Lettitor Photo via www.businesspundit.com via Photo Donald Trump is no longer funny, just terrible his past week, Donald Trump partner, Jill Harth, accused him nomination, at which point impressively when asked about he could be the next president Tmade his first apology of groping her repeatedly, as well he would get more serious. I Trump’s comments, responding of one of the most influential during his entire campaign. A as forcing himself on her in his couldn’t be more wrong—but by calling out Bill Clinton, saying countries in the world. reporter had found a recording daughter Ivanka’s bedroom. then again, I didn’t know much everything was in the past, and It makes me hopeful to of Trump in 2005, in which he And yes, he did apologize about Trump’s past. Since then immediately changing see so many people turning stated that, since he was rich, when this all came to light—by becoming the nominee, he has the topic to bashing Hillary. against Trump in the wake of he could do anything he wanted making light of it, and then shown 100 per cent that those These responses need to be these revelations, including to women, including the now- immediately pointing the finger are his real opinions, or at least shut down completely. Trump fellow Republicans such as famous “grab her by the pussy.” at Bill Clinton, who is not running the ones he’s going to stay true can’t be allowed to weasel his way John McCain and Speaker Paul Although this did happen for president. Since then, he to, and he has also shown that out of accusations such as these D. Ryan, as well as evangelical over 10 years ago, it comes after has dismissed the comments as he has no idea what he’s doing. by hiding them. Just because leaders. Hopefully this trend a long string of sexist comments being “locker room talk” that This election has been sad Bill Clinton did terrible things, will continue, his numbers will towards women, during his all men engage in, which has and worrying, both because it doesn’t mean Trump can, too, continue to plummet, and we campaign and in the years prior. prompted many men, especially a man like this could gain the and it doesn’t make Hillary a bad can finally move forward from He has made many sexual or rude athletes, to speak out against support of so many people, person for being married to him. this disaster of an election. comments about the women in Donald Trump and his attempt and hold it through all of this, It certainly doesn’t make her a his Miss USA pageants, as well as to normalize his comments. and also because his terrible worse person than Trump. Just about various reporters and news Earlier on in the election, behaviour is being vindicated because some men think it’s anchors during the campaign. His Trump was so off the wall that I by all of them. I watched one okay to talk about women like issues with women haven’t only figured he was just catering to the CNN interview with a female that, doesn’t mean that it’s okay been verbal. A previous business populace to get the Republican supporter who parroted him that he does, especially when

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Potential Airbnb regulations in Vancouver ööRestrictions may be detrimental for owners seeking supplemental income Mercedes Deutscher while ensuring long-term rents News Editor are back in the rental market.” Airbnb has been urging the ancouver mayor Gregor city to ease up on the potential VRobertson is looking restrictions, saying that Airbnb at restricting Airbnb in works for accomodations that an effort to improve the would remain empty, regardless. Vancouver rental market. “If a homeowner isn’t going Originally, Robertson to put them on the market believed that an outright ban anyways [or] if they’re going to on Airbnb was in order, after a be empty because they use it late September city report by the for their family or other things Policy and Strategic Priorities [...] then that’s not helping Committee came in that anybody,” said Alexandra Dagg, suggested 1,500 rental properties a policymaker with Airbnb, to could be freed. He explained to CBC. “We believe regulations CBC that he believed that short- for home-sharing need to allow term rentals would only continue for appropriate flexibility.” the trend of suites remaining While Dagg argued that the empty, while the amount of city needs to be more relaxed over listed properties in the rental what properties could qualify market continues to dwindle. to be offered with Airbnb, she As a short-term rental service, agreed that business licences Airbnb wouldn’t leave suites inhabitat.com via Image and fees could help alleviate available for long-term rental. solution drafted by the city would vacation property) to be listed, Not even the entirety of Vancouver’s rental problems. “Housing is first and enforce more restrictions and eliminating the chances to rent the city council is in agreeance For now, the rental service foremost for homes, not regulations, such as requiring out basement suites and condos. to potential restrictions, as will remain unregulated operating a business,” rental permits and licensing Robertson’s ideas to regulate councilor George Affleck echoed until the Policy and Strategic Robertson told CBC. fees for property owners who list the rental service have stirred the concerns of Airbnb hosts. Priorities Committee receives However, due to the their property on Airbnb. They some concerns. Homeowners Robertson responded: “Both more public input. They will increasing demand of Airbnb may also be subject to a hotel are worried that without the the city’s research and broad be surveying the public until and the difficulty in enforcing tax. Additional restrictions could income from short-term rentals, public input tells us we can have early 2017, when they will report the restrictions, the city is now include only allowing principal they will be unable to make short-term rentals in Vancouver back to the city council with a looking to regulate it. The housing (a standalone, non- their mortgage payments. to help supplement income, more detailed plan of action. Walk and talk with New Westminster mayor ööDouglas College collaboration helps students create better cities Aaron Guillen that the waterfront holds for Staff Reporter the city, the mayor takes pride in the decision to tear down the n interactive English course majority of the parking lot, a Aat Douglas is changing the former division. way that students improve their Along with the academic writing, while also redevelopments around the 8th improving the city in which they and Columbia area, heritage live. Jasmine Nicholsfigueiredo, revitalization is important to faculty member of the English Cote. Along the walk, Cote took the students to Trapp Block, a

Department and Chair of Image mayorcote.ca via Education Council at the heritage building currently used Nicholsfigueiredo explained. students around Downtown college, is leading her classes “We are aware that students by local businesses after being “We are immensely New Westminster to discuss to new horizons with her live nearby the campus and vacant for many years. Cote fortunate that he has volunteered relevant issues, including experiential learning approach. there’s a need. It’s hard for expressed the value that heritage to lead students on this walking housing affordability, waterfront Nicholsfigueiredo avidly students to afford the rentals sites bring to the “street-scape.” tour. Students might very well revitalization, and heritage sites. promotes student engagement here [in Downtown New “Douglas College students learn to see their surroundings Along the walk, Cote in the community and the Westminster], but I’m open are a significant part of our in unexpected ways. [Over the addressed the importance classes she teaches embrace it. to the conversation to make community, and as the city plans course], students will work in of rental housing, with the Her ENG 1130 class takes a look apartment buildings more for the future, their engagement research pods to investigate prevalence of families living in at how to “create better cities” affordable nearby the college. in our cities future is important,” some of the environmental and apartments. According to him, with multiple guest speakers and Right now, our biggest concern is Cote said in a press release. social issues facing their cities. most spaces have been given a collaborative sessions, one of with rental housing.” “I’m looking forward to Together, they will have an par of three rooms due to the which includes New Westminster In addition, Cote explained showing students where our opportunity to think critically high demand. While on the Mayor Jonathan Cote. to the students the history focus is going to be in the coming about ways to improve these subject, housing affordability “One of our course of New Westminster—from years and, more importantly, components of urban life and—if for students was brought up and units focuses on the role and a declining population and allowing them to better they wish—present their ideas to Cote admits he’s open to the importance of public spaces in irrelevant ports after World War understand the urban challenges the mayor in the future.” discussion. a community [and] the mayor II, to the rediscovery the city has and opportunities we face in New In a brief walkabout, “It’s a work in progress,” Cote seemed like a natural fit,” gone through in the last 20 years. Westminster.” Cote took Douglas College added. By recognizing the importance news // no. 4 theotherpress.ca Settlement reached in sexual harassment lawsuits ööRCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson announces $100 million in compensation Lauren Kelly told the women, represented Editor-in-Chief by Janet Merlo and Linda Davidson. “Because of you— n October 6, the RCMP your courage, and your refusal Ooffered an official apology to be silenced—the RCMP to female officers who have will never be the same.” dealt with sexual harassment, Merlo launched her lawsuit sexism, and physical or sexual in March, 2012, after suffering assault. Commissioner Bob continued harassment and Paulson held a news conference discrimination during her 19 to make the announcement, years with the force, including which included the government a commanding officer telling setting aside $100 million to her to “keep [her] fucking legs compensate members of the closed” when she told him she force affected by these issues. was pregnant, Global News “On behalf of every leader, reported. Merlo was joined in supervisor or manager, every this lawsuit by 500 other women. commissioner,” Paulson said, Following the announcement, tearing up, “I stand humbly Merlo spoke, tearing up as she before you and solemnly offer described the feelings of herself you our sincere apology. […] and the women she represents. You came to the RCMP wanting “They all love the RCMP. to personally contribute to They love their jobs, and they your community, and we just wanted it to be a better failed you. We hurt you. place to work—a place for their For that, I’m truly sorry.” daughters to […] have a good Compensation, which has career; a beautiful career.” no cap and will be awarded Davidson, who has been in relation to the severity of in the force for nearly 28 years, each individual’s experiences, including time spent in the prime will be handled through an minister’s protective detail, independent claims process spoke next. She also endured by retired Supreme Court Sun Vancouver via Image continued harassment and sexual Justice Michel Bastarache. public safety minister Steven behaviours are not tolerated.” to work towards an equally advances during her long career. Sexual abuse and Blaney, Paulson said: “We have This new agreement shows respectful and safe workplace “It’s a new beginning. discrimination have long been worked hard to understand the that, under Paulson, the RCMP is through new initiatives and We are headed in the right a reality for members of the challenges, implement measures moving towards a more respectful increased accountability. direction. […] I will continue RCMP, but Paulson has been to improve our culture, and place for officers of both genders. “You can take some comfort to watch things that develop, working to change this. establish a system in which As part of the agreement, in knowing that you have and I will continue to stand up In a May 2015 letter to then- destructive or discriminatory the RCMP must continue made a difference,” Paulson and right the wrongs if I can.”

Clown craze causes mayhem on social media ööSchools and RCMP weigh in on bizarre pranking trend

Mercedes Deutscher Mark Pearmain, North Vancouver News Editor School District superintendent, wrote in a newsletter. “Uttering popular prank, which threats against schools for any Ainvolves people dressing up reason is unacceptable.” as creepy clowns and uttering Pearmain continued: “While threats to pedestrians, has we understand that students crossed the border and entered likely believe it is a harmless into Metro Vancouver. prank, it truly is terrifying Residents, mainly youth for people and can spark in the Lower Mainland, violence. It is also important have taken to social media that students understand to report their spotting and the significance of uttering encounters with these clowns. threats against their school.” Although the pranksters may The pranks also have the utter threats, there have been RCMP on the lookout, with the no confirmed injuries or violent Surrey RCMP asking the public to actions beyond the threats. forward any information on the Still, the threats have been bizarre sightings. While dressing enough to put school districts as a clown isn’t illegal, doing so on alert. Notes and newsletters will make the person wearing have been sent to parents in the costume more susceptible several school districts. to questioning and detainment “Threats of creepy clowns by local authorities. Authorities appearing at schools have now are also reminding the public begun to surface in the North that attacking the pranksters is not self-defence, but assault.

Vancouver school district,” Image via National Post issue 6 // volume 43 news // no. 5 Get psyched for one-of-a-kind program ööPsychosocial Rehabilitation conference held at Douglas College

