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Photo by Chad Steeves under repair A worker surveys the remains of the NAIT gymnasium floor that is being torn up to make way for a new sur- face. The gym will be closed until August for the renovation, which is the first major construction since the floor was installed in 1962. The project is funded by a grant from the provincial government. 2 The Nugget Thursday, March 14, 2013 NEWS&FEATURES

CourtesyRoad. Not until exactly these weeks, wave is dead when the streets run through cycles of both frozen wasteland and sum- mer pavement that doubles as a 4x4 test track do drivers seem to have any knowledge of how to drive, but in a week will come the worst. Not the drivers’ worst, but driving’s worst, as our entire city is invaded by the vest wearing, grater driving, revers- JOSH YAWORSKI ible sign bearing menace who force Assistant Issues Editor the entire cities speed limit to halve. The roads of my childhood That exact hazard is one the big- seemed so friendly. Seemingly rea- gest reasons to fear summer driving. sonable speeds, seemingly reason- Not just because of the inconven- able vehicles and seemingly reason- ience, not because of the speed tick- able speeds. I remember seeing both ets that instantly double and cer- my mom and dad take the time to roll tainly not because of the maybe the window down, stick their hand eventually before the winter comes out and wave to any driver courteous repaired roads, but because every enough to allow them in. And others year it seems that some asshole will would do the same. I can remember rip through one and kill themselves surrogatealternatives.wordpress.com people ahead were stopping early for or someone else. don’t drive aggressive, specially if I ing course to adapt for either your radio seems to be the only thing that yellow lights, not driving at breakneck And you know what the worst feel the need to assert my presence as mistakes or you outside of situations can keep drives interesting. Scrolling speeds, or cutting off drivers to make part is? It always seems the worst male. Which is always. where you have the right of way, through the stations, accessing the it into the intersection a second before drivers are driving Rams. Yes, get at But this all comes back to my one then they have gone out of their way wealth of both personality and music it hit red. And every single season arms e-mail, the paper, tell me how real problem with driving. The one for you and you should acknowledge is truly my only solace in the face of since those fond memories it seems to I’m wrong. But you know what? I thing that I consider the true root of them. They deserve at least that cour- the complete lack of decency on the have gotten worse. can almost guarantee that directly all of this, the cause of it all ... The tesy, because you inconvenienced road. Seeing the change of stations, Summer always sees people for- after that you’ll get in and then drive death of the courtesy wave. When did them. You don’t deserve to do that and the change of faces and the change of get that they don’t have to brake two at 70 down that tiny strip of pave- we decide all of a sudden that lifting odds are you aren’t even going to con- formats is like keeping up with a TV blocks ahead of the intersection. ment through the middle of the our arms, extending our fingers and sider doing it for the next person that soap and keeping up with the person- Until, of course, the week before parkade. Ripping out of every turn, waving back and fourth was just too tries to rip through the turning lane alities seems equally attractive. So, the snow falls. From that moment, burning out as you leave at the bot- much? When did that all of a sudden like you just did. for the moment, I’m going to deal until after the first thaw cycle, driv- tom, and then cutting off at least two become too much effort? And I’m not The entire driving experience has with driving – until the radio dies. ers attempt proper summer driving people up the curves of 106 Street. even saying waves for everything. lost its appeal to me. My only sol- Then I might just have to start look- in the middle of the winter, even as But who am I to complain? There I’m just saying that if you clearly wit- ace left is the radio, and that’s why ing at ways to install a Mario Kart- skating rinks develop all over Fort is no way I can even pretend that I ness someone adjust their entire driv- I chose this rant as my column. The esque vehicle defence system. User friendly changes at NAIT By DARTANION JOHNSON Parameters of what will be offered and self-enrollment they are dividing up that price ized academic advising office where all of @Dartanion when they will be offered will be in place per class, so future students can take the classes the programs will be able to access and all Some changes are coming to NAIT! but a student can pick between a full or they want to. the programs will be able to refer students Courses offered and semester length are two part time course load. Prerequisites will be “I’m not going to put programs on one up to have those questions answered that are changes that some programs will be seeing. The applied to some classes offered. Not all pro- end of scale or another, because the changes very much a NAIT level type question,” he biggest change for prospective students is the grams will have a self-enrollment feature. that are being experienced in some programs said. introduction of self-enrollment. This new feature will be starting at the end are already in place for others and for others “That’s not stopping the way that the “It’s providing the students the opportun- of April. they’re making different changes,” says Fassina programs are doing their programmatic ity to choose the pathway, the course load and Over this year there will not be any notice- on what programs will be affected the most. level advising, but it’s a shift for everyone the course offerings that are going to fit their able changes in tuition, but there will be a dif- One of the more interesting changes to now.” schedule,” says Dr. Neil Fassina, Dean of the ference in how the invoices will look. Regu- NAIT is a new advising office. It appears these changes will give students JR Shaw School of Business. larly tuition is set by semester, but with the new “We’ve added the element of a central- alternatives to reaching their academic goals. Thursday, March 14, 2013 news & features The Nugget 3 New prez looks ahead By DANIEL STILWELL The Nugget “I really found a passion for what I do,” says Room E-128B NAITSA Executive Council President-elect Jona- 11762–106 Street than Bilodeau as he sits in the NAIT Students’ Edmonton, Alberta Association boardroom. T5G 2R1 “I love helping students out, I love get- Production Office 471-8866 ting involved, I love being here every day, but I www.thenuggetonline.com wanted to make a bigger impact,” Bilodeau, cur- Editor-in-Chief rently VP Student Services, said. “I wanted to see some change around school and see what I could Nicole Murphy do. Being president gives you that opportunity.” [email protected] The third-year Finance student was elected Issues Editor in February to serve as president for a one-year Sarah Stilwell term, starting May 1. Bilodeau has had experience [email protected] dealing with campus culture such as events and Assistant Issues Editor clubs departments, student services and the inter- national and Aboriginal centres. Josh Yaworski [email protected] Other executives Sports Editor Other executives who will assume office on Lauren Fink May 1 are Daryn Rainer, VP External; Meagan [email protected] Strachan, VP Academic and James Head, VP Stu- Assistant Sports Editor dent Services. Kyle Harris Teagan Gahler, current president, has a lot to [email protected] do with the transition process that will help Jona- Entertainment Editor than and the three new vice-presidents assume Alison Mullock their new positions. “We do one on one with them, group training [email protected] and they start coming to (student) Senate meet- Assist. Entertainment Editor ings and other things that we do so they really get Meaghan Willis the full picture of the job.” [email protected] Bilodeau says he owes a lot to Gahler and the Photo Editor leadership she has shown. Chad Steeves “I’ve learned a lot of lessons from her,” he [email protected] says. Photo by Ashley Gonzales Production Manager Jonathan Bilodeau Frank MacKay ‘Good timing’ NAITSA President-elect “Teagan is one of those types of people that [email protected] likes to analyse the whole situation before saying NAITSA has had a lot of feedback indicat- Rica and sit on the beach?” For advertising, call 471-8866 anything or coming up with a solution. She has ing that students aren’t really sure what NAITSA A vote on whether to retain the U-Pass pro- or e-mail: [email protected] good timing on when to act and when to listen. does, who they are, or what they offer, so a part gram was also held at the same time as the exec- I’ve really just learned a lot from her.” of Bilodeau’s agenda is to get students a little bit utives’ elections and passed with a whopping 78 Submissions encouraged: As Bilodeau looks forward to the year ahead, more involved. per cent in favour. [email protected] he sees tasks large and small. “They are all members of this association “That’s overwhelming support for the pro- The deadline is noon on the last “I have a lot of requests for microwaves, so whether they want to be or not. They paid the gram,” said Gahler. “It’s a very positive result that school day of the week. (All sub- we’ve put that on the budget this year.” he said as money, so I’d like to reach out and make sure they shows NAIT is moving toward becoming a more missions must include your name he divulged some of his plans for his tenure. are aware of what we offer.” sustainable campus.” and student ID number.) “I’m working with our provincial lobbying Bilodeau has his sights set on the upcoming Voter turnout for the elections was a record group, ASEC (Alberta Students’ Executive Coun- year and has big ambitions for the future. 2,414 students or 18.2 per cent of those who were The opinions expressed by contribu- cil) and making sure that NAIT students’ needs “I’m planning on getting my masters (MBA) eligible, almost four times as many as participated tors to the Nugget are not necessarily shared by NAIT officials, NAITSA or are being met.” and then after that who knows? Move to Costa last year. elected school representatives. Letters We want your views Is something bugging you about NAIT or the rest of the world? Do you have some praise to dish out about the school or life in general? Get those thoughts into print. Keep them short and to the point. No more than 100 words. Hell, we’re a newspaper not an encyclopedia. Give us a break! Submit your letters with your real name and phone number to: [email protected]. Don’t sweat it. We won’t publish your phone number, but we do need to list your real name. It’s all good. Getting something off your chest is downright thera- Daryn Rainer James Head Meagan Strachan peutic. Write us. NAITSA VP External-elect NAITSA VP Student Services-elect NAITSA VP Academic-elect 4 The Nugget news & features Thursday, March 14, 2013 Horse meat here? Not so much By JOSH YAWORSKI gamey – won the fry-off by 12 votes to none.” dents ask for horse meat products a semester products like bison meats and a wide array of Assistant Issues Editor My own encounter with the smoked meat and reports that many students instead choose gluten free options. While European nations struggle in the style was quite similar. I found it to wake of their mislabelled beef scandal, many be gamey, but with a taste and tex- Canadians are actively pursuing opportunities ture that would be well at home with to try horse meat. David Van Leeuwen, owner some spicy mustard and a nice sharp of Ben’s Meat and Deli, told press earlier this cheese. On the other side of our own week that he has seen a great deal many more country, the Quebecois are able to pur- people coming in to try it. chase horse freely at nearly any super- “One of our best sellers, probably our top market chain. third or fourth lunch meat, is the smoked horse But there are many opinions against meat, but we’re also a Dutch store.” horse meat. Animal rights organiza- Many European nations traditionally enjoy tions claim that the slaughter of horse horse meat, and enjoy it enough that Alberta for meat is unethical due to their place ranchers exported 13,500 tonnes in 2011. While as companion animals. A great many many have their minds set on the topic of horse people have a simple ingrained faux- meat and its edibility, Health Canada and the pas against the consumption of horse, other regulatory bodies have no qualms with some even going back to the Catholic the sale or consumption. Currently, there are no church’s banning of the consumption of laws forbidding the sale of horse meat provided horse meat due to its association with that it has been inspected by the Canada Food Germanic Paganism. Jewish traditions Inspection Agency. also ban the consumption of horse as Horse meat is described as being similar to they are without cloven foot. beef, only leaner, higher in protein and with a Rob Povey of NAIT’s Retail Meat slightly gamier taste. The Guardians Alex Renton Program doesn’t see any future for tells of a steak cook off earlier this year in which horse meat, either. fine aged beef was paired off against horse. “I think it’s a specialty item mostly “You could have confused the horse with in the European market,” he said. beef, but its steak – juicy, tender, just slightly Povey sees maybe two or three stu- Orson Scott job not in the cards By DARTANION JOHNSON homosexuality, people from all over act to destroy that gov- Jeff Parker and Chris Ontario comic shops were some @Dartanion North America began protesting. ernment and bring Samnee. of the first in Canada to ban the book An American author is causing Orson Scott Card has been spread- it down, so it can be DC Comics have before the release date. Some local controversy over his anti-gay state- ing his beliefs since the early ’90s, replaced with a gov- been writing gay comic shops here in Edmonton were ments. Orson Scott Card was origin- saying such things as, “Regardless of ernment that will characters into their asked for their opinion, and they all ally set to write a story for the comic law, marriage has only one definition respect and support stories for a while deemed the subject matter too con- The Adventures of Superman, but once and any government that attempts to marriage and help me now from Alan Scott, troversial to comment on. word got out about his views about change it is my mortal enemy. I will raise my children in Earth 2’s Green Lan- Is there a line between per- a society where they tern coming out to sons personal believes and their will expect to marry in Batwoman’s proposal work? Is this censorship? The Nug- their turn.” to her detective girl- get wants your opinion! Does a per- Orson Scott Card friend, so the inclu- son’s personal belief affect how you has hit much critical claim for his sion of bringing on an anti-gay writer look at their work? Tweet us at @ work in the past. One of his most has been questionable. NuggetOnline. popular books, Ender’s Game, is being produced as a movie and has a planned release date for Nov. 1. As far as Superman goes though, his rad- ical views have completely derailed the issue. Due to the media expos- ure, comic store bans and online peti- tions, illustrator Chris Sprouse has left the project. Chris has stated that he no longer felt comfortable with the whole situation, but that he will continue working with DC Comics. www.salon.com Orson Scott Card is no longer writ- Orson Scott Card ing the story and will be replaced by Job fair coming soon Come and join the NR92 Hockey Team and Alberta Class at lunch? Listen to NR92 to get all the infor- is Working Job Fair at noon on March 19, 22, 25 in the mation you will need! 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Point counter Point Star Wars showdown

