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TRU Wellness Centre hosts Naloxone pop-up training Cailyn Mocci EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Ω The Wellness Centre took to Student Street to spread awareness for opioid harm reduction with trivia games and pop-up Naloxone training for all TRU community members. The pop-up coincided with National Addictions Awareness Week.
Chelsea Corsi and her Student Wellness Ambassador Team (SWAT) represent the Wellness Centre as they offered an accessible resource for students regarding harm reduction, encouraging students to educate themselves to not only protect themselves but also their friends and community. “We’re trying to reduce barriers and increase access for students to get a kit,” Corsi said.
Corsi found that students and TRU community members were more likely to partake in pop-up workshops on campus because of the ease of conversations.
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Wellness Centre Coordinator, Chelsea Corsi, instructed students on the proper steps and safety in administration Naloxone. (Cailyn Mocci/The Omega)
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With harm reduction in mind, students came to learn how to keep their friends safe CONTINUED (COVER) “It’s easy. They see it, they come. They’re kind of reminded that maybe this is something that I need,” she said. Students were invited to try their hands at some drug-related trivia including common myths associated with the legalization of cannabis. ASK Wellness Society was also on hand to provide information on overdose prevention in the community. While the Wellness Centre offers Naloxone training year-round, pop-ups like the one on Student Street allow students an easier and less intimidating opportunity for awareness and education. Students who stopped by and partook in the pop-up received the speedy training to carry and administer Naloxone in the case of an emergency. Corsi spread the idea that even if you don’t think you’re in danger of an opioid overdose, there is still a risk that someone that you care for
may be at risk. By having the knowledge and equipment, you are able to reduce the harm significantly. “What we’re trying to do is reduce the stigma. When I talk, I talk as if anyone I’m talking to can be a substance user because we don’t know. I’ve had some people say to me 'I don’t need this kit because no one I know uses drugs',” Corsi said, “I say that’s a myth because we don’t know people’s situations and we don’t know what they’re using. They might be using once in a blue moon but they just so happen to use something that is tainted. I think everyone in our community should have access to a kit because you never know.” Administering Naloxone, also called Narcan, is an easy process and relatively harmless to administer. If you or someone you know suspects that someone may be overdosing on an opioid there are five steps to follow. The SWAT was there to instruct students through
the five steps, demonstrating along the way. If you or someone you know is interested in taking steps to be Naloxone trained, visit the Wellness Centre in Old Main and talk with one of the SWAT members. The training is easy and takes about 15 minutes, in those short minutes you can learn to reduce the harm in your social groups. “It’s 10 minutes, you can save a life and you get to walk away with a Naloxone kit to take with you,” Corsi said.
Students practiced administering the life-saving drug on foam padding to simulate the intra-muscular injection. (Cailyn Mocci/ The Omega)
New dog park in the works for Brocklehurst Trans Mountain agreed to fund a new park to ease construction disruption Cailyn Mocci EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Ω Kamloops community members and their furry friends can look forward to a new dog park as a result of the future Trans Mountain pipeline expansion construction
coming to Kamloops. Trans Mountain has agreed, as part of the pipeline construction impacts, to finance the construction of a new dog park on Aviation Way to help area residents and their dogs stay active. The new park will fill the void of the Ord Road dog park in Brocklehurst, which will
see a temporary closure due to the construction in early Spring 2020. “We recognize how important physical activity is to people and their pets, and we understand that the temporary closure of a dog park can have a significant impact on residents’ ability to stay active,” said Lizette Parsons Bell, Director
New dog park will take on the distruption of Trans Mountain construction (left) that will close the Ord Road dog park (right). Both parks will remain open following the construction. (Submitted)
of Stakeholder Engagement & Communications for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, in a press release. The new park will be located at the corner Aviation Way and Tranquille Road. The creation of the Aviation Way dog park is planned for completion before the temporary closure of the Ord Road dog park. “We appreciate our ongoing collaboration with the City of Kamloops and are pleased to plan and finance the construction of a new park that will provide residents a place to take their dogs during construction and that will be a lasting legacy for the community,” said Parsons Bell in a press release. Once pipeline construction in the area is complete, the new
Aviation Way park will remain open, and the Ord Road Dog Park will be restored and reopened to the public. In advance of the Trans Mountain construction in March, the City will perform its own rock face mitigation work along Ord Road. The dog park will remain open during the City’s construction work; however, traffic control and occasional detours will be in place during this time. The City’s work is tentatively scheduled to start in late January and be completed in March. “We’re happy to see the additional investment in Kamloops,” said Jen Fretz, the City’s Civic Operations Director. “The end result will be two dog parks in an area that is already well used by dog owners.”
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TRU WINTER ORIENTATION: RESOURCE FAIR JAN. 09 @ 11 A.M. STUDENT STREET Learn about the people, places, supports and resources available to you on campus. Meet other students, staff and faculty as you explore your university.
