting hit in the jaw or on the chin can create high angular acceleration, which could knock you out. Alternately, falling and hitting your head, causing it to stop suddenly, is considered a linear dynamic head injury. The consequences of these two types of injuries are comparable, but affect different parts of the brain in different ways. “What we do primarily is try to understand the mechanisms of concussions and relate the event to the risk of injury,” said Hoshizaki. “If someone has a concussion, we can then recreate the injury to understand how the
brain tissue is affected from that particular accident. It’s almost like a forensic [science] in that we take in the information about how the event occurred, and then we reconstruct it so we can get the dynamic response of the head. We then take that dynamic response to the head to create a model of the brain and skull, which allows us to calculate the strain on the brain tissue.” In the case of hockey, says Evola, being at a two-foot distance from the boards puts athletes at a higher risk of being pushed into the boards or falling on the ice – a risk that players are made aware of. “You don’t really talk about it
until it happens, but just growing up in the culture, you’re aware of what a concussion is, and as soon as you have one, obviously you know what the symptoms are and how to treat it a little bit,” she said. Hoshizaki said the treatment of concussions and other head injuries depends not only on the circumstances, but on the brain itself, and that side effects and consequences of these types of injuries are unpredictable. “In some cases, people can fall down and get right back up,” said Hoshizaki. “In other cases, they can get knocked out. That is partly because of the parts of the brain that are involved and the effect, so it’s quite unpredictable.” There are some aspects of concussions that remain a mystery to Hoshizaki. “What we’re trying to understand is why in some cases, you can have relatively low trauma, but symptoms will persist and possibly never go away. You have to be very careful with when you get back into play. Some studies are showing that even if you show no symptoms, the brain can still be compromised, so you need to be very conservative with getting back into play.” And while concussions are going to happen, the responsibility falls on both the athlete and the staff to make sure the injured athlete is taken care of it and can return to the game safely.
Olympic camp: Where dreams are crushed 47 players get a glimmer of hope what the puck? autumn mcdowell sports editor
It was Christmas in July for Canada’s top hockey players. No, Gary Bettman’s firing was not announced. But on July 22nd, 47 athletes received an invite to the Olympic orientation camp from Aug. 25-28 in Calgary, AB, and the first step towards becoming a member of the defending champion Olympic team. While most fans were happy with the names on the roster, the list wasn’t without its share of controversies. Obviously the biggest shock was that permanent Phoenix Coyotes bench warmer, Paul Bissonette, was kept off of the roster. Unfortunately for him, his hilarious tweets were just not enough to earn him an invite; thank God he has his clothing company to fall back on. But besides that, while a total of 15 members from 2010’s golden-goal team were invited to the camp, there were a few notable gold medalists who were snubbed from the party. These apparent has-beens in-
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clude Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, the 2010 third stringer’s invite reportedly got lost in the mail sometime between the first and second round of the playoffs. He’s still anxiously awaiting the mailman’s arrival. Future hall of fame goal tender Martin Brodeur also did not receive an invite, losing out to the inexperienced Washington Capitals net minder Braden Holtby. The youngster was still
shitting his pants uncontrollably in Lloydminster when Brodeur was drafted to the NHL. Jarome “Desperate for a Stanley Cup” Iginla will not be wearing the maple leaf on his chest for the first time since the 2002 Olympics. His notable absence will give him more time to carefully select which NHL team he will decide he wants to be traded to at the last minute of the season to try and claw his way onto Lord Stanley. These are the
thanks he gets for making the golden-goal possible at the last Olympics. Two-time Stanley Cup finalist and one-time champion, Tyler Seguin, also did not receive an invite, even though he was on TSN’s projected 2014 Team However, Canada roster. Edmonton Oilers forwards Jordan Eberle and Taylor Hall received an Olympic invite despite having yet to see NHL post-season action. Can you believe it?
Menace to society, Brad Marchand, has also regrettably received an invite. It appears as though the team had an opening for a position dedicated solely to being an annoying asshole, since Chris Pronger, who formerly held the position, will not be on the team this year. To many people, Marchand is the type of player that you like to play alongside, and hate to play against, because you can sit back and watch him annoy the opposition. Personally, I can’t stand him and I pray for the teammate who has to sit beside him on the bench. Thankfully, I highly doubt he will be on the final roster. Although, roughly half of the 47 players will not make the trip to Sochi come February, and will be drooling in front of their television sets while eating microwave dinners like the rest of Canada. For those players who do make the final roster, the only way they’re crossing the border, is with a gold medal around their neck.
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The FAPS talk dirty What’s up with the name and why can’t we hear their weirdest tour story?
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I think the real question is, “Why didn’t they wear those costumes?”
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The Carillon sat down with a Saskatchewan band named THE FAPS to discuss music, touring, and great Halloween costumes.
1. Why the FAPS? Why that name? Skyler Cafferata: Everyone asks this question! Blair Colwell: Because it’s a word that is vulgar but only if you’re between the ages of 18 to 30 and are on the internet. So, the people who are the demographic of the fanbase that we want to connect to, when they hear that name they want to check it out because it’s kind of vulgar. It’s like the band Holy Fuck, but we’re much more accessible because it’s not actually a swear word. Skyler: It’s a bit more elusive. Blair: It’s a lot more mysterious to the older people. So we don’t alienate any fans, but we don’t exactly invite a certain demographic either. Skyler: If they don’t get it’s probably for the best, and if they do get it, then they laugh.
