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Photo by David Whitaker Whole lotta carrots Students in NAIT’s Culinary Arts Program are hard at work preparing carrots for the annual Thanksgiving din- ner on Oct. 9 at the Boyle Street Community Service Centre. About 60 students from the Culinary Arts and Retail Meat Cutting programs helped prepare a dinner for between 1,400 and 1,600 of Edmonton’s less fortunate. 2 The Nugget Thursday, October 13, 2011 NEWS&FEATURES Steve Jobs spoke to us

DOSE OF EXTRAORDINARY ANNA ESTANISLAO Issues Editor I hope everyone had an awesome Thanksgiving! I’m assum- ing everyone has heard about the death of co-founder and CEO of Apple and Pixar Animations, Steve Jobs. His life and death has been written about and featured in every news media out- let in the world. Many of you may have mourned his death and some of you may have only glanced and moved on. I believe he’s actually quite the inspiration. To be honest, I was quite apathetic to his legacy and the Apple empire after I bought my first iPod nano (3rd generation) a few years ago. I was so excited to purchase my first Apple product (which I still use). But when they came out with a new version of the iPod, I was also quickly frustrated. I found it to be such an annoyingly smart marketing ploy to get you to buy the newest product they release every year. An innovator, Jobs revolutionized technology. From the iPod to the iPhone, to the Mac and so on, I bet you can name at least a few people you know who own one or more of these products. Anyway, when I heard about his death on Twitter, I was speech- less. At 56 years old, it was a shock that he had died so early. For seven years, he had battled pancreatic cancer. Jobs’ journey to success was not an easy one. In his 2005 Stanford University commencement address, he tells three stor- Steve Jobs ies. Here’s a little summary ... 1955-2011 Jobs dropped out of college due to the lack of funding. He also rev2.org wasn’t set on what he wanted to do in his life and felt that college was not going to help him decide. Instead, he began to take a calligraphy and Steve Wozniak first co-founded Apple in his parents’ gar- He says, “ ... Death is very likely the single best invention of life. class that piqued his curiosity and would actually help him design the age. For 10 years, they worked hard and even sold Jobs’ Volk- It is life’s change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new.” first Mac computer. But it wasn’t always so sweet and savory to begin swagen van and Wozniak’s Hewlett-Packard scientific calculator It was a wakeup call for Jobs and it had been a reminder for him to with. He was homeless. Jobs slept on friends’ dorm room floors, to raise capital after receiving an order for 25 Apple computers. always follow his heart and make the best choices as if it were his last walked seven miles every Sunday night to a Buddhist temple to get At 30 years old, he got fired from his own company after differ- day on earth. one good meal a week, and “returned coke bottles for the five cents ences over visions for the company he built. But this did not stop Nearing the end of his speech, he said: “Your time is limited, so deposit to buy food with.” him. It propelled him to start NeXT, another computer company; don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma Obviously, I wouldn’t recommend every student start dropping Pixar, which released Toy Story, the world’s first computer ani- – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let out of college in hopes of becoming the next Steve Jobs. When you mation film, and meet his future wife, Laurene. the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And work hard at what you hope to become, the outcome is and will be “Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith. most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. fruitful even if you can’t see or feel it at the moment. I’m convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Every- As he said in his commencement speech, “[Again] you can’t con- what I did. You’ve got to find what you love,” said Jobs. thing else is secondary.” nect dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking back- In his last story, he talks about death. In 2004, he was diagnosed This has been seared into my memory. wards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in with pancreatic cancer. Doctors told him he was not going to live “no Steve Jobs built a multi-billion-dollar company, struggled for your future. You have to trust in something – your gut, destiny, life, longer than three to six months.” But after another medical test, the seven years with cancer, furthered our advancement into the future of karma, whatever.” doctors were surprised to find that his cancer could be treated with technology and did so much more. Simply put, he is an extraordinary In his second story, he talked about how at 20 years old, he surgery. individual who will be missed. Thursday, October 13, 2011 news and features The Nugget 3

