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Students coming a long way have a big price to pay BY CRYSTAL SCHICK NEWS EDITOR

Canadian students who complain about the cost of their tuition might be stunned to learn that their international student counterparts pay up to triple the amount for the same programs. The price discrepancy between domestic and international students’ tuition fees has steadily increased over the past 15 years as government funding for post-secondary schools has gone down, said Brent Farrington, internal coordinator for the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS). “International students are being used as ‘cash cows’ to fund an under-financed postsecondary education system,” he said. According to Farrington, until the early ‘90s, international students paid similar tuition fees as domestic students and federal governments were providing grants to cover up to 82 per cent of funding. Now governments provide little more than 50 per cent of the funding and international student fees have increased threefold. According to the CFS’ online factsheet, the average yearly tuition for a domestic Canadian student in an undergraduate arts program pays $5,581, whereas the international students pay an average of $18,641.

International students at the University of Alberta pay an average of $19,648 per year, while domestic students pay only $5,883. International students at SAIT pay between $11,100 and $18,750 per year, depending on the course chosen. “It’s not fair, but I can’t do anything about it,” said Moon Lee, a second-year SAIT business administration student from South Korea. International students going to ACAD are also not immune to the disparity in tuition prices. “It’s weird when I see new things [around campus], because I feel like it’s all [because of] my money,” said Lee Jang, a firstyear ACAD student, also from South Korea. The International Centre at SAIT provides extra support services, advisors, one-on-one counseling, buddy and volunteer programs, specialized events, and subsidized excursions for the international students. Beyond excursions and programs offered by SAIT’s International Centre, both of these students said there are not many advantages to being an international student and paying up to triple the tuition. “We don’t really get anything extra, even though we pay more,” she said. According to SAIT’s International Centre Director, Enid Angelstad, SAIT’s international students tend to pay slightly less than the international students

who choose to attend a different post-secondary in Alberta “We [at SAIT] look at the price compared to other post-secondary schools and try to stay competitive, so that we are not overcharging our students,” she said. To do this, SAIT tries to look at other colleges, which have similar specialized classes, instead of universities that may not have the same higher-cost instructors, equipment or labs. Farrington and the CFS are concerned that Canada is limiting itself by not making postsecondary education more available to international students. “High fees will cause serious problems for Canada’s ability to attract international students,” he said. Canada has a greater average tuition hike for its study visa students than its two closest peer nations, the USA and the UK, and is one of the highestcharging countries with a large international student population. According to the CFS website, international students contributed $8 billion to Canada’s economy last year. If Canada attempted to attract international students enough to fill current job vacancies, that contribution would increase to $40 billion. The CFS is not impressed with the situation and Farrington said that the “international fees undermine the Canadian post-secondary education system and are out-ofstep with federal Canada’s economic goals.”

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Paying back your loans, simply BY SHELDON SMITH NEWS WRITER

The weight of student loan debt can loom over a student’s head well after they’ve collected their diplomas and degrees. On Aug. 1, 2012, a sixmonth, interest-free grace period was implemented, which eliminated the need for part-time students to make payments on their Alberta student loans while studying. “Our Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) helps Albertans repay their student loans by setting affordable payments that are in sync with their income and family size,” said Sorcha Thomas, public affairs officer of enterprise and advanced education. Students can apply for the RAP anytime during their repayment term, and if a student qualifies for RAP, a reduced monthly payment will be set for six months, based on their income. The RAP is also available for Canada student loans. Depending on the student’s situation, they may not need to make a payment at all until their situation changes. “For example, a student who loses his or her job after graduation and no longer has the income to continue making their regular payments may be eligible for reduced payments, or may not have to make payments for a period of time,” Thomas said. Last year, Alberta provided more than 58,000 students

with federal and provincial loans and grants through Student Aid Alberta. “We began accepting student aid applications for the coming year in mid-June. We’ll continue accepting and processing applications all year long,” Thomas said. “There has been a slight increase in the number of applicants this year as compared to the same time last year, just over four per cent.” Many students and postsecondary institutions have provided positive feedback with respect to the move towards a paperless process of student loans. According to Thomas, “students are submitting their new loan agreements and are happy with the reduced number of steps and simplified process.” Alberta’s new Low-Income Grant has been met with open arms, as approximately 5,000 full-time students will now be eligible. Fulltime students in one-year undergraduate certificate programs are eligible for $120 a month during the school year. The Alberta Part-Time Grant is available to Alberta residents taking their postsecondary education on a part-time basis. Up to $600 per semester is available to eligible students. “It’s too early to say what improvements will be made next, however, we are continually looking at ways to make it easier for students to access the support they need to finance their education.”

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All ‘Fore’ the students BY SHELDON SMITH NEWS WRITER