Blair: Yeah, and if they laugh and get it then they’re probably going to come to the show because they’re like “ha!” that means whacking it. Skyler: There’s just the idea of self-pleasure and self-improvement. Blair: What? How am I improving myself? Skyler: Are you kidding me? If you never masturbated you’d be so shitty at stuff! You got to know your own body, in music and in sex. 2. You’re a pretty unique band; describe what people can expect from the FAPS. Skyler: Sweat. Blair: We don’t give a shoot. MC: You can swear in The Carillon
Blair: Well we say fuck and shit like a million times, so we can tone it down. It’s everything that you wouldn’t hear at a Salvation Army-ran coffee shop in Vernon B.C. Skyler: That’s way too obscure of a reference. No one will know
what the hell that is. Blair: Okay, well, it’s two people, and it’s got time changes, and it’s fast and it is aggressive and we want you to get up and move and have fun, or at least just laugh or giggle.
3. How long have you guys been together? Blair: We’re not a couple [laughter]. We were in a band with Kate and our other Dylan in a band called Go Jeff for 3 years or so. We started in 2005 and put out an album in 2007 and toured a little bit. Skyler: So we’ve been playing together since then. Blair: So we know each other inside and out. I know you all too well. Skyler: All too well. The Faps we started last summer, so it’s pretty much been exactly a year 4. I’ve seen you’ve toured Western Canada. Have you ever toured Eastern Canada or the U.S, or ever considered it? Skyler: We’ve considered it Blair: We want to do the East Coast, but Winnipeg is the shittiest city I’ve ever been to. Beyond
that experience yesterday... Skyler: We haven’t been everywhere there yet. Blair: We just went to shitty Winnipeg once, and now I don’t want to go back anytime soon, but we will, but we’re probably going to dip though the states and go to Toronto because there’s like absolutely nothing from here to Toronto. Skyler: We’d hope to hit both those places at the same time, esbecause between pecially Winnipeg and Toronto there’s this huge gap. We’ve learned from some bands recently that they dogleg to the states, play a bunch of places, and then come back out and make it to Montreal, because the scene is really good there. Hopefully next spring or summer. Blair: We hope to get on some festivals in that area and that way tour down the coast. We had some people say maybe, then listen to us and say no way. Christian coffee shops. 5. Weirdest story from the road? Blair: No we can’t! We have to swear secrecy on that one. Skyler: What! Fuck fine. Well
what other one is there? Blair: We can tell some other ones. MC: Is it that bad?
Blair: Oh yeah. Skyler: It’s really bad. Blair: There’s always an omen of good luck! Skyler: Yeah, that’s a good one! On the way to Calgary last weekend we were driving not even near a town or city. It was raining, and there’s a man on the right side of the road walking not with traffic, but towards us, straight up in a black cloak carrying something. Blair: And we’ve seen them often. Skyler: That’s not the only one, just the most recent one. Blair: Every time we see them, the show is kick ass. Or in Saskatoon we dressed up for a costume party show that we played and we were human centipede survivors. We dressed in our underwear with shit and blood all over our mouths and asses. Skyler: Nobody really got it.
Celebrating Bazaart Showing off four decades of art in all forms robyn tocker a&c editor Compared to the big cities, Regina hosts a collection of artcentered festivals. Usually, residents think of the main ones like The Cathedral Arts Festival, or even Mosaic, although Mosaic leans more towards culture-based art. For forty years, The MacKenzie Art Gallery has presented Regina with a one-day festival meant to bring together artists and art lovers. It is a place where profit can be made and art shared. On June 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bazaart was open for business on the MacKenzie grounds. Despite the possibility of rain overshadowing the festivities, guests were lined up ready to get in and see all types of creations Saskatchewan’s artists had brought to sell and share. With over 130 stands to visit, it would be surprising if no one
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found something that piqued their interest. Exhibitors sold work such as candles, ceramics, glass, jewellery, metal, mixed media, original prints, paintings, paper, photography, sculpture, soap, and wood. In this mix was a team of potters who have been selling their work at Bazaart since the its first year. Wendy Parsons from “Parsons Dietrich Pottery” in
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Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan talked about what a beautiful, sunny day that first festival was. “There were huge crowds. There was nothing like this festival back then. People wanted something like this,” said Parsons. The potter also mentioned how, because of Bazaart, she and her partner, Zach Dietrich, decided to make their living off of pottery. “It’s larger now and we have
food here when it used to be all crafts and art. It’s expanded,” the pair said. “It opened our eyes.” Compared to other festivals, this is more of a sale. “People come here to buy art. The attitude of this place compared to others is different,” Parsons said. Vendors young and old come back to the festival, and for some, this was their first year. Justin Inkson, a woodworker from Inspire Woodwork stationed in Ituna, SK, had the pleasure of doing his first ever show at Bazaart. “It’s exciting. The weather could be better, but everyone here is friendly. I like joining a new group of people,” said Inkson. The festival made a good first impression on Inkson, especially with the variety of products. The executive director of the MacKenzie Art Gallery, Jeremy Morgan, was also in attendance. Having been at the gallery for a year and a half, he was limited in a history he could give of his time with the festival, but as Morgan
said, “it keeps getting bigger every year. We have 12 new booths added this year.” Every 2 years, the gallery hosts a “Dimensions” art competition during the festival, which attests to the high quality of art we provide and as a commitment to the public. Hopefully next year it will be sunny and warm,” said Morgan. “We’re looking to make the festival bigger so we can have more exhibitors and customers attend.” Having the festival go for 2 days instead of one is also an idea, but the director doesn’t want to overreach. Besides the selling of art, when people attend the Bazaart festival, they can enjoy live music provided by the Regina Folk Festival, face painting for the children, a ribbon cutting ceremony before the festival officially opens, delicious food, and a friendly environment that keeps people coming back year after year.
