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CAMPUS GUIDE Everything you need to know about the TRU campus – and more

Volume 24 – Issue 1

TRU and YOU Who are the students around you and what are they doing here, anyway?

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WHO’S WHO and WHERE’S WHERE on the TRU campus

BAND INTERVIEWS Find out more about those performing at TRUSU’s free concert on Sept. 6

September 3, 2014

Some things you should probably know as a new or returning student

2014 TUNES AGAINST TUITION PREVIEW

INTERVIEWS WITH

Lauren Mann AND THE FAIRLY ODD FOLK and CORY MYRAAS OF

WINDMILLS

TRUSU’s free Sept. 6 concert

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Q&A with Tunes Against Tuition performers

Windmills and Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk interviewed ahead of Sept. 6 free concert Kim Anderson ARTS EDITOR Ω

The annual free concert from TRUSU, Tunes Against Tuition, is set to hit campus on Sept. 6, but we figured it might be a good idea to know a little about the bands ahead of time.

Lauren Mann of Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk Q: What was behind your decision to start your own record label, rather than get picked up by an existing one?

A: One thing that’s always been very important to us is owning the rights to our own recordings, so that has led us down the path of trying to release music ourselves.

That, and we hadn’t had any connections with record labels, so we went in the direction that seemed most natural. We were able to foster a relationship with Fontana North to get distribution in Canada as well as distribution in the US with another company, so that has been a big help in getting our music out there.

Q: Who is your biggest musical influence/inspiration right now?

A: Recently I’ve really been digging Arcade Fire’s album Reflektor. Everything from the lyrics, to the instrumentation, to the wide range of dynamics has been super inspiring for me as of late.

Q: Are there any bands or musicians who have provided helpful guidance or advice for you?

A: We are actually in the middle of the Peak Performance Project Boot Camp in Princeton, B.C., so for the past week we’ve been surrounded by other bands and industry professionals and we’ve been learning about all the facets of being a band and how to be better. I’d say it’s been one of the most grueling but rewarding band experiences we’ve had, and I’ve learned so much that I think will help us in all the stages of our career.

Q: When you’re performing on stage, what is your favourite thing

to see the audience doing?

A: We love crowd participation, so I love seeing the audience clapping along or dancing or just having fun.

If we can draw the audience into the music with us and they have a good time and express that, I think we’ve done our job.

Q: What has been the best venue that you’ve preformed at so far, as far as energy and feeling from the crowd?

A: We’ve played a lot of really fun shows, some with a very small number of people that are just as fun as bigger shows. Recently though, I think one of my favourite shows was at the Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield, Q.C. There were about 120 people there (which is significantly more than most of our headlining club shows) and everyone was there for the music, so they were all really into the show. Those types of environments are my favourite, where the energy of the audience fuels what is happening on stage and it’s an incredible experience for everyone.

Q: We are witnessing a rise in popularity of music festivals. Do you play at a lot of festivals? What do you think about the culture surrounding festivals?

A: We haven’t played as many festivals as we’d like, but when we do, we really enjoy them! I love the environment that festivals foster, how everyone gets together for the love of music and art. I also really like playing shows for kids, because they are so fearless and really express themselves when they listen to music.

Q: Your touring schedule is intense.

What motivates you to plan tours the way you do?

A: Surprisingly, the tours aren’t as intense as they used to be, but it’s definitely a very busy schedule.

Touring has been a mainstay of our career, and it’s what we’ve put most of our energy into, so we’ve spent most of the past few years on the road. This year is the first year where we’ve had to work our tours around things like the Searchlight contest, and the Peak Performance Project, which are both really exciting op-

portunities that we’ve been involved in. So we’ve been touring a little less, which has mostly meant not going into the U.S. at all this year, but still covering all of Canada.

Q: Can you name one personal item you cannot go on tour without?

A: There’s a long list, but I would definitely not leave home without my songwriting notebook and a few good hats (for those times when showers are in short supply).

Q: How do you make yourself at home while on the road?

A: I really enjoy knitting, so I always make sure to have some yarn with me so I can work on projects while we drive. It’s very relaxing, and it’s also nice to have another little creative outlet. I also bring my slippers along and they always make me feel cozy.