Apathy at NAIT? The Nugget By ALI MAGEE here for courses that only last a few months.” Room E-128B Concerns with the recent NAITSA Senate The chances are that the lack of student involve- 11762–106 Street election have many people worrying about student ment is a mixture of all of the aforementioned. A Edmonton, Alberta apathy. Of 18 available senate seats, only seven combination of lack of education, passiveness, and T5G 2R1 were filled. The case was not always that there confusion regarding the voting process have left Production Office 471-8866 weren’t enough candidates. For some programs us with a rather empty senate. Fortunately, actions www.thenuggetonline.com the requirement of two people ran, but some were are being taken to make sure the empty seats do get Editor-in-Chief filled. The NAIT Students’ Association is calling a not accepted into the Senate because they received Celeste Dul more “no” votes than “yes.” special Senate meeting for Tuesday, Oct. 18. at 4 This had me question how clear the voting p.m. in Room X-107 to fill the vacant seats [email protected] process was. I have a hard time imagining stu- Any students who are interested must attend Issues Editor dents taking the time to specifically vote “no” for this meeting, where nominations will be accepted Anna Estanislao someone when there were only two candidates and voting will take place. [email protected] running for two spots to fill. My main concern With the next election hopefully there will be Assistant Issues Editor was that students might have thought they needed improvements in student education about school Pending to choose one person or the other. After doing government and a decrease in student apathy. [email protected] some investigating I found out the online voting In the byelection held in conjunction with the page does state that you don’t even need to vote Senate election, Miranda Holman was elected as Miranda Holman Sports Editor for two people at all. NAITSA’s Vice-President of Student Services. New VP Student Services Patrick Knowles To be perfectly honest, when I voted, I [email protected] assumed that I was supposed to vote yes for who Assistant Sports Editor you wanted to win and no for the others. Which NAITSA Senate election results Baljot Bhatti leads back to apathy, and apparently I’m part of [email protected] it. I didn’t take the time to clearly read the instruc- Business and Administration Engineering Technologies and Entertainment Editor tions on the voting page. In fact I didn’t even 1. James Head Academic Upgrading Natascha Bruhin know there are two seats for each group of pro- 2. Lynda Menard 1. Jackie Albert [email protected] grams, I was actually very unfamiliar with student Culinary and Hospitality 2. Garrett Prince government all together. Assist. Entertainment Editor 1. Vacant Information Technology and Chelsea Bird, who was elected as a senator for Christine Vu 2. Vacant the Media and Design group, thinks that might be Electronics [email protected] a part of the problem. Health Sciences 1. Vacant Photo Editor “I don’t think enough people even know what 1. Robbyn Bailer 2. Vacant Laura Dettling 2. Vacant Media and Design senate is. During campaigning, it was shocking [email protected] Environmental Management 1. Chelsea Bird how many people didn’t even know we had a stu- Production Manager dent government,” she says. 1. Vacant 2. Vacant Frank MacKay Bird thinks a more educated and involved stu- 2. Vacant Skilled Trades and dent body would help, but guesses it might be a Building Construction and Design Apprenticeships [email protected] difficult process to do. 1. Kristen Richardson 1. Vacant For advertising, call 471-8866 2. Vacant “It’s hard to get students involved at NAIT 2. Vacant or e-mail: [email protected] because such a big part of the student body is only Submissions encouraged: [email protected] The deadline is noon on the last school day of the week. (All sub- Looking for a student missions must include your name and student ID number.) By CLAIRE THEOBALD Normally both positions are filled by the bit more broad in the way that you’re thinking.” The opinions expressed by contribu- The NAIT Board of Governors is looking end of the previous school year. Unfortu- Pillai also spoke to the importance of hav- tors to the Nugget are not necessarily to elect a new “student nately, after the last ing a candidate who can consider the needs of shared by NAIT officials, NAITSA or at large” to represent the election was through, all of the diverse programs at NAIT. elected school representatives. student body. it was discovered that “I would want this person to understand The Board of Gov- one of the elected rep- the apprenticeship students, but I’d also want ernors is a group of rep- resentatives was not eli- them to understand the culinary, the business resentatives from the gible to hold their pos- students, everything,” said Pillai. “All pro- Letters NAIT community who ition. This means that a grams must be represented between these two make the final deci- new representative must students.” We want your views sions on how the school be selected quickly to This position is open to any full-time stu- Is something bugging you is operated, whether ensure the student body dent who is willing to put in the work it takes about NAIT or the rest of the that be plans for future is represented fairly. to be a proper advocate for their community. world? Do you have some praise expansion or which pro- Pillai emphasized “You want the best representative of your to dish out about the school or life grams will be offered. that although the “stu- student body, period,” Pillai said, “and that in general? “They make the big- dent at large” position should be anybody.” Get those thoughts into print. gest decisions there are was created to represent Applications will be accepted until Oct. 17, Keep them short and to the to make,” said NAITSA the position of NAIT’s and the student senate will make the final deci- point. No more than 100 words. Hell, we’re a newspaper not an President Govind Pillai. students, the actions of sion at their next meeting on Oct. 21. encyclopedia. Give us a break! The board is com- the board influence the For more information, visit the NAITSA Submit your letters with your prised predominantly entire community, so office, or speak with your student Senate real name and phone number to: of business representa- these representatives representative. [email protected]. tives and NAIT staff. must be able to consider Don’t sweat it. We won’t publish However, there are two all of the stakeholders in “All programs must be rep- your phone number, but we do seats reserved for stu- each issue. resented between these need to list your real name. dent representatives to “Everyone at the table It’s all good. Getting something ensure that the student’s is just a representative of two students.” off your chest is downright thera- perspective is taken into Govind Pillai the community,” Pillai peutic. Write us. account. NAITSA President said, “so you need to be a – Govind Pillai 4 The Nugget NEWS & features Thursday, October 13, 2011 What to make of a cup? By ANIKA NOTTVEIT Here are a few examples from past innovative tournaments: the Have you always wanted to invent something? Have you often object was a household rag and the team turned them into coffee cup thought how the idea for a certain product came about? Are you innov- sleeves. Another team turned the rags into dog toys. When business ative? Creative? Or just love coming up with new ideas? Inventions cards were the revealed object, a very creative team turned them into have to start somewhere. The Canadian Youth Business Foundation artwork. They painted pictures on the cards and arranged them into holds an annual contest called the YOU Innovate tournament. CYBF board-like backdrops. They sold the art making money for a charit- is an organization that looks for new ways to promote entrepreneur- able relief team. ship opportunities. Participants can sign up as a team or individually. The cool- The idea behind the competition is very simple. A “mystery est part about this tournament is the prize. The winner gets to go object” is revealed and you turn it into something much more innov- to Liverpool, England! The national award is $4,000. If your idea ative. The “mystery object” is different every year. This keeps the doesn’t get national recognition, no need to worry, there are other tournament new and fresh. The object was revealed on Sept. 26 and chances for prizes. Fourteen provincial cash prizes of $1, 500 are this year it’s a cup! A very common household item. You’re probably awarded as well. thinking, ‘What else could a cup be used for?’ The beauty of the com- To participate you don’t have to be a business student. The main petition is, it could be used for anything! The value of the product criterion is that you are a post-secondary student. You just have to cre- can be social, financial, for charity purposes, entertainment, environ- ate an idea and promote it as much as you can. mental, etc. There is no limit on what is considered valuable. There is The judges view each participant’s ideas online. The judging of also no limit on how many cups can be used and what kind. The con- the videos are done by a voting panel. A short video showcasing your testant just has to prove the value of their idea to the voting panel of innovation is submitted through the website. In the video your team judges. The idea must be original. The value can be a variety of things. should show how you created value out of a simple object. Submis- The winner will prove that their innovative idea is worthy of national sions are due on October 18th. There isn’t a lot of time left! CYBF has recognition. incorporated the competition into the 2011 Global Entrepreneurship This tournament is unique because of the simple rules. Basically, Week (November 14-21). The tournament originally began to foster it is encouraging you to be as creative as you can and to think outside excitement for entrepreneurship. the box. Changing the object from its normal use to an entirely differ- If you have great ideas and want to put them into action, don’t ent use is the challenge. This is a great opportunity to showcase your hesitate to get involved. The challenge is on! talents in creating something new from the given object. You can apply and find more information online at cbyf.ca. A new premier, new ideas By ALI MAGEE 2, Alison Redford won the Progressive Con- province. She was sworn in on Oct. 7, taking Redford also wants to address non-profit Alberta’s 14th premier is also our prov- servative Association of Alberta leadership the place of Ed Stelmach, who served as pre- organizations and make sure their salar- ince’s first female to take the position. On Oct. convention, making her the new leader of the mier for five years before stepping down ear- ies are up to par; Redford wants to change lier this year. per-hour based contracts to outcome-based So what does our new premier stand for? contracts to provide more flexibility in Well some post-secondary students might be availability. happy to know that they’ve crossed her mind. The environment is an important topic to Redford is interested in ensuring a strong, our new premier as well. Redford plans on stable education system for programs like developing practical solutions for sustainable business, law, petroleum and environmental hydrocarbon production. She’s also choos- engineering and trade apprenticeships. She ing to support environmental sustainability hopes that when companies come into the research institutions and programs in hopes Alberta energy sector they will be able to of creating a clean, environmentally friendly easily find accountable employees raised in province. Alberta that will compare to talent around the Of course, Redford believes that our prov- country. ince’s most valuable asset is its people. She As for Alberta’s fiscal policy, Redford plans says it is time to create a legacy of excellence. to cut back on Alberta’s dependence on non- She believes that the way to achieve this leg- renewable resource revenue. She plans to start acy is by putting her ideas and plans into action. allocating a fair sum of revenue to Alberta’s With the world changing so rapidly, Redford Sustainability Fund and the Heritage Trust wants Alberta to be a global leader in areas Fund, both of which she says are vital for the like environment sustainability, employment province to flourish financially. On the health structure, and health care. She has made her care end of the spectrum, Redford envisions goals very clear and expects to follow through a province with more family care clinics and and get her desired results to benefit the entire increased senior freedom with a better continu- province. So, will our first female premier be ing care system. She would like to give greater able to keep Alberta’s upper hand on taxes and edmontonsun.com decision making power to local health care improve education and health care? Only time Premier Alison Redford professionals. will tell. Thursday, October 13, 2011 news and features The Nugget 5 Chalifoux award By CLAIRE THEOBALD created to help Aboriginal students who may not have the The Imperial Oil Foundation was the proud recipient pre-requisites necessary to immediately enrol in programs of the 2011 Senator Thelma Chalifoux at NAIT earn the credits they need. As Award in honour of their contributions well, students were taught study skills that towards advancing Aboriginal student would help smooth their transition into life success. It was presented at last week’s as a college student. Aboriginal Awareness Week. At the time the award was presented, “We are very honoured to receive this the Aboriginal Pre-Technology Pro- award recognizing our ongoing support for gram was running, however, it has since Aboriginal students,” said Susan Swan, been integrated with NAIT’s Academic president of the Imperial Oil Foundation. Upgrading Program. “At Imperial, we believe that it is The presentation of this award opened important to develop lasting relationships NAIT’s Aboriginal Awareness Week. The with the communities where we explore, theme for this year was “Our Elder’s develop and operate, and one of the ways Teachings,” honouring First Nations, we do this is through supporting educa- Metis and Inuit cultures. tion and training programs to build work- “Celebrating and bringing awareness force capacity.” of the Aboriginal culture and traditions Since its inception in 2000, the Sen- is an honour for NAIT,” Dr. Paula Burns, ator Thelma Chalifoux Award has been vice-president Academic at NAIT, said in presented annually to persons or a news release. organizations that have shown “These contributions are help- “Not only does it reflect our commitment to Aboriginal com- ing students successfully gain values of achieving and sus- munities and students. taining diversity, it is also an “This is such an important employment in many different opportunity to acknowledge recognition for industry and for sectors.” Aboriginal student success and individuals who have contrib- – Thelma Chalifoux achievements,” she said. uted to the visions and goals The award was named for of Aboriginal people,” Chalifoux said in a press release. Senator Thelma Chalifoux, in respect for her support of “These contributions are helping students successfully gain Aboriginal education. She was appointed to the Senate by employment in many different sectors.” former Prime Minister Jean Chretien on Nov. 26, 1997, The Imperial Oil foundation was presented this award making her the first Metis woman to hold that position. She due in part to their financial contributions to the Aboriginal served in the Senate until Feb. 8, 2004, when she retired. Pre-Technology Program. Chalifoux was named one of NAIT’s Distinguished Dr. Paula Burns Derek Thunder, with Aboriginal Liaison Services at the Friends of the Institute, and was given an honorary diploma ‘An honour for NAIT’ EnCana Aboriginal Services Centre, said the program was in Business Administration by NAIT in 2003. 6 The Nugget NEWS & features Thursday, October 13, 2011 Virtually Speaking AMC leads the way on TV By GRAHAM McCANN realistic characters and character development. Breaking Bad is one of Television has not evolved too much over Dialogue, character motives, decisions and con- AMC’s stellar shows. the years. Certainly the technology has vastly sequences are believable and fluid. Everything improved and the level of violence and other is multi-layered and everything said and done material has increased from a more family ori- on the show has a purpose. ented puritanical 1950s. However, the idea of Network TV is good, certainly. Lost was a TV serials, talk shows and game shows has great show, but the writers didn’t have a clear really stayed within similar outlines save for area to take the story and made it up as it went a few changes. Because the basic structure is along. I guess, as snobby as it sounds, Network very familiar and very useful for advertisers, TV shows like Lost or the new Pan Am and this might not change for a while. However, Terra Nova are like fast food and AMC shows where the basic structure is mostly stalled, are five-star meals. innovation and quality flourishes. Pan Am is reminiscent of AMC’s Mad Men AMC is on the forefront of top tier tele- in that it takes place in the ’60s, but instead of vision. Most network serials – especially sit- ad executives it follows Pan American flight coms – have continuity but every episode is attendants. From what I saw, it is flashy, staged, contained without much or any reference to gimmicky and has unrealistic dialogue. People previous ones. Nevertheless, AMC shows are don’t really talk or act how they do on that well acted, brilliantly written and very expen- show – all style and little substance. And, gim- sive. Basically, these shows are like episodic micky as in it has to push the characters into movies. The writing and cinematography are places and people which are the most nota- not made as quick prime time TV to be shown ble from the ’60s like meeting the Kennedys. on a Thursday evening with a dozen other Instead of having the ’60s as a backdrop and shows on competing networks, but works of art exploring the world of the time with flawed and carillonregina.com to suck the viewer within a well crafted world. multi-layered characters affected by that sociol- Shows like Breaking Bad, for example, are ogy, Pan Am is a glitzy showcase. a shining example of this. The fourth season Another show that would have been vastly finale was on Oct. 9 and even though there will different on network television is The Walking be one more season with 16 episodes, this could Dead, a show about a group of survivors trying have served as a great series finale. Everything to find a reason to live in a zombie apocalypse. in the series up until that point was expertly The second season starts Oct. 16 and the first is woven and the series flowed naturally with very available of Blu-ray. Watch it.