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Hey, look! A literature review! Flimsy Little Plastic Miracles Author: Ron Currie Jr. Length: 340 pages In his third publication and second novel, Ron Currie Jr. has crafted a wonderful book that stirs many emotions. The reader will laugh at his blunt, punchy, to-the-point sentences that are descriptive, yet effective at conveying his point. Yet, the reader will also be deeply stirred by the deep reflection of the main character. These deep reflections are what make the book a success. Hailing from Waterville, Maine, Currie made his publishing debut with his 2007 collection of short stories, God Is Dead. Currie explored the hypothetical consequences of God's literal death. The result was civil society's collapse with parents worshipping children and Evolutionary Psychologists wagwar on Postmodern ing Anthropologists. In 2009, his second book and first novel, Everything Matters, was published. Here, Currie asked if individual actions mattered if doomsday was determined. Flimsy Little Plastic Miracles reflects a continued maturation of his writing. Currie's work is de-
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I wish my library was coloured in pastels... fined by his comedic tone which addresses serious issues. His writing pulls no punches, and the reader knows his stances on certain issues, like religion. In this novel, Currie explores the human condition and has highly relatable experiences to reflect on. The main character of Flimsy Little Plastic Miracles is also named Ron Currie, and he is also a writer. Ron reconciles and dates his teenage lover, Emma, after her engagement fails. However, Ron departs for the Caribbean to focus on his writing after an unfortu-
nate accident. Emma stays in America to re-establish her career. While in the Caribbean, Ron drinks, fights, writes, and even does jail time, but he also reflects on themes ranging from death and love, and an increasingly technological world. On death, he reflects on his father's struggle with cancer. After aggressive chemotherapy treatment, Ron's father finds a new lump under his neck and Ron realizes that his father really will die and things will not be okay. Currie's view on death is appar-
ent when he writes it "is not a ‘journey'...or any other...euphemism we employ to comfort and delude ourselves." On love, Ron calls Emma "the object of my tireless, timeless, even-I'm-sick-to-death-of-it affection." Their relationship is portrayed as happy (if rather graphic and fetish-like at times) but imperfect, with Ron wondering if his character flaws keep him from being happy with her. On technology, he reflects on Ray Kurzweil's singularity concept, that is, the idea of computers
Ice Scream Why Regina loves its ice cream—or why it doesn’t dana morenstein contributor Dessarts Sweets Ice Cream & Candy Store is nestled in the heart of Cathedral, on the 13th Avenue strip, across from the historical Westminster United Church. There are around 30 different flavours of hard ice cream, ranging from classics like chocolate and vanilla to flavours like black cherry and bubble gum. Soft ice cream also comes in an assortment of flavours, with the speciality flavours like cheesecake and root beer being a bit pricier than the staple vanilla and chocolate. In addition, they serve twisters— similar to the Blizzard, ice cream spun around with candy bits— sundaes, banana splits, smoothies, and floats, among other ice cream shop staples. Soy ice cream is also available at a higher price. The ice cream at Dessarts is delicious. I enjoyed a small black cherry hard ice cream for $3.35 and my companion had a small strawberry soft serve, which I sampled and thought was very creamy and full of rich flavour. On other occasions, I've enjoyed the homemade ice cream sandwiches. They have the best ice cream sandwich I've ever tasted,
but in the past year, the sandwiches have been considerably downsized. The servers always seem friendly and energetic and the candy part of the shop is good too. Expect to pay a premium on the many imported candies they sell. If you're a licorice lover like I am, their assortment of black licorice from around the world is sure to blow your mind. Dessarts continues to serve tasty ice cream, there's no doubt about it. Their selection of candy might be the best in the city. However, I find their servings have gradually gotten smaller since they opened their doors in 2002. The small sizes are really quite, well, small. Instead of adding a little bit on top like other ice cream shops have done, they seem to rigidly stick to their single scoop method. A medium hard ice cream cone costs $4.35 and a large $5.35. The cones just don't provide me with the “Ah! Now that's an ice cream!” feeling that proper scoops have done in times prior. Don't get me wrong, the taste of the creamy ice cream usually makes up for the initial let down quite nicely. Also, they provide baby and kid sizes. They'll even make a 'dog sundae' for your canine companion.
“ Dessarts continues to serve tasty ice cream, there's no doubt about it.”
gaining self-awareness. If consciousness could be uploaded into self-aware computers, humans could gain immortality and life's pitfalls (death, heartbreak, etc) could be avoided. Yet, he considers what humanity could lose. If we achieve perfection does life still carry the same meaning it once had? Currie weighs the pros and cons of these issues in the book. Overall, Currie's book is excellent and not terribly long, making it an ideal summer or early fall read. One minor criticism is that the main thrust of the plot does not begin until two thirds into the book. Most of the novel until then revolves around Ron in the Caribbean, intercut with reflections on the aforementioned topics. The plot resolves rather quickly and Currie could have spent more time there. Yet, the book is not a plot driven novel, but a collection of the author’s thoughts. What the reader will find is Currie's ultimately positive outlook on the human condition.
