Lettitor

’ve recently been reading a book called sharp. Well, occasionally 6:35 p.m., if off until Monday night, we’d be working it down the hill, and head home the IThe Dilettantes, which is a story about any of the editors are late—and there’s away into the a.m., and our Production same night that our writers are (ideally) SFU’s student newspaper, The Peak, usually at least one. Manager is not about that life—and write scribbling away to get a jump-start on the and their struggle to compete against We spend about an hour going over it about whatever I so choose. next issue. Vancouver’s Metro newspaper. announcements, pitching story ideas to For this week, you’re getting a play- Tuesday morning, when the papers Now this isn’t any sort of a review— sections, and doing an exit proof of our by-play of our newspaper’s production are still warm from being freshly printed, I’m only about a quarter of the way last issue, during which all the mistakes because I couldn’t think of anything our Distribution Manager grabs them and through the book. One thing I noticed I made at last week’s production are better. So sue me. (Please don’t.) delivers them to the stands around both in the 103 or so pages I’ve made my way pointed out by my peers. Then the whole thing starts over campuses, where they will eventually be through so far, however, is that the Talk about constructive criticism. again, with a pitch meeting on Monday— picked up by you. structure of The Peak’s newspaper differs With all the sections suitably filled, except after that meeting, production Congrats, and thank you for doing greatly from ours here at the Other Press. the crowds disperse, sent back home to gets to work. All the articles are laid out your part in this awesome, stressful, Or at least it did back around 2012, type up their 400-600 work articles by nice and neat, new photos are dragged somehow worthwhile cycle that is the when the book was written. Thursday noon. Those go to the section in, the issue # is changed—hopefully production of the Other Press. So I figured I’d give you, our editors, who then have until Saturday also the date—and some new feature and We hope you do the same thing next dedicated readers, a little rundown of noon to write their own work, edit the cover art is created. week. how this newspaper comes into existence. others, and get that full package—be it I take a look over the final product, It’s a week-long journey filled with Humour, News, Sports, etc.—over to our mark down corrections, and make the Cheers, deadlines, some tired editors, one rowdy Assistant Editor, Rebecca Peterson, to necessary changes. meeting, and the occasional bottle of read, edit, offer feedback on, and fact- A few other computer things wine. check. are done to the file that I still don’t It all starts on a Monday. Finally, the full issue arrives in understand, and before I know it I’m on We 20 or so staff members (and my inbox, freshly edited, at noon on the phone with WebExpress (the printers) Chandler Walter, Editor-in-Chief literally anyone else who wants to Sunday. I read through the entire issue, to confirm that they’ve received this join us, we’re not picky) gather in the fix mistakes, procrastinate, fact-check shiny new version of the Other Press. dungeonous room 1020 at Douglas again, and deem solid enough for print. I If it’s all send right and proper—and College’s New West campus at 6:30 p.m. then pen my Lettitor—because if I put it that’s a big if—we high-five, hightail

OO The Other Press has been Douglas College’s student newspaper since 1976. Since 1978 we have been an autonomous publication, independent of the student Angela Ho union. We are a registered society under Business Manager Rm 1020 – 700 Royal Ave.  theotherpress.ca the Society Act of British Columbia, Douglas College  [email protected] Jacey Gibb governed by an eight-person board Distribution Manager New Westminster, BC V3L 5B2    /theotherpress of directors appointed by our staff. Joel McCarthy Our head office is located in the New  604.525.3542 /DouglasOtherPress Graphics Manager Westminster campus. Elizabeth Jacob OO The Other Press is published weekly Chandler Walter Rebecca Peterson Production Assistant during the fall and winter semesters, and monthly during the summer. We receive Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Cara Seccafien Illustrator our funding from a student levy collected  [email protected]  [email protected] Colten Kamlade through tutition fees every semester at Jake Wray Caroline Ho Staff Reporter registration, and from local and national News Editor Arts Editor advertising revenue. The Other Press is a Greg Waldock, Jillian member of the Canadian University Press  [email protected]  [email protected] McMullen, and Katie Czenczek (CUP), a syndicate of student newspapers Davie Wong Brittney MacDonald Staff Writers that includes papers from all across Canada. Sports Editor Life & Style Editor Analyn Cuarto  [email protected]  [email protected] Staff Photographer OO The Other Press reserves the right to choose what we will publish, and we Jessica Berget Klara Woldenga Jerrison Oracion Senior Colomnist will not publish material that is hateful, Opinions Editor Humour Editor obscene, or condones or promotes illegal  [email protected]  [email protected] Lauren Kelly activities. Submissions may be edited for Colomnist clarity and brevity if necessary. All images Mercedes Deutscher Kwiigay iiwans Ed Appleby, Cazzy Lewchuk, used are copyright to their respective Social Media Coordinator Layout Manager Joshua Toevs, Duncan owners. @theotherpress  [email protected] Fingarson Contributors Have an idea for a story?   [email protected] OO Stories from the streets

OO Analysis: BC Liberal leadership race grows

OO Veterinary technology graduates excel News And more! Dog therapy ööStudents at the Coquitlam campus had a chance to snuggle therapy dogs October 12 thanks to the DSU. Photos by Analyn Cuarto Analyn by Photos news // no. 4 theotherpress.ca Analysis: BC Liberal leadership race grows ööTodd Stone announces candidacy

Jillian McMullen Staff Writer

odd Stone, MLA for Kamloops-South TThompson and former minister of transportation, announced October 10 his bid for the BC Liberal leadership. The party began its search for a new leader when Christy Clark resigned in early August after the NDP-Green party coalition toppled her government, which had been in power for 16 years. In the May election, the Liberals were badly beaten in the area of Metro Vancouver. In a letter posted to his campaign site, Stone said the previous government “failed to listen to the voices of many British Columbians.” Stone was instrumental in the transit plebiscite of 2015, which was ultimately unsuccessful. He said in a Vancouver Sun report that it had been a “tough lesson,” but one that he is willing to face head on. Prior to entering politics, Stone was the CEO of a technology company, and one of his campaign promises is to commit to developing the province’s technology sector to help grow BC’s economy. He is also campaigning on improved affordability and increased access to childcare and early childhood education. The leadership race itself has grown much larger than previous BC Liberal Photo of Stone Todd via kamloopsthisweek.com leadership campaigns. In the 2011 race posted to his website. This will largely to replace Gordon Campbell, there were focus on increasing affordable housing only four candidates; the current race’s and addressing the overdose crisis [The previous government] failed to listen to the ballot has grown to eight candidates. According to a report by the voices of many British Columbians.” – Todd Stone Some faces may be familiar to Toronto Star, Watts, who is now the residents of the Lower Mainland. Former current Conservative MP for South Vancouver mayor Sam Sullivan, as well as Surrey-White Rock, promises to step former Surrey mayor Dianne Watts, are down from her federal seat to focus on Bernier, former minister of education; Sager, a businesswoman from Terrace. both vying to a chance to lead the party. provincial politics, if elected to lead the Mike de Jong, former minister of finance To remain in the race, candidates Sullivan was first to announce BC Liberals. In the Toronto Star report, and former minister of health; Andrew must pay $50,000 to the Liberal his candidacy. Currently the MLA Watts said she was inspired to enter the Wilkinson, former minister of advanced Party by December 29, with the for Vancouver-False Creek, Sullivan race in light of the NDP-Green coalition, education and former minister of party voting between February 1 promises to focus on developing the something she says is “unstable.” technology; Michael Lee, newly-elected and February 3 of next year. province’s urban centers in a video Other candidates include Mike MLA of Vancouver-Langara; and Lucy Election underway for education council student representative ööThree students from New Westminster campus vying for seat

Jake Wray council. The candidates were required experience in representing students also competing for a seat on the to be taking at least 50 per cent of and advocating for student rights.” education council, wrote in her News Editor their courses at the New Westminster Hutchison wrote that, if elected, she statement that she would represent campus, and they each had to provide would advocate for more program choices, students’ financial interests if ctober 17 is the final day to vote a 250-word statement to the College open educational resources, and more elected to the education council. in a byelection to select one O outlining their campaign goals. support for students who wish to continue “I will make every effort to ensure the student representative from the New McKenzie Hutchison, a third- their education beyond Douglas College. finances of Douglas College are being used Westminster campus to sit on the year associate of science student and Sarah Long, an associate of to the best interest of students,” she wrote. Douglas College education council. the director at large for the DSU, arts student who plans to study Thompson wrote that she would The education council is an elected wrote in her statement that her behavioural neuroscience at UBC or seek to expand textbook buyback, to body consisting of two students from the experience with the DSU and other SFU, wrote in her statement that she increase scholarships and bursaries, Coquitlam campus, two students from the organizations makes her an ideal would represent mature students. to allow opt-out from the Compass New Westminster campus, two support candidate for the education council. “As a mature student who has been Card program, and to hire advisors staff, and ten faculty members. The “[I] serve as the DSU Deputy here for a few years, I believe I am an to help students who wish to transfer responsibilities of the education council Chairperson and a member of the DSU accurate representation of that portion to another post-secondary school. include defining curriculum content, Budget and Operations Committee. of the student population,” she wrote. Students who are taking more setting various academic policies, and I also serve as the President of the “If I can help shape what the future of than 50 per cent of their classes advising the Douglas College board. Athletes’ Council Club at Douglas, the school looks like I will feel satisfied at the New Westminster campus Three students are in the running and am a member of the women’s with my time here and be able to take can vote for an educational council for an open seat to represent the New volleyball team,” she wrote. “These the next step in my education.” representative online by signing in Westminster campus on the education roles have granted me excellent Sarah Thompson, who is to the student registration system. issue 7// volume 44 news // no. 5 Stories from the streets ööHomelessness, addiction, and recovery

Colten Kamlade Staff Reporter

n event in Coquitlam is aiming Ato educate people on the struggles of living on the streets. Stories from the Street is a program that gives people the chance to understand homelessness. The Coquitlam Public Library hosted the event on October 12. Three speakers told their stories of life on the streets and what turned their lives around. “I came from a fairly good upper- middle-class family. You know, military family, my mom worked in a hospital,” said Bruce Conlan, the first speaker of the night. “I grew up in a little farming community. So I was surrounded by a lot of stuff you wouldn’t think somebody would be able to transition into a negative type of lifestyle.” Conlan’s childhood, however, was not everything it appeared to be. “The outside picture of the home I grew up in looked good, it looked like it should for a middle-class setting, you know, everything was in place, but then inside that picture there was a lot of chaos,” he said. “My dad, he was a military guy and then became a police Cuarto Analyn by Photo officer, and there was a lot of stress ten days we’re going to find you dead.’” grade one. He was an alcoholic. [My mom] the Stories from the Street event, that she involved, and in that time period there Conlan now helps others deal worked two jobs. There was me and my was able to get clean and get a home. was a lot of drinking involved, to cope.” with addiction and mental trauma. brother at home. I became just a horrible Sandy Burpee, the chair of the Tri- “He would drink, and there was a lot Donna Wollf, the second little girl in elementary school,” she said. Cities homelessness and housing task of abusive and violent moments,” Conlan speaker of the night, also grew up Although McRae was not alone group and the moderator for the night, said. “I got the brunt of the violence.” in a dysfunctional household. in the house, her older brother had said “it’s really important to have events This was the beginning of “I grew up in a family where I wasn’t a negative influence on her. like this that make us aware … to see Conlan’s journey onto the streets. wanted, and I was told that every single “[He] got me to smoke weed and and hear people who are presenting “I started to leave the house for day, and when I got old enough to figure cigarettes,” she said. “I hung out with a tonight, to be able to look inside the longer and longer periods of time,” he out how to get out, I did get out. So, I left bad group that was in and out of jail.” turbulent times they experienced and said. “So I started to discover pieces of home. I ran away at thirteen,” she said. She continued down that road realize in those times the people you the world further and further away from It wasn’t until Wollf became and ended up on the streets. It wasn’t see here tonight were always inside.” my home and I started to meet other pregnant at the age of 17 that she until she was introduced to RainCity “There is a light at the end kids who were getting into trouble.” got off the streets. Many years later, Housing and Support Society, a homeless of the tunnel, no matter how far When asked about the turning point she found herself homeless again, advocacy charity that helped organize down you might be,” Wollf said. in his life, Conlan said that two cops found but this time for less than a year. him in an alley one day, and they told him Sandra McRae said that she “‘we come across a lot of people who have felt her story was a combination I grew up in a family where I wasn’t died … we can tell you the way you look of Donna’s and Bruce’s. right now, if you don’t stop or get help “I was born and raised by my mom. wanted.” – Donna Wollf. or something changes, within a week to My dad left when I was young, I was in