For more information, visit Health Services or contact Evelyn Gorecki, Tobacco Reduction Co-ordinator 780.471.8733 or [email protected] Thursday, October 13, 2011 The Nugget 7 opinion — Editorial — Photo radar – where and why You see the envelope and instantly know what it is. It’s not jury duty – it’s a photo radar ticket. A string of thoughts go through your head, when, where and was I really going that fast? Photo radar has been used since 1993, and to CELESTE DUL date, it has been chal- Editor-In-Chief lenged on technical and constitutional arguments, even up to the Court of Appeal in Alberta and British Columbia. Which made me wonder, how accurate is photo radar, actually? When I started my research I was surprised to find out how it actually works. It’s based on the Doppler effect. Stated simply, the transmitted energy reflected off an object will be changed in frequency in direct proportion to the relative motion between the transmitter and defecting object. The radar device sends out a radio signal, the signal strikes the object, the reflected signal will be different from the transmitted signal in frequency, and the amount of dif- ference indicated the speed of the moving object. Most sources of information state that photo radar is extremely accurate and can’t generally be argued with. Concerns raised What about the incident this year when it was discovered that the “speed on green” cameras had an error and over $12.3 million of unfair tickets had to be refunded? How can we be certain that the machines are checked enough? I’m not saying that I disagree with photo radar, I think it’s a great way to enforce speed laws and make the roads safer, but where do we draw the line between safe and ridiculous? Last week a friend of mine got a $160 ticket for going only 5 km/h over the speed limit. Minister of Employment and Immigration Thomas Lukaszuk even voiced his concerns over the summer when he said, “observing where photo radars are stationed in areas, perhaps, where there has never been an accident, makes me believe this is a revenue generating device than a safety promot- rcadiapolice.files.wordpress.com ing device.” Why not in construction zones? Is something bugging you about NAIT or the That’s exactly the issue, I drive on the Anthony Henday every day and rest of the world? Do you have some praise to have rarely seen a photo radar vehicle through the construction zone. Yet, as dish out about the school or life in general? Get soon as I’m on the roads where there isn’t a higher risk to safety, sure enough those thoughts into print. there’s a car waiting to take pictures of those who are driving at an unsafe Keep them short and to the point. No more speed. I don’t think that photo radar should be completely predictable and sit than 100 words. We’re a newspaper, not an en- only in construction or school zones, but I’m not even seeing that. cyclopedia. Give us a break! I would just like to know how much it really stops speeding, because a lot Submit your letters with your real name and of the time people slow down for the radar vehicle and speed up after – that phone number to: [email protected]. doesn’t seem to me to deter speeding. In my opinion, if anything really needs Don’t sweat it. We won’t publish your phone to be changed about photo radar, it’s location, location, location. If safety is number, but we do need to list your real name. the real concern then I would really like to see photo radar in higher risk It’s all good. Getting something off your chest is areas, not only on the stretch of highway that changes from 80 km/h to 100 downright therapeutic. km/h. Trust us on that. Write us. 8 The Nugget Thursday, October 13, 2011 SPORTS MEN’S HOCKEY Promising debut for Ooks By TY HUDEC After a lengthy training camp and a number of tune- up games, the NAIT Ooks Men’s Hockey Team finally got their season underway this past weekend. The team opened on the road at Concordia Friday night in the start of a home-and-home set. Last year it was the Thunder who eliminated NAIT from the post-season; the Ooks were looking to extract some revenge on their cross town rivals to open up the 2011-12 campaign. In the opener Friday night, Steele Boomer and Dan Hillman netted two goals a piece, leading NAIT to a 5-2 win. Riley Marsh added a goal and an assist, and Greame Harrington stopped 25 shots in the Ooks crease. Didn’t disappoint The following night marked the Ooks home opener, and they did not disappoint their fans. NAIT rattled off four straight goals after falling behind early and then held on despite a pair of late markers from the Thunder, en route to a 5-3 Ooks victory. Brennan Volcan tallied a pair in the second period, and Hillman buried his third and fourth of the campaign in the third period to seal the win. Harrington once again manned the net for the Ooks, stopping 12 Concordia shots. After an even opening frame, the Ooks took con- trol in the second, outshooting the Thunder 21-1. Following Saturday’s contest, Ooks head coach Serge Lajoie spoke of the compete level his team displayed. “I saw a lot of resiliency. We challenged our guys to keep moving forward, keep developing some good habits. We had a very, very strong second period, a lot of shots. The puck did go in a couple times. It would have been nice to get a few more goals but our guys stuck with it. Even though we were up 4-1 and gave up those two late goals, I really like the demeanour of our guys on the bench.” Must keep improving The Ooks are one of four teams to start the season 2-0. Among the others is NAIT’s next opponent, the Augustana Vikings. Lajoie says he knows this team needs to keep improving if they want to stay at the top of the league. “We have a lot of work to do. We’re a good team right now, but a good team against some of the perennial powerhouses in the ACAC won’t be good enough. So, we’ll be right back to work on Tuesday and we’re looking to take another step forward towards being a more Dan Hillman complete team.” The Ooks Four goals in two games Photo by Emily Vanee will travel to Camrose to meet Augustana on Friday and then return NAIT Ook Josh Koper takes a Concordia Thunder opponent into the boards on Saturday, Oct. 8 during a game at home to host the Vikings Saturday at 7 p.m. NAIT arena. NAIT won 5-3 to complete a sweep of the two-game series. Thursday, October 13, 2011 SPORTS The Nugget 9 men’s HOCKEY New goalie, with a difference unable to take that through MacEwan. often as possible,” she said. “I trained with a couple of guys off of the “I have always played on guys’ teams my NAIT team this summer and they mentioned whole life and getting a chance to do that here that the goalie they had recruited decided to at NAIT is something that I look forward to go and play pro hockey over in Europe and doing.” that I should come and play for NAIT,” she Always playing against guys her whole said. life has been something that she has loved That’s kind of how it all started she said, doing and hopes when she is done at NAIT adding, “When I found out I could take a that she will have the opportunity to play two-year Personal Fitness Training Program against men in Europe. PATRICK KNOWLES (PFT) at NAIT that would work perfectly for “I think it would be something that I Sports Editor me, seeing how there are two years till the would regret if I didn’t at least try and go play When you look at the 2011-2012 edition next Olympics, and I want pro over in Europe when I of the NAIT Ooks’ men’s hockey team you to be playing the highest am done here at NAIT.” will notice about a dozen new faces on the level of hockey that I can up Looking ahead to when squad from last year’s team, but perhaps the until that point.” her days are done as a one face that catches the attention of most This year marks the player, Szabados wants to people is the one between the pipes. 20th year that Szabados has finish her teaching degree This year’s NAIT men’s hockey team played hockey and at the and teach high school and will see the addition of Shannon Szabados age of 25 still has a dozen then in the summer do – 2010 Winter Olympic gold medallist for years of hockey left in her, which means she something with her PFT diploma from NAIT. Team Canada’s women’s team – to the squad, could potentially play in three more Olympics “Ideally, I would like to teach during the something that didn’t really come together till for Canada. year then over the summer do some sort of just a few weeks before school started. When Szabados starting playing hockey, fitness training program, maybe at hockey Until the middle of August, Szabados was it took only two years before she knew she camps, but who knows.” registered at Grant MacEwan University, tak- wanted to be a goalie. One thing that is for sure is that having olympic.ca ing three classes a semester to play hockey. “My first two years of hockey, everyone Szabados here at NAIT playing on the men’s She finished all the courses she needed in got a chance to play goalie and when I got the team will bring a lot of extra attention to this Shannon Szabados order to do an Education program, but was chance I loved it and wanted to play in net as year’s edition of the team. Gold medallist Golf team just misses bronze By TY HUDEC Athlete of the Week honours at NAIT. Other short golf season here at NAIT that began this weekend’s CCAA Golf Championships NAIT’s golf team wrapped up their sea- notables on the team included Jared Don- with the North Regionals last month. With in Prince Edward Island, while NAIT’s golf- son Oct. 2 and 3, when they travelled to nelly, who finished the weekend with a total their Top 3 finishes, Grant MacEwan, Mount ers will put their clubs away and look for- Medicine Hat for the 2011 ACAC Provincial of 157, while Justin Evans shot a two-day Royal and Lethbridge all now earn a trip to ward to returning to the links next spring. Championships. The tournament was held at score of 160 for NAIT. the Desert Bloom Golf Course and featured Grant MacEwan edged out Mount Royal participants from to win the event by six colleges around a slim margin of Athletes of the week the province. Each just six points. Leth- school could send bridge College took October 3-9 up to eight golfers, home the bronze, Jillian Irvine with five guys mak- leaving the Ooks just Volleyball ing up the team’s short of a podium final score. NAIT finish. Jillian helped lead her Ooks women’s volleyball team was represented by “The boys were a to a second-place finish at the annual MacEwan Thanks- six of our school’s little disappointed,” giving Pre-season Tournament this past weekend. She was the team’s most consistent player, guiding her team top golfers. Owchar said. to victories over MacEwan, Lakeland, Lethbridge and NAIT ended “You always have GPRC before the team fell to the Capilano Blues in the the two-day event expectations of what final. “I knew Jillian returning to NAIT was going to help in fourth place you can shoot, what us and she is already showing signs of being a much with a total score you think you should improved player even from the end of last season,” said of 649. The team shoot. We don’t think head coach Erminia Russo Thorpe. “She doesn’t com- was lead by Curtis we shot what we mit many errors and leads us in offence.” Tara is a third- Marusiak, who shot could. We feel we year player and is currently in the Finance program. She a 78 on Day 1 and could have gotten a is from Vancouver. then torched the bronze or challenged Steele Boomer field with the low- for silver.” Hockey est round of Day Owchar said that 2, shooting a 71. the Medicine Hat Steele was a major factor in the Ooks’ weekend sweep Marusiak finished course did not pro- over the Concordia Thunder in the team’s opening two fourth overall in the vide the strong winds games. Boomer netted a pair of goals Friday night at Con- cordia in a 5-2 victory and then added an assist Satur- individual ranks, Curtis Maruziak that the team had Fourth overall day in the Ooks home-opening 5-3 win over the Thunder. catching everyone, expected but proved “This weekend, Steele demonstrated his ability to con- including his coach, off guard. to be difficult for those who struggled off tribute at both ends of the rink,” said head coach Serge “It was a little bit surprising,” NAIT’s the tee. Lajoie. “His leadership on and off the ice has been instru- golf coach Jules Owchar said of Marusiak’s “It was a tough course. Drive down the mental in the team’s early success.” Steele is a first-year performance. “I expected other guys to middle or pay the price. If you shot in the Business Administration student and is from Edmonton. shoot low, but we didn’t expect a 71. It was rough, 95 per cent of the time you wouldn’t a great round for him.” find it.” That round also earned Marusiak Male The provincials marked the end of a 10 The Nugget SPORTS Thursday, October 13, 2011 Fantasy sports, real money

By NICK BERRY While baseball and hockey are very popu- Fantasy sports have grown to become a major lar, the NFL is by far the biggest fantasy sport in part of both culture for the sports fan and, more North America. With a staggering 85 per cent of important, a significant portion of sports journal- fantasy sports players involved with fantasy foot- ism. The fantasy sports industry has grown in to an ball, and with some leagues offering lots of prize $800-million industry with approximately 30 mil- money, it is no wonder it is the most popular. lion players throughout the United States and Can- Fantasy sports have become an industry in itself ada. In print, television and especially in online within North America, with many publications sports journalism, fantasy sports are used as talking and websites completely devoted to it. Every year points for upcoming games. many sports magazines publish a fantasy issue While the concept of fantasy sports has existed prior to the season because that is what the market in some form since the end of the Second World demands. Websites create draft day cheat sheets War, fantasy sports did not really become a large trying to give people any possible edge when they hobby until 1980s. It is believed the first fantasy sit down and draft their team for the year. While sport was golf during the 1950s. People would there are many leagues that charge for member- select a team of golfers before a tournament and the ship, many media companies are recognizing that person with the lowest combined total number of free games draw more traffic and hence, more strokes would win. Golf is a relatively easy sport advertising revenue. to keep fantasy numbers on, as you only have to be The fantasy sports industry is constantly conscious of your own players. expanding and is gaining more and more popular- People’s obsession with stats has lead to many ity each year. With people being able to connect leagues being developed for the major sports. Stat with others across the country and having a place heavy sports such as baseball and hockey are a little where sports junkies and casual fans alike can com- more complex and time consuming. Paying atten- pete against each other on equal playing fields and tion to matchups, who your players are playing have a large network for social interaction you can against, where they are playing or even if they are see that fantasy sports is something that is not going playing are things you have to know if you plan on away, which is something I’m sure managers and doing well in any fantasy league. bosses everywhere are pretty displeased about. Athlete Profile

Player: Jay Hart Sport: Soccer Position: Midfield Program: Business Hometown: Edmonton Number: 18

By CRAIG SEPHTON What’s your No. 1 moment in Soc- Soccer career till now: I have been cer? : It would have to be during the playing soccer since I was eight-years-old Nationals last year, we had a shootout. till now. And I have been on the NAIT Ooks’ Sergio put me up for the last shot, and team for three years. it was my shot that was the decider on What do you like about your whether we won or lost. I shot, and I made team?: Our team is awesome, the girls it. I ended up crying because I was so are so close and just get into it. The happy. coaches are also a lot of fun and push Favourite team: I am not sure, “Hey!” us to our limits. We are all here for the (to a male soccer player) “What’s a good love of soccer. team?” “Manchester United” in reply. Sure I Future plans within soccer: I hope will go with that. to try out for the Edmonton Angels club. Favourite player: I would have to say I might go back to the Philippines to play Beckham, although he does have a bit of there. a high pitched voice. But a great soccer Favourite training drill: Sergio’s player. (coach) Fitness – usually he has someone Other activities: Probably sitting on the who comes in and runs us into the ground. couch and eating chips. You know, the soc- But Sergio’s Fitness is a little bit easier and cer lifestyle (said with a laugh). more interesting but still pushes us. Twitter: @Jayy_Hart Thursday, October 13, 2011 SPORTS The Nugget 11 Athlete Profile Athlete Profile Player: Mallan Roberts Player: Austin Berry Sport: Soccer Sport: Soccer Position: Centre back Position: Fullback Program: Academic Upgrading Program: Business Admin. Number: 5 Number: 2

