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Tickets $20.11 @ the NAITSA office www.naitsa.ca/yearendshow TRIBUTE ARTIST 2 The Nugget Thursday, March 24, 2011 NEWS&FEATURES Ya gotta have HART By ANNA ESTANISLAO would be free to the public. Helping out in your community can be When one fosters a dog, “HART pro- quite a feat, even we have a good cause to vides food, equipment or anything the dog donate to or help at. That is exactly what needs,” Bell said. “You look (after) the dog Matt Bell, a NAIT Business Administra- temporarily until an adoption is found.” tion student, is doing. Bell is involved with Many dogs are dying due to overpopula- the Humane Animal Rescue Team (HART), tion and The Big Fix will help to humanely a non-profit organization that rescues control this problem. unwanted and abandoned stray dogs around “They’re going to make it more afford- Northern Alberta. HART rehabilitates and able for people up North so we could try to treats the rescued dogs and tries to place eliminate so many dogs from being born – them in permanent homes. that’s the big issue,” said Bell. “Funding is holding HART back,” Bell If HART gets the most votes and wins said recently. HART is shelter-less, meaning, the grant, funds will be distributed to an they fully rely on a network of foster homes Emergency Medical Fund, which can help that welcome rescued animals until a perma- this volunteer-based organization to react nent home is found. Veterinary medical sup- quickly to emergency cases and treatments. plies and care are also quite costly, as every Funds will also be dispersed to their SNIP treatment costs approximately $350 per dog. (Spays and Neuters in Partnership) Program HART joined The Pepsi Refresh Proj- with which will increase the number of sur- ect, a contest that allows individuals, busi- gical alterations that can be performed. nesses, and non-profit organizations to gen- Help spread awareness and create a sta- erate ideas that will benefit and have a pos- ble pet population, Bell says. itive impact on communities. Pepsi will “You can vote every day for HART, once award grants from $5,000 to $100,000. The a day for each idea you want to support. top two ideas will receive funding. Out of Voting goes until April 30.” 256 ideas in the running, HART is currently Every vote counts. ranked in fourth place and is applying for It is never too late to make a differ- the $25,000 grant. This is definitely a step- ence. Visit the Pepsi Refresh Project web- ping stone to help HART reach its goals. site (refresheverything.ca/hart) to vote for Some of HART’s main goals are: to HART and help them succeed. If you are raise awareness about fostering and adopt- interested in fostering or adopting a dog, ing dogs and development of “The Big Fix”, visit their website (humaneanimalrescue- Supplied photo a large scale spay and neuter clinic, which team.com) for more information. This little guy could use a good home. NAIT offers program for apps By BALJOT BHATTI The program’s main focus at the moment is gram is timely. Apple’s operating system mar- Students will also develop their own applications Beginning Monday, March 21, NAIT will iOS applications, meaning applications related to ket share is currently hovering near 40 per cent, within the program. begin offering a part time Apple iPhone and iPad Apple’s mobile devices. Students are expected to meaning that certificate recipients of this pro- Interest in the program has been heating up Developer program, which offers a certificate in have previous knowledge of the programming. gram will definitely have a market for their prod- too, despite minimal advertising. “We have a lot the development of applications for the iPhone, With intense competition in the mobile ucts. They just need to make the right app for the of interest from people,” said Surinder Padam, iPad and iPod Touch. phone market, NAIT’s decision to run this pro- right time. program manager. “We had 10 seats available It’s a brand new program that campus and and it’s nearly full now, with just a month of faculty are both excited about. The mobile apps advertising.” market is growing exponentially, especially As for other mobile operating systems, in the gaming segment, and shows no signs of don’t expect to be left out in the cold. Google’s slowing down. Android mobile operating system has made big For example, Rovio Mobile of Finland, gains in the last two years, and there will be whose development team numbered less than changes to the program in the upcoming months a dozen, created the monster hit “Angry Birds” to reflect that. for Apple’s mobile devices. To date, 12 million “In the future, we plan on increased mobile copies of the game have been sold (at 99 cents a operating system coverage, including Android piece), making it one of the biggest mobile sell- development,” said Padam. ers of all time. The iPhone/iPad Developer Program Students will learn proper programming is another example of NAIT staying on the practices and develop an understanding of forefront of technology and high-tech trends. Apple’s programming philosophy, as well as the We hope the interest in the program remains invokemedia.com rules and restrictions that govern their App Store. high. Thursday, March 24, 2011 news and features The Nugget 3 The The Nugget Room E-128B 11762–106 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5G 2R1 Production Office 471-8866 sky is www.thenuggetonline.com Editor-in-Chief Rachel Jacques [email protected] Issues Editor not the Celeste Dul [email protected] Assistant Issues Editor Steven Dyer [email protected] Sports Editor limit Kyle Galliver By CELESTE DUL [email protected] Issues Editor Assistant Sports Editor “Believe in yourself, focus on your dream, and never Matt DeBeurs let go. Then, the rest is just up to you. Just start working [email protected] on it one step at a time. It’s one small step and it doesn’t Entertainment Editor matter how long it takes, you’ll get there, guaranteed,” Lace Senio said Maj. (retired) Deanna Brasseur, one of the first two [email protected] female CF-18 fighter pilots in the world. This past week, NAIT hosted this inspirational Assist. Entertainment Editor woman who is using her life experiences to inspire peo- Natascha Bruhin ple to chase their dreams. Accomplishing many firsts, [email protected] like being one of the first two female CF-18 fighter Photo Editor pilots in the world, the first female flight instructor at Laura Dettling Canadian Forces Flying Training School, the first female Photo by Nicole Emmelkamp [email protected] Maj. (retired) Deanna Brasseur makes a point during an address to a NAIT flight commander at CFB Cold Lake and Canada’s first Production Manager female aircraft accident investigator at National Defence audience on March 17 in the Shaw Theatre. Frank MacKay Headquarters, Brasseur breaks the mold with her dedica- tion and humility. [email protected] “It just seemed Brasseur faced For advertising, call 471-8866 like fighters many challenges or e-mail: [email protected] throughout her life, but were the fast- she uses them to show Submissions encouraged: est thing that people that, if they [email protected] want to, they can reach The deadline is noon on the last you could do. their goals. school day of the week. (All sub- That’s why once “The first challenge missions must include your name you have is your own. and student ID number.) I became a pilot It’s about finding confi- The opinions expressed by contribu- that my goal was dence in yourself,” said tors to the Nugget are not necessarily to become a Brasseur. “It’s about shared by NAIT officials, NAITSA or the belief that you can elected school representatives. fighter pilot.” be successful. So it’s – Deanna Brasseur overcoming your own self fear and going for it.” Letters She described her challenges through clever meta- phors and uses the word “can’t” strongly throughout her We want your views keynote, describing how no one can truly succeed unless Is something bugging you they believe that they can. Brasseur says that you can be about NAIT or the rest of the whatever you put your mind to, as long as you believe world? Do you have some praise you can do it. to dish out about the school or life Every individual needs to set a goal for themselves in general? and visualize what it will be like once they achieve it. Get those thoughts into print. She suggests that this will allow people to pull them- Keep them short and to the selves towards their goal and have a stronger connection point. No more than 100 words. Hell, we’re a newspaper not an with the path they took to reach it. encyclopedia. Give us a break! Brasseur knew from a young age that she wanted to Submit your letters with your go into a non-traditional career. real name and phone number to: “I guess I always enjoyed exciting stuff. So if I was [email protected]. riding little red wagon when I was a kid, I wanted to go Don’t sweat it. We won’t publish fast downhill,” said Brasseur. “It just seemed like fight- your phone number, but we do ers were the fastest thing that you could do. That’s why need to list your real name. once I became a pilot that my goal was to become a It’s all good. Getting something fighter pilot.” off your chest is downright thera- No matter what direction you want to take, Brasseur peutic. Write us. says that if you put your mind to it, you will succeed. 4 The Nugget Thursday, March 24, 2011 Magical, mystical moon

