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According to their website, the Movember Foundation began CREDIT: GPOINTSTUDIO / THINKSTOCK funding men’s mental health pro- The flu can leave you sick in bed for days or even weeks. Help prevent the spread of the grams in Australia in 2006. New virus and protect yourself with a vaccine available for free on campus. Zealand was added in 2008 and in 2013 the campaign has expanded to include programs in Canada, US and the UK. Flu vaccinations According to the website, poor mental health affects men more than women. In 2011, a total of 3,728 Canadians died by suicides available on campus and 75 per cent of these suicides KERRA SEAY that there is a lot of misinformation were men. The World Health Orga- INTERROBANG surrounding the flu vaccine and that nization estimates that 510,000 men Ontarians should not let that pre- die from suicide globally each year. The government of Ontario an- vent them from getting immunized. While higher comfort levels in nounced their annual recommenda- “The flu vaccine is free, easy to communicating and asking for help tion for the flu immunization, call- get and the best way to stay healthy tend to go hand in hand with wom- ing the vaccine the “best protection this flu season,” said Dr. Eric en facing mental health challenges, CREDIT: DANGUBIC / THINKSTOCK against the flu virus”, according to a Hoskins, the minister of health and Movember is a time for men to finally combat the stigma of masculinity, raise money men can face more difficulties when press release. long-term care in a press release. for prostate cancer, testicular cancer and physical inactivity and to spread awareness it comes to reaching out. In addi- The immunization will be avail- The populations most at risk of mental health. tion to this, there is a strict way to able for Ontarians at almost 2,500 from the virus are children un- show how men should act and por- creating a discourse about men and the population develops a psychotic locations throughout the province, der five, pregnant women, seniors tray themselves in the media also mental health. illness sometime in their lifetime. including Fanshawe College. The and people with underlying health known as the “tough guy” person, “Originally Movember was Young people are particularly a vaccine will be available in Alumni conditions. or putting on a brave face and being about prostate awareness, but now high risk and considering college Lounge in SC2013 on Nov. 5 from The press release added that it can strong and silent. But Movember is they added mental health, which is is a stressful and unfamiliar expe- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. take up to two weeks for the vacci- all about changing that. good. Usually there’s so much stig- rience for students, mental illnesses The press release added that this nation to take effect, so the sooner The website includes mental ma because men tend not to speak can develop while in school. Males year’s immunization protects from you get the vaccine the better. health programs in collaboration about it,” Swan-Merrison said. between the ages of 16 to 25 and four different strains of the virus as The flu immunization does not with Canadian health partners, Swan-Merrison said that of the females between the ages of 16 to opposed to the typical three. protect from all strains of the virus, whether it be veterans helping other groups she runs, more than 80 per 35 have an increased susceptibility. Symptoms of the influenza vi- but many agree that it is better than veterans, men fostering mindful- cent tend to be males. Movember’s movement is mak- rus, or more commonly called the nothing. ness in the workplace, first-time “We have tried to teach them ing mental health resources acces- flu, are fever, cough or sore throat, “Getting a flu shot is the best way dads helping each other out, or pro- about education and stigma, so we sible to those in need and educating tiredness, and sometimes even to protect yourself and others from viding farmers with resources for a run a stigma group. We try to make everyone on how to reach out for vomiting and diarrhea. The flu can getting or giving the flu to those “better quality of life”. them feel comfortable and let them treatment or recognize signs of ill- even lead to death in some cases. around you,” said Dr. David Wil- Josie Swan-Merrison, a thera- share their story. Once they share ness with others. Dr. Rick Chen, a resident at Fan- liams, Ontario’s acting chief medi- peutic recreation specialist at Vic- and people start talking, the com- For more information about Mo- shawe’s clinic, said it is important cal officer of health. toria Hospital’s Prevention and fort level increases,” Swan-Merri- vember’s movement, please visit for students to get the flu vaccine Chen added that you’re not only Early Intervention Program for son said. movember.com. If you would like because it is so easy for them to protecting yourself when you get Psychoses (PEPP Program) has no- She noticed that men tend to be more information about PEPP, visit catch it on campus. the vaccine, but you’re also protect- ticed that Movember, coupled with diagnosed with a mental illness ear- pepp.ca. For more information on “Students are in contact and in ing those around you. Bell’s “Let’s Talk” initiative and lier than women, some as young as additional mental health resourc- close proximity with each other, Because the immunization does the “Let’s Talk Day”, is making fa- 15. es, visit mentalhealthcommision.ca especially in classrooms and social not protect against all strains of cial hair growth a movement that is Approximately three per cent of and cmha.ca activities, so it’s very easy for the the virus, the government of On- transmission of the flu to occur.” tario recommends doing more Thanks to the Ontario Universal than just getting the shot. Williams Influenza Immunization Program, urges Ontarians to practice proper The pros and cons of unpaid internships the flu shot is free for Ontarians. hand-washing techniques, using sanitizer, coughing and sneezing KERRA SEAY or meet six conditions for an intern student to work for free. The shot is completely voluntary, INTERROBANG to be considered a “trainee”, all of “They can get quite irritated. but it is highly recommended that into your sleeve and staying home which are available online. If an in- They say, ‘They must need the ex- all Ontarians get it. Chen added when you’re sick. Getting your first real job is a tern position does not meet these re- perience’,” Lycett said. “There’s struggle for most students. You quirements then the employer must this idea that if someone’s a stu- need experience to get a job, but hire them as they would any other dent they must be desperate for you need a job to get experience. employee and pay the intern at least experience.” Many students remedy this vicious minimum wage. Lycett said that college counts as cycle by doing an internship. Fanshawe has its own regulations work experience, since college is An internship can give a student when it comes to advertising unpaid mostly hands-on learning with in- or recent graduate real-life work internships. In order for an unpaid dustry professionals. experience, foster connections in internship to be posted and made Christopher Thorn, a second year the field and teach them things they available to Fanshawe students, the Television Broadcasting student at could not have learned in a class- organization posting the position Fanshawe, is considering doing an room. Unfortunately many students must be a non-profit organization or internship. After already working as were being taken advantage of by a registered charity within Canada. a volunteer for Rogers TV London employers during these internships, Fanshawe specifies that the unpaid for three and a half years, Thorn causing a lot of distrust when it position should benefit the commu- said he is more than willing to ac- comes to landing an internship nity and the individual, always be a cept an unpaid internship. today. matter of choice, be a way for indi- “Whether it be paid or an unpaid One of the main issues revolving viduals or groups to address human, internship, I am getting on-the-job around internships is the fact that environmental and social needs, not experience in a location that I nor- many of them are unpaid. be a substitute for paid work, and mally would not get,” Thorn said. “Over the years the idea of the not replace paid workers or threaten “On top of that, if the company ‘unpaid internship’ was sometimes their job security. likes what I’m capable of and has being abused. Companies were us- Lycett said she has spoken to a position open, they could hire me ing large numbers of unpaid people many students who believe they aboard their team.” and bringing them in over and over must do an internship in order to Lycett said to be cautious before again instead of hiring people,” said get a job, and while she herself did taking any internship but to take ex- Wendy Lycett, a career services unpaid internships in her past and tra care if they are unpaid. “I don’t consultant at Fanshawe. credits them for helping her get a want to say that someone should Most of these abuses have been start in her career, it’s not the best never do an unpaid internship, be- banned by federal or provincial choice for all students. cause I think there probably are laws. According to Ontario’s Em- Lycett said the Career Services [good] cases, you just have to know ployment Standards Act, unpaid office even gets calls from private how to protect yourself. Look at internships are illegal unless they individuals looking for a student to what the benefits are,” Lycett said. are part of a program approved by work for them in a variety of fields Students who need help finding a post-secondary institution, pro- from setting up their computer to a job or an internship can visit the vide training for certain professions caregiving, and many expect the Career Services office at D1063. 4 NEWS Volume 48 Issue No. 10 November 2, 2015 theinterrobang.ca Bring on the moustaches Foundation website, since 2003 p.m. in Forwell Hall, a dodgeball KERRA SEAY INTERROBANG over $677 million has been raised game on Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to through the campaign. The mon- 2 p.m. in J Gym and a photo booth It’s that time of year again. Mo- ey has gone on to fund over 1,000 with facial hair themed costumes vember, an annual campaign to different programs that focus on a and more on Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. raise awareness about men’s health, variety of issues in men’s health to 2 p.m. in Forwell Hall. All events is coming to Fanshawe. including prostate and testicular are free for Fanshawe students. The premise of the campaign is cancer, mental health and physical Kevin Kaisar, FSU VP entertain- simple; Mo Bros and Mo Sistas do inactivity. ment said Movember is just one of not shave off their facial or body This year, the Fanshawe Student the many campaigns the FSU runs hair for the entire month of Novem- Union (FSU) will be hosting their in any given year, “It’s something ber. This sea of beards and mous- own Movember themed events on where we can involve the student taches is used to start a discussion campus. The FSU will be hosting a population on a large scale, and about serious issues in men’s health bake sale on Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to have them run their own little cam- and wellbeing. 2 p.m. in Forwell Hall, a pancake paign that contributes to the overall According to the Movember sale on Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 goal,” Kaisar said.