Veterinary technology graduates excel ööHigh exam scores for Douglas College students

Colten Kamlade said in an e-mail interview with the as they can, ideally in a veterinary clinic.” Maintaining the quality of the Other Press that the success was in There are also free information program is “always a major focus for Staff Reporter part due to the fact that “VTEC has sessions for those who are interested. us,” Chapell said. “We will continue further concentrated on teaching and The veterinary technology to work with our program advisory ouglas College veterinary assessing essential skills, in areas such program “donates $60,000 of free committee to ensure relevance in the technology (VTEC) graduates D as veterinary medical and surgical veterinary services to shelter and rescue veterinary community and to address performed exceptionally well on the 2016 nursing, anesthesia, pain management, animals annually…Douglas College any deficiencies if they arise.” Veterinary Technician National Exam, radiology, and dentistry, which has will continue to support the students, Any deficiencies look to be far according to a statement released by the resulted in improved Veterinary staff and faculty needed to run the in the future, however, as according College. Graduates have “surpassed the Technician National Exam scores.” VTEC Teaching Clinic,” Chow said. to Chapell, “Douglas students have Canadian average by more than 10 per Chow suggested that those who are Brian Chapell, the science and consistently been above average on cent overall,” and “the US average by 19 considering enrolling in the program technology dean, said “this year’s the Veterinary Technician National per cent overall,” the statement said. ensure “they want to enter the veterinary group worked exceptionally hard Exam over the last several years.” Pauline Chow, co-ordinator for nursing field, by gaining as much and the results of their efforts are the veterinary technology program, veterinary or animal related experience demonstrated in the exam results.” Have an idea for a story?   [email protected]

OO What in the world is Wakanda?

OO Call for student and employee artists

OO Chairman of the Board: Fantasy football Arts And more! The art of Shane Koyczan öö‘Shut Up and Say Something’ film review

Jerrison Oracion performs his poems, and we see them including David Suzuki. In some of the scenes when Koyczan does his poetry come to life through archival material Koyczan’s slam poetry, he adds music into material, the audience reacts to make Senior Columnist and new material specially made the performance. This made me think it seem as if it is a live audience track. for the documentary. The film also that William Shatner might also be a slam During a screening of the shows Koyczan reuniting with his poet because he puts music in his poetic documentary at the Vancouver biological father Len Koyczan, who material, though we could more accurately International Film Festival this year, hane Koyczan is one of the most he had not seen in a very long time, label what Shatner does as sing talking. both Shane and Len were there as special Sfamous slam poets in the world through the magic of Facebook. The scenes where Koyczan sees Len guests. At the Q&A in the screening, since being featured in the opening Filmmaker Melanie Wood gives are very interesting because you expect I asked both of them what was it like ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter us a personal look at Koyczan’s life in a that they will show private moments of seeing each other again. Len told me Olympic Games. He got me interested film that is as great as the documentary Shane seeing his father for the first time. that while Shane is his biological son, in slam poetry, a genre I learned about about Lady Gaga, Gaga: Five Foot Two. Instead, Shane interviews Len about his he does not call him son and he calls in literature in secondary school. Shut Up and Say Something shows family and what Len was doing when him Shane more often than son. Most of Koyczan’s material is from his more of Koyczan’s raw material. It he wasn’t in Shane’s life. We then see The documentary shows how personal experiences, and we learn also shows that Koyczan is able to not them doing various activities together Koyczan made slam poetry cool and about his poetry in the documentary be too serious in life, and there are a including going to a convenience store and presents an interesting way of seeing Shut Up and Say Something. lot of funny moments from him. going fishing. What I learned from the a relative that you did not know much The documentary explores his The first few minutes of the documentary is that Shane has Indigenous about. Shut Up and Say Something airs work process of how he writes and documentary show various people talking heritage and that he likes to live in the this spring on Knowledge Network. about how they appreciate his poetry, most rural town that he could find. In Crowded bookshelf: Something old, something new ööA recommendation for the ‘Old Man’s War’ series

Duncan Fingarson testosterone-fuelled war epic. There’s a lot of deeper thought in there, and some very Contributor relevant questions get asked, especially later on in the series. When the first book oday, John Scalzi is a multi-Hugo- ends, John Perry gets left behind for a time Award-winning author. In 2013, T so that the second book (2006’s The Ghost his delightfully meta novel Redshirts Brigades) can focus on Jane Sagan, one of won the Hugo, and he could well be the special forces soldiers introduced in considered one of the best currently the first book. From here on out, things active sci-fi writers. But not so long get a little more introspective, as questions ago, he was a relative unknown, his are raised about the meaning of loyalty first published novel arriving in 2005. and the implications of technology. That novel was Old Man’s War. By the time of the third book in Old Man’s War follows Colonial the series, The Last Colony (2007), John Defence Force recruit John Perry, as makes his return as the leader of a new he joins the army on his 75th birthday. human colony. He’s joined by Jane, and The novel pays tribute to classic science the vast majority of the book focuses fiction, with the work of Robert A. around their struggle to survive. It’s the Heinlein specifically mentioned in the most political of the three books, with the acknowledgements, as well as a host ultimate message being a question of how of classic military fiction tropes. The much can we really trust our governments. character of Master Sergeant Antonio In today’s world, that’s a question worth Ruiz is perhaps the most obvious of asking and worth reading about. these, and the lampshade hanging In the interests of not spoiling too involved in his sections of the first much, this column has by necessity been novel was especially amusing. a little vague. I will say that the third book From boot camp through combat, ends on something of a hopeful note, John Perry must come to terms with a and that however grim the story might be galaxy full of angry violent aliens that in places, there’s always a bit of humour all want to kill him. There are some to lighten the tone. I’d recommend masterfully written combat scenes, Scalzi’s work to any fan of science fiction. and a particularly good focus on the If you’ve never read anything by him bonds between fellow soldiers. before, then this is a good place to start. That said, however, the books aren’t a Image via Amazon.com issue 7 // volume 44 arts // no. 7 From heartbreaks to twisted fantasies ööKanye West’s albums ranked

Joshua Toevs that he is one of the best in the game. The reason why this album is so Contributor low on the list is because it is his only effort that sounds terribly dated. The . 808s & Heartbreak (2008) production, the flows, and the features 808s is not a bad album per se but it 7 sound like 2007, which makes it a lot certainly falls short of the standards that harder to listen to 10 years later. As well, Kanye had set with previous records. songs like “Drunk and Hot Girls” and West is at his most experimental on “Everything I Am” are some of Kanye’s this record, incorporating hollow, cold worst songs he has ever released. production with Auto-Tune vocals. His emotional fragility at the time is very 5. The Life of Pablo (2016) evident, having recently lost his mother His most recent project is certainly an and breaking up with his long-term interesting one. There is a sonic mishmash fiancée, and it shows on this record. with the mixture of trap, EDM, pop, and He constantly speaks on loss with this soul all melded into one succinct record. record, from the loss of love on “Heartless” The album’s best points are definitely and “Coldest Winter” to the loss of his strong, from the Nina Simone sample freedom in life on the Kid Cudi-assisted on the Taylor Swift diss track, “Famous,” “Welcome to Heartbreak.” The production to the dark and somber revelations on on “Amazing,” with the tribal drums and “FML” featuring The Weeknd. Kanye the dark atmosphere that surrounds is very reflective about his love for his them, provides a very anthematic song. family (“FML”), his struggles with fame There are some big blunders on this (“Father Stretch My Hands”), his footing record, though. The over-reliance on in the fashion world (“Facts”), and the Auto-Tune is grating at points, especially need for love (“Ultralight Beam”). The

when he attempts to swoon on a record. In art album Graduation latter song in particular is the standout addition, the writing is mediocre at best, record. It starts with a young girl talking which only accentuates the annoyance of 4. Yeezus (2013) satisfied unless I picked the Cotton myself. about the Lord and then we get these Kanye’s vocals, while a lot of the album An album created at Kanye’s most Kanye talks about his love of Kim light and ethereal guitar riffs mixed with sounds terribly mastered, providing broken. If you watched any interviews Kardashian on “Bound 2,” a record that that trap sound that Kanye has become for some bad listening experiences. during the leadup to the album or the features an angelic vocal performance accustomed to using since Cruel Summer. interviews that followed its release, you by Charlie Wilson in front of an ethereal The biggest problem with the record 6. Graduation (2007) would have seen the pain and anger beat that is tied together by a perfectly is that the features on the album outshine Having Graduation this low may ruffle that Kanye was experiencing. He wasn’t integrated sample of Brenda Lee’s “Sweet Kanye himself. Overall the album is great some feathers, but there are valid reasons being taken seriously in the fashion Nothin’s.” There are funny moments musically. The beats are varied and lush. as to why this one of Kanye’s weaker world and that angst was definitely with the dirty and overtly sexual “I’m The features are all great and everything albums. First, the positives. The anthems transposed into Yeezus. It is his shortest In It,” as well as dark moments on the feels layered. However, the biggest on this record are massive, boisterous, and most experimental album ever: Ten grime-inspired “Hold My Liquor.” The problem with the album is sadly Kanye and encapsulating, with songs like tracks featuring minimalist production, standout track on the album is “Blood himself. Kanye sounds lost most of the “Good Life” audibly representing the braggadocios lyrics, and angry flows. on the Leaves” featuring a sample of time and jumps from thought to thought idea of good vibes only. That particular Kanye touches on a number issues Nina Simone’s “Strange Fruit.” The without letting any ideas breathe. It also song is highly quotable and a perfect including racism at length. This is best horns are vibrant and punchy, the feels very short and disjointed. Kanye song to throw on in a club or at a house shown on the aptly titled “New Slaves:” strings raw, and Kanye is poignant and dropped arguably his worst album lyrically party. “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” with its My momma was raised in emotional. Overall Yeezus is the first since 808s but thankfully the music makes shimmering, slowed-down soul beat an era when / Clean water was of four great records in Kanye’s vault. it an enjoyable listen. Great attempt allows Kanye to address his detractors only served to the fairer skin at the music but a letdown lyrically. while also announcing to the world Doing clothes you would have Tune in next week for thought I had help / But they wasn’t the rest of this list!

