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UMSU withholding $640,000 in CFS student fees Executive refuses to pay national student union until demands are met Craig Adolphe, staff

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he University of Manitoba deal to take control of www.umsu.ca. the impression that the question of Students’ Union is refusing Turnbull said that during last the domain had already been resolved. to hand over roughly $640,000 in year’s fall term, Pierce was call“[Pierce] actually spoke to me student fees owed to the Canadian ing CFS on a daily basis. Turnbull at some point, probably in the late Federation of Students. suggested that he and Pierce were fall [2013], about transferring the The fees include: $197,000 owed ignored. domain name. It was explained to to the CFS for the 2013-14 academic “Finally we just gave up. And then him that the entire website service year; roughly $190,000 expected for we tried again this year with the new was undergoing a transfer between 2014-15 after including fees being col- executive.” hosting companies.” Farrington conlected in the winter term; $131,000 When asked if withholding the tinued, “And so we provided notice owed to CFS’s regional wing, CFS- fees was meant to be an act of defi- that no domain could be transferred Manitoba, for the 2013-14 academic ance Turnbull responded, “I would during that time but that locals would year; and roughly $125,000 expected actually go further and say that this be billed for their domain. And so I for 2014-15 after including fees being is a respect act. We’ve asked for a believe that was explained to him. couple things to happen, which are My understanding was that that was collected in the winter term.

As local 103 of the CFS, the fees not unreasonable.” fine.

When asked about the impact “I can tell you that, from a memwere collected by UMSU on behalf of the CFS. The UMSU executive is that withholding fees may have bership point of view, I’m not sure refusing to hand over the fees until had on CFS-Manitoba, Turnbull that that issue has been raised as the CFS meets certain demands, pointed out that the majority of a substantial concern and I don’t which they say the two unions have CFS-Manitoba’s funding comes believe it was raised by the delegates graphic by Bram Keast, staff been at odds over since the beginning from fees collected at the University at the [CFS national] general meetof the 2013-14 academic year. of Manitoba. Fees from students at ings that they’ve attended.”

The sum of fees includes all those the University of Manitoba made up Farrington acknowledged that dispute. He praised CFS-Manitoba Fleisher added that there are collected during the 2013-14 academic 62 per cent of CFS-Manitoba’s bud- communication between UMSU chair Zach Fleisher for efforts to important conversations happening at the provincial level. “What we can year as well as for the fall 2014 term. get in 2013-14. and CFS had deteriorated over the reach out to UMSU. All U of M undergraduate stupast year.

“Zach Fleisher, the chair, has been look forward to, and I would hope dents are members of the Canadian “All communications [to] UMSU very communicative and has always that UMSU, at some point in time, Federation of Students, which about it have been ignored or not tried to reach out and has always sees the value of the work that we’re “We’re not hiding includes the national wing and the responded to.” done his best to be a liaison between doing, and puts forward the fees that Farrington went on to state that, national and our member local. So students have paid.” regional wing. As members of CFS, at all why we’re “There’s certainly no indication from really we believe the problem is not Fleisher encouraged UMSU’s all UMSU members pay fees to the student union, are eligible for ser- withholding fees. them that they don’t intend to pay with CFS-Manitoba – it’s with CFS representative on the provincial vices, and pay to support lobbying [the fees].” national, in terms of them allowing executive of CFS-Manitoba, to raise We straight up on student issues at different levels Farrington said he expected that us access to our domain. those issues consistently. “They need say, ‘When you to be bringing that up in an official of government. the financial impact would put a Students at the Fort Garry cam- respond to our other context.” strain on resources and services Zach Fleisher pus pay $7.10 per semester in CFS fees. offered by CFS-Manitoba for local When asked, Fleisher said that emails we’ll pay you.

Students at the Bannatyne campus students.

Pierce, the designated UMSU repredenied that there pay double that, $14.20 per semester.

“Any reserves CFS-Manitoba has sentative on the provincial executive, When you give us had not attended any of the provincial Higher fees are common for students are likely quite low,” Farrington said, was a financial on the Bannatyne campus, who also adding that the provincial organizaexecutive meetings so far in the 2014back our domain breaking point for pay twice as much for all other stution was expected to administer and 15 academic year. name we’ll pay When asked, Turnbull confirmed dent fees, with the exception of the provide all resources and services, CFS-Manitoba UMSU operating fee. The operating regardless of payments received. this but said that the current UMSU you’” – Al Turnbull, fee is set at $23.50 for each campus, “It’s certainly not the individual executive did not feel it was a worthUMSU president and faculty, college, and residence members who are not remitting these “So I’ll just say on the relation while investment of their time.

Fleisher expressed a desire to see fees vary, ranging from $7.75 to $27.75. fees. They have in fact paid them and side the ball is totally in their court. continue to pay them every semester. We requested certain things and we a resolution to the fee debate. In Turnbull’s take [The fees are] just not actually reach- haven’t gotten them so we’ve said regards to the impact the dispute In a September interview, UMSU ‘Okay, well we’re not going to pay for has on the work of CFS-Manitoba, The majority of their budget “is ing the end destination.” services that we don’t receive,’ so in Fleisher said that they are operating president Al Turnbull said that gone. And we’re quibbling over some terms of improved relations that’s on a much smaller scale in terms of UMSU had not paid the collected seriously small stuff,” said Turnbull. Kopp addresses regional student fees to the organization Turnbull defended the UMSU relationships where we’re at.” budget. because CFS had not responded executive’s decision to withhold the Jeremiah Kopp, UMSU viceKopp said that UMSU would con“By working with other organizato requests to turn over control of fees as a reasonable response. He president internal, spoke with the tinue to hold CFS fees until the issue tions and working to empower stuUMSU’s website and domain to the denied that it was part of any plan to Manitoban in early January 2015, was resolved – including those col- dents I think we’re kind of navigating local. echoing many of the complaints lected at the start of the winter term. these budgetary pressures as we see leave the CFS. “Until we have access to the ser- them right now.”

“We don’t want CFS or any third “We’re not doing this maliciously. made by Turnbull last term. party to own umsu.ca. We don’t And we’re not withholding fees for “The main issue that we have in vices that we are supposed to receive Fleisher denied that there was a want anyone except UMSU to own no reason,” Turnbull said. terms of payment of our fees is the as a member local we will not be financial breaking point for CFSumsu.ca. So we’ve requested four or “If we ever wanted to leave the access to our domain and our website paying for the services we are not Manitoba if the issue was not resolved five times that we would like to own CFS—and this is super hypotheti- and the refusal to hand over docu- receiving.” soon. He said CFS-Manitoba has umsu.ca, and four or five times we’ve cal—that is the absolute worst way ments that we should be allowed to made cuts to their spending in order been either ignored or denied. to do it,” Turnbull continued. “If you access as a member local,” said Kopp, CFS-Manitoba caught to avoid going into debt.

“It’s not a secret. We’re not hid- want to leave you’ve got to follow the referring to the constitution and other in the crossfire?

“I think what we’ve done is we’ve ing at all why we’re withholding rules to leave. And not paying fees is governing documents of CFS, as well Zach Fleisher, CFS-Manitoba kind of readjusted our budget to best fees,” Turnbull said. “We straight definitely an easy one for a judge to as the original signing document chairperson, said he disagreed with work within our current financial up say, ‘When you respond to our look at. That is not a strategy for us to between CFS national and UMSU. UMSU’s decision to withhold fees situation.” other emails we’ll pay you. When do anything maliciously, it’s actually “We’ve requested them all and from the CFS. “In the long term I think we’ll have you give us back our domain name a strategy for us to get things done.” none have been provided to us.

“That money is earmarked for to look at models that work for us but we’ll pay you.’”

“The CFS is saying it’s in response organizations,” said Fleisher. “I as of right now, I feel we’re getting Turnbull said that efforts by National’s response to us not paying our fees. But we have understand that [UMSU has] had the work done that we need to do.

UMSU to regain control over the In an interview in September, communication with them going issues with the national group in And students are seeing that [ . . . ] student union’s website and domain Brent Farrington, CFS internal back much longer than we haven’t terms of that. Rest assured I’ve in terms of the policy changes at the date back to his first term as UMSU coordinator, said that UMSU had not paid our fees. Just ignoring us, refus- brought that up with the national provincial level and seeing the emerpresident. Christian Pierce, UMSU provided CFS with any explanation ing to respond to emails. The only group and opened up the lines of gence of student action networks on vice-president external, who has as to why the fees remained unpaid. responses we get are when it concerns communication between the two of their campuses.” served on the UMSU executive with Farrington described the national the finances or the fees.” them.

Turnbull since 2013, was tasked with office’s interaction with Pierce differKopp distinguished between CFS “I feel I have kind of taken it as contacting CFS and negotiating a ently, suggesting that CFS was under national and CFS-Manitoba in the far as I can.”

