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Volume 30 Issue 4

September 18, 2012

Stomping out the hike? ConU coughs

up $2 million Senate addresses education fine from Liberals, student strike Kalina Laframboise News editor

ConCordia students are anxious to find out if the hike will stiCk or not. Photo by Madelayne hajek

Students & admin wait on official instructions regarding tuition Marie-Josée Kelly Staff writer

Concordia University announced that it will not be modifying the current tuition fee arrangement, which includes the increase tabled by the outgoing Liberal government, until it receives directives from the new Government of Quebec.

In a press conference following the Parti Québécois’ minority government victory, Premier-designate Pauline Marois announced her government will abolish tuition hikes by decree and annul Law 12.

Universities province-wide are waiting on official instructions from the newly formed government on what kind of adjustments will be made. Marois will officially become Premier Wednesday, Sept.

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Concordia University spokesperson Chris Mota explained that

the setting of fees is not within the university’s discretion nor is the timing. The government decides it and universities must comply. In accordance with the increase set by the outgoing Liberal government, Concordia charged a surplus of $254 per student for the academic year.

“Once the new fees were mandated, the increases went into effect,” said Mota.

Université de Montréal spokesperson, Mathieu Filion, confirmed that tuition fees for the 2012-13 academic year were decided before the elections, and that like Concordia, U de M is waiting on the government’s instructions. McGill University spokesperson Julie Fortier also confirmed with The Concordian that McGill took a similar stance.

It is not clear yet on how university students will be compensated across the province, whether it be

by a credit system applicable to the following term or by full refund.

“The university certainly budgeted with the increase in mind,” said Mota. “However, we were prepared to adjust the budget in the event that the increase was reversed,” she explained. “All Quebec universities have been quite vocal about the need for increased funding. Where that funding comes from is up to the government to decide.”

Along with educational institutions, many student groups also voiced their concern over the fact that the increase was implemented before the election campaign began.

Concordia Student Union President Schubert Laforest told The Concordian that he hopes Concordia administration has a backup plan to deal with this turn of events.

Concordia University’s first Senate meeting of the academic year addressed various issues and initiatives affecting the university and its governing bodies, including the $2-million fine handed out by the provincial government during March 2012.

President Alan Shepard confirmed that Concordia paid the $2-million sanction that then-Education Minister Line Beauchamp fined Concordia for excessive spending on severance packages and fiscal mismanagement. The Liberal government slapped Concordia with the penalty during the student strike, stating in a letter to former Board of Governors chair Peter Kruyt that senior administration acted irresponsibly and not in the public’s interest.

“We have received the fine and we are paying it,” said Shepard.

Concordia’s Chief Financial

Officer, Patrick Kelley, emphasized that the funding used to settle the fine did not impact other university initiatives, faculties or programs.

“We paid it through a reserve account that we maintained,” explained Kelley. “We wanted to make sure no other operations were affected.”

The first meeting also addressed the formal complaints launched against students during the student strike and questions surrounding a potential repeal of the tuition fee increase.

The students in question, 23 undergraduate students and three graduate students, face formal complaints under the Code of Rights and Responsibilities from administration for blocking access to classrooms last semester. The student tribunals, as well as negotiations between the charged and the university, remain confidential.

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Montreal Mirror is resurrected P. 9

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City in The Occupy Movement goes local brief Community issues, Turcot Interchange addressed CITy

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>> What the fukyu doing?

A Montreal sushi restaurant has been getting a lot of attention this past week after business owners of the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood filed complaints. The Superior Court of Quebec ruled that the sushi bar named Fukyu had to change its name because it was considered “inappropriate” in the “Montreal context.” The restaurant’s name stands for a kata, a choreographed patterns of movements in Japanese martial arts. Before the opening next week, the owners changed the name to Kabuki, a form of Japanese theatre.

>>Laurence goes Hollywood Quebec filmmaker Xavier Dolan’s latest film Laurence Anyways won the award for best Canadian film at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday. The award also comes with a $30,000 cash prize. The last two Quebec films to win this award at TIFF – Philippe Falardeau’s Monsieur Lazhar in 2010 and Denis Villeneuve’s Incendies in 2011 – went on to be nominated at the Oscars in the best foreign language film category. Dolan’s film tells the story of a transgendered male who has a relationship after getting a sex change.

>>Luka’s return don’t come cheap The return of Luka Rocco Magnotta to Canada from Germany cost the Canadian taxpayers $375,000. The Canadian Press obtained federal documents that detail the cost of Magnotta’s return to the country includes the flight aboard a government plane, catering services and hotel stay for the authorities that accompanied him. The flight from an Albert military base was by far the largest expense, taking 23.9 hours and costing an estimated $15,505 per hour. The hotel stay for one night for the eight crewmembers in Berlin cost $1,300.

>>Maybe a black eye will help that poker face Later this week, poker champion Jonathan Duhamel’s ex-girlfriend Bianca Rojas-Latraverse is expected to plead guilty at the Longueuil courthouse to charges of armed robbery, breaking and entering, forced confinement, assault and conspiracy in connection with the home invasion. Duhamel was beaten and robbed at his Boucherville condo on Dec. 21, 2011. Two men posing as delivery men made off with $40,000 Canadian, $74, 000 in euros, a Rolex watch and an expensive bracelet.

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downtown but we are in every park of the city.”

The event aimed for residents to participate more in their community, communicate with their neighbours, and learn about the issues affecting the neighbourhood.

A prominent issue for residents of the borough is the reconstruction plan for the Turcot Interchange. The crumbling structure that links highways 15, 20 and 720, and provides access to the Champlain Bridge, needs renovations.

“The big, big thing that concerns us is the Turcot Interchange,” explained Bode. “I love my neighbourhood but I am so scared of what that’s going to bring and I think a lot of the other residents feel that way too.”

this is to get information out about the issues that affect the neighbourhood,” said Shannon Franssen, a co-ordinator with Solidarité SaintHenri and a spokesperson for Turcot Mobilization.

The two-day occupation also focused on issues of gentrification, the environment, and food security.

Workshops and discussions held throughout the weekend focused on these issues. It gave participants a chance to learn about these concerns as well as offer their opinions on the subject.

The Occupy Movement offered free vegan food, had booths set up to educate individuals about gardening and organic foods, and a play area for children.

There was also chalk, markers, and paper for residents to write messages about what their ideal neighbourhood would be like.

After living in Ville-St-Henri for six years, Geena Davis noticed that the Photos by Madelayne Hajek neighbourhood changing; this was the impeMany residents expressed fears tus behind her participation of the that the revised project does not occupation. sufficiently address safety issues, “I think it’s important to show specifically about the demolition of support when people are doing houses located in the surrounding good things,” explained Davis. “I area of the construction site. think people doing anything they “I’m really hoping that the care about, that contributes to the members of different organizations betterment of a neighbourhood or see what a wonderful opportunity of a community is a good thing.”

the former VP external of the Concordia Student Union, asked what kind of impact the tuition fee repeal promised by the incoming Parti Québécois government will have on Concordia University’s Academic Plan.

“It depends on how the government will handle it,” said Kelley.

Kelley stressed that if the provincial government does not offset the costs, the funding will have to come from outside the Academic Plan. The funding allotted to grad-

uate studies cannot decrease, nor can the institution cut funding from other academic projects or student funding. Kelley told Senate the most important issue is the quality of education and teaching values.

The first meeting of the year severely lacked student representatives. Only five undergraduate students currently sit on Senate of the available 12 spots. Of those undergraduate students, only one is an executive of the CSU. VP External Simon-Pierre Lauzon is the only ex-

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he Occupy Movement undertook a two-day initiative entitled Occupons le Sud-Ouest that addressed community issues affecting the borough as part of a local project targeting Montreal neighbourhoods.

According to Paul Bode, an organizer of the event, there was a need for Occupy Montreal to “go local” and focus on residents in their neighbourhoods.

“What we did at la place des Peuple was great,” said Bode. “It was an amazing experience but it’s not the way to really reach people where they live.”

Occupons le Sud-Ouest spanned over the weekend at Sir GeorgeÉtienne Cartier park in Ville-StHenri. Since the spring, individuals within the movement have started neighbourhood occupations throughout the city. Occupons le Sud-Ouest is the fifth local occupation in Montreal, and the first for the borough.

“What you see today [shows that] Occupy Montreal has spread,” said Marc Olivier Rainville, who joined the movement when it began in October 2011. “We’re not only

Con U coughs up $2 million (Continued from first page) Shepard maintained that there are two sides to every story, and that students were charged for infringing upon the code and not for political reasons.

“People were charged for specific actions against the code,” said Shepard. “Not for having ideas contrary to others’.”

Student Senator Chad Walcott,

ecutive currently holding a seat on Senate. During the upcoming CSU meeting this Wednesday Council will fill remaining spots.

When The Concordian asked CSU President Schubert Laforest why he is not on Senate, he gave few details and maintained that he will address the question this Wednesday.

“It’s something I want to speak with my executives about first,” said Laforest. “Everything will come to light Wednesday.”

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Formal charges still up in the air Administration, students and student unions at a standstill

>>Different parties, different watering holes The Parliament reopened yesterday in Ottawa, reviving the Capital’s bar scene with the return of its most reliable customers: the parliamentarians.

Gary Thompson, co-owner of the Métropolitain Brasserie – the hotspot for Conservative MPs – explains, “The federal government’s the biggest employer in the city.” While the Conservative MPs drink on Sussex Dr., the Liberal MPs can be found at D’Arcy McGee’s on Sparks St. There are conveniently at least 40 bars, pubs, taverns and clubs within walking distance of Parliament Hill. For their owners, this is the kind of crowds they want.

>>Pricey prisoners

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it’s fair to demand them to apologize,” Laforest said. “Most students aren’t interested in it and I am not either.”

“It’s something they believed in and something they fought for, ” added Laforest.

According to VP Advocacy and Academic Lucia Gallardo, the letter of apology divided talks between the university and the charged students. Gallardo also believes that the initial strategy of the CSU trying to represent students as a whole failed

to work because individual students wanted different solutions.

“We are stuck,” admitted Gallardo. “The university wants some things that we can’t give them.

We’re not giving up, we’re not going to stop trying, we just have to find more creative ways to find a solution,” she said.

Laforest said he plans to present a motion to council during the upcoming CSU meeting on Wednesday.

“It’s not political, it’s personal and it’s something that affects

me personally,” Laforest told The Concordian. “If we can’t get the charges dropped, we’ll have to go outside the system.”

Confidentiality prohibits student associations and administration from addressing the issue in detail but the affair is ongoing according to University spokesperson Chris Mota.

“The process is proceeding,” said Mota. “Hearings will be held, though information about the hearings and their outcome will be considered confidential.”

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Concordia student delves into Alzheimer’s research erin Johns conducts tests to discover more about the disease Kalina Laframboise News editor Erin Johns, a doctoral student at Concordia University, conducted research aimed to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease by studying adults with mild cognitive impairment that are at high risk of developing the disease.

“It’s only a small piece of the puzzle,” Johns explained. “It’s contributing something small while hopefully helping something big.”

Adults who are at high risk of developing irreversible Alzheimer’s disease display problems with attention, memory, decision-making and problem solving are more likely to develop the irreversible Alzheimer’s disease.

Executive functions are essential in controlling and regulating abilities and behaviour. Johns and her colleagues examined individuals diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, which is often a precursor of Alzheimer’s dis-

Nation in brief Cynthia Dupuis

Kalina Laframboise News editor Discussions concerning the formal complaints launched by the University against striking students this past June involving administration, students and student unions reached an impasse this month.

The university filed the complaints against 23 undergraduate students and three graduate students for allegedly violating Code 29G of the Code of the Rights and Responsibilities for obstructing or blocking access to classrooms following the events on March 26, 2012.

