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of us living here today. Large swaths itly barred women from voting in is located in Room Z236 of the Brady Grove of the population were legally ex- 1867, and led to a 40-year social Wyckham House. They will be open Contributor cluded from casting a ballot, even and political movement that de- Monday, Oct 5 to Thursday Oct 8 if they desperately desired to do so. manded women be allowed to have from 10 am to 8 pm. The Canadian federal election is their voices heard on the Hustings Hale said that in the 2011 fed- coming to a close on Oct. 19 and (what we would today call a polling eral election the youth vote, ages A Brief History of Elections Canada is trying a new station). Property restrictions, com- 18-24, had a voter turnout of only pilot project to make it easier to Voting Rights plicated by differing provincial and 39%. This is far below the national vote, especially for students. “We It was not until 1970, for exam- federal legislation, further limited average of 61% and even further are going to where the voters are,” ple, that university students under the number of men able to vote. below people aged 65-74 who had Jarett Henderson says James Hale, a spokesperson for the age of 21 were able to mark a One either needed to own, rent, a turnout of 75%. Elections Canada. ballot in a federal election. or have a significant annual income While Hale didn’t have a specific Elections Canada is opening new To be able to identify and ex- for their vote to be considered wor- target for the youth vote he did For five years I have taught history “pop up” offices across the country plain how – and in what ways thy in a federal election. stress he wants the information as here at Mount Royal, and the cen- with 55 campus offices opening at – people and politics were linked Perhaps the most enduring, accessible as possible. “Our man- tral avenue of historical inquiry in 37 different institutions. Luckily historically, thus reminds those of and longest lasting legislation in for us, MRU is one of them! There’s date is to let people know when, all my classes is the intersection of us living in the present of our privi- Canada that restricted suffrage, also 12 offices opening at Native where and how they can vote.” political and social histories. We lege to take our suffrage seriously. were policies around race. Many Elections Canada is also here to ask, “What effect did political deci- friendship centres and two in Arguably, gender, race, and prop- of the British colonies that became remind people what they need in sions have on those who came be- YMCA locations. erty were the three main catego- Canada in 1867 (and after) had order to register to vote in a riding. fore us?” “How did individuals re- These offices will offer the same ries of difference that established already passed legislation exclud- Two things are required: a piece spond to the historical and political services as a regular Elections hierarchies among Canadians and ing Indigenous people from… Canada office and are not specifi- personal identification like a driv- circumstances in which they lived?” limited their access to the politics ers licence and a proof of residency. cally for students. “Anyone can go The Canada of 100 years ago of the past. The much-celebrated Continues on P6 there,” says Hale. would be unrecognizable to many British North America Act explic- The new office at Mount Royal Who should I vote for?! An overview of federal party platforms

Sam Ridgway ing the Enbridge oil sands pipeline ing aboriginal women. The party is humanitarian work. research! Staff Writer in Alberta; they also plan on con- planning to introduce proportional Each party speaks to a variety of Visit VoteCompass.CBC.ca for a tinuing enforcement of the crimi- representation into our democratic issues, often overlapping in their in- quick check-in of where you stand, nalization of marijuana. Harper’s system, rather than the ‘first-past- tentions. Partisanship has become a or look at each party’s individual The Conservative Party of Canada CPC is planning to invest $5.3 bil- the-post’ system we currently oper- large part of election campaigns, so website for more information about (CPC), the Liberal Party and the lion per year into the New Building ate with. try to separate the politics from the their goals, plans, and values. New Democratic Party (NDP) all Canada Plan, therefore introducing Liberal party leader Justin policies when you are doing your have dynamic platforms; it’s up more jobs and better infrastructure Trudeau has expressed plans to to you to cast your vote on Oct. 19 across the country; one such invest- introduce online voting and imple- the and take part in informing the fu- ment will be in building or renovat- ment proportional representation ture of our country. In order to have ing schools on reserves. in the House of Commons. The reflector a more informed vote, take a look Tom Mulcair heads the NDP, a Liberals intend to meet with pre- at some initiatives from the three party known for strongly oppos- miers to discuss improvements to Reflector Publications leading parties that most affect stu- ing all pipelines, including the national healthcare, and want to dents and youth in Canada. Northern Gateway and Keystone provide additional funding for af- Society of Calgary The CPC, led by Stephen Harper, X. They plan on investing $1 billion fordable housing and transporta- 2015 Annual General Meeting has made many promises and in- annually into clean energy invest- tion. The party intends to keep Bill Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. troduced many party goals, es- ments, and $5 billion annually into C-51, but will likely make some Reflector Office, Z002 (basement) Wyckham House pecially regarding the economy. national infrastructure and transit amendments to it. The Liberals The Conservatives have prom- plans. The NDP want to increase also oppose the Northern Gateway Members of the Reflector Publications Society will be presented ised to balance the budgets this Canadian foreign aid from 0.24% pipeline, but support all others. audited financial statements for review and approval, will be fiscal year, and are interested in to 0.7% of gross national income; Trudeau intends to cut middle-in- asked to appoint auditors for the next year, and will be asked to increasing citizen’s tax-free sav- this includes replacing all military come taxes by 1.5%, and increase elect two (2) students at large who will sit as directors on the ings account contributions limit to personnel in Iraq and Syria with Canada Pension Plan contribu- Reflector board of directors. For information on Student at Large $10,000. They are also committed humanitarian aid workers. They tions and benefits for citizens. The nominations, contact The Reflector at 403-440-6268. to Canadian military action in Iraq intend to decriminalize marijuana, Liberals would like to legalize and and Syria, and plan on increasing and potentially legalize it. Mulcair tax marijuana. Nationally, they our National defence budget. A has discussed plans to create a $15 intend to establish emissions-re- Please visit our website at controversial move a little closer to per day national childcare program, duction targets. Internationally, www.TheReflector.ca home, the conservatives are going and also promises to call a national they aim to increase refugee intake to continue with Bill C-51, the anti- inquiry into murdered and miss- from Iraq and Syria, and increase for more information and details terrorism act, and plan on approv- October 8, 2015 • the reflector 3

REFLECTORIAL THE On Having A Pronounced JIF, because it’s when you REFLECTOR “ dip your wiener in peanut butter and lick October 8, 2015 Voice... it off Issue 3, Volume 54 I’m a 21 year-old university journalism student. As a journalist I Pg 12 want to make sure everyone’s story EDITORIAL STAFF: and voice is heard. And as a person Publishing Editor: Kari Pedersen who’s lived in Canada for almost Managing Editor: Ivar Bergs 11 years I care about this upcoming #MRU TWITTERSPHERE ” News Editor: Nina Grossman election and how this can shape our Features Editor: Angie Lang Bigoa Machar country. But since I am still only a Arts Editor: Sports Editor: Melanie Walsh permanent resident and haven’t taken Photo Editor: Zana El-Youssef my Canadian citizenship test for a @Mayhem2Point0: Picking Layout Editor: Masha Scheele series of reasons; I can’t vote. who you wanna vote for is like