A countless number of phone calls, emails and corporate lunches helped the Student Petroleum Society (SPS) raise money over the summer for its third annual golf tournament. Held on Sept. 16 at Valley Ridge Golf Course, the golf tournament – which boasted a $15,000 price tag – was a rousing success. Brian Pham, director of external relations for the society, began fundraising as soon as classes ended last spring to ensure they had enough funds. “Persistence and patience were integral for everyone involved,” Pham said. Last year, the society, which is funded by the petroleum industry, was left a certain amount of money in their account. Members of the society were then instructed by their superiors to fundraise over the summer for their main event,

the golf tournament. However, according to Pham, “a lot of the sponsorships didn’t come in until two or three weeks before school started,” and estimates there were about 15 companies who sponsored the tournament. The SPS is a society that helps students with their career choices and mentors its students, and the golf tournament was a way to mix industry representatives with students who are looking to come together and gather more information about the petroleum industry. Events such as these help students network while learning how different tools and technologies are being used out in the field today. The SPS has seven members: a president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, marketing director, and internal and external directors of relations. Only second-year students

are on the society’s board, and when it comes time for this year’s board to leave SAIT, a new council is elected for the following year. However, since the SPS is a SAITSA club, any and all interested SAIT students are welcome to join the society’s ranks. Until three years ago, there was a society, but the elected members at the time neglected to do anything within the society, and it fell into disuse. The society was revived three years ago by a group of fresh minds and new attitudes, who then started the tradition of the golf tournament. “We just try to keep the tourney going, it’s great event and we’re glad we were able to pull it off. Everybody likes it,” Pham said. When Pham was in his first year at SAIT, there were over 130 first-year students in the society. This year is similar, and given the fact there’s so many participants, it’s been easy to gain members and many people already have an interest in the society. Noting the tournament’s hefty cost, Pham said that it could be a little tougher for other clubs and societies at

The Student Petroleum Society heldw its third annual golf tournament at Valley Ridge golf course in Calgary on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013. The tournament is one of the events put on by the Society, which helps SAIT students mix with industry leaders. CRYSTAL SCHICK PHOTO

SAIT to come up with the kind of money SPS raised for their own events, but it is not impossible. “Being in a petroleum pro-

gram, it gives us a bit of a leg up. This is a city ran by petroleum, our downtown skyline speaks for itself.”

Duty Calls All Incidents Are Provided Courtesy of Paladin Security’s Daily Log Book Drugs

Friday Sept. 20 At 11:47 p.m., Security received a phone call reporting the smell of marijuana in the Begin Tower Residence. Security approached the room where the smell was coming from, confronted a SAIT student who admitted to smoking marijuana and admitted to having some left over. Security photographed and confiscated the bag of weed. It was taken back to the office where it was weighed and place in evidence lock-up.

group of friends were returning to campus in the cab, and the two accused aggressors flagged down the cab and attempted to get in.

Emergency Help Sunday Sept. 22

At 3:58 a.m., Security received a call from an individual trapped inside elevator number 45 in the Begin Tower Residence. Two people were confirmed trapped inside on the eighth floor. The individuals were released from the elevator at 4:49 p.m. by an elevator technician.

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At 12:27 a.m., Security received a call of a physical altercation outside East Hall Residence. At the scene, Security was informed of two individuals who started a fight in a cab, which was broken up by bystanders. The altercation took place as one

At 5:21 a.m., Security received a call from an individual trapped inside elevator number 45 on the twelfth floor in the Begin Tower Residence. The elevator technician arrived on site and release the entrapped SAIT student at approximately 6:41 p.m.

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LIFESTYLE YOUR LIFE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

“Fall” in love with the weather BY SALINA SWIRSKY WEAL WRITER

With the month of October coming up and signs of winter nearing, filling the rest of our short autumn with fun and sun can be tough. For SAIT students on a tight budget, there are plenty of things that can be done in the area without having to worry about finances or transportation.

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The rock gardens by SAIT make for a nice picnic venue on a bright sunny day. Find a nice patch of grass to sit on, pack some sandwiches and beverages, bring a pack of cards, and bask in the fresh air and sunshine. For some extra fun, grab some water balloons from the nearest dollar store, fill them up and have a water balloon battle with friends on one of the hotter days. The nostalgia of the childlike event alone makes it a great idea. Cost: $10 - $30 for lunch (depending on the amount of

packed food and beverages) and $1 - $3 for a pack of balloons.

Get Active Not everyone is a professional athlete, but an hour spent cycling, kicking a ball around, or simply playing Frisbee with friends doesn’t require much training. Nothing works better for college students than fun activities that don’t cost them a dime. For the frequent cycler, there are many great bike paths close to the SAIT area, such as the ones along Memorial Drive and Prince’s Island Park. Cost: Free, if you own the necessary equipment.

Terrific Tea Kensington is home to many little tea houses and cafes. Take a walk down the lively street and pop into a comfortable tea shop on a chilly evening. The Oolong Tea House, The Naked Leaf, and Higher Ground Café are examples of

some great places in the Kensington area to sip a cup of tea or coffee. For a fair price, buy a pot of tea and exchange conversations with friends, staff or other customers. Cost: Oolong Tea House, The Naked Leaf, and Higher Ground Café all have varying selections of drinks to choose from between $2 and $10

Party on a Patio Weekends have always been a great opportunity to have friends over and make some burgers or steaks on the barbecue. Having a backyard bonfire or a round of drinks on a friend’s patio is a relaxing way to spend a day outside. Inviting new classmates over for casual parties like these can also pave the way for great interactions and newfound friendships. Cost: $20 - $30 for storebought pizza and drinks for four. If everyone brings six drinks, there will be more than enough to go around.