In a formal letter to President Alan Shepard, the Graduate Students’ Association claimed Concordia acted irresponsibly when they sanctioned students under the Code of Rights and Responsibilities and students were unfairly targeted.

“This brings us to an essential point: at the GSA, we are all strikers. If the administration charged these students, why didn’t they also charge the GSA, and every student who attended our assemblies, not to mention those students who did not show up to vote and who are thus equally responsible for our strike vote? It is unfair to target individuals whose actions were based on a collective, democratic decision,” stated the letter.

The Concordia Student Union President Schubert Laforest said he believes that the current negotiations between the administration, charged students, and the CSU reached a deadlock when the University requested a formal letter of apology from those charged.

“What they seem to be looking for is a letter of apology for obstructing classes but I don’t think

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ease, and tested them on measures of executive functioning.

Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia, characterized by deficiencies in behaviour, memory and cognitive abilities that are irreversible. An individual suffering from Alzheimer’s disease often has difficulty controlling what they say, which could be a sign of mild cognitive impairment.

“One of the things that was unique about this study is that we looked at multiple aspects of executive functioning,” explained Johns. “We gave them a lot of different tests.”

All participants failed at least one test, with more than half failing to pass each of the tests examined.

The test that nearly all research subjects failed was a sentence completion test. It required patients to complete a sentence with a word that is not relevant to the subject of the phrase.

Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease through neuropsychological test-

ing could help individuals and families cope. The study was a collaborative effort that pooled research from seven different clinics province-wide, completed during the summer of 2006 and published May 2012.

The Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society published the results of the study funded by the Alzheimer Society of Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, under the supervision of Dr. Natalie Phillips.

Now, Johns is continuing with a follow-up study that is currently in the data analysis stage, while balancing an internship at the Royal Victoria Hospital. Johns believes that problems with executive functioning in Alzheimer’s disease may not be caused by damage to the brain per se, but a breakdown of communication.

“I wanted to see if, rather than damage to the brain if it’s a breakdown in the co-ordination of different brain

Postmedia News obtained more than 1,000 pages of documents detailing the personal items purchased

by Canadian inmates residing in maximum-security institutions across the country. Ranging from Twilight books to Jennifer Love Hewitt’s selfhelp book The Day I Shot Cupid or even Dove for Men and Axe brand body wash, the purchases are paid by the inmates’ money in their personal accounts. It is however corrections workers that make many shopping trips on behalf of the inmates, something that Public Safety Minister Vic Toews is trying to streamline and standardize in order to save taxpayers $1.048-million a year.

>>One is not the loneliest number Statistics Canada is expected to release its 2011 census results Wednesday. Demographers across the country will watch with interest if a worldwide phenomenon has continued to spread in Canada: the one-person household. Never at any point in history have more people lived alone than they are today. In its 2006 census, Statistics Canada oneperson households accounted for 27 per cent of the surveyed households, the fastest growing type of household since 2001. Experts point to the aging population, the delaying of marriage, divorce or simply the desire to live alone as the driving forces behind this constant increase.

>>A penny for your albums?

areas causing the problem,” explained Johns. “Maybe it’s the different brain areas that are not communicating well anymore.”

Johns is a psychology student completing her post-graduate degree between courses at the Loyola Campus and attending research lab at the Jewish General Hospital. Johns completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Manitoba before she moved to Montreal to continue her education in 2006. The Winnipeg native is married, and is a mother as well.

Dave Gunning, a musician from Nova Scotia, was told two weeks ago that he would have to pay a fee for copyright infringement to the Royal Canadian Mint. The artist’s new album No More Pennies is a tribute to the penny and it namely depicts the penny as a sun fading on the horizon on its cover. At first, the mint decided to cancel the fees on the first 2,000 records sold, but insisted for a charge of 60 cents for the last 2,000 records produced, which will amount to a total of $1,200. On Thursday, the mint has finally agreed to allow the artist to use the image of the penny on subsequent reprints at no cost.

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World in When it rains, it pours brief A.J. Cordeiro

>>We’re in the money Ben Bernanke, head of the U.S. Federal Reserve, announced new, strong measures to help bolster the U.S. economy. Known as Quantitative Easing 3 in financial circles, the measures will include buying mortgage-backed securities and a bond-buying program.

The announcement led to widespread rising of stocks, currencies and commodities, across numerous sectors and markets. However, Bernanke faced heavy criticism for it’s timing with the U.S. elections, and for the failure of previous economic assistance efforts.

>>No school blues More than 25,000 teachers have gone on strike in the Windy City.

Contract negotiations with the city’s mayor Rahm Emanuel broke off, resulting in more than 300,000 students having no school. One of the key demands in contention has been the city’s demand to judge training performance by teachers by student achievement, as opposed to tenure. A tentative agreement was reached, but fell through, leading the city’s mayor to seek legal action to force teacher’s back to work.

>>Happy birthday Occupy A little more than a year ago, the 99% movement, also known as Occupy Wall Street, began their protest of financial and social inequality. Beginning in Zuccotti Park in New York City, the movement spread around the world, including Montreal’s own iteration in Victoria Square, where at its peak had more than 168 tents.

On the one-year anniversary, more than 100 protesters were arrested

by NYPD, following a protest in Manhattan’s Wall Street borough.

However, the numbers were significantly lower than the previous year’s event.

>>Cinema Ninjas Fed up of that person that keeps checking their phone or talking through a movie? Well at Prince Charles Cinema in London, England, they have the solution.

Volunteers wear, dark black clothing, and wait in the far corners of the theatre. When a disturbance occurs, they jump and warn the offender. The ninjas are awarded with free tickets to the cinema.

While extremely effective in their duties, the ninjas can be easily defeated by turning off your phone.

CSu Orientation concert rained out Kalina Laframboise News editor The concert to wrap up the Concordia Student Union’s twoweek long Orientation ended early due to thunderstorms Friday evening, Sept. 14.

The concert for accessible education featured BadBadNotGood, KRNFX and Azari and Ill in the Loyola Quad. The CSU sold bracelets for a dollar donation to contribute to the bursaries.

Azari and Ill never took the

stage because of a windy, torrential downpour that forced undergraduate students to take cover underneath the tents that sold food and beer around 9 p.m. The CSU decided to end the concert early and told students to go to The Hive or board the shuttle busses waiting outside the Quad.

CSU President Schubert Laforest confirmed that approximately 810 students came to the concert, which is significantly smaller than previous concerts organized by the CSU. In 2011, approximately 1,500 to 2,000 students gathered for the free show featuring Stars and Mother Mother. In 2010, more than 2,500 students showed up to see K’naan perform at the Quad de-

spite the rain.

“Our main concern was the weather,” said Laforest.

Nicolas Abou, a Concordia undergraduate student at the John Molson School of Business, felt the music was good but the closing event could have offered more.

“I like that it’s outdoors and that the music is not bad,” said Abou, “but I expected to get more.”

“Overall though, it was cool,” added Abou.

Riikka Aspergen, an international student from Finland, attended the concert but left when it started to rain. Aspergen expected a larger crowd but thought the reason for the small turnout was due to the weather or the musical art-

ists headlining the event.

“I thought there would be more people,” said Aspergen. “I don’t know if it was because of the rain or the bands.”

“The atmosphere was okay at first but the rain pretty much ruined the evening,” explained Aspergen.

CSU VP external Simon-Pierre Lauzon, who sold tickets for food and refreshments, was pleased with the number of undergraduates that came to the Loyola Campus on a Friday night. Lauzon echoed Laforest’s sentiments, looking on the bright side, despite the rain.

“I had low expectations,” said Lauzon. “So I’m happy with how this turned out.”

Stomping out the hike?

(Continued from first page) “I hope the university has a bulletproof plan to deal with this roll back in a sustainable way for when it does happen,” said Laforest, “as opposed to [having] the situation crash and burn because it wasn’t planned for.”

Fédération étudiante universitaire du Québec President Martine Desjardins expressed concern regarding the repeal of the tuition fee increase.

“The majority of students were surprised to see the tuition increase on their bills while we were in the middle of an election campaign,” said Desjardins. “They were so eager to have students pay will only cause [universities] more administrative headaches to in turn refund students.”

VP external affairs of the Student Society of McGill University, Robin Reid-Fraser explained that there was a lack of communication between the institution and students.

“McGill was very much planning that the increase was going to happen and fit it into their budget. It is not clear that McGill was really considering a plan B despite everything that was happening with the strike,” said Reid-Fraser.

According to Desjardins, representatives of the FEUQ plan to meet with the Minister of Education in the days following his or her appointment. She estimates it will take up to a week before they will be able to transmit any new and clear information about the current situation. Desjardins said she believes that the PQ will not back down on its decision to cancel the tuition fee increase.

“It wasn’t just a promise; it’s a commitment,” said Desjardins. “A government that pledges so forcefully simply can not backtrack.”

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Concordia cheap eats ConU students give their take on their favourite campus eateries DOWNTOWN

LOYOLA

What more do you need than a falafel and soup

Schnitzel and ice cream, a well-balanced meal

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Marie-Josée Kelly Staff writer I was so excited when I discovered Nilufar last year; I was told this was the place to go for good food that’s cheap. I wasn’t let down!

Located on Ste.-Catherines St., about a five minute walk from the Sir George Williams campus, Nilufar, which means “Lily of the Valley,” serves up healthy, fresh Middle Eastern cuisine.

For only $2 you can get a tasty falafel sandwich, a soup, and a drink. It’s hard to beat.

The falafel sandwich is great. The falafels are moist on the inside, crispy on the outside, and are a perfect blend of flavours. They are

wrapped in a pita and topped with tomatoes, lettuce and hummus. It’s a small portion, but when combined with the soup, it makes for a filling snack. The lentil soup is my favourite.

The small family-run business will be celebrating its 18th anniversary on Halloween.

Nilufar Al-Shourbaji, the owner’s daughter, is the cheerful girl behind the counter.

“My mother is the magic behind the food,” she said.

There’s nothing fancy about the place, but the food, the value, and the friendly atmosphere are what makes it worth it. Another added bonus—it’s vegan friendly! located on 1923 Ste-Catherine St. West

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Marie-Josée Kelly Staff writer You may have noticed food options around Loyola Campus are few and are not of remarkable value. My absolute favourite place to eat is the wonderful Cafe BaNo. Located at a short distance from campus on Sherbrooke St. W, this charming cafe serves a combination of Persian and Israeli inspired cuisine. Prices range from $2-10. All of their food is homemade and when the season permits, produce is picked from the owner’s garden.

Reza Avi Ensafi and his mother Paris run the cozy cafe and have been for the past six years.

His high-energy and good-natured attitude, along

with his mother’s nurturing smile, are what makes this place unique.

They offer a number of homemade desserts, coffee, and tea every day. I’ve had their homemade vanilla, saffron, honey and pistachio ice cream, and there is nothing quite like it!

It’s their famous chicken schnitzel sandwich that always keeps me going back for more.

It is served on a fresh ciabatta roll, topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise.

To kick things up a notch, order it spicy. The combination of flavours is mouthwatering! It is worth the $6.25. For an extra dollar or two I usually add one of their tasty soups or salads. located on 6929 Sherbrooke St. West

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Chinese comfort on the second floor

You should probably pick Picks

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daniel Chen Contributor Nestled just behind the John Molson School of Business, on the second floor of an unassuming building, Shi TaNg is just as easy to miss as it is to find; all you have to do is look up.

Shi Tang is a local fixture that serves up some cozy Chinese fare. Be warned though, it’s a little different from the other Chinese restaurants around the city, serving up a taste and feel straight from the mainland.