To find out more about the fantastic and hilarious work of Stand Up for Mental Health, and to watch videos of No shame or stigma, just laughs some of their refreshingly candid comedy acts, check out their website: http:// ööStand-up comedy show brings humour to mental illness standupformentalhealth.com.

Caroline Ho it’s something that is important,” An attentive audience listened, this, so obviously I can go to the store and said Carter Grenier, one student who laughed, and sympathized as the go get groceries,’” he said. “Sometimes Arts Editor attended Friday’s show, and spoke with performers shared painfully honest that’s enough to get me out of the house.” the Other Press before the event. glimpses into what it’s like dealing Granirer said to the Other Press ix stand-up comedians took to Joanna Teng, also a student, said she with mental health issues. The jokes that he hopes the audience is inspired the stage of the Laura C. Muir S hopes events like this help to destigmatize were self-aware and tastefully self- by seeing ordinary people who are Performing Arts Theatre last Friday the subject of mental health, “so we deprecating, but also balanced humour not professional comics—especially evening to show the audience that can create better awareness and have with a sobering cognizance about ordinary people who have struggled with yes, you can laugh at depression. it part of our everyday conversations the reality of these issues that plague mental health issues—take the stage The free comedy show was put as something that’s not as taboo.” so many people on a daily basis. and share their experiences so frankly. on by the organization Stand Up for At Friday’s show, Granirer “I think comedy can also just be a However, as the main takeaway Mental Health, founded by comic, and five comics trained by him great coping mechanism for any subject,” from the evening, he said, “I hope counselor, and author David Granirer. through Stand Up for Mental Health said student Siobhan Bostock to the it personalizes all those labels, and Through his organization, Granirer performed routines based on their Other Press before the show, a sentiment [audiences] have to see the people behind trains people with mental health issues own experiences with mental illnesses the performers seemed to agree with. those labels.” Through these shows, to create and perform stand-up comedy including depression, bipolar disorder, Jari Wilkman, one of the comics, he wants others to recognize that, for in order to combat the stigma and anxiety, and schizophrenia. The told the Other Press that doing stand-up example, people with schizophrenia prejudice surrounding mental illness. comics shared deeply personal and comedy does help him deal with some of shouldn’t be seen as crazy, potentially Mental health is clearly a topic that hilarious stories and quips about the the challenges. In addition to the reward dangerous criminals—that they can matters deeply to students at Douglas— side effects of medication, talking to of hearing an audience’s laughter at his be likeable, relatable, and hilarious. and to everyone in society—but is far too strangers about their mental illness, original material, he’s also able to use the “We don’t have anything to be often misunderstood or brushed aside. the effects of mental illness on physical experience of performing in front of a ashamed of here,” said Juno Mac, another “It’s not a subject you see very abilities and libido, self-medicating crowd as motivation. “It helps me in my comic who performed at Friday’s show. often mixed in [with comedy], but with drugs, and other anecdotes. day to day, just sort of, ‘Well, I’ve done arts // no. 8 theotherpress.ca

Oh potatoes and molasses! ööThe best October special you’ll ever see Image via Cartoon Network

Katie Czenczek Barbara International Film Festival. by John Cleese! The neat thing about this bizarre mesh of jazz and folk The story of Over the Garden Wall this show is how wonderfully weird music and often tells its own story Staff Writer follows two brothers who are lost in a every character is in their own way. independent of the main plot. The dreamlike forest. During the beginning, The animation style is beautifully music is created solely for the miniseries middle, and up until the very end, the atmospheric and gives the entire show by the Blasting Company, a group story will leave you with questions, and an old-fashioned vibe. It almost looks known for their use of the accordion, very satisfying answers. Elijah Wood as if the show is filmed through a sepia piano, and brass instruments. s Cartoon Network’s first-ever voices Wirt, the reluctant older half- lens, though not nearly as tacky as sepia For those who do not have Cartoon miniseries, Over the Garden Wall A brother to Greg. Greg, voiced by nine- can be. The two-dimensional art style is Network on television, your best bet sets impossibly high standards for all year-old (at the time) Collin Dean, is reminiscent of hand-drawn animation of would be to watch Over the Garden future miniseries to come. It first debuted the most endearingly weird kid you’ll the 20th century and complements the Wall on either Google Play or iTunes. in October 2014 and to this day is one ever meet. The duo struggles to deal storytelling. Moreover, the characters are You can find the first episode for free on of my favourite shows to watch around with both their sibling dynamic and all distinct and you can learn about each YouTube on Cartoon Network’s channel this time of year. The miniseries is their surrounding environment. of them just from how they’re drawn. if you do not want to shell out $6.99 adapted from Patrick McHale’s Tome of During their travels, they also The music is crucial to the overall on a show you’re unsure about. Each the Unknown, which has won the award run into a variety of intriguing side story. The music features a variety of episode is only about 11 minutes long, for best animated short at the Santa characters—two of which are voiced voices, including Jack Jones. It has so be sure to check it out this October! Call for student and employee artists ööWhy participate in the ‘past present future’ exhibition?

Caroline Ho to be on par with professional artists … But just seeing other people’s artwork, it Arts Editor really made me strive to be better,” he said, adding that he hopes to have even better he Amelia Douglas Gallery is still work to submit for past present future. open and eager for submissions T Nancy Walker, who works for for its upcoming past present future the I-CARE Adult Literacy Program, employee and student exhibition. also said she really appreciates the Opening in January, the exhibition opportunity to share her work, to hear will showcase artwork created by feedback on her own pieces, and to talk current students and current and to others about their art. In addition retired employees. Anyone of any to having three acrylic paintings in artistic skill level is encouraged to Avocations, she was also part of Douglas submit, and to take this opportunity College’s previous employee and to share their work with peers and student exhibition several years prior. others in the Douglas community. “It’s a great tradition that we have Whether seasoned gallery veteran, here at the college every few years, lifelong photography hobbyist, or to have a show that’s so inclusive doodler who first picked up a paintbrush of people who spend their days at two months ago, past present future the college, whether employees or wants to celebrate creative spirit from students,” she said to the Other Press. all corners of the college. The Amelia Along with seeing the possibly Douglas Gallery held its last employee lesser-known creative sides of those and student show Avocations in 2015, in the community, the show also and the Other Press had the chance to provides the opportunity for artists speak over the phone with some artists to witness their work displayed in a who exhibited their work last time. gallery setting alongside other pieces. Todd Harper, chair of the Biology Harper said he found the experience Department at Douglas, had three pastel of seeing his art on the wall “very pieces featured in Avocations. Harper surreal,” having never participated found the show’s opening reception, Painting by Nancy Walker_Via Giulia in an art show before Avocations. which is open to the public, to be the Walker said that having one’s own most rewarding part of the exhibition. Guidelines: https://www.douglascollege.ca/ work framed and hung in a professional It gave him the opportunity to interact about-douglas/groups-and-organizations/ space is very meaningful for an artist. with—and show his work in front of— art-gallery/submission-guidelines “You look at it in a different way, friends, colleagues, and fellow artists. especially with a lot of other works in “It was humbling in some ways Deadline for submissions: November 17 an exhibit. I think it can have quite because I don’t really consider myself an impact on a person,” she said. issue 7 // volume 44 arts // no. 9 What in the world is Wakanda? ööThe setting of ‘Black Panther’ is a weird, fantastical place

Greg Waldock in international conflicts, and the Staff Writer monarchy wields almost unchecked power. s the MCU becomes more Thus, throughout its successful, Marvel can focus on A long history in the bringing in some of their more unique comics, Wakanda is and innovative ideas from their long used as a vehicle to history. The fictional nation of Wakanda explore colonialism, the is the latest of these ideas to hit the morality of monarchy, big screen, with its introduction in eastern African culture, Captain America: Civil War in 2016 and many other high- and a full Black Panther movie in 2018, minded philosophical plus a recently announced Lego movie concepts. Its portrayal based around T’challa and his country. varies from writer to But Wakanda existed long before any writer, but across the Marvel movie, and its hyper-isolationist, decades Wakanda has monarchical, Afro-futurist society always been a center is unlike anything else in comics. of political debate and The very first appearance of upturning European Wakanda was in a Fantastic Four comic expectations of Africa. all the way back in 1966, and was a As the release joint creation by comic legends Jack of Black Panther Kirby and Stan Lee. King T’challa, approaches and we in his alter-ego as the Black Panther, get closer to our first confronts the Fantastic Four to try and big-budget version join their cause. From then on, T’challa of Wakanda, we have appears around the Marvel universe to wonder how much to lend aid, seek help, strengthen this fictional history Wakanda’s position in an increasingly and philosophy will globalized world, and occasionally appear, and what comics meddle in the many apocalypses the movie will derive Earth endures since the 1960s. the most inspiration The in-universe history of Wakanda from. Iron Man, is pure, glorious science fiction. Ten Captain America, The thousand years ago, a meteorite crashed Incredible Hulk, and into northeastern Africa and left behind Thor all had extremely vast deposits of “vibranium,” a fictional predictable storylines indestructible material that makes up Image via marvel.wikia.com via Image based around iconic everything from Captain America’s characters. T’challa iconic shield to Black Panther’s own King T’challa, who is exiled from the and cinematic universe. Their use of has never had that benefit. His origin armour. Wakanda was founded on this country, returns victorious, abdicates vibranium allowed their technology isn’t as famous as Steve Rogers or Spider- deposit and the identity of the Black the throne, reclaims it, dies and is to progress decades or even centuries Man or Bruce Banner, and Wakanda isn’t Panther was created to protect it and resurrected, is hated and then revered ahead the rest of the world and allowed as comfortably familiar as New York. the people that rely on it. The title by his people… the list goes on. That’s them to resist European colonization It’s an exciting opportunity to bring has been passed down the royal line comics. No superhero has a normal life. and neocolonialism. It’s isolationist to a something truly new and innovative for millennia until it reaches our own Wakanda is the single most advanced fault, staunchly refusing to participate country on Earth in the Marvel comics in the United Nations or get involved to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Chairman of the Board: Fantasy football öö‘Blood Bowl’ board game review

Ed Appleby rules and penalties, some players—like myself—build teams around fouling Contributor and crippling the other players. Injuries in the match are carried over into subsequent games, as a players advances in skill, and player death is permanent. I found that unlike many he true nature of the sport of football Warhammer-based games, Blood Bowl Thas been lost in all the controversy is fast and fun and accessible even for lately. We need to remember that football players who are not normally war gamers. is really about athleticism, teamwork, Unless you are in a serious league, games and... goblins with chainsaws? like this can act as a very fun RPG, and Blood Bowl (2016) is a two-player it’s a treat to watch your team grow— figure-based tabletop fantasy RPG until your star player gets eaten by your designed by Jervis Johnson and published troll quarterback. The real barrier for by Games Workshop. In the game, players the game is how expensive it is: The take the role of managers/coaches with basic game with rules, board, and two a certain amount of cash to assemble a teams will set you back almost $120, and team of fantasy characters—humans, additional teams can run as high as $60 orcs, dwarves, et cetera—and attempt to $100 each. Plus, players are encouraged to win games by scoring the most to paint and customize their teams. touchdowns in a set amount of time. I would highly recommend that if The game itself plays like a hybrid you want to play Blood Bowl, seek out a of American football and rugby, with local league to see if you like the game loose formations, plenty of turnovers, before you invest. But if you find the right

and grievous injuries. Though there are group, it can be extremely rewarding. Illustration by Ed Appleby Have an idea for a story?   [email protected] OO History of hazing