occurs with the Moon at or near (within 90 per cent of) its closest approach to Earth in a given orbit (perigee). In short, Earth, Moon and Sun are all in a line, with Moon in its nearest approach to Earth.” Although no scientific evidence can support the claims, it has been suggested that the SuperMoon is FROM SPACE related to natural disasters. Richard Nolle, certified professional astrol- TO SEA oger, argued that within three days, CELESTE DUL plus or minus, of a SuperMoon, the Issues Editor Earth is more subject to natural disas- Think back to what you did ters such as earthquakes and volcanic on Saturday night – out with your activity due to the Moon’s increased friends, at the bar or even relaxing at gravitational force. Since 1990, the home. Wherever you were, were peo- recent earthquake that hit Japan is ple acting unusual in any respect? If the only earthquake to result with a you can answer yes to this, science 8.0 magnitude or higher within two and space have an explanation for weeks of the SuperMoon. The rea- you. son the link is suggested is due to For those of you who got a the tidal force the moon has on the sethonsurvival.com chance to look at the sky this past oceans. The tide is greatest when the sylvanian hypothesis. This hypoth- uncommon human activities dur- ies have no claim in the scientific weekend, you would have seen the Moon is either new or full. At lunar esis suggests that the position of the ing the full moon. In the 1700s and community, there are many that still biggest and brightest moon that perigee, the tidal force is even stron- moon has an effect on the humans, 1800s, there was not the amount of believe in the power of the Super- we’ve witnessed since 1992. The ger, resulting in larger high and low especially mentally. Previous studies electricity, and therefore light, that Moon. Along with the fact that this “SuperMoon” is 14 per cent wider tides on average. However, even at showed that on days of the full moon, we have now. When the full moon belief has been evident in culture and 30 per cent brighter than an aver- its most powerful, this force is still there was an increase in both murders came out, the extra light was notice- pre-dating written history, it is also age full moon. weak. and suicides. However, all of these able to them and caused people to linked to the most common legend, The name SuperMoon was As well, the SuperMoon has been studies have been unsupported by go out later at night. This, in turn, the werewolf. coined by astrologer Richard Nolle linked to increased deviant behav- scientists and astronomers. caused an increase in communication Whichever side you take, one in 1979, and defined as: iour in human beings. This is known Recently, psychiatrists have made and interactions between strangers. thing is for sure, there is something “A new or full moon which in scholarly research as the Tran- a connection to historical spikes in Although many of these stud- magical about the SuperMoon. Wonders of the ancient world ing Giant in Thunder Bay Ontario, to safe harbour at night. The tower Temple of Artemis. Artemis was talk about is the Great Pyramid Niagara Falls, the Bay of Fundy, was estimated to be around 393 the Greek goddess of the Hunt as of Giza, the only wonder of the Nahanni National Park Reserve and 450 feet high, which is about well as the Moon. The temple was ancient world that remains to this in the Northwest Territories, the a quarter of the height of the CN located in Ephesus, now known as day. Time has taken its toll on this Rocky Mountains, the North- Tower (553 metres) and the light Selcuk, in present-day Turkey. The great monument, but even time has ern Lights and finally, the Cabot that shone from it was claimed to ruins are still visible to this day. failed to destroy this iconic struc- Trail on Cape Breton Island, Nova have been seen for up to 29 miles, The temple was rebuilt three ture. It is the oldest of the seven Scotia. which is about 341 times the times before its final destruction. wonders and was thought to have You might be asking what this height of the tower. The original was destroyed in a been built around 2,560 BC over a has to do with history, as none of Sadly, now all that remains of flood, the second was burned and 15-20 year period. EDMONTON these places have too much his- the lighthouse is debris, as it was the Goths, an East Germanic tribe, The pyramid was the tallest tory, but they are not the only destroyed in the 15th Century. destroyed the third in a raid. The man-made structure for more than NOW wonders of the world. There are Another of the ancient wonders final temple was deconstructed by 3,800 years. It stood about 481 STEVEN DYER many listed on the Internet, but was the Colossus of Rhodes. The a mob and the blocks were used feet, taller than the Lighthouse of Assistant Issues Editor the ones that I am most fascinated statue was taller than a Blue Whale to build other structures, although Alexandria. The pyramid stands This week I decided to talk by are the Seven Wonders of the is long, it was said to stand over parts of the temple remained. in the Giza Necropolis, outside about something a little different. Ancient World. 107 feet. The statue was devoted of what is now El Giza in Egypt. This is for all those history buffs to the Greek god Helios, god of Hanging Gardens It was thought to have been built out there as well as those who find Vast and beautiful light, and was built in celebration The most beautiful of the won- for the Fourth Dynasty Egyptian beauty in ancient ruins. With sum- The ancient world was vast and after a victorious campaign. Con- ders, in my opinion, would have Pharaoh Khufu. There are three mer approaching, people are look- beautiful. The people of those eras struction began in the year 292 BC been the Hanging Gardens of Bab- known chambers in the pyra- ing to travel. There are places did not have the technology we do and ended in 280 BC. The struc- ylon. Legend says that the gardens mid, although the lowest chamber around the world that have many now, but they still managed to cre- ture had only a brief life, though. were built around 600 BC and that appears to be incomplete. There tourists each year, as they are his- ate many beautiful things in their During an earthquake in 226 BC, the Babylonian king at the time are also chambers that appear to torical sights that were extremely time. There is only one wonder the statue snapped at the knees and built it to please his wife, who be for the king and queen. The beautiful in their prime. That left, but the ruins of others still toppled over. longed for the plants of her home- pyramid is open to tourists, but beauty still lives on in the ruins remain and they are a sight that I It is unclear whatever hap- land. The gardens were destroyed they only have limited access to and in the history of those places wish to see someday, starting with pened to the pieces, but in 2008 in an earthquake in the early Sec- this marvel. As some of you may know, the Lighthouse of Alexandria. plans to build a new Colossus were ond Century BC. There are two more wonders there are many wonders all over Also known as the Pharos of announced. The new structure will It is still unclear if the gardens that I have not discussed. They are the globe, and they can be man- Alexandria, this magnificent tower not be an exact duplicate, but it actually ever existed, as there is the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus made or natural. For example, the was built between 280 BC and 247 will share similarities with the very little documentation of them and the Statue of Zeus at Olympia seven wonders of Canada, as listed BC in Egypt. The tower served as original. in Babylonian history. if anyone is curious and wants to on Wikipedia.org, are: The Sleep- a beacon that would guide sailors The next great wonder is the The final wonder that I will look them up. Thursday, March 24, 2011 The Nugget 5 ‘Embrace what you have’ By TIFFANY LIZEE nomenal, phenomenal people . . . Bryan Mudryk, a success- They see families at their absolute ful TSN sportscaster, has not had lowest.” the easiest run. At the early age After graduating from NAIT, of 19, his life was held in a dan- he worked in Lloydminister broad- gle. He discovered he had a malig- casting news and weather. He then nant lump in his neck and another went to A-Channel in Winnipeg, biopsy revealed a tumor behind where he scored his first sports gig. albertacancer.ca his lungs. Doctors confirmed it After two years there, he returned Osmak and several other TV and was Hodgkin’s disease. Bryan was to Edmonton, cancer-free, and radio personalities. Over the last already registered for the win- worked for CTV. eight years Bryan and his friends ter semester at NAIT in Radio and “Those were the times that and family have raised nearly half a Television, where he planned to drove me when I was healthy to million dollars for the Alberta Can- pursue his dream as a sportscaster. enjoy every day, to embrace what cer Foundation. Luckily, after numerous chemo- you have, and to work really hard,” It was in 2005 that he received therapy treatments, the Cross Can- he says. “I was really aggressive the phone call leading to his cer Institute successfully contained with my career after that – because dreams. After interviewing for TSN the cancer and shrunk the tumor. you’re not promised tomorrow, and a couple of months earlier, he had Unfortunately, they were not able I learned that the hard way.” not yet heard back and figured he to remove it due to its location. During his dark days in the had lost his chance. To his sur- Bryan was then able to attend his hospital, Bryan had an idea and prise, Bryan had landed the job he classes and excel at the program. later discussed it with his fam- had always wanted and at 27 would ily. It wasn’t until he moved back become the youngest anchor ever to Devastating news to Edmonton in 2002 that they got be on TSN. A year later, Bryan received the ball rolling. The first year they “I think his cancer scare did the devastating news that he had held a dinner and live auction, rais- affect him,” says Mark Milliere, relapsed. “That was the first time I ing 30 grand. It was the following Vice President of Production at was scared. Because I knew what I year that Bryan decided to add a TSN and the man who hired Bryan. had gone through, and it was obvi- golf tournament to the mix. Now “He looked at it as ‘I know what ously going to be a lot worse now.” the weekend consists of a Friday I want to do with my life,’ and it Once again, the excruciating treat- night kickoff party, the best ball emboldened him to go after and get ments began –the stem cell trans- golf tournament, an evening dinner, it.” plant, the chemotherapy, the trial dance, live and silent auction activ- drugs, the isolation– and his fam- ity, and numerous other charitable Inspired others ily put their lives on hold to try activities. Just last year, Bryan had Bryan’s generosity has also Handout to save his. They spent count- support from big names such as inspired others to step up and help determined and motivated ladies see someone as young as Bryan less hours and sleepless nights at TSN, former Edmonton Eskimos raise money for the annual Bryan will be running 200 sets of the Gle- step forward and dedicate so much his bedside, praying he’d make Grey Cup winner Matt Dunigan, Mudryk Golf Classic in support of nora stairs on River Valley Road effort into giving back,” says Bobbi it through. Finally, things started Olympic Gold Curling medallists the Cross Cancer Institute. There is in Edmonton. If you would like to Wolbeck of the Alberta Cancer to look up and were improving. John Morris and Ben Hebert, Miss the third annual Battle of the Pad- support this great cause, you can go Foundation. He was eventually released from Canada, TSN curling commenta- dle Race, the fifth annual United to http://albertacancer.ca/tiffanyl- “He has pulled in his family, the Cross Cancer Institute. “I just tors Ray Turnbull and Cathy Gauth- Cycle to Boyle fundraiser and izee and donate. Also go to http:// his friends, his entire network of can’t say enough about the nurses ier, CTV’s Rob Williams, Global’s Mike Czaja racing laps for dona- www.bryanmudrykgolfclassic.com/ people around him to stand behind and the doctors at the Cross Cancer Kevin Karius, 100.3 The Bear’s tions. Also being held is the Bry- for more information. his cause – to stand behind what’s Institute,” he says. “They are phe- Gillian Foote, Sportsnet’s Evanka an’s Angels fundraiser, where 10 “It truly has been amazing to allowed him to be here today.” Health inquiry urged By BALJOT BHATTI his concerns about surgery wait times and poor Alberta provincial opposition including Wil- resources for patients. drose Alliance, New Democrat and Liberal par- “There are concerns that, when speaking out, ties, are calling for an independent public physicians may not feel they will be heard or inquiry and debate over the state of health care may fear negative consequences,” said Dr. Pat- in Alberta. The Alberta Medical Association rick White, president of the AMA. (AMA) has said it would support an inquiry if Dr. White adds that the AMA supports the one is called. approach to the inquiry regarding issues of One aim of the opposition is to look into 322 intimidation. cases of potentially mismanaged incidents at the “We will not allow this government to escape emergency rooms of the University of Alberta the consequences of its mismanagement and pos- Hospital. Also, there are allegations of intim- sible corruption,” added Swan. idation against doctors, which the opposition “We will not allow public health care to believes should be investigated. be destroyed by incompetence and possible “We speak with one powerful voice, on behalf corruption.” of all Albertans who care about public health The opposition wants any inquiry to be com- care and financial accountability,” said Liberal pletely open to media and the public and over- leader David Swann. seen by a current or former justice of the Crown. “We now demand, on behalf of the people of Stelmach’s government is still hesitant on Alberta, a fully independent public inquiry, one calling an inquiry. completely free of government interference, con- However, many political observers say that, trol or intimidation.” with the opposition’s solidarity on the matter and It is alleged that the Conservative party forced continuous pressure, the government may not be flickr.com a surgeon out of his position as head of thoracic able to hold out on creating the inquiry for much David Swann surgery at Capital Health because he made public longer. 6 The Nugget NEWS & features Thursday, March 24, 2011 Virtually Speaking A champion of gaming

intentionally put themselves into a problem and situa- tion of stress, but it’s called ‘eustress,’ which is a pos- itive version of anxiety stress. People experience pos- itive emotions overcoming these welcomed obstacles. She cites a study which says that people need a three to one ratio of good to bad emotions to be happy, and having better, happier lives is what this is all about. These billions of hours of positive stress and accomplishment, she found, transfer over to produc- GRAHAM McCANN tivity, as well as creating a happier and more positive individual who is more motivated to succeed. Jane McGonigal is now a big name in the gaming Emotions are contagious, she says, and being world. She is a game designer but also is passionate happy around other people can turn people into “con- about studying how games can affect people’s emo- tagious vectors of positive emotion.” tions and how games can be utilized to improve the Her example of how games and her imagination quality of life and social problems. helped her was a matter of life and death. She had a She had a book published this year called Real- serious concussion which did not heal properly, and ity is Broken: Why games can make us better and how had to abstain from work, reading, video games and they can change the world in which she talks about most other strenuous tasks in order for it to heal. This the positive effects that video (and other) games have put her into a deep depression, where in 2009 she was on peoples’ lives and the world. on the verge of committing suicide. I read an article on Gamespot.com about her She instead chose to find a way to battle her symp- speech as the keynote speaker at Penny Arcade toms. She created a world in her mind with a differ- Exposition 2011 and her enthusiastic and optimistic ent identity named Jane: The Concussion Slayer, and defence and promotion of interactive digital entertain- had other people, such as her husband and friends, ment intrigued me. recruited into this world to aid her quest. She said it Around three billion hours a week are devoted to had “blissful productivity, social fabric, urgent opti- gaming and that it is not at all a bad thing as many mism and epic meaning,” and it helped her through may assume while gasping at the number. her depression and healing. First of all, McGonigal says that the opposite of To listen to her speak at TED for more insight into play or fun isn’t work but depression. her study, go to http://www.ted.com/talks/jane_mcgo- flickr.com When doing things like playing games, people nigal_gaming_can_make_a_better_world.html Jane McGonigal Annual quest for a summer job

● Prepare for and schedule interviews. 5. Do mock interviews in advance. months when many of their employees go on vaca- ● Send a “thank-you” letter following the 6. Show some energy. Employers who bring tion, and a bank job can look good on your resume. interview. teenagers on board say they appreciate their Farnoosh Torabi, from moneywatch.com, also I don’t want to discuss how to write a resume in enthusiasm and eagerness to do whatever it takes suggests six tips. Some of them are overlap with this article, because I think you probably have more to get a job done. Laura’s. So I’ll just explain the new ones with you. experience than I do. 7. Get appropriately gussied up. 1. Play up your teen-specific skills. Combat How about some tips for the process of find- 8. Play up your strengths. Emphasize flatter- competition from the grown-ups by playing up ing a job? Laura T. Coffey from TODAY.com ing details about yourself, such as being an honor- your teen-specific skills. The best ways to compete gives students 10 tips. roll student, juggling extracurricular activities and against the older crowd are to note that your hours 1. Start looking now. One way to beat out at volunteering in the community. are completely flexible. VIEWS FROM least some of the competition is to start your job 9. Know where to look. 2. Look into federal jobs. search early rather than waiting for the school 10. Consider working at a bank. If you’re at 3. Be your own boss AN OUTSIDER year to end. least 18, you also may be able to land a job as a I do hope this article can help you find a job. CATHERINE YE 2. Get the word out about your job search. bank teller. Banks often need help over the summer So, good luck to everyone! Begin actively telling people that you’re looking Hey, my fellows! How was your St. Patrick’s for a job. Think about all the adults in your life: Day? Cool and fun? Good! In this article, I want to your teachers, guidance counselors and coaches, discuss how to find good summer jobs. and so on. This approach could turn you on to job Summer jobs are a new idea for most interna- prospects. tional students. To be frank, I have no idea how to 3. Plan for a repeat performance. If you had find a job in the first place. So, if you have the same a job last summer and you didn’t absolutely hate problem as me, let’s find out the answers together. I it, consider reapplying again this year. Your past searched it on the Internet, and got several answers. employer will be interested in you because you’re So I will summarize them and try to give you an already trained. overall idea. 4. Be professional. Make sure that everything The basic steps towards getting a summer job you include in your job application is spelled cor- or internship that you want are as follows: rectly and is free of grammatical errors. Don’t use ● Choose a field of work that interests you. all lowercase or all uppercase letters. Be sure the ● Research the field of work, company/net- e-mail address you put down isn’t silly or dis- working and informational interviews. tracting. The same holds true for the voice-mail ● Create a resume and write a cover letter. prompt on your cell phone or home phone. mediumonline.ca Thursday, March 24, 2011 The Nugget 7 opinion — Editorial — Time to step up and give e are all shocked and Whorrified with the quake and ensuing tsu- nami in Japan. The abso- lute devastation is cata- strophic. As if the earth- quake and tsunami weren’t enough, now Japan is dealing with the threat rachel jacques of a nuclear meltdown as Editor-In-Chief well. I cannot begin to imagine what these people are going through. It really makes me re-evaluate my outlook on life. I am so thankful for what we have here in Canada. And I am thankful that Edmonton, Alberta is landlocked. Forgetting others? As I watch the news, Twitter feed and efforts going out to Japan, I can’t help but wonder if we are forgetting about other countries along the way. Just over a year ago, on Jan. 12, 2010, a devastating 7.0 mag- nitude earthquake hit just outside of Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital city. The chaos that followed included 52 aftershocks measuring 4.5 or greater. The government estimated that 316,000 people had died and many more had been injured or displaced due to this event. Half a year later, in July 2010, as much as 98 per cent of the rub- ble from the quake still remained uncleared. Most of the capital was impassable and thousands of bodies remained in the rubble. The number of people living in the relief camps since the quake was reported at 1.6 million and almost no transitional housing had been built. Now, over a year later, Haiti still has not recovered. No major reconstruction has started. Amnesty International stated that armed men prey with impunity on girls and women in displacement camps, worsening the trauma of having lost homes, livelihoods and loved ones. Many people have voiced their anger and frustration at the slow rate of aid delivery. Michaëlle Jean, who served as the Governor Gen- eral of Canada at the time of quake, placed much of the blame on the international community for abandoning its commitments. In a pub- lic letter she said: “As time passes, what began as a natural disaster is becoming a disgraceful reflection on the international community.” We have an obligation. Countries across the world need to help out in any way possible. Haiti is not the only country still struggling to recover from disas- ters and tragic events. Cambodia is still in a state of recovery, 35 years after the Khmer Rouge scourged the nation. Thailand hasn’t fully rebuilt since the tsunami hit in 2004. These Third World countries don’t have the funds or the means to even begin to help themselves. They need the support of the more well-off to recover. Donate to a country in need Japan has suffered a tragic loss, I’m not denying that. But we need to MSNBC remember that they are a rich country. They have the support and money Scenes in Japan following the recent massive earthquake there. from within to rebuild themselves. I am not by any means saying that they don’t deserve the help. Japan is also a world power in trade. Many products and services are created in Japan and we need that country for Is something bugging you about NAIT or our economic success. So helping Japan back onto its feet is benefi- the rest of the world? Do you have some cial for the entire world. However, when we are donating to Japan, we praise to dish out about the school or life in need to keep in mind those other countries that don’t have the money to general? Get those thoughts into print. rebuild. We need to remember that they are still suffering just as much Keep them short and to the point. No more as Japan. than 100 words. We’re a newspaper, not an So my challenge to everyone this week is to give up something small encyclopedia. Give us a break! that you buy every week and donate the money to a country in need. Submit your letters with your real name and How many of you buy your lunch every day? How many students do phone number to: [email protected]. you see walking the hallways with coffees? My guess would be about Don’t sweat it. We won’t publish your four in every five. I know I have at least one, if not more, per day. By phone number, but we do need to list your giving that two or three dollar item for seven days, each of us could real name. It’s all good. Getting something off save around $20 for a donation. your chest is downright therapeutic. Every little bit makes a difference. Trust us on that. Write us. 8 The Nugget Thursday, March 24, 2011 SPORTS

The mixed curling team was one of three NAIT teams that received sil- ver medals at the provincial champi- onships, held recently at Olds Curling Club. They are, left to right, Jenn Davis, Dallas Luschyk, spare Graham Aitken, Matt Spetter and skip Brad Gibb.

