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StayingPSST healthy with – or withoutgo at shot, flu? see pages 4, 6

HARD WORK NAIT Ooks middle Ethan Redman grimaces as he blocks a spike Friday night at home against Red Deer College. Red Deer won the game 3-0. See story page 9.

Photo by Jesse Kushneryk 2 The Nugget Thursday, January 16, 2014 NEWS&FEATURES NAIT appoints new VP several advancements that not many people know about. The focus of the program includes video games being developed by the Digital Media and Information Technology program, the same program that invented the mind controlled video game known as Project Vul- can. Forest land reclamation, which has expanded and opened its new state of the art research greenhouse, lab- oratory and office complex in Peace River is also under its umbrella, as are new applications for nanotechnology, which include Molecular Detection Technology (a new KRYSTA MARTELL platform of bacteria detection with results in less than Issues Editor five minutes) and NanoCARTS, which provides indus- @tweetsbykrysta try with prototyping, product enhancement and testing Over the years, applied research and innovation related to nano and microtechnology. initiatives have seen significant growth. In 2007, the NAIT recently placed second among Canada’s Top Government of Alberta gave colleges and polytech- 50 research colleges, moving up from fourth place, after nics, such as NAIT, the mandate to engage in applied attracting research income of $6.3 million in 2012. research. The role that Dambrowitz has been given requires To help NAIT continue to grow as an institution, Dr. him to oversee all of these initiatives, to help NAIT Chris Dambrowitz has been named the new associate achieve its long term vision to be the most relevant and vice president of research and innovation. responsive post-secondary institution in Canada and one Dambrowitz has a PhD in Molecular Biology and of the world’s leading polytechnics. Genetics from the University of Alberta and has held “For me, this is a remarkable opportunity to contrib- a series of leadership roles related to applied research ute to the momentum at NAIT – to support and expand and innovation that directly contribute to the skill set he on the work that’s been done in applied research,” said brings to NAIT. Previously, he was the director of stra- Dambrowitz. “This is a very exciting time to be in tegic initiatives with the Biorefining Conversion Net- this environment. I look forward to helping students Supplied photo work based at the University of Alberta. and industry improve their competitiveness over time Dr. Chris Dambrowitz NAIT’s applied research program is quite a big one with through research and innovation.” Associate VP of Research and Innovation Career Fair set for Jan. 21 By Whitney Fox ting the most out of the experience and for job hunt- NAIT’s 2014 Career Fair will take place Tuesday, Jan. ing in general. There are resume pointers, statistics and 21 on the main campus from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. advice regarding the use of social media for networking Organized by the NAIT Department of Advance- and even suggestions for interviewing well and shaking ment, the Career Fair will consist of over 100 participat- hands properly. ing organizations with booths set up in the Gymnasium “These employers start recruiting in January for work and the North and South Lobbies. These companies are terms starting in the summer and September,” Fath said. here with a purpose: to meet and recruit future NAIT This means that students who are completing their time graduates. at NAIT over the next few months to a year could make Jody Fath is NAIT’s Stewardship Co-ordinator. This meaningful connections if they’re prepared. means that she works with organizations that form partner- To be ready, Fath suggested that students use the book- ships with NAIT to co-ordinate funding that they provide. let to “make sure to know before the event which employ- Fath explained that partners that support NAIT are inter- ers to visit and research companies beforehand.” ested in seeing a return on their investments in the form of www.nait.ca This sort of advice and more can also be found in a pool of employable graduates with skills that make them effective visit to the Fair. The booklet contains a list of pro- NAIT’s two-minute promotional video for the event, ready for the field. grams at NAIT. Under each program heading there is a list accessible on Twitter @NAIT. The video includes insights “A lot of organizations that support NAIT are interested of companies that will be attending the Fair that could pro- from employers and past students alike as to what can be in recruiting students,” said Fath. “It’s a good opportunity vide employment for graduates of that program. There are expected from the day and how to make the best of the to have so many students in one place on one day.” also maps of where all of the organizations will have their opportunity. Fath added that it’s also “a great opportunity [for stu- booths, so students can even create a route for themselves Anyone attending is welcome to enter NAIT’s dents] to talk with over 100 employers.” if they’re really pressed for time. #naitcareerfair contest using Twitter and Instagram. Stu- The sheer numbers can be a little overwhelming for To make this even easier, NAIT has simplified the dents can also head over to the North Lobby information students hoping to make contacts and get their names out, above “How To” process for the booklet to a Vine that can booth to sign up to have a Career Fair survey e-mailed to so the Department of Advancement has been working on be accessed via the @NAIT Twitter feed. them. Those who complete the survey will be entered to streamlining the process to make the Fair user friendly. As stated, the booklet, which was mainly handed win an iPad Air. This is where the NAIT Career Fair booklet comes out during the winter 2014 orientation, can be picked up For more information, including links to an online ver- in. The booklet provides not only helpful tips for students in various locations around campus, can be seen online sion of the booklet and details about the contests, visit seeking employment but also a method of customizing an and will be available at the Fair, also has tips for get- www.nait.ca/careerfair. Thursday, January 16, 2014 NEWS & FEATURES The Nugget 3

World panionablemeets and helpful, I’m sure there’s a trick go for it,here look it up and most importantly: The Nugget somewhere. It has to be a huge sect and they’re get involved! Volunteer! There is a great sys- Room E-128B going to sacrifice me shortly,” – I thought. tem: volunteering is appreciated and it opens 11762–106 Street Well, if it’s a sect, then I became one of a lot of doors. And, first and foremost, it’s Edmonton, Alberta them. From grumpy male-hag to blissful mad fun. You meet interesting people, have T5G 2R1 chap. Gobble, gobble! the chance to make beneficial connections Production Office 471-8866 I was also worried that my English was and to get involved in a field that interests www.thenuggetonline.com not good enough and now I’m an editor of you. You can also find a lot of volunteering Editor-in-Chief this magnificent newspaper. If you are wor- opportunities on campus. Carly Robinson ried about the same thing, just talk, interact, When I went through my orientation, [email protected] RICHARD LUKACS read and write (for the Nugget, for example)! two things were strange. The first was that Issues Editor You are not alone here! But after the this school is bigger than my hometown. Issues Editors @DickTorrance excitement of starting a “new life” dissi- The other is that people looked like they’re Krysta Martell More than 200 folks from all around the pates, you will feel alone. What you will having fun here. I’ve studied in six differ- Richard Lukacs world landed recently in Edmonton. They need then is a bunch of new friends. To get ent educational institutions before and let [email protected] came with a backpack of thirst for know- that, you must speak. You are a cool per- me tell you, schooling never seemed more Sports Editors ledge and started their studies as the new son from an interesting country with a boss fun than a deadly outbreak. And guess Bridgette Tsang international students of NAIT. accent! Use it! what? I did not miss a single day here and Connor Hood It was only five short months ago that I I have lived in the capitals of three dif- I’m having the time of my life. You can [email protected] was wearing the exact same shoes, so I still ferent countries but the wide selection of easily have the same, all you need is par- remember the storm of thoughts, fears and all kinds of arts that is reachable here in ticipation! That, and a new winter coat. Entertainment Editors excitement. Considering that my memory is Edmonton is still shocking. Living the acrid But seriously, here at NAIT you have the Kyra Muller not much better than the tragedy of your ice life of a stiff horror nerd, comic book freak chance to share in anything you want and Quinton Berger cream falling onto the concrete on the hot- and underground music geek, I used to have leaving your comfort zone is a blast! You [email protected] test day of summer (worst thing I can think difficulties with finding my medications. really should try out everything at least Photo Editors of), it’s like a tiny miracle. Well, not here, my friend! The city is packed once while you’re here, with the obvious Jesse Kushneryk A crabby and suspicious European like with extraordinary and unique stores, festi- exception of crack cocaine. Josie Baerg me looked on the kindness and friendliness vals, clubs, exhibitions, galleries, movie and So I’d like to welcome you all my fellow of the locals with mistrust. “regular” theatres. voyagers in Canada and at NAIT! You just [email protected] “These folks are all so happy, polite, com- Whatever is the focus of your interest, made the best decision of a lifetime. Online Editor Baillie Scheetz Making online [email protected] Production Manager rehab fun Frank MacKay Bike with a brain [email protected] By Krysta Martell Lopetinsky. It evolved into an eight-month design project for NAIT Issues Editor Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management students who Submissions encouraged: @tweetsbykrysta modified a recumbent bike so the rider could control a Wii console [email protected] The NAIT Technology Management students have brought a on a virtual adventure. The opinions expressed by contribu- new dimension to rehab cycling. The virtual bike is a new high tech The Glenrose funded technology costs of about $2,000 in the tors to the Nugget are not necessarily invention that aids in rehabilitation therapy for young patients at the creation of the virtual bike, in support of their goal to help patients shared by NAIT officials, NAITSA or Glenrose Hospital. The idea is to make rehab more fun in a game- live the life they want to live. elected school representatives. filled bike ride that can motivate patients to work harder on their Dr. David Carpenter, Dean of NAIT’s School of Information therapy, which can lead to faster recovery times and better outcomes. Communication and Engineering Technologies, says: “We’re very For advertising, call 780-701-1951 The Virtual Bike melds an exercise cycle with a Wii U console proud of our partnership with the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. or e-mail: and games, steering-wheel controller and big screen TV to help pedi- As one of Canada’s leading polytechnics, NAIT provides students [email protected] atric patients who require lower-limb therapy to regain strength, co- with hands-on, real-world experience and the opportunity to engage ordination and reactive skills. Currently, the bike is being used for in applied research. This project is helping to improve the lives of children or teens with cerebral palsy, as well as orthopedic disorders patients and demonstrates the essential role NAIT has in Alberta.” or brain injuries. Adults and geriatric patients will soon begin using Coming in the near future are many plans for the bike, as NAIT the bike as well. This is a big advancement in cycling therapy, as students will design custom games to provide maximum therapy for previously an exercise bike might be parked facing a white wall, a patients. Letters poster or window, with puppets or stuffed animals on the handlebars We want your views to keep a young patient motivated. This sort of non-interactive ther- Is something bugging you apy has made patients less engaged and not wanting to do any more about NAIT or the world? Do repetitions with their therapy. Now, with the virtual bike they can you have some praise for the challenge themselves and be fully engaged. The Virtual Bike is the result of an ongoing partnership between school or life in general? clinicians at the Glenrose, an Alberta Health Services facility and Keep your thoughts short NAIT. and to the point. No more “The partnership has been a huge benefit to us,” says Michael than 100 words. Submit Cimolini, Technology Service Leader at the Glenrose. “It’s been your letters with your real absolutely instrumental in advancing the technology here. name and contact info to: “We also benefit by using off-the-shelf equipment, which tends [email protected]. to bring the price way down. Meanwhile, each student puts in at We need to list your real name. least 80 or 90 hours. If we went to an engineering firm to do that Getting something off your work, we’d be looking at about $18,000. That’s money our partner- chest is downright therapeutic. ship has saved us.” Photo by Jamie Bell Write us. The idea came from therapists Vance Pilipchuk and Barbara Virtual Bike 4 The Nugget NEWS & FEATURES Thursday, January 16, 2014

Commonstrain that people sense are becoming infected a variety of differentand types of influenza theythe “They need to do properflu respiratory eti- By Alexander Sackiw Start stockpiling chicken soup and Klee- with this year. could come across this time of year. It’s con- quette, which means if they are going to be nex because flu season has finally hit with the You may ask how this affects NAIT stu- tagious, it’s airborne and it’s in the environ- touching surfaces, do a lot of frequent hand fury of an enraged Norse god. With the recent dents. Well, consider the following: NAIT ment for an extended period of time where washing. If there is no water and soap avail- outbreak of H1N1 cases in Alberta, it’s easy has a student body that is roughly the same people can become infected with it,” Rau- able, use a hand sanitizer. to understand why the media is jumping on size of a moderately large town. With that schning said. “If you have a cough or a sneeze, make the “Oh my god! It’s a pandemic! Run! Hide! many students, it would be easy for an infec- He then went on to explain that there sure you do it into your clothing; into your Duck and Cover!” band wagon. tious strain of influenza to spread. What were a number of free immunization pro- elbow as opposed to into your hands. If you While the incidences are happen- separates H1N1 from the common flu is grams that students are able to take advan- do sneeze or cough into a tissue, make sure ing at an alarming rate, Dr. James Tal- not only the rate at which it infects, seem- tage of. you wash your hands right away.” bot, chief medical officer of health, told ingly higher than usual but also its potency, “I would also recommend that students What if it’s not you that is sick but some- the media last week that this outbreak which can cause severe flu symptoms in who want to know more about the immuniza- one in your class? was not a pandemic. H1N1 is a recurring only a few days and ultimately may require tion go to the Alberta Health Services web- “If someone is ill and coughing around hospitalization. site, www.albertahealthservices.ca.” you, I recommend that you keep that three- Now, this informa- With that in mind, I stopped by the NAIT foot parameter between you and the person, tion is all well and good Health Office, located in the South Lobby, to because that’s how far the average length that but what you, dear read- find out about immunization programs avail- sputum or droplets in your breath can go out ers, should be interested able at NAIT and sat down with Linda Shaw, into the atmosphere. So, if you keep a bit of a in is how to prevent this Health Services supervisor. distance, you are kind of protecting yourself from happening to you. “We did contact Alberta Health Services that way as well.” I sat down with Ben to try to set up a clinic here for staff and stu- In short, there is no real reason to panic Rauschning, clinical dents but unfortunately, because of a limited this flu season. If you were one of the lucky liaison from the School supply of vaccine, they have chosen to dis- ones and were able to get vaccinated, you of Respiratory Therapy, tribute it within their own organization to be have a leg up on your fellow students. If not, to discuss the recent as efficient as possible and to set up as many be courteous and keep these three things in H1N1 outbreak. clinics throughout the Edmonton area as they mind – wash your hands, cover your cough “Students in our could,” Shaw said. and stay home if you are sick. Health programs Since Alberta Health Services won’t be If you leave the prevention up to someone should know that when able to open an immunization clinic at NAIT, else you may end up as another statistic of the