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History of hazing Image from Archives of Ontario via Wikimedia ööHow fraternities have influenced team sports Katie Czenczek students were treating each other just as because the majority of hazing incidents having to do the veteran’s every bidding. terribly. In 387 BCE, “Plato commented on sports teams occur on both college If you ever want to see how much power Staff Writer on the savagery of young boys” that campuses and also within high schools. can influence a person’s treatment of the attended his lessons. By this time, the For all of the older historical cases said “lesser person,” take a look at the Olympics were alive and well in Athens. that report hazing incidents, all of which Stanford Prison Experiment. I believe few weeks ago, I wrote an article Often fraternities would establish their had ties to educational institutes. This that a similar phenomenon is occurring A about hazing and its application own sport teams to play against one may be due to team sports only being when veterans haze rookies. This to sports. To follow up on this topic, another. organized by students and not yet predominately occurs due to fraternity I thought that it would be important Nuwer’s report also highlighted established on their own, but I do still and sorority culture influencing college to go back to where it all began. how Justinian of the Byzantine Empire find it puzzling that this pattern has still team sports. Initiation ceremonies come Ancient Greece, said to be the creator “decreed that the hazing of first-year law continued well into the modern era. first from sororities and fraternities, as of European democracy, also had an students must be ended.” I believe this is due to the hierarchy established by firsthand accounts within influence on what we know and hate Martin Luther, not to be confused set up from a school’s structure of history, and later bleed into teams like a today as hazing. It turns out the Great with King Jr., even held a personal freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior. poison. Thinkers of that time also forced new account of his own experiences with New athletes often do not get the same The Greeks have influenced us in students and teammates to binge drink hazing at Erfurt. respect as seasoned athletes get even at many wonderful ways: The Olympics, at a raging kegger. It appears as if hazing started with the professional level, and I believe that theatre, the baseline for Western In a report created by Hank Nuwer, the introduction of fraternities, and later, it is an even more dramatic line drawn philosophical thought, and trial and jury. a professor of journalism at Franklin sororities. It was in educational institutes between rookie and veteran in college I just don’t believe that we need to take College in the United States, it is where higher learning was expected to and high school sports. on all of their practices. One of which is revealed that Plato was allegedly one of be conducted, that hazing became what The line drawn between veteran hazing new teammates on high school the first to observe hazing. Back when we know it is to be today. I think that and rookie, or hazer and hazee, sets up and college teams. toga parties were just called parties, this is an important distinction to make a power dynamic that leaves the rookie Not all tall people play basketball ööPlease stop asking Jillian McMullen should make baskets more easily. Tall hockey players can use their Staff Writer size to knock opponents off the puck easier than shorter players. However, ’m 6’1. According to a CBC report, the some of the best players in each Iaverage height of Canadian women sport are people shorter than what is in 2014 was 5’4, placing my eye level far considered advantageous. Height and above most people’s. I’m often stopped its correlation to ability is simply a in public or at work, and the first convention of the professional sport question I usually get is, “Wow, you’re industry. really tall. What are you, like, 5’10?” While height may inherently in answer to which I obviously must provide an advantage in many sports, provide my actual height. The second it does not, however, determine skill. question I always get is, “So, you must I would love to say I was a basketball play basketball, right?” No. No, I don’t or volleyball star in high school, but I play basketball because my height— wasn’t. I could never synchronize my unfortunately—does not determine long limbs enough to figure out how my ability to shoot three-pointers. to effectively dribble the ball up the Height is a fascinating focus in court. My height mostly made me an so many sports. When you think of unwilling target for poorly-planned athletes who are playing hockey or passes, my teammates unaware of my football or volleyball or even baseball, lack of coordination. I’m more of a most people would think of someone solo sport person, preferring cycling, with a much larger stature than mostly. I prefer that my abilities affect themselves, at least at the professional only myself, whether positively or level. Height, in all those sports, negatively. statistically helps one’s chances in Ultimately, what I’m saying is being successful. The top of the hoop stop asking tall people if they play “tall is set 10 feet above the ground, if you people sports” because the answer, are closer to it then—logically—you unlike the question, will not always be universal. Photo by Davie Wong issue 7 // volume 44 sports // no. 11 Splitting loose ends ööRoyals WSOC split points in week six Davie Wong Next in line were the VIU Mariners. The Mariners were battling for a better Sports Editor playoff positioning. In particular, the Mariners are hoping to avoid the Royals. Whenever these two giants clash, there eek six of PACWEST action saw are bounds to be sparks. The Mariners the Royals women’s soccer team W got the game started with a big goal from take on the Quest Kermodes and the Karen Battie in minute 19. VIU Mariners in pre-playoff action. First It would be a whole half before in line were the Quest Kermodes, who the Royals got anything back. Michelle were fighting for their playoff lives. Their Wessa brought home the game-tying desperation to stay alive would be a goal for the Royals, scoring the second unique challenge for the Royals. in as many games. Four minutes later, The Kermodes came out strong, the Royals scored the go-ahead goal off a but the Royals held them back. After shot from Sam Kell. wearing out the Kermodes, it was simply Although they Royals had their lead, a matter of time before the Royals ran it wasn’t over yet. The Mariners pushed them down. Mikayla Hamilton would hard for their equalizer, and in the 86 start the job for the Royals, converting minute, Chloe Gummer found it. The from the spot on a foul in the box in the goal was a heart breaker for the Royals, 41st minute. 1-0 Royals. as they had played well up to that point. Captain Sam Kell helped double Unfortunately, that goal resigned the her team’s lead with a wonderful cross Royals to just a tie. to co-captain Michelle Wessa. However, The results of the weekend leave the Kermodes weren’t completely empty. the Royals at the top of the table with Sachi Swift would answer for the visitors, a record of 6-3-2 and 20 points. With bringing the score to 2-1. Sam Kell would one game left, the Royals can have a find herself back on the scorecard as maximum of 23 points on the season. she capped off the game with a goal of The team has a chance to win the regular her own, making the score 3-1. Her goal season best record next week when they would turn out to be the game winner, as play the Capilano Blues. the Royals brushed aside the Kermodes. Photo by Davie Wong

Form as expected

ööRoyals MSOC split game leading up to playoffs

While a 3-0 loss looks poor for the team, the level of competition was high”

Royals guided their 2-0 lead to a win. Davie Wong Despite the result, the Royals’ Sports Editor season was not over yet. The VIU Mariners were the day after. A quick goal from Victor Blasco from the fter last week’s performance penalty mark put the Royals behind. Aagainst the Langara Falcons, the The two teams clashed heavily. It was Royals men’s soccer team looked like a battle of possession as both sides they were finally finding their form. traded the ball back and forth. In week 6 of PACWEST soccer action However, like a beaver dam, the the Royals faced off against the Quest Royals burst. The breaker was a 75th Kermodes and VIU Mariners. The minute goal off from Stefan Cukovic. matches had quite some significance Jordan Degraaf added another one to for the team, as they were fighting to make the lead 3-0, and that was all she secure their roster positioning. wrote. The Royals game against the While a 3-0 loss looks poor for Kermodes started out drab, but quickly the team, the level of competition was evolved to something more. Both sides high. Safe to say all games matter, would take a 0-0 draw into the half. especially at the end of the season. But Shortly into the second half, the Royals not all games matter. For the most part, found their opening goal off a foul from the season is over. the Kermodes inside the box. Edris The week results put the Royals at Najm buried the ensuing penalty kick 4-4-2, and 14 points. The Royals have in minute 52 to give his team the lead. secured third place in the PACWEST The Royals would double their lead and regardless of results next week will 30 minutes later. Tetsuya Yoshinaga maintain that. Next week, they face off buried an absolute rocket of a shot against the Capilano Blues which could from the 18 yard line. The second very well be their playoff opponents. goal would be the game winner as the Douglas College Student Services via Flickr Eternal fame By Brandon Yip

Why are dead celebrities so popular? released a month after his death. Well, there seems to be a correlation Perhaps the late American artist and with a celebrity’s demise equaling sculpture maker, Kenneth Kendall, said unrelenting fan obsession, worship it best telling the DailyMail.com in and buying anything that features their an interview, “There’s one wonderful image: Cups, mugs, t-shirts, key chains, thing about dead [celebrities]. They shot glasses and other tacky kitsch. can’t disappoint you, which is about all Celebrity worship can be the live ones are capable of doing.” traced back to the death This year marked two notable of Rudolph Valentino, anniversaries involving two dead the silent screen rock icons, Jim Morrison and Elvis idol of the early Presley. July 29, 2017, marked the 50th 20th century who anniversary of The Doors’ hit song died on August “Light My Fire,” hitting number one 23, 1926 at on the billboard charts and staying the age of 31. there for three consecutive weeks. Mass hysteria Charismatic lead singer and poet, followed with Jim Morrison, was the “Lizard King” over 100,000 shaman for The Doors. The Doors had people gathering a string of hit albums until Morrison’s on the streets unpredictable stage antics due to of Manhattan alcoholism would eventually derail the in New York band’s reputation as a dependable and during his reliable band for concert promoters to funeral. On book. Morrison would later retreat to September 30, Paris, France in March 1971 but four 1955, actor months later, he would be found dead James Dean in a hotel bathtub on July 3, 1971. (who made only Of course, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, three films) was Elvis Presley, is still shakin’ his hips in killed in a car crash the afterlife, as August 16, 2017 marked when his silver the 40th anniversary of his death. Fans Porsche Spyder still make the pilgrimage to Graceland collided with on the anniversary of Elvis’ death. another vehicle But for the 40th anniversary, fans in Cholame, were “All Shook Up” when they were California. Dean charged $28.75 to view Elvis’ grave. was only 24 Notably, Elvis’ music sales still moved years old and more than 1 million albums during he became 2016, the majority of them physical a symbol of (not digital). The King may be dead, teenage angst but his bank account certainly isn’t. and rebellion CMG Worldwide Founder & when his Chairman, Mark Roesler, whose most company represents over 1,500 of the famous world’s most famous personalities, film, including James Dean, said the market Rebel and demand for dead celebrities Without won’t die down any time soon. a “Because of their success and Cause, the high level of respect associated was with such personalities, the public continues to view them as role models and legends,” Roesler said in an interview with the Other Press. “Inevitably, the public may begin to focus less on certain personalities as time passes, which is why it’s so important for the agents and estates of deceased personalities today to have a robust social media and online presence, gone overboard? Alex Proud, writer for The along with strong licensing and infringement Telegraph, seems to think so, as he has enforcement programs. In the current age of a more cynical view about dead celebrity technology, the public has more opportunities worship, stating, “And what about people to easily access information about their who aren’t famous? Were I minded to favorite living and deceased celebrities, cry over the deaths of people I’ve never which certainly helps the fascination met, the blameless children of Syria with deceased celebrities to continue.” might be more deserving of my tears Roesler also stated the impact that social than an ageing pop star who hadn’t media has had on his deceased clientele. produced anything good in decades.” “Social media has made a huge impact on CMG However, Pelin Kesebir, then a personalities because it allows the fans to researcher at the University of Illinois continue ‘interacting’ with these personalities at Urbana-Champaign, who back in 2008 long after they have passed away,” Roesler conducted a study about dead celebrity said. “It also provides us the opportunity to fascination, says that dead celebrity keep these personalities relevant and ensure worship is not such a bad thing that the fans still have new content to view in the bigger picture. “We all need even though the personality is no longer here to these buffers,” Kesebir said in a 2008 create it. Social media has given CMG the ability interview with Psychology Today. to highlight our clients and their achievements “Famous people can serve as in new ways, and allows us to connect with inspirational figures. They can provide many people in just a few clicks.” At the the kind of existential stamina. They moment, Roesler said his top five most popular can show that you yourself can clients are Maya Angelou, Jackie Robinson, become immortal. So they’re in a James Dean, Amelia Earhart, and Bettie Page. way what’s best about a culture. Elaine “Lainey” Lui, co-host on CTV’s daily They can serve as compasses. I talk show, The Social, says dead celebrities don’t think that’s unhealthy.” will always have a place in fan’s hearts. Nonetheless, dead celebrity “Elvis Presley, James Dean, and Marilyn Monroe all died young,” Elaine said in an interview with the Other Press. “And they all died mysteriously, suddenly. Part of the fascination we have with them is that there’s always a question of ‘what if?’ It’s the lure of possibility. It’s the constant wondering about what else could have been accomplished had they survived. It’s the sense that, with these three in particular, the story was incomplete.” In addition, Lui said that age (specifically, youth) plays a key factor in a dead celebrity’s legacy. “At the same time, in dying so young, it meant that they were never old,” Lui says. “Sure, Elvis had deteriorated physically, but he wasn’t grey, he wasn’t wrinkled. His condition at the time of his death was attributed to other factors—not age. People still remembered what he looked like in his prime. worship Youth is a powerful lure. James Dean and does not Marilyn Monroe died with their beauty intact, appear to be which means they will only be remembered disappearing anytime soon. And forever young, forever beautiful. It means as for Lui, when asked which dead that, especially in the case of Dean and celebrity she would have loved to Monroe, the visuals that remain are ones that have met and interviewed, she quipped, depict them in perpetual, ageless beauty.” “Elvis. But would he really be dead?” But has the obsession with dead celebrities sports // no. 14 theotherpress.ca