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The Empire strikes back Regina-based band the Empire Associates is back and making their presence known robyn tocker a&c editor Being compared to bands like Mumford and Sons and Civil Wars doesn’t happen every day, but when it does, it makes people take notice. For Terrance Williamson, the husband in this husband-wife group, it’s hard to comprehend. “A lot of people say our music sounds alike. I guess it’s kind of the same style where it’s indie, folk, and acoustic rock. I get that, but it’s a bit of an overshot from my perspective. It’s fun to be able to connect us with that group, though.” The Empire Associates came together over a year ago, and since their beginning, they have made a huge impact on Regina’s music scene. They bring an alternative folk-rock sound that makes a good first impression on any new listeners. Their latest album “In Times of Trouble” hosts tracks that Williamson wrote along with his wife and band mate, Kelsi Kerestesh, who sings and plays the mandolin alongside her guitar-playing husband. “I usually just sit down and write with the guitar and the music just comes,” said Williamson. “It all has to do with the subconscious of everything and what we’re dealing with in the day.” Although his inspiration is fluid, one of Williamson’s
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Not pictured: an Ewok with Princess Leia favourite songs is “Horizons” from their album. “I was just playing around on the guitar and my wife said that would make a good song. I wrote it in about 5 minutes.” The smooth rhythms along with lyrics that tug at the heart-strings make
the song a definite hit. While recording new songs for their second album, The Empire Associates have been performing all across Saskatchewan since January. “We’re playing at places on sporadic dates. It’s not quite a
tour.” They played live in Moose Jaw and Regina during the JUNOS week, the Cathedral Village festival’s wrap-up party, and at various locations in Saskatoon, Swift Current, and Regina. Later this month, the band can be seen per-
forming in Swift Current at the Living Sky’s Casino Livin’ Up Lounge on August 23 and 24. They will also hit up The Artisan in Regina on September 13, a favourite spot to play for the group. “It’s beautiful inside and the sound in there is great.” Since their start, The Empire Associates have been a part of Saskatchewan’s music scene, and Williamson admits it comes with its own unique challenges. “It isn’t as bubbly as it could be or has been in the past but it’s getting back to that point as more bands are emerging, especially with the JUNOS being here.” Williamson said there is a spotlight to put on Saskatchewan. “There’s lots of potential as the city and province grows. I see Saskatchewan’s music scene growing quite a bit with the emerging bands and artists. I hope that we’re one of those bands.” Williamson and Kerestesh have been doing music most of their lives and their natural progression has made them one of Saskatchewan’s up-and-coming bands. You can get updates on their album and upcoming shows from their Facebook page “The Empire Associates.”
Les Mis makes its way to the prairies How one actor feels about playing a role he has dreamed of since childhood robyn tocker a&c editor When Les Misérables was adapted to a play in Paris 1980, its success was doubted, but as seen today, that all changed. It is the fourth longest-running Broadway show in history and won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Score. The fact that such a play even entered Regina is a marvel, but Aaron Walpole, who understudies as Jean Valjean, explains this version of Les Mis has changed a bit. “Instead of it being such a huge spectacle with a choir, orchestra, huge cast and setting, everything has been downsized and it focuses more on the heart of the story.” Having seen both the original Broadway adaptation and the downsized version, Walpole says, “It is just as powerful, if not more so than the original. It is more intimate.” The 25th anniversary production is on tour until August 11, where it will end in Las Vegas. So far for Walpole, being a part of the production has been a highlight of his career. “I was introduced to the play at 11 years old. I fell in love instantly. It’s amazing to be a part of what I consider to be one of my favourite musicals of all time. It’s
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a dream come true.” Walpole is not new to the musical scene. His favourite role, Judas from Jesus Christ Superstar, was a part he was privileged to play not only on Broadway, but also at the Stratford Festival. “A very close second [favourite role] is Valjean,” he said. “I go on as him once a week and I also do off-stage vocal in the barricade.” Walpole is also part of the ensemble. “My favourite part about
Valjean, besides his vocals being easier then the ensemble track, is the audience reaction. If I do a good job, they let me know, and if I do a bad job, they let me know.”
He described it as a rush. “Once you get your first standing ovation you try to get more.” Walpole has seen audiences standing since the tour began and mentioned
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how they have not ended a show without a standing ovation. Walpole is not only an actor, but he also appeared on Canadian Idol when he was 26 years old. At 18, he had started in professional theatre so he went on hiatus to go on Idol. “I took a break from the Stratford Festival for it, then came back to my day job once it was over.” In terms of the film adaptation, Walpole said he enjoyed it. “I loved the filmography. Hugh Jackman was great and I loved Marius.” Yet it was also odd at some points, knowing certain scenes were cut or added and songs were out of order in some places. “The stage version is different than the film version but people seem to think it is better.” It’s not an easy thing to get to where Walpole has. When asked what advice he would offer to upand-coming Canadian actors, he said, “Do everything you can in the business. Learn how to play an instrument so you can do smaller gigs in between the bigger ones. Try to be as diverse as possible.” This production of Les Mis “has a ton of Broadway-calibre actors. It is absolutely worth seeing and you will not be disappointed with the show.”
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Slate Fine Art Gallery showcase After only five months of being open the gallery makes a name for itself robyn tocker a&c editor Russell Yuristy and Michael Hosaluk are two artists who couldn’t be further apart in terms of style, medium, and themes. They do share a talent in art and a venue to host their unique pieces. Slate Fine Art Gallery has been open since April 2013 and for the month of June, the gallery played hostess to these two Saskatchewan gentlemen. Yuristy’s section of the gallery, titled “Fauna,” hosted a variety of mediums in oil, pastel, dry point, acrylic, watercolour, and even a collage piece. From the work on display, the theme of animals and nature is commonplace, usually shown through paint on a canvas. When viewing his work that depicts anything from bears to great horned owls to pigs, the care he takes in presenting these creatures is obvious. In pieces such as “Crow,” Yuristy takes an animal seen in a dim light and makes this common creature look more appealing, as well as incredibly realistic. His acrylic piece titled “Mud Lake Reflection,” done in acrylic on canvas, displays the chaos of trees and growing life surrounding the calm waters of a muddy pool. The
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dark colours are appealing to the eye, but the bright blues, greens, and yellows thrown in hold the viewer’s gaze. He has a way of capturing the character of an animal and it is evident he has had a long relationship with this type of work. Another highlight of his would be
“Louise’s Day Lilies,” which is his collage piece. The flowers look as if they are directly painted on to the canvas instead of painted separately then applied to the base canvas. It’s certainly not something one sees every day. Hosaluk’s work in “Transfers” is mainly three-dimensional work
such as vases, sculpture, bronze pieces, wood, and steel. His pieces experiment with colour, pattern, and shape. His diversity is what makes him such an interesting artist. There’s always something new to discover through him. “Things I see in my Garden” is certainly a memorable piece.