Q: What is your favourite meal or snack to eat while on the road?

A: This year I started making a big batch of granola before tour for snacks and breakfasts, and now it’s something I make sure to always have on hand. As for meals, I generally try to find a local, fairly cheap restaurant in whatever city we’re in.

It’s always nice to experience the local flavour.

Q: What is the very first thing you do when you get home from a long tour?

A: Definitely cuddle with my cat, Max. And then do laundry.

Q: Fast-forward to five years from now. What do you see yourselves doing?

A: I would love to see us taking our music to other parts of the world.

My goal has always been to be able to see the world and play music (which is much easier said than done) but I hope that we can make it to Europe, South America, Australia, basically as many places as possible to share our music.

Q: Do you have a message or anything you’d like to say to your fans?

A: We’re really looking forward to hanging out with all of you and I hope you’ll all be ready to dance along and have a good time!

Cory Myraas of Windmills Q: I tried researching you online, and I got a lot of information about actual windmills. What made you choose Windmills for your name?

A: It came from a random conversation with friends. The imagery of a windmill constantly in motion really appealed to me. Applying it to what to what I do in my live performances with looping, it’s a fantastic correlation between the consistency of always being on the move and always adding to the sound and never sitting back and letting the sound stay stagnant.

Q: Who is your biggest musical influence/inspiration right now?

A: Fyfe out of the UK. He creates these beautiful layered songs. He’s a fantastic artist. Aidan Knight, is a big contemporary that I draw a lot of inspiration from. Coincidentally, I was scheduled to open for Aidan in Kelowna, but sadly the scheduling fell through, so our paths almost crossed.

I played a show a few days later and there was a girl, she asked for my autograph. She asked me to sign her iPhone and Aidan had signed the phone at his show that I was supposed to open for. So now my terrible signature is next to Aidan Knight’s.

So in a way, everything worked out.

Q: If you couldn’t be a musician, what would you end up doing?

A: Trying to be a musician. I don’t know, I am an English major. I went to school and got the piece of paper.

English and writing has always been my passion but music has always been the thing that makes the most sense to me.

Q: Being a one-man band must allow for a lot of creative freedom, is that part of the reason why you chose to perform alone?

A: There’s a lot of creative freedom working as a solo artist. But I also find it remarkably challenging and restricting. It forces me to pay attention to what I’m doing and not to add things just for the sake of adding things. It’s a balance between creatively freeing and restricting, which is what I find most enjoyable.

Q: Who do you turn to for feedback?

A: I’ve been really fortunate with my friend group and the band circles I’ve worked with. A band from Kamloops called Van Damsel… we always throw ideas back and forth. The audio engineers I’ve worked with… I’ve always gotten their feedback. Putting the song in the audience’s ears and getting their feedback is always the best way.

Q: When you’re performing on stage, what is your favourite thing to see the audience doing? Do you ever see them on their phones?

A: I always love trying to catch that audience in the first 30 seconds of the song. Maybe they are in a conversation or maybe they are on their phones. I start playing and doing my thing. Of course, you’ll always play shows with people on their phones, but maybe they’re texting someone about how good I am. (Laughing) It comes with the territory.

Q: We are witnessing a rise in popularity of music festivals. Do you play any festivals? What do you think about the culture surrounding festivals?

A: This summer has been fantastic.

I’ve been a part of two festivals already.

The week after I play at TRU I’m going to play at Rifflandia in Victoria.

Somehow I’m opening up for Half Moon Run. As a musician, seeing all these festivals pop up, I think it’s fantastic. It not only opens up for bands to reach new ears, it also gives music lovers more opportunities to reach new bands.

Q: Fast-forward to five years from now. What do you see yourself doing?

A: Probably the same thing, to be honest. I’d love to be touring Europe.

Maybe by then I will be able to grow a full beard properly. So I’ll look a lot tougher. I’ve got five years to do it. If I don’t have a beard, I’ll quit.

Q: Do you have a message or anything you’d like to say to your fans?

A: Just a really huge overwhelming and humbling thank you. I look at what I’m doing as kind of selfish. I’m playing my songs for other people.