A safe space for physical fitness Image Via Queer Box Camp on Facebook ööBIPoC boxing 101

Kwiigay Iiwaans This class is for beginner boxers, no previous experience necessary! Boxing Layout Manager helps in boosting strength, balance, coordination, reflexes, and agility. Not WOMEN’S SOCCER he world of sports can be daunting, to mention letting our frustrations Tespecially if you are a queer person of out while hitting the heavy bag. All INSTITUTION CONF PTS colour. Navigating the world as a brown in all, it’s a total body workout. DOUGLAS 6-3-2 20 person is hard as it is, we spend our entire After the beginners’ class, participants lives in a wh*t* world. Adding queer can either stick with non-contact training, CAPILANO 4-1-4 16 identities to the mix only adds to the or move on to partner exercises and will problems. Teams, locker rooms, et al are eventually have the choice to spar in the LANGARA 3-3-5 14 usually gendered; this can be alienating for ring. All different levels are possible. VIU 2-3-5 11 those of us that do not fit into the binary Marian Ramos Capelo, who gender categories of “woman” or “man.” started boxing in 2013 at Queer Box QUEST 1-6-2 5 Whether we’re queer, trans, gay, Camp and is now leading these bisexual, non-binary, two-spirited, a Sunday BIPOC boxing meet ups. person of colour—or any combination of No need to bring equipment, as the above—we now have a space to come gloves and hand wraps are available. MEN’S SOCCER together and get learn the basics of boxing. Classes started on March 26, and they go BIPoC boxing 101 aims to support us in until April 2. If you’re BIPOC and looking INSTITUTION CONF PTS finding our way to physical health while for a safer space to learn how to box come VIU 8-1-1 25 surrounded by our peers. The workshop on down to Queer Box Camp! Classes is 6 weeks long and is exclusively for are every Sunday at 5pm at Posener’s CAPILANO 7-2 21 Black, Indigenous and People of Colour. Pankration/MMA, Muay Thai and While this may feel jarring, having Submission Wrestling until November 5. DOUGLAS 3-4-3 12 safer, anti-oppressive space made Queer Box Camp in Vancouver, BC QUEST 2-5-2 8 deliberately for racialized queer and offers both technique classes as well trans folx to feel comfortable and safe as fitness and conditioning classes in LANGARA 1-9 3 expressing themselves, and their gender addition to their BIPOC exclusive classes. identity, can make a world of difference. The Vancouver Canucks need a Jaromir Jagr ööJust give fans a reason to watch

Chandler Walter 2001. 2001. Vancouver will always love their Canucks (yes, I know that’s up for Editor-in-Chief debate), but even the most stead-fast of fans need something to cheer on. Take a look over at Calgary. They may hen it all really comes down to not be the best team in the league, and it, professional sports are still W their arena may be one of the worst in the just entertainment, at their very core. NHL—that is its very own mess in itself— There’s nothing wrong with but something seemingly miraculous that, of course, as it is amazing to happened to the team this year: They see feats of athleticism as the very signed hockey legend Jaromir Jagr. fastest, strongest, and most skilled Now obviously the Canucks are of us fight each other tooth, nail, and not in the same spot as the Flames, fist to get a designated thing into a and we can’t just go around signing designated place (for the most part). legends to $1-million, one year deals. What isn’t fun, however, is But wouldn’t it be super fun if we did? taking these sports so seriously Wouldn’t that be a reason for fans to that a loss ruins a night. attend games? Even if the team doesn’t This seems to be the dark hole that score a single goal, just watching a living the Canucks have found themselves in legend on ice in what will probably be his during their rebuild. I get it, we have last season would be well worth the ticket. to be patient, wins will come down the I’m not claiming to have a solution—I line… it just sucks that, for the most part, barely know enough about the NHL watching a Canucks game is basically nowadays to throw out any potential an exercise in futility, nowadays. names to add to the Canucks’ roster— Sure, the Sedins are still around, but it’s clear that something needs to and it’s cool seeing the young guys be done, and making the game more get their shot in the NHL, but there’s fun to watch (in any way) would be a not much to really excite the crowd step in the right direction—even if it anymore, and it’s showing in the doesn’t necessarily mean winning. games’ attendance numbers. I don’t know, maybe just In fact, the Canucks recently saw bring back the green men? the lowest attendance numbers since Photo of Jaromir Jagr by Larry Macdougal Have an idea for a story?   [email protected] OO Halloween’s forgotten meaning

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OO Cocktail science and superstitions Life & Style And more! Costume contact lenses ööWhat you should know, and how to care for them

Brittney MacDonald grade vision correcting lenses. Soft lenses are offered in some prescriptions, but Life & Style Editor their main purpose is cosmetic. Soft lenses are the ones that make your eyes appear o doubt about it, the witching bigger, and were popularized by Japanese hour is upon us—Halloween is N and Korean media. Depending on the look officially here! As decorations go up, you’re going for you might want to take a and people begin to stockpile candy look at both of these kinds to see which for the coming horde of costumed one better suits your needs. However, GP children, we are constantly reminded lenses retain their shape even outside that we are on the clock to come the eye, and don’t contain water, so they up with our own outfit to wear. are significantly easier to put in if you’ve As someone who makes and wears a never worn contact lenses before. lot of costumes for various reasons, I can Next, and probably my most tell you that one of the easiest ways to important point—DO NOT WEAR make your costume look next level is to CONTACT LENSES FRESH OUT OF THE go out and buy a pair of costume contact PACKAGE! Contact lenses are usually lenses. Creepy or cute, there’s no faster packed in a sterile solution that contains way to making your costume look polished alcohol. This means that if you open them and impressive. But there are a couple up, and put them directly in your eye, things you should know before hand. they will burn and irritate it. To stop this Many costume lenses don’t come from happening, get a lens case and some with any instructions on care or how Image spookyeyes.com via contact lens solution. Open the contacts to put them in—so if you’ve never up one at a time, as they will be packaged wort, so I let mine soak for 24 hours. This lenses separate, and never confuse the worn contacts before, it might be a individually, and rinse them in the will ensure that no alcohol remains. left side and right side. Not only do you good idea to go to your optometrist solution in the palm of your hand. Make My last piece of advice if for people run the risk of passing bacteria between and pick up some pamphlets about sure your hands are clean first. Create a who intend these lenses to be worn more the two, it will also be uncomfortable. care. For lazy people, like me, just talk puddle of contact lens solution, and swirl than once. Once opened, most lenses The lenses themselves with begin to to a friend who wears contacts daily. the lens in it for a few seconds. You can are good for a year—but only if you take take on the shape of your eye; Each eye They can tell you what you’ll need, see instructions and tutorials on how to proper care of them. The solution in is shaped differently, so swapping them and even give you a demonstration on do this on YouTube. Next, place the lens in each case should be changed every two could lead to irritation and discomfort. how to get them in your eye safely. one of the case trays, and fill the tray with weeks. You need to take the lenses out, Keep in mind that certain costume The next thing you should know is clean solution. Do this with both lenses, rinse them in contact lens solution, lenses might restrict or affect your vision that there are 2 basic kinds of costume keeping them separate. Then you leave then rinse out the case in the solution. depending on their colour and/or the lenses, GP (or hard) contact lenses and them in there for at least 12 hours before Never use soap or regular tap water to shape of the iris. So it’s a good idea to soft contact lenses. GP lenses are the more wearing them—I’m a little bit of a worry- clean out your lens case. Always keep the test them out before the big night. traditional ones that are similar to medical Fall favourites ööVegetarian hazelnut soup

Brittney MacDonald bit of salt. Leave at room temperature, covered, for 12 hours or overnight. Life & Style Editor The next day, strain out the water and place the now softened Ingredients: hazelnuts in the blender with 2 cups 2 cups hazelnuts, roasted and of fresh water. Blend until it begins skinned (you can get these pre- to look like slightly chunky milk. done at any organic food market) Strain this through the cheese cloth, 1/4 cup diced raw hazelnuts squeezing out as much of the liquid as you 4 cups water can into a bowl or measuring cup. You’ll 1/2 tsp salt want about 2 cups of the hazelnut milk. 3 tbsp butter (use margarine The bits of hazelnut left in the to make this recipe vegan) cheese cloth can be composted or 1/2 cup diced leeks re-purposed for something else. 1 cup small peeled and diced parsnips Set the hazelnut milk aside and 1 cup vegetable stock begin melting the butter in a medium pot on medium to high heat. efore you begin with this recipe, Once the pot is warm, add you will need two specific items—a B the leeks. You want the leeks to cheese cloth, and a standing blender. You become tender, but not browned, could probably use an immersion blender so stir them everyone so often. or a food processor as well, but I can’t Once done, mix in the guarantee how the soup’s texture will turn hazelnut milk, vegetable stock, and out, as I have never used either of them. parsnips. Cover the pot, and let it The first think you’ll need to simmer for about 20 minutes. do is make the base, which will be Puree the soup in your blender, a hazelnut milk. To do this, soak then re-heat on the stove if necessary. the 2 cups of roasted and skinned Serve and garnish each bowl with hazelnuts in a large bowl with a little

some of the chopped, raw hazelnuts. Image perrysplate.com via life & style // no. 16 theotherpress.ca

Cocktail science #DOUGLIFE Share your photos with us on Instagram using the hashtag #DougLife, and superstitions for a chance to be featured in the paper! ööThe culture of American drinking is alive and vibrant

