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September 18 - 24, 2014 | Volume 57, Issue 05 | carillonregina.com | HOTW: #summersover
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Jingyu Zhang continues to impress us.
multimedia editor brady lang multimedia@carillonregina.com copy editor michelle jones copyeditor@carillonregina.com news editor
If you didn’t recognize legitimate Canadian hero Terry Fox on the cover, turn immediately to page 12, and get educated.
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Then, I dunno, pick up a Canadian history book, or something.
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taylor sockett john kapp
Also in this issue
madina azizi laura billett suzanne barber
Transit fees. Page 4 Regardless of how late the buses in the city run, the fees increase like Mussolini himself were in charge of them. John Kapp attempts to find out why.
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contributors this week dana morenstein, lauren neumann, jessie anton, kaitlynn nordal, neil middlemiss, charlie macdonald, sarah luyendyk, melinda nagy, john loeppky, harrison brooks, alicia miller, lyndon luu, jason chestney, liam fitz-gerald, justin hur
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Profound procrastination. Page 7 Funkmeisters The Slackers are coming back to Regina for the first time in over a decade. Simply put: these dudes rule.
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THE CARILLON BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Michael Chmielewski, Shaadie Musleh, Kyle Leitch, vacant, vacant, vacant, vacant
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the manifesto
In keeping with our reckless, devil-may-care image, our office has absolutely no concrete information on the Carillon’s formative years readily available. What follows is the story that’s been passed down from editor to editor for over forty years. 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 belltower 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 belltower. The University never got a belltower, 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.
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BOOM, headshot. Page 14 Anyone who spends any amount of time in the province knows that paintball is a pretty big deal. How big a deal, you’re inevitably asking? Read on, hombre.
D’oh-bel Prize. Page 17 Every time our business manager puts pen to paper, he causes quite a stir. We’re all looking forward to what’s about to come.
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Michael Chmielewski Slackers Music Inc. US Air Force The Jimmy Carter Center Jingyu Zhang
Inuit health crisis p.6 Do puppies dream of electric chew toys? p. 8 Eastern volleyball
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The Tricky tax-inversion Timbit tale p. 18 In other news: A major coffee distributor is apologizing to its customers after it was discovered that a batch of their coffee was actually powdered military-grade LSD. “We don’t actually import beans, or anything,” a spokesperson for the company said. “So, when we find out where the tainted supply was shipped...I dunno, we’ll give those guys, like, a discount, or something.”
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Editor: Alec Salloum news@carillonregina.com @carillon_news the carillon | September 18 - 24, 2014
Day of action on climate change
Urging world leaders to take a closer look at climate change
Karl432 Climate change is happening now, world leaders need to address this issue.
laura billett a&c writer On Sunday, Sep. 21, 2014 at 12:00pm in front of the Legislative Building, Regina 350 will be holding a rally against climate change. In a global movement to raise awareness and call world leaders to action, the rally is just one component of a Global Day of Action on Climate Change. As of Sept. 15, Avaaz, a global agency promoting activism and community change, has reported that 2,829 events have been registered, occurring in countries in South America, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. World leaders will be meeting Sept. 23 in New York for the United Nations Summit on Climate Change where discussions will be held on the goals and actions needed to address issues surrounding energy, agriculture, cities, transportation, resources, and other climate concerns. At the international summit Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq will represent Canada. Stephen Harper will not be in attendance at the summit, though he will be attending a special dinner with Ban Ki-Moon, the current Secretary-General of the United Nations, to discuss climate issues. Rather than concentrate on environmental concerns, Harper will focus his attention on addressing the UN General Assembly regarding Canada’s action on the ISIS and Ukraine crises.
Sunday’s event will be an effort to call these leaders from government, finance, business, and civil society to address climate change and make effective, lasting change to lower greenhouse gas emissions. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) made a clear call for change when they released their Greenhouse Gas Bulletin on Sept. 9. The bulletin reported that greenhouse gases have caused a 34 per cent increase in radiative forcing from 1990 to 2013. Radiative forcing is the difference between the amount of sunlight absorbed by the Earth and the amount of energy that is emitted from the Earth back into space. An increase in radiative forcing means that less energy is released into space, consequently warming the planet. Carbon dioxide accounts for 80 per cent of the gas responsible for the warming effect. One should note that this increase in radiative forcing is calculated from atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases, not from total gas emissions. “Concentrations represent what remains in the atmosphere after the complex system of interactions between the atmosphere, biosphere and the oceans. About a quarter of the total emissions are taken up by the oceans and another quarter by the biosphere, reducing in this way the amount of [carbon dioxide] in the atmosphere.” The WMO reported in their
Sept. 9 media release. This means that while there has been an alarming increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere, there is an additional concentration of gases in the biosphere and being absorbed by the oceans. As a result, the oceans’ acidity levels have skyrocketed. WMO Greenhouse Gas Bulletin reported a pH decrease of 0.0011–0.0024 units per year over the last two decades. “We must reverse this trend by cutting emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases across the board,” WMO Secretary-General Michel Jarraud said in the WMO’s Sept. 9 press release. “We are running out of time.” Activists for the Global Day of Action on Climate Change agree that the world is pressed for time and wish to see real change in policy and practice, which would lower greenhouse gas emissions and preserve our Earth. Lowering emissions would regulate temperatures, slow the melting of arctic glaciers, stop the increasing acidity of oceans, and halt other consequences of the rising concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. “In Regina there are several groups involved in the event,” explains Regina 350 in an email interview, “including the Council Of Canadians and Mother Earth Justice Advocates and a few more who cooperate
through the Energy East Coalition against the pipeline.” A pamphlet that Regina 350 is circulating to advocate for climate change awareness gives a stark image of the severity of climate change in today’s world. “Imagine a glass of water slowly tipping over: At first, as it starts tipping, nothing happens. But once it passes its tipping point, the glass suddenly falls over and all the water spills out. Once that happens, there’s no way to get the water back in the glass.” Regina 350 and organizations around the world hope to stop that glass from tipping through the Day of Action on Climate Change. “We urge people to get involved in the United Nations consultation process and add voices to the issue because right now the consultation process is overweighed with corporate lobbyists.” A group of environmental activists who have participated in Idle No More, Occupy Regina, and the Green Party came together to act as Regina 350 and organize the Day of Action because they believe environmentally focused activism is necessary to protect our world. “We all agreed there needed to be a single issue, science centered environmental organization with no position on any other issue in Saskatchewan. Originally we were trying to start a new organization altogether, but with the United Nations
climate summit on Sept. [23], it seemed that was where the momentum was heading, and 350 is a science centered, single issue organization that’s already connected to the UN summit, so it was a logical fit.” Regina 350 explained. Regina 350 is one among 188 other groups around the world that are affiliated with 350, a nongovernmental organization that advocates for environmentally sustainable practices. While initially active without political involvement, the organization soon realized that politics is too closely linked with the environment. The voice of citizens would need to be heard, loud and clear for world leaders to take notice and implement change. Now, the organization and its global affiliates organize marches, rallies, and events to speak out for sustainability. “With the number of different groups focused on the tar sands and the pipelines alone, and more people becoming aware of climate change itself, there will probably be events and actions on a regular basis tied to the same issues.” Johnson explained. Regina 350 plans to get as many people involved in advocating for environmental sustainability, already having the support of U of R Sustainability. Students can expect to see awareness campaigns at the University throughout the year as Regina 350 gains momentum and recruits activists and volunteers.
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the carillon | September 18 - 24, 2014
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The mass transit incident
Regina’s transit costs are rising, but for what gain? john kapp staff writer
Using Regina’s bus system is about to cost citizens a whole lot more. The cost of a post-secondary bus pass will increase 47 per cent, from $53 to $72 over the next three years by about twenty per cent per year. Brad Bells, Head of the Transit in Regina, explained the reasoning behind the transit hikes. “Our fare structure and strategy with this rate system is to create a balance between who should pay. There is always the balance between users and subsidization through council and taxpayers.” Bells went further into what this balancing would entail. “Our revenue [to] cost ratio is a national benchmark tool that everyone uses. We’re at 37 per cent, Saskatoon is at 42 per cent, and the Western Canadian average is at 44 per cent. We
are just trying to get more in line with the average.” “The goal is to get to a place that is more equal for both parties. A large component of our customers are groups who don’t have other transportation options and at the same time they may not have high enough income to afford other options. Our pool is students and seniors and that, but we do think there has got to be a balance, and at the end, users have to pay a bit. We haven’t had an increase since 2010 and we’re trying to increase fares, but we’re trying to stay more within the market that we compare to.” “We have some overall initiatives to expand service. But we, as one of thirty departments of the city fighting for the same tax base - administration and council have to make those tough decisions about where they are going to put those resources. We have recommendations to expand service on
Michael Chmielewski Buses will not run from midnight to five a.m.
different subdivisions, and the timing of routes. Those things are on our radar. If we had a bigger pool of money we would tackle them.” Non-riders may not be aware, but Regina Transit buses cease operations from midnight until five a.m. and do not run at all on holidays – these can create very real restrictions on the
But we, as one of thirty departments of the city fighting for the same tax base - administration and council have to make those tough decisions about where they are going to put those resources. - brad bells
mobility of Regina’s students, elderly, and poor. “At this time, there is no plan to extend hours beyond what we have between midnight and five AM when we have no service. That would increase more costs and again the user or taxpayer would have to fund that. I hear what you are saying though. I don’t think that is just a student issue, that’s anyone on Dewdney Avenue or attending parties or whatever – you need to find designated drivers or a taxi service.” Speaking with Bells, it seems as though his department is forced to compete
with other departments for their share of the city’s budget, leaving bus riders at the mercy of council and committee. Students should be aware of the upcoming U-Pass referendum and should contact municipal elected officials and city administrators with concerns about the transit system. Increases to student bus rates are accompanied by increases in tuition, rent, food costs, and other necessities and whatever luxuries one imbibes in, creating a situation that makes life difficult for the university student.
Enrollment is on the rise
The U of R sees record enrollment madina azizi news writer Enrollment at the University of Regina has been rising for six consecutive years. Almost 14,000 students are currently enrolled at the University of Regina. This number is expected to increase by early October, according to the U of R communications and marketing website. U of R President Vianne Timmons, in a statement on the U of R website, said “I am proud of the work we have done over the past several years to promote and accommodate a greater diversity of students on our campus. Our investments in new and innovative programs – together with additional student supports and an emphasis on making a University of Regina education as accessible as possible for students from across Saskatchewan and around the globe – have helped us build a university that is more vibrant than ever before in its 40-year history.” Furthermore, an increase has also been shown in number of students attending spring and summer classes. This year, enrollment was up by 8 per cent compared to the 2013 spring
Michael Chmielewski Over 14,000 students are currently enrolled at the U of R.
and summer semesters. According to the University of Regina communications and marketing, a 41 per cent growth has been seen for the spring and summer semesters over the last ten years. There has been “an increase in enrollments on online courses both in the fall and spring and summer semesters” says Dr. Thomas Chase, Provost and Vice-President. “We have more classes now [available] on evenings and weekends that students are taking”.
When asked, specifically in which department these numbers are increasing, Dr. Chase said we have seen a substantial growth in “the nursing program, which means an additional 350 students, this fall, into nursing. [The] vast majority of those students are domestic students. We are also seeing substantial growth in engineering and a good portion of that growth is international. Our programs in areas like petroleum engineering are very attractive to inter-
national students.” Last year, the University of Regina received a 1.9 per cent increase in provincial funding according to the President’s message in March 2014. As it is a consistently growing institution, the U of R found staying within the budget to be challenging. When asked, how does this budget impact programs, Dr. Chase replied, “We have programs which are in very high demand, we are seeing a
lot of students coming into areas such as engineering, which is quite substantial. Our nursing program has attracted a total of 1400 students to our campus. Of course, we are constantly discussing with government the needs of the University for adequate funding to ensure that students have classes that they need and we will continue those discussions with them but at this point we have not reached capacity.” It’s great to have more students choosing the U of R as a post secondary institution however; can the U of R’s infrastructure support this over-flow of students? “Yes we believe it can. We have made some changes” says Dr. Chase. “More online courses are available to students, we have seen an increase in enrollment on online courses… and in terms of general campus infrastructure, what we call the physical plan of campus, yes we have not yet reached capacity”. With the University of Regina growing as an academic institution, we hope that more resources and programs will become available for students to take advantage of.
the carillon | September 18 - 24, 2014
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The end of dollar drafts
Michael Chmielewski The end of an era. Cheers!