Aaron Guillen completing the diploma. Staff Reporter “It is an [online-based] evening program with four n September, the Psychosocial out of the five classes as night IRehabilitation/PSR Canada, classes and the remaining Mental Health Commission of course strictly online,” she said. Canada, and Psychosocial BC “There are two courses in held their annual conference the Fall semester, two more at the college to update various practical courses during the organizations on current Winter, and a final three-month programs and services being course during the summer with developed to help those with 64 hours of practical work. We mental illness within BC and understand that most students across Canada. have full time jobs, and this During the conference, program has taken that aspect leaders of organizations were into consideration.” urged to take action based on When looking towards the information they learned future career options, Casey at the conference. In the near shared a variety of occupations. future, PSR Canada is hoping In addition, she advises students to publish their findings in to take one year of practical the Canadian Mental Health experience, as it is expected. Journal. “It completely depends “This is an opportunity on what you come in with, as to bring the mental-health some new people will gain entry community together to level jobs while others want to consider how we are applying continue with school,” Casey recovery-oriented psychosocial pointed out. rehabilitation practices across “It varies, but most the province,” said Regina students end up continuing Image via adobe stock Casey, coordinator of Douglas’ into social work, counselling, Psychosocial Rehabilitation or occupational therapy. It’s apparent that his tireless looking to upgrade, or those further questions, Casey Graduate Diploma Program, in a We’ve seen an array of how effort has gained tremendous with bachelor degrees wanting encourages individuals to take press release. people choose to further their support within the college. to enter the mental health a deeper look at the program Since the recent event, education, and some might end According to the program’s field. With the necessary work page. fresh eyes have turned to the up in leadership roles within page, the Graduate Diploma experience, students can write “[The Psychosocial graduate diploma program, mental health organizations.” in Psychosocial Rehabilitation an exam to become a Certified Rehabilitation Graduate which is one of the first focusing Casey accredits Dr. John (PSR) provides invaluable Psychiatric Rehabilitation Diploma is] an avenue for people on psychosocial rehabilitation in Higenbottam, coordinator of the knowledge for students in PSR Practitioner (CPRP), recognized who work in a mental health the country. In a brief interview, Psychology Program at Douglas, practices within mental health internationally. system who are looking for Casey clarifies what will be for bringing the Psychosocial settings. The program is highly For students who are credentials that enhance their expected of students while Rehabilitation program to life. recommended to practitioners looking to the program with employability,” she explained. Tsawwassen Mills opens doors to public ööOpening causes massive delays in ferry traffic overwhelmed, with shoppers Mercedes Deutscher lining up all around the station News Editor for the buses. There has yet to be any announcement on whether n October 5, the TransLink will be either adding OTsawwassen Mills outlet additional service to these routes, mall opened to the public. or creating an entirely new route. Shoppers have been In the meantime, flooding into the mall, which Tsawwassen Mills is offering its has been a cause for delay for own shuttle service from Scott both drivers and for those Road station, although it is only using public traffic. The mall’s to help employees access the opening has been especially mall. The shuttle operates on a problematic for those heading to $2 fare, or a $40 monthly fare, the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, according to Business Vancouver. and particularly stressful for The mall stands on property travellers heading to and from of the Tsawwassen First Nation, Vancouver Island during the and much of the mall’s design Thanksgiving long weekend. focuses on cultural aspects The mall has also been a from the First Nation. stress for TransLink. For the Tsawwassen Mills spans 1.2 time being, there are three million square feet, according bus routes that stop near the to the mall’s website. The mall mall—the 609 (Tsawwassen houses 150 stores. While many First Nation), which operates on stores are ones found in most limited service; the 601 (South Lower Mainland malls—such Delta); and the 620 (Tsawwassen as Forever 21, H&M, etc.—the Ferry), which are both coming mall also hosts some harder from Bridgeport Station. The to find retailers, like Bass Pro buses from Bridgeport have been

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Cheryl Minns know about the program,” Senior Columnist said Brenna Clarke Gray, the program’s coordinator. he New West Film Fest The Viva screening was T(NWFF) returns for its arranged by Ruth Mandujano- sixth year with a variety of Lopez, a Modern Languages feature length and short films instructor who is a member of that are diverse, educational, the AAII committee and a New and entertaining. The festival West Film Society director. will take place on October “I knew Brenna was looking 20–22 at Landmark Cinemas for a film for the program’s near the New Westminster yearly event in October,” she SkyTrain station, and at said. “When I told her about the the Douglas College New NWFF, she was very supportive Westminster campus. about the idea of combining “We have an amazing forces with the festival.” lineup this year, including Mandujano-Lopez has local films, drama, fantasy, previously coordinated documentaries, and 3-D screenings at the college with animations,” said Kathleen the Latin American Film Somerville, one of the founders Festival (VLAFF). She worked of the New West Film Society with VLAFF to arrange the Image via evbuc.com college’s screening of Viva, that organizes the festival. in 45 days. If he doesn’t, he Viggo Mortensen. Westminster Arts Services, and On October 20, Landmark which VLAFF showed at its own festival in September. will be turned into a lobster. The festival will close with the centre’s New Media Gallery. Cinemas will be playing the Following the feature film will an after party at the CG Masters The event will include a Canadian drama Closet Monster “I chose Viva because the protagonist is a young Cuban be a series of short films. School of 3D Animation and Phoned Footage workshop, and the Brazilian documentary “We have added a new VFX, which is located near the artists’ talks, and the New Waiting for B, which follows man—the same age as many of the students that will be element this year, which is a New Westminster SkyTrain Media Gallery exhibit, Witness, Beyoncé fans in Brazil. ‘mini shorts film festival’ within station. The free event will which features five international On October 21, the Cuban present—who is defining his identity and his goals for the our festival,” Somerville said. include students’ 3-D animation works that explore the world drama Viva will be screening “This is the first year we opened work and a talk from CG of surveillance and vision at the Douglas College New future,” she said. “We also needed a topic that made the submissions for short films, and Masters School co-founders technologies. In the Anvil Westminster campus. The free we received dozens of films for Nicholas and Vickie Boughen Centre Theatre, there will be a screening is presented by the audience reflect on international and intercultural issues, and consideration from across North about the animation business. screening of Werner Herzog’s college’s Associate of Arts in America and around the world.” Anvil Centre will host documentary Lo and Behold: Intercultural and International this film is perfect for that.” Also, on October 21, On October 22, two a mixed-media event titled Reveries of the Connected World, Studies (AAII), which Canadian documentaries, Mediated Visions: film, art which looks at the effects and focuses on communication in Landmark Cinemas will be playing the European The Pristine Coast and & technology on October 18 possibilities of the Internet. multicultural environments. Fractured Land, will be playing in collaboration with NWFF, For more information on the “We’re excited for this film comedy-drama The Lobster, which follows David (Colin at Landmark Cinemas, as DOXA Documentary Film New West Film Fest, show- screening because it’s a great well as the comedy-drama Festival, Momentum Youth times, and ticket information, opportunity to let students Farrell) in a dystopian society as he tries to find a mate Captain Fantastic, starring Arts Movement, City of New check out NewWestFilmFest.ca. Comic corner: New take on a campfire staple öö‘The Colony of the Damned: Part 1’ review Brittney MacDonald 1500s. What makes it famous is on offending the right-wing Life & Style Editor that one day, every settler that as much as possible instead of lived there just up and vanished. presenting a cohesive plot. A hearty feat, considering that The art is highly detailed, according to records, over 100 but lacks polish. The anatomy people called Roanoke home, seems stiff, and the entirety of the ctober is the perfect time to and not one of them was ever book is left in pencil with light Olet our inner horror fiends seen again. The only clue was sources not even registering as out. In what has now become the word “croatoan” carved into necessary. Overall, the art looks Comic Corner tradition, I have a post. No one knows what the unfinished and messy, which is decided to spend this month word means, or what happened upsetting because the bare bones seeing what the horror genre of to the people, so naturally the of something good are there—it the graphic novel world has to old story has inspired some fairly just needs that extra TLC of offer. Unfortunately, this first radical creative interpretations. some ink, or a bit of colour to outing was far from ideal. Sadly, Rinaldi’s work is really take it to that dark place The Colony of the Damned not one of the better ones. The that Rinaldi was trying to hit. is both written and drawn by Colony of the Damned would be Needless to say, I will not be Rhino Rinaldi. It focuses on the right at home between the pages picking up Part 2 of this series, old ghost story of Roanoke. For of an emo teenager’s sketchbook. and I won’t be recommending those of you unfamiliar, Roanoke The story offers nothing new, it to anyone to add to their

was an English colony in the late and instead seems to be focused October reading list. Image indyplanet.com via issue 6 // volume 43 arts // no. 7 Image viaNetflixImage Sweet Christmas! öö‘Luke Cage’ Netflix series review Adam Tatelman an ever-expanding universe he has extraordinary powers, action film (Shaft, Super Fly), are shot much like early Spike Arts Editor of sticky plot threads. but he keeps them hidden, the material is treated with a lot Lee films such as Do the Right In the case of little-known afraid that using them will more care, taking time to explore Thing. Even Luke’s introduction characters like Jessica Jones and only bring him trouble. By Harlem’s community and develop in Pop’s Barber Shop is a clear Luke Cage, this freedom is more night he works as a cook in Stokes beyond a mere crime boss reference to We Cut Heads, Lee’s pronounced; liberties can be Cornell Stokes’ (Mahershala archetype. His dedication to his graduate thesis film project ince the first phase of taken with the source material to Ali) nightclub, turning a blind family makes him as sympathetic about barbers in Harlem. Ssuperhero films building help the story work for TV, while eye to the ambitious crime as Daredevil’s Wilson Fisk, yet With its slick script, unique up to the inevitable Avengers still taking inspiration from the lord’s political dealings. Some he never comes across as just a visual style, and strong cast, crossover, the quality of each comic stories when needed. I of Luke’s friends get in over black version of the Kingpin. Luke Cage feels very much like outing has been in steady was a Marvel kid for my entire their heads when they steal The Marvel Cinematic a modern stylistic mashup of decline. With the release of childhood, and even I only had from Stokes, putting everyone Universe films all have a similar everything from Blaxploitation Marvel’s latest Netflix series, a couple Luke Cage comics, so Luke cares about in danger. visual style, having slowly been films to street dramas to modern Luke Cage, I think I have I imagine not too many people As with all of Marvel’s Netflix broiled together into familiar crime thrillers, albeit with a finally cracked the formula. are going to complain about series, the show deals with grey eye-gruel over nearly a few goofy decisions weighing it Although these early whether the show is faithful. themes like corruption and the decade. The Netflix features, on down. The cheesy, R&B-flavored entries are hamstrung by their In some cases, it’s better off nature of power. Stokes’ sister, the other hand, have much more sex scenes, for instance, should obligation to lay the foundations going its own way—case in Mariah (Alfre Woodard), is a distinct visual identities. Where probably have been left behind for future crossovers, they are point, Cage’s old 1970s getup. Harlem politician; her influence Daredevil featured a smoky neo- in the ’70s. If you can look still largely free to tell their Luke himself (Mike Colter) is what keeps his business afloat, noir backdrop and Jessica Jones past its slow start and uneven own self-contained stories and is a troubled ex-con living in and his underworld clout funds chose a palette of neon filters, presentation, Luke Cage is establish character conflicts Harlem, holding down two her campaign. Though the plot Luke Cage feels comparatively well worth a binge for anyone that aren’t forced to tie in to separate jobs and trying to could have been ripped directly bright and vibrant, especially who enjoys crime thrillers. turn his life around. Of course, from any 1970s Blaxploitation during the daytime scenes, which Dusting off a classic ööHow ‘Super Smash Bros. Melee’ has withstood the test of time

Chandler Walter Kirby, and Donkey Kong. terrain-spanning war. The Assistant Editor While it was not the first new items were fun, though edition of the Super Smash Bros. not too overpowered (other othing is more exciting franchise, Melee arrived at the than that damn hammer), Nthan besting your friends time when multiplayer video and thus did not decide the at videogames, so what better games were really gaining their outcome of the matches. way to do it than smashing legs. The original Super Smash The additions after Melee them in their faces and sending Bros. for the Nintendo 64 had the tried to be too much. The them off into the horizon? same excitement at its core, but map obstacles had too much Super Smash Bros. Melee is, the limitation on characters and influence on the fights, and the arguably, the simplest and most maps lessened its replay value, items were a pain. Where once addicting way to play with (up and led it to being trumped by its it was mostly skill that decided to) three of your friends. The successor in 2001, two years later. each match, the new games staple of the GameCube featured While there have been added too many variables to many of your favourite heroes additions to the franchise determine the true winner. from other Nintendo games, since, with Super Smash Bros. In Melee, it felt like more all getting together to beat on Brawl in 2008 for the Wii, and than a video game. It was a skill each other until someone’s Super Smash Bros. in 2014 for that you had honed so perfectly thumb starts to bleed from a the Wii U, neither have quite that in a Final Destination, items worn-in controller, or someone lived up to the hands-down off, one-versus-one fight, you else gets upset and turns off Nintendo via Image brilliance that is Melee. knew exactly when to strike, and Melee got it right on changes there was no room for error. That the console in a fit of rage. is what they exist to do. You almost too quick to keep up from the original game. The type of battle could be imitated You could keep it all in the could have Star Fox pilot Fox with. Or you could just go with characters were fresh, but on the game’s later additions, but family and have Mario, Princess McCloud duke it out with his off-the-wall matchups, like the originals stayed. The new they would never truly match Peach, and Bowser all fighting right-hand bird Falco Lombardi Link from The Legend of Zelda maps offered choice between up to the delicate precision of for no other reason than that in a one-on-one duel that is squaring off against Pikachu, close combat, or an all-out, Super Smash Bros. Melee. arts // no. 8 theotherpress.ca Image artinprint.org via Are you watching closely? ööThe secret history of street magic