Supplied photo NAIT curlers find silver lining A tremendous performance by the NAIT Another 33 games were played in the pro- Cori Dunbar and team members Brittany won the semis and then lost a heart breaker in curling teams enabled them to capture three sil- vincials, which were hosted by Lakeland Whittemore, Allison Mack and Allison Routh- an extra end to Augustana 6-5. ver medals and the ACAC curling title. Based College in Vermilion. When the pebble was ier finished first in the regionals with a 9-3 In the hack on their performance in the regionals, 30 wins gone the 2010-2011 curling champions were record. In the provincial round robin they went – NAIT has six players named to the All and four losses, there was a hint of disappoint- the men’s rink from Red Deer College, the 3-0, won the page 1-1 game and lost a squeaker Conference teams – men’s skip Shawn Don- ment when they failed to get gold. ladies rink from Grande Prairie Regional Col- to Grande Prairie 6-5. This was the toughest nelly, third Jeffrey Gauthier and second Rob The men, skipped by Shawn Donnelly, the lege and the mixed rink winners were from division, with three teams at 9-3 and two teams Kitagawa; ladies skip Cori Dunbar, third Brit- ladies by Cori Dunbar and the mixed by Brad Augustana. at 8-4. tany Whittemore and mixed skip Brad Gibb. Gibb, came close to a sweep but had to settle The NAIT men (with Donnelly as skip and NAIT’s mixed team, which totally domi- – NAIT won the ACAC male and female for silver. with Jeffery Gauthier, Rob Kitagawa, Jarvis nated the regionals with a perfect 10-0 record, curlers of the year awards, which will be A total of 159 games involving nine col- Jones and fifth Justin Burnett) finished first in looked unstoppable. For skip Gibb and his announced at the annual Athletics Awards leges were played this year in ACAC play. regional play with an 11-1 record. They were teammates Dallas Luschyk, Justin Burnett, banquet. The two regionals hosted by NAIT and Olds 2-1 in the provincial round robin, won the page Jenna Davis and fifth Matt Spetter, the round – NAIT was the only college to qual- to determine the provincial qualifiers involved 1-1 game and then lost the final to Red Deer robin saw them lose their first game and fin- ify three teams and finished the season with a 126 games. 8-3. ish second at 2-1. They lost the page 1-1 game, 40-10 record. Edmonton Energy unveil new coach By David Adomako-Ansah tion to the team. for the past four years, every year we play. We’re ises the team will be in the playoff tournament this Basketball fans in Edmonton can definitely feel “After our last game last year, coach Paul Sir so excited for Mr. Rick Stanley to jump on board year in Portland, Oregon. the energy. General Manager Rick Stanley recently mentioned that we won’t remember the wins, we and help us. Skouson Harker is an incredible com- The Energy expects to bring back former play- held a press conference announcing the Edmonton won’t remember the losses but we will remember petitor in the locker rooms and now he’s our coach, ers such as centre Lee Scruggs and forward Wil- Energy’s new coach, Skouson Harker. the relationships,” said Harker. He’s the best guy for the job,” said co-captain liam Funn, who made a difference both offensively Stanley couldn’t be happier to have Harker, “You know (we’re) excited here to try and get Parker. and defensively in the 2009 campaign. a former Energy player, leading the team into the things going and hopefully we can try and bring The Energy qualified for the International Bas- If you’re interested in trying out for the Edmon- 2011 season. At a press conference at Hudson’s, a championship to the City of Champions,” said ketball League playoffs last year, but did not go due ton Energy, head to www.edmontonnrg.com. Harker and Energy captains Andrew Parker and returning player and captain Patrick, who played in to ownership not wanting to pay for their trip. Open tryouts start March 26. The season kicks J.R. Patrick expressed their excitement going into China last year. With new ownership and new sponsors, part off in Albany, NY against the Albany Legends on the season, as well as their closeness and connec- “We’ve been playing at a championship level owner David Dorward, a local accountant, prom- May 13. Thursday, March 24, 2011 SPORTS The Nugget 9 ‘The Utility Man’ rocks

him to do. He is a true team guy. Grind it out on good ones seem taken. Damn u Troy” What a rookie season, that has 31 goals, is first in rook- the third or fourth line for a night? No problem. guy. ies scoring and sits 12th in the entire NHL in Go out there and kill that penalty? No problem. The first period of last Saturday’s game goals has been with three different organiza- Hey, we have no one left to score goals, Jonesy, against the Avalanche was a great example of tions this year already? we need you to play on the first line. No prob- Ryan Jones at his finest. He starts off the game Well, that is the case for New York Island- lem. You’re playing the power play tonight. No with a fight only 11 seconds in to the con- er’s rookie Michael Grabner. Grabner started problem. test, then spends the rest of the period buzzing the season as a member of the Florida Panthers I like to call him, much to the annoyance of, around the rink and driving the net hard. “The after being acquired in a trade from Vancou- well pretty much anyone who watches Oilers Utility Man!” ver in the offseason. The Panthers then placed games with me, “The Utility Man.” I usually Oh, and did I mention he can score goals? the 23-year-old winger on waivers with the Way OFFSIDE shout it out anytime he makes a nice play, hit, He has 16 already this year, that’s more than intention of assigning him to their AHL Affili- and of course when he scores a goal, especially he has scored in any previous season … com- ate, but it looks like the Islanders had a differ- KYLE GALLIVER a really dirty garbage goal in front of the net. bined. He could even hit 20 if he catches a little ent plan as they picked up Grabner and haven’t Sports Editor “The Utility Man!” bit of fire in the remaining nine games. looked back since. The former first-round pick The longer this painful Oilers season drags From episodes of Oil Change, the season Jones is the exact type of player the Oilers (14th overall in 2006) has played 70 games this on, the more I’m realizing my favourite Oiler is long documentary on the Oilers done by TSN have been lacking for the last few seasons. You season with the team on Long Island and has winger Ryan Jones. and Aquila Productions, I can tell that Jones need character guys who will do whatever it scored an impressive 31 goals on a team full of Not only has he been the Oilers’ most con- would be a funny guy to be around. I also follow takes for the team to have success and I would young talent like Matt Moulson, John Tavares sistent player throughout the season, he has him on Twitter and have to say, he tweets some be shocked if Steve Tambellini doesn’t sign and Kyle Okposo. also been the most durable. As the likes of Ales pretty hilarious stuff. Just one glance at his profile Jones to a contract extension in the offseason. Grabner bounced around the minors his first Hemsky, Ryan Whitney, Taylor Hall, Shawn description will show you exactly what I mean. He’s a player I’m hoping to see in Oilers’ silks few years as a pro, but it looks like he has made Horcoff, Sam Gagner, Gilbert Brule … etc., all “Member of the Edmonton Oilers of the for many years to come. “The Utility Man!” the jump to becoming an NHL star. go down with injury, Jones just keeps on play- NHL. Self-proclaimed best hair in the league! Michael Grab-no? I wonder why the Oilers didn’t “grab” him ing and does whatever coach Tom Renney asks I’m open to shampoo endorsements but all the How is it possible that a player, in his while he was waivers? The NHL’s history of violence from behind and sucker punched Steve Moore day examples of the violence in the league. trol. Things like modifying equipment, stron- in an act of retribution for Moore’s hit earlier Personally, I think these kinds of things ger enforcing policies and a universal penalty in the season on the Canucks star player Mar- are going to happen. Hockey is emotional, for all head shots. No more double standards cus Naslund. After Moore was knocked uncon- and some players make a living skating that for players. scious from the punch, his head slammed into fine line, and sometimes they step over it. It The game has changed, and the league is the ice, causing further damage. Moore suf- happens. trying to catch up. Hopefully they can get there fered three broken vertebrae and a concussion, Let’s worry about the things we can con- sooner than later. and hasn’t played in the NHL since. Bertuzzi was suspended for 17 months and the incident was investigated by the police. SAY Gary Suter cross checks Paul Kariya ... Paul Kariya was just about to celebrate WHAAAAT? a goal he had scored when Suter came from MATT DeBEURS behind the net and cross checked Kariya right Assistant Sports Editor in the face. Kariya suffered a concussion that Hockey is a physical game, heck maybe put him out for the rest of the 1998 season, as one of the most physical games in the world. well as the Nagano Olympics that occurred With that being said, the number of concus- that year. Suter, who didn’t have a history of sions and other injuries this year in the NHL goonery, only received four games for the cross has people pondering just how safe the game check. really is. Players nowadays are so big, strong Chris Simon’s two-hand swing on Ryan Hol- and fast that on-ice collisions, safe, or unsafe, lweg in 2007 ... are much more likely to result in injuries. And After being on the receiving end of a ques- the unsafe ones seem to be happening more tionable check from Ryan Hollweg, Chris and more. Simon two-handed Hollweg in the mouth. Just look at what recently happened Simon was ejected from the game and was between the Boston Bruins’ Zedno Chara and handed a 25-game suspension. It was pretty Montreal’s Max Pacioretty. I’m not going to put much the death sentence for Simon, who left the whole thing on Chara’s shoulders, because the league a little while later. I feel that Pacioretty has to take some responsi- Marty McSorley slashes Donald Brashear in bility for it too. Both players knew where they the head ... were on the ice and both could have taken steps The two tough guys fought earlier in the to avoid the contact. But it happened, and now 2000 Canucks Bruins matchup, with McSor- the incident is being used as cannon fodder ley on the losing end. With only a few seconds against the league. left in the game, McSorley hit Brashear in the Let’s not forget that this type of thing isn’t side of the head with his stick in retaliation, new to the NHL. There have been much dirtier knocking him unconscious instantly. Brashear plays before and there will be dirty plays in the suffered a grade 3 concussion, both from the future. stick and from falling backwards and hitting his I put a list together to let everyone take into head on the ice. McSorley was suspended for account how this type of thing has been going 23 games and the remainder of the season and on for some time. So here is a list of some of was also charged with one count of assault. He the dirtiest plays hockey has ever seen. pleaded guilty and served 18 months probation. Bertuzzi sucker punches Steve Moore ... It was the last game he would play in the NHL. On March 8, 2004, Todd Bertuzzi came Those are just some of the more modern 10 The Nugget Thursday, March 24, 2011 NATIONALS

NAIT Ooks Shane Cox gets ready to go up with the ball during a game at the nation- als last week in Oshawa, Ont. Shane Reece (12) looks on.

Photo courtesy of the Durham College Chronicle

Photo courtesy of the Durham College Chronicle Photo courtesy of the Durham College Chronicle NAIT coach Don Phillips shouts encouragement to his players during a game. NAIT Ooks Bol Kong takes the ball up court at the nationals in Oshawa, Ont. Thursday, March 24, 2011 The Nugget 11 NATIONALS

Photo courtesy of the Durham College Chronicle NAIT Ooks coach Don Phillips gives instructions to his charges during a time out at the national championships at Durham College in Oshawa, Ont. The Ooks finish 5th Ooks lost the first game they played by a 75-73 score to Vanier College. By Kyle Galliver The team’s fifth place finish is an Tournament at a glance Sports Editor improvement on their last trip to Nationals, THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011 The Ooks men’s basketball team had an when the Ooks came seventh, and Phillips Opening Round impressive run this season, which included believes his team should be proud of their Game score hosting the ACAC North Division Final efforts. 1...... Vanier 75, NAIT 73 Four, winning its second ACAC provincial “I am proud of our success over the last 2...... Mount St. Vincent U. 65, Humber 56 title in three years, and capping off with a three years that entails two ACAC Provin- 3...... Lethbridge 81, U of Northern B.C. 66 fifth place finish at CCAA Nationals. Head cial Championships and seventh and fifth 4...... Vancouver Island U. 70, Durham College 61 coach Don Phillips set the goal of winning national placements, especially consider- FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2011 the CCAA championship all season, but ing we came out of a conference that has Consolation Round says there is still positives the team can take boasted two consecutive CCAA silver med- 5...... NAIT 83, Humber 76 6...... UNBC 72, Durham College 67 away from the experience. als,” explains Phillips. Semifinals “Though I am a competitor and fully Lethbridge College ended this year’s 7...... Vanier 70 , Mount St. Vincent U. 65 expected to win the 2011 CCAA men’s bas- tournament with a second place finish. The 8...... Lethbridge 82, Vancouver Island U. 73 ketball championship, I have always under- winner was Vanier College in Montreal. SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2011 stood the concept that within life, education Now that the season is done, the Bronze Qualifier Round is ongoing ... meaning that no one said that coach can set his sights on getting return- 9...... Mount St. Vincent U. 84, U of Northern B.C. 49 winning a national championship would be ing players ready for next season, and 10...... Vancouver Island U. 87, NAIT 80 easy and obviously this program needs to recruiting new players to help the team 7th/8th Place Game continue to learn from its past experiences towards the ultimate goal of a CCAA 11...... Humber 105, Durham College 79 and meanwhile to move towards capturing a championship. Bronze Medal Game 12...... Vancouver Island U. 73, Mount St. Vincent U. 71 championship,” Phillips said after his return “I look forward to what the future can Gold Medal Game from Oshawa, Ont., where the tournament has in store for Ooks men’s basketball,” 13...... Vanier 102, Lethbridge 85 was hosted by Durham College. Phillips said. 12 The Nugget SPORTS Thursday, March 24, 2011 Coach Profile High hopes for next year