URSU to phase out popular night of cheap brews dana morenstein contributor
“What’s The Owl?” This is the puzzled response from a firstyear student when asked for his opinion on the decision the University of Regina Students’ Union (URSU) has made to discontinue dollar drafts on Wednesday nights. Once advised that it is the University bar/ restaurant, he replies, “Oh, the University has that?” Perhaps The Owl needs to do more to attract students. The Owl has been in financial straights for some time now. In 2012 the Owl was reported as being $202, 484 in debt, during the 2011 to 2012 fiscal year. As a result, the long-standing Dollar Draft days have been discontinued and replaced by what has been aptly christened, “Whiskey Wednesdays.” “We had to make the decision that there will be no dollar drafts ... The simple fact is that we were losing a lot of money on it. Like, a significant amount,” URSU president Devon Peters says, seated behind his desk in the URSU office. “We’re going to see the audited financial statements come out and the fact of the matter is, we had to raise student fees this year because the students union was no longer viable.” “We had to look at our entire business plan,” Peters continues. “Just to give you a bit of historical information, the Owl has a couple of really big disadvantages over your traditional restaurant establishment. Basically, you’ve got [the fact] we pay the university a service fee to keep this space. That includes a portion of the grounds keeping
and a lot of internal costs; that basically starts us off at $90,000 in the hole. Our business is run with a unionized staff, which is good. We run it as a service for those staff. We give people high paying jobs, opportunity to get in the door, we train them in a very purposeful manner to make them very good employees and well equipped to be out in the work world. “The downside of that is that it costs us more money. Our staff costs are a lot higher than a comparable business in the city. So, for those reasons, the Owl has struggled to make a profit in the past couple years…No one is excited about Dollar Drafts
Kyle Leitch RIP, little glasses. We hardly knew ye.
anymore” Instead, The Owl will be offering a wine and whiskey Wednesday. This will provide students the opportunity to enjoy classier beverages with a bit of a “classier” price tag. “We’re still going to be doing dollar drafts, but we’re not going to be doing them every Wednesday -- we’ll have them as a special event,” Peters says. “You might see them once a month.” Peters cites times when he’d walk into the Owl with “15 to 20 friends” and there’d only be 25 people in the entire bar. If dollars draft days happen only on occasion, the argument
goes, they’ll be more of a novelty and therefore, will bring in more business. Thus, The Owl, and subsequently, the student union will be on their way to making up for the black cloud of deficit that has plagued them over the past couple of years. In addition, The Owl has gotten rid of their `Student Saver` menu. Peters says that most students ordered the daily specials instead, which were comparable in price. Eliminating the menu which gave students discounts on food was, Peters says, a “cost saving measure. We went down the road, looked at what we were doing and realized it didn`t make any sense
financially.” In recent years, The Owl has seen less and less students grace its tables. Ask anyone who went to the University ten or more years ago, and they will tell you that The Owl was a happening place. Perhaps the drinking culture at the U of R has changed, but to be a sustainable business The Owl will have to try new bold actions, and the current URSU executive is trying this. Perhaps the new action will bring stability, and this stability will bring in a steady customer base. The Owl’s future – either success or more of the same – will be something to keep an eye on.
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the carillon | September 18 - 24, 2014
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Food in the North Inuit health in decline alec salloum news editor
The state of Inuit health is abysmal and in decline. Since 2001, there has been a substantial decrease in the health of our Inuit populations, as is reported in the Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS). On Aug. 26, an article titled Inuit Health: Selected findings from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey, was released by Statistics Canada. It reported on the health of Inuit peoples in Northern Canada in relation to national averages. When compared, a stark contrast is seen. The article reports that “over half” or 52 per cent of Inuit 15 years and older reported smoking daily, while the national average is 16 per cent. Also, Inuit in the same age category reported that only 45 per cent were in excellent or very good health, compared to the average Canadian reporting 63 per cent. Francis Lévesque, a professor at the Université du Québec and Coordinator of Research Committee on Nordic sustain-
Ansgar Walk Isolation and lack of healthcare compound existing problems.
able development, said, “one of the most important factors is food up north.” Lévesque explained that cost alone can cripple families looking to eat healthy. “People in Inujuak, for example, will pay 86 per cent more for food than people in southern Canada.”
Food may seem like an innocuous cause of these issues, but as the article states 41 per cent of Inuit 15 years and older “lived in households that experienced food insecurity.” The national average is 8 per cent. Paul Brenneman, a sales rep with AbbVie Corporation, has experience with food scarcity in
the region. “You can bring things in by large float transport in the summer, but in the winter you can’t. So, all your perishables have to come up by air; there’s no road system that connects the communities.” The communities referred to are the 25 communities of
Nunavut, accounting for 36,408 people, according to the Nunavut Board of Statistics. “Up north to provide a week of healthy food for a family of four is between $300 - $450 and in the south, that would cost $200 - $250,” says Paula Arriagada, a Research Analyst in the Aboriginal Statistics Program. Considering the cost of food, especially healthy perishable food, the distance, isolation and subsequent cost can be devastating. A lack of health care workers and facilities compounds this problem. “Doctors are not available in the area, and that’s a huge problem” says Arriagada, adding that Inuit peoples are less likely to receive medical and dental checkups, which leads to further problems. “I think it’s weird that in a country like Canada, we allow people to live in conditions that are similar to third world countries,” says Francis Lévesque. “It’s weird that we don’t pay too much attention to that as a nation. We have a serious issue here.”
Positive reception for military co-op Program preps high school students for military service lauren neumann contributor
Starting next year, high school students will be able to get school credits for partaking in basic military training. Through the Saskatchewan government, the 38 Canadian Brigade Group, Regina Public Schools and Regina Catholic Schools Division have teamed up and created the Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserve Co-op Program. This program gives high school students of Canadian citizenship, with a minimum grade 10 education, the opportunity to receive 2 high school credits with the completion of a Canadian History 30 class and basic military training at the Regina Armoury. It aims to teach students important life and leadership skills, as well as offer numerous employment opportunities after graduation. Some students are very eager to be able to opt out of the regular classroom setting and actually get credits for it. Nicholas Dheilly, a grade 11 football player, was excited to hear
about the new program. “I’d be very interested in doing it,” he said. “[You get a] free workout, get in shape, get two credits. It’s good to know.” Dheilly has his sights set on attending post-secondary education and hadn’t had any interest in the army prior to the program being introduced. “I would consider [joining the army] after the program is done, [after I] see how hard it is and all that.” Other high school students are just beginning to learn about and develop opinions on their new credit option, which will be effective February 2015. “It would be kind of cool. Personally, I wouldn’t do it because I don’t really want to go into the army or have any interest in that,” said Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School grade 12 SRC President Turner Thompson. “At least [students] would get more information about it with History 30 and the army, and [the army will] actually educate the kids about what the army is about instead of kids who have no idea and just say they want to do it to be a cool army guy. It would help a lot to get actually
Frank H. Carter 2 credits and a work out, would you do it?
educated about it in grade 11 or 12, while you’re young, just to kind of know what it’s all about before you actually get into it.” Richard Donnelly, Partnership Consultant for the Regina Catholic School Board, says this
Dheilly has his sights set on attending post-secondary education and hadn’t had any interest in the army prior to the program being introduced. - lauren neumann
program is not all about the workout. “The army doesn’t accept everyone. They’re after a higher quality of student.” He does not think the program is going to be a classroom escape for easy credits. There will be a 3-5 student acceptance rate per high school, with the army investing $12,000-$20,000 in each student’s education. “Both sides, the students and the army, will come to an understanding about how serious the program is,” he said.
“[Students will] take one direction, and find options for 100 different careers.” Though the program may appear to students to be a fun alternative to sitting in class, the Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserve Co-op Program appears to have a whole lot more in store for these students’ educations and futures. Beginning Sep. 17 the army will be visiting Regina high schools to give the students more information on how they can enter the co-op program.
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Editor: Destiny Kaus aandc@carillonregina.com @carillon_arts the carillon | September 18 - 24, 2014
The triumphant return of The Slackers NYC band set to funk up the U of R
Slackers Music Inc. Well, hello there, fellows.
jessie anton contributor Do you ride the rhythm of reggae? Do you like to just plain rock out? Well, is there ever a treat in store for you! On Sept. 21 at 8:00 pm., New York City’s very own ska/soul/reggae/Jamaican rock band The Slackers will “turn up” the University Theatre for one night, and one night only. For those of you who are not familiar with the group (or even for those of you who are die-hard fans), here is a little background information on these jammin’ gents. Hailing from New York, New York, The Slackers were formed in 1991 and haven’t skipped a beat since. Made up of Vic Ruggiero (lead vocals and organ), Glen Pine (trombone and vocals), Jay Nugent (guitar), Marcus Geard (bass), David Hillyard (sax), and—last but not least— Ara Babajian (drums), the band has a powerhouse team of talent. As mentioned in their biography, being personally taught by the Skatalites and the Upsetters (the original backing band for the Wailers), The Slackers hold the authenticity of Jamaican ska/reggae while spicing it up by playing it all with an American accent. However, that is not the only twist this six-man band has to offer; they are also influenced by some old blues, country, ‘60s soul, RnB, and rock ‘n roll—a kaleidoscope of genres that blend perfectly into a downright fresh sound. According to their biogra-
phy, since the ska genre has a reputation of having an upbeat tempo and shallow lyrics, The Slackers stand as a milestone for the genre. Ironically, to many critics’ dismay, the band makes a point of crafting music anywhere from personal to political standpoints. Stopping stereotypes with killer records, The Slackers’ most respectable (and in my opinion, most underrated) album is Close My Eyes (2003). The LP reflects on the events of 9/11, acting as a coping mechanism for many. With the album’s raw and complete balance between soothing and personal songs like “Mommy,” along with more deep-thinking tracks like “Bin Waiting,” it makes the ideal musical medication. It is evident in their discography that with fifteen albums and a worldwide fan base, The Slackers have the drive to tour the world (and that’s exactly what they do). Touring thirty-two countries in twenty-three years, the band has a dedicated relationship to the road. As listed in their biography, The Slackers go from playing festivals such as the Warped Tour and Montreal Jazz Festival to being opening acts for Pennywise and the Specials to headlining tons of gigs in New York City, Toronto, London, and Tokyo, just to name a few. Clearly, they deliver performances that are sure to leave audiences craving more. No wonder these guys are on what seems to be a never-ending tour! Speaking of tour, what makes these international hit-makers want to come to little ol’ Regina? Posing the same
question myself, I asked The Slackers’ sax player, Dave Hillyard, a few questions about this and a few other things that were weighing on my mind. It went a little like this… When was the band formed, and were you always a band of many genres? We formed in 1991 in New York City (originally as a punk band), and then later decided to form a more ska-oriented group. How did you come up with the name, The Slackers? The writing was on the wall (literally). At an early rehearsal we discovered ‘Luis is a slacker’ was written on the wall—the rest is history. How did your band get into the music industry? Music industry? I’m not even sure what that is. I think the main goals of the band are pretty simple: 1. Play music that we love. 2. Play enough gigs that we don’t have to have day jobs. 3. Make some decent recordings that people will want to listen to year after year. Along the way, we have stumbled into our own way to play things and found enough people that like it to keep us going. We have had Indie label support on and off since the 90s, but these days (like most things in life) you have to do it yourself; find your own path. Do you have any special name for your fans?
Our friends. The great thing about being in a touring band is going around from town to town and seeing friends at every stop. Who are your greatest musical influences? The Skatalites, the Upsetters, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Lebron Brothers, Count Ossie, the Sonics, Jackie Mittoo, the Impressions, the Beach Boys as well as Sam Sham and the Pharaohs. What makes your music unique compared to other ska/reggae groups like Sublime or even Bob Marley? We play Jamaican rock ‘n roll. By that, I mean you can hear the Jamaican ska and reggae in our music, but then we sing with our own American accents. Something like if the Kinks and the Stones were as influenced by reggae as much as old blues. What excites you most when you perform? It’s great to come to a place like Regina or Winnipeg that we haven’t seen in twelve years. To hear people singing along and to see people dancing, that’s my favorite part of the show. How long will your set list be? Will it be more recent music and songs from your new EP, or a mixture of both old and new? Being that our new EP is only six songs, it would be hard to fill up a ninety-minute set! We will play a mix of favorites, probably
around twenty-three or twenty-four tunes. What made you choose to come to Regina? Have you visited here before? We are doing a Canadian midwest tour for two weeks. We played Regina once around twelve years ago, and we finally got enough connects to make it possible to stop by again…it only took twelve years! This time around being equipped with their new EP My Bed Is A Boat (which, based on their discography, features song writing from five of the six band members and twists that wind back to their original roots), The Slackers are certain to have you up, out of your seat and groovin’ along to the beat. Want a truly fun-filled experience by New York City’s favourite ska/soul/reggae/ Jamaican rock band? Be sure to get your tickets in advance online, by phone or in person at the Conexus Arts Centre box office for the low price of $20. Fortunately, for all students (with their student ID card), the price remains $20 at the door, but for non-students the price goes up to $30. Get your tickets early, my friends! To have such a legendary group of lads light up the stage with their own brand of awesome artistry will not only be unique, but (I believe) it will also be an experience of a lifetime. Catch The Slackers at the University of Regina Theatre on Sept. 21 at 8:00 pm. —be there or be square!