Photo by Jamie Bell they’re in the hospi- I asked Shaw what students could do to miti- ongoing outbreak. The H1N1 flu strain has sent many people to hospi- tal or clinic or practi- gate and protect themselves from getting or Remember, people – stay smart, stay safe, tal with severe symptoms this year. cum in general, there is spreading the flu. stay healthy. Want to learn How to ... ? By Joseph Ranger attend, which means there is still a of beginners.We don’t do anything too ski resort we all have it ready for you. If one of your New Year’s resolutions chance for others to attend – if they are crazy.” Helmet is required! is to learn a new skill or to try something wait-listed through www.naitsa.ca. 2014 How to ... – Events We have a bus to and from the Sun- outside of your comfort level, perhaps the “When things are free, sometimes Tuesday, Jan. 21. – How to Make ridge Ski Area leaving NAIT at 5 p.m. NAIT Students’ Association can help. people don’t show up,” said Goulet. “I Sushi (class full, but can be placed on a and returning at 9:30 p.m. Register now Buoyed by the success of previ- try to attend most of them. I am looking waitlist though www.naitsa.ca). for a very affordable price. ous “How To ... ” sessions last year, forward to how-to-make sushi – you get Wednesday, Jan. 22. – How to Eat Four different options for students NAITSA is embarking on another year to eat the sushi as well. Well (Naturally) (still accepting stu- 1. Lift, lesson, rental and transport, $25; of engaging students by offering (mostly “Students like it because they are dents) From 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. in 2. Lift, transport and rental, $22; 3. Lift, free) sessions touching on how to make fun, they don’t require a ton of commit- Room E-102 lesson and transport, $20 and finally, lift sushi, to how to ski and snowboard. ment and they are free.” This two-hour workshop will explore and transport, $18. Student ID will be Students looking to maintain resolu- NAITSA covers most of the cost; more natural alternatives for balancing checked prior to departure from NAIT. tions on healthy eating may wish to sign however, in rare instances, such as with school/life/food through meal prepara- Meet at The Nest at 4:30 p.m. up for the “How To ... Eat Well” session. skiing and snowboarding, for which tion, building your immune system and Feb. 3, 5, 7 – How to ... Guitar (slots “We bring in a holistic nutritionist there is an additional value-added fee. fuelling your body. The first part of the still available, Room E-102 at 4:30 p.m.) who will talk about fuelling your body The only How To ... session requir- workshop will be theory based, while We will be bringing in a professional naturally, how to build your immunity ing a fee is the ski/snowboard event, and the second part will be more of a demon- guitar instructor to teach students the naturally and meal planning for busy that is primarily because it’s conducted off stration. A certified holistic nutritionist basics of playing the guitar. There will people,” said NAITSA’s Event Co- NAIT property at Sunridge. Even at that, will lead the workshop. be three 1 hour lessons, each lesson is ordinator Michelle Goulet. there are four affordable options. Ski lift, Tuesday, Jan. 28. – How to ... Ski/ a progression from the one before so be “Response to the How To ... ser- lesson, rental and transport to and from Snowboard (still accepting students) sure to attend all three! A $100 gift card ies has gone very well. Last year, we NAIT will cost a student $25. Those wish- Haven’t been on a pair of skis or for Long & McQuade will be raffled off pretty much sold out and most are free ing only a lift pass, transport and rental snowboard? It’s time for you to learn it on the last day. Bring your own guitar or to attend. We will be doing quite a few will pay $22. Lift, lesson and transport with your classmate or friends! Come use one provided. more through the year.” costs are $20. The least expensive package try skiing or snowboarding with your Feb. 5 – How to ... Professional Already, the sushi session has been with lift and transport, costs $18. Student NAIT Students’ Association! We pre- Development. Learn how to create booked solid. All other How To ... ses- ID will be checked prior to departure from pared an all -inclusive package just for an impressive resume and have your sions are still taking bookings, available NAIT. Meet at the Nest at 4:30 p.m., and you and your friends! Whether your resume reviewed by HR professionals. through www.naitsa.ca. as with all others, pre-registration through first time or second time on the skis or March 6-7 – How to ... Photography, “Sign-up is at capacity,” said Gou- www.naitsa.ca is required. snowboard we will take care of you. You a two-day workshop where participants let, who noted that sometimes students “We take almost a full bus of stu- don’t have to worry about ski, helmet, can learn techniques to better use their who sign up for the allotted spots don’t dents,” said Goulet. “There are a lot lift tickets and transport to and from the own cameras. Thursday, January 16, 2014 NEWS & FEATURES The Nugget 5 Infill a work in progress By Nicolas Brown underway and the planning department is look- secondary suites, basement suites, garage shape our city in the future. Everyone is familiar with our city’s ing for community input. Public forums and suites, etc. Step one of the Evolving Infill pro- plans for a new arena. Proponents have her- focus groups have come together to provide • Maintaining the character of our ject is scheduled to end on Jan. 31. Until alded the arena deal as an opportunity to feedback and allow Edmontonians to voice neighbourhoods. then, I encourage my fellow NAIT students revitalize the downtown core. Both sides their concerns and suggestions. These events Every neighbourhood and household to voice their opinions to the city or sub- have tirelessly debated the merits and short- have been hosted by the City of Edmonton has its unique concerns and suggestions mit questions. Submissions are still being falls of the arena deal ever since the deal and various community organizations since the regarding the plans for new infill develop- accepted on the City of Edmonton website, was first proposed. It is not, however, my launch of the project in November. ment. This list only attempts to give a brief www.edmonton.ca/evolvinginfill, which intention to repeat those debates in this arti- I had the opportunity to attend two of glance at the many voices that need to be includes project details, contact informa- cle. Instead, I want to focus on the City of these events last week. Now sometimes, it heard in this discussion that will arguably tion and an online discussion forum. Edmonton’s Planning Department and their can seem that Edmontonians don’t always work beyond the new arena district. City agree on a variety of topics. However, planners aren’t about to slow down or rest when it comes to our homes, occasionally on the laurels of past projects; administra- consensus can be reached on what ranks tion is already working on a new project. highest amongst our concerns. Among The newest initiative has been dubbed these concerns and opinions voiced at these “Evolving Infill,” a three-step program forums, the most prominent included; focused on building an action plan advan- • Maintaining our green spaces (along cing infill in the city’s mature neighbour- with some healthy debate on what qualifies hoods. To provide some perspective, as green space). infill could take the form of encouraging • Focus on underutilized spaces, includ- development of secondary suites, such ing vacant lots and unused commercial as basement apartments in single family properties. homes or developing duplexes to replace • Parking restrictions and traffic volume houses. as a result of infill development. The first step of the project is currently • Bylaws and regulations surrounding Look around, there’s lots to do By Dakota Barber Apprentices and some second-year credit end of your time at NAIT, there is always If you’re feeling sassy and look- @dakotabarber courses started up on Monday as well, while a light at the end of the tunnel and you’ll ing to show off your strut on the catwalk, For a lot of students, back to school this most credit programs weren’t back in action be out before you know it, like Hospitality NAITSA’s annual Next Top Model search January may have started out with them until Wednesday Jan. 8. As always, there are Management student Bryanna Lowe. is looking for applicants up until the 23rd clinging to their bed sheets when their mixed feelings from new and returning stu- “I’m feeling relieved that my education of the month. NAIT’s campus bar and alarm went off, with visions of sugar plums dents about being back at school. The work- will be complete after this semester and grill, The Nest, is hosting a Beer Fest on still dancing in their heads. load can be intense and time for sleep and a eager to join the work force in my indus- Jan. 31 and if none of the above tickles It can be rough getting back into the social life can seem a little sparse. try,” said Lowe. your fancy, you can check out more than routine of things after a relaxing holiday The key is staying positive and finding There is a lot to look forward to about 60 clubs at NAIT online at naitsa.ca/clubs/ break but lucky for us, NAIT is making the happiness in the little things, says account- being a NAIT student and a quick glance at current-clubs. transition a little more easy and enjoyable. ing student Emily Tomlinson. the campus bulletin boards will help guide So, whether you’re planning on keep- For the 200 new international students, a “This semester seems demanding and you to what’s going on. If you’re feel- ing your nose in the books this back-to- special day was set up on Jan. 6 for the stu- labour intensive but I am looking for- ing adventurous and looking to meet new school season or branching out a little to dents to mingle with each other, meet their ward to it! I got a kick out of my taxation people and learn a few things, the NAIT see what NAIT has to offer, keep in mind: instructors, pick up ID cards, familiarize instructor’s Texan accent today.” Students’ Association has set up a fun How “It’s better to do something imperfectly themselves with the school and even learn It’s important to keep in mind that To ... series that features snowboarding, than do nothing flawlessly” how to do some good old Canadian curling. whether this is the beginning, middle or making sushi and eating healthy. – Robert H Schuller. 6 The Nugget NEWS & FEATURES Thursday, January 16, 2014

Point Counter Point Flu – shot or not?

By Alexander Sackiw By QUINTON BERGER @QuintonBerger6 erhaps that one month has gone to your head, dear editor. Or maybe it’s flu of ignor- ell, it’s that time of year again … huh, that’s sort of become my go-to ance. Yes, over 300 people have been hospitalized and yes, 10 people have died but lead off sentence when writing articles. Dear God, I’ve been an editor Pthat doesn’t mean you need to sound the alarms and scream doom unto thee. H1N1 W for a month and have already fallen into a rut. This paper is doomed, has now become a seasonal flu. That means we’ll be getting it every year from now on. but not as doomed as you could be if you don’t get your flu shot! Flu season is Which means ... if you’re going to be exposed to it, wouldn’t you want to do it the natural upon us and it’s coming full force will over 300 patients in the hospital already. way, by getting sick and missing school for a few days? (I mean, who doesn’t like a little Fact is, H1N1 comes full circle and like all things that do, when it comes back, it R&R that a few sick days bring?) comes back more powerful than before! Voldemort from Harry Potter is a prime Do you know what is really in those shots? I certainly can’t tell you everything that example. It only makes sense to protect yourself. Sure, it’s likely you may not is in them but I can tell you that all shots contain mercury. Yes, the dangerous and toxic even contract the virus and sure, all the “cool kids” aren’t getting vaccinated, but element mercury. It’s a preservative for the flu vaccines. “So what?” you may say “It will why risk it? Why be one of the people who ends up in the hospital or even dying keep me from ending up in the hospital and dying.” Well, most cases that are in the hos- when it could have been prevented with a free shot? You may feel pretty intelli- pitals are due to complications from underlying medical issues that the flu made worse. gent by not getting vaccinated but you’ll feel even more stupid when you’re dying And yes, the flu shot can lessen the effects of the flu upon your body but I would like to of the flu! Now I know Alex is going to respond with some paranoid drivel about bring you to an article that I think illustrates my point very effectively. “www.ctvnews. vaccines being bad for us and the evil pharmaceutical giant. I’ll explain why all of ca/w5/sleeping-sickness-a-w5-investigation-into-the-sudden-rise-in-childhood-narco- that is complete nonsense. lepsy-1.1524420”. Take a read, folks. The H1N1 flu vaccine is now linked to the cause of narcolepsy, the rare sleeping disorder with no known cure. There is now a little girl that Patterns inconclusive every time she feels happy, falls asleep instantly. Think about that. Every time you feel OK, I will toss you a bone and agree that yes, the majority of flu patients in hos- happy, you fall asleep, missing whatever it was that brought you to that mood. You could pitals do suffer from some underlying health issue, thus making their flu worse. never laugh, enjoy time with your friends or feel the joys and feelings of love ... because However, there are a concerning number of people in this country with health issues you would fall asleep. You will never know a happy life thanks to this disorder, now linked and thousands more will develop health issues each and every year so once again to the H1N1 flu vaccine. Im sorry, but I know where I stand on this issue and it’s not it comes down to a precaution. It may only “not apply to you” for so long. And it behind the pharmaceutical companies. is also true that there have been increases in autism and narcolepsy but once again there are so many potential factors that cause these conditions that pointing to a sole Mercury is poison perpetrator is foolish. The more people that are vaccinated, the more potential out- You are right, people won’t be immune from the effects of underlying complications comes there are for a person’s health and DNA structure and the more cases of pre- forever. Everyone gets old, everyone gets something and everyone dies. But I’d rather die viously rare conditions there will be. Take the tinfoil off of your head, Alex! Sure, of natural causes due to complications at 80, than by heavy metal poisoning at 60. Now, to there is some mild validity to the claims linking vaccines to things like autism and be fair, yes, the mercury in the shots is a trace amount but traces can build up. Your body narcolepsy but it’s not a viable reason to say vaccines are evil. Look at the num- does not process heavy metals like that. Flu shots twice a year is little much. I’m not say- bers of children who get vaccinated that are perfectly fine. People who make these ing all vaccines are evil, I’m saying I’d rather live with the evil I know (how sick I am claims are just searching for a needle in a haystack because for every case of “vac- going to get with the flu) than with the evil I don’t (the still unknown effects of flu shots). cinations gone wrong” that you hear about, there are thousands of other people who As for the rest ... did you want my hat? I could make you a are just fine. There are so many unknown factors that tinfoil toque. go into something like autism or narcolepsy that you Government policy is dictated by who screams the can’t logically make a direct connection between the loudest, longest and lobby groups are run by corporations, two. Hell, look at me. I got vaccinated and I’m totally which force the government into situations where their fiiiiii..zzzzzzzzzz….zzzzzzzzzzz.zzzzz.. Oh sorry, I just monetary value outweighs all other interests. The govern- got excited about proving Alex wrong and I fell asleep. ment bends to the will of those with money. They have all the real power. Don’t believe everything you hear And who trusts the pharmaceutical industry? Every year, I’m good, Alex. I’m not terrified of the powers that people get the flu shot and they still get sick. Why don’t we be, who are really just here to help us. That’s really what skip the part where we inject your bodies with chemicals it comes down to. So many people are against flu vac- and dead flu virus and just take it in the natural way. Better cines (not all but a lot) because they’re paranoid of the yet, use proper hygiene and cough into our clothes, wash our government and don’t trust the pharmaceutical industry. hands after coughing or use a hand sanitizer. “It’s the man, man!” I’ve seen people talk about how Look up SV40. It was in the polio vaccine and you terrible vaccinations are when I know they haven’t done wonder why I think that pharmaceutical companies can’t any real research on the topic. They read it on A Sheep be trusted. Look, I’m not crazy (minus my tinfoil toque, of No More or hear Alex Jones (see, people named Alex course) but if you can’t see the writing on the walls, maybe are crazy) spew paranoid nonsense and automatically it’s time for a pair of new glasses. The bottom line for any believe it but neither source is credible. Medical statis- company is their shareholders. I’m just thankful we have tics are, though. The pharmaceutical companies are here dedicated people working in our health care industry. And to help us, not harm us. If they were, the government although I don’t stand by vaccines ... I stand by our medical would stop them. Don’t be afraid. The government is professionals. Photo by Josie Baerg our friend. Thursday, January 16, 2014 The Nugget 7 opinion — Editorial —

Chanceam in ofa Top 3 television journalisma program lifetime here at same pride to every individual at NAIT who reads NAIT. My hope is that we are able to transfer this our paper.