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Campo opens for operation in University Centre University Centre food court reopens after construction and holiday closure Dana Hatherly, staff

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n Dec. 11, 2014, after undergo- announcement that, as part of their ing extensive renovations for recent agreement, “Aramark will the first half of the academic year, invest millions of dollars into new Campo, the new campus food court food concepts and capital improvein University Centre, briefly reopened ments, and introduce new initiatives its doors to the public. in sustainability practice, healthy eatConstruction of the central food ing and easily accessible nutritional court began on July 2, 2014 and content.” included major changes to the food court’s layout, as well as new lighting, The students’ demands tables, and food stations. Temporary Some students remained skeptiwalls that closed down the food court cal prior to the reopening; others to the public, preventing students and were relieved with the food court faculty from accessing food stations reopening. and seating in University Centre, Jenna Lang, first-year student in opened up in time for the public’s the faculty of science, said she was entry on the Campo’s reopening date. happy that construction had ended Less than two weeks after opening and is looking forward to diminished last month, the Campo fully closed commotion, as well as more seating down again, on Dec. 24 for the winter and food options. break, only to reopen for its first full On Oct. 4, 2012, past UMSU executive hosted an open forum on semester on Jan 5.

“It looks fantastic,” said Christina food services and meal plans at the Balanduk, first-year science student. Fort Garry campus. Students were given the opportunity to ask quesThe campus Campo tions and voice their concerns about Most food facilities listed under food quality and accessibility on the University of Manitoba Dining campus.

Services (UMDS) were closed at Representatives from Aramark some point over the winter break. attended the 2012 forum to respond to The establishments were closed on questions and provide a presentation dates varying from Dec. 19-24, 2014 about some changes to their delivery until Jan. 3-5, 2015. of services on campus.

The Fresh Food Company meal The Manitoban previously reported plan in Pembina Hall was available various concerns with Aramark’s polfrom Dec. 21-Jan. 2 for students who icies and practices raised by students were on campus over the break. in regards to animal welfare in the With classes resuming on Jan. 5, production process of food items, and food services are expected to return the inaccessibility to Halal food and to regular hours for the winter term. more diverse food options on campus.

Last updated December 2014, the Some raised general concerns about fall term hours of operation for the the near-monopolization of the uniCampo and other food businesses versity food services. were provided online by the UMDS, On Feb. 13, 2013, six unions including the scheduled hours over representing students, faculty, and winter break up until the first day staff took to the steps of the U of M of classes. administration building to protest “Hours of operation will change the increasing privatization of serweekly,” reads the UMDS’s website. vices, calling on the university to end “Please continually check [the website] the shift towards privatizing services, for each week’s hours.” including custodial and food services, on campus.

At the 2013 protest, then-UMSU Food oversight The food court in University president Bilan Arte said, according Centre has been in operation since to an article published by CBC, that June of 1970. The Campo, presently students were unhappy about the cost run by Aramark, provides space for and quality of food options. small private businesses.

Upon completion of the food serThe University of Manitoba vices construction, Lang said that Dining Services includes all of the she was pleased about more culinary general food services managed and alternatives in University Centre. operated by Aramark in connection Kopp told the Manitoban on with the U of M Ancillary Services. Friday Jan. 2, 2015, “[UMSU’s] goal The U of M Ancillary Services was is to have sustainable, healthy, affordresponsible for overseeing the con- able, and diverse food options.” struction of the food services area.

Kopp said that the renovaThe 10-year contract between tions are a positive change, in line the University of Manitoba and with UMSU’s priorities regarding Aramark, effective April 1, 2014, food services. He said that with allows Aramark to retain its status the changes in University Centre, as the food services provider at the UMSU members will have more university – a position it has already food options. held for over 20 years.

Kopp confirmed that UMSU was “Many of the new programs, offer- briefed and consulted with informaings, and initiatives we will see in the tion about the renovations at regular coming months and years are a direct meetings with U of M Ancillary result of the feedback received from Services.

Kopp said he was not concerned the campus-wide food services survey, conducted last fall,” read a report by about the reopening of the food court UM Today. affecting UMSU-owned businesses.

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U of M awarded Top 25 Manitoba Employers distinction Employee unions raise concerns over working conditions, cutbacks Ethan Cabel, staff

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he University of Manitoba has Manitoba Students’ Union vice- term at the U of M. “The workload has doubled what it paid vacation time, the pension plan, been named one of Manitoba’s president internal, told the Manitoban “The eight criteria mentioned, for used to be,” Brown said. and health care benefits—apply to Top 25 Employers for the third year that the distinction is well-deserved. the most part, don’t apply to our Unifor members, Brown said that in a row, prompting mixed reactions “When you think of the University members who are contract workthe university may be undermining from unions representing U of M of Manitoba, you automatically think ers,” Hart told the Manitoban, refer- “Caretaking staff the union by contracting out services employees. of higher education in the province; ring in particular to the employee and hiring employees with minimal should be looking The ninth annual edition of you think of a huge organization that benefits package cited in the Top 25 weekly hours.

Manitoba’s Top Employers was touches so many people’s lives,” Kopp Manitoba Employers report. The The University of Manitoba after an average of published by Toronto-based company said. package includes $650 per year in Faculty Association represents some 20, maybe 30,000 Mediacorp Canada Inc. after a com“It’s hard to go somewhere in health care spending accounts for of the best paid employees on campus, petition that saw a range of employers Winnipeg without knowing some- full-time employees and $420 per including all tenured faculty memsquare feet, and we apply for the recognition. body or talking to somebody who year for part-time employees. bers at the U of M. The top 25 employers were ulti- works at the University of Manitoba “Sessional members must work University of Manitoba Faculty have people looking mately selected by a panel of jurors and it’s great to see that the U of M 18 credit hours during the fall and Association president Thomas Kucera after 40 and 50,000 from universities across Canada. is recognized.” winter term in order to be eligible for raised concerns with the Manitoban The jurors assessed the companies Over 9,000 people work at the part-time benefits the following year, weeks ago about the working condisquare feet [ . . . ] on the basis of eight criteria, accord- U of M, with over 5,000 academic provided they remain employed by tions of his members given news that These people are just the U of M is considering across-theing to UM Today, including “physical positions and 4,000 support staff. the university. The existing benefits workplace; work atmosphere; health, According to the Top 25 Manitoba package does not recognize summer board budget cuts of four per cent this being overworked, financial and family benefits; vacation Employers report, the benefits to term, so any work undertaken duryear and four per cent next year. and they just can’t and time off; employee communi- being a U of M employee include ing summer does not count towards “The university always plays hardcations; performance management; a hybrid defined-contribution and eligibility. ball with its unions in terms of monkeep up” – Dave ies available,” Kucera said. training and skills development; and defined-benefit pension plan; health Hart continued, “It has been a pricommunity involvement.” care benefits of $650 a year for full- ority of the union to fix this inequity “While we can bargain for our Brown, Unifor 3007 “As the province’s largest university time employees; a 17-week, 100 per between university employees but salaries and fringe benefits we cannot chairperson and one of its major employers, we cent paid maternity leave; and a there have been no changes in benefit negotiate what the university’s budare committed to ensuring an out- three-week paid vacation allowance eligibility to date.” get is going to be, so concerns about standing workplace,” David Barnard, every year.

Dave Brown, chairperson for the university’s budget, the types of president of the U of M, said in a However, Ana Vialard Hart, Unifor Local 3007, suggested to the “Caretaking staff should be looking cutbacks and how they impact on our statement. president of the Canadian Union of Manitoban that the Top 25 distinction after an average of [20,000], maybe working conditions are of grave con“We need to attract the best and Public Employees Local 3909, said has more to do with advertising the 30,000 square feet, and we have peo- cern to our members.” brightest faculty and staff, and the that not all employees have access to university than accurately assessing ple looking after [40,000] and 50,000 When asked about the Top 25 best and brightest need to know those benefits. the working conditions of U of M square feet [ . . . ] These people are Manitoba Employers distinction, the that working at the University of The Canadian Union of Public employees. Unifor local 3007 repre- just being overworked, and they just U of M administration would not Manitoba is a remarkably rewarding Employees 3909 represents 250-300 sents the over 550 caretaking, food can’t keep up.” provide additional comment, referexperience.” sessional instructors and roughly 50 service, general services, and trades While many of the benefits out- ring the Manitoban to Barnard’s preJeremiah Kopp, University of student lecturers/instructors each employees at the U of M. lined by Media Corp—including vious statements.

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Active Living Centre set to open next month UMGSA says students weren’t consulted on tuition fee to pay for gym, Bison games Ethan Cabel, staff

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he new Active Living Centre at the University of Manitoba—a 100,000-sq.-ft., $45 million facility— will be open to all U of M students next month, accompanied by a sports and recreation fee tacked onto winter tuition.

The sports and recreation fee, which amounts to $56.25 for full-time students and $42.20 for part-time students over the 2015 winter term, will pay for operating and capital costs associated with campus recreation facilities, including the Active Living Centre. The fee gives students access to all campus gym and athletic facilities along with full access to U of M Bison sports home games.

Given that the Active Living Centre will not officially open until February, the fee is slightly less than what it will be in each of the 2015 fall and 2016 winter terms. With the exception of this winter term, fulltime students will normally pay $75 per term and part-time students will pay $56.25 per term.

The Active Living Centre will replace the “Gritty Grotto” gym in the basement of the Frank Kennedy Centre. In addition to higher ceilings and improved lighting, the Active Living Centre features several additions to campus facilities, including a 200-metre elevated running track and a 40-foot climbing wall.

Gene Muller, active living director at the U of M, said that the new Active Living Centre is an important contribution to campus life.

“I want [students] to look back on their time at the U of M, and to look back on it fondly, and to use this time to develop mentally and physically and to set the tone for the rest of their lives,” Muller said.