Adam Tatelman may be more elaborate than for maximum effect in either otherwise, you’ll cheapen the people, but to give them a sense Arts Editor those of the past, that’s merely close-up or big-scale stage trick for anyone who might use of wonder and hope. Essentially, because technology has advanced presentations. What we know it in the future. Secondly, don’t to help people believe in the he art of street magic may so much; the basic methods as street magic today is typically present a trick until you are sure impossible, even for a moment. Thave been popularized of magic remain much as they characterized by cold approaches you’ve perfected it. Finally, don’t So, how does one get started by David Blaine, but those were in the past millennia. with no prep time. This actually perform the same trick for the in the practice of magic? Really, who believe he invented it are Tricks are usually separated into enhances the illusion by placing same audience twice. If you do, you just have to decide to. It isn’t mistaken. One of the most different categories depending all the focus on the magician, they’re going to focus more on difficult to learn tricks from those famous artistic depictions of on their execution. These rather than his venue. Levitation trying to figure out your routine. who know the score, provided street magic ever documented include card magic, which uses tricks are particularly popular This also keeps magicians in you promise to keep their secrets. is The Conjurer, a Hieronymus sleight of hand techniques with street magicians, since search of fresh material. The more you learn, the easier Bosch painting from the perfected by card sharps accomplishing such with no Despite the literary archetype it will be to invent tricks of your late 14oos—but street magic throughout history; illusionism, assistants or props of any kind of the mischievous magician, the own. That’s where the fun really itself is believed to have in which ordinary objects is sure to stun the audience. magician’s community generally begins. People will try to sell existed even 3,000 years ago appear to do extraordinary Most magicians operate by frowns upon the malicious you all kinds of magic kits and as a particularly flamboyant things; and mentalism, in Thurston’s rules, so named for use of magic tricks—that is, fancy presentational gear, but method of busking, with roots which the magician appears to the magician who supposedly conning or humiliating people none of it is actually necessary in Eastern European, Western have powerful mind-reading coined them. First, never reveal with magic. According to the to those who just want to wow European, and Asian countries. or clairvoyant abilities. the trick’s methods to anyone, members of the UBC Magicians an audience. In this way, street While the tricks of today Depending on the setting, unless you specifically choose & Illusionists Association, the performers reveal the greatest these tricks may be adjusted to train them in the art— purpose of magic is not to deceive secret of magic: Anyone can do it. Chairman of the Board: Fun feline fiasco öö‘Exploding Kittens’ game review

Ed Appleby cards are huge, and there is a very Illustrator strong player-vs-player aspect. Such a simple game wouldn’t he fun of the game warrant much note, but this game Tis not always in the also has the benefit of Matthew mechanics. Sometimes it Inman’s sense of humour and just takes a madman to come comic art style. Although the up with an insane premise Oatmeal artist’s work may not and execute it well. appeal to everyone, those who Exploding Kittens (2015) is a do like it will love this game. card game for two–five players, Strategy plays a huge part designed and published by in the game, since multiple Matthew Inman, Elan Lee, and players are always trying to Shane Small. The game is based control the deck. The game on a simple concept; players can also be expanded upon, draw cards until they draw an with the Basic deck, the NSFW “exploding kitten,” at which (Not Safe For Work) deck, and point they are eliminated. All various expansions upping other cards influence how the the number of players that game is run, forcing people to can enjoy the game at once. draw cards, look at the deck, or Again, the style of game steal cards from other players. isn’t for everyone, but if you The last player standing wins. and your friends are familiar For such a simple game, with Inman’s work, or have a I found the play to be pretty little bit of a sadistic streak, I would check this game out. intense. The risks of drawing Illustration by Ed Appleby issue 6 // volume 43 arts // no. 9 Knives, masks, and psychopathic killers, oh my! ööSuspenseful slashers for the season Cazzy Lewchuk huge misunderstandings and Opinions Editor their unintentional creepiness, they’re mistaken by a group of s we reach the middle of college kids as the typical psycho AOctober, scary movies are killers one would normally everywhere we look. One all- encounter in a horror movie. too-common horror theme is Things only get worse when of the “slasher”—films where the kids start getting picked a killer terrorizes a group of off by a real killer. As hilarious unsuspecting (and, usually, as it is gory, this is a refreshing dumb and horny) teenagers twist on modern slashers. one by one. There are countless low-budget and low-quality Psycho (1960) slashers released every year. Truly the original “slasher,” Most of them are predictable, and one of Alfred Hitchcock’s cheesy, and barely frightening. most iconic films. On the It’s a declining genre for this run after stealing from her very reason, but there are still employer, Marian Crane stops a few classics deserving of your at the Bates Motel for a stormy time this holiday season. night. It’s run by the charming, if socially awkward, Norman Nightmare on Elm Bates, along with his mysterious Street (1984) mother—“a boy’s best friend.” Tina and her friends are having To wind down, Marian decides terrifying (and fatal) dreams of to relax with a nice, hot shower… a certain figure with an orange- While best known for one striped sweater, disfigured skin, scene in particular, the entire and sharp metal claws. It turns film is masterfully suspenseful out that deceased child murderer and unnerving, and widely Freddy Krueger—perhaps considered one of the best the most iconic horror movie horror movies of all time. character of all time—is seeking revenge on all the promiscuous Halloween (1978) and helpless teens. Masterfully Yet another pioneering slasher directed by the late great Wes movie that’s made truly iconic Craven, this one will make you by its execution. After killing never want to sleep again. his own sister at six years old, masked killer Michael The Texas Chainsaw Myers escapes from an insane Massacre (1974 or 2003) asylum 15 years later. As the Image via NBC/Universal via Image The original and the remake title suggests, it also happens tell the same story of teenagers to be the scariest night of the feels much too real for comfort. by Wes Craven. Sidney and her all at once, Scream is truly an getting slashed by the deranged year. The film builds its fear The remake contains more friends find themselves targeted essential example of the slasher yet child-like Leatherface and with an eerie soundtrack and a explicit blood and guts, if you by the mysterious Ghostface genre and among the very best. his cannibalistic hillbilly family. direction style of suspense and can stomach that sort of thing. killer. But unlike most slashers, The original focuses more on mystery. Often the most fright Be careful in the backwoods. they’re well aware of the cliché Tucker and Dale vs Evil (2010) performance and suspense than comes from a feeling of less, situation and openly discuss the Tucker and Dale are a couple gore to terrify. It’s filmed in a not more—and John Carpenter Scream (1996) similarities to other horror films. of good ol’ boy rednecks who documentary-like style and may have portrayed that better The other iconic horror franchise Hilarious, scary, and suspenseful wouldn’t hurt a fly, but due to than anyone else ever has.

The Beginning of today öö‘The Birth of a Nation’ review

Jerrison Oracion civil war. Really, it all began owner and best friend, Samuel the slave owners offending without violence, even today. Senior Columnist with a preacher named Nat Turner (Armie Hammer), women, including Nat’s wife Throughout the film, Taylor. His story was not told— snaps and mistreats him. In (Gabrielle Union). Union uses Nat smiles every time he on such a scale—until now. response, Nat and his friends her own experiences to portray performs a sermon, when he The Birth of a Nation start a rebellion against white her character’s reactions. gets whipped, and even when explores a very dark time in American slave owners. Nate Parker said at the he murders people. This keeps ith the recent events American history, beginning Most of the film focuses on VIFF screening that he wanted the audience from knowing Win the United States, with how Nat (Nate Parker) took Nat’s life, but near the end of to begin a conversation about what is in his head, making African-American relations action to try to get African- the film, there are a number of African-American race relations, his character mysterious and are an issue that is important Americans equal rights. The extremely violent battle scenes. much like what Snowden tried to engaging at the same time. in the US election this year. film begins with Nat’s childhood During a screening of the film do on the subject of government The film has beautiful While there are still terrible as a slave. His owner’s family at the Vancouver International surveillance. The film showed visuals, including the sun shootings of African-Americans teaches him to be a preacher, Film Festival this year, some that things are better today rising in Georgia and the by police officers, it is not as and almost treats him as if he people left the theater because of than in the 1800s, because most cotton field that Nat works in. bad as what was happening in were part of their family. the graphic scenes. These violent white Americans were raised When you see The Birth of a the country in the 1800s. Many When Nat performs scenes are necessary to the story, with different values in that Nation, you will probably be people thought that the journey a ceremony that African- as they show how badly African- time. It also showed that all impacted by it, and hopefully it for African-Americans to get Americans were not permitted Americans were treated during Americans could work together will start conversations to make equal rights began with the to perform at the time, his that time. The film also shows and resolve their differences things better in the future. Have an idea for a story?   [email protected] OO Whitecap woes OO Douglas DSU E-Sports Club co-hosts League of Legends viewing party OO Fitness centre to introduce new changes Sports And more! One last time ööWomen’s soccer preview: October 15–16 Davie Wong competition. While they have shouldn’t stand a chance. Sports Editor likely improved since their last After that game, the team outing, the team will probably be hits the road to visit the Quest ith their playoff spot looking back at the 2–2 tie against Kermodes. The last time these two WOMEN’S SOCCER Wsecured, the Royals Quest leading into their bye week. met, the Kermodes barely scored, women’s soccer team just has to Their failure to put that game only to have the Royals score right INSTITUTION CONF PTS see out the season to a finish and away will be in the back of their back to take the tie. The Kermodes prepare for the playoffs. After all, minds when they come to face the will be fighting for their playoff DOUGLAS 4-2-3 15 does the rest of the season matter Royals. lives, as they will need to win their LANGARA after you’ve made the playoffs? For the Royals, revenge will last three games and for outcomes 4-3-2 14 Well actually, yes, yes it does. once again be a theme. The last elsewhere to go their way. CAPILANO 3-2-3 12 The next three games will be time these two teams met, the Desperation will be evident in the essential to determining where Mariners put the Royals out of Kermodes’ play, but the Royals VIU 2-1-5 11 the Royals are seeded into the commission with a 3–1 win on need to stand stalwart against it. PACWEST Championships. They the Island. This time around, the It will be a hard game, but the QUEST 0-5-3 3 will also decide whether or not Royals will be looking to put them Royals should pull out a win. the Royals are regular season away. They come into the game Overall, I’m thinking the champions again or not. Although off a dominating weekend against team can grab at least four points the team has clinched the playoffs, the former league-leading Langara here. While six points is the the battle for the regular season Falcons. They have since claimed goal, it’s understandable if the MEN’S SOCCER title is still roaring. This coming the league-leading title and have Mariner’s game results in a draw. several of the PACWEST’s best Two points would really be a week, the Royals will do battle INSTITUTION CONF PTS against one of the squads also players on the team. But the hard result to take after their play competing for that title, the VIU Royals will need to be defensively against Langara, while zero points CAPILANO 7-0-1 22 Mariners. wary, lest the Mariner’s Chloe is nearly unthinkable. The Mariners are coming off Gummer punish them. Gummer You can watch the Royals host VIU 4-3-1 13 their bye week well-rested and has been the Royals’ nemesis this the Mariners on Saturday at 1 p.m., new. But they are also coming year, scoring four out of five of her at Cunnings Field. Come and see DOUGLAS 4-4-1 13 into playing the Royals with a lot goals against Royals goalkeepers. if the team can repeat history and of rust on, as it will have been 14 If the team can shut her down, take one step closer to winning the QUEST 2-5-1 7 days since their last PACWEST and the Royals play like they did regular season title. against the Falcons, the Mariners LANGARA 1-6-2 5

Higher than a Falcon

ööRoyals take the top of the table

Davie Wong Royals’ home. Andrea Perrotta also scored once Sports Editor Mikayla Hamilton did so this weekend, and sits on five for in style, cashing in on two goals the season. Alexa Gazzola tallied ith the second half of in gorgeous fashion, sliding her her second and third shutout Wthe season on the go, the shots into the bottom left hand in her sixth and seventh game. importance of every matchup goes corner each time. Momentum She now leads the PACWEST in through the roof. So when you carried the team from there, as shutouts, and goals conceded per play your historic rivals in a game they kept attacking the Langara 90 minutes played with an insane that could decide everything, you side, keeping possession out of ratio of 0.67. can just guess how intense that their end. Andrea Perrotta struck The team also snagged six match is. This was not only the the woodworks with a fantastically points from the league leaders, case for one of the matches for placed shot that almost gave the putting them at first place in the Royals women’s soccer team, See footage from Royals three. the PACWEST conference, but two, as they took on their the game on Going into the second half, and locking in their place in rivals the Langara Falcons in a the Other Press  first-year winger Samantha the PACWEST playoffs, where doubleheader. Frketich exchanged Perrotta’s bad they will be looking to repeat as Photo by Davie Wong The action got started on luck for a goal of her own, scoring champions. Saturday at Musqueam Park under side to string together passes. team enjoyed their brief moment on a Mikayla Hamilton cross. The After the game, Coach Chris poor weather conditions. The rain That changed dramatically in the pouring rain before heading Royals would finish the rout with a Laxton spoke about how it felt to came down in gallons but both in the second half, as the team home to prepare for the next fourth goal from Michelle Wessa. see his team hand their rivals such sides were determined to see the came out and dominated the day, where the Falcons would be The Falcons hardly had a chance. heavy losses. “Those were two match through. With so much Falcons. The Royals found goals coming to visit them. Whenever they did get into the massive performances. We were on the line, neither team wanted from Andrea Perrotta, Taylor Although the team had won Royals’ third, Alexa Gazzola was strong in the back, our midfield to wait any longer. The action got Wettig, and Mikayla Hamilton, three points from the Falcons the more than ready for them, and kept them contained and were underway despite the weather, in a huge second-half effort. The day before, everyone knew that kept them out for the clean sheet. able to keep us going forward, but the rain had an unmistakable Falcons had a couple efforts near six was the ultimate goal. The This weekend’s games and our forwards came up big. We effect on the game. The wet ball the end of the game, but were met intensity from Saturday’s match marked multiple milestones for limited them to a couple of corner made passes harder to receive, and by Royals keeper Alexa Gazzola, carried over to Sunday, and the the Royals. Hamilton scored three kicks and through balls that we for the most part of the first half who kept them off the scoresheet. team made sure the Falcons on the weekend to jump her to five dealt with, and we put them under of the game, it was hard for either With that win in the books, the got a very warm welcome to the on the season and tie her for first. pressure.” issue 6 // volume 43 sports // no. 11 Whitecap woes ööStruggling Whitecaps have a long offseason ahead of them