CARLY ROBINSON Editor-In-Chief An open letter to Nugget editors: I really hope you realize how good a job you are doing. You have set an extremely high standard for your- self, which I respect immensely. To be clear, I take my job as a huge responsibility, and will treat it as the title deserves. My job, and the job of every editor-in-chief of every paper, is not only to liaise between editors and the publisher but to insure that the paper comes out at the highest quality possible without having a detrimental effect on my staff. In two issues you have worked yourself way harder than I expect, writing a lot more than neces- sary. This will not be the case for the rest of the year and I want to personally promise you this will not be the case as we grow our writer base.

Leadership experience Some days you may end up having a problem with my leadership style and I will never blame you for that. I pride myself on my leadership experience and am infinitively grateful for the situation that it came from and the work I put into learning about how to bet- ter the world. I am very young, yet I have knowledge about leadership through the francophone community and my experiences are way beyond my age. My leader- ship style is to put as much in black and white as pos- sible so that everyone is on the same page and then to do my best to inspire those around me to meet their own full potential.

Almost surreal This past week has been nearly surreal in my own personal realizations and personal growth surrounding my mental health. My anxiety has always brought me to hide Photo by Madeleine Arsenault and, in particular, keep my experiences and qualifications Nugget Editor-In-Chief Carly Robinson in her role as deputy speaker at a francophone youth to myself in fear of alienating people. My style of leader- model parliament last week in Ottawa. ship is one that is typically respected in men and feared in women. My desire in not wanting to scare anyone away, in particular because it tends to hurt me so much when it Is something bugging you about NAIT does happen, kept me from showing this to those around or the rest of the world? Do you have me. But I have a passion and my passion will keep me some praise to dish out about the school strong and on my path in life. or life in general? Get those thoughts into This feeling is intimidating to me and has inspired me print. to the point of exhaustion. Keep them short and to the point. No However, I do not ever want you to feel intimidated by me. It is twice now, through the span of two issues, I more than 100 words. We’re a newspaper, have seen you bust yourself in order to make this paper a not an encyclopedia. Give us a break! reality. You continue to be my inspiration. Submit letters with your real name and I am committed to learning as much as I can while I phone number to: [email protected]. 8 The Nugget Thursday, January 16, 2014 SPORTS Teams face stretch run hangover, they have led the team into second Winter Regional Tournament. ACAC cham- for the school, as they finished the season place in the conference, only one point back pionship playoffs take place during the third ranked 4th in the country. of SAIT. The men are currently on an eight- week of February at Lakeland College. Having won consecutive ACAC cham- game winning streak and haven’t lost a con- Both the men and women’s basket- pionships, the women’s soccer team had high ference game since Nov. 1. With 13 games ball teams are off to strong starts to the sea- hopes of winning an unprecedented third left on the schedule, team morale is high and son. The men sit in second place, while the straight title heading into the start of the 2013 hopes are that they will main- women are tied for third out fall season. The women kept this dream alive, tain their strong play and make Both the men of 15 teams in the confer- going an impressive 8-2 in the regular season a big push for a second straight and women’s ence. The men started the sea- and earning the second seed for the playoffs in championship. son with a bang, winning nine late October. After winning the first two games CONNOR HOOD Not only is the men’s basketball of their first 11 games and are and earning a spot in the gold medal match, Sports Editor teams are off to @connorhood27 hockey team coming off currently on an eight-game the Ooks lost to Grant MacEwan University in a strong 2013 but so is the strong starts to winning streak. The women that final, earning a silver medal and ending the The new year may bring a crop of begin- women’s team. Along with the season. have won six of their last eight golden streak. However, finishing second put ning students, staff and faculty members to the men, the women are also and boast a 9-2 record. Play- the women into the CCAC Women’s National NAIT but one thing that remains constant is defending ACAC champions, winning the offs for both squads will begin during that Championships in Surrey B.C. The squad fin- that most Ooks sports teams will continue title last March. After this weekend’s action, last week of February and conclude in early ished Nationals ranked sixth. their season and their quest for championships. the Ooks sit in second place, two points back March. NAIT is known for its strong academic Many of you may not know how all the teams of MacEwan University. The women have six The men’s soccer team continued the programs, good campus, and their strong did in the latter half of 2013 and so I’ll recap games left on their schedule before playoffs, winning trend at NAIT, placing second in the sports teams, and this year is no different. the seasons that are finished, how those teams including a home and home against SAIT this ACAC championships, and earning a spot With so many of the Ooks teams having won did and a preview of the NAIT Ooks in 2014. weekend. Playoffs start during the third week in the CCAA Men’s Soccer National Cham- or are the defending champions, students at The Ooks men’s hockey team came into of February. pionship in Saint John, N.B. This year’s Ooks NAIT should be thrilled. Hockey, basketball the season as the defending ACAC cham- As for the third team on ice, the NAIT squad was younger than in previous years, and curling are sports we have to keep an eye pions, which was NAIT’s 14th title in men’s curling teams started 2013 on a high note, as having 11 new faces on the team. Although on during 2014, as they are all strong podium hockey. Hopes were high on a possible repeat the men, women and mixed teams were in first relatively young, they weren’t without their contenders. Never has our athletic program as they had 17 returning players, including place. Similar to that of hockey, both the men share of veterans, including leading scorer thrived like the Ooks are now, and we can forward Joshua Lazowski and goalie Kyle and women’s teams were the defending cham- Monty Haines and ACAC All-Star. Despite only hope they can maintain this success not Birch. Not only have these veteran players pions heading into the season. Play resumes not reaching the podium in Saint John, mak- only till the end of the year, but for years to helped NAIT from having a championship for the clubs in late January, as NAIT hosts the ing it to nationals was a huge accomplishment come. WOMEN’S HOCKEY Women drop two to Griffins By Bridgette Tsang ual game, that lacked execution,” said Iwan- team’s play but remained optimistic. dence and composure back.” Sports Editor icka. “The Griffins were hard on the puck and “Overall, I felt we played hard and as a The Ooks will have to look past these two @BridgetteTsang moved it with ease. We just didn’t have it.” team. At times our play appeared immature losses as they will take on yet another big rival For the Ooks women’s hockey team, the Luckily, the team would not have to wait and we seemed to tighten up under pressure,” next weekend when they meet the SAIT Tro- new year started off with a non-conference long for the rematch as it was the following she said post game. “We need to get our confi- jans on Jan. 17 and 18. exhibition game against the ESP Velocity on night at the Confederation Arena when the Jan. 5. It was a great opportunity for the play- puck dropped and the battle continued. ers to get back into game mode after the holi- Both teams were strong on the puck and day break and focus on bringing back another won some key battles. There was no scor- championship title in the spring. Although the ing until early in the second period when the game ended in a 4-3 loss to the Velocity, play- Griffins whistled one past Diachuk and took ers were more keen and prepared to take on the lead 1-0. Five minutes later, the Ooks their next opponent, the MacEwan Griffins. responded with a goal by Samantha Dyk to The Ooks came into the first regular sea- even things up. Unfortunately, it would not be son game in 2014 on Friday Jan. 10 only one tied for long as the Griffins tipped another one point shy of the Griffins for first place in the in and took a 2-1 lead heading into the third ACAC standings. period. On an early power play in the third, the The first period did not start out the way Ooks capitalized on a goal by Sherri Bowles the Ooks had hoped for as they were scored on and the game was knotted at 2-2. only 13 seconds in. Although the Ooks battled Regulation was not enough time for this hard for the rest of the game, the Griffins were battle to be decided and the game headed to vicious and did not let up and scored again in overtime. With two minutes remaining in OT, the third period and held on for a 2-0 victory. the Griffins came hard into the Ooks zone and Head coach Deanna Iwanicka was dis- scored to win the game 3-2, handing the Ooks’ Photo by Jesse Kushneryk appointed with her team’s execution level. their second loss in two nights. Ook Carlin Boey gets around a MacEwan defender Saturday at NAIT “We appeared to play a more individ- Coach Iwanicka was critical about her Arena in a game that the Griffins went on to win 3-2 in overtime. Thursday, January 16, 2014 SPORTS The Nugget 9

GBy ConnorSP Hood wows the crowd Sports Editor @connorhood27 Georges St. A Canadian mixed martial arts icon was in Pierre at Edmonton on Saturday Jan. 11, as Georges St. Rexall Place Pierre was honoured before a packed Rexall Place for the home opener of the NLL’s Edmon- ton Rush. The visit is the start of his retirement and makes perfect sense, as St. Pierre shares a nickname with the local lacrosse team. St. Pierre, or simply known as GSP, is quite possibly the best product coming out of Canada in the ever popular sport of the Ultim- ate Fighting Championship (UFC) and one of the greatest Canadian athletes of all time, despite being only 32. GSP had a highly publicized career, culminating in successfully winning and defending nine welterweight championships. He was named Canadian Athlete of the Year three consecutive years by Rogers Sportsnet and currently holds the record for most ever wins in the UFC. After winning the welter- weight title on Nov. 16, 2013, in UFC 167, St. Pierre announced he would vacate his belt and take a leave of absence from the UFC. He is now on a cross country tour, includ- ing the stop here in Edmonton and starting an acting career with an appearance in the new Photo by Jesse Kushneryk Captain America movie. Retired MMA star Georges St. Pierre performs a ceremonial ball drop Saturday Jan. 11 at Rexall Place before The Rush took his appearance to a whole a game between Edmonton and Colorado. new level, having GSP themed jerseys, meet guys, it’s pretty impressive. It was a great urday night’s game, as he racked up five goals than willing to answer questions about his and greets at centre field during half time, hav- experience and I hope to do it again.” and nine points in the Rush’s win. future, although was careful not to give any ing him drop the ceremonial ball, and even This was the Edmonton Rush’s ninth sea- Even with the local team getting the big hints as to what’s in store next. GSP seemed to being an honorary Rush coach for the first son opener, after being founded in 2005. The win, focus after the game was still on the for- enjoy the publicity and was more than willing quarter. His appearance made an impact on the Rush haven’t had the start to the franchise that mer welterweight champion and the status of to accommodate his many fans with pictures team and the fans – 7,950 came to watch the they had hoped for, not winning a home game his career in the octagon. and autographs, even letting members of the Rush beat the Colorado Mammoth 17-6. As until their second season and only having two “I had my first Christmas and New Year’s media get a chance to meet him after the Q&A. for how he liked his first lacrosse game, GSP winning seasons in franchise history. with my family without thinking of training, What better way to end the night than to appreciates the skill level of the players. Despite the team’s rough start, expecta- because I usually have a guy that wants to ask the humble fighter what position he would “It was my first lacrosse game I’ve seen tions for this season are very high, as former beat me up,” said St. Pierre of his retirement. play in lacrosse. “I think I would be a better live, and it’s very fast,” said GSP during the first overall pick and rookie of the year Mark “I am enjoying it and have a lot of plans for spectator,” he said to the laughter of the media. post-game press conference. Matthews is expected to improve on his strong the future.” “I would probably get my butt beaten in a “When you see the athletic ability of the first season. Matthews’ play was crucial in Sat- The Canadian fighting champ was more lacrosse fight.” VOLLEYBALL Red Deer shuts out Ooks By Bridgette Tsang rematch. Ooks’ Kelsey weaknesses in order to as they won 3-0. The second night resulted Sports Editor Tymkow had 12 kills on take our game to the next in the same 3-0 loss as the first but with the @BridgetteTsang the night for her team, but level,” said Heinrichs. Ooks playing at a much higher level, Doug The Ooks men and women’s volleyball the Ooks ultimately fell The men’s team were Anton came away with some optimism in teams entered the second half of their sea- 3-0 yet again. also up against Red Deer his team’s play. son this past weekend coming off 3-2 wins Head coach Benj College in their home and “We played a lot better tonight,” said against the Lakeland Rustlers before the Heinrichs believes that home set. Coming into the Anton. “We competed better, passed better break and looking to improve over the rest despite his team’s losses, Friday game at NAIT, the and at times blocked much better than we of the year. they can learn a lot from Ooks looked to improve did Friday night. The women came into the first game their opponent. on their 5-5 record, but “Still, we need to find a way to be more of 2014 with an impressive 7-3 record as “Red Deer is the most it wasn’t an easy task consistent in our play and become more they took on the first-place Red Deer Col- disciplined, consistent against the top team in the comfortable with the pressure that the top lege Queens on Friday night in the NAIT team I’ve seen in the past standings. Ooks’ Spencer teams apply.” gym. Although the team played a fair game, couple of years. We need Voight had nine points on After the hefty losses at the hands of the it was not enough to get past the Queens to continue to work on the night and played great two top volleyball teams in the nation, both as they fell 3-0. The Ooks did not have to being more disciplined. Benj Heinrichs offensively. the men and women look to rebound when wait long to get back into action as they We have the tools and we Need more discipline Unfortunately, the they travel to Briercrst to take on the Brier- travelled to Red Deer the next night for a need to have the willingness to address our Kings gave the Ooks all they could handle crest Clippers on Jan. 17 and 18. 10 The Nugget SPORTS Thursday, January 16, 2014