“I think we were missing a big piece of the puzzle, and the Active

Living Centre, in my mind, is the solution to that.”

The sports and recreation fee applies to all U of M students, resulting in savings for those students previously paying U of M gym membership fees. Annual rates for U of M students for the 2013-14 academic year were $204. With the instalment of the sports and recreation fee, fulltime students will pay the equivalent of $150 a year.

support of the students so I think they love it when there are a lot of people in the stands and if we could get that on a consistent basis, I’d be thrilled.”

Unlike other students fees—such as the universal transit pass that will likely be implemented within the next year after two referendums were held over the amount U of M students were slated to pay—there was no vote held over the sports and recreation fee.

According to Jared Ladobruk, “Nobody likes fees; marketing coordinator for U of M recreation services, the fee was nobody likes tuition approved by the university’s Board of Governors in 2011 and received the or anything like support of UMSU and the University that, but at the end of Manitoba Graduate Students’ Association (UMGSA) at that time. of the day a capital The sports and recreation fee at the project of this U of M is modelled after the wellness centre fee charged to students at the nature that allows University of Winnipeg, Ladobruk an improved health said.

The wellness fee costs U of W stuand wellness facility dents $30.65 every term in order to pay for operating and capital costs assoon our campus is ciated with the $40 million United good for everybody” Health and RecPlex. While various levels of government contributed $17 – Jeremiah Kopp, million to that project, the remaining UMSU vicecapital funding has been raised by private donations in addition to the president internal wellness fee.

At the U of M, various levels of The fee also translates into sav- government have contributed $22 ings for students who will no longer million to the construction of the $45 have to pay for tickets to Bison sports million Active Living Centre, with games. Coleen Dufresne, athletic the remaining capital costs coming director for Bison sports, hopes that from private donors as well as the free entry to games will markedly sports and recreation fee.

However, the U of W wellness fee bolster attendance for campus sportwent to a referendum among the stuing events.

“We want that home court advan- dent population in 2011, where 57.5 per tage,” Dufresne said. cent of student voters supported the “Our athletes really appreciate the levy. Around the same time, the U of

dent, told the Manitoban that more consultation between university administration and students was needed in order to build support for the fee.

“There are some issues with the process,” Rempel said.

“Limited consultation seems to be a recurring issue [ . . . ] we definitely need to have more genuine participatory processes so that voices are heard from students and other stakeholders.”

Rempel was elected UMGSA president in May 2014, and did not receive any communication from U of M administration about the sports and recreation fee until November, when the university asked the UMGSA for a formal letter of support for a prorated fee to compensate for a month-long delay in opening the Active Living Centre.

The UMGSA council did not support the fee when it came to a vote shortly before the holiday break. The University of Manitoba Students’ Union supported the prorated fee, however.

“To us, this was an issue that was voted on, decided by a previous UMSU [Council], a previous Board photo by Jared Ladobruk of Governors, so rather than reopen M Board of Governors approved the it [ . . . ] we’ve just been fighting to sports and recreation fee four years make sure that we keep to the oribefore its ultimate implementation. ginal agreement,” said Jeremiah Kopp, “There is some concern that it UMSU vice president internal.

“Nobody likes fees; nobody likes has been a while since the fee was [approved] but there certainly was tuition or anything like that, but at some consultation with the student the end of the day a capital project of body to make sure that questions this nature that allows an improved were answered regarding the fee and health and wellness facility on our how they would benefit from that,” campus is good for everybody.”

Ladobruk said, adding that there are six student representatives on the 23-member Board of Governors.

Laura Rempel, UMGSA presi-

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Stop defining yourself Post-secondary education is not a place for personal branding Tom Ingram, staff

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f you’ve read a newspaper, visited versities. The U of M trying to portray the airport, or looked at any of the itself as a Galt’s Gulch of mavericks University of Manitoba’s official lit- and explorers is as cringe-inducing as erature, you’ve almost certainly seen your dad wearing a sideways baseball the “Trailblazer” ad campaign. Some cap and calling people “dawg.” of the ads feature pictures of students The ads are not just laughable; against imposing backgrounds. In they’re contradictory in a subtle but the bottom right is the university’s insidious way. This contradiction logo. In the bottom left is the slogan has the same form as those hilari“Define who you really are.” ous University of Regina ads that say Across the centre of the ads there “Question Authority: Find out how is a word branding the student as at www.uregina.ca/arts/journalism.” an inspiring figure. According to Obviously, if you need someone the University of Manitoba’s Visual to tell you how to question authority, Identity Guide, an amusing docu- you’re not really questioning anything. ment available for free online, these In the same way, if you feel the need words are “brand tenets”: rebel, pio- to tell people you’re a maverick, you’re neer, creator, innovator, maverick, not one. In fact, the word’s history trailblazer, challenger, defender, gives it strong overtones of opposition visionary, explorer, adventurer. to branding. No genuine maverick I’ve always found it puzzling that will ever be attracted to a univera major Canadian university feels the sity that brands itself as a haven of need to create this outward face for mavericks. itself and plaster it all around the city.

And there’s no inherent value in There’s something desperately try- being a maverick or a rebel. People hard about brand enforcement in uni- accidentally become mavericks or

rebels when they have discovered a new way of doing things that is not yet accepted by the old guard. Being contrary for its own sake is the mark of a person who wishes to appear a certain way rather than accomplish a certain task.

you think of it another way: this ad interested in being something sexy campaign is evidence of a paradigm rather than doing something valuable. shift in the kind of student universi- They effectively rebrand higher eduties want to attract, and the nature of cation as something that gives you an the education that is offered to them. identity rather than something that This campaign was carefully gives you valuable knowledge you can thought out. It was designed by use to grow corn, design a clinical McKim Communications Group, trial, or interpret the law. a major and new media-savvy Essentially what I’m saying is that No genuine maverick Winnipeg-based advertising firm, the “Trailblazer” ads are both a sympand won numerous awards. So the tom and a partial cause of the waterwill ever be attracted chance that the ads are accidentally ing down of higher education. When sending the wrong message is fairly you see them, you ought to be suspito a university that low. Which means the university cious. When you find that faculties brands itself as a is intentionally aiming to recruit are facing budget cuts while the office the kind of people who would be of the vice-president external, which haven of mavericks attracted, rather than grossed out, is responsible for advertising, has seen by the “Trailblazer” campaign. its budget nearly double since 2009, From one point of view, these ads It’s common now for university ad you should be even more suspicious. are designed to attract the kind of campaigns to place emphasis on perWhat we need, and what we person that an institution of higher sonal identity. The “Trailblazer” cam- should demand of our institutions learning shouldn’t want: the kind of paign invites you to “Define yourself.” of higher learning, is to stop defining person who is easily duped by brand- The University of Winnipeg pro- ourselves through branding and to ing, who places more importance on claims itself the “You of W: Where start defining ourselves by meaningyou matter most.” ful actions. broadcast identity than on actions.

It’s more alarming, though, if These campaigns speak to people

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Comment Comment Editor: Tom Ingram Contact: comment@themanitoban.com / 474.6529

The Pakistani people must take a strong stand against the Taliban Tarique Khawaja

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akistan is in the headlines once again. On Dec. 16, 2014, Tehreeke-Taliban Pakistan, a notorious terrorist group, launched a deadly attack on a school killing 132 children in Peshawar, Pakistan.

The alarming and heartbreaking attack has been condemned widely, including in Canada. Students from the University of Manitoba and the International College of Manitoba mourned this heinous act by holding a candlelight vigil on Dec. 19 to grieve for the victims.

The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the gruesome tragedy during its occurrence, calling it a response to Pakistan’s recent military actions against militant groups in the tribal belt. A Taliban spokesperson said the attack was a retaliation for the deaths of family members of Taliban fighters in North Waziristan.

What started as a regular school day ended with a brutal massacre. The wounded children who managed to survive the attack emerged with horror stories about how these fanatics were wearing explosive jackets and opened fire indiscriminately in the school auditorium.

Although similar terrorist incidents have recently occurred in Pakistan, this has been the Taliban’s deadliest one. It was not long ago

when Pakistani child education activist Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head in a failed assassination attempt by the Taliban for speaking up for girls’ rights to education. In Pakistan she has been accused of being a CIA agent, working with Indian spies, and acting as an agent of Zionists.

Extremism in Pakistan is increasing day by day and becoming a threat not only to the country itself but to the Western world as well With the recent attack on the Peshawar school, some in Pakistan are shifting the blame onto Indian forces or other Western and antiIslamic foreign agencies rather than accepting responsibility for Pakistani nationals committing these atrocities.

Widespread radical ideological thinking and an ambivalent attitude toward the Taliban is the reason terrorist acts like this are possible in

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Pakistan. Extremism in Pakistan is increasing every day and becoming a threat not only to the country itself but to the Western world as well.

Pakistan’s religious leaders need to preach tolerance and humanity rather than hatred and violence to stop these

acts from happening.

There is no religion in the world that teaches terrorism – including Islam. Islam, commonly known as a religion of peace, has been hijacked by the people of a specific mindset who do not believe in the humanity of

all people. Pakistan needs to adapt to the ideal model of secular education, and moderate religion, knowledge, tolerance, and peace for minority groups from the Western world in order to eradicate the terrorism it has long been known for.