By Patrick Knowles versity level and he was taking over a team ning streak. His next season in 2007-2008, programs. The level of support that is pro- Todd Warnick is the first year head coach that was the worst in the league. His first Concordia won the ACAC Championships vided for athletics and for the student athletes of the NAIT women’s basketball team, and his year at Malaspina the team went 1-17, but by and finished fifth at Nationals. With only here just made it a place that I really wanted coaching career started at a very young age – his fourth year his team finished fourth and one returning player from the team a season to be,” says Warnick. 18, to be precise, when he blew out the MCL in qualified for Nation- before in 2008-2009, With two young boys, Nelson, who is four, a knee playing the game he loved, basketball. als as a seventh seed he took his team back and nine-month-old Caleb, landing the job This was a low point for Warnick, who at and ended up finish- to the ACAC Cham- at NAIT was something that wife Tracie and the time was unsure of what to do with his ing third at Nationals pionships where they Todd, who will be married for eight years this future. After graduating from high school, his in 2005. In 2006 he were unable to qualify summer, thought would be best for the family. former head coach offered him the opportu- coached his last sea- for Nationals. Being hired in June last year meant that nity to come and help coach his daughter’s son at Malaspina. His The following sea- Warnick was not able to recruit any players community basketball team, where he fell in wife was expecting the son he stepped away to come to NAIT this year and the team fin- love with coaching. couple’s first child so from coaching and ished 5-15. His first head coaching job was at Ernest they wanted to come took the position as “This season was very much a transi- Manning High School in Calgary, where he back home to Alberta Athletic Co-co-ordi- tion season for the program,” he says. “We was the head coach of the senior girls bas- to be closer to family. nator at Concordia, made a significant improvement to the way ketball team. After doing that for a year he So in 2006 War- but this wasn’t the we competed night in and night out as a team moved from Calgary to Lethbridge to go to nick, along with his job he wanted. War- and I like the direction that we are going in the University of Lethbridge to study Kinesi- wife Tracie, returned nick still wanted to be leading to next season,” said Warnick when ology with a BA in Human Kinetics. He was to Alberta where he on the bench as a head asked about how the season went. also the assistant coach of the university’s took the head coach- coach, so when the “We are very optimistic for next sea- women’s basketball team. In his last year at ing job of the Concor- head coaching position son. We have a large recruiting class of nine the University of Lethbridge in 1999-2000, dia women’s basket- became available at freshmen coming into the fold for next sea- he became the assistant coach of the men’s ball program and was NAIT, he jumped at the son and all of the players coming in are a basketball program at Lethbridge College. named ACAC wom- opportunity to get back very high quality skill level and I am very In 2001, Warnick was hired as the head en’s basketball coach on the bench. excited about the young kids coming in next coach at Malaspina College on Vancouver of the year after lead- Todd Warnick “I wanted to stay season,” he said. Island, becoming the youngest head coach in ing his team from a on the bench and NAIT With that in mind, Warnick in very Canada at the time at just 25. This was his 5-9 record before Christmas to a 15-9 mark has shown tremendous leadership in college excited about the future of the NAIT wom- first head coaching job at the college/uni- after ending the season on a 10-game win- athletics and the way that they deliver the en’s basketball program.

NOTICE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR ARE YOU GRADUATING IN THE SPRING OF 2011?

CONVOCATION 2011 Friday, May 6, 2011 & Saturday, May 7, 2011 The Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium 11455 – 87 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

If you expect to complete program requirements by Thursday, June 30, 2011, you are eligible to attend Convocation. If you plan on attending the Convocation ceremonies in May, you must order your gown.

Deadline for ordering gowns:

FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011

Orders will be taken at: NAIT Bookstore, Room X-114 or by contacting 780-471-7717 Patricia Campus Bookstore, Room P-135 or at Souch Campus – Room Z-154

For more information regarding Convocation 2011, visit NAIT’s website at www.nait.ca/convocation

Thursday, March 24, 2011 SPORTS The Nugget 13 ACAC Standings men’s hockey March 12 Keyano 20 2 18 4 1059 1625 N King’s 20 12 8 42 36 24 Team GP W RW L OTL TIE GF GA Pts SAIT 5, MRU 4 (OT) (SAIT leads series 2-0) South Division N MacEwan 20 11 9 37 32 22 SAIT 28 23 21 2 0 3 136 56 49 March 18 Team G W L Pts PF PA S Medicine Hat 20 11 9 39 32 22 Mount Royal 28 19 19 6 0 3 101 53 41 SAIT 4, MRU 0 (SAIT wins series 3-0) SAIT 18 17 1 34 1426 1008 N NAIT 20 11 9 42 35 22 Augustana 28 14 14 7 2 5 130 91 35 Mount Royal 18 13 5 26 1227 1072 S SAIT 20 9 11 36 39 18 NAIT 28 15 14 9 1 3 78 69 34 men’s basketball Medicine Hat 18 10 8 20 1253 1185 S Lethbridge 20 9 11 34 39 18 Lethbridge 18 6 12 12 1164 1264 S Briercrest 20 6 14 31 47 12 Concordia 28 10 9 12 2 4 108 113 26 North Division Red Deer 18 5 13 10 963 1160 N Keyano 20 5 15 24 49 10 Portage 28 9 8 17 0 2 85 108 20 Team G W L Pts PF PA Briercrest 18 1 17 2 908 1302 N Concordia 20 4 16 15 51 8 Briercrest 28 5 5 17 0 6 74 131 16 NAIT 20 18 2 36 2005 1538 playoff RESULTS S Augustana 20 0 20 3 60 0 MacEwan 28 3 3 23 0 2 60 151 8 Lakeland 20 17 3 34 1831 1497 March 4 PLAYOFF RESULTS MacEwan 20 10 10 20 1515 1502 GPRC 71, SAIT 52 March 4 CURLING Concordia 20 10 10 20 1597 1465 MacEwan 55, MRU 52 SAIT 6, Concordia 3 (SAIT wins series 3-0) MEN Keyano 20 7 13 14 1409 1575 March 5 MRU 5, Augustana 2 (MRU leads series 1-0) Team Fall Winter Totals Augustana 20 4 16 8 1553 1884 MRU 69, SAIT 65 March 5 Grande Prairie 20 3 17 6 1533 1992 GPRC 63, MacEwan 59 (GPRC wins ACAC) NAIT 5-1 6-0 11-1 Augustana 4, MRU 2 (Series tied 1-1) King’s 20 0 20 0 1237 1786 Augustana 5-1 4-2 9-3 March 6 South Division men’s volleyball Olds College 3-3 4-2 7-5 MRU 7, Augustana 4 (MRU leads series 2-1) Team G W L Pts PF PA Red Deer College 2-4 4-2 6-6 March 12 Provincial Division Lethbridge 18 17 1 34 1701 1250 GPRC 4-2 1-5 5-7 MRU 2, Augustana 1 (OT) (MRU wins series 3-1) DIV Team MP MW ML GW GL Pts Mount Royal 18 15 3 30 1544 1307 Grant MacEwan U. 2-4 1-5 3-9 March 18 SAIT 18 10 8 20 1447 1438 S Briercrest 20 17 3 55 16 34 Lakeland College 0-6 1-5 1-11 SAIT 5, MRU 2 (SAIT leads series 1-0) Briercrest 18 9 9 18 1550 1560 N NAIT 20 16 4 52 23 32 WOMEN March 19 Red Deer 18 8 10 16 1449 1447 S Red Deer 20 15 5 51 24 30 MRU 4, SAIT 2 (Series tied 1-1) Medicine Hat 18 6 12 12 1443 1573 N King’s 20 14 6 47 29 28 Fall Winter Totals PLAYOFF RESULTS S SAIT 20 13 7 44 34 26 NAIT 4-2 5-1 9-3 WOmen’s hockey March 4 N MacEwan 20 12 8 45 34 24 GPRC 4-2 5-1 9-3 Team GP W RW L OTL TIE GF GA Pts NAIT 95, MRU 82 S Lethbridge 20 11 9 43 35 22 Grant MacEwan U. 5-1 4-2 9-3 Mount Royal 24 21 17 1 0 2 96 34 44 Lethbridge 87, Lakeland 80 S Medicine Hat 20 10 10 38 36 20 Concordia 4-2 4-2 8-4 SAIT 24 12 11 8 2 2 65 57 28 March 5 N Grande Prairie 20 9 11 34 36 18 Red Deer College 4-2 4-2 8-4 NAIT 24 11 11 8 1 3 56 52 26 MRU 91, Lakeland 81 N Keyano 20 9 11 36 37 18 Lakeland College 5-1 2-5 7-5 MacEwan 24 5 5 12 0 7 41 65 17 NAIT 93, Lethbridge 66 (NAIT wins ACAC) S Mount Royal 20 8 12 33 40 16 Augustana 0-6 2-4 2-10 S Augustana 20 3 17 13 52 6 Red Deer 24 3 3 17 2 2 36 81 10 Portage College 1-5 0-6 1-11 N Lakeland 20 3 17 13 52 6 PLAYOFF results WOmen’s basketball Olds College 0-6 1-5 1-11 March 2 N Concordia 20 0 20 5 60 0 North Division MIXED MRU 3, MacEwan 0 (MRU leads series 2-0) Team G W L Pts PF PA Fall Winter Totals March 3 MacEwan 20 17 3 34 1460 1127 WOmen’s volleyball NAIT 5-0 5-0 10-0 SAIT 5, NAIT 0 (SAIT leads series 2-1) Grande Prairie 20 17 3 34 1428 1174 Provincial Division Grant MacEwan U. 4-1 3-2 7-3 March 4 Concordia 20 16 4 32 1515 1090 DIV Team MP MW ML GW GL Pts Augustana 3-2 4-1 7-3 SAIT 6, NAIT 3 (SAIT wins series 3-1) Augustana 20 10 10 20 1538 1537 S Mount Royal 20 19 1 58 9 38 MRU 4, MacEwan 2 (MRU wins series 3-0) King’s 20 9 11 18 1226 1246 N Grande Prairie 20 16 4 53 20 32 Red Deer College 2-3 1-4 3-7 March 11 Lakeland 20 6 14 12 1261 1434 N Lakeland 20 14 6 50 30 28 Lakeland College 0-5 2-3 2-8 SAIT 4, MRU 2 (SAIT leads series 1-0) NAIT 20 5 15 10 1082 1285 S Red Deer 20 13 7 44 29 26 GPRC 1-4 0-5 1-9 Oil Kings headed for playoffs By Marc Majeau with how high he is taken. The Edmonton Oil Kings are head- GOING THE WAY OF THE ing to the playoffs for the second time in BUFFALO four seasons. Oil Kings captain Mark Pysyk was The Oil Kings finished up their 2010- selected 23rd overall by the Buffalo 11 campaign with a home and home Sabres in last summer’s draft and took series against the potential first overall leaps and bounds forward in the 2010- pick in this summer’s NHL 11 season. Pysyk was not Entry Draft, Ryan Nugent- only the best defencemen Hopkins, and the Red Deer on the Oil Kings, but one Rebels this past weekend. could make an argument The Kings and Rebels that Pysyk was also the duked it out in two spirited affairs, but best defencemen in the entire Western unfortunately for the Oil Kings, they came Hockey League. out on the losing end of both games by a LONG MAY YOU RUN score of 4-3 on Friday night in Edmonton, Defenceman Adrian Van de Mos- and by a margin of 3-1 on Saturday night selaer has been with the Edmonton Oil down the highway in Red Deer. Kings since Day 1, and unfortunately, the There was a lot of bad blood end of his WHL career is right around the Photo by Laura Dettling between both of these teams, with four corner. The 21-year-old played all four Edmonton Oil King winger Mike Piluso puts the puck past Regina Pats goaltender Damien scraps in Friday night’s affair to go seasons patrolling the Kings blue line, Ketlo during a game earlier this year. along with 78 penalty minutes and two and Van de Mosselaer is thankful that he misconducts. gets to end his WHL career with another some great games this season, and it passed over for 2011 Canadian National the playoffs start right now and the Oil WRUCK-A-MANIA IS RUNNING trip to the post season. looks like this upcoming best-of-seven Junior Team, and there is no doubt in Kings are looking for the upset. WILD The Oil Kings finished up the sea- series will be no different. The Rebels got anyone’s mind that Nugent-Hopkins The Oil Kings and Rebels begin In his third season with the Oil Kings, son with a record of 31-34-2-5, for a the best of the Oil Kings this season, tak- wants to be the No. 1 selection in this their best-of-seven series Friday night, forward Dylan Wruck had a season to total of 69 points. The 31 wins mark a ing five out of the six games the teams summers draft. March 25 in Red Deer, and Game 2 remember. The five-foot-eight winger modern day franchise record for the Oil played. Edmonton’s only win against the Who knows what jersey Nugent- goes on Saturday, the 26th. The series from Saskatoon lead the Oil Kings in Kings, as the Oil Kings now shift their Rebels came on Nov. 20, when they shut Hopkins will don when his name gets shifts to Edmonton for two games on goals with 38, to go along with his team focus towards the playoffs, against … out the Rebels 3-0 in Edmonton. called on June 24 in Minnesota. Maybe March 28 and March 31. leading 78 points. Wruck is draft eligible You guessed it: The Red Deer Rebels. Rebels forward Ryan Nugent-Hop- even an Oilers jersey? At least Rexall Place gets some sort this summer and will surprise some folks The Oil Kings and Rebels have had kins has something to prove, as he was The draft is in three months, but of playoff action this spring. 14 The Nugget SPORTS Thursday, March 24, 2011 It all started with 68 teams ... By Patrick Knowles teen; something that no expert out there gave No. 4 seed Texas matched up against the Uni- player clearly called a time out before any The NCAA March Madness Tourna- them a chance of doing. They will face the versity of Arizona in the Round of 32. The of the stopwatches showed five seconds on ment kicked off this past weekend with argu- University of North Carolina in the Round of game was very competitive from start to fin- them. ably the most exciting weekend of basket- 16 and Ohio State will meet the No. 4 seed, ish and with only a handful of seconds left The No. 1 seed from the West Bracket, ball all season. We began the weekend with Kentucky, in the Round of 16. I expect both in the game it really got interesting. Texas and defending national champions, Duke, 68 teams, then, after four games played in games to be very competi- had the lead and out of a made it through the first two rounds of the schedule we were down to the familiar 64 tive, but in the end, Mar- time out had the ball out of tournament, but it wasn’t easy; the team teams. The official start to the tournament quette’s run will end with bounds and all they needed snuck out a 73-71 second-round win over was Thursday morning with a handful of the University of North Car- to do was get the ball in Michigan and will face Arizona in the Sweet games and continued with non-stop basket- olina advancing to the Elite bounds where Arizona Sixteen. The other matchup will see No. ball straight through till Sunday night. Eight, where they will meet would be forced to foul and 2 seed San Diego State against the No. 3 The East Division bracket was home to the No. 1 seed of the tour- Texas could seal the game Connecticut. Ohio State, the overall No. 1 seed for the nament, Ohio State, with from the foul line, simple I like Duke to advance past Arizona to entire tournament, and they managed to get Ohio State coming out on top advancing right? Except for the fact that Texas couldn’t face Connecticut in the Elite Eight, with through their first two games with little to no to the Final Four in Houston the following find anyone to get the ball in bounds to and Duke getting past Connecticut and advancing challenge from their opponents. The rest of weekend. when the Texas player went to call time out, to meet Ohio State in Houston at the Final the bracket went as most people expected, The West Division bracket went down the the referee inexplicably called Texas for a 4 but don’t take my word for it because you with the one surprise being when Marquette, way most people expected it to with a few five-second violation, turning the ball over to just never know what will happen in the tour- the eleven seed in the bracket, upset the No. surprises and some very questionable referee Arizona, who scored the go-ahead basket and nament called March Madness, because it 6 seed Xavier in the first round, then went on decisions impacting the fate of one team, the ended up winning the game. can be just that – madness. Enjoy the games and defeated the No. 3 seed Syracuse in the University of Texas. With zero upsets in the This was a much talked about call this upcoming weekend. Should be some second round, to advance to the Sweet Six- first round in the West Division bracket, the because all replays showed that the Texas great basketball to watch. National League baseball preview By Marc Majeau (MM) MD: Lots of question marks on and off the to the Brewers rotation. If Hart, Fielder and mean, Joe Blanton, their fifth starter, would and Matt DeBeurs (MD) field for the Dodgers. Ownership is in sham- Braun can stay healthy and supply the load of be a No. 2 on any team. That, my friend, is NL West bles, Matt Kemp is grumpy, and they lost the Brewers offence, they could make a run at depth. If the big horses, both in the staff and San Francisco Giants two key parts in Russell Martin and Manny the division. In other words, what Marc said. in their lineup can stay healthy, they are defi- MM: The Giants are lead by Tim Lince- Ramirez in the off-season. Could be an ugly Houston Astros nitely the World Series favorites at this point. cum, who was absolutely brilliant in the post one for the Dodgers this year. MM: Things are pretty bad in the Lone Star Atlanta Braves season last year. The Giants didn’t add too Arizona Diamondbacks State for the Astros. The Astros have a new MM: The Braves had a surprise 2010 sea- much in the off-season, but lead by Lincecum, MM: Justin Upton is the only ray of light manager, former Red Sox bench coach Brad son in manager Bobby Cox’s final year. Chip- they will have the best rotation in the National D-Backs fans have. Led by new manager Mills, but he will have to hit .400, get 70 home per Jones continues to have a Hall of Fame League West. Kirk Gibson, the Diamondbacks are clearly in runs and hit 800 RBI, on top of managing, for career, as this is his 17th season. MD: Sorry to say it Giants fans, but they’re rebuild mode. the Astros to have a chance. MD: Watch out for the Braves this year. not going to repeat as champs. Despite having MD: I know nothing about this team. But I MD: They’re going to need a whole bunch Could be a big sleeper if they can take the wild probably the strongest rotation in the NL, they do know that they stink, and are going to be one of players to play out of their minds just to card. One thing this team will have to battle just don’t have the offence. They didn’t pick up of the worst in the league. compete in the division. My pick to be in the through is not having Bobby Cox on the bench anyone in the off-season to help out with the NL Central NL Central basement. anymore. The man was a legend, who knows “o” either. Who knows, maybe Brian Wilson’s Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs what the transition between him and new bench beard can help them make the push. MM: Reigning MVP Joey Votto will have to MM: The Cubbies appear to be in some boss Fredi Gonzalez will be like. San Diego Padres be more valuable somehow, as the Reds have no type of sports “purgatory”. They are by no Florida Marlins MM: Well, any time you lose your best pitching whatsoever. They stretch of the imagination a MM: The Marlins either win the World player in the off season (Adrian Gonzalez), and were NL Central champions legit threat in the National Series, or miss the playoffs. Seriously. I think you don’t replace him, you’re clearly going to last season, but I highly doubt League, but on the other they’ll miss the playoffs this season. It’s a struggle. I don’t see much coming from the they repeat. hand, they aren’t the Astros. stretch, I know. Padres in 2011. MD: Bronson Arroyo MD: People close to the MD: They lost Dan Uggla to the Braves MD: Losing Adrian Gonzalez to free is arguably the best starter Cub are saying that Carlos and their ace, Josh Johnson, is having arm agency is a back breaker. It will be a long, hard in the Red’s rotation. That’s Zambrano has cooled his issues. Could take a step back this year. road to recover the offense A-Goz provided. not a good thing. The big jets this year. Good, because New York Mets Them and Arizona will battle it out for last in Cuban defect Aroldis Chap- they’re going to need him to MM: New York’s ugly stepsister has all the division this year. man better be ahead of bounce back in a big way. the talent in the world on paper, but all that tal- Colorado Rockies schedule, cause they are Off season pick-up Car- ent translated to a 79-83 record last season. It’s MM: Outside of a few studs, like Tulowit- going to need help in the los Pena should help offen- only March, but I have a feeling Jose Reyes zki, Jimenez, Gonzalez, and Helton, the Rock- pitching department. sively. Still, I don’t think will break his own record, and end up on the ies do not have a sexy roster at all. Tulowit- St. Louis Cardinals there’s enough there for the Cubby’s to make a DL before opening day. zki had a great 2nd half to the season, and if MM: As long as Albert Pujols is a St. Louis run at the playoffs for the next little while. MD: If Carlos Beltran, Jason Bay and Jose he plays like that for an entire season, he could Cardinal, they will compete for their division, Pittsburgh Pirates Reyes can stay healthy for once they could be pushing Albert Pujols and Joey Votto for NL as well as the World Series. MM: The more I write about the Pirates, have the offense to be in the wild card battle. MVP. MD: Chris Carpenter is healthy again, the more ink I waste. It’s not worth it. Unfortunately Johan Santana still hasn’t thrown MD: If Ubaldo Jimenez, who was in the which could be huge for the Cards. Not to men- MD: Pirates stink, and are going to stink from a mound since the middle of last year. running for the NL Cy Young last season, stays tion they have the best bat in Albert Pujols. The for some time yet. But who knows, maybe Lyle They need his arm bad. healthy, the Rockies could make a push for the big question is are they going to be able to keep Overbay and Garrett Atkins can pull them out Washington Nationals Wild Card. That’s a big if though. They need him in a Cardinals uniform next year. of the division basement. MM: Writing a preview on the Nationals Troy Tulowitzki to build off his strong second Milwaukee Brewers NL East will be a lot easier in three seasons, when Ste- half of last year, and Carlos Gonzalez and old MM: The Brew Crew added Zach Greinke Philadelphia Phillies ven Strausburg and Bryce Harper are MLB reg- man Todd Helton to chip in offensively as well. and former Blue Jay Shawn Marcum to their rota- MM: The Phillies won the “Cliff Lee ulars. Until then … they have Matt Stairs. Los Angeles Dodgers tion in the off season, and they are led on offence Sweepstakes” this off season, and now, their MD: Bryce Harper is will not play for the MM: The Dodgers are no longer in “Manny- by Prince Fielder, Corey Hart and Ryan Braun. rotation consists of Cliff Lee, Roy Halladay, Nats this year. Lock it in. That being said, he’s wood,” as Manny Ramirez took his talents down to The Brewers have a few big bats, and they look to Cole Hamels, Roy Oswalt and Joe Blanton. not far off, and if Stephen Strasburg’s Tommy south beach, and joined the Tampa Bay Rays. First improve on their 77-85 record last year. Winning. John goes well, they might have a shot in a year year manager Don Mattingly has his work cut out MD: Look out for the Brewers this year. MD: The Phillies have one of the best or two. for him, in replacing a legend like Joe Torre. Greinke and Marcum add some serious depth pitching staffs of all time in my mind. I Thursday, March 24, 2011 SPORTS The Nugget 15 Jones youngest UFC champ