MEN’S HOCKEY Ooks split with Red Deer By Josh Buchholtz win and Mike Salmon holding the Kings in @Josh10B it by stopping 55 of 61 shots. The NAIT Ooks split their series with NAIT head coach Serge Lajoie was the Red Deer Kings this weekend. After win- pleased with his team’s play and in particu- ning a 6-2 decision in Red Deer on Friday, lar of Darragh. they then fell 6-5 at home on Saturday night. “He’s our captain for a reason; he plays Both teams were coming off of winter break the game the right way,” said Lajoie. “I am and looking to continue their strong play, with happy to see that Liam is being rewarded Red Deer sitting second in the standings and for his hard work, and he’s positioned him- NAIT right behind them in third. self to start playing in key situations for the The Friday game got off to a slow start remainder of the year.” with both teams showing some rust. After After Friday night’s result, the game a cross-checking penalty was assessed to Saturday loomed large as it would decide Red Deer, Ooks forward Jordan Wood took who would move into second place in the advantage by potting a power play goal at ACAC standings. It started quickly with the 15:40 mark of the first period. Then in Darragh giving NAIT the lead just two min- the second, it was Wood who headed to utes in. Unfortunately, the lead did not last, Photo by Josie Baerg the box after interfering with King’s goal- as two quick goals by Pat Martens and Mike NAIT Ook Kyle Harris gets set to take a shot on the Red Deer goalie on tender Mike Salmon. Less than a minute Marianchuk made it 2-1 for the Kings. After Saturday, Jan. 11 at NAIT Arena. The Ooks lost 6-5. into that power play, the Kings equalized an interference penalty was called on NAIT, second. With just 34 seconds left, Brandon Lajoie had strong words to say after the with DJ McGrath scoring at 6:09 into the Red Deer wasted no time in taking advan- Archibald tipped home a Simpson point game about his team and Swabb’s shaky period. That’s when Kyle Harris took over tage, with Brett Printz scoring off the faceoff pass to make it 6-3 going into the third. goaltending. for the Ooks, scoring twice in a four-and- just six seconds into the power play. Coming out to start the third was Ooks “He’s going to have to [bounce back]. a-half-minute span to put the Ooks up 3-1. NAIT got it back when, with just 58 goaltender Kyle Birch, who replaced There’s nothing we can say that’s going The Ooks then capitalized on a late power seconds left in the first, Jordan Wood sniped Swabb after he allowed six goals on just to get him back in his space,but that’s his play when Tyler French scored with just one off the post and in for the power play goal. 17 shots. The Ooks came out hard to start responsibility,” said Lajoie. 39 seconds left to play in the second per- Starting the second period down 3-2, the third and were rewarded with a power “If he’s not ready to compete, then iod. Early in the third, the Ooks put it away the Ooks tied the game at the 8:34 mark play opportunity with just over seven min- we’ll see that in practice and he’ll make the on goals from Jamie Johnson and captain when Wood slid a pass across to Tyler utes left in the third. Darragh scored on the decision for us.” Liam Darragh to make it 6-1. Halfway French on a two-on-one. However, the power play to pull them within two with The Ooks now have a three-game through the third, the Kings did get a goal Kings got it back just over one minute later 6:48 left. The Ooks continued to put the week coming up, starting with Concordia from Jared Ramstead but that was as close when Riley Simpson squeaked a deflection pressure on in the attacking zone and even- on Wednesday at 7 p.m. On the weekend, as they would get, with the Ooks taking it past Swabb. Simpson then slid a superb tually scored to make it 6-5 but that was as they face Briercrest on Friday at 7 p.m. and 6-2. Both teams got great goaltending, with pass through the slot to Shamus Graham, close as they came, as Red Deer came away Saturday at 2 p.m., with both games at the Ty Swabb stopping 32 of 34 shots for the who buried it with just 1:43 to go in the with the victory. NAIT Arena. BASKETBALL Uneven wins for men, women By AARON BORDATO focus for 40 minutes,” said Connolly. “We St. Mary’s University at 8 p.m. on Saturday was encouraged their ability to battle back @aaronbordato played well at times but our focus this week night. and play their game. The NAIT men and women’s basket- will be on our defensive intensity and attention The women were also in action this week- “While I was disappointed in our offensive ball teams were back in action this week- to details.” end as they went into SAIT looking to continue output, I give full credit to SAIT for defending end after a lengthy holiday break. The men’s Yonas Berhe was credited with player their hot play from before the break and go at an elite level,” said Warnick. team travelled to SAIT Polytechnic to take of the game honours as he had a big day on for their fourth straight victory. The game was “I was pleased by our tenacity to continue on the rival Trojans. The Trojans haven’t the stat sheet with a total of closely contested throughout. to battle throughout the game and make a late quite been off to the season they envisioned, 24 points, four assists and The Trojans came in at 5-6 push using our defence to find a way to win.” going 2-10 during the first half of the sea- a critical four steals on the while the Ooks sat fourth in The ladies weren’t able to get much done son. The Ooks, however, have been rolling defensive end. Defence was the ACAC standings with an on the offensive end, so they had to pick it up this year and entered the game third in the the theme of the game for the 8-2 record. somewhere else and stepped up their defence ACAC standings. Ooks after the first quarter Coming into the game as and registered 20 steals while forcing a whop- The first half was stressful for the Ooks, as and Berhe led the way, con- a heavy favourite, the Ooks ping 29 Trojan turnovers. they jumped out of the gate a little rusty after tributing to the stellar nine did not jump out to the start Torey Hill continued her streak of double the break. They were down 15-20 after the first points allowed in the second they would have liked. At the doubles with 14 points and 10 rebounds, quarter but with perseverance and some coach- frame. Chase Campbell came end of the first quarter they while Shea-Lynn Noyes added 13 points, five ing adjustments, the team was able to turn it up big for the team after were down 14-9 and by the rebounds and five steals on the night. Nicole around and end the half on a 25-9 run which some time off last semester time the buzzer went for half- Ruptash was player of the game for her efforts gave them the lead going into the third quarter. and was able to chip in 13 time they saw themselves off the bench with five rebounds and one steal. The Ooks battled hard and never looked back points in 13 minutes. down by a slim two-point The victory brought the Ooks to 9-2 and after that, as they finished the game with an The Ooks look to con- margin. The women bat- gave them their fourth victory in a row. They extremely efficient 28 points in the fourth quar- tinue their hot play as of tled hard in the second half, travel to Lethbridge College to take on the ter and were able to walk away with an 80-67 late with a pair of big games Coach Connolly however, and finished with fellow 9-2 Kodiaks for a battle that will deter- victory, their ninth overall and eighth in a row coming up on the schedule a second half score of 31-22, mine third place in the ACAC. this season. However, it was not the game that this weekend. They travel to Lethbridge Col- giving them a 54-47 victory. They wrap up the weekend Saturday as head coach Mike Connolly had envisioned. lege on Friday night and then wrap up four Head coach Todd Warnick was not they travel to St. Mary’s University to take “We need better intensity and defensive straight games on the road with a battle against pleased with his team’s offensive output but on the winless Lightning. Tip off is 6 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2014 SPORTS The Nugget 11 Athlete Profile Athlete Profile Player: Mike Piluso Player: Kaitlyn Whaley Sport: Hockey Sport: Hockey Position: Right wing Position: Left defence Program: Building Program: Dental Technology Environmental Systems