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the carillon | September 18 - 24, 2014
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Tireless dreams of an abandoned Meiko Warning: this is really weird laura billett a&c writer
My ears itched yesterday. My ears will itch tomorrow. I scratch them now. The flurry of the morning wake-up ends with a slam of the front door as the humans run from the big cage they stubbornly call their home, keys jangling, sweaters flailing, and bags in tow. I sigh. Another comfortable night is over, and another cold day begins. I circle my pillow bed once, twice, thrice, trampling the stuffing and loosening my muscles in preparation for a long day’s work. My paws fit comfortably under my round belly and I sigh again. My eyes grow heavy, my breathing slows. Even in my semi-consciousness I hear the silent house filling with the sound of my snores, stronger than an animal of ten pounds would be assumed to be able to make. But I don’t care; why should I be bothered. They left me here after all. Who knows when they will
return? Sometimes it is hours. That may not seem like much to you, selfish and ancient man, but to a dog, it means days. I’m 64 years old, I have rotting teeth, and my ears are always itchy. The days are long. My heart is heavy. I am bored. I am lonely. I sleep. I search for food on the un-swept floor of the kitchen. It is incredible the gems you can find. But my favourite days are those when I am left in the fenced clearing. The sun warms my shivering bones, and I doze into states of bliss. Darkness overcomes my hairy conscience; I am transported into worlds of paradise. Sometimes, I am on a mountain. I get a sensation that I am being lifted higher and higher into the air. Wind and warm sunshine breeze through my matted white hair. I smile as only Shih Tzus can, revealing a set of teeth that fight for display. My lower jaw protrudes, an under bite that makes the weak-hearted squirm and the light-hearted peal over in hurt-
ful laughter. But in the clouds up there on the mountain, my under bite and crooked teeth only fade into sunshine, and my doggy smile becomes admired. I am loved there, I am acknowledged for my beauty on top of that mountain. But then the sounds of cars pierce my reverie, and I am thrust into the world of consciousness. They are returning. I forget the haggard mess they left my heart when they abandoned me. It has been so long since I was pet. Treats! Pets! Treats! They will give me treats, won’t they? I sigh. I sneeze. The strain of my sleepy legs as they struggle to lift my robust body doesn’t dampen my spirits. I hear the beeps of the keypad at the door. My heart lifts. The door opens, and I am radiating love. I am the sunshine I felt in my mountain dream. I am noticed! I am loved! “Mieko, we are home!” I dance at their feet. I sneeze. This moment is what I live for.
Laura Billett Poor little puppy.
What is, “The mustache ride?” A Daily Double bet on follicular fur pop goes the culture kyle leitch production manager
Without a doubt, the most fun you can have with popular culture is unearthing its absurdities. Like last week, when TV studio NBC announced that intelligent, Canadian-forever Alex Trebek, long-time host of the game show Jeopardy! had grown back his famous mustache, and would be sporting the fuzz on the Sep. 15 season premiere of the show. Update: Sep. 16, 2014 - The mustache is god-like. Trebek, who holds the Guinness World Record for “Most Game Show Episodes Hosted by the Same Presenter,” has been clean-shaven since 2001. Immediately following the announcement, news organizations began celebrating, online groups petitioning for the return of the ‘stache collectively lost it, Twitter spawned a handle written by the mustache, and rival TV studios began crapping Lego garages in abject terror. Ordinarily, a mustache could come and go, and hardly anyone would notice. But, there was something about Alex Trebek’s mustache that people friggin’ loved. Alex Trebek’s mustache had become as synonymous with the man as Tom Selleck and…well, Tom Selleck’s mustache. Poor analogies aside, when Trebek shaved on a whim in 2001, there was a (relatively small) public outcry. So, when the parent studio
Kyle Leitch The lost Land of Trebeks, where all of the Alex’s live in harmony.
announces that one of their personalities, you can practically smell the stench of a public relations agent hard at work. NBC is banking on Alex Trebek’s mustache’s triumphant comeback to bolster waning TV ratings. The great thing about all of this is that it’ll probably work. Just to contextualize the current situation for you, the average viewing demographic of the show is 64-years-old; however, special editions like The IBM Challenge and Rock ‘n’ Roll Jeopardy! have historically drawn much younger audiences. On Sep. 15, Jeopardy! will be going head-to-head with
Monday Night Football (which has been mired in its own controversies over the past week), WWE Monday Night Raw, and a whole host of family comedies and reality shows. This is, of course, completely ignoring the content on premium channels like HBO, and the content available on streaming services like Hulu and Netflix. You can bet that anything that can legally be done to attract viewers will be done. Jeopardy!, in its current incarnation, has been on TV for thirty seasons, but with more viewing opportunities available now than ever before, a long and storied broadcast history probably
won’t be enough. Which brings us back to the mustache. According to Nielsen’s Television Ratings system, Jeopardy! averages a 2.7. The ratings hit an all-time high in 2004, with ratings in the low-6 range. The hope of the network is that the return of Mr. Trebek’s mustache will push ratings above long-time rival show Wheel of Fortune, which is consistently in the 3-3.5 range. That’s a helluva lot of hope to put on a mustache – I’m sorry. “What is, that’s a helluva lot of hope to put on a mustache.” I’m just willing to wager double my earnings that it’s likely going to pay off.
Alex Trebek’s mustache had become as synonymous with the man as Tom Selleck and… well, Tom Selleck’s mustache. - kyle leitch
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The art of flower arranging
Trust me, florists are artists, and flower arranging is art destiny kaus a&c editor
Hello friends. How about a little artsy flower action? I came up with the idea to write an article about the art of flower arranging on minimal hours of sleep (due to an overdose of Tim Hortons’ coffee), so let’s see how this goes. I personally think the people who arrange flowers in those deeply artistic, bountiful bouquets are not only huge champs, but also artists. When I set out to interview some local florists, nobody in Regina wanted to talk to me about flower arranging as an art. Perhaps they thought I was insane (which is likely) or perhaps they thought my questions would be too hard-hitting for their little flower brains to handle (which is also likely). Nearly in tears, discouraged, and ready to throw some of my pottery mugs along with this article against my wall and watch them shatter into a zillion pieces, I decided to find a florist outside of the mean Queen City. I finally reached a florist in Moosomin, SK who was more than willing to chat with me. Valerie Hodgson from West Wind Greenhouse & Florist agrees with my awesome mind that flower arranging is, in fact, an art. Hodgson states, “Yes. I would say that it’s an art be-
cause you have to have in your mind what your finished product is going to be like.” In other words, just like painters must have a vision in their mind of what they will paint for a certain client, florists must do the same. Plus, just like artists use different mediums such as charcoal, pastels, paint, or clay to create works of art, florists use various mediums, such as real and fake flowers to create bouquets. “[We use] predominantly fresh flowers,” says Hodgson. “But we do do silk flowers as well.” This lady knows what’s up. I mean, after 17 years in the floral industry, she better. Ah, but a question arises. Did she start working at West Wind Greenhouse & Florist as part of a family business? Nope! Hodgson states, “I bought it solely.” There’s another characteristic of a true artist right there: putting yourself out there to do what you love despite the risk of potential catastrophic failure… or bankruptcy. Thankfully for Hodgson and other florists out there, people, besides myself, love flowers. “They’re absolutely wonderful, I would say, for people to receive and people to give,” says Hodgson. “It has a message that’s indescribable.” Can I hear another BOOM?! Just like painters or sculptors set up galleries to share their work with other little human be-
Vera Buhl Flowers like a muah fucka.
ings, so do florists. Florists create these brilliant bouquets – by matching colours, shapes, and textures – and sell them to clients who then share those flowers with people they love. In my opinion, art (floral arrangements included) is meant to be shared. In fact, many of Hodgson’s clients have seen her crazy cool work so often that they trust her deeply when they place an order. Hodgson states, “Over the years, people have just said, ‘You know what I like. You do
what you want to do, because whatever you do, I’ll like.’” Good rapport with her clients? Check! Having clients give you the freedom to do basically whatever you want gives Hodgson the opportunity to truly let her creativity shine. And, just for fun, what’s Hodgson’s favourite flower arrangement to create? “Hand ties. European Hand Ties,” says Hodgson. Sweet. But, what on earth are European Hand Ties? Well, according to HGTV,
European Hand Ties are bouquets tied in the middle so that the stems angle outwards to create a base and the flowers spread out above the tie in a sick array of bouquet. That probably made no sense to you. Oh well. Clearly, since florists share many of the same qualities as other artists, such as painters and sculptors, florists are artists, and flower arranging is an art. Don’t believe me? Whatever. Deal with it.
Regina Band Interview Series: Hello, Lady
The conversation moves from Monty Python to vanilla ice cream destiny kaus a&c editor
Well champs, it’s time for another Regina band interview *the crowd roars* *applause fills the room* Alternative/Indie band Hello, Lady recently released their EP Not for Her on Aug. 14. The band is currently working on a full-length album and hopes to tour all over Canada (with a little sprinkle of the States mixed in there) in the near future. Graciously, Hello, Lady’s bass player and vocalist Kyle Westberg succumbed to my deep-seated interview questions. Enjoy.
up again but wanted to do a full band type deal. What are your future goals as a band? We just put out an EP, so we want to put out a full-length, hopefully do a big tour of some sort to support it, look into some labels, [and] see what happens. What is the meaning of life? All I can think of is the Monty Python movie…watch that, and maybe you can figure it out. What is your definition of true love?
My sister’s record collection.
If you’re just content with sitting around listening to records or watching cartoons with somebody for the rest of your life, then I think that’s true love.
How did your band get into the music industry?
Do you prefer reading fiction or non-fiction books?
Hello, Lady started as Lea’s solo project. [Lea Arngrimson] did that for a while, came out with an album, took a bit of a hiatus from it, and then she started it
Fiction.
What first got you interested in music?
Which superhero do you look up to the most?
It’s gotta be the X-Men.
Bulls.
Why is the sky blue?
If you could eliminate one of the Ten Commandments out of the Bible, which one would you eliminate?
Which musicians inspire you the most?
It has something to do with the sun’s rays reflecting off the atmosphere and what not, but it is what it is you know?
I don’t even know what they are. What are your greatest failures? I regret I didn’t start school sooner. I consider that a big fail on my part. What are your greatest successes? This band. Yep, that’s up there I think. Do you like cats? No, I’m actually allergic to cats. And, even if I wasn’t, I’m not a big fan. I’m more of a dog person. Who are your favourite sports teams? Well I guess I’m a glutton for punishment because I’m an Edmonton Oilers fan…and the New York Mets and Chicago
Daniel Johns from Silverchair and Mathew Good. Would you like your life to end with a fairytale ending or a tragic ending? Surrounded by family…that kind of thing. Peacefully. What is your biggest pet peeve? False sense of entitlement. That is probably tied with complete ignorance. If you could go back in time historically and punch anybody you wanted to with no consequences, who would you punch? Oh, Kurt Cobain. I’d stop him from killing himself. What are your favourite ice cream flavours? Honestly, a cup of plain vanilla is just the best thing in the world.
What physical aspects of yourself are you most proud of? I have a pretty awesome beard. What areas of life do you take the most pride in? I take pride in my job for sure and my music. I’ve been playing music for a long time, and I’ve been in a lot of bands, but I’m really proud of this one. Which historical event do you wish never happened? Well, the Holocaust. Well, there ya have it people! Although I am deeply saddened by the fact that Westberg does not share my sincere love for cats, I am incredibly impressed by his wonderful beard. What a beauty.
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Regina Symphony Orchestra hires new concertmaster
Simon MacDonald joins the RSO as the new kung fu master…I mean, the new concertmaster
Simon MacDonald We came across this young man, and we saw him on a fiddle, he was playin’ it hot.
laura billett a&c writer The Regina Symphony Orchestra (RSO) is going through a number of changes in staff that will change its recognizable face. No, Victor Sawa is not leaving. Well, not yet. “We are coming to the end of Maestro Sawa’s tenure,” says new Concertmaster Simon MacDonald. “He has had a remarkable 20 years with the RSO. We need to celebrate that; that’s
awesome. And, it’s exciting that we are looking for a new music director. That can bring a new dimension to the orchestra and build on what Victor has done with the orchestra over the past 20 years, which has maintained and developed its exceptional reputation.” MacDonald is the newest member of the RSO staff. He replaces interim Concertmaster Karen Constant, an exceptional violinist who held the position for two years after the retirement of Eduard Minevich.
Concertmaster is a hugely important position in a symphony. He is responsible for leading the violinists of the orchestra, acting as a liaison between musicians and the conductor when there are musical concerns, playing first violin solos, and taking care of what MacDonald calls “little administrative things like bowing and articulation: what we play, how it sounds, what direction our bow goes in, etc.” “I may be leading,” MacDonald explains. “But, I am
leading with the intention of being in concert with the principle cello, and the principle second [violin], and the principle viola, and the principle bass.” MacDonald comes from an exceptionally successful career as a violinist with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO). He has played at Carnegie Hall, twice at the Juno’s in Winnipeg, onstage alongside the Lithuanian State Ballet in Germany, just to name a few of his many performances across the country and around the world. While all of these are among his favourite memories, he made special mention of last year’s performance with the RSO, when they performed Sergei Prokofiev’s deeply moving Romeo and Juliet. But when it comes down to it, “My favourite piece to play is whatever piece I am working on that week,” says MacDonald. And there is neither a week that goes by without MacDonald working on a score, nor are there hours in a day that he isn’t practicing. Okay, well almost. “All of the hours.” says MacDonald, only half-jokingly, when asked how many hours he practices. “It’s a lifestyle choice.” This year, his dedication to music is particularly evident, as he is doubly employed as Concertmaster for the RSO and as first second violinist at the Win-
nipeg Symphony Orchestra. He will be splitting his time and talents as he plays half of the RSO’s main stage series while fulfilling his contract with the WSO. With a wife and young boy in Winnipeg, many friends, and a history of 16 years with the WSO, MacDonald says he will miss the life he has established there. MacDonald states, “Essentially, I owe [the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra] my career. I won an orchestra job in Winnipeg, and all of the opportunities have come because I have been able to be a full-time performer. Winnipeg offered me [that] in the first place. It’s kind of like your first contract in the Major Leagues. They drafted me. They had faith in me.” However, MacDonald is excited and grateful for the opportunity to have a more musically responsible role in the symphony. He assured me that he is dedicated to the RSO and is excited to move to Regina with his family in the spring of 2015. “[The RSO has] a great tradition and a great history: one of the reasons I was honoured to be asked even just to be on the short-list,” says MacDonald. “They have really wonderful community roots. There is a sense of pride of place in this orchestra, and that’s very attractive.”