JOSH YAWORSKI By CHRIS FIGLIUZZI Assistant Issues Editor remember every inch of the box that contained those three magical VHS tapes. I remem- am going to make a confession – a confession that some, if not all of you, will judge me ber the exact shade of blue, red and green that were emblazoned beneath the words Star for. I have never sat down and watched all the Star Wars movies. I’m not talking about sit- I Wars, in that strange noodly script. Every time that tape slid into the VCR, my brothers I ting down and watching all six back to back in one sitting. I have seen all of the one where and I would get a little jolt of excitement, knowing that for probably the third or fourth time Luke finds out, SPOILER ALERT, that Vader is his father, most of the three newest ones and that week we were watching Star Wars. My main motivation to learn how to read was just so parts of the others, but that’s about it. Yet, despite my complete lack of knowledge or under- I could keep up with those floating words and to no longer have to stop and pronounce each standing of the Star Wars universe, I still know that it is a terrible idea to make any more Star one. Those were the Saturday mornings of my youth, and those memories will live with me for Wars movies. the rest of my life. A long time ago in a galaxy that seems far, far away As a small child, death is too much to grasp. Even as a now, George Lucas, as I understand it, changed the land- farm kid, childhood shields you from reality, until all of a scape of movies when he released Episode IV: A New sudden it stops. I was eight years old when that happened. Hope in 1977, and yes I had to look up both the year and I was walking along and stepped on a butterfly and the title. He would go on to release V: The Empire Strikes idea that I may have killed that little creature stunned me. Back (1980), and VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) and then My sadness and revulsion at my own clumsiness and the did nothing with it for a long, long time. I don’t know if consequences that it had went on for hours while I tried he was desperate for money but in 1999 he went back to to nurse what I believed to be the most beautiful butter- the board and released Episode I: The Phantom Menace, fly in the world back to health. It was only after the little which has largely been considered a terrible decision. To bug gave up that my dad took me and my little brother to compound this he then released two more new movies, a movie, hoping it would cheer us up. That movie was the which again was largely seen as a terrible decision. So Phantom Menace. why would anyone want to risk further ruining this once great franchise by adding additional movies? Taken away And it did. And it did so much more. There was the Han, Luke and Leia have aged moment that proved the real magic, the power of both Star Earlier this week it was announced, accidentally, Wars and the theatre in general. My heartbroken, eight- by Lucas that the three main actors, Mark Hamill, Har- year-old mind forgot the butterfly and instead was taken rison Ford, and Carrie Fisher will all be back. This is away to a place far beyond my comprehension. Incred- great news ... for them. With the exception of Ford, ible machines inspired me and new, strange villains ter- most of them probably haven’t had an acting job in rified me. To an eight-year-old, Jar Jar Binks is slightly years. This, though, leaves me with a couple of ques- less obnoxious and slightly funnier than to older folk. tions like, are they reprising their roles? If they are While it may be true that as I aged I saw the cracks in it reprising their roles how much do we really want to and sometimes even the jagged caverns in which logic fell, see Han, Luke and Leia now that they have aged? Are that didn’t keep my dad from taking us to see Attack of the they still central characters or are they simply there to Clones in 2002 when a close family friend died. And in pass the torch? The other alternative is that they are 2006, on one of the last nights my group of friends were merely in the movie for a cameo, in no way acknow- together before going to separate high schools, we went ledging their former roles and prominence in Star and we saw The Revenge of the Sith. Wars. I think that this would almost be the worst pos- sible use for them. This knowing (wink wink, nudge Important memories nudge) with the viewer is often misconstrued as That was the power of these movies. For whatever being clever and self-aware, when in reality it is lazy, reason, Star Wars seems to have captured the imagin- uninspired filmmaking and a sign that someone is just ation of every generation that followed it and has mailing it in and not giving it the effort and respect the become a place saver for some of the most important series demands. memories of our lives. These were the fantasies that we all played out, whether in the recesses of our minds or Not just another franchise on one of the hundreds of video games that have come In closing, Star Wars is more than just another since. I happily waited in line for an hour to ride Dis- movie or franchise. Star Wars was and continues to ney’s Star Tours three months ago, despite my fear of be the defining movie of a generation. Star Wars is crowds. I willingly watch commercials aimed at chil- the franchise. It’s what all movies, trilogies and fran- dren a quarter of my age because that’s the only way chises strive to be. In recent years, we have seen the I can watch the cartoon episodes of what happened in terror that comes from revisiting a franchise that has between Clone and Revenge, because I need to know out lived its time. The new Die Hard, Rocky, and what happened – because the eight-year-old inside of Indiana Jones movies were terrible and taint the other me needs to know. movies in the franchise. Star Wars barely survived Say what you will about Disney, or about the quality the last release of new movies. Why not leave us with of the last three films, or about the future of the films with our fond memories of Luke, Leia, Han, Chewy, R2 J.J. Abrams. I know that I will eagerly await the next three and CP3O in their prime. Leave them in their prime films, and I know I will have them in my home for my at their finest moments instead having them try to children to discover one day. It may be selfish, and it may relive their past glory days or worse still, having to be childish, but these movies need to happen, even if I am deal with another movie featuring the comedic styl- the only one that wants them. Photo by Tyler Frith ings of Jar Jar Binks. 6 The Nugget Thursday, March 14, 2013 Thursday, March 14, 2013 The Nugget 7 opinion — Editorial — Red tape stings students an understanding across the board. their credentials. This means Alberta students incur more debt Alberta has the lowest education participation rate in the and delay their entry into the work force,” it said. country and students are going elsewhere to finish schooling ASEC will continue to unify Alberta students, hoping to because of transferability of courses. give post-secondary education students a voice. The coun- “The need to eliminate inefficiencies in the post-secondary cil believes that post-secondary education is important and sector is more pressing than ever,” Armstrong said. that every Albertan should be able to attain an education. ASEC stressed the point in a recent news release. For more information on the progress of transferability of “Students are forced to unnecessarily retake courses they courses in Alberta and to see how the newly announced budget have already completed at other institutions in order to complete will effect you, visit www.albertastudents.ca

NICOLE MURPHY Editor-In-Chief @NicoleMurphySt Post secondary students are losing money over problems with course transferability in Alberta. The Alberta Students’ Executive Council (ASEC) is an organization made up of over 175,000 students from different post secondary institutions in Alberta. ASEC looked into cost of living, books, tuition and the overall expenses students pay to redo courses that do not transfer from one post secondary institute to another. Through research ASEC came up with $78 million lost in post second- ary education because students need to often retake full years of classes. “We wanted to put a number figure together since tax- payers pay 60 per cent of tuition,” said ASEC Chair Matthew Armstrong in a recent phone interview.

Had his own difficulties Armstrong experienced his own difficulties in transfer- ring from Manitoba to Lethbridge for post secondary educa- tion. He had 67 credits from the University of Manitoba and the University of Lethbridge only wanted to recognize 30 of those credits. He recalled being told he would have to take a class about Greek and Roman mythology again. The classes at both universities had the same name and very close to the same descriptions. Armstrong fought against having to take a class where the information taught does not change often. He brought in old school work to prove he knew the infor- mation and after much time and energy exerted, he received the credits. In the end he did manage to achieve 60 out of his 67 credits, saving him a year of schooling, but going through the ordeal might be more than what some students can handle. “The purpose of post secondary education is to get more educated people out contributing to our society,” Armstrong said. “The more educated the population is, the less social ser- vices are needed.”