By PATRICK KNOWLES Schaub countered with a devastating This past Saturday night New- overhand right, dropping Cro Cop ark New Jersey played host to UFC and finishing the fight at 3:44 of the 128: Shogun vs. Jones. This card had third round. With a second consec- many intriguing fights and saw the utive win against an MMA legend, long awaited debut to the UFC for the this win shoots Schaub up to the fighters who came over from World top of the heavyweight division and Extreme Cage Fighting. The UFC, with another win could be in title which owned the WEC, decided to contention in his weight class. combine the two companies and bring Fight Number 2 on the card saw in two new weight classes and a ton of veteran Nate “The Great” Marquardt great fighters to showcase on upcom- match up against New Jersey native ing UFC pay per views. Dan Miller in a middleweight bout. The first fight of the night saw Miller who took this fight on just MMA legend Mirko Cro Cop vs. over a week’s notice came in looking Brendan “The Hybrid” Schaub. Cro to take Nate down and try and sub- Cop, the 2006 Pride open weight mit him with his very good Jiu-Jitsu champion, was looking to get back skills, but was unable to catch Mar- into the heavyweight title talk, but quardt in anything. Nate “The Great” was up against ex-college foot- was able to control the fight and won ball star Schaub, who was coming by unanimous decision 30-27. off of a win against MMA legend The next fight on the card saw Gabriel Gonzaga. Schaub, a vet- the brother of Dan Miller, Jim, eran of Season 10 of The Ultimate match up against one of the WEC communities.canada.com Fighter TV show, came out and tried fighters to come over in the merger, Jon “Bones” Jones to take the fight to Cro Cop and did Kamal Shalorus in the lightweight just that. The second round went to division matchup. Shalorus is a and followed that by a devastating Finally, it was time for the fight eree stepped in and stopped the fight Cro Cop because Schaub got a point world-class wrestler, but his strik- knee to the head of Shalorus and that everyone has been waiting for at 2:37 of the third round, giving taken away for strikes to the back ing skills were outmatched by Jim then finished him off with a flurry since it was announced six weeks Jones the victory and making him of the head. In the third round, with Miller’s superior boxing and the of punches on the ground. Miller is ago. The main event had light the youngest ever champion in UFC just over a minute left in the fight, fight was controlled by this element. the first person to beat Shalorus in heavyweight champion Mauricio history at 23. Cro Cop went to throw one of his With 2:15 to go in the third round, his MMA career, and did so in very Shogun Rua against probably the Shogun was also 23 when he famous leg kicks but when he did, Miller landed a vicious uppercut impressive fashion. This is Miller’s most unpredictable and dangerous won his first major belt when he seventh win in a row and puts him fighter to come into the UFC in a became the Pride middleweight GP right at the top of lightweight divi- very long time, Jon “Bones” Jones. back in 2005. sion contenders for the belt. Jones, who has only been fighting After watching this fight, it is The co-main event of the eve- mixed martial arts for three years, clear that Jones is the future face ning saw the UFC debut of two came into this fight only having lost of the UFC and will be very hard to more fighters coming over from once in his entire career, and that knock off now that he is the cham- the WEC. Urijah Faber matched up was by disqualification against Matt pion of the light heavyweight divi- against Eddie Wineland in a bantam- Hamel due to illegal elbow strikes to sion. Another question is the idea weight bout. Faber, the “California the top of the head. that maybe Shogun should drop Kid,” is probably the biggest name Shogun, who has not fought down a weight class to 185 and fight to come over from the WEC to the since winning the belt back in May in the middleweight division and set UFC and he did not disappoint in his 2010, came in a little rusty. He up a match down the road with mid- debut. He gave a great showcase of looked a lot slower than he did in his dleweight champ Anderson “The his crisp boxing skills, great take- last fight and was just simply over- Spider” Silva. Jones will defend his downs and solid ground and pound matched by the skills of Jones. Sho- belt against teammate Rashad Evans when he managed to take Wineland gun battled for the first two rounds at an upcoming pay-per-view event to the mat. Wineland, a game oppo- and in the third Jones took over and sometime down the road, but for nent, put up a solid fight, but in the landed vicious strikes to Shogun’s now he can enjoy his victory and the

openwalls.com end Faber pulled out a unanimous face and body, forcing the champ title of youngest ever champion in Mauricio Shogun Rua delivers a kick. decision victory 29-28. to crumble to the ground. The ref- UFC history. Business as usual – really? By Will Hammer change? bility of more free fights. Many good things could UFC has bought out its leading rival, Strikeforce. There is so much cash to gain out of this merger. come from this, but that doesn‘t mean that it’s all Speaking about the deal, UFC President Dana White There no longer needs to be debates when now the sunshine here on out. told AOL Fighthouse’s Ariel Helwani: “Business “two top guys” will have a chance to prove it in the The UFC now monopolizes the entire mixed will continue as usual.” cage. It’s all going to lead to an eventual cross over. martial arts sport outside of North America. The White clarified his statement by confirming One need only to look back this past year to the now lack of any competition outside the UFC could that both companies, including the fighters, their merged World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC). make MMA much more stagnant. Without the need contracts and their promotions, (like the Heavy- In some ways this is the best thing that can hap- to reinvent themselves, Strikeforce wouldn’t have weight Grand Prix tournament) will stay a separate pen to mixed martial arts. With the UFC and Strike- formed the heavy-weight tournament. Fighters entity outside of the UFC. Scott Coker will remain force now unified, contracts preventing fighter trans- have no choice but to fight for one company, lest in charge of Strikeforce and Showtime, will keep fers between organizations will no longer be an the competition be outside North America. It may production control of all the shows on Strikeforce. issue. Ideally, there could be some matchups in the simply take months, or a year or two until even- Everything will remain the same for now, except future that would have been impossible to see hap- tually the two promotions are distinctly one. Any the change to the new parent company, UFC and pening a few months ago. Since the merger of WEC, fighters looking for fame need only look to the Zuffa Entertainment. Despite White’s assurances, in more weight classes will be opening, meaning there UFC. But to those at Zuffa and White, this is just Dana White all honesty that’s really doubtful. Why wouldn’t it will be more title fights. Also there will be a possi- “business as usual.” 16 The Nugget Thursday, March 24, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT Dine and Dash – eat my words