Over the past months I’ve had many picking which STD you want CONTRIBUTORS: discussions with friends and even #MRU #PickYourPoision @lati4: Practicing being Kate Holowaty, Emily Thwaites, Nicole strangers about Canada’s political on the radio! Pretty stoked Anges, Lexi Wright, Robin Welsh, Lo- parties and how it affects each of us gan Krupa, Brady Grove, Sam Ridgway, differently. When people ask me the to go live in a few weeks. Brendan Stasiewich question “so who are you voting for?” #shiftradio #MRU and I tell them I can’t vote, they look COVER PHOTOS at me surprised and ask me why I Vote: Zana El-Youssef talk about politics as if I can vote. The reason is that because even though I can’t vote it’s still something that I think is super important and all I @nat_hollandd: #MyMRU The Reflector, with an on- and can do is talk about it. I’ve convinced off-campus circulation of 8,000, friends who aren’t voting that they webpage updated. Still is the independent voice of the should vote, and I’ve told many undetermined as to whether I students of Mount Royal University. It is published fortnightly during the people that they shouldn’t waste @kaypearcey: And the love it or hate it. #MRU academic year (Sept. to April). that right to vote because if I got the library visits begin... (yes, The Reflector is editorially chance to vote I wouldn’t think twice that’s a pumpkin spiced latte) autonomous and financially about using it. independent from all other governing #basic #MRU bodies at Mount Royal University. In the 2011 federal election 27.7% The Reflector welcomes newsworthy of people who didn’t vote reported submissions from all students and with the most common response: community members. While the right “not interested.” This has made me of editorial comment is reserved for editors of The Reflector, opinion question people and their apathy. pieces may be submitted as letters I don’t think there is anyone in this to the editor, and may be published country that can say they actually on the editorial page as such. The Reflector reserves the right not to don’t care or aren’t interested. publish submissions deemed by the Everyone has issues in their own Publishing Editor to be offensive. lives that they care about, and this is Complaints arising from the content a way for them to have these issues of the paper should be directed to the addressed. A young person going Ombudsboard. This board has been established as a mediator between the into post-secondary education cares Reflector Publications Society staff about issues surrounding colleges Visit us online and its readership. and universities, so why not read All decisions of the Ombudsboard each party’s platform on education at TheReflector.ca, are final and binding on both parties. and decide what you want out of Letters to the Ombudsboard must on Facebook, or on Twitter be sent in confidence, care of the your government? Same goes for the or Instagram @ReflectThis Reflector Publications Society, to the multitude of people out of different Reflector Publications Society office. demographics, we each care about Submissions and letters to the editor things that we could change or affect should be a maximum of 500 words, through VOTING! typed, double-spaced, and contain the writer’s name and phone number. If you could be any animal No unsigned letters will be published. Voting is privilege Canadians receive Only in exceptional cases, at the that so many people across the world discretion of the Publishing Editor, wish they could have. Stop thinking will writers’ names be withheld. The what would you be? Reflector reserves the right to edit you don’t care about politics because submissions for brevity. it does affect you and you will wish you had taken a couple minutes to Contents are copyright © 2015. No material may be reproduced without browse the parties platforms and “A cheetah, they are the express written consent. taken the 20 minutes on Oct. 19th to fastest creatures and All opinions contained within this go out to cast your vote. If you still “A puffer fish because they then I could explore the paper are those of the individual don’t know who to vote for, come have their own self defence” authors, and not necessarily those world” hang out with me for a while because — Mackenzie Anderson of the Reflector Publications Society. — Hussein Esmail For more information, contact The I’d hate for anyone to waste their vote 1st year Nursing 4th year Health Sciences Reflector office at: while my voice doesn’t count yet after almost 11 years.

the reflector -Masha Scheele “An owl, because you get to fly and can spin Wyckham House Mount Royal University Comments? Visit thereflector.ca your head around 180 “A cat, cause their cute” 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW or in person at our degrees” —Rami Ajjour Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 — Aly Barrie office in the basement 4th year Business All depts.: 403.440.6268 of Wyckham House. -1st year Nursing Fax: 403.440.6762 [email protected] 4MRU Votes! the reflector • October 8, 2015 Calgary Centre candidates come to MRU to discuss the fu- ture of Canada’s education, economy and security Nina Grossman to implement $250 million dollars young people and increase fund- structure here in Calgary and other of a police state. News Editor in grant tuition, and their post sec- ing to paid internships to try and places.” “Bill C-51 is a horrible piece of ondary education bill would ensure get students in to job in their own Ratti discussed the importance legislation and it needs to be re- “long-term stable funding to post fields,” she said. “The NDP is totally of small businesses to the economy. pealed,” said Ratti. “It’s not right Election time is almost here MRU! secondary.” “I think the NDP has against unpaid internships.” “(Small business) is critical. It’s to be taking away our rights and Spirits are high, Facebook argu- a pretty good plan when it comes Boonlert said he understands where the vast number of jobs actu- freedoms this way.” She went on to ments are running rampant and to eliminating student debt and that “to get that initial first job in ally come from. The NDP Platform explain that the NDPs have firmly candidates are letting their claws increasing accessibility,” she said your field is really tough.” He ex- is decreasing small business tax by opposed the bill since it was intro- come out! Okay not really… at confidently. plained that the Green Party would two percent.” The NDPs platform duced. least not in the case of the Calgary Boonlert was on the same page. like to create a $100 million dollar details planning for an increase in “There’s neither a terrorist hid- Centre riding, whose candidates “The green party just recently an- fund for municipalities across the corporate tax to fund some of the ing behind every tree or a spy un- met in Wyckham House for a de- nounced that by 2020 we would country to hire Canadian youth. other programs that (they’re) pro- der every rock, “said Hehr. “In the bate on Sept. 23. Actually they were like to completely abolish student Crockatt had little to say on the posing. “Personal taxes are meant next three years (the Liberals) will quite respectful, with minimal eye tuition,” he said to a round of ap- topic. to stay exactly the same,” said Ratti. decide whether we need the bill (C- rolls and almost no interrupting plause from students. “Everybody (unlike the Federal Party leaders deserves equality and a chance to who have become increasingly expand their knowledge,” he went sassy with one another). on. “And (the Green Party) would NDP Candidate Jillian Ratti ex- also make it illegal for interns to not pressed her deep personal and pro- get paid.” fessional goals to eliminate student Hehr explained that the Liberals debt and increase access to educa- want to continue to expand oppor- tion. Young Green Party candidate, tunities both for the postsecond- Thana Boonlert spoke candidly ary realm and also in the skilled about the Green Party’s plan for in- trades. “Right now only 17% of our vesting in a greener future. Liberal students have the ability to get into candidate Kent Hehr discussed the post secondary,” he said. “That’s The countries need for equality in op- the lowest percent of students par- portunity. Conservative candidate ticipating in post secondary across Joan Crockatt was well… not there. this nation.” Hehr said that the Here’s a quick breakdown of the de- Liberals post secondary platform bate in case you couldn’t make it. would be coming out over the next Maybe few weeks. Conservative candidate Joan Education Crockatt had no comment because All three candidates agreed she wasn’t there. that changes should be made to Bunch Canada’s education system. Both Ratti and Boonlert spoke of per- Jobs sonal student debt that contin- For a lot of students, employment ues to hold them back financially. seems far away, but we’ve all heard “(Student debt) is shackling,” said the horror stories about poetry majors working at Starbucks. Okay maybe they should have seen that ? coming. But even students enrolled “Everybody Photo illustration by Kari Pedersen in what they thought were highly deserves employable fields have ended up in There’s still time to learn about the Calgary centre candidates before you vote. Almost all attend- jobs that they didn’t want, or with ed the debate in Wyckham house with the exception of Conservative candidate Joan Crockatt equality and no job at all. “Youth unemployment is not only a chance to a challenge in Canada, its through- “And I think that’s a common mis- 51) or not.” out the Western world,” said Hehr. Economy conception about the NDP party.” Boonlert too stood in firm opposi- expand their “Millennials all over the globe are Ah the economy… certainly Boonlert laid down the specif- tion of the bill. “I think the answer facing the challenges of the evolv- a topic on the minds of many ics of the Green Party’s economic is quite simple here. We need to re- knowledge“ ing modern economy with more Canadians. Unfortunately most plan, which was not dissimilar to peal the bill,” he said. “The green computers, technology, innovation of us are not economists, and so their orange competition. “Like the party was the first party to oppose - and the like as well as baby boom- are left to trust our leaders and NDP, we would like to decrease the this bill.” ers who are working longer. There their promises of jobs and money small business tax from 11 to 9 % Crockatt remained mute on the Thana Boonlert, is going to be no silver bullet to this and rainbows and kittens. Hehr and we would like also to increase subject. Green Party solution.” Hehr went on to explain explained that the Liberal party is corporate tax back to 2009 levels, Regardless of what party you’re that the Liberal party has “also out- taking the “realist’s” approach. to 19%,” he said. planning to vote for and why, just lined (a) youth unemployment pro- “We’re the only party who has Crockatt had no comment at that make sure you go out and exercise time. a democratic right denied to many. Ratti. “It’s holding us back as a na- gram, to try and direct more money said ‘Look, we’re not going to bal- Your voice really does matter MRU. tion. We cannot move forward if ev- into opportunities for people to suc- ance the budget next year.’ We’re For more information on Federal erybody is trying to pay off massive ceed, to allow them to take part in going to make significant invest- Bill C-51 parties and their platforms, cbc.ca loans into their 30s and 40s. The new challenges and new horizons ments in infrastructure, hopefully The controversial anti-terrorism has you covered. Still don’t know NDP has proposed a post-secondary that are emerging.” that will keep the economy going bill introduced by the Conservative who to vote for? Visit votecompass. education act which would stabilize Jillian Ratti claimed that the NDP during the downtown and make Party has many Canadians con- com to see where you line up with tuition over the long term, promote have a plan to avoid this future for jobs available while the price of oil cerned. Vague and ambiguous Canada’s parties. Unsure where to academic freedom as well as en- Canada’s young people. The NDP is low,” said Hehr. “(The Liberals) language in the bill could leave the vote? Visit elections.ca to find out sure public delivery of education will implement “a 40 million dol- are actually following what most door open for unconstitutional in- your riding and where you can go in general.” In a phone interview, lar fund for youth unemployment economists say is a reasonable ap- vestigations and some people worry cast your ballot. Ratti told me that her party plans which would help increase jobs for proach; investing heavily in infra- even moves Canada in the direction Features Editor Angie Lang features [email protected] Your Guide to nailing this year’s Fall Fashion Don’t let the colder weather this season stop you from looking and feeling HOT!