Who’s winning? There have been many studies to show this to be true, but only if students finish their schooling. The positive effects teacherstraining.com.au of education on a society do not take effect if people drop An estimated $78 million is lost because post secondary students are forced to retake courses. out. With extended post secondary experiences due to lack of course transferability, the odds of students finishing goes down. Student loans start to add up and the frustrations of Is something bugging you about NAIT or the rest of school can create dropouts. the world? Do you have some praise to dish out about If students are having their time wasted, taxpayers having the school or life in general? Get those thoughts into their money wasted and society missing out on an educated print. population, who is benefiting from how the transferability sys- Keep them short and to the point. No more than 100 tem is working now? words. We’re a newspaper, not an encyclopedia. Give “That is the thing. We don’t know who is winning from us a break! this,” says Armstrong. The whole situation is a mystery. Understandably, not Submit your letters with your real name and phone all courses are going to directly transfer over. You cannot go number to: [email protected]. from nursing to education and expect a clean break. But in one Don’t sweat it. We won’t publish your phone number, instant an engineering program in the United States recognizes but we do need to list your real name. It’s all good. Get- two years of a transfer program when the University of Cal- ting something off your chest is downright therapeutic. gary only recognizes one year. There just does not seem to be Trust us on that. Write us. 8 The Nugget Thursday, March 14, 2013 SPORTS Digging deep in March our parents say. In academics, it’s very simi- inspiration to keep going. I definitely find over- something I’ve learned as a broadcasting stu- lar. It’s the things our teachers teach us, some- coming being stressed starts with the decision dent and even as a writer is to often ask myself thing a classmate says or maybe a push from to ask for help, then from there taking the help questions about what I’m doing with an assign- our parents. Either way, people who have the and making the decision to apply it. ment or to read it aloud. It really helps smooth same aspirations or want us to succeed have a There are many other ways to make March, out bumps and calm me down. huge impact on us achieving goals and acquir- or really any stressful period, a little bit eas- 5. Keep calm and quote on: This is the ing the things we want. Our support groups, ier. I have compiled a list of ways I know, cheesiest, and my favourite! It’s simple and like family, friends and teammates, are an asset from experience, or have seen others use, that effective, just read quotes online. When people during times, like March, where we need that really help lower stress levels, especially in who have achieved great things and have some- motivation to keep going. academics. thing enlightening to say, listen, or in this case, LAUREN FINK Another place people find the inspiration 1. Take a break: I know, that sounds read. I’ve picked a few of my favourites to Sports Editor to keep going is from within. To succeed, we counterproductive, but I promise it’s effect- share: @laurenfink_ have to consciously decide to make the effort, ive. Grab a snack, walk around, shower or 6. “Everybody is a genius. But, if you judge March is one of the busiest months of the or even to take advice that is given to us. If have a bath or maybe even watch a television a fish by it’s ability to climb a tree, it will live year, not only for students but for athletes as well. you’re having a bad day, more than likely no show. Take the break but make sure it’s brief it’s whole life believing that it’s stupid.” If you hadn’t previously been bombarded with one can change it. They may try and even give and won’t take away all the time you have to – Albert Einstein assignments, test, or things to do, I can guaran- you words of encouragement but you are the accomplish your goal. “If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a tee that’s happening now, and if you are an athlete one who decides your mood. The same goes for 2. Listen to music: Pump those jams! Enjoy goal, not to people or objects.” then maybe even playoffs on top. It can be hard to other things in life, like an assignment you have listening to your favourite music while study- – Albert Einstein maintain a level head and accomplish things when that you find challenging. No one can change ing or maybe combine number one, and num- And, my personal favourite: we are overwhelmed and stressed by the various the way you view the assignment, but others ber two, and have an impromptu dance party to “Say yes and you’ll figure it out things going on in our lives. can give you the tools you’ll need to finish the refresh your mind and inspire you! afterwards.” To accomplish these goals, whether they be assignment and it’s up to you how, and if, you 3. Yoga/Exercise: It’s been proven that – Tina Fey in athletics, academics or everyday life, some- use them. If you do decide to take someone’s exercise makes you happier! Make time to Yes, it’s my favourite because it justifies times we all need a little push. help, then more than likely it will inspire you to change your emotion and work on your health! my problem with biting off more than I can Who we are by nature has a big role in how try, which will hopefully allow you to succeed. It will help you become less overwhelmed. chew but it also reminds me that it can be done. we inspire ourselves to accomplish our goals, I’m no expert, but I’m one of those lucky 4. Talk: Talk to someone or just talk it out Hopefully, this helps keep you motivated but lots of the time its others who push us to students who likes to bite off more then they with yourself! Ask questions or just share your and strive through this March madness! If you achieve tasks. In athletics, it’s pep talks in the can chew, so, you can say I have first hand concerns. If you’re alone, do the same, just self- aren’t crazy busy right now, just keep the tips in dressing room or something a teammate or experience dealing with stress and needing evaluate the scenario. It may sound crazy, but mind for finals! men’s hockey playoffs Next – SAIT! By STEPHAN SUTCLIFFE midway through the second stanza but @stephansutclif the Ooks responded minutes later with Entering Thursdays game the Ook’s a goal of their own from Jordan Draper. men’s hockey team held a 2-0 series Unable to hold any obvious momentum lead, but the Concordia Thunder had in the period NAIT managed to hold the their backs against the wall and were 2-1 lead. determined to give NAIT a game. Ooks One period away from a trip the defenceman Andy Willigar talked about ACAC finals NAIT carried a lead into the what it would take to beat Concordia. third period, their best period in the first “Sticking to what we’ve done all year, two games of the series. Scoring 13 min- we’ve had success against them thus far, utes into the period, Ook forward Scott playing a sound, solid game.” Fellnermayr extended NAIT’s lead to two An Ooks team that got the bye goals. The luxury of the two-goal lead through to the second round of the was short lived when only 12 seconds ACAC playoffs, took a run through the later Concordia scored to bring NAIT Thunder in the first two games and like back within reach. any team sat back in the early part of the The Thunder failed to find a hole in third game. The Thunder came out of the the padded armour of Ook goalie Shan- gates with an effort that was matched non Szabados, who made 17 saves in the by the Ooks and the early play was split game. The Ooks never scored a power between the teams’ zones. The first per- play goal in the game and recorded their iod saw a power play for both teams, lowest goal total of the series with the leading to no goals from either squad, 3-2 win. But, the series nor the game but NAIT beat Concordia on the shot was ever in doubt. Even when the Ooks clock 6-5. had their weakest effort of the series The Ooks opened the scoring three they were still able to better the less tal- minutes into the second period with a goal ented Thunder. The NAIT Ooks know from Michael Piluso, but couldn’t hold the toughest test of the season will come momentum off the goal as the Thunder in the ACAC best-of-five championship were giving NAIT more of a push then against their Calgary rival, the SAIT Tro- Photo by Jesse Kushneryk they had received in the first games. Con- jans. The championship series is set for NAIT Ook Dante Borrelli makes a pass during Thursday’s ACAC playoff game against cordia ended up tying the game just over March 14-24. the Concordia Thunder. NAIT won 3-2 and will play SAIT for the championship. Thursday, March 14, 2013 SPORTS The Nugget 9