By CHRISTINE VU Every Monday and Tuesday, Chianti has spe- On any ordinary Tuesday, I would go home cials on their pasta so as you can imagine, the right after a long day at school. This week was place was quite full when we arrived. Thank- different. This week was International Week. fully, we were led to a private dining room with NAITSA was hosting its third annual Dine and plenty of space for our large group. As always at Dash Grub Crawl. Chianti, we were promptly served warm bread. I On Tuesday, March 22, NAITSA loaded a had initially thought that the appetizers stopped bus full of hungry students and took them on a after The King and I but, to our delight, we were unique dining experience to celebrate Interna- served bruschetta and calamari, accompanied tional Week. The Dine and Dash Grub Crawl by three different types of sauces for us to try. took us to three restaurants that represented I also thought that every serving was more than three different parts of the world. The first stop enough and just as I was starting to feel full, was The King and I, an award winning Thai the servers entered with mountainous platters restaurant. The second stop was Chianti, an of pasta. Well, I didn’t bring out my holiday fat authentic Italian eatery. The third and last stop pants for nothing. on the “world tour” was Block 1912, a charm- It was impossible to pass these heaving plat- ing European café. ters of pasta around so a friend dished out fusilli giardiniera con pollo for me. The penne with Hard to resist garden veggies and diced chicken, served in I had been to all three restaurants at least a cream sauce, was one of my favourites. The once before but I am one of those people who cream-based sauce managed to stay flavourful, tend to find one dish that I particularly like yet light. Penne alla campesino was a favourite and continue to order it, time and time again. of my friend’s. This seafood curry penne was a Photo by Christine Vu International Week is all about learning about vibrant sunshine yellow and definitely tasted as we were not rushed. We were able to enjoy our- go but I did not expect anything like this. Each other cultures and trying new things. Even for good as it looked. Lastly, there was the classic selves in the relaxed atmosphere that Block restaurant had impeccable service, and the food a picky eater, it was hard to resist all the delec- penne alla gigi with spicy Italian sausage and 1912 always provides. All good things must was amazing. For the experience and all the table dishes that were put on the table by the onions tossed in an even spicier tomato sauce. come to an end, though, and we all ambled food that I got to enjoy, it was well worth the friendly staff at The King and I. Even after everyone had seconds and thirds there back on the bus for the ride back to NAIT. $20. NAITSA did a wonderful job putting on a After a tasty tea and milk drink that satis- were still enough leftovers for all to take home. When I had first seen the posters of Dine great event that many, including I, will remem- fied my thirst, we were served som tum, a zesty and Dash, I knew immediately that I wanted to ber and look forward to next year. papaya salad with prawns. The flavour of the Times flying by shredded papaya was punched up by the lime Time was flying by fast and it was nearly dressing and the sprigs of mint. Atop the bed of 7:30 p.m. when we arrived at Block 1912 for papaya were giant prawns that complemented dessert. I, as well as the others, had been eat- it well. The colorful salad was a perfect way to ing non stop for over two hours. After being start the evening. seated at tables at the previous two restaurants, Before we finished devouring the salad, it was nice to be able to lounge on the comfy beef satay and spring rolls were being distrib- couches and chairs in the café. Our last course uted among the diners. Beef satay and spring of the evening was comprised of three desserts; rolls are a popular Thai appetizer or side dish. a quaint slice of cake, a two-bite pecan pie At The King and I, they dressed up these sim- dipped in chocolate and a serving of gelato in ple appetizers with little details. A seaweed a flavour of our choice. I had been trying new band delicately hugged each spring roll. After dishes all night so this one time I had to diverge everyone had their share it wasn’t long before and go with my favourite flavour, hazelnut. we ventured on to Chianti. Even though our food tour was running long

Photo by Amanda Hitchen David Vertesi plays at the Nest last Thursday night. Thursday, March 24, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 17 for your listening pleasure ... $3.99 mixtape ...

a mainstay of the hip-hop industry, and his there, Nate began a career of making Dogg, Warren G) death due to heart failure came as a blow to appearances on tracks by other rap art- 6. Lay Low – Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg anyone who was a fan of rap music. ists, bringing his style and in many cases 7. B**** Please Part II – Eminem, Dr. Born Nathaniel Hale (named after making the song a whole lot better. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Xzibit the famous American revolutionary), Nominated for four Grammies, 8. G-Funk – Nate Dogg Nate Dogg became a fixture in the West appearing on over 40 chart singles, Nate 9. Concrete Streets – Nate Dogg Coast rap world after forming the group Dogg was a true hip-hop legend. 10. Groupie Love – 213 (Snoop 213 with friends and future hip-hop stars 1. Regulate – Nate Dogg, Warren G Dogg, Nate Dogg, Warren G) Snoop Dogg and Warren G. 2. 21 Questions – 50 Cent, feat. Nate Dogg 11. Til I Collapse – Eminem, feat. By BALJOT BHATTI He made his official debut on Dr. 3. The Next Episode – Dr. Dre, feat. Nate Dogg Dre’s seminal album The Chronic, and Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg 12. Multiply – Xzibit, feat. Nate Dogg On March 15, 2011, the music world lost his signature style and voice were well 4. Area Codes – Ludacris, feat. Nate Dogg 13. Game Don’t Wait – Warren G, a long-standing titan. Nate Dogg had been received by critics and fans alike. From 5. I’m Fly – 213 (Snoop Dogg, Nate Nate Dogg

VIRAL VIDEO OF THE WEEK A lion’s tale By rachel jacques This is where things get sticky. a year The viral video this week will warm later they want to go visit him but are the cockles of your heart. While search- told that he is too wild and is now the ing youtube.com for funny videos involv- alpha of his own pride. ing animals, I came across a not-so-funny But of course, they go anyway. one. Now, I’m not going to ruin the video It was about a lion named Christian. for you so you’ll have to watch it. I will, The video starts out by giving the back- however, tell you to watch with a box of ground story of how this lion was caged kleenex handy. and being sold. And you will most likely end up want- Two young men buy this lion and ing a pet lion. To watch the video search: start to raise him. Unfortunately, the lion Christian the lion. http://www.youtube. becomes too big for their apartment. So com/watch?v=md2CW4qp9e8&feature=f they re-introduce him to the wild. vst 18 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 24, 2011 Toy, Comic Show bigger By Marc Majeau This was the ninth consecutive year that that live in their parents basement,” but that wood since 1977, and The Edmonton Collectible Toy and the event has been held and it’s only getting surely wasn’t the case. The science fic- recently, he has been LeVar Burton Comic Show boldly went where no show bigger and better. tion and horror genres have fans from every very active in the Twit- has gone before this past weekend at the “This is so awesome, it’s like finding walk of life. There were doctors and lawyers ter community, with Shaw Conference Centre. every single toy you used to play with as a in attendance, and OK … there were a few over 1.6 million followers. Thousands of science fiction fans packed kid!” said Derek Gardner, an attendee of the storm troopers walking around. The lineup for LeVar was long, but the halls of the Shaw Conference Centre event. The ECTCS also had celebrity guests when I finally got a chance to speak to him, on Sunday afternoon to catch a glimpse of “And, you can actually afford to buy from across “geek culture” throughout the I was able to ask him whether or not he movie props, comic books and collectible them yourself! I don’t need to beg my day. Former WWE and current TNA super- thought that science fiction was still a viable toys from all over the world. parents.” stars, The Dudleyz, were in attendance, and medium to showcase new ideas in the year Local Edmon- no, they didn’t put anybody through a table. 2011. tonians set up Ron Wagner, who has drawn such com- “I think science fiction will always be, many tables, as a ics as “G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero”, because no matter what is going on in the lot of local art was Daredevil, and Batman, stayed for the dura- world, science fiction allows us to block out showcased. tion of the day, talking to fans, answering everything else and say the most important “It’s so refresh- questions and signing autographs. words in the English language that we can ing to see that there The real highlight of the day for many ask as human beings.” is a lot of local tal- was the star of Reading Rainbow, Star Trek: Burton got quiet, and then leaned in, ent in our own back- The Next Generation and Roots: LeVar looked me in the eyes, and said “What if?” yard,” said local art- Burton. “What if?” That’s why science fiction ist Jimmy Greene. Burton has been active in Holly- will always be around. “What if?” “It’s nice that people get to see that just because an art- ist isn’t drawing for Nate Dogg dead at 41 a bigger hero like Superman or Batman, By David Adomako-Ansah catchy hooks and verses in songs such as they have their own The world of music lost a great performer “Shake That” with Eminem, “I Like That” personal heroes and recently. On March 15, Nathaniel Dwayne with Houston, “Area Codes” with Ludacris, concepts.” Hale, better known as Nate Dogg, died of as well being one-third of the R&B group Some people shy congestive heart failure in his hometown of 213 with Snoop Dogg and Warren G. away from shows Long Beach, California. Nate Dogg was born August 19, 1969 like this, as they At a young age, Nate Dogg started sing- and died at the age of just 41. He had previ- associate them with ing at his father’s church. He was an artist ously dealt with strokes in his past. May he flickr.com “nerds” and “cos- not known for his solo career, but for his rest in peace. R2-D2 tume-wearing adults Thursday, March 24, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 19 Party the semester away!

By Graham Mosimann pounding club beats that will be keeping students dancing wanted to do something different.” The power duo of Lady Gaga and Michael Jackson are all night long. Guests are encouraged to dress coming to NAIT’s Year End Show: Hollywood Edition … Finally the aerial, acrobatic team of Firefly up and to embrace the glitzy theme. sort of. rounds off the set list. The Shadow Twins are an NAITSA provides a special Hol- NAITSA’s Year End Show will feature a pair of trib- animation dance duo that combines crude, slap- lywood prize for anyone who pur- ute artists to share the music of the King and Queen of stick humour, with a constant desire to sabo- chases a ticket in advance. Buy- Pop with students. This April Fool’s Day will be a huge tage one another to entertain an audience. Vue ing a ticket early will give you Hollywood-themed party located in the hangar of the Theatre and See magazine have described the entrance to the party, as well as a Alberta Aviation Museum. The pair are tribute artists high-flying troupe as “awe-inspiring“ ballot to win a fantastic prize pack you will not believe, as they portray their celebri- as well as “gorgeous and terrifying”. courtesy of NAITSA. The ties with the right amount of stage presence and The Year End Show: Hollywood pack will contain a free night rhythmical accuracy that you would expect Edition is labelled as the big- in the Hollywood Themed from both Gaga and Jackson. gest, best and last party of the Room at the Fantasyland While the headliners of this glitz and school year and it is some- Hotel, a Cactus Club din- glamour filled night are sure to be a hit, thing that is sure not to be ner, an evening for two and a the supporting acts for the Year End Show missed. limo ride from your house to will be spectacular. DJ Mikey Wong will Joshua Semchuk, NAIT- the hotel and back. be spinning the tracks throughout the eve- SA’s director of communi- April Fool’s Night at the ning and he comes from an impressive musi- cations and PR, describes this Alberta Aviation Museum cal background. He has played with such groups as event as something really spe- hangar will be a show that you Deadmau5, Satoshi Tomiie, Benny Benassi and is the cial: “We all worked together to have cannot miss! Tickets are avail- resident DJ at The Bank Ultra-Lounge for Connected the type of show that we think will be able for $20.11 at the NAITSA Fridays. exciting and entertaining. A lot of people office before the event and will He carries a deep, soulful style, punctuated with deep can go to a concert or a DJ party, so we cost $25 at the door. Christian rapper making a name