Rea Harbus shares her passion for fashion This designer kicks butt at creating sick looks kaitlynn nordal contributor Since she was a child, Rea Harbus has always had a passion for fashion and design. Being involved in dance and skating since she was an adolescent, there was always a costume that needed to be designed and sewn together. “I liked coming up with the idea of the costume and then having to figure out how to make it. It wasn’t until high school that I knew fashion was a career I wanted to pursue,” Harbus says. Studying Fashion and Design at the Yvonne Yuen School of Design and The Blanche MacDonald Institute in Vancouver, she learned one very important life lesson that “the more you put into it, the more you can get out of it. Always be positive!” That has helped her be as successful as she has been since starting Amaranth Designs in 2000. Being influenced by the busy working woman and classic designers, such as (Christian) Dior, Valentino (Garavani), (Coco) Chanel, and Yves Saint Laurent – who are her fashion idols -- Harbus’ designs would be best described as modern and classic. When asked what is one
Michael Chmielewski Those who fear not horizontal stripes make a mockery of death itself.
piece of clothing or jewelry that she would recommend people having in their closet for this season, she agrees that bright neon colours are a must have. “I would recommend having a bright print in one’s closet; a dress, a top, or a skirt,” states Harbus. Just like most designers, Duchess Kate Middleton would be a dream person for Harbus to design for. Harbus says, “If I could design an outfit for Kate (Catherine) Middleton, that would be
my ultimate privilege and honour.” Having such a variety in her look books since spring 2014, Harbus has a hard time picking a favorite, but the Watercolour Belted Dress – one of my personal favorites – won in the end. Harbus says, “For spring/ summer my favourite design is the Watercolour Belted Dress. I fell in love with the fabric. The pattern and feel of the fabric is what drew me in. I chose a simpler design to allow the pattern in the fabric to take centre stage.
It is a great garment that can be easily dressed up or down. It works day into evening.” When asked what influenced one of my personal favorites from her 2014 fall/winter look book, Rea Harbus said she has had the design in her head for a long time, stating, “I’ve had a picture of a cheongsam dress that I tore out of a magazine years ago, and I patiently waited for the right fabric. I found the Blossom fabric and I thought it could work. The finished design is my take on a cheongsam dress. I wanted to design a long gown that was modern and had clean lines, but I did not want it to be ‘too formal.’” Last but not least, if Harbus could give advice to any designer or someone who wants to be involved in the fashion industry, she believes that putting in volunteer hours and taking criticism to make yourself better is the key to any career. “Take it all in,” Harbus says. “Get involved. Volunteer whenever the opportunity arises. Learn from experienced designers. Ask a lot of questions. Ask for feedback; learn and grow from it.” To look at Harbus’ designs visit www.amaranthdesigns.ca, like her on Facebook at Amaranth-Designs, or follow her on Twitter at @reaharbus.
Word: Mouse Potato Not the Definition: (noun) an extremely fat mouse that looks like a potato; (noun) a potato that is carved to look like a mouse; (noun) another word for a mouse hole…a hole in the wall not in the mouse’s arse you sicko; (verb) the act of nibbling a potato like a mouse. The Real Definition according to Oxford Dictionaries: (noun) a person who spends large amounts of their leisure or working time on a computer. Interesting! So that’s what you call those people. I guess you could say that the University of Regina’s library houses hundreds of mouse potatoes daily as they eagerly click around on the computers pretending to do something productive. Ah, yes, and we can’t forget the computer gamers out there. If you ever get annoyed by one of these fine folk’s lack of inhibition to do something active, simply state loudly, “Get off your butt and do something with your life you lazy mouse potato!” (While stating this, you must do so in a rude, firm manner). If you have a friend who spends ample time writing or researching papers on the computer, mildly rebuke them by calling them a “silly little mouse potato” and explain to them that no matter how hard they slave away, they likely won’t get an A anyways. Hope you’re enlightened. Later Gators.
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A most dangerous review Get your classic thinking caps on! neil middlemiss contributor “With the speed of those who know that their days are numbered, the SS detachment charged up the pebble-andsand-covered driveway….But with the object of Himmler’s desire safely out of reach, they could not find what they had come for.” What could so deeply interest the Reichsführer of the SS and a leading member of the Nazi party? Of the many possible answers, a book seems most improbable. Yet, as Christopher Krebs (Classics, Stanford University) shows in A Most Dangerous Book (2011, W. W. Norton & Company Inc.), this is one of many examples in which Gaius Cornelius Tacitus’ Germania served an ideological purpose far surpassing what one might expect from a book written almost 2000 years ago by a Roman who, by all accounts, had never visited the area he wrote about. Krebs traces the history of the text from the context in which Tacitus wrote through to the post-Nazi era. Krebs claims that Tacitus wrote of the “Germanen” as if they were a monolithic culture that could serve as the foil to his concerns about
Michael Chmielewski Books for days.
the Roman Empire. These essentially mythical, pre-historical Germanen, famed for their improbable victory over Varus in the Teutoburg Forest in 9 AD, could exemplify the “raw bravery, moral integrity, and passionate striving for freedom” that the Romans of Tacitus’ time allegedly lacked. At the same time, the Germanen lacked the refinement and intellectual sophistication
of Rome. This way of presenting the Germanen allowed Tacitus to challenge the Romans without diminishing their sense of superiority. Many readers of Germania have failed to appreciate this context; Krebs provides a laundry list of examples, but I will mention two in particular. Germania was “re-discovered” in 15th century Italy, when ancient Classics dominated the
studies of the Italian Renaissance. Giannantonio Campano, a speaker for the future Pope Pius III, implored the Germans to recapture a long-lost warrior’s spirit, while turning the alleged moral purity of their ancestors into a contemporary religious purity that demanded German cooperation against the Turks who were seen as a threat to Christianity.
Tacitus had also written that these ancient Germans were geographically isolated and thus ethnically pure. By the late 19th century, this isolation had long since diminished and a unified German state had only just come into existence. Nonetheless, many associated this ethnic purity with their fellow contemporary German citizens, perhaps best encapsulated in the calls for a movement of “Blut und Boden” (“Blood and Soil”). Krebs’ book is a well-referenced race through a 2000-year period that culminates in one of the most horrific periods in human history. The narrative occasionally feels forced. This book reads very quickly and can easily capture your interest, but the title is misleading. Krebs closes with the claim that there is nothing dangerous about the book at all: the problem is that so many have made Germania apply to their time without an understanding of how it was produced or what was meant. This book leaves open some serious questions about how interpretation works, but is intriguing if only as a testimony to the continuing influence of Classical texts.
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If you watch these movies, you will be wasting your life away Thunderstruck is a high school basketball movie that I could best describe as a combination of Space Jam and Teen Wolf. Is it bad? Absolutely. Is it entertaining? You better believe it. A nerdy high school kid steals Kevin Durant’s basketball skills while at an OKC Thunder game, going straight from towel waving water boy who is beyond incapable of playing basketball to dropping 40 a game, and becoming a hero in the process. This flick understands what it is and quickly gets the gags out of the way. Five foot Warner Premiere four dumpy white kid dunking, Kevin Durant playing so bad the ESPN talking heads start Movie: Thunderstruck insulting him, and typical cool underdog too Starring: Kevin Durant, easy to hate superstar storyline unfolds. Taylor Gray Kevin Durant is not a good actor, but he doesn’t have to be. That should tell you evIs it on Netflix?: Yes erything you need to know about ThunderBetter than Shazam?: struck. Fun as a curiosity, but if you are lookYes ing for a funny basketball movie just check Teen Wolf instead.
This is a weird movie. Normally, I’ll go for that kind of thing, but in this case, I can’t really vibe with this film. Splice is a Canadian movie, and because of that, I feel pretty terrible that I don’t actually like it that much. This is a sci-fi thriller where science takes a front seat and takes this film on many turns along the way. That is all well and good except those turns don’t lead to a particularly good neighborhood. The performances in this movie are actually great since the two leads are convincing as two scientists who don’t really know what Dark Castle Entertainment they are doing. The movie is not well written; that is where the flick falls apart. Movie: Splice I wish the director and actors were just in Starring: Adrien Brody, a movie not so unnecessarily odd. I recomSarah Polley mend you watch it just to have something to talk about. Is it on Netflix?: No Better than most Canadian movies?: Probably
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To borrow a line from my father, “I’m not mad. I’m just disappointed.” - charlie macdonald
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The legacy of Terry Fox
Thirty-three years later, his memory is still strong
Jingyu Zhang No sarcasm here, a true Canadian hero.
matt wincherauk sports editor Over the course of his short lifetime, Terry Fox left behind a lasting legacy, not only in terms of his phenomenal athletic ac-
complishments during his Marathon of Hope across Canada, but in the way that he inspired people to continue his fight against cancer. The University of Regina’s Terry Fox Run event, which took place last week, is one of
many throughout the Province of Saskatchewan and the rest of the country. From elementary schools, to high schools, post-secondary institutions, and businesses, the good work of Terry Fox and the people that carry on his message have a re-
sounding impact each and every year. The legacy that Terry Fox left after he was taken by cancer is one of perseverance and triumph. It might sound a tad cheesy, but he is proof that despite setbacks and all the impediments that might hold you back in the world, you can still be a powerful force for positive change. As Terry said, “It took cancer to realize that being self-centered is not the way to live. The answer is to try and help others.” According to the Terry Fox Organization, they have raised over $650 million dollars for cancer research in their over 30 year history, but more than that, they provide awareness and give hope to those who are affected by cancer. Terry’s physical accomplishment during his run across Canada was astounding. He ran 42 kilometers per day, over the course of 143 days – more than a full marathon every day that he was out on his Marathon of Hope. He travelled over 5,300 kilometers in total, an amazing accomplishment for someone in optimal health, let alone someone in Terry Fox’s condition. Makes you feel like maybe you
Time to focus on what really matters Ignore your fantasy leagues for a moment matt wincherauk sports editor
By now, we have all heard about the Ray Rice scandal. The former Baltimore Ravens running back physically assaulted his fiancé (at the time) and now wife, Janay Rice. A despicable act that not only cost Rice his job, but also the respect of nearly everyone who had supported him in his career. Clearly, the NFL mishandled this situation. However, what I’m here to talk about is how the sports media, like ESPN and NFL Network, managed to mishandle it also. As you probably noticed, sports networks all over North America had the Ray Rice scandal as their lead story, but the problem was, they presented it as a football story. The hosts of these shows talked about what this meant for the Baltimore Ravens football team. How could they replace Ray Rice? Who
Wallstreethotrod Not smiling any longer.
would start week one at running back? How would Joe Flacco play without his most trusted weapon? Hell, a major focus became what you should do with Ray Rice in fantasy football league, because everyone is so crazed about fantasy sports, it becomes more important than reality. The media could only think
about how Rice’s actions would impact football. It was not about how the NFL should handle this situation – spoiler alert, they did not handle it well. It was also not about the growing number of players who are being charged with domestic violence. Take for example Greg Hardy and Ray McDonald, two NFL players who were at the center of their own domestic abuse situations. The story became, ‘How can the Panthers replace a talent like Hardy?’ Should the Panthers have given him a new contract this past off-season? In the case of Ray McDonald, the focus became on how the 49ers will handle losing him and their star Aldon Smith, who is going through his own legal troubles. It only took the massive blunder that the NFL made in its punishment of Rice for the networks and broadcasters to get to what really mattered: How
It only took the massive blunder that the NFL made in its punishment of Rice for the networks and broadcasters to get to what really mattered: How to address the problem of domestic abuse in the NFL? What steps need to be taken in order to educate athletes about the ramifications of their actions? - matt wincherauk
to address the problem of domestic abuse in the NFL? What steps need to be taken in order to educate athletes about the ramifications of their actions? An excellent documentary called Broke explores the need to educate athletes about how to handle money. NFL players make millions of dollars and are regarded as role models and heroes. It’s time they begin to act like role models and heroes. As for sports media, I am hoping that this scandal will help to change its culture. Their job may be to cover sports, but they also have an obligation to their readers and viewers to look at the bigger picture. Let’s end on a more positive note, with a step in the right direction for the field. Here are the words of CBS Thursday Night Football anchor James Brown on domestic abuse. “So this is yet another call to men, to stand up and take responsibility for their thoughts, their words, their deeds, and as Deion [Sanders] says, to give help, or to get help, because our silence is deafening, and deadly.”
can go out for that run, even if it’s not very nice out or you’ve had a long day at school. As a runner, the Terry Fox Run has been something that I have been very invested in over the course of my fifteen years in school. I can recall many runs that we made in high school. As a competitive person, I took this run very seriously as well. I can proudly say that I finished the run first in three out of my four years at Luther College High School. However, it is so much more than just competition. It is amazing to see running be such a positive force for good and change in our world, and I am happy that I have been a part of this for so many years. Terry Fox may have passed away 33 years ago, but his message of hope remains ever the same. Thanks to the people who help run events at our University and many others like it across the country, his message continues to live on. Terry started this journey and it is special to see it carried on by so many caring and quality people. In Terry’s words, “Even if I don’t finish, we need others to continue. It’s got to keep going without me.”