Scratch Cafe re-opens today for the winter semester. Stop by for breakfast, lunch, a snack, or even a coffee or tea break. .
BEATING THE WINTER BLUES
MONTY PYTHON & THE HOLY GRAIL
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JAN. 11 @ 7 P.M. PARAMOUNT THEATRE
JAN. 09 @ 6 P.M. TUMBLEWEED PLAZA LOUNGE
During this four-week educational series facilitated by Dr Daniel McBain, MD, you will learn practical ways to manage the winter blues.
"Listen, strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government!"
Bring a friend or make some new ones!!
THE FREUDIAN DAYLEN JAMES AT SLIPS PRESENT: ALCHEMY BREWING D&D IMPROV COMPANY JAN. 11 @ 7:30 P.M. JAN. 10 @ 7 P.M. ALCHEMY BREWING THE STAGE HOUSE THEATRE
JANUARY SOCIAL MIXER & FUNDRAISER JAN. 12 @ 4:30 P.M. BLENZ COFFEE
THRASH WRESTLING "NEW YEARS WRESTLUTION" JAN. 11 @ 6 P.M. JAN. 12 @ 6 P.M. THE PLAZA HOTEL CACTUS JACKS NIGHTCLUB
Daylen’s mix of outlaw and modern country will keep your toes tapping all night!
It's a new year-- let's make some new art connections. Come one an all to the January Social Mixer.
Neon Dreams is a Canadian alt-pop duo consisting of vocalist Frank Kadillac and drummer Adrian Morris. They defy genre pigeonholing, as they draw freely upon pop, rock, folk, EDM, hip-hop and reggae elements.
Join Dungeon Master TJ McCallum and The Freudian Slips as they follow the adventurers of Little Donk's Dude Ranch,
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B.C. launches renewed sexualized violence awareness campaign The Frost Week 2020 campaign will students to action for a safer campus EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Ω The B.C. Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training has released a renewed sexualized violence awareness campaign to start the Winter semester off. The renewed campaign was released in anticipation of 2020 “Frost Week” activities that universities across the province can expect. The campaign is being aimed at not only students living on campus but those in the community as well. As with previous campaigns, social media ads will remind students that sex without consent is rape and that consent must be voluntary – otherwise it is assault.
Oct. 21, 2019 Previous campaigns included the fall 2019 campaign, which included outreach through a student-climate survey to better understand lived experience and evaluate needs on campus going forward. In June 2019, the Province announced $760,000 to support a number of initiatives, including a plain-language review of policies and processes regarding sexual violence and misconduct to ensure they are clear and easy to understand. This funding is to be used to coordinate resources to be available for post-secondary institutions. These resources will make it possible for universities to learn from each other, share best
practices and access training resources. The renewed campaign will engage the student population where they are more likely to see it
- online. Students can expect to see campaign material across social media platforms such as Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram.
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“Our government is responding to a call to action from students to ensure that our campuses are safer for everyone, regardless of gender expression, identity or sexual orientation,” said Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. “Any form of sexual violence or misconduct will not be tolerated. Frost Week is a time when students gather to socialize and have fun. It’s a good opportunity for renewed dialogue about what constitutes sexual violence and misconduct, and personal responsibilities and choices.” The Frost Week 2020 campaign follows the Province’s Frosh Week 2019 Sexual Violence Prevention campaign that launched Aug. 29, 2019, and ran until
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New decade, new you? Here’s your toolbox for all TRU has to offer to better your experience Cailyn Mocci EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Ω It’s a new decade and if you’re like the f loods of people boasting about their New Year’s resolutions online, keeping your goals to yourself or laugh at the idea of “new year, new me”, TRU has your back with support systems for every goal. ACADEMICS The new semester is the perfect clean slate for students hoping to get back on track after possible burnout from the Fall semester. TRU Student Services are hard at work, day after day, to keep the student population successful through their post-secondary journey. Try starting your semester off right by making an appointment with your Academic Advisor. They’re there every step of your university journey. Whether you’re just starting your time at TRU or staring down the barrel of graduation, Academic Advisors can ease any confusion and help find the path that’s right for you through strategic planning. As the semester gets busy, as do the assignments. The Writing Centre is a perfect
resource for adding a little extra oomph to those essays that can feel like they’re piling up higher each semester. Writing Centre tutors are there for help with citations, grammar and offer resources for both undergraduate and graduate students. Students can make appointments for a one-on-one session with one of the helpful tutors. TRU has put the effort into putting resources in place so no students feel that success is too far out of reach. If you or someone you know is struggling academically, TRU Early Alert is put in place to connect students having a difficult time with the resources that’ll raise them up towards success. MIND AND WELLNESS If your goals for 2020 revolve more about your mind and body, TRU has a plethora of resources to keep your school-life balance stable. You don’t have to be in crisis to take advantage of the amazing counsellors. TRU’s Counselling services are open Monday to Friday to give students a constructive ear to voice concerns, simply bounce ideas off of or reach out for help if you