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DRINK TO GOOD HEALTH UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF staying hydrated BY YASHICA ANANDANI LIFESTYLE EDITOR

As much as people understand the value of staying hydrated and drinking enough fluids in a day, some opt to indulge in unhealthy beverages rather than plain old water. Registered dietician and nutrition consultant Desiree Nielsen, said a rough estimate of water required for consumption per day is two to three litres. However, while it may not be possible to fit in that much water between busy schedules and hectic lifestyles, students should try to consume enough of it during intense activities, hot weather and when eating dry foods or high-sodium foods. “When you are hydrated, you will have more energy to study and enjoy life,” she said. “You may also snack less, as many of us mistake thirst for hunger.” While the consumption of water is imperative, it can also be difficult for students to hit the right balance between

drinking enough water and overdoing it. In Nielsen’s opinion, the greatest risk of over-hydrating is the non-replacement of electrolytes during heavy training or very hot weather. The most realistic side effect of drinking too much water, however, is frequent bathroom trips, Nielson said, and the sweet spot lies between being well hydrated and not having to run to the bathroom every five minutes. Second-year respiratory therapy student Allison Mack said she consumes a lot of water in a typical day. To stay hydrated on-campus, she prefers to carry her own water bottle around, rather than having to rely on the water fountains established around campus. “Water is actually the only thing I drink, but I think it’s just cheaper to carry my own water bottle around,” she said. Another great way for students around campus to save money is by bringing along a water bottle of their own and

making use of the purified water dispensers located around SAIT campus, beside the SAITSA office in Campus Centre. But if the plainer taste of water isn’t cutting it for you, adding some flavour may

pique your interest. However, according to Nielsen, flavoured waters like Vitamin Water and Mio can be loaded with enough sugar, artificial colour and flavor to rival conventional sodas.

Instead, Nielsen advised the thirsty to “use fresh fruit to flavour it in your water bottle - orange or lime slices, berries and cucumber” to add life to their plain H2O.

Drinking enough water has some serious health benefits including beefing up your energy levels. LEO ARAGON PHOTO

PAY ATTENTION TO the AD(H)D diagnosis BY SHEALIN BOSWELL WEAL WRITER

Some students tend to misinterpret the difference between having Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and simply having a short attention span. Registered psychologist, Dr. Stuart Donaldson, said a person with ADD “is usually quiet, daydreaming and does not pay attention”, whereas

a person with ADHD “is hyperactive, always on the go and never sitting still”. However, the commonality of both disorders lies in the struggle with paying attention. “ADD differs from ADHD in the level of physical activity that the person exhibits,” Donaldson said. According to Donaldson, a shocking 65 per cent of people are misdiagnosed as having this disorder, and from this statistic, some people are also

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prescribed serious medications like Ritalin by their doctors. In his opinion, ADD and ADHD misdiagnoses go beyond individual diagnoses and in reality, most young people get misdiagnosed by their parents, teachers and doctors. On a more serious note, Donaldson said that when diagnosed correctly, the disorder can be a serious setback for many students, and often results in serious educational and personal hardships. Sean Savary, a student planning to enroll into University of Calgary to study theatre, has Attention Deficit Hyper Active Disorder

to the other.As for the people who simply choose not to pay attention in school, Donaldson said trying to differentiate between the actual ADD sufferer and the fibber would be a difficult task to accomplish with the naked eye. “There are so many compounding factors. There would have to be a computerized diagnosis.” Donaldson shared that a computerized diagnosis is the only way to properly diagnose someone with ADD, and it involves a digital brain wave monitoring process called the Quantitative EEG.

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(ADHD) and has taken drugs like Ritalin and Concerta throughout elementary, junior high and high school. His condition affords him a great amount of energy, though it also impedes his ability to focus. Since she plans on going into postsecondary school next year, he is now considering the reality of having to take medication again because according to him, “medication definitely helped because on the days when I didn’t take it, I always ended up in the office.” In Donaldson’s opinion, ADD is mainly hereditary, which means it is simply passed on from one generation

While the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) can be quite difficult and should be left to a professional, there are still some symptoms to look out for. (Source: Marta Edgar, registered psychologist, Student Development and Counseling Services, SAIT) -MARCELLA SERINK WEAL WRITER

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According to Marta Edgar, registered psychologist at SAIT’s Student Development and Counseling Services, some common ADD symptoms include: • a difficulty to accomplish goals and tasks • difficulty following directions and rules • forgetfulness • messiness • distractibility, both internal and external These symptoms usually occur in a variety of environments, most commonly in school.

Edgar strongly cautioned that ADD is very difficult to diagnose, and is a pattern that starts in childhood, even though it may not have been diagnosed at the time. While everyone can experience these symptoms at some point, Edgar said that someone who is suffering both physically and psychologically should be tested for ADD. Also, the warning signs can be very similar to those of other conditions, making it hard to assess, she said. Diagnosis is best left to an expert in the field after necessary complex testing.

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Wordfest takes readers beyond the books

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With over 60 events to choose from during this year’s 18th annual Wordfest, the choices are endless. While they are many events that cater to readers who enjoy being stimulated by literature, there is also something for those who like to be visually simulated. The Weal put together a few of our favourite selections to help readers narrow it down.

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It’s that time of year again, where readers and writers alike will come together to celebrate the art of literature and storytelling during the 18th annual Wordfest. Geared to take place on Oct. 14-20, attendees will get a chance to come face-to-face with some of the world’s most creative wordsmiths. With over 75 local, national and international artists, Calgary and Banff are sure to witness the plethora of talent that has made this event continually successful. “Artists encompass the breath of what makes the festival happen, because of what these artists bring to the table,” said Everett Wilson, Wordfest’s communications coordinator. Opening up this festival at the John Dutton Theatre of the Central Calgary Public Library is Canadian renowned author Margaret Atwood. Other writers that are sure to grace this festival include author Chuck Palahniuk as well as Canadian authors Marie-Louise Gay and Eric Walters. While this festival encompasses the works of many talented writers, Wilson said Wordfest is also greatly defined by those who love to read. “Our mission is to bring readers and writers together to experience the wonders of stories,” he said. This will be made possible through the great number of events that Wordfest has to offer.