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Games, rip-offs, exorbitant spending, and favelas
sarah luyendyk contributor
I recently attended the single largest sporting event in the world –the FIFA World Cup. To attend the World Cup was a dream come true. I am a soccer fan and have played for many years. Brazil, the hosting nation, is one of my favorite teams; few teams have the footwork or the flair of the Brazilians. Also, some of the world’s greatest soccer players are from Brazil, such as the world-renowned Pele, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Neymar, to name just a few. Brazil has won the World Cup five times, making them the most prolific team in international soccer. Thus, I wanted to attend the World Cup in Brazil. Buying tickets for a Brazilian match was competitive. I lost in the random selection draw. Next, with ‘First Come First Serve’, I woke up at 4:30 am and logged onto the FIFA website, competing against thousands of other fans to buy tickets. I was unsuccessful. However, I acquired tickets to four other matches: Columbia vs. Ivory Coast, Germany vs. Ghana, Greece vs. Ivory Coast and Portugal vs. Ghana. For cheaper seats still near the field, tickets were $175 per game. Being at the World Cup, in a stadium with 60,000 passionate, exuberant, cheering fans was amazing. The energy in the stadium, and at times the tension, made me feel that I was part of something great. The stadiums were colourful, as thousands of fans, hailing from countries across the globe, were wearing all the kinds of costumes and colours a person could imagine. Naturally, the stadiums were packed with Brazilian fans wearing the Brazilian colors, but for the Columbia vs. Ivory Coast match, the Columbians filled the stadium. In my opinion, the Columbians were the greatest fans.They were the most enthusiastic, intensely passionate and ordained in the nation’s colours. For the Columbia vs. Ivory Coast match, I wore an orange tank top in support of Ivory Coast, but it was drab in comparison to the flashy clothes and costumes of the Columbians. In their passion and support throughout the game, they constantly laid their flags and other accessories on me.
Their support was so convincing that I almost switched sides. Mind you, the German fans behaved in the same manner when I was at the Ghana vs. Germany match. I also loved seeing the passion and dedication of the African fans from Ghana, Ivory Coast, Cameroon and Mozambique. At the Ghana vs. Germany game, they were in small pockets of the stadium. In the searing heat, throughout the entire game, they remained standing, cheering and dancing for Ghana. Watching the matches was what I enjoyed the most, witnessing the strategies of the teams and the skill of individual players. I held the notion that World Cup powerhouses such as Brazil, Italy, Spain, and Germany would dominate, but to my pleasure, this was not true. A number of underdogs stood out in this World Cup. When I watched the match between Columbia and Ivory Coast, the Columbians were phenomenal. They controlled the ball, had fast counter attacks and displayed great footwork. For Ivory Coast, Didier Drogba entered the game in the second half. The crowd cheered, except the Columbians, hoping he would score a goal that would tie the game. He failed to score, but he showed the crowd why he is a great player. He is smart, controlling the game by controlling the ball and setting-up plays. Ghana vs. Germany was amazing. Though I was cheering for Ghana and the majority of the fans were secretly cheering for them, too, I thought Germany would dominate. However, Ghana showed their skill as the game was a tie. Ghana played exceptionally well and could have won the game. It was thrilling to watch the Germans play. I now understand why they won and obliterated Brazil. They positioned themselves to provide strong support to each other in counterattacks. When they defended, they created a wall starting at midfield that is difficult to break. Also, they keep ball possession; their passes and shots are accurate, they have fast counter-attacks, and implement plays that confuse and breaks down the defense. They’re brilliant. The match between Ivory Coast and Greece was disappointing. There were fewer fans with a number of empty seats. The energy and excitement of the fans quickly diminished because of constant interruptions in the beginning of the game, due to injuries from the Greek players. The only highlight of the match was once again watching the skill of Didier Drogba, who played a full game. My favorite match was between Portugal and Ghana because of my favourite player, Cristiano Ronaldo, considered one of the world’s best footballers. I enjoyed watching the technical prowess of this great
player. When he received the ball, I thought a goal was imminent. He is a smart and powerful player. He is fast, and skillful with the ball, has accuracy, powerful shots and amazing footwork. However, he appeared frustrated, as on a number of occasions, his teammates were unable to provide him the ball or when he tried to set up. Brazil was a great host. I resided in two cities for the matches: Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, and the coastal city of Fortaleza. When I arrived in Brasilia there were buses specifically delegated for fans, waiting to transport us to our hotel. It was great because it cost us about $4 Canadian, while a taxi would have cost about $50. The buses dropped us off right in front of our hotel. Also, the hotels in Brasilia were conveniently located close to the stadium, approximately an 8-minute walk from the stadium. In Fortaleza, buses were also delegated to transport us from the airport to the hotels and only cost about $2 Canadian. They even transported the thousands of fans to and from the stadium free of charge. I felt safe both in Brasilia and Fortaleza. The streets were packed with military personnel. There were military personnel on every block where the tourists resided. They were helpful, answering questions and providing directions. I never witnessed rioting or fighting outside, and inside, the stadium’s security was tight, with even a helicopter circling the stadiums throughout the games. As for the stadiums, they were immaculate. They appeared brand new; the cement structures seemed as if they were recently built. The seats were new. In the Fortaleza stadium, I was seated in the second level, a considerable distance from the field, but my view was adequate. It was noticeable that there was a considerable amount of money and work put into renovating or building these stadiums, with the Arena Castelao seating 67,000 fans and the Estadio Nacional de Brasilia holding 70,000 fans. Contrast this to the poverty of the country. Then there was FanFest. Free for fans, it was a designated, sandy area, catering to the thousands of fans who were unable to attend the matches. It consisted of large screens, food, beverages and alcohol. I attended a FanFest to watch the Brazil vs. Cameroon match. Thousands of fans were packed together, standing together in searing heat. After the game, it became one big booze fest (though I did not participate). At the Fortaleza airport, some Brazilians attempted to converse with me, but there was a language barrier. A young Brazilian woman who could speak fluent English chatted with me. She was helpful, as I was uncertain about the exact location of my hotel and my bus stop. She
Sarah Luyendyk Makes Mosiac Stadium look like a kids’ backyard field.
assisted a man from China and me in finding our hotel. I met her again near the stadium. She came to greet me, bending forward to touch her cheek against mine. I was ignorant about their type of greeting and I kept moving back from her until she explained to me how Brazilians greet each other. She was a great sport about it. Then, there were the vendors. In Brasilia they were located in an area just in front of the stadium. In Fortaleza they were located in a section in front of the hotels and along the path to the stadium. They were open to bartering, and charged reasonable prices for jerseys and other clothing. Or, at least, I thought they were being sold for a reasonable price! Brazilian jerseys were popular amongst the fans, especially Neymar’s jersey, number 10. However, I noticed a dark side to World Cup. In the months prior to and during the World Cup, there were demonstrations and riots in opposition to FIFA. I asked the Brazilian woman I met in Fortaleza about the demonstrations and riots. She explained that when Brazil was chosen to host the World Cup, the Brazilians were excited. Hosting World Cup was supposed to be advantageous for the Brazilians, such as creating jobs and other opportunities. But, the cost to build the stadiums, other infrastructure, and logistics were exorbitant. To cover the costs, the government used money that was allocated for social services, education, and transportation. This greatly affected many Brazilians, especially the poor. In addition, to pay for the expenses, the cost of living increased. All this exasperated the poverty the Brazilians lived in. It made sense. To build these immaculate stadiums would have cost a fortune. To transport the thousands of fans for free or at a discount price was at the expense of the Brazilian people. It was FIFA, big sponsors, hotels and the airlines that heavily benefitted from World Cup, not Brazilians. For example, at the stadiums and FanFest, Brazilian vendors were excluded from conducting business. Big sponsors such as Budweiser and Coca-Cola dominated products sold to the fans. We were only allowed to purchase food, water and
alcohol from Budweiser or Coca-Cola. Outside water or food was prohibited in the stadiums and FanFest. Coca-Cola sold a cup of water for $6 at the stadium while vendors outside of the stadium sold water for $1 or $2. In the stadiums, FIFA monopolized the selling of World Cup gear: jerseys, shirts, hats and other accessories. Furthermore, in the stadiums, I noticed the fans were predominantly white. This is in contrast to a nation that is heavily multiracial. Also, there is great disparity between the rich and the poor. When I traveled outside of the tourist area in Fortaleza, I witnessed extreme poverty. Where the tourists ventured, with the concentration of police and military personnel, only on two occasions did I witness poverty. I suspect there was limited visibility of poverty in these areas because when a country hosts a huge sporting event, the government removes the homeless and other signs of poverty from public view. However, in Fortaleza, when the buses transported us to and from the stadium, the route consisted of travelling through impoverished communities. People lived in shoddy, crumbling cement homes attached to each other. These homes were so shoddy that it appeared that they did not have electricity or plumbing. Garbage was strewn on the ground and there were dirty, unsanitary pockets of water. Not too far from these communities were sections of affluent communities consisting of modern apartments and or houses. These gated communities were separated from the poor communities by tall cement walls, with barbed wire coiled on top, or broken glass cemented on top of the walls. Attending the World Cup in Brazil was a good experience overall. I desire to return to Brazil to learn more of the culture and visit the many sites. I found I enjoy Brazilian culture and its social life. I definitely plan to attend some professional soccer matches, specifically watching Cristiano Ronaldo with Real Madrid. After all of this, for the Brazilian people, hosting World Cup cost them heavily, and they stood to gain little from the beautiful game.
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the carillon | September 18 - 24, 2014
sports
Paintball in Saskatchewan The sport continues to grow in popularity melinda nagy contributor
Over the last few years, paintball has seemed to grow in popularity in Saskatchewan. Why is there a sudden interest in this sport, who’s playing, and what successes are they having? Many of my friends have been playing paintball over the years. I spoke to George Lewko, Captain of the P.A. Predators Team (previous provincial champions in the Saskatchewan Paintball Championship Circuit 2003) and owner of Paintball Paradise, to find out why paintball seems to be growing in popularity. George informed me certain aspects of paintball have been declining but specific types have been flourishing. He said that in 2008, over half of the paintball fields in the USA shut down. It has been the challenge of paintball park owners to become innovative and improve marketing strategies to draw new players. George says that tournament organizers have also become more challenged as competitive teams tend to hold titles over multiple years. As a paintball course owner, he says birthday parties, corporate team building exercises, stag and stagette parties, youth group events, family reunions, and sports windups are becom-
US Air Force Air Force? They look pretty grounded to me.
ing more popular because the cost of taking a party of people out for dinner and a entertainment is more expensive than renting equipment and buying paintballs with a barbeque meal included. Plus, everyone has a fun afternoon of physical activity away from the office or video games. George says that scenario battles are growing in popularity because the game objectives are innovative and fun to complete with large groups of players varying in
skills and abilities. George says the numbers of hard-core paintball players who bring their own equipment are declining because they must follow the safety rules of the fields or leagues they play with. It is no longer possible to bring specially built equipment or paint purchased online to fields to gain competitive advantage. One of the innovations to paintball propellant that has made paintball less painful and more
fun is the use of High Pressure Air instead of CO2 propellants. George also said the regulations on the field have improved the game. Trained referees are present on most fields. Rules do not allow fighting, swearing, or cheating. Safety rules for handling equipment and playing are presented at the beginning of every paintball session, including the signing of waivers by participants. George also said that the variety of options available on paintball courses is always evolving. His team has participated in events internationally as well as locally including the Chicago CPX tournament with William Shatner two years ago. It was an event that drew 2600 people worldwide and was played in a $2 million park. Other local players, such as Emmett Misfeldt and Dylan Topal, who play on the Regina Regulators speedball team in the CPPL League, say that the main reason they play is for the friendship and sport. Dylan says part of the increase in participation is because of the decreasing cost of playing the sport as paint prices decrease and field, tournament, and league prices decrease. Dylan says that Mike Carrie, CPPL league owner, also encourages interaction
between the teams after events and during awards ceremonies. Part of the fun is getting to know the players from other teams. Emmett starting playing at a friend’s birthday party and enjoyed it so much that he and a group of friends started playing regularly every weekend. Eventually they joined the CPPL league and have worked their way up from Division 4 to Division 2 over the past few years. 8 players on the Regulators team hold All-Star status within the CPPL league. Their local competition is the Saskatoon Savage, which currently competes in Division 2. The team plays 5-6 tournaments per year, which are mostly played in Alberta, but they have a regular playoff schedule versus the other teams in their division. Dylan says the matches are usually round-robin styles with often 10 matches per tournament. The Regulators play most Sundays at the n20 Paintball field North East of Balgonie. Anyone interested in playing with them can contact them via their Facebook page. Misfeldt, summarizing his experience, says, “It is the most fun I’ve ever had playing a sport.” Topal summarized that “The people I play with have become best friends for life.”
SPORTS FIVES
This week: top five worst franchises in the NFL charlie macdonald contributor
In this week’s Sports 5, we asked Charlie Macdonald for his opinion on the Top 5 (top at something!) worst NFL Franchises. Read below to see if your favourite team is featured on this prestigious list: 5. St Louis Rams “Moving around really fucked with them,” one U of R student and avid fantasy football player told me. I tend to agree. You could point out “The Greatest Show on Turf” as a reason to say why the Rams are not a cursed NFL franchise. I would contest that those years were like the juvenile delinquent child who once got an A on a science quiz because they could easily convert grams and ounces. 4. Atlanta Falcons I love everything about Atlanta because it seems like the coolest place on earth. Which is why it pains me every year to see the people of Atlanta filled to the brim with sadness and whiplash as their team gets just close enough but never reaches any sort of pinnacle. There are other teams with less success than the Dirty Birds, but when I break it down I would much
Arthur Ward Retro jersey that everybody wishes they had
rather be disappointed when my team loses a playoff game than shrug it off like it is common knowledge that my team is supposed to lose. The Atlanta Falcons “Harlem Globetrotters from September to December, Washington Generals in January.” 3. New York Giants This is more of a future prediction from another U of R student “The Offensive Line would not cut it in the CFL and Tom
Coughlin is close to being on his way out.” I didn’t ask if he meant from the Giants or this earth because when I watch Giants games I honestly expect their coach to be in a rocking chair, drinking tea, and telling these youngsters about when it was “real football.” Also, the Giants have a tendency to be either great or terrible, they can never be penciled in for a 10-6 record at any point.
2. Buffalo Bills They are in Buffalo. Strike one. They lost four Super Bowls in a row. Strike two. If you were to say to me that I could have season tickets to the Bills or just 50 bucks I could spend on whatever, I would absolutely go with the 50 bucks. Also Buffalo plays in Buffalo, I already go to CFL games in the late fall and I hate that shit. 1. Cleveland Browns (postJim Brown)
Ownership debacles and the simple fact that it is in Cleveland should be enough to scare any potential fan looking for a team to cheer for in the NFL. When your team’s best moments are a huge playoff loss and a drafting a player that might not actually be any good “cursed” is the only appropriate word for it. There are many teams that are bad and have been bad for their entire existence but no team has done it more spectacularly than the Cleveland Browns.
the carillon | September 18 - 24, 2014
sports
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Volleyball in Japan
We interview Lindsay Braul, the Cougars’ libero john loeppky contributor
We were hosted by three different universities and we trained with each of them for three days. We had one or two training sessions each day and we learned so much. It’s such a different style of game and it’s fast. It’s fast, and they’re small players, but they are so smart. So, we learned a lot about how to make the most of your abilities.
We got to interview the awesome libero of the Cougars, Lindsay Braul. Her answers speak for themselves. So, first of all, if you could just tell us a little bit about yourself?
Presumably, while you were in Japan, you got to experience some cultural events. What were some of those?
My name is Lindsay Braul and I’m in my fourth year of my program with the Faculty of Education. This is my fifth year of eligibility with the Cougar’s women’s volleyball team.
Yes, we got to go up to a couple of different temples and they prayed for our season and for a national championship and so we got to experience that part of their culture. We also got to spend some time in downtown Tokyo.
What are some of your favourite aspects of playing volleyball? I love the team atmosphere and the team dynamic, that everyone has their role, and when that all comes together it’s so much fun. It’s so much fun to compete with a whole bunch of really strong young women. When did you find out about
Arthur Ward Braul killing it.
this trip to Japan? We were so focused on nationals [last year] that it was another really exciting thing to look forward to, but it took the back seat, so we really didn’t think
ROUNDTABLE brady lang, matt wincherauk, michael chmielewski, taylor sockett, harrison brooks called an audible
1. The Rams were routed vs. the Manitoba Bison last weekend, 42-18 giving them their first loss of the season. What do the Rams have to do to get back to their winning ways? Have they lost their momentum? Lang: They haven’t lost their momentum, they just had a bad game. I talked to a few guys on the team this morning and it seemed as if luck was not on their side, and so were some of the calls. They have a big test this weekend in Edmonton, but I have confidence the team can pull it out. Chmielewski: I guess URSU VP External Affairs Daniella Zemlak may have spoken too soon. Look up videos from a couple weeks ago and you’ll know what I’m talking about. Also, ask her about her nickname if you see her in the halls. Sockett: To get things straight I never thought the Rams had a tone of momentum even following the UBC win. Good for them the beat the punching bag of the league, but the way they played last week they’re gonna be the runners up for CanWest punching bag. Brooks: They just have to go out there and try their best, game in and game out. Most
that heavily about it until after nationals. Can you describe a little of what you did while you were in Japan?
importantly they just have to have fun, because that’s what it’s all about. You can’t really lose if you’re having fun.
to see the new third stringer from Washington Keith Price, I watched some of his film the guy looks electric.
2. Continuing the trend of disappointing losses, the Riders were run out of the building vs. Hamilton 28-3. Should Tino Sunseri keep his job? Who starts next week vs. the Red Blacks?
3. The NFL concluded week two of their season that included losses by the 49ers and Vikings, and a stellar win by the Patriots. Do we have any better of an understanding of what might happen this season?
Wincherauk: I was in Minnesota over the weekend, and fortunately I didn’t have to watch this massacre. Tino needs a bit more time to get into the groove of things, so I don’t expect things to change in the way of who starts. And what better way to bounce back than to play the Red Blacks? Lang: Tino should keep his job. Cortez has to learn that Darian isn’t playing and has to adjust the playbook for Tino’s strengths. This is a good game for Tino to get his confidence back against the lowly RedBlacks. Chmielewski: I think so. Give the guy a break. He’s settling in. The offence isn’t used to him, and he isn’t used to them. Rider Nation forgets so quickly, but usually they shit all over Durant when he does poorly. Too early to run Sunseri out of the building. Sockett: They shouldn’t abandon Tino yet; however, his leash should be considerably shorter this coming week. Tino needs to be all around better this week, his drops, scrambling, and accuracy we’re all sub par. I want
Wincherauk: I think the only thing we can take away from the second week of the NFL is that... We don’t really know anything. The same couple of teams will remain Super Bowl contenders, but there’s a ton of parity now. It’s going to be a great season. Chmielewski: I really don’t think so. It’s always too early to predict such things. All I know is is that the Eagles are 2-0, and I’m ecstatic. The only thing I’m willing to predict is that Nick Foles is going to be have a great year. Sockett: No I’m still trying to figure out how my Falcon’s played so shitty against the Bengals yet have an unreal upset against the Saints in week 1. If anything after week to I’m more confused about what kind of year it’s going to be in the NFL. Brooks: Well, I’m no expert, but I am like 90% sure that this years Super Bowl is going to be the Buffalo Bills vs. the Philadelphia Eagles, you can quote me on that! That’s a corn dog guarantee!
What do you think coming from those training sessions is going to be your team’s biggest takeaway? Probably the discipline and the attitude that they showed us. I
4. In more serious NFL news, Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson scandals have rocked the NFL and even sponsors such as The Radisson hotel for the Vikings, and Anheuser-Busch for the league have pulled out or are considering pulling out. How does the NFL rebound from something like this? Wincherauk: The NFL in terms of just football is doing great, but I can’t remember the last time the NFL in terms of the organization has been in this much trouble. The days of giving these players slaps on the wrists are over. And Roger Goodell should’ve been out of a job a week ago. Chmielewski: Drop the hammer. Tell their players to fucking smarten up and stop acting like cavemen. Harsh punishments: any transgressions should result in a full season suspension at least. The NFL is losing legitimacy, and it’s starting to hurt finically. I’m starting to reconsider wearing NFL gear in public. It just feels wrong. Sockett: Fire that fuck-giraffe Rodger Goodell, that guy should be the new Covergirl spokesperson because he is a master at covering shit up. The NFL needs to crack down on the various criminals that make a living playing in their league, rather than just sweeping these “off field issues” under the rug. Athletes are not above the law and it is time that people quit treating them like they are.
think that we are going to be able to use the ball control that we learned there. They have incredible ball control and incredible defense and we got to learn and be a part of a lot of their drills and so, even in this past month of our practicing since we’ve gotten back, we’ve been doing a lot of those same drills. Finally, what are some of your goals for this year, what’s the next step? Our team goal is always to win the national championship, without a doubt, but you have to take it one thing at a time. Hopefully, this preseason, we can work it out. We have a couple new starters and so our team dynamic has changed a little bit, so hopefully we can use this next month to establish that. We want to make playoffs, to make the final four. We’ve played with all of these teams, we’ve taken sets off of all of these teams in previous years, we have a good attitude, and we are confident that we can do it.
Brooks: The NFL just has to keep on business as usual. There really isn’t much they can do, other than let things play out, to help them rebound from these scandals. 5. Give me the one athlete that you would like to have a beer with. And what would you talk about with him/her? Wincherauk: The man I’d like to share a beer with is Bill Belichick. Hopefully if he has enough drinks, he might be honest with me, and I feel that he might be the most mysterious and brilliant men ever to coach professional sports. Lang: Jon Toews. The guy is still young and has experience beyond his years. Having a beer with him and/or Patrick Kane would be awesome. Chmielewski: Easily Roberto Luongo. I think that guy’s awesome, and as a Canucks fan, I feel he got a really raw deal. Sockett: Floyd Mayweather Jr. although he’d probably just dodge me for the rest of his life so maybe Manny Pacquiao and I could grab a beer and wait for old “Pretty Boy” Floyd to grow a pair and party/fight with the best. Brooks: Ronda Rousey. Why? Cuz she’s a babe. What would we talk about? Probably how much of a babe she is... And possibly marriage.
op-ed
Editor: Taras Matkovsky op-ed@carillonregina.com @carillon_oped the carillon | September 18 - 24, 2014
Learning costs So, tuition is going up yet again, and somehow I don’t feel as though the quality of my education is following suit. Since I started the U of R in the fall semester of 2009, my tuition has gone up from $420 per class to $575.25 per class. That is a $155.25 increase, or rather, 37 per cent, and that doesn’t include the rise in all of our other fees, such as “athletic fees,” “Student’s Union fees,” and those wastes of money called “textbooks.” Someone please explain to me this drastic rise in costs, why I’m paying it, and where all of this extra money is going, because it certainly isn’t into the level of education I’m receiving. I have friends that attend universities all over the country in comparable programs and all of them seem to be receiving similar, if not better, educations than I am at a lower cost. Now, I understand how inflation works, but 37 per cent seems a tad high considering minimum wage in 2009 was $9.25 and is currently only $10. That’s a 7 per cent increase in bare minimum wages, yet somehow my tuition has inflated over 5 times that. Something isn’t right, especially as a working student who pays for their own way through school with most available jobs for my
Michael Chmielewski
demographic being minimum wage, customer service-oriented positions. Student loans aren’t exactly desirable and barely cover the costs of anything, and somehow we, as students, must rely on them more and more if we are to make it through school in a reasonable amount of time. Now, as for the quality of my education, I’m in the Faculty of Arts. I can’t even count the amount of times funding to my faculty has been cut, departments merged and degree programs dropped
due to a whole variety of circumstances, none of which involved improving what I’m learning and how I am to learn it. A great deal of my classes involve a prof simply making PowerPoint slides of the textbook I am forced to pay far too much for, and many of these lectures are posted online, so the point of even showing up for class is almost futile. My tests are comprised of regurgitating slides and textbook definitions onto pieces of paper and have rarely ever involved
me having to think critically or give my own well-formulated opinion on the subject matter at hand. I thought the point of university was to educate me into thinking critically, not remembering some bolded words and repeating them exactly as I’ve read them. Granted, a fair few of my profs have transcended this way of testing my knowledge and do in fact give tests worthy of a university level degree, but many have not, and I sure as heck shouldn’t be paying a gar-
Bus route to nowhere
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One would think that in the debate between taking the bus or driving, the bus would win hands down, but it is more complicated than that. One’s city or town dictates the available modes of transportation. In a city like Toronto, it is very much a part of everyday life for most, if not all, to use some form of public transit. The city and the wider metropolitan area are big enough that city planners realize the need for a feasible transit system. The larger municipalities are built in such a way that people can often walk
to most of their destinations or plan a public transit route that bypasses the need of a personal vehicle. In contrast, Regina’s infrastructure is built for cars, and its urban sprawl coupled with an inefficient transit system does not help. Even more, the signage and routes are often confusing and many of the stops lack sufficient protection to our weather conditions (compared to the warm subway stations in Toronto). This leads to convenience. In major cities, a resident can map out a route with relative
ease and have great access to the bus or subway; in Regina, we have buses and cabs. If we want to catch a late movie at the Cineplex, carpooling or owning a personal vehicle is our best bet, not the time-dependent bus. And considering the cost of going to the movies, cab fare only adds insult to injury. Of course, the express transit was a game changer, but it is only limited to the fall and winter semesters. Weekends? Good luck. In Regina, personal vehicles are the way to go to get you places on time. Did I mention the length
of some the routes for a city of Regina’s size? Whole novellas can be read while going from the southeast end to the downtown bus hub. The other option is to bike it, but not everyone is willing to ride in the winter with a deadly wind chill on a thin piece of metal with a cold seat. Parking space is a hot topic, but if one knows the area and the rules, they are set. Parking at a distance and walking the extra 10 to 20 minutes is better than going to the closest bus stop (which can be far away from one’s home and destination)
gantuan amount to be taught by an overpriced and bound stack of papers. I can do that for free and on my own time. Tuition is on trend to rise 13 per cent over the next 4 years. The U of R isn’t even considered a prestigious university and yet we’re paying some of the highest tuition rates in the country; I have no idea how or why. All I know is that it’s simply garbage and the only reason I put up with it is because if I wanted to transfer, I’d have to start almost at the beginning, since most U of R credits aren’t transferable to most other universities. We, the students, the paying majority, should not have to put up with this. We need to take a page from Quebec’s books and stand up against this kind of financial outrage, otherwise we will continue to suffer insurmountable student debt with little to show for it.