If you find the restaurant and gather up the courage to climb the stairs, you will find yourself in a different world. There are white walls and

linoleum floors; and just to warn you, there are no English or French menus.

In short, the immediate feeling is one of intimidation and perhaps alienation, but the warm smile of the staff and the buzz of student banter will encourage you to stay.

Shi Tang is the Chinese word for “cafeteria,” and that’s just what it is. There are long wooden tables, benches, and most importantly, a kind looking lady with a spoon in hand.

The food is affordable, delicious and most importantly, comforting. Good thing you looked up. located on 1622 de Maisonneuve West

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daniel Chen Contributor PiCkS serves up casse-croûte food in a warm hole-in-the-wall setting. Tiny and unimposing, a fluorescent “open” sign encourages you to enter, and the food makes you never want to leave. The joint offers up a criss-cross of food cultures as the premise of the restaurant is to offer up the Korean take of various American street foods. The results are intensely satisfying.

Picks grills up one of the best burgers in the area (much better and slightly cheaper than neighbouring Buns). In addition, there

are some novel toppings such as kimchee, eggs and a large assortment of sauces. I recommend the chipotle mayo and the dried tomatoes and basil sauce.

From the fries to the chicken burgers, everything is made to order. Though it might take a little longer than other fast food places in the city, the food comes sizzling.

Finally, what elevates this greasy spoon above the others is the kogo. What is the kogo you ask? It’s a corn dog embedded with french fries. Try it out in all its greasy glory! located on 1407 Ste-Marc st. Montreal

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There’s nothing like Fashion Week in New York Seven days of couture, celebrities, and food Stephanie La Leggia Life editor Photos by Matthew Rodrigues

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or the second year in a row, I have been privileged with the opportunity to work backstage during New York Fashion Week, my most favourite time of year!

It is a biannual event where designers, models, celebrities, photographers, fashion reporters and bloggers travel from all over the world to share their love for fashion in the Big Apple.

While Lincoln Center may be the mecca for Fashion Week, there are runways dispersed all over the city, giving me the opportunity to run around from one show to another from Midtown to the Meatpacking District.

Although the subway may have been the wisest way to travel, I can’t help but feel like I’m missing out on the architecture, the people, and the zealous vibe.

Here are a few of my favourites sights of the week!

Designer, Marc Jacobs

Writer, Stephanie La Leggia

faShioN aND CeleBriTieS

Celebrity couple, Kim Kardhasian, Kanye West

Photographer Bill Cunningham

Jay Manuel

For anyone who is a celebrity-sighting fanatic, Fashion Week is the best time to head to New York. From Hollywood celebs like Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, to Canadian fashionistas like Coco Rocha and Jay Manuel, the hotels are filled with international stars invited to view designers’ upcoming collections.

While getting on the list for fashion shows may not be such an easy task, the streets of New York can guarantee you front row seats on a bench with a view of the most inspiring outfits.

Fashion Week has this amazing influence to awaken your inner glam gal and strut on the sidewalk in your most painful Louboutin shoes. For seven days people put aside their inhibitions and whip out their wildest outfits they had reserved for this particular occasion. Whether you decide to pay homage a designer or create your own Avatar outfit, anything goes during Fashion Week!

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fooD aND ShoPPiNg No matter how busy people may be during Fashion Week attending shows, snapping photos, and putting in order sand-making deadlines, locals and tourists always find the time to eat, drink, mingle, and enjoy the skyline.

Although I don’t think it’s a coincidence that there were no shows to attend on the Sunday morning, I was glad to have the time to enjoy the city view from the Brooklyn Flea. As much as I love boisterous Manhattan, there’s nothing like a few hours in Williamsburg to keep you grounded.

Every Sunday, local vendors set themselves along the water, offering passersby delicious food, vintage wear, handmade accessories, antiques, books, music albums, and anything else you had in mind. While shuffling through old memorabilia can be amusing, I usually head straight for the Pueblan cemitas and Japanese tacos.

Once I’ve had my fill of Brooklyn and feel the desperate need for air conditioning, I hop on the subway and head straight to Bloomingdales, a place where credit cards are used and abused. Summer sales were quickly replaced by collections of leather, fur and melancholic tones. Thankfully I had a couple of shows to head to and didn’t give VISA a chance to call me!

Although I may not have had time to fill my closet with the new fall collections, I did, however, manage to visit Mario Batali’s Eataly, a restaurant/ supermarket stocked with Italian-only products and the best mozzarella I’ve had in America. The best way to keep the bill in the double digits is to grab some cheese, prosciutto, a fresh loaf of bread and head to Madison Park across the street for a picnic.

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A womb with a view How your first nine months can shape your life andrew Guilbert Staff writer Ever since Sigmund Freud introduced the concept of a person’s childhood shaping their adult selves, the notion of our formative years conditioning our adult lives has seen a rise in popularity. There have been many heated debates over nature versus nurture, as well as the foundations of personality, popping up in Lamaze classes and parenting circles.

But what if we could go back even further than that? What if someone told you that your time spent in the womb was just as important as the years spent crawling on all fours? That is precisely what some scientists working in a field, known as developmental origins of health and disease or fetal origins, are claiming. They’ve provided evidence for the idea that everything from your mother’s diet to her state of mind while pregnant can ultimately shape who you become later on in life.

The genesis of the fetal origin movement came when David Barker, a British physician and professor of clinical epidemiology at the University of Southampton, noted two decades ago the correlation between a high rate of heart disease and living in poorer neighbourhoods. This surprised him, as heart disease was purportedly an ailment of the upper, more sedentary class.

After some research into the matter, he found a link between small birth size and heart disease. From this he drew the conclusion that the mother’s lack of proper nutrition during pregnancy would cause the fetus’ to redirect nu-

trients to the brain in favor of less vital areas.

This meant that when those children reached middle age, their hearts were more likely to be noticeably weaker than average.

This idea, known as the Barker Hypothesis, has slowly begun gaining traction within the scientific community since its inception 20 years ago. Now, others are having similar findings in their own fields of research, such as the pair of studies done at Harvard Medical School. The first links a woman’s weight gain during pregnancy to her child’s risk of being overweight by age three, and the second finds that this correlation extends even further into adolescence.

Additionally, research comparing children born to obese mothers and their siblings born after the mother had gastric bypass surgery, has shown that those delivered after the surgery were 52 per cent less prone to obesity than their pre-surgery brothers and sisters.

Fetal origin research has also yielded discoveries in the domain of mental health. One study, used 30 years of case records from the Chinese province of Anhui during the country’s Great Leap Forward, a failed economic and social campaign from 1958 to 1961, that resulted in a severe famine. The study showed that the children born during this period were twice as likely to suffer from schizophrenia.

Another study found similar results for Israeli children who were in their second month of gestation during the Arab-Israeli Six-Day War in June 1967.

“This research is very important because as we identify risk factors for child maladjustment

Photo Courtesy of flickr – like an adverse prenatal environment – we can more easily work to alleviate this risk,” said Sara Colalillo, a McGill psychology graduate currently working on her masters in clinical psychology at the University of British Columbia.

“For example, educating and training families to provide a warm, supportive environment in the months and years after birth can mitigate the risk of a suboptimal fetal environment.”

Colalillo worked at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute in Montreal studying how the early environment, including the in-utero environment, can have lasting effects

on different aspects of development and health across the lifespan.

She said there is still much more to be learned when it comes to what makes us who we are.

“Human development is extremely complex, and the fetal environment is a fundamental part of the process. But of course, it is not the only part, and there are countless factors that serve to influence our health and competence throughout our lifetime,” said Colalillo. “Still, we have so much to learn from this important little window of time in our lives!”

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L’Atelier d’Argentine – Old Montreal’s newest “must” a place for late-night drinks and next-day gossip Kamila Karwowski Contributor

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n a cosmopolitan city such as ours, we are being spoilt for choice when it comes to where to eat and drink.

Montreal had not hosted a truly unique Argentinian restaurant until a group of passionate restaurateurs opened l’Atelier d’Argentine in the Old Port last month.

A true reflection of Buenos Aires’ vibrant, yet unpretentious restaurant and lounge scene, l’Atelier d’Argentine proves to be an exciting new destination for Montrealers and tourists alike.

In as little a month, the restaurant has become a popular destination whether it is for a casual dinner, a weekend brunch, or a night out. Although the restaurant is currently in the process of hiring an executive chef, l’Atelier d’Argentine’s staff were humbled by the opportunity to work with Argentinian chef Natalia Machado, who developed the menu for the restaurant.

With its contemporary yet genuine cuisine, l’Atelier d’Argentine’s signature dishes feature Argentinian classics such as lamb, beef and seafood, all with a modern twist.

Aside from its affordable and generous cuisine, l’Atelier d’Argentine seems to have already become a preferred destination for Happy Hour, late-night dinners and partygoers.

The restaurant holds a weekly Thursday night party called Besame (“kiss me”

From leFt to right: l’Atelier d’Argentine’s dining AreA, bAr, originAl light Fixtures And the restAurAnt’s delicious risotto. in Spanish) with DJ music coupled with the percussion sets of Drum-Addiction.

Offering no reason to leave early, the nightly ‘happy’ Buenos Aires Hours begin at 10:30 p.m., offering a selection of entrées and main courses served for the low price of $22.50.

My personal favourites happen to be on that list: the buñuelos de espinaca (spinach and Fontina cheese fritters accompanied by a roasted garlic mustard for dipping), the gazpacho (a beet, raspberry, cucumber and tomato gastric soup served cold) and the vacio (grilled flank steak with the restaurant’s famous chimichurri & criolla sauce).

It may not be on the Buenos Aires Hours menu, but an absolute must is the mouth-watering risotto de calabaza (a ristotto made with kabocha pumpkin, arugula, goat cheese and roasted tomato). What else could a girl ask for?

Whatever you taste, l’Atelier d’Argentine is ready to cater to your needs with a wide selection of Argentinian wines, an array of

Argentinian and domestic beers, and an exciting list of signature cocktails such as the Fernando (Fernet Branca and cola), a classic in Buenos Aires, and the Cogote (rye whisky, root beer, and bitters).

If you find yourself in the area before noon, don’t despair.

What’s better than brunch filled with anecdotes from the night before? Brunch in the Old Port with a view of the river! With an open concept, L’Atelier Argentine has glass doors, large windows and original light fixtures, creating a comfortable and trendy environment.

The brunch menu blends in perfectly with the restaurant’s omnipresent mix of modern and authentic culinary and decorative elements. I recommend the frittata (an open face goat cheese and smoked ham omelet served with a watercress salad) and the tarta de queso y puerros (a leek and goat cheese quiche served with an heirloom to-

mato and onion salad).

With its unique and diversified offering, and casual yet trendy concept, l’Atelier d’Argentine is a refreshing new destination in Old Montreal. On this note, whether you are more of a brunch, lunch or latenight dinner type, l’Atelier d’Argentine will show you how it’s done… in Buenos Aires! l’atelier d’argentine is located at 355 Marguerite-d’Youville, in the old Port.

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Never say die, passionate people never give up Special print edition of Cult MTL gives hope for alternative news fans Amanda L. Shore Arts editor “I was pretty disappointed. That’s where I found out about all the concerts I went to,” said Concordia student, Jon Harding about the Montreal Mirror closing its doors back in June. Luckily for Jon and other students in Montreal, the editors of the news and arts website Cult MTL have come to the rescue.

If you were on campus last Friday, you may have been handed a copy of Cult MTL’s “Student Survival Guide.” A website that formed after the demise of the Montreal Mirror, Cult MTL released its first print edition, a special for students on everything they need to know to survive in Montreal, on Sept. 7. In addition to pertinent and helpful information, the guide also boasts hotspot recommendations by local celebrities; Jeremy Gara of Arcade Fire, Nadia G of Bitchin Kitchen, Jessica Paré from Mad Men, Jay Baruchel from Tropic Thunder and many more.