CREDIT: EXTRA LIFE / MICHAEL KINNEY (CMN HOSPITALS) Extra Life is a great event that brings together gamers from across North America to raise money for local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Londoners can register to play on Nov. 7 and raise money to help London’s Children Miracle Foundation. 24 hours of gaming to help heal kids JESSICA MILTON to Children’s Health Foundation of INTERROBANG London. That means all of the funds raised go to expenses not covered In case anyone needs an excuse by Ontario Health Insurance Plan. CREDIT: DAN TODD to pack up the textbooks and pull Brimson believes in this event Second year Fashion Design students showcased their talents in their event Ghouls’ Night Out to raise money for their third year out the PS4, here is a great one. because he wants to “help ensure show Unbound. On Nov. 7 gamers from all over that this great cause can continue to the US and Canada will pick up help people like my daughters.” their controllers to raise money for Having daughters who have spent Ghouls’ Night Out for fashion design students sick and injured kids in support of time in London’s hospital since bar. ready to go for this fashion show.” Extra Life. their birth, Brimson understands the Jennea’s assistant for the evening This show, however, is just the London is now home to a guild of need for any program that can help DAN TODD was second year student Michael first step in preparing for their show the popular charity event. ease the burden carried by families INTERROBANG Howard, who also had a piece in in third year. Extra Lifers raise money through of sick kids. the show. He said it was originally a “This is basically where you pledges totalling at least $24 ($1 for All gamers, whether amateur or “very hideous” wedding gown that start… We don’t actually do the every hour) for Children’s Miracle expert, are encouraged to partici- he turned into a costume inspired planning of it until first semester of Network Hospitals. Then gamers pate. Any game in any form is ac- Carey’s Bar and Grill was packed by Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. He our third year. We’re just trying to unite to participate in 24 hours of cepted. This includes video games, on Friday, Oct. 23 for the Ghouls’ added that everyone in the program get the funds for it to make sure that gaming fun. computer games, board games, or Night Out fashion show put on by is very passionate. it’s still a go and that we can get the Extra Life started as a US event even phone apps. second year fashion design students “It’s fashion. You live it, you ball rolling.” and Trevor Brimson, London’s Gamers can chose to participate at Fanshawe. love it.” Dressed up as an Egyptian queen guild president, hopes to build mo- in an online stream or gather some The show was a fundraiser for Second year student Olivia Van in a gown she altered herself, Van mentum for the event in Canada. friends and game from the comforts their third year project, the Un- Boxtel was at the event to organize Boxtel said she hoped everyone Jeromy Adams started Extra of home. As stated on Extra Life’s bound fashion show and magazine, the hair and makeup, as well as the could take their eyes off of the Life in 2008, to raise money for his website, “How and when they play which is a spread of the students’ models. Leading up to the show game for a couple of minutes for friend, Victoria Enmon, who was is up to the gamer.” best work that goes into the Canadi- she and the other students were ex- the show and they did. She also battling lymphoblastic leukemia. Brimson notes that while game an fashion magazine Flare. A panel tremely busy preparing. wanted people to know that the In 2008 to 2009, Extra Life raised day is Nov. 7, they are hoping to of leaders in the industry including “It’s been very stressful, very fashion design program is not as $302,000, all of which went to the make Extra Life an all year event, David Dixon and Franco Mirabelli overwhelming, especially with all easy as it looks. Texas Miracle Network Hospital with participants being urged to will judge the 2016 Unbound show. of the assignments that we have on Fundraising events going toward that took care of Enmon. fundraise and game all year. Fanshawe is the only fashion top of it, so it’s been a lot of after design students’ Unbound projects The campaign quickly gained To register for the event visit school in Canada to get their own class work and weekend work. We will continue throughout the year national recognition, which led Ad- Extra Life’s website; ask friends spread in Flare, and according to had to plan a workshop to come in with bake sales, another fashion ams to open Extra Life up to all of and family to pledge money for the second year fashion design student and have everything organized and show and more. North America. cause and have fun gaming. Jennea Smith there is prestige that Extra Life now benefits all of the With an ambitious goal of raising goes along with the spread. Got a question, concern, or 170 Children’s Miracle Network $1.5 million dollars across Canada, She was also one of the coordi- Hospitals in the US and Canada. Brimson is encouraging every one nators of the show and got all of the comment about college policies? Just last year, there was over $4 to participate. dresses that were featured donated million raised between the US and “Donate to this great cause. Even from her co-op placement at Elle ph: 519-452-4458 Canada. if you’re not a gamer the cause it- Couture. All of the pieces were fx: 519-451-8831 Extra Life allows you to support self [helping sick kids] is one that I originally high end evening gowns [email protected] any local Children’s Miracle Net- think everyone can get behind.” that the students altered into Hal- work Hospital that you choose. Do- If you would like to help support loween costumes and auctioned off. nations are tax deductible and 100 a local participant then you can do “We have some Tony Bowls, we per cent of the proceeds go directly so by visiting Extra Life’s website have some other designers in there, Zachary Benayon to the hospitals. and search Brimson’s name. they’re really high end. These Londoners have an opportunity Anyone young or old can have dresses usually retail for about Student Representative to to join a cause that will help the lo- fun raising money and playing seven hundred to about a thousand the Board of Governors cal community. games for this great cause. dollars.” By choosing London as their As Extra Life’s slogan reads, “Be She was happy to be able to hold hospital of choice when they reg- a Hero. Play games, Heal kids”. the show despite the Blue Jays’ ister, the money they raise will go game also drawing a crowd to the Volume 48 Issue No. 10 November 2, 2015 theinterrobang.ca NEWS 5 Student-run streaming service of Falcons games now available online KERRA SEAY INTERROBANG A new streaming service run by Fanshawe students called Falcons TV airs Falcons’ games live online so no one ever has to miss a game again. Greg Latham, a professor of Television Broadcasting at Fan- shawe and “general manager” of the channel, said students in the program have been running the closed-circuit station Fanshawe TV for years, a channel that is available on TVs located around campus, but now students are able to gain re- al-world experience working with live-streamed programming. “As industry has changed we saw an opportunity to launch a CREDIT: GREG LATHAM web-based service… that is focused Members of the Falcons TV crew in the control room. From top: Dan Daniels (Producer), primarily on sports programming,” Ethan Preston (Instant Replay), Tracy Donaldson (Professor), William Renaud Latham said. Latham added that (Switcher), Allisa Lauricella (Director). running two different services from the same organization functions from it.” TV team recently live-streamed the a lot like Bell Media, which owns There were many financial and 2015 OCAA men’s baseball provin- both CTV and TSN. Students in mobility barriers preventing the cial championship at Labatt Park, the program fulfill department and college from being able to run a where the Falcons earned a silver managerial roles, just like a real live-streaming television program medal. Latham said it took about television station. of sports events in the past, but with 50 students on-site and in studio to Dan Daniels, the live production the high demand for programming make this possible. CREDIT: STOCKTREK IMAGES / THINKSTOCK manager at Falcons TV, said the like this, Latham said equipment “We do our best to showcase our Prime Minister designate Justin Trudeau plans to pull Canada’s fighter jets out of the station is all about adapting to the has become much more affordable college back to our college commu- anti-ISIL campaign. changing ways of television and and easy to carry around to events, nity,” Latham said. providing Fanshawe students with making this a great opportunity for Latham said he plans on filming the best education possible. Fanshawe students. the curling championships in the “These are very positive experi- Not only do Television Broad- spring along with the basketball and To bomb or not to bomb ences for students, especially if they casting students get the opportunity volleyball games that take place in Trudeau has stated that we will want to get into sports production,” to learn a valuable skill, but the ath- the gyms at Fanshawe. continue to be “a strong member said Daniels. “It’s hands-on and letics department is now showcased Falcons TV programming is JESSICA KLAVER of the coalition”, but our focus will practical, I love the experience I get for all students to see. The Falcons available at falconstv.ca. INTERROBANG shift to humanitarian aid and mili- tary training. In 2007, Canada ranked seventh on the Humanitarian Response In- Ontario to become more bike-friendly Prime Minister-designate Jus- dex out of 23 countries. Within four tin Trudeau campaigned on real years under the Harper government CHRIS RUSSELL INTERROBANG change. He made many promises Canada fell to 14th. such as bringing in 25,000 Syrian Trudeau has received a lot of A recent amendment means that refugees by the end of this year, criticism on his decision to pull out municipalities in Ontario will be legalizing marijuana and electoral of the combat mission. However, able to approve and construct off- reform. However, his first act as studies show that air strikes kill ci- road bike paths and large-scale Prime Minister was to move for- vilians more often than not. In 11 recreational trails more efficiently, ward on his promise to end Can- months, from August 2014 to June according to a press release em- ada’s contribution to the combat 2015, there were just under 600 phasising the environmental bene- mission against the Islamic State of non-combatants killed, at least 100 fits of biking issued by the Ontario Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). of these were children, and another Ministry of the Environment and In Trudeau’s first news confer- 400 were injured by air strikes. Climate Change. ence following the sweeping ma- Former British International The Municipal Engineers Asso- jority Liberal victory, he said that Development Secretary Andrew ciation first requested the amend- he had spoken with US President Mitchell said in an interview with ment. According to Jeff Bruin, Barack Obama. It said they dis- The Guardian, “We have to ac- landscape architect for the City of cussed Trudeau’s intention to pull knowledge that killing innocent ci- London’s Environmental and Parks Canada’s fighter jets out of the an- vilians acts as a significant recruit- Planning division, the Municipal ti-ISIL campaign. ing sergeant for the terrorists.” Engineers Association proposed, CREDIT: OMGIMAGES / THINKSTOCK “I committed that we would Canada was a country known “That recreation pathway projects Many students enjoy cycling as a healthy and cost-effective mode of transportation to continue to engage in a respon- for humanitarian relief, but this done by municipalities,” encom- get to and from Fanshawe College. sible way that understands how has not been true as of late. Under passing “any pathway outside of the cesses involved in recreational trail Fellow MIA student Brad important Canada’s role is to play Trudeau’s plan Canada will once municipal right of ways could be construction projects and make bike O’Keefe echoed Thompson’s ex- in the fight against ISIL, but he again become that country. done following the class environ- paths more prominent in Ontario as citement. understands the commitments I’ve As Trudeau said at a rally for sup- mental assessment (EA) process.” a result. “Bike paths are important [be- made around ending the combat porters on Oct. 20, “Many of you According to the Ontario Gov- “It helps us get more complicated cause] students don’t have a lot of mission.” have worried that Canada has lost ernment website, EAs are municipal pathway projects built in a reason- [methods] of transportation at their Canada currently has six CF-18 its compassionate and constructive infrastructure planning and approv- able time frame,” Bruin said. disposal. There should be more bike fighter jets in the US led coalition voice in the world over the past 10 al processes ensuring that potential The City of London’s Environ- paths because it’s good to get away against ISIL and 70 special forces years. Well I have a simple message environmental effects are taken into mental and Parks Planning division from the city; its good exercise and troops on the ground training Kurd- for you, on behalf of 35 million Ca- account before a project begins. Ac- currently has several environmen- its fun.” ish fighters in northern Iraq. nadians, we’re back.” cording to Bruin, these assessments tal assessments underway in order Making the bicycle a more prom- “dictate when, where and why you to unite a system of recreational inent form of transportation was would have a public meeting.” paths along the north branch of the certainly a motivating factor for “Historically there was no clear Thames River. the amendment, as Glen Murray, cut municipal class assessment Regarding the prospect of im- Minister of the Environment and process for recreational pathways. proved bike paths in London, Evan Climate Change said in the press As a result, municipalities were all Thompson, a Music Industry Arts release. doing their own processes and there (MIA) student at Fanshawe College “By streamlining this process, we was no real consistency. So having said he was excited about the poten- are helping municipalities move to- it added to that class EA process it tial change. wards the kind of smart design that lays out a clear, concise process that “That would be sweet…I think will help reduce carbon emissions.” a township or municipality would bike paths are a necessity in any This goal is consistent with #Cy- go through to get a project approved city because [biking] would slowly cleON, Ontario’s Cycling Strategy, by the community, council and reg- become the norm for more students. which aims to make cycling a more ulatory agencies,” Bruin said. You can bike anywhere you want, practical form of transportation. The request, which was finally any time. You can get fat tires on According to the press release, On- approved after a year of public in- your bike and you can bike in the tario will invest $25 million in this put, is projected to simplify the pro- winter.” initiative.