NATIONALS – WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Memories to last a lifetime By ALISON MULLOCK anything and all goals are achievable. We set a the graduating players shared with me. NAIT Women’s Volleyball team brought home Entertainment Editor bar at the beginning of the season and through – Joanie Ulliac, rookie, setter a provincial medal; we brought home gold! @alimullock hard work, effort, and dedication we raised the ••• Never before had a NAIT Women’s volleyball This season the NAIT Ook’s women’s vol- bar. I grew mentally and physically through this Being on the NAIT Ook’s volleyball team team made it to Nationals; we beat our initial leyball team broke NAIT records, as the first season and had role models to look up to every this year was an experience of a lifetime. The ranking of 15th and came home fifth in the team to medal at provincials, first to win prov- step of the way. team this year made it to nationals, which as country! NAIT’s new history could not have incials, and first to go to Nationals (placing – Kennedy Ilnicki, rookie, rightside a rookie, was quite intimidating, seeing as I been made without every single person who fifth.) Who better to tell us why exactly the sea- ••• was the first substitute in. However, all of my showed us their support throughout the season! son was so special but the girls themselves? Being on this team has been unforgettable. teammates knew how to make me feel confi- A special thanks to my team, this has been the ••• We became family; we became sisters. We cre- dent on the court. This year with the NAIT is best year of volleyball for me, to our Coaches, A true Cinderella story. Our team was the ated a togetherness that I have never before felt a year that I will never forget. Winning prov- we couldn’t have done it without you, and to epitome of hard-work, compassion, persever- on a team. Going through the ups and downs of incials and attending nationals are two of the my family and friends for supporting us all ance and team unity. Every single person had the season with these ladies has made me grow biggest accomplishments in a volleyball play- throughout the season! a certain role. When they weren’t capable of so much as a person, and I thank every single ers career, and getting to experience these vic- – Kelsey Bleier, fifth year, setter/captain filling it to its maximum efficiency, someone girl for that. It was an epic year, one for the hist- tories with a coach like Lorne Sawula was the ••• else was able to step up and keep them motiv- ory books and one that I will always smile about. experience of a lifetime, that not many people It has been a privilege to end my career ated and determined. I am extremely happy to – Ashley Skaley, third year, middle are lucky enough to say that they’ve done, let with this team. I’ve never been on a team with have played this season and share in the special ••• alone experience in their first year. so much drive, heart, love, laughter and pas- moments we created. History has been made, The recipe to our success was passion, love – Kelsey Tymkow, rookie, leftside sion. Being the first WVB team to bring home the bar has been set and hopefully every sin- and dedication to play for each other. Hav- ••• gold and go to nationals has been amazing. gle one of us can move forward and remember ing such a close team helped us through every- Being on the team and being an Ook has Beating Red Deer in their own gym and having everything that was achieved this year because thing and together, we could do anything we set meant so much to me throughout my five years our team come together at the right time to play I definitely won’t ever forget. our minds to. Like Lorne said, It was the “NAIT in volleyball, but this year was special and the best we ever have is priceless. It’s sad that –Ashlee Lee, second year, leftside Way.” Everyone had tremendous value to the holds so much more weight. This team one was I’m done playing but going out breaking rec- ••• team. Our sense of competitiveness yet respect of hundreds: Slightly dysfunctional at times, ords couldn’t be a better ending. I’m so proud Being on this team is like being apart of for the sport is displayed by our team bench, while brilliant at other times. We were the per- to be an Ook and forever have our names on an Ook family. You always have your girls to the energy on the court and our sportsmanship fect combination of serious and goofy, intense the wall. Love you guys. rely on, someone to help you grow as a person award granted to us in Nationals. Being a part and relaxed, individuals and teammates. These – Sarah Watson-Kostaniuk, fifth year, and guide you through life. The girls take you of NAIT’s women’s volleyball team on their most combinations set us apart from other teams rightside/captain under their wing and help you through rough successful year was an unbelievable feeling. The in the league and nationally, but it was our ••• patches. Being apart of this team on the year taste of victory will never fade. For the following sheer determination to succeed that helped us I believe in everything said above. we made history shows that we can accomplish years, I plan to carry the energy and passion that to make history this year. Never before had a – Alison Mullock, third year setter WOMEN’s HOCKEY Ooks take ACAC championship By KYLE HARRIS but fell short. The back and forth barnburner gave the fans a lot of going into the third period. Assistant Sports Editor excitement. NAIT arena was packed with Ooks and Queens fans, Down but not out, the women fought back hard as they tried @TheHarrisShow20 creating a great buzz in the rink. to rally. On a power play, captain Danielle Brown put one past the The NAIT Ooks women’s hockey team are ACAC champs! The girls came out flying in the first period, throwing every- RDC goaltender to put them with within one. Twenty six seconds The women defeated the Red Deer Queens 3-1 in the best-of- thing at the Queen’s goaltender. The period ended in zeros, which later, Nicole Dunlop responded with a goal, knotting it up at two- five series Saturday afternoon. then created a great second frame. The Queens pressed hard as the a-piece. The game’s intensity picked up, as both teams grinded The Ooks looked to sweep the Queens at home Friday night, Ooks seemed sluggish. The Queens took a commanding 2-0 lead away, pushing hard looking for the third goal. Unfortunately it was just not meant to be for the Ooks that night. After a mad scramble in front, Laura Salomons put a shot past goaltender Jill Diachuk. The team was unable to rebound from the goal and fell short 3-2. After a tough loss at home, the girls looked to rebound Satur- day afternoon in Red Deer. The women once again played come- back, as the Queens struck first at the halfway point of the open- ing frame. The team didn’t panic. Jill Diachuk was solid in net, stopping 26 of 27 shots. The Ooks offence exploded in the second period, as captain Danielle Brown snapped her second of the ser- ies past RDC’s tender. Michelle Pochapsky netted her first of the series to give the girls a 2-1 lead. Then shortly after Pochapsky put home her second of the game, giving the girls a 3-1 lead heading into the third. Playing well with a two-goal lead, the Ooks were able to ride the momentum and watch Pochapsky net her third of the game, giving her the natural hat trick. The Queens had no response to the Ooks, as the girls prevailed to win the game and the series, giving them the title as ACAC women’s hockey champions. Ook forward Sherri Bowels expressed how all the hard work and dedication made this championship that much sweeter. “The best part of winning the championship was knowing that our hard work throughout the season paid off and we completed our end goal! I have never been on such a dedicated, hardworking and committed team. All the work we put into training and practi- ces makes it all worth it. Seeing how happy our team was and the coaching staff, made the moment just absolutely unreal! By far Photo by Jesse Kushneryk one of the best moments of my life.” NAIT Ook Michelle Pochapsky celebrates one of her three goals on Saturday as she led her team to the Congratulations to the girls on their first place finish in the deciding win in the ACAC playoffs against the Red Deer Queens. regular season and championship playoff run! 10 The Nugget SPORTS Thursday, March 14, 2013 Oil Kings clinch Conference By KELSEY LYDYNUIK for the Pats in the second period, with the Oil less second, the Oil Kings carried their lead Boes, to give the Oil Kings their fifth consecu- @kelseylydynuik Kings trailing 3-2. St. Croix would open the into the third, until Nick Buonassisi scored on tive win. After heading home for a few days, the Oil third with another goal, and even the score the power play to make it a tie game. Mitch The Eastern Conference champs had Kings were back in action in Regina on March between the two teams. Minutes later on the Moroz answered the goal, giving the lead back one last stop in Moose Jaw before returning 6, looking to come back from their 3-2 loss to power play, Cody Corbett wired one home to to Edmonton. Thirty-seven seconds before the home for the end of the season. Just as the the Pats last time these two teams played. Mid- give Edmonton a one goal final buzzer, Tim McGauley puck dropped, Trevor Cheek sniped the first way through the first period, Lane Scheidl lead. Shorty there after, St. wired one past Laurent Bros- goal of the game. As the first was wrapping notched the first goal of the night on the power Croix would notch his third soit to send the game into up, Braeden Point tied it up for Moose Jaw. play for Regina. One minute later, the game of the night to give him his overtime. At the beginning of the second, Cheek gave was tied at one, with a goal from Michael St. seventh WHL career hat Once regulation ended, the lead back to Edmonton and Curtis Lazar Croix, the CHL player of the week. With less trick. TJ Foster got the final the Oil Kings had enough pushed the Oil Kings’ lead to two. In the third, than three minutes left in the first, Dylan Wruck goal of the game at the mid- points to clinch the East- St. Croix notched one more on the power went top shelf to give the Oil Kings a one goal way point in the period, as ern Division championship play, to give the Oil Kings a 4-1 win over the lead. the Oil Kings avenged their last loss to the Pats for the second consecutive year. After five Warriors. However, Braden Christoffer would have with a 6-3 victory. minutes of overtime, the score remained tied The Oil Kings play the Blades on Tues- none of it and evened the score just before the Two nights later, the Oil Kings were in and the game went into a shootout. In the first day, which could be a potential preview of the final buzzer. In the second, David Musil got Brandon, which marked the return of Hen- round, Brossoit shut down the Wheat Kings’ Memorial Cup. On Friday, they will be in Red called for a clipping major, and after Keegan rik Samuelsson from his two-game suspen- Eric Roy, and Samuelsson was able to put one Deer and on Saturday they will wrap up their Lowe left the game in the first from an injury, sion. Stephane Legault notched the lone goal at past Corbin Boes. The second round had the regular season at Rexall Place for a rematch Edmonton was down to only four defencemen. the midway point of the first to give Edmon- same result as Jayce Hawryluk was unsuccess- against the Rebels. Tickets for the first round of Kyle Burroughs would have the lone goal ton a 1-0 lead over the Wheaties. With a score- ful against Brossoit and Legault sent one past playoffs are now on sale. Oilers home on positive note By BRIANNE SAKOWICH the Oilers suffered their worst loss of the road ence standings, ahead of Columbus, Colorado buckle down and play as team, possibly cre- @briannesakowich trip, 6-0, as well as being held scoreless for the and Calgary. ate another flying V, believe in themselves, they The Edmonton Oilers have been on a second straight game. The Oilers will be coming home to play may have a shot to make it to the playoffs. 17-day, nine-game road trip, also known as the Nikolai Khabibulin aggravated his groin four games at home. Even though playoffs may Their first game home is on March 17 “Brier road trip.” This trip hasn’t had the results during the Chicago game and it was up to seem light years away for the Oilers, if they against the Detroit Red Wings. that the Oilers wanted, but they finished off the Devan Dubnyk and Yann Danis to keep this trip with eight points, thanks to two wins in a team in a possible playoff position. Dubnyk has row against the Chicago Blackhawks and the played a part in each game, and after his first Colorado Avalanche. game against the Stars, it’s been downhill from To start the trip, the Oilers were beaten by there, with the exception Monday’s 4-0 win the Blackhawks 3-2 in overtime. A few days over Colorado when he was superb. later they won 5-1 against the Dallas Stars. Jeff Petry has been having a good trip, tally- The very next day they dropped a close one to ing three goals and two assists. Jordan Eberle St. Louis 4-2. Minnesota was then be the next has totalled five points, all assists. While Ales stop for the road trip, where the Oilers once Hemsky was able to rack up three points again lost 4-2. Onward to Ohio where they against the Stars. Nail Yakupov was able to faced the Columbus Blue Jackets and eventu- break his scoring slump with a goal against the ally fell short 4-3 in a shootout. They then made Blackhawks. a stop in Detroit and were blanked 4-0. They After the road trip the Oilers currently find then went to the music city, Nashville, where themselves in 12th place in Western Confer- Curling Nationals at NAIT CCAA National Curling Championships March 20-23 Avonair Curling Club (across from NAIT) Eight men’s and ladies teams (NAIT teams skipped by Karynn Flory and Matt Brown) Draws March 20 – 8:30 a.m., 2 p.m. March 21 – 8:30 a.m. 2 p.m., 7 p.m. March 22 – 8:30 a.m., 2 p.m. www.facebook.com March 23 – 8:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. semis and final Oilers goaltender Devan Dubnyk collides with St. Louis Blues defenceman Chris Porter during their game in St. Louis March 1. The Oilers lost 4-2. Thursday, March 14, 2013 SPORTS The Nugget 11 Brier surprises, disappoints By SARAH STILWELL and was host to many shocking and surpris- Brier, as 2013 was the sixth time the Brier of the 2012 Tim Horton’s Brier had a solid The annual 2013 Tim Hortons Brier took ing turns of events over the nine days. has been held here. The City of Champions week, but in the semifinals they were elim- place at Rexall Place from March 2 to 10, Edmonton is no stranger to hosting the previously set the record in 2005 for lar- inated by their neighbours to the North gest attendance record with 281,985 fans. (Team Northern Ontario) but managed a The crowds were certainly there this year, bronze – another astounding turn of events especially since the organizers decided to during the Brier week for the reigning Brier eliminate many of the 8 a.m. draws, much champion. to the satisfaction of curling fans. The fans In the finals, Northern Ontario, led didn’t break the previous record, but around by skip Brad Jacobs, kept a lead over Jeff 190,000 people were expected to attend by Stoughton’s Manitoba rink and obtained event organizers. They expect the lower Northern Ontario’s first win at the Brier number of attendees to have something to since 1985. The win was secured in the do with the fact that the host team did not ninth end with a concrete 11-4 finish. make the playoffs after numerous upsets It was mostly – but not all – curling this throughout the week. year. As always, the audience had a good Curling fans were time, too. A retired thrown off early in the pharmacist won Cold week by Edmonton Stone Creamery for native skip Kevin Mar- her entire row by win- tin’s performance. Mar- ning at a trivia ques- tin’s team Alberta, the tion, and Edmontonians reigning 2010 Winter and non-Edmontonians Olympic champion and were able to enjoy their a World Champion – beloved Tim Hortons not to mention a favourite to win the Brier, at Rexall for the week, which is something did not qualify for the gold or bronze medal Rexall should consider keeping around, see- matches, causing an astounding upset for ing how popular it was with the crowd. curling fans. There was something for everybody Martin and his team were off to a rough and Albertans didn’t seem to be put out by start at the beginning of the week, losing Alberta’s unfortunate elimination. Alberta four of their first five matches. Alberta came might not have made it to the final, but back from 5-1 to fight their way to 7-4, but that didn’t stop Martin’s fans from proudly Photo by Tanya Hiltz Martin and his team were eliminated Friday waving their flags during the ceremonies. Kevin Martin’s son, Karrick, left, made his Brier debut for his dad Kevin, right, evening by Team Ontario. The Martin rink will soon be attending the when he replaced lead Ben Hebert for the last two ends against Brad Jacobs Team Ontario, led by skip Glenn How- Olympic trials and making their attempt to of Northern Ontario when his rink was down 7-1. ard, another favourite to win, and winner return to the Olympic ice in Sochi next year. 12 The Nugget SPORTS Thursday, March 14, 2013 Athletes of the week Athletes of the week March 4-10 February 25-March 3 Michelle Pochapsky Dan Kai Hockey Badminton Michelle was instrumental in leading the NAIT women’s Dan Kai won an unprecedented fifth national champion- hockey team to the first ACAC championship in their his- ship on March 2 at the CCAA national badminton cham- tory. In the pivotal game No. 4 versus the Red Deer Col- pionships in Barrie, Ontario. Kai became the first male ath- lege Queens, Michelle took over. After her team got down lete in CCAA history to win five national titles. At this year’s 1-0 early in the first period, Pochapsky scored three goals, championships, Kai did not lose a match dropping only two giving the Ooks a 4-1 victory and the ACAC gold medal. games the entire tournament. “Kai obviously is a tremen- “Wow, a hat trick! Something clicked for Michelle in that final dous badminton player,” said head coach Jordan Richey. game,” said head coach Deanna Iwanicka. “Determination “This accomplishment is one of the greatest achievements I took over. She was a force.” Michelle is a second-year Busi- have ever seen in college athletics.” Kai is a fifth-year Busi- ness student from Didsbury, Alberta. ness student from China.

Dante Borrelli Lei Chen Hockey Badminton

Dante was dominant in the Ooks semifinal sweep of the In only his first year at NAIT, Lei captured the mixed- Concordia Thunder. Borrelli created a lot of offensive chan- doubles championship with partner Jessica Yu at the CCAA ces leading the way for NAIT by scoring three goals and nationals in Barrie, Ontario, held from Feb. 27 to March 3. two assists in the three-game series. “Dante exemplified the Lei quickly became a favourite for people to watch at the relentless work ethic required in playoffs to get things done,” Nationals with his amazing skill and overwhelming power. said head coach Serge Lajoie. “NAIT’s special teams were The duo only dropped one game during the entire tourna- contributing factors to the semifinal sweep of Concordia and ment, finishing with a 7-0 match record. “Lei was amazing again Dante figured prominently on both the power play and at the Nationals. He always brings his best game forward at penalty kill units.” Dante is a first-year Academic Upgrading crucial times,” said head coach Jordan Richey. “It is great to student from Edmonton. know that we have a player of Lei’s level with our program for the next few years, especially with the departure of Dan Kai.” Lei is a first-year ESL student from China.