However with a run of only 10,000 copies and select distribution, Cult MTL’s Student Survival Guide is a far cry from replacing its predecessor the Montreal

Mirror, of whom Cult MTL’s editors derive.

“We’re using the tradition of The Mirror, the guides they would put out were very useful for people, people really loved the supplements, so we thought that it would be a good idea to keep that tradition going. In terms of the website, we are covering similar beats but we’re doing it in a different way. Just the way you present things on a website, of course, is different and the fact that it’s daily changes everything,” said Lorraine Carpenter, Cult MTL’s music editor during an interview on CTV News which aired Sept. 12.

Cultmtl.com was first launched only three weeks after the Mirror closed its doors. The site provides up-to-date news, which has been deemed ‘alternative’, music and art listings, and a section on culture which covers stories on art in general. Montreal Mirror fans will be glad to find column favourites such as Rantline and Sasha’s Sex Column reincarnated on the site, as well as the same extensive and navigable listings of concerts in and around the Montreal area. Although available solely online, Cult MTL has helped fill some of the void left by the Mirror’s disappearance.

In a note on the WTF section of their webpage, Cult MTL editors express their goal with the site and their dedication to their readers;

“We all worked at the Montreal Mirror, either in editorial or as freelancers or both. Our aim is to serve Montreal as we used to, but with a fresh format and voice.

We will deliver daily coverage of the city, from news to culture to event listings and recommendations for things to do, see and hear. Because there’s never a shortage of stuff to do, just a shortage of savvy voices to steer you to the best of it.”

The print edition of Cult MTL’s Student Survival Guide is available at select locations around campus. Visit their website at www. cultmtl.org Photo by Madelayne Hajek

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The art of questioning Gina Haraszti presents her short film trilogy Andy Fidel Contributor

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ina Haraszti’s artistic career developed as fast as a Polaroid with the worldwide success of Waning and the release of two new short films.

On Sept. 22, film production MFA student, Haraszti, will present a public screening of her thesis work at the De Sève Cinema. Haraszti will be showing a triptych: a trilogy of short experimental films, revolving around questions provoked as a result of the loss of a loved one.

From leFt to right: gina haraszti and posters For her three Films, Waning, rei, and orison.

Compelled by a tragedy, she fills her characters with relatable experiences that are sure to impact all those who attend.

“This is how the world makes me feel,” says Haraszti. Each film asks “What if?”— showing the various choices the characters make as they cope with grief. Haraszti’’s style strays away from commercial blockbusters to capture those small but ephemeral moments in life.

“It’s not just about breaking the rules,” says Haraszti, “but making a better film without them.”

Haraszti’s art is constantly evolving as she bares her soul to her viewers. She has edited and re-edited her works numerous times in pursuit of perfectly capturing emotions that many would deem too complex for film.

Nominated for best short at the Toronto International Film Festival, Waning is the critical highlight of the screening. In the film, truth and memory are put to a test. The audience becomes a witness to not only a murder, but a recurring memory of a murder. Haraszti invites you to figure out the mystery, where clues are hidden in

the objects and characters’ expressions.

REI, a new addition to her portfolio, tells the story of an orphan who loses touch with reality as she struggles with the loss of her parents. REI is inspired by the Japanese term Hikikomori; a phenomenon where adolescents and young adults withdraw from the world. Objects become reminders, the house an isolated bubble and the outside world a threat. The young shutin must decide whether to gather her strength or disappear into an inner world.

Those with an appreciation for retro film will find something to enjoy in the other film, Orison, owing to the poetic atmosphere and black-and-white quality. After the death of his rabbi father, a young scientist struggles to find an answer within his father’s religious belief and his scientific knowledge. It is the classic debate between reason and faith in the face of loss.

“Why see movies? To forget about our lives and live someone else’s for a bit,” remarks Haraszti “When we go back to our life, we can change it.”

The director compares her trilogy to a fractured mirror. Although these films are connected, they reflect three different choices, none of which are right or wrong, for there is no correct process of grieving — “The answer is in the searching.”

“A good film is a Polaroid of a state of mind,” says Haraszti, inviting us all to search for our own answers.

The screening will take place on Sept 22 at 8pm in the De Seve Cinema Hall, 1400 De Maisonneuve W. Admission is Free.

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Arts in brief Amanda L. Shore Arts editor

>>Where the Blood Mixes at Centre Culturel Calixa-Lavallée

Christine, a child of residential school survivors, was removed from her home at a young age. Now she must try to reconnect with her family and community as they try to move forward from the social injustice done to them. With a diverse cast featuring Alarey Alsip as Christine, Charles Bender as “Mooch”, Eric Hausknost as George, Jeremy Proulx as Floyd, and Emilee Veluz as June and with music by Dumisizwe Vuyo Bhembe, Where the Blood Mixes promises to be a thorough, thought-provoking, and hopefully healing piece of theatre.

Where the Blood Mixes runs Sept. 13 to Sept.

30. Showtimes are Wednesday to Saturday 8:00 p.m. Weekend Matinee 2:00 p.m. at the Centre Culturel Calixa-Lavallée.

>>Ne meurs pas tout de suite on nous regarde at Tangente

A twist on the traditional story of Adam and Eve, this dance takes place in a weird post-apocalyptic world, where L and M are possibly the last two human beings left on earth. With carefree oblivion they reinvent chaos and flirt with kinesthetic existentialism. A beautiful piece and a must see for lovers of dance.

Sept 20 to 22 at 6:30 p.m. Sept 23 at 4 p.m.

Studio Hydro-Québec, Monument-National

>>Richard III by Metachroma Theatre “Now is the winter of our discontent Made glorious summer by this sun of York.” - Richard III One of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedies, the story of Richard III is both horrific and captivating. Ever the outsider, Richard struggles to win the monarchy, foregoing all consequences and committing terrible deeds. A psychological journey of a man shunned from society for his deformed appearance, Richard III is a play of schemes, tyranny and evil. Complete with Concordian veterans Jamie Robinson, Quincy Armorer, Jimmy Blais and director Joel Miller, this inaugural piece, with the generous support of The Segal Centre for the Performing Arts, is sure to entertain.

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Video game princess Concordia graduate takes her degree in a different direction Anouare Abdou Contributor “Working at Fido was the worst 8 months of my life and I would not wish it on my worst enemy,” said Olivia Kowalski, a Concordia University fine arts graduate who struggled to balance her desire to be an artist with her need for a stable income following her graduation two years ago.

She has found a middle ground, however, returning to school to study 3D animation for video games at Campus Arts et Divertissement numérique and working as a Disney princess performer on weekends to pay the bills.

“I am not cut out for a 9-to-5 job. I need a certain creative outlet on a daily basis, but I do not think I am cut out to be a starving artist either,” she said.

The starving artist thing might be a common stereotype, but Kowalski felt like that was the road she would have to take after graduation in order to fulfill her childhood dreams of being a painter, a dream which she defined as a “bohemian vision and romantic ideal.”

She painted a couple of things here and there after receiving her diploma but, slowly, realism and disillusion started to creep in. She couldn’t see herself dusting off paintings in an art gallery but she said she didn’t have the self-discipline needed to thrive as an independent artist either. She decided to take time off to reflect and in the meantime took up a position as a Fido customer service representative.

Working on the phone got her so depressed she started secretly perusing online job offers during her shifts. Which is

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The book was better

But how much does it matter?

Richard III runs from Sept. 19 to 30 at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts Studio

>>Perpetually Becoming at Maison culturelle et communautaire de Montréal-Nord

An art exhibition that travels through time, Perpetually Becoming, the first solo exhibition for Montreal North artist and Concordia graduate Adriana Coluccio, displays “unfettered spaces and lost recollections in constant motion across eras while past and present are intertwined on the canvas,”according to the show’s press release. Coluccio is fascinated by the juxtaposition of old and new media, transferring from one form to another and exploring the dimension at the edge of creation or collapse. Her work is sure to fascinate all audiences.

Perpetually Becoming runs from Sept. 13 to Oct. 14 at the Maison culturelle et communautaire de Montréal-Nord For more information on these events visit our website theconcordian.com

when she found a Craigslist posting for the princess gig, which sounded a bit shady. Luckily, it turned out to be a legitimate job offer and she didn’t hesitate to trade in her headset for a tiara.

So how does a girly girl like Kowalski end up studying in a video gaming program?

“I was never a gamer. My boyfriend is and instead of complaining about it I enjoyed watching because I was mesmerized that people could draw like this on a computer. The graphics were so realistic and beautiful. I knew there ConCordia grad student, olivia KoWalsKi. photo by madelayne hajeK were artists working behind that,” she said. learn more technical skills in the program, This prompted her to do some research which she found too heavily oriented toand find out that Montreal is an animation wards conceptuality. Nonetheless, she feels mecca. She got accepted at Campus A.D.N the program gave her some background and with a last-minute application that required credibility. her to produce a portfolio of video game “I just wish I had found the school and characters in a weekend. program that I am in, sooner. I have been And although she doesn’t regret getting there for two weeks now and I already see her Bachelor’s degree in fine arts with a ma- all the possibilities I can have as soon as I jor in painting and drawing, she expected to graduate.”

Colin mcmahon Contributor

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he Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Twilight, A Game of Thrones: the book was better. Everyone has a friend with that exact reaction to movies based off of books. It may even be your reaction. The blockbuster film industry is currently dominated by literary adaptations. The topgrossing films of the year so far are The Avengers, The Dark Knight Rises and The Hunger Games; all based off of literary works. Odds are if you’ve been to the movies recently, you’ve seen an adaptation.

But are they worth it? Can a two hour film ever measure up to the personal investment of a book or a graphic novel? The larger question and the one to focus on is this: can the two even be compared? As author Richard Schickel once said, “A great novel is concerned primarily with the interior lives of its characters as they respond to the inconvenient narratives that fate

imposes on them. Movie adaptations of these monumental fictions often fail because they become mere exercises in interior decoration.”

Therefore, the critical success of a film adaptation is not connected to how closely it follows its source material. While the blockbuster series Lord of the Rings managed to remain very close to the books, the films possess their own identity that is independent from the literature that inspired it. The Two Towers and The Return of the King both deviated from their source material more than the Fellowship of the Ring and it is interesting to note that both of those films were more financially profitable.

The Return of the King, arguably the film that breaks the most from its source material, won more academy awards than the first two films of the series combined.

Likewise, the film adaptation of Shrek, which shared excessively little with its literary origins aside from its green protagonist, has spawned a profitable series of four films, two of which that were very well received by critics.

Now examine a film like The Golden Compass. This film loses the religious overtones of the book but follows the events very closely.

This film was not only received poorly by critics but was also a financial flop that ended up costing the studio millions.

Photo by Sophia Loffreda

There is a noticeable trend. Success in adaptations is found more through their capturing the spirit of the book rather than its exact plot.

That’s not to say that every film adaptation that took liberty with its origins was a success (for example, Cat in the Hat) but in general, films that find their own voice, rather than relying on the voice of their source material, are more financially and critically successful.

“Some of us have great original ideas,” said filmmaker Frank Darabont, whose biggest films include The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and The Mist. “And some of us depend on adaptations.” So while the book may be better: does that matter so much when the film has found its own story to tell?

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CinemA PoLiTiCA

The freedom to squat The Concordian reviews Cinema Politica’s first film of the year Tarek Akhtar Contributor Cinema Politica is a non-profit community and campus organization that screens independent films dealing with environmental and cultural issues, politics, and social justice at campuses across Canada and abroad. Each Monday, beginning Sept. 17, Cinema Politica will be featuring an independent film that is open to Concordia students and the public.