The sculpture made from steel, bronze, and yellow cedar gives the impression that these plantlike creatures have personalities. Some look to be grinning while others frown. “Nurture” has tear-shaped metal objects wrapped together that end up looking like seals huddled up on land as they sunbathe. That, of course, is just one interpretation of the three pieces. That is one of the other appealing things about Hosaluk’s work: it makes you think. “Strange Fruit” has a lot going on, though. The wood carvings painted with acrylic showcase what Hosaluk is best at, experimentation. There are no two “fruits” that end up looking alike in the wooden bowl they reside in. The colours are vibrant and the patterns are just as unique as the shapes the fruits take on. Despite how different these artists are, their work coincides with the others and creates a surprising harmony in the gallery that should not be there. To find out more on Hosaluk’s work, you can visit his website http://www.michaelhosaluk.com /. To receive updates on Slate Fine Art Gallery, you can visit their website http://slategallery.ca.
Unifying fashion and sustainability Sara Bayley talks about her experience in the fashion world apolline lucyk contributor
Emerging Saskatchewan Fashion Designer, Sara Bayley from The Unified Theory, talks about her work and experience at Saskatchewan Fashion Week.
AL: Could you give me a bit of general information about your company?
SB: The Unified Theory (TUT) is a local fashion design label based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. TUT clothes are all hand made here in the city using sustainable fabrics. I do all the designs, patterns and sewing as well perfume and jewelry which also follow the same ecological focus. AL: How did you become interested in clothing design?
SB: I started making jewelry at a very young age and had always created my own clothing because I could never afford the things I wanted. Over time I started making things for friends and friends of friends. AL: Are there certain aspects of design which you focus on or which characterize your work?
SB: I would say that my designs have been pretty eclectic so far. As I become more experienced, my taste is becoming more refined. I'm becoming more particular about fabric, print and general aesthetic, but it's always evolving. Do you have certain influences or
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What’chu staring at, Willis? themes which characterize your work? My influences come from all my senses. Music, literature, dance, travel. I'm addicted to experiencing new things and this gets me inspired. AL: You were one of the “emerging” designers at SFW. How long have you been designing, and how did you get started?
SB: I have been designing for about 2 years. I started with an interest in architecture which just slowly became clothing design. I can't say exactly how.
AL: Did you find it difficult starting a design company in Saskatchewan? And following up on that, do you find there are
benefits to working out of our Prairie Province?
SB: I haven't found it difficult yet, but I'm just starting out. I think there are certain benefits from being prairie-based. Whenever I travel, people seem to think it's a bit exotic—I think because so few people know where Saskatoon is, it makes them use their imagination as to what it may be like, which is always better than the reality. AL: How did you become involved with Saskatchewan Fashion Week?
SB: A fellow designer friend of mine told me about SFW. I had no idea it existed until the beginning of this year, so I applied right
away.
AL: How was your experience with Saskatchewan Fashion Week?
SB: It was fantastic. It was really great to meet so many likeminded people from the same place. Designers are always so busy working that you never really see them out anywhere, but they were all there. I had a blast. AL: What are you working on now? Could you tell us anything about your upcoming projects?
SB: I'm working on an urban/yoga wear collection right now for both men and women. The focus is versatility. Something you can wear to yoga, go out for
dinner in, take a late night rock climb in and bike home in or fall asleep in under the stars. I just returned from 3 weeks of traveling in Greece and I realized how restricting all of my clothes were. Most articles of clothing serve a single purpose which is not cohesive to a modern, conscious and nomadic lifestyle. We should all be able to pack light and live a minimalistic lifestyle that is symbiotic with nature. This doesn't mean we have to have the style of a Swedish sofa. Minimalism just means adaptable which is actually open to interpretation. It's your own manifesto. AL: Was there a certain theme or motif which characterized your collection at SFW?
SB:The theme at SFW was wild, animal, primal and yet ethereal, like a wood nymph, but a rock and roller nymph. AL: If someone from Regina wanted to purchase one of your pieces of clothing, how would they go about doing so?
SB: They could contact me through my website theunifiedtheory.ca I also do custom fittings and designs and the fabrics used in my designs are muted colours of bamboo, linen, organic cotton and modal (made from beech wood). These are fabrics that are breathable for the body and keep the planet breathing.
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Fuck the Police The silence shatters as three shots ring out in the Toronto night. Six more seconds of silence, and then six more shots. Sammy Yatim’s 18-year-old bloodied body now lies dead, surrounded by valorous officers of the law. The merciless murder, of course, has sparked outrage and disbelief. Although the teen was armed with a knife after having apparently forced riders of a train car to depart, he was a relatively minor threat. The video begs many questions: was he violent towards the police? Could he have done anything else? Could the police have done anything differently? Of course they could have. This shooting is a quintessential example of over-excessive force. Although it’s easy to say, “fuck the police,” and be done with it, this case does not form the outline for all police in Canada, merely one trigger-happy fool, one Const. James Forcillo, now suspended with pay. Not without, but with pay. Overall, the police in Canada are a force for good, yet there are many other cases to justify their fucking: Robert Dziekanski, and the lack of justice he has received after being tasered to death, or the Human Rights Watch’s report on the heinous activity of RCMP officers in British Columbia, and others. This tragedy, and others like it, points to a larger problem with police forces. Canada itself has not had as severe problems with its police forces as other countries, yet there is much room for improvement. The main room for improvement has to be in the judgment of police officers. Thousands of times a year, brave police officers protect this country and its citizenry by making calm and cool decisions in the face of danger. Yet, one mistake like this is one too many. Dziekanski could
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have easily been saved. The details of his case are mind numbing: why couldn’t they have found somebody to speak Polish to him, why did they have to agitate the man to the point of having to be tasered? Also, once tasered, why did he have to be tasered multiple times? He was obviously out of shape, and his body could not withstand such shock to its system. The judgment, or lack thereof, of the four police officers involved in Dziekanski’s homicide is criminal. For Yatim, death was completely avoidable also. Nobody knows yet what drove
Yatim to be standing alone on a train car with a knife in his hand, but he was only 18. He had a whole life ahead of him. Think of everything you have done since you turned 18. For me, life has gotten so much better since I got out of high school. Some of the best experiences of my life have happened in the last two years, and I look forward to many more. Poor, fallen, Sammy won’t enjoy the same luxury. In a CBC interview, Ross Mclean, a security expert and former police officer, raises serious concerns about the handling of Yatim’s case. One astounding thing he
points out is that Yatim was tasered after being shot roughly nine times. He also aptly points out, why couldn’t the cops have waited for the taser and left Yatim alive? Yatim, unlike Dziekanski, was in shape enough to withstand the taser. Anything would have been better than 9 shots. We may never know what compelled Yatim to commit these actions. Of any of the multiplicity of reasons, none of them justify his death.
