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Volume 30 Issue 3

September 11, 2012

Hundreds mourn Shepard greets Denis Blanchette faculty, staff Transparency and trust concerns highlighted at event Audrey Folliot Contributor

Candles and flowers outside Metropolis on wednesday sept. 5 in denis BlanChette’s honour. photo By writer

A civic funeral held for the election night shooting victim Marie-Josée Kelly Contributor

A candlelight vigil and makeshift memorial was held outside Metropolis last Wednesday night, where hundreds assembled to honour Denis Blanchette.

As Premier-designate Pauline Marois gave her victory speech during the Parti Québécois rally on Tuesday, Sept. 4, Blanchette was shot at close range outside the building.

Those in attendance at the vigil were invited to share their thoughts and feelings and to remember the 48-year-old lighting technician at a microphone set-up in front of the venue. Many speeches called for calm, as well as tougher gun laws.

Friends and colleagues tearfully remembered Blanchette as a hardworking man, a loving father and a good friend.

One colleague, only identified as Marie-Jo, said that Blanchette’s death was not a political statement.

“This has nothing to do with politics,” shouted Marie-Jo. “The man who killed him is mentally ill.”

Former Coalition large de l’Association pour une solidarité syndicale étudiante co-spokesperson Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois attended the vigil to show his support.

“It was very shocking,” NadeauDubois said of the tragic end to election night. “We’ve talked a lot about violence in the past few months in Quebec but this was real violence. It’s

possible to debate the strike, it’s possible to debate on what a protest should be, but there’s no debate to be had on the events that happened last night it’s just total horror,” he said.

Concordia University marketing graduate Kim Belair was on Ste-Catherine St. when the shooting occurred.

“I like to think that everyone involved, no matter what language they speak, would be able to look at that as not representing an opinion but representing mindless violence,” she said.

A second victim, Dave Courage, survived the shooting but suffered severe injuries.

An official civic funeral for Blanchette was held on Monday, Sept. 10.

Concordia University’s new president, Alan Shepard, organized a meet and greet with his faculty and staff on Thursday, Sept. 6 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the atrium of the EV building.

Faculty members from various departments of the university showed up for an opportunity to exchange a few words with Shepard and express their concerns to the president.

Marie-Pierre Aubé, Director of the records management and archives department, thought the event was a great idea.

“There should be more events like this because they demonstrate that Concordia is a hip and modern university,” she said. “I think having a new president brings fresh air to the university and that can only be positive.”

Shanna Parisien, one of the event co-ordinators is looking forward to the atmosphere Shepard brings.

“I hope that the president keeps the university as warm and welcoming as it is today,” said Parisien.

Many faculty members expressed their concerns about Shepard completing his five-year term and administerial transparency. Perry Shearwood, a parttime faculty instructor at the School of Extended Learning expressed the need for improvement.

“I think this is the beginning of stability at the university,” explained Shearwood. “I hope he has respect for part-time faculty members, because most of the teaching is done by part-time faculty. There has to be an improvement in the relations between administration and teachers.”

Shepard emphasized building relationships, saying “The first thing you have to do when you enter a new place is to learn about it, its history, its strengths and weaknesses.”

“What I was really aiming at with this event was to get to know the teachers and administrators as people first and foremost, and to get them to know me as a person before thinking of me as their president,” Shepard explained. “Building relationships and strengthening the climate is key to success.”

Montreal fashion week: spotlighting Betina lou and raChel sin p. 6-7 With files from Kalina Laframboise.

In this issue... life

arts

music

sports

opinions

Food trucks at the Big O P. 5

World Press Photo exhibit P. 8

Polaris prize gala preview P. 10

Womens’ & mens’ soccer P. 13

Minority govt woes P. 14

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City in brief Eat healthy, live sustainably CAMPuS

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>> It’s not a girl, it’s a chief exec. officer After nine months of steering the Montreal University Health Centre, Normand Rinfret was named permanent chief executive officer of the operation after a unanimous decision by the board of directors. Rinfret stepped up following the former CEO Arthur Porter’s resignation. Porter left amid accusations of shady business dealings and criticisms from other board members. Rinfret’s worked for MUHC since 1979 and is now leading the superhospital project slated to finish in 2014.

>>The next Ryan Gosling?

“Hey girl,” croons Gabriel NadeauDubois as he stares into the eyes of a blonde who sits across from him on a park bench. He may no longer be a leader of the student strike movement but he has been keeping busy by avoiding kidnappers known as Le Rabbit Crew. The aforementioned crew posted a video on YouTube on Sept. 5 which already has more than 48,000 views. Similar to Anonymous, Le Rabbit Crew don bunny masks while fighting the tuition hike and claim to be “you, him, her, in the hearts of strikers, an idea; we do not forgive, we do not forget, prepare yourselves!”

>>Introducing Bellflix As part of it’s plan for the acquisition of Astral media, Bell will be launching it’s own version of Netflix to compete with, asides from Netflix itself, other big online television and entertainment U.S. providers like Apple, Google and Amazon. Bell’s “madein-Canada” version will play media in French and English and will contribute to Canadian programming unlike Netflix which does not pay taxes in Canada. While it hasn’t been said when or how much the service will cost, Bell CEO George Cope did say that the service will be available to all Canadians through any cable, satellite or online television service provider.

>>Give us the data already!

The federal government has been ordered by the courts to hand over records gathered about Quebec’s gun registry to the provincial government.

Judge Marc-Andre Blanchard ruled that the data could not be viewed as strictly ‘federal’, and that Quebec has the right to have it. Quebec courts accused the federal government of violating conventions of Canadian federalism and gave them 30 days to turn over the registry data. However, the issue is expected to be brought before the Supreme court of Canada and the legal battle to continue.

Sustainable farmers’ market aims to educate Kalina laframboise news editor The farmers’ market presented as part of the Concordia Student Union’s backto-school orientation to promote sustainable and healthy living took over Reggie’s terrace Wednesday, Sept. 6.

Students and community members from local and university-based

initiatives gathered from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. to participate in the farmers’ market on the first official day of semester.

The event started off with breakfast for new and returning students at 11 a.m. by offering regional produce such as organic apples.

Different booths pushed ecological awareness by selling local produce from Concordia and other provincial organizations, cooking displays that used fresh, unprocessed and local foods, and different artisans who fabricated their own products.

CSU VP sustainability Andrew

Roberts organized the event to encourage new students to pursue a sustainable lifestyle and to join campus initiatives.

“It’s good to promote this growing urban agriculture sustainable food movement,” said Roberts. “We’ve got a market happening and we have vendors giving out flyers for the Marché Locale.”

Fruixi, a project launched by the City of Montreal in 2011, also had a stall set up on the terrace. Fruixi is an initiative to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to the urban core by setting up

carts attached to bikes stocked with food in downtown parks.

“Initially the project was started up to promote healthy eating in the Centre-Sud neighborhood,” explained Fruixi co-ordinator Maxime St-Denis.

“Residents of the area are often marginalized and more vulnerable considering low socioeconomic status so we gave them access to healthy foods.”

St-Denis wanted to diversify Fruixi’s clientele by extending their services to Concordia University students and the West End of Montreal.

“Having access to healthy foods is the secret to good health,” St-Denis said. “We’re here to promote our project, to be discovered in a part of the city we don’t work with much.”

The Concordia City Farm school is a project organized by Sustainable Concordia that shows students the basics of agriculture and farming.

In association with the greenhouse on the 13th floor of the Hall building, the City Farm School gave students free samples of green tea produced at the Loyola farm.

With files from Marie-Josée Kelly.

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New government ushered in with violence A recap of the wins, losses, and tragedies of the Quebec 2012 election Kalina laframboise news editor Pauline Marois and the Parti Québécois were elected to form a minority provincial government in a night that ended with a fatal shooting Tuesday, Sept. 4.

The victory party for the newly elected sovereignist government was interrupted when security rushed Pauline Marois off-stage at the Metropolis venue on Ste-Catherine St. in downtown Montreal.

Two colleagues who were working the event, Denis Blanchette and Dave Courage, were shot just outside the concert hall minutes before midnight as Marois delivered her speech onstage to a sea of supporters.

Blanchette, a 48-year-old lighting technician, died at the scene after being shot at close range while Courage suffered severe injuries. The gunman then set the stage door on fire with hundreds of people still inside.

The alleged suspect, Richard Henry Bain, was taken into custody

by Montreal Police shortly after the shooting. Dressed in a blue bathrobe and escorted into a police car, Bain screamed in French that it was “payback time” and that “anglos are waking up.”

Pauline Marois will become the first female premier in Quebec history as soon as she is sworn in.

The Parti Qubécois won the provincial election with a total of 54 seats in the National Assembly while the Liberals obtained 50, and the Coalition Avenir Québec gathered 19 seats.

In order for a political party to form a majority government in Quebec, they must have a minimum of 63 seats out of 125 in the National Assembly.

The Liberal party is the official opposition after nearly a decade in power. Quebec’s outgoing premier Jean Charest lost his own seat in his home riding of Sherbrooke by a landslide of nearly 3,000 votes to former Bloc Québécois MP turned Parti Québécois MNA Serge Cardin. Charest’s loss came 28 years after he won a federal seat as a Progressive Conservative member of parliament.

Leader of the CAQ, François Legault, secured 19 seats in the National Assembly and came in third place overall.

Québec Solidaire, led by Amir Khadir and Françoise David, gained a seat. The party now has two seats while Jean-Martin Aussant of Option Nationale, lost his only seat.

The fINal resulTs After a 35-day campaign run,

The uNdoINg of CharesT After a nine-year era, Charest and

the Liberal party were defeated and shelved to become the official opposition to the new PQ government.

Following months of social discontent, Charest called a provincial election August 1., which led to his defeat and resignation.

Flanked by family, Charest congratulated Marois publicly and expressed gratitude for the continuous strength and contributions from his colleagues and supporters on election night.

“I want to say to all of you tonight and all of you interested in the future of Quebec that the result of this election campaign speaks to the fact that the future of Quebec lies within Canada,” he said.

Charest bid his opponents good luck but did not announce his resignation the same night. He officially resigned as the leader of the Quebec Liberal Party and from politics Wednesday, Sept. 5.

Ending his 14-year tenure as party leader and nine-year term as Quebec’s premier, Charest said he had no regrets.

The sTudeNT movemeNT Léo Bureau-Blouin, former president of the Fédération étudiante collégiale du Québec, won his riding of Laval-des-Rapides to become the youngest MNA ever elected to the National Assembly at the age of 20.

Bureau-Blouin joined Marois in July as rumours swirled about a pending provincial election.

Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, former Coalition large de l’Association pour une solidarité syndicale étudiante cospokesperson told The Concordian Wednesday night that this win was a step forward for the anti-hike cause.

“It’s a beautiful day for the student movement,” said NadeauDubois. “We have forced the Parti Québécois to take a position on the tuition increase, we have forced them to promise they will cancel it.

So, it’s a pretty big victory for us today.” alleged suspeCT Charged Richard Henry Bain, the man allegedly behind the attack on election night, was formally charged with first-degree murder and 15 other charges Thursday, Sept. 6.

The other charges against Bain include weapons violations, three counts of attempted murder, arsonrelated offences and aggravated assault.

Police seized 22 weapons from the accused, all of which were registered, except for one. Two were recovered from the scene, three were in Bain’s vehicle and the rest were found at his home in La Conception.

Bain’s next court appearance is set for Oct. 11, 2012.

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Who pays for that?

A guide to the Concordia Student union budget for 2012-13

Elizabeth Tomaras

>>Canada and Iran break it off

Kalina laframboise news editor

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he Concordia Student Union has a president and seven executives who represent Concordia University’s 35,000 undergraduate students for an entire year starting on June 1. During the general elections in March, A Better Concordia made a commitment to students to provide more events, sustainable projects and more initiatives for Loyola campus. They also pledged to be transparent, honest and to stick to their promises.

The CSU foresees its total budget, from revenues generated through student fees and various other funds, as $5,505,350 for the 2012-13 academic year at Concordia.

Here is The Concordian’s guide to the CSU’s preliminary budget for the upcoming year and a basic breakdown of the numbers. reveNues To start, the CSU facilitates a budget through its earnings and expenses. Regarding revenues, the CSU’s projections show it receives $1,242,000 from student fee levies alone. Each undergraduate student pays $1.75 per credit toward the Concordia Student Union.

Therefore, a fulltime undergraduate student taking five courses worth three credits each is paying $26.25 per semester.

An individual taking 10 courses for the academic year is contributing $52.50 to the CSU’s profits. salarIes, BeNefITs aNd hoNorarIums The CSU allotted $224,000 of their budget for the salaries of eight executives. The 2012-13 annual salary for an executive is approximately $28,000.

During the year, an executive or vice-president of the CSU receives an additional expense account of $625. For example, an expense ac-

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Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird announced the Harper administration’s decision to sever ties with Iran on Sept. 7, explaining that there were significant concerns of terrorism and the safety of Canadian diplomats in the region. Canadian diplomats will return home, while Iranian diplomats have until Sept. 12 to leave Canada.

Baird also cited the state’s refusal to adhere to United Nations guidelines concerning their nuclear development program, along with its antiIsrael stance. Iranian-Canadians are being redirected to Turkish consulates and embassies for any concerns.

>>Victoria Police investigate free baby offer

count would cover costs of transportation. CSU President Schubert Laforest has an expense account of $1,300 for the entire year.

An annual $3,000 honorarium

$349,318 to be spent on employees.

This includes the salaries and benefits for administration and receptionists, the general manager and other expenses.

two ways. Contributions are defined by funding gathered from sponsorships and here the CSU believes they will make $5,000. Sales made from food and alcohol are expected to generate ten times that, at about $50,000.

In terms of expenses, the CSU tabled $150,000 to cover the twoweek long orientation, one of the lowest orientation budgets within the last few years. Last year, the CSU spent a total of $180,888 on orientation activities, and $227,017 in 2008. loYola luNCheoNs As part of a special student council meeting held in August, the CSU decided to allot an additional $4,000 of its surplus to the Loyola Luncheon. The initial budget for the Loyola luncheon for salaries and expenses was a total of $32,400 but with the additional funding from the surplus, it is approximately $36,400.

is provided to the chair of council; the secretary receives $3,000 for the year as well.

The CSU allotted a total of

orIeNTaTIoN The CSU expects to generate revenues from their orientation in

WorTh NoTINg Operational costs for the CSU comes to approximately $230,155 for the year. Operations include but are not limited to telephones, computers, office expenses, postage and promotions. Landlines for the CSU executives, HOJO and other CSU offices come to a total of $55,000. Postage costs $1,200 while office expenses, such as stationery, run at $25,000.

With files from Chuck Wilson

Police are investigating an unusual online advertisement offering an infant for sale in Victoria, British Columbia. The posting provided a photo of the baby, offering it for free because of “times are hard” and was quickly reported to Victoria authorities Monday. The advertisement was removed from the Used Victoria website and is now under investigation. Victoria Police are trying to track down the parents and confirm that the child is safe.

>>Man charged in Toronto dismemberment case Chun Qi Jiang of Toronto sat in a Brampton, Ont. courtroom on Monday, Sept. 10. He has been charged with the murder and dismemberment of his estranged ex-girlfriend Guang Hua Liu whose body parts were discovered Aug. 15. Not all of Liu’s parts have been found. Jiang was not previously known to police however became a prime suspect once Liu’s remnants were uncovered.

Jiang was arrested on Sunday in his hometown.

>>Making the best of a stormy situation With Hurricane Leslie’s impending havoc on the maritimes, one group of enthusiasts are grabbing their gear and heading out - and it isn’t the storm chasers. “This is a pretty big event,” said David Hamp-Gonsalves, a surfer who hangs ten in Cow Bay on the eastern shore of Nova Scotia.

The approaching severe weather is causing waves more than three metres high. Hurricane Michael is also set to make landfall however meteorologists suspect Leslie will push him out.

Open house: Wednesday Sept. 12 at 4p.m.

The Concordian invites you to come meet our editorial team and learn how to get involved! Our offices are located at the Loyola Campus in CC-431.

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World in Fight against tuition hike ‘far from over’ brief A.J. Cordeiro

>>Talk about a hole-in-one Golf is supposed to be a relaxing activity which allows players to blow off steam. In this case however, someone ended up blowing a gasket. Jeff Fleming, 53, is accused of opening fire on two men on a golf course in Reno, Nevada. He was reportedly upset after a stray golf ball broke a window of his home overlooking a golf course.

One man was shot during the incident, brought to hospital and then released Friday.

>>Good luck, Mittens It’s that time of year again. With the Democratic National Convention closing last week, the campaigns are now in full swing, as voters and politicians alike are campaigning for votes. The muchanticipated American elections will take place on Nov. 6. Presidential candidate Mitt Romney suffered a recent drop in the polls following the DNC. Major issues will revolve around the economy (taxes, debt, and jobs), health care, same-sex marriage, the environment, abortion, and immigration.

>>So many bills, so little time SOPA, PIPA, ACTA, and now TPP. The Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade agreement between a number of nations including Canada, Australia, Chile, and Singapore, has internet activists smashing their keyboards. Net-rights lobby groups are raising concerns over the TPP’s wording, which uses language heavily favouring intellectual property owners. Under the agreement, those charged with internet piracy could face punishments ranging from simple take-down notices all the way to requiring Internet service providers to cut off access. Activists and lobbyists alike have been working with a 2011 leaked edition of the agreement, as the actual agreement remains sealed.

>>What will they think of next?

The iPhone 5 was officially announced this week. This is the first smartphone release since Apple co-founder Steve Jobs’ passing. The phone boasts the ability to run on LTE carriers (faster than 3G), and will include several other upgrades including a taller screen, a RAM boost for better app functionality, and a thinner design. The recently released iOS 6 will take full advantage of the new capabilities. Other releases by the technology giant will include new iPod Touches, Nanos and Shuffles.

FEUQ President, Martine desjardins, has Been an aCtive voiCe in the student MoveMent so far.

PQ win is partial victory for student movement Erin Hudson CuP Quebec Bureau Chief MONTREAL (CUP) — Despite a Parti Québécois victory in last week’s provincial election, student leaders say the movement is far from over.

“This is not a complete victory,” said Éliane Laberge, president of the Fédération étudiante collégiale du Québec. “It’s going to be a complete victory when the Parti Québécois is going to cancel the tuition fee increases.”

Also, speaking at the election re-

sult party hosted by two of the largest student federations, Fédération étudiante universitaire du Québec President Martine Desjardins expressed doubt that the election would put an end to student demonstrations.

“It’s only a baby step,” she said.

“This is not the end of the mobilization. Our goal is not obtained yet; we need a resolution and a real outcome.”

Jérémie Bédard-Wien, an executive of Coalition large de l’Association pour une solidarité syndicale étudiante, said that for students the main

course of action in the coming days would be to “keep the pressure on the government” to ensure the PQ follows through on its promises concerning education.

“The Liberal hike has been cancelled however the PQ’s vision is very similar to the Liberals and we expect them to propose an indexation of the fees on the cost of living. This is not something that we consider acceptable,” said Bédard-Wien on the PQ’s proposed education policies.

The day after the election, Premier-designate Pauline Marois stated

in a press conference her intention to order by decree the abolition of the Charest government’s tuition hike, to abolish the controversial Law 12 and convene a summit meeting to discuss higher education. The same day Marois reportedly called Desjardins personally to state the importance of settling the student conflict.

Whether the PQ will be able to implement its promises remains to be seen according to Concordia political science professor Harold Chorney who specializes in public finance and policy.

The economic viability of abolishing the tuition hike is realistic to Chorney, but he noted that the details of the “financing formula” could cause problems — particularly if the province’s budget, passed by the National Assembly every March, runs a deficit as a result.

“Governments have to present and get approved in the assembly a budget and if you stand outside of the budget you are in political trouble,” said Chorney.

Marois promised to abolish the tuition hike through an order in council, a process that, theoretically, could be issued by the minister of education unilaterally.

“It’s an interesting gambit that Pauline Marois is going to try to play and something I actually agree with — I think there ought to be what she suggests, a tuition fee hike freeze until they figure out a better way of financing higher education. That’s a good idea — but that doesn’t mean that’s going to be politically winnable.”

Marois’ final promise in her first address as premier-designate was a promise to convene a summit on higher education — a step that university rectors and staff have wanted to take for years, according to Concordia University political science professor Guy Lachapelle.

“We never had the debate about the place of education in our society and I think that’s very important,” he said. “I think it will be very interesting to watch – to see who’s nominated to be the chair, to sit on the commission,” Lachapelle added.

The details of the summit have yet to be made public.

The upcoming summit will be the next major focus for CLASSE as it will be a key opportunity to communicate the associations’ plan for education, said CLASSE executive Bédard-Wien.

“We’ve always fought for a radically different vision of education — education free from tuition and from the corporatization — and so we’ll keep fighting against that and so, of course, the summit is a crucial point in that strategy,” he said.

According to Bédard-Wien, the real victory for the student movement is the central role issues and debates around education assumed throughout the general student strike.

“The strength that we built through leverage in numbers allowed us to put these debates on the political map and the fear that such momentous times in Quebec society will replicate itself is the main reason why the PQ is actually following up on these promises now,” he said.

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Food truck Fridays Don’t miss your chance to get fine cuisine on the go

lauren luz Contributor The food truck craze has finally taken Montreal by storm! Ever since these trucks have become popular amongst foodies, many Montrealers have been dying to try a sample.

Street food has been prohibited in Montreal since 1947, but city officials agreed to re-examine the issue this past summer. For now, the prayers of adventurous eaters have been answered, seeing as food trucks are allowed during festivals and on government owned property.

On the first Friday of every month, a variety of food trucks gather at the Secteur 300 in the Olympic Park for a night of food, drinks and music.

The ambiance at the food truck gathering is lively and enthusiastic, reminding me of the summer festivals we all remember so fondly.

There were people everywhere, upbeat music playing and activities for people of all ages.

There was a variety of cuisines, ranging from authentic tacos to ice cream trucks to fresh seafood. There is something there to please every taste bud.

First off, Lucky’s Truck was delicious. I

tried the canard confit served with arugula, radicchio and an orange vinaigrette. It was absolutely scrumptious; the sweet vinegar was perfectly balanced with the bitter radicchio.

One of the more popular food trucks in Montreal also made an appearance, the Grumman 78. This truck asserts that they are not Mexican food, but Mexican inspired food.

I tried the beef taco filled with thick strips of meat and fresh guacamole. The raspberry lemonade was refreshing, and oddly enough, served in a plastic bag.

The lineups can be long and the trucks often run out of food towards the end of the

night; however, it’s worth the wait. I would recommend you start your culinary experience at an earlier hour if you want to beat the lines and enjoy the rest of the night. The prices are very reasonable considering the quality of the food being served. A dish will cost anywhere between $5-20.

There were 11 food trucks in total and beverage stands with a choice of beer, wine, ice cream and smoothies.

Whether you’re an adamant foodie or not, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Dig in on Oct. 5 at Olympic Stadium.

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The upside to introversion Society’s untapped, soft-spoken resource Andrew Guilbert Contributor Last month, the world lost a great man with the death of Neil Armstrong. The first person to ever walk on the moon was, by all accounts, a very private man. Averse to giving interviews and making a spectacle of himself, he refused all forms of media attention in his later years. Though many reporters characterized Armstrong’s as “shy” in their memorials, his friends say he was comfortable sharing his thoughts with others and had a very subtle sense of humour. Armstrong definitely didn’t fit the classic idea of what an introvert is.

“I think the big misconception is that introverts don’t talk and are unable to foster and maintain relationships - this is inaccurate,” said Sara Colalillo, a McGill psychology

graduate currently working on her Master’s degree in clinical psychology at University of British Columbia. “They are simply less bubbly and aren’t always vying to be the centre of attention. However, they do value trust and companionship and most definitely can form meaningful relationships.”

Statistically, some estimates say 30 per cent of the world’s population can be considered introverted. As a group, they can also boast a great number of famous faces among their peers, including such luminaries as Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Hillary Clinton and Rosa Parks. Even U.S. President Barack Obama is an admitted introvert; he’s confessed to preferring time at home with his family to Washington parties.

As an introvert myself, I was often uncomfortable growing up. I never stood out at school and at home. My parents — who

were both popular in high school — pressed me to be more proactive, seek out social groups, and participate in sports. I preferred reading or walking through the woods near our house to socializing. The notion that this could be normal didn’t make sense to many people in my family. Luckily, the world is becoming a much more accepting place for people of my ilk.

However, the world still sometimes feels like it belongs to the extroverted, with many workplaces and classrooms placing great emphasis on group activities and having an outgoing personality.

Introversion has its benfits, however. According to a study performed by Professor Adam Grant at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, introverted leaders often foster better results than extroverted ones do.

Photo by Jennifer Kwan

Introverts naturally lend themselves to more in-depth thinking processes, which is a skill in itself. “They spend a lot of time thinking and being analytical, so in conversation they actually might have a lot to say,” said Colalillo. “They are insightful and can show you ways of looking at things that you may not have thought of otherwise.”

In any case, the introversion/extroversion dichotomy is not one that should elicit defensiveness from either party. Both sides have their share of work to do and both have their place in society. That being said, we introverts did get to the moon first. Your move, extroverts.

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When fashion and architecture collide rachel Sin’s worlds overlap in her 2013 collection

Stephanie la leggia life editor

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ashion Week in September always seems to hold an unsettling feeling that comes with the change in season. Just as we are about ready to embrace our felted fedoras and wool ponchos, fashion designers tease us with next year’s spring/summer collection of bright colours and fresh fabrics.

With this seasonal change in fashion trends comes the wardrobe revamp -- a process that could be both time-consuming and dizzying.

Thankfully, there are designers who believe practicality does not have to suffer at the hands of style.

Toronto-based designer Rachel Sin understands this need for comfort and versatility all too well. Her eponymous clothing line is designed for the “want-to-do-it-all woman” -- a woman in need of key pieces that will help her transition from one season to another, but more importantly, from work to cocktail hour.

Devoted to the vision of a confident and feminine woman, Sin’s spring/summer 2013 collection is flirty, sophisticated and tailored to a woman’s curves. She showcased her collection on Sept. 7 at the new home of Montreal Fashion Week, the industrial-chic Arsenal art centre.

Aside from seasonal body-hugging dresses that are naturally alluring, Sin has taken the pantsuit and pencil skirt and added a touch of flare that will surely make heads turn.

With the leading ladies of Mad Men in mind, Sin had her models dressed in ’50s-inspired style, strutting on the catwalk to Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots are Made for Walking.”

While looking to trends from past decades is common among designers, Sin goes beyond fashion and taps into her architectural training, giving her an edge in the fashion world. With a Master’s degree in architecture from Carleton University, Sin searches for inspiration from eye-catching and elegantly designed architectural spaces.

“Careful attention to detail and precise tailoring comes from the natural tendency in architecture to make all things better with good design,” said Sin. “If architecture must always be functional, then fashion should be wearable.”

Sin spent her university years studying and interning as an architect by day and taking sewing classes by night. While fashion design was always a career she wanted to pursue, she did not think studying fashion was necessary. Sin gives credit to her architectural training and keen eye to detail for her success in fashion design.

For her spring/summer collection, Sin was inspired by the iconic Farnsworth House designed by one of her favourite architects, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

Sin translates the translucence and simplicity of the Farnsworth House with the use of soft and transparent fabric such as lace and jersey. Imagining what a woman would wear in such a modern space, Sin uses clean lines and neutral shades to complement the minimalist expression of the house.

While the colour palette of the collection may be simple with beige, black, grey and the occasional pop of coral, Sin’s attention to detail comes through the lace cropped tops, the ladder-back dresses and the Peter Pan collars.

Though balancing architecture by day and fashion by night can be timeconsuming and hard work, Sin is a “want-to-do-it-all woman.”

“As a designer, you definitely have to be passionate about what you do because it is one of the toughest jobs,” said Sin. “I made the decision to become a designer, to create beautiful and well-designed objects, whether it be a building or clothing.”

Looks from racheL sin’s runway show, heLd friday sept. 7, at L’arsenaL, fashion week’s newest venue. photos by sophia Loffreda.

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MTL Fashion week

Betina Lou travels to the south of France

Marie-eve emond showcases her collection at Montreal fashion Week

Brenda raftlova Contributor

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i also always incorporate black into my collection even if it’s summer. in Montreal, we wear black all the time.

-Marie-Eve

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Emond

My whole collection was inspired by french movies from the filmmaker Marcel Pagnol. in my head, i saw pretty young ladies going on vacation in the south of france with their skirts and dresses.

- Marie-Eve Emond Photos by Jimmy Hamelin

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hen fashion shows turn into extravagant spectacles with multimedia effects and illusions, it might often detract attention from the clothing line the designer is trying to display. But when designers embrace the theory of less is more, one cannot help but focus solely on the clothes.

Marie-Eve Emond — the head designer of Betina Lou — chose a minimalist approach to unveil her spring/summer 2013 collection at the Arsenal on Sept. 5. Three slim-looking models with fair skin and bright red lips kicked off the catwalk with the song “Le Temps De L’amour” by French singer Françoise Hardy.

“My whole collection was inspired by French movies from the filmmaker Marcel Pagnol,” says Emond. “It’s really hard to describe inspiration, but in my head I saw young pretty ladies going on vacation in the south of France with their skirts and dresses.”

Emond’s goal has never been to design clothes that attract too much attention. Her decision to opt out of trends that are sexy and flirty gave room to create pieces that are feminine, elegant and most importantly, timeless.

“My clothes are designed for women whose age range from 20 to 34 years old,” she said. “These women usually study or work in creative areas such as film, music, communications [and] web.”

The collection featured high waists, below-the-knee pencil skirts, floaty collared dresses, and well-fitted sweaters in classic nautical colours. Emond’s clever decision not to use accessories, except for thin waist belts, made every garment stand out. A personal favourite was a red pleated skirt with a striped light beige sweater, tucked in.

“The colours of spring/summer 2013 will have a nautical inspiration, so navy, red, beige, taupe and white,” said Emond.

“But I also always incorporate black into my collection even if it’s summer. In Montreal, we wear black all the time.”

The best thing about Emond is that she knows exactly what her customers are looking for – comfort and practicality, while retaining elements of their uniquely personal style.

“I think that my pieces are for everyday wear and that you can put [them] into your wardrobe very easily,” said Emond. “They are easy to pair; they fit well. People often talk about the quality of the fabric that is also different. I do a lot of research to have fabrics that other designers won’t have.

People are always impressed by that.”

Although Betina Lou’s spring/summer 2013 line has just been launched, the designer is already thinking about fall/winter 2013.

“I always start gathering ideas one year in advance. I already have ideas for the shoot, the makeup and for the clothes,” she said. “But it’s too vague right now. We don’t get to see the fabrics from the supplier till October. Until I see the fabric, I can’t tell you.”

Betina Lou’s entire collection will be available in March of next year. You can find the individual pieces in stores such as Three Monkeys at Les Cours Mont-Royal, Unicorn on St. Laurent, Magasin General Bruxe in NDG, and Boutique Archive on Villeray.

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Burlesque

Laughing with the sensual side of heartbreak Lovers and Other Strangers presents an exotic evening Colin McMahon Contributor

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ave you been to a burlesque show recently? If you’re like most students, your answer might be ‘that’s not really my thing,’ but now is the time to change all that.

On Sunday Sept. 16, Lady Josephine and a small troupe of fellow burlesque dancers are proud to bring something different to your night out with Lovers and Other Strangers at the Upstairs Jazz Bar and Grill.

For a minimal fee, students will be able to experience a night of sensual striptease set to the music of renowned jazz musician Stephen Barry. As Lady Josephine explains, she sees her show as a tribute and companion piece to the jazz singer.

“It grew out of my love of Stephen Barry’s music, really. The stories that he talks about in his songs are such beautiful stories that really mean something and that’s what a great burlesque act is,” she said.

For those still on the squeamish side about burlesque, Lady Josephine is quick to point out that this show will be the exact

opposite of a dirty dive.

“Don’t expect it to be like a strip club at all because it really is an art form and it’s a very theatrical show that has a sexual side to it. The word burlesque originally means to make fun of,” she said, “expect to laugh a lot.”

Lovers and Other Strangers will use its unique art form to soften the blow of a subject that many find difficult to deal with. When one thinks of unrequited love and heartbreak, the shows that first come to mind are often Greek tragedies. Yet with burlesque, the presentation will allow for a night of laughter and enjoyment.

“That is what’s incredible about it,” Lady Josephine remarks, “it’s taking the whole spectrum of people we have in the world and celebrating their bodies on stage.

You should expect to see semi-nude women who are really proud of their bodies but also able to be really self-aware and poke fun at themselves.”

Burlesque is entertainment that does not exist just anywhere. Lady Josephine said she feels very confident that anyone in attendance of Lovers and Other Strangers won’t go home with a heavy heart.

Tickets are on sale now for twenty dollars in advance, or twenty-five at the door. The Upstairs Jazz & Grill is located at 1254 Mackay, downtown.

Art

The world in a snapshot: looking at 2011 World Press Photo’s 55th exhibition is on tour in Montreal Andy Fidel Contributor Photography is like a story— the essence of a moment is captured in less than a second but the image itself and the intimate access to the soul of the situation will forever resonate within us. From Sept. 7 to 30, the general public is invited to engage with a selection of award-winning photographs from The World Press Photo’s annual contest, in an exhibition to be held at the Marché Bonsecours in Old Montreal. Currently the largest and most prestigious photography contest in the world, Ed Kashi, an American reporter and photographer, describes the exhibition as “a full breath of life.”

The finest work of contemporary photographers and photojournalists from 25 countries were evaluated by a jury of editors, photographers and members of photo agencies. Based on creativity, visual beauty, and global representation, 161 photographs among thousands were chosen to depict the year 2011.

There are nine award categories: arts and entertainment, people in the news, daily life, sports, nature, spot news, contemporary issues, portraits and general news. The award winning images captured pivotal moments,

events and issues meant to inspire, inform, educate and entertain the audience.

Samuel Aranda from Barcelona, Spain was awarded the honour of World Press Photo of the Year. His photograph, taken on October 15, 2011 during the revolutionary wave of protests across North Africa and the Middle East— also known as the Arab Spring, shows Fatima al-Qaws cradling her son Zayed, who is suffering from a tear gas injury received during a street demonstration in Sanaa, Yemen.

“The photo reminds us of something important, that women played a crucial role in this revolution. It is easy to portray the aggressiveness of situations like this but this image shows tenderness that can exist within all the aggression,” said the jury.

Through interpretation, the audience

is able to participate with the artists in the act of storytelling. As Kashi said, “photography comes from the mind, heart and gut,” and that is what this exhibition is all about.

The exhibition takes place at Marché Bonsecours, located at 325 Rue de la Commune Est in Old Montreal. It runs from September 7 to 30, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For ticket information visit www.worldpressphotomontreal.ca

Photos chosen by the judges for the World Press Photo exhibit. by brent stirton (toP, bottom right) & AdAm Pretty (bottom left).

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exhiBit

Please DO touch

Become active in art at les escales improbables de Montreal

Amanda l. shore & (Photos by) sydney Pine Arts editor & Contributor

PhotograPher Sydney Pine exPloreS Phil allard and JuStin ducheSneau’S inStallation Forêt, as part

of the Festival International Les Escales Improbables de Montreal, an interactive art festival running from September 2 to 14 at locations in and around Montreal.

Forêt is meditation space made of 650 pieces of recycled wooden pallets.

Not normally self-supportable, the pallets are made to support themselves

in this piece and filter light as though they were tree branches and had returned to their birth form.

The space suggests a natural sanctuary at the center of the urban landscape.

The many pieces come together like a puzzle to form a gigantic structure.

“We conceived a space which bears itself with the idea of support. The light is filtered as through natural tree branches.” - wrote Phil Allard and Justin Duchesneau.

The installation draws inspiration from the buildings surrounding it but is set apart by its unique construction.

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Back in Black

There’s nothing like a fresh coat of paint Gallery x begins another year showcasing student art

Don’t miss the 8th annual international Black Film Festival

leah Batstone Contributor

Colin McMahon Contributor

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t’s usually easy to wander into a gallery; you can step inside, browse around, and leave as quickly as you entered. Unfortunately, Gallery X isn’t convenient to meander into. Secluded on the second floor of the Visual Arts building, it goes unseen by most students, despite the affordable coffee shop and art-filled walls. However if you’re feeling up for the venture, Gallery X’s first show of the year, The Staff Show, started this week, and it’s sure to entertain your eyes after long hours of staring at new class schedules.

“It’s always good to have something broad for the first show of the year. You don’t get a lot of work at the beginning, because people don’t have any ready this early and they usually don’t want to show stuff from last year,” says Amanda Craig, a studio arts student and co-curator of Gallery X. According to Craig, The Staff Show is made up of artwork done by artists who work and run Café X. “For at least three years, the first show of the season is work by Café X staff. It’s great because students see them on a regular ba-

sis, serving coffee, but the show helps give a better idea of who they really are,” says Clinton Glenn, an Art History student who is back for his second year curating Gallery X. All shows at Gallery X last two weeks, so Glenn and Craig recently called for submissions in preparation for the second show.

Submissions are generally accepted at the beginning of the fall and winter semester, but they take art submitted later as well.

“When people submit their work, we look at the content, theme, and medium of what it is, and see if we can pair it up with other submitted works,” explains Glenn.

“It’s kind of backwards from normal curating but it works.”

Gallery X also received a modern makeover over the summer. Last year’s teal and red walls, which Glenn describes with some distaste, have been repainted in warm beiges and spicy greens. With perfectly matched furniture that’s comfier than it looks, the space is looking sharp for the upcoming school year.

The Staff Show will have their vernissage on September 11 from 6-8pm, snacks, drinks, music and fun will be plentiful.

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o to the cinema up the street some time and look at what’s playing. Montreal has a huge selection of movies but now, there’s a semi-slump in the film calendar. So unless you feel like seeing The Dark Knight Rises again, you’re probably giving the cinemas a wide birth. Have no fear, there are options.

The 8th annual Montreal International Black Film Festival begins on September 19 and runs until September 30. During this time, people from all walks of life can treat themselves to an incredible selection of films unavailable anywhere else. There are two films in particular being highlighted by this year’s festival, and they do an excellent job showcasing the diverse styles of filmmaking on display.

First there is the opening film, Winnie, which stars Terrence Howard and Jennifer Hudson. This emotional drama chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela, an extraordinary activist as well as the wife of Nelson Mandela. Those who saw Invictus a couple years ago will remember the incredible job that Morgan Freeman did playing the South African political hero. Winnie, however focuses on the time Mandela spent in

prison and deals primarily with how his wife continued the fight and threw her own spirit and tenacity into the battle for South African freedom. For those film buffs out there, you may want to note that director Darrell Roodt will be on hand for the premiere.

The closing film of the festival is a much darker piece. The Central Park Five is a documentary about the lives of five black and Latino individuals who were wrongfully imprisoned for a series of rapes which took place in New York City. This film showcases the failure of police, media and society as a whole to ensure that justice was done. It paints the stark and brutal reality of prejudice that still exists in the first world.

Activist and musician Harry Belafonte, who will be receiving the 2012 Humanitarian award at this year’s festival, will be there opening night for a screening of his biopic film Sing your Song as well as an in-depth Q & A session. Also speaking at this year’s festival is best selling author Stedman Graham.

There are over a hundred films on display, one for every type of moviegoer. For more information on showtimes and tickets visit www.montrealblackfilm.com

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Polaris shortlist, in a heartbeat Brush up on your Canadian music before the polaris prize Gala on Sept. 24 Andrew McNeill & Elizabeth Mackay Contributor & Music editor

Andrew Guilbert Staff writer

>>> Have they got everybody fooled?

Evanescence singer Amy Lee and her immediate business partners have been accused by internet hacktivists Anonymous of intimidating members of the band’s message board into signing non-disclosure agreements regarding alleged questionable content posted therein. Anonymous claims the EvThreads.com message board is an online meeting place for child molesters, and that the band’s legal representation has made fans sign contracts stating they would not report the illicit activities alleged to have been perpetrated on those forums. This, hacktivists say, is the reason the issue has not yet seen greater exposure. Further accusations were also expressed against the party in a legal petition submitted to British Parliament, stating former employees involved with Evanescence were able to interact with minors through the message boards despite an alleged history of posting “paedophile material” on other websites. While these allegations have not yet been acted upon, Anonymous are asking fans boycott the band’s UK concerts.

Feist - Metals (2011;Arts And CrAFts) If you were expecting a continuation of The Reminder, think again. Subdued, stripped down, yet still sophisticated, this record is completely worth the four year wait. Feist will be finishing her year-long tour this October in South America.

Trial track: “Comfort Me” drAke - take Care (2011;Young MoneY) On his second album, Drake slowed production down - and it paid off. The LA Times and New York Times both named it the best album of 2011, while The Globe and Mail included it on their top ten list. This is a strong contender for the prize.

Trial track: “Take Care” JApAndroids - Celebration roCk (2012; polYvinYl reCord Co.) The Vancouver-based punk/noise rock duo made a second record remarkably similar to their

first - 2009’s Post-Nothing - in the best way possible. This album leaves a bigger crater than the first, and it even features a Gun Club cover.

Trial track: “For the Love of Ivy” YAMAntAkA//soniC titAn - Yt/st (2011; psYChiC hAndshAke) Debut album from Toronto/Montreal based genre-defying duo. Performance art? Music? Nohwave? What you need to know: they’ve teamed up with fellow shortlister Fucked Up for a 7” available soon, and they have a new album available digitally now.

Trial track: “Queens” CAdenCe WeApon - Hope in Dirt CitY (2012; upper ClAss reCordings) Rollie Pemberton, dubbed ‘Canada’s most creative rapper’ by the National Post, is on a roll.

Hope In Dirt City is his third album to claim a Polaris Prize nod, his second to make the shortlist, and his most commercial effort. The music video for “Conditioning” was filmed entirely in Montreal.

Trial track: “Conditioning”

Cold speCks - i preDiCt a GraCeful expulsion (2012;Mute/eMi reCords) At 23, Aly Spx (better known as her stage name Cold Specks) is the youngest artist to make this year’s shortlist. Her debut album, I Predict a Graceful Expulsion, fills the gothic void in contemporary Canadian indie rock.

Trial track: “Hector” kAthleen edWArds - VoYaGeur (2012; MApleMusiC reCordings) Kathleen Edward’s fourth album, Voyageur, is her second to make the shortlist. The single “Change the Sheets” was co-produced by her current grammy-award-winning boyfriend, Justin Vernon, of Bon Iver fame.

Trial track: “Change the Sheets” FuCked up - DaViD CoMes to life (2011; MAtAdor) Fucked Up already have one Polaris Prize up on their mantelpiece; the hard rockers won in 2009 for The Chemistry of Common Life. The band calls their most recent release a ‘rock opera’ and love story set in the 1970s and 1980s.

Trial track: “The Other Shoe”

Quick Spins

>>> Living easy, living free, for now An overenthusiastic AC/DC fan was arrested for blasting the band’s hit “Highway to Hell” Tuesday Sept. 4. The New Hampshire woman was issued a warning in the afternoon, which she must have ignored since police came back an hour later to arrest her for noise pollution. Despite this, her spirit was not dampened as she went on to be arrested two more times in a 26-hour period for the same offense (and once more for throwing a frying pan at her nephew). The judge presiding over her case has recommended she use earphones after her release.

>>> 99 problems and ‘bitch’ is one Rapper, entrepreneur and self-styled “voice of a generation,” Kanye West addressed an issue that has been plaguing him for some time. “I usually never tweet questions but I struggle with this so here goes... Is the word BITCH acceptable?” Thousands responded with their two cents, prompting him to follow up on his initial tweet. “I was recently questioned about the use of the word BITCH in my music and initially was offended by anyone questioning anything in my music.”

He also addressed the use of the N-word in the same breath, positing that “Perhaps the words are now neither positive or negative.

They are just potent and it depends on how they are used and by whom?” Regardless of his decision, he probably won’t be removing the word from his vocabulary entirely, with his new Cruel Summer LP featuring the song “Perfect Bitch,” reportedly about his current girlfriend Kim Kardashian.

Smash Mouth - Magic (2012; 429 Records)

The Avett Brothers - The Carpenter (2012; Universal)

David Byrne & St Vincent - Love This Giant (2012; 4AD)

It was the summer of ‘99. MTV still played music videos, usually the pop favourites of Blink 182, The Backstreet Boys and Sugar Ray. However, one album that stood out in everyone’s summer beach collection was Smash Mouth’s Astro Lounge, with their hit single “All Star.” After a sixyear drought and having long since been written off as the typical one-hit wonder band, the group has released Magic. Simple four-chord progressions and love premises, all bathed in a little coat of humour (especially in their song titled “Justin Bieber”) harken to past ‘90s hits. Unfortunately, the stagnation with actual creativity clouds the album’s entire listening experience. Rapper J. Dash, who is featured on two songs, gives the album an unnecessary contemporary radio-hit vibe that seems pasted onto material performed a decade too late. Overall, old fans will enjoy the old song construction, but general listeners will be turned off by its lack of evolution.

If you’ve tuned into CBC Radio 2 lately, you must be familiar with “Live and Die,” a banjo-fueled summer release from American folk-rock group The Avett Brothers. Their latest album, The Carpenter, set to release on Sept. 11, is a rollercoaster of goodbye tunes delivered with a surprising lightness (“Pretty Girl from Michigan”) and bittersweet ballads (“Through My Prayers”) that will have you swaying to and fro quite wholeheartedly. The Carpenter has shaped up to be the perfect soundtrack for reminiscing over those distant summer nights. It is comprised of such a varied collection of tracks that it’s sure to please fans new and old. Though they have been compared to such widely-known groups as Mumford and Sons, as well as The Lumineers, the Avett Brothers manage to string together a wide array of music that lends them an enthralling unpredictability their peers simply don’t possess.

The highly anticipated collaboration between Talking Heads frontman David Byrne and indie sweetheart St. Vincent (Annie Clark) has been in the making since their encounter at a 2009 Björk and Dirty Projectors concert. They began exchanging ideas about recording an album together, which developed into Love This Giant, which is a creative, funky, conceptual album resting on the shoulders of the duo’s eccentric style. Songs like “Who” and “Weekend In The Dust” bounce and soar through dynamic beats with a sort of calculated chaos. Playful yet profound, the core of this album is pure energy. An energy that, despite the 30-year age difference, Byrne and Clark transcend with a quirky sophistication that can only be obtained with their respective influences. David Byrne & St. Vincent will be at Eglise St-Jean Baptiste as part of the Pop Montreal Festival on Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. (tickets are $49.50 or $69.50 at the door.)

Trial track: “Flippin’ Out”

Trial track: “I Never Knew You”

Trial track: “Who”

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Women’S rugby

Season opener ends in disappointment

men’s rugby team dubs game a learning experience Paolo mingarelli Contributor Hoping to make a statement against the Sherbrooke Vert et Or, the Stingers rugby team came up short in their home opener on Friday night.

“We put ourselves under a load of pressure and we didn’t need too,” said head coach Clive Gibson. “We did not play according to our game plan.”

The squad had prepared for a more positive start to the season, but it was clear that this is still a young roster.

The speed of the back line is one of the Stingers strongest assets. Unfortunately, the ball rarely made its way towards them in this game due to many penalties and dropped balls. Concordia was unable to retain ball possession and an abundance of unforced errors cost the team their first game of the season.

While the offensive side of the ball wasn’t clicking, the defense handled itself very well.

They were constantly being threatened but

managed to fend off the opposition for the majority of the game.

The lack of discipline was also a problem for the Stingers. They received two yellow cards which cost them a player for 10 minutes on both occasions.

“Being short a man for 20 minutes of the game makes it very tough to win,” added Gibson.

Concordia managed to play well throughout the first penalty by applying a lot of pressure. On the second one, the defense was strong.

In the later stages of the match, Sherbrooke capitalized over a tired Stingers team, scoring a try in the final 10 minutes of the game to put them up 14-13. This would become the final score of the game.

Concordia will not have much time to practice this week as they play on Wednesday against rivals McGill. The team will look to improve on decision-making with the ball, their game plan and teamwork.

“The level of play is too high,” added Gibson. “If they don’t learn to play as a team, they’re never going to win, not at this level.”

This loss, however, was not perceived as a back-breaker by captain Dario Pellizzari. He said this loss should not be viewed as a step back in the squad’s progress, but rather a stepping stone for the greater challenges that await the Stingers in the next few weeks.

“Fortunately we have another seven games in the season to pull ourselves together and make a cup run,” he said. “This loss may prove to do us [good] in the end.”

The game against McGill on Wednesday is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Concordia Stadium.

Triumphant home-opener for women’s rugby

Concordia wins 80-0 against université de Sherbrooke Christine beaton Contributor After the less than stellar result of their last pre-season game, the Stingers women’s rugby team came back in full force this Friday, beating Université de Sherbrooke a whopping 80-0.

Concordia warmed up with tackling and ball-handling drills while Sherbrooke worked 20 yards down the field on their offensive strategy. Concordia kicked off and scored the first try within the first three minutes of the game. Their speed was remarkable, both forwards and backs running circles around Sherbrooke, resulting in another try two minutes after Jackie Tittley kicked the conversion goal for Concordia.

The next three tries were scored by Bianca Farella, who is new to the Stinger family but definitely knows her way around a pitch. She finished up her final season with Dawson last fall and has played at both provincial and national levels. It was announced recently that she would be one of

12 women to play in the NACRA Sevens Championship for team Canada this year in Ottawa, the winner of which will qualify for the Rugby 7s World Cup. Many Stingers rookies played Friday night’s game, but one would never have guessed; when any 15 women were on the field, it was as if they had been playing together for years.

The women have nothing to worry about when it comes to force. The majority of their scrums were undefeated and every ruck was hit in exactly the right place. They showed dominance when it came to mauls and scored their fourth try by driving the scrum over the try line from the five yard mark. Despite their line outs being a bit shaky, the forwards played with the right amount of tenacity and fearlessness it takes to make a great rugby team.

The forwards weren’t the only impressive ones at the Sherbrooke game. The backs were in exactly the right form from the first to last minutes of the game. They utilized their excellent knowledge of switch passes, blindsiding the Sherbrooke players and scoring tries left and right. The Stingers’ 11’ minute try was scored by fullback Jenna Giuliani after an impressive breakthrough.

After their last try was scored with two minutes remaining, it was clear the Stingers left their mark on Sherbrooke and everyone watching in the stands.

The Stingers will play their next game against McGill in the Kelly-Anne Drummond Cup on Sept. 12 at Concordia Stadium. The game will start at 9 p.m.

FooTball

A major defeat for Stingers by Carabins

Football powerhouse proves to be too much for Concordia Stefano mocella Contributor

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48-10 score says it all. There aren’t many positives to take from such a lopsided loss. The Stingers were dominated on all sides of the ball, be it on the offense, defence or on special teams. The Université de Montréal Carabins won the battle at the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball.

While Concordia was still in the game going into the fourth quarter - only trailing by 10 - the Carabins scored 28 unanswered points in the fourth to put the Stingers away and move on to 2-0, leaving Concordia with a record of 1-1.

Quarterback Reid Quest went 15-for-23 in passing attempts for 186 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He was sacked 10 times, which prevented Concordia’s offence from finding a rhythm. They also fumbled five times, losing two of them.

“We shot ourselves in the foot,” said Quest.

“A lot of mental errors stalled our drives. They’re a great team and they capitalized on [that].”

Montreal went to the running game early, as running back Rotrand Sené helped the Carabins capitalze on great field position, leading a 42-yard drive. It was capped by a three-yard touchdown pass by Alexandre Nadeau-Piuze to Mikhail Davidson.

Nadeau-Piuze fumbled deep in Concordia territory on the next possession, but the Stingers went two-and-out on the ensuing drive. Montreal then blocked Keegan Treloar’s punt, but fumbled the ball at the goal line, giving Concordia a

touchback and a new set of downs. The Stingers then threw an interception, giving Montreal another chance at Concordia’s 23-yard line.

The Carabins went up two scores after Nadeau-Piuze took it in himself on a nine-yard touchdown run.

Concordia had trouble advancing the ball early, but a facemask penalty helped them advance the ball after Quest was yanked by the helmet on a sack. He then threw his best pass of the day, finding Jamal Henry for a 53-yard touchdown pass, cutting the lead in half.

The Stingers had chances to inch closer, but they kicked only one field goal on four tries, leaving nine points off the board. Two were missed by kicker Keegan Treloar and one was blocked. In the end, nine points turned out to be miniscule when looking at the final deficit.

Montreal ended the first half with a 23-yard chip shot by Charles Bauer bringing the halftime

score to 17-7. The two teams traded field goals in the third quarter before Montreal ran away with the game. Concordia’s defence was looking worn down by the time the fourth quarter came along. They forced five fumbles, recovering four which kept the Stingers in the game, but they couldn’t keep it up for all four quarters.

“It’s all a matter of execution,” said safety Nathan Taylor. “We just let it get away from us in the last 15 minutes. When we look back and watch the game tape, we’re going to be very disappointed.”

Montreal won in all phases of the game and owned the line of scrimmage for most of the game. It’s always the most important battle in a football game and the Carabins were the better team and well-deserving of the victory.

The Stingers will look to recover this Saturday at 12 p.m. against St. Francis Xavier.

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Stingers recover after last week’s upset Two second-half goals give Concordia win over uQTr

Kevin Duarte Sports editor This weekend, the Concordia men’s soccer team defeated the UQTR Patriotes 2-0 in their home opener. Striker Andrew Bryan opened the scoring in the 61’ minute. Substitute Claude Diesse scored in stoppage time to ensure the victory.

The Stingers kept the same starting lineup from their loss at U de M on Thursday.

Nicholas Giannone started in goal. His back line consisted of Michael Al Tork, Ramin Mohsenin, Christopher Mirasyedi and Enos Osei. Eduardo Mazzonna, Gonzalo Paredes, Fabian Troche and Sammy Tork completed the midfield with Anasse Brouk playing behind Bryan up front.

The Stingers had the first chance in the 12’ minute when newcomer Bryan missed his header attempt.

The visitors almost made Concordia pay for the early miss. In the 21’ minute, UQTR forward Valentin Seger was advancing against keeper Giannone. Seger ended up blasting his shot over the bar.

In the dying moments of the first half, the visiting Patriotes almost opened the scoring.

Stingers goalkeeper Giannone was forced to make a terrific diving stop.

The action got off to a quick start in the second half. Four minutes in, the maroonand-gold were awarded a penalty kick. Brouk stepped up to take the spot kick, but his shot was saved by UQTR goalkeeper Raphaël

Bélanger Vaillancourt.

Two minutes later, Brouk almost redeemed himself. After being played through, the Stingers forward decided to square a ball for on-rushing substitute Jose Prida. The play was broken up by a Patriotes defender.

On the hour mark, UQTR were inches from finding the goal. Concordia defender Enos Osei made a last minute block to deny any scoring chance.

One minute later, Bryan found the back of the net at the other end of the pitch. Diesse’s perfectly timed through-ball found the Stingers striker, who calmly curled a shot to the bottom right corner.

In the 71’ minute, UQTR midfielder Yannick Fournier tested substitute Stingers goalkeeper Remo Taraschi with a strong shot. PhotocaPtions must stretch to at least 80 Per cent of the Picture. Photo by firstname lastname Taraschi was able to make a strong save.

With possession, the Stingers moved the ball Bryan, who scored his first goal in a The Stingers got stronger as the game fluidly and outside midfielders played wide to Stingers uniform, said he was very pleased concluded. Diesse and Amadou Lam missed stretch out the field. The squad seemed con- with his goal and the result. great chances to put the game away with fident and was able to create many chances.

“It felt amazing,” he said. “It felt like a their one-on-ones with the Patriotes keeper.

“This is our first win of the season, so great relief that I can share with my teamConcordia eventually iced the match when of course it’s nice to say that it could have mates. It’s definitely a great feeling to be Diesse converted a breakaway. been by more,” said Stingers assistant coach scoring at home in front of fans.”

The team played a strong match from Francois Bastien. “We’ll take the three points start to finish. On defense, they were orga- and the two goals that we scored and work The team will play again on Friday, Sept. nized, applied lots of pressure on the ball on that. Of course I’m very happy, but there’s 14 against the McGill Redmen at home. and were able to recover after UQTR misses. still a lot of work to do though.”

Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

Back-to-back goals lead to first victory

Kevin Duarte Sports editor Concordia women’s soccer team rebounded from their opening loss by beating the UQTR Patriotes on Sunday afternoon. The Stingers scored two second-half goals, four minutes apart, to collect their first three points.

Head coach Jorge Sanchez lined his side up in a 4-4-2 formation. Katrina Filiatrault, Shannon Travers, Elizabeth McDonald and Lindsey Brooks made up the back line. The four midfielders were Melissa Kedro, Valerie Ishak, Kayla Myre and Alexandra Dragan. Jennifer Duff and Gabriela Padvaiskas were paired as the two strikers. Saby Dagenais was the goalkeeper.

UQTR took control early, but only had their first chance in the 19’ minute. Patriotes forward Marie-Michelle Lapointe found herself on a breakaway and ended up rolling her shot at Dagenais.

Six minutes later, UQTR were at it again. Claudia Languedoc almost put the visitors up with her shot inside the box but Concordia center back Shannon Travers did well to block the effort.

The Stingers had their best chance of the half in the 39th minute. After a failed corner kick, the maroon-and-gold recovered the ball and sent in a cross. The ball found Kendro at the far post, but she sent her shot over the bar.

Two minutes later, the Patriotes should have opened the scoring when Lapointe went in on another breakaway.

Dagenais was forced to make a terrific stop to keep the score level.

Concordia came out flying after the halftime break. In the 53’ minute, Padvaiskas scored her first goal of the season after receiving an accurate pass from Kendro.

Four minutes later, substitute Shauna Zilversmit made it 2-0. Her powerful shot from the left side of the box found the far side of the goal. Duff picked up an assist on the play.

The two quick goals took any UQTR momentum away; they could not find an answer. Lapointe, the team’s most dangerous player, missed two more chances to reduce the deficit.

The match stayed at 2-0 and ultimately ended that way. The Stingers have now racked up one win and one loss this season.

Concordia’s next match is at home on Friday, Sept. 14 against the McGill Martlets in another edition of the Erica Cadieux Memorial Game. Kickoff is at 8:30 p.m.

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5 reasons why you should care about the CSU budget Money matters can make any person’s head spin. When it comes to understanding the financial management of the Concordia Student Union, it’s a challenge to figure out what goes where and why. For this reason we decided to go into detail about the ins and outs of this year’s 2012 budget. As boring as that may sound, here are five reasons why you, the average student, should bother to read it over.

1. If you aren’t aware of your finances, there

will come a day when you end up in line at the grocery store and your card will be declined. It happens. If you’re wondering where all the Concordia Student Union money goes and why there isn’t more for the things you care about, now is the time to find out.

2. Just because there’s a lot of it, doesn’t mean every penny doesn’t count. When the CSU spends thousands of dollars on this and that, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Reading a budget might feel like pulling teeth, but it is highly informative, so keep it all in perspective, carry the one, and carry on!

3. Follow the money. Want to know how much CSU executives get paid? Want to know how much money we have stowed away for

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that distant student centre dream? Want to know what counts as ‘miscellaneous’ spending? Numbers don’t lie.

4. We broke it down for you. It’s painless.

No digging through archives, no fretting over dusty documents, no calls to your friend in economics for help. Learn something about the way your student union manages its money.

5. It’s your money. You have entrusted it to the Concordia Student Union so that they can spend it on services that will benefit you.

If they are using that money in a way that you don’t agree with, say something. Write in. Cause a fuss. Without your cooperation, there can be no CSU.

- Saidah Adisa

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National Assembly headed Addiction 101 for a deadlock Why Marois can’t do as she pleases Gregory Wilson Contributor On Sept. 4, Pauline Marois, leader of the Parti Québécois, was the first woman to be named premier of Quebec.

However, she will be at the head of a minority government, having won only four additional seats than the incumbent Liberals. A minority government cannot fully operate and respect their campaign promises without the help of a second party to back its ideas up. Luckily, neither the Coalition Avenir Québec nor the Liberals are looking to support any of Marois’ controversial campaign promises, if proposed in Quebec’s National Assembly.

Marcel Danis, a political science professor at Concordia University and former vice-president of the House of Commons, said he knows that nothing will come out of this provincial government. ‘‘I don’t think much will go on under this government because of the policies and the promises that she’s made,’’ said Danis.

The dynamic of a minority government dictates that the PQ can only pass legislations into law with a majority support. The party’s two most emblematic plans are a sovereignty referendum and the redistribution of wealth – and both must go through the National Assembly to be voted on by the entire government. According to Danis, attempts to follow through on these plans will in all likelihood be rejected.

The PQ’s promise of a referendum was actually in the form of a bill they wished to pass, which would give the people the power to call their own vote. ‘‘For example, under this new law, if 800,000 people, 15 per cent of Quebec’s population, want a referendum across the province, the referendum would have to take place,’’ said Danis.

The PQ’s plan for redistribution of wealth consisted of “abolishing the health tax of rough-

I am a second year student at Concordia University and I totally agree that the CSU is incompetent. Last year my mother kept nagging me to join a club; I had to explain to her that finding a club or finding information about clubs or school events are virtually impossible.

In some ways, I am resentful that I chose Concordia as my university. I get even angrier when I see and have to pay the Student Association and Activity Fee added to my tuition without even benefiting from the services.

I feel as if there is no sense of community at Concordia, especially when I have friends who have great experiences at their respected universities. There is a total lack of organization from the CSU. I hope they get their act together and SOON.

consider themselves addiction medicine specialists assembled their knowledge about addiction treatment after completing their medical training.”

What Canada really needs are doctors and specialists who know exactly how to approach addiction and have formal training, as Photo courtesy of Flickr well as experience in the field. We need to teach physicians how to help people who are struggling with such deeply psychological issues, using the latest scientific and therapeutic advances.

Wood has familiarized himself with many addiction centres in and around the country George Menexis and believes that having a trained doctor when opinions editor it comes to dealing with addiction can make all According to the Centre for Addiction and Men- the difference. tal Health, 1 out of 10 Canadians over the age of “What was really eye-opening from my visit 15 will experience a dependence to either drugs to [the Boston Medical Center’s Clinical Addiction or alcohol. Though there are numerous support Research and Education Unit] was the impact groups out there to help deal with this disease, that a skilled addiction medicine workforce can the rate will likely only increase unless steps are have in turning patients’ lives around,” he said. taken to help doctors learn how to help their Canada needs to invest more time and money patients. in the creation of programs where such skills and The health care system in this country is not techniques can be taught and developed. Hope fully equipped to deal with the ever-growing is not lost though, said Wood, referring to a new problem of addiction. There are barely any train- initiative which could prove game-changing in ing programs for doctors, nurses, and specialists the fight to improve addiction treatment. when it comes to dealing with addiction in its “A potentially ground-shifting opportunity many forms. This desperately needs to change, has emerged with the recent establishment of for it is disheartening to live in a society where the American Board of Addiction Medicine people can’t get sufficient treatment for such a (ABAM),” he said. “The board has created guidecommon and difficult disease. lines for the development of addiction medicine Dr. Evan Wood is a Vancouver medical doc- fellowship programs enabling Canadian medical tor focusing on inner-city medicine. This lack of schools to create programs that are eligible for full training for doctors, said Wood, extends beyond accreditation.” the shortcomings of British Columbia’s system.

Now it’s Canada’s turn to invest more money “The problem is typical of all Canadian and time into creating effective addiction training provinces,” he said. “Dedicated and caring as programs, and stop ignoring the larger problem they usually are, most Canadian physicians who at work.

Why Canada needs more medical specialists Photo courtesy of Flickr ly $200 per person, and replacing that with an increase in taxes for people making over $130,000,” said Danis. According to Quebec law, all monetary legislation must go through the National Assembly, including raising taxes, and Danis doesn’t expect the opposition to throw their support behind the plan.

“It’s surprising when you look at the results; nine more seats [for the PQ] would have made a huge difference,” said Danis. “We would have had a referendum, and we would have had some redistribution of wealth. None of that can take place now.”

As you can see, Marois has barely any space to move. Until the next election, the National Assembly will be in a deadlock.

Marois’ election should be seen as a symbol of Quebec’s need for change. Quebecers have decided to remove Charest from power, yet have only given the PQ a minority government, disabling the possibility for them to do as they please. It’s a symbol of exasperation and frustration from a majority that has felt unheard for too long.

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IngredIentS 3 cups quick-cooking oats 1/2 safflower or sunflower oil 1 cup raisins (or any other dried fruit) 1/2 maple sugar (if you don’t have maple sugar, use 1/4 cup of maple syrup) 1/2 lemon (squeezed) 4 tbsp cinnamon a flat baking sheet a big bowl (preferably non-stick, like stainless steel or plastic) a spatula a glass container or jar for storing

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2. While the oats are warming up, you’re going to mix all of the other ingredients in a bowl. Throw in the cup of raisins first. Add 1/2 of safflower oil and 1/2 cup maple sugar. Then squeeze all of the juice from the 1/2 lemon into the mixture.

Sprinkle some cinnamon in there - the amount really depends on your love or disdain for cinnamon, just don’t go too crazy as cinnamon can be an overpowering flavour. Adding about 3-4 tablespoons makes for a good balance.

dIrectIonS Preheat oven to 175 Degrees.

1. Get a baking sheet and oil it very lightly. Pour the quick-cooking oats onto the sheet, spreading them out evenly. Put them in the oven and

3. Once your oats have baked for 10 minutes,

take them out of the oven and pour them all into your bowl of tasty toppings. Stir until the oats are completely coated by the mixture.

4. Now pour the contents of the bowl back onto your baking sheet and place in the oven for another 10 minutes.

5. Once you’re done waiting impatiently, take your mouth-watering creation out of the oven.

The oats should be sticky and kind of bunched up. Break them apart with a spoon or a knife until they crumble. The more your break them, the smaller your granola chunks will be.

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