Cinema Politica’s first feature film of the semester, Squat: The City Belongs to Us, is about a Barcelona-based activist group, Miles de Viviendas (Thousands of Homes), who occupy evicted and boarded up buildings and then turn them into inspired homes. A “squat” is a group

of occupiers that defy their town councils wishes and occupy these boarded up buildings based on their belief that they’re essentially being unfairly treated. The occupiers don’t just occupy buildings because they need a place to live (though many of them do); they occupy these buildings

to show their intolerance to being tossed around by “the same dog with different collars,” as one interviewee said. Once the squatters are in, they clean, make repairs, and gather together in a collective effort to ensure that electricity is restored, and that food and shelter are provided to its occupants.

The film presents us with a situation where the low-income dwellers of Barcelona are being pushed further away from the city by their own town councils. Many of the complexes’ landlords will sell their complexes to the private sector, who then renovate the building only to resell it at a higher rate (which is unattainable for past tenants). The problem is that the town council needs to approve of the landlords provisions to evict, and does so on what seems like a selfinterest basis. Another issue is that many of the evicted homes that are boarded up stay boarded up for long periods of time, thus perfectly good homes sit unused. One of the complexes shown in the film is even owned directly by a member of

town council, who, once investigated, was found to be evicting his tenants as a landlord but also approving the provisions of eviction as a member of the town council, thus displaying the extent of corruption.

The film implies that the government’s actions in regards to a resolution of this problem, have been less than inspiring for the squatters.

In the 1980s some squatting communes were legalized, although their street protests were not, leaving many squatters feeling like they’ve been tolerated and gagged.

This film demonstrated how the bringing together of friends, family, neighbors, and strangers, can be loud enough to be heard. My only criticism with this film is that it didn’t show enough of the movement’s effort to engage in dialogue with the town council.

Catch the next Cinema Politica Monday, Sept.

24, at 7 p.m. in room H-110. Admission is free, donations are appreciated.

ComiC Con

Comic Khaaaaaaaan!

Superheroes, trekkies, and monsters descend on montreal Alyssa Tremblay online editor

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ontreal Comiccon set up shop in Palais des congrès on Friday for three full days of pure uninhibited geeking out.

Now in its 6th edition, the convention featured it’s usual nerd-gasmy array of vendors and artists selling comic books, signed prints, vintage action figures, steampunk jewellery, obscure variations of “Keep Calm and...” t-shirts, sonic screwdrivers and plushie-versions of every

Pokémon in the greater Johto region.

Saturday tickets sold out online, resulting in line-ups at the box office that trailed outside onto Viger Ave. Most seemed to make the wait bearable by befriending their neighbours and turning the winding queues into walk-by photo ops for the zombies and Master Chiefs shuffling along with them.

While the eternal Kirk vs. Picard debate wages on in excruciatingly detailed lists on Star Trek fan forums, both former Starfleet Commanders (played of course by William Shatner and Sir Patrick Stewart) headlined as this year’s guests of honour.

And the fans, as always, made the event worth attending with their awesome costumes and genuine enthusiasm towards their shared subculture.

ComiCCon 2012 draWs thousands oF die-hard, deCKed-out Fans to montreal’s palais des Congrès, Where the event Was held From Friday to sunday. photos by alyssa tremblay

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Write to the editor: music@theconcordian.com Profile

Laetitia Sadier speaks out ex-Stereolab frontwoman is anything but silent in new album, Silencio.

Cora Ballou Staff writer As public figures, musicians can wield a considerable amount of power, often using it to further political and social causes. Laetitia Sadier has long been part of this movement, and with a recently released solo album and an upcoming North American tour, it doesn’t look like she’ll be stopping anytime soon.

Like those who have come before, she chooses to promote anti-capitalist and anti-inequality messages through her music. For much of her career, Sadier’s political inclinations have formed the backbone of much of her work, a tendency that preceded her musical history.

Sadier was born in France, May 1968, during the time of the student strikes in Paris. “I’ve always been in a state of rebellion towards the system. It’s just that now it’s becoming clearer and clearer that the system is not working,” she said. “That’s why this is a good time to start talking about it.”

Those who may be unfamiliar with Sadier need only look back two decades to the heyday of Stereolab. Formed in the early ‘90s, Stereolab was part of the time’s emerging rock phenomenon, but with a decidedly more experimental sound

Laetitia Sadier bringS a LittLe Silencio to PoP MontreaL on SePt. 19. than many of its peers. Blending krautrock, jazz and dreamy electronic beats, their broad adoption of genres earned them comparisons to groups as diverse as Neu! and My Bloody Valentine. At the heart of the band were Sadier and then-boyfriend Tim Gane.

A French native, Sadier brought soft, dreamy vocals and politically conscious lyrics to Stereolab’s music. Though many maintain that Sadier’s later projects retain much of her former band’s early influences, her five non-Stereolab albums have allowed her to develop a more organic sound, softening and romanticizing where Stereolab bristled. Her latest release, Silencio, is especially striking in its musical exploration, fusing mellow beats with electric guitar and jazzy drums to create a unique blend of lounge rock.

As Sadier readily admits, “I knew there was a timing to these things […] as long as Stereolab existed I wouldn’t be free to explore my own creative side. I couldn’t write any songs in Stereolab so I ended up creating my own space.”

She began to collaborate with other musicians around 1996, forming the band Monade.

“Monade was really my growing up years.

My boyfriend at the time told me to stop hiding behind Monade and just become Laetitia Sadier.”

Following the announcement of Stereolab’s indefinite hiatus in 2009, Sadier decided to pursue recording on her own, releasing her first solo record The Trip in 2010. Finally, Sadier had a platform all her own, with which to explore her thoughts and feelings about the “state of

affairs” of the world.

“We’re spiritual and creative beings. We’re not just here to be exploited and to consume. I feel we need to fight so that we don’t have to live in a world like this.”

Though this anti-capitalist bend permeated much of her collaborative efforts, Silencio puts it front and centre, acting as the driving force behind the very existence of the album.

“I don’t see it as a duty or a mission [to spread my message], but I feel quite strongly about these things, and to me art should be made with what you feel strongly about,” she explained. “I wouldn’t make an album just for the sake of making an album. That’s not how I work. I feel propelled by something that I can’t quite explain.”

This urge to create also came with a more collaborative approach to the creative process.

“Life has provided [me] with the right people each time, and I’ve learned to trust and share the process, rather than to want to do and play everything myself,” said Sadier.

This collaborative effort also extends to her live performances, including her upcoming Montreal show.

“I am going to be playing with a trio, something which has long been my dream,” she revealed. “I think it’s going to be really good.”

In the meantime Sadier continues to speak her mind and to urge others to do the same.

“Be aware of what the forces at work are,” urged Sadier. “Organize, get together, and discuss as to how a better society can emerge out of all this.”

Laetitia Sadier plays The Ukrainian Federation with Cate Le Bon and Orca Team on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.

POP

The Concordian’s picks of POP! elizabeth Mackay Music editor

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OP Montreal is much more than a music festival, it is pure extravaganza.

For five days, Montrealers take their pick of (free!) vintage, art and craft fairs, film screenings, fashion shows, industry panel discussions and live music galore. The number of events POP has managed to pack in this year is overwhelming.

You can examine the entire lineup and build your own festival at POPMontreal.com. But if you want to make the most out of it all, here is what we recommend: WedneSday, SepT. 19 pOp Symposium, the festival’s discussion/ educational branch, kicks off with ‘A Radical Re-Imagination of Music In Canada.’ Head to Quartiers POP (3450 St. Urbain) at 4:35 p.m. to listen to Caila Thompson-Hannant (Mozart’s Sister), Tim Hecker and others discuss the immense impact Canadian artists have had on the music industry in the 20th and 21st centuries, and why.

If your wallet is looking limp, go to La Tulipe at 8 p.m. to see Stars, eight & a Half and diamond Rings, free of charge. Those with the POP festival wristband or cash to spend should really be at Il Motore by 10 p.m. for Wild nothing and dIVV. Both bands released two of the most critically acclaimed albums of the year. If you’re doing it

all, make sure to check out up-and-coming songstress Kandle at La Sala Rossa at 9 p.m.

THURSday, SepT. 20 The real industry dweebs can get an early start at 12:15 p.m. with the ‘Music (Sync) Replacement’ discussion at Quartiers POP. Tony Scudellari, the VP of Sony Pictures’ TV Music Creative Group, and other members of the music industry elite will discuss the everyday importance of sync and licensing in their work.

Believe it or not, another free POP show, this time featuring Mozart’s Sister, Born Ruffians, yacht Club, and a BBQ, starts at 1 p.m. at Parc De La Petite-Italie. Those of you with tickets to Grimes and elite Gymnastics should head to Club Soda by 8 p.m., if not (it is SOLD OUT) make your way to parlovr and pS I Love you at Le Divan Orange. If you’d rather support some new talent, head to Quai des Brumes at 9:30 p.m. for The Belle Comedians.

If you want to end your night in sweat, head to the austra and doldrums DJ set at Balattou at midnight or to peaches at Salle Little Burgundy.

FRIday, SepT. 21 Insomniacs and those who played POP hookey the previous night should be able to get up and take advantage of the POP discussions monopolizing most of Friday’s daylight. At 11:30 a.m. check out ‘Grants and How to Get Them’ at Quartiers POP, at 2 p.m. there is a CKUT Circuit Workshop at Espace POP, and at 5:30 p.m. wit-

ness Rolly pemberton (Cadence Weapon) and Jimmy ‘Bo’ Horne discuss the disco movement, again at Quartiers POP. Things don’t really get complicated until the sun sets. At 8 p.m. you will have to choose between the heavily buzzed evening with david Byrne and St. Vincent at Eglise St. Jean Baptiste or Gonjasufi at Foufounes Electriques.

To spend a little less, try the Sappy Fest showcase with adam & The amethysts at Le Divan Orange, or if you want something a little more fast paced (and expensive) head to Club Soda at 9 p.m. for Lil B, Lunice and Cadence Weapon’s DJ set or Theatre Rialto to hear Yamantaka// Sonic Titan’s Polaris shortlisted release live.

SaTURday, SepT. 22 With POP spirit running full steam, get out to the POp Montreal Record Fair at the Ukrainian Federation and the puces pOp Craft and dIy Fair at St. Michael Church, both running from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Again, POP Symposium continues with ‘How To Get The Recording You Want’ at Quartiers POP at 11:45 a.m. and ‘How Music Works’ with david Byrne and arcade Fire’s Win Butler at the Ukrainian Federation at 8 p.m.

At 6 p.m., free of charge, see Montreal’s elephant Stone at Parc de la Petite-Italie. Witness world known pianist Chilly Gonzales with Kyrie Kristmanson at L’Olympia at 8 p.m., and then it’s time to really get your groove on. Once midnight rolls around, choose between a hypnotizing Rich aucoin dance party at Le Divan Orange or

Mozart’s Sister and Jimmie ‘Bo’ Horne at Salle Little Burgundy.

SUnday, SepT. 23 And it ain’t over yet. Sunday is the final day of POP, but the decisions don’t get any less difficult. If you didn’t check out the Puces POP fair yesterday, today is your last chance, it runs again from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. If you’d like to get in on POP discussions, there is ‘Managing in 2012’ at 12 p.m. and ‘New Media and the Production and Consumption of Music’ at 3 p.m., both at Quartiers POP. This time around, at 8 p.m., choose between Grizzly Bear and Unknown Mortal Orchestra at L’Olympia, Ben Howard at Metropolis and purity Ring at La Tulipe. To cap off the whole shebang, nicky da B and ShaydaKiss, courtesy of CJLO, will own Salle Little Burgundy at 11 p.m.

Bring on the pOp!