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Literary Death Match Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Festival Hall—1215 10 Ave. SE—$30 admission – students receive 15% off cost of admission Writers go head-to-head in front of a panel of judges as they recite some of their literature. With only seven minutes to woo the audience and the judges, the writers’ performance skills are definitely going to be challenged. “Literary Death Match is sort of a fun playful way of presenting books,” said Wilson. “It’s really off the cuff and very spontaneous.” PHOTO COURTESY OF MONIQUE DE ST. CROIX

Each event has been categorized into four different categories, with Page Break and Write off the Page that offer a wide array of performances from festival artists, Bookmarks is a series of events where festival artists conduct readings and discussions, and Storylines is a series of events where a panel of festival artists cover different topics that pertain to their novels. Through these many events readers will be presented with the opportunity to experience Wordfest on more than just a literate level, as readers will get a chance to go beyond the books though the use of visual arts, live performances and engaging competitions. Wordfest also offers four engaging workshops that allow readers to try their hand at becoming experienced writers. Each workshop teaches aspiring writers how to properly write a book with

a targeted audience in mind, whether that audience be kids, youth or adults, or fiction or mystery lovers. Nonetheless, Wilson encourages all to “bring their favourite writing instrument,” as these workshops promise to inspire. “It’s a great way to dip your feet into writing, or if you’re a seasoned writer, it’s a great way to get some advice from festival artists,” he said. To find out more of what Wordfest has to offer, visit wordfest.com or flip though the 2013 Wordfest Guide, which can be found at all branches of the Calgary Public Library, the EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts, Shelf Life Books, and at most Chapters Indigo locations. Tickets and passes can be purchased online or by phone though Wordfest or at the EPCOR Centre Box Office. Tickets to the Banff events can be purchased at the Banff Centre Box Office.

On the Wrong Side of the Law Oct. 17 at 12 p.m. at Mount Royal University—4825 Mt. Royal Gate SW—The Knuckle EA 3001—Free admission This event will feature Canadian authors Craig Davidson (who will present his novel Cataract City), Anthony De Sa (who will present his novel Kicking the Sky), and Lisa Moore (who will present her novel Caught). Each author will tell the tales of characters from their novels who have been faced with some type of adversity, because of their involvement in different criminal activities.

Reshaping the Story Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. at the Art Gallery of Calgary—117 8 Ave. SW—$15 admission – students receive 15% off cost of admission Poet, writer and filmmaker Ann Shin will put on a dramatic performance as she is expected to smash fine china during her multimedia presentation. Shin’s presentation will also feature poems from her book, The Family China. According to Wilson, her flare for filmmaking has won her this year’s 15th Annual Anne Green Award – an award that is given “to someone who rethinks literature.”

Ryebery Live Oct. 19 at 3:30 p.m. at the Banff Centre - 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr.—$20 Admission – students receive 15 per cent off cost of admission This event was inspired by Ryebery.com, who have now partnered up with Wordfest to present video essays that will be composed by festival artists. During this event, the audience will get to witness each writer interpret a video of their choosing that they have found from social media sites such as YouTube. As the writers decipher the videos, the audience will experience the videos on a deeper level, as they will get to understand the meaning of each video from the writer’s point-of-view. “You get a glimpse of the critic against the video they choose, so it’s another way of discovering the artist,” said Wilson.

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SAIT student rocks a suit and tie BY HUSSON ZAMAN A&E WRITER

Second-year hospitality and management student David Whiteman can often be seen roaming campus looking very well-dressed. This week he was spotted by The Gateway’s stage area sporting a well-fitted suit and a pair of black loafers. The outfit meshed well with his combed back hair and spacer earrings. Whiteman’s enthusiastic commentary on the world of fashion proved to be as diverse as his personal style, and so The Weal sat down with him to find out more about his styles and fashionable opinions. The Weal: Describe your style for us in a couple of sentences. David Whiteman: I’d probably go with ‘unique’. I like to wear suits, but the ears probably throw people off. They think the suits are really formal but then they see the ears and realize I’m really more down to earth. TW: Who’s your biggest fashion influence? Whiteman: I always get the comment that I remind people of Barney Stinson [from the sit-

com How I Met Your Mother] because of the suits, but really [I’m influenced by] anyone that can rock a suit like Justin Timberlake or Michael Bublé. There’s something prestigious about wearing a suit, it sets you apart. TW: What’s your opinion on fall fashion? Whiteman: Fall’s always tough because you have your suits but then there are also jackets, and I have a little bit of trouble with that. I’ll usually rock a leather jacket. That’s what I did last year. TW: Where’s your favorite place to shop in Calgary? Whiteman: Thrift shops! They’re god’s gift to people that want to look good. That’s the best kept fashion secret. I don’t know why more people don’t do it.

Whiteman: I definitely have a balance. I take my suits off when I get home just like a chef takes off his apron. There’s a time for work and there’s a time for play. TW: Do you have an article of clothing with a good story behind it? Whiteman: I have this shirt that says ‘Yukon text me anytime’ that Michael Bernard Fitzgerald gave me. I don’t wear it much, but it’s one of my favourites. TW: How did you meet Michael Bernard Fitzgerald?