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A Funny Little Green Math Lesson
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Hear that? That’s the sound of an eco-warrior. That tribal call of “down with the fossil fuels” is all them, the stomping of thousands of feet that accompany a movement from the back room to the forefront? Guess who? At least now you know who is to blame for the CNN anchor that wondered aloud if the movement of an asteroid to an area (relatively near) earth had anything to do with global warming. I’m willing to bet that, if you asked the average eco-warrior where electricity Eco Warrior Extraordinaire
direction. All of this means that fossil fuels are being burned before they enter a vehicle rather than afterwards. Somehow, I don’t think that sentence will make it into a commercial anytime soon. The point of this article is not to denounce the actions and intentions of the ecologically outstanding, but to reinforce the point that the solution is not to run out and buy an electric car. If you live in an area (such as many parts of eastern Canada) that runs primarily on electricity produced through hydroelectric plants then yes, in some small way, you are helping the environment. If you are “going green” to stand with an ever-increasing crowd, please, for the love of everything that is rational and nonpolluting: stop your posturing. comes from, they would give you one of those ‘are you really that stupid?’ facial expressions and point at a wall socket. Here is a math lesson for you: disconnect plus ignorance equals blind activism. Here’s another one: according to the Institute for Energy Research, 66 per cent of US electrical energy is produced through fossil fuels. Not included in this total are sources such as nuclear power (which opens yet another can of greenhouse
gasses). A forgotten fact in the midst of this well-meaning crusade is that electrical energy is the product of a conversion and that it doesn’t, shockingly enough, appear out of thin air. The newest, and perhaps most polarizing, item on the eco-warrior game plan is that of the electric car. On this end, the Institute for Energy Research found that 95.4 per cent of US transportation consumption comes from fossil fuels. Granted, the other 4.6 per cent is a step in the right
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The Tories v. Stephen Harper By now, it's no secret that tensions exist between the Prime Minister, his cabinet and backbench Conservatives. In July, Conservative M.P. Brent Rathgeber became an Independent. His reason? The government had changed his Private Member's Bill "The CBC & Public Service Disclosure and Transparency Act." Originally, employees of the CBC and civil servants making over $188,000 a year would have had to disclose their salaries via publication. The Party voted to increase this limit to $400,000 instead. This, coupled with the summer Senate controversies, was intolerable. Rathgeber claimed his parliamentary duties were undermined by the government who did not let backbenchers speak on certain issues. Although a majority of Conservatives voted to modify Rathgeber's Bill, he believes they simply took orders from the leadership. In July, an "enemy list" linked to the PMO was discovered by the media. Aids for new Conservative ministers were asked to brainstorm potential "enemies" ranging from bureaucrats to outside organizations. Outgoing Environment Minister Peter Kent gave his opinions on such a list. He called it "juvenile" and linked the PMO's conduct to that of former US President Richard Nixon. Nixon, too, possessed an enemy list during his presidency. Rathgeber also made it clear that this was improper conduct. Furthermore, the Party is also divided on social issues. Last September, Ontario M.P. Stephen Woodsworth wanted to conduct a study on when human life began. Some of his fiercest critics were his own party members. Tory whip and M.P. Gordon O'Connor charged that a debate
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on abortion laws would result. This was something the Prime Minister promised would not be revisited during his tenure. O'Connor argued the issue was settled and Canadians had other concerns. Mr. Harper himself indicated he would not support the study and it died. Yet, tensions continued. In January, three Conservative M.P.'s asked the RCMP to investigate some
late term abortions as homicides. The Prime Minister reminded his M.Ps in parliament that Canadian law recognizes abortion as legal. On economic issues, trade with China also seems contentious. According to the CBC, NDP M.P. Don Davies claimed that the Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement
“ There is tension in the Party and while the Prime Minister could continue to squeeze, whatever is in his hands may slip.”
(FIPA), passed in April, had unnerved some Conservative backbenchers. Some Conservatives took issue with China's human rights record and Nexen's acquisition by China National Offshore Oil Company late last year stirred some anxieties. If discontent is present with the backbenchers, what is it like with the grass roots? So, what's the big deal? In 1986, anger over Winnipeg's loss of a potential CF-18 air force base was the catalyst for a new party called Reform. Grass roots conservatives, disillusioned with the Progressive Conservatives, turned to Preston Manning in droves, mostly in Western Canada. Yet, as journalist Peter C. Newman notes in his book “The Canadian Revolution,” Reform was "a cause looking for a movement years before it became a party.” Indeed, Reform usurped the P.C. Party out west and was largely socially conservative. As Newman points out "gays, gun control, and government spending" were three primary issues for the party. The recent Senate issues could be to the Conservatives what the CF-18 issue was to the Progressive Conservatives. There is tension in the Party and while the Prime Minister could continue to squeeze, whatever is in his hands may slip. In April, Liberal leader Justin Trudeau forwarded a motion to let MP's speak without being forced to follow party line. Gee, what could have motivated this action?