By CHELSEA BIRD we’ve basically been together since August By TIFFANY LIZEE Have you ever had any bad injur- How many years with the Ooks? and all the guys get along so well, it’s really What’s your nickname? The ies? My left ankle causes me problems This is my first year with them. nice – it definitely helps us on the field. Strawberry but nothing too bad. What position do you play? Centre Do you want to do something with How many years have you played Where do you see yourself in five back, or sometimes known as centre half. sports as a career? Yeah, right now I’m at NAIT? This is my third year. years? I’d like to see myself in an adver- How long have you been playing in academic upgrading but I’m planning When did you first start playing tising or marking firm in the accounting soccer? Since I was really little, basic- on going into business. I would love to soccer? When I was around five or six and sales side of it all. ally since I could walk I’ve been playing. I use that to end up in a sports career.‬ years old ... I started out pretty young. Do you play any other sports? I like played throughout high school and on club Why NAIT? I heard they had a really Who have you played to play tennis in the sum- teams. I took a short break and also played good business program and I love the for in the past? I play for mer. I have played volley- football but ultimately I decided on soccer.‬ organization. the Polonia Men’s Club ball and basketball but not So what made you pick soccer over What do you like best about play- other than this and before I so much anymore. football? I just love the team dynamic, all ing for the Ooks? In terms of sports abil- just played for Ross Shep- Favourite profes- the guys get really close, to have that kind ity, NAIT rivals the U of A and yet NAIT is pard high school. sional sport/team/player of chemistry is really helpful on the field. so much smaller. I love that we’re on the Greatest memory? So to watch? Major league Any differences on the Ooks team same level as that. far, my best time has been with Zach at soccer. My team would have to be Man- compared to other teams you’ve been Weird pre-game traditions or supersti- our last game against Grant Mac. We did chester United and my favourite player on? Well, I’ve noticed that all the guys tions? Not really. My socks each have an L our dice roll celebration dance. would be Lionel Messi. He’s always have gotten very close very fast. My club and an R stitched into them and I wear them Favourite team to play against? Con- doing something different, new and crazy team is really close and we’ve been playing on the opposite feet, but nothing too crazy! cordia. The rivalry is huge against them on the field and is really entertaining to together for a while. With the Ooks team, Good luck on the season, Mallan! and always makes for a good game. watch. Sweeping into the spotlight

By KATHERINE DeCLERQ And there is not just a whistle for a highstick in now, because we aren’t going the potential to become widely The Fulcrum (University of Ottawa) broomball – hitting the ball above your shoul- anywhere, playing broomball accepted among families OTTAWA (CUP) – Every Canadian knows der results in a penalty. is more of a health benefit for because it is more cost effi- about hockey, our unofficial national sport Achtereekte plays on an elite team in the me this year. cient than sports like hockey. played on ice with a puck and a stick – but Eastern Ontario region. Broomball tourna- “Plus, because I’m a stu- “It’s a lot cheaper than how many people know a thing about hockey’s ments are scheduled throughout the year, with dent, the sport is great for hockey and the equipment counterpart, broomball? the teams competing to go to provincials then stress,” she joked. [costs] practically nothing. Founded in Canada between 1909 and nationals. The season for elite teams is quite dif- Broomball was taken Registration fees are getting a 1910, this sport is played on a hockey rink, ferent from that of other broomball teams, as the under consideration for the little higher … [but] it is less but with a rubber broom, ball and rubber shoes squad must make it to provincials the year before 2010 Winter Olympic Games, time consuming than hockey. instead of skates. While it may not be the most in order to qualify for the national competition. but didn’t pass the bar. Ach- I don’t know exactly what is Illustration by Mico Mazza/The Fulcrum popular sport around, broomball has grown “This year, there are no teams from East- tereekte thinks the Olympic being done for advertising, considerably in recent years. Younger and ern Ontario going to nationals; it’s the western consideration is indicative of new popularity but it seems to be getting out there.” younger athletes are beginning to play the sport, team that is going. But our team is younger so for broomball. Achtereekte has no doubt that the sport will including fourth-year University of Ottawa stu- we have time to grow,” said Achtereekte. “Right Achtereekte also feels that broomball has gain popularity in years to come. dent and sports therapist Sarah Achtereekte. “I got into broomball because of my par- ents,” said Achtereekte. “I started when I was four or five. My feet couldn’t actually fit in the ACAC Standings shoes, so my mom gave me extra socks so I could start playing early.” men’s hockey men’s Soccer WOmen’s Soccer The rules of broomball are similar to Team GP W RW L OTL TIE GF GA Pts North Division North Division hockey. The goal of the game is to get the ball Augustana .....2 2 2 0 0 0 21 2 4 TEAM W l t Pts GF GA +/- TEAM W l t Pts GF GA +/- into the opposing team’s net. The only two rule- Mount Royal ..2 2 2 0 0 0 18 1 4 NAIT ...... 4 0 2 14 15 4 11NAIT ...... 6 0 0 18 33 7 26 related differences between the sports are the NAIT ...... 2 2 2 0 0 0 10 5 4 Concordia ...... 3 1 2 11 10 8 MacEwan2 ...... 4 2 1 13 15 12 3 location of the offside lines – for hockey, it’s SAIT ...... 2 2 2 0 0 0 6 4 4 MacEwan ...... 3 2 2 11 12 7 Concordia5 ...... 3 2 1 10 16 9 7 the blue line and for broomball, it’s the red. MacEwan ...... 2 0 0 2 0 0 4 6 0 Grande Prairie ...... 1 1 4 7 10 9 Grande1 Prairie ...... 3 3 0 9 16 11 5 Concordia ...... 2 0 0 2 0 0 5 10 0 Keyano ...... 2 3 0 6 6 10 Keyano-4 ...... 2 4 0 6 5 20 -15 Briercrest ...... 2 0 0 2 0 0 1 18 0 King’s ...... 0 6 2 2 5 20 King’s-15 ...... 0 7 0 0 3 29 -26 NAIT student Portage ...... 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 21 0 South Division South Division RESULTS Team W l t Pts GF GA +/- Team W l t Pts GF GA +/- recreational curling Oct. 7 Mondays 4:30, 4:45, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. NAIT 5, Concordia 2 Medicine Hat...... 5 0 1 16 16 4 12Red Deer...... 6 0 2 20 22 4 18 Fee: $40 per season SAIT 2, MacEwan 1; Augustana 15, Portage 0; Mount Royal...... 4 3 0 12 11 7 Mount4 Royal...... 5 1 1 16 18 6 12 Those interested should drop by the MRU 9, Briercrest 1 SAIT ...... 3 3 1 10 8 12 Medicine-4 Hat...... 4 1 1 13 20 10 10 Avonair Curling Club across the street Oct. 8 Lethbridge ...... 3 3 0 9 12 12 SAIT0 ...... 2 5 0 6 9 18 -9 from Main Campus. NAIT 5, Concordia 3; MRU 9, Briercrest 0; Lakeland ...... 2 4 2 8 9 15 Lakeland-6 ...... 2 6 0 6 5 21 -16 Augustana 6, Portage 2; SAIT 4, MacEwan 3 Red Deer ...... 1 5 2 5 13 19 Lethbridge-6 ...... 0 6 0 0 8 23 -15 12 The Nugget Thursday, October 13, 2011 Four remain By TY HUDEC Detroit Tigers vs New York Yankees After the longest and most gruelling sched- CC Sabathia and Justin Verlander were set ule in pro sports of 162 regular season games, for a heavyweight bout in the playoff opener it’s hard to believe that we are already half way between Detroit and New York, but the weather through the MLB post-season. Many teams in the Bronx had other plans. Game 1 was have been in playoff mode for a few months delayed and Ivan Nova took full advantage in now, with the dust clearing momentarily fol- his first post-season appearance, leading the lowing the most dramatic conclusion to a sea- Yankees to a 9-3 victory. Max Scherzer shone son in recent memory. A mere 48 hours after and Jose Valverde held on in Game 2, as the Evan Longoria blasted the Tampa Bay Rays Tigers evened things up with a 5-3 win. Then into the post-season, the eight playoff-bound the aces finally got their chance to battle it teams picked up where the Atlanta Braves and out in Game 3 and it was Verlander who pre- Boston Red Sox left off. Since then, baseball vailed through eight hard-fought innings. Del- fans have certainly not been disappointed by mon Young’s solo shot gave Detroit the win, the amount of drama and intensity displayed on 5-4. That set up a must-win Game 4 for the the field. Here’s a quick recap of what you may Bronx Bombers, who sent AJ Burnett to the have missed, and what you can expect as we mound with expectations at an all-time low. roll forward in the playoffs and onto the World To say the Yankees faith in Burnett is shaky at Series: best would be an understatement but the man American League delivered, with some help from Curtis Grander- Division Series son’s glove, and the Yankees evened the series Tampa Bay Rays vs Texas Rangers with a 10-1 rout. Game 5 did not disappoint in a For the second consecutive year, Texas and pitchers’ battle that saw both bullpens dominat- Tampa Bay squared off in the opening round ing hitters. Jose Valverde struck out Mr. Clutch of the playoffs. The Rays carried the momen- himself Alex Rodriguez for the final out of a tum from their improbable playoff push into 3-2 Tigers win, capping off the upset and elim- Game 1 and stunned the defending American inating the Evil Empire. League champs 9-0. No one could have pre- Detroit wins series 3-2 dicted that Matt Moore would make CJ Wil- National League son look like the rookie; in fact not many Division Series people even knew who Matt Moore was. The St. Louis Cardinals talk of the Rays as a team of destiny intensi- vs Philadelphia Phillies fied heading into Game 2, which may have Much like the Rays, the Cardinals run to fuelled the fire in the Rangers’ bats as they make the playoffs was something few could came out swinging and evened the series have expected. Winning a series against the with an 8-6 victory. Josh Hamilton then put league’s best team seemed even less likely. his stamp on the series in Game 3, driving in Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee and Cole Hamels two runs en route to a 4-3 Rangers win. Game were sent to the mound in the first three 4 was another battle that went right down to games for the Phillies, a daunting task for en.wikipedia.org the final out, but in the end Adrian Beltre pre- any offence. Halladay and Hamels handled vailed as he ripped a playoff-record-tying Games 1 and 3 by scores of 11-6 and 3-2, Chris Carpenter three solo home runs, leading the Rangers to respectively. However, it was the Cardinals’ Out-duelled Roy Halladay in deciding game of the NLDS. another 4-3 victory and another ALDS win comeback victory over Lee in Game 2 that over the Rays. gave the team the belief they needed. Down rallied for five runs off Lee and the bullpen American League Texas wins series 3-1 4-0 after two innings, the Cardinals offence slammed the door shut, taking the game 5-4. Championship Series A 2-0 deficit would have been lights out for Tigers vs Rangers St. Louis; instead the Cards took the oppor- The Rangers are looking to get back to the tunity and ran with it. They won Game 4, 5-3, World Series for consecutive seasons and cap- setting up a pitching matchup for the ages in ture the title that eluded them a year ago. The Philadelphia for Game 5 that saw Halladay Tigers are looking for another upset and an facing a rested Chris Carpenter. Halladay improbable trip to the World Series. Texas is pitched eight innings of one-run ball, but his deeper offensively but Detroit is stronger on the former teammate was flawless. Carpenter’s mound, including the Cy Young favourite and complete game shutout vaulted the Cardinals potential MVP Justin Verlander. The World Ser- into the NLCS. ies is so hard to get to in consecutive seasons, St. Louis wins series 3-2 and with the possibility the Rangers will see Arizona Diamondbacks Verlander three times, I like the Tigers to knock vs Milwaukee Brewers off the reigning AL Champs. Home field advantage was the story in Series Prediction: Detroit in 7 this series. The Brewers looked unstoppable National League in Milwaukee, taking the first two games 4-1 Championship Series and 9-4, on the strength of six Ryan Braun Cardinals vs. Brewers hits. The Diamondbacks then returned the The NL Central rivals battled all year for favour in Arizona. Combining for 18 runs in the division crown and are now duelling for the two games, including five home runs and the National League pennant. Milwaukee grand slams from both Paul Goldschmidt and bulked up their rotation and bullpen this year, Ryan Roberts. The series shifted back to Wis- the offence is as strong as any and the city is consin for a thrilling conclusion. The Dia- ready. St. Louis also has a strong lineup but mondbacks trailed 2-1 in the ninth when Wil- lacks depth on the mound behind ace Chris lie Bloomquist delivered the game tying run Carpenter. With Yovani Gallardo, Zack Gre- with a safety squeeze, forcing extra innings. In inke and Shaun Marcum all potentially get- the 10th, Nyjer Morgan singled home the ser- ting two starts, and the big bats of Ryan Braun en.wikipedia.org ies-winning run for the Brew Crew, ending the and Prince Fielder, the Brewers are poised to Adrian Beltre D-backs surprise season. deliver on the moves they made last winter. Three solo home runs against the Rays in Game 4 of the ALDS. Milwaukee wins series 3-2 Series Prediction: Milwaukee in 6 Thursday, October 13, 2011 The Nugget 13 14 The Nugget Thursday, October 13, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT

Amanda Knox telegraph.co.uk Guilty till proven innocent?

murder convictions were overturned by a jury, prosecutors, the now 24 year-old has gained a life in a 18-foot by 13-foot cell 22 hours and within two hours of release, Knox was strong band of supporters since her 2007 arrest. a day, so the difference between this and departing for Seattle, USA. While Knox had conflicting statements about her now unlimited freedom back in Seattle Just like throughout the last four years, her whereabouts the night of Kercher’s mur- couldn’t be greater. Since being back in her there was media frenzy about the news of der, the lack of DNA validity was what caused hometown, Knox has been mostly keep- Knox’s release, with Knox’s face being many to believe in Knox’s innocence. Many ing a low profile, spending time with her swiftly plastered onto various magazine cov- considered it to be a very unfortunate “wrong family at home. While the Seattle media has ers and TV news shows within minutes of the place at the wrong time” kind of situation. been giving Knox and her family their pri- announcement. Meredith Kercher’s family responded to vacy, MOViN 92.5, a local radio station in Knox’s defence lawyers have regu- the news of Knox and Sollecito’s release with Seattle, has already offered Amanda a pos- larly stated that the media onslaught ruined a statement: “We want to say we accept the ition at their station: “We’re glad you’re SPOTLIGHT ON ... Amanda’s image and exposed every aspect of decision but we are also looking at how a free Amanda and look forward to welcom- NATASCHA BRUHIN her private life to the world. decision so certain a few years ago should be ing you home! We believed in you all along, Entertainment Editor “I ask you – who has been the subject of overturned. Rudy Guede’s appeal was upheld so much so that we would like to extend an After four years of imprisonment in Italy, attacks by the media on the most intimate by the court and the court agreed he wasn’t offer of $10,000 to you to come host our Amanda Knox was released from jail this past aspects of her life? Who has had her sexuality, acting alone. So if those two aren’t guilty, morning show for one week with Brooke & week. her medical history, placed under a magnifying who are the others? We’re back at square one, Jubal in the Morning! We would all love to Knox was studying abroad in Perugia when lens? Amanda has been run down by a media and the search goes on to find out what really hear what you have to say and maybe help a she was accused and convicted of brutally tsunami,” Knox’s lawyer, Carlo Dalla Vedov, happened.” little with the legal bills. Once again, wel- murdering and raping her roommate Meredith said in his closing argument in the appeal of The Kercher family are referring to Rudy come home!” Kercher in 2007 with her boyfriend Raffaele Knox’s 2009 conviction. Guede’s separate trial, which convicted the 24 Having missed out on the first half of her Sollecito. While Knox was painted as an “angel-faced year-old of murdering their daughter. 20s, I’m sure Amanda will be focusing on other However, this week Knox and Sollecito’s killer” in the European media due in part by the Knox spent the last four years of her things for the next little while. Thursday, October 13, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 15 for your listening pleasure ... $3.99 mixtape ...

The term emo has had a lot of negativity 2. There’s No Sympathy for the Dead 10. The Secret Goldfish – Pencey Prep thrust onto it over the years, especially when – Escape the Fate 11. Cute without the “e” – Taking Back it come to “emo music.” Most people think it’s 3. Ambrosia – Alesana Sunday just a bunch a scene kids complaining about 4. The Taste of Ink – The Used 12. Is It Progression If a Cannibal Uses their lives ... Well, it is, but that’s what music 5. My Darkest Hour a Fork – Chiodos is about: people having something to say – Scary Kids, Scaring Kids and rocking out while doing it. 6. Knife vs. Face Round 1 They wear their hearts on their sleeves. – Drop Dead Gorgeous So here’s a list of some of my favourite “emo” 7. Roses for the Dead songs. Give them a listen and try something – Funeral for a Friend new. And if you’re already a fan? Well enjoy! 8. Try Honesty – Billy Talent 1. I’m Not Okay (I Promise) 9. Secrets Don’t Make Friends By SHAWN GRAY – My Chemical Romance – From First to Last stitchesandgrooves.wordpress.com

VIRAL VIDEO OF THE WEEK Internet nyet! By ERIN BEZOVIE and Shawn, who make the ghastly discov- This week’s viral video was made by ery that their Internet is down. This means no a few of NAIT’s own Television students. more IMDb, no more Xbox and worst of all Directed by Baljot Bhatti and starring Shawn … no porn. They try everything to keep their Gray, Bart Padjasek and Matt Bugg, 6 Hours boredom at bay; they decide to watch a DVD. was a short film made for Edmonton’s 24/One Somehow the only DVD that Bart owns is … competition. Pretty in Pink (see what they did there!). The 24/One competition is a yearly event They try reading books, but who reads that challenges teams of local filmmakers to books anymore? As the hours crawl by, Shawn write, shoot and edit an entire short film in, slowly starts to lose it, desperate to get his you guessed it, 24 hours. But that’s not all; beloved Internet back, so desperate that he each team also has to incorporate a phrase and decides to create his own Internet in a very an item. The phrase for this year was “Pretty creative way. Now, I’m not going to ruin the in Pink” and the item was a small plastic whole video for you! Check it out for yourself trophy. on YouTube just type 6 Hours – 2011 EIFF 4/ The video focuses on two roommates, Bart One Best Film Winner into the search bar. Rapid Fire still firing atresports North is the absence of the abnormally large red die that gives each winning team their score. In its place, an iPhone app made for a suitable replacement. With a new venue, artistic director Amy Shostak, hopes to draw in a new crowd. “We would love to get more students from NAIT and from Grant MacEwan out to the show because our main audience off Whyte Avenue is from the U of A.” Shostak is also excited about being a part of the revival of 118 Avenue. Breaking away from a bad CHRISTINE VU rep, 118 Avenue is home to many artists and budding Assistant Entertainment Editor performers. Edmonton’s longest running improv theatre, Rapid Theatresports North runs on the first Thursday of Fire Theatre, turns 31 this year and it has not stopped every month at 7:30 in the evening at Avenue Theatre growing. Oct. 6 kicked off the first of Theatresports North (9030 118 Ave.). at Avenue Theatre. Can’t wait until the next show? You can catch The- Previously at Avenue Theatre, Rapid Fire Theatre atresports South at Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave.) offered Improv on the Ave, which was a way for new every Friday at 11 p.m. improvisers to get a taste for the stage. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door or in With a growing number of performers and a growing advance at tixonthesquare.ca for both shows. audience, Rapid Fire Theatre decided it was time to bring the same high quality improv of the original Theatresports to the north side. CORRECTION The original Theatresports takes place at Varscona Theatre off Whyte Avenue every week and showcases The prizes for NAITSA’s Next Top Model Rapid Fire’s more experienced improvisers. contest as printed in the Nugget last Each show is short form and teams are pitted against week (Oct. 6) were incorrect. In fact, the one another round after round. The audience gives sug- participants this year will receive all of gestions and decides the winner for each round. Nothing their photos for their portfolios and the but guaranteed laughter can be expected. winner will become NAITSA’s model for For its inaugural show, DJ Mama Cutsworth was there promotional campaigns for the rest of to provide an improvised soundtrack, which added to the school year. Poster designed by Matt Schuurman, photos by Marc-Julien Objois the hilarity. The one thing you will find different at The- 16 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, October 13, 2011 Thursday, October 13, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 17 18 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, October 13, 2011 Runway of hope By CHELSEA BIRD given Compassion House some real credibil- Tonight, Oct. 13, is the annual Syncrude pre- ity as a grassroots organization. The show sents Fashion with Compassion fashion show! is using sponsors from Alligator Pie, Derks, Maybe you have been to this event in the past, Blu’s, Katwalk shoes, Offshores Swimwear maybe you have never even heard of it, either and more. way this fashion show is a huge Edmonton The fashion show consists of two parts, event for a wonderful cause. both on Oct. 13. The show kicks off with a Compassion House is a home away from luncheon and fashion show (tickets are $100 home here in Edmonton for women battling for this one so students, if you have some extra breast cancer. Established in 1998, Compassion cash, this is probably the seat you’ll be look- House is seeing more and more need to house ing at!), and then it’s bright lights, big talent at women travelling to Edmonton for treatment 6 pm for the dinner and evening fashion show from out of town. (tickets for the evening show are a little steeper at $250 a pop). 24-hour access With food catered by the award winning It is easy to forget that with so many resour- Sorrentino’s restaurant chain, you know that ces available to Edmontonians, people travel- you’re getting what you’re paying for. Sorren- ling from smaller towns and cities don’t have tino’s food never disappoints. 24-hour access to those same privileges. Com- Syncrude presents Fashion with Compassion passion House recognizes that not only during is a huge Edmonton event every year and with treatments do women need support but also dur- professional models from Mode Models, which ing the diagnosis period. is an agency right here in Edmonton, the show Breast cancer is a daunting disease, and oozes professionalism and class. although so much awareness has been raised, when someone is diagnosed with a disease, their Unique touch number one feeling is still loneliness when deal- Perhaps the most heartwarming part of the ing with the news. show, however, is the special model segment. As awareness of Compassion House has Compassion House adds a unique touch to the grown, more and more women are getting show by having previous tenants of Compassion turned away because they simply do not have House and survivors of breast cancer walk the the space. On one hand the success is great, but runway during the show. After getting profes- on the other hand the more success they have the sional hair and makeup done, for some of these more demand they have and the more women women, walking the runway is the first time they can’t accommodate for. they’ve felt beautiful and strong in a long time. Women stay at Compassion House for five What could be more heartwarming than to cheer to six weeks at a time and receive support from on women that have battled a life threatening women who truly understand and relate with disease and won? them and their situation. Breast cancer is still one of the leading In addition to many fundraisers, Compassion diseases and cause of death among women, house puts on an annual fashion show to raise and it’s completely needless to lose so many money for the organization. This year they’ve thriving young women to such a horrible dis- teamed up with Mode Models and have put ease. The more awareness and money raised together a glamorous, exciting event. to not only help the cause, but towards sup- mode-edmonton.blogspot.com Using local stores has helped the fash- portive organizations like Compassion House, ion show stay true to its Edmonton roots and the better. Fashion With Compassion supports Edmonton’s Compassion House. Zelda survives By STEVEN DYER Link’s potential suitors. Anyone who plays video games might have If you consider the time it came out, this heard of a little title called the Legend of Zelda game has some pretty good graphics compared game series. The 20 games have been around to others for the GameCube or for the Wii in since the 1980s and there are still new games 2006 and it certainly has one of the best story- coming out every now and then. One of my lines in the Zelda franchise. favourite games in the series is Twilight Princess. I found the game play really easy to follow. Twilight Princess is set in the land of Hyrule. Of course I wasn’t using the Wii, so it was prob- The kingdom is divided into four areas and each ably easier on the GameCube, but still, it’s a rather area is watched over by a spirit of the light. Link, simple system to learn. You get a nice array of a farm boy from the village of Ordon in the prov- weapons, including some old favourites like the ince of Ordona, begins the game in his village slingshot, the hero’s bow and bombs but there are dealing with small problems but when he is sud- some cool new weapons like the gale boomerang, denly dragged into the Twilight Realm and trans- the double clawshot and the dominion rod. formed into a wolf, things get more complex. The creators even got a little creative with Throughout the game, he has to go to vari- some of the levels, adding a city that floats in ous temples throughout the land of Hyrule and the sky and whose citizens are small chicken- recover artifacts that will help him in his quest like bird creatures. You can even use them to fly to defeat the King of the Twilight. Helping him around if you need to. throughout his quest is the imp Midna. She The best part of the game is at the end starts out as his guide and helps him navigate in when Link and Midna have a very, very the Twilight Realm, but as the game progresses sweet moment, but I think I’ll let you find she starts to develop feelings for our fair-haired out just what happens between them, just for www.sharenator.com hero, adding yet another woman to the list of the fun of it. Thursday, October 13, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 19 The elephant in the room By ALI MAGEE The second album released by Cage the Elephant easily outdoes the first. In the new album, Thank You, Happy Birthday vocalist Matthew Shultz really shows off his singing range. The album offers quick upbeat rock as well as some slower, more intimate tunes. Cage the Elephant creates such a unique style of indie rock that it is hard to compare them to other artists, but I couldn’t help but be reminded of Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst when I heard Shultz’s quivering voice in the new album. The creativity in the lyrics is not surprising, considering Cage the Elephant’s self titled debut album was full of words that opened the mind. In “Thank You, Happy Birthday,” Shultz sings sarcastically and ironically about hipsters and people who go with the flow during the song Indie Kidz. The many different themes in the album are somehow able to unite into one, making the songs seem consistent and give the album a won- derful flow. Which leads me to the highlights of the album: “Flow” and “Aber- deen” are my top picks from the album. Both songs have strong lyrics and Shultz’s voice is passionate enough to give you shivers. The less exciting songs are “2024” and “Around My Head.” These two songs are less catchy than the rest of the album and lack a certain spark. For indie rock fans this album is a must-have, compared to their first one. Cage the Elephant has impressed me.