TW: Do you have any fashion pet peeves? Whiteman: It’s definitely the brown belt with the black suit. But in general fashion, it’s socks and sandals. Just don’t do it. TW: Are there any final points you’d like to get across? Whiteman: It doesn’t take money to be well dressed, just a little ingenuity.

Whiteman: We met on Facebook and I told him about my Brazilian incident. He later asked me to join him at his next show at the Theatre Junction Grand. He’s an awesome guy and an amazing artist. TW: Brazilian incident?

TW: What inspires you to put together your outfit in the morning? Whiteman: Whatever is clean and whatever is ironed. It also really depends on how I’m feeling that day. TW: Formal wear vs. casual wear?

Whiteman: Yeah. A guy tried robbing me of all my stuff [in Sorocaba, Brazil] but I decided to fight him instead. I ended up getting stabbed in the arm. The bright side was I got about five Brazilian nurses to help stitch me up. P.S. yes, they were gorgeous.

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CROSS COUNTRY GRAND PRIX II BY STEVE SUCHA SPORTS EDITOR

The second Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Grand Prix for the Trojans cross country team was hosted in Calgary at Centennial Park on Saturday Sept. 21, and head coach Jamie Grant’s running red and white Trojans did not disappoint. “I was really happy with the way everyone ran,” said Grant, cross country coach for both the men’s and women’s teams after the race on Saturday. “We had some runners who were running in their first race and everyone performed to the potential they are capable of, especially the women.” The Trojans were lucky enough to be running on their home track for the first and only time this season and Grant attributed a small portion of his success on Saturday to the home track advantage. “I find it easier to run at home,” explained Grant. “You are familiar with the track, you don’t have to take a bus and you have friends and family at the meet.” First-year Trojan Sara Hewitt managed to cross the finish line first for the women of Troy while third-year runner Kate Sloan finished close behind, with the two athletes finishing in eighth and fourteenth place, respectively. Grant was very impressed with the way the women ran on Saturday. “I think Sara Hewitt is the highest or at least one of the highest finishes I have had for a race,” he said. For the men, third-year cross country veteran Kenton Sportak was able to cross the finish line first for the Trojans and finished eighth overall. According to Grant, the most impressive thing he saw on Saturday was the fact that all of his runners managed to finish better than they did in the race before. “This shows me that everyone is improving every practice and every race, which is promising for the season.” Grant did however have some concerns for his Trojans at the conclusion of the Grand Prix on Saturday. “Some of our new runners and even some of the veterans need to learn to push through the tough parts of the race and continue to the finish line.” With Grant having six of the top 16 finishers on Saturday, the running red and white will look to build on the successful meet and continue to push on for the rest of the season. (Clockwise from left) Megan Paxton (612), SAIT Trojans cross country running team; Willy Kimosop (775), Running Room Athletics Club; Lisa Giles (688), Trojans Athletics Club.

BRENT CALVER PHOTOS

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Tough Weekend for Trojans LOSSES CAST SHADOW OVER THE LADIES’ FIRST WIN BY ANDREW HALIPCHUK SPORTS WRITER

The Trojans men’s and women’s soccer squads were back on the pitch the weekend of Sept. 21, but they were not be able to get the results they were hoping for. The women’s squad was able to get their first win of the season, when they visited the Lethbridge Kodiaks on Saturday, Sept. 21. The Trojans won by a score of 3-2. Goals came from secondyear striker Cassey Bush, thirdyear midfielder Kaitlyn Silcox, and third-year forward Breanne MacLeod netted the game winning goal in the second half. However, that was the only victory SAIT earned all weekend. “That win added a lot more of a boost for us,” said Trojan’s assistant coach John Talerico. “I’m glad we came through.” Despite getting their first win, the ladies of Troy were shutout 3-0 by the Medicine Hat College Rattlers in the afternoon on Sunday, Sept. 22. Meanwhile, the men’s team dropped both their contests over the weekend, first losing 5-3 to the Lethbridge Kodiaks on Saturday Sept. 21 in Lethbridge. The Trojans were down 5-0 to start the game. Goals from

fifth-year defender, Kevin Torres, second-year midfielder Chris Rushworth, and thirdyear striker Gbenga Ajibulu were able to bring the Trojans within two goals. But that was all the Trojans were able to rally back with. “To come back three goals shows a lot of grit, we just ran out of time. Too little, too late, really,” Talerico said. The men of Troy returned home Sunday afternoon, after an early ejection to keeper Connor Kutzner forced them to play while short one player. The Trojans went on to lose by a score of 3-1 to Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) rival, Medicine Hat College Rattlers. The men’s team gave up eight goals over the two games, though first-year Trojans defender Nathan Morrison netted the lone goal for SAIT. “I have never had eight goals against me over a weekend period,” said Trojan’s head coach, Mark Stevens after his second loss in as many games. After these losses, the men’s record fell to 2-3-0 while the women’s record is currently 1-2-2. Both teams will try to get back into the winning column when they travel to Olds for a match against the Olds College Broncos on Sept. 28.