By Bridgette Tsang Mostly the small classes. It’s easy By Bridgette Tsang and everyone just gets along really @BridgetteTsang to get help with what I need help with. @BridgetteTsang well. It’s a good environment for learn- What inspired you to play hockey? There’s a lot of resources to use, not What inspired you to play hockey? ing and playing sports, so I’ve enjoyed My dad was a just the teachers My dad inspired me to play when I it a lot. fanatic and he kept but also student ser- was young. Do you have a quote you live by? pushing me to play vices and such as Do you have any pre-game rituals or I think Gretzky once said, “You can’t and then I finally well. routines? score if you don’t shoot” (You miss 100 started to. Is there a quote I like to eat the same pre-game meal, per cent of the shots you don’t take”) Do you have or a motto you try like pasta and chicken and get a nice pre- Favourite TV show any pre-game rit- to live by? game nap. I like Breaking Bad right now and uals or routines? I like the one Who is your favourite athlete or Dexter. Not really. I “go hard or go someone you look up to? Favourite movie of all time usually have a peanut butter sandwich home!” I like Sidney Crosby. I look to him I like the first Hangover. The second before games. Favourite TV show? right now and I like to model my game one wasn’t as good, though. What are some of your hobbies? Heartland. after his. What is on your playlist right now? I like reading, dirt-biking, and Favourite movie of all time? What is your favourite thing about I pretty much like everything. But my hunting. Definitely Step Brothers! I know NAIT? favourite genre would be rap, dance, or Do you have a favourite athlete or pretty much all of the quotes! I’ve been here a couple of years now like Top 40 kind of music. role model? What kind of music is on your My role model is my dad. playlist? Opinion What is your favourite thing about I like country music, like Eric NAIT? Church and Luke Bryan TV deal a threat? OTTAWA (CUP) – On the morning of to Rogers. They are selling control over pro Nov. 26, Rogers Communications Inc. pur- sports in Canada. Athletes of the week chased the exclusive broadcasting rights to all Sports broadcasting was Canada’s No. 1 National Hockey League games in Canada for source of television revenue in 2012. Accord- January 6-12 the next 12 years, effective next season. ing to the Canadian Radio-television and Tele- Torey Hill The deal shuts out TSN, Rogers’ main communications Commission, TSN and its Basketball competitor in sports broadcasting, from cov- French affiliate RDS generated more than ering any NHL games (outside of regional $542 million in revenue for the broadcast year Ooks forward Torey Hill was instrumental in her team’s 54-47 win over the SAIT Trojans Saturday games in Winnipeg and Montreal), and gives ending in August 2012, the majority of which night in Calgary. The win improved the team’s record the company control over the profits and edi- comes from NHL programming. In compari- to 11-4. Torey had 14 points and 10 rebounds Satur- torial content of CBC’s Hockey son, the largest non-sports chan- day and was a force all night on both the offensive Night in Canada (HNIC). nel, the Discovery Channel, gen- and defensive end. “Torey’s consistent effort on the This signifies the end of erated just over $99 million. glass and solid point production have been key for competitive hockey program- With Rogers now able to our program’s success this season,” said head coach ming in this country, furthers limit the viewing of the major- Todd Warnick. “This marks Torey’s seventh double- the monopolization of the entire ity of sports in Canada to only double of the season.” Torey is a second year Per- Canadian sports and television their customers, the competitive sonal Fitness Trainer student from Viking. industries, and effectively ends the relationship balance of the entire Canadian television and millions of Canadians have developed with Internet market is threatened. Yonas Berhe HNIC since it began on the radio in 1931. The agreement also signals the end of While other networks will still be able HNIC as many Canadians have come to know Basketball to provide commentary on NHL news and it. Rogers will now control the editorial con- Yonas helped lead his NAIT Ooks men’s basket- games, Rogers’ stations will be the sole Can- tent of HNIC, including all personal decisions ball team to a 80-67 win in Calgary Saturday night adian broadcaster of games. – like whether to keep Don Cherry and Ron over the SAIT Trojans. Berhe had 24 points, five This agreement destroys any motivation McLean at the helm. assists and five steals and was a constant threat all game. “Yonas stepped up with some timely baskets for Rogers to produce effective and affordable For millions of fans, HNIC is more than at important times of the game to answer any run hockey broadcasting. just a broadcast. It’s a Saturday night tradition or deflate any momentum SAIT tried to build,” said The NHL has the right to sell its broadcast- that has spanned generations. head coach Mike Connolly. “He did an outstand- ing rights to whichever company it wants. But Rogers’ agreement merits a response ing job of organizing our team’s offence and mak- when that broadcaster already owns the only from Canadian sports fans, whose passion for ing sure we were efficient in our offensive systems. National Basketball Association and Major sports is now tied to one company. But it also This was evident as the team had 19 assists and League Baseball teams in Canada, as well as deserves attention from the Canadian Bur- only 14 turnovers.” Yonas is a fifth-year Millwork and the exclusive Canadian MLB broadcasting eau of Competition, as it impends the end of a Carpentry student from Toronto. rights, they are selling more than just the NHL competitive television market in Canada. 12 The Nugget SPORTS Thursday, January 16, 2014 ACAC Standings MEN’S HOCKEY Augustana 100, St. Mary’s 84 King’s 3, Olds 0 RESULTS (25-23, 26-24, 25-16) Team gP W RW L OTL TIE GF GA Pts Keyano 84, Briercrest 78 January 10 Augustana 3, SAIT 2 SAIT 19 14 14 3 0 2 90 46 30 Concordia 79, Medicine Hat 74 Red Deer 3, NAIT 0 MacEwan 85, Olds 71 (25-21, 23-25, 25-22, 19-25, 18-16) (25-15, 25-15, 25-19) RDC 20 14 12 6 0 0 73 50 28 January 11 January 12 MacEwan 3, Lakeland 0 Augustana 20 12 12 4 1 3 86 50 28 Red Deer 3, NAIT 0 (25-19, 25-14, 25-15) NAIT 18 13 13 4 1 0 81 33 27 MacEwan 87, SAIT 72 (25-13, 25-21, 25-19) Grande Prairie 3, Concordia 0 MacEwan 17 9 9 7 0 1 67 57 19 King’s 3, Olds 0 (25-16, 25-10, 25-13) Concordia 19 7 6 10 1 1 59 74 16 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (25-19, 25-13, 25-19) McEwan 3, Lakeland 0 Keyano 3, Medicine Hat 1 Portage 19 6 6 12 0 1 53 81 13 Team Div GP Div InterDiv W L Pts (25-23, 25-17, 25-19) (25-17, 25-27, 25-14, 25-18) Keyano 18 3 3 14 1 0 45 71 7 MacEwan N 12 5 6 11 1 17 SAIT 3, Augustana 0 Briercrest 3, Lethbridge 1 Briercrest 20 3 3 17 0 0 42 134 6 Augustana N 13 7 5 12 1 17 (25-16, 25-20, 25-23) (25-18, 25-15, 21-25, 25-18) RESULTS NAIT N 11 4 5 9 2 14 Grande Prairie 3, Concordia 0 King’s 3, Olds 2 Lethbridge S 11 4 5 9 2 14 (25-16, 25-15, 25-17) January 8 (21-25, 25-18, 21-25, 25-16, 15-6) Grande Prairie N 12 5 4 9 3 13 Medicine Hat 3, Keyano 2 Augustana 5, Portage 1 SAIT 3, Augustana 1 Medicine Hat S 12 6 3 9 3 12 (26-24, 20-25, 25-21, 25-27, 15-11) January 10 (20-25, 25-13, 25-21, 25-14) NAIT 6, Red Deer 2 Lakeland N 11 3 3 6 5 9 January 11 Augustana 7, Briercrest 3 Keyano N 13 1 4 5 8 9 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Red Deer 3, NAIT 0 DIV Team MP MW ML gW gL Pts SAIT 6, Portage 1 Concordia N 11 1 3 4 7 7 (25-12, 25-17, 25-15) MacEwan 4, Concordia 2 Red Deer S 12 3 2 5 7 7 S Red Deer 12 12 0 36 3 24 N Gr. Prairie 12 10 2 33 15 20 King’s 3, Olds 2 January 11 SAIT S 13 3 2 5 8 7 N MacEwan 12 9 3 32 11 18 (14-25, 25-20, 30-28, 22-25, 15-11) King’s N 13 0 2 2 11 4 Red Deer 6, NAIT 5 S Briercrest 12 9 3 29 19 18 MacEwan 3, Lakeland 1 Augustana 7, Briercrest 3 Olds S 11 2 0 2 9 2 S Olds 12 7 5 27 19 14 (22-25, 25-19, 25-19, 25-17) SAIT 4, Portage 3 Briercrest S 12 2 0 2 10 2 N King’s 12 7 5 22 19 14 SAIT 3, Augustana 2 MacEwan 2, Concordia 2 (OT) St. Mary’s S 13 0 0 0 13 0 N NAIT 12 7 5 23 22 14 (21-25, 25-18, 28-30, 25-17, 15-7) Wins versus divisional opponents will result N Lakeland 12 6 6 23 22 12 Grande Prairie 3, Concordia 1 WOMEN’S HOCKEY in 1 point. Wins versus interdivisional oppo- S SAIT 12 6 6 25 25 12 (25-15, 25-22, 19-25, 25-15) Team gP W RW L OTL TIE GF GA Pts nents will result in 2 points in the standings. S Augustana 12 6 6 23 24 12 Keyano 3, Medicine Hat 2 S Lethbridge 12 3 9 14 30 6 MacEwan 12 8 6 3 0 1 29 22 17 RESULTS (24-26, 25-22, 25-22, 19-25, 15-3) N Keyano 12 2 10 18 33 4 January 10 Briercrest 3, Lethbridge 1 NAIT 12 6 6 3 2 1 26 26 15 N Concordia 12 0 12 5 37 0 King’s 51, St. Mary’s 34 (25-15, 21-25, 25-14, 25-22) Red Deer 12 5 5 7 0 0 27 19 10 S Medicine Hat 12 0 12 4 36 0 SAIT 12 4 4 8 0 0 22 37 8 Medicine Hat 71, Keyano 64 RESULTS Grande Prairie 69, Red Deer 54 January 9 Augustana 68, Lethbridge 56 SAIT 1, Red Deer 0 Concordia 90, Briercrest 53 January 10 January 11 MacEwan 2, NAIT 0 NAIT 54, SAIT 47 January 11 Lethbridge 72, King’s 46 MacEwan 3, NAIT 2 (OT) Augustana 79, St. Mary’s 43 SAIT 2, Red Deer 1 Keyano 67, Briercrest 44 Concordia 57, Medicine Hat 48 MEN’S BASKETBALL MacEwan 80, Olds 52 Team Div GP Div InterDiv W L Pts January 12 Red Deer S 12 5 6 11 1 17 MacEwan 67, SAIT 42 NAIT N 11 5 4 9 2 13 MacEwan N 12 5 4 9 3 13 MEN’S VOLLEYBALL Medicine Hat S 12 4 4 8 4 12 DIV Team MP MW ML gW GL % Lethbridge S 11 3 4 7 4 11 S Red Deer 10 10 0 30 0 1.00 N MacEwan 12 11 1 34 7 .917 Briercrest S 12 4 3 7 5 10 S Medicine Hat 12 9 3 28 18 .750 Keyano N 13 4 3 7 6 10 S SAIT 10 7 3 24 13 .700 Concordia N 11 3 3 6 5 9 S Augustana 10 6 4 21 15 .600 Grande Prairie N 12 3 3 6 6 9 S Briercrest 10 5 5 22 21 .500 St. Mary’s S 13 3 3 6 7 9 N NAIT 10 5 5 17 18 .500 Lakeland N 11 2 3 5 6 8 N Gr. Prairie 12 6 6 22 23 .500 Augustana N 13 2 3 5 8 8 N King’s 10 4 6 16 18 .400 SAIT S 13 1 1 2 11 3 N Keyano 12 4 8 19 26 .333 King’s N 13 2 0 2 11 2 N Lakeland 12 3 9 13 30 .250 N Concordia 12 2 10 9 32 .167 Olds S 11 0 0 0 11 0 S Olds 12 0 12 2 36 .000 Wins versus divisional opponents will result S Lethbridge 0 0 0 0 0 .000 in 1 point. Wins versus interdivisional oppo- Note: All games vs Lethbridge do not nents will result in 2 points in the standings. count in the standings RESULTS Rankings based on winning percentage January 10 RESULTS St. Mary’s 96, King’s 93 January 10 Medicine Hat 78, Keyano 68 Red Deer 3, NAIT 0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-13) Red Deer 106, Grande Prairie 55 MacEwan 3, Lakeland 0 Augustana 79, Lethbridge 75 (25-15, 25-12, 25-15) Concordia 97, Briercrest 84 Grande Prairie 3, Concordia 1 January 11 (19-25, 25-8, 25-20, 25-22) NAIT 80, SAIT 67 Medicine Hat 3, Keyano 1 Lethbridge 92, King’s 76 (22-25, 25-23, 25-21, 25-21) Thursday, January 16, 2014 The Nugget 13 14 The Nugget Thursday, January 16, 2014 ENTERTAINMENT CIA covert operations, the Cold War, Nazi scientists, sexual Ode to Archer deviancies and abrasive wit parison to his massive amount of deep seated his candy and taunts him as she eats it. She If you’re intrigued by CIA covert operations, “mommy” issues. The best way to describe then tries to show him how to drink and pro- the Cold War, Nazi scientists, sexual devian- Archer would be if James Bond and Tucker ceeds to taunt him as little Archer throws up cies (pretty much every character has one) and Max (I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell) had a in the bathroom. Then there’s also Pam, the abrasive wit, this is the show for you! baby. Archer’s an abrasive, arrogant douche obnoxious blabbermouth, Carol the psycho- Archer can be seen Monday nights on but still manages to always save the day, so path, Ray the token homosexual and Wood- FX. And with Season 4 ending on such notes it’s impossible to not like him. house, Archer’s heroin addicted butler. as Lana announcing she’s pregnant and Cyril Behind Archer at ISIS is a cast of insanely My favourite character, though, is ISIS’s (who she’s been dating on and off throughout QUINTON BERGER funny characters. There’s Cyril Figgis, the bat sh*t crazy scientist, Dr. Kreiger. Kreiger the series) is not the father and Ray becoming Entertainment Editor group’s punching bag. Cyril’s about as neur- spends most of his time working on pro- crippled for the second or third time, there’s @QuintonBerger6 otic as Woody Allen and if something goes jects aimed at his bizarre sexual fantasies, no doubt in my mind that Season 5 will live Archer has returned to save the day once horribly awry, it’s usually Cyril’s fault. Lana rather than anything that might actually help up to its predecessors. Check it out, you will again to the delight of fans everywhere. The Kane enters as the show’s female lead. Lana’s ISIS. He also has a virtual girlfriend, blood not be disappointed. popular animated program aired Monday a strong, confident woman who’s constantly ties to Adolf Hitler and a love of the night on FX for its fifth season. While hav- being set aside as ISIS’s No. 2 agent, frustrat- band RUSH. Kreiger’s other insane ing only been around for a couple few years, ing her to no end. Plus the fact that she and antics include genetically engin- Archer has already attracted a cult follow- Archer used to date only opens the door for eering mutant “pig boys,” filming ing and it’s not hard to understand why. The more hilarity to ensue and believe me, it does! bum fights and turning people into premise is absolutely hilarious, the writing is Jessica Walter’s (Arrested Development) cyborgs. beyond clever and the cast is phenomenal! character enters the show as Archer’s mother Another great aspect of the show For those who may not have seen the and head of ISIS, Mallory Archer. Each one is all the spins done on actual CIA show, Archer centres around ISIS, a top secret of Archer’s psychological issues become very operations from the Cold War. How- intelligence gathering agency where no one easily explained as we watch Mallory. If there ever, it’s hard to say exactly in what seems to be very good at their jobs, and hil- were a Razzie award for parenting, Mallory time period Archer takes place. The arity ensues. At the forefront of the show is Archer would get it. One of my favourite Soviet Union still exists and the KGB Sterling Archer, a drunken, womanizing examples is a flashback to Halloween when is alive and well but the characters secret agent whose massive ego pales in com- she beats a young Archer at poker, takes all all have modern looking cellphones. www.entertainmentwallpaper.com Thursday, January 16, 2014 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 15 for your listening pleasure ... $3.99 mixtape . . . Nick Cave for example or Beastmilk’s glitter took over emo. Climax – see my review for more But not only forefathers flashed details), this week I want to make your power. Lately, if I’m ready for a bit of the ears drip blood. old ultra-violence, I put on Abandon All We’ve got a few long awaited come- Life by the devastating Nails. If I want backs of genre-godfathers. While it often to space out, I switch off the lights and turns out crookedly, re-animated post- listen to Windhand’s incredible second The Dillinger Escape Plan hardcore pioneers (Boysetsfire), death/ full-length called Soma. Based on their grind brain-surgeons (Carcass) and debut, Twitching Tongues was my dear- By RICHARD LUKACS the bare creators of metal music (Black est hope recently and they respected 1. Boysetsfire – “Heads Will Roll” @DickTorrance Sabbath) all returned to life with exquis- my trust with an irresistibly dark and 2. Carcass – “The Master Butcher’s I’m a lucky guy as I’ve been a music ite material. Some fools used to com- catchy follow-up. The beer soaked Apron” addict all my life and it’s very easy to plain that all Motörhead albums are the sludge-pop Red Fang’s Whales And 3. The Dillinger Escape Plan satisfy this addiction. The reason for same but I can’t agree. The style is sim- Leeches is harder to catch than its pre- – “Paranoia Shields” that is the monumental range of differ- ilar but the quality of their new album decessors but is very indebted once it 4. Protest The Hero ent genres I’m listening to. As a footnote, Aftershock is more consistent than their opens up. Carnist is a truly sympathetic – “Without Prejudice” at the same time I feel I could slap the recent material and is one of their finest young, vegan DIY hardcore/punk band 5. Baptists – “Bullets” face of everyone who says: “I listen to ever. The Dillinger Escape Plan is an out- who put in a loud word for animal rights 6. KEN mode all kinds of music.” The only people who rageous monolith of controlled chaos and and gender politics. – “Counter Culture Complex” say that don’t listen to anything at all. One Of Us Is The Killer is their best work The highlight of Canadian metal 7. Black Wizard – “H.U.G.H.” This breadth of view (some friends in 10 years. By that they show some was the stupefying Volition by Protest 8. Black Sabbath – “Damaged Soul” call it the lack of pretension but I think similarity to the blues-influenced stoner- The Hero. Local Converge-influenced 9. Motörhead – “Lost Woman Blues” they’re just jealous) is the reason my rock legend Clutch as Earth Rocker noise hardcore punched in a deadly 10. Shai Hulud collection is swelling with 60 to 80 new is one of the slickest chapters of their combo with Baptists and KEN mode. – “Reach Beyond The Sun” albums each year. nearly 25-years-long history. To stick with Black Wizard from BC is not simply one 11. Nails – “Wide Open Wound” Not in 2013. Don’t get me wrong; legends, Shai Hulud – the best metalcore of the billion Sabbath shadows but one 12. Windhand – “Orchard” it was a great year. I only got half of band ever – made me forget what much of the most notable ones. 13. Twitching Tongues the regular dose of dope but the qual- of metalcore has become from the attack All in all, 2013 was a blast, more – “World War V” ity was sick. I could list about 25 abso- of the clones over the last few years. It in quality than quantity but one thing 14. Carnist – “Punx Is Small Town” lutely flawless albums and while there is the most disgusting development in is sure: we are very far from a global 15. Red Fang – “Dawn Rising” were some nice cushy ones (the new underground music since hairspray and crisis if it’s music we’re talking about. 16. Clutch – “Oh, Isabella” 16 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, January 16, 2014 What’s on