Volume 48 Issue No. 10 November 2, 2015 theinterrobang.ca COMMENTS 7

CREDIT: RETROROCKET / THINKSTOCK Life without compromise is like walking a tight rope; the moment you accept compromise into your life, possibilities and growth will be endless for you. The “C” word pened the day prior and actually went on to say that she appreciated knowing she could ROSE CORA PERRY count on me for support. FORK IN THE ROAD I read her response over and over to en- sure I didn’t miss something. In her mind, it’s CREDIT: JEMAL COUNTESS / GETTY IMAGES ENTERTAINMENT / THINKSTOCK like it never happened. What is much more Similar to US President, Barack Obama, Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau has promised progressive upsetting than the breakdown itself was the change for Canada. Now lets hope that Trudeau doesn’t suffer the Obama effect. Compromise. I never knew it could be a subject matter of her rant; within seconds of dirty word until I had an off-putting exchange our meet-up, I saw my 20-something friend with a friend of mine. A few months ago, I revert to the mentality of a spoiled teenager. ventured to the T-dot for a much overdo girls It was like looking at myself in the mirror 15 reunion. Everything was going swimmingly years ago. until one of my girlfriends went full tilt into To make a long story short, my friend in- The Obama effect mental breakdown mode and awarded me the dicated to me in no uncertain terms that if Canadian treasure Rick Mercer had a rant title of Dr. Freud for the remainder of the day. she couldn’t have her way with respect to about how nation building has fallen by I am all for being there for my friends. In anything and everything, she wasn’t interest- VICTOR DE JONG the wayside. Regardless of your opinion of reality, the shoe has most certainly been on the ed. She went on to express that she shouldn’t INTERROBANG Harper’s legacy, balancing a budget is one other foot more than once and they’ve nev- have to put forth additional efforts to get what of the least memorable achievements for a er recanted when I’ve needed their love and she wants, it should just be a given. Basical- Prime Minister. support. However, this whole episode was ly, she expects the world to implicitly know Pierre Trudeau is still renowned for his odd to the rest of the gang and to the innocent and bow to her every whim. Things got heated When you woke up on Oct. 20 you proba- work that led to the formulation of a Canadi- bystanders who were subjected to the whole when the conversation turned to relationships. bly noticed that colours were just a little more an constitution, and it seems that Trudeau is ordeal. While we all have our not-so-flatter- Though I’m quite happily married, I made vivid, the air smelled better and your morning determined to create a legacy of his own. If he ing moments, my friend’s breakdown seemed it clear to her that my relationship with my coffee was even more tasty than usual. succeeds in adopting a more representational entirely out of character and further seemed husband certainly didn’t get to where it is Tangible change from a newly elected electoral system, it will go down as one of the to have erupted without any obvious preface. without work on both our parts, nor will it government can be elusive, if not altogether most progressive government decisions since In the years that we’ve known each other, maintain itself without continual effort. To absent. After promising positive change in same sex marriage was legalized in 2005. I’ve always known my friend to be a strong- this I added that any successful relationship virtually every facet of government, Prime CTV News had the opportunity to interview willed and emotionally stable kind of person. requires compromise. Compromising is a Minister-designate Justin Trudeau has the Trudeau shortly after his victory. The result In fact, that’s one of the things I admire about necessary part of navigating adulthood and a phenomena of the Obama effect to deal with. was a candid conversation in which the Prime her most. If she doesn’t like something, she’s necessary part of growing up. Suffice it to say Previously alienated communities rose up Minister-designate spoke frankly about the never been shy about making her opinion she didn’t take kindly to either sentiment. to elect a leader whom they perceived to be challenges ahead, and his plans for legislative known or doing something about it. I too was once committed to the adolescent capable of effecting swift and drastic change. change. We all have our bad days, but throughout notion of selfishness, but then I realized that In Obama’s case, it didn’t take long for One key excerpt spoke volumes about what all of the conversations leading up to the re- the only person I was limiting by maintaining those community members to shift from set the Liberal platform apart when compared union, there was not a single indication that this mindset was myself. Without challenges hope to frustration, as campaign promises got with the NDP. she was having any struggles she needed to to your self-concept and beliefs, without hav- bogged down in red tape. “We put that platform together not because vent about. And so, we were all rather dumb- ing to re-evaluate your options after having From what he’s done since becoming we thought it would help us get elected, but founded and at a loss for what to do and been unsuccessful, without having to rein- Prime Minister-designate, it would appear because we knew that these were things that where this was coming from. vent yourself after facing adversity, without that Trudeau plans to make good on as many Canada needed to do to succeed as a country.” What perhaps is even more bizarre is what having to compromise to ensure mutual suc- campaign promises as possible. What sepa- There are certainly aspects of the Liberal followed the next day. Given the sensitivity cess, you will never flourish. rates him from soon-to-be former Prime Min- plan that pander to individual groups, but of the issues discussed, I decided to take it It is great when things go our way and ev- ister Stephen Harper is his platform, which is they fall into part of a broader strategy for upon myself to write a heartfelt letter to all of erything is smooth sailing but realistically, packed with tangible goals. Legalizing mari- bringing Canada to the forefront of the in- my girlfriends, without singling her out. how often does life work that way? It’s not juana, instituting a new electoral system and ternational community in terms of average In said letter, I made it clear that should like there’s a cop-out button we can press ev- transitioning into a support role in the war quality of life. any of them ever need a shoulder to cry on I ery time we don’t get what we want. against ISIL are just a few of the campaign It’s certainly too early to start declaring that would always be there for them and that I’m Life is all in the choices we make and in promises with the potential to create actual Trudeau is a champion for change and social eternally grateful for the kindness they’ve what we learn from those choices about the change. justice, but the framework is there for him to shown me. world and ourselves. Therefore, life is all And Trudeau is off to a good start. Almost take advantage of. Where Harper cited his My friend who had the breakdown was the about compromise as one choice means se- two weeks before he officially takes office, he commitment to the economy as justification first to respond. Interestingly, she stated she lecting one thing over another. Put differently informed President Obama that Canada will for his lack of action on many issues of pub- was more than happy to be there for me, but life is about learning how and when to pick cease bombing runs against ISIL overseas. lic interest, the people have given Trudeau a failed to acknowledge anything that had hap- your battles. Just prior to the election, comedian and mandate to take that action. HAVE AN OPINION? SUBMIT YOUR STORY! LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: [email protected] 8 COMMENTS Volume 48 Issue No. 10 November 2, 2015 theinterrobang.ca

CREDIT: ADAMGREGOR / THINKSTOCK Is praying the answer for how to do well on exams? As long as you do the due diligence and study, it can’t hurt to try. Prayer and the decline of atheism on exam days away with their plans to kill him. The payoff for us is that we can leave in MICHAEL VEENEMA our prayers what we might desire in the heat RUMOURS OF GRACE of the moment. But once we have expressed to God our passion for revenge or wealth or CREDIT: MILENKO BOKAN / THINKSTOCK whatever, there is the risk that we won’t get We’ve all been there: a sexy date, too much wine, and then the inevitable question… our way. Once we put something in the hands Maybe you have found yourself saying a of God, it’s his prerogative what to do with it. prayer to help you pass a mid-term or exam. But now, going back to prayer for exams, It is very common for people to pray when I would say, start praying early in the term. I’m not a “bitch” they are in trouble. At least one video tak- If you do, you are more likely going to re- en on a boat crammed with Syrian refugees alize that it isn’t appropriate to avoid proper shows them praying when their engine quit. assignment completion and pre-exam study And it is said that in the battlefield there are while expecting God to clean up the mess. In no, or at least fewer, atheists. Maybe there are other words, prayer can help us to see our re- because I said “no” also fewer atheists in college on exam days. sponsibilities and to accept them. BRIE CAMPBELL He looked at me grumpily, threw me my First, if the only time you pray is when Finally, is prayer real and is there really a THE PHOENIX purse, and said: “Bitch.” you are in trouble, you are at least making a God to hear and respond to them? No, I didn’t key his car. I didn’t even send start and you would not be alone. There are The other day a parent and business owner OKANAGAN (CUP) – We’d had a great him an angry text afterwards. What I did do many prayers collected in the Jewish-Chris- in one of my churches told me about his many night. He picked me up at my dorm and we was take a cab back home and lay in bed, tian Bible. The collection is called the book anxieties. Some of the areas of his business went out for a late dinner—Mexican, because slightly intoxicated, feeling guilty. It makes of Psalms. were failing and worst of all, there were fam- we both cited our favorite foods as burritos me cringe to think this now, but I thought Those 150 prayers or psalms come from ily tensions. We prayed about these things, on our online dating profiles. Afterwards, we maybe he was right. Was I bitch? Did I lead the hearts of people in trouble. Often the per- asking God to provide a way forward for this went for a walk in the cool July air, flirting him on? Was it wrong to kiss him and take off son praying is looking for guidance; some- man and his family. with holding hands; we’d bump into each oth- my top and then deny him sex? times they are looking for forgiveness; very About 30 hours later I saw him at an eve- er, grinning those shy and awkward smiles of Of course not. When I woke up the next often they are looking for victory over, or at ning function. At one point he took me aside first-dates, our fingers grazing but not quite morning, mind clear and stomach a little least escape from, violent enemies. and said, “Remember what I told you yester- latching. We walked for over an hour, getting queasy from that overstuffed burrito and too In other words, the person praying is in a day and our prayers?” to know one another. When we reached his much wine, I felt electrically alive with anger. life or death situation and they are looking “Yes,” I said. car again, he looked at me sideways. Who was he not to accept my “no”? Now, if to God for help. Therefore, when you are in He then went on to say, later that same day “Want to come over?” he asked and happi- this had been a one-time thing, I would have trouble, even if you have not been the most in the evening, a young family member had ly, I said sure. been able to shake it off easier. But as I went faithful person who has ever prayed, don’t let come home from a day-long church fundrais- If you’ve ever been a single woman out about my day, sloppily cleaning my room and that prevent you from asking God for help. er for a refugee family and said the experi- on a date, you might know the next part of procrastinating essays, I realized how often I Just don’t be insincere about it. ence had thrilled her. the story. He opened some Quail’s Gate. We had been chastised for speaking my opinion, Second, you can unload things that might Some of the other family members had met made out on his couch to the tunes of Angus even when it was about my own body. surprise you when you pray. Again, I’m look- to rehearse and perform music at his home. & Julia Stone and The Wonder Years and As the mental list grew longer, I became ing at the Psalms. One of the things we find One of the young teens showed up the same some old Blink 182. It was fun and excit- more horrified. What is it about our culture disturbing about the Psalms is that many of evening after being on a two-day retreat at a ing and sexy. Then he pulled out a condom. that teaches men not to accept women’s an- them ask God to make life miserable for the large nearby church, a retreat that involved I held my hand up. “No, thanks,” I said, and swers, and simultaneously instructs women enemy. 450 youth doing an afternoon of community did something I don’t normally do. I offered a to be shy about their convictions? The writers typically asked God to see to service. (true) justification: “I’m on my period.” If you haven’t already seen it, Jennifer it that their enemies were killed, or at least My friend saw what his family members He let out an audible groan. I was a little Lawrence released a poignant letter on Len- shamed and left empty-handed. Typically, we brought into his home that evening, an an- tipsy at this point, I thought maybe he was nyLetter.com (Lena Dunham’s wonderful recoil from such prayers. They can leave us swer to our prayers. He sensed that God was joking. Or maybe I just wanted him to be jok- new brain child) about being paid less than horrified because we are aware of the power at work in his family, and that was the one ing. I mean, he was really cute up until that her male co-stars. In her letter, she says the of religious words of violence to inspire vio- thing that really counted. point, and the dark button-down he was wear- following: “I’m over trying to find the ‘ador- lent action. So, if you pray for success in exams or in ing brought out the olive in his eyes. able’ way to state my opinion.” This doesn’t But there is another way of reading those the other parts of school work, and you begin “I don’t care,” he insisted. “Let’s just do it.” just go for wages. This goes for bodily au- sections in the Psalms asking God to put to accept responsibility to do what you can At that point, I was a little offended. I’d tonomy, for classroom-related disputes, for down the enemy. It is a way of leaving the all through the term, don’t be too surprised just told him no, and politely, too! I told him domestic decisions. It goes for everything. As fate of the enemy in the hands of God. to find your prayers answered with a “yes”. again that I wasn’t interested in that, at least women, we need to stop internalizing this idea Such a prayer exposes the writer to the real Such things are not uncommon; we should not tonight. He asked me at least twice more that we need to frame our “no”s with smiles possibility that his enemies might live to see expect to see them often. before I sat up straight, re-adjusted my bra, and blushes. We can just say “no”. And guess the light of day, though they might not get and coolly asked him to pass me my purse. what? That doesn’t make you a bitch. HAVE AN OPINION? SUBMIT YOUR STORY! LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: [email protected] Volume 48 Issue No. 10 November 2, 2015 theinterrobang.ca LIFESTYLES 9