Letter to the editor: UMSU on cuts University of Manitoba students, The University of Manitoba administration has recently announced that cuts will be made in the upcoming budget.

We would like to articulate the current position of the University of Manitoba Students’ Union.

We are opposed to cuts.

Our stance is not one of neutrality, but of rationality. As the sole representative for University of Manitoba undergraduate students, UMSU is active in the University of Manitoba’s budgetary process and holds seats on the Board of Governors.

Furthermore, UMSU recognizes the university’s complex budget outlook, limited revenue sources, and the need to balance competing priorities. We recognize that the university is burdened with the incredible task of operating on a budget that included the promise of a five per cent increase from the province – which has decreased to 2.5 per cent over the last two years. Within the context of a budget comprised of upwards of a billion dollars, this represents a significant loss in projected funds from the provincial government.

As the largest student association in Manitoba, with the responsibility of advocating on behalf of our membership to all levels of government

involved with post-secondary education, including federal, provincial, and municipal, UMSU will be intimately involved in this issue. We will provide accurate and relevant information to students and act according to the interests and well-being of our membership in a deliberate and respectful manner.

We will be active throughout this process, and will continue to advocate for the best interests of our students, as we have always done. We will work co-operatively and transparently with students, faculty, and administration.

UMSU will continue to provide students with updates and information as it becomes available, and we invite students to contact us throughout this ongoing process with any individual concerns or questions they may have.

UMSU’s goal, above all else, is to ensure that our students receive a high-quality and accessible education.

Al Turnbull, President – University of Manitoba Students’ Union Rebecca Kunzman, Vice-President Advocacy – University of Manitoba Students’ Union Jeremiah Kopp, Vice-President Internal – University of Manitoba Students’ Union

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Five Hundred and One Paintings + Buildings: recent works by Cliff Eyland Actual Gallery tells Eyland’s story in bits and pieces Alana Trachenko, staff

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alking through Cliff Eyland’s sense of togetherness that compels Characters are absent from this exhibit at Actual Gallery feels the viewer to look at each painting. theme, resulting in a feeling of of like flipping through the chapters of The exhibit then shifts from the loneliness and isolation. The landa book, which comes as no surprise, open and abstract theme of textures scapes, though colourful, are open as the Canadian artist and designer to the vivid storybook theme of the – free spaces for the viewer to fill with neighbouring set. whatever perceptions of the Canadian is also a writer.

In keeping with his preferred These paintings seem childlike wilderness they wish. format, Eyland’s Five Hundred and and fantastical at first – pastels, flowThe sculptures in the back are One Paintings + Buildings are on index ers, and Roy Lichtenstein dots domi- unexpected. They draw the eye right cards, which are raised on pieces of nate. However, a closer look uncovers to the floor, and then bring up the wood. In addition to adding depth to surprising elements, such as creatures question of what Eyland could be the paintings, the wood comes into that are half human and half animal, suggesting. If they are supposed to play when the back of the exhibit is and images of bodies that do not shy be cities, they are utilitarian and reached, where the wood has been away from appearing sexual. somewhat desolate in style. used to create sculptures reminiscent Perhaps the most realistic, Juxtaposing the whimsical lines of city models. resounding part of the exhibit is the and textures found in the rest of the Organization is a defining ele- landscape section. Eyland has pro- exhibit, the sculptures belong on their ment in the exhibit. The paintings are vided just enough detail to represent own in a place where the viewer can arranged by several distinct themes, images of trees, forests, and horizons. explore the rigid streets before comthe first being a theme of textures.

The easily contrived motif is made ing back to a place of colour and light.

Colours and brush strokes suggest fresh using tiny windows through elements such as water, wood, fire, which the viewer must view these Five Hundred and One and temperature. This first set focuses images, outfitted with vivid colours Paintings + Buildings will be more on feeling and sensation than that depart sharply from anything displayed until Feb. 28 at the a linear story, while maintaining a one would find in real life.

Actual Gallery (300 Ross Ave).

À La Mode releases debut EP Local singer-songwriter gives listeners a sincere look into her heart Raylene Paci

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La Mode is the indie pop jewel created by Winnipeg’s own Dominique Lemoine. Her self-titled debut EP was released on Dec. 14, 2014 and was co-produced by J. Riley Hill of Mortfell Recording.

Lemoine is a newcomer to the music industry.

“My favourite part of the process of working on this EP was learning how to realize my musical ideas in a studio setting, having been my first experience recording solo. Sitting down and listening to the mastered tracks for the first time is also exciting and rewarding,” she said.

However, it would be nearly impossible to listen to the EP and come to the conclusion that this was the product of a first-time effort. With a sound quality that exudes sophistication and carries a soft charm, it resembles the work of

a veteran singer-songwriter. relatable and easy to connect to.

“I can’t say I had the intention of get“The songs are about emotional reacting any particular reaction, although tions to personal life situations. And now I do hope that there are things you know [ . . . ] exploring the funof value to be gleaned from the work.” damental nature of knowledge, realAccompanied by the sweet sounds ity, and existence, or whatever,” said of synthesized strings and nostalgic Lemoine. piano melodies, Lemoine’s voice is À La Mode is filled with the most soft and mellow, yet rich in character sincere human emotions and the strugand able to tell a tale like no other. The gle to make sense of not only yourself, whole effect is rather airy and light, but also those you love. resulting in a sensation that can only “Once the EP was done all I be described as floating through the sky. could really do was close my eyes Her songwriting only adds to this and throw it out there. I find there’s already strong musical base. She weaves a vulnerability you have to embrace a beautiful tapestry of nature-based when you make your music public.” imagery and allows the listener to feel like the main character in this vivid À La Mode is due to release a music story. Lyrics like “Memories we try to video online next week for the track leave behind flutter down without a “New Leaves” and hopes to perform a sound” and “You hide such loneliness show after the winter semester. Her under your dark cloak” are painfully self-titled debut EP is now available.

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The current and future Canadian art landscape Sobey Art Award exhibition featuring shortlisted nominees presented at the WAG Ian T.D. Thomson, staff

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ince Nov. 1, 2014, the Winnipeg visual vocabulary by translating her and Montreal. Many of Myre’s pieces the scars being taken from places earth if we do not shift from materialArt Gallery (WAG) has been experience and that of others into draw on themes of “identity, lan- such as youth groups, senior centres, ism to spirituality,” explained Myre. hosting an exhibition of the nominees works that employ traditional crafts guage, longing, and loss.” and prisons, Myre has accumulated Along with Myre’s pieces, the of the Sobey Art Award. Presenting within a contemporary, multidisciOne such piece at the WAG is over 800 scars for exhibition across exhibit features the works of four the shortlisted artists for the award, plinary practice,” said the Sobey Art Myre’s “Scar Project,” an ongoing Canada and the United States. other artists nominated for the prize, the show will run until Jan. 25 and is Award jury in a press A n ot h e r of with each artist representing different My re’s notable areas of Canada. the first time the exhibition has been release. pieces is “Hydro held in Western Canada.

“Her art work Pieces by Evan Lee (West Coast “Myre has built a distinctive visual The Sobey Art Award was first creates a symbolic Quebec,” from her and the Yukon), Chris Curreri vocabulary by translating her created in 2002 as a prize for aspiring image of wounding series Journey of the (Ontario), Graeme Patterson Canadian artists aged 40 and under. and resilience that Seventh Fire. The (Atlantic), and Neil Farber and experience and that of others into The award, which was created by the conveys something piece displays a large Michael Dumontier (Prairies and Sobey Art Foundation, annually deeply human while letter Q , the logo of the North) are featured within the works that employ traditional crafts gives $50,000 to an individual who addressing urgent Hydro-Quebec. The exhibit. With Myre representing within a contemporary, multidisciplinary has “exhibited in a public or com- social concerns.” piece and the series Quebec, the WAG exhibit presents mercial art gallery within 18 months Born in 1974, are meant to bring a strong depiction of the current and practice” – Sobey Art Award Jury of being nominated.”

Nadia Myre is a attention to indus- future Canadian art landscape.

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia visual artist from trial companies administers the Sobey Art Award Quebec. Myre is an Algonquin mem- project by the artist that invites view- causing environmental damage.

The Sobey Art Award exhibit and exhibition. On Nov. 19, Nadia ber of the Kitigan Zibi Anishnabeg ers to sew with fibres and threads to “This series, [Journey of the Seventh runs until Jan. 25, 2015. For more Myre was announced as the competi- First Nation and has had her work create “a canvas representation of a Fire], borrows ideas from the Seven information visit wag.ca tion winner. featured in exhibitions around the physical, emotional, psychological, or Fires Prophesy Wampum Belt, which “Myre has built a distinctive world, including in New York, Nancy, spiritual scar they may have.” With speaks about the destruction of the

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Ingrain by Anthony Nelson

Love is Strange Film shares contemporary gay love narrative, makes its way to Winnipeg’s Cinematheque

Art while you eat

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innipeg artist Anthony Nelson, member of Synonym Art Consultation, continues to expand his repertoire with his latest exhibit showing at the Cornerstone on Osborne. The current showcase breaks away from his previous work, such as his opening in 2013 where he presented his collages, which he described as being put together blindly, in a way that is true to his subconscious.