Emily Thwaites leather skirt or your favourite pair of ($200). Similar boots can be found at Contributor skinny jeans, this is a fall essential! Try H&M for around $80. out bell sleeves, flared jeans, suede or In early fall, the temperature can be fringe and you’ll be looking wonder-fall! pretty unpredictable. Eason’s second Already a month back into classes, it If you find these trademark hippie look is all about versatility, so be sure to seems the glorious summer days of cute styles a little intimidating, fret not! Take pack a lightweight jacket (Plenty, $20) little dresses and chic shirts are just a a look at their thrbowback 70’s colour for those chilly fall mornings. Throw distant memory. As the season of sun palettes for your shopping inspiration. on a colourful patterned scarf (H&M, draws to a close, temperatures begin to Rich hues like burgundy and royal $15) and give your outfit an instant pop. drop and course loads start to pile up. green are popular, along with more Combat boots are a seasonal must-have Suddenly you’re trapped under a mis- subtle shades of pink, grey and earthy (Steve Madden, $150). They’re a lot erable mountain of stress, books and brown. more practical for Calgary’s fall than the before you know it… snow. The most important thing to remem- heeled ankle boots you see everywhere. When it comes to fall fashion, ber when dressing this season is to layer Yes, they’re cute, but do you really want Calgary’s unique climate can prove up! Underestimating the power of the to break an ankle contending with ice- challenging to many. It often feels like oversized sweater is a mistake we’ve all covered sidewalks? Alberta just skips the fall season alto- made. Contrast with a faux (or real!) In her final look, Eason proves you gether and throws us straight into win- leather jacket for extra warmth. can never go wrong with the classic ter. True, we might have a much shorter Fourth year Marketing major and and sophisticated black/white combo. fall season than other cities, but that musician, Bryton Udy, shows off a Originally $150 from Free People, shouldn’t mean we have to miss out on great combo to be on top of your game Eason’s gorgeous skirt was an absolute the exciting seasonal trends others get this season for men’s fashion! Udy steal, on sale for just $40! Paired with to enjoy! wears a pair of ABC pants (Lululemon a comfy knit sweater (H&M, $30) and This fall is all about the #throwback. Athletica, $130) that he scored for free knee-high boots (Browns, $130), this The New York Fashion Week runway after performing a show for staff. Shoes outfit combines cozy and classy! show revealed an abundance of 70’s can make or break an outfit, and Udy’s Even if you’re not the type of person inspired colours, patterns and fabrics. Oxford Brogues (DGW, $150) look in- to embrace the 70’s boho style, there’s If you’ve flipped through the pages of credibly suave. Layering a simple grey no avoiding this seasons hippie look. a fashion magazine lately, or even win- tee (Bluenotes, $10), hoodie (Express, From the ultimate statement jacket to dow-browsed at your local shopping $25) and denim jacket (Forever 21, the one sweater everyone will be wear- mall, you can probably attest to this! $50), Udy’s effortless style is sure to ing. Mitch and match and have fun with Remember that cringe worthy photo turn heads! this fall’s fashion, because it won’t last of you in that turtleneck sweater your Second year Journalism student, long Calgary! Mom forced you to wear as a child? Polly Eason, flaunts her fall style, show- Well, it’s back – only this time you’re ing us three essential wardrobe looks going to want to show it off! Turtleneck you’ll want to try this season! Jacket from Plenty, $20; scarf knits are making a huge comeback, and In her first look, she wears a simple from H&M, $15; and Steve are perfect for the Calgary weather be- two-toned sweater (Zara, $45) paired Madden combat boots, $150. cause they are transferrable into the with her favourite cuffed skinny jeans winter months. Paired with a patent (Hollister, $35) and classic Bluntstones