Marina Buccini, defender for the Trojans, moved in to slide past Callie Morrison of the Lethbridge Kodiaks, on Saturday Sept., 21, at the Kodiaks field. The Trojans earned their first win of the season with a 3-2 final score. STEVIE POLGA PHOTO

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The puck slipped by Hannah Brock (33) of the SAIT Trojans as Duncan Mackenzie tried to block during pre-season action at Trojans Arena on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The Trojans defeated the Wildcats by a score of 2-1. ZACHARY CORMIER PHOTO

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SPORTS ACCEPT THE AGE OF TECHNOLOGY BY STEVE SUCHA SPORTS EDITOR

Technology in sport and the advancement thereof is easy to see. The advancement of technology and how a coach is able to utilize these advancements, however, is a different story. John Kilbride, former professional lacrosse player for the local Calgary Roughnecks and current lacrosse coach for the Calgary Mountaineers in the senior B-division, has been involved in one sport or another for nearly 35 years. During this time, Kilbride has seen first-hand the results of playing with better equipment such as sticks and gloves. “The biggest advancement I have personally seen as a player is the stick,” explained Kilbride. “Not unlike hockey, the lacrosse stick has made some pretty dramatic leaps while I played the game.” Kilbride has played during what he calls the “cross-over generation”, which consists of players who played during the game’s subtle yet drastic transition between the old wood shafted stick and the newer titanium and composite shafts. “With the new sticks, it isn’t just a lighter shaft it is also harder shots and quicker passes,” he said. “Gloves have made steps

as well. My first pair of gloves used to just be a hunk of leather to protect my hands, now they have found ways to make them more flexible and more protective.” Kilbride has a unique perspective over the matter of the advancement of sporting goods technology. While he has seen the benefits players receive from these advancements, as a coach he has also seen the detriment it can cause to the essentials of the game. “Players have become lazy in terms of learning how to properly shoot. Every kid has an 85 mph shot but they can’t hit the net. This is due to poor mechanics while shooting.” Luckily for Kilbride, with the advancement of equipment also comes the advancement of coaching resources. Kilbride claimed that the introduction and progress of the Internet has been a larger asset than he would have thought. “The internet has been such a useful invention for coaches,” Kilbride said. “Not so much during the early stages of the Internet but now coaches have the option to check online coaching tools for help.” Kilbride said that before the Internet, if you didn’t know something as a coach you “either taught yourself or learned 1 from another coach.” With the

web, though, Kilbride states that coaches now have a community where they can share what they have learned over the years. Kilbride said the other advancement that coaches should be utilizing is the ability to record game footage with ease. This advancement contrasts starkly against his past experiences as a player when it would be a special event once a year if his coach wanted to have a game filmed. “Everyone would pile into the living room of the coaches house and watch the game footage on a small VCR television, it was a disaster,” he said. “Now the process is much simpler.” Billie Rae Busby, marketing and communications director for the SAIT Trojans, agreed with Kilbride and his thoughts on game film. According to her, each of the Trojans’ home games is broadcasted and recorded by students in the SAIT broadcasting program. These games are then shown a couple days after on Shaw TV and distributed to coaches around the ACAC as game film. This, she said, “gives coaches the opportunity to review high quality game film rather than game film that has been shot on a hand held camera.”

Carbon fibre hockey sticks have become the norm in hockey due to the way they combine the classic characteristics of past wooden and aluminium sticks. EVAN BUHLER PHOTO

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New Gym Floor, New Superstitions?

The newly re-surfaced gym floor also sports fresh new artwork, but will this new addition to the Trojans’ court affect players’ home court advantage and athletic superstitions? BRENT CALVER PHOTO

BY ANDREW HALIPCHUK SPORTS WRITER

This season, the Trojan athletes who call SAIT’s hard court their home may have a new edge in their favour when they welcome ACAC rivals to the school. On July 2, Centaur Products Incorporated started a month-long process to re-sand SAIT’s gymnasium floors in the Campus Centre for the upcoming basketball and volleyball seasons. Both the auxiliary side and the main side of the gym—where the Trojans play—received new coats of varnish as well.

According to SAIT Recreation manager Budd Brazier, the project cost $80,000. “A new, clean look is good for any team, and my team has adapted to the new grip the floor provides,” said Trojans women’s basketball head coach Donovan Martin. “They love it, they don’t have to worry about slipping because of the new finish.” The auxiliary gym is an extension of the main gymnasium, where students and staff can shoot some hoops, kick around a soccer ball or play a match of badminton.

SAIT intramural games are also played in the auxiliary gym. According to Martin, “the auxiliary gym floor was much worse off. Both sides of the gym needed to be sanded, but the auxiliary gym needed it a lot more.” Corey Heikamp, a construction manager with Centaur Products Inc., shared that the project took 840 man hours, or approximately one month of work. “Neither side of the gym was terribly hard to resand and clean up, but the job needed to be done this summer,” he said.

SAIT Athletics Manager Mark Pretzlaff said that SAIT hopes this re-sanding will last around six years, but a completely new floor might be the next big project for the gymnasium. Brazier says that the gymnasium’s current floor was installed in 1994, and this the second re-sanding the floor has received. When Centaur Products Inc. installs a new gymnasium floor they suggest that the floor will last 50 years, with five resands. But according to Billie Rae Busby of media relations for the SAIT Trojans, the floors

were last re-sanded seven years ago. With the gymnasium floors being re-sanded and varnished, some might think that new superstitions regarding home court advantages may be sparked in Trojan athletes. “So far the re-done floors haven’t led to any new home court superstitions for the team yet,” said Coach Martin. Athlete superstitions are a big part of any sport. These superstitions or athlete rituals can range anywhere from a certain pregame meal to a set playlist of music that the athlete listens to while working out, practicing and while getting ready before the game. There have also been some weird superstitions like having a lucky piece of equipment, getting dressed in a certain way, or making sure your equipment doesn’t touch a certain players. For instance, Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins has been called one of the most superstitious players in the league. Pensburgh.com reported that he has a ritual where at the five-minute mark of pregame warm-ups, he skates over to the bench and reties both his skates, always starting with the right skate. However, Martin’s team’s superstitions seem to be unaffected by the gym’s new and improved floors. “No one on my team has any peculiar rituals,” he said. “Each girl does have her own unique routine, but nothing out of the ordinary.”