inBy BAILEY BAU GH2014legendary performers like ZZ Top (March We’re only a few weeks in but 2014 18), Cher (June 23) and Black Sabbath with is already shaping up to be quite the con- front man Ozzy Osborne (April 22) will cert heavy year. So far Rexall place is also be performing in oil country. Along booked for 17 concerts this year, with with this lineup of musical talents, a host more to be announced as the year pro- of returning favourites to the city include gresses. Over the last few years, Edmon- Kings of Leon (April 2), Hedley (April ton has been moving up the ranks to 4), City and Colour (May 20) and Michael countrymusicvideodirectory.com become a premier concert destination. Buble (June 22.) Keith Urban here Jan. 18 According to Pollstar’s annual report on Another highlight for the year is Arcade Edmonton is also home to a growing night, as well as hosting events to get you concert ticket sales, Rexall Place ranks Fire coming to Edmonton on Aug. 11. The local music scene with many great venues interacting with others in your commun- 26th in the world since 2012. Rexall is Grammy award winning band skipped showcasing up and coming talents. For a ity. You can check them out on Facebook also third place in Canada, right behind over our fair city the last time they toured great website to check out what live music at facebook.com/newwunderbar or on their the Bell Centre in Montreal and the Air in 2010, much to the displeasure of many is playing in Edmonton every night, as well website http://wunderbar-edmonton.com. Canada Centre in Toronto. local fans. This time around they will be as an extensive list of live music venues With 2014 still as fresh as it is, there are The city of champions will play host to playing at Rexall Place and those who will in the city, check out barsnbands.net. This sure to be more concerts announced in the a variety of concerts this year. From heavy be in attendance at the show have been includes venues like the Pawn Shop, Blues weeks and months to come. To keep on top hitting Top 40 artists like Justin Timber- advised to comply with the band’s sug- on Whyte and Wunderbar Hofbrauhaus. of all of the announcements you can down- lake on Jan. 13 and 14, Pink on Jan. 16 and gested dress code for the evening, which Wunderbar is a small, intimate venue load the Live Nation or Ticketmaster app Lady Gaga on May 26, to country super- consists of formal attire or a costume to located just off Whyte Avenue and 101 for your smart phone, or follow these pro- stars like Keith Urban on Jan. 18 and Lady go along with the bands fun, carnival like Street. This venue is packed with person- moters on twitter at @LiveNationWest and Antebellum on March 7. Additionally, atmosphere for the show. ality and features live music almost every @TicketmasterCA. Timberlake lovestones city By Baillie Scheetz Rexall place with his 20/20 Experience tour. When JT Gretzky. About halfway through the show, a portion of Online Editor and his house band, The Tennessee Kids, hit the stage, the stage that Timberlake and his dancers were stand- @bailliescheetz it quickly became apparent that Timberlake’s produc- ing on lifted up and began to travel across the entire On Monday and Tuesday night, Justin Timberlake tion is worth more than the cost of admission. arena, slowly going through the entire crowd on truck- was in Edmonton to perform two sold out shows at I have never seen such a vast and intricate set like machines driving down the aisles. This gave every design, with screens and lights spanning single member of the audience a chance to get closer the entire width of Rexall Place. From and more involved in the show. While the skinny plat- the opening note of his first song “Pusher form was moving through the crowd the show did not Love,” an old school jazzy compilation halt, with Timberlake running across the platform with from his newest album, it was obvious no harness or ties. The platform then stopped at the that Timberlake had brought his A game. back of the arena where he did a couple of songs for Dawning an all-black tuxedo, Timber- the back portion of the audience. lake flawlessly ripped through the begin- Though most of his songs were big Broadway ning of the set list with impressive fal- level productions with lights, lasers and dancing, he setto and awe-inspiring dance moves. also showed off his other talents while playing piano In a world where actually singing while impressively and also playing acoustic guitar for a pulling off choreographed dance moves stripped down version of “What Goes Around.” seems to be a thing of the past, Timber- Timberlake immersed the crowd in his variant set lake blew the audience away with his list, even taking some time to cover Elvis Presley, pay- seemingly effortless talent. ing tribute to his Tennessee roots, as well as an intim- A standout track from the first half ate cover of Michael Jackson’s “Human Nature.” of the concert was when he combined Timberlake finished the show with an encore con- his new smash hit duet with Jay Z “Holy sisting of two of his biggest hits “Sexyback” and the Grail,” with an old favourite from his more recent “Mirrors,” where he reaffirmed that he 2002 album Justified, “Cry Me A River.” must not be human. Timberlake didn’t slow down as he Overall, saying the show that had a run time of navigated through his older and more about three hours was impressive would be a major recent songs with polish, also taking time understatement. The combination of the extraordin- to address the crowd and thanking them ary stage design, full musical sound and Timberlake’s for their attendance. He also added some raging talent made the show one of the best I have ever Photo by Jesse Kushneryk personal touches, referencing the Oil- seen. It’s safe to say sexy won’t be leaving any time Justin Timberlake at Rexall Place. ers Stanley Cup banners as well as Wayne soon. Thursday, January 16, 2014 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 17

Bold new city company dresses Dare to Fail for success By QUINTON BERGER you want and not pay ridiculous amounts of “This is a family busi- Entertainment Editor money for it. ness. My wife and I own it @QuintonBerger6 “My inspiration to create my clothing and my brother is an amaz- Hip hop nowadays has become a pretty company came from walking into a store ing non-profit artist who split genre. There’s been a big line drawn and having to pay $50 or $60 for a T-shirt,” has designed a couple shirts down the middle between those who rap says Strattons. for us.” The company has about the payoff and those who rap about “I wanted to be able to wear unique, already been seeing suc- the come up. The cultures become divided good quality clothes and not have to break cess with Failed Youth cloth- and everyone has a side. Now, I’m not here the bank.” ing being carried in stores to lecture you about which side I’m on (my Strattons’ prices are true to his word. in Edmonton and Fort Sas- previous articles have illustrated my stance) Failed Youth Clothing T-shirts can be found katchewan, along with repeat but it’s pretty much a fact that the under- on Bigcartel.com ranging from $10-$25. customers on Big Cartel. ground is where all the heart lies. Not just They can also be found at Northside Cloth- “I hope one day I will be with the artists but the companies who sup- ing here in Edmonton or at the company’s able to support my family port them as well. launch party on Jan. 18. with the sole income that Cue Failed Youth clothing, an ambitious, Failed Youth’s launch party will be held my clothing company makes Edmonton based company with a message at the Pawn Shop on Whyte Avenue and us,” said Strattons. of passion and acceptance. I spoke with the feature performances by the Calgary based “I am very passionate owner, Court Strattons about this company group Suicide Kings, along with Edmon- about it and dedicated to it. I and the ideas that surround it. ton duo Brothers Grim and Canadian heavy- believe it has a lot of poten- “Since I am heavily tattooed, the major- weight Snak the Ripper. Brothers Grim have tial. So yes, it excites me that ity of society will always make assump- been working with Failed Youth since Octo- some day I could make my tions and judge me (and other heavily tat- ber, helping to promote the brand and sup- living on this alone.” tooed people) as being a failure or going port its message. Ticket information for nowhere,” explains Strattons, “I’ve always been a fan of fashion and Failed Youth Clothing’s Facebook “I don’t believe life is about judging street wear clothing companies,” explains launch party can be found on the event’s DGK, for example,” explains Grim. people or being judged. I want it to represent Pat Grim (one half of the duo). “When I first Facebook page and, with affordable prices Strattons is finally getting to realize his anyone who has ever felt like they have been saw the design and styles, it was really a and a stellar lineup to promote the brand, dream. judged negatively based on something they look I was already a fan of and embraced.” things are only looking up. “This is something I have wanted to do are passionate about. Everyone has their Comments like this only prove that “Failed Youth expresses a lifestyle that for about five years now,” says Strattons. “I own idea of beauty.” Stratton has latched onto something here a lot of people can relate to and with qual- am surprised and grateful for the amount of The company’s message comes with the as he does the majority of Failed Youth’s ity fabrics and designs at affordable prices, support and success we have received so far, vision of not only being able to wear what designs himself. I believe it could grow into something of a although we have a long way to go.”

ALBUM REVIEW Besides the quality of songs, I have to praise the quality of sound as well

BeastBy RICHARD LUKACS ofI’d adda a hint of Sistersrecord of Mercy, early Danzig and an This is another band of restless multi-talent Matt “Kvo- Issues Editor unerring sense of writing flawless hits to the blender, and hst” McNerney of the avant-garde black-metal legend @DickTorrance you got the best record of 2013. Dødheimsgard and many other musical projects including Nice guys on stage come and go but rock ’n’ roll by When I was listening to Climax for the first time, I Code, Void and the folk based Hexvessel. He’s showing a nature, will always stay wicked and atrocious. As history kept on thinking that it’s Ian Curtis, rocking out hard in his brand new voice here and I couldn’t welcome it more as it often repeats itself, occult rock had to become a buzz in coffin. So I looked it up and the truth was even stranger. sounds like he was born for this. When I heard him sing- the underground again. Bands with the most diversi- ing the indelible chorus in the album opener “Death fied sounds are flirting with the cryptic. There is Reflects Us,” at first I felt immediately that it’s some- one common point in most of them: they pay a lot thing extraordinary. It pumped life into my veins, I felt of tribute to the manes and mostly play in the vein like I had to dance right away in an empty, dark room of the gorgeous ’70s. Uncle Acid and the Dead- (besides the tone of the music, emptiness and darkness beats, Orchid, Witchcraft, Blood Ceremony and is crucial as I’m the worst dancer ever). other groups are in the footsteps of Led Zeppelin It would be nonsense to pull out songs because and Black Sabbath while Ancient Vvisdom is play- the standard is equally high for all but for we frozen- ing unholy, acoustic campfire psalms. In the mean- assed Albertans, titles like “Nuclear Winter” or “Love time, Ghost became an almost-mainstream sensation In A Cold World” definitely carry some weight. They with their crooked image and plain but dangerously hover on the thin line of being grey and comical with catchy melodies. And they use one thing that most of the lyrics of “Genocidal Crush’”and ‘Surf The Apoca- the others don’t dare: humour. With that we arrive at lypse’ which are the new measurement of coolness in Beastmilk, another bunch of rascals who don’t take my book. themselves dead serious. But unlike Ghost, they are Besides the quality of songs, I have to praise the very far from a simple joke. quality of sound as well. Kurt Ballou of Converge and The Finnish group defines itself as “apocalyptic GodCity Studios is the best producer of our time, but as death-rock” and just like the aforementioned; they rat- his trademark is noisy hardcore and crushing metal, the tle in the past too but with a fairly unique approach. warm and gloomy jangle of Climax was virgin territory. Pitchfork made their point perfectly by stating that Mention must be made: he did an irreproachable job. they combine “elements of a gloomier Joy Division, As for a summary, I couldn’t recommend anything an angrier Echo & The Bunnymen, a medicated Kill- else but to pour some Beastmilk in your ears right ing Joke and even a lush layering of Peter Murphy.” beastmilk.bandcamp.com now! 18 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, January 16, 2014 What’s wrong with Ke$ha? By Evan Kirby nered a lot of questions as to why she has @evankirby gotten to this point. While often a diagno- Wake up in the morning feeling like P. sis of an “eating disorder” seems to fall Diddy, by the wayside of other afflictions, it’s Haven’t ate much food, so I’m feeling never to be taken lightly. Maybe indeed pretty little, love should be Ke$ha’s drug instead of Before I Ieave, brush my teeth with a regurgitating whatever famous singers bottle of Jack, eat. Not eating, or throwing The “Timber” singer up is pretty whack. Unfortunately, as has been in rehabilita- Knock, knock, TiK tion since Jan. 3 but the ToK, who’s there? Ke$ha it often seems, hiatus doesn’t seem to be in rehab. Popular singer rehab stays for affecting her touring or Kesha Sebert, better things like eating album schedule, as it has known as Ke$ha, or “ke, disorders get fallen between her other dollar sign, ha” as I like the short stick endeavours. to call her, has commit- The once “full” Ke$ha ted to a rehab program from the popular (ugh, I hate typing that for bulimia. Ke$ha has celebrity ones dollar signal every time), joined a rehab program like drugs and seems to have been pos- for an eating disorder in alcohol. sibly pressured from Timberline Knolls, outside her producer, Dr. Luke, of Chicago, most known for being the into slimming down. The producer who celebzter.com rehab facility where Demi Lovato sought signed her at the age of 18 is being criti- treatment in 2010 for the same eating cized for comparing her to large objects Ke$ha disorder. such as refrigerators. This cavalcade of Ke$ha in rehab, lar celebrity ones like drugs and alcohol. Ke$ha has long been criticized for her Now, as Ke$ha’s mom has tried to and her mother’s rebuttal of the true pur- Bulimia is often as disastrous and import- originality of songs and now the stomach fend off people who believe the singer’s pose of her stay has caused an even big- ant as other eating disorders, holding the contents of her tracks have come into the problems are more than just bulimia, she ger problem, making a small issue into ability to cause as much damage. forefront. After a whirlwind of popularity has committed herself to the same facility one that’s been deemed important enough The NAIT Health Services centre in and two albums in three years, Ke$ha has as her daughter. The 57-year-old is seek- to be printed in this paper. the South Lobby provides several coun- seen the top and bottom of success in the ing help for post-traumatic stress disor- Unfortunately, as it often seems, sellors with information on dealing with music industry. der brought on by the stress of Ke$sha’s rehab stays for things like eating disor- eating disorders and abilities how to con- Ke$ha’s 30-day stint in rehab has gar- condition. ders get the short stick from the popu- front it.