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Lululemon ABC pants, $130; Oxford Brogues from Zara two- DGW, $150; toned t-shirt from sweater, Bluenotes, $45; skinny $10; hoodie jans from from Express, Hollister, $25; demin $35; and jacket from boots from Forever 21, Bluntstones, $150. $200. 6 the reflector • October 8, 2015 Guest column from Pg 2 participating in Get Out The Vote And we’ll be doing so not only as campaigns – we need to know that individuals, but also as a genera- there was a time when many of us tion. voting. These policies were further wouldn’t have been able to vote. Herein lies the power of the vote. entrenched in the Indian Act of Each of these current initiatives, In 2011, as “Harpoon” – one of the 1876. And the politics of race also then, is rooted in a history that un- partisan campaigns designed to limited the access that Canadians derstands (whether they say it or encourage participation – reminds of Chinese, Japanese, and Indian not) that the vote – and the right to us, less than six million Canadians heritage had to democracy. have a say in how your lives are gov- voted for the current federal gov- In fact, it was not until after erned – is important. Each and ev- ernment. the Second World War that the ery individual involved in these ini- To put that in perspective, that Dominion Elections Act removed tiatives should be commended for is one million fewer votes than the race as acceptable grounds for ban- their effort to encourage us to take total number of millennials enfran- ning people from voting. our suffrage seriously, as should chised in Canada. This change did not apply to each of us who vote on October 19, It is in the very act of voting, Indigenous people, however. It regardless of for whom we vote. then, that our power to have a voice was not until 1960, then, that The right to vote, and its accom- in how our country operates rests. Indigenous people in Canada were panying history, reminds us that It is at the hustings, the very plac- granted the right to vote in federal history matters. es that have been sites of violence elections. and exclusion in past, that we will Our Chance to have the privilege of making our Flash Forward To voices heard. Influence History Compared to the thousands in Today’s Elections It also reminds us that individu- the past who protested and signed Much of this history is lost in the als – people like us – make history. petitions demanding the right to numerous campaigns in Calgary In a federal election like this one have their vote counted because and across Canada that are de- that promises to be historic on its they were unable to do so, our task signed to encourage us to vote. own terms, this is an especially – to vote – appears embarrassingly But this history is important. important lesson to remember. simple by comparison. To understand why Rick Mercer Canada’s 42nd Federal Election, rants about voting, why grass roots regardless of the outcomes, will be organizations like LeadNow hope to historic because it is the first fed- mobilize young Canadians to take eral election that all Millennials – the time to mark an “X” on their those of us born from the 1980s to ballot, and why SAMRU and stu- the late s – will be able to mark our dents’ unions across the country are ballots. Check out more photos of Friends-Giving Parkluxe at TheReflector.ca If you are unable to spend Thanksgiving with the fam-jam, We got your back! Angie Lang real families have thanksgiving to- the booze part of Friendsgiving at Netflix. If you’re feeling down, comments, put on an accent and Features Editor gether! and take away everything else. No just give into it. order one of everything from a Figure out which friend will be wasted assholes running around, The best part about thanksgiving Chinese restaurant and roll up in to hosting “Friendsgiving” and make no laughter over old stories, just is giving and maybe you should re- a ball and sleep for 18-hours, hell, Ah yes, you know what time it is, sure to stock up on lots of booze! you alone, on your couch with a ally give into it. Hit up Instagram sleep for 48, why not! You, do you! it’s the kick-off to the beginning Figure out who’s going to bring highly alcoholic drink, mumbling and leave menacingly wonderful of family orientated holidays. what, and if there’s an overlap in Thanksgiving – the expression of dishes, who cares - the more the gratitude, especially to God (if merrier! Don’t be afraid to test out you’re in to that) as described by different ways to make the old bird. Dictionary.com. But, sometimes My personal favourite – redneck it that gratitude and expression can up and deep-fry a turkey. Caution be a little much with family and to the wind, do this early on in the relatives. evening before you really get on the So as everyone around you is sauce! in shambles to go home, you are You don’t even care about sitting back and kicking it this Thanksgiving and just can’t wait Thanksgiving weekend. for Halloween? Well my friend, So, how do you make the there are lots of events happening most out of it? Well we have in Calgary over the Thanksgiving some suggestions and if you hate long weekend that are for the spook Thanksgiving as much as Chandler enthusiasts. from Friends does, we hope your Head over to Zombieween, a holiday festivities won’t include community charity event running your Dad running off to live with from Saturday, October 10 – 12 at his boyfriend. the Danish Canadian Club. Dress up The best way to rid yourself of as a Zombie or hit up the “undead” those holiday blues is to have a makeup booths and enjoy some “Friendsgiving”. I am sure you all zombie shooting and get involved have heard the term before, and in the apocalypse paintball game. you may associate it with the show Enjoy good music, freaky food and Friends, because, well, that’s ex- “toxic” energy drinks. Tickets start actly what it is. It’s a bunch of your at $9.99. “chosen” family getting together, If that’s not really your style, When it comes to Friendsgiving, throw a raw turkey on your head like Joey from Friends and because screw it, you’re young and Wallow beautifully alone! Take tell everyone you love them! It’s the holiday of giving, people! October 8, 2015 • the reflector 7 Turning lemons into limes How to use someone’s physical quirks to your sexual advantage Come Out and Play:

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And while try- manhood while he’s sleeping in or- der to turn this hairy conundrum seeing a guy, things are going great ing to quickly switch positions in a feels solid enough that I would al- around, use it to take your foreplay Logan Krupa and then when things start to heat twin size bed with someone who’s most be willing to go without a to the next level. Have him use his up – BAM! he whips out an exagger- 6‘3 sounds like a fun challenge — Tech Columnist case. My only complaint build qual- beard or scruff to slowly caress your ated banana esque shlong. Do peo- it’s not. So try hooking up in a way ity wise, is that the power button on ple still say shlong? I don’t know. erogenous zones like he would if he that evens out your heights, like on Most phone manufacturers have my unit does seem to have a bit of Anyways, despite this attribute had a feather etc. This is awesome a couch or an armchair Juno style. been loading their phones with wobble to it. I do think it could be getting a bad rep it can really help because he can also kiss or lick his Your torsos will match up better fingerprint scanners, absurdly high- a bit more solid, but otherwise I’m to get you off. Here’s what you do way around in conjunction with the and you’ll be face to face, which is resolution screens and equally ab- really happy with the build quality - Study it; really take in the way it tickling stimulation from his beard. just oh so romantic. surd high prices. When I needed a of the Moto X Play. angles, curves etc. and then experi- So remember to never discount new phone, I wanted three things: The cameras on the Moto X Play ment with your partner. Try differ- your partner’s attributes because great battery life, a great camera also are excellent, considering the ent positions. The curve could help 4. Mane Squeeze they could just be the key to a lock and a reasonable price. price. The phone comes equipped out in ways a straight penis never Your girlfriend has some truly you didn’t even know existed. Motorola’s recently announced with a 21-megapixel rear camera, could. exquisite locks, like Blake Lively Moto X Play exceeded my expec- and a 5-megapixel front-facing tations. Available at $50 on a two- camera. Photos from the rear cam- year contract or $420 outright era generally look great, with vi- from Telus. The Moto X Play is brant colours. The phone does seem actually considered “mid-range” to struggle a little bit taking photos in Motorola’s lineup between in low light, and it does not have op- the Moto G and the Moto X Pure. tical image stabilization like many The phone punches well above its higher-end phones. Still, I am gen- weight. erally quite satisfied taking photos The Moto X Play has one of the with the main camera on the Moto largest batteries available in an X Play. The front-facing camera also Android smartphone to date. The is great for selfies, with a neat trick 3630 mAh battery within the Moto in dim light. When taking a selfie in X Play allows me to unplug my dim light, the screen of the phone phone early in the morning, and will turn white at maximum bright- go to bed late at night with about ness for a moment before taking the half my battery left …that’s in- photo in order to emulate a flash. It credible! Even better, the battery works well! Motorola’s Moto X Play may Take those un-sexy qualities you find in your significant other and turn them into sexual is quick-charging using Motorola’s “only” have a 1080P screen, and it successes! “Turbo Charger,” which is included in the box with Telus (but may not might be devoid of many gimmicks be with all providers). Using the prominent on higher-end phones. Turbo Charger, the Moto X Play Thankfully, the Moto X Play is also “Dear Self Series” gets approximately eight hours of lacking…a high price! The amaz- We are mixing things up a bit and we want to hear from YOU! Our devoted, lovely readers! For battery life in about 15 minutes of ing battery life, very good camera the upcoming sex columns in The Reflector we will be doing a “Dear Self Series” where you charging. and speedy performance make the Moto X play one of the most satisfy- will have the opportunity to have your most daring sex and relationship questions answered. The build quality of the phone feels surprisingly solid. Upon see- ing smartphones I have ever owned. Send your questions to: [email protected]. ing pre-release photos of the phone, I thought the rubber plated back All entries will remain anonymous. Look forward to hearing from all you little noughties! would feel “cheap” compared to its more premium siblings. Alas, the grip actually feels great! The phone 8 the reflector • October 8, 2015

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Photo: Kari Pedersen All Time Low hitting an All-Time High Pop-Punk quartet played sold-out show at MacEwan hall, but not before talking to The Reflector about the things that make them unique