Greg Waldock stirred for 45 seconds. This is actually one of the first recorded cocktails, and earned Staff Writer the name “Old Fashioned” way back in the 1860s. It’s said to have been created esides farming, alcohol is probably in its “official” form in Kentucky, in the the one thing humans in big societies B 1880s, and those rules of construction are do best; farming was largely employed followed today. Realistically this could to make booze anyways. It’s no surprise be made in a shaker with no impact on we’ve developed a metric ton of traditions the flavour, but following those rules is and beliefs about alcohol, little semi- half the fun of making classic cocktails. scientific superstitions that grow wherever But many of these traditions do we drink. This is especially true here in serve a real purpose, too. Pouring beer North America, where cultures met and at an angle against the tap will prevent alcohol in the US was completely illegal it from foaming, because it allows the for a few decades. Modern-day bar culture CO2 to escape less aggressively than just on this continent is the result of centuries slamming against the bottom of the glass. of American and global drinking rules. Lighting a match under a citrus zest over Trained bartenders are equipped with a drink flavours it slightly with citrus, an arsenal of tricks and habits that have because the pores in the skin of the fruit seeped into the general culture, especially explode in the heat and spray downwards, over the last few years. Of course, during “expressing” the sharp flavour. rush hours or casually at home, people With a major resurgence in cocktail will happily ignore these rules—they’re culture (probably thanks to Mad Men), just well-known rules of thumb. a lot of these practices are making These traditions are easily seen with a comeback, and being revamped. the construction of cocktails. Each one Whether it’s the speakeasy practices has a history and lineage, and making a from the American Prohibition era, or cocktail means following specific rules, the alcohol-heavy drinks from a time even if it never really impacts the taste of when clean water wasn’t guaranteed in the drink. For example, we have the classic North America, the history of making Old Fashioned. It’s supposed to be made and serving drinks is becoming more directly in the glass, with one sugar cube and more well-known through the ground with bitters at the bottom, piled traditions that get passed down. This week’s post is by @douglascollege high with ice, some whiskey added, and issue 7// volume 44 life & style // no. 17 Fan Expo Vancouver’s guest list part two ööTaking a look at guest line-up from the world of comics

Brittney MacDonald Tomorrow, Infinity-Man and the Forever People, JLA, Teen Titans, Section Zero, Life & Style Editor Avengers Academy, Chaos War: Dead Avengers, Generation X, New Exiles, omic artists and writers may not Uncanny X-Men, and X-Men Forever. be as recognizable as TV and film C Joining them we have Pat Broderick, stars, but their followings can be just as the artist behind Batman: Year Three—one fanatical. With that in mind, Fan Expo of my personal favourite works. It is the Vancouver has already announced many origin story of the relationship between of their featured guests from the world Batman/Bruce Wayne and Tim Drake, of comic books and graphic novels! the third Robin. His other notable works At the tippy top of their line-up, we include Swamp Thing (another personal have John Beatty and Tom Grummett. favourite), Doom 2099, and Micronauts. Beatty is an inker who has been in Even though this is just a sampling the industry since 1980. He has worked of the many creators, writers, and artists for both DC Comics and Marvel Comics, that will be available for you to meet at and has had a stake in many classic titles, Fan Expo Vancouver this year, hopefully such as Captain America, Punisher, and it is enough to pique your interest. I Secret Wars—but he is best known for know it’s gotten me super hyped. his work in Venom: The Madness. As a side note, since the publication Grummett is a Canadian penciller of the last article, four more voice actor that has worked for both Marvel and DC, guests have been announced from the as well as working within a subsidiary world of video games. Charlet Chung, of Image Comics. He received an the voice behind D.Va from Overwatch, Inkpot Award in 2015, an honor given and Jennifer Hale, who has voiced many to exemplary contributors to the field video game character through the years, of comic books and related pop culture such as the female Commander Shepard areas, by Comic-Con International. in Mass Effect, will be adding some much His works are extensive, and include needed feminine flare. They will be joined such fan favourites as Power Company, by Troy Baker and Nolan North, legendary Robin, Batman: Brotherhood of the Bat, voice actors who both extended their

Secret Origins, Superman: The Man of Image via DC Magazine talents towards the Uncharted franchise. Halloween’s forgotten meaning ööCome celebrate a witches’ New Year’s Eve

Katie Czenczek holidays celebrated in Pagan culture. There is also a huge emphasis on death Staff Writer not being something to fear; nor is it believed to be the end of one’s connection or most, October 31 signifies candy to their loved ones—because they get and costumes and possibly some F to reconnect annually on October 31. awful horror movies. It is a seemingly Self-proclaimed witches are not at all meaningless holiday that acts as a buffer like how one would imagine. They lack between Thanksgiving and Christmas. the green faces and do not place hexes on If you’ve grown tired of the same old people. They are also nothing like what Halloween tradition, it may be worthwhile you’ve seen in Carrie or in Sabrina the to participate in some events around Teenage Witch. Although they do have Vancouver that connect you to what some broomsticks, they are used symbolically call “the real meaning of Halloween.” rather than to fly around the city. Though many know about Dia de los Besides, who would want to fly around Muertos in Latino cultures, many also in Vancouver’s awful weather anyway? forget its Celtic sibling, Samhain. It is often difficult for witches to Pronounced “sow-in,” Samhain is be open about their spiritual beliefs a tradition that goes back 2000 years. because Paganism predated Christianity; It signifies the end of the harvest as a result, witches were forced into the in the Northern Hemisphere, and shadows for fear of persecution and therefore the end of the year. People ridicule and their practices are often seen gather together to celebrate the harvest as barbaric. Even today there continues to with food, which is shared with both be many negative connotations with the the living and their ancestors.

word “witch.” Despite all of the hardships Illustration by Cara Seccafien It’s believed that “the veil is thin they have faced, practicing Wiccans that divides the worlds, the seen from first 45 minutes will help prepare any range from $15 to $25 and one is only and Druids are alive and well today. The the unseen, the day to day from the newcomers and the official ceremony expected to pay what they can afford. tradition of Samhain, though forgotten mysteries,” taken from Enchanted begins at 7 p.m. It is recommended to If you’re simply looking to by many, is still practised in Vancouver. Feminism: The Reclaiming Witches of San bring your own food to share as it is a change things up or are intrigued by On Sunday, October 29 from 5:45 Francisco by Jone Salmonsen. In other communal event and also a blanket and the spiritual aspect, be sure to check p.m. to 10 p.m., Vancouver Reclaiming words, it is a time to celebrate loved ones pillows for sitting. The ritual will start off out Vancouver’s very own Samhain Samhain will be hosting an all-ages event who have already passed on and relatives by honouring those who have passed on celebration. Be prepared with an held at the Maritime Labour Centre. The to come. It is one of the most important and will end with a spiral dance. Tickets open mind and a kind heart. Have an idea for a story?  [email protected]

OO Trick-or-treating should not have an age limit OO Young motherhood and marriage should not be romanticized Opinions And more! Taking a stand against sexual harassment and abusers ööPower dynamics and the complacency of men Cazzy Lewchuk to do so with no consequences. they knew, but with the number of ended and they are widely known as It’s not enough for men to spout allegations and legal history, it’s clear this sexual predators. Collective shame does Contributor vague statements about condoning bad was not a big secret. This is only the tip work, particularly when the powerful behaviour during a high-profile case. of the iceberg for exposing abusive and speak out. If you have the privilege s you have probably heard by now, This is a systemic problem that enables powerful men. It’s clear there’s a lot more of being well-known and influential Atop Hollywood executive Harvey and protects powerful men who abuse happening we don’t know about yet. (especially if you’re a man), you have Weinstein has been accused of sexual women. Many men know about the abuse, This happens in every industry. a duty to expose the bad behaviour of harassment and assault by at least 13 and many men are guilty of the abuse When a woman tells a man someone others. It’s not enough to hint that some women. Many women have spoken themselves. Many others protect the abused her, the man has a duty to people are abusive: Publicly calling out about their own experiences abuse for friendship or career reasons. listen and respond. This includes not out names sends a better message. of harassment by Weinstein and Protecting and enabling an abuser associating with the abuser anymore or Sexual assault and harassment other executives, seeking solidarity hurts everybody. It creates a system confronting them about their actions. is not something that can be shaken with victims and taking a stand. where abusers are free to promote and Naming names is important. It’s not off. It is dehumanizing, predatory, and This problem is not a few bad apples, engage in this kind of behaviour. It’s easy to call out an abuser—particularly if traumatic. It is an experience that can nor is it widely condemned. Sexual not just women who are victims: James you might suffer personal consequences haunt victims for years and is one of the harassment and abuse range anywhere Van Der Beek and Terry Crews have or you have been hurt by that person worst feelings that can happen to you. from a rude sexual comment all the way both come forward as being sexually in the past—but it’s the only way to It’s also not about your own to rape. It is not just alarmingly common, assaulted by powerful executives. ensure this behaviour has consequences. personal feelings towards an abuser. but condoned and defended amongst This is not a big name suddenly Direct action works, and knowing It doesn’t matter how nice of a person society. It’s not just in Hollywood: Sexual being revealed to everyone that he abuses who is behaving badly is important. they are or how shocked and upset you misconduct—particularly perpetuated women. This is a big name’s actions While men like Harvey Weinstein might be. The victims and their trauma by male authority figures—happens which were well-known around the and Bill Cosby have (unfortunately) matter much more. They deserve to be everywhere. Men feel an entitlement industry suddenly being exposed to the not been punished legally for their believed and sympathized with, and in treating women like garbage, and public. Not every celebrity is admitting actions, their careers have essentially their abusers deserve to be punished. we as a society make it easy for them So, you’ve gone wanderlust, huh? ööWhy your all-inclusive vacation isn’t real travelling

Jillian McMullen opportunity to participate in something you could have never expected during the Staff Writer planning process of your trip. When I was 17, I went to Greece. On s expressed by the name, all-inclusive my last night in Athens, we snuck out Aresorts include, well, everything. and ended up in a bar frequented only by Resort prices typically cover your room, locals who barely spoke English. We sat food, and usually drinks (both non- for hours talking about our lives in Canada alcoholic and alcoholic). This makes them and theirs in Greece, constantly laughing particularly attractive to families with whenever our broken translations failed children, who are looking for the most our purpose. This remains one of my hassle-free vacation possible. favourite memories of that trip. Realistically, these resorts are Resorts are bizarre because they exist incredibly practical because their in some sort of limbo, simultaneously structure doesn’t offer much room for in another country but paradoxically surprise. However, the problem with suspended in their own fantastical these resorts is you can’t really call them “no-country.” I think the people who “travelling,” you would more accurately serve vacationers are often either totally call it “vacationing.” divorced from their heritage, presented Throughout high school, schoolmates only as a type of resort representative, or would tell me of their plans to go to a obnoxiously “caricaturized,” presented as beachfront resort in either Los Cabos or in the penultimate example of the country’s Maui with their families over the winter or culture. All-inclusives separate their spring breaks. Their hotel was always steps patrons from their locale by virtue of their away from the ocean, featuring fluorescent very construction. Patrons are contained sunsets just outside their suite windows. within the grounds of their resort—which My friends would bashfully tell me stories is often gated, creating another very of getting tipsy on too-sweet margaritas tangible boundary—and are fully provided with their favourite aunt after their for so they have no reason to ever leave parents had gone to bed because “nobody those grounds. Can someone really say cares over there.” I also seem to remember they’ve been to a country if all they did every trip somehow including, at one point was drink cocktails on the beach? or another, a ride on one of those inflatable This is not to say I don’t understand banana boats. why people choose resorts. If the goal of a However, that’s just it—every story trip is simply rest and relaxation, then yes, was the same. They are formulaic. One of a resort is probably incredibly attractive. the most rewarding things about travelling However, I don’t think you can call is the moments of unexpectedness. yourself well-travelled if every trip you’ve Moments where you’re presented with an taken has been to an all-inclusive resort. issue 7 // volume 44 opinions // no. 19