CREDIT: CANDIS BROSS When the apocalypse happens, what is a little raccoon to do? Strong vocabulary required Another problem with the novel is that it can be, at times, far from PAM-MARIE politically correct. The decision to GUZZO make the skittish rabbits French, for INTERROBANG example, may have been a play on the old joke that French people are said to be cowards. This tired and Written by local London author inaccurate stereotype is annoying Don Gutteridge, The Perilous Jour- and has no real place in any piece ney of Gavin the Great tells the story of literature. of a raccoon destined for greatness That said, there are some inter- at the end of his world. Leading a esting points in the tale. The Per- small troop of woodland creatures ilous Journey of Gavin the Great after a storm and flood rips apart explores a rich world in an alternate their world, Gavin tries valiantly to universe where humans have most- hide his fear and uncertainty for the ly died out. Mentions of remnants greater good. of the human world abound and This is a book that is clearly create a great amount of curiosity written by someone who loves the as to what happened and why. English language and enjoys ex- The characters themselves, mi- ploring all the words it has to offer. nor annoyances in speech patterns This comes at a price, though, as the aside, are also generally very well CREDIT: CANDIS BROSS book is far from being universally written. The story flips between past This Movember, grow a mo’ with something a little extra history behind it, like the impaling of many people. accessible. Often the author uses and present in a generally smooth excessively large or obscure words manner, and each glimpse into the when a simpler one would make past strengthens the experience of more sense. the present moments. There is a The most fabulous facial filaments The biggest offender in this is a dark theme of “humans are bad and its name. Dr. Fu Manchu was a costumes, but after the success character named Quiver, the porcu- ruined everything” through the sto- ANGELA MCINNES INTERROBANG fictional villain whose gang of cro- of the Marx Bro’s hilarious satire pine. Not only does this character ry, but considering the current state nies would unquestioningly do his Duck Soup, he would rarely appear use large words, but usually uses the of our climate and environment, it’s Movember, the hairiest time of nefarious bidding, yet not even he on screen without it. wrong large words. For anyone who hardly surprising that a story from the year, has cropped upon us once could tame the heights of fame his John Waters doesn’t have a huge vocabulary, the perspective of animals would more, and those seeking inspiration own facial hair would reach. The Only a man as gratuitously uncon- these words might sound right even take this view. for growing the most fabulous fa- Fu Manchu is the stroking-device ventional as Waters could pull off though the meaning is incorrect. If you can read it, The Perilous cial filament need look no further. whilst you devise your own sinister the pencil ’stache with decorum, but For someone looking to expand Journey of Gavin the Great is an in- After a quick glance at these fa- plots, yet is probably most effective you shouldn’t let that stop you from their vocabulary, this is especially teresting story that takes place in a mous moustaches through time, be when washed frequently. giving it a try yourself. It would be a misleading as a reader often gains vibrant, yet dismal, setting. Explor- ready to impress all your friends by Salvador Dali dirty shame if you didn’t. meaning from context. Short of ing the idea of unwanted responsi- sprouting your finest and most his- Speaking of washing frequent- Hulk Hogan having a dictionary beside you at all bility, the balance between honesty torically referenced coiffure to date. ly, the surreal Dali ’stache can also Even though his name decreases times, there is no real way to know and hope and the consequences of Vlad the Impaler benefit from a thorough scrub. in meaningfulness with each pass- the actual meanings of these words. human action, the story has a lot With a moustache as wicked as These oft’ twizzled hairs may con- ing year, Hogan’s horseshoe mous- For the average reader, let alone to offer. The vocabulary needed to his deeds, Vlad the Impaler was note artistic genius, but if you’re tache will forever live on in fame or someone with English as a second read it, however, may take this fan- no pantywaist to be trifled with. not careful, they can definitely pick infamy, depending on your personal language, this can be frustrating to tastic story far out of the reach for His barbaric handlebar moustache up a ton of anaesthetic gunk. preferences. This ’stache is perfect say the least. the average reader. knew no bounds, just like his mal- Clark Gable for the gentlemen who aspires for a ice. When the man wasn’t impaling The ’40s was a golden age of career in wrestling, bass musician- Ottomans, you can be sure that he masculine icons, and it’s no wonder ship, or ridiculous tabloid antics. was fastidiously waxing away with with Clark Gable as the principle Take your pick. the blood of his enemies. leading man at the time. Other fig- Captain Hook Genghis Khan ures were just as well dressed, pol- Double the points to Movember Truly, his is a moustache worthy ished and poised, but Clark’s well- participants pulling off the complete of a brutal conqueror. His neatly groomed and original moustache Captain look, frilly sleeves and all. trimmed goatee has “serious politi- was the real key to sending co-stars Hook boasts a pointy moustache of cian” written all over it, but the dar- and audiences alike straight on a the Dali predilection, but does occa- ing length of his drooping handles one-way trip to Swoonsville. sionally sport a five o’clock shadow says “risk taker”. Maybe the prow- Groucho Marx in moments of desperate insanity. ess it took to found the Mongol Em- Groucho was another icon from This ’stache embodies the benefits pire was all stored in the ‘stache. the Golden Age of Hollywood, bet- of its Vlad, Genghis and Fu Man- Dr. Fu Manchu ter known for his wisecracks than chu counterparts, as it is every bit as He had a moustache so ubiqui- his wooing. His false and flam- evil, diabolical and twirl-able. tous it ended up overshadowing the boyant push-broom ’stache wasn’t Whatever moustache style you very character from which it took always a fixture in his character’s choose to flaunt, happy growing! 10 LIFESTYLES Volume 48 Issue No. 10 November 2, 2015 theinterrobang.ca

CREDIT: KERRA SEAY With all of the struggles that come with being a student, always keep in mind “there’s an app for that”. Nine free apps

CREDIT: HEATHER LAFONTAINE-WILDGUST FenyxFyre wowed Fanshawe with his fire breathing performance on Oct. 27. to ease your life MELANIE RINTJEMA Instead of easily allowing people LEMONS AND LINES to press snooze, this app requires a certain amount of steps walked be- NineWe are all addicted to our fore the alarm will be shut off, forc- phones and there are countless apps ing students out of bed to turn it off. out there, specifically for students, Sworkit which can make your phone even Students are busy, and it’s hard to more addicting, but also makes the stay healthy and active with all the time you spend on it a little more studying and sitting in class. productive. Here is a list of some Sworkit is a free app that will apps that will make life as a stu- create custom workouts to fit your dent easier, all of which are free to available time, even if it is just five download from the Apple store. minutes. IStudiez Lite It can provide daily circuit train- IStudiez Lite is a student’s best ing, strength and cardio workouts, friend. It allows you to track cours- yoga, Pilates and stretching. You es, exams, project deadlines and set the time for the workout and the your other obligations. You can digital trainer will create the pro- create your own schedule for home- gram to fit your schedule in a dy- work, classes and extracurricular namic video routine. activities. The app allows you to see GoConqr everything by day, week or month, Worried about an upcoming so you’ll never miss a deadline. exam? This app allows you to make Self-control schedules, notes, flash cards, mind It can be difficult nowadays to maps and quizzes to help you pre- ignore all of the entertaining social pare for exams and tests. media websites available to us, es- You can also track your progress pecially when trying to finish as- with different forms of studying to signments. see which is the most effective for Self-Control allows you to block you. certain websites for an allotted EasyBib amount of time so you don’t get Every student hates how tedious distracted. Imagine a study world it is to create a bibliography. With where you can’t watch Netflix or EasyBib, you will be able to find a scroll through your Facebook news- book or website, chose your bibli- feed. ography format and it will create a Studious citation. Everyone knows that one person Students just need to copy and whose phone goes off in class con- paste it into your Bibliography. This stantly. With Studious, you won’t app will save students a lot of time be that person. You input your class and allow the student to focus more schedule into the app and your on editing or will lead to more pro- phone will automatically go on si- crastination, but luckily, there is an lent mode. app for that too. The app also allows students to Chegg rid themselves of stress when it Buying textbooks is one of the comes to scheduling. With Studi- main expenses for students. With ous, students can store all of their Chegg, students can save up to 90 homework, notes and their timeta- per cent on textbooks. ble into an easy interface. Students can rent books for The app also will send reminders school or buy them and instantly as to when an assignment is due. access eTextbooks for when they Walk Up Alarm Clock need materials instantly for an as- As most students know, the mo- signment or exam. ment your alarm clock goes off in Mint.com the morning is a moment you dread. Most students have a hard time To combat this problem most stu- not over spending on things like dents repeatedly press the snooze food, clothing and entertainment. button and end up being late for With the help of Mint.com, stu- their class or missing it entirely. dents can make a financial plan. It Luckily for students, there is a helps students easily manage their free app to download called Walk cash flow, budget and bills all in Up Alarm Clock. one place. Volume 48 Issue No. 10 November 2, 2015 theinterrobang.ca LIFESTYLES 11 The other other Steve Jobs movie PAM-MARIE GUZZO INTERROBANG

Steve Jobs, in the few years since his death, has become the focus of an almost ridiculous amount of writ- ten works and movies. Focusing on three of the most significant product launches of his life (the Mac, NEXT and iMac), Steve Jobs presents a surprisingly balanced version of events that have become legend. This is a movie full of names, almost to a dizzying degree. If you aren’t already familiar with the legends of the IT world, especially Steve Wozniak and Andy Hertz- feld, the beginning may be a bit of a confusing jumble. Every individual who should be represented is, with their best and worst qualities given full light. Much of this is possible thanks CREDIT: UNIVERSAL PICTURES (2015) As Steve Jobs’ popularity stays strong, this biopic takes a more balanced approach to the most significant moments of his life. to the absolutely incredible perfor- mances. Michael Fassbender, best Sculley and Michael Stuhlbarg as ders if the man was a psychopath, enjoyment out of Steve Jobs. Overall, with the amazing acting known for his role in the X-Men Hertzfeld both have incredibly in- as he often seems to have an almost The one complaint with the mov- and balanced approach, Steve Jobs prequel series as Magneto, is almost tense scenes with Fassbender. De- complete lack of empathy. It’s hard ie is the editing. For some reason may be one of the best versions of unrecognizable as he is absorbed spite her terribly inconsistent ac- to be certain at any point if Jobs is at the beginning of the film a large the story to come out to date. The into the larger-than-life personali- cent, Kate Winslet does a great job being genuine or is simply manip- amount of stylistic, but ugly, fonts focus on the people around Jobs, es- ty of Jobs. Seth Rogan, normally a as Jobs’ right-hand-woman Joanna ulative. cover the screen. Flashbacks are of- pecially Wozniak and his daughter comedian, feels incredibly right as Hoffman. There are also a ton of amazing ten far too short for the audience to Lisa is truly refreshing. the genius Wozniak. The chemistry The fantastic acting is assisted burns and one-liners. Occasionally catch; some are less than five sec- While the editing is sloppy and between the two is undeniable, a by the quality of the writing. Pre- the friends and former friends are onds, meaning the scene barely reg- Winslet’s accent is terrible, the raw tension permeating the screen senting a balanced view of a man almost shockingly harsh with each isters before leaving view entirely. on-screen chemistry is more than whenever they share a scene. who has been so idolized must have other, passing beyond honesty into There are also moments of unnec- enough to make up for these flaws. The entire cast manages to share been difficult, yet for the most part, almost cruelly insightful jabs. If essary bright flashing lights that are After all, as the movie demon- at least some of this chemistry. Jeff Jobs is shown as both brilliant and you appreciate a good insult, how- at best annoying and at worst are strates, even the best of us are far Daniels as former Apple CEO John incredibly flawed. One almost won- ever, you’ll be sure to get a lot of likely to cause seizures. from perfect.