Nelson’s current show is anything but unintentional. Aptly named Ingrain, the images share the common theme of depicting wood grain. The lines are thick and the colours bold, but the patterns are unmistakably of wood. Nelson plays with different colour combinations, sizes, and series of images.

Nelson has taken an image typically seen in neutral colours and added energetic reds, oranges, and blues. The juxtaposition compels the viewer to think about the nature of a material that we are so used to, we forget to notice it.

Nelson seems to want you to remember that wood is a constant topic in our society; it is a raw mate-

rial and source of energy whose use is constantly being debated by governments and companies. It surrounds us not only in nature, but also in every room and building. It is used to construct, create art, and draw us around the bonfire during the summer.

Wood is used to construct, create art, and draw us around the bonfire during the summer Cornerstone provides a surprisingly suitable backdrop for Nelson’s work. The wood grain is complemented by open white walls and brick, and occupants have the pleasure of observing the paintings at length, either for the simple aesthetics of the colours or for the deeper implications that one could take from the images.

Synonym Art Consultation is focusing on presenting art in public

spaces, rather than keeping exhibits limited to galleries. Art in public spaces has been a key objective in improving the city’s quality of living, as well as a counter to instances of graffiti.

Local artists get more exposure and city residents are able to view art in places other than galleries, which may not operate during hours that are convenient to everyone. In addition, some people may not feel as if they are part of the crowd that can attend art shows, because of their association with a particular scene in Winnipeg.

Chloe Chafe and Andrew Eastman of Synonym Art Consultation say that showcasing art in public spaces means the art is enjoyed by more people for longer lengths of time, and benefits both the artist and the business.

Businesses that may not want the task of constantly changing art in their space can pass the task off to Synonym, who are more than happy to do it.

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hen you live with people, you [especially when the going gets know them better than you rough],” explained Sheila O’Malley care to” – Ben, Love is Strange. in a four-star review for Rogerebert.

Love is Strange tells the story of com.

Ben and George, a gay couple living “On set, [Lithgow and Molina] in New York City. With its univer- found all the things necessary to sal title, the film will be screened bring that intimacy to their porat Winnipeg’s Cinematheque trayals [ . . . ] They have a lot of throughout the month of January. shared history professionally and After being together for 39 as actors and as men of a certain years, the couple—played by John age,” said Sachs in a press release.

Lithgow and Alfred Molina—are “They used all of that to make finally able to get married. However, something real.” this doesn’t come without its The movie also explores homoproblems. sexual stereotypes and stigma that George, who has been work- are still relevant in 21st-century culing for a Catholic school, is swiftly ture. In one scene, an adolescent fired after coming out and subse- refers to Ben’s painting as “gay”; quently getting married. Due to a however, Ben’s nephew clarifies lack of funds, the couple is forced the comment rather bluntly. to temporarily split up and sell their “He doesn’t mean ‘homosexual,’ apartment in an attempt to find a Uncle Ben. He just means ‘stupid.’” more affordable location. The pair The Marriage Equality Act, are thrust into completely different allowing the marriage of same-sex interpersonal situations as George individuals, passed into law in New moves in with his nephew and his York in June of 2011, operating as family, and Ben moves in with two a catalyst for the plot of the film.

For Sachs, however, the film is extraverted gay cops, forcing the newly-wed couple to adjust to their not meant to focus on themes of new surroundings. discrimination. Instead, he believes Directed and co-written by Ira the focus is on human relationships Sachs (Keep the Lights On, Married and how people connect and care Life) the film has received critical for one another, regardless of sexual acclaim following its debut at the orientation.

Sundance Film Festival in January “The catalysts of the film are of 2014. It currently holds a 96 per politically charged, but the results cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. are human,” explained Sachs.

The motion picture has been “The film is very much about how praised for its touching display of people connect to each other, and commitment in the face of adversity, how they take care of each other.” displayed by Lithgow and Molina’s on-camera chemistry.

Love is Strange plays at “They capture the ease of such a Cinematheque (100 Arthur Street). relationship, but also the irritabil- For more information on shows ity, the telepathic quick looks, and and showtimes, visit winnipegthen the sudden swoons of intimacy filmgroup.com/cinematheque

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Keeping spirits bright 7 ways to retain (some of) your sanity this term Lauren Siddall, staff

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inter is long and classwork piles up fast. Keep your stress levels low and morale high while you patiently wait for the ground to thaw and sessions to end.

1. Sing in the car

3. Read for fun

My favourite professor once told me he is at his most creative when reading a book on the side that he enjoys. Sometimes you need to give yourself a break to better understand complex material. Set aside some time just before bed to read your book and wind down. Don’t worry about reading something from the literary canon – read something you enjoy.

Whether you can belt it like Mariah Carey in her prime or believe your voice is better left unheard, pop in your favourite song or blast the radio and sing. Singing releases endorphins and the neurotransmitter oxytocin and reduces cortisol levels, 4. Make time for resulting in feelings of elation and something you love less stress. I survive traffic jams and By incorporating something you long road trips by aggressively sing- are passionate about into your day-toing ’80s power ballads with my trusty day routine, you are adding a positive reinforcer, which will increase your passenger. level of happiness and satisfaction.

2. Study with the Finished a full chapter for Abnormal right people Psychology today? Reward yourself Find someone who has the same with time to draw or watch your work ethic as you to study with, grab favourite movie. a coffee (or 12), and get to work. The key is to be able to focus on studying 5. Budget your time with them there but be able to goof more carefully off when it’s time for a break. The subNothing is worse than worrying ject you are studying doesn’t matter, about a project due tomorrow that so long as you make progress. Do I you have yet to touch. Save yourself know anything about thermodynam- the trouble by splitting the project, ics? No, but my study buddy sure does. essay, or research paper into smaller sections and assigning yourself one

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section to complete each day. Create a checklist of each component and check it off once you’re done.

Overwhelming tasks seem more manageable when pared down.

6. Make yourself an awesome breakfast

What is better than a great breakfast? Nothing. If you’re not inclined towards the culinary arts, check out

a breakfast spot you have never been to before. Some of my favourites are: Edna Fedya, The Tallest Poppy, and Smith. If you’re feeling adventurous, try making yourself breakfast for dinner.

7. Genuinely give thanks

Taking the time to write a card is so much more meaningful than shooting off a quick text. Next time

someone goes out of his or her way to do a favour for you, express your gratitude with a card. In addition to making them smile, it will boost your spirits. Expressing gratitude is incredibly important. Giving someone a genuine token of appreciation brings everything into perspective.

The sun does not rise and set on your GPA; remember what is important.

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Notes from Gnaraloo: A prairie girl’s account of conservation in wild Western Australia Nesting turtles and lurking dingoes Bailey Rankine

presentations and completing endless training exercises. Being cooped up in cabins while look ing out onto the pristine coastline of our research site is a special kind of torture for field biologists.

A s c abi n photo by Mike Butcher fever began to get the best of December 2, 2014 us, our scientific minds strained to It’s been nearly six weeks since my come up with answers for the turtles’ arrival in Western Australia (WA) delay. We considered the possibility and I can’t seem to decide if time is of some destructive event occurring flying by or dragging on. It was a slow 30 years ago in the rookery, as this is start, but lately things have finally the time it takes for one generation of taken off. hatchlings to reach sexual maturity The Gnaraloo sea turtle nesting and return to their hatching beach to season officially began on Nov. 1, breed and nest. but the first nest wasn’t recorded A nesting loggerhead (Caretta until Nov. 10 and it took another caretta) female lays between 100-130 week before the rookery received its eggs per clutch, which incubates second. With such a slow start we in the sand for approximately two were resigned to long days in front months. Even at this early stage the of computers polishing community developing turtles are threatened.

In 2008, 100 per cent of sea turtle nests in sections of Gnaraloo Bay Rookery were predated by feral animals, predominately the European red fox (Vulpes vulpes), brought to Australia in the mid-1800s

by Europeans intent upon enjoy the hunting traditions of their homeland.

When an introduced species threatens biodiversity and adds competitive pressures on native species they are deemed invasive (also feral). They invade habit and pillage food sources. In a foreign land there are rarely predators or diseases to act as population limiters. It’s very difficult for an ecosystem to adapt and evolve rapidly enough to survive their exploding numbers without any consequence.

It’s not as though sea turtle nests in WA are immune to native predators such as ghost crabs (Ocypode convexa) and goannas (Varanus spp.), but these predators are a natural part of the ecosystem and therefore able to maintain a sustainable population balance between predator and prey.

Predation by the introduced species can be so heavy it leads to the collapse of sensitive species populations, such

as the dynamic with the European red fox and the loggerhead sea turtle.

Luckily, thanks to target baiting practices, for the past four years neither of the rookeries in Gnaraloo have seen predation by feral animals, including the red fox. We continue to monitor the presence of feral animals in the rookery by identifying and recording the GPS location of tracks.

Each month we send this data off to Animal Pest Management Services to determine the best mode of action.

This season a dingo (Canis lupus dingo, or wild dog) roams the rookery and has so far evaded all control methods. There is some debate as to whether dingos should still be considered a feral species since they have been in Australia for 3,500-4,000 years. Over thousands of years in the desert, dingos have evolved to the conditions. Dingos exhibit large ears (common to desert species), which aid in cooling body temperature.

One morning at sunrise, embarking on our daily beach survey, my partner and I heard a muffled bark behind us. We turned around and finally caught a glimpse of the dingo whose tracks have haunted the beach

since the beginning of the season. It was curious but timid, and as we approached to try and snap a photo, it ran off into the inland parabolic dunes.

We followed its tracks a little ways to see if it had come up from foraging on the beach, but instead discovered it was chasing our vehicle. I took this as evidence of social behaviour and its bark at the end of its chase now seemed more playful, as if it was asking why we stopped.

The dingo has yet to predate any of the nests in the rookery, but action will still be taken to eliminate it. Now after my encounter I’m conflicted over the situation, but know it has to be done for the good of the turtles. City life with domesticated pets has made me soft, I guess.

In the end, all the worry generated in our anticipation was for nothing.

Loggerhead turtles have been visiting the rookery regularly now since Nov. 23, with up to eight nesting activities recorded per night. Our nest count is currently budding at 34 with a steep climb ahead of us to reach the predicted minimum of 300.

2015: A space odyssey Exploration and discovery in the coming year Chantelle Dubois, staff

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he year 2014 saw many exciting cies around the world. The CSA has space missions come to frui- ongoing collaborations with the tion; the European Space Agency’s National Aeronautics and Space (ESA) Rosetta mission saw its first Administration (NASA), Japan rover land on a comet, and the Indian Aerospace Exploration Agency Space Research Organisation’s Mars (JAXA), and ESA. Orbiter Mission was lauded as being the first agency to have a successful NASA expects first mission to Mars. Looking forward, the world can expect just as the Dawn space much excitement for 2015. Here are probe to arrive at just a few examples to look out for.

Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

Ceres in March

In 2015 the CSA will continue One of the exciting projects the working on large-scale projects in agency will be working on over the partnership with other space agen- 2015 year is the ASTRO-H tele-

scope, a mission led by the JAXA. ASTRO-H is an X-ray telescope which will study X-ray bands above 10 keV. Canada’s contribution to the mission will be the Canadian ASTRO-H Metrology System, an advanced laser alignment system.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

may not sound like a lot, it was more than had been requested by NASA and translates to an increase of US $364 million.

Financial talk aside, NASA expects the Dawn space probe to arrive at Ceres in March 2015. Ceres is a dwarf planet in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, and the orbiter will map and study the celestial object, getting as close as 375 km from Ceres’ surface.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration starts 2015 off with a two per cent budget increase European Space from the U.S. government, a promis- Agency (ESA) ing outlook for the agency, which had The European Space Agency will been struggling with financial cuts be implementing the next phase of its for many years. While two per cent Cosmic Vision program for the 2015

to 2025 period, a scientific program overseeing long-term space missions for the agency. The program classifies its missions into three categories: S-class (small mission) M-class (medium mission) and L-class (large mission). Each mission also falls under one of the 150 proposed themes.

One of such missions chosen for the Cosmic Vision program is the Euclid mission, an M-class mission exploring Cosmic Vision theme 4: How did the universe originate and what is it made of? Euclid will measure the acceleration of the universe to map the geometries of dark energy and dark matter.

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Preventing chronic wasting disease in deer A promising vaccine in the fight against prion disease Jeremiah Yarmie, staff

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rions are normal body proteins by chronic weight loss resulting in found in the brain of many ani- death. It is one of the most easily mals, including humans. It is believed transmitted prion diseases known. that prion proteins play a role in brain Researchers from New York cell communication.

University have developed a vaccine Infectious prions are, lightly put, against CWD. In their study, the renegade zombie-proteins. They researchers exposed 11 deer to prionpropagate by converting normal infected brain tissue, after adminhealthy prion proteins into the infec- istering the vaccine to five of them. tious unhealthy form.

The 11 deer were all kept in the same Proteins gain their functions constant exposure to the infectious through their molecular structure, prions. particularly from how they fold.

Within two years, all of the Infectious prions are improperly untreated deer developed CWD. Of folded proteins. They act as a tem- the vaccinated deer, four developed plate to convert healthy prion pro- the disease, notably with a much teins into infectious ones by causing longer incubation period, while one them to misfold. These newly infec- remains healthy. tious prion proteins can then go off One out of five does not seem sigand cause more conversions, much nificant, but when the fact that these like the way a fictional zombie infects infectious prions are incurable is conother humans. sidered, it is an important finding.

Prion infectious typically cause The vaccine was developed by spongiform encephalopathies. using genetically modified Salmonella Infectious prion proteins tend to bacteria. This was done to mimic aggregate into dense plaques which ingestion, the typical infection route form holes in the brain, resulting in for prion diseases. The Salmonella veca sponge-like semblance. tor was weakened so that it was no Prion infections tend to have a longer able to cause infections. very long incubation time, lastThe bacteria were genetically ing from several years to decades. modified to express the prion proInfectious prion proteins are also very tein. This allows the immune system resistant to things like heat, disinfec- presence in the intestine to develop an tants, and proteases, proteins which antibody response against the infecspecialize in the destruction of other tious protein. The group had previous proteins. success with a similar vaccine in mice.

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) A member of the parliament is a fatal prion disorder that affects announced in December that the fedcervid animals like deer, elk, and eral and Saskatchewan governments moose. The disease is characterized would contribute up to 1.16 million

graphic by Bram Keast, staff

dollars to the development of a new vaccine for CWD. The importance of this new vaccination is that CWD is affecting wildlife herds of elk in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

It is hoped that these developing vaccines will help protect captive cervids herds from CWD, which can see an infection rate of up to 100 per cent within a captive population.

These vaccines will potentially be beneficial to other species, as similar technologies can be implemented in the prevention of bovine spongiform encephalopathy in cattle and prion diseases in humans.

Prion diseases in humans can be caused through various routes.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), a

human prion disease, has many different categories, the most common of which is sporadic CJD which occurs in one out of one million people and makes up 85 per cent of CJD cases.

Other types of CJD include a genetic disease known as familial CJD, and iatrogenic CJD, which is attributed to contaminations through medical procedures.

Bovine spongiform encephalopathy, colloquially known as mad cow disease, is a prion disease that can spread from cattle to humans, and the suspected cause of variant CJD. Mad cow disease devastated the U.K. in the 1990s.

Kuru is a prion disease that was transmitted among the Fore tribe of

Papua New Guinea, first noticed in the 1950s. The disease spread through the practice of mortuary cannibalism. The remains of the deceased were consumed by other members of the tribe and it was through the remains, particularly the brain, that the kuru prions spread.

Prions are interesting since they are simply protein. Conventional infectious agents like viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoans, and parasites have some sort of genome – genetic information that allows them to continue to propagate and infect. Zombies may be real after all, if not at a macroscopic scale.

Scrutinizing television physicians Recommended to be taken with a grain of salt Jeremiah Yarmie, staff

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r. Mehmet Oz is an American four months’ worth of episodes of surgeon, best known for his tele- The Dr. Oz Show and The Doctors from vision program, The Dr. Oz Show. By the beginning of 2013. From those all accounts, Oz is an accomplished episodes, 40 episodes from each proand capable cardiac surgeon, but you gram were randomly selected. may want to be cautious about taking The most common topic addressed his show to heart. by both programs was found to be Oz’s show and similar programs general medical advice, followed by like The Doctors intend to help view- dietary and weight loss advice. The ers live healthier lives by suggesting programs’ recommendations were products and practices that might divided based on the strength of not be well-known. These two shows the claims — more strongly worded have each garnered over two million or more frequently repeated claims viewers per day in the 2012-2013 were classified as stronger. Details season. on the benefits of the recommendaResearch from the University of tions were mostly nonspecific, typiAlberta suggests that the reason some cally presented without actual figures of these shows’ recommendations or detailed quantified data. When may not be well known is because figures were given, they were often they have little supportive scientific relative. evidence.

Of the recommendations made in The researchers recorded about the selected episodes, 54 per cent were

characterized as being supported by evidence.

This past summer, Oz met before the U.S. Senate regarding pseudoscience weight loss claims made on The Dr. Oz Show, such as using green coffee extract to lose weight Of the recommendations made on the selected episodes of The Dr. Oz

Show, 46 per cent were found to be made on The Dr. Oz Show, such as supported by evidence. Evidence was using green coffee extract to lose not found for 39 per cent of the rec- weight. ommendations made, and evidence “I actually do personally believe in contradicted 15 per cent of them. the items I talk about on the show. I Recommendations made on passionately study them. I recognize selected episodes of The Doctors fared they don’t have the scientific muster a bit better, with evidence supporting to present as fact but nevertheless I 63 per cent of them. Evidence was would give my audience the advice not found for 24 per cent of recom- I give my family all the time, and I mendations, and 14 per cent were have given my family these products,” contradicted by evidence. said Oz. Around 15 per cent of the recomIf Dr. Oz’s show is supposed to mendations on both of these shows inform actual health decisions, this suggest solutions to health and life- research casts doubt on its ability to style problems that the researchers do so reliably. determined do not have any evidence Be skeptical. supporting the existence of health benefits.

The study is open access and This past summer, Oz appeared can be found at bmj.com before the U.S. Senate regarding (BMJ 2014;349:g7346). pseudoscience weight loss claims

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Bison Briefs

Sports Sports Editor: Mike Still Contact: sports@themanitoban.com / 474.6529

Winter break updates David Grad, staff

Three’s the magic number

The Bison men’s basketball team placed third at the 48th annual Wesmen Classic for the second year in a row. The University of Alberta Golden Bears took first place after defeating our city rivals and tournament hosts, the University of Winnipeg.

In quarter-final action, the Bisons defeated the University of Regina Cougars 85-74. Third-year guard A.J. Basi controlled the game, putting up 25 points, connecting five times from beyond the arc, and recording three steals. The Bisons ordered a double-double from Wyatt Anders, who dropped 17 points and 15 rebounds. Manitoba held the lead in all four quarters but narrowly escaped a strong comeback effort by the Cougars in the fourth.

In their semifinal matchup, Manitoba lost a heartbreaker to the Wesmen, 91-77. The Bisons

seemed to have the upper hand in All-Stars herded from season over the Christmas break.

Class of 2015 for the Manitoba High the first half, going into the break Bison Hockey In his final year as a Bison, Schools Athletic Association, with with a comfortable 47-34 lead. The Standouts Jordan DePape and Wilfred Samking will serve as cap- four former Bison athletes and the Wesmen must have received a pretty Luke Paulsen from the Bison men’s tain for a third straight season. The current head coach for the football strong inspirational speech, as they hockey team have been selected to long-time serving captain has quali- team being inducted. almost doubled the Bisons’ point represent Canada at the 2015 Winter fied for CIS nationals four times.

Coach Brian Dobie, formerly of production in the second half of the Universiade Tournament in Granada, Also named captain were fifth- Churchill High School, has been game. Despite the loss, A.J. Basi has Spain from February 3-14. Bison year middle distance runner Eric inducted under the Builder category. another strong game, putting up 17 coach Mike Sirant was selected as Thacher, third-year triple jump Dobie has played a key role in buildpoints and two steals. Alfreeman an assistant to Team Canada. Sirant specialist Gee-ef Nkwonta, fifth- ing the Bison Football program that Flowers led the Herd in rebounds won a bronze medal with Canada in year and four-time CIS National has seen nothing but success under with 10.

1997 as head coach. qualifier Sarah Huebert, third-year his reign.

In their final match, for third Former Bison athletes that Canada will face off against 11 of high jumper Tamara Paetsch, and place, the Bisons narrowly edged the strongest teams comprised of second-year and long distance runner received induction were Bryon out the Brandon Bobcats in a nail- university students across the world, Rebekah Sass.

Goodwin (Grant Park High School biter, 77-75. The Herd was led by the similar to teams represented in the The new captains will be in action – track); Scott Koskie (Dakota usual suspects: A.J. Basi and Wyatt World Juniors or the Olympics. at home Feb. 27 and 28, as the Bisons Collegiate – volleyball, basketball, Anders. Basi put up 20 points and Canada has brought home 13 med- host the Canada West Track and track, curling, and soccer); Linda earned recognition as a Tournament als in 14 appearances at Universiade Field Championships at Max Bell Pttaert (Dakota Collegiate – cross All-Star for his overall performance. and will look to continue their domi- Fieldhouse. country, volleyball, basketball, and Anders pulled down 15 rebounds nant play in February. track & field); and former NFL player and contributed 10 points for his Hall of Fame, High Israel Idonije (Vincent Massey High School class second double-double of tourna- Captains named School – football). ment play.

The track and field team named The Manitoba Bisons will be well their six captains for the 2014-2015 represented in the Hall of Fame

Yakking with Yantz Discussing end-of-season plans Mike Still, staff

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t seems like just yesterday that Jordan Yantz took his first snap as starting quarterback of the University of Manitoba Bison football team. In reality, it was over two years ago, and the Regina native has accomplished many feats within that timespan for Manitoba. From helping lead the team to their first playoff win since 2007, to capturing the Hardy Cup this season, Yantz has left his mark on the program.

Now that his time with the Bisons has come to an end, Yantz is looking

toward the future, and the Manitoban had a chance to get his thoughts on the 2014-15 season, along with his plans going forward.

The Manitoban: How would you describe the 2014-15 season as a whole?

Jordan Yantz: We had an unreal season. Including the playoffs, we knocked off Calgary, and broke a streak [winning the Hardy Cup] they had going for six years. That itself was something special. From me possibly

not having the opportunity to ever play again when I was concussed, and coming back, and us sneaking into the playoffs and making an unbelievable run, it was very cool.

M: Going back to the Uteck Bowl very briefly, take me through what’s going on in your head as you retake the ball with a minute and a half left to go, and a chance to win the game.

Yantz: I love those times. Your back’s up against the wall, and it’s

time to turn the lights on and let go. At that point, when [Montreal] punted the ball, I was eager to get on the field, and I was excited about it.

We drove 95 yards and got into a position to score, and it was something special. We put ourselves in the right position to win the game, and didn’t get it, but it was still a special thing to be a part of.

M: Now that the season, and your time as quarterback with Manitoba is over, what do the next few months have in store for you? Are you planning on staying here, or going back home?

Yantz: At this point, I’ve lived away from home my whole entire life, and realistically if someone were to ask me where home is, I would say my life is here. I’m a registered Manitoban.

I want to find work, and stay here and train, and get ready for the CFL draft. If the draft doesn’t work out for me, and I don’t get a shot, then I’m most certainly going to pursue my electrician career, but as of right now, I’m going to keep training, and see what that brings.

M: What would it mean to you to get an opportunity in the CFL?

“I love football, and I’ve been doing this for the past 16 years, and this would be the ultimate goal, to be a pro – Jordan Yantz, quarterback, Manitoba Bisons Yantz: Whether someone decides to give me a shot or they don’t, I’m going to keep on training, and keep my head high, and hope that I do get a chance. At this point I love football, and I’ve been doing this for the past 16 years, and this would be the ultimate goal, to be a pro, and if it comes in front of me, I’m going to do it. photo provided by Bison Sports

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International flight

Reviewing the 6 Winnipeg Jets prospects at the 2015 World Junior Championships Andy Che, volunteer staff

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he Winnipeg Jets must be pleased with the performances of their six prospects at the 2015 World Junior Championships. Six is the most out of any NHL team.

Introduction

tournament.

Kostalek entered the 2015 tournament as a returnee of the Czech team that crashed out at the quarterfinal stage last year to eventual gold medallists Finland.

Here is a complete breakdown and analysis of all six Winnipeg Jets who performed at this year’s tournament.

In 2012, Nic Petan and Josh Morrissey played a role in Canada’s gold medal win at the U18 Ivan Hlinka Tournament, one year prior Team Canada: Petan to being drafted by the Jets. Both The Jets’ 43rd overall selection in players were also returnees from the the 2013 NHL draft is often seen as 2014 World Junior team. an undersized player who shies from Team Canada added another piece the physical aspect of the game. With of that victorious 2012 Ivan Hlinka a lack in size comes a tremendous squad to this year’s World Junior advantage in speed, which Petan put team in goaltender Eric Comrie, to full use for Portland before leavanother 2013 Winnipeg draft pick. ing for the World Juniors. Named The final North American Jet per- captain earlier this season, Petan has forming in this year’s World Junior collected 33 points in 26 games, leadChampionships was United States ing the WHL team with 27 assists. forward Chase De Leo, a WHL Though Petan did not live up to teammate of Nic Petan and the his scoring repertoire in the round Portland Winterhawks. robin – only one goal on four shots in Also represented were Denmark’s four games – his skating and dangling Nikolaj Ehlers and the Czech ability was on full display.

Republic’s Jan Kostalek.

A terror to knock off the puck Ehlers played an integral role in from the neutral zone into the opposthe Danes’ Division gold medal win ing end, Petan’s soft hands combined at both the 2014 World Juniors and with quick feet ignited plenty of 2013 U18 World Championships. He Canada’s chances, many of which led all players in scoring at the latter were finished off. He led Canada

against the United States high- or overtime during the entire tournalighted the positives and negatives ment is disappointing, to say the least. of Morrissey’s game. His power play goal in the second period gave Team Denmark: Ehlers Canada a timely 2-0 lead, but late in It’s not hard to see why the that contest, Morrissey committed Winnipeg Jets reportedly wanted a horrendous turnover into his own to bring Ehlers into the NHL fresh zone, which nearly cost Canada a out of the draft instead of returnregulation win. ing him to the QMJHL’s Halifax An offensive-minded blue liner Mooseheads. By the start of the 2014with strong hockey IQ and high 15 season, the verdict was a return confidence in possession, Morrissey to the QMJHL for the 18-year-old has a slight tendency to overplay the left winger, where he notched an puck. More often than not, it has astounding 47 points in 23 games worked out for the better, especially before reporting to the Danish junior in Canada’s case. The Calgary native team. notched three points in five games in Alongside Columbus prospect the tournament.

Oliver Bjorkstrand, Ehlers and the Danes made a bold statement of Comrie intent as soon as the puck dropped The Tri-City American left for in Group B. Both players scored in Team Canada as one of the top the opener against Russia, forcing goaltenders in the WHL, ranking last year’s bronze medallists into a second overall in season save per- shootout. centage. Comrie performed in one Like Petan on Team Canada, exhibition match, a 5-2 win against Ehlers’ speed and quick hands conSweden, where the Edmonton native tributed greatly to the good of Team made 17 saves. He made his World Denmark. It wasn’t uncommon to see Junior debut against the Germans in his confidence with the puck come Canada’s second round robin game, through, as Ehlers often opted to turning aside all 17 shots. challenge more than one opponent Though the 4-0 win appears to while in possession. have been a typical Canadian vicMore importantly, his integral tory with one-way traffic, Comrie role in Denmark’s 4-3 shootout win stood out in the second period as against the Swiss in the final round the Canadians were outshot 10-6 robin game marked the nation’s and even denied the Germans on a first-ever win in World Junior breakaway.