Trick-or-treating should not have

Screenshot from Scream 4 Women in horror an age limit ööFrom victims to heroines ööA love for candy and costumes never dies Colten Kamlade role of women in horror has changed over time and become more positive. Staff Reporter Firstly, the blonde stereotype has a male counterpart that is just as worn It’s not even really about the candy, lone girl runs through a out. We’ll call him “the partier.” In The A desolate forest, her clothes Evil Dead (1981), Scotty, Ash’s friend, dressing up and going out is fun torn and her hair in disarray. She is the airhead. Scott, the sex-crazed trips and falls, looking behind her troublemaker from Friday the 13th: no matter how old you are.” she lets out a dramatic scream. Part 2 (1981), also plays this role. In It’s a trope we are all familiar with: fact, any film that features the blonde The final girl, the last one to survive stereotype generally features a ditzy Jessica Berget treat than get black-out drunk or do the murderous rampage. From Black male character who acts as their sexual harmful drugs at a Halloween party. Opinions Editor Christmas (1974) to Split (2016), the interest. Considering this, I think it I can understand why some people plot device has survived decades of is unfair to claim that horror portrays wouldn’t want to give candy to people use. Another common role for women ith Halloween coming around women as unintelligent. There are a lot who don’t show up in costumes; that in horror is the Blonde. Usually she the corner, the time for getting of stupid people in horror films; some W defeats the whole purpose. However, is the first to die, often drinking and sick off of chocolate and candy is upon of them just happen to be women. as long as they’re polite, fully dressed- partying her way into the arms of Secondly, while female leads in us. Unfortunately for young adults, we up, and just want to have a good time the killer. Lynda Van der Klok from slashers like The Texas Chain Saw must wait until the day after October trick-or-treating, what’s the harm? Halloween (1978) is a perfect example Massacre (1974) seem like nothing more 31 to purchase the half-priced boxes of It also allows adults to have fun like of this trope—she drinks, she smokes, than fodder for the killer, recent horror sweets to experience the whimsy that and she has sex. Tatum Riley is a they were kids again. I have many fond films like The Witch (2015) and The is Halloween candy. To me, this doesn’t similar character from Scream (1996). memories trick-or-treating with my Babadook (2014) have deep character make any sense. There are people out These two types of characters are development. Films like Ginger Snaps friends when I saw young, and I would there just giving away free candy and we the most common roles for actresses in (2000) have even been called feminist love it if I could still do it. Being an adult have to buy it because we are too old to horror. There is a wide range of variation in nature. The Descent (2005) has an shouldn’t stop you from having some participate in trick-or-treating? People within these categories, but most female all-female cast, a rarity for big budget childish fun occasionally, and Halloween will say it’s an activity that’s just for characters can be placed into one or the films. I’m not just picking and choosing night is the perfect time to do it. other. Now, it seems common knowledge kids, but if adults want to dress up and here, either. A study by Google found So, if an older kid comes trick- that horror is a genre that does nothing experience the innocent fun of trick- that the only genre that men did not get or-treating at your house, don’t turn but exploit women, using them as eye- more screen time than women in was or-treating, I say we should let them. them away because you think they candy or as helpless victims. There horror. Considering that many of these It’s not even really about the candy; are too old. Let them participate in is some truth to this notion. The ’70s lead roles have become positive, I believe dressing up and going out is fun no the Halloween festivities. They aren’t and ’80s were the worst for limiting horror has gained an unfair reputation matter how old you are. I would much the type of characters women could hurting anyone and all they want is for being a misogynistic genre. rather people go out and trick-or- play, but I want to suggest that the free candy, what’s wrong with that? Popular movies that Watching so many scary movies I are actually trash: have been able to separate the true horrors, from the truly horrible.” Scary edition ööAvoid these films in your scary movie marathons Jessica Berget from the truly horrible. If you plan on The first half of this movie is Halloween (1978) having a scary movie marathon this interesting but it gets lamer and lamer This might be everyone’s first Opinions Editor year, be sure to avoid these films. as it goes on. Some of the scenes choice when making their Halloween h, fall...how I have missed you. It (2017) are iconic, like the clown doll, the horror movie list, but despite the fitting AFall means a lot of different things Let’s start with the recent horror skeleton in the pool, the guy ripping movie title for the holiday, it’s a horrible to different people. It could mean the movie that everyone has been talking his face apart in the mirror, but other bore. If you want to watch Jamie Lee season of scarves and pumpkin spice about. Although the hype for this movie than that it’s a pretty boring flick. Curtis run away and scream for almost lattes, or knit hats and stepping on was very real, the horror was not. I Eraserhead (1977) two hours, this movie might be for you. crunchy leaves. Whatever the case, fall feel like re-makes of horror movies are Whenever I think of bad horror The Conjuring (2013) is the season for getting cozy. For me, it always terrible, and this movie is proof films, this is the first one that comes to Although this typically spooky means getting cozy and binge-watching of that. It is filled with lame jump scares, mind. Not only is it not scary at all, it’s ghost movie is full of jump scares, it scary movies. Every year for the entire an initially creepy, eventually annoying annoyingly confusing. With it’s weird is not full of surprises. It follows the month of October I get snug with a clown and a boring, typical scary movie characters, singing number, and plot same formula as every horror movie blanket and a hot drink and watch as formula. The only scary thing about lines, I can’t understand why anyone about a family moving into a haunted many scary movies as I possibly can. this movie was that I was on a date would enjoy this movie. After watching house. A lot of the plot is incredibly Watching so many scary movies I have when I saw it and I didn’t get lucky. it I realized that was an hour and 49 dramatic and over the top, which makes been able to separate the true horrors, Poltergeist (1982) minutes I would never get back. it more laughable than horrifying. opinions // no. 20 theotherpress.ca Why you really shouldn’t try to talk to me on public transit ööNo more conversational commutes Jessica Berget transportation. Additionally, being in a situation like this is much worse Opinions Editor on the bus than it is the SkyTrain. On the train you can get up and change take public transit almost every day train cars or pretend that you arrived I of my life. It is how I get to school, at your stop and just wait two minutes work, social events, and generally how for the next train to come (I have done I get around anywhere and everywhere. this many times before). However, Taking public transit everyday means on the bus, you are truly stuck. I am exposed to the worsts of society; Most of the time, these people talk creepy men asking me what grade so much it stops being a conversation I’m in, drunk people spewing racist at a certain point, and it turns into a and sexist ideologies, people with bad lecture. Pro-tip: If the person you’re B.O. However, no matter how awful talking to has only given one-word these people may be, I think the worst responses, they probably aren’t of all are the people who try to start interested in the conversation, or you’ve conversations on public transit. been talking so much they can’t get Look, I know people who do a word in edge-wise, and they’re too this are just trying to be nice, and I polite to say so. Be aware of the person’s appreciate that they’re being friendly, reactions. Do they seem genuinely but I really cannot be bothered to carry interested in the conversation? Or on a conversation with a complete are they just being nice? If it’s the stranger on the bus. It’s like I’m being latter, you should probably stop. held conversationally hostage. These The next time you decide to talk conversations that I feel forced into to a stranger on public transportation, cut into my “wistfully staring out the maybe don’t talk to someone who is window while I listen to Elliott Smith” reading, studying, or has earphones time, and that time is precious to me. in. Those are the key social cues of The worst part about these people who do not want to talk. If a commute conversations is that you person seems genuinely interested in cannot get away. You are stuck sitting talking and keeps the conversation next to that person and making moving, then by all means talk. awkward small talk for your entire If it just seems like they want to commute. Unless you jump off the bus get the conversation over with or or the SkyTrain you must painfully not talk at all, take the hint. endure the socialization of public Photo by Analyn Cuarto Analyn by Photo

Young motherhood and marriage

should not be romanticized Cuarto Analyn by Photo ööYou think high school sucked? Wait till you have a kid Jessica Berget trying to find a career weighs down on think that since it is something that they one year ago. I think people should have you. However, to some women this is the have always wanted to do, they should do time to be independent and to grow Opinions Editor time to procreate. it as soon as they can. and improve themselves as people and Having a baby and getting married Some women also believe that develop their own sense of themselves t seems every time I go on social media should not be treated as something to having a baby will bring them happiness before they commit themselves to Ianother person from my high school is cross off your list of things to get done, or fulfilment. I believe if you aren’t another person. either getting married, having kids, or it should be handled responsibly and financially prepared and independent Marrying or having kids young isn’t both. I know this is supposed to be the maturely, and when you are ready for it. from your parents, bringing a baby into always a bad thing; some young women next milestone in every young persons’ Women especially face a lot of the mix is the last thing you should be are wonderful mothers. However, the life after graduating high school, but social pressure to procreate and get doing. It will create a lot of issues and idea that women need to get married and there must be something more to being married. Society dictates that if women stress for everyone involved if you are have children as soon as they can to be in your twenties other than reproducing can have children that they absolutely not fully prepared for it and that kind of successful or fulfilled is toxic reasoning and settling down. You have your whole should as soon as they get married, but environment is not good to raise a child and puts women under pressure to life ahead of you, why settle now? this is not at all the case. Because of in. It will do the opposite of bringing you do these things that they may not be I think your twenties is a time to this social pressure to reproduce, many happiness and fulfilment. prepared for or have given much thought discover and develop yourself as a person. women don’t fully realize the gravity of Like with having children, I don’t about. This could be anything from getting an having and raising children, and end up think marriage is something that should Do these things when you are education, figuring out career paths, regretting or resenting their kids. I know not be done in your twenties. People confident that you are ready and are or even just learning a skill. It’s also a some women who are still living under change and evolve so much in this time prepared to deal with the consequences, quintessential time to just have fun and their parents’ roof with their significant of their lives. I am not the same person because they are life-changing decisions. enjoy your life as the pressures of life and other and are having children. Some I was 10 years, or five years, or hell, even Have an idea for a story?   [email protected] OO MoA opens exhibit on the rise of the nerd OO Local white person shocked that peace and love doesn’t solve racism Humour And more! 10 last-minute Halloween costumes ööFor those who feel they don’t need to impress anyone, especially on the day of the dead. 5) A freelancer Klara Woldenga Don’t sleep for days leading up to Humour Editor the party to really get that authentic look. Stay true to your costume by not o, you put off making a Halloween going to the party with any snacks or Scostume, again. Maybe you’re tired, beer; you can’t afford it. or lazy, or both. Don’t worry, here are 6) Debt some last-minute costumes that take as Tape a sign that says “Debt” to much time as you do planning ahead. your chest, then spend the entire party 1) Garbage staring at people from a distance. You feel like garbage, so why not 7) Your ice-cold ex just be garbage? Simply grab some If you didn’t find anything in their that’s lying around and glue it to your garbage, just be them for Halloween clothing. This is also a great excuse by taping ice-cubes to yourself. They to finally get around to rummaging will all melt in an hour, but it’s worth through your ex’s garbage cans; they it if your ex happens to go to the same always had such good taste in garbage. party—which they will since you figured 2) Duct tape out which one they’re going to! Good on Super cheap, super-fast. Just cover you for being assertive. yourself in duct tape, which you can buy 8) Vancouver housing crisis at any dollar store. Getting it off will be For this costume you don’t need to super hard, and painful, but you clearly wear anything special, but you will need never worry about the future, so why to commit to crying during the entire start now? time you are at the party. 3) Drunk 9) A ghost For this costume, all you have to do No expensive sheets are needed, is slam back several shots before going just start a bunch of relationships to the party, and then keep drinking and then abruptly end them with no when you get there. This costume might explanation. seem lame, but trust me, as the night 10) A person who is stressed-out because goes on more and more people will everything is temporary, but everyone think it’s hilarious. acts like it’s not. Why can’t everyone 4) High just chill out, for the love of God. Almost the same as number three, Come as you are.