By Shanae Henry “Christians are real people – we go through going to the clubs to get drunk, sleeping with ran- Christian hip-hop, and made a commitment to the Excalibur (York University) some difficult things as well,” said Daley. “I dom women and disrespecting women because of youth of his community. TORONTO (CUP) — There are few who wanted to make music that appealed to non-Chris- my own immaturity,” he said. “Then I realized I “I just want to encourage kids who were just choose to go against the grain when it comes to tians as well as Christians. I am not ashamed to talk couldn’t live like that anymore. It was physically like me,” Daley said. “It’s very humbling when I musical expression. about my faith, which is why I don’t say my music and emotionally draining. I believe that God was see young black men and women who say my Popular hip-hop, in particular, is in a state that is only for Christians.” speaking to my conscience at that time, and was music has helped them through hard times. It’s could be called cliché and gimmicky, lacking sub- His music’s got a certain appeal, he believes. telling me that I am more than that and have more especially humbling because at one point in my life stance and obsessed with excess. “I offer something positive and uplifting to to offer the world.” I was just like them, looking for someone to tell me Ryan Daley’s music is radical and rebellious, my community. I think it’s pretentious and insin- His decision to leave that world was scary at there’s hope and that my circumstance do not have too, but not in the way you may think. Instead of cere to glorify a lifestyle that most people will first, but Daley eventually found his calling in to define who I am.” rapping about the hip hop staples – exorbitant never attain. I discuss issues like addiction, sex- wealth and blatant disrespect for women – Daley, ual promiscuity and abuse,” he explained. “The aka NevaHurd, fuses into his infectious melodies overall message is that you can rise above your and banging beats parts of his Christian faith, like circumstances. I’m living proof that you can find forgiveness, love and peace. peace. I’m not preachy; you either take it or leave As a self-described “underground Christian it.” hip-hop artist,” NevaHurd has been making waves Daley’s journey to his current place of peace, in the Canadian Christian hip-hop scene for quite a however, was not easy as he struggled to leave his while. Many have described him as one of the top lifestyle of casual sex and hard partying behind. Christian hip-hop artists in Canada, though he has Daley discovered hip-hop at age 13 and the not yet released an official album. His first, Unseen genre blew him away. At the time, hip-hop was Proof, is scheduled to drop around June 2011. refreshingly innovative and had just begun to Although he prides himself on being a Chris- become mainstream. tian, he admits he is not perfect and he uses his When Daley turned 25, an epiphany struck. music to dismantle the happy-go-lucky Ned-Flan- “For about three years, I lived the same things ders Christian stereotype. that I talked about in my music, like smoking weed, 20 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 24, 2011 Pokemon refined, enhanced By Kita Muru now three-on-three battles are added Pokemon Black and White are the to the fray in two different ways. latest installments in the extremely One involves lining up three of popular monster battling series on your Pokemon against three of your the Nintendo DS. Just in case you’ve opponent’s Pokemon, or sending out never heard of it, Pokemon focuses one of your three Pokemon against on battling, collecting and training your opponents and being able to pocket monsters (hence: Pokemon) switch in and out of the three. Also, towards filling out a Pokedex and you’re able to battle/trade Pokemon becoming a Pokemon master. Black and chat on the DS over its Wi-Fi and White takes place in the Unova capabilities. region as you are given a choice of As far as problems, the new one of three Pokemon from profes- Pokemon are overall a nice addi- sor Juniper to help you out on your tion but look somewhat weak in quest. design. I couldn’t help but think The game hasn’t really changed that Reshiram (Black cover) and a whole lot from the original. You Zekrom (White cover), are a direct collect Pokemon, take on trainers/ ripoff of Blue Eyes White Dragon gym leaders in other cities and the and Red Eyes Black Dragon from elite four, while thwarting the plans Yu-Gi-Oh. Also the obvious prob- of an evil organization. This time it’s lem (for some) is that there isn’t Team Plasma who are out to “liber- much change from the previous ate” Pokemon, albeit through pretty versions. cruel actions. They kept addressing If you’re a fan of the Pokemon people on how Pokemon were slaves and you don’t have Black or White, of their trainers; it was surprising to then what are you waiting for? It’s see that kind of story direction in a essentially similar to the previ- game that’s generally viewed as fam- ous Pokemon titles only with a few ily friendly. refinements and enhancements. If As far as new stuff goes, if you haven’t experienced the series you’re a fan of the series, then there in a long time (say Gold/Silver like are around 150 new Pokemon to me) and are looking to embrace nos- find/battle with and some Poke- talgia, then by all means go out and mon are exclusive to either Black try it. or White. However, new Pokemon alone don’t keep the series fresh, so pokemymon.com Thursday, March 24, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 21 Ode to all our moms Just think back to when you were a child do their very best. And that if they ever fell Moms give their best advice to their chil- and your mom was always there to love and down to pick themselves up again,” my dren. A mother’s dream is to see her kids grow protect you. She taught you many things and gramma says. “Every mistake is a learning up to be happy and successful. Imagine life probably guided you to where you are today, experience.” without your mom. Who would be there to studying hard to create a life of your own. Your My mom followed in my gramma’s foot- cheer you on and put band-aids on your knees SHOOT FOR mom never laughed at your dreams, not even steps. She is another one of my role models when you scrape them? when you told her crazy things like how you and is one of the strongest women I know. She “I am still a dreamer, and my mom still THE STARS wanted to be a princess or a superhero. She was is the person I look up to most in the world. If encourages me and believes that I could do LACE SENIO there to encourage you and guide you. I could be half the person my mom is, well, anything if I want it bad enough,” my mom Entertainment Editor I come from a family of strong women then that to me would be a dream come true. says. It is comforting to know that even Last week I took a break from my dream and am proud of it. My gramma is one of my I aspire to be the same type of person as my though my mom is now grown up, that my journey to discuss the Charlie Sheen “situa- role models. Stubborn, like a bull, but one of mom, kind-hearted, imaginative, funny and gramma still believes in her. tion.” I felt it was a rather important issue that the most generous and loving women in the strong. The trait that I admire most in my My mom is the person that knows me the needed to be discussed. This week I am back world, my gramma is a force to be reckoned mom, though, the one I hope to grow into one best. She can tell when something is wrong, to contemplate the topic of dreams, goals and with. She is thoughtful and funny, but my day, is the unconditional love that she gives to just by looking at me, and she can tell when that ever burning human desire to succeed. gramma didn’t receive positive feedback from me and my brother and sister. something really great happened too. I guess Onward with the dream train of thought. her mother. “I always knew that my mom would be what I am truly trying to express is that moms There is a saying that goes more or less This taught her to be diligent and hard- there for me without judgment, when I needed are the most important people in the world, like this: behind every great man, there is a working, it encouraged her to be the best mom her,” my mom says of her mother. and deserve the utmost respect. My mom is great woman. I like to think there is another she could be. My gramma is one hell of a “I had a lot of dreams about who I imag- my best friend. The best advice she ever gave good saying that is quite similar. Behind every women, and she taught my mom loads about ined I would be. But I really just wanted to me was to follow my heart, as it would lead good dream, there is a good mom encouraging life. have kids and be a good mom, like my mom me to my dreams. To this day I follow this it to run its course. “All I ever asked of my children was to was to me.” advice. Important to keep us in dark MONTREAL (CUP) – What differentiates the Many nocturnal animals attempt to escape light at further from the truth. Our position has always been: America, the Mont Megantic Observatory near star-filled skies of cottage country from the night night, and often the illumination of nocturnal envi- Use the light when you need, for as long as you Sherbrooke was opened in 1978 in an effort to pro- skies of downtown Montreal, where perhaps even ronments will lead such organisms to retreat from need, and only use enough to complete the task.” mote research in astronomy and public awareness. on a clear night one can hope to find five or six otherwise suitable habitats. Millions of birds are Similar developments have been taking place Covering 5,500 square kilometres, the observatory’s stars at best? killed each year as artificial lighting disorients their in Quebec, which has been criticized for being one dark sky preserve curbs almost all light pollution on Why do we have to escape the confines of the migratory flights and leads them to collide with large of the most light-polluted regions in the world. The its land, providing one of the few places where the city to witness such awe-inspiring sights as Orion’s structures like bridges and skyscrapers. The billions largest astronomical observatory in eastern North full potential of the night sky can be seen. Belt and the Milky Way? of insects killed by their deadly attraction to illumi- It seems that we have made it our mission to nation disrupt food chains from the bottom up. undo all that once existed in our natural way of life. In the late 1970s, astronomers began under- We are no longer confined to being active during standing the alarming effects of the pervasive use the day and resting at night: Business as usual can of artificial lighting, which served as catalyst for continue in all 24 hours. the Dark Sky Movement. In 1988, the movement Night lighting has become a permanent fea- gathered momentum with the establishment of the ture of our lives, and this modification of the natu- International Dark Sky Association, an American ral light environment has led to light pollution and not-for-profit organization whose mission state- the many unexpected complications, including sky ment is “to preserve and protect the nighttime’s glow, glare, urbanization of nocturnal landscapes environment and our heritage of dark skies through and the uncoupling of ecosystems. quality outdoor lighting.” Sky glow is the most obvious and remark- As Johanna Duffek, outreach and education able form of light pollution, disrupting the work of manager of the International Dark Sky Associa- astronomers, depriving city dwellers of the night tion, explained, public awareness toward light pol- sky’s delights, and reducing our night vision, which lution has grown immensely over the past decades. means that almost 97 per cent of all stars are not However, many seem to still be confused about its visible from major cities in the world. effects and solutions. Light pollution also has devastating effects on “Many people think a dark sky friendly lighting the environment, disrupting biological rhythms by ordinance is going to require them to turn off lights resetting the internal clocks of animals and plants. or remove them,” said Duffek. “Nothing could be 22 The Nugget Thursday, March 24, 2011 How to scuba? Check it out By Catherine Ye they realize they can breathe Are you interested in scuba diving? NAITSA underwater,” Dianna added. offers a chance for everyone to learn how to She also shared her own scuba dive. The Discover Scuba session will be experience of scuba diving held on Wednesday, March 30. The presentation with me. starts at 7:30 p.m. in Room J-111 and then in the “The sport has come a pool from 8:30 p.m.-10 p.m. This is an introduc- long way in the last 40-50 tory class to scuba diving, where participants years. PADI (the Professional will have a class session to learn where peo- Association of Diving Instruc- ple dive, who can dive and how to get certified. tors) is the largest training There’s also a pool session in which an instructor agency in the world. They will teach students how to breathe under water, certify about 80 per cent of buoyancy control with BCD, reg recovery and the divers who come into the clearing, mask clearing, ear equalization and sport, which has been many. how to kick with fins underwater. With the equipment innova- “It is a one time orientation to scuba. Ocean tions, sizing and costs, many Sports will supply everything you will need women and children have except for a swim suit, T-shirt and, of course, come into the sport, when your toiletries. We will have you fill out any once it used to be a male release liability forms and check to see if you dominated sport. I have some are fit for diving,” said Dianna, the instructor 3,000 divers in many loca- from Ocean Sports who is also in charge of the tions throughout the world, learning process. so to find one experience that “The instructor will have you join in the beats them all is impossible!” lecture portion of the class where they will Dianna adds. discuss the principles of how pressure affects “For cold water diving your body and some safety rules to apply in adventures, our West Coast is the pool. You will then head down to the pool probably the most diversely reddunesdubai.com to put what you have learned to practise. Your abundant. I have dived with seals, a 16-foot Christ, and put my hands into the hand prints The Discover Scuba session will let you instructor will guide you through techniques octopus, on ship wrecks and have seen some from the person who made the pot, absolutely experience the peace of being underwater and to recover your regulator if you should drop incredibly colourful aquatic life. fantastic. If I had never taken that first plunge the ability to be weightless like an astronaut in it, how to clear it of water, how to equalize “In Bali, I have had a giant manta bump in 1982, I would never have experienced these space. Unfortunately, there will be no fish or your ears and how to clear your mask of any into me and another go over the top of me by amazing things that so many people will never mantas in the NAIT pool, but do not miss this water if you are smiling. Quite often students a mere two inches. I was getting tickled by the see and would never have met so many inter- opportunity to try scuba diving. Student ticket – when they are scuba diving for the first time bubbles from my regulator. In Spain, I have esting people from all over the world. This is prices are only $21 and you can buy them at the – just can’t get that smile off their faces when found amphorae from the First Century before why I dive.” NAITSA office. Thursday, March 24, 2011 The Nugget 23 Some celebs are just lucky

say Lohan break down in the public eye. We watch you, simply by visiting one of the dozens of celeb- In the end, I guess there is no real formula for these people struggle, fall and fail miserably. The rity sites on the Internet. Horrifying, isn’t it? I think having a comeback. Some stars try to revamp their media scrutinizes Spears and Lohan, and seems to I just shuddered internally. careers for years with perfect public personas and enjoy watching them fall from grace. Interestingly With this kind of extreme exposure, it’s hard always impeccably done makeup and still not get enough, the media also loves watching these very for a person like Britney Spears to have a come- to the top spot on the Billboard 200 album chart. same individuals rise to the top of the A-list all over back. Having a sweats and baseball cap kind of day Others, like Sheen, have personal lives that are spi- again. will do nothing positive for Spears’ image. There- raling downwards … yet have careers that are only When a celeb like Britney Spears is at the top fore, it’s a tough road out there for troubled celebri- going higher into the A-list. of her game, the media adores her and affection- ties hoping to restart their careers. What’s the secret? I guess you would have to ately call her “Brit-Brit” (as if they’re close friends However, there are some celebs that seem to ask Charlie Sheen: He seems to be on the “win- WHAT’S with the woman). However, if Spears steps one gain more popularity the crazier their antics get. ning” side of things these days. “TASH-INING” toe out of line, the press is on hand ready to pull Of course I’m talking about Charlie Sheen. her entirely off the straight and narrow. The name Although Sheen recently got fired from his star- NATASCHA BRUHIN “Trashney” is then adopted as her nickname. It’s a ring role on the TV show Two and a Half Men, Assistant Entertainment Editor vicious, scary cycle. he has been in the media non-stop. With his According to freedictionary.com, the offi- For this reason, I have sympathy for Spears. numerous sit down interviews with various talk cial definition of a comeback is: A return to Go on any entertainment site and you can see shows, he has a revealed a “wilder” side to him formerly enjoyed status or daily, if not hourly, updates (as if Sheen wasn’t already wild enough). Yet, prosperity. of Spears living her life. A because of this intense media exposure, Sheen It seems every celeb- lot of these updates are just has become more popular than ever. rity out there is attempting to of her picking up Starbucks, His recently announced one-man show, have some kind of a come- or hanging out with her kids, Charlie Sheen LIVE: My Violent Torpedo of back. And sadly enough, a but there is never one day Truth, is selling tickets like crazy; His show at vast majority of these come- we don’t know exactly what New York’s Radio City Music Hall sold out in backs are required because of this very public figure does under 30 minutes. What exactly will go on in the celebrities’ drug and alco- throughout her day. this show no one knows for sure. hol problems, which have You know those days So, for those people who ran out and led them to the bottom of the when you feel like com- bought tickets, are you comfortable with the Hollywood totem pole. plete crap? When everything fact that you just shelled out money for a show It’s sad to see stars that from your hair, to your skin, that, as of today, still has no planned routine? started out so big and tal- to your mood, absolutely What’s more, Sheen is expected to bring in a ented end up in rehab and sucks? Yeah, now picture staggering pay-cheque for this tour. Just how at the bottom of the totem the whole world seeing you much you ask? Try a cool $7 million. A lot of pole again. In the last few in this state. Imagine every- that will come from the expensive ticket costs, india-server.com ladyobama.com one from your mom, to your which range from $79.50 to a whopping $750 years, we’ve seen stars such Charlie Sheen as Britney Spears and Lind- Britney Spears ex, being able to check up on for a meet and greet with him. 24 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 24, 2011

Matt Temple- man, left and Matt Kupka relax before going on the air with their radio show Murder of Matt.