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The Executive Corner THE VP ACADEMIC ]IS HERE FOR YOU

BY THOMAS CRUICKSHANK SAITSA VP ACADEMIC

Firstly, I’d like to congratulate you on making it to the end of the first month of school! You’ve made the courageous decision to pursue a postsecondary education and I applaud that. As the vice-president academic, I ensure that the interests of the student body are

advocated on at the administrative level here at SAIT. In addition to the in-house lobbying, I also work closely with the VP External, Kenneth Taylor, on external lobbying. Now, I don’t just lobby everywhere I go, I also work with students when they find themselves at odds with SAIT. Furthermore, I am currently pursuing new initiatives such as the establishment of a food bank and emergency student loan program for SAIT students. On the topic of in-house lobbying, you may ask yourself, “How is that important?” All students get what I like to call ‘invisible benefits.’ Invisible benefits are the things that do or do not exist because of my predecessors and myself. For example, you know how SAIT has a social media policy for students? Sorry, that got shot down by the last VP

Academic. Okay, how about how the ‘no recording of instructors’ rule? Oh, wait, that doesn’t exist either. VP Academics don’t just shoot things down, though. We also help build the Policies and Procedures of SAIT. It isn’t enough to just stop bad procedures – I also try to suggest better ways of doing things in order to better the SAIT experience for all students. This is the second year SAITSA has had a dedicated external advocate in the form of a VP External. This year, we decided to make the VP Academic the secondary advocate for SAITSA. I’ve come to embrace this as a great honour and I continue to be an engaged member at every level. The VP External is the Vice Chair of the Calgary Student Caucus, so I am the voting member for SAITSA. I also develop policy for our provincial

group, the Alberta Students’ Executive Council. In our federal lobby group, the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations, I am the chair of the Trades and Technology Committee. This is a special committee with sole responsibility to develop policies that support college and polytechnic students and advocate upon them with government. One of my most important roles is to council students who find themselves in trouble with SAIT. I have been doing this part-time for the past two years and full-time for the past six months. So I’ve seen my fair share— if you can think of any situation, I’ve either seen students through it or I’ve heard about it. If you are in trouble or just need a hand, give me a shout and we’ll see what we can do about it. Now, even after all this, I

find myself with literally minutes of spare time as I have two projects on the go: the SAITSA Food Bank and the Emergency Student Loan Program. These are two projects that I am very excited about, so look for them as the days pass. Ultimately, I am here for you, the students. If you ever have an issue, give me a shout as I would love to hear from you. All the best and good luck in your studies.

The Executive Corner is a weekly column series written and submitted by members of the SAITSA Student Executive Council.

Unpaid internships: a fast-track to success or stress? BY MONICA HENDERSON OPINIONS EDITOR

Whether you’re going to be walking out of SAIT Polytechnic with a diploma or a Bachelor’s Degree, you may need to undergo an unpaid internship to get there. At face value, internships

are a glistening opportunity for work experience, as well as for making a great impression with an employer. After all, what says, “I’m hard-working and I love my industry,” more than, “I’m willing to work for free”? That’s all fine and dandy, and for the cases where stu-

THE ‘88 LEGACY FUND CAN HELP YOU REACH YOUR GOALS Attention to All Student and Staff Do you require Funding for a Special Project? Any project that will benefit the SAIT Community will be considered for funding by the ‘88 Legacy Committee. The Committee meets annually to hear funding proposals and to determine which proposals can be funded from the interest income from SAIT’s Olympic Legacy fund. Individuals or groups that are part of or associated with the SAIT community are eligible to submit proposals.

This year there will be $48,000 to award to projects that will benefit the SAIT Community. The next ‘88 Legacy meeting is Monday, December 2, 2013. Please submit your proposal to Melissa Hanley electronically, or to MA323, Office of the CFO & VP, Administration and Corporate Services, by Friday, November 1, 2013. E-mail melissa.hanley@sait.ca or call 403-774-4691 for an ‘88 Legacy Fund application template.

dents really do end up with career kick starting jobs at the end of their internships, it really does become worthwhile in the end. But at what point does a student’s opportunity for experience and a future coincide with an employer’s opportunity for hassle-free, guiltfree unpaid labour? Many instances are surfacing in the news lately that point to the latter opportunity, where hard-working students, eager to network and bulk up their resumes, are being abused by companies as interns in an improperly regulated system. A local example is the tragic death of Andy Ferguson, who died in a car accident in Edmonton in November 2011. Ferguson was a 22-year-old broadcasting student on his way home from working a double shift as an intern at Astral Media, Yahoo Canada News reported. Not only was he working 16 hours that day, but according to Yahoo Canada News, Ferguson’s girlfriend disclosed that one of his supervisors referred to Ferguson as his “bitch.” Another article describes the internship of advertising postgrad student at Sheridan College, Dan Dolan from Mississauga, Ont. The Globe and Mail reported on the fact that his internship was only 5 per cent aligned with his industry

and education, and the other 95 per cent was comprised of “custodial tasks,” such as cleaning and removing trash. Both of these examples of Canadian internships depict the Canadian internship culture that Ferguson’s family is now blaming for his death. In an article published by The Guardian, Polly Courtney, a past intern at financial management firm Merill Lynch, described all-night shifts at internships as a “rite of passage,” and the internship culture itself as “a culture of desperately trying to impress.” This makes sense because, after all, if so many interns are working alongside each other to meet the same goal, after one intern pulls an all-nighter, how could you expect to compete with them without doing the same? At this point, however, the true intent of the internship— learning the ropes in a given industry or workplace—is forgotten and replaced with an obsession for competition in a game that doesn’t have a guaranteed prize. So where is the line between ‘employee’ and ‘intern’? On the Canadian Internship Association website, it’s shown that in each province, all employees must be paid at least minimum wage. For each individual province, it’s then stated

what defines an employee. Under Alberta’s section, this definition reads, “An ‘employee’ is an individual employed to do work who receives or is entitled to wages. It is unclear what ‘entitled to wages’ means and therefore unclear whether interns in Alberta should receive a minimum wage.” At least in our province, there is no definite boundary between ‘employee’ and ‘intern.’ In a press conference video on The Globe and Mail’s website, Justin Trudeau addressed the internship epidemic, and he and suggested that “we need to look at stronger oversight and enforcement of the regulations that exist.” However, like the Canadian Internship Association website proved, not every province has clear, existing regulations. In order to protect students from being overworked and having their educations disrespected, we need proper definitions of internships and strict regulation set in place for employers who hire interns. Until then, all you can do is use your best judgment. If you take part in an internship in the near future, constantly ask yourself whether you’re being benefitted as a learner, and if your employer isn’t being benefitted by your unpaid work.

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Apple consumers foam at the mouth over new iPhone 5S and 5C BY MONICA HENDERSON OPINIONS EDITOR

Yet again, it’s the end of September and we’ve seen yet another Apple frenzy with the releases of both the iOS 7 and the iPhone 5S and 5C. It’s obvious a cultural phenomenon has formed when the transition between summer and fall subconsciously sparks your memory and makes you wonder whether the next iPhone is coming out soon. As early as Sept. 8, reports emerged of people lining up at the Manhattan location of the Apple store to reserve their copy of the iPhone 5S or 5C – or both. That means Apple fans lined up twelve days before the phones’ debut. The changes to the iPhone? It’s lightning quick (compared to the last release, which at the time, was also lightning quick), has a fingerprint sensor and comes in a plethora of new colours. A cost-effective co-version is also available now (the iPhone 5C), which is the more affordable option for the iPhone fan. That is, relatively affordable for your typical middle-class citizen. Apple products are cool and, to some, that’s a fact. As reported in Metro, a group called CoolBrands in the U.K. defined the top 20 coolest brands in Britain and Apple took first place

before Aston Martin. According to this list, owning an iPhone 5S could make you cooler than Mr. Bond himself. In addition to being cool, they’re also functional. Apple products are increasingly becoming the must-have tools for many industries, such as graphic design, due largely in part to their monitors being bigger, clearer and have a built-in tower and antivirus. Their customer service ratings are also through the roof, according to Apple Insider. Apple recently became No. 1 in after-sale service in Samsung’s home territory of South Korea. However, what compels people to line up and dedicate almost two weeks of their lives to waiting to buy an inanimate object that costs an arm and a leg ($849 for a plan-free iPhone 5S)? It’s one of two things. One: your business revolves around the release of Apple products. Many people who lined up hours or even days early were there because their livelihood depends on developing new apps, gadgets, YouTube instructional videos, cases or accessories for iPhones. So, in order to remain competitive, it makes some sense that those companies would attempt to snag an iPhone 5S

or 5C in order to get to work on it ASAP. Two: you’re crazy. Let’s be frank. If you’re lined up two weeks ahead of time, and you’re willing to put that much of your life on hold for the sake of the newest Apple toy, there’s a priority issue there. The desire for the “best new thing” is understandable, but to buy a new iPhone every year is not practical. An installment in the wellknown webcomic The Oatmeal by Matthew Innman depicted it best. The work is called ‘What it’s like to own an Apple product’, and in the comic, the main character goes from buying the metaphorical iPride 3G for an exaggerated price of “$12,425.24 and your first born son.” Soon, the comic proceeds to a press conference where the next edition, the iPride 4G, is released. The main character is overcome by lust for the product and sells everything he owns in order to afford it. After finally obtaining the iPride 4G, the iPride 4GS is released, and is “.0025% thinner than the iPride 4G!” The main character is then in despair. The point is, think before you buy. Do you need an iPhone 5, 5S, 5C or 5000 (or whatever version they’re on by the time this is published)? Or do you just want one to be able to walk alongside the coolest consumers around the world?

First-year journalism student Robyn Hertz asks the SAIT campus:

“How much work is too much work for an unpaid internship?”

“If it is a full-time job, then it’s

“The line can be drawn when the

“Any unpaid work is too much

“If you love it, you should volun-

“It is good to get experience but

“All internships should be paid

too much work.”

work load for one person is too

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teer for it.”

important to be paid.”

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much.”

Kamil Tarkowski, first-year

Bhan Gatkuoth, second-year news

Mark Thomson, first-year power

Valerie Matuiyenko, first-year

Shirley Hong, first-year profes-

Jennette Dell, second-year profes-

ITCS student

broadcasting student

engineering student

legal assistant student

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