I’m always blown away by the response and the fact that people keep coming to my shows. Just a massive thank you, as cliché as that sounds.

But it is true.

EDITORIAL & OPINION

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Sean Brady

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Ω

The Ontario branch of the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) passed a motion to boycott the actions of Israel in Gaza during its annual general meeting in August.

At first glance, it might make sense. The violence in that part of the world is a horrific thing to simply stand by and watch, and far worse to experience. Making it worse, still, is how one-sided the conflict is. Gaza’s offense is no match for Israel’s defense, and when Israel goes on the offensive, it’s clear how brutal a conflict this can be. The loss of life is senseless to some and life-defining for others.

It’s one of the most divisive conflicts around. Israel receives government support from the west, but that doesn’t mean the citizens of the west follow. This is evident by mid-summer protests that turned violent as groups were matched against each other on Canadian streets.

So why then, should an organi-

zation meant to organize and unite students, delve into such a divisive issue? Simply put, it shouldn’t.

CFS Ontario made a mistake when boycotting Israel. It’s not that CFS picked the wrong side. It’s not that it made a careful pick based on politcs. It’s the fact that it made a pick at all.

CFS, the Canadian-wide organization, hasn’t weighed in on the issue – probably because it has the good sense to know it should stay out of these sorts of issues and keep student issues on the frontlines. Tuition, debt, Aboriginal education, international students, sexual assault, etc. – these are the issues they should be focusing on. No student will disagree that these are the issues that might impact their day to day lives.

In 2013, CFS Ontario took in more than 2,000,000 from its 350,000 members, according to its 2013 Annual Report. I’m guessing it didn’t bother asking its members how they felt about the issue before deciding for them.

Thankfully, actual campaigns based on the AGM resolution will

be left up to individual CFS Ontario unions. One member, albeit one with “somewhat disconnected” ties to the organization, has made the right decision to leave the issue alone.

As reported by the Charlatan, Carleton University’s independent weekly, Carleton University Student Union vice-president Maddy Porter said that “it is not within CUSA’s mandate nor is it appropriate to so heavily weigh into complicated matters of foreign policy. We are here to positively serve the Carleton campus.”

Let’s hope others have this much sense on the matter.

If student unions begin taking on campaigns that don’t directly affect their members, their campus, or their local community, their influence will be even weaker than it already is.

Uniting students against issues that directly affect them is the only power the CFS has. If it fractures its member base by tackling divisive issues on which it has no real influence, division will be the only result and weakness the only effect.

How to thrive in your first year LAILA HAWRYLYSHYN THE CORD (CUP) Starting university will bring a lot of changes to your life. You’ll meet new people and perhaps lose touch with older friends.

You’ll notice a change between style and pace of teaching from high school — things will move a lot faster now.

Most of you are living away from home for the first time and that is fairly overwhelming. First year may seem tough at first but as time goes by you begin to adjust and it becomes a lot easier.

As you embark on this journey, you should be prepared. The following are tips to make your university experience as meaningful as possible.

Get to know the campus. In your free time, try to walk around and explore. From the concourse to faculty lounges, you are bound to find a spot to study alone or with friends.

Introduce yourself to people in your residence; these are the people you will either be living with for the next year or seeing on a regular basis.

Say hello to the person you ride the elevator with — you might end up with a new friend. Get to know your floor, go to the dining hall together, form study groups, have movie nights and so on.

Participate in extracurricular activities; take initiative and get involved in some of the variety of activities available.

Your university might have a variety

of clubs, organizations, fraternities/ sororities and sports that students are encouraged to try. If you are not able to find a suitable club, you can start your own.

Extracurricular activities are a great way to get to know people with similar interests and make new friends.

They are also a great way to explore new interests and build important skills. However, though extracurricular activities are important, it’s important that you don’t over-commit yourself and sacrifice your studies.

Some people are able to play sports, write for your student paper, volunteer in the community, work on campus and still keep a great GPA. Some are not. Know your limits.

On the topic of academics, the best way to learn the material is by attending class. Sometimes a textbook is required, but don’t solely rely on it.