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and potentially missing their bus, adding another 20 minutes to an hour, plus the length of the route itself. Did I mention winter? Anyway, economics plays an obvious role. It is cheaper to buy a bus pass than it is to buy and maintain a car. However, if one finds a fuel-efficient (maybe second hand) vehicle with no frills, keeps good maintenance and drive solely out of necessity, the convenience outweighs the cost. Doctor’s appointment? Getting to an interview on time? The occasional cab ride is ok, but it is not a good habit. In the end, in a city like Regina, personal motorized vehicles wins out for me simply because of convenience and an inefficient public transit system. I prefer bikes and my two feet, but where I need to go based on where I live in the city, I don’t have the time and I’m not brave enough to endure our winters outside a protective moving bubble.
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the carillon | September 18 - 24, 2014
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Why, Canada, why? “Steven Harper - Nobel Peace Prize nominee.” This is a statement that not only boggles the mind, but also leaves me in a state of utter amazement and disbelief. However, the B’nai Brith organization seems determined that our Stephen deserves this recognition for… (wait for it) moral clarity for his defense of Israel, his criticism of Russia, his moral stand against an Islamic State, and his love of westernized democracies. There is just one problem: it is for these reasons that he should not be nominated for this award. For instance, Harper’s support of Israel is predicated on ignoring several international laws and legal findings. The most notable is the Fourth Geneva Convention, specifically Article 49 (6). This article states that the occupying power cannot deport or transplant parts of its own population into the territories it occupies. This is central to the issues of the expansion settlements in to the West Bank that is a result of the actual issue of the military occupation of the Palestinian people, not rockets.
Furthermore, Harper continues to find the ‘moral clarity’ to ignore the findings of the International Court of Justice, the Tilley and Goldstone reports and the right of self-determination for Palestinians proscribed under international law. As for the right to “self-defense,” well, that is only afforded to Israel. Harper embarrassed us at the recent NATO meetings. He is like a small dog with a big bark. Leading up to and during the meetings, Harper ‘smack talked’ Putin until he was asked to join and contribute to the coalition to assist Ukraine. You see, Harper just cut military funding and he is not willing to back up his tough talk. Instead, Canada looks stupid in front of our allies. Not that the helicopters that cannot fly and the submarines with the screen doors would not have been helpful anyway. The Syrian civil war and the conflict in Iraq are not easily solved. But, we don’t have to worry about it too much as, despite Harper’s rhetoric, he doesn’t seem to know what side we are on. The opportunity to
help was two years ago when Assad was attacked during the rebellion. Now, ISIS has become a major factor. Not only has it been able to build new coalitions through redistribution of wealth from captured oil fields, they are also able to recruit members internationally, including Canada. Harper does not ask why; he has been silent on this issue. ISIS is not the only issue Harper was silent on. In fact, he just signed Canada to a new trade deal with China. This trade deal was done in secrecy and without debate in Parliament. NAFTA was debated in Parliament. In fact, the 1988 election acted as a referendum on the NAFTA agreement. Another interesting difference between NAFTA and this new agreement with China is that in NAFTA, we can leave with a six-month notice. In the new trade agreement, we would need to give a 15-year notice. Furthermore, this agreement will give Chinese companies control over Canadian resources, expose Canadian taxpayers to extensive liabilities
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and empower foreign companies with binding arbitration to overrule Canadian environmental and energy laws and policies. Since we are handing out arbitrary awards, I would like to take this opportunity to nominate Harper for an Oscar. I actually thought, despite my misgivings with him, that he actually
liked Canada. Bravo Stephen. Joke’s on us.
shaadie musleh business manager
An Open Letter to Idiots Saskatche-woe-n
Arthur Ward
I am sorry that this open letter has to begin with such a long title. I am also sad to admit that my reaction(s) to your collective indiscretions were less than ideal. I do not wish for you to apologize, or expect any of you to read this. I do, however, hope that your idiocy can become a lesson to others. Your first error was in insulting my fashion choices. You see, I am a part of a number of committees and sports teams. As such, in my time on provincial and national teams, I have come to own a number of clothing items that are, in your words, “girls clothing.” For reference, this refers to when I told you I didn’t give a shit what you thought about the brands I choose to wear. The second hole you fell into was caused by you declaring your assumption that, just because I was sitting next to two young women, I was only doing so as to try to seduce them. Or, as you so eloquently put it, “fuck them”. Gentlemen, sitting next to a woman does not mean you want to sleep with them; sitting next to a girl (or a boy, for that matter) means you want to spend time with them. I’d like to add that this was when you called the girl beside me “kush coma” because you, with your high levels of rationality and intelligence, decided that she must have smoked enough marijuana to fall asleep and not, as it happens, just gotten off of a more than ten hour flight. For your reference, this was when I asked if
you were jealous and then told you all to shut up. Which brings me to issue number three: I would like to point out that putting a condom in someone’s pocket and then saying ‘I’ve got you, Lulu,” does not mark you as a hero. Putting a condom in someone’s pocket marks you as an imbecile. For reference: this was when I smirked, contemplated what it would be like if I was to let my feelings loose, shoved the condom to the ground, and kicked it under the bench. This was done to keep your minds away from such matters. After all, for boys like you, the adage “out of sight, out of mind” could not have rung more true. This brings us to the profanity-filled conclusion. As I sat there shaking – partially because of my disability and partially because of Saskatchewan’s penchant for chilliness on a fall evening – and you decided to rudely comment on it, I would like to point out that I did ponder saying nothing. For reference, in case I’ve lost you, this was when I let loose that string of words that featured the most versatile expression, beginning with “f”, in the English language. You see, if you take away only one thing, let it be this. When you comment on someone’s appearance, when you objectify their friends and transfigure them into sex objects, when you shove a condom in someone’s pocket because your humour is just that sub-par, remember: you do not know what is going on in their lives, the wreckage you might have created. Sincerely,
john loeppky contributor
Recently, Chantal Hébert’s new book The Morning After revealed that in the event of a “Yes” vote in the 1995 Quebec referendum, then-Premier Roy Romanow had considered the option of making Saskatchewan independent from the rest of Canada. While it is an interesting “what-if,” I do not believe that it is likely Saskatchewan could have survived as an independent country and if it did, the standard of living would have fallen to the point where the Saskatchewan population would force the provincial government to rejoin Canada. The reasons for this largely have to do with Saskatchewan’s situation in 1995 and bring out many of the same issues that were made around the possibility of Quebec’s separation in their most recent provincial election. Saskatchewan in 1995 was a world different from the Saskatchewan of today, especially when it comes to the economy and the cost of living in the province. In 1995, the economy was in dire straits thanks to Grant Devine’s policies, which left no money in the provincial coffers to prepare for the eventual economic downturn. Also, natural resource prices, the key staple of Saskatchewan’s GDP, were low, resulting in less revenue coming into the province to stimulate the economy. As a result, the province was receiving large equalization payments from the federal government; these would immediately disappear in the event of separation. In my view, Saskatchewan’s borders would also be an issue due to the fact that an independent Saskatchewan would not have direct access to any ports. It would have to negotiate some sort of deal with the other Canadian provinces, or the United States, to sell Saskatchewan natural resources through their ports. This would likely be a time-consuming process that would mean lost revenue for the Saskatchewan economy. The standard of living would likely also become an issue. With the federal government providing many of the essential services that would then come
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under the jurisdiction of the provincial government, it is questionable whether the provincial government would have been able to pay to provide all of these services. Given the state of the provincial economy and the ongoing exodus of workers to other provinces due to the lack of jobs, the provincial government likely would have had to reduce the cost of the programs in order to avoid a complete economic collapse and shrink the welfare state. As a result, I believe the standard of living would have suffered accordingly, and whether it was at the level to generate significant unrest is open to question. However, the reduction in living standards likely would make the population realize that they were better off as a part of Canada rather than as an independent country. The question can also be asked whether Saskatchewan could survive as an independent country today; I would say unequivocally no. Since I believe the Sask Party hasn’t managed the economy as well as they said they have, and with a middle-class already being squeezed, I would say that Saskatchewan is much better off as part of Canada and that the independent country of Saskatchewan today would have to face the same challenges of an independent Saskatchewan in 1995.
jason chestney contributor
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The death of leadership Michael Chmielewski
The world today is a confusing, dreary place. All the economic trends, especially for those of employment, suggest that the most we have to look forward to is a future of part-time low-wage work. This future is twinned with one where the cost of living – the price you pay for things such as bread, a house, water and transport – will continue to increase. In countries truly ravaged by this situation, such as Greece and Spain, there have been serious instances of unrest, the most visible symbol of which was the election of parties that were formerly on the outside of the mainstream. How, then, do our leaders respond? By staying the course.
Stephen Harper continues on his trade-deal extravaganza and balanced-budget mania. German Chancellor Angela Merkel continues to insist that all Eurozone countries stick to a deficitto-GDP ratio of 3%. They do this despite growing protests over these courses of action. Why? I would argue that it is because in an era marked by neoliberalism, we no longer have leaders; we have only managers. Neoliberalism can be best described as the idea that structuring life as a series of market exchanges would create the optimum society. Since 1980, this philosophy has more or less defined the background of all major political debate in the world.
Governments of both left and right began to relate to their citizens as firms relate to their consumers. The implications for this shift meant a profound difference in how leaders acted to solve national problems. In his last book Ill Fares the Land, British historian Tony Judt noted that political debates tended to have a moral quality to them with issues such as unemployment and social cohesion taking the fore. Today by contrast, unemployment takes second place to reviving business confidence. Although many economic commentators write that global demand and growth is shrinking, austerity policies are not likely to disappear anytime soon. The reason for this is that if you view life through a market lens, you view social problems as being market failures. In the wake of the 2008 financial crash, the preferred solution adopted by Western governments has been to engage in quantitative easing (QE), a euphemism for mass bond-purchasing. This was done in order to ease banks’
No Timbit tantrums
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On Aug.26, Tim Hortons – an icon as beloved to Canadian nationalists as Rocky and Bullwinkle, hockey, maple syrup and excessive politeness – announced that Burger King Worldwide Inc. was purchasing them for $12.5 billion. Furthermore, the latter announced that the new conglomerate headquarters would be moved to Oakville, Ontario, while the Miami HQ would continue as a worldwide operations center. Although fierce debate in the United States has centered on “tax inversion” (companies moving corporate HQs to lower tax countries to avoid US taxes) the debate in Canada has centered on the future “Canadianess” of Tim Hortons and if it will suffer as a result. For many Canadians, there are certainly reasons to worry about such a takeover. Business News Network spoke with a Toronto woman on the day of the announcement that wondered aloud if Burger King would “screw up” the Canadian emblem. She praised Tims for its innovation and willingness to try new products and efficient customer service. On Twitter, some Canadians lamented seeing “an American giant who cares the least, in fast food about quality, buy our beloved Timmy’s.” Many criticisms echoed this concern, fearing the merger would mean a specific loss of Canadian identity, with one Twitterer proclaiming, “Timmies here in Canada is an institution. The Yanks just cannot comprehend that.” Others voiced concern about Tims’ future involvement in communi-
ties as the corporation promotes the Timbits Minor Sports, offering sponsorship to house-leagues for young kids and its Free Swimming program, which supports the aforementioned activity at pools every summer. Fellow Canadians, please. Relax. There are both short-term and long-term reasons why Tim Hortons may not suffer. In the short-term (45-75 days), Ottawa must conduct a review to approve the merger. Furthermore, the details will not be smoothed out until early 2015. So rest assured, tomorrow you will not line up in Riddell and see American flags on Tims cups, Uncle Sam uniforms and Whopper Timbit value combos. The long term is trickier to predict because the future is obviously unknown. However, there are strong reasons why Tims may not suffer. For one thing, its American parent company might be many things but stupid is not one. They know how profitable this franchise and its community image are here. Tims has dominated the Canadian coffee market while Burger King has struggled against competitors in the US. There may be aesthetic changes and new types of products served in Tims. Given the sensitivity of the issue however, the company may just leave in the current model intact. In fact, the franchise might become more Canadian. Secondly, many Canadians seem to forget that Wendy’s, another American company, acquired Tim Hortons in 1995. This was a relationship that lasted until 2006. It was also during the 1990s, according to author Douglas Hunter in a CBC interview, when Tim Hortons really took off as a cultural phenomenon. It was during this period of foreign ownership that they really took off as a Canadian company. Rest easy Canadians. While Tims is now in Burger King’s hands, you’re unlikely going to see any differences. Focus on other important issues.