happen to fall into a time of crisis. For students looking for religious or spiritual resources, the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy is there as a religious and spiritual resource, encouraging thoughtful ref lection and dialogue. Students can take advantage of a safe space for spiritual guidance during times of personal concern, conf lict or crisis and opportunities for companionship, prayer, study and service on campus. Whether it be for stress, personal conf licts or health concerns the team of student ambassadors at the Wellness Centre are there to help point you in the right direction. The Wellness Centre is a quiet place to hang out, read a book, play a game, have a cup of tea, and talk to a peer about your health and wellness. The team also provides health and wellness resources, Advil, tampons, Naloxone kits (and training), condoms, and more to keep your mind on what you feel you need to focus on. FITNESS For students looking to get a little more active, TRU makes it easy with little to no funds to worry
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STAFF WRITER As a Staff Writer, you're free to dabble in stories from all beats. Nothing is off limits. Spend your time covering student election news then turn around and chat with the director of the latest theatre production, the choice is all yours! To apply, send your resumé and samples of your work (published or unpublished, academic work accepted) to editor@ truomega.ca. Positions will be filled as soon as possible. If a position is still posted on this page, applications are still being accepted. To be eligible for any of the above positions, you must be a student at Thompson Rivers University while you work. Students who will be employed by the TRU Students’ Union during their employment period may not be eligible to work for the newspaper in order to avoid any conflict of interest. Applicants are asked to disclose all potential conflicts of interest. See full posting at www.truomega.ca/work about. TRU Recreation offers free fitness classes including Zumba, Yoga and Bootcamp. Looking for some team sports to step up your game, TRU Recreation offers drop-in
The new year, and new decade, is a perfect starting point to make changes. TRU has so many options to make your goals a reality (Jamie Street/Unsplash)
Soccer, Badminton and Volleyball. All classes and drop-in pick up games are free of charge for TRU students, just bring your student ID and you’re ready to play. The Tournament Capital Centre (TCC) is also a fantastic and relatively inexpensive resource for students inclined to add physical activity into their wellness path. TRU students can use their student ID to receive a discounted all-access pass for the track, gym and pool for $29.40, a nearly 50 per cent discount. If you’re only interested in taking a dip in the pool, TRU students get free access with the use of their student ID. Whether your goal for this semester is to improve your GPA, maintain a healthy school-life balance or feel strong and healthy in your body, TRU has the resources to make 2020 the year you achieve those goals. Don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, reach out for help. The amazing staff in the Student Life office are there to help you find exactly what you want to make your time at TRU not only an educational experience but also a positive life experience. Visit the office in Old Main 1486 for more information.
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CFBX TOP 30 CFBX 92.5 FM, 350 Watts Kamloops, BC Music Director: Steve Marlow Charts to December 19, 2019 * indicates Canadian Content ** indicates a local artist Artist - Album (Label) 1) Common Holly* - When I Say to You Black Lightning (Royal Mountain) 2) Vicious Cycles* -Motorcycho (Teenage Rampage) 3) Basement Revolver* - Wax and Digital (Sonic Unyon) 4) Woolworm* - Awe (Mint) 5) Corridor* - Junior (Bonsound) 6) Chron Goblin* - Here Before (Grand Hand) 7) Night Herons - Heavy Swell (Independent) 8) Red Arms* - Critical State (Yeah Right!) 9) Mother Sun** - Caramel Clouds (Independent) 10) Baritone Madness* - Baritone Madness (Chronograph) 11) JPOD* - Circadian Rhythms (Addictech) 12) Joe Coughlin* - Second Debut (JC Jazz) 13) Siobhan Sloane-Seale* - One of My Friends (Independent) 14) 0Stella* - Little Yes, Little Know (Independent) 15) Diana Braithwaite/Chris Whiteley* - Gold Cadillac (G-Three) 16) Suitcase Sam* - Goodnight Riverdale Park (Curve) 17) Plains Apparition* - Encrypt (Independent) 18) Surefire Sweat* - Surefire Sweat (Independent) 19) Misery Mountain Boys* - Milk and Moonshine (Independent) 20) Bedchamber - Out of the Box (RPUT) 21) Karl Schwonik* - Reinventions (Chronograph) 22) My Black Ram* - My Black Ram (Independent) 23) Dream Creeps* - Dream Creeps (Independent) 24) Lightning Dust* - Spectre (Western Vinyl) 25) Mallrat - Driving Music (Nettwerk) 26) Bodywash* - Comforter (Luminelle) 27) Samantha Fish - Kill or Be Kind (Rounder) 28) Big Little Lions* - Inside Voice (Independent) 29) Zachary Lucky* - Midwestern (Wroxton) 30) Patrick Watson* - Wave (Secret City)
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