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pOp Montreal Festival preview: explore the unknown

Fortunately, just as that wretched, summer’s-end sickness trickles over campus, Montreal’s fastest growing festival has come to lift our hearts.

POP Montreal is perfectly timed to remind us of our vibrant culture, topnotch venues and seemingly endless repertoire of diverse musical talent, before Jack Frost creeps in to dampen our spirits . . . or lawn chairs.

Yes, there will be names, big and small. david Byrne & St. Vincent, Born Ruffians, Gotye and our own Grimes, Stars and Cadence Weapon to name a few. But you’ve gotta dip your toes in unfamiliar waters to fully grasp what POP is all about. Over 400 artists will be settling in our city from Sept. 19-23.

Let this mixtape serve as your POP sampler; Side A features the homegrown on their way up while Side B welcomes rising stars from afar.

Andrew Guilbert Staff writer

Compiled by Elizabeth Mackay Music editor

>>>Hate and “theft”

SIde a: export

SIde B: Import

11. “Don’t Leave It To Me” - Mozart’s Sister - Dear Fear 2. “Cover Your Tracks” - Young Galaxy - Shapeshifting 3. “Queens” - Yamantaka//Sonic Titan - YT//ST 4. “Knight Moves” - Chilly Gonzales - Ivory Tower 5. “Arena” - SUUNS - Zeroes QC 6. “Don’t Go To Klaksvik” - Leif Vollebekk - Inland 7. “Holding on to Something” - Parlovr - Kook Soul 8. “High Twilight” - Daniel Isaiah High Twilight 9. “Rings of Saturn” - TOPS - Tender Opposites 10. “Prophecy” - Adam & The Amethysts - Flickering Flashlight

11. “The Blame” - Gonjasufi - MU.ZZ. LE 12. “Now You Like Me How” - Woodpigeon - Treasury Library Canada 13. “Omamori” - Elite Gymnastics Ruin 14. “Beat And The Pulse” - Austra Feel It Break 15. “The Weight You Hold” - The Belle Comedians - Autumn Ought To...

16. “I Hate The Kids” - Hot Snakes Automatic Midnight 17. “Another Year Again” - The Sadies - Darker Circles 18. “Lick the Palm of the Burning Handshake” - Zola Jesus - Conatus 19. “Ashes In” - Railbird - No One 20. “Ambergris” - Snowblink - Long Live

In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine last week, music legend Bob dylan came out swinging at critics who claimed he neglected to properly cite his sources when using quotes in his songs. Dylan stated that quotation in folk and jazz is a rich and enriching tradition. “Wussies and pussies complain about that stuff. It’s an old thing – it’s part of the tradition. It goes way back.” He also let loose about some old wounds that evidently still haven’t healed for him, referencing the controversy over his incorporation of electric guitar in the late ‘60s. “These are the same people that tried to pin the name Judas on me. Judas, the most hated name in human history! If you think you’ve been called a bad name, try to work your way out from under that. Yeah, and for what? For playing an electric guitar? As if that is in some kind of way equitable to betraying our Lord and delivering him up to be crucified. All those evil motherfuckers can rot in hell.”

>>>Poems for imprisoned Pussy

Quick spins

A new eBook documenting the trial and tribulations of Russian punk group pussy Riot, who made headlines around the world this year for their protest at a Moscow Cathedral back in February, is slated to be released near the end of the month. According to the press release on the band’s website, PUSSY RIOT! A Punk Prayer for Freedom will feature “previously unavailable material including letters from prison, closing courtroom statements by the defense attorneys and poems, in addition to the infamous punk prayer and new translations of the powerful courtroom statements.” Additionally, it will include tributes written by artists like Yoko Ono, Karen Finley, Eileen Myles and Johanna Fateman.

>>>R.E.M. - free Fox Band Of Horses - Mirage Rock (2012; Columbia Records)

Grizzly Bear - Shields (2012; Warp Records)

The xx - Coexist (2012; Young Turks)

Ever since landing their 2010 “Best Alternative Album” Grammy nomination for their third studio album, Infinite Arms, Band Of Horses has changed. They are no longer the melancholic indie rock band they once were. Instead, the Seattle-based quintet are embracing a change of record management from indie to major with Sony-owned Columbia Records, penning a track for the third installment of the Twilight franchise, Eclipse, and enlisting the aid of legendary producer, Glyn Johns (noteworthy for his work with Bob Dylan, The Beatles and Led Zeppelin). The latter does little to erase the proverbial “SELL OUT” label from their foreheads.

Mirage Rock is the musical equivalent of trying on hats. “Everything’s Gonna Be Undone” sounds like a reject Fleet Foxes track, while “Dumpster World” would be more at home as a B-side for The Moody Blues. This album is boring, forgettable and lacks any sort of artistic direction. Band Of Horses needs to focus less on vanity and concentrate on re-discovering what drove them to play music in the first place.

New York-based indie rock band Grizzly Bear is probably most famous for their second album, entitled Veckatimest, which received widespread critical acclaim, including a thumbs up from Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood.

In Shields, the band continues to impress with their songwriting and unique take on art and psychedelic rock. The only thing that seems to act as a drawback is the growth time of songs. Unlike their previous effort, it takes a couple of listens before the themes and lyrics echo and reverberate through your brain.

Hooks aren’t catchy, but are instead carefully crafted with the lyrics to complement the entire album, so that each individual song sounds good as a collective part of the album.

The album will please the casual music aficionado and will delight ardent fans of Grizzly Bear, as they continue their strong trend of solid, well-written music.

With the release of their second album, London’s The xx mark a whirlwind three years. In 2009, the group released their first record, xx, to incredible critical acclaim. A few months later, guitarist/keyboardist Baria Qureshi left the band, and in 2011, band member and producer Jamie Smith gained his own praise with the remix album We’re New Here. With heaps of success emanating from a three-year-old debut album, the band’s second full-length effort, Coexist, could be only one of two things: an outright flop - a victim of the sophomore jinx - or a protraction of the band’s, and its individual members’, fortunes.

What a few listens of Coexist reveal is a confident, yet conservative, group. Allowing only minor tweaks to their idiosyncratic sound, The xx effortlessly set the mood, open up spaces, and decorate the dark. Sure, there’s no song quite like “Intro,” but when Coexist’s finale arrives - the brilliant “Our Song” - try to feel anything but amazement.

Trial track: “dumpster World”

Trial track: “yet again”

Trial track: “Swept away”

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- Paul Traunero

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The American right wing once again got lambasted for using music without the artist’s consent as R.e.M. criticized Fox News’ use of their 1991 hit “Losing My Religion” in their coverage of the Democratic National Convention. In a press release on the band’s official site, the group made their feelings known regarding Fox’s use of the song. “R.E.M. today, through its music publisher, Warner-Tamerlane Music, demanded that Fox News cease and desist from continuing its unlicensed and unauthorized use of the song.

Michael Stipe said, “We have little or no respect for their puff adder brand of reportage. Our music does not belong there.” R.E.M. are the latest in a long line of musicians demanding conservatives not use their tunes, including bands like Twisted Sister, Silversun Pickups and Heart.

>>2Pac’s dead, and now so is his hologram

Earlier this year, video of a 2pac hologram performing at Coachella with Snoop Dogg caused quite a stir online and in the news, with the company behind the digital effect being touted as the next big thing. Now, Digital Domain Media Group Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, its listed debts totaling $214.9-million. This means that the possibility of seeing a digital 2pac perform is slowly becoming a fantasy again. It also means that the holographic Elvis they were working on will most likely be scrapped as well, though Searchlight Capital Partners, the company set to buy Digital Domain’s production business, hasn’t made any official statements on the matter just yet.

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Stingers get back to winning ways Concordia return victorious after crashing X-men’s home opener

Tim lazier Contributor After being dominated by the Montreal Carabins last week, the Stingers men’s football team hit the road to redemption.

The Stingers set the tempo on the opening drive by marching down to score the game’s first touchdown. The 76-yard drive was capped off by a pass from Reid Quest to Jesse McPhail. The Stingers never trailed in the game and improved their record to 2-1.

Quest went 26-for-44 in passing attempts and ended the afternoon with 266 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. He spread the ball around as four Concordia receivers had three catches or more.

While the aerial assault was virtually unstoppable, running backs Michael Donnelly and Raul Thompson combined for 125 yards and kept the X-Men defense off balance.

On the other side of the ball, Photo courtesy of Flickr Concordia’s defense was just as Travelling to Antigonish, Nova Scotia, the solid. During the second half, they allowed Stingers took on St. Francis Xavier’s X-Men only seven points, and none in the final in their home opener on Saturday. quarter. Behind linebacker Max Caron, From the initial kickoff, Concordia took who had two sacks on the day, the Stingcontrol of the game and handed St. FX ers recorded four sacks, a fumble recovery their first loss, with a final score of 41-20. and a safety.

The defense was a disruptive force throughout the game and never allowed the X-Men offense to gain traction. As the Stingers offense methodically marched up and down the field drive after drive, St. FX never found the same type of rhythm.

One of Concordia’s most underrated aspects of the game was their special teams, specifically their kicking game. Stingers kicker Keegan Treloar went six-for-six in field goal attempts and three-for-three in extra point attempts. Highlighted by a 42yard field goal, Treloar’s impressive performance was responsible for 21 points and single handedly outscored the opponents.

Concordia controlled all phases of the game and never gave the X-Men a chance to come back. The Stingers overcame the excitement of an opponent’s home opener and focused on playing a complete team game for 60 minutes. With the satisfaction of such a dominating win, a long bus ride home goes a lot more smoothly.

The Stingers will look to duplicate this past weekend’s performance when they travel to Bishop’s University to take on the Gaiters on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m.

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Stingers looking to repeat another solid week

a recap and preview of what’s next for the Stingers Kevin Duarte Sports editor

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t was a good week for all Stingers teams.

Women’s rugby stood above the rest with two victories; one against rivals McGill and another on Sunday at Carleton.

The team took home the Kelly-Anne Drummond Cup last Wednesday after defeating the Martlets 18-7. This past Sunday, the team travelled to Ottawa to face Carleton. The Stingers cruised to an easy

41-7 win.

The men’s rugby team were the only team to lose this week. They fell 22-10 to McGill on Wednesday evening. The team is still looking for its first win of the season.

Both soccer teams matched results for the second week in Photos by Brianna Thicke a row. Coming off 2-0 wins, the men’s and the women’s team each drew 1-1 this past week.

The Stingers football team made a lengthy trip to Antigonish, Nova Scotia to face the St. Francis Xavier X-Men. The team made the trip worthwhile by winning a comfortable 41-20.

Concordia’s baseball team had three games this week, twice against McGill and once against John Abbott College. The first meeting was against the Redmen, on Wednesday.

The Stingers defeated their opposition for the second time this season, winning 11-4. Friday’s game against John Abbott College was rained out, and the third game of the week was this Sunday at home to McGill, where Concordia won 6-3.

This Upcoming Week Kevin Duarte Sports editor The first Stingers team to suit up is the baseball team. They play Sept. 18 against John Abbott College at 7:30 p.m. at Gary Carter Field at Trudeau Park in Cote St. Luc. On Saturday, the team travels to Ontario to battle Carleton at 2:30 p.m. and returns home to face John Abbott College once again on Sunday.

Soccer is next on the agenda for Concordia.

The men’s and women’s will travel away to face Université du Québec à Montréal on Thursday, Sept. 20. The women play first at 6:30 p.m. The men play at 8:30 p.m. at Collège de Bois-de-Boulogne.

Rugby takes center stage on Friday. The women’s rugby team faces the Ottawa Gee-Gees at 7 p.m. at Concordia Stadium. The men will face the Montreal Carabins at 9 p.m.