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Presenting the Past Breaking Barriers When first asked to write an article on the treatment that First Nations have received in Canada's "colonial past", I was a little intimidated. As the editor pointed out to me, he was never suitably taught the horrifying history in school until University. What is as horrifying is that statement is too common for many of us in the Generation Y category. What intimidates me about this issue is that I fear I won't do justice to the topic. What can one university student write about that can give back to these people that which they desperately deserve. Children were abused, humanity was devoid. It finally came to me that what I need to write about is what I know. After completing a number of courses at the First Nations University here, I have been deeply emersed in a culture that, at first, was foreign to me, but now, I feel I have some form of attachment to. What I have learned so far is that there are many people in the First Nations community who are hurting: economically, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. What I am still learning is whether it is because of Canada's colonial past or was it partially self-inflicted? What I do know is there is a conversation happening within the Aboriginal community. Discussion and stories are a prominent part of Aboriginal culture. They are using this strength of theirs to bring up issues and start a debate around the country. From grassroots movements to government apologies, the First Nations community has been the topic of much discussion. The most recent issue - nutritional experiments conducted on at least 1,300 Aboriginal people in the 1940s and 50s. The Assembly of First Nations called on Harper's government to apologize for these
abusive acts, mainly on children, claiming the "2008 Apology" is not enough. But, when do apologies become a "boy who cried wolf" syndrome? It's one thing to receive an apology, and it's another to keep asking for them. It's not to say that demanding conviction isn't justified. Rightfully so, all First Nations affected by Canadian residential schools deserve apologies from around the country. Requesting more apologies reminds me of someone begging to work things out with a cheating partner. It's desperate and doesn't accomplish anything. What needs to start happening is a healing process. I look back at my - limited - time in nursing school. First-year students are taught, besides the dreadful intro to anatomy, is caring. Caring for someone helps the patient heal. It is such an important part to the process of becoming healthy again. Perhaps many First Nations believe Canada has turned a blind eye to them. But, there are many who do care. There are nonAboriginal people who want to help them heal. Even though it’s painful to learn about shameful things from the past, it is even more agonizing to find out decades later that not much has been done to soothe the hurt.A good start would be encouraging Canadians to become educated in our country's history. This will not solve all the problems facing First Nations in Canda, but it will it spark interest in people who want to help promote and fight for aboriginal issues. I remember from high school history that "CHIEF PIAPOT" was sure to be in crossword puzzles. That just doesn’t seem right.
paige kreutzwieser contributor
Francophonie, not having a true equivalent in the English language, francophonie refers to the collective of French speaking countries as well as the efforts to promote both the French language and the diverse cultures of French speakers. I recently had the opportunity to participate in a conference called Université d’été sur la francophonie des Amérqiues (Summer University on Francophonie in the Americas) held by the Centre de la francophonie des Amériques (The Centre for Francophonie of the Americas) at Campus Saint Jean of the University of Alberta. It brought together academics, students, professionals, and journalists from North and South America in order to celebrate the diverse cultures of French speaking people and to promote productive collaborations. There were professors from Louisiana, Haiti, French Guiana, and Canada who presented their work in a variety of subjects, including linguistics, law, political science, sociology, anthropology, and international studies. Each lecturer presented different situations in which French is spoken and analyzed the concept of francophonie from a unique viewpoint. In one of my favourite presentations, a political science professor examined minority francophone communities Canada, the importance of social capital and how to encourage participation – something that was very relatable to my own experience with Canadian francophonie. This study in particular, but also all of the other presentations that week, were insightful and thought provoking, prompting participants to reflect upon their own culture as well as how it interacts with those of others. The conference also afforded participants the unique occasion to meet and talk with people from many different countries with many diverse backgrounds. Through these discussions we discovered interesting
differences in our day to day lives but, more importantly, we discovered similarities. For example, I met a group of young Francophones from Louisiana who hold similar events to those of the young Francophones in Saskatchewan. It was incredible to learn that from the Canadian prairies to the Louisiana bayous there are people passionate enough about the French language to diligently work to preserve and celebrate it in predominately Anglophone environments. Sharing our experiences and enthusiasm for francophonie brought a group of strangers from across the world together and helped us to develop global relationships that could prove invaluable to research projects and cultural initiatives in the future. Overall, it was an incredible learning experience; however, it also taught me about the possibilities that exist for transcultural and international convergences. There is huge potential for people who are passionate about any number of different subjects to learn from and collaborate with others from across the world and it is encouraging to see this already happening in so many fields. In a world that is becoming increasingly technologically advanced, the hurdles that once existed preventing global communication are crumbling. Easily being able to share and obtain new perspectives could have incredibly positive impacts for today and holds the promise of a more open and accepting world tomorrow.
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The Existence Question Why is our failure to understand existence a taboo subject? I’m sure that you’ve had the experience of being deep in thought and realizing that it is bizarre you exist. It’s the moment of realizing that all the things you find important in your life are founded on the presupposition that your existence has a purpose. I would never rule out the possibility that our existence does have a purpose, but it seems to me that this question is taken for granted minus a few mystics and philosophers. Now I don’t mean to spoil the fun for anyone, but no one on this planet has any idea what we are doing here. Shouldn’t this take predominance over the Riders in dinner table discussions? I am not writing this to advocate for the abandonment of sport or commerce in exchange for more resources put towards the existence puzzle. I simply think that if our species were to be more welcoming of the puzzle, then our species would lead fuller lives. I say this because it is the contemplation of our role within the universe that leads to the disturbing revelation of how insignificant we really are. While disturbing at first, this realization is actually an enlightening experience. Widespread acceptance that we are nothing but smart monkeys floating on a rock would not only keep our egos in check, but would also serve to fine-tune our sense of identity, our willingness to act during our lifetime, and therefore, our global problem-solving apparatus. The existence question is also invaluable insofar as it inevitably leads to the understanding that as far as the universe is concerned, we might as well not exist. Perhaps this is why the question of what our existence amounts to is taboo.