Erik Pinto Whitecaps fans have seen Contributor their strikers miss chance after chance. It has been a major evastated and issue that has spanned over Ddisappointed—these several seasons ever since the are the words no fan or departure of star striker Camilo organization wants to be Sanvezzo. preaching at the end of a long, The second thing that hard-fought season. However, needs to be taken care of is these were the exact words that discipline. Order must be Vancouver Whitecaps’ veteran restored. Vancouver is ranked goalkeeper David Ousted as the team with the third- mentioned in a tweet following most disciplinary points in their 2–1 defeat to Cascadia Cup the league. This means they rivals the Seattle Sounders. have averaged amongst the top The loss ultimately knocked three in red and yellow cards, Vancouver out of MLS playoffs fouls, coach dismissals, and any contention with two games left supplemental discipline. As a to spare. unit, the Caps must play a more Not only did the Whitecaps disciplined style, as they cannot underachieve this season, they afford to be playing games a were made a laughing stock to man down, or with ineligible play against. They tallied the players because of reckless least amount of points on home tackles. soil in the entire MLS. With The third most important their playoff hopes over, the thing the Caps need to do is to struggling Caps have a lengthy tidy up at the back. Amongst offseason ahead of them, and all goalkeepers in Major League in order to eliminate their woes Soccer, David Ousted has let they must try to accomplish in the third most goals, but three things. it’s been his backline that The first thing they will has let him down this season. need to do is to acquire a Organization has been the root clinical finisher. The Vancouver of their problems. Opponents left unmarked on set pieces Whitecaps will not be a title Illustration by Ed Appleby contending team anytime soon and fullbacks being burned by this roster was consistently Caps have also been without be a campaign to forget for all if they do not acquire a striker speedy wingers have been a injury riddled throughout the Canadian international Russell Whitecaps faithful, as their who is capable of tallying at frequent occurrence in the Caps course of the regular season. Teibert, who has been out with woes ultimately trumped their least 15 goals a season. Masato half. This must change come Young star winger Kekuta a hamstring strain. Therefore, triumphs. Still, be sure to Kudo and Giles Barnes have 2017 if the Caps want to even Manneh spent most of his as much as there are fingers expect major amendments this not proven consistent, and lord have a shot of competing for a season sidelined with a broken to be pointed, some form of offseason and a rejuvenated knows Erik Hurtado is not the title. foot. Masato Kudo sat out consolation must be given. squad coming into March eager solution. There have been too Although it was a lackluster multiple weeks after suffering a As we near the end of the to make its mark. many consecutive weeks where campaign, let’s not forget concussion and broken jaw. The MLS regular season, it will Douglas DSU E-Sports Club co-hosts League of Legends viewing party ööDouglas joins a multitude of E-Sports clubs to host the yearly event Davie Wong Like any other sport, while the Lower Mainland, including like movies. Tickets will be pre- clubs. The event is mainly non- viewership may wax and wane the Douglas College DSU sold online at www.eventbrite. profit, with ticket money paying Sports Editor during the regular season, E-Sports Club, have banded ca , or via the clubs themselves, for the venue fee and equipment ike every sport aired nearly every fan tunes in for together to host one giant with a discounted admission rental costs. In particular, Lon television, e-sports, the World Championship. In viewing party. of $10 for Douglas College according to the vice-president particularly League of Legends, particular, similarly to the The makeshift coalition students. If the event does not of the club, Jesse Hawker: “The runs on a “season” based Superbowl or a game seven of clubs has rented a 20,000 sell out in pre-sales, tickets will Douglas College DSU E-Sports system. Every season spans two of the Stanley Cup Finals, square feet venue in Richmond be sold at the door. However, Club is hoping to gain exposure splits, similar to the baseball the final series of the World the night of the World with 1,000 available spots, it’s and recognition, allowing us to system. At the end of every Championship, dubbed the Championship Finals in hopes best to be safe and pre-buy. start running events of greater split, the best teams in the Worlds Finals, or Finals for of bringing out as many fans Although the event starts scale.” region fight for “Championship short, generates the highest and club members as possible. at 5 p.m., there will be a variety The event is projected to go Points” in a playoff format. number of viewers. This was mostly possible due of League of Legends-themed until midnight, and the venue At the end of the year, the While anyone can watch via to sponsors, who supplied the Halloween events outside of the was purposely selected due to top two or three teams in the internet streaming, like most money, hardware, and discounts venue starting at 3 p.m. Food its close proximity to public region are invited to the World Final sporting events, people to make this all affordable. carts and entertainment stands transit. For more information Championships, where they like to gather in one place with The clubs plan to stream will also be outside the venue on the event, you can access the fight it out to see claim the their friends or colleagues to the Finals and project it onto a for the event, almost similar to event page through the club’s title of “World Champions” watch the event. Last year, the large screen, much like a movie a night-market style. Facebook page: www.facebook. and a rather handsome prize UBC e-sports club managed to theatre. The seating will also By hosting this style of com/dsuesports/. You can also pool of money. Think of the gather around 300–400 people be arranged in a movie theatre event, the clubs involved are contact club president Brent World Championships like the on the UBC campus at 3 a.m. to fashion, with priority being first hoping to attract a larger Stant or Vice-president Jesse FIFA World Cup in terms of watch the finals together, which come first serve. However, you community, grow their Hawker through the Facebook tournament style. were hosted in Korea. This year, will need a ticket to get into the community, and potentially page as well. all the e-sports clubs around screening of the Finals, much attract new members to their Saturday, October 1: Versailles Sunday, October 2: Westworld Monday, October 3: Conviction, Timeless Tuesday, October 4: No Tomorrow Wednesday, October 5: Frequency Sunday, October 9: Divorce, Insecure

Sometimes creators smash through genre boundar- An her new show featuring time-travelling this Divorce is a new comedy series starring Sarah ies and manage to come up with something unique. Timeless is a new action-adventure sci-fi drama season is Frequency, which is based on the 2000 If you had the choice between joining a department Based on the Brazilian show Como Aproveitar o Fim Jessica Parker and Thomas Haden Church. It follows Versailles is a new Anglo-French historical drama Westworld is one such show, being b h a sci-fi that focuses on a trio who needs to travel through fi lm of the same name. In this adaptation, Detective that re-examines cases where there is suspicion of do Muendo (which translates to “How to enjoy the the couple through their long, drawn out divorce— brought to life by David Wolstencro and Simon and a western. Although it was inspired by Michael time and pr ect history as we know it a er a time Raimy Sullivan (Peyton List) discovers that she can wrong l conviction, and going to jail, you’d prob- end of the world”), No Tomorrow is a new comedy how it impacts them, their children, and everyone Mirren. The story takes place in 1667, when King Crichton’s 1973 movie of the same name, a western machine is stolen. The trio is made up of the time communicate with her estranged father Frank (Riley ably choose the former. In Conviction, that’s exactly romance. The show features Evie (Tori Anderson), a else around them. Sharon Horgan, the creator of Louis XIV (George Blagden) is 28 years old. Louis is sci-fi is n commonly found in the television world. machine engineer Ru s Carlin (Malcolm Barrett), Smith) through his old ham radio. There’s just one what Hayes Morrison (Hayley Atwell) does when cautious young woman who works at a distribution the new HBO series, wanted to n only focus on the determined to build the grandest palace in Europe, all The series, created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, is Delta Force soldier Wyatt Logan (Matt Lanter) and issue: Frank died in 1996 while working as an un- she is blackmailed to take a job with the Conviction center, and the thrill-seeking, free-spirited Xavier couple, but also the intricacies of the industry and all the while destroying his enemies and gaining more set in a Wild West theme park created by Dr. Robert history professor Lucy Preston (Abigail Spencer). dercover cop. The two need to work together to Integrity Unit, run by district attorney Wayne Wells (Joshua Sasse), who lives his life the way he does of the people involved in a couple’s divorce. The new power. Ford (Anthony Hopkins). Within this theme park are One of the fi lming locations for Timeless was change the tragic events to come, and also heal the (Eddie Cahill). because he believes an apocalypse is coming. show should resonate well with anyone who has ever human-like androids, and guests are encouraged to Boundary Bay Airport in Delta. ri in their complicated relationship. Frequency was been impacted by divorce. act out their fantasies and desires. fi lmed in Vancouver.

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WATCHLauren Paulsen, Multimedia Editor A guide to Autumn’s new television shows CheckTHIS out trailers for the fall shows at the OtherPress on  FALL? The Fall show lineup is here! Television networks have been posting all of their new shows, but the fl ood of new content can be overwhelming. Where do you start? Why n right here?

We are here to guide you through all of the new television shows that are coming out during October. Some are already out, but if they sound interesting you’ll only have one or two episodes to catch up on. With a wide range of genres, from dramas about time-travelers and savage mutants, to hilarious sitcoms, reality series, and relatable family dramas, October has something new for everyone.

Monday, October 10: Freakish, Vice News Tonight Tuesday, October 11: American Housewife, Channel Zero, The Letter, Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever A er?

Zelda Williams will be narrating the new reality re- Teens + chemical plant accident + savage mutants = The moms in the wealthy town of Westport are all Following Divorce, a second half-hour comedy What is the new generation of news going to look lationship show The Letter. Each episode features a Freakish. In the a ermath of a meltdown at the local perfect—except for Katie Otto. American Housewife Welcome to your regularly scheduled nightmare: series, Insecure, premiered on HBO. Written and like? Check out VICE News Tonight to fi nd out. cast of four best friends who each draw one of their chemical plant, a group of high schoolers need to is ABC’s new laugh-out-loud comedy, following a Channel Zero. Subtitled Candle Cove, Syfy’s new Fans who couldn’t get enough of season 20 of The starring Issa Rae, it follows a black woman as she Promising news that has no fi lters and gets to the friend’s names. They then write an anonymous letter survive the new predatory mutants that have taken strong-willed m her (Katy Mixon) trying to raise horror show is about a disturbing children’s televi- Bachelor can continue to follow Ben Higgins and his awkwardly stumbles through life. Rae wanted to gritty truth, this new nightly show can be found fi ve to that person that honestly explains their opinion of over their small town. Although Freakish premiers her “fl awed” family in a town of cookie-cutter per- sion program that makes the kids who watch it do fi ancée Lauren Bushnell in their new reality show create a series that would explore the black female days a week on HBO. The creators, from Vice.com, what their friend needs to do and change in order to on Hulu, which is currently unavailable in Canada, fection. This sitcom, which was originally titled The things… Containing six episodes, the fi rst season is Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever A er? Will these two experience in an authentic way without being cliché, have been nominated for several Emmys and have improve their life. For the ne week, each friend will those resource l people who want their horror fi x Second Fattest Housewife in Westport, features based on Kris Straub’s Creepypasta with the same lovebirds see thorns or roses in their  ture? and the new show is partially based on Rae’s web won 13 Webbys. VICE News Tonight should appeal need to follow all of the rules and instructions in the this Halloween can fi nd a way to watch this new 10- Katie’s narrative voice-over and a single camera name. series Awkward Black Girl. greatly to the younger generation, and, as a bonus, letter they received. Will friendships strengthen or episode series. set-up. it has no ads. crumble when the authors are revealed?

Wednesday, October 12: Cold War Armageddon, That Awkward Game Show Thursday, October 13: Acting Out, The Almost Impossible Game Show, Failing Water, Money. Power. Respect Friday, October 14: Goliath, Haters Back Off

Money. Power. Respect. is a new reality series that What if all of our individual dreams are actually part follows the attorneys behind some of the hip-hop Billy McBride (Billy Bob Thornton) used to be one of one big dream that we are all dreaming together? How much do you know about the Cold War? Cold Do you like hilarious game shows? Then you should An her new game show to come out this season is industry’s biggest names. It follows six women as of the best trial lawyers ever, until his wife le him That is the premise behind the new mind-bending War Armageddon, a new documentary, takes check out Spike’s new That Awkward Game Show, Produced by A Smith & Co. Productions (Hell’s The Almost Impossible Game Show. Similar to T a l they try to get ahead in the industry, sometimes and he started drinking. Goliath follows his story Falling Water, where three strangers fi gure out they viewers back to when nuclear weapons kept the where parents and their adult children compete for a Kitchen, American Ninja Warrior), is new comedy Wipeout, this British show follows contestants as helping one an her and at  her times attempting as he reluctantly agrees to pursue a wrong l death are sharing a collective dream, and that the  ture entire world on edge, when WWII ended and a new cash prize, all the while learning some of the most ri- series Acting Out, which will air on MTV. This new they try to complete various games, such as smash- to claw each  hers’ eyes out. Featured in the series lawsuit, but fi nds himself in a life or death trial of the world lies with them and their connections type of war began. This fi ve-part series explores one diculously shocking truths about each  her. Host and comedy series features b h established and new co- ing eggs with a hammer attached to their helmet in a are entertainment lawyer Wendy Credle, intellectual against the ultimate Goliath a er he uncovers a vast to each  her. The series is em ionally charged and of the greatest power struggles in history and how it comedian Jeff Dye will reveal the uncomfortable and medians, who act out their best stand-up routines. set amount of time, and bouncing across a treadmill property attorney Kendell Kelly, trial attorney Dana and deadly conspiracy. This thrilling legal drama also aims to take the viewers on a journey. The late Henry changed the world forever. embarrassing secrets. on a space hopper. Whitfi eld, general counsel attorney Kelly Shapiro, stars William Hurt, Maria Bello, Olivia Thirlby, Dwight Bromell co-created the pil for this series with Blake fashion attorney Nakia Thomas, and entertainment Yoakam, Sarah Wynter, and Molly Parker. Masters before he died. attorney Tiffany Ballard.

Saturday, October 15: Downtown Shabby Sunday, October 16: Berlin Station, Eyewitness, Graves Monday, October 17: Desus & Mero Wednesday, October 19: Chance

Hugh Laurie stars as an her doctor in the new series Nick Nolte stars in the new political satire Graves. Youtube star Colleen Ballinger-Evans is bringing her There are thousands of old, vintage homes that look Eyewitness is a new American drama series based Chance. But although they may b h be doctors, Berlin Station, an original series, is a spy thriller. The story centers on former president Richard Miranda Sings character to Netfl ix this season with beauti l on the outside, but bear hidden horrors on the Norwegian series Øyevitne. Adi Hasak wr e Dr. Eldon Chance is very different from Dr. Gregory Richard Armitage plays Daniel Meyer/Miller, who has Graves. Twenty years a er his presidency, he starts Desus Nice and the Kid Mero, the duo behind the Haters Back Off. In this outrageously  nny new within. In the new Downtown Shabby reality reno- the adaptation to this crime drama, which explores House. From the best-selling author Kem Nunn, and been sent to Berlin to uncover a mole in the CIA who questioning some of his poor decisions, and realizes podcast Bodega Boys, are getting their own talk show eight-episode series, fi nd out how Miranda became vation series, design experts and couple Frank and a single, grisly crime from the points of view of the Lenny Abrahamson, the Academy Award-nominated supplied sensitive information to the now-famous that some of the things he did as president were so on VICELAND. Desus & Mero will air four nights a famous, how she responds to her haters, and ul- Sherry Fontana battle the various horrors inside, in- eyewitnesses. Filmed in Parry Sound, Ontario, the director of Room, Chance is a psychological thriller whistleblower Thomas Shaw. Berlin Station prom- wrong that he needs to speak out and right them. week, Monday through Thursday, and cover daily timately how she wants to follow her dreams. Like cluding dry r , weak foundations, and even termites, cast for this new series includes Gil Bellows, Warren that follows the forensic neuropsychiatrist as he ises to provide a suspense l look into the controver- Brought into the show are some real life politicians news and culture with their own unique delivery.  her Netfl ix shows, the  ll season will be released to n only make these homes livable, but beauti l Christie, Julianne Nicholson, James Pa on, and Tyler enters the world of “mistaken identity, police corrup- sial topic of spies vs. whistle blowers. playing themselves, including Michael Steele, Barney at once. again. Young. tion, and mental illness.” It will run for 10 episodes, Frank, and Rudy Giuliani. and be available on Hulu. Tuesday, October 4: No Tomorrow Wednesday, October 5: Frequency Sunday, October 9: Divorce, Insecure

An her new show featuring time-travelling this Divorce is a new comedy series starring Sarah Timeless is a new action-adventure sci-fi drama season is Frequency, which is based on the 2000 Based on the Brazilian show Como Aproveitar o Fim Jessica Parker and Thomas Haden Church. It follows that focuses on a trio who needs to travel through fi lm of the same name. In this adaptation, Detective do Muendo (which translates to “How to enjoy the the couple through their long, drawn out divorce— time and pr ect history as we know it a er a time Raimy Sullivan (Peyton List) discovers that she can end of the world”), No Tomorrow is a new comedy how it impacts them, their children, and everyone machine is stolen. The trio is made up of the time communicate with her estranged father Frank (Riley romance. The show features Evie (Tori Anderson), a else around them. Sharon Horgan, the creator of machine engineer Ru s Carlin (Malcolm Barrett), Smith) through his old ham radio. There’s just one cautious young woman who works at a distribution the new HBO series, wanted to n only focus on the Delta Force soldier Wyatt Logan (Matt Lanter) and issue: Frank died in 1996 while working as an un- center, and the thrill-seeking, free-spirited Xavier couple, but also the intricacies of the industry and all history professor Lucy Preston (Abigail Spencer). dercover cop. The two need to work together to (Joshua Sasse), who lives his life the way he does of the people involved in a couple’s divorce. The new One of the fi lming locations for Timeless was change the tragic events to come, and also heal the because he believes an apocalypse is coming. show should resonate well with anyone who has ever Boundary Bay Airport in Delta. ri in their complicated relationship. Frequency was been impacted by divorce. fi lmed in Vancouver.

WATCHLauren Paulsen, Multimedia Editor A guide to Autumn’s new television shows CheckTHIS out trailers for the fall shows at the OtherPress on  FALL? The Fall show lineup is here! Television networks have been posting all of their new shows, but the fl ood of new content can be overwhelming. Where do you start? Why n right here?

We are here to guide you through all of the new television shows that are coming out during October. Some are already out, but if they sound interesting you’ll only have one or two episodes to catch up on. With a wide range of genres, from dramas about time-travelers and savage mutants, to hilarious sitcoms, reality series, and relatable family dramas, October has something new for everyone.

Tuesday, October 11: American Housewife, Channel Zero, The Letter, Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever A er?

Zelda Williams will be narrating the new reality re- The moms in the wealthy town of Westport are all lationship show The Letter. Each episode features a perfect—except for Katie Otto. American Housewife Welcome to your regularly scheduled nightmare: cast of four best friends who each draw one of their is ABC’s new laugh-out-loud comedy, following a Channel Zero. Subtitled Candle Cove, Syfy’s new Fans who couldn’t get enough of season 20 of The friend’s names. They then write an anonymous letter strong-willed m her (Katy Mixon) trying to raise horror show is about a disturbing children’s televi- Bachelor can continue to follow Ben Higgins and his to that person that honestly explains their opinion of her “fl awed” family in a town of cookie-cutter per- sion program that makes the kids who watch it do fi ancée Lauren Bushnell in their new reality show what their friend needs to do and change in order to fection. This sitcom, which was originally titled The things… Containing six episodes, the fi rst season is Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever A er? Will these two improve their life. For the ne week, each friend will Second Fattest Housewife in Westport, features based on Kris Straub’s Creepypasta with the same lovebirds see thorns or roses in their  ture? need to follow all of the rules and instructions in the Katie’s narrative voice-over and a single camera name. letter they received. Will friendships strengthen or set-up. crumble when the authors are revealed?

Thursday, October 13: Acting Out, The Almost Impossible Game Show, Failing Water, Money. Power. Respect Friday, October 14: Goliath, Haters Back Off

Money. Power. Respect. is a new reality series that What if all of our individual dreams are actually part follows the attorneys behind some of the hip-hop Billy McBride (Billy Bob Thornton) used to be one of one big dream that we are all dreaming together? An her new game show to come out this season is industry’s biggest names. It follows six women as of the best trial lawyers ever, until his wife le him That is the premise behind the new mind-bending The Almost Impossible Game Show. Similar to T a l they try to get ahead in the industry, sometimes and he started drinking. Goliath follows his story Falling Water, where three strangers fi gure out they Wipeout, this British show follows contestants as helping one an her and at  her times attempting as he reluctantly agrees to pursue a wrong l death are sharing a collective dream, and that the  ture they try to complete various games, such as smash- to claw each  hers’ eyes out. Featured in the series lawsuit, but fi nds himself in a life or death trial of the world lies with them and their connections ing eggs with a hammer attached to their helmet in a are entertainment lawyer Wendy Credle, intellectual against the ultimate Goliath a er he uncovers a vast to each  her. The series is em ionally charged and set amount of time, and bouncing across a treadmill property attorney Kendell Kelly, trial attorney Dana and deadly conspiracy. This thrilling legal drama also aims to take the viewers on a journey. The late Henry on a space hopper. Whitfi eld, general counsel attorney Kelly Shapiro, stars William Hurt, Maria Bello, Olivia Thirlby, Dwight Bromell co-created the pil for this series with Blake fashion attorney Nakia Thomas, and entertainment Yoakam, Sarah Wynter, and Molly Parker. Masters before he died. attorney Tiffany Ballard.

Sunday, October 16: Berlin Station, Eyewitness, Graves Monday, October 17: Desus & Mero Wednesday, October 19: Chance

Hugh Laurie stars as an her doctor in the new series Nick Nolte stars in the new political satire Graves. Eyewitness is a new American drama series based Chance. But although they may b h be doctors, The story centers on former president Richard on the Norwegian series Øyevitne. Adi Hasak wr e Dr. Eldon Chance is very different from Dr. Gregory Graves. Twenty years a er his presidency, he starts Desus Nice and the Kid Mero, the duo behind the the adaptation to this crime drama, which explores House. From the best-selling author Kem Nunn, and questioning some of his poor decisions, and realizes podcast Bodega Boys, are getting their own talk show a single, grisly crime from the points of view of the Lenny Abrahamson, the Academy Award-nominated that some of the things he did as president were so on VICELAND. Desus & Mero will air four nights a eyewitnesses. Filmed in Parry Sound, Ontario, the director of Room, Chance is a psychological thriller wrong that he needs to speak out and right them. week, Monday through Thursday, and cover daily cast for this new series includes Gil Bellows, Warren that follows the forensic neuropsychiatrist as he Brought into the show are some real life politicians news and culture with their own unique delivery. Christie, Julianne Nicholson, James Pa on, and Tyler enters the world of “mistaken identity, police corrup- playing themselves, including Michael Steele, Barney Young. tion, and mental illness.” It will run for 10 episodes, Frank, and Rudy Giuliani. and be available on Hulu. sports // no. 14 theotherpress.ca Fitness centre to introduce new changes in the coming year ööA breakdown of the changes happening

Jamal Al-Baya Douglas College is also Staff Writer following industry trends, said Schachner. With a number of s Douglas College enters studios following the growing Aa new year, the Athletics trend, the move was important department and Student in staying relevant for their Engagement have introduced a fitness class users. According to series of changes to the fitness Google Trends, Canada is the center and fitness programs at country that searches for “spin Douglas, with more changes to class” more than anywhere else come as the year moves forward. in the world, and daily global Partially in partnership searches for the term have with the City of Coquitlam, increased by as much as five the college is offering free times the 2004 numbers. Despite spin classes at their fitness this, student attendance rates for facilities in Coquitlam on a these classes and fitness classes daily basis, and nominally at Douglas in general have been priced spin classes at their struggling. New Westminster campus The college also introduces studio three times a week. For Angelo Trinidad as a personal a student, the cost is only two trainer and point-person for the staticflickr.com Image dollars. fitness center. Already a certified arise, he’s there to help.” With a year students from different drafted and is being distributed Anna Schachner, Wellness personal trainer, peer health group size limit of four, it allows academic backgrounds.” by the Athletics Department and Recreation Coordinator educator, and fitness center him to pay attention to everyone Ultimately, these projects and Student Engagement. In for Douglas College, said that employee, the services that he’s and provide quality help where and others are a part of the the survey, questions about the school got the bikes in now doing are ideally suited to it’s needed. The program is college’s goal of making Douglas equipment usage, space partnership with Coquitlam his skill set and the needs of the doing well. one that prioritizes the health preferences, fitness experience, for a couple of reasons. Not college. “A lot of people who have of their students. Exercise, as and training goals are covered. only did the college want to “[Trinidad] is running free, had a session with him come Schachner puts it, is good for The goal of the survey is to be able to provide a higher hour and a half long sessions in later on their own and that’s mental health, concentration, gain more information on the variety of fitness classes to the at the fitness center for any awesome,” said Schachner. “For mood, grades, and it promotes a exercising habits of Douglas college population, but they students who are intimidated me, I always like seeing new healthy body and lifestyle. College students, so that any also wanted to find classes that by the idea of going to the gym students using the fitness center. To continually improve changes or improvements would resonate specifically with because they don’t know how to With Angelo offering these the fitness center and aerobic to the facilities (such as new the student crowd, since the use the equipment,” Schachner sessions I think more people will studio’s performance, equipment, longer hours, and majority of fitness class users said. “In the session they cover be encouraged and feel confident specifically at the New new programs) are targeted on both campuses are either machines, cardio, and the more enough to use the it. I hope Westminster campus where they at the people who would most outside of the college entirely, or functional exercises with the we see a good enough mix of have control of their facilities, benefit from their introduction. are employees of Douglas itself. dumbbells, and if any questions students, from first-year to fifth- a 22-question survey has been On a high note ööMen’s soccer takes three points

Davie Wong momentum-driven Royals. Early The Royals were at the last moment. Fortunately passion. The last three games Sports Editor goals were the team’s specialty, disenchanted, but not for them, Mateo Serka makes haven’t been easy. We haven’t and they capitalized perfectly. disheartened. After all, with his own luck, and he found a always been able to battle t’s been an undeniably But momentum is a fickle beast. that loss, their playoff chances way to get a ball behind the back, but we look at the last Itough midseason for the As quick as the Royals were on the line as well. Sunday’s Langara keeper for the go- three games as true tests of our Royals men’s soccer team. earned the lead, they also game was another tough battle ahead goal right at the very character. It’s very easy to fold Getting thrashed by the Quest lost it. It started with a single for the men. A hard tackle gave end of the game off a free kick the tent and call it a season when Kermodes and then getting goal from the Falcons, then a the Falcons a free kick, which from Race Williams. It was a you’re going that direction, but spanked by the Capilano Blues second, and then a third. Then they converted into a goal for moment of deja-vu for those who the guys dug deep.” is never something one wants to the Royals were down, and if an early lead. Down, but not remembered the first game these The game snaps the team’s read in the same sentence, but it’s anything this team has had out, the Royals did their best to two rivals played, but for the three-game losing streak and it’s a reality for this team. The trouble doing, it’s climbing out overturn the deficit, but could Royals, it was enough. The goal gives them a solid shot at the Royals squad has struggled for a of a deficit. All the training in not find any luck. Royals’ fifth- was close enough to the end of playoffs, with it being nearly couple of weeks now. They just the world hasn’t changed that year winger hit the crossbar and the game to give the Royals some impossible for Langara to catch can’t get the results they want, this season, and it looked like Max Williams put the rebound confidence, but left enough time them. However, Coach Toor or even close to it. This week, this game wouldn’t either, but over just before the half could for Langara to run the ball down warns against complacency against the Langara Falcons, the Mateo Serka had something end, leaving the Royals trailing the field for one last go. for his team. “Your first goal team had a real chance to snap else in mind for the Royals. He heading into half time. A missed corner gave the is to qualify for provincials to that streak. would lead the charge into the After some words of Royals the game as the ball was compete for the provincial cup, The lowly Falcons sit at the Falcons’ half with five minutes “encouragement” from Coach hoofed out of play and the final so we’ve almost checked that bottom of the PACWEST table, left of the clock, and it would Robby Toor, the team took to whistle was blown. Coach Robby box off. Now we just move on and had not yet won a game on be he that put away the game the field in the second half to Toor took some time after the and prepare for each game. the season. It was supposed to tying goal. It was a thrilling try their luck again. Luck found game to talk about his team Even though we’ve pretty much be an easy win for the Royals, comeback, but ultimately not them in the form of a header off snapping their losing streak. “It qualified for a playoff spot it and it looked like it would be, meant to be. The Falcons would a corner from Race Williams, was good to get the win today. doesn’t mean we take these too. Right out of the gate of answer right back only a few and just like that, the game The guys battled. We’ve been three games off. These games are Saturday’s game, the Royals put moments later with the game- was equalized. But lady luck is short numbered for a number of our preparation games and our the Falcons into a two-goal hole. winning goal to snag their first so fickle, and the Royals saw weeks now and it’s good to see positional games to see where we It was the perfect start for the win, and give the Royals their several of their chances hit the that we put ourselves out there stand going into the PACWEST third loss in a row. woodwork or swivel just wide today and played with heart and Provincials.” Have an idea for a story?   [email protected] OO Listed: three tips for essay writing OO Hot cocktails you’ll Fall for OO Where’d you get them peepers? Life & Style And more! Beauty on a budget: Revlon Volume + Length and Dramatic Definition mascara ööNew Revlon line delivers on its promises

Lauren Kelly well, but provides a little less Length, which has a large brush Editor-in-Chief drama than Volume + Length. meant to cover and lengthen Volume + Length was more every lash with special fibres. ecently, Revlon released a of a wild card for me, with its The packaging for the line is Rline of five colour-coded large, densely wired brush. Both really aesthetically pleasing. The mascaras, each with a different of those things sound great, matte finish on the black body purpose. After researching but I rarely use mascaras with looks great, and the dramatic each type, I decided that the this brush type. However, I was colour on the lids makes them best two choices for me were massively impressed with it. It easy to tell apart, and quite the purple and blue ones; both volumizes and lengthens, striking. However, they are a Dramatic Definition and giving me very dramatic bit on the large side, as they’re Volume + Length, respectively. eyelashes. I have recently been wider than most mascaras. Dramatic Definition using CoverGirl’s Super Sizer I like Dramatic Definition, promises long and defined when I want more drama, but but I couldn’t recommend lashes—and it delivers. It’s a it clumps my lashes so badly Volume + Length more highly. wired brush with long, thin I have to run through them It can be very dramatic, or it bristles, meant to separate after with my Clump Crusher can be used more sparingly for your lashes while you apply. brush. Volume + Length a softer, more natural look. It I usually use mascaras with provides nearly as much drama will definitely be my go-to going plastic applicators because of my by itself with no worries about forward, and easily replace Super success with CoverGirl’s Clump clumping, at least on my lashes. Sizer. Although not as cheap Crusher, but this performed The other three options as some products I cover here, similarly due to the style of in the line are the red All-in- these work incredibly well for the brush. This is my favourite One, which has a small, precise the money. At Shoppers Drug kind of mascara, as it results plastic brush meant to get Mart, they were each selling in more natural-looking lashes to every lash; the pink Ultra for $13.99, but Wal-Mart has without any clumping together. It Volume, which has a two-tiered them for $8.96. If you’re in definitely does what it promises wire brush meant to prevent the market for new mascara,

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You have muscles all over opens in the way of S&M. actual linebacker and throw him muscles to type hilariously but are apparently a lot your arms and they all do Again, email me if you against a brick wall. Your female romantic comments on your healthier for you. I noticed different things. You have figure out the details. life & style // no. 16 theotherpress.ca The monastery: Fall on the sword ööDealing with backslides Adam Tatelman think that maintaining the new Arts Editor habit will remain difficult— after four unbroken weeks nybody who tells you that of dedication it actually gets Achanging your habits is easy much easier because the new is lying, especially if that person habit becomes unconscious. is you. There’s a very definite Having experienced the four- reason why “thinner thighs in week cycle myself, I can say for thirty days” plans don’t often certain that it is a necessary step work, and it’s not because squats on the way to your new habit. are ineffective calisthenics. In persisting through multiple People seeking to change cycles, I found that I was able habits they no longer desire often to maintain them for longer find themselves in a four-week periods of time, and with less cycle, give or take. The subject’s effort on my part. In the case of first week is full of Yes-I-Can weight training, I spent a long enthusiasm. In the second, the time trying to train at home new habit takes more conscious with my own equipment, but I effort to maintain. It grates. In was only able to commit fully the third week, the new habit when I entered the gym—aside starts dropping off. In the fourth, from the positive environment, the old, undesirable habit re- making a commitment to the emerges in force, and the subject other people at the gym was a will either begin again the next great source of motivation. week, or give up entirely. 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1. Do a skeletal structure 2. Colour-code your quotes. 3. Strip notes. In the event of your essay. In point If you’re doing a really of a compare and contrast form, list out each body long essay, you might find or a research essay, where paragraph or argument it helpful to use different you will be required for your thesis, and bullet highlighters to keep track to use multiple texts, I point some of the points of what quotes you want often find it helpful to you’d like to make within to use and where to put copy the quotes I want to each of those arguments. them. This is extremely use onto an index card. This is especially helpful useful if you have trouble Doing so will allow you if you find it difficult to linking arguments, or to rearrange the quotes maintain your thesis if you need to work on and play with how they throughout your essay, your transition sentences function both with and

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This week’s photo is by Emily Nicole Lee issue 6 // volume 43 life & style // no. 17 Hot cocktails you’ll Fall for Where’d you get ööWarm up this autumn with these tempting taste-ables! them peepers? ööSpectacles: Snapchat’s Brittney MacDonald newest accessory Life & Style Editor Brittney MacDonald videography savvy, the camera Life and Style Editor itself will be a 115 degree lens—a choice intended to replicate an’t get enough of your the first person perspective and CSnapchat? Do you treasure offer a more legitimate “see every little moment that tiny what I see” experience. For the ghost is on your screen, and camera shy: Do not worry, as delight in the idea of sharing the sunglasses will be equipped random tidbits of your life with an outward facing light with your dearest friends and to let anyone around know followers? Well, Snap Inc., the that they are being recorded. masterminds behind the app The sunglasses themselves phenomenon, has decided to will be capable of storing the add some companion hardware videos you record until they to their catalogue in the form of can transfer them to your a pair of stylish, user-friendly, phone via Bluetooth or Wi- video-enabled sunglasses. Fi, and Snap Inc. claims that Spectacles, as they’ve been you should have a full 24-hour titled, will connect directly to battery life before you’ll need your Snapchat app, and will to recharge the Spectacles. be capable of recording live With an initial price point video in 10-second increments of $130, they do seem like a with a maximum length of 30 fairly pricey niche accessory— seconds. According to Snap Inc. though admittedly, $130 isn’t the videos will not be sent out much compared to the cost of to everyone on your friends list, other higher-end sunglasses. and instead be available in your The glasses themselves will Memories, allowing you to send be unisex and available in them out later if you so choose. teal, coral, and black; and Illustration by Ed Appleby For those of you who will most likely be released in are more photography or time for the holiday season. Hot Toddy Modified Modern Aztec 1 tsp honey Hot n’ Cold Hot Chocolate ½ cup boiling water ¾ cup hot mint tea 1 instant hot ¼ cup whiskey ¼ cup gin chocolate package

3 whole cloves 1 tsp lemon juice Replace the recommended ½ tsp cinnamon 1 tsp cranberry sauce amount of water with milk 1 lemon wedge I call this recipe “modified” ½ tsp cinnamon because traditionally a Hot 1 pinch ground nutmeg n’ Cold calls for a homemade ½ tsp ancho chili powder Start with the honey in the cranberry simple syrup bottom of a mug. Pour the instead of cranberry sauce, 1 tsp bittersweet hot water over top and stir but I’m lazy and I never plan until it melts slightly, then my cocktails far enough chocolate chips slowly add in the rest of the ahead to make a simple syrup. ingredients. Make sure you Besides that, just think of it ¼ mescal or tequila prick the lemon wedge with as one more way to use up In a sauce pan over a medium a fork or toothpick before the leftovers in your fridge— hot burner, heat the milk. Stir letting it steep in the cocktail. happy belated Thanksgiving constantly until it begins to Stir gently, and enjoy. This to you! Combine the mint steam just slightly. While cocktail is great if you have tea and the cranberry sauce continuing to stir gently, add a cold or the flu because it in a mug. You can use in the instant hot chocolate will clear out your sinuses prepackaged mint tea or make powder, the chili powder, as well as warm you up. your own with fresh mint, either way is good. Make the cinnamon, and the sure the sauce emulsifies chocolate chips. Continue to before adding in the gin and stir until there are no clumps lemon juice. Stir and enjoy! and the chocolate chips have all melted. Transfer the hot chocolate to a large mug and pour in the mescal or tequila. Stir it until the booze is evenly distributed throughout. Be warned, this

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Cazzy Lewchuk held hostage, and invaded in is wishing death on people. This Opinions Editor her private residence. It is a is trivializing a tragic and serious life-altering event for her and issue. Nobody deserves to die, ecently, Kim Kardashian her loved ones. The personal and no one deserves to feel afraid Rwas held up at gunpoint circumstances of the victim for their safety or boundaries. in a hotel in Paris by masked or crime are unimportant We don’t know these robbers. They stole over $11 here. Kim had $11 million celebrities personally. We can million worth of jewellery from stolen from her, which is only have valid opinions on their her while she was gagged, bound, a small fraction of her net personalities based on their and locked in the bathroom. worth. But money is irrelevant actions, which are naturally Kim has been severely impacted in this kind of situation. highlighted due to their being by the event, with her husband Kim does not deserve any public figures. However, I doubt Kanye West delaying parts of his of what she is going through. It the people who make these concert tour to look after her. doesn’t matter how rich, famous, jokes would say them to Kim Kim is an often hated-on unsympathetic to mere mortals, Kardashian’s face. I also doubt celebrity. She is famous for being or personally hated by you she is. that they truly believe or realize famous, shallow, and extremely Kim is a human being who was the intent behind what they’re rich. She’s at a much different assaulted and traumatized by saying. Certainly, some people are level socially and economically criminals. I (obviously) wouldn’t literally The Worst and really are than even many of her fellow wish what she’s going through on that awful towards other human A-list celebrities. She’s not any of my loved ones, nor would beings. But mostly, it’s failing my favourite famous person I wish it on my worst enemy. to examine what we really stand either—but I’m still deeply The jokes and quips made for and believe about others. troubled and horrified when by generally awful people are Take accountability for this kind of thing happens. part of a bigger problem. Too your words. Understand the Kim initially thought she often, we devalue a celebrity’s true intent of what you wish on was going to be raped when the humanity and worthby their your fellow human beings. Have intruders entered. This is the image. Every time a beloved compassion when horrible things worst fear and harshest reality celebrity dies, I hear jokes that happen to others, even if they’re for women everywhere. Kim “God should have taken Justin people you don’t respect or care was emotionally traumatized, Bieber/Kim Kardashian/a for. Everyone deserves sympathy celebrity I dislike” instead. This and support after a serious event. Image via wikimedia ‘Not All Men’ ööThe problem with male feminism movement, women who dismiss Jessica Berget or belittle feminism can be Contributor used to justify the sexist beliefs of others. Many men only n the midst of October and respect the views of women Iwith Halloween coming up when they are passive and I thought I’d talk about the non-controversial, or when three things that scare me they support their sexist ideals. the most: Snakes, spiders, They don’t respect when these and male feminists. views challenge them on their As a woman and a self- behaviour. Most men only entitled feminist killjoy, there respect and agree with the are few things that irk me more arguments of another man, than seeing a movement that as the opposing opinion of

advocates for women’s rights Image via thinkstock a woman is seen to hold less and freedoms being discussed utilize the label to justify sexist not seen as unusual or significant white woman and I understand value. She is always presumed by a cisgender, straight, white behaviour, to impress women, by virtue of their gender. Across that my opinion may be more to know less about the subject, male, or any cisgender male or to use the attention of women all social movements, the issue highly regarded on the matter, even when it is directly for that matter. Male feminists as a seal of approval in the at hand is often not viewed as therefore I do not speak for it. So relevant to her experiences. should know that men have the feminist community. Which valid until it is supported by why can’t male feminists do the So women, heed thy power dynamic over women in brings me to my main point: members of the “other side.” Men same? Calling yourself a feminist warning. Beware men who any situation, because we live Beware of male feminists. speaking on feminism would does not mean the work is tell you what it means to be a in an inherently misogynistic It seems women can’t escape be like me, a white woman, done. I myself am constantly re- feminist. Beware men who read society. Even, sadly, in feminist oppression even within their speaking on the Black Lives educating, and re-evaluating my this article and insist that “not communities. This means that own movement. Men advocating Matter movement. I support it, place in the feminist community all men are like that.” Beware opinions on feminism and how for basic women’s rights are but it is not my place to speak on and recognizing my place and men who think they know women handle their oppression often seen as more remarkable the experiences of black men and privilege in it as a white woman. more about feminism than are often taken more seriously than any woman who calls women living in an inherently Similarly to how men you do. A man is never more coming from a man than a herself a feminist, as any woman racist and Eurocentric society. advocating for women’s rights potentially dangerous than when woman. Some male feminists advocating for their own rights is I recognize my privilege as a gives more attention to the he claims to be a feminist. issue 6 // volume 43 opinions // no. 19 Should cigarettes be illegal? ööThe regulation of deadly cancer sticks Cazzy Lewchuk or popular. Cigarettes are or in crowded public areas, Opinions Editor some of the most harmful like parks. Other regulated substances in existence, but substances are prohibited, except moking is one of the deadliest also some of the most popularly in private areas. Why can you Shabits there is. Thousands of abused. Very few people who smoke in public, but you can’t people in Canada and millions smoke do it casually or do so drink a beer? Why can you of people around the world die without some sort of habit. buy cigarettes at 7-Eleven, but every year because of smoking I would support cigarette you can’t buy a joint? Why can cigarettes, both from their own harm reduction being you buy a carton of cigarettes habit as well as exposure to encouraged, which is already at the same pharmacy where second-hand smoke. Nicotine implemented in some aspects. prescription drugs are on a is one of the most addictive Screenshot of Mad Men Cigarettes are already expensive, time-delay because of their but maybe they should be even harmful and addictive effects? substances there is. Studies show quantities at government They are not healthy in any more so. Smoking costs the There’s a lot of hypocrisy that nicotine addiction can be stores for any adult to buy. way, nor do they even give the health care system millions each in tobacco laws due to the just as powerful, if not more The government regulates intoxicating effect that other year in treating smokers and popularity of cigarettes, and so, than addiction to heroin. many substances for our health substances do. All they do is second-hand smoke victims. lobbying. Thankfully, they’re That cigarettes and tobacco and safety. Some are no doubt decrease withdrawal symptoms. If you choose to smoke, you now more restricted than they products have many harmful more dangerous than others. Plus, they taste terrible. are not just harming yourself. ever have been. It remains to effects has been proven, Many legal drugs are abused, Cigarettes are highly You are annoying (and in some be seen what the best way to repeatedly. It is a well-known and many illegal drugs are addictive, and as such highly in cases, hurting) those around help people stop smoking is, fact: Smoking highly increases widely considered safe and demand. Millions of Canadians you who are exposed to the or how much more cigarettes your chances of getting cancer, recreational. The logic of why smoke, and over a billion people smoke. Designated smoking can be regulated, but there’s heart disease, and many other certain substances are illegal and do worldwide. Tobacco is a areas and laws exist, but they no doubt that a lot fewer diseases. While it’s illegal for others are sold in most stores multi-billion dollar industry. are often not followed. Some people smoke than in the past. minors to buy cigarettes, they is baffling. There are very few I don’t think outlawing people smoke at bus stops, while Regulation really does save lives. are freely available in unlimited positive qualities for cigarettes. cigarettes would be feasible, walking down the sidewalk, Tragic events show Why the the problem with ‘Blair Witch Creep Catchers ööWhy vigilantism doesn’t work

Project’ is an Cazzy Lewchuk publicly labeled as a pedophile Opinions Editor unable to leave the house for fear of being attacked was just awful movie n an earlier article, I talked one of the many things that Screenshot of the Blair Witch Project Iabout why the Creep Catcher pushed her over the edge.” ö vigilante team’s activities are It is a reminder of the öAmateur production and box office success does not equal good dangers of conflict with strangers. and freaking out. One of them build-up with no real climax? wrong. Vigilantism is extremely Cazzy Lewchuk dangerous in many ways, for It demonstrates why some things Opinions Editor goes missing. Strange symbols Why start with mythology are better left to the proper appear. They find the tooth of at the beginning and then all parties involved. It was only a matter of time before authorities, who have he Blair Witch Project the one who goes missing in a not explain it by the end? experience in dealing mysterious box. One of them The Blair Witch Project someone got seriously Twas made on a budget of hurt, or worse. with the mentally ill. $60,000. It went on to gross has an iconic mental breakdown may have captured audiences Certainly, mentally in a close-up of her face. in the ’90s before the genre Unfortunately, $248 million at the box office, the news has ill people are not making it one of the most At the disappointing end was common, but today it’s always treated (spoiler alert!) they find an forgettable, and just a bad proven me successful and profitable films m properly by right. Less o c ever. One of the original “found abandoned cabin. Inside is example of the genre. Just . the police, but than a month a their missing friend against because something was a b

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Why you should watch more movies ööThe benefits of film Screenshot of The Wizard of Oz

Cazzy Lewchuk way of looking at things. of movies to choose from. ones continuously. Many other too nonexistent to understand. Opinions Editor They expose us to stories, You could watch a movie movie-on-demand services exist But they all have something performances, and visuals every day and still not see that feature lots of great titles, to offer and teach about our love the movies, a lot. I think we may never experience everything worth watching. even if you haven’t heard of them. grasp of the world. Movies are Ifilm is the most accessible otherwise. They provide a There are people (film critics, And of course, there’s always a way for humans to learn from art medium—who doesn’t getaway; a look at another professors) who do just that. the internet to access movies each other. They expose us to watch movies at least once-in- place, time period, or world that There’s so much variety to the in a less than strictly legal way. new ideas, concepts, and even awhile? Movies are universally isn’t our own. Film teaches us movies. Expand your horizon. Even YouTube has a lot of full- emotions that may never have appreciated by almost everyone. about the human experience Watch a black and white movie length movies available for free. been realized otherwise. I watch a lot of movies— in all of its highs and lows. from a time before colour film Movies are made for a The most viewed and probably more than most people Most people have a certain existed. Watch a silent movie. lot of different reasons. But popular movie of all time is The do. When I’m in the mood (such style of movie they prefer. Some Watch a movie in another they aren’t just for profit— Wizard of Oz. Virtually everyone as October: Horror month), I like intense dramas or action, language with subtitles, or they’re an art form. They are has seen it. It brings out the best watch a movie every day. If I others enjoy lighter comedic one with an entire cast you’ve made to capture emotion and of what makes movies great. had the time and discipline, or fantasy elements. There are never heard of. Watch lesser- expression, and explore the Where else could you view flying I probably would watch a thousands of movies worth known works from a well- reality of life. That may be monkeys, talking lions, and movie every day of the year. watching, and thousands more known director or actor. through a hyper-realistic drama, spectacular musical numbers by Movies provide a different that are not. No matter what your Netflix streams thousands of outlandish cartoon adventure, tiny munchkins? Movies are truly taste is, there are still hundreds movies on demand, and adds new or arthouse piece with a plot an experience unlike any other. Why ‘Any questions?’ isn’t the question teachers should be asking ööA look at classroom discussions and two-way interactions learning, and overall interest. Jamal Al-Bayaa If you look at the way that Staff Writer moderators facilitate question essica is in a sociology class periods, they always ask the Jthat’s three hours long. All she first question, because it gets wants to do is go home. That’s the blood flowing in everyone not possible, but she’d at least else’s head. Without that ice- like to get up and move a little bit. breaker, the room is often She thinks about just standing up silent. Not only do people often for the sake of it, but she knows shy away from being the first it’ll incur some funny looks person to ask a question, they and personal embarrassment. generally can’t even think of a Although Jessica is paying question until someone else attention, she’s not doing it has already asked one. Hearing with any extra motivation. other questions gets the pressure She just has her notebook out off of them and gives them an and jots down what might be example to connect with and important. She doesn’t get to from which to build their own. interact with the material much, Once that first question is Image via thinkstock mainly because of the way asked, questions always keep lectures are generally designed. of every class: “Any questions?” promote their highest learning anybody does ask one, everyone pouring out. Whether it’s inside Professor Kruz’s lecture No one ever has any. What she potential. We like to talk in equal else has just had their valuable or outside the classroom, the style is one that is unbroken doesn’t realize, or maybe she parts. Barring that, we’d at least out-of-class time stolen from principle is the same: Questions and constant. She lectures for does, is that by the end of class, like to not be collectively silent them. Sometimes a quick inspire a genuine interest in the an hour straight, then calls for students are already packed up, throughout the class. Teachers question does come out of those answer, so teachers need a way a break, and follows it with waiting with anticipation for the have always known this, but it’s end of lecture conversations, but to harness them. Right inside another hour and a half of salutation they’re used to being not yet a general trend to have they will rarely start a thought- the lesson plan, time should lecture. There’s not much room dismissed with, so they can move a teacher think to themselves: provoking conversation about be made available for serious for questions, so she tries to on to the next part of their day. “How can I best inspire my the material. It’s simply because questions and conversations. leave some room for them at the Everybody has felt like Jessica students to ask questions?” that would stop everyone from Most importantly, the teacher end, thinking that if anybody at one point in their lives, and There are many ways that going home early, which is should never give up on questions has any questions, they’ll we’ve probably all had a teacher will work, and one way that always a plus. Yet those thought- until at least the first one has come up at the end of class. like Kruz. They speak for long won’t: Asking “Any questions?” provoking conversations that been asked and then there’s She poses that same periods of time and save all right before the end of class. dive deeper into the material silence, simply because that will question to students at the end questions for the end. For most To most students, questions than the final exam requires is increase the learning and benefit students, one way lectures don’t at the end of class mean that if exactly what promotes active of the experience for everyone. Have an idea for a story?   [email protected] OO Bus driver causes chaos by asking everyone to move to the back of the bus OO Exhausted Douglas student sights God outside Subway OO Exciting new Clown-Hunters Club! Humour And more! SkyTrain rally ööWho’s going to be today’s big winner, folks!

Chandler Walter We have never seen such a Assistant Editor start here, folks! A short break from the action as the escalator ell, ladies and gentlemen, is clogged… OH MY LANTA! Wit is a gorgeous day out Longboard Kid has made the here at the Waterfront Station unprecedented move to take the raceway, as our racers are lined stairs and is now neck and neck up and raring to go for what is with Woman with Groceries for sure to be quite the spectacle! first place! In a black suit and tie, well- They’re off the escalator worn slacks, and a look of sheer now and it is anybody’s race. determination, we have the They’re coming up on the first Businessman leading the pack of the Compass Card fare gates in a prime starting location: and in a heartbreaking turn of standing directly in front of the events Mustache Guy has lost SkyTrain doors. his Compass Card, putting him Beside him awaits the lovely out of the running for the grand Woman with Groceries, and we prize. know from past races that she Everyone but Mustache Guy will stop at nothing to be in first has made it through the gates, so place at the finish line. now the real fun begins. An open Following shortly behind expanse of space to pass, and them we have Longboard Kid, various distractions looking to Mustache Guy, and Girl Student, stall our walkers. Girl Student is all eager to show what they’ve nearly stopped by the thought of got and prove themselves worthy a Starbucks drink, but continues Image via Thinkstock of the fabled trophy. on in third place. with the judges and it’s been these commuters are neck and ONE MOMENT! Longboard Kid And with the chimes They are coming up on decided that it was a fair (though neck coming up to the finish comes out of nowhere and gets of the SkyTrain they are off! the second fare gates now, illegal) maneuver. These racers line, and oh what a finish line through those doors right at Businessman quickly takes and this could make or break are really giving it their all. And it is. The Millennium Line the chiming of the train! He has the lead, using every ounce of the standings. Longboard Kid oh no, after such a promising SkyTrain, with doors open, an done it! HE HAS DONE IT! What shoulder width he has to keep makes it through, and Woman start, Businessman has found empty seat, and a ticket home for a race folks, and what a finish! those behind him from trying with Groceries is NOT EVEN himself stuck behind a stroller. one lucky contestant. Tune in next week to see if to pass. That is not going to stop TAPPING IN! She somehow just That’s going to put him out of They are scrambling down your favourite commuter makes Woman with Groceries, however, slid in right behind Longboard the running. the stairs now, and it looks like it to the train on time, or if they as she swiftly speed walks by and Kid during his tap and is now hot We are at the last stretch it is going to be Woman with experience the gut-wrenching is the first onto the escalator! on his tail! We have conferred now and it is too close to call; Groceries to make i—WAIT failure of defeat. Revelation that Hillary Clinton is kind of okay upsets many ööVoters from all sides of the political spectrum appalled by her overall decency other ladder of opportunity dripping out of every WORD. Rebecca Peterson Humour Editor attached to it, then the idea Voting third party for SURE. that maybe, just maybe, you #WhatBernieWouldWant.” illary Clinton is once again could be part of a political “It’s just further proof Hcaught in a controversy, revolution is pretty appealing. that, you know, she’s pulling as audio from a private So I think we should all be out every dirty trick in the conversation with campaign really understanding of that book to try to get elected,” donors in February has been and should try to do the best commented Trump supporter made public. The shocking we can not to be, you know, Guy White on his Facebook content has disturbed many, as a wet blanket on idealism.” page. “Trying to get into the in the recording she expresses Her understanding of the minds of voters, figure out what her true feelings regarding Bernie Sanders phenomenon they want—trying to give them Bernie Sanders supporters. and general willingness to help what they want. It’s disgusting. To quote: “Some are new younger voters (or at least listen Totally should disqualify to politics completely. They’re to their issues and concerns) her from being president.” children of the Great Recession, has incurred the wrath of many Meanwhile, Donald “I and they are living in their with base-level typing skills moved on her” Drumpf has parents’ basement. They feel huffpost.com via Image and access to the internet. been tied up this past week “This is BULLSHIT,” said in a court case involving the they got their education and they don’t see much of a future. you’re consigned to, you know, one commenter, username alleged rape of a 13-year old the jobs that are available to […] So that is a mindset that is being a barista, or you know, $$GaryJohnson16$$. “She’s girl—oh, well, it looks like them are not at all what they really affecting their politics. some other job that doesn’t pay so PATRONIZING. You can we’ve run out of space. envisioned for themselves. And And so if you’re feeling like a lot, and doesn’t have some just hear the PANDERING humour // no. 22 theotherpress.ca Bus driver causes chaos by asking everyone to move to the back of the bus ööOpen space in rear of bus confuses, scares passengers

Greg Waldock stood up and began to tell hospital when he accidentally Contributor people to move further into the stumbled onto the empty interior of the transit vehicle. back part of a bus, and found assengers aboard a 502 “We had no idea what he himself confronted with enough Pbus bound for Surrey meant,” said Mary Boxworth, free space to accommodate Central were left stunned early a passenger during the more than a dozen other yesterday morning, when their incident. “We were scared and people, triggering a wave of driver made an announcement confused. He kept pointing to curiosity about its purpose. over the PA system to “move the little steps that led to the “If only we could decipher to the back of the bus.” empty back part of the bus. what these bus drivers are With the meaning of this What was he trying to say?” trying to tell us,” said Dr. statement being so unclear, The driver eventually Trundle. “There’s a lot about the passengers could only look threw his hands in the air buses we don’t know. How can around and shuffle awkwardly as and returned to his seat, we fit more passengers onto Image via Thinkstock the statement was inexplicably leaving a dozen people a bus? Who are the ‘Elderly repeated. The lineup of people behind at the bus stop. University. “People are being passengers of a 99 B-Line and Disabled Seats’ reserved waiting to get onto the bus Unfortunately, this isn’t asked to ‘make room for other running to the University of for? How many seats can we at Venture Way, where the the first incident of such a passengers’ and ‘walk two feet British Columbia to “move occupy with a single bag? incident took place, looked on mysterious, undecipherable up a small set of stairs.’ The away from the rear doors, We just don’t know.” in horror as a half-empty bus message being heard on meaning of these messages there’s plenty of room literally TransLink representatives somehow seemed too full to let TransLink buses. are unclear, and passengers anywhere else.” Thirteen refused to comment when more people on. The situation “This is a growing are starting to panic.” students fell out of the bus when asked about the incidents, but worsened when the driver, who epidemic,” said Dr. Sarah This event comes in the the rear doors next opened. did take the opportunity to prefers to remain anonymous, Trundle, professor of Transit wake of an incident last week, On September 23, a high announce that the Evergreen Studies at Simon Fraser when a driver cryptically told school student was rushed to the Line is delayed until 2019. Yoga found to not only cure anxiety and depression, but leprosy, malaria, and broken bones as well

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Rebecca Peterson exclusive interview with the “I’ll admit it was hard to get Goddess, and it healed within “We’ve always said, you know, Humour Editor Other Press last Thursday. “We started, given that parts of me two weeks. Now I’m buff as ever, ‘don’t medicate, meditate,’ and decided to test the validity of were falling off,” said leper Carly and the skin on my arm isn’t I really hold to that. There’s study out of the Institute these kinds of claims and, well, Skinner, “but they told me to all weird from being wrapped been a lot of resistance from A of Bold Science (I-BS) needless to say, the results just keep at it, work at my own up in plaster for a month.” people who’ve been like ‘ohh has found that yogi’s claims were very surprising, indeed.” pace, really get in touch with my A few questions remain I need medication to live’ of the miraculous health The test covered a wide inner self… and look at me now! to be answered, of course— and ‘yoga doesn’t cure visual benefits to yoga may not range of injuries and ailments, I grew back three fingers like primarily regarding the science impairments’ and ‘why’d you be too far off the mark. many thought to be incurable a lizard, all because of yoga!” of yoga’s healing properties, and change your name to “Quinoa,” “I mean, obviously exercise without the intervention of “I snapped my arm clean in the more pressing question of Helen,’ but there will always be is good for you, but it seems modern medicine, such as polio half about six months ago,” said why humanity didn’t figure this bitter naysayers. The important like if anyone has any problems and fractured spines. Within athlete Andy Shields. “Never out sooner in our evolution. thing is that science is on these days there’s always weeks of starting a strict yoga got a cast for it. Just kept up “Well, I mean, you can our side, and I have another that one jackass on Facebook regimen, however, symptoms with my Exalted Warrior and look at science, or you can hundred articles on the matter claiming yoga as a cure-all,” began to ease, disappearing Downward Dogs, threw in a look to your inner self,” said to spam your Facebook feed said Doctor Iris Pekchu, in an altogether after a few months. couple of Cobras and a Reclining dedicated yogi Quinoa Jones. with over the days to come.” issue 6 // volume 43 humour // no. 23 Image via TheSun.co,uk via Image Douglas Athletics Department starts up exciting new Clown-Hunters Club ööInspired by the alarming appearance of scary clown sightings in BC

Rebecca Peterson often play in large groups armed blush,” said one student. “Like, with bats, crowbars, pepper what are their standards for what

Image via Thinkstock Humour Editor spray, and electric flyswatters. constitutes a clown? Am I allowed ast week the Douglas Athletics “It’s a good way to get in a to make jokes? Wear polka dots? LDepartment announced the workout while saving the city Put a scary mask over my face Exhausted formation of a new sports club: from a real-life It situation, ya and a frazzled red wig so I can The Douglas Clown-Hunters. know?” said Douglas Clown- creep around people’s houses “I thought it up a few nights Hunter Artemis Brown. “It’s late at night like an asshole? Douglas student ago while lying in bed with all fun, it’s safe… well, for us. Where is the line drawn?” the lights on and a baseball bat Probably not for the clowns.” So far the club has yet to at the ready,” said club leader The club has not been catch any clowns, but that hasn’t sights God Francis Ulysses Klaunz. “I mean, formed without controversy, dampened their enthusiasm. the scary clowns thing was kind however. Critics have compared “It’s just like any other of funny when it was happening it to “the angry mob with sports club,” said one member, well south of the border, but pitchforks that went after a section editor for the Other outside Subway they’re in Surrey now. The last Frankenstein’s Monster” and Press with an intense fear of “a bunch of vigilantes with clowns who prefers to remain ö thing Surrey needs is a scary öEncounter took place after clown invasion, am I right?” weapons and a vendetta against anonymous. “You know, we the student’s third consecutive The Clown-Hunters have clowns.” Some students have do stretches and exercises, go described their sport as “a even reported feeling unsafe out for beers, order pizza, hunt day without sleep mega-huge intense game of around the Clown-Hunters. clowns. It’s really all in the spirit “I get cold sweats when I of good fun, and—IS THAT A made him very popular full-contact manhunt,” and Rebecca Peterson think I might have over-applied FUCKING CLOWN? DIEEEE!” Humour Editor amongst some members of the religious community, and he religious community a pariah amongst others. Tis buzzing and many “It’s the sign we’ve all been assumptions about our world as waiting for,” said evangelist we know it are being challenged Terry Cross. “Sure, the Rapture by the alleged sighting of didn’t happen—both times— God Himself by Douglas and there are nonbelievers out student Adam N. Steve. there who still make fun of “I definitely saw ’im,” us for ‘telling everyone you’d slurred Steve in an interview packed your bags for heaven, on Monday. “He was like—He Terry, can’t wait to see you at glowed? He glowed. It was the next PTA meeting,’ but this outside Subway, He had… is a sign. He’s walking among He was eating a foot-long us, and He has appeared to us Prime Rib Melt. It was epic.” in a form we can understand.” According to Steve’s “It’s blasphemist nonsense, testimony, he was approaching is what it is,” said Father Peter his 73rd consecutive hour Rock at a press conference without sleep due to over the weekend. “Sadly we school, work, and social cannot excommunicate Adam responsibilities. As he had a N. Steve as he is not a member cold, he was also under the of the Catholic faith. I checked. influence of “probably lethal Twice. But we do not endorse amounts of Advil and Benadryl, his claims in the slightest.” honestly.” He’d gone to Subway When asked if his with the intention of getting a experience made Steve sandwich and five large coffees, a believer, his answer and found God instead. was noncommittal. “He was a chill dude,” said “I mean, I guess I kind Steve. “Just asked me if I had of do and I kind of don’t,” he a quarter for the bus, an’ I did, said. “I’m gonna try sleeping an’ He was like ‘thanks kid’ an’ on it. Thanks to all the media I was like ‘no problem God’ coverage, I still haven’t had a and he was like ‘Jesus Christ chance to even catch a nap. are you high’ an’ I said ‘I’m I might just… I might just lie not Jesus. God, kinda thought down here. Goodnight.” you would know that.’” Steve promptly curled up in Steve’s account of his his seat and fell asleep, leaving encounter with God has many questions unanswered. By David Manky, Senior Columnist mentalhealthrun.ca

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