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Used 71- Dispatches; 61- Enzyme ending with permission. 20 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, October 13, 2011 Random Red By STEVEN DYER Ever been in the mood for the most random music? Well you’re in luck. Join Eric “The Red” Holt Thursdays from 8 to 9:30 p.m. for his show Speaking in Tongues for a little bit of … well everything. This show’s got just about every variety of music you can think of and Eric is just as random with his choice of topics on the show. They even have a special segment where Eric and guest, TV student Spencer Payne, go over the latest in the English soccer leagues. Steven Dyer: So what’s the show about? Eric “The Red” Holt: Well that’s the funny part, because there’s no real purpose to it. The name doesn’t really have a purpose; I play a little bit of everything. There’s polka, there’s funk, there’s electronic, jazz, rock, punk, country, it’s a mixed bag, so therefore, Speaking in Tongues. You never know what you’re going to get on the show and I want to get some bands to do phone interviews, as well as get some in-studio guests. I’m looking at getting a crypto zoologist from the Edmonton area to come in. Just weird people, weird things, stuff you wouldn’t normally hear conventionally on shows. SD: So what do you usually talk about on the show? EH: Well aside from the EPL Report (English soccer) I talk about things happening in my life and then I try to relate them to other people. Nothing too over the top, just … could be something that happened on the bus, what happened when I was in line at the Tim Hortons. I don’t shy away from adding a humorous twist, obviously if it’s not called for I won’t but yeah, for the most part I like to take something, give it a lit- tle spin and have a laugh. SD: How long have you been doing the show? EH: The show this coming Thursday (today) will be Episode 15, which is carried over from Semester 2. I started off last semester, so it’s been going on basically since January. SD: Are you hoping to find someone to continue the show when you leave? EH: I think I’ve created something that’s really taken on a form of its own, I can’t say it’s my baby just because it’s been on for a year now. If anybody wants to take up the challenge, they’re welcome to and I’ll assist them in that but it’s its own entity and I don’t have control over it, if this makes any sense. Make sure to catch Eric “The Red” tonight at 8 p.m. on NR92.com Photo by Steven Dyer for all of your “mixed bag” needs. Eric Holt in the NR92 studio where he broadcasts his show, Speaking in Tongues. BOOK REVIEW Suns shines Crossword solution By CHELSEA BIRD Thousand Splendid Suns is anything but second This may not be a brand new book but it best. is definitely headed towards becoming a clas- The book is set in Afghanistan and is told sic. Hosseini’s follow-up to The Kite Runner, A from the perspective of two dynamic characters, Mariam and Laila. Hosseini’s real life experience in Afghanistan and thorough research makes this book accurate and easy to fall into. The characters are written with such depth and humanity the reader begins to feel like they know them. This book opened my eyes to a differ- ent way of life, and a startling awaken- ing to what really went on, on the other side of the world during the reign of the Taliban, especially the impact it had on women. It is easy to distance yourself from the truth when you don’t see it, but A Thousand Splendid Suns brings to light a whole new era that most people in the West are not even aware of. Needless to say, this book had a huge impact on me, and is definitely a keeper. If you want to read a book that will actually make you feel something, and stay with you long after you put it down, do yourself a favour and pick up a copy of A Thousand Splendid Suns. Thursday, October 13, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 21 Halloween tricks and treats By EVE KOESTER tume that looks like you put tons of effort It’s that time of year again! As Halloween into. That’s the key. And of course it must approaches, the excitement continues to build be G-rated for visiting family houses. How- as spooky decorations start appearing, new hor- ever, if you want to host a Halloween party ror movies are released and people plan their instead, try these fun ideas: costumes. ● Pick up some black light bulbs and It is believed that Halloween originated replace the normal bulbs in all the lamps. back in the middle ages. It’s evolved over the ● Blindfold guests and give them dif- centuries to the superficial holiday we celebrate ferent objects to feel that are supposed to be today. Yet, there’s still something magical about gruesome body parts. Skinned grapes make Oct. 31 that brings out the superstition in even great eyeballs. the most skeptical. Who doesn’t like a good, ● Have a prize for best costume or best fun scare once in a while? zombie impression. Popular costumes this year range from Char- ● Make Halloween themed bever- lie Sheen to Captain America. Anything, and I ages such as “Toxic Waste” which is a mean anything, has the alternate sexy version. lime green concoction made up of Sprite, Devil, fighter pilot, Alice in Wonderland, even orange juice concentrate and blue Kool- Robin Hood. Buying a costume these days is Aid. Spice it up and make your own alco- easier than ever, with online purchases and Hal- holic variations. loween stores in almost every mall. If you’re There are lots of options to fill your looking for something cheap and easy to dress time with scariness before Halloween even up as, it doesn’t have to be difficult. Try stopping hits. Some other events going on around by Value Village and picking up some colour- Edmonton include: ful clothes. Chances are you’ll find some win- ● The Farm of Fear, taking place at the ning items to add to your costume. Face paint is Edmonton Corn Maze from Oct. 20-31. useful and can make a costume 10 times more ● ScreamFest, taking place the same flashy with just a couple touch ups. For some- week, comprises five bone-chilling haunted thing relatively easy, try green body paint and houses and tons of scream worthy sur- purple shorts for the Hulk. Or wear nothing but prises. Tickets can be bought through a speedo and goggles and be a swimmer! You’ll Ticketmaster. www.halloweenhorrordays.com definitely catch some attention. ● The Norwood Haunted House can be When it comes to trick or treating, don’t be visited for free from Oct. 24-3 on 94 Street and Theatre on Friday Oct. 28 for all you improv So, whatever it is you end up doing on old shy. In my opinion, you’re never too old to go, as 113 Avenue. lovers. Many laughs will ensue. Hallow’s Eve this year, make it festive, fun and long as you have a super awesome, unique cos- ● Halloween Theatresports at Rapid Fire ● Paranormal Activity 3 hits theatres Oct. 21. frightening!

TIP OF THE WEEK – FROM NAIT SECURITY SERVICES Social networking safety Social networking websites like MySpace, networks. Internet can easily print photos or text or save access. Facebook, Twitter and Windows Live Spaces ● To avoid giving away e-mail addresses images and videos to a computer. If you do, here are some ways to use that are services people can use to connect with of your friends, do not allow social network- ● Be careful about installing extras on your access more safely: others to share information like photos, ing services to scan your e-mail address book. site. Many social networking sites allow you to ● Find out what the company policy is videos,and personal messages. As the popular- When you join a new social network, you might download third-party applications that let you regarding visiting certain websites using your ity of these social sites grows, so do the risks receive an offer to enter your e-mail address do more with your personal page. Criminals corporate network. of using them. Hackers, spammers, virus writ- and password to find out if your contacts are sometimes use these applications to steal your ● When you sign up for a social networking ers, identity thieves and other criminals follow on the network. The site might use this infor- personal information. To download and use site, use your personal e-mail address, not your the traffic. mation to send e-mail messages to everyone third-party applications safely, take the same company e-mail address. Read these tips to help protect yourself in your contact list or even everyone you’ve safety precautions that you take with any other Use caution when you click links that you when you use social networks: ever sent an e-mail message to with that e-mail program or file you download from the web. receive in messages from your friends on your ● Use caution when you click links that you address. Social networking sites should explain ● Think twice before you use social net- social networking site. Treat links in messa- receive in messages from your friends on your that they’re going to do this, but some do not. working sites at work. ges on these sites as you would links in e-mail social website. Treat links in messages on these ● Type the address of your social network- Be careful with social networking sites, messages. sites as you would links in e-mail messages. ing site directly into your browser or use your especially at work. Some employees have ● Be choosy about who you accept as a ● Know what you’ve posted about yourself. personal bookmarks. If you click a link to replaced the daily computer solitaire break with “friend” on a social network. Identity thieves A common way that hackers break into finan- your site through e-mail or another website, a daily check of Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, may create fake profiles in order to glean infor- cial or other accounts is by clicking the “For- you might be entering your account name and MySpace, Windows Live Spaces or another mation from you. This is known as social got your password?” link on the account login password into a fake site where your personal favourite social networking site, many work- engineering. page. To break into your account, they search information could be stolen. Be selective about places report. ● Be careful about the information you for the answers to your security questions, such who you accept as a friend on a social network. Online social networking might be a more reveal about your workplace or company on as your birthday, home town, high school class Identity thieves might create fake profiles in interactive distraction for employees than play- your social networking site. (This is a good rule or mother’s middle name. If the site allows, order to get information from you. ing cards, but it’s a lot more dangerous to the to follow for blogs too.) make up your own password questions, and Choose your social network carefully. Evalu- health of the corporate network. – Information obtained from the Edmonton don’t draw them from material anyone could ate the site that you plan to use and make sure Several recent reports attest that phishing Police Service. find with a quick search. you understand the privacy policy. Find out if the scams, viruses, spyware and other unwanted If you have information about a crime, con- ● Don’t trust that a message is really from site monitors content that people post. You will software are spreading through social networks tact Protective Services at 780-471-7477. If who it says it’s from. Hackers can break into be providing personal information to this web- and into workplace networks. These outbreaks you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime accounts and send messages that look like site, so use the same criteria that you would to can damage computer systems and might even Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You will they’re from your friends, but aren’t. If you sus- select a site where you enter your credit card. steal sensitive information from your company. remain anonymous, and if the information you pect that a message is fraudulent, use an alter- ● Assume that everything you put on a Some workplaces block social network- provide leads to a conviction, you could be eli- nate method to contact your friend to find out. social networking site is permanent. Even if ing websites, but because these sites can also gible for a reward of up to $2,000. This includes invitations to join new social you can delete your account, anyone on the be a valuable tool at work, you still might have Everybody benefits, except the criminal. 22 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, October 13, 2011