Athlete Profile Athletes of the week February 25-March 3 Player: Loren Burke-Gaffney Jessica Yu Sport: Soccer Badminton Jessica won her second consecutive national cham- Position: Fullback pionship at the CCAA national badminton championships held from Feb. 27 to March 3 at Georgian College in Bar- Program: Personal Fitness rie, Ontario. Yu, along with her partner Lei Chen, went undefeated and won the mixed-double gold medal. Jes- Training sica won a gold medal at last year’s nationals in women’s doubles. “Aside from having phenomenal badminton skill, Jess is incredibly driven and competitive,” said head coach Jordan Richey. “Her play at both nationals was consistent By LAUREN FINK Are you returning to NAIT next year? and focused”. Jessica is a fourth-year Business student Sports Editor – Yes. from Edmonton. @laurenfink_ What do you hope for next sea- When did you start playing soccer? – son, especially after this past season? – Pretty much as soon as I could walk I’d National bronze and silver is great ... but it’s be out at my brother’s soccer games, kick- time for some gold! Shea-Lynn Noyes ing around a ball until I was old enough to If you could live anywhere in the Basketball play! world where would it be? – A spot on the What’s your favourite part of the Okanagan. Shea-Lynn had a fantastic tournament for the NAIT sport? – It’s always a great day to play. Yes, Do you have any pre game rituals or Ooks women’s basketball team to bring home the bronze even in the snow! superstitions? – I drink chia seed water medal at the ACAC championships held Feb. 28-March 2 at Augustana. Noyes had a breakout game versus Lakeland Who do you look up to in athletics? – before games. in the quarter-finals with 21 points and five steals. She fin- Athletes competing at an Olympic level. Goat videos or Harlem shake? – Goat ished the tournament with 39 points and 11 steals and was How many pairs of shoes do you own? videos! a major reason why the Ooks captured their first medal in – The real question is how many of them What does it mean to you to be an franchise history. “Shea-Lynn was a huge part of our bronze do I wear! I live in my Nike Frees and flip Ook? – Privilege, we represent a successful medal run,” said head coach Todd Warnick. “Her tenacity flops. athletic program. on defence and offensive explosiveness were invaluable to What did it feel like to have such a What is your favourite part about us in the tournament.” Shea-Lynn is a first-year Academic successful season? – It is a surreal feeling being an Ook? – I’d say the support all Upgrading student from Spruce Grove. to have the opportunity to head to nationals. of the teams have for each other. Ooks fly Hard work pays off! together! Thursday, March 14, 2013 The Nugget 13 14 The Nugget Thursday, March 14, 2013 ENTERTAINMENT A real reporter – for a day a lot of it was just going over my head. I did man- age to follow along and take notes on what was rel- evant to the story I wanted, which was a story on the cuts made to advanced education. Fast forward two hours and the technical briefing was coming to a close and I could breathe again. From there my cameraman and I began set- ting up and waited patiently for Finance Minis- ter Doug Horner to make his speech announcing the budget. I found out during the hour break that MEAGHAN WILLIS there was free lunch provided to the media which Assist. Entertainment Editor was awesome, so I went down to media room @meaghan_willis to mingle and try to look like I knew what I was The budget was announced last Thursday doing. It felt pretty awesome to be there with two and I was there for the whole thing. Being a media passes around my neck covering the most www.cbc.ca reporter for NAIT NewsWatch, I have some important story of the semester for NAIT News- Alberta Finance Minister Doug Horner on budget day. really amazing opportunities to go to media Watch. I felt like a real reporter the whole day. events of all types but this was the biggest one I Doug Horner took to the podium at 12:30 to have been to thus far. announce the budget for 2013, which received My day began early Thursday morning negative reviews in several different areas. when my cameraman and I arrived at the legis- Alberta is now facing a deficit for the first lature for what proved to be my biggest learn- time in 20 years. Journalists seemed frustrated ing experience in reporting. Once there, I was throughout the day because of how the budget directed to the premier’s office to pick up my was delivered – arguably the most complex media package, which turned out to be a detailed budget layout ever delivered in Alberta to date. outline of the budget almost the size of a binder. I knew it was hard for me to understand and apparently I wasn’t alone in that. In the end I did Five-pound package manage to come to the conclusion that Alberta’s Once I was given the package that weighed deficit is about $1.97 billion and it will probably about five pounds, I was made to sign a press take years to get our province out of debt again. embargo restricting me from releasing any inside information until the budget went to Pressure the floor of the legislature later that day at 3 Once the budget had “gone to the floor” p.m. Basically I was bound by a contract that the media waited patiently in the main lobby I would not tweet, use Facebook, e-mail or of the legislature for government officials and call anyone to let them know what was going well known Albertans to react to the announce- on with the budget and we were not allowed to ment made just hours prior. This was when I leave the building at any point during the day. began to feel the pressure of being a real repor- Pretty hardcore, right? ter. Everyone came streaming in all at once and Well it wouldn’t be a learning experience if then it was go time. I began forcing my way I didn’t make a couple of mistakes and embar- into media scrums, mic in hand, arm stretched rass myself throughout the day. Heading into out in front of me. It was tough work and it can the technical briefing of the budget I was about be very uncomfortable when you’re pressed up 15 minutes late and I stumbled into a room full against a million people you don’t know, but of reporters from across Alberta. Of course, it’s a really cool experience. the only available open seat was in the middle After an hour of media scrums and pushing my of the overflowing room, so I made my way way through the crowds of journalists, it was time through the packed row of skilled reporters, to call it a day. I felt like a had run a marathon after tripping over their knees. I can only imagine such a long day being trapped in the legislature but how I must have appeared to the room full of I learned so much while I was there. accomplished media professionals. Being a reporter is hard work and can be After finally making it to my seat and trying to extremely meticulous but I really enjoy it, blend in and look like I belonged there, I opened although I do hope I won’t be specializing in my budget package and tried to figure out what was politics as my career develops. Hopefully I going on. Reporters asking questions, government didn’t embarrass myself too badly, but in the end officials rattling off numbers – I’m not going to lie, I’m just thankful I had the chance to be there. Thursday, March 14, 2013 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 15 for your listening pleasure ... $3.99 mixtape ...

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It’s a real nerd sharing As their names suggest, they are brothers who live on opposite what he likes and thinks is cool hoping that you might think ends of USA. Because they didn’t want to lose contact and I guess it’s cool, too! I particularly like it when they do videos like Facebook and phone calls weren’t enough, they started making this one where it is about top whatever! They’re great. They one video a day talking to each other about whatever. A bunch started this back in 2005 so there are tons of videos to watch of people also could watch it as they posted all these videos on if you’ve never heard of them. Which might be a good idea YouTube. because there are a lot of references from past videos in almost Since then, their channel has grown, turning into much more all their videos. But I am rambling, so I will see you next week than just two brothers talking. Making an entire community full of and as always DFTBA! nerds. After all, one is a New York Times best seller and the other You can watch the video teaches math and science. Their videos range from songs to live here: http://www.youtube.com/ talks to live tips just as the video I have picked out for you today. watch?v=OWGR8cSM1dI Goats’ notes By DAVID HANSON tain songs. It all started with Taylor Swift’s A sensation has swept the World Wide “I knew you were trouble.” From there no Web. Unbeknownst to the general public, artist that utilized anything above a B note Parrots are no longer the only animal that can was safe from that goat. Not Bon Jovi, Car- imitate the human voice. But while the parrot rie Underwood, Katy Perry or Adele, to name can clearly annunciate words this next ani- a few. This list grew with each new scream- mal can do a human blood curdling scream ing goat. These new ones have different tones impression. That animal … is the goat (in so now goats can be used like the keys on a Latin Capra Aegagrus Hircus). Goats are no piano. They’ve even stood on the shoulders longer just that extra animal on old MacDon- of giants, doing parodies of past viral videos ald’s farm; the one that makes weird tasting like Gangnam style. Even going so far as to milk, cheese, (and meat). get back at Rebecca Black by teaching a goat It all started with one YouTube video. to say “yeah” and shoving it in her chorus This goat, as if on cue, screamed like a little like she shoved her song in our ears. That is, girl face to face with an insect. Could it have unwillingly. been taught to do that? It looked straight at Couldn’t stand the Harlem shake and glad the camera! It went viral almost overnight. it was over? Too bad cause now there’s a Search “screaming goat” on Google and over goat version. And just when we thought there six million results will pop up. That’s not six couldn’t be any more Gotye covers or parod- million of the same video; or even the same ies, now there’s Goatye. goat. Goats everywhere want to be popular What started as a “I didn’t know they so they jumped on the bandwagon, doing could do that” moment that made you laugh their best scared senseless human imperson- has now been blown completely out of pro- ation. Have goat farmers been keeping this portion. Goats have now infiltrated every from us (city slickers)? level of the entertainment industry. No artist While the Internet isn’t the place to find is safe from having their masterpiece defiled. the most educated or civil people, it is a Goats are now no longer just that weird ani- place to show off your creativity. Someone mal that eats paper. What else could they or out there realized that the original screaming any other animal be hiding that could change goat resembles the shrill high notes from cer- our lives? 16 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 14, 2013 Strombo coming to NAIT By LUCAS ANDERS “He’s probably the most high profile guest have been working on over the past year. Radio and Television students are getting a we have ever had for the workshop, so we’re They will also learn how to market them- chance to enhance their abilities with a work- really excited.” said Asiff. selves through social media. In an industry shop focusing on skills necessary to succeed in “He’ll be able to give us just a differ- like radio and television it is vital to make a radio and television. ent perspective, and national perspective on good first impression so another focus will This is the sixth year of the Rogers Excel- what we’re doing in the radio and television be this. lence in Broadcasting workshop. Industry program.” With social media becoming a key compon- professionals are visiting NAIT this week- The excitement for this year’s workshop ent to media coverage, the Rogers broadcast- end, giving students a great opportunity to extends beyond the staff, with students gear- ing workshop will look at important areas of build news stories and improve their on air ing up for this weekend’s workshop. A student social media use. These key elements include skills. They will get an opportunity to deliver in the Radio and Television program, Kaleigh gathering information, promoting yourself, and some of their own content to those who have Abraham, talked about what she expected from important ways to start the conversation with worked in radio and television for a number the chance to take part in the full day with the public. of years. Radio students will submit a demo industry pros. Other notable guests of the event include and panel of media pros who will evalu- “I’m expecting to learn from the workshop Bridget Ryan of City TV, Al Ford, program dir- ate their breaks and offer suggestions for a lot of industry tips and how they started and ector and Adam Thompson, music director of improvement. Televisions students will do a things that they found helpful,” said Abraham. Sonic 102.9 and Brad Slater of City TV Cal- live read and receive valuable advice for on “I am really looking forward to meeting indus- gary. For students this will be a weekend to camera delivery. try pros that are going be there, like George remember. NAIT instructor Lamya Asiff talked about Stroumboulopoulos.” If you have any interest in the NAIT Radio getting high profile journalist and talk show Students will get an opportunity receive and Television, visit the Radio and Television www.urbanmoms.ca host George Stroumboulopoulos of CBC direct feedback about the skills that they office in the V-Building. George Stroumboulopoulos A unique show set for the Artery By CHRIS FIGLIUZZI very, very loosely, came when I mas- eyes. tribute and form a truly unique track Anyone that knows me knows that tered “hot cross buns” on the recorder Watching his live performances based on their collaboration. I am jealous of anyone with anything … in my second year of university. on his website, www.jeanpaulder- With his fourth album Complex- resembling musical ability. I have Clearly I am not meant for music, oover.com, you can see him building ity in Simplicity due out March 23, De spent the last four summers attempting but then there are people like Jean- his songs in front of the audience and, Roover has taken his act on the road to teach myself guitar and achieving Paul De Roover, a multi-talented art- what’s more interesting and exciting, and will be in Edmonton on March 26 nothing better than complete and utter ist that uses live looping to blend rock, with their involvement. De Roover at the Artery. With advanced tickets failure. pop, a cappella and electronica with starts in silence and begins building going for just $15 bucks, this promises My one musical accomplishment, guitars and his own voice to create the track using his voice, guitar and to be an incredibly unique show and and I use the term accomplishment impressive layered tracks before your looper, inviting the audience to con- one you can’t afford to pass up. Jean-Paul De Roover Thursday, March 14, 2013 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 17 throwback thursday