The majority of what you are tested on is lecture material. Professors also give subtle hints in class about what they are looking for in a project or which material will be tested.

Sometimes sleeping in and missing early morning class is tempting, but try your best to avoid it.

In addition to attending classes, keeping up with the assigned readings is essential to getting good grades.

Even though some professors and some of your friends may share their notes online, it is important to take down your own notes regularly throughout the semester to avoid extra stress around midterms and exams.

This will give you extra time to

review notes. Do practice tests, and more importantly, learn what you don’t know before it is too late to get help from a professor, a teaching assistant or a friend.

Professors hold office hours every week, and it can be extremely intimidating to go to their office at first, but it is worth your time. Whether it is advice, trouble with assignments or opportunities on your field of study, professors will be able to help. They have ample experience and are passionate about what they do; you can learn a lot from them outside of the classroom as well.

Get to know them and let them get to know you. Some day, this connection you’ve made might result in a glowing reference letter for a graduate school application or job.

Studying is important, but so is finding a balance between work and fun. University is a great time to get out there and try new things. There are probably many opportunities to do this at your university.

Make sure to stay informed on the many events happening on campus throughout the year and attend them with friends whenever possible.

Something to always keep in mind is it’s okay not to be okay; if you are sick, feeling isolated or depressed, make use of the services available at your university. You do not have to face these issues by yourself. Contact the Wellness Centre to receive advice on treatment options and book an appointment. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

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Students should be more aware of mental health Tina Todaro

THE DIALOG (CUP)

Mental health and the surrounding stigma is ongoing issue, and students are not as aware as they should be.

According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), “despite being so common, mental illness continues to be met with widespread stigma in hospitals, workplaces and schools, as well as in rural and urban communities; occurring around the world, unconfined by demographics or national boundaries.”

“There certainly is still stigma,” said Sebastian Sannes, 23, a business administration student at George Brown College (GBC), who says stigma is a barrier for students.

According to the MHCC, reducing stigma requires changes in behaviours and attitudes in terms of acceptance, respect and equal treatment of people suffering with mental health issues.

“I think that within certain programs we are definitely made more aware like the transition to post-secondary education program at George Brown where the teachers discuss mental health as well as coping methods,” said Daniella, 25, a student in the program who prefers not to disclose her last name due to stigma.

Culture, defined as the values, beliefs and attitudes held, learned and shared by social groups, plays a big role in how mental health is perceived at GBC. With students from a variety of cultures, we need to help create a place where all students can feel comfortable with each other and where everyone is treated equally regardless of mental health issues.

Are students helping students?

“I want it to happen,” said Sannes.

He suggests “peer groups where students can support each other through sharing of experiences, without resulting in backlash from others.”

Students are in denial that mental health issues can happen to anyone.

“They like to neglect or deny the possibility that something bad can happen to them or their close ones, and lie to themselves until it hits them,” said Gustavo Moller, 21, a marketing student at GBC. “You have to learn what’s going on with you first and then once you get past that and figure out, well this isn’t who I am but rather a part of me, you develop self-acceptance,” said Sannes.

“Others will realize this and become more aware and accepting.”

We as students need to realize that everyone is unique in their own way, and be accepting of each other for who we are.

Tina Todaro is the assistant editor for The Dialog and a student in George Brown College’s (GBC) continuing education journalism program.

She has been involved with the GBC More Than Me project, Mad Pride Toronto, volunteered at CAMH and has a Mental Health First Aid certificate from the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

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CAMPUS GUIDE

September 3, 2014

THE STUDENTS AROUND YOU

WHO THEY ARE AND WHERE THEY COME FROM

12,000 STUDENTS

ON CAMPUS (FULL+PART TIME) 12,000 STUDENTS ONLINE

International students are recruited by TRU, which relies on their attendance for added revenue. International student undergrads pay $7,900 per semester, not including student fees.

So where are all these international students coming from?