but you’ll be hungrier. esellerpro.com via Image Shoppers Drug Mart recalls new decoration line after complaints öö‘They’re just too spooky’ declare customers Klara Woldenga “I’ll never buy this product again,” wrote Amazon user, 69nice69nice. “All Humour Editor the plastic skeletons in the packaging came to life as soon as I opened it. They fter hundreds of complaints, started wailing terrible things about my AShoppers Drug Mart announced a future; things I can only assume were full recall of their Spooky4U Halloween true based on the fact that the skeleton’s decorations. The product, which empty eye sockets were bleeding while consists of several different plastic they were speaking. I just wasn’t ready decorations, seems normal upon for that, you know. I didn’t need a deep first glace. Unfortunately, according realization of my morality; I’m only to reports, it’s a very different story 40. My mid-life crisis isn’t supposed to once you open the packaging. come for another ten years. 0/5 stars.” “As soon as I opened it, my dead “I purchased these decorations grandmother’s soul shot out from the to show up my next-door neighbor, packaging,” stated Chris Alleck, local Joe. He always had the scariest homeowner. “She started screaming decorations on our street,” wrote ‘HELP ME,’ and just kept on yelling another Amazon user, Jackson3.14. and clawing at me until I closed the “But now Joe is dead. 2/5 stars.” bag shut. That’s not what Halloween’s Along with recalling the product, about, that’s fucking terrifying.” Shoppers Drug Mart issued a “My package opened a door to statement addressing the situation. hell,” stated Linda Willman, Richmond “We apologize for any confusion resident. “I didn’t know what to do; I and upset this product may have don’t have a building permit for that.” caused,” stated CEO, John Arbuk. “To Before it was recalled, Spooky4U be completely transparent, this product decorations were also available on was the first in a series of a line created Amazon.ca and quickly accumulated by our new head developer. After further thousands of negative reviews. investigation, we figured out that our Illustration by Cara Seccafien According to Amazon’s database, it new developer was actually Satan in leave. Again, we deeply apologize for any about: Sugar, plastic, and corn.” set a new record for the most negative disguise. Unfortunately, we didn’t know inconvenience this may have caused. Shoppers Drug Mart hopes to reviews received for a product in the until it was too late. It took thousands We have scrapped that line, and want to launch its new line of Halloween shortest amount of time, beating out of man hours to figure it out, and one get back to what Halloween is actually decorations, NotSpooky@All, next year. Crocks’ newest line of Snuggies. guy with a large broom to get him to humour // no. 22 theotherpress.ca

MoA opens exhibit on the rise of the nerd ö

öBold new display on the history and future of total losers Illustration by Cara Seccafien

Greg Waldock Dragons on the weekends. This is, now long-forgotten, though many Gathering, before good Marvel movies, arguably, the pinnacle of nerd culture, websites today live in its noble ruins. before pocket-sized Apple products. Staff Writer a golden age we don’t appreciate As you round a corner, you’re Computers weren’t in every household in enough. People can be openly dorky assaulted by the 1990s. Scantily-clad the Western world; the few who had them BC’s Museum of Anthropology is without being assaulted in the streets, barbarians clutch dramatically to the became technically adept. Early Internet Uhosting a new exhibit featuring the and historically niche properties walls of high schools, quietly playing forums and chat rooms existed and were history of nerds though the decades. As like Black Panther or Green Lantern Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons populated by a strange breed of human: total dorks and massive dweebs become are getting big-budget releases— and Dragons. This was a dark time, long Highly intelligent, incredibly pedantic, increasingly mainstream, anthropologists some of which are actually good. before being a dork was the cultural massively unlikable, obsessed with all at the university have made an effort to The next exhibit is centred on the norm. These specimens are outcasts, things digital, and speaking exclusively in show how nerds have changed, grown, early 2000’s, and features a wide array of rejects, and too fat, or too skinny, or too layers of irony. Legend says that some of and become commonplace with a display people. Some are teenage girls wearing pimply for their peers. Talk of a new Star these early Internet-goers are still online that moves chronologically backwards. Invader Zim hoodies while adding yet Wars series of prequel movies was the today, being so ironic, meta-ironic, and The exhibit opens with a display another sketch of a dragon to their highlight of their lives; this was a naïve meta-counter ironic that normal humans on the modern nerd. Refined, diverse, DeviantArt account. Others are teenage time. Their parents were concerned can’t comprehend their conversations. and with generally good hygiene, this boys wearing black T-shirts that simply about violence in video games, and the The final display is an imagined specimen is a common one today. They say “Meh,” and writing in-depth reviews amount of satanic imagery in Magic “future nerd,” a gloriously attractive know an uncomfortable amount about of their least favourite webcomics to be cards. There is no 4chan in this era, person with the entire Wheel of Time the Marvel universe, and why Batman posted to 4chan and SomethingAwful. A instead there are the other “chans,” series perfectly committed to memory, vs. Superman was bad. They have an few are playing the first Halo, the game strange Chinese-American forums that holding a parchment with a Shakespeare incendiary opinion on Joss Whedon which would launch nerd culture into remain shrouded in myth and fear. translation of Mass Effect erotica. It’s that everyone agrees with. They have the mainstream in just a few short years. Then the ’80s come up. This is going a bold future for a subculture that the same username for Reddit, Tumblr, Some are programmers involved in a far back into nerd prehistory; before the started with such humble, obscure and PornHub, and play Dungeons and very early version of Reddit, SlashDot, first social media sites, before Magic: The roots. It’s all uphill from there. Comic by Robotcomics.ca by Comic Illustration by Ed Appleby issue 7 // volume 44 humour // no. 23

McDonald’s apologizes for trauma caused by 10-legged chickens öö‘We just didn’t expect them to run so fast’ Photo illustration by Joel McCarthy

Klara Woldenga and over the 30-foot wall surrounding processing plant, Kernel of Truth, and it was night and fell asleep.” our lab,” stated Roden. “These chickens began attacking the employees. After wrapping all of the chickens Humour Editor proceeded to reach speeds of up to 200 “Oh lord, it was awful,” stated Joe in the blanket, the security team kilometers an hour as they ran towards Righten, Kernel of Truth employee. safely released the employees. erald Roden, McDonald’s the town of Taber in hopes of finding “They all just came in through the “McDonald’s is working towards a Hrepresentative, held a press their desired food source: Corn.” doors, vents, and windows—feathers compensation package for every member conference yesterday to publicly apologize According to newly published and legs were flying everywhere. The of the town that was personally affected for the disturbance and distress their research, these GMO chickens only reason I survived was because by this incident,” stated Roden. “We recent miscalculation has caused for the need to eat ten times more corn I pushed my supervisor into the hope to personally deliver a chicken- citizens of Taber, a small town in Alberta. than the average chicken. oncoming wave of freak chickens. Take themed gift basket to anyone that “We were just trying to create “We built our plant in Taber that, Steve. Now who’s late coming fills out Chicken Trauma Form A132, a better source of meat for our because of their large amount of corn back from their lunch break?” which is available on our website.” customers,” stated Roden. “We production; we needed a lot of corn McDonald’s security arrived at When asked whether or not the apologize for any disruption this available to us at all times,” stated Roden. the processing plant 20 minutes later, citizens would appreciate a chicken- has caused the citizens of Taber.” McDonald’s security tried and discovered that the alpha GMO themed gift basket after the terrifying For the past two years, McDonald’s to catch the 10-legged chickens, chicken, nicknamed “Legolas” by incident, Roden refused to answer has been genetically developing ten- but were unsuccessful. authorities, had taken the employees any more questions until the press legged chickens to increase their “We knew they’d be fast, but hostage. The team carefully planned acknowledged whether or not they amount of dark meat production. we didn’t think they would be fast their strategy before raiding the building understood the Legolas joke. They finally succeeded at the end enough outrun our security vehicles,” to rescue those trapped inside. “I worked really hard on that of September, but things did not stated Roden. “Despite our attempts, “After four hours of planning, name, we all did,” stated Roden. go as planned once the genetically they made their way into the town we decided to sneak in through the When told that the press got it altered chickens grew to adult size. and began terrorizing citizens.” back and just throw a large blanket Roden just repeated over and over “On September 30, our group of According to reports, the over all of them,” stated Roden. “But do you really get it, though?” mature, multi-legged chickens ran up chickens ran into the nearest corn “It worked; the chickens thought Local white person shocked that peace and love doesn’t solve racism öö‘I really thought that Pepsi brought us together’ Mercedes Deutscher all, Kendall Jenner fixed racism with a can of Pepsi! Maybe if people Social Media Coordinator just tried it, it could work.” Brown then recounted a past incident aroleighanne Brown was rendered she was involved in on the SkyTrain. Cspeechless last Friday when she “I was on my way to FVDED in the discovered that racism still exists, Park this summer, wearing this bitchin’ and cannot be solved with peace, headdress I ordered online,” said Brown. love, or carbonated beverages. “Oh my god, I felt like Pocahontas! On a Facebook post depicting Anyways, this girl came up to me and told a police protest, Brown wrote that me that I was appropriating—I forgot the marginalized demographics across North name of the group, but it was some native America should find a middle ground group’s culture. I just don’t get it…I’m not using only peace and love. While she making fun of them. I’m appreciating received praise from many white peers, their culture. They should be happy!” she was promptly criticized by “the Amber Hanson, the Coast very people [she] was trying to help.” Salish woman who spoke to Brown “Someone told me to get my head during this incident, remembers out of the clouds! I don’t even know what the encounter differently. that means,” said Brown in an interview. “She kept accusing me of calling Alicia Johnson, a BPOC (Black her a racist and slandering her. I tried Person of Colour), was disheartened by to explain to her how problematic it is Brown’s statement, but not surprised. for someone of a colonial background “People suggest peace and love to wear Indigenous regalia, especially like we haven’t already tried that,” for something as frivolous as a Johnson wrote on the Facebook thread music festival. It’s kind of ironic. in response. “Does peace and love stop She seemed really concerned about police from murdering young black not being seen as a racist, but her men at alarming rates? Have peace actions just didn’t reflect that.” and love stopped the US government’s Brown, after reassuring us again increasingly racist stances in external that she was not a racist, pondered affairs? I’m tired of hearing about peace why there was talk of racism at all. and love. I want real change that’s “I mean we’re all legally equal, made through policy and legislation.” right? That’s why the civil rights Her message seemed lost on Brown. movement was a thing. Surely that “Why is it so hard to understand means racism doesn’t exist anymore!”

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