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CREDIT: ADELE / HELLO / XL RECORDINDS & COLUMBIA RECORDS One Direction, Justin Bieber, and Adele go head to head this week with a collection of new singles. Snap, crackle, pop-up Are Ü Now”, Skrillex has been the driving production force behind the NICK REYNO teen heartthrob and Bieber’s latest INTERROBANG track “Sorry” is no different. It’s hard to justify this as a Bieber CREDIT: UBISOFT song and not a Skrillex song, when If you’re a fan of the games you’ll love Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate, if you’re not, it just might be enough to prove what the fuss has the EDM artist’s iconic vocal sam- been about. “Perfect” – One Direction ples open up the track. The lyricism in this song follows the same con- scientious outlook as his previous Assassin’s Creed Syndicate two songs, and has garnered him a review “Perfect” was released on a com- little more favour in the eyes of the are one of the game’s best features. fect as they are ever likely to get. pilation this week that was creative- media. Not only is there a duel protagonist Combat is more visceral than ly titled Perfect - EP. Although it’s It’s not a fantastic song, but it’s ANDREW VIDLER setup, a first for the series, but these ever, combos are faster and multi- technically not a single, it still de- not a complete throw away either. G33K LYFE two might be the best series’ leads kills have returned and now ac- serves to be on this list because sim- Skrillex knows how to produce a since Ezio Autidore at the fran- tually require a bit of skill to set ply proclaiming something as an EP catchy track, and Justin knows how chise’s peak. up. The new weapon set of kukris, doesn’t make it so. to deliver, well … Bieber. The only Evie is the assassin in the mold brass knuckles and cane swords “Perfect” was released along thing holding this song back is a There is perhaps no game this that we have come to know: stoic, are interesting additions to the first with a b-side single called “Drag painfully basic sounding synth line year that had as much to prove upon focused and driven in her desire to Creed game set in an era where you me Down” and two other songs that pops up periodically. Sure the its release as Assassins Creed: Syn- find a mystical relic in the name don’t have a sword on your waist at which are remixes. songs needed a splash of colour, but dicate, the ninth game in Ubisoft’s of her order. She plans her attack all times. I’m sorry guys, but two songs the splash in question is ice-cold storied franchise. carefully and executes it to deadly As always, the city design in and two remixes doesn’t exactly salt-water in your eyes, amidst a re- Since becoming annualized in perfection, getting in and out with the game is a marvel, with London qualify as an EP. All qualms aside, laxing candle-lit bath. 2010 the quality of the main titles minimal ruckus. She may also be coming in at the biggest Creed map One Direction seems to be getting “Hello” – Adele have fluctuated wildly in terms of one of the most ass-kicking female yet, and there was an undeniable along just fine without Zayn Malik. both gameplay and narrative and leads in the history of video games. thrill in climbing around a city I Their latest track “Perfect” merg- many fans and critics have been ex- Jacob on the other hand is a know. The environment is served es their romantic and playful boy periencing a sense of series fatigue. simple man. Preferring action to wonderfully by the music, scored band personas with more of a bad Adele has been making head- The series’ problems came to stealth, he rushes headlong into a by Grammy-nominated compos- boy appeal. lines this week with her triumphant a head at the disastrous launch of fight without a second thought. er Austin Wintory, with the music This new direction is either a power ballad of a revival. The song last year’s Assassin Creed: Unity, Upon arriving in London and dis- jumping from whimsical to somber clever shift in their music, or per- causing such an uproar is “Hello”, which was mired in technical and covering the gang presence running as you travel the city. haps Zayn’s departure really did the first single off her long awaited performance issues and one of the the streets, his immediate idea is to Outside of factors affecting the shake them. Personality crisis or album 25. weakest stories in the franchise. form one of his own. His enthusi- review, I just want to give a special not, I’m just glad they’ve stopped Serving as a quaint appetizer for In addition to needing to stand asm when proposing his new gang shout out to Ubisoft’s handling of dancing around on the beach and what’s to come, the track takes a on its own, is Syndicate up to the is one of the series’ most charming Ned Wynert, the series’ first trans- taking their shirts off. toned down approach to highlight task of restoring faith in whether or moments. The differing personali- gender character. “Sorry” – Justin Bieber a deeply emotional vocal perfor- not the formula of the flagging se- ties, coupled with the brother-sister Serving as an ally, there is no mance. ries still works? The good news for dynamic allows the two leads to mention of the fact that Ned was Adele has said that while 21 fo- fans is that it largely does, the bad act as a perfect foil to each other, born a woman in the main story, cused heavily on breakups and re- news is that it may not be enough with Evie serving to tut-tut Jacob’s with the detail only made obvious Justin Bieber has gone through morse, 25 will be a make-up album. to sway any doubters back into the brash enthusiasm, and Jacob always when reading the character’s bio. a few identities over the years. We Although the lyrical content has fold. ready with a jibe when his sister is The Assassin’s Creed series has started with innocent little ‘baby taken a refreshing tone, this track Set in London in 1868, Syndicate getting too serious. always been good at representing baby’ Bieber, followed unceremo- doesn’t boast much in terms of follows twin assassins Jacob and Gameplay-wise, there is the usu- powerful women in the series, and niously with the train wreck ‘bad progressing musically. Perhaps this Evie Frye as they set out to free the al set of minor refinements to the it’s good to see that they are not boy’ Bieber and now we’re intro- would be more of an issue if she city from the Templar Order in the tried and true AC formula, with the worried about including other gen- duced to ‘conscious adult’ Bieber. were putting out new music every latest chapter of the centuries old refined free-running system from der identities as well. Whether he did too many year or two, but it’s been four years war between the two. Arriving to Unity being kept on and a new, fast- Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate is a eye-opening psychedelics with since her last release, 21. find the city already under complete er combat system added. I found great return to form for the series. Skrillex and Diplo or actually grew Hopefully we see a bit of evo- control, the twins set out along two myself accidently running off roof- It’s the most fun I’ve had in the up and got a reality check, this has lution in her next album, but with very different paths in order to work tops with far less frequency than in franchise since taking control of a been the easiest Bieber to deal with such a gap between records, I think toward their goal. previous titles as the free-running pirate, and hopefully bodes well for in a long time. she can get away with sticking to The brother and sister assassins controls seem to be as close to per- the future. Since his comeback song “Where what she knows. Volume 48 Issue No. 10 November 2, 2015 theinterrobang.ca LIFESTYLES 13

CREDIT: SHYAMAL, WIKIPEDIA The rare moustached kingfisher was found, captured and killed for research purposes after 20 years of researchers looking for it. The killing of the bird sparked the question where do we draw the line? Different ways to ID species lead to schism within science community bird due to their rarity, which led to more Auks being killed. JERROLD RUNDLE The whole fiasco was well docu- INTERROBANG mented and leaves a mark on field studies and specimen collecting to this day. Dr. Cheryl Ketola, professor and Stretching east of Papua, New co-ordinator for Fanshawe’s Bio-