Nicole Angus as All Time Low worked through on,” says Gaskarth. came along and started that whole their set. “When we There is nothing grass roots thing with bands. We jumped on Staff Writer In an exclusive interview with about this band, as noted by board really early, we realized it The Reflector, front man Alex started out, Barakat on Sept. 25. “Last time was a great way to reach out and All Time Low played a sold out Gaskarth talked about the slow we were here we played in a small connect with our audience and get show Sept. 25 at MacEwan Hall, build that has made the band what we didn’t ballroom upstairs, so thanks to all them familiar with not only the mu- with opening acts Set It Off and it is today. “There’s something re- you little bitches for buying tickets sic but also who we are as people. Nova Rockefeller supporting them ally special about having a grass really know and coming out to see us every time I think that’s a really cool, unique on their Future Hearts tour. Jack roots approach to building your we are here” Barakat stated enthu- place that music is in right now. It Barakat, guitar player, came to the band like that, I think that it feels what we were siastically to the crowd of 1000. didn’t used to be like that, and I re- stage announcing “Calgarians are much more rewarding to know that But as they grow they don’t leave ally appreciate it,” says Gaskarth. fucking nice people, last time we it didn’t just happen overnight be- doing“ fans behind, as All Time Low has The enthusiastic front man partied here was the best night of cause of some magic formula you always been active on social media knows that the growth of the band my life – until I threw up on my bus know? It’s pure. We’re really proud - and connecting with fans. “We’ve will put new fans in touch with new later.” This one statement set the of that, we’re proud of the fact that Alex Gaskarth always been apart of that ever since show for a party filled atmosphere we put this time into it and its bang Pure Volume and My Space kind of Continues on Pg 12 Theatre: Art: Food: Music:

Theatre Calgary’s The The Calgary Zoo’s “Talking and Tasting Metal band Slipknot will Crucible will be playing Illuminasia festival is on Tequila” will be taking be jamming their way OUT’N at the Max Bell Theatre display until Tuesday, Nov. place at the Crowfoot into Cowtown on Friday, from now until Sunday, 1 and will showcase hand- Tasting Centre on Oct. 16. Tickets are November 8. Tickets are made lanterns from China, Thrusday, Oct. 15. The available through Ticket ABOUT available through the Japan and India. Tickets event will feature a wide Master and on the band’s Theatre Calgary website. are available through the variety of the popular drink website. Calgary Zoo website. from all over the world. 10 the reflector • October 8, 2015 Q&Arts: Trevor Juras The most genuine, down to earth director you will ever meet

Robin Welsh we took it to set and when I’m on Contributor set I like to be pretty spontaneous, so I made a shot list and we didn’t have locations picked out, we just With an Americano in hand, The went to places in the wilderness Reflector chatted with Toronto- and picked spots depending on based director Trevor Juras about what we needed. We shot really his latest film, “The Interior,” which quickly, about 10 days in BC and played at the Calgary International then another 3 days in Toronto. Film Festival, as well as his life as a From there it was just me and my film maker. computer editing it, which took a few months.

The Reflector: How long have you been making films? TR: Where did you draw your inspiration for “The Interior” from? Trevor Juras: Just a couple years now, since 2013. TJ: It started off as an idea to make a really simple, strait TR: How hectic has your life forward horror film. It was several been since the release of “The years ago when I first got the idea. Interior?” As I started writing the script and we got closer to making it, it TJ: Not too hectic. It was hectic turned into something else. I spent leading up to it though because a while working a job I didn’t like before our world premiere in and the man who plays the main Montreal, we finished the film character’s boss was actually my a week or two right before the boss in real life. So a lot of my premiere. So it was hectic leading inspiration is drawn from real life up to that. In terms of stuff for The experiences. Probably, I would say Interior, it hasn’t been too crazy. that it is a parody of some things Festival season is kind of con- I’ve gone through. As for the latter densed into a small pocket. I spent half: I love nature. The past few a bit of time in Montreal, and now years I’ve really gotten into being Photo: Robin Welsh Photo courtesy: Cowtown Opera Company I’m in Calgary and I’m going to in nature more often. I was always Saskatoon tomorrow and then a real city boy and when I’m out Toronto film director Trevor Juras had his latest movie ‘The Interior’ shown at the Calgary back to Toronto. It is going to be in nature I just think about how International Film Festival vulnerable we are. You look at the playing again at the Toronto After Juras, like many other Canadian stars and you think about outer TJ: Yes. There is just so much Dark Film Festival. So it will be a film dirctors, are finally getting space and all of these big ideas out there and the competition is bit hectic in the next little while their chance to shine at film fes- and it can be really overwhelm- stiff. Thank God Canadian film but not crazy. I was hoping for tivals around the world. With the ing and sometimes scary. For the festivals have a Canadian man- some kind of whirlwind tornado sucess of movies like “The Interior, character it is obviously kind of a date. That narrows the playing to come and sweep me up but that there’s no telling what kind of scary thing. field significantly. It is also expen- hasn’t quite happened yet. brilliance will come out from the sive to submit to festivals. Each festival charges money just to look Canadian film industry next. When I saw “The Interior” TR: How would you describe TR: at your film so the cost can add up it wasn’t what I was expecting. Do your process, from your first idea really quickly. you like surprising the audience to watching it in the theatre? TR: What advice can you give with your films? young aspiring filmmakers that

TJ: It’s always a little bit dif- are just starting out? ferent. For “The Interior,” I had TJ: Yes, very much. If it were up TJ: If you go to school for it, thought of the film a few years to me there would be no trailer, no take it with a grain of salt. Try ago and I had written a script way written description, there would to find different reasons to go to back when, but it was very cliché. be nothing except maybe a poster school because film school won’t It started out as a man and a wom- saying who made it, and who’s in teach you to be a director or a cin- an in the woods, they were a cou- it and that’s it. That’s how I like to ematographer, you can really only ple and they were fighting. The watch movies. If I know that there learn that by doing it. University guy didn’t want to look at direc- is a film that I want to see, I try to is a great experience, and I would tions and there was all this cliché know as little as possible about never dissuade anyone from go- stuff happening - so I abandoned it (by going in completely fresh) ing to school, but if you want to that idea. So then I kept the film because I like the feeling of a film be a filmmaker then university is brewing in my head for the next taking me somewhere. For me not necessary. You can just start few years and I went to a weekend there is nothing worse than know- working and making your own film seminar, which really inspired ing what is coming, or just seeing pieces. My advice would be to just Facing an unplanned pregnancy? me. I ended up finding someone where they are going with it way make something with whatever who wanted to produce it with before they get there. So I suppose you have. If all you have is a cell Let’s talk options... me. Before I even wrote the script that is what drives me and what phone and your friends who can’t we booked the plane tickets to BC, drives the film as well. act then make it that way. Don’t and just shot the rest in Toronto. worry about production value, or Talk Text But we booked the tickets so there TR: Is it difficult to get your money, or waiting for anything, was no turning back, and then I films into festivals? just make it. Make it as soon as 403.270.8228 403.519.7927 quickly rewrote the script. Next you can and work off of it. October 8, 2015 • the reflector 11 Beakerhead is off to Beaker-bed... UNTIL NEXT YEAR YYC’s week-long citywide laboratory comes to a close. Emily Thwaites lenge #yyclostbunny encouraged out of clay, glitter, googly eyes — family directly involved. By intro- artists and engineers, one thing’s Contributor Calgarians to find and share their you name it! – before securing ducing the issue of water sanitation for certain – the third year of discovery of the fifth rabbit, hidden him inside a mason jar filled with and conservation to a young audi- Beakerhead was an event impos- in Victoria Park! water. Toilet tank buddies work by ence through play and exploration, sible to ignore! The fifth and final day of ‘Station B’ at Fort Calgary was displacing a given volume of water it engages them to think critically Beakerhead’s brilliant showcase the heart of the action, and dwell- in your toilet’s tank, so each flush and constructively about this inter- of engineering and art took place ing place for Sunday’s daily work- uses less water, consequently sav- national concern. on Saturday, Sept.18, with exhibits shop, ‘Water, Water Everywhere.’ ing thousands of liters of water A citywide showcase of work situated at various locations across Hosted by Calgary-based organiza- every year! In addition to ‘Toilet by 148 local and 30 international the city (and province!) tion, CAWST (Centre for Affordable Tank Buddy,’ children could also

