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8 Volume No. 29 Issue 2 - October 2016 PLAY ALONG TO BE ENTERED TO WIN A $250 AIR CANADA TRAVEL VOUCHER FROM THE VOUCHER SPSA! TRAVEL AIR CANADA $250 A ALONG TO BE WIN ENTERED TO PLAY Student Newspaper of Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon and PrinecPrince Albert Campuses I SPY TO FLY! SPSA Launches I Spy To Fly Campaign See back cover to learn how you could win a $250 Air Canada voucher! Name:______________________ Phone Number:__________________ Program:________________ from each campus at the end of school year. will draw a winner We edition of the Scanner for another chance to play! for next month’s Watch to win. (left) in the photo above. Circle them, and return your entry to SA President, Stacia Selinger Larry Rosia (far left) and SPSA Find Saskatchewan Polytechnic President, Dr. I SPY TO FLY! TO I SPY Sask Polytech Students only. STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL Offi ce on your campus to be entered Offi UPDATE Pg 2 WHY THE WORLD CUP WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN Pg 4-5 WILD AND AMARUKS BEGIN VOLLEYBALL SEASON Pg 5 & 6 2 7 Volume No. 29 Issue 2 - October 2016 Volume No. 29 Issue 2 - October 2016 SPSA AND ADMINISTRATION WORK TOWARDS STUDENT TRADITIONAL VS. ONLINE CLASSES LEADERSHIP ADVISORY COUNCIL Natasha Roenspies Campus Council Director - Prince Albert While discussing the difference between You don’t have to choose only one way to Stacia Selinger dents on institutional, divisional, academic and provide feedback on new initiatives, projects traditional and online classes with a student, it learn. It is possible to do a mixture of online SPSA President other initiatives and issues, as well as policies and activities undertaken by Saskatchewan Traditionally, school has been sitting in a metal was mentioned many times that both methods and traditional classes. The idea of this may and procedures that impact students. Secondly, Polytechnic; report back to Saskatchewan desk, working away around many other stu- are excellent sources of learning. In order to seem overwhelming, but after talking to some- Throughout August and September, the Ex- discuss issues of concern to members. Thirdly, Polytechnic Students’ Association (SPSA) and dents. This method offers comfort in familiar- be effi cient in online classes, it was said: “it one who is in the midst of doing just that, they ecutive Council have been working together share best practices and education regarding respective student groups as applicable, and ity and fosters better face-to-face interaction. takes discipline and you can’t procrastinate.” said it was both nice to learn in a group setting with the Associate Vice President (AVP), Tobi student engagement, supports or other topics offer ideas on planning and initiatives. Access to campus activities and direct contact From my own experience, I fi nd it easier to and to have online classes for one-on-one time. Strohan, to form a new council. The new coun- of mutual interest. Lastly, engage in planning with teachers, students and advisors are easier ask a question in traditional classes, however cil is a Student Leadership Advisory Council discussions on joint initiatives. As President of the SPSA, I am happy to help because they are right in front of you. How- sometimes a large group of people can be very Taking into account that you have a choice to (SLAC). take the next step in having the student voice ever, online classes tend to be more fl exible distracting. Online classes are a great option if learn either online or traditionally, the decision The responsibilities of the SLAC members will heard where it will make an impact and excited for students who run a busy schedule, and are you learn better through the use of electronics is yours. At the end of the day, it’s your deci- The purpose of the council is to fi rst provide a be to: act as a represented voice for Saskatch- to work on new initiatives with Saskatchewan generally more cost effi cient. and would rather learn independently. sion on how to achieve your education. vehicle for the AVP, Student Services, and Sas- ewan Polytechnic students by raising issues of Polytechnic. katchewan Polytechnic leaders to consult stu- importance or concern to students, review and SPSA SERVICES FOR MEMBERS Vann Cortez the SPSA Support Centre in Room 116 on the needs to present their current Student ID Card VP Finance and Internal Operations Saskatoon Campus, or call 1.888.933.0058 for and their Saskatchewan Health Card. This the Prince Albert Campus to schedule an ap- service can be extended to the students’ family. As promised in the last issue of Scanner, here pointment with the lawyer. Students only need to provide the Saskatch- are the more