piece of chocolate cake. You will need people admire your strength, true attribute but you can’t always have the strength to really soar this term. strength is admitting when you are things exactly the way you want wrong. them. Let it go this week. Details will Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) get fuzzy before they become clear. Contact that old friend that you Gemini (May 21-June 21) used to be so close with but have You are only as strong as the Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) since lost touch. Even though you people you surround yourself with. Do something spontaneous. Take both are on different paths, there is This week, think about the people a chance on that opportunity that still so much you can learn from him that treat you like gold and don’t scares you the most. Being safe is or her. waste any more time on the ones important but you will never grow if MADAME O who don’t. you don’t take a risk. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) It’s your week for love and not just Cancer (June 22-July 22) Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) January 16-22 the romantic kind. You will start to This week is an excellent time to There is no doubt that you are (Warning: These Nugget realize just how many people in your hit the gym. But your true work lies a high achiever but watch that your horoscopes are not written life love you. Celebrate it and show in maintaining your exercise regime, work-life balance doesn’t come by an accredited astrologer, them that you love them in return. even when the going gets tough. If crashing down. As second semes- anyone can do it, Cancer, it’s you. ter begins, keep things in perspective however, believe them if you Aries (March 21-April 19) and as a result you will find you can like, as they are absolute Beauty is in the eye of the Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) achieve even more. and unquestionable.) beholder. Something you have pre- Did anyone ever tell you that viously found to be repulsive will you’re beautiful? You are stunning Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) become beautiful after you see it in a Leo and don’t forget it, not just on the Travel plans are in your future. Before the semester gets busy, new light. outside but inside where it counts. Plan a jaunt to Disneyland on read- take a break this weekend and do ing week or Bermuda, for that matter. something for yourself. Treat yourself Taurus (April 20-May 20) Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Then again, a stay-cation might be to dinner or a movie and have that Be the first to apologize. While Your attention to detail is a great just the thing you need. Thursday, January 16, 2014 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 19 All of the above and more By Quinton Berger talk radio stations. that predates 1984,” he said. ducers and anyone else involved with Entertainment Editor But all of the above and more is found News Director Matt Hiriji said the sta- the behind the scenes aspects of CJSR. @QuintonBerger6 on one station in Edmonton. Edmonton’s tion opens a door for performers. “There’s work if you want to write scripts, Edmonton, as we all know, is a verit- University of Alberta campus radio sta- “What CJSR does is provide opportun- there’s work if you want to produce, there’s able melting pot. Our city contains such a tion CJSR spends 2014 celebrating its 30th ity for voices and artists to gain exposure, volunteer opportunities on a daily basis.” wide range of people who come from dif- anniversary on the airwaves. allowing their views and sounds to be heard However, aside from just giving com- ferent backgrounds, speak different lan- “I think the heritage is what’s kept by a wider audience,” Hiriji said. munity members volunteer options, CJSR guages, interact with various social cir- CJSR around for so long” explains promo- “We really pride ourselves on having an also aims to challenge and educate those on cuits and produce an even wider range of tions co-ordinator Mark Rogers. open door policy. Anyone can drop off their the other side, the listeners. musical genres. “There’s been volunteer radio at the CD and anyone can walk in and learn the “You’re gonna learn so much just This city alone has over 27 radio sta- university for quite some time. Not just 30 ins and outs of radio.” by listening to CJSR,” explains Rog- tions, broadcasting multilingual music to years.” It’s not only local bands and artists that ers “people that listen to CJSR listen to it gospel and everything in between, plus five The station started out as the University get CJSR’s helping hand, either. The station because they want to be challenged.” of Alberta’s radio has a number of talk radio shows which CJSR has been able to stay around club in the 1940s cover a wide variety of topics. through the ups and downs and even man- has grown into the “We have about 40 producers here who ages to keep up with professional stations, city’s most diverse work on specialty news programs,” said transitioning into the 21st Century. From station, while sup- Hiriji. starting as a school’s radio club to trans- porting huge We have everything from LGBT news, forming into the city’s most diverse sta- amounts of local to environmental news, labour and activ- tion 60 years later, CJSR has thrived almost talent. ist news and more community oriented and solely on the efforts of people who are Even before get- Edmonton based news.” there simply because of their passion and ting its FM licence It’s not only aspiring on-air person- love for radio. in 1984, CJSR was alities who can utilize CJSR’s open door “Part of our mission statement is to supporting Edmon- policy. With the exception of about two constantly challenge the status quo,” says ton based music. people, the station is made up entirely of Rogers and CJSR has done exactly that. “We have a ser- volunteers and receives a lot of its funding The station has given hundreds of people ious vinyl section from donors. within the community creative outlets, that we utilize on a “We have two free apps, one for exposed even more local artists, helped daily basis,” says Android and one for iPhone, both of which countless people get their voice heard and Rogers. “We have are produced by volunteers,” states Rogers. at the end of the day, isn’t that really what www.gigcity.ca locally made stuff This also goes for the station’s pro- campus radio is all about? Many influences of Jamerson By KYRA MULLER The style of the album is inspired by artists like of their own emotions and their own lives,” she said of Entertainment Editor Courtney Love and Alanis Morissette and it has an eclec- learning through her own experiences. @muller_kyra tic, edgy rock feel. Catch Blood in the Water early this May. It will be You may recognize Sierra Jamerson’s big hair, stun- Jamerson’s music at times touches on feminism and released on iTunes, CD Baby and will be in record stores ning personality and powerful vocals from various events she draws influences from her cultural ties to the Tahl- across Edmonton. and shows throughout Edmonton’s music scene in the last tan First Nation. Inspired constantly by family members few years. Jamerson has sung at events such as Daugh- who passionately fight to get their messages across and ters Day this past August to stop discrimination and abuse risk their freedom for tradition, Jamerson has been able to towards women, and quite recently, was selected to sing incorporate those themes of struggle and oppression into at new Mayor Don Iveson’s inauguration. her music. Jamerson has been keeping herself busy, now a full Jamerson also finds feminism to be present through- time vocal instructor at Long & McQuade, performing at out her music. various Edmonton events and, most exciting of all, releas- “I just don’t believe in submission. You can still talk ing her long awaited EP Blood in the Water, early this about emotion and vulnerability and still be feminist.” May. Jamerson has set her goals high, and is hoping to Jamerson is a MacEwan University graduate and have a Juno in five years. Otherwise, her dreams are quite has shown a passion for music from a young age. She is simple. trained in jazz but describes her own music as having a “Fame wouldn’t be for me,” she said. “I don’t want to jazzy, R&B and soul feel. Grounded in the roots of Afri- be a superstar, If I have the respect of my peers, if I make can American music, Jamerson has found it easy to cross it on a national level and people respect my talent … to genres to create powerful songs that touch the listener. me, that’s success.” When asked about Blood in the Water, Jamerson Her advice to aspiring musical artists is to either described it as not a breakup record but not a happy experience or understand the emotion they are trying to record. portray through their music. She encourages her own stu- “I’d say pretty angsty,” Jamerson told me while dents to watch the musical or read the book their musical laughing. “All the songs have teeth to them.” theatre pieces are coming from so they can capture the Her inspiration for the album came from her own emotion needed to connect with their listeners and she experiences, not all of them positive. She described her uses similar practices herself. songs as ‘journal entries with chord progressions.’ Over- “Artists and writers, we know the more experiences all, her hope is that her music touches people. we have the more authentic our work will be. I think you “I really want people to feel something. I want people to understand the human experience better and can be a bet- racinenoire.wordpress.com have a very strong emotional reaction to my music,” she said. ter conduit to other people who are trying to make sense Sierra Jamerson 20 The Nugget Thursday, January 16, 2014 Thursday, January 16, 2014 The Nugget 21 22 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, January 16, 2014

THROWBACK THURSDAY James Avery, The Shredder, RIP By Dylan Wolfinger 3) We lost the first super villain the In West Philadelphia he was born and TMNT ever had. On Dec. 28, 1987 TMNT raised or at least that’s what we thought. It’s first hit our television screens as a five- been a little over two weeks since James part miniseries. It became so popular it got Avery, the actor who played uncle Phil on picked up on Oct. 16, 1988 for a full season the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, passed away. consisting of 13 episodes. Hey, here’s a good ice breaker “did you During that span, turtle power erupted. know James Avery’s first movie role was an Between movies, action figures, video uncredited part in the Blues Brothers as a games and comic books, nothing could man dancing on the street?” Realistically, slow the Turtles down, expect for The it’s not that good an ice Shredder. breaker and let’s face it, Every time he That’s right, every if you’re opening with Saturday morning that, the conversation is stepped behind the while we all were sit- doomed anyways. microphone to bring ting in front of our tele- James played a life to The Shredder visions with a bowl judge over 12 times in he fired another shot of cereal and wrapped his career, most nota- at the Ninja Turtles ... up in a blanket, James bly judge Philip Banks Avery was voicing the nypost.com on the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, but he also bad guy we all rooted against. Every time James Avery in a scene with Will Smith in Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. voiced characters on several animated he stepped behind the microphone to bring shows including Rambo, Rock ’n’ Wrestling life to The Shredder he fired another shot at about it, what did The Shredder want? I what he was known for. and Chuck Norris’s Karate Kommandos the Ninja Turtles, by either trying to cap- mean, I don’t think he ever really specified So, I’m throwing it back this week for (that’s how they spelled it). Also, between ture Master Splinter, April O’Neil or trying what his end game was. World domination, James Avery, who will mainly be remem- 1987 and 1993 he was the original voice of to lure the Turtles into another trap. city wide destruction, terrorism or maybe bered for playing uncle Phil but hopefully The Shredder from the TMNT series. So You know, maybe if he didn’t spend he was just really a big fan of turtle soup after reading this he will also be remem- we learned a few things here: most of his time trying to capture and trap and wanted to make it in bulk, Costco style, bered for being the original voice of The 1) I didn’t know Rambo had an ani- everybody and was focused more on what- we don’t know. The one thing we do know Shredder or at the very least for dancing mated series, either ever his goal was, he wouldn’t have gotten is that we lost one of the original animated wildly in the street. You know, it’s a neat 2) He probably knew Chuck Norris foiled so many times. Which, if you think bad boys of our youth, the polar opposite of fact, just don’t open with it. Making it all up By JORDAN WARDELL have ever seen. The pianist set the mood for I had the pleasure of going to The 11 every scene and was following the actors to O’clock Number, an improved musical, change the tone exactly when needed. I was this past weekend. It started off with a few blown away by the fact that he could follow jokes and cast introductions, but what hap- the story and find the right notes to play pened next was really where it all began. without having rehearsed it beforehand. The cast of the show asked the audience The way that the pianist followed the actors questions to come up with a title, genre and for changes and the way actors listened to location for the musical they were about to the music seemed effortless. This is no easy make up for us. We ended up with Peanut task, though and that’s really what made it Butter and Jam, the horror musical. so mind blowing. I was truly blown away by how on The show had the audience laughing the spot everything was. The cast meshed from beginning to end. I have to say my well and the show ran so smoothly that it favourite thing was when one cast mem- could have been something that was pre- ber could get a chuckle or a smile out of rehearsed. Not only did the actors have to their fellow actors. They seemed to be able come up with a dialog for their show but to poke fun at each other and you could tell they were making up songs off the top of that the crowd loved it. their heads as well. The musical aspect The venue was smaller with the stage of the show made it just that much more just slightly lifted off the ground. It had a impressive. cosy feeling and with the show only going There was musical accompaniment for on a couple feet from the front row, it cre- a majority of the performance. This had ated a warm atmosphere. The actors all to be one of the most impressive things I seemed thrilled to be there and so did the audience. They created a show that was funny, entertaining and very impressive. I enjoyed the performance from begin- ning to end. Grindstone The- atre Company seems to be full of very talented individuals. I would go to The 11 O’clock www.tixonthesquare.ca Number again in a heartbeat. 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RESTAURANT REVIEW DaDeO food – pitch perfect By QUINTON BERGER with a side of sweet potato fries and my The first thing you notice when you walk buddy got a chicken-rib combo with a side of into DaDeO is the inviting atmosphere and jambalaya rice. I’m normally not a huge fan swanky vibe the restaurant has. This New of sweet potato fries but these were a shock- Orleans style diner and bar has been a part of ing exception. Absolutely delicious! Whyte Avenue for over 20 years and it’s easy The breading on the fries was also thin, to see why. proving to be a very nice complement to the The feel of the place is great, very upbeat, sweet potatoes underneath, a damn near per- very inviting and all the music being played fect breading-sweet potato ratio, which a seems to predate 1980. The walls are plas- lot of restaurants don’t have. The ratios on tered with New Orleans décor, portraits of the po’boy were also perfect, just the right various jazz musicians along with sugar amount of steak, cheese, peppers, tomato, skulls and masquerade masks. But of course herb mayo and salsa. none of the wall décor or swingin’ music give Just typing this out is making my mouth the N’awlins vibe like the incredible Cajun water. I asked my buddy what he thought of food that I was about to eat. his meal and he said, “The chicken was so We started off with appetizers, some cala- good. Really tender and Cajun spices were mari and Cajun cigars. Cajun cigars are these perfect. The sauce on the ribs was good but imonlyhereforthefood.com hand-rolled spring rolls filled with either veg- the meat itself was coarse and only half my themed restaurant would be complete without DaDeO is easily one of the best signature gies or seafood and served with a sweet and rice was cooked 100 per cent.” sampling the cocktails, which come in singles style restaurants I’ve ever been to. The staff sour sauce that’s loaded with Cajun spices – I don’t know what he’s talking about or “Mardi Gras size,” which are just doubles. are all incredibly friendly and courteous, the unreal! We had the veggie ones, which were because I went back a couple of days later I started off with a Hurricane, a New Orleans food is amazing, the place looks great and the awesome, so I can only imagine how amaz- and had a bayou burger po’boy with a side favourite, which contains both white and dark music far surpasses what you’ll hear in most ing the seafood ones must be. The calamari of jambalaya rice and mine was perfect. All rum mixed with passion fruit juice. The rum restaurants. was some of the best I’ve had yet. The bread- the rice was fully cooked and once again had in this drink really hit the spot and had a little While relatively quiet during the day, the ing was nice and thin, so you really got the just the right amount of spice on it. It was hot bit of kick to it but not too much (damn, this place really livens up at night, which only chewy goodness that is calamari, topped with but not so hot that I was having a sip of water place is good with ratios). I followed the Hur- increases the upbeat atmosphere. It seems like more unreal Cajun spice. every time I ate it. The bayou burger was also ricane with a Disco Lemonade, a drink made it’d be the perfect place to have dinner before After the appetizers, it was on to the main unbelievably good; a juicy patty, tequila salsa with vodka, blue curacao and lemonade. The a night of bar hopping on Whyte. The friendly course. DaDeO has a bunch of different jam- with a butt load of cheese on a lightly toasted drink was good but very sweet. If you or your feel, swinging tunes and amazing food would balayas, po’boy sandwiches and other Cajun bun, hell yeah! girl enjoys fruity drinks, then this one will be perfectly set the tone for a night out, ensuring entrees. I got the Philly cheesesteak po’boy Of course, no trip to a New Orleans right up your alley. you leave with the spirit or Mardi Gras! And the Oscar goes to ... By KURT FABISCH The always stellar Fassbender is terri- Best Supporting Actress Best Director Oscar nominations are being announced fying as the vicious plantation owner in 12 Jennifer Lawrence – American Hustle Paul Greengrass – Captain Phillips Jan. 16. These are my predictions. Years and the film villain of 2013. Lupita Nyong’o – 12 Years a Slave Alfonso Cuaron – Gravity Having not seen every film in 2013 Best Actor Julia Roberts – August: Osage County* Steve McQueen – 12 Years a Slave some of my predictions are based on word Chiwetel Ejiofor – 12 Years a Slave June Squibb – Nebraska* Martin Scorsese – The Wolf of Wall Street* of mouth and current award trends. Christian Bale – American Hustle Oprah Winfrey – The Butler* Spike Jonze – Her* * – have not seen Tom Hanks – Captain Phillips Lupita Nyong’o was devastating in 12 Greengrass again, does outstanding “non- Best Supporting Actor Bruce Dern – Nebraska* Years. And Jennifer Lawrence in Amer- fiction” filmmaking with Captain Phillips. Michael Fassbender – 12 Years a Slave Oscar Issac – Inside Llewyn Davis* ican Hustle steals the film as Bale’s ditsy Cuaron set a new standard in visual effects with Daniel Bruhl – Rush* Bale let himself go and got a comb wife. Gravity. But it’s McQueen who made the movie Jared Leto – Dallas Buyers Club* over to play the slimy con artist in Amer- Best Original Screenplay that dug deepest into my soul with 12 Years. Barkhad Abdi – Captain Phillips ican Hustle. He’s great in the film and very Blue Jasmine* Best Picture Bradley Cooper – American Hustle funny. Her* Her* But the clear front-runner is Ejiofor Inside Llewyn Davis* 12 Years a Slave in 12 Years. He gives a heartrending per- Nebraska* Rush* formance as the slave Solomon Northup, American Hustle Gravity who struggles to survive long enough to Great screenplay in American Hustle. Captain Phillips find a way back to his family. Much of The line “I told you not to put metal in the American Hustle Ejiofor’s best acting doesn’t involve dia- science oven,” is my favourite line of 2013. Inside Llewyn Davis* logue at all, making this the performance Best Adapted Screenplay Nebraska* of the year. 12 Years a Slave Blue Jasmine* Best Actress The Wolf of Wall Street* The Wolf of Wall Street* Cate Blanchett – Blue Jasmine* Before Midnight* Gravity was a visual plethora, Captain Amy Adams – American Hustle August: Osage County* Phillips was the tensest film and American Meryl Streep – August: Osage County* Captain Phillips Hustle had the best overall ensemble acting. Sandra Bullock – Gravity 12 Years a Slave, with a screenplay But it’s 12 Years a Slave that is the real Judi Dench – Philomena* by John Ridley (writer of Undercover front-runner for best picture as it gracefully Bullock in Gravity had to hold up this Brother!), was based on the memoir of showed us the most gruesome aspects of sci- fi epic almost singlehandedly, not an Solomon Northup, causing it to be a beauti- slavery, one of the darkest periods of Amer- easy feat. fully written film. ican history. 24 The Nugget Thursday, January 16, 2014 Thursday, January 16, 2014 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 25