“Intrude,” was a popular feature Water and Sanitation Technology), test their strength carrying gallons LevinBy http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cwpbh.04326) C. Handy (per [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons this year, celebrating the wonderful a variety of workshops promoting of water, whilst learning about the diversity of our neighbouring urban green thinking and inspired visitors thousands of children globally who wildlife. Designed by Australian to support the global need for safe are forced to do this every day in You don’t artist Amanda Parer, this exhibit drinking water. order to survive. explored the fragility of our en- One of these unique workshops This exhibit seemed to work very vironment and our role within it. was ‘Toilet Tank Buddy,’ an oppor- well because it wasn’t just a surface- have to sit in Located in Central Memorial Park, tunity for children to build their level informative piece. The pri- visitors were invited to take a stroll own ‘buddy’ to take home and help mary focus of a hands-on learning school to amongst four enormous inflat- make a difference. Youth of all experience was an effective way to able rabbits. A social media chal- ages enjoyed building their buddy raise awareness and get the whole stand among Do you greatness. believe in magic? How Calgary plays the most popular card game

Lexi Wright started to implement. a message of inclusion to MRU’s Though MRU does have bath- gender non-conforming individu- Contributor rooms in some of the newer build- als, reassuring them that they are ings that are accessible by anyone a part of our community and that You’ve been sitting in class for three regardless of gender, they are spe- they deserve the same consider- hours. Maybe that extra-large cof- cifically designed for those with ations and services as everyone fee wasn’t such a great idea, be- limited physical mobility, and are else. cause you REALLY need to pee. not available in the older campus There’s not even any need for You rush to the nearest bathrooms, buildings. costly renovations or bathroom and there you are confronted with That’s not enough. overhauls. All it would take is a a choice: men’s or women’s? Gender non-conforming stu- simple change of door signs, from For most, the decision is clear. dents, faculty and staff already have “male” and “female” to “everyone.” If your gender identity matches to deal with constant reminders There are possible legitimate the typical expectations of what a that they are “others” who don’t fit concerns with the idea of every man or woman is, you’ve probably in to the gender paradigm our soci- bathroom being “co-ed,” but even never thought twice about which ety subscribes to. making a couple of them into bathroom to use. They shouldn’t have to worry gender-inclusive spaces would be But what if your gender identity about something as simple as find- a start. doesn’t fit neatly into one of the two ing a bathroom that doesn’t exclude It would also give everyone a categories? What if you are trans- them based on who they are. chance to see that peeing in the gendered, or gender queer? What Male, female, or any other gen- same general vicinity of someone if you consider yourself both male der identity, we all have bladders who (gasp!) isn’t the same gender and female, or neither? — and it’s a basic human need to might not be as big of a deal as In a recent Calgary Journal ar- have access to a toilet. we’ve been led to believe. › Thomas Edison: ticle, it was pointed out that there Gender-neutral or gender-inclu- The world’s most extraordinary are no gender-neutral bathrooms at sive washrooms — accessible and failure never gave up. open. online. everywhere. Mount Royal University, something welcoming to anyone, regardless of Thank goodness. go.athabascau.ca/online-courses other universities in Canada have their gender identity — would send 12 the reflector • October 8, 2015 What a Time to be Alive Drake & Future Continued from Pg 9 it’s not for everyone. There are peo- happening at the Den), all the way Cash money records ple who don’t get it and can’t live to the discussion of what the cor- Score: A All Time Low music, allowing “The with it and it’s not their fault, you rect pronunciation of gif is. Barakat Party Scene” and “Put up or Shut kind of make friends who do under- argued that it was “pronounced jif, stand that you’re gone a lot and the because it’s when you dip your wie- up” to shape them, but the band I somehow happened to like same goes with relationships and ner in peanut butter and lick it off”. has moved forward saying that the songs that revolve around One highlight of the show antics “When we started out we didn’t strippers. I mean, they’re just was actually when the show was really know what we were doing, good songs. “Plastic Bag” is es- completely over, after the encore. or what we wanted to be. It’s kind “You find pecially one of my favourites Barakat decided to put on one of taken us all this time to realize because I believe it has the of the bras thrown on stage, and After all the rumors, the Drake who we are as a band and identify people who nicest hook (“… you danced all dance on a speaker to Uptown and Future mix tape collabora- what All Time Low is and what All night girl, you deserve it”). Only Funk, while front man Gaskarth tion has finally been released. Time Low can be.” get it, and Drake would appreciate the ef- danced and kept the crowd amped First off, it’s Drake. Need I say Gaskarth goes on to further forts of a stripper. Future’s verse up even after the show had ended. more? Anyway, this whole mix show how they found themselves understand and in Live from the Gutter is one to It’s entertainment like this that tape is no doubt a solid one; as a band with their most recent pay attention to as he mentions keeps All Time Low fans coming great beats and a ton of amaz- albums. “There’s a big realization embrace what his past life. once we get to the album back to see them, show after show. ing tracks. While pretty much Performing isn’t all fun and every track on What a Time to “Don’t Panic” where I think we we do because — Kiah Lucero sort of honed in on what it is that games with All Time Low as be Alive kills it, the two notable we wanted to do. I sort of equate it’s not for they genuinely care about their ones on my list are “Change it to the reboot of a franchise – it’s fans and the struggles fans face. Locations” and “Plastic Bag.” our Jurassic World vs. Jurassic everyone “ “Missing You,” a track off Future Park and its sequels. It put us in Hearts, addresses the very real a new place, it still sounds like All - aspects of mental illness. “The “Honeymoon” influence behind Missing You Time Low but I think once we hit Alex Gaskarth Lana Del Rey “Don’t Panic” it was the fully real- comes from knowing people who ized version of the band.” have struggled with addiction or Interscope They also have learned how to otherwise. Our families are really struggled with depression or things Score: B+ mange their personal lives, as they supportive of us, they always have that have become the main focus spend little time at home. “It’s just been so they’re used to it by now. of their lives, things that are very something that comes with time. We just do a good job of, or we do a negatively affecting those people. We’ve all grown up doing it. We bad job of it and they just deal with It is just a call out to those people started this band when we were it” Gaskarth laughs. saying that they’re not alone. A lot Lana Del Rey’s new album very young in comparison to where All Time Low has always been of the situations people feel very Honeymoon, was released known for their crazy antics on secluded in life and that they are Sept. 18, and is her best yet. we are now. I think you just kind of emotional feeling varies from stage, as they demonstrated per- the only ones going through it, that Musically, the artist uses a variety learn how to have relationships song to song, especially since fectly on the 25th. Watching them no one could possibly understand of vocal techniques, orchestral el- whether they’re friendships, with they have to do with love. The perform, viewers can tell that they and I think a big realization is that ements and strong bass to keep people we love or family – we sort song titled ‘Religion,’ expresses of figure out.” are four guys who genuinely enjoy there’s hope out there. There’s help the listener interested. Several the feeling of being dependent on Gaskarth is not new to this, as he what they do. From the bras thrown out there. That was something I re- portions of the album even seem love, while ‘The Blackest Day,’ il- recently got engaged to long time on stage, which is a classic All Time ally wanted to communicate in the to sound distant and as if it were lustrates the darkness and heavi- Low concert occurrence, Barakat song because I see it a lot with a lot girlfriend Lisa Ruocco. “You find being played on a vintage gramo- ness of breaking up. ‘Salvatore,’ happily chanting “TOGA, TOGA, of our fans who are going through people who get it, and understand phone record player. feels like youthful longing and TOGA” (because of a toga party the same thing whether its mental and embrace what we do because Through her artistic expression ‘Swan Song,’ is an expression of disorders or anything like that. It’s of romance, Lana Del Rey’s pas- freedom and making sacrifices something that we wanted to bring sion comes through song after for love. to life, bring attention to and of- song, making her lyrics believ- fer a helping hand if we can” says able and relatable. It is refresh- — Robyn Welsh Gaskarth. ing how the subject matter and While not all their fan are univer- sity students, Gaskarth had some sound advice for university stu- dents saying “this is a really inter- esting time in your life since you’re young and you’re still figuring out GO:OD AM what it is you want to do or where Mac Miller you want to go in the future. I think Warner Bros it’s one of those things where it feels like it’s everything at the mo- Score: B+ ment. I think it’s also important not to completely burn out trying to get good grades and things like that. It’s important not to worry about it too much. I think there’s a lot of fun One of Hip Hop’s most chill laid back beats. The to be had and a lot of people to be unique personalities came change of pace is something met, you know these are some very back after a bit of a hia- that helps balance Hip Hop important years – you’ll meet some tus. Upon first glance, Mac as a genre. With features of your best friends for life in this Miller is the last person like Chief Keef and the al- time so I think my biggest piece of you’d expect to be a profes- mighty Based God himself advice would be to go out and still sional rapper, but this latest gracing Mac’s tracks, this is make sure you’re living your life”. album shows why he’s been a very well put together al- Fans will definitely welcome back able to stay in the game for bum that was a joy to listen All Time Low when come back to so long. On GO:OD AM, to from front to back. Calgary, but until then you can get Photo by Kari Pedersen tracks like “100 Grandkids” their music, including their newest and “Brand Name” show his Alex Gaskarth sings to a sold-out crowd at MacEwan hall. album “Future Hearts,” on iTunes. ability to flow rhymes over — Bigoa Machar Sports Editor Melanie Walsh sports [email protected] Is “technodoping” becoming an issue in the sports community? Advances in technology could affect sports fundamentals Logan Krupa if that given technology allows ogy is also a factor in determining ming is measured down to thou- aren’t used to real human contact . Tech Columnist athletes to win solely because of fairness. If a technology is so exor- sandths of a second. At the 2009 the technology, and not because of bitantly expensive or rare that only World Championships in Rome, an A breath of fresh air fitness level or strategy. a few athletes can access it, that astounding twenty world records High-altitude training masks are Sports are inherently athletic. We Accessibility to a given technol- technology may arguably provide were set. FINA (the international now seen on serious recreational watch sports in awe of the capabili- an unfair advantage. body governing competitive swim- athletes and professional athletes ties of the human body at peak per- ming) banned full-body polyure- during training, such as Marshawn formance. As technology progress- At what point Suiting Up thane swimsuits and placed an Lynch of the Seattle Seahawks. es, athletes can push themselves A prime example comes from asterisk upon existing records ac- High-altitude masks function us- further and further in training. But does training the world of swimming. Full body complished by those wearing full ing a set of valves that allow less air at what point does training technol- swimsuits were a common sight on body swimsuits. The suits were into a wearer’s lungs during each ogy tarnish the integrity of sport? technology professional swimmers six years very expensive, costing $500 each, breath. During training, athletes Athletes have coined a term for ago. The sleek, buoyant suits of- even though they only lasted a few wearing the mask produce more using technological equipment to tarnish the fered an up to 8% reduction in swimming sessions. The suits also red blood cells, and theoretically ones unfair advantage, “technodop- drag compared to those swim- allowed wearers to float above the end up with a strengthened dia- ing.” integrity of ming in more typical swim trunks water more easily, with the air of- phragm compared to non-wearers. Some might argue that technol- sports? or swimsuits. That is a substantial fering less resistance than being Science is trying to understand the ogy can be detrimental to a sport difference when competitive swim- deeper in the water. Certainly, full true degree of benefit wearing such bodysuits offered an unfair advan- masks during training may offer, tage over swimmers who relied but with the most common version more upon their athleticism. of such masks costing about $100, it is certainly an accessible technol- The “Real” MVP ogy for non-professional athletes. Dartmouth College (an Ivy The masks are not used during League college in the U.S.A. recent- competition, and there is debate as ly introduced the Mobile Virtual to their effectiveness. Player (MVP), a remote-controlled tackle dummy that automatically Light on the feet resets itself after being knocked What happens when training over. The MVP allows players to technology does make its way into practice their tackling technique the field of play during competi- repeatedly, while greatly reducing tion? Oscar Pistorius participated the risk of injuries during practice in the London 2012 Olympics on due to repeated physical contact. carbon-fibre prosthetic legs. Some The MVP dummies are very expen- argued that Pistorius could have sive, costing $3500 each to manu- an unfair advantage because his facture. That keeps the technology prostheses were lighter than hu- out of the reach of some college man legs and were optimized for and university football programs. running on all surfaces. Accessibility is an issue with the Pistorius certainly didn’t perform MVP system, but the technology in the Olympics like he had an un- ultimately exists with player safety fair advantage. Inevitably, the ma- in mind. Therein may lie another terials and design of prosthesis will potential problem. In contact get better, and the question of ath- sports such as football, players letes in similar situations possibly must learn to both take and deliver “technodoping” may be raised with hits safely. The MVP dummies do more validity in the future. not have arms, and they obviously Technology will always progress, do not react the same way a hu- but athletes must keep in mind that man player would when getting fairness to their peers is essential to hit. Conceivably, the tackle dum- the integrity of their sport, whether mies might result in injuries dur- on the training field or in the heat Some athletes are able to get their hands on new technologies that bring a whole new level to ing gameplay because the players of competition. sports performance.