you good. Relaxation is the most effect- cially, then you can breathe a sigh of energy around you that’s bound to be ive medication. relief. Money is in the stars for you this contagious. week. Just be careful you don’t get car- Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ried away with spending once you get it. Cancer (June 21-July 22) MADAME O Although you haven’t been focus- Use this week to nurture your rela- ing on your goals lately, this week will Aries (March 21-April 19) tionships. Whether it be friends, family or draw new inspiration. Be on the lookout How many times do promises have to love interest, pay attention to those who October 13-19 for anything to boost your ambitions and be broken for you to learn? Time to walk matter most. Take a moment to tell these (Warning: These Nugget horo- keep you moving forward. away, Aries. Remember for every door people how much you appreciate them, scopes are not written by an that closes, another opens! they might feel like you sometimes take accredited astrologer; however, Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) them for granted. believe them if you like, as they Take risks this week. When you put a Taurus (April 20-May 20) are absolute and unquestionable.) lot on the line, the return is well worth it. If you have been trying to accomplish Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Remember, Capricorn, to always be will- a certain goal for a while now, this is the Watch what you’re eating this week, Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ing to sacrifice what’s good now for what week to finally take control and stick to Leo. A healthy body is a happy body. You Spend wisely this week, Libra, you could be great later. it. Discipline is happiness, Taurus, stay might want to check out a gym, too! have been too generous to yourself with motivated. money. It’s OK to treat yourself once in a Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) while, but not every single day. Stay in contact with old friends. One Gemini (May 21-June 20) It’s Thanksgiving week; be thankful will soon come in handy with your career. No matter how hard you try, not for what you have and reflect on rea- Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) It never hurts to keep good connections. everyone will like you. Concentrate sons to be happy. You are spending too Forget about all that is stressing you on those who do, forget about those much time envying others. You have out and have fun this week, Scorpio. The Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) who don’t. By keeping only the good many things in your life that others time away from all the pressure will do If you have been struggling finan- people in your life, you keep a positive envy. MOVIE REVIEW Real Steel’s the real thing By KEVIN ALBUS has to look after his son in the meantime. Poor him. You got to believe in this kid, he is the next it is great. I had a blast watching the robots Well where do you want me to get started father. Kenton only gets half of the money until Superman. When I was 11-years-old, I wish I could fight; the motion capture and animatronics with this movie? Let’s go with the people who the couple comes back, so what does he do with have dragged a 1,000 pound robot. It could have are amazing. Much detail went into the robot made this film possible. Originally this movie the $50,000? If you guessed buy another robot, done all my homework and I still wouldn’t have the fight, which is where you get your money. was based on a short story called Steel by then you must be Charlie Kenton. strength to move this chunk of metal. Unlike Transformers, where yeah robots Richard Matheson. It was never mentioned why he is in debt in Long story short, Kenton and the kid build fight, the detail of each blow the robot gives If that name doesn’t sound familiar, he wrote the first place so we can all assume he’s an idiot. the robot back to life and call it Atom. The kid to another is spectacular. Remember, these some episodes for a show called The Twilight What about paying off all the debts you have with trains the robot because he sees a friendship with robots box and wrestle. You want to see dam- Zone. If that doesn’t do it, then he wrote a novel other people before you make another invest- the robot and I don’t blame him. His dad doesn’t age inflicted in the greatest detail. The acting called I Am Legend. Yes, it was a book before it ment? Ah screw it, I’ll win big cause I gamble. really do much with the kid besides be a jerk. was good, too – Hugh Jackman played a good was a movie; it is a shame some people don’t real- Kenton buys another robot and to his sur- Which is why I’m wondering how we are going dead-beat dad. The kid was also a good fit – I ize that most good movies are based on books. prise, his unacquainted son (Dakota Goyo) likes to identify with the main character. That soon give credit to kids who put emotion into act- Unlike movies such as Shawshank Redemp- robot fights and has know- follows (I hope). ing regardless of what the movie is about. This tion and Misery, they couldn’t have been books ledge behind it. He spends They both train the robot movie is about robots; he could have acted before movies. As I digress, the movie has the money on a robot that and soon enough the robot like a robot and shown no emotion. a promising director by the name of Shawn has battled in the past so that starts winning matches. Levy. If you liked movies such as Cheaper by gains him security for his Kenton and his son start Not for cynics the Dozen, The Pink Panther and Date Movie, dollar. It must have given bonding and becoming Yeah, there were a couple of “what the he directed those. I’m giving you those movie him tons of security because happy. At this point I’m still hells” for me throughout the movie. This movie titles to give you a sense of what you felt in those he fights the robot without pessimistic – Kenton was in isn’t for cynical a-holes like me that point out movies. That being goofy, but good hearted. testing or practising it. the hole and now he’s win- faults throughout the movie. I’m also a paci- The robot obviously ning money. Coincidentally, fist, so fighting and the glory of it is not appre- Year is 2020 gets destroyed and the kid he and his son start having ciated in this film. But if you like sci-fi robots Anyway, the movie is called Real Steel. It is the smart one by announ- a better relationship. That’s and their interactions with humans, I’ll recom- starts off with our main character, Charlie Ken- cing the whole reason why not love, that’s called taking mend this movie. ton, played by Hugh Jackman, who has a robot he lost was that there was no advantage of the kid. I mean who didn’t want a robot to play that fights. I should also mention that the year is training. Soon enough, they get so with when they were a kid. You can relate and 2020 and robot fighting is in (apparently UFC Kenton is now down in popular they catch the eyes identify with the kid and robot relationship. is no longer entertaining). Anyway, Jackman’s money, robots and respect- of the robot Zeus and his cre- It’s pretty genuine in this movie. This movie character is in the hole for money and this fight able stature to his son. Broke ators. Zeus is the undefeated is great for kids knowing that there is swear- mytechknowledge.com could get him out of debt. His robot is set to as a joke, they need to get a robot in this robot-fighting ing and fighting in this film. I saw kids leaving fight a bull, to show machine versus animal in robot for further fights so they break into a robot league. His creators are clearly foreign stereo- the theatre all pumped up about the robot Atom. a battle, which sounds cool but I wonder what salvage yard. types. You have your European mastermind that Can I smell a sequel? PETA’s thoughts were after this match. After playing Splinter Cell inside of the yard, handles the fiscal side and you have your Asian One last thing, if you are going to see this Anyway, the robot loses and gets destroyed they start to find robot parts and get acquainted engineer who designed this ultimate robot; which film, try sneaking some alcohol in or waiting by the bull. Charlie Kenton is further in debt, after the 11 years apart from each other. But dis- is deemed unbeatable. Where have you heard that until it comes out on Blu-ray. I have found a out of a robot and he gets word that his ex-girl- aster soon follows as Jackman’s money – sorry before? The kid openly challenges Zeus against drinking game within this movie: Every time friend has died and there is a custody battle over his son – falls down a cliff and is saved by a his robot Atom after a match in which Atom you see a logo or brand of a company that their son. Kenton, being a dead-beat father, sells robot arm which has been buried in the mud. kicked another well known robot’s ass. you are familiar with, drink. By the time the his son’s parental rights over to his dead ex-girl- The kid believes that this is a sign and that this That’s all I’m going to leave you with the movie is over you will succumb to alcohol friend’s sister in return for $100,000. Unfortu- robot is special and should be used. Kenton doesn’t plot synopsis. Yes, it’s a cliffhanger (HA!) but poisoning. nately, the kid’s aunt can’t look after him just yet believe in the kid and waits for him outside the yard I encourage you to watch the movie and see because they are going on vacation, so Kenton while the 11-year-old drags a 1,000 pound robot to for yourself. As far as the visuals in the movie, Thursday, October 13, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 23