Those moviessweet slightly nerdy boy, who is a great friend.from the ’90s By NICOLE MURPHY Editor-In-Chief The cover of this movie makes me tear up and I We are throwing it back to childhood movies will admit I watch the movie only till mid point of the ’90s. The movies you received at Christ- when the story is happy. mas or on your birthday in VHS form, yes, VHS. 8. Hocus Pocus: I still watch this movie on The ones you were so excited to watch over and Halloween! It still scares me ... over again, because you didn’t have another 7. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Twilight choice. This was a time before you could down- watch out! This is how real vampires are. They load hours of entertainment off the internet, a cannot go in the sunlight, because they burn time before Netflix, this was a time when the up not sparkle. Also they have to be invited in most fun you had on a computer was changing to your home in order to go in. So you are safe the screen saver or practising typing. JJJH FFFG from them and don’t need a werewolf to snuggle ... Fun. So let’s take a look down memory lane and protect you. to some of the most played and rewound mov- 6. Casper: “Can I keep you?” Oh Casper, ies of the ’90s. Devon Sawa did a great job of playing you. All 10. Home Alone: Who didn’t love the quick- the girls had a major crush on Devon Sawa, but I witted and sassy Kevin played by child star Mac- know a girl who actually had a crush on Casper aulay Culkin?! I know I did! I wanted to be just ... in ghost form. I wont say names but she is an like Kevin, so smart that I could use household editor of the paper and her name rhymes with items to booby trap my house making it a safe Lauren Link. haven from bad guys. Also what kid didn’t fanta- 5. Jumanji: Action packed thrill ride that size about being a grown up? blew every child’s mind. I was scared of board 9. My Girl: I do not need to say much here. games for awhile and was very confused as to Unlike Home Alone, Macaulay Culkin plays a why they actually manufactured a Jumanji board game ... Did no one watch the movie? 4. The Lion King: This was the first movie I Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone saw in the theatre with my Dad. Needless to say when Mufasa dies there were waterworks galore. I cried so hard other families were looking at me. Pretty sure it was the best movie ever, with Jona- than Taylor Thomas ( JTT) as Young Simba. 3. The Little Rascals: Love story for the ages. Bros before hoes was tested hard in this movie. Turns out hoes win! 2. Hook: Another wondrous imagina- tion movie starring Robin Williams. This movie brought to life Neverland in a magical way and gave a new story to an old tail. Rufio! Rufio! Rufio! 1. Space Jam: “Everybody get up it’s time to slam now, we got a real jam goin’ down. 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Dear Dr. CONwisDOM, Big Bad Nightclub. My advice: go out with to girls and using classics like “You’re hot!” umn in the school paper. Help! My friends and I went out this weekend him and then never talk to him again. With or “I would totally do you” try adding a lit- Sincerely and got a little crazy. I puked all over the any luck your rejection will be the one to tle flare to the conversation. Be friendly, not The bad time bandito truck of the guy who gave us a ride home. make him realize he isn’t the stud he thought “rapey”. If you’re having trouble with meet- Dear The bad time bandito Before I walked into the house he asked me he was. Plus, you’ll probably get a decent ing women at a bar, you’re probably acting Start saying no. Your problem is you’re an out. Wtf? meal out of it. Either that or things might get rapey. You may think that staring at her from overachiever that for whatever reasons defines Sincerely ugly … across the room is seductive and alluring, if self-worth by how much you can help others Guys are so dumb ••• you know what those words even mean, but or how much work you get done. Sit back and Dear Dr. CONwisDOM you’re actually sending out a signal to all do nothing. It’s actually a lot more satisfying Dear Guys are so dumb I have a hard time getting girls to notice women in the area saying “if I corner you than you think. Of course you can’t stop every- I’d like to say that’s quite an accomplish- me when I go out to the bar. I feel like I’m just alone, you’d better believe this is happening” thing at once, but start with little things like not ment but fact is, guys these days lack tact. another one in the crowd. How can I stand out when what you’re trying to say is nothing at combing your hair or taking a shower. Soon They like to use the shotgun approach. Take among the sea of other guys out there just like all. Girls don’t go to bars to meet their soul- enough you’ll be a full-fledged slob and no one enough shots at women who pass by and me? mates. This has always worked for me. Don’t will ask you to do anything for him or her ever you’ll eventually score. The problem is that Sincerely plan on getting lucky. It always turns out that again. because they’ve had their share of women Tired of being just another guy you could really use a condom when you ••• (two or three at the most), they think that don’t have one handy. Do you have any personal questions they’re studs. Actually, they have about a Dear Tired of being just another guy ••• that you want to have answered by the five per cent “success rate,” making them You are just another one in the crowd. Dear Dr. CONwisDOM good doctor? Just send an e-mail with less than fantastic. Mix his indomitable spirit Women don’t go to the clubs to get hit on and I have a hard time prioritizing. I always your concerns to [email protected] or with a drunken girl and the fact that he gave get free drinks. OK, well some of them don’t. commit myself to way too many things than I submit them online to www.thenuggeton- you a ride home, he pretty much thinks you A select few don’t. If you’re looking for can handle. It’s not like I’m busy all the time, line.com and your sex doctor will have owe him for his being the “knight in shining one of the select few you might want to try but it seems that every time I say I can do your “prescription” ready for you the fol- armour” you needed to save you from the developing a personality. Instead of going up something for someone, I have to write a col- lowing week! 20 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 14, 2013 Thursday, March 14, 2013 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 21 SINGLE OF

Three CDsto be heard by anyone and everyone... who THE WEEK By SCOTT PEDRICK likes music. The material transcends time Palma Violets – 180 and his lyrics are delivered with an earnest- Hailed as the saviours of guitar music by ness that makes this 18-year-old kid seem NME, Palma Violets had a lot to live up to with like a worn soul, wandering roads that few will ever walk down. The music isn’t shoe- horned into any one genre and songs organ- ically become whatever they need to. Bugg is a storyteller in the tradition of Bob Dylan, although clearly made for this generation. It’s a rare record that can be listened to on repeat, without knowing where it began, simply because you don’t want it to end. For fans of: Bob Dylan, Noel Gal- lagher, The Beatles ••• David Bowie – The Next Day David Bowie has made the greatest comeback album of all time, and the man sounds just as energized now, at 66, as he this debut. Surprisingly, they don’t collapse under the weight of expectations, like former NME acolytes The Drums, and instead deliver a howling set of tracks that should soundtrack every night on the town this summer. They’re not The Strokes, as the hype tried to make them out to be. They rest more on the frenetic style of The Clash or even the early work by The Who. It’s exciting dance hall music and refreshing in the same way Arctic Monkeys’ debut was. Name dropping all the aforementioned peers alone makes this record worth picking up. Download: I Found Love www.guardian.co.uk For fans of: The Who, Arctic Monkeys, did 40 years ago when he first called in The Clash to ground control. The Next Day kicks off ••• with a bang, Bowie stating that he’s still here, not quite dying and that he’s ready to face what comes next. The album still finds time to be reflective, but the Thin White Duke’s penchant for experimenta- tion is completely intact. Some of these tracks are classically “weird” Bowie, but others are tailor-made for radios, head- phones, stadiums, everything. This album has one message in the end: David Bowie, even when he seemed prepared to retire, demands to be listened to. www.wfuv.org Download: I’d Rather Be High Jake Bugg For fans of: My Bloody Valentine, Talking Quite simply, Jake Bugg’s album has Heads, Paul Weller Photo by Morgan Black Chris Figliuzzi, 28 ClassiFIed RTA - Radio Ideal Date? – I like Galaxyland, though that’s mostly due to the fact that I can still get away with only paying the children’s prices. CASH COUNTER (2 positions) What sort of music do you listen to? – I actually am in love with Edmonton’s Shifts are in the morning, mostly on the weekend local music scene. It’s so diverse and rich ... Shameless Plug Warning: You $60-$100 a shift can check out my article in the Nugget on a local band each week. Job description Hobbies/interests – Usually I like watching hockey, go Ooks, hanging out with Reconciling cash revenues friends and travelling but lately you can add modelling to that list. I am the only Preparing cash and coin for deposit male in NAITSA’s Next Top Model contest. Following internal control policies Who would your celebrity wife be? – Natalie Portman, no question about it. Skills What do you want to do with your degree (ideal job)? – I’ll be happy if I can Numeracy get on air somewhere and be more successful then everyone else in my program. Attention to detail Must be able to pass security clearance check If you had a super power, what would it be? – I’d be exact change man, no Please contact AJ at 780-953-0789 or [email protected] matter what the purchase is I would always have exact change ... or be invisible, it’s a toss-up. If you were stranded on an island with one person, who would that be? – ELIZABETH’S ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE SALE Well, I am pretty horrible when it comes to cooking, hunting and general self Alberta Aviation Museum, 11410 Kingsway Ave., Edmonton, AB preservation, so it should probably be someone that can take care of me. But March 15-16, 2013 – Friday 2-8 p.m. & Saturday 10-4 p.m. I’m gonna go with Natalie Portman again, instead. $5 Admission. Free Parking. Over 140 tables! Are you hot and single? E-mail us at [email protected] 22 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 14, 2013 restaurant review Meat lovers’ dream destination By KEVIN TUONG but at least it was significantly quieter. Our My personal favourite was the Garlic Located on 109 Street and 99 Avenue is server came along shortly after and was very Rumpsteak and both kinds of chicken. I a carnivore’s dream restaurant called Pampa professional and welcoming, which was the would have liked the lamb more except Brazilian Steakhouse. They opened almost very least I expected for $45 a person. it was so rare that it was border lining two years ago in place of a much older fine If you’ve never been to a Brazilian restau- raw. Although it’s not something I would dining restaurant known as Mirabelle. Mira- rant before, then this will be a new and fun expect from a meal costing $45 a person, belle used to be a childhood favourite of experience for you. If you have been to one it wasn’t enough to ruin my meal and mine and I was sad to hear that it was clos- before, then you know that you get a tiny cir- the other delicious meats arriving at our ing down. But one day as I drove by the old cular card with red and green on either side. table. restaurant, I noticed it had turned into a very Green means “Go for more meat!” and red At the end of our meat sampling, fancy looking place full of people with the means “Stop!” Easy enough, right? most of us were already quite full; but name Pampa and I’ve been dying to try it But before the meat comes, they tell you just in case you aren’t, you can ask them ever since. to check out their salad bar. Although this to bring some more of any meat that you I was hesitant to go to Pampa, though, is a meat-heavy restaurant, they featured like or you could always visit their salad because it costs a whopping $45 per person quite a nice salad bar with a lot of variety, bar for more. before drinks. Now that the price is out of the a lot of fresh greens, and some buffet-styled The food was needless to say, way, let’s talk about the actual restaurant. It warm Brazilian appetizers .But we all pur- extremely delicious and very filling. But looks very nice from the exterior and immedi- posely tried to avoid eating too many salad let’s get back to the price for a minute. ately pulls you in. When you step inside, the bar items specifically to save ourselves for It’s $45 per person before drinks, but first thing you may notice is the gigantic glass the meat. add on a fresh order-made fruit juice or a encased wine room that they have facing the The meat came shortly after our drinks glass/bottle of wine and it’s suddenly $50 entrance. Although I’m no wine expert, I find (they offer a large variety of order-made fresh to $70 per person. So you might be think- that most restaurants who place emphasis on fruit juices) and we immediately dug in. They ing “since I’m eating so much meat, I’ll wines usually serve delicious food to go with offer 10 different cuts of meat for you to try just get water,” which would be nice if it Photo by Kevin Tuong it; it’s only logical. which are brought out to your table hot and didn’t cost $2.50 per glass because it’s filtered. for yourself, assuming that you can comfort- As you walk through the rest of the estab- fresh from the fire grill, and cut right in front Is it weird for me to expect water to be free ably afford it. I definitely want to go back one lishment, you’ll see that the interior is very well of you at your table. The best part is you when you’re already paying $45 per person day because the food is so freaking delicious, decorated and looks the part of a high class res- can order as much of any one that you want. minimum? Also as professional as our server but at its price point, it’s not a place that I’ll taurant. One thing I didn’t like was how dark These meats feature two kinds of chicken (one was, he forgot to mention to us that water did visit too often. the place was; although this darkness helped wrapped in bacon), two kinds of pork, one cut have a charge, despite us all ordering one fol- Pampa Brazilian Streakhouse you notice the grill that they had running the of lamb, and five different cuts of delicious lowing our beverages. 9929 - 109 Street entire time to cook the delicious meat. beef. Most of their red meats are cooked rare Add on tax and gratuity and suddenly you 780-756-7030 Unfortunately my large party of 10 had a to medium-rare, so if you’re not a fan of pink/ have a very hefty bill. So the main question www.pampasteakhouse.com table that was away from the main dining area bloody meat, then this might not be right for comes down to: Is it worth it? I really can’t and wasn’t as nice as the rest of the restaurant, you. say; I think you would have to try and decide Thursday, March 14, 2013 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 23