Flames games will was the the year degrees celsius is 42 take place at the 23-20 final 1873 tennis was 1 2 the max average Scotiabank Saddledome for score for the Calgary first invented temperature for Calgary in the 2015-2016 season.. Stampeders against the Oct. and minus one degree Hamilton Tiger Cats, celsius in the minimum marking the 11/14 win for average temperature, #s the Stamps. according to www.livingin- canada.com 14 the reflector • October 8, 2015 Cheering loud and Staying Warm Don’t let the cold weather keep you from supporting your team

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students’ association of mount royal university October 8, 2015 • the reflector 15 Mount Royal Cougars Season Outlook Learn what is going to be happening on the Cougars’ pitches, courts and ice.

should be looking forward to an- the country’s top seed, the UBC other successful season. Thunderbirds, in a five set thrill Hockey The record doesn’t tell the en- ride. The rest of the season didn’t tire story of last season for the go as planned but Mount Royal ination of the league warranted a Mount Royal women. The team does have a winning history, go- Brendan Stasiewich step up) it’s time to look forward 2014-15 record: was plagued during the first half ing 14-8 just a few years ago. If the Contributor to what’s in store for 2015-16. of last season with the inability to team plays to their full potential Men: 17-11 score goals, leading to a 1-12 re- and recruits Carolina Alongi and Mount Royal University students cord to start the year. During the Chantel Park turn out as well as the have the privilege of taking in a Women: 6-22 home stretch the women’s team team hopes then there’s no reason showed lots of improvement and to not believe in this women’s team. sporting event whenever the MRU Soccer potential, and behind strong goal- Cougars hit the pitch, court or ice. They have mens and womens soc- Season opener: Oct. tending from rookie Emma Pincott cer, hockey, volleyball and basket- 2014-15 records: 9 finished the season 4-6, beating ball teams. The only problem is that the Dinos at the Crowchild Classic Basketball going into the game most students Mens: 2-8-2 Would it really be a Canadian in the process. Unfortunately the don’t even know if the teams are school if hockey weren’t the sport team is without two out of their 2014-15 records: any good. Women: 4-7-1 to draw the most attention? Each top three leading scorers from last The teams play in the high- January thousands of students flock season, Tanika Dawson and Janessa est conference Canada has to of- Unfortunately for Mount Royal to the Scotiabank Saddledome to Jenkins. It will take solid goaltend- Men: 10-10 fer, maybe it’s because of the fact soccer fans the season is astonish- witness the annually record break- ing and strong play from 2014-15 that the Cougars play much big- ingly short. In fact, in two short ing “Crowchild Classic.” The contest leading scorer Reanna Arnolds and Women: 6-14 ger schools, University of Calgary, weeks playoffs will be getting un- pins the inner-city rivals, University the rest of the young Cougar for- University of British Columbia, derway. It feels like syllabus week of Calgary Dinos and Mount Royal wards to make the playoffs. Season opener: Nov. University of Saskatchewan for ex- was just yesterday and it’s a shame Cougars against one another. If ample, so many students overlook many are missing the resurgence the trend of the team getting bet- 6 the sporting teams. All students of men’s soccer at Mount Royal. ter with each passing CIS season have to do is look up to the rafters The 2015 squad is lead by newly continues, fans who flock to the Volleyball The men’s basketball team’s fate above the track in rec to see ban- appointed head coach Ryan Gyaki, Flames Community Arena to catch rests in the hands of their big men. ners upon banners of past Mount 30, who was one of Canada’s prized weekend games are in for a treat. 2014-15 records: While coaches seem to be very op- Royal sporting achievements. prospects of the Y2K decade and The men’s team is lucky to have timistic of rookie point guard Matt Mount Royal may not be a NCAA the only Mount Royal coach with a whom head coach Bert Gilling calls Gray and the leadership of last div 1 school, nor is the prestige of Wikipedia page. The Cougars have “three of the best forwards to play Men: 11-13 year’s starting guard Derek Wolf, the CIS, the conference the Cougars already eclipsed their win total CIS hockey.” Tyler Fiddler, Matthew you can expect the team to feed play out of, close to that of the from last season by three and are Brown, and Cody Cartier blew up Women: 5-19 the ball to the post early and often. NCAA in the States. If it were, then poised for their first CIS West play- the score sheets last season and It will mostly be up to three new coaches would be getting paid mil- off run. Unfortunately the women with some help from goaltender Season opener: Oct recruits standing at a jaw dropping lions and games would be nation- haven’t seen the same turnaround, Cam Lanigan they lead the team to 6ft. 9in. and important veterans ally televised… students would and while most of their losses this their best CIS finish yet. The fiery 16 James Lefebvre and Ray Goff who probably also be forking over tens season have been nail biters, they’ll forward trio is now in their second measure in at just a few inches of thousands of dollars to go to need a strong finish to the season to full season together, and if last A big story for the men’s vol- shorter to determine whether the school. break the four win total from last season is any indication of what leyball team in the offseason was team will be playing playoff ball or However what many of those in season. is to come then the men’s team the recruitment of PACWEST dig having some extra time to study for the student body here at Mount leader Alex Protic from Capilano finals. Royal don’t realize is that the level University. The former u18 nation- As for the women, last season’s of play the CIS provides does com- al champion joins a veteran roster disappointing record could be con- pete with that of the NCAA. Just coming off the school’s best finish tributed to the team’s lack of CIS look at where the athletes on our in their CIS West history last sea- experience, as seven players were hockey teams played their junior son. CIS rookies. However, experience hockey (most of them in the WHL, Standing at 7ft. 3in., middle hit- isn’t an issue for the 2015-16 cam- others in high end AAA leagues.) ter Grigor Kartev from France is a paign; the roster has but one first The teams students have the privi- player to watch, mostly because year on it, Michelle Tiffany, who lege of watching at the university it’s nearly impossible to miss him looks to dominate in a Mount Royal are among the best in the coun- when he’s on the court. In his last jersey like she did in a St. Francis try- but still few pay as much atten- year of eligibility Kartev and his jersey the past four years. tion to Mount Royal sports as they teammates have a good chance to should. improve on last year’s record and So as we go embark into yet an- perhaps achieve the team’s first other year of Cougar sports — the finish above .500. organization’s fourth year in the The women’s team has proven CIS (the school used to be part of that they can win games. Last the ACAC, but Mount Royal’s dom- season the team knocked off 16 the reflector • October 8, 2015 Taking up Tennis

The technical skills required to play tennis can help you in other sports

Photo by Melanie Walsh By learning how to play tennis on a paddle racket, players will develop a better techique. Melanie Walsh ily secrets. Sports Editor Streible uses paddle rackets in her lesson as opposed to real rac- quets with strings. This is because Tennis, although widley accessible regardless of where the ball hits doesn’t seem to have lots of athel- the strings on a real racquet it will BRENTWOOD VILLAGE tes picking up a ball and racquet. still bounce off therefore the play- Barbara Streibl is taking it into her er doesn’t have to work as hard or DENTAL CLINIC own hands to share her and her concentrate on hitting the sweet family’s love for tennis. Streibl’s spot. The paddle rackets require the mother was an avid tennis player player to hit the ball with the center and instructor and taught her hus- of the racket and really push it. band how She really to play and encourages then their “It’s outside, her students to children. focus on their Streibl fell in it’s very social, technique in the love with the winter and then Proud to sport,“It’s and if players they can go out outside, it’s to the courts in be your very social have a nice the spring. and if players The first four MRU dental have a nice style then it is lessons can be style then it’s really challeng- provider a pleasure to a pleasure to ing because watch,” says the players are Steible. She watch“ having to stop played com- - and pick up DR. RONDA SALLOUM, DR. CHRISTOPHER ORR, DR. AMREESH KHANNA, petitively all the ball many her life and Barbara Streibl times. After les- DR. REKHA PARAJULI, DR. ALANA CARTWRIGHT, DR. SUSAN LAFLEUR, was once son four is when DR. LAURA METCALFE, DR. ZAINAB BAGHDADI, ranked num- they start to re- ber two in Canada and number 111 ally build up their strides and hit DR. OSCAR RENISON, DR. JAMES PENG in the world. the ball 60 or more times in a row Now with a family of her own without dropping the ball and hav- Streibl is passing down her fam- ing to stop and go retrieve it. GENERAL DENTISTRY PRACTICE ily’s tradition of playing tennis by Shellie Kwon moved to Canada offering lessons. one year ago and is on her fourth Calgary has many outdoor tennis lesson with Streible. Kwon decided Mount Royal students NO NEED TO PAY UP courts that are readily accessible that the lessons would be good for to the public but the sport is even her to stay in shape and she likes enrolled in the SAMRU FRONT FOR COVERED more accessible than that. Unlike that Streible is a really nice teacher other sports tennis can be played and talks slowly as she herself is health and dental plan are SERVICES with as little as 1-2 players. If you just learning English. covered at Brentwood We bill student’s can’t find a partner you can get in Tennis is a great complimentary a great workout by playing off the sport as it teaches you hand-eye Village Dental Clinic insurance directly wall. Other sports that require a coordination as well as experience minimum of three players on each with a ball. One of the fundamen- We directly bill most insurance team take a lot of organizing. Also 100% Exams, first cleanings tals of sports is to be one with the and fillings companies even if you’re not the only equipment you need is a ball and understand where it is go- tennis ball and racquet which most ing to go and how it will come back 70% Root canals covered by SAMRU’s student recreation facilities rent or lend out to you, athletes can really build on 70% Additional cleanings insurance plan and the proper active wear. this skill through tennis. They can That being said, lessons are still also learn fast reflexes, footwork Conveniently located in the very important as the sport requires and build their agility. We extract wisdom teeth Brentwood Village Mall close to the Brent- a lot of technique. Tennis elbow is Streible teaches up to six stu- in our office easy for players to get when they dents at a time in the gym of the wood and University C-Train Stations frequently hit the ball backhand, Rundle Academy located at 44330 extending your arm back from your 16 St. S.W. If you are interested in body and hitting the ball. a lesson you can contact Streible at Monday - Friday 8 am - 9 pm Saturday 8 am - 6 pm For ten, one hour lessons at just [email protected]. $200 you can learn the Streibl fam- 3630 Brentwood Road NW 403-210-5050