Data taken from TRU Institutional Accountability Plan & Report 2014/15-2016/17

ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES

YOUR STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Executives

Services

Dylan Robinson

The Thompson Rivers University Student Union (TRUSU) provides a number of services to students, such as organizing and funding campus clubs, providing study and meeting spaces on campus, operating a book exchange, housing registry, tutor registry and ride share program, arranging services like the UPASS transit pass, ISIC student discount card, providing a health and dental plan and arranging on-campus entertain-

President

Leif Douglass

Vice President External

Trad Bahabri

Vice President Finance

Melissa Gordon

Vice President Internal

Advocacy Representatives Elizabeth Whiting

Aboriginal Students’ Representative

Sabina Donnelly

Graduate Students’ Representative

Meshari Alanazi

International Students’ Representative

Nicolas Zdunich

LGBTQ Students’ Representative

Paige Bernard

Women’s Representative

Directors-at-Large Kaitlin Clement Lahana Ghosh Taylor Rae Cameron Staff

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ment like the Tunes Against Tuition concert and movie nights.

Meetings TRUSU meets twice a month on Tuesdays. Its complete board meeting schedule is available on its website, TRUSU.ca. The Annual General Meeting, typically where most of the important decisions are made, is held in January each year. Along with reading The Omega, attending meetings is a great way to stay informed.

Voting TRUSU’s general election takes place in March each year, where executives, advocacy representatives and directors-at-large will face the vote. A number of positions ran unopposed last year, so for those interested in throwing their hat into the ring, the opportunity is there. Last year, voter turnout was 15 per cent, doubling the previous year’s turnout.

Watch The Omega for election announcements and news.

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THE WHERE’S WHERE ON CAMPUS CAC The Campus Activity Centre (CAC) is where you’ll attend events like the TRUSU lecture series, or other speakers brought in by the university. In the past couple of years, the CAC’s Grand Hall room has been host to astronaut Chris Hadfield and Jane Goodall. This is also where you’ll find the campus bookstore and some new food options come the middle of September.

TRUSU

spots to go and study, especially on the upper floors.

IB The International Building (IB) is home to TRU World and TRU’s school of business. It’s also got a coffee shop and a comfy (but often busy) main floor for sitting and studying. It’s also topped by TRU’s observatory, which sometimes opens its doors to the general public and students alike.

HOL

The Independent Centre is the home of TRUSU. Here you’ll find plenty of study spaces, the Common Grounds coffee shop, meeting rooms and student union board meetings.

You’ll also find the member desk there, where you can access TRUSU services and arrange things like your UPASS or health and dental plan.

The Brown Family House of Learning is TRU’s newest building.

It features a four-storey living wall, the Irving K. Barber Centre (a large, round lecture theatre), plenty of study spaces, a law library and a Tim Hortons.

AE

Old Main

The Arts and Education (AE) building is brick-clad and all business, but it does have a few nice quiet

TRU’s largest building, Old Main, was made larger in the past two years.

It now features a third floor, home to

CFBX CFBX

TRU’s law school, which graduated its first class last year. It’s also home to a Starbucks, study spaces, the registrar’s office, the finance office, a doctor’s office, the Wellness Centre and the Black Box Theatre. Soon to open are some new food options and more seating space for students.

CT The Clock Tower (CT) is home to the university’s administrative staff, but it’s also got the Alumni Theatre, where there will often be presentations and film nights.

TCC

Culinary Arts The Culinary Arts building is home to a student-run cafeteria.

Breakfast items are available to-go and lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with other to-go items available later. The food is prepared by Culinary Arts students and is made from scratch and sourced locally. Its menu varies, but there’s always at least one or two tasty looking options.

Library During the week, TRU’s library opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 8:50 p.m., except on Friday when it closes at 4:50 p.m. On the weekend, doors open at 9 a.m. on Saturday and 12 p.m. on Sunday. For those who prefer the quiet, the library is a great place to study.

The Tournament Capital Centre (TCC) isn’t really part of the university, but it is located just up the hill and oft-used by students. Those holding a UPASS can access TCC’s services (pool, gym) at a discounted rate.

The Omega The Omega’s office is in House 4. This is where our staff works and meets to make every week’s paper.

Have a news tip or feel like contributing yourself ? Stop on by!