Photo by Graham McCann A different kind of duo By Graham McCann K: We ramble on about stuff like conspir- your lineup? K: Sometimes on air, he doesn’t even Murder of Matt consists of Matt Kupka and acy theories a lot. T: Our crowning achievement was playing speak. Matt Templeman: An interesting duo filling the T: There’s a lot of music info, too. Tool’s trippy 12-minute track with its two other T: Because you don’t turn on my mic. NR92 airwaves. Graham: What kind of music? tracks overlapping. (It’s a special Easter egg in K: Oh, yeah. Kupka: In first semester, we realized there T: Very eclectic. their album.) T: We do a lot of fun stuff … If we think it’s were a bunch of Matts in our class, and we K: Recently, we’ve been playing a lot of K: Our minds were blown for the rest of the a good idea, we’ll judge it after. decided that a group of “Matt” would be called really unknown bands, not to sound like a hip- show. It was nuts. We once narrated the entire K: We roll with our shit off safety … That’s a murder, like crows, because it’s badass. ster. We used to try having themes for our show, 15-minute Michael Jackson Thriller video. our new slogan. Templeman: We were considering nam- but we are too distracted and too lazy. We just G: So, Templeman, what would you like to Listen to Murder of Matt on NR92 on Sun- ing our show “Random Never Going to Happen put our playlist together on the fly. add? day 8:30-10 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9-11 Hypotheticals.” G: Templeman, what do you think about T: I’m a man of few words. p.m. Bargain shopping to local tunes

By Christine Vu that Edmonton has more to offer. also of Dead City, to put on this one of a kind and Edmonton’s newest rockabilly retailer, 4 Whenever Monday rolls around, it is inevi- This Saturday March 26, Dead City Punk event. There a lot of things to do in Edmonton Stroke Custom Culture. table that someone will ask you what you did Rawk Flea Market makes its debut at Mead and Barrowman and Dawson agree that the “Dead City Punk Rawk Flea Market is a on the weekend. Some may say they went to Hall and it is exactly what it sounds like. The main goal of the Punk Rawk Flea Market is to reflection of Edmonton’s subculture,” says the flea market and found an antique lamp. best of both worlds come together to give showcase local talent. Barrowman, “If it goes well, we hope to do Others might talk about how they lost their Edmontonians their first rummage rock fest. “Why shouldn’t you be able to listen to rad this four times a year.” shoes at a punk show. Neither of these are out Tables will be set up around the bar and like music while shopping? And shopping local at “There is going to be a wide range of peo- of the ordinary (losing shoes is more common any flea market, you can find an assortment that! I strongly believe in supporting my peers ple and products all together in one bar, creat- than you would think), so why not experience of goods from local vendors but as Dead City and community,” Dawson continues. ing a unique event that everyone will enjoy,” something extraordinary? Dead City has got founder Barrowman put it, “It isn’t your reg- “The Flea Market provides an atmo- adds Dawson. you covered. ular flea market. If someone’s selling you a sphere and opportunity for local music and “It’s going to be loud and busy, but it’s Dead City is the brainchild of Landon Bar- record, you can bet it won’t be a Garth Brooks vendors to come together in a unique set- also going to a one of a kind event to happen rowman. Over the years, this proud Edmon- album.” ting and allow people who may not otherwise in the city, which makes it something not to tonian has gotten tired of people referring to Another thing that differentiates this flea know said music and vendors exist. This is be missed!” his beloved city as “Deadmonton.” Barrow- market is the “Punk Rawk” part. Live music a chance to discover some of the city’s hid- When that Monday does roll around, make man believes that there is an underground will go on all throughout the night. Local den talents.” sure you have an interesting anecdote to share. voice that needs to be heard. Dead City pod- bands such as Sneezing Wolf and the Bogus Books, original art, hand-made jewelry are Check out the sights and sounds of Edmon- cast was born and now it has evolved into Robots will join more than six other groups as among some of the sure finds. You can even ton’s very first Dead City Punk Rawk Flea Dead City Press. More and more people are a part of the seemingly never ending lineup. grab a slice of pizza from Crown Pizza Pub Market for free at Mead Hall this Saturday. getting involved with the movement to prove Barrowman is joined by Natasha Dawson, while perusing merchandise from Rowena The doors open at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 25 Powerful lyrics, raging tempo

By Graham Mosimann of the best aside from the singles and they pro- Rise Against used to feature an old school vide an anthem like quality to go along with punk sound that built them a loyal follow- a powerful message that is apparent through- ing before they took a strong left turn into the out the album. “Help is on the Way” directly world of alt-rock that made them international references the Hurricane Katrina disaster from sensations. Their new album Endgame is a a survivor’s point of view and demonstrates blend of the best of both worlds. Prior to the the disparity the victims must have felt. “Sat- album’s release, three songs were made pub- ellites” also references the Deep Water Hori- lically available. They are a fantastic demon- zon oil spill and how greed can lead to such stration of the direction the Chicago-based destruction. group has turned. Rise Against continues to speak out about You may have already heard “Help is on the state of our world through powerful lyrics the Way”, “Satellites” or “Architects” but and a raging tempo. This album does not dis- much like their previous records, the gold of appoint for any who love the genre. this album is in the songs not released. “This is Letting Go” and “Broken Mirrors” are two Calling all nerds By Baljot Bhatti buffoon and Pegg plays the straight man in the Paul is a sarcastic, lazy, chain smoker and kind sketch, but this time, it’s the opposite. Clive is a of a jerk. He is also a fugitive alien from Area 51 kind of shy, reserved sci-fi writer, while Graeme is seathound.com who has teamed up with nerds Graeme (Simon more open to taking risks and doing stupid things. Pegg) and Clive (Nick Frost) to The alien himself is expertly try and escape the men in black crafted, and the CGI is believ- who are on his tail. able enough, even during close Paul the movie is an exercise up shots. Paul is voiced by funny in fanboyism. At times, it became man Seth Rogan, who does a a game for us watching the movie good enough job selling the bois- to catch as many nerd references terous, lewd alien to the audience. as we could. Near the end, they Playing against his usual char- were coming so fast you could acters is Jason Bateman, who barely catch them all (Star Wars, plays a Secret Service agent pursu- Close Encounters, ET, Jaws, ing Paul throughout the movie. I’ll Aliens, to name but a few). remember him best for his role as This doesn’t mean that it’s perennial good guy Michael Bluth just catering to the 10 per cent on Arrested Development, so see- of the audience who got all those ing him act like a real badass and metrolic.com references. Paul is, at times, a threaten people is a real treat. genuinely funny and surprisingly sweet movie. There’s some additional comedic relief on the Whether it’s the relationship between Graeme and part of two bumbling FBI agents, Haggard (Bill former Bible thumper Ruth (a hilariously crass Hader) and O’Reilly (Joe Lo Truglio) who stum- Kristen Wiig), or between Paul and the little girl ble upon the conspiracy and become a stick in the who pulled him out of the wreckage of his ship in mud for the escapees and the man hunting them. 1947 (now an old woman, played by Blythe Dan- There are some great cameos I don’t want to ner), there is a surprising amount of sentiment in a spoil, but I think if you’re just looking for a fun movie aimed at sci-fi nerds. time at the theatre with some of your fellow nerds, The comedy team of Frost and Pegg is as go check out Paul. strong as ever, though oddly enough it seems like they’ve reversed roles. Frost usually plays the 26 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 24, 2011

Upcoming events ... Clubs Centre News Clubs Appreciation Social:...... March 24 RT 2012 When: March 25, 7 p.m. What: Bake Sale Where: The Billiard Club When: March 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Business Connex Where: HP Centre What: Bake Sale Music is a Weapon When: March 30, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Outside NAITSA, Main Campus What: Earth Hour Pledge Party When: March 25, 7 p.m. Outdoors Club Where: U of A, Dinwoodie Lounge What: Ski/Snowboard Trip When: April 2 SORAD Where: Marmot Basin, What: Pub Night Jasper National Park Regular weekly events Gamers of Dungeons Latter Day Saints (LDSSA) and Dragons What: Weekly meetings What: Weekly Games When: Thursdays When: Fridays; 4:15-10 p.m. 11:15 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Where: Room WC-312 and 12:15 p.m.-1:10 p.m. Christian Club Where: Room E-221 What: Weekly Meetings Karate at NAIT When: Hang Out & Learn Wednesdays What: Weekly sessions 12:15 p.m.-1:10 p.m. Room E-115 When: Mondays, Wednesdays Prayer Meeting Wednesdays 7 p.m.-9 p.m. 7:30 a.m.-8:05 a.m. Room J-207 Saturdays 10 a.m.-Noon (Multi-faith prayer room) Where: Room S-112 Clubs Centre Info Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Phone: (780) 471-8457 E-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.naitsa.ca Location: Room E-133 – Main Campus

The Aboriginal Student Club supports ... Thursday, March 24, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 27 What are you looking forward to most with spring coming? CHRISTINE VU

“Outdoor Rodeos.” “I am looking forward to long- “Travelling abroad.” “Running on the River Valley “Travelling.” boarding in the River Valley.” trails again. It’s a good time.”

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Cartoon by John Benesch 28 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 24, 2011 Crossword Across Down 1- Spanish river 1- Apex 6- Gives up 2- Doc bloc 11- Besides 3- Beetle juice? 14- Icon 4- Exclamation of disgust 5- Kelp 15- Bloodsucking worm 6- Strongly fragrant sage 16- It breaks daily 7- Hard to hold 17- Turkish title 8- Singer Shannon 18- Metallic mixture 9- Author Umberto 19- Actress Balin 10- Unprofessional lawyer 20- Lean and sinewy 11- "Farewell!" 22- Sudden impact 12- John Garner 24- Roast 13- Aborigine of Borneo 28- Dull 21- Conditions 23- Hawaiian native dance 30- Speaks publicly 24- Puccini heroine 31- Staggering 25- Betelgeuse's constellation 32- Favored 26- Radioactive gas 33- Capable of being generated 27- Hwy. 37- Bill's partner 28- Ready ... 38- Band 29- High-pitched tone 39- Black gold 31- Ages 40- Revocation 33- Actress Scacchi 43- Abu ___ 34- Brag 45- Chairs 35- Defamation 36- Exclude, remove 46- Rubbed out 38- Counterfeiter catcher 47- Yellowish brown pigment 41- Not new 49- Clattering noise 42- Not strict 50- Italian composer 43- Severe 51- Mil. leaders 44- Covering for the head 52- Nabokov novel 46- Directional ending 53- Large wave caused by tidal flow 47- Four-door 56- Earth 48- Angry 61- Convened 49- Drunken 50- Flower holder 62- Low point 59- Emeritus: Abbr. 51- Pluck 60- Broke bread 63- Atoll unit 54- Battery size SOLUTION 64- Chemical ending 55- Mdse. Puzzles provided by BestCrosswords. 65- Delicious 57- Conductor __-Pekka Salonen com (http://www.bestcrosswords.com). Page 31 66- Brahmin, e.g. 58- "Treasure Island" monogram Used with permission. TIP OF THE WEEK – from NAIT security services How to report a crime

Every year, thousands of crimes occur in phone number where you are calling 3. be aware of strangers. ing information: Edmonton. Approximately half of all crimes from 4. be on the lookout for the unusual, such – your address and name are reported. It is likely that more than 50 – let the dispatcher control the as unfamiliar vehicles, strangers, and – the problem and where it is happening per cent of all crimes that take place are wit- conversation. unusual phone calls. – whether anybody is hurt nessed by neighbours looking out of their – answer all questions How to use 911: ● stay on the line. Do not hang up your windows, by a person walking a dog and – give your phone number so NAIT The 911 Emergency Line is used to report phone. hearing the sounds of breaking glass or by a Protective Services can call back later a life or death situation, a crime in prog- ● keep talking with the police until they say driver observing a person swerving all over if necessary ress, an injury accident, a fire, a call for medi- it is OK to hang up the phone. the road. – don’t hang up – stay on the line. Only cal aid and ambulance transport to hospital or Newer telephones on NAIT Campuses Why don’t people report crime? In most hang up when told to do so by the any other emergency situation. When you dial will alert NAIT Protective Services of a 911 cases it is because they don’t want to get dispatcher. 911 your call will be answered by an operator call coming from your area. However, we involved, they are afraid of being wrong or they ● In the event of an emergency, dial 911. saying “911 Emergency. What service do you would ask that either you or someone with are not sure what to do. This information is vital to our peace require?” you also contact NAIT Protective Services at A five-minute delay in reporