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Russo-Ukraine war

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Surprising no one, citizens always get the short end of the stick when wars are waged over capital and trade.

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The Saskatchewan government has released a new option for those with diverse gender expressions — no gender marker at all.

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A&C Editor Hannah Eiserman synopsizes the 15 U of R student-produced films showcased at this year’s international film festival.

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Victoria Baht interviews Ireland South about everything from her pivot from figure skating to what she expects from the Cougars next season.

Why waste time sugar coating the state of things when you could develop healthy coping skills instead?

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Russo-Ukraine war is hitting citizens the hardest Russia and NATO “playing chicken”

syd mcwilliams news writer On February 24, Russia launched a three-point full-scale invasion of Ukraine. More than a million people have already fled Ukraine in response to the fighting. In addition, thousands of Russian citizens have been detained for protesting the war. The West has imposed severe economic sanctions against Russia that have had catastrophic effects on the Russian people, and have led to the crash of the ruble. NATO, whose presence in the region is part of what precipitated the attack, has increased its military presence once again in countries near Ukraine.

The fighting has been ongoing for over a week. Russia has captured several critical points in Ukraine but has yet to take the capital of Kyiv, as the Ukrainian military has held the city.

The conflict in Ukraine has been growing since the 2014 annexation of Crimea by Russia.

In 2021, satellite images showed Russian troops and military equipment gathering on the border; speculations of an invasion went on for a period of time.

Moscow released demands stating they did not want Ukraine to be able to join NATO and wanted NATO’s increased presence near Russia to end. The West refused the demands – and on February 21, Putin formally recognized Donetsk and Luhansk, areas officially recognized as being part of Ukraine but that have been controlled by pro-Russian groups since 2014, as independent states.

Putin initially claimed that he moved troops into Ukraine in order to keep the peace in those regions and protect Russians.

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Maybe nukes were a bad idea.

“I think any fair assessment of how we got to this place would have to account for the history [that] over the last 30 to 40 years has developed that clearly places responsibility both on the ruling class in Russia and the ruling class in the West,” said Tyler Shipley, a professor of society, culture, and commerce in the Department of Liberal Studies at Humber College. “The fact that NATO has been so aggressively trying to push to Russia’s borders, including in places like Ukraine

to that is no. On the one side, you have the capitalist class in Russia.

And on the other side, you have the capitalist class in the West aligned, with, you know, a small elite in Ukraine.”

NATO’s response to the conflict has been to support from afar.

They have not gotten involved on the ground, but several countries have sent support. The United Kingdom has sent military equipment, Canada has sent millions of dollars as well as weapons, which it has cynically described

less reason for the attack and has proceed with the sanctions and threatening Russia from afar.

This back and forth has continued and the conflict has seen continual escalation despite several attempts at talks. When asked if he saw the conflict potentially escalating to outside of the Ukraine, Shipley said “I don’t know that there is the political will, even in America, to support what would be a massive conflict. A conflict with Russia will be different from the conflicts that the West has en-

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What we should be trying to do as we watch this is to say is there any side here that represents working people, average people, normal people? And my answer to that is no.

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where, since 2014, the state has been pretty deeply infiltrated by neo-Nazi and fascist movements and organizations. Supporting that kind of estate and actively try[ing] to build up a sort of military presence there exacerbated a conflict that was brewing for a long time,” Shipley said.

“Now, that doesn’t mean that Russia […] and Putin and the oligarchy in Russia doesn’t bear responsibility. I mean, they just invaded another country. What we should be trying to do as we watch this is to [ask if there is] any side here that represents working people, average people, normal people? And my answer

as “lethal aid.”

The Russian ruble has been hobbled in the global market, several major Russian banks were removed from the SWIFT banking system, and the new gas pipeline from Russia to Germany that was due to become operational soon was shut down. The greatest impact of these sanctions has been on the Russian people. Putin has declared the sanctions to be an act of war from the West and reiterated that his goal was to defend Russian-speaking communities in the Ukraine and “demiliartize and de-Nazify” Ukraine so it no longer poses a threat to Russia.

The West dismissed this a base-

gaged in the past, say, 20 or 30 years, where the West had overwhelming military dominance.

For instance, the war in Afghanistan was always an occupation. It was never a war. It was a full-on occupation, and the resistance was never going to dramatically affect people in North America.

A full-on war with Russia would have an impact in North America that is different from what previous wars have had.”

Shipley added that “I think that they might back down at a certain moment. I think that Putin might back down, or this might be one [situation] where both sides decide it isn’t the right

time, but you also never know, like you can never predict when one of these games of chicken is going to get taken too far and taken past the point that people can back down. That’s exactly the danger of the game that NATO’s been playing,” he said. “I think you play stupid games, you win stupid prizes, and that’s what has happened here. Both Russia and the West have been playing a stupid game, which is to escalate and aggravate and provoke the other about Ukraine, and now people in Ukraine are suffering as a result of that.”

As of March 4, President Volodomyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has requested talks with Putin, but nothing has happened yet.

Russia has continued its assault, and satellite images have shown a 40-mile-long Russian military convoy advancing towards Kyiv.

Due to weather, the convoy has been delayed, but it is still moving. Attempts at ceasefires haven’t worked, and as of March 2, 241 citizens have been reported killed, with the actual number likely being much higher. Many Russian attacks have hit highly populated areas. Some experts are concerned with Russia’s reliance on artillery, cluster munitions, and rockets, as they have devastating consequences for the civilian areas Russia has been targeting.

There is no way to predict if this game of power that the West and Russia are playing will further escalate the fighting or if one of them will back down at some point. But it is evident that once again, common people and citizens are paying the price of their governments’ aggression.

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Saskatchewan residents have new gender options on government ID Change comes after complaint hammad ali staff writer As of February 22, 2022, Saskatchewan residents have the option to leave the sex designation blank on government-issued driver’s licences and identification cards. Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is offering this option to indicate no sex has been specified, and said this policy gives more inclusive options for its customers. Penny McCune, chief operating officer of the SGI Auto Fund said in a press release that SGI has customers who wish to refrain from identifying with any sex on their identification documents or licence, and that this change would give them flexibility in how they wish to be identified. Before this decision, SGI customers were able to use the letter X to leave gender unspecified, an option around 300 customers currently use. However, concerns were expressed that this option did not resonate with many.

The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC) said the change came in response to a complaint to its office. Barry Wilcox, chief commissioner of the SHRC, said that the omis-

sion welcomes this change as a sign of progress in our province.

The SHRC added that the new designation option is a result of a settlement agreement achieved through the complaint resolution process. Wilcox also expressed hope that this will help address the discrimination in housing,

icate changed no longer require surgery in order to receive new identification. Subsequently, in 2018, a pair of human rights complaints led to a court order allowing people under the age of 18 in Saskatchewan to apply changes to the gender field on their birth certificate. This led to

documentation is required to remove an existing sex designation, and there is no charge for changing the sex on a driver’s licence or photo identification. However, SGI noted that these accommodations for people with diverse gender expressions have not been adopted by all organizations,

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The blank option on SGI identification documents will be available for customers of any age upon request.

No supporting documentation is required to remove an existing sex designation, and there is no charge for changing the sex on a driver’s license or photo identification.

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employment, and travel that many gender-diverse people face.

Earlier, an SHRC complaint resulted in a consent order from the Court of Queen’s Bench in 2016, stating that adults in Saskatchewan who want the gender designation on their birth certif-

the provincial government to allow for M and F designations to be removed from the document altogether.

The blank option on SGI identification documents will be available for customers of any age upon request. No supporting

businesses, and government agencies. Consequently, SGI is unable to guarantee that a Saskatchewan licence or ID with the unspecified or blank sex designation will be accepted by other organizations in Canada or around the world.

Customers who make requests re-

garding this will be informed of these considerations at the time of request. Requests to have licence or photo ID documents updated to a blank sex designation can be made for free at any licence issuer in the province.

The decision has received mixed responses from the gender-diverse people of the province. Morgan Moats, chair of UR Pride in Regina, is among those who plan to update their driver’s licence as soon as they can.

Moats feels that a blank space is safer than the previously used X, because it essentially implies that there is no need for the sex of the individual to be brought into the conversation at all.

For some others who had to fight an uphill battle to have the sex designation changed on their ID document, the idea of now taking it out completely is complicated. Miki Mappin, who had her ID document updated to state F in the sex field, feels that such a document often helps provide validation in the face of naysayers. They also expressed the hope that over time, the sex designation will be removed altogether from ID documents.

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Women’s March shines a light on gender inequalities on campus Effective activism requires action, collaboration

gillian massie staff writer Advocates for the Women’s March tromp across the ground of the Legislative Assembly in ankle-deep snow, carrying signs and chanting “gender equality!” as they walk. Like the deep snow they step through, the fight for women’s rights has been heavy and dragging.

Maya Rivera, the organizer of the Women’s March, leads the troop of participants through the snow.

“I think that my mission here today is to raise awareness for different women’s issues in Saskatchewan […] when it comes to women and equality,” said Rivera. “The goal is to spread the word of intersectional feminism and get those wheels in motion.”

Intersectional feminism is a term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, an American law professor, in 1989. Intersectional feminism acknowledges that race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, wealth status, and/or religion impact the inequities that women face. While women may suffer from various inequalities, all inequalities extend to different depths. On UN Women, Crenshaw describes intersectional feminism as “a prism for seeing the way in which various forms of inequality often operate together and exacerbate each other.”

“Drawing attention and recognizing that woman’s life, such as her race, or ethnicity, her age or ability, gender or sexuality affect her more in different ways,” said Rivera. “A Black trans woman is going to face more discrimination than me as a White female. As a privileged woman it is my responsibility to stand up for women in different minorities to

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Change the (weather) cycle (too, please).

amplify their voices.”

Participants of the march held up signs saying things like “change the cycle.” The theme of the march was a message that stands up against gender-based violence against women: “We Won’t Back Down.”

“In Saskatchewan, we are the worst for domestic violence in the country,” said Rivera. “We have a huge issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls as well as two-spirit people.”

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cially women who come from outside Canada that are in different ethnic and religious groups,” said Basmah Almosallem, URSU’s VP of external affairs. “I also encourage them to create a sense of community for other women around campus.”

Tait is the first female student union president in over five years who says she has used lots of time to highlight women’s issues on campus. Part of her role is to create equity for all women.

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said Tait.

Raiha Shareef, president of the U of R Champion’s of Change club, spoke to emphasize the importance of women working together. The club’s first goals were to end period poverty on campus by providing free period products to students on campus.

For the last two years, 12 period product dispensers have been implemented into women’s and gender-neutral bathrooms around campus. Her advice for students who want to advocate for gender

I think that my mission here today is to raise awareness for different women’s issues in Saskatchewan […] when it comes to women and equality. The goal is to spread the word of intersectional feminism and get those wheels in motion.

– Maya Rivera

face issues of gender-based violence. These issues are heightened for women in different minority groups. President of the University of Regina Student Union Hannah Tait shares concerns of racism on campus.

“Women who wear religious symbols have been targeted on campus,” said Tait. “The stories are horrifying.” Tait says that working towards a safer campus is creating places where women can comfortably exist without risk of harassment. URSU Advocacy has been a major player in reaching out to minority student groups to create a safer space of women.

“I meet with women in many different communities and espe-

women of different races and ethnicities is important and mentorship programs can help them help other women,” said Tait. “It’s also important to pass the microphone. I know that in my identity as a White woman I will never be able to understand what women of colour go through, and that they will always face many more barriers than I will.” Tait has also spent time collaborating with universities across the province. “I have been in conversations with the student union president at the University of Saskatchewan and we were working on some advocacy in terms of legislation around reporting on sexual assaults [in] on-campus reporting,”

equality: collaboration.

“From the power of collaboration, my club was able to get an investment from our university for gender equality, for more work still needs to be done,” said Shareef. “Collaboration is a powerful tool for any silent injustice. We need to work together now more than ever. Let us support each other. Let us reclaim our power.”

Shareef also said many women’s issues have become normalized, where women are expected to deal with the problem themselves rather than receiving support. Period products can come at high additional costs for those who menstruate, sometimes eating up budget that could have

gone to groceries or bills.

“The active denial of a woman’s oppression is not something new. We know this,” said Shareef.

“It’s unfortunately common in our education, our policies and our systems to perpetuate gender inequality, all while claiming that it does not exist.”

Dr. Marlene Smadu, chair on the University of Regina Board of Governors, attended the event with a sign proclaiming “Raise HER, Raise the whole community.” Smadu is a co-founder of RaiseHER Community, a women’s organization that helps women from the roots up to become leaders in the community. She comes to support women and the U of R Champion’s of Change Club. Smadu said that providing menstrual hygiene products is essential in supporting those who menstruate on campus.

“Period products seem like a low priority, but then you need to remember that it effects 50 per cent of the population at the University of Regina,” said Smadu.

She has been walking in women’s rights marches since the late 70s, and said that each year makes her “even more hopeful.”

“I think the passion, energy, and enthusiasm is the same [as other marches I have been too]” said Smadu. “I was asked when I was in a job interview if I planned on getting pregnant. You can’t do that kind of thing then and you cannot do it now, but they still did it because I was a woman.”

Like the stormy conditions on March 5, the road to achieving gender-equality is long and winding. While inequalities may have been lessened, there is still a long way to go to end discrimination against women.

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Saskatchewan government chooses let-er-rip COVID strategy

People still dying daily syd mcwilliams news writer On Monday, February 28, the province of Saskatchewan lifted the last of its public health measures; mandatory masking in public places, vaccine requirements, and mandatory isolations are now a thing of the not-so-distant past.

The last time the province decided to drop all public health measures was July 2021, during their phase three reopening plan.

People across the province have had mixed reactions. Some businesses have decided to keep the masks, others have ditched the requirement, and people considered high risk for serious COVID complications are now more apprehensive about going out in public.

“The amount of investment required on the part of [yoga] teachers and students to wear a mask is almost nothing, right?” said Colin Hall, who owns and runs the Bodhi Tree yoga studio in Regina along with his wife. Hall continued, “It’s just the easiest thing. I can’t understand why this would be difficult or why it would be oppressive. I feel like when you have a group of people who don’t know each other, they’re coming from different households, and they’re in a

room for an hour exercising and doing breathing exercises. A mask is kind of a no-brainer, and so regardless of what our government says, until I hear Saskatchewan’s medical community saying we think it’s okay now for you to be indoors, in public, without your masks, we are just going to go with what medical professionals are saying and not with what our government says because I think

usually see, and to continue to follow measures that prevent the spread of the virus, including handwashing and isolation upon testing positive. He also recommends that people continue to be cautious and respectful of immunocompromised people at high risk for a severe COVID case.

The decision has faced backlash across the country, as Saskatchewan is the first province

Saskatchewan is also the only province that has removed mandatory isolation for positive cases – essentially treating COVID, which is still killing multiple people every day in the province, as though it were any other respiratory disease.

When asked if he believed the provincial government did a good job looking out for small businesses in Saskatchewan during the

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Some businesses have decided to keep the masks, others have ditched the requirement, and people considered high risk for serious COVID complications are now more apprehensive about going out in public.

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they’ve demonstrated already that they don’t really pay attention to what doctors say.”

Chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab has recommended people proceed with caution with the loss of the public health measures. He still strongly encourages people to wear masks in large gatherings, especially if they’re not around people they

to drop all its measures in combating COVID. Premier Scott Moe has been quoted saying he believes the cost of the measures in terms of personal liberties outweighs their benefits, and that the time has come for people to get back to normal. However, public health experts have also said they expect hospitalizations to rise because of the government’s choice.

pandemic, Hall said “Early on in the pandemic there was some financial support that we took advantage of, and I really appreciated that it was so much easier to apply for, and we received it so much faster than the federal supports. So on that side of things in terms of helping small businesses a year and a half ago, I was really happy with it.”

“But I feel like a lot of what they’ve done throughout the bulk of this pandemic has been them not wanting to do their job,” Hall continued. “They would rather sort of hand that off to other people. So with their line of do your own risk assessment, what they’re saying is we would rather not make a decision about this, we would rather not do anything that might potentially make people upset, and so that leaves it to businesses. Then we need to now decide whether or not we’re going to make people upset, and so if I decide that I want mandatory masks in my store or in my yoga classes now, that’s on me. I can no longer say, hey, this is a government decision. Now I have to bear the burden for that.”

There is no way to tell whether or not the loss of measures will dramatically affect case numbers as the province has stopped reporting numbers of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths related to COVID-19. This will make it difficult for those businesses keeping protective measures to decide when to get rid of them. It may also make it hard for people to choose when they truly feel safe no longer wearing a mask in public.

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Regina Little Theatre hosts directing workshop

Nora Berg leads a workshop that goes beyond fundamentals jorah bright a&c writer When attempting to learn a new skill, workshops from people who are experienced in that skill can be a valuable asset. For those learning how to direct theatre productions, Regina Little Theatre’s Fundamentals in Directing for the Theatre workshop allows them to learn from an experienced director.

The Regina Little Theatre is a community theatre here in Regina. The theatre is run almost entirely through volunteers, from directors to actors to stage crew.

They present full-length and oneact shows for 10 months out of the year. In addition, they also present workshops like the Fundamentals in Directing for the Theatre workshop, which I had the opportunity to attend.

This workshop was led by Nora Berg, who recently directed the Regina Little Theatre production of Sylvia. Since 1981, Berg has worked with or for the Regina Little Theatre. In the workshop, Berg appeared to have a great wealth of knowledge when it came to directing and working in the theatre and was clear that she didn’t get everything right the first time, which is an important message for a workshop directed towards beginner directors.

The workshop was advertised by the Regina Little Theatre through their website and their Facebook page. It stated that the workshop was best for novice and intermediate directors. While I believe that it’s an accurate description for the workshop, a ba-

sic understanding of the process of taking a production from auditions to rehearsal to performance was necessary. For someone who may take a similar workshop as their very first introduction to theatre with little knowledge beforehand, there may have been some confusion.

The advertising also listed the workshop under two different titles. The poster called it “Solid Foundations in Directing for the

the workshop because it wasn’t one of the advertised topics.

Before the workshop I had to register, and the process honestly confused me. There was no form to fill out, just an email address to reach for “registration and enquiries.” I wasn’t sure what that meant because I didn’t know what information to give them. Eventually after considering this for several days, I sent out an email saying that I would like to register

ing, either pick a play with less swear words or cut out the ones in the script you’ve picked. Going out of your audience’s comfort zone with the script could be detrimental for your show, no matter how good your actors are. Stick to the status quo when it comes to plays you choose.

Don’t do it alone. You have a team behind you; make sure it’s a good team. And within that team, delegate. As a director, you don’t

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If someone is volunteering their time to direct a play, it’s because they love it – and people always want to talk about things they love. Another director will be happy to talk to you about directing because they love it too.

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Theatre” while the Facebook advertisement called it “Fundamentals in Directing for the Theatre.”

The workshop focused on casting, blocking, script analysis, and the rehearsal process, according to the website. I found that this wasn’t a great description of what the workshop was about. While casting, blocking, script analysis, and the rehearsal process were all covered, there was a lot more covered too. Considering what all was discussed, those four topics feel small.

We discussed a lot about the audience, play selection, the set, and about what is needed to be a director. Those were topics I wasn’t expecting while I was at

and what information they would need to know for the registration – and that was it. They responded saying that I was registered with that simple email. Despite the advertisement giving an age limit, they didn’t ask me for my age.

All they needed was my name and then they provided me with the email to send an e-transfer to for the registration fee.

I did learn quite a bit at the workshop, so here are the basics of some of the new information I picked up: Know your audience. Know who normally shows up to performances by the same company and what they really like. If your audience wouldn’t appreciate swear-

have to do everything yourself; and as a new director, don’t feel like you have to know everything on your own. Talk to other directors. Ask them what they would do in your situation or for tips on things you may be struggling with. Get a mentor who’s directed other plays. If someone is volunteering their time to direct a play, it’s because they love it – and people always want to talk about things they love. Another director will be happy to talk to you about directing because they love it too.

As a director, leading a rehearsal is imperative. Controlling a rehearsal is like managing a classroom for a teacher, but in the theatre. Everything may feel like

chaos but, as a director, you have to be calm. You have to make sure you are in charge, otherwise you’ll end up with even more chaos.

Nora Berg described it as driving a bus and the stage manager being in the passenger seat. If everyone comes up to the wheel and tries to turn the bus in a different direction, eventually you’ll get lost. Instead, if someone wants to turn the bus in a different direction, they have to tell you, the driver and director, and you get to decide whether or not you’ll make the turn.

While I was at the workshop, it felt like there was an elephant in the room – namely, me. This may have been my social anxiety talking, but I felt out of place.

When I walked into the room, everyone knew each other through the theatre; I had never been before. I sat quietly and listened while people made jokes and references to other shows they had been in that everyone else knew. I do understand that making references can help people understand, it just made me feel like I wasn’t supposed to be there because I didn’t know the references. The Regina Little Theatre appears to be a close-knit community where everyone knows each other, and I was simply an outsider.

While the workshop was a great learning experience, be aware that if you’ve never been before you’ll likely be walking into a room full of friends and acquaintances while you may be neither. On March 19, the Regina Little Theatre will be presenting another workshop, this one by Nena Hawkes called An Introduction to Mask Theatre.

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It’s not the director’s chair, but it’ll still make you feel pretty important.

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The Lazy Owl’s new menu: 2 Lazy 2 Owl Another Owl update turns out to be a flop

jorah bright a&c writer Last fall, the Lazy Owl reopened with a new name and a new menu. Back in November, I wrote my review on that menu and that “new look.” With the return of students this March, the Lazy Owl has once again rebranded its menu.

“The new look” marketed back in September did not actually change the interior of the restaurant. With this new re-opening, they’re once again proclaiming that there’s a “new look,” except you can’t actually eat inside the Owl; it’s takeout only right now. So, they’re boasting a brand-new look that you can’t actually see – or you maybe you can see for a quick second if you go in to order or pick up food.

Speaking of takeout being the only option: they don’t actually explain how the takeout works on the website. It just says it’s reopening for takeout. There’s no phone number to call; there’s no online order. I’ll rephrase: there is a phone number on the website at the bottom, but it’s not advertised

anywhere near the statements of takeout only.

Here’s an early disclaimer: I haven’t tried any of the food from the new menu, thus I will not be critiquing the taste or presentation of the food, just the menu available on the website and the information URSU has presented. And a reminder, kids: it’s not slander if there’s proof.

Big problem #1 is that there’s no alcohol. If you Google the Lazy Owl, the Google listing proclaims it as “The Lazy Owl

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Second big problem is the halal and vegetarian options.

During the URSU AGM, people asked about more halal options for the Lazy Owl. They were told that URSU wanted to update the menu again with more halal and vegetarian options. Here we are, with a brand-new Owl menu and less listed options. Out of the four options in the “specialties” section, not one is listed as vegetarian or halal. You may be thinking, “but Jorah, it’s salads and chicken dishes, why would there be a need

some qualms with the pizza.

There’s only one size of pizza, probably. It doesn’t actually list the sizes other than in the “make your own” section, which lists it as a 12” pizza, a medium. A medium pizza for $20. Generally, medium pizza prices range from $7.99 to $15.49. Why is the pizza at the Owl so expensive? And the topping choices are interesting. Waffles and fried chicken?

Wouldn’t the waffle pieces burn in the oven? And this leads us back to the same problem as last

And a reminder, kids: it’s not slander if there’s proof.

– Jorah Bright

– Restaurant and Pub.” It’s not a pub if there’s no alcohol. While I do understand that serving alcohol as a takeout restaurant is incredibly difficult for verifying ages, the Lazy Owl is known as a bar. People know it as a place to get alcohol – but there is none.

to list these things as halal?” I understand that, but if there’s no need for it there, then why are the chicken and ground beef listed as halal in the pizza options? Why is the chicken listed as halal in one section and not the other?

Speaking of pizza: I’ve got

time: the menu is just trying too hard to be fancy. There’s been some fixes, like having a regular caesar salad, but there’s no plain cheese or pepperoni pizza options – just the three “fancy” options.

Let’s talk about the side options. Why is one of the sides

more expensive than two of the specialties? The salads are $11 while Italian wedges are $12. At that point, is it even still a side?

And the fries (or “fies,” as it’s spelled on the website) cost $6 total with gravy, but $9 for a poutine. You’re paying an additional $3 for cheese.

The side section is the only place you’ll find vegetarian options. While the side caesar salad is vegetarian, the main one is not.

Why? [Editor’s note: as a vegetarian, I want to add that traditional caesar salad is not vegetarian.]

And how are the “messy chips” and “Italian wedges” not vegetarian? What’s in them that makes them not vegetarian? What’s in all the options that make none of them halal? What has changed since the last menu that the poutine isn’t halal anymore?

Despite all of these issues, there’s one thing that has been resolved that I’m forever grateful for: the Lazy Owl has taken Clamato off tap. May we all remember and honour the hard work of whoever had to clean the tap that was full of Clamato.

Hannah Eiserman

The Lazy Owl is too lazy to properly label their items, so we were too lazy to get a new photo.

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What Women Want returns to Regina More things that I don’t need

gillian massie staff writer The trade fair called What Women Want is back after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic – and with little to no surprise, the event did not disappoint.

With over 200 vendors in attendance, What Women Want had something for everyone to enjoy, whether that be entertainment, food & drink, or shopping.

The event took place over the weekend on March 4 and 5 at the International Trade Centre next to the Brandt Centre. Organizers packed in 12-hour days that had many shoppers leaving satisfied, especially since this is one of the first events since restrictions have dropped in Saskatchewan.

The significance of this event comes with the celebration of small and developing women business owners. March is women’s history month. Coming together to celebrate hardworking and ambitious business owners and giving women in attendance a space where they can feel empowered makes this event even more important to support. With International Women’s Day on March 8, there was no better time to celebrate than by attending What Women Want.

The event is the largest retail event in Saskatchewan which covers all the main bases of your typical trade show: beauty, spa, fashion, cosmetics; but it also had different activities to appeal to a broader audience. At one point on Saturday, Princess Aurora

from Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella were out to greet children who had accompanied their parents to the event. Two separate vendors had some furry friends to greet spectators. Bright Eyes Dog Rescue Inc. was in attendance with some puppies to pet, and Cedar Creek Gardens brought along their kids – two little goats that you could go and pat.

I love a good macaron, and I was properly introduced to Taste Patisserie by Katrina, a bakery based out of Moose Jaw. At first it was the free sample that drew me in, I got a perfectly cooked marshmallow dipped in caramel sauce that was sensational. I had never once considered how to make a homemade marshmallow, but they have it down. Other items were an ornate array of cupcakes and cookie sandwiches stuffed with ganache. In the sales pitch of day, I bought a package of macarons with flavours including London fog and lemon – and I ate them all in one sitting too. I

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show was Rooted Living Designs, a Regina local store that sells plants and supplies. As someone who struggles to keep a cactus

the stand were more than happy to supply me with a ZZ plant for my dungeon-like dorm room.

Travelling all the way from

Coming together to celebrate hardworking and ambitious business owners and giving women in attendance a space where they can feel empowered makes this event even more important to support.

– Gillian Massie

am going to have to make a trip to Moose Jaw sometime soon to try more!

Another highlight of the

alive, I was thrilled to get help and tips on watering schedules and high light versus low light plants.

The vendors who were working

Winnipeg was Coal and Canary Candle Company, with some of the best soybean candles I have ever smelled. I can’t indulge in the

candle fantasy because they are illegal in residence, but I did buy one as a gift for a friend. Some of the scents, like “Warm Woollen Mittens” and “Don’t be Chai” were incredibly intoxicating. The best scent by far was “Lavender” because they got it just right.

Lavender is one of those scents that, if you get it wrong, smells like bathroom cleaner. However, “Lavender” from Coal and Canary smelled like it was freshly plucked from the plant.

If you missed it, don’t worry!

What Women Want will be travelling to Saskatoon on March 13 and 14.

Gillian Massie

Thrilling to see three people in one place that are still wearing their masks.

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Living Skies Film Festival 2022

An overview of the fifteen U of R student-produced films featured this year

hannah eiserman a&c editor Film students at the University of Regina have been organizing a film festival since 1988. In 2012, the festival was re-branded as the Living Skies Student Film Festival. This weekend the festival, one of the longest running film festivals in Canada, went hybrid.

Screenings took place in the Schumiatcher Open Stage (“ShuBox”) Theatre Thursday March 3 to Saturday March 5. A workshop from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m preceded the screenings at 8 p.m. Thursday’s workshop was on the creative process, hosted by Canadian filmmaker and media artist Su Rynard. On Friday, the Regina Filmpool Collective hosted a workshop called Waves at the Filmpool. Saturday saw the main event, a Q & A session award-winning Cree/ Métis writer and director Danis Goulet, who is originally from La Ronge, Saskatchewan. Danis Goulet’s films have been screened at major festivals such as Berlin, Sundance, and the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). She is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and a member of the board for TIFF. The festival received over 1100 film submissions from 90 countries, making a diverse lineup spanning five categories – narrative fiction, animation, documentary, experimental and avant-garde, and graduate – on offer. Ultimately, over 60 student films were selected from these 1100 international entries. 15 of the films showcased were by U of R students. I’ve watched each of these films in order to give a quick run-down on some of the student work being done here at the university, and I was really impressed by the quality of some of these pieces.

Here are the films presented

Living Skies Student Film Festival

Wouldn’t you just love to join their picnic?

by U of R students at the 2022 Living Skies Film Festival: CHAOS OF THE SOUL – Maggie Robertson An exploration of “surrealist cinema in the 1920s.” This film packed a lot of creepy into a pretty small package (it’s only a minute long). Not for the clown-phobic!

Cybersickness – Calandra Iverson A video diary depicting pan-

memory described as a “surveillance of your past as a storm in your conscience.” This was not what I was expecting at all from the description – something tender and wistful. It was actually sort of terrifying while still being visually stunning. The film was nominated for the Best of Saskatchewan and Best Experimental Film awards.

The Little House – Hayden Schutz

Look for Me – Adrienne Kaye A “multi-format short autoethnography” that captures the struggles of being an Indigenous woman in Saskatchewan. This piece was very moving and particularly needed during the national crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). It took home the Best Documentary and Best of Saskatchewan awards!

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I love the idea of profiling our professors in a documentary style and would love to see more films like this. The U of R has a ton of passionate and talented staff that don’t always get the recognition they deserve!

– Hannah Eiserman

demic life. The first bit of this film is very reminiscent of early pandemic days: doom scrolling, Zoom fatiguing, out-of-body, life lived through a screen. The second movement takes the viewer out into the world again, into a nature that is eerily silent – until the very end.

FISHEYE DREAMS – Eric Cox A “love letter” to skateboarding, experienced through a fisheye lens. I broke my arm trying to skateboard when I was a kid, so I definitely wasn’t the target audience for this film. Cox definitely has better endurance for the falls than I do.

Honey I’m Home – Rose Cicely MansbridgeGoldie A “short vignette” about

A depiction of the grief of losing a close friend, told through the setting of an old family house.

This one hurt. It uses a diaristic narrative with intermittent shots of a young person writing, presumably the narrator. It’s nostalgic, quiet, and steeped in grief. The film won the Audience Choice award and was nominated for the Best of Saskatchewan Award.

Living With the Frenemy – Vanessa Prevost A stop-motion and live-action film about getting too close to a roommate. I’ve seen Prevost host comedy nights around town, so I expected some funnies… and she delivered! I will say this: the worst roommate offense is actually when the blonde one eats her pizza backwards.

Needle-Working – Jillian Bader A “linear journey” of tattoos: following people as they get them and discussing the community surrounding tattoo art. As an ink enthusiast, this film really resonated with me. “Permanence is entirely about perspective and pain is temporary” is going to be my new life motto.

Night Terrors – Bella Petrovitch Someone who reads far too much horror has a hard time getting to sleep. I loved this one.

The jump cuts were super smooth and satisfying and the creeps were genuinely creepy (the bugs and the TV got me).

Print is so sweet – Ekatarina Milanovski This documentary follows

a professor of printmaking here at the university as he struggles through the pandemic. I love the idea of profiling our professors in a documentary style and would love to see more films like this.

The U of R has a ton of passionate and talented staff that don’t always get the recognition they deserve!

Reflection – Aidan Barrett An “experimental” film shot on black and white 16mm film and digital that “explores one’s connection to the past.” The use of 16mm film made the cinematography really interesting on this one!

The Son of the Son of Cthulu – William Oberon Bessai-Saul An adaptation of an H.P. Lovecraft story depicted in less than 45 seconds. I’ve admittedly never read any H.P. Lovecraft but this discordant and chaotic short definitely encapsulates the genre of “weird” fiction that I love so much.

5’9” 140-160lbs – Gabrielle Caswell This can only be summarized by the words of the program: “An exploration of a John Doe that ended his life on the outskirts of Regina, Saskatchewan.”

This piece was really haunting and made so by Caswell’s narration. It was somewhat graphic in its description, too, so please be advised of that if you decide to watch it!

The Unfortunate Journey – Joey Lein An animated short of Jimmy’s journey to get his grandmother her medication. I’m not a big fan of animation, but I also watched this right after 5’9” 140160lbs, so it was good comedic relief.

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Meal prep March series: food as culture and self-care Food is fun and fueling

amina salah staff writer Food has always been an integral part of my life and my culture. Food builds relationships; it allows us to connect with people and to have great conversations with them all whilst fueling and nourishing our bodies. As a young African girl, I grew up on foods such as pilau or pilaf: hearty soups made with bone broth, beef fat, and liver. As a result, I was blessed with versatile taste buds. When I moved to mainland China, I was introduced to Chinese cuisine and this expanded my taste buds even more. The reality is that Chinese cuisine is quite different from my own cultural cuisine. When I was living in Hong Kong, my favorite foods were zhajiangmian and egg waffle. Zhajiangmian is essentially fried noodles marinated in black bean sauce. The dish is also known as jajangmyeon in Korean cuisine.

By the time I had moved to Canada, I was getting acquainted with Canadian foods, such as poutine. I still have a very difficult time with it because I do not like cheese or gravy, and I definitely do not like the two mixed together. In my opinion, it’s an acquired taste that I simply do not have. By the time I turned 16, I thought it was time for me to change my lifestyle. I started off as a hardcore vegan and completely transformed my life. I introduced foods such as tofu and tempeh into my life. Tempeh is a type of fermented protein made from soybeans; it originates from Indonesia. As someone who does

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not eat beef or chicken, I get my protein from sources such as tofu and tempeh. It has a smoky taste to it which gives it a kick, and it’s also quite salty. According to Keri Wiginton on WebMD.com (published July 29, 2021), tempeh lowers blood pressure, improves cholesterol, and promotes bone health among other things.

When it comes to health and wellness, my philosophy is that fermented is always better. Kombucha is a fermented drink that I

with my homemade soups or even in a salad.

It’s important to note that consulting your doctor is ultimately the best way to be health-conscious. I have medication, other supplements, and vitamins that I try not to forget because they’re integral to my physical well-being.

I supplement any nutrients that I am unable to receive from a normal diet.

When it comes to meal-prepping, it is important to make a

lar opinion. I find recipes to be so confusing and I can’t be bothered to follow instructions. I don’t like keeping track of measurements.

I like to say that my ancestors will let me know when it’s time to stop with the seasoning. I do, however, love writing down and creating my own recipes. They’re not necessarily detailed down to the nitty-gritty, they’re just for me to remember the meals that I make. I want people to understand that in order to be a cook,

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This is the body that has fought to keep me safe, alive, and healthy up until now. I only owe it to myself to treat it with dignity and respect.

– Amina Salah

enjoy. It’s tangy, bitter, and sour, but it is still extremely delicious to me. Kimchi is another fermented dish that I eat almost every day due to its health benefits. According to Korin Miller and Nikhita Mahtani at Women’s Health Magazine (published April 2021), kimchi is good for the health of your gut. Kimchi might be considered as spicy to some, but I can handle the spice; it acts as a probiotic in my diet. Some of the ways I love to eat it are as a traditional side dish, or I’ll mix it together

schedule that works for you and try to stick to it whilst simultaneously allowing yourself the occasional treat or cheat day. I like to meal-prep for the coming week on Saturdays. I also do my groceries on Friday or Saturday, depending on my schedule. Cooking is a skill that I have been taught by my parents and it has proven to be important to me throughout my life. I am grateful because it comes easy to me; I don’t believe in following recipes. I know, I know, it’s probably an unpopu-

you will have to make many terrible meals. That’s just part of the process. Eventually it will come naturally to you. Cooking is beneficial for your survival. It ensures that you are taking care of your health by feeding your sacred body. Start with what your favourite meals were growing up, or something that your mother made for you out of her love for you. Groceries can be extremely expensive, which is why I love the URSU Cares Pantry initiative at the University of Regina.

Learning how to cook is self-care; it is self-preservation, and that is something I will always preach.

I love to eat whole foods throughout the month, but I like to give myself the time needed to indulge every once in a while.

I keep track of all of the meals I create by posting on a private Instagram account. It is essentially a food journal. The most important thing is to ensure you have a healthy relationship with food. I avoid some social media sites such as TikTok because they can be extremely detrimental and often times showcase and even glamourize eating disorders.

Therapy is so crucial in these cases. It’s difficult to understand how to move forward when your health and emotional well-being is in limbo.

At the start of the pandemic, I found that I was having a difficult relationship with food. I even ended up gaining weight. For the longest time, my perspective was about figuring out how I can get back to the weight I was when I was starting university. Now, I realize that is all useless. The only thing I can do is focus on moving forward, and focus on my health by being kind to my body. Health is important to me, and it is something I will always focus on whilst maintaining a balance. I refuse to continue to be cruel to my body.

This is the body that has fought to keep me safe, alive, and healthy up until now. I only owe it to myself to treat it with dignity and respect.

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The Coldest Night of the Year victoria baht s&h writer For all of us Saskatchewan residents, we know that the weather can get a little crazy in the winter (saying “a little crazy” because I am being nice). We all know this crazy weather can go from anywhere between –5C to -40C for a week straight, giving us extreme weather warnings telling us to stay inside because it can be too

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run by the YWCA. This walk often takes place in downtown Regina, where participants can choose to walk anywhere from 2.5 to 10 kilometres to fundraise money for families that experience homeless. To get everyone more of an insight to what it is like to be involved with the Coldest Night of the Year walk, the Carillon interviewed Ashely Hill-Boudreau, who has participated in this event for a few years now.

forward to the walk each year.

We have finished in the top three fundraising teams the past three walks and that also motivates us – to always do more than the year before!

How many layers do you wear to prepare yourself for this cold weather?

We have only had one walk (2016) that was really cold! Layers are key for any winter activity in Regina. I think the most I person-

walk that helps you be thankful for the opportunity to only experience this cold feeling one night a year while others may experience it daily?

I like the incredible community that we have here, the generosity of Regina. Twice now during the walk, we have been stopped by people wanting to learn about the ‘people with the hats’ – each year if you fundraise a certain level, you get a themed

You can get involved by talking about it, and sharing stats on what homelessness looks like in our city. I think people have stereotyped ideas about what being displaced is and who is displaced. Learning more about the scope of it and how many women and children need a safe place.

Learning what the YWCA does, what My Aunt’s Place does, and how each of us can help creates awareness which creates change.

You can get involved by talking about it, and sharing stats on what homelessness looks like in our city. I think people have stereotyped ideas about what being displaced is and who is displaced.

– Ashely Hill-Boudreau

dangerous to go outside. For some of us, when we are in extreme weather, we have a home with heat to stay in. Some of us are not all that lucky, and that is what we are going to talk about today: a fundraiser that takes place in Regina for those who are not so lucky when it comes to having a place to stay in the cold.

Today we are going to be talking about the Coldest Night in of the Year walk and how to fundraise money to aid homeless individuals in Saskatchewan. The Coldest Night of the Year walk is

How many times have you participated in this fundraiser?

Our team has walked in the fundraiser four times starting in 2016.

What is your motivation to keep doing this year after year?

The cause: family homelessness is an issue that is prevalent in our city, and helping the YWCA raise funds so that they can provide support to our most vulnerable is important. We also keep each other motivated and look

ally have worn is three layers.

What are some ways you warm your body up fast when doing this walk? Maybe some jumping jacks?

We walk faster! There is such a feeling of community among the walkers that you are chatting while walking, so sometimes you don’t notice it. Sometimes jogging in place at a stop light will help too! There are always lots of rosy cheeks at the end of the walk though.

What is one takeaway or feeling that you get from this

toque – and help. One kind soul gave us a toonie to donate in their name and it was most likely the only one that they had; the YWCA had helped them in the past and they wanted to give back. The CNOY walk is a very important cause to support. The winters here are so cold and it’s up to everyone to help. We are a community; that’s what community does.

What are some ways that you get others involved with this fundraiser to try and raise more money?

How can people get involved with this fundraiser and become a participant?

Share information about it, go to the Coldest Night of the Year’s website to learn about the initiative (https://cnoy.org/ home), learning more about our local YWCA (https://ywcaregina.com/) and what they do for our city. Follow their social, if you are able to, donate - donations can be made up until March 31!

Local business often put up flyers with QR codes that you can scan and donate right at checkout.

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A cold night down this street doesn’t seem so bad.

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Scottie Barnes: what to know about this upcoming star All eyes are on Barnes as he dribbles his way to victory

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However, upon first setting foot on the court against the Washington Wizards ... Barnes showcased his skill and silenced critics.

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That pre-sneeze precision shot tho.

Scottie Barnes is one of the most exciting players not only for the Toronto Raptors, but arguably in the entire NBA. His recent title of Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month further distinguishes him as one of the most impactful rookies this season, and a serious contender for Rookie of the Year among other future titles such as all-star, and potentially even MVP. Barnes was a controversial choice prior to the season. He was drafted with the fourth overall pick by the Toronto Raptors on July 29, 2021; critics felt that he was not the right fit for the team as opposed to other potential players. However, upon first setting foot on the court against the Washington Wizards on October 20, Barnes showcased his skill and silenced critics with 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 1 assist.

For a first-time player, those are highly impressive numbers. He continued to wow fans, getting 25 points and 13 rebounds against the Boston Celtics on October 22, just two days later.

Before coming to the NBA, he played for Florida State University, where he earned such honors as All-Atlantic Conference Freshman of the Year and McDonald’s All-American. In addition, he earned three International Basketball Federation gold medals playing for the US national team. As a player for the Toronto Raptors, he is currently averaging 14.9 points per game, 7.5 rebounds per game, and 3.3 assists per game – for a 20-yearold rookie with only 55 games under his belt, these are remarkable numbers and will surely continue to rise as Barnes grows. Having just been named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month,

Barnes’s talent continues to bear fruit for him and his team.

Barnes’s main concern at the moment is his three-point percentage, even though he is already an excellent player. His shooting will need to improve to fully round him out as a player because he is only making 31% of three-pointers. His performance at the 2022 all-star weekend clutch challenge, though it occurred recently, is already mired in infamy among not only Raptors fans, but NBA fans as a whole. He delivered what is considered by many to be the worst performance at the event by missing four layups. In spite of this, he maintained his signature positive demeanor during and after his performance, knowing full well that this was just a small hiccup in an otherwise fruitful season.

In terms of ranking, he is considered to be the second-best rookie in the league right now, with Evan Mobley of the Cleveland Cavaliers holding the top spot on the ladder (for now).

Barnes ranks higher in terms of points-per-game and assists, with Mobley sitting at 14.5 and 2.5 respectively, while Mobley’s rebound stat is higher at 7.5 per game. The race for Rookie of the Year is far from over though – and with how close the two front-runners are, only time will tell who will end up winning. Barnes is making a serious case for the title though, and as a diehard Raptors fan, I admit to some degree of bias when saying that he ought to win.

Overall, Scottie Barnes continues to be one of the focal points of the 2021-22 Toronto Raptors roster – and as he continues to grow and break new barriers, there’s no telling where his career will take him. Hopefully he continues making Toronto and Canada as a whole proud with his impeccable performance.

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An interview with Cougars hockey player: Ireland South Let’s find out what it’s like to be a hockey player

victoria baht s&h writer Some University of Regina sports are slowly coming to an end, which means that some of our teams’ seasons are ending or entering playoffs. The Carillon decided to do an interview with Ireland South from the Cougars women’s hockey team. She’s going to tell us how the Cougars season went, and recap the sport of hockey itself.

First off, let’s get to know South.

How long have you been playing on the Cougars, and what is your position? Can you explain the importance of your position?

I am currently playing forward. Technically this is my fifth year, but because of COVID-19, I can play one more year after this. Forward is an important position that generates offense, and our goal is try and get the puck out and on net.

What are you currently studying at the University of Regina, and how do you balance being on a sports team and completing your studies?

I am currently studying education, and it is a lot of work. I mostly stay organized by using a planner with practices, games, meetings, and due dates. You have to be very good with time management and self-control to get it all done before the weekend coming.

How long have you been playing hockey?

I have been playing since I was six years old, and started out as a figure skater.

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Ireland South in action!

Can you talk about the transition between hockey and figure skating?

My mom was a figure skating and gave me the basics of skating and continued to coach me, so all my skating skills come from her.

My parents wanted to put me in a team sport, so once I started to play hockey I learned how to work with a team, grow as a person, and as an athlete. Hockey has stuck with me, and I have not put on a pair of figure skates since then.

rooms. Although there were some benefits because I was the only girl, I felt like I had something to prove myself which has given me the determination to keep going.

If there is one penalty you are bad for getting, which one is it and how are you trying to improve so that it doesn’t happen as often?

I am not one to take penalties. I actually went this whole season without taking penalties.

Although, thinking back to when I was learning how to play, we

getting to play and travel western Canada, and this is a wonderful blessing to take away.

What was the highlight of your season this year?

Of course, there are lots of fun times, although one main point that sticks with me is the start to our season this year and we were on our way to Edmonton where we had two buses break down and the team decided to have fun and play soccer in the parking lot, which this created a fun memory.

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I mostly stay organized by using a planner with practices, games, meetings, and due dates. You have to be very good with time management and self control to get it all done before the weekend coming.

– Ireland South

What other leagues and teams have you played with in the past?

I played in the Milford hockey league for a long time, Milford only has men’s teams so I played on that team for my second year of Peewee. Then I joined Prince Albert to play for the Triple A northern Bears team. Then I got signed by the Cougars.

Can you go in depth about how it felt and what it was like to play on a men’s team?

It was always different. Because I was the only girl I had to get geared up in public bath-

weren’t allowed to hit until Peewee, which meant I did not know all the rules of hitting. I started out a full lay out on a boy who did not have the puck and got a penalty for it without knowing why.

So now I know why (writer’s note to future players: you can only hit others when they have the puck).

What is one main takeaway from your season?

To work hard. You are not always guaranteed tomorrow. So always show up to the rink and understand what a blessing it is to be there and play such a hard level sport. I am very grateful for

Now, let’s hear about the Cougars and how their overall season went this year.

How did the season go this year?

Start of the year was not our best start. We needed a play off spot after Christmas as we did not have one at the moment. So, after Christmas we came back hard, kicked it into play off mode and made some changes. Which helped us make play offs and got it down. We made play offs and we played U of A and sadly lost there. Although, this helped teach

the team we have the determination and hard work to make a turn around.

What does a typical schedule look like, being on the women’s hockey team?

A typical week looks like Monday-Thursday we practice in the afternoons with workouts in the morning on Mondays and Wednesday. Then usually leave the highway Thursday evening and get to the next place and play on Friday, Saturday. Head on back Saturday night and some players have “Cougars club” on Sunday or you have a bit of time to recoup.

Do you have advice for anyone who wants to play for the Cougars hockey team in the future?

Work hard, do your best. You do not need to the best player on the ice. Just put in the effort and work to show you are happy and determined to be here, and show that you have appreciation for the game and opportunity.

What do you hope to see for the Cougars season next year?

I think we are going to have a good season. I happy and proud, always, of my time. I have decided to come back next year and play, so I am looking forward (to) us training together and always working hard together.

That’s all South has for us, and man, were they some great answers! The Carillon can’t wait to see what they have in store for the next season, coming up in 20222023.

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Upsetting Mandela effects you’re falling for

Somehow, we all share these key memories about famous moments that are unbearably wrong

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This is really good quality for being taken in the 1980’s.

Think about some of the most iconic movie scenes, famous people, or the board games that you loved to play growing up as a child. You probably have a very specific idea that comes into your mind. What if I tell you that what you believe to be a fact about these well-known moments in time may very well be false?

At first you might be thinking how entire groups of people could be getting these details wrong. What could possibly occur that causes everyone to misremember what are supposed to be iconic moments in our lives? This phenomenon is known as the Mandela effect, which describes the dis-

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ant and shocking piece of history that so many of us misremember.

Now that you understand what I will be getting at with this effect, it is time to think about the board game that ruins friendships and destroys families. Yes, we are talking about the one and only Monopoly. This is not about a particular as I am sure that the rulebook is one that many of us have read while in the heat of an argument. We are talking about the adorable and iconic Monopoly man. This little businessman has been plastered on so many different things and has helped to promote so many variations of this game it is wild

just does not have the same ring to it if you ask me.

Another similar line mix-up that is embedded in our memories is from the creepy tale of our favourite killer, Hannibal Lecter, in Silence of the Lambs, when the main character Agent Sterling enters the prison to meet Lecter for the first time.

If you have seen this film, you may recall this creepy killer as greeting the agent in a personal way, “Hello, Clarice,” adding to the eeriness of his persona as he would not have been given her first name. Although this seems to fit so well with the character and the energy that is given off, the greet-

the film in several other scenes, but they don’t exist in this scene. You may want to reconsider your Halloween costume if this is on your bucket list.

Last up, and the most upsetting in my opinion, is what can be argued as one of the most famous lines in movie history.

From the loveable Star Wars franchise, we are all familiar with the line “Luke, I am you father.” It’s quoted all the time but is not what the actual line is in the movie. As much as we like the touching sentiment of Darth Vader using his son’s name, he doesn’t give us as sweet of a moment. Simply he just states, “No, I am your father.”

What if I tell you that what you believe to be a fact about these well-known moments in time may very well be false?

– Sarah Nakonechny

torted memories that we have and the belief that these are accurate recollections of the way that things took place. There are a few suspected reasons as to why this might happen, but nothing has been determined as a root cause. Instead of worrying about why it happens, I am going to share some of the more common Mandela effects and how crazy I think they are.

Naturally, we must start with the person this effect received its name from - Nelson Mandela. Stop and think for a moment, when do you think this legend died? There is a common belief that he died during the 1980’s in prison. Would you believe me if I told you that this was not the case? Mandela died in 2013 – only nine years ago we lost him, not over 30 years ago like we commonly believe. It makes sense that this is where the term for this phenomenon would come from, as this is such an import-

to think about. However, when you think about what he looks like, it is most likely wrong. You are most likely thinking of this little man with a top hat, big white moustache, and a monocle. So close, but so far.

This well-known little character has never worn a monocle. Although there is a lot of spinoff art that includes the accessory, it does not exist in the actual brand’s version.

On a more jarring note, lets head over to the land of famous scenes in cinema. To start off slow, let’s take a look at the Disney classic Snow White. For those who are familiar with this classic, you should be familiar with the wicked witch’s magic mirror.

Many of us are convinced that when she is looking into the mirror asking it her questions that she says “Mirror, mirror, on the wall…” Surprise, surprise, this is not the phrase that is uttered. What she is actually saying is “Magic mirror on the wall…” It

ing that is actually uttered is not nearly as concerning, rather it is just a simple “good morning” that is said. Although I don’t think we need to make Lecter any creepier, I am disappointed that the greeting is so mundane.

So far cinema hasn’t been too alarming, right? Hold that thought while we head over to the classic Risky Business. Even if you haven’t seen the movie, I would almost be confident enough to place money on the fact that you would recognize this scene – Tom Cruise dancing around a house dressed in a white long-sleeved button up, underwear, socks, and black sunglasses. This is a classic costume around Halloween and a hilarious scene for others to reference. If you pay attention during this scene however, he isn’t wearing the famous sunglasses that we equate with this moment in movie history. They appear throughout

Very matter of fact and to the point, which we should expect from such a character.

This is a bit disappointing and the one that I find the most jarring as it’s one of the most quoted moments from this series.

As you can see, although the Mandela effect can be found in a lot of media references, it is not limited to only influencing our beliefs through media consumption.

Regardless of if it’s impacting our recall of a movie scene or the death of a famous leader, it is not any less jarring. It’s truly amazing how so many of us can share core yet incorrect beliefs on so many things.

sarah nakonenchy op-ed editor

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Pandemics to world wars, what the media chooses to tell you Sometimes the best thing for us is to disconnect from the news and connect to our surroundings As I sit down to write this, the first words on my mind are, “here we are again.”

Roughly two years ago, the whole world was talking about a virus which ended up being declared a pandemic by the WHO. One Friday afternoon, we got an email from the university administration stating that we were moving online for the next little while to avoid a contagion. That was two years ago, and the university is still not completely back to in-person teaching and research for many of us. We have had two, maybe three shots of a vaccine. We have worn a mask everywhere and missed

is the point, we are all doomed.” This may sound fatalistic, but the fact is this is not the world I thought I would be living in five years ago. The world I wish to live and make a life in seems to get further from reach with every passing day.

When the pandemic first broke out, I was one of the many that got addicted to doom-scrolling on my phone to see the number of cases, deaths, hospitalizations, etc. Looking back, maybe we all did that because in circumstances that seemed so far beyond our control, this act of being constantly plugged into the information

worse than a global pandemic. Perhaps, now, the direct threat to our persons is limited, so far away from the actual warzone.

There is the sense of impending doom, potentially in the form of a recession and a rise in prices of things at a time when we are already struggling with finances. There is the toll on our conscience when we see news reports of innocent people who lost their homes in this invasion and of children too young to even comprehend how they are being wronged by the world. Lastly, there is the ultimate fear – that a maniac with little to no regard for human life, and

In a world where there are many things that I am deeply concerned about but can do nothing to influence, I make a conscious effort to focus on those things I can influence; even if it feels like there is no such thing, there is always one. We can always choose how we respond to the circumstances and what we give our energy to.

So, unplug from the screen for a bit.

Turn off your devices altogether. I wish I could say that the world will still be there when you are ready to return to it, but to be perfectly honest, I cannot say that with confidence. What I can and will say,

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This may sound fatalistic, but the fact is this is not the world I thought I would be living in five years ago. The world I wish to live and make a life in seems to get further from reach with every passing day.

– Hammad Ali

out on untold social opportunities. Every month, we express the ardent hope that things will start getting better soon. So far, our hopes have not really been met with unequivocally positive changes.

As of last week, it seems we only just survived a pandemic, a near coup in a neighboring country, and substantial economic downturns, only to witness the Third World War. What makes it worse is that this time nuclear warheads are in the equation.

People tend to have very different levels of reaction to the world around them.

For someone like me, with an already fragile mental state, the last two years have been very hard. Most days have been a tug of war between “let me try to do the best I can under the circumstances”, and “what

gave us an illusion of control. Thankfully, I was able to recognize how this, and social media in general, was wreaking havoc on my state of mind. I should have done something far more drastic like deleting all my social media accounts. But living away from home, with my childhood friends in three different continents, that approach seemed unsustainable. Instead, what I did was turn off all push notifications on my phone and begin to spend more time away from screens, reading an old-fashioned paper book, and of course working on my classes. I often fell off the wagon, but I can say without any hesitation that the times when I was able to live by this structure, I felt better.

Two years later, there is another challenge to all our well-beings. In many ways, a war in a different part of the world is far

obsessed with his own inflated ego, may well resort to something the world has been trying to avoid since the 1950s.

If you are reading this and you also feel this way, I firstly want to acknowledge that your feelings are valid. You are right to feel desolate and forlorn, in a world that has already failed you so many times and is set to do so at least one more time in the future. However, since the world is not coming to save us, we must take care of ourselves. None of us know what is ahead but, at this moment, take care of yourself.

Focus on the things that are in your control, whether that is making a little progress on some homework, reading a couple of pages of a book that is still on your TBR list, or just going for a walk. I am not saying this as some detached ivory tower egghead. I am telling you the things that worked for me.

though, is that there is not much we can do right now to change the world out there; we may just have to settle with changing ourselves.

Take care of yourself. Make a little progress on your to-do list, call a friend, watch a show, and laugh a little. With any luck, we will be on the other side of all this.

Even if not, it would be far better to spend our times creating, doing, and cherishing life. Excuse me for sounding morbid, but if these really are our last few weeks on this Earth, I would rather read some books and not scroll the monstrosity Zuckerberg built.

I hope and wish that you do the same.

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Some students are happy, others are confused, and all are hoping for better days

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If it doesn’t look like Regina Transit seat material, I don’t want it.

On February 28, after much anticipation, the mask mandate was lifted by the Saskatchewan provincial government. It had previously been lifted on July 11, 2021, before it was reinstated two short months later on September 17. This time, Scott Moe seems set on keeping the province mask-free.

The University of Regina, meanwhile, has announced they will be keeping those who set foot on campus in masks for a while longer: “As we return to in-person teaching and learning and an increased presence of students, faculty, and staff on our campuses, the University of Regina is working to ensure the health and safety of our university community by continuing to require masks in shared, indoor spaces and by updating our mask-use requirements for people coming to campus.” They further stated that, as per the signs that have popped up around campus, non-medicinal

masks such as cloth masks and face shields will continue to not be acceptable, and that masks must still be worn to ensure that they cover the mouth, nose, and chin.

These restrictions are expected to stay in place until May, as during the Spring/ Summer semester the university is committing to having “full in-person operations and activities taking place without requirements around vaccination, testing, or masking.” With masks required for the duration of Winter 2022 and set to be off for good in Spring/Summer and Fall semesters, the response of students around campus has certainly been mixed.

“I don’t think it makes much sense,” said Mason Hausermann, a fourth-year Arts student. “I don’t see why the rest of the province takes the masks off and the University is making us still wear them. I think it’s gone on for long enough and the whole thing is just a bit odd.”

Olivia Christianson, a first-year Arts student, is more welcoming of the University’s policy: “I think the province was too hasty with how they lifted the restrictions. It puts people, like the immunocompromised and elderly, at risk when other people aren’t required to have the vaccine or wear a mask. I think the university is being smart by keeping the masks on a while longer.”

As a first-year student that came to the University of Regina during the COVID-19 pandemic, this is Christianson’s first time taking classes in person.

“The way things are right now, I don’t think I’d be comfortable around other students if we weren’t all wearing masks. I’ve had COVID and I wouldn’t wish it on any of them, so I think it’s important that we consider not only the safety of ourselves but of our fellow people too.”

Meanwhile, as a fourth-year student, Hausermann’s perspective may be a result

of his experience with normal on-campus operations and how different they were to the current model of education he and other students are forced to experience.

“I’m graduating this semester and it’s just a shame that I’ve got to keep a mask on for my last semester after almost two years of online classes. I really hope their opening plan for next semester doesn’t fall through, because this is getting tiring.”

As on-campus traffic increases and students interact with each other once again, we’re nearing the end of these difficult times. The question remains, though: will these restrictions stay lifted, or will history repeat itself and force students back into masks and Zoom classes? Only time will tell, but for now I remain cautiously optimistic.

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Planning for the future

Tips for smoothly sailing through course registration season Course registration time can be extremely stressful for many students. You are faced with thinking about the trajectory of your degree and how things are going. You must consider when you are thinking of graduating and whether you have everything sorted out. One thing about being in my last year of university is the fact that I can register much earlier than others. My trick is to always plan out classes prior to course registration dates, especially if you are new to university. Planning allows you to register in a more efficient manner. It is better to have an idea of what you want your schedule to look like and how many classes you need to take, whether you will be applying for grants, and which classes you want to take. In my opinion, I prefer to focus on important classes that are not always available year-round. If you have language requirements, it is better to start

them as early as you can since language classes are not always available every semester.

I like to spend as much time as I can working on my schedule so that when it is time to register, it usually takes me five minutes. It is important for students to understand that advisers are there to help you if you are having a difficult time registering for classes or determining what you should be taking.

Like many other students, I unfortunately must take summer classes. My schedule for the summer is quite messy, but I have no choice. I desperately need the class that I have signed up for. I also don’t get to have a break this summer between internships, my classes, and life in general. I am honestly dreading it all. The only thing I can do is plan so that the stress does not get to me, although it is easier said than

done. I rarely drop the classes I have registered for. Since starting university, I have only dropped maybe 3-4 classes in total.

Dropping for me is a last resort for when I truly have no other options and I have done everything that I possibly could to continue the class.

I prefer to register for classes as soon as I can rather than waiting. Classes can fill up extremely fast, and too many of us have been through the misery of waiting an entire year just for one class to be available (I know I certainly have). It’s not a good feeling, and it makes you feel as though you’re in a situation where you’re not moving forward, and you’re just stuck. I would not wish that feeling on my worst enemy.

Sometimes you can try your best to plan, but stress is bound to happen when going through the process. The important thing is to ensure you are building a strong

foundation that allows you to manage that stress in an efficient manner. Everyone is different, and that is okay. We all have our own ways of tackling stress. What works for someone else may not work for you, and what works for you may not work for someone else – that is just how life is. The same can be said about how you progress through your degree; the speed you go may not be the same as others in your program.

Ultimately, as students, it is important to remember to be proud of our growth.

We’re still figuring things out and there is no shame in that. The older you get, the wiser you become – and the more you know better, the more you can do better.

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