Horticulture Gardens The Horticulture Gardens are a great campus spot to explore. It’s the largest plant reserve in B.C. outside

AE

TRUSU CAC

IB

Horticulture Gardens

HOL

Old Main The Omega The Omega

CT Library Culinary Arts

TCC

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the lower mainland and is beautifully taken care of. It also features a few benches in case you’re looking for a scenic spot to take a load off.

CFBX Your campus radio station CFBX (or, The X) broadcasts on 92.5 FM and features a ton of local programming and some great music. You can even get involved yourself by visiting www.thex.ca.

Bus and parking Convenient parking can sometimes be tough to find, and it’ll cost you if you do, so it’s probably best to grab your UPASS and a bus schedule. Visit BCTransit.ca for a map and schedule, or grab one from the bus itself.

Parking will run you $5 per day, or less if you purchase a semester or annual pass. You can pay for a day pass online, as well, but it’ll cost you an additional $0.75. Carpool spots are also available, but they typically fill up quickly.

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WolfPack women sweep soccer preseason, men without a win Home openers to be played at Hillside Stadium on Sept. 12 Sean Brady

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Ω

The WolfPack women’s soccer team finished its four-game preseason undefeated.

The victories started with a 2-1 win over the University of Calgary Dinos, followed by a 1-1 tie against the Mount Royal University Cougars, both taking place in Calgary. Back at home, the ‘Pack

bested the UNBC Timberwolves twice in a row, with 3-0 and 2-0 wins over the visiting squad.

Next up for the women is their official season opener, a Sept. 12 match against the TWU Spartans.

The WolfPack men weren’t looking quite as steady. They tied three and lost two, playing all of their games on the road.

In Edmonton, the team first met the Edmonton Scottish, an

Alberta Major Soccer League team, with a 3-3 tie. Then, also in Edmonton, the men were bested by the University of Calgary Dinos by a score of 4-0. Back in B.C., the team saw a similar result, playing the UNBC Timberwolves twice, losing their first 4-1 and tying their second 1-1.

The men will follow the women at Hillside Stadium on Sept.

12 in their home opener against the TWU Spartans.

Olivia Rasmussen tries to go through UNBC defenders during the ‘Pack’s second match against the UNBC Timberwolves. (Andrew Snucins/TRU Athletics)

WolfPack women’s soccer schedule, 2014-15

WolfPack men’s soccer schedule, 2014-15

Date Opponent Location Time Sept. 12 TWU Spartans Hillside Stadium 5 p.m.

Sept. 13 UFV Cascades Hillside Stadium 5 p.m.

Sept. 19 UBC Thunderbirds Hillside Stadium 5 p.m.

Sept. 20 UVic Vikes Hillside Stadium Noon Sept. 26 UFV Cascades Abbotsford, B.C. 5 p.m.

Sept. 27 TWU Spartans Langley, B.C. 5 p.m.

Oct. 3 UBC Thunderbirds Vancouver, B.C. 5 p.m.

Oct. 4 UVic Vikes Victoria, B.C. 5 p.m.

Oct. 10 UNBC Timberwolves Hillside Stadium 1 p.m.

Oct. 11 UNBC Timberwolves Hillside Stadium Noon Oct. 18 UBCO Heat Hillside Stadium Noon Oct. 19 UBCO Heat Kelowna, B.C. Noon

Date Opponent Location Time Sept. 12 TWU Spartans Hillside Stadium 7 p.m.

Sept. 13 UFV Cascades Hillside Stadium 7 p.m.

Sept. 19 UBC Thunderbirds Hillside Stadium 7 p.m.

Sept. 20 UVic Vikes Hillside Stadium 2 p.m.

Sept. 26 UFV Cascades Abbotsford, B.C. 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 27 TWU Spartans Langley, B.C. 7 p.m.

Oct. 3 UBC Thunderbirds Vancouver, B.C. 7 p.m.

Oct. 4 UVic Vikes Victoria, B.C. 7:15 p.m.

Oct. 10 UNBC Timberwolves Hillside Stadium 3 p.m.

Oct. 11 UNBC Timberwolves Hillside Stadium 2 p.m.

Oct. 18 UBCO Heat Hillside Stadium 2 p.m.

Oct. 19 UBCO Heat Kelowna, B.C. 2 p.m.

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