liam fitz-gerald contributor
debt burdens and hopefully to raise business confidence. While viewed as a temporary measure, QE continued until 2014 and is still going; the EU is expected to start it while America plans to stop it. All this while, the employment situation confronting youth is grim. Despite repeated reports that the workforce is becoming a more hostile place for workers, governments are refusing to enact policies of yore such as deficit spending and strengthening employment protections. While acknowledging problems exist with the current policies, governments insist that there are no alternatives to them. Instead, they ready themselves for crushing protests. According to the Guardian, the Spanish government ordered more police equipment to deal with anticipated mass demonstrations. It increasingly seems that governments view their role as managing economies rather than uniting people. Behind their logic is a body of thought that reduces people to a bundle of skills that only obtains value
when it is employed at minimum cost to the employer. Meanwhile, any effort to promote a common good life amongst the people, with low unemployment and poverty, is shunned because it costs businesses too much. I believe that our governments are too attached to the idea of promoting economic liberty above everything else. Individualism went hand in hand with the fraying of old social ties on the grounds that they restricted an individual’s true aspirations. Yet as more individuals find themselves in poverty, they are starting to realize the folly of individualism. Unfortunately, governments seem unwilling to engage with people as citizens. Forty years of viewing governance as mere economic management has left them unable to relate to people not representing businesses.
taras matkovsky op-ed editor
The ISIS epidemic Throughout the last couple weeks, we’ve all been overwhelmed with the latest ISIS development within the Middle East. From Obama’s televised speech to the nation, to constant media reports detailing execution of Iraqi civilians and western journalists, ISIS, the global enemy number one with their reports of floggings, mutilations, beheadings, and crucifixions, is making headlines all over the world. Looking at this at the short term, the good news is that ISIS is losing ground within Iraq. A coalition that includes the United States and various Shiites, including Iraq, Iran and the Kurds, are defeating ISIS troops. ISIS forces were pushed out of oil-rich fields of Amreli and the coalition retook Iraq’s largest dam, which provides millions of people with drinking water. But, I believe that the dangers of ISIS and its effects within the Middle East must carefully be examined with longterm consequences in mind. First off, the coalition, formed in the mutual interest in defeating ISIS, provides grave concerns to the Middle East. Forces within the coalition have been enemies in the past, such as Iraqi Islamic politician Muqtada al-Sadr’s army and the official Iraqi Army; this may lead to potential conflict between coalition forces. Also, one must ask what will happen to the Iraq after ISIS has been defeated. The Kurds have been valiant in their efforts to defeat ISIS and feel extremely reprehensive against the Iraqi state for letting ISIS run wild. They consequently will seek more sovereignty in its region and will lose any sense of loyalty towards the Iraqi government in Baghdad. Finally, just as fast as the Sunnis committed atrocious crimes against humanity to Shiites, the potential revengeful wave of human rights violations that will incur against the innocent Sunnis if ISIS is defeated brings massive concerns to humanity. The long-term effects of ISIS don’t end within the Middle East. Despite efforts by western governments such as Germany, who have made it illegal to join ISIS, it is estimated by the CIA that
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the number of western ISIS fighters have grown to 2000. For instance, British women who have joined ISIS are running brothels within Iraq for ISIS fighters to rape captured women and children. There are western men that are carrying out suicide bombing missions all over Iraq. ISIS leaders are relentlessly recruiting westerners and encouraging them to return home to carry out terrorist attacks. In Canada, the “2014 Public Report on the Terrorist Threat to Canada” by Public Safety Canada states that the government is aware of about 80 people who have returned to Canada after travelling abroad for suspected terrorism-related purposes. The issue with ISIS is a lot more complex than simply ‘defeating ISIS’. The turmoil that has risen from ISIS within the Middle East may potentially bring an array of human rights violations and more conflict. In the home front, western governments and their intelligence agencies must keep to their attention the danger its country faces against western ISIS fighters, who are planning to carry out their next deadly terrorist attack.
justin hur contributor
letters
Kyle Leitch Just like kids’ letters to Santa, only these get read by more than disgruntled postal workers!
Believe it or not, we here at the Carillon get some pretty nasty emails from time to time. In our never-ending quest to engage the student body more fully with our fine product, the Carillon staff has decided that we will begin publishing some of our favourite pieces of correspondence from folks like you. Since we expect all of you to be like, “Ye Gods! I must write to the student newspaper straight away!” we’ll take this opportunity to lay down some ground rules. Correspondence can be emailed, mailed, or dropped off in person. Please include your name on all letters. Anonymous submissions will not be published. Letters should be no more than 350 words, and may be edited for space, clarity, accuracy, and vulgarity. And of course, the opinions expressed in published letters are those of the author, and do not necessarily represent those of the Carillon, or The Carillon Newspaper Inc. Letters to be considered for publication should be submitted by Monday at 12:00, noon. Emails can be submitted to: op-ed@carillonregina.com Nec Pluribus Impar, The Staff
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The Star
Toronto-based lawyer Andrew Langille, in response to an article titled, “The exploitation of labour” from the Carillon, Vol. 57, Iss. 04, written by News Editor Alec Salloum. Unpaid internships are becoming a major problem for young people transitioning from school into the labour market. It’s estimated that over 300,000 young Canadians take unpaid internships every year where they forego wages, CPP, EI, and other benefits. The growing prevalence of unpaid internships is driving youth un(der) employment, causing people to delay major life events, and
exacerbating generational inequities. As part of my legal practice I regularly deal with the fallout from unpaid internships, which can range from wage theft to sexual harassment to being placed in unsafe environments. In the past three years there have been a number of tragic deaths linked to internship programs in Canada. Earlier this year the Government of Saskatchewan took an important step forward in banning unpaid internships outside of academic programs. Students, however, still lack critical workplace protections while engaged in work-integrated
learning. To fully protect Saskatchewan’s next generation of workers it’s necessary that students receive protections under workers’ compensation, occupational health, and employment standards laws. MP Laurin Liu’s proposed legislation is a major step forward at the Federal level to address unpaid internships and she should be commended for her initiative. Clearly youth labour market issues need more attention. Andrew Langille is a Toronto-based labour lawyer and the General Counsel for the Canadian Intern Association
the funny section
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ALL THE HASHTAGS
Warp movie titles to your heart’s content the staff, who are now Hollywood writers
Following TV show @Midnight’s lead, below are a number of (slightly altered) movie titles. Would you watch any of the following? The Sound of Elevator Music Dear John McEnroe Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secret Admirers Surgically Inside Llewyn Davis The LEGO Movie: Uncensored The Hollywood Expendables America’s Muppets Most Wanted Non-Subsidized Daddy Daycare Divergent Political Thinking The Werewolf of Wall Street Twilight: New Mooning Guardians of the Utterly Doomed Galaxy The Grand Budapest Travelodge Hotel X-Men: Days of Back to the Future The Medium Lebowski Put Bill in ICU, Vol. I & II Okayfellas
Hissyfit Club American Heyman Hustle Charlie’s Angles Dwarf Star Wars Sleepless in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Dr. Zhi-fuckitSmith Jean-Luc Godard’s Weekend at Bernie’s Office Space (For Lease) 2001: A Space Jam Odessy The Clodfather Citizen Kane and Abel Fully Metal-Lined Jacket Enter the Drag Queen Dolphin Tale 2: Chicken of the Sea Uneasiness and Annoyance in Las Vegas Chicken Little 007 in: The Sky is Falling
If you like, make sure to tweet at us with your own creations. Send the best of your humour to @The_Carillon and we might just retweet some of our favourites
etrainer Don’t be shy to invite your friends for help!
A modest tuition proposal Warp movie titles to your heart’s content john kapp first comrade
JK: Do you have any advice for students who find themselves in your predicament – underemployed, over-educated, and in need of a quick buck?
This week, the Carillon brings to you an investigative piece mixing the elements of thievery, skyrocketing tuition and student life. No romance, sorry. Here, first comrade John Kapp relays an interview he conducted.
RH: Don’t take up stealing, and if you do, stay off my turf. Harbour Landing and Wascana Circle are looking for new burglars. Municipal tax breaks have allowed the people in these new subdivisions to accumulate great amounts of personal wealth while tuition and cost of living have skyrocketed.
JK: Hi, could you please introduce yourself and tell us what about your academic career makes you so interesting? RH: My name is Robyn Hüdd and I’m a Sociology major at the moment, but my passion lies in Law. JK: I see. I understand you have a unique means of paying your tuition. Can you break that down for our readers? RH: Well, I break into the large houses surrounding the university. You see, the university is conveniently located at the intersection between Regina’s criminal business class and student exploitation. I have liberated televisions, computers, and house pets – you name it, and I’ve expropriated it. JK: So why do you have to take so many night classes? How is
Monumenteer2014camper Rob this house! (Not really)
that relevant to your hobby? RH: I work during the day. You would be blown away by how few of Regina’s bourgeoisie do not have working security systems to protect their stuff. JK: Could you elaborate on this? RH: Well, in the morning, I stake out my clients’ homes and in the afternoon, the magic happens. I try to find a nice, open window
to climb into and the rest is social history. JK: Why would you break the law rather than find a conventional job? RH: That depends on if one believes in the legitimacy of the neoliberal justice system. Besides, have you seen Saskatchewan’s minimum wage? It’s a lot easier to hawk stolen goods than work forty hours a week in a fucking Toys ‘R’ Us.
JK: Hmm, that is a valid point. At what point did you resign yourself to illegality? RH: Resign myself? Shit, this was simply the most practical choice for a student paying over five thousand a year to attend this place with little hope of employment post-graduation. At least if I get caught, I’ll have a place to sleep and three set meals a day.
JK: While you may not consider yourself a thief, the university and business community have labeled your means of producing wealth a detriment to the functioning of the school in specific and the community atlarge. How do you respond to this criticism? RH: I consider myself this city’s most just method of redistributing its wealth away from the rich. Council and the provincial government have made it clear they don’t give a shit about students, elderly, and the poor, which leaves people like me to informally tax the rich and give back to ourselves.
Shit the Carillon says
“All of these people deserve a slap.” - Ghandi the staff, for better or worse
With an office as...vitriolic as ours, it’s inevitable that occasionally, we take our sharptongued aggressions out on each other. Thank god for our Shit Scribe. When not taking the brunt of our verbal abuse, or crying in the corner, they’re recording the verbal daggers that we hurl in each other’s directions. Of course, we’re still the social contrarians that you’ve come to know and love, and so, whether at each other or the world at large, this is Shit the Carillon Says. On character actors: “That owner reminds me of a fat Indiana Jones.” On weaponry: “Maces belong on the floor!” On delegation: Staff member 1: Can you do this? Staff member 2: Yeah sure… fuck, I should make someone else do this.
On the importance of education: I have a BA in poli sci! PLEASE HIRE ME!
Staff member 1: Common man! It’s the Debt Clock! Staff memebr 2: Dethklok? Staff member 1: No man, let’s go make fun of reactionaries. On well-being: “Oh no I’m fine. I’m just exhausted and in pain.” On nightly H.R. complaints: Staff member 1: I’m going to kill you! Staff member 2: Humans have tried. On the dark arts: Thank Christ he’s magic...I just thought he was screwed! On readership: Staff member 1: Why don’t we have our paper at the Public Library. Staff member 2: That’s perfect! Our target demographic – people who can read! On music: Staff member 1: Any song that demands that I pray for death is okay by me. Staff member 2: Yeah, Ice-T goes hard.
Michael Chmielewski Blowing smoke is one of our many favourite office past times.
National News Watch
sweet home chicago
I travelled to the Windy City. Much fabled and less understood, Chicago had a lot to offer. In terms of tourism, it had great restaurants and breathtaking sights. Yet, there’s also a terrible underbelly to the city, and this is manifested in its asphyxiating violence and poverty. Chicago, ugly and beautiful, stands divided in many ways. Rich and poor class divides are accentuated by race. Here’s a visual representation of Chiraq, a portmanteau composed of Iraq and Chicago the city has now been dubbed with. - michael chmielewski, editor-in-chief
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