CREDIT: LISTEN HARDER Guinea, the Solomon Islands are technology program, believes kill- Youth Decay’s The Party’s Over, puts the younger version of the band member’s selves to rest and moving forward while still trying host to a variety of species. One that ing a rare animal, one possibly close to carry the torch. has specifically eluded ornitholo- to extinction, is morally wrong. gists, those who study birds, is the With a recent paper identifying a moustached kingfisher. rare type of bee fly species by hi-res The moustached kingfisher is photos alone, Ketola said the tech- The party’s just beginning for Youth Decay brilliantly coloured blue and taw- nology was a start, but other avail- eastward in the spring. these songs lead off the album for ny brown; but only two have ever able scientific tools are even better. According to Ross, it was down- likely the same reason they made been found, both brought in dead “Identifying [species] on hi-res BOBBYISMS time in other bands that got the ball great tracks to preview; they intro- by hunters to bird collectors in the alone can be risky if there’s really BOBBY FOLEY rolling on the Youth Decay. As you duce the record in a strong way and ’20s, both female. minute differences.” might guess, musicians like to keep establish these five friends early as Now, after 20 years of stumbling According to Ketola, genomic busy, and the topic of jamming the seasoned vets that they are, in through the Solomon Islands, re- technology is used to identify a po- together came up between Ross, full control of their sound. searchers said they finally came tential new species more accurate- I write about random things a lot. Gibbs and Edwards a couple of Not enough can be said about the across the ultimate specimen, a live ly. For example, researchers can I write a lot about random things. I years back. Other musicians flirted sequence of the album; The Par- male kingfisher in its natural hab- take a sample of blood and test it don’t know if you’ve noticed late- with membership, but the trio decid- ty’s Over rises and falls in perfect itat. The bird was caught for mea- against radioactively marked DNA ly, but there are growing numbers ed to forge on together, expanding quarters. surements and photographs, and sequences called probes; they can of former punk musicians that are to welcome Legare and McKillop in Interestingly, because the album then was killed so it could be pre- then use the results to look for simi- shifting their sound and emerging a move that cemented the lineup and opening was previewed in advance served for further research. larities in the new species’ blood as as some of the most gifted and el- the chemistry beyond a doubt. it also places an informal empha- The researchers said they estimat- well. oquent songwriters in the country. “Loren was an obvious choice, sis on the succeeding tracks, like a ed the total live count of the mous- Ketola said using genetic probes Acts like Northcote or Attack In we didn’t want to interrupt anything big lead–up into a second act. The tached kingfisher to be around 4000 is more of a “gold standard” in to- Black alumni Daniel Romano and [Living With Lions] had going on, Party’s Over doesn’t disappoint, with locals and sound recordings, day’s science world. Spencer Burton are great examples but we said, ‘fuck it, we’ll just ask but rather rises to the occasion with and that while being rare to science, “It’s really scary, when do you of artists that still produce great him anyway,’” Ross said. “Slow Clap”, an explosive thrash it was not a harm to the overall pop- draw the line of when it’s appro- music with the same passion and Getting McKillop on board also punk song that belies its title. ulation to remove a single male. priate and when it’s not ...when do credibility, despite sculpting their happened quickly, he joked, “It took The album shines in the nuanc- The practice is common, and it’s you decide that the population is at sound with newer tools and tones. two text messages; we hit up Stu es, like how the second half of the how many people see taxidermy risk?” Ketola said. She added that Such isn’t the case with Vancou- and it came together super easy.” album begins with the title track, a collections of rodents and fish, or the decision to collect the entire ver’s Youth Decay, a super-group’s The album may have come about bittersweet reflective song that dou- dazzling displays of butterflies and bird, as opposed to gathering only worth of punk talent that combined as naturally as the band, a self– bles as intro to a muscular one–two beetles at museums, albeit many skin, blood or feather samples for have spent decades building the produced affair like their 2014 EP punch in “Put It Off” and “Short from differing times, caught by later genomic study was at the very scene in Canada. “Older, Fatter, Drunker”. The band Fuse”, hard and fast punk bangers some who are now viewed to be least invasive on the researcher’s Guitarists Stu Ross and Ben recorded at Rain City Recorders, that pack a lot of energy into their profiteers and big game hunters. part. Gibbs, bassist Dana Edwards, wrapping sessions on The Party’s short couple of minutes. Recently the practice has stirred “To capture the bird and then eu- drummer Loren Legare and vo- Over back in February. In such a way, the second half up controversy within the scientific thanize it, that’s disgusting, that’s calist Stu McKillop are all active “I’m a bit of a control freak, starts as strongly as the first, and community. awful.” or former members of groups like being able to be in the studio and by the time you’re aware of the On one side of the argument Who knows, maybe the way to Comeback Kid, Living With Lions, handle everything ourselves, be time passing, you’ve arrived at al- are researchers and field scientists solve this dilemma in the future Misery Signals, The Grave Life, there every minute along the way bum closer “Waiting For Nothing”, who say collecting a specimen is is for scientists to collect a simple Carpenter and more, yet despite was great,” Ross explained. “Stu’s the only selection that touches the the gold standard for identifying a blood sample of the species in ques- their age or backgrounds, the band a great producer and engineer, but four–minute mark. new species. Their argument is that tion, and then clone a specimen for proves they certainly aren’t ready he’s also on the level and there’s no “We’re getting close to our without it things like morphological every museum or school that need- for the rocking chair yet. ego about it.” mid–30s and still playing in a punk changes, genomic data and non-cal- ed one for their research or exhibits. “The mistakes that we’re mak- “Doing the vocals, it ended up band,” Ross said. “Now we have to culable aspects, bringing wonder As the worldwide White Rhino ing now we should probably have being myself and Loren who were have real jobs and families.” and joy to museum goers would be population fell to five individuals stopped making 15 years ago,” producing as Stu was tracking them, For more on Youth Decay and impossible. this year, and thousands of species joked guitarist Stu Ross over the a collective effort,” he continued. their new album The Party’s Over, The other side of the argu- in both the Animalia and Plantae phone. “He was there the whole time be- seek them out on Facebook or fol- ment counters that the practice is kingdoms are continually threat- He didn’t elaborate, but it’s un- cause he owns the studio and was low on Twitter @youthdecayposse. out-dated and holds no place in a ened by deforestation for agricul- likely that he or the rest of the band engineering everything, but when it We’ll have to be patient for tour society trying to preserve species tural and residential purposes every consider their new album The Par- came time to do his vocals, we were dates east of Winnipeg, but for now from extinction. day, some decisive thinking will be ty’s Over, released this week on button–pushing and leading him The Party’s Over will be available The scientific community re- needed over the next decade. Nov. 6 by New Damage Records, to along the way, it was a cool recip- on CD and vinyl in all the usual members its previous follies such Scientists will have to ask them- be among their mistakes. rocal situation.” markets or direct from New Dam- as with the Auk. The Auk was selves which choice is more appeal- The follow–up to a teaser EP re- The album erupts with “Bal- age Records online. an Atlantic sea bird already suf- ing, or appalling, to public percep- leased roughly one year ago, Youth ance”, “Landslide” and “Hysteria”, And for more of the latest music fering population decline; it was tion: growing clones that are bound Decay will celebrate the release on three songs they previewed online news, album streams and gigs com- then hunted to extinction in the to end up dead for scientific purpos- the road between British Columbia as the album release drew near. It ing to London, add @fsu_bobby- nineteenth century due to its re- es or taking specimens from a natu- and Manitoba next month, looking isn’t often that a band would reveal isms to your timeline. Support local semblance to penguins, and from ral habitat in which the species may ahead to visit us in Ontario and their hand in such a way, however music! I’m out of words. scientists driving up the cost of the actually be the last of it’s kind. 14 COMICS Volume 48 Issue No. 10 November 2, 2015 theinterrobang.ca

CREDIT: OLIVIA DRAKE Human regurgitator Stevie Starr swallowed three live goldfi sh and brought them back up unharmed. He also swallowed rings, lighter fl uid, sugar and more to the delight of an excited crowd. Volume 48 Issue No. 10 November 2, 2015 theinterrobang.ca PUZZLES 15

begin to take you less seriously. Isolated wisdom looks foolish. The Word Search current mess isn’t your fault, but you should watch out anyway. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) R O M D L R P T M M S E H R Z Have fun without calculating Y E D O A B H T O E H K C I Y Aries (March 21 - April 19) the point, the greater your chances your odds for winning. People who You’re eager to start working of embarrassment. want to get deep should bring their P U B Z B D V U E N A D R A P again. If the doors are still locked, Leo (July 23 - August 22) own air supply, because they’ll S R O M P L S N E S V X A H P plan three versions of your next set Anyone who stays angry is out probably go in alone. It’s a lot more of moves. When the time comes, of touch with the reality of the sit- interesting up here on the surface. C R E L E T A T Y H E G E U N you’ll be first on the scene and uation. Leo is here to brighten up Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) D A X V A V A E K E O O S P M miles ahead of everyone else. the world, and the Moon makes it By laughing at your troubles, you Taurus (April 20 - May 20) possible. Be original with recycled reduce them to manageable size. W F N C E T O D R A E B E I Z You’re talking a lot more than material. Despite your best intentions, some- usual these days. Conversation Virgo (August 23 - Sept. 22) one may get hurt. There’s only so A O H C S N I M U L E Y R J S alone may not bring what you want, Honesty angers people who are much in the world that you can be S E R O E S T E B T S T Z U G but it’s good publicity. Restlessness hurt by the truth. You could be a responsible for. gets you further along than compla- crusader for justice, but it might Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) D A R G B R J I Z H T D Q D S cency. cost you your privacy and comfort. Luck or lust falls into your lap E P Y D K N Y G O A T E E G W Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Maybe it’s better to go through offi- and refuses to leave until you pay You’re so elated by promis- cial channels. attention. Creativity is available V G C N P U A H A N R D U Y Y es that you can wait for the fol- Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) to Aquarius in all its most exciting N C B A L J N W B C U Z K J K low-through. Gemini is a friend to Mental and physical power is forms. Fire and air send up a shower all and possessed by no one. The yours for the asking. Everything of sparks to announce your triumph. D S S E N E R A W A J L K R H Moon in is like a fresh warm wind smells new. A gathering of friends Pisces (Feb. 18 - March 20) on a cool day. takes on an inspirational tone. Go Courtship requires advance study. N X Y I Z T Z R O N P L Y W I Cancer (June 21 - July 22) wherever you’re welcome and say It’s humiliating to hurl yourself at Pisces strengthens your imagina- what must be said. the person who obviously doesn’t Movember tion, and Gemini sends it spinning Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) want you. Avoid the extra work of (Words in parentheses not in puzzle) out of control. Don’t believe every- A new fashion makes no sense. a final draft if the rough version Awareness Hair Prostate thing you hear. The longer you miss If others feel your bias, they may seems to get the message across Beard Men’s Health Razor Cancer Moustache Research Goatee Movember Shave Crossword Puzzle: Around the room Grow Prevention Trim

70. Units of work 71. Hotel posting Down Sudoku Puzzle 1. Contentedly confident 2. Naval base? 3. Empire that stretched as far south 8 7 6 as Chile 4. Straight from the garden 5. Some sculptures 6 2 8 1 6. Oriental workplace 7. Trendy antioxidant berry 8. “Straight Up” singer Abdul 2 3 7 9. Infant’s new menu 10. Engine knock 11. Half and half? 3 8 5 6 12. In-flight info, for short 13. Pinnacle 21. Australian cry 7 1 6 22. ‘’Absolutely not!’’ 25. Fleshy pendants 26. Rim of a spoked wheel 6 2 9 8 27. “Potemkin” setting 28. Bivouac 29. Sighter of the Pacific Ocean, 9 7 5 1513 30. Sticking points? 32. Mountain climber’s tool 8 1 2 9 34. Elliptical Across 39. Fertilization site 36. Pool site, maybe 1. Stint at the factory 40. Was overly anxious 38. Old-time farmer’s implement 7 8 3 6. Gavel sounds 43. Rope making fiber 41. ___ profundo 44. Knight-time? 42. Like “The X-Files” 10. Keats, for one Puzzle rating: Easy 45. Landlocked Asian country 47. Mollify 14. The writer Saki’s real name Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 grid 46. Bog 49. More foolish 15. U.N. agency contains the digits 1 through 9. That means no number is repeated in any 48. One who might celebrate Pi Day 53. Downhill racer 16. “What’s gotten ___ you?” column, row or box. Solution on page 17 17. Gastric woe 50. Caribbean, e.g. 55. Andean animal 18. Net lining of a hat 51. Dance bit 56. Barber’s job 19. Warm, so to speak 52. “Help!” 57. H.S. class 20. Corporate barrier of a sort 54. Rock formation 58. “Don’t bet ___!” 23. Shooter’s target? 56. Spoke, as at a meeting 59. Mythical monster Cryptogram 24. Big deal 61. Box 60. “ER” doctor 25. Imported vehicle? 64. Radial, e.g. 61. Take to the hills? “_’______28. Go with the flow? 65. Argentine dance 62. Barbecue site 31. Wet bar? 66. Fruit with a fibrous skin 63. Amazement at a show “N’C TYLXXH YQSIH 33. Was rude in a crowd 67. One with will power? Solution on page 17 35. Poet’s contraction 68. Eastern V.I.P.’s ______.” 37. Poet’s contraction 69. Note on a shopping list. QP XWGX QPL.”

Clue: Y = R

Theme: How do you feel about Probopass’ mustache?

Solution on page 17

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CREDIT: WAKEYWAKEYNEWS.COM With the use of Instagram’s new app Boomerang, users can combine up to five photographs and make a one second video. Boomerang, the expanding influence of Instagram BRITTNEY MACDONALD five photos taken in succession. competitor of Instagram. THE OTHER PRESS What you get is a silent gif that’s Eventually, Instagram overtook aesthetically disjointed. It’s cute Phhhoto in popularity—for good NEW WESTMINISTER (CUP) and fun, and slightly nostalgic—the reason. It has this nasty stalker – Social media giant Instagram is mini-movies look like silent films function that allowed you to GPS expanding their brand by creating from the ’20s. people. Now, apparently Instagram a completely new app called Boo- You might be asking yourself, believes enough time has passed merang. why make this an entirely new app for the public to forget that they’re Despite their popularity, Insta- when you could just add it to the totally ripping off someone else. gram is constantly trying to im- original Instagram? That’s a good But what’s the problem? Google prove and keep themselves fresh, question, and unfortunately it’s one does it all the time! Speaking of sometimes to their detriment— I do not have an answer to. Google, ever heard of the anima- have you seen their new layout? My only explanation is that Ins- tion feature in Google Photos? It’s awful. However, Boomerang is tagram wanted to have the app re- Yeah, Boomerang is completely shaping up to be a cute little side quire a third party for publication. ripping them off too. project that could have the people Boomerang itself doesn’t have a To be fair, this process of suc- over at Instagram patting them- feed, probably because doing so cessful social media companies ab- selves on the back. would put the app in direct com- sorbing or appropriating the ideas It’s not a complicated process: petition with its predecessor. In- of failed ones is done all of the take what people love about your stead, the mini-movies are saved time—and unless the failed compa- original idea, and just tweak it a to your phone and you can share ny has a patent on their technology, bit so that it seems new, but not too them through Instagram, Twitter, or there’s pretty much nothing anyone new. Facebook. can do about it. In the case of Boomerang, they Now, if your social media prow- For me, I’ll probably download took Instagram’s latest video func- ess pre-dates Instagram, this idea Boomerang, play with it for a week, tion, as well as their original photo might sound familiar. It’s very sim- and then get bored and delete it. functions, and combined them. ilar to the iOS (and as of this week, Cute little side projects only get you The result is a new app devoted Android) app Phhhoto, a start-up so far when they’re a bit gimmicky. to one second videos made up of that was expected to be a direct

CREDIT: KAZZAKOVA / THINKSTOCK Contouring, made famous by Kim Kardashian, can be a difficult skill to grasp. Luckily, strobing does the same job and is much easier. An easier way to contour Nars makes an excellent product called Copacabana that is a beau- JOSHUA R. tiful, iridescent white shade that WALLER comes in a cream stick or a liquid BEAUTY BOY version. The cream stick, called a Multiple, is convenient and can be used all over the face including the One of the biggest trends in eyes and lips, the only downfall is makeup last year was contouring that it is sheer and needs a few lay- and sculpting the face, which was ers to make it look dramatic. made popular by Kim Kardashian’s The liquid version of Copaca- makeup tutorial. This method con- bana is pigmented and achieves a sisted of using darker colours to flawless dewy look; the product shade the hollows of the face and can even be mixed in with your using light colours on the high foundation. points of the face. To get a glittery or shimmery While this can change the shape highlight, you can use either a of your face, it isn’t the quickest cream or powder textures. A cream or easiest method. This year, the will hold the glitter better, but could biggest makeup trend is all about take more layering while a powder strobing or highlighting. can achieve a shimmery look in To put it simply, strobing is com- one sweep. Smashbox’s Soft Light parable to contouring except you Shimmer is an amazing soft pink are only using the lighter colour. powder that uses finely milled glit- You want to make the highlight ter to get that true strobed look. This strong so it is the main focus on product also blends beautifully over your face. The best place to apply any blush or bronzer. your highlighter is on the height of For a perfect matte highlight, it is your cheekbones, the bridge of your best to use a powder product. Many nose, bow of your lips and even brands such as Shiseido, Lancome your brow bone. and Nars make excellent powder There are many textures you highlights that come in a range of can achieve when strobing such as shades from white, to soft pinks, to dewy, matte or shimmery depend- beiges. ing on which products you use. If you struggled with contouring To achieve a more dramatic effect and couldn’t get the blending tech- chose something shimmery, but if nique down, try strobing instead. It you want something that is natural is a simple technique that can make and can be worn on a daily basis, a huge difference to your complex- chose something matte. ion and face shape. Play with dif- For a dewy highlight, cream and ferent textures and see which one liquids are the best textures to use. works best for you. Volume 48 Issue No. 10 November 2, 2015 theinterrobang.ca SPORTS & LEISURE 17 Villa sacks Sherwood Villa last February when he was ap- pointed to guide them out of the rel- ANDREW VIDLER egation zone and to Premier League PREMIER LEAGUE safety. PONDERINGS He was successful in this regard, finishing just three points above the relegation zone and only staying Another week, another manageri- up by virtue of the three teams be- al dismissal in the Premier League low them performing even worse. as basement club Aston Villa let go Regardless of the uninspiring per- of manager Tim Sherwood after a formances, Sherwood was kept on miserable run that has seen them into this year, given time to make take a solitary win from their open- the signings he felt would help the ing 10 games. team. What does this mean for the An opening day victory against league? newly promoted Bournemouth was As of the first two months of the as good as it was going to get for season we have already had half Villa this season, it was followed up as many managerial changes as all with eight defeats, punctuated only of last year, in which six managers by a draw against fellow strugglers were fired. As sackings typically Sunderland. happen closer to December, this A sixth consecutive loss against may turn out to be a banner year for Swansea last weekend was the final the lack of job security in football straw and Sherwood was let go af- management. ter 28 matches, the same length of For Sherwood himself, the sack- time he spent at Tottenham, albeit ing may have dealt a massive blow with a win rate of just 35.7 per cent. to his young managerial career. So another young English man- Beginning as a coach at Tottenham ager has been found wanting, and Hotspur in 2008, three years after after this season it is unlikely that retiring as a player, he was promot- a Premier League job awaits Sher- ed to manager in the wake of Andre wood any time soon. It may be time Villas-Boas’ sacking in 2013. for him to drop down to the Cham- His 50 per cent win rate was un- pionship and cut his teeth in the remarkable, as he managed to keep Football League instead. Tottenham at a respectable sixth As for Villa, the prospects are place, yet was let go at the end of bleak and the job seems to be a bit the season after just 28 matches. of a poisoned chalice, with the club The release was no surprise, as failing to find any real success since he was always seen as a ‘panic’ Martin O’Neill’s departure five appointment, but he had proven years ago. himself enough at the top end of the A quality manager willing to take table to be considered for manage- the job may be hard to find, and one ment posts at the other end of the of the Premier League’s founding league. clubs may be facing the reality of His opportunity came at Aston life in the championship very soon. fanshawe college

CREDIT: NAUMAN FAROOQ The 2015 Ford Mustang GT Convertible is the all-American dream with extreme speeds and a sleek look, but watch out, it is quite athletics expensive. Saturday Nov. 7 BASKETBALL The all-American sports car vs. Humber NAUMAN FAROOQ Martin DB9, penned its re-skinned that everyone craves. MOTORING body. The performance bits for the It produces 435 horsepower and Women @ 1 p.m. Rocket includes track tuned sus- 400 pounds per foot of torque, It would be fair to say that 2015 pension by CorteX Racing, and a which is enough to propel this near- Men @ 3 p.m. is the year of the Mustang. 2.9 litre supercharger by Whipple, ly 4,000 pound machine from 0 to Glenn Johnston Athletic Centre Not only did Ford unveil their that helped raise power figures to a 100 kilometres per hour in about new sixth-generation model of the stratospheric 725 horsepower. 4.8 seconds, and onto a top speed J Gym Mustang for 2015, but I have also However, all the versions of the just north of 250 km/h. FREE ADMISSION spent a good portion of the year Mustang I had tested this year had The speed is accompanied by the www.fanshawec.ca/athletics in many various versions of this fixed roofs. Ford does make a drop- noise of the V8 motor, which is mu- Come out and American sports car. top version, so I thought it would be sic for any auto enthusiasts’ ears. J1034 | 519-452-4202 support the Falcons I started the year off with a test ideal to do my last Mustang test of On clear and sunny days, I’d sim- of the base, a V6-powered Mus- the year featuring the convertible ply drop the top, drop a few cogs on tang back in January, and while model. Since I had not done a fea- its six-speed manual gearbox and the weather conditions during that ture on the 5.0 litre GT model ei- just bury the throttle. week were far from ideal for a rear- ther, I thought it would be ideal to In addition to the performance, wheel drive sports car, my win- try to combine the two. the interior of the 2015 Mustang can ter-tire shod tester proved the year- Thankfully, Ford Canada had be specified to have a great sound round drivability of this model. just the model in their fleet, a 2015 system, a good infotainment system A few months later, when the Mustang 5.0 GT Convertible. and it offers a comfortable ride. weather was warmer, I got into a Like all other new Mustang mod- As for complaints, the steering Mustang EcoBoost model. els, the GT convertible features wheel is too big and the quality of This one features a four-cylinder, all-round independent suspension, the interior plastics in many areas

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Cryptogram Solution Cryptogram a lot of buzz leading up to its launch. handling over its predecessors. In short, the interior is a fine one. that on rocky pretty I’m : The good news is the reality lived My tester however did not fea- place to spend time in, but you’re up to the hype. For many, the Eco- ture Ford’s performance pack, so not likely to be wowed by it. Boost Mustang only has half the the ride and handling was quite a If you’re tempted to buy a new 1 4 8 5 9 7 2 6 3 cylinders a Mustang should have, bit softer than I would have liked. Mustang convertible, prices start 7 6 5 3 4 2 8 1 9 but the performance would change The most improved feature in at $30,399 for a V6 engine model. the heart and mind of most perfor- this model was the convertible top. A 5.0 GT convertible is yours from 2 9 3 6 8 1 5 4 7 mance car enthusiasts. While the old model used to take a $48,449, while my tester was nearly 3 1 7 4 2 8 9 5 6 In July, I tested the ultimate ver- day to put its roof up or down, the $53,000. sion called the Galpin-Fisker Rock- new power-roof gets the job done in That’s not cheap to buy, and given 8 5 9 7 1 6 4 3 2 et Mustang. about 20 seconds. how it drank 14.1 litres per 100 kilo- 6 2 4 9 3 5 1 7 8 This model might have started When the stoplight turns green, metres during my test week, it’s not out in life as a Mustang GT Coupe, you get to experience what many cheap to run either. However, for 9 3 2 1 6 4 7 8 5 only then going to attain some im- would say is the cars’ best feature: most Mustang owners, this is a fun 5 8 1 2 7 3 6 9 4 provements. Henrik Fisker, who de- its engine. Under the hood of my secondary car, and if you can afford signed the BMW Z8 and the Aston tester was the 5.0 litre V8 motor it, you’ll enjoy every minute in it. 4 7 6 8 5 9 3 2 1 18 SPORTS & LEISURE Volume 48 Issue No. 10 November 2, 2015 theinterrobang.ca

CREDIT: “JOSE BAUTISTA” BY KEITH ALLISON ON FLICKR (CC BY-SA 2.0) The 2015 Blue Jays’ season was one to remember as they proved that they were a team to fear. Blue Jays season in review AMANDA MICHALIK vals, the New York Yankees. While INTERROBANG Anthopolous and the Blue Jays be- lieved this team was good enough With October in the rearview mir- to get into the playoffs, the fans ror, we say goodbye to yet another weren’t immediately convinced. baseball season. From spring to fall, It didn’t take long for the Jays to we experienced a rollercoaster of prove to fans and the rest of North emotions with our favourite team, America that they were serious. from the miraculous victories to the Armed with new talent, they quick- heartbreaking losses. ly closed the gap by going 12-2 in As a long time Toronto Blue Jays the two weeks following the Trade fan, this season was particularly Deadline, claiming first place in the special. The last time the Jays won AL East on August 12. the World Series was in 1993. This The Jays didn’t lose momentum was followed by several decades down the stretch, going 21-6 in the of mediocrity and, at the beginning month of August and 18-9 in Sep- of the 2015 season, the Blue Jays tember to finish the regular season had the longest playoff drought of as American League East Champi- any Major League Baseball (MLB) ons, with a 6.0 game lead over the team. second place Yankees. The drought Opening Day expectations were was over. Toronto would see play-

CREDIT: FANSHAWE ATHLETICS tempered. The blockbuster trade off baseball for the first time in 22 Kady Hawkins was named Fanshawe’s Player of the Game against the Humber Hawks on Oct. 26. in 2012 with the Miami Marlins in years. which the Blue Jays acquired Mark The Blue Jays faced a tough op- Buehrle, Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson ponent in their ALDS matchup with and others turned out to largely be the Texas Rangers. Losing their a failure. first two games at home, the Jays Fanshawe softball claims first ever The team finished with an 83-79 came back to win games 3 and 4 record in 2014 and hopes were not in Arlington to send the series back much higher for the 2015 team. For home for the decisive game 5. One medal in the OCAA Championships the first half of the season, it ap- team would advance while the other JESSICA THOMPSON inning. one run in the bottom of the inning peared that expectations would be would see their season end. INTERROBANG Falcons’ Lydia Kalbfeish had a to tie the score at 13. correct. The Blue Jays acquired Josh That game was one for the ages. single, followed by three other con- In the next three innings, Hum- Donaldson from the Oakland A’s for Between benches clearing several In a 19-15 loss against the Hum- secutive singles. This led to Fan- ber was able to put another six runs Brett Lawrie which provided some times, a run scored on an obscure ber Hawks on Saturday, Oct. 26, shawe scoring their first two runs of on the board, while Fanshawe was much-needed defense at third base, call at the plate and the epic Jose Fanshawe’s softball team took the game. only able to score two after an in- but for the majority of the months Bautista bat flip that will certainly home a bronze medal, the first in After some Humber errors, the side-the-park homerun from Re- of May, June and July, the Jays were be shown on sports highlight reels the program’s young history. score was 5-4 for the Hawks after annah Hogarth-McLean. The final dwelling near the bottom of the AL for years to come, the Jays did the The softball team was established two innings of play. The Hawks score was 19-15 for Humber. East and fans were resigning them- unthinkable and won three in a row last year. managed to increase their lead to Hawkins was named Fan- selves with the all-too-familiar, to face the Kansas City Royals. “It is definitively not the [medal] 6-4 during the top of the third inning shawe’s Player of the Game and “there’s always next year”. The roller coaster of feelings had that I wanted to take home, but it after scoring a run. In the bottom of Hogarth-McLean was named to the Then came the Trade Deadline. been weathered for the better part still feels pretty cool especially be- the third inning Fanshawe took the Championship All-Star team. General Manager Alex Antho- of six months, but the six games of cause it is only the second year of us lead erupting for eight runs. Fan- “It sucks that the season over, it is polous had started to make waves the ALCS were enough to take Jays’ having a team,” said Kady Hawkins, shawe hit three consecutive singles bitter sweet, we had an unreal sea- when he dealt shortstop Jose Reyes fans on a ride of emotional peaks who plays third base on the softball scoring one run to narrow Hum- son…we all meshed really well,” to the Colorado Rockies in ex- and valleys. The Jays again lost team. “We showed them that we are ber’s lead to 6-5. Then Kady Haw- Hawkins said. “Going into next change for all-star Troy Tulowitzki. their first two games but could not one of the top teams and we showed kins took the bat with two outs and year only one person is leaving, so However, Anthopolous wasn’t surmount a comeback this time. The them that they can’t take us lightly.” delivered a three-run bomb over the it is cool going in knowing every- done yet. The Blue Jays made Royals defeated the Jays in game In the first inning, the Hawks right-field fence to give Fanshawe one, knowing all of our strengths headlines all across North America six, ending one of the best series a started off strong gaining the first a lead of 8-6. Fanshawe continued and being able to make our team when, on July 30th, Anthopolous Toronto baseball fan could hope for. run of the game. Fanshawe could the two out rally tacking on four even better going into next year.” pulled the trigger on a deal that Whether you’ve followed the not respond in the bottom of the in- more runs that included a Rachel Credit: Jason Young, Fanshawe sent star pitcher David Price from team through the dizzying highs ning as Humber managed to pull off Dotzert triple, followed by a single Athletics the Detroit Tigers in exchange for and the terrifying lows, or if you’re a triple play to get out of the inning. and three doubles to give Fanshawe Kady Hawkins was named Fan- prospects. a bandwagon fan that started watch- The Falcons managed to respond a lead of 12-6. shawe’s Player of the Game against The Blue Jays were all-in; they ing this fall, I welcome you, from during the bottom of the second in- Humber responded in the fourth the Humber Hawks where Fan- were a team that, at the time of one fan to another. The promotional ning after the Hawks put five runs with a three-run homerun of their shawe took home a bronze medal the trades, had a 52-51 record and hashtag used by the team, #Come- on the board during the top of the own. Fanshawe managed to score after losing 19-15. were 6.0 games behind division ri- Together, has never been so fitting. Volume 48 Issue No. 10 November 2, 2015 theinterrobang.ca SPORTS & LEISURE 19

MEN’S BASKETBALL OCAA West Division Standings Team GP PTS FOR AGA.

Mohawk 2 4 147 129

Niagara 2 4 197 149

Sheridan 2 4 168 148

Redeemer 1 2 83 71

Lambton 2 2 159 156

St. Clair 2 2 162 173

Fanshawe 1 0 71 83

Cambrian 2 0 149 197

Humber 2 0 161 173

Sault 2 0 129 147 MEN’S VOLLEYBALL OCAA West Division Standings Team GP PTS FOR AGA.

Niagara 2 4 6 2

Humber 1 2 3 1

Mohawk 1 2 3 1

Redeemer 1 2 3 0

Fanshawe 3 4 8 3

Boreal 2 2 3 3

Conestoga 1 0 1 3

CREDIT: JASON YOUNG / FANSHAWE ATHLETICS Sheridan 1 0 1 3 Fanshawe’s men’s baseball team took home a silver medal in the OCAA Baseball Championships after a 9-8 loss against the St. Clair Saints. Cambrian 2 0 0 6 St. Clair 2 0 0 6 Fanshawe Falcons take silver at WOMEN’S BASKETBALL OCAA West Division Standings Team GP PTS FOR AGA.

OCAA Baseball Championships Humber 2 4 175 114 AMANDA MICHALIK game ever played in OCAA history baseball bronze medal. Players of INTERROBANG and it was an honour to pitch in it… the game were Keegan Murphy for Mohawk 2 4 165 92 we displayed great heart and de- Humber and Chris McQueen for Despite losing their final game termination during the game,” said Fanshawe. Niagara 2 4 184 59 of the season 9-8, there was a sil- Falcon’s pitcher Andrew Calic. Fanshawe opened the champion- Fanshawe 1 2 78 55 ver lining for the Fanshawe Falcons To make it to the finals, Fan- ships at Labatt Park against Humber men’s baseball team, taking home a shawe scored early from several winning by a score of 5-3 on Friday, Lambton 2 2 133 134 silver medal after winning a bronze walks and hit batters that eventually Oct. 23. Fanshawe scored four runs medal last year. Taking home gold scored offensive powerhouse Chris in the second inning, which would St. Clair 2 2 121 111 were the St. Clair Saints for the third McQueen in the first inning. Artea- be enough offense to emerge victo- Redeemer consecutive year while completing a ja then came home on a wild pitch, rious. Falcons’ pitcher Matt Smith 1 0 55 78 perfect season with a 23-0 record. making it 2-0 for the home team. was named the player of the game Cambrian 2 0 59 184 In the championship game Fan- The Falcons continued their explo- for Fanshawe, picking up six strike- shawe scored two runs in the top of sive offense in the second inning, outs on the day in a complete game Sault 2 0 92 165 the first inning to take an early lead, when Refflinghaus hit an RBI sin- in which he threw 131 pitches. but St. Clair wasted no time scor- gle, followed by a Mike Ambrose Game two matched the first place Sheridan 2 0 70 140 ing five runs in the bottom of the sacrifice fly to make the score 4-0. St. Clair Saints and the Durham inning. The Saints tacked on two In the bottom of the second in- Lords. The result was a decisive WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL more runs in the third for a 7-2 lead. ning, the Hawks scored three runs 11-1 win in favour of the Saints. OCAA West Division Standings Fanshawe threatened in the fourth of their own to close the gap to 4-3. Game three had St. Clair clinch- when Cody Merner scored on a St. Humber capitalized on scoring op- ing a spot in the gold medal game Team GP PTS FOR AGA. Clair error, followed by RBI singles portunities in the third and added after defeating Fanshawe by a fi- from Tristan Buntrock, Carlos Ar- two runs to go up 5-4. nal score of 7-2. The players of the Fanshawe 3 4 7 5 teaja and Sean Refflinghaus, clos- In the sixth inning, Jeremy game were Fanshawe’s Reffling- Niagara 2 4 6 1 ing the gap to 7-6. Noonan scored on another Humber haus and St. Clair’s Shane Courtney. With St. Clair leading 8-6 in the wild pitch to tie the game at six. The “The thing about being a Falcon Cambrian 2 2 5 3 top of the sixth, Fanshawe scored game remained tied until the 11th is that we continue fighting until the on a walk. The Falcons tied the inning, when Fanshawe’s Tyson very end,” Calic said. “Our perfor- Humber 1 2 3 2 score at eight with Buntrock’s RBI, Patrick walked and then preceded mance over the weekend was great, Mohawk but were unable to maintain the to advance to second on a sacrifice we made some amazing plays de- 1 2 3 0 momentum, giving up a run in the bunt by Buntrock. McQueen and fensively, and we executed well at Redeemer 1 2 3 2 bottom of the seventh inning that Arteaja then both singled to load the plate.” would ultimately end with a heart- the bases for Fanshawe. Reffling- The championship MVP was St. Sheridan 1 0 2 3 breaking Fanshawe loss of 9-8. haus knocked a RBI single to score Clair pitcher Shane Courtney. The To get to the gold medal game the Patrick, and then Ambrose doubled, championship all-star team consist- St. Clair 2 0 2 6 Falcons faced the Humber Hawks in scoring McQueen and Arteaja. ed of Eric Cunningham (St. Clair), Conestoga 1 0 0 3 what turned out to be an epic record Humber was unable to recover Teiden Frias (St. Clair), Sean Ref- setting game 11 inning game. The in the bottom of the 11th and Fan- flinghaus (Fanshawe), Matt Smith Boreal 2 0 0 6 longest in OCAA playoff history. shawe won by a final of 8-5. Hum- (Fanshawe) and Doug Skillicorn “That was the longest medal ber was awarded the OCAA men’s (Humber). Forwell Hall shawn hook Doors @ 8pm Free for Singer of sound of your heart Fanshawe Students $5 for guest @ door Tuesday November 3

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