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Fougere Wins This has been a very busy summer for municipal politics in Regina. Headlining the drama at City Hall was the group “Regina Water Watch” who were successful in forcing a referendum on financing and operation of the waste water treatment plant. For those who don't know, the city plans to finance the project through a P3 (Public Private Partnership) model, which sees a private company build and operate the plant under municipal regulation and supervision. This model is highly effective and has a strong record of coming under budget and finishing projects ahead of schedule. Along with the 53 million dollar federal rebate for following the model, the project would literally save the city millions of dollars. Enter Regina Water Watch, a group that spent the last 3 months collecting signatures from the people of Regina in order to hold a referendum by telling them their water is going to be privatized. This referendum is going to cost the city between 200-400 million dollars. Once the petition was submitted, the city clerk ruled that it did not meet the signatures required to force a referendum. It seemed that council, and Fougere, had gotten their way. The public outrage that took place due to the rejection of the petition was limited but the “anti-democratic” stigma was strong on the mayor. On the weekend after the rejection of the petition I got a call from a polling firm asking me if I supported the P3 model for the waste water plant, and then on Monday to the shock of the public they announced plans for a referendum. The city doing polling on the issue of the P3 days before announcing they would hold the referendum after the petition was rejected tells me the poll was most likely in their favour. If so, this was a brilliant political move by Fougere. He has been able to dispel any accusations of hindering
democracy and will get his P3 project directly approved by the people. The attempt to stop it will likely fail because there are simply not enough people who share their point of view. Regina Water Watch is on the wrong side of this issue, and it is hard to convince enough people you're right when you're not. The opposition to the P3 by Regina Water Watch is firmly based in ideology and they can name few examples or studies that shows a P3 is not optimal. On the other hand groups like the Chamber of Commerce can list literally thousands of examples and studies where a P3 has done wonders. The referendum on the issue will likely fail, as the pro P3 side will be voting “No” to the traditional publicly funded model. If and when it does there will likely be cries from Regina Water Watch that it was money and influence that caused their referendum to be defeated, as the radical left does when they lose. They can complain but the fact is Fougere has managed to take this issue and gain the upper hand. Looking good in support of direct democracy and getting his P3 at the same time means Fougere Wins.
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Considering that no one knows the answer to the existence question, those who fear the societal shift its recognition may bring refuse to engage the question. Here I speak to those who do not think freely but rather think and act in the methods prescribed to them by religious zealots. Ignorance is bliss, and many humans make the conscious decision to tell themselves that X deity has planned their existence as opposed to facing the reality that existence remains an unanswered mystery. The problem with this manner of thinking is that it stunts an individual’s intellectual growth. Rather than learning and growing with one another over the greatest question we can ask, we too often ignore the question by labeling it the work of deity X. Now I would never even expect us to find the answer to the existence question, but it is the critical thinking that it fosters which must be protected. For as soon as we begin to create taboos around a concept simply because it is unknown, we begin to lose our analytical nature. And as our analytical nature diminishes, we open ourselves up to attack from entities that are designed to look like help. For it is only in the absence of complex questioning that a society willing trades its civil liberties for enhanced securities. So go ahead and ask that question you’re afraid of, you’ll be doing our species a favor.
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The Coming Storm Media is used as a very effective way of letting the general public know about current events as well as future events, but recently a flaw has been noticed in the media. This flaw in the media is what the media choses to prioritize and publish. Having the power to, most media sources pick and choose what to publish and what to keep out of the public eye. As important as most events are, recent complaints have sprouted throughout Regina about the media’s coverage of the weather. The summer of 2013 has been full of sudden storms and tornados followed by warnings throughout the media. For most cases the general public was given warnings and advanced notices scattered throughout the media to be prepared if situations became worse. Yet on Jul 16 many citizens reported they had no warning for the storm that struck late in the afternoon on that day. On July 16th late in the afternoon citizens around Regina reported large dark clouds beginning to spiral directly on top of Regina. Soon after citizens reported hail in select areas of the city. Whereas in other parts of the city strong winds came out of seemingly no where. Shortly thereafter heavy rain soaked the city. Citizens began rushing to protect their loved ones and property. Of course this storm did only last a matter of maybe twenty minutes and did not cause any life threatening situations. So why were citizens running for cover and panicking? Because, for this storm there was no warning! Citizens around Regina commented on the lack of information and warning for this storm. This lack of warning led to many panicked parents rushing to pick up their children and protect them. A family in the east end of Regina comments on driv-
ing out to White City to get their daughter to protect her. Why did they feel the need to protect her? Simply, they were not informed of what to expect, because there was no notice of this storm or any indication of how long it would last. This was not the only family that took such action. The sudden violence of the storm also caused some local stores to take action to protect their customers, such as suddenly rushing customers out of the outside Lawn and Garden centers, followed by closing the centers due to flying debris. With notice the centers would have been closed in advance to avoid a public panic. So why did the public not know about this sudden violent storm? Was it because local media sources had already known it would only be a short storm and felt no need to send out warning to the public? Or did the storm come so fast that there was no prediction or warning? To be honest, many don’t have a clue, the media has yet to say if the storm was unworthy of warning or if it came without any advance notice.
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