detailed, but brief, explanation ewan Health Card of their family members. of services accessible to student members SAvivor LUXURY enrolled on the SPSA Member Campuses – Funds are low? Do you need a meal while Student Advocate Prince Albert and Saskatoon: waiting for alternative arrangements? Forgot Members have access to a Student Advocate your wallet, but need to eat lunch? Students for guidance, support and direction. This is for Short-Term Loan Programs can access the SAvivor Program where you can students who are, or might be, dealing with CONDOS Members can avail the short-term loan pro- access a simple meal package once per month. issues that have a negative impact on their gram and be granted for reasons related to con- academic standing. The Student Advocate tinuing education such as: books and supplies, Good Food Box is a good resource for explanation regarding transportation, food, lodging, or medical pur- Eat healthy and break that Freshman 15. Stu- student rights, due process and polices about poses. The loan will not be charged of interest, dents can access affordable community based, academic and non-academic concerns. FOR as long as it is paid within the mutually agreed quality fresh fruits and vegetables at cost. upon repayment date. If members have questions regarding the Food Bank qualifi cations and parameters on accessing the Legal Services Your SPSA, in conjunction with the Saskatoon services discussed, feel free to have a con- RENT Students are entitled to a free, 30 minute, legal Food Bank, help provide food for students versation with the SPSA and Student Support consultation per academic year. You can go to and their families every two weeks. A student Centre staff on your respective campuses. RECEIVE OVER IRREGULARITY IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Godwin Ezizor and work out”. straightforward activities regularly will do a Campus Council Director - Saskatoon great deal more for your body than an uncon- $2,750 The reality is that there will never be time strained, once per month, exceptional work out It is not out of place to hear, or create, proposi- in your schedule unless you create it. For session. IN REBATES tional phrases in regards to physical exercise. example, you may miss two days of your exer- I have been guilty of this, and you presumably cise program and feel the need to start from the Consistency will likely build a long lasting have as well. beginning again. One month of procrastination propensity for practicing physical exercise could potentially prompt an entire year without and solid living rather than simply doing an You may hear others say, or even tell yourself: starting your program. arrangement of seat presses every other month. “I’ll begin my preparation program one month It’s less demanding to fabricate practicing en- from now”, or, “I’ve already missed Monday You can’t exercise half-heartedly once per ergy and stick to a plan than it is to start from and Tuesday; think I’ll simply overlook that week and expect to develop extraordinary the beginning once more. fact, and begin again one week from now”. muscles. That’s like saying you want to get paid salary once a year, but still want to get So don’t postpone until tomorrow what can Then there’s the worst of them all, which is: rich from your job. It’s practically impos- be done today. Simply keep at it, and you will elitesuite.ca “I truly don’t have room in my schedule to go sible. Using light weights and participating in start to see results! 6 3 Volume No. 29 Issue 2 - October 2016 Volume No. 29 Issue 2 - October 2016 AMARUKS PERFECT AFTER FIRST TOURNAMENT OF THE SEASON TIME MANAGEMENT AND EFFECTIVE PLANNING The Amaruk Men’s and Women’s Volleyball last year for the Sask Polytech Prince Albert season after going through the tryout process, Oluwafemi “Sam” Ojo ing the difference between failure and success. Teams kicked off their 2016 seasons this past WILD, whose passing was exceptional. We are as a coach you have a vague idea of the skill VP Prince Albert Here are seven keys to time management and • Stay organized: organization of the mind will weekend in Saskatoon and showed the other not as tall as last year, but have a lot of new set of the players chosen, but don’t get a true effective planning: lead to a successful organization of one’s life. twelve teams in the Prairie Athletic Conference girls with great potential.” picture of how they will work together on the “You are free to choose, but you are not free both teams were forces to be reckoned with. court until they are in actual league competi- from the consequences of your choice”, that is • Assuming responsibility: it’s important now • Eliminate the unimportant: identify anything The Amaruk men’s team also faced off against tion.