MOVIE REVIEW Mud makes my heart sing By RICHARD LUKACS where they unexpectedly meet Mud (Mat- a grown man, he has nothing else but his ema. Shotgun Stories was a rare debut fol- Issues Editor thew McConaughey), a lurking and starv- dirty lucky shirt and a gun. lowed up by Take Shelter, one of the most I’m afraid 2013 will be a fairly ing fugitive who asks for their help. His Juniper appears in town alongside impressive art-dramas of recent years. The short paragraph in the Encyclopaedia story and motivation all originate in the some bounty hunters on the heels of astonishingly photographed Mud is so of Remarkable Movies. Gravity is delu- everlasting love of a girl named Juniper Mud but the film very cleverly sticks to deeply personal, yet mature and unerring sional, equally on a direct and a metaphor- (Reese Witherspoon). The boys – on the its slow paced drifting, which is the key that it feels more like the work of an old, ical level; the dividing Only God Forgives margin where “childish” and “adult” emo- to empathy here. The presentation of the experienced veteran than a newcomer in is a strange, bleak, acrid, unforgettable art- tions first collide – make a fellowship with rural outback with its residents, their pov- his mid-30s. house bash; Before Midnight is another him. At that point, we realize that it’s not erty and personal struggle, is almost as The cast here is pure gold. Can some- worshipful act in one of the most real cel- the story of two kids and a man but two flawless as the portrayal of our protagon- one tell me when McConaughey became luloid romances of all time and The Place young and one middle-aged boy. ists. Mud is an adventure film, but the kind such a shockingly great dramatic actor? Beyond The Pines is a spellbinding ensem- I hope we have all felt once that we in which the real odyssey is unseen and The two boys seem born for these roles – ble of our inherited destiny as sinners. could burn the whole world down for happens inside the characters. they deliver so much clean and pure emo- And there was Mud, which is prob- the sake of our love. Mud still feels like Only after three feature films can it tion to the screen that, if it doesn’t bring a ably not the best movie of the year but that as he is a woefully helpless romantic be declared that Jeff Nichols (alongside tear to your eye, you’re beyond recovery. it’s my favourite one, for sure. There’s who never stopped loving his childhood Steve McQueen) is the most remarkable Michael Shannon (the director’s continual a special place for coming-of-age stor- sweetheart. And this is the reason why, as new voice of independent American cin- stall) and Sam Shepard could be wasted ies in my heart (maybe because I’m a in their tiny parts but they still get some 31-years-young teenager) and this one unforgettable lines and looks. Even in the wormed itself in there to share company smallest roles (400 local residents are in with Stand By Me, The Last Picture Show the movie) there are faces you won’t for- or more recent residents like Igby Goes get easily. Down, Fish Tank and The Perks of Being Why do I love music, literature and a Wallflower. movies so much? Rarely one comes from Ellis and Neckbone are native sons of out of nowhere and speaks to me, exactly the southern swampland, living in tumbled like a real friend. And I love my friends. I down houseboats on the Mississippi River. love Mud. To escape disenchanting reality, early one morning they row to a tiny deserted island TIMELY TIPS

StartingBy KRISTA PIERCE off on the right foot assignment, therefore having a difficult procrastinating: • Make progress, not perfection – NAIT Student Counselling time even getting started. You may think if 1. Filling your day with low priority Many procrastinators who are not getting We’ve all done it. Admit it. If you are you don’t get an A you are a failure, or that tasks from your To Do list. things done are perfectionists; wanting the like me, you have, most likely, at one time if you fail an exam you as a person are a 2. Reading emails several times without assignment to be perfect is stopping you or another, put off something you know failure, rather than a good person who hap- starting work on them or deciding what to from completing it. Successful imperfec- would be good to get done. It may be exer- pened to fail an exam. do with them. tion (doing something slightly imperfect) cise, cleaning the house, studying for an • Negative beliefs/self-talk – You may 3. Sitting down to start a high priority empowers you to take on tasks, practice exam or completing an assignment. In fact, hear yourself thinking “I cannot succeed in task, and almost immediately going off to them, and complete them. Remember: per- researchers estimate that 80-95 per cent of anything”, “I’m going to fail the test any- make or get a tea/coffee/drink. fection is the enemy of progress! college students procrastinate, with 50 per way”, “I am not smart enough to do this 4. Leaving an item on your To Do list • Modify your environment – Elim- cent doing it on a regular basis. While at first assignment”. for a long time, even though you know it’s inate or minimize noises and distractions. glance procrastination may not seem like a • Personal problems – You may have important. Make sure you have enough lighting, all the big deal, it can lead to feelings of guilt, inad- a hard time focusing and getting work done 5. Regularly saying “yes” to unimport- necessary equipment, and a comfortable equacy, depression and self-doubt. Procras- due to anxiety and stress over financial dif- ant tasks that others ask you to do, and filling place (but not too comfortable – the point tination can also interfere with your aca- ficulties, relationships, a job etc. your time with these instead of getting on isn’t to have a nap!) demic and personal success as a student. • Finding the task boring – You may try with the important tasks already on your list. • Manage stress – The feeling of con- So why do we procrastinate? to complete an assignment or task, but find it 6. Waiting for the “right mood” or the stant stress and pressure will make it hard • Poor time management – In essence, so mundane that it’s hard to stick with it. “right time” to tackle an important task. to work productively. In fact, for many procrastination means not managing time • Unrealistic expectations and per- • Focus on a specific task – It is most people procrastination initially works as a wisely. You might be overwhelmed by fectionism – You may believe you must helpful to narrow your focus on doing one coping strategy to keep stress under con- a task and therefore keep putting it off, read absolutely everything ever written on thing. It’s overwhelming to think about all trol. Try some things to help with your socializing, watching TV and doing other a subject before you can begin writing your the things that need to get done – but get- stress level like exercise, a bubble bath, tak- tasks instead. You may also be worried paper, or that you haven’t done the best you ting one thing done proves you can over- ing a TV break, easing up on caffeine, and about an exam or assignment but rather could possibly do, so your assignment is come procrastination. getting enough sleep. than studying or completing it, your time is not good enough to hand in. • Assign a specific time – Procrastinators • Reward yourself for getting it done – spent stressing out over it. How do we gain control of our are often vague about getting things done; Try treating yourself like you would a friend • Difficulty concentrating – You procrastinating? you might say “this week” or “sometime.” who made progress. Give yourself a pat on may find yourself daydreaming, zoning • Recognize that you are a procrastin- Be specific. Say “today from 9-10 a.m.,” and the back, and reward yourself for getting out, easily distracted, or spending a lot of ator – Be honest with yourself and examine make an appointment with the task. Some- something done – maybe with time to relax. time gathering supplies, tidying up, and whether you are a procrastinator (use the times it’s hard to get started because there Now that you’ve read through this organizing. statements below to help you decide): isn’t enough time all at once to get the whole issue of the Nugget, it’s time to get up, get • Fear and Anxiety – You may be Here are some useful indicators task done. That is OK – you don’t have to get going, and do the one next task you need to afraid of failing or doing poorly on as that will help you know when you are the whole thing done, just start. accomplish! Just do it. 26 The Nugget Thursday, January 16, 2014 Thursday, January 16, 2014 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 27

STORY BOOK REVIEW Little Mermaid – the original By KYRA MULLER much of a glance at the little mermaid. she will cease to exist and turn into Entertainment Editor Now, the little mermaid did some sea foam. So, seeing this as a legit @muller_kyra investigating and is told by her grand- trade, the little mermaid is like sweet, I think most of us keep fairy tales mermaid-mother that mermaids live let’s do this. in their own imaginary world with longer than humans but when they To speed up the ending, the prince happy endings, princes and long die, they turn into sea foam and cease thinks the little mermaid is hot and she beautiful hair. I used to as well until to exist. Humans, on the other hand, impresses him with her dancing skills, I visited Denmark and read the true have eternal souls and so therefore, even though it hurts like no other. The story of The Little Mermaid, written never truly die. Little mermaid thinks prince is arranged to marry another by Hans Christian Andersen. In the her life as a sub-human sea creature woman and refuses, until he realizes original, the story goes a bit differ- is a ripoff, so she decides to visit the she’s the girl from the day he washed ently than the cartoon Disney version. evil sea witch. up on shore and he believes that she Let me explain. Sea witch says that yeah, she saved him, so they get married. The little mermaid lives under the could make the little mermaid more The little mermaid knows she’s sea with her merman daddy, five sis- human by giving her legs and that all screwed until her sisters show up hav- ters and her mermaid grandmother. she’d have to do is cut out her tongue. ing chopped all their hair off in exchange Once a mermaid turns 15, she’s You know how in the Disney movie for a knife from the sea witch. If she can allowed to go to the surface to take a she has the most beautiful voice in kill the prince and drip his blood onto her peek at the ever so remarkable human all the land, well instead of just not feet, she will turn into a mermaid again world and each time one of her older having a voice, she literally has no and return to her old life. sisters came back under the sea, the tongue. The little mermaid agrees to The little mermaid cannot kill the little mermaid was awe-struck by getting legs and giving up her ability prince, so she throws herself in the sea their vivid descriptions of what they to talk for some sweet dancing abil- where her body turns into foam. Instead had seen. ities and is told that once she’s human of disappearing into nothingness, she When it is finally the little mer- she can never come back under the ends up turning into a spirit, an air-maid maid’s turn to go to shore, she sees a sea. Oh yes, and her feet will feel like of sorts. Apparently she turned into an ship and falls in love from afar with glass is cutting into them, enough air-maid because she tried with all her the prince on board. A huge storm hits to make her feet bleed and she will might to have a soul which she will and it’s the mermaid’s big day, as she remain soulless unless she somehow earn from them by doing good deeds. saves the prince from drowning and convinces her true love to kiss her Moral of the story is … Disney Supplied photo leaves him on shore, where another and then marry her. Otherwise, on the lied and if being a mermaid doesn’t Entertainment Editor Kyra Muller with the statue girl finds him, without him having as dawn that he marries another woman work out, there are other options. of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, Denmark. TIPS OF THE WEEK FROM NAIT PROTECTIVE SERVICES Apartment, condo safety As students, many of you are living call Police if warranted. or do not recognize. If you feel uncomfort- or neighbor to take in your mail when you are in an apartment or condominium far away • Record all serial and model numbers, and able or impolite closing the door on a stranger away. In an apartment situation, you may ask from home. For some, this is a first time engrave all your property. when you enter the building, please consider it the rental office to collect the mail until you adventure that may be full of unwelcome • Make sure parkades, hallways and is for your own safety and the safety of your return. surprises. When it comes to safety in your entrances are well lit. Notify the building man- property. • Leave your lights on all night when you home you must rely on good judgment. ager if lights are burnt out. • If a stranger comes to the door asking to are away. This draws attention to your apart- Here are some Do’s and Don’ts supplied by • Get to know your neighbours. 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This will allow you to get off on the next opened from the outside. in the parkade. • Use your through-the-door viewer (or floor or sound the emergency alarm should you These few ‘Do’s’ and ‘Don’ts’ could spell • Ensure all valuables have been taken out ‘peep hole’). If there is not one on your door, encounter a problem. the difference between an enjoyable and a of your vehicle and that the vehicle is locked have one installed. A viewer with an 180 • Allow trees to block the view of your painful experience. when parked. degree angle is the best windows. Let people see what is going on out- If you have information regarding a • Confirm whom you are allowing into the • Have your key ready as you approach the side your windows or patio doorways. Always crime, contact Protective Services at 780- building, especially through the intercom. door. Do not hide spare keys. close your curtains or blinds after dark. 471-7477. If you wish to remain anonym- • Pay notice to people inside your build- • Have emergency phone numbers listed • Put your name beside the apartment ous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- ing if they look out of place or suspicious. Say on or near your phone. number at the entrance. Use “occupied” or TIPS (8477). You will remain anonymous “Hello!” and ask if they live in the building. • Have an ‘escape plan’ that allow you to nothing. and if the information you provide leads Thieves hate attention. leave your residence quickly. • Leave the opening to your mailbox to a conviction, you could be eligible for a • Report suspicious people in or around the DO NOT: uncovered, so no one can see if there is an reward of up to $2,000. building property to the resident manager or • Allow access to anyone you do not know accumulation of mail. Consider asking a friend Everybody benefits, except the criminal. 28 The Nugget Thursday, January 16, 2014