On Sunday, September 23, soccer is back at Concordia Stadium. The men’s team plays first at 1 p.m. against the Sherbrooke Vert et Or. The women’s team plays after them at 3 p.m. against the same school.

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Tied Gaiters game leaves Stingers disappointed time.

In the second half, the home team’s relentless attacks continued.

The visiting Gaiter’s did not have many chances in the match, but they managed a way to score.

In the 56’ minute, Duff and Kedro almost combined for the go-ahead goal. Duff received a through ball from the midfield had her shot saved by the Photo by Brianna Thicke Bishop’s goalkeeper. Kedro was right there for the rebound, but the keeper’s quick reaction save kept the score level.

Bishop’s had their final two chances near the Kevin Duarte 70’ minute. Burnett and Henry-Cotnam comSports editor bined twice, but one of their efforts missed the net, while the other was saved by O’Rourke.

After Friday night’s game was called off be- The Stingers had a few more opportunities, but cause of the weather, the Concordia Stingers ultimately could not find the winning goal. The women’s soccer team was back in action on 1-1 draw felt like a loss to head coach Sanchez.

Sunday when they hosted the Bishop’s Gaiters “This was a game we expected to win, a game at Loyola Stadium. we should have won and I think we gave away Head coach Jorge Sanchez made one change two points,” he said. “It’s going to make our to his side since last week’s victory over UQTR, lives a little harder down the stretch.” starting midfielder Bella James at right midfield. The Stingers were the dominant team in this The back line stayed the same with Katrina Fili- match. A failure to finish chances, combined atrault, Shannon Travers, Elizabeth McDonald with an outstanding performance by the Bishand Lindsey Brooks. The new midfield was Al- op’s goalkeeper led to the team dropping two exandra Dragan, Valerie Ishak, Kayla Myre and valuable points at home.

James. Melissa Kedro and Jennifer Duff played “We have to bury our chances,” Sanchez said. up front. Brittany O’Rourke got the start at goal- “I think it would have been an avalanche. Had keeper. we scored the second goal, I think you would The Stingers couldn’t have asked for a bet- have seen three, four or five go in.” ter start to the match. In the 13’ minute, Duff beat her defender and slid a ball under Bishop’s The Stingers will have four days to prepare goalkeeper Molly Bucholtz. Bucholtz ended up for their next match. They face the UQÀM having a busy night guarding the Gaiters’ goal.

Citadins Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Collège de The Stingers took a deserving lead into half- Bois-de-Boulogne.

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Concordia draws McGill 1-1 at home Disappointing end for much-anticipated game Kevin Duarte Sports editor The Stingers men’s soccer team hosted rivals McGill at Concordia Stadium on Friday night.

Concordia grabbed the lead in the first half, but McGill equalized the score in the 78’ minute off a corner kick.

Concordia made three changes to their starting lineup. Midfielder Joseph Couto and forward Gabriel Quinn replaced Anasse Brouk and Sammy Tork. Goalkeeper Remo Taraschi made his first start of the season ahead of Nicholas Giannone.

The visitors threatened early in the match. In the 3’ minute, McGill’s Alexis Pradié got on the end of a cross and narrowly missed his header attempt.

Eight minutes later, the Redmen were at it again.

This time, it was forward Marc Palaci-Olgun who fired his shot over the bar.

The Stingers recovered after their slow start and started to find some rhythm. In the 24’ minute, midfielder Eduardo Mazzonna picked up a loose ball in midfield and took off towards the net. He sent a pass to Andrew Bryan, whose first-touch allowed him to beat a McGill defender. Bryan centered a low ball for Mazzonna who continued his run towards goal. He made no mistake in tapping the ball past the goalkeeper. This goal separated both sides at half-time.

Four minutes after the restart, McGill came close to tying the game. Stingers goalkeeper Taraschi made a fingertip save to keep his side ahead.

Two minutes later, Concordia striker Bryan almost doubled his team’s lead. He was played in by a good pass, but his shot did not test the

McGill goalkeeper.

The next chance came in the 76’ minute. Stingers substitute Claude Diesse recovered a bouncing ball just outside the box and fired a driven shot inches wide. McGill made the Stingers pay for that miss.

In the final seconds of the match, the Stingers produced one last effort. Midfielder Fabian Troche found space, but he struck his shot just left of the goal.

“I think we played well,” said Mazzonna, who scored his first goal of the season. “We should have stayed more compact on defense. We let it slip at the end.”

“It was the best game of the season by far,” said assistant coach Francois Bastien who filled in for coach Barker. “We are progressing every game and I think we deserved the three points.”

Bastien sees a major difference in this year’s team compared to last year’s. The Stingers are more organized on both sides of the field, they just needs to work on defending set-pieces.

“We have to work on set-plays,” he added.”Defensively, we’ve been struggling all year with those, and it cost us again. We were in the driver seat this game. We controlled and had chances. When McGill started pressuring at the end we struggled a little bit, but overall it was a good game.”

The Stingers next match is Thursday, Sept. 20 against the UQÀM Citadins at Collège Bois-deBoulogne. Kickoff is at 8:30 p.m.

YOU CHOSE CONCORDIA. SO DID I. I’m excited to welcome you to Concordia.

Like me, some of you are new to Concordia; others are returning. Either way, we all share one important thing: We chose Concordia.

We chose a top-notch learning and research institution with a tradition of reaching out to its communities.

In the spirit of that tradition, I believe my job is to help you succeed; to ensure you have stimulating, meaningful — and yes, fun —

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educational experiences inside and outside Concordia’s classrooms, labs and studios.

So good luck with this new term. I always value hearing from students. Feel free to contact me at president@concordia.ca.

Alan Shepard President

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Second generation of Trudeaumania Justin Trudeau isn’t ready for the leadership...yet A.J. cordeiro Staff writer

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his past week, Justin Trudeau announced he had changed his mind and would throw in his hat for the Liberal leadership race. Hundreds of Liberal supporters leapt to their feet and cried, “Arise! For our time has come to vanquish our foes from of old! The reincarnated man lives on in the image of his son!”

I clearly exaggerate, but the rhetoric often bandied about by Liberal supporters of the young Trudeau is often sweeter and more dangerous than high-fructose corn syrup, and I say this as a Liberal member myself.

Don’t get me wrong; Trudeau is an exemplary Canadian. His work with Katimavik, a registered charity that educates Canadian youth through volunteer work, is indicative of that. He chaired the program from 2002-06.

Then add his work with relief efforts in Haiti in 2010, his previous work with Canada Reads, and you’ve got an exemplary citizen.

But does that make a great leader?

Potentially, a great prime minister?

The biggest issue with Trudeau’s candidacy is his lack of a track record within the political realm.

“He studied this and that at university,” said writer Dan Gardner in a column for the Ottawa Citizen. “He spent a little time as a high-school teacher. He sat on the boards of various good causes, as those born with wealth and connections often do. He tried his hand at various opportunities — acting in a miniseries, host of the Giller Prize — which were offered to him because he’s famous and nice to look at.”

And that’s the problem. Simply being famous and “nice to look at” does not equate to great leadership. This isn’t American Idol or a Twitter popularity contest. This is our country.

People seem to be overcome with a second-generation of Trudeaumania when speaking about Trudeau. However, the parallels between generations are limited to the familial bond, and don’t actually mean anything more than that.

Former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau had experience prior to throwing his hat in the ring. He earned a law degree at the

Université de Montréal, studied at both Harvard and the London School of Economics, and had a brief session at the Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris.

He also worked in the Privy Council Office of Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent and, later on, became minister of justice. All of these are indicative of a great education, intellectual policy-making ability, and leadership potential.

When P.E. Trudeau spoke, people cared because he did it with a vigor and charisma that could only have stemmed from knowledge, experience and passion. When his son speaks, the passion is present, but the message is meaningless, due to the overuse of clichés and lack of real experience.

The truth is that people want something to believe in. The economy is in dire straits; people are generally unhappy with Ottawa’s administration, and they want to see some radical change. But at the end of the day, you need someone who can make tough decisions, not someone who will try to appease you with empty promises.

The answer isn’t in making Trudeau a leader. We must fundamentally changing the very essence of the Liberal party, to rediscover the policies that worked for them, the new policies that the future needs, and how to engage all

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voters by finding the commonality that makes us proud to be Canadians.

Could Trudeau be the answer in a few years, if he took on more responsibilities than being the party’s critic for Post Secondary Education, Youth and Amateur Sport? Definitely.

But the first priority for him should be to become a contender.

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Public transetiquette Do’s and don’ts on a Montreal bus lisa Zane contributor As a person who is vertically challenged, I often find myself in the armpit of society. I mean this literally, not figuratively.

Due to global warming, traffic, economy, and a variety of other reasons, more and more people have been opting to get from point A to point B using Montreal’s public transit system, currently in its 151st year of existence. Although it has been around for a long time, the number of people riding trains and buses in Montreal is greater than ever, according to the Société du Transport de Montréal. Last year, the ridership hit 404.8 million, a 4.2 per cent increase from the year prior.

In the past few months we’ve seen a lot of media attention given to the city’s public transit workers and their customer relations – but what about our own civility? It seems almost every regular public transit user has a story about etiquette.

“One time when I was standing on the bus, there was a guy next to me who was also standing,” said Chana Myschkowski, a third-year therapeutic recreation student at Concordia University. “A lady was getting off the bus, and as she got off, she

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dropped something on the ground. As she bent down to pick it up, the guy grabbed her butt and then just got off the bus. It was really weird.”

Alexandra Huard Nicholls, who just began her first year of human relations studies at the university, was recently riding a crowded bus when a woman boarded with a stroller. Naturally, she presumed that there was a child inside. Instead, she had to do a double take.

“It was a little dog in the stroller. She was blocking the whole aisle of the bus, and everyone was looking at her like, ‘Are you serious? You really bring your dog around in a stroller’? It was ridiculous.”

Although these specific incidences are isolated events, other riders have shared feelings about the lack of etiquette on pub-

lic transit.

Not long ago, CBC News posted the results of a poll listing the top 10 public transit etiquette rules where the number one rule was “When a parent with a small child, a pregnant woman, and elderly person, or someone with a physical disability is boarding, give up your seat!” Other notable behaviours that made the list include covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze, minimizing conversational obscenities, and not sitting beside someone else if a free seat is available.

The STM has taken notice, too.

“We use public awareness campaigns to remind people that they have to be polite,” said Marianne Rouette, an STM spokesperson. There are postings in the metro and on buses that remind people of things they can

do to make transport a better experience for everyone, such as carrying a backpack in your hands, rather than on your back, which can be dangerous for other passengers, especially when metro cars and buses are full of people. I think we’ve all been there.

“We analyze the situation, and then we prioritize,” said Rouette. “We like to keep our awareness campaigns positive.”

This summer I was riding at the back of the 162 bus going down Monkland Ave. when an elderly woman with a walker boarded the bus. She walked halfway through the bus before a boy of no more than eight-years-old got up to offer her his seat. Maybe we should all learn from this kid and have a little bit more awareness when it comes to “public transetiquette.”

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It’s hard out there for a grad Why having a university degree may not be enough anymore David li contributor Think you’re going to get a job after university?

Think again. As another university semester gets into gear, some of us find ourselves just starting a degree, while others are just on the verge of completing one. For everyone though, one thing is on all our minds; employment.

We are all familiar with the infamous Catch22 of being unable to find a job because of a lack of work experience and being unable to acquire such experience because jobs are unobtainable. Now, Statistics Canada is reporting that the unemployment rate for people aged 15-24 is 14.8 per cent, more than double the 7.3 per cent for the nation as a whole.

Before we pull the fire alarm, however, let us take a look at the overall situation. According to the International Labour Organization, the global rate of youth unemployment is approximately 12.7 per cent, while it is about 17.5 per cent in developed economies. Canada is actually in an enviable position, especially compared to many countries in Europe.

These rates are expected to decrease by a couple of percentage points in the next five years, but should still remain far higher than the rates in 2007 before the economic crisis struck.

As the youth become more and more disillusioned by the current and future job market, what can be done to remedy the situation?

The prevailing belief is that getting a degree, whether undergraduate or graduate, is no longer enough to get one’s foot in the door, as

all job applicants possess that same piece of paper.

However, there is much more to pursuing a degree in higher education that goes beyond school work. There are hidden perks to coughing up those tuition fees. So many resources are available exclusively to university students and can give them the edge required to get a job.

Concordia has many co-op programs which offer students work experience as they complete their degree, giving them a more rounded resumé once they graduate. The Concordia Volunteer Abroad Program allows students to do summer internships in Uganda for two months. The John Molson School of Business’ Career Management Services provides résumé writing and interview workshops among other things. Check out the councilling and development office for other rescources that are available to Concordia students.

That said, the government also has a responsibility to ensure that more youth are able to get jobs.

Job creation needs to be a greater priority Initiatives like training programs, tax breaks for employers who hire youth, and support for young entrepreneurs can go a long way.

Ultimately, it is in developed nations’ best interest to increase youth employment opportunities since strong earnings in the long-term are only possible if careers are long-lasting. In other words, you never get a raise if you can’t keep a job. As baby boomers reach the age of retirement, this is certainly something for society to think about.

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Facing the horrors of war Why war veterans of all ages need more support Grégory Wilson Staff writer

dramatically improved since their time in the Canadian Forces. They did not want to divulge their names for privacy reasons.

The three veterans are in excellent shape for their age, both physically and psychologically – a testament to their full recovery since World War II. “I had sufficient support, [but] there may be a 100,000 other guys that didn’t get it,’’ reminded the former airman.

One persisting issue that stands out for the former soldiers is the lack of staff at St. Anne’s Photo courtesy of Flickr Hospital, exclusively for veterans of the two World Wars and of the ental support for war veterans Korean War – younger soldiers who’ve been on who are back in Canada has al- peacekeeping operations or in Afghanistan are ways been an issue, though not not eligible. always a priority. ‘‘They’ve got so much room there, there are Mental health problems in returning sol- so many empty spaces, but it was always hard diers have been an issue since officials first dis- to get in,” said the former army soldier. “Vetercovered such a thing could occur following a ans have tried to get in and they say there’s no traumatic event. Nowadays, the problem is bet- room. They don’t have the staff for it, I guess.’’ ter understood and taken care of, but the curAs the hospital patients thin out year after rent measures employed are still not enough; year, the provincial government is planning to therefore, not all World War II veterans have take it over and use it as a civilian hospital inbeen as blessed as the three gentlemen who go stead. to Branch 108 every Thursday to share a beer.

Nevertheless, the three men praise the govIn the Royal Canadian Legion Branch, 108 ernment for having put ‘‘more effort and more based in Châteauguay, three former soldiers – money towards the veterans’’ in recent years. one from the air force, the navy, and the army ‘‘There’s more being done for the veterans – believe the medical conditions and support today than there was being done 70 years ago,’’ system surrounding Canadian soldiers have noted the former navy soldier.

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Yet, despite these improvements, some veterans of Afghanistan have spoken out on poor medical and psychological support they’ve received once back in Canada.

In recent memory, two major cases have brought significant exposure to the issue: the ongoing fiasco following Cpl. Stuart Langridge’s suicide; and the statement given by Cpl. Steve Stoesz to CTV after being forbidden to do so by his superiors.

Cpl. Stuart Langridge committed suicide in army barracks in Edmonton in 2008. It was his sixth suicide attempt. The story sparked outrage as federal authorities seemed unco-operative and even apathetic towards the soldier’s grieving parents.

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Later, an inquiry was called to find out if the military indirectly played a part in his death. The investigation revealed he was not on suicide watch, but had been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.

Cpl. Steve Stoesz, on the other hand, made headlines earlier this year for going against a direct order from the Department of National Defense and speaking up about proposed cuts to mental health services for soldiers. He said

he hadn’t been given the proper physical care upon his return and he wouldn’t accept it.

Stoesz has been fighting against the medical system and Veterans Affairs ever since.

Amid this recent controversy, Federal Defence Minister Peter MacKay announced on Sept. 12 the defense department will invest $11.4-million more in mental health services for returning veterans.

According to MacKay, the money will fund the employment of four psychiatrists, 13 psychologists, 10 mental health nurses, 13 social workers and 11 addictions counsellors. More than 5,000 soldiers returning from Afghanistan are suffering from mental health issues, including over 3,000 diagnosed with PTSD. ‘‘To compare World War II to Afghanistan is almost impossible,” said the former air force soldier of Branch 108. “There are ages of difference.’’

Though that may be so in some respects, the fear, the nightmares, and the other mental traumas have branded veterans of all wars. During World War II, proper help for psychological recovery was still in its early stages and macho attitudes regarding the subject ran high.

Although the current understanding of mental illness has pushed the boundaries and changed perceptions to give way to a better support system, there are still deficiencies as demonstrated by the Langridge case. Hopefully, the Department of Defence’s new investment will be used efficiently, and become the first step in providing adequate mental health care support for our veterans.

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I can’t talk to you when you’re like this cSU execs need to clean up their act and pick up the phone

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here is no question that the current executive of the Concordia Student Union care about their jobs.

They definitely do. They clearly demonstrated their dedication and passion these first few weeks of the new school year, despite some significant challenges.

There is, however, room for major improvement regarding communication and transparency, and now is the time for that change to take place.

The eight students voted into office last year, amid controversy and confusion over registration and eligibility, have been there tirelessly working to make Orientation happen. They personally served drinks to more than one of us (who was that behind the bar at The Hive handing over free booze?

It was VP Loyola), they set up collapsible tables and chairs (shout out to VP Advocacy and VP Sustainability), they plugged in sound equipment and they did their best to usher drunk students, new and returning, on and off shuttle buses from one campus to the other.

There is no doubt that they are busy and they are trying. What they need to do now that the Orientation nightmare has ended, is focus on the areas they have most definitely been neglecting.

The CSU has a lot on its plate at any given time, but being available to answer questions and clarify the weekly and even daily product of the Concordia rumour mill is a priority which the CSU executive as a whole appears to have lost

sight of.

While last week executives may have had perfectly valid excuses not to return phone calls for five days, or completely ignore emails and interview requests, those excuses are now all spent. We are tired of waiting patiently for our needs to be met and we, as members of the student press, are not the only ones.

With the end of Orientation and the first CSU council meeting approaching, the team should be trying to make up for lost time and make amends for the lack of transparency they have shown thus far. They have a responsibility to not only the undergraduate student population in general, but to their elected council, who

will most likely be coming to the table this Wednesday with more than a few questions in mind.

People say that Concordia students don’t care about campus politics, but we think they do. They do care very much when they don’t get what they want. What we want are answers, and if our questions are not given due care, if the responses are vague and unreassuring, and if students feel they cannot rely on their CSU to be there when they have concerns, then the problem goes beyond mere availability.

There is no question that these executives care about their jobs. If they want to keep their jobs, we suggest they clean up their act before they are left without any excuses to hide behind.

A closed door policy canada abruptly closes embassy in iran Sara King-Abadi contributor

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week ago, the Canadian government made the decision to close their embassy in Tehran, Iran, as well as the Iranian Embassy in Ottawa, giving Iranian diplomats five days to leave the country. The decision came as a shock to most, even though tensions with Iran have been increasing for years over various controversial issues.

Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird has provided a laundry list of reasons behind the sudden closure, including safety, foreign policy and nuclear proliferation. He has stated that Iran is “the most significant threat to global peace and security in the world today.”

While the decision was did appear rash, it is understandable that the Canadian government would find it difficult to maintain a diplomatic presence in Iran.

Despite all this, Canada’s decision to close its embassy in Tehran was unnecessary. The Canadian Embassy in Iran has survived much worse in the past years and to close it now seems hasty and ill-timed.

Canada’s history with Iran is both tense and inconsistent. This is not the first time the Canadian Embassy closed its doors in Tehran. After providing refuge to six American consular personnel after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the embassy closed for eight years, but then reopened. Then, in 2003, after Iranian-Canadian freelance photographer Zahra Kazemi died under mysterious circumstances in an Iranian prison, the embassy remained open. It still functioned while Prime Minister Paul Martin condemned Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for his public anti-Semitic remarks. While relations were strained, the embassy remained open.

It’s easy to justify such an extreme decision after looking at the actions of a country dominated by extremists—one with a recorded 360 executions in 2011.

Nevertheless, it is more difficult to justify placing more tension on an already weakened international relationship. While many of the reasons provided by Baird are unsettling, they do not strike one as active enough to justify such a hostile move. If the alleged murder of a Canadian-Iranian citizen was not enough to cut ties, what is going on presently to justify such a sudden move?

An embassy is supposed to be an institution which exists to aid citizens with their visas, passports and sometimes their safety. While the Canadian diplomats who were whisked out of Tehran the day of the closure are safe on home soil, what about those Canadians facing death sentences in Iran at this very moment? There are currently two IranianCanadians facing death sentences in Iran and Prime Minister Stephen Harper has promised to continue to work for their safety through other countries.

One of these victims is Hamid Ghassemi-Shall, who was accused of espionage by the Iranian government in 2008 when visiting his mother. Despite Canada saying that “Hamid’s case remained important for Canada and they would be advocating for him through other countries,” his wife, Antonella Mega, is worried.

“Personally I can’t help but think how that will play out in the sense that, since Canada has closed communications with

Iran, I’m not sure how Iran will see the case going forward,” she told CTV news.

Aside from the individual citizens who can no longer benefit from the services of an embassy, choosing to sever ties with another country, one who could be seen as threat somewhere down the line, is highly unwise. Canada should have taken more

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precautionary steps, such as increasing security at the embassy and making more of an effort to communicate with the Iranian government, instead of shutting down their presence completely. Whatever the case may be internationally, tensions between the two countries will certainly be on the rise as of now.

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From our kitchen

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18, 2012 Vol. 30 Issue 4

Spanakopita, delicious spinach pie!

George Menexis opinions editor IngredIents 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 large onions, chopped 2 (10 ounce) packages fresh chopped spinach 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 (4 ounce) packages feta cheese 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 (16 ounce) packages phyllo dough 3/4 pound butter, melted dIreCtIons Spanakopita is one of the foods that put Greek cuisine on the map. Sadly, I was never bold enough to master it, and must always rely on my good old grandmother to cook it up. It is a difficult process, but definitely worth it at the end.

Here is the secret recipe. Use it wisely.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Slowly cook and stir onions until softened. Take the onions and mix in dill, spinach, and flour. Cook 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in feta, eggs, salt and pepper.

Buy extra feta to eat while cooking. You may not be able to resist.

Separate one sheet of phyllo from the stack and evenly brush with a coating of butter. Place another sheet of phyllo over the butter and press the two sheets together. Cut the layered phyllo dough into long strips about 3 inches wide. Keep the remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap to keep it from drying out.

Lay out one strip of phyllo at a time on your work surface with one of the narrow ends close to you. Place a heaping tablespoon of filling 1 inch from the end closest to you. Fold the bottom right corner over the filling to the left edge to form a triangle. You may also make a square, depending on your geometrical preference. Fold

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the triangle up, bringing the point at the bottom left up to rest along the left edge. Turn the lower left corner over to touch the right edge. Continue turning the triangle over in this manner until you reach the end of the phyllo. Repeat with the remaining filling and phyllo dough.

Place filled phyllo dough triangles on a large baking sheet and brush with the remaining butter. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

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