Championship history. The win It was a shock to many when coach also clinched qualification into the Benoit Groulx bestowed Comrie the knockout phases. Ehlers contributed duties of starting against the United with a shootout goal and concluded States, especially considering Zach the memorable tournament with a Fucale’s spirited 27-save performance goal and three assists. against Finland the game prior.

Comrie kept the United States at Team Czech Republic: bay for over 30 minutes, during which Kostalek graphic by Andy Che Canada scored two second period As he has proven for his junior with seven assists through five games. goals and hardly could be to blame team, the Rimouski Oceanic, for two of the three U.S. goals scored Kostalek stepped up as a bonafide Morrissey in a rollercoaster 5-3 win. Yet, a late and versatile defenceman for the One of two Canadian players to slip up when Comrie allowed Dylan Czechs at the 2015 World Junior have been traded during the tourna- Larkin’s relatively tame shot past his Championships. The 19-year-old ment, Morrissey finished his final high glove might have sealed Fucale’s saved his best performance for when season as the Prince Albert Raiders’ return in goal for the quarterfinal his country needed it most, scoring in captain with 21 points in 27 games. A match against Denmark. a crucial 4-3 overtime victory against dominant point-scoring defenceman, the Danes in his third round robin Morrissey displayed his natural offen- Team United States: De Leo game, in which he was named the sive ability in Canada’s first game of The Jets’ 99th overall selection in Czech’s Player of the Game. the pre-tournament, sneaking behind 2014 has a five-foot-nine frame, quick While Kostalek is beginning to the Russian defence to score the only hands, and a speed-oriented style of grow into a fine example of the next play, similar to that of Petan. It saw generation of mobile puck-moving goal in an eventual 2-1 loss.

De Leo reach a point-per-game aver- defencemen, his physical game was age with the Portland Winterhawks a slight disappointment throughout Comrie kept the in 2013-14. the tournament.

De Leo was a quiet performer on A noticeable trait for most of the United States at bay the world stage, and collected his lone defencemen who play in the World for over 30 minutes, goal of the tournament credited as a Juniors, Kostalek lacked an edge to shootout winner in U.S.A.’s opening his game. However, the 114th selecduring which Canada match against Finland. tion of the 2013 draft easily stood out With a team-leading 42 points in among the Czech defence, which scored two second 34 games before he left for the tour- lacked positional consistency and period goals nament, it’s fair to say that De Leo the ability to settle the puck down definitively played his way onto the along either blue line.

U.S. team.

Repeatedly eyeing a pass up the During the tournament Morrissey Despite his strong numbers this middle of the ice to initiate a rush, he emerged as one of the smoothest puck season, along with an 81-point cam- finished the tournament with a goal handling defencemen in Canada’s paign last season, the native of La and two assists. arsenal, often leading the attack from Mirada, California underperformed the backline. at the tournament. De Leo’s failure Stats do not include Jan. The final round robin match to register a single point in regulation 5th's gold medal game.

VOL. 101 NO. 46 January 7, 2015

Big Horn Breakdown

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Prying for position

New year, new cheer

Men’s hockey splits series with UBC, still a point back

David Grad, staff

Mike Still, staff

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popular trend around this time of year is the “New Year’s resolution.” Most of you will likely be recommitting yourselves to the gym or healthier diets. In case you didn’t know, if you paid your tuition this semester, you now have access to the gym facilities, so get cracking!

I’ve got another resolution for you; this one doesn’t revolve around improving your physical fitness. I challenge you to be a bigger part of your school. Of course, I’d prefer if you did that by joining the Big Horns or coming to Bison games, but I’d be just as happy if you joined a student group or volunteered for a faculty council. Maybe take up swing dancing, there’s a pretty sweet club for that.

There’re even volunteer programs that work with community organizations, so you’re not just getting involved on campus, you’re making Winnipeg better – just like a number of Bison athletes did over the winter break.

Led by Jessica Rosenbaum (women’s hockey team), Bison athletes helped out at Siloam Mission for the 10th year in a row! Athletes from track & field, swimming, basketball, soccer, hockey, volleyball, and golf helped out in the kitchen,

serving meals and sorting donations. Kudos to all the athletes for using their break to help out an organization that makes a meaningful contribution to our inner city.

in the Investors Group Athletic Centre and learn the art of “the heckle.” It’s a new year, so you might as well pick up some new skills. Much like a master brewer always looking to add new flavours to perfect their craft, the Big Horns love to add new flavours to the Our school is heckle mix (people equal flavour in this equation). supposed to Now, let me put this caveat out there.

We try our best not to be embody the spirit the obnoxious sports fans, arming of a herd – and a their team with game-winning comments like “Throw the ball!” herd is just about and “Shoot!”; or degrading the the most collective other team with disgusting commentary. Instead, our goal is to analogy you could make the other team laugh. draw from We use clever social commentary (okay, maybe not that clever) to throw visiting players off their Merry-making with game. We use cheers to bring the Big Horns­ energy to our team and overwhelm To help ring in the New Year visiting teams. Our goal is to make and second half of the Bison season, the University of Manitoba legendthe Big Horns are having a social at ary in its school spirit and energy. the Hub on Jan. 23rd. It’s a chance After all, our school is supposed to for you to meet some new people— embody the spirit of a herd – and a maybe some of our athletes—and herd is just about the most collecbuild some school pride through tive analogy you could draw from.

Bison-themed beverages, draws, Sure, bisons may look inert, but and events. have you ever seen a bison run?

You can also join us at the basIntense. That is all I have to say. ketball double header on the 23rd

eturning from winter break, The third period saw a total of the University of Manitoba five penalties; however, neither Bisons and UBC Thunderbirds team was able to cash in with the found themselves right beside extra man. The Thunderbirds had each other in the standings. The a chance on the power play with Thunderbirds held a one-point lead 5:08 left to make things interesting, for the fifth spot, and that didn’t but Dubyk shut the door with three change this past consecutive weekend as the stops in tight two squads split to preserve the Deven Dubyk t he open ing victory. again proved series of 2015.

The Bison Showing their goaltender why he is one resilience, the improved his of the top Bisons overcame save percentage a sluggish start on to .932, good goaltenders in Saturday night to for a share of the conference fourth in the capture a 3-1 victory. Manitoba CIS. Despite received goals his success, from three different lines, while Dubyk was quick to praise his goalie Deven Dubyk again proved teammates postgame. why he is one of the top goaltenders “I usually just play my game. The in the conference, with a 35-save team helps me out a lot,” Dubyk performance. said. “It’s not just my play that’s The University of British helping the team win, it’s the Columbia set the tempo early in defensive play, and just our teamthe first 20 seconds of the open- minded game. When we play like ing frame and didn’t let up for all that, we’re good to go.”

20 minutes, en route to a 1-0 lead Sunday afternoon’s rematch was heading into the break. Their lone an entirely different story, with a goal was scored at combined 14 goals finding 15:19, on a Manraj Sunday Hayer power play the back of the goal. net. In a wild afternoon’s Manitoba affair, UBC was rematch was an could have easable to pull out ily been down the 8-6 win. entirely different by five or six if Cole story, with a not for the play Wilson of the of Dubyk, who Thunderbirds combined 14 made 12 saves registered a hat in the period, trick, scoring goals finding the including an two of his three back of the net impressive stop goals in the on a 3-on-1. third period, The Bisons were able to muster including the game winner, at 14:14. just five shots in the first, as the The two teams were deadlocked Thunderbirds did an effective job at five heading into the final frame. keeping Manitoba to the outside, The Thunderbirds took a 4-2 lead not letting them get any quality into the first intermission, but shots or second chance rebounds.

Manitoba responded with three The second proved the defini- goals in the second to tie things tive period. The Bisons scored three up entering the last 20 minutes. goals in just over two minutes to That’s where Wilson took not only take the lead but also the over, scoring the first goal of the momentum for the remainder of period at 9:41 and following it up the game. just under five minutes later, after Chad Robinson was the first to Jordan DePape had tied things up solve UBC goalie Eric Williams, at 13:23. crashing the net and slipping a Along with Wilson five differloose puck in at 5:16. Brett Dudar ent UBC players found the back of would then score the game-win- the net, while Manitoba countered ning goal at 6:42, stealing a puck with two goals from Robinson and at the Bison blue line and using his single tallies from Dudar, Darren speed to race in on a breakaway, fin- Bestland, Aaron Lewadniuk, and ishing with a wrist shot top shelf DePape. that Williams never had a chance Next up for Manitoba is a tilt at blocking. with the last place Lethbridge Jesse Paradis would cap the scor- Pronghorns. Game times are 7 and ing spree less than a minute later on 1 p.m. on Jan. 9 and 10, respectively, another wrister, after the Bisons at Wayne Fleming Arena. sped in on an odd man rush.