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Dear Dr. CONwisDOM, ●●● Or just destroy it entirely. Your choice. he can’t feel his soldier after that he never I’m graduating school this year and Dear Dr. CONwisDOM, ●●● will. after graduation I plan on proposing to my My girl likes to get down to business in Dear Dr. CONwisDOM, ●●● girlfriend of four years. really public places. Each time gets more I’m a guy and I always thought I liked Dear Dr. CONwisDOM, I’ve started looking at engagements risky than the last. What do I do? girls but this past weekend I had a three- I was recently thinking of getting a rings, but to be honest ... I have no idea – In the Open some with my best friend who is a guy and piercing which would accent a certain area what my girl would like. She’s hinted at an a girl that we met at a party. Now I’m a lit- of my body. Is my boyfriend going to love emerald shaped ring but ... what the f*** is Dear In the Open, tle confused. Are we gay? it, or ditch me and my metal to the side of an emerald shaped ring?! Does she actu- What do you mean, what do you do? – Dazed and confused the road? ally want a green diamond? HELP ME. Be thankful you have a girlfriend that is – Signed “Heavy metal ain’t always – In love and out of my comfort zone adventurous. If you can’t deal with it, then Dear dazed and confused, about the music” have an honest talk with her, but that It’s not gay when it’s in a threeway. Dear In love, would be a last resort. ●●● Dear “Heavy metal ain’t always about Congratulations that is soo exciting! ●●● Dear Dr. CONwisDOM: the music”: You seem so sweet and endearing so I will Dear CONwisDOM, Yesterday in bed my boyfriend was try- I say go for it. But don’t tell him. Then happily give you some pointers. I made a couple of sex tapes with my ing his hardest, but his little soldier just stand outside on a nice crisp Canadian -34 First off, an emerald shaped ring is not girlfriend without her knowing. But she wouldn’t stand up at attention and salute. day and get it good and cold. Get frisky green (hahaha) but is actually in the shape eventually found out. I tried to convince Please say it isn’t me and my size 14½ with him, and let him find it with his tongue of a rectangle or a long square (vertically). her that it was hot and that it would only feet, but another ailment that keeps my or … other. If he doesn’t curse you and I know, why don’t they just call it that then, strengthen our relationship but now she’s stud from taking me to pleasure town. your mother out right then and there, he’s right? threatening to leave me. What’s the big – Signed desperately seeking a keeper. Second, your girlfriend has good taste. deal? No one else’ll find out. res-erection ●●● Third, take your time looking for the ring. – Addicted Do you have any personal questions Don’t rush it. There are so many differ- Dear desperately seeking res-erection: that you want to have answered by the ent styles (Princess, round, oval, asscher, Dear Addicted, Size 14½? … holy s*** … I uh ... I good doctor? Just send an e-mail with your marquise, pear, radiant,etc.) that perhaps You just never know when your mom or mean back to the task at hand. No it’s concerns to [email protected] or sub- there’s a style that you’ll think she’ll love dad or whoever might hack into your com- probably not you and your elephantitis mit them online to www.thenuggetonline. even more. Most importantly, enjoy the puter and spread those sex tapes. Just feet. In this doctors opinion, I should feel com and your sex doctor will have your search!!! All the best for you and future be careful. Hide it in a safe or something a nice liniment rub consisting of chili pep- “prescription” ready for you the following fiancée! if you really wanna save your relationship. per and gas line antifreeze should help. If week! Classified Learn to skate Job Sign up for P.A.L.S. Learn or improve your skating! FREE for staff and students! P.A.L.S. – The Project Adult Lit- ● Math literacy: basic math and Join the NAIT Ook hockey athletes for learn-to-skate les- openings eracy Society provides services for upgrading sons or tips on how to improve your skating. adults who are improving reading, ● SFS-Students For Stu- Wednesdays, Oct. 5 – Nov. 23, 12:15-1 p.m. Tomahawk Industries writing, speaking and math skills. dents: informal learning via work- Bring your own skates. Please register online: http://www. is currently looking for a Students are matched with volunteers shops and activities bookking.ca/bknaitpub/courses/index.asp OR call 471-7713 mechanic/apprentice mech- on a one-to-one basis and in small ● Other: basic computer, Read- OR drop in to Room E-134 anic for oil field mainten- group settings. Schedules are flex- ers Theatre, singalong ance west of Edmonton. ible. Services are free of charge. Volunteers complete an appli- Also looking for A/C and fire P.A.L.S. provides: cation, provide three references Zamboni driver suppression mechanic for ● Literacy: reading and writing and complete a police check (the The NAIT arena requires a part-time Zamboni driver. mining industry. ● ESL-English as a Second agency will cover the cost). Volun- Contact Terry Baumgartner @ 780-471-8699 or terry- Contact Les @ Language: reading, writing, teers are asked to commit for six- [email protected] for more information about this job. 780-898-2409. speaking 12 months. Thursday, October 13, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 25 Handling exam anxiety reading at the moment does NOT mean that you avoid people who are anxious and might cause □ I have at least one quick relaxation strat- know it well enough to remember it for a test me to doubt my knowledge, but I don’t arrive so egy that I can use during exams. (I have tried when the book isn’t there to help you.) early that I have a lot of time for stress to build them out while studying to see which work best □ I study actively by thinking of potential up. for me): exam questions and the correct answers, and by DURING THE TEST: – Slow, deep breathing. I focus on my making sure I can recite or jot down key con- □ I do not let myself get into a negative breath while taking 5 to 10 slow, deep breaths. cepts with my textbook closed. I consider what mindset with messages like “I always panic on (Deep breathing helps to get more oxygen to types of questions my instructor has asked on exams” or “I blanked out last time so I will blank your brain, thereby reducing stress. Do this any previous exams out again”. time you start to feel panicky). □ I have a system for practicing rapid prob- □ I use positive self talk such as “I know – I visualize a very soothing place like TIMELY TIPS lem solving as part of my review for the test. I my material”, “I can do it” or “I can stay calm a beach or a forest. I get a clear picture of the try making mock exams and then setting a timer and relaxed”. scene, hear the sounds, feel the warmth of the air MARGARET MAREAN while I do them. I know that being experienced TEST TAKING STRATGIES: … and this immediately calms me. NAIT Student Counselling at working under time pressure can help alleviate □ I look over the questions to familiarize – I use humour as it works to reduce Being anxious prior to exams is a normal exam anxiety. myself with the test. stress, and also helps with creative problem solv- state. It motivates you to stay alert and do your □ I take care of myself by eating properly, □ I take the time to make sure I understand ing. If I get stuck, I think of the funniest thing best. Exam anxiety, however, is the state of being exercising and getting enough sleep so that I the question and directions thoroughly, underlin- that has happened to me in the last month. so nervous during a test that you don’t do your have the physical and mental resources to com- ing key words or phrases if appropriate. – I tense my muscles as hard as I can and best and you lose marks even though you know bat anxiety. □ I don’t rush through the test, but work at a then release. Doing this at least 3 times reduces that you have studied and are well prepared. PRIOR TO THE TEST: comfortable pace and don’t worry about how far tension. (Every action has an equal and oppos- Check off the tips that you already □ I avoid or limit caffeine intake (coffee, along classmates are. ite reaction). incorporate: dark colas, chocolate). Caffeine mimics and □ If I can’t get a question I leave it and  I know that counsellors are available □ I build up confidence by reviewing the escalates the symptoms of anxiety. Sugary foods come back to it at the end of the exam. I know to assist me with techniques to overcome exam material frequently. Overlearning is the best can also increase stress. struggling to remember may increase my exam anxiety or with any other academic or personal insurance against going blank on an exam. □ I try not to study the same day as the anxiety. For multiple choice questions I elimin- issue that may be affecting my success at NAIT. □ I allow myself plenty of time to study. exam. ate options that I know are incorrect and then Now look back over the boxes that you did I spread review over several days rather than □ If possible I go for a brisk 5 to 10 minute make an educated guess. For other questions I not check. Which one(s) would be most import- cramming. walk before the exam. This increases blood flow start writing what I know that is related to the ant and realistic for you to incorporate this □ I ensure that I am “really” studying. which automatically reduces stress plus gets question on a scrap of paper. This often triggers week? (Many students prepare for a test by reading more oxygen to the brain to help with problem ideas that will help me find the answer. If you need assistance, book an appoint- their notes or textbooks. As you read along you solving and concentration. □ I regard a lapse of memory as perfectly ment with a counsellor at Student Counselling. may feel that you know (understand) what the □ I arrive early enough that I can sit where I normal. If I blank on answering a question, I Call 780.378.6133 or come in person to Room author is saying. Understanding what you are am most comfortable, get myself organized and find some questions that I can answer. W111-PB, HP Centre. MOVIE REVIEW Laugh and cry By ANDREW JEFFREY The balance is a good thing, since 50/50 The Gateway would be hopelessly lost without it. It’s dif- University of Alberta ficult to find something like cancer funny, EDMONTON (CUP) – There’s a fine line and audiences don’t necessarily appreciate that films dealing with tragic issues continu- attempts to make light of it. Rogen’s previous ously walk – it’s a balancing act between stay- work in Funny People is a perfect example: ing grounded and real, while avoiding the a comedy about a terminal health condition sappy and maudlin. Comedies with difficult that only managed mixed reviews and medi- subject matter like 50/50 have to be especially ocre box office results. However, he and Gor- careful about looking insensitive or offensive don-Levitt carry both the serious and comedic while they make jokes in the face of tragedy. load of the film admirably, drawing out laughs Based on the experiences of writer Will despite the dark subject matter. This duality is Reiser following his own cancer diagnosis, present throughout the movie: in one scene, 50/50 navigates tricky territory to be both hil- Gordon-Levitt, high as a kite, smirks and arious and heartbreaking. Joseph Gordon- laughs his way through hospital corridors past Levitt gives an impressive performance as crying families and ill patients. Adam, a normally cautious and healthy man Not a single cast member’s talents go to who is suddenly diagnosed with a rare form of waste either, as the film looks at the lives of spinal cancer, giving him a 50 per cent chance the people around Adam and their difficulties of survival. The film explores Adam’s strug- dealing with his diagnosis. While an inexperi- gles through various stages of coping with his enced therapist and unsure girlfriend are in disease. Along for the ride is his best friend over their heads as they try to help Adam, his Kyle (Seth Rogen), who is just as unprepared best friend struggles to make him happy in for Adam’s diagnosis. what could be his final months, and his mother Because the film is grounded in Reiser’s becomes desperate to establish her role as a own experiences, 50/50’s story feels genu- caretaker for her son. ine, never forced or overly melodramatic. The It’s the way 50/50 explores a whole range shifts in tone between comedy and drama can of issues surrounding Adam’s cancer that sometimes feel a little odd – after all, Seth makes it such a poignant and meaningful film. Rogen’s usual brand of dick jokes doesn’t Its diversity is striking, embodying a tearjerker necessarily blend perfectly with the real grief one moment and a laugh-out-loud comedy the this film shows – but the grounded script con- next. In a movie about confronting mortality, Photo by Chad Steeves sistently helps the story move naturally, with that’s no small feat. SLED LEGEND comedy funny enough to be forgiven for dis- X Games gold medal winner Chris Burandt greets a NAIT student on tracting from the movie’s sadder moments. Thursday Oct. 6 at the Nest. Burandt was here to talk about his exploits. 26 The Nugget Thursday, October 13, 2011 Recipe SINGLE OF Score big with Skor THE WEEK By CHELSEA BIRD helps) and then mix in the Skor bits. Ingredients: Put it in the fridge for about an hour 1 brick of plain cream cheese and the Skor bits will soften and the 1 c. white sugar dip will be delicious! Then cut up 1 c. brown sugar some fruit (strawberries, apples and 1 tsp. vanilla extract pineapple taste the best) and dip 1 package Skor bits generously! Process: Everyone that has tasted this dip This is one of the easiest recipes when I’ve brought it with me to school to make for a potluck, or just to have or work has begged me for the recipe. around as a treat! Mix all the ingredi- It’s simple, sweet and a tasty way to ents together in a medium sized get some more fruit into your diet. bowl (softening the cream cheese Plus, with only five ingredients it’s not in the microwave for 30 seconds a budget breaker. Enjoy! Breakfast sandwich CAMPUS FOOD REVIEW By ALI MAGEE most importantly they are know- For mornings when you just can’t ledgeable about what they’re mak- make it out of bed on time to make ing. In about three minutes I had in breakfast, you need not fear. A variety my hand a fresh sandwich consisting of breakfast combinations are available of fried egg, lettuce, tomato, and at Fresh Express for reasonable coin. cheese placed between two slices of If you are extremely rushed maybe whole wheat toast with mayonnaise grab a muffin or rice crispy square- spread. To my surprise the sandwich all of the baked goods are mouth wasn’t all I got. Filling up the rest of watering, but if you have an extra the plate was freshly cooked cubed couple of minutes a delicious break- hash browns. Immediately after my fast sandwich awaits you. first bite of the sandwich I knew this Last week, when I tried the sand- would be a repeat buy. The toast was wich for the first time I was unsure crisp and the vegetables fresh, it was about where to order. I soon realized obvious this sandwich was just pre- you just relay your choice to one of the pared when I ordered it. By the time chefs behind the counter and they get I finished the sandwich I wasn’t even started right away. hungry enough to finish off the hash Being a vegetarian I always get browns, although dipped in ketchup nervous asking for things without the they were tasty! Now, this breakfast meat afraid I will be a hassle for those is enough to fill anyone up and is an doing the cooking. When I asked the awesome bang for your buck. person helping me to customize the Of course, everyone knows breakfast sandwich to be without meat she hap- is the most important meal of the day; it pily complied and offered me extra fuels your body for the hours ahead. So vegetables instead. For me, service is make sure you’re providing it with the just as important as food quality and energy it needs and give yourself that all in all I’ve found that the service at kick-start to the day. Fresh Express really Fresh Express is delightful. does live up to it’s name being fast and It’s fast, the staff are friendly, and easy and providing fresh meals!

Photo by Eve Koester Eric Holt Radio What is your ideal date? I’m down for anything! For the sake of the question though, a box of wine (or two), a good ball game and my couch! What do you look for in a girl? If she’s into me. If not, life goes on. What’s your biggest turnoff? Everything turns me on. If you could be any animal, what would you be? Either a bison, a jelly fish or an owl. What’s your beard all about? I did some things this summer ... figured it was best to change up the look for a while. But I won’t hesitate to trim it for the right little lady, of course! Are you hot and single? E-mail us at [email protected] Thursday, October 13, 2011 The Nugget 27 28 The Nugget Thursday, October 13, 2011