If you could pick one phrase to learn in every language, what would it be? Muhammad Waqas

“I love you.” “Will you marry me?” “You are sexy.” “Are you single?” “Where is the nearest pub?”

Julie Levitan Zain Mahmood Li YeLong Bachelor of Business Beniam Nigatu Bachelor of Technology – Electrical Engineering Jeremy Whiteford Administration Chemical Technology Technology Management Technology Digital Media and IT 24 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 14, 2013 Happiness and how to get it • Choose to be happy. Once you rec- with no side effects. It is the great tranquil- • Don’t worry. Worry and guilt use a lot ognize that happiness is a choice and realize izer of life. In all stages of laughter, the brain of mental energy and foster negativity. Try to that you can choose to react to things posi- releases endorphins, those feel-good com- stay focused in the present and use your men- tively or negatively, you have taken a big pounds that increase your sense of peace tal energies by making the best use of your step towards becoming happy. Give your- and serenity. Laughter even stops hyper- time and energy right now. Deal with con- self permission to feel good and enjoy your ventilation, regulates digestion, blood pres- cerns that are within your control and accept life. Find things you are grateful for. Monitor sure and boosts immunity function.” ( From those that you cannot change. negative self talk and change your language Be Happy: Tips to Banish Bad Moods by T. • You are OK just the way you are. Per- to be kind and forgiving to yourself. Look for Satiroglu). fectionists are usually disappointed in them- silver linings in negative situations. • Achieve. Find things you are passion- selves and this leads to self-criticism, which • Take care of yourself both physic- ate about and engage in them. Working hard fosters more negativity. Strive to do the best TIMELY TIPS ally and mentally by exercising, eating and reaching goals creates satisfaction. Pro- you can under the circumstances and forgive regular nutritional meals and snacks, getting crastination might feel good momentar- yourself when it isn’t perfect. MARGARET MAREAN adequate sleep, taking time for relaxation, ily but overall it creates discontent. Hav- Many factors can contribute to happi- NAIT Student Counselling doing things you enjoy and having things to ing long-term goals as well as realistic daily ness. If feeling good is a constant strug- When I ask students who come for per- look forward to. By prioritizing self-care you goals enhances satisfaction with life. How- gle for you, or if you have other personal sonal counselling what they want, many will are automatically fostering happiness. ever, make sure your whole life is not about or academic concerns, it may be helpful say “I just want to be happy.” But when I ask, • Nurture relationships. Too busy to get achieving goals. Balance is important. to seek help from a professional. Coun- “What does happiness mean to you?” most together with a friend? Then chances are you • Take risks. Trying new things, even if selling is free to registered NAIT students don’t have a clear definition. It takes some always will be. Research shows that social it is just doing something differently, makes and is completely confidential. Call 780- work but there are many things that you can relationships have the highest correlation life seem fresher. Challenge yourself to learn 378-6133 or come by in person to book an do to improve your happiness immediately with happiness, so take the time to schedule something new every day or to take a risk appointment at Student Counselling, Room and throughout your life. coffee dates with people you have neglected. every month. W-111PB, HP Centre. • Define what happiness means to Do kind things for others. you. If you want something, it is import- • Acts of kindness also correlate highly ant to be clear on what it is that you want. with happiness. Not only will doing nice What factors make up happiness for you things for others make you feel better about and how will you know when you get yourself – you’ll probably get kindness in there? (keeping in mind the old saying return. ‘happiness is a journey not a destination’). • Take control of your environment. Does your definition depend on someone Surround yourself with happy, nurturing else (I will be happy when I meet the right people, things you love and an organized partner) or something out of your control work space. Whenever possible, avoid people (I will be happy when I win the lottery) or or situations that cause you to feel stressed something unlikely (I will be happy when and negative. Evaluate whether your routine my parents admit they were wrong)? If and lifestyle is working for you, and, if not, so, you need to rework your definition so what needs to change. that you are in control of your own level of • Laugh. Don’t take yourself too ser- contentment. iously. “Laughter is a marvellous medicine CRAFTING Colour, pizzazz By CECILE NOVELLE the less round it will be, so keep that in mind I found this project while surfing the DIY if you want a more circular shape rather than section on Pinterest aimlessly, instead of being an oval. a responsible student and using my spare time 2. Wrap the yarn around it. Make sure to wisely to catch up on homework. fill as much of the balloon as possible to have Some people might think this is a pointless do- a more structurally sound shape when it is it-yourself as it serves no other purpose than as a finished. piece of decoration. But the more I thought about 3. Blend two parts of glue with one part it, the more I realized that many of the things we water, then coat the yarn with the watered- find interesting to look at are not always very use- down glue mixture. ful. I decided to do this little project to add some 4. After it has dried just pop the balloon and colour and pizzazz to my room, as well as kill- collect the pieces from the inside. ing some more homework time with it. When fin- 5. You can paint the finished product if you ished, it can be hung from the ceiling or put in a would like, or leave it as it is. bowl for decoration. All you need are a few bal- If you find yourself without any plans on a Sat- loons, glue, paint (if you want to paint it after it is urday evening, with nothing but comfort food, cats, finished), some old paint brushes and yarn. a pair of comfy sweats and a hoodie, a few bal- 1. Blow up the balloon. The more air in it, loons, glue, some yarn and a few old paint brushes around you then you should seriously consider giv- ing this project a try (along with revamping your social life and maybe buying a puppy). All joking aside, if you’re just itching to do something creative and maybe want to give your brain a break from all the studying, then this is project has your name written all over it. If you have about an hour or so to spare, all of the materials, and a little bit of patience then you will end up with a cute decoration that you can use to add some colour and vitality to an http://www.makeandtakes.com/glue-yarn-ball-tutorial otherwise empty space. Thursday, March 14, 2013 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 25

night brings day, working together is the Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) time to yourself, yet family friends will only way. Like nature you are easily aroused. A want your open ears. Take the time to feisty fiesta will build in you as your sun speak up; tell all. Taurus (April 20-May 20) god comes out. Money may bling-bling Going with your gut instincts will come but results from friendliness will reward Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) into play this week and it will be welcom- you. Set a long-term goal for a trip, As a natural leader you bring out opti- ing. Take it easy and subtly, all concerns adventure or a way to stay less rushed. It mism. Like a pioneer, your connection will work out brightly. Believe you have it! is not a race, pace, pace, pace! to people is astounding so venture into You may find a fun loving water sign help your wise-cracks and jokes. Money does you along your way. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) not always give you this edge, keep your MADAME O Yes; nonsense now, nonsense then, wallet closed and let your philosophy be Gemini (May 21-June 21) men talk and women flock, you watch your gold. March 14-20 Some say you’re a bit moody. Some and stir and keep your inner … ease. A (Warning: These Nugget horo- say you’re a bit too saucy. Some say lesson for you on others! A few words Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) scopes are not written by an you’re quite divine with your array of from their mothers but not a judg- You see a garbage can, and a stran- hypnotizing words. You cannot control ing, worrying or recluse from you; how ger casually drops garbage on the accredited astrologer, however, what other do, say or think. To focus on astounding; others see another side of ground. This makes you troubled. Then believe them if you like, as they your work, task and projects will brush you. you see that they are blind and with a are absolute and unquestionable.) off those outer moods. It will give you dog to guide them. As a metaphor, life as time by Friday to be ahead and instead Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) you know is to be considerate; neverthe- Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) impress … yourself the most! To your career! Keep grounded as less not all see the same. Next time you Each day is a new creation. Look at you will find by staying on task that it will may recognize there are other reasons new adventures, tasks or activities that Cancer (June 22-July 22) be your gateway to your conquests. A for others ill actions. Debrief and use will help you break away from your trad- You have worked vigorously hard sense of your inner self will come out by your kindness. itional ways. Do not cling onto the past; these past weeks. To fall and pick your the end of the week, giving you wit, brav- stay focused and do not over think it. own self up, as does a baby giraffe at ery and those brainy smarts. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) birth is kicked down by its mother until Uranus is in your lights; giving Aquar- Aries (March 21-April 19) it is strong. It’s all so complex, yet when Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ius the upper hand on intuition on the Ready for action; you’re courageous, you’re by those tasty mellow foods inner You have a tendency to hold back on new and unusual. Do not be surprised by yet hold common sense. Be mindful of awesome boosts you. This week you your thoughts. Listen, empathize and a promotion, verbal recognition or a posi- the sun sign, they may be fueled by you may have to pick yourself up but build offer support to others this week. With tive review this week. Your words lead in their light. But as day brings night and your masterpiece, it is useful. days becoming longer you will find more you right where you need to go! Mental health is for everyone By RENEE MANDZIAK “Health.” Seminars on decreasing stress will be hands from a few staff, like Phillips, who looks such as this one throughout the school year,” NAIT’s new Mental Health Awareness offered forward to leading the Ook mascots on won- said Pysar. Committee is taking a stand to combat the cur- Tuesday’s theme is Awareness, which will drous adventures down the NAIT hallways and “It won’t take just one week or one event to rent mental health stigma in order to be a cata- feature seminars on being aware of mental to co-ordinating Karaoke on Friday. get the message out!” lyst for positive thinking around NAIT. health in your community and with your peers. In the south lobby, a commenting board Info stands will be strategically placed From March 18 to 22, the committee’s “Hap- A prop photo booth will be available for will be available for students to put their around the campus because Health and Aware- piness Project” will take off around the NAIT anyone to have a photo shoot with fun props to input on “what makes you happy” or “happy ness Week is meant for every person. campus to encourage good mental health. share a therapeutic laugh. thoughts.” “Let’s look at being happy now and not “People are afraid to talk about it,” says Wednesday’s theme is physical activity – a By writing on the board, you will be entered wait for the future,” says Marean. Corie Phillips, a committee member and execu- key element in maintaining mental health. Amy into a draw to win one of three gift baskets. These Join us! Seminars are open to anyone; tive assistant at NAIT, “but it’s affecting a lot Pysar will lead a yoga group as well as a hula gift baskets will be filled with goodies from the please ask for the room locations. The events of people, and I want to encourage people to hoop demonstration. Tech Store, Book Store and Food Services. detailed above will be in the South Lobby speak about it.” Yoga caters to the body and spiritually “Oh and we won’t stop there, our commit- between 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. throughout the Phillips is currently studying Correctional relaxes. Hula Hooping brings out a challenge tee is excited to be bringing different events week. Services at McEwan University where it has or at a least a bit of a sweat, does not everyone engaged her interest in mental health. She take like to bring out one’s inner child? sgreat pride in this event and wants to encour- Thursday’s theme is positive thinking. No age others to have fun on a day to day basis. seminars will be offered, but NAIT staff and stu- Thousands of people are affected by mental dents can send “intentions” (something that you health issues and no one seems to speak about intend to follow through with this week – a happy it. Let’s not all be time ticking bombs ready to thought will suffice, such as being more thankful, explode. or only saying nice things for the week). NAIT is taking charge and encouraging Friday is a day for “You,” when you can everyone to be informed that happiness is sim- enjoy karaoke and a fun prop photo booth with ple to find and to de-stress. Numerous posters your friends. will be along the billboards, but even better the “Knowing that help is easier to find than South lobby will be blasting with events for the going to the counselling office, there are easier entire week for anyone to participate in. sources of help such as talking to your friends Each day starting Monday will have a set and family or using the Internet,” said Margaret goal – to create happiness. Yes, H.A.P.P.Y is the Marean, a NAIT counsellor and active member word of the week. H for Health, A for Aware- of the committee. Marean also firmly believes ness, P for Physical Activity, P for Positive in the “mind and body connection,” stressing Thinking and Y for “You,” which altogether the importance of keeping physically active. work together to increase happiness. Being a fully volunteer based event, all cor- The theme of Monday is focused on ners of the school will be pumping with lending 26 The Nugget Thursday, March 14, 2013 Married to music By CHRIS GEE playing loud music together has proven to The Gateway be effective therapy. (University of Alberta) “Part of what makes music together so EDMONTON (CUP) – For some, mar- cathartic is like, ‘Hey, we got in a fight riage and settling down signals the end of yesterday – let’s go beat the crap into our their youth – meaning there’s no more play instruments for a half hour and then talk and only time for grown-up things. about it after we get some of our energy But for new Edmonton husband and out,’ ” Jileane explains. wife duo I Am Machi, their adventure is “If you have a fight with your band, just beginning. While married life has its you can go home and deal with it later. But responsibilities, Nathan and Jileane Stok- we practice downstairs and you leave and land have found a way to embrace it while you’re still upstairs,” Nathan continues. “So making sure their day always has a healthy I don’t know, the good [and bad] times are dose of music. all together.” “After I get home from work, we kind The duo have a special musical dynamic of weave music into stuff we have to do,” that’s unusual for couples, and this interest- Nathan says. “Like, clean the house and ing connection also extends to Nathan and then practise or ... ” Jileane’s activities outside music. Typically “We make sure to pretty much practise at both homebodies, the couple can often be least a half hour a day,” Jileane adds. “Like, found within the depths of their home doing at the minimum. Our Saturdays are like, other less conventional married couple ‘Hey! We get to sleep in and then practise activities. and then have breakfast and maybe practise “We’re both kind of old souls trapped again!’ It’s the thing we look forward to – in young bodies. We don’t really like to go our after-school activities.” out a whole lot. And we get ‘people’d’ out After being invited into their home, really easily. So the ideal day is spent play- the two show me around the house, which ing video games with no pants on. We have Jileane apologetically explains “smells like what we call ‘spa days’ which are sans pants cat pee everywhere.” Luckily, their prac- avec whiskey,” Nathan says. tice space seems to be devoid of any feline “We’ve come to terms that we are both odours. old men. I am not necessarily a man, but The small room in the basement is pre- I’m an old man at heart. I like slippers and sumably where Nathan pumps out his infec- sweaters and blankets and all that – but also tious guitar riffs, while Jileane formulates a good pipe and big mug of coffee,” Jileane intricate, pounding beats on her drums. With laughs. Nathan also providing the band’s warm and Whether it’s through their band or just punchy vocals, I Am Machi plays multi- normal, everyday married life, the distinct dimensional, soft-to-heavy energetic pop- chemistry between Nathan and Jileane is rock songs, and it’s fascinating how all this unmistakeable, and truly defines what it Photo by Chris Gee/The Gateway melodic noise can come from a band of just means to be partners. I Am Machi two people. “We spend a lot of time together and But you have to wonder if it’s I Am we’re pursuing music together, and it’s Machi’s style of crunchy but emotional important in both of our lives. It’s just cacophony that makes the band work so something we love to do together,” Nathan well for the couple. Being married and liv- concludes. Who ya gonna call? ing together means there will inevitably be “I don’t know if it flourishes our rela- Academic and personal concerns – Student Counselling, 780-378-6133, some disagreements between the two, but tionship or makes it grow, but yeah.” Room W-111PB, HP Centre. Housing – Online housing registry at www.rentingspaces.ca Crossword solution Injury, minor medical concerns – Health and Safety Services, 780-471-8733, Room O-119. NAIT Security – 7477. Part-time campus jobs/volunteering – Go to www.naitsa.ca under “Get involved.” Scholarships, bursaries – Student Awards Office, 780-491-3056, Room O-101. Special needs students – Services to Students with Disabilities, 780-378-6133, Room W-111PB, HP Centre. Student loans, grants – Financial Aid Office, 780-491-3056, Room O-111. Thursday, March 14, 2013 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 27

TIP OF THE WEEK FROM NAIT PROTECTIVE SERVICES Fraud – be aware What is fraud? Fraud is a wrongful or crim- email, instant messaging and/or phone instead. never met really declare their love for me after inal deception intended to result in financial or • “You’re a winner!” but you must agree • After gaining your trust, they tell you an only a few letters or emails? personal gain. to send money to the caller in order to pay elaborate story and ask for money, gifts or your What to do According to the RCMP’s Commercial for delivery, processing, taxes, duties or some bank account / credit card details. 1. Act immediately. Report the incident. Crime Branch, fraud-related offences are now other fee in order to receive your prize. • They continue to ask you for money, but 2. Notify creditors and/or financial institu- thought to be as profitable as drug-related You must give them your private financial never actually visit you. tions immediately. offences, estimated at between $10 billion and information. • If you don’t send money straightaway, 3. File a report with the Edmonton Police $30 billion annually in Canada. The majority of • The caller asks for all your confidential their emails and calls will often become more Service or the RCMP. these crimes aren’t committed by kids at their banking and/or credit card information. Honest desperate, persistent or direct. 4. Cancel credit and/or debit cards. computers, 80 per cent or more of the work is businesses do not require these details unless • The e-mail is poorly written, vague 5. Check your credit file with both credit conducted by criminal organizations. you are using that specific method of payment. or contains specific information taken dir- bureaus (Equifax and Trans Union). Here are a few tips to help protect you and Will that be cash ... or cash? ectly from news articles, repeats itself, 6. Report fraudulent activities to the Can- your loved ones: • Often criminal telemarketers ask you you are addressed by the wrong name, or adian Anti-Fraud Centre: Payment cards (credit and debit) to send cash or a money order, rather than a the email is not personally addressed at a. www.antifraudcentre.ca • Periodically check your credit report, cheque or credit card. Cash is untraceable and all. b. Toll Free: 1-888-495-8501 bank and credit card statements. Report irregu- can’t be cancelled. And, crooks also have dif- Remember Fraud Recognize It, Report It, Stop It. larities promptly. ficulty in establishing themselves as merchants • Check website addresses carefully. Scam- If you have information about a crime, • Don’t lose sight of your credit and debit with legitimate credit card companies. mers often set up fake websites with very simi- contact Protective Services at 780-471- cards during transactions. The caller is more excited than you are. lar addresses to legitimate dating websites. 7477. If you wish to remain anonymous, • Shield your PIN when using your • The crooks want to get you excited • Never send money, or give credit card contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- debit or credit card. about this “opportunity” so that or online account details to anyone you do not TIPS (8477). Your identity will remain • Memorize all PINs. Do you won’t be able to think know and trust. anonymous, and if the information you not write them on the cards. clearly. • Don’t give out any personal information provide leads to a conviction, you could • Change your PIN It’s the manager in an email or when you are chatting online. eligible for a reward of up to $2,000. regularly. It’s rec- calling. • Make sure you only use legitimate and Please visit www.nait.ca/security for more ommended that you • The person call- reputable dating websites. information. change your PIN every ing claims to be a gov- • Ask yourself, would someone I have Everybody benefits, except the criminal. month. ernment official, tax Mail officer, banking official, • Shred personal lawyer or some other and financial informa- person in authority. tion before putting it in the The stranger calling garbage. wants to become your best • Protect your mail. Deposit friend. outgoing mail in post office boxes and • Criminals love finding out if you’re remove mail from your mailbox promptly. lonely and willing to talk. Once they know that, • If you are unable to pick up your mail, they’ll try to convince you that they are your have someone pick it up for you. friend. E-mail and online It’s a limited opportunity and you’re going • Create strong passwords to protect your to miss out. accounts and change them often. A weak password • If you are pressured to make a big pur- could leave your personal information vulnerable. chase decision immediately, it’s probably not • Spyware may be sent as an attachment a legitimate deal. Real businesses or charities in an e-mail allowing criminals access to your will give you a chance to check them out or information. Do not open e-mails from people think about it. you don’t know. “Warning: Your computer may be infected • Check out the privacy and security set- by a virus. Take preventative action now!” tings of your social network and use them to • The virus scam has grown to epi- control who sees what. demic proportions in Canada, now account- • If someone you don’t know tries to ing for between 70 and 80 per cent of frauds “friend” you, ignore it. There’s no way to be reported daily to the Canadian Anti Fraud Cen- sure they are who they say they are. tre (CAFC). Allowing someone to remotely • Before posting pictures, think about access your computer is extremely dangerous whether or not they’re appropriate or give away and can leave you vulnerable to a variety of too much information. frauds. If a service provider calls and offers to • Make sure your computer is loaded up upgrade your computer’s anti-virus software, with a firewall, anti-spyware software and virus be extremely cautious. It’s most likely a scam. software. Dating and romance scams • Don’t give away person information to a Despite the many legitimate dating web- stranger during online chatting. sites operating in Canada, there are many dat- • Be wary of online contests … especially ing and romance scams as well. Dating and if you’re asked for money up front. romance scams try to lower your defenses by How can I recognize a scam? appealing to your romantic and compassionate For more information, visit If it sounds too good to be true, it probably side. Health Services, Room O-119 is. Warning Signs or contact • You’ve won a big prize in a contest that • You meet someone on an internet dating Evelyn Gorecki, Tobacco Reduction you don’t recall entering. website and their profile picture or photograph Co-ordinator – 780.471.8733 or • You’re offered a once-in-a-lifetime looks different to their description or like it’s [email protected] investment that offers a huge return. from a magazine. • You’re told that you can buy into a lottery • After just a few contacts they profess ticket pool that cannot lose. strong feelings for you and suggest moving the You must pay or you can’t play. conversation away from the website preferring 28 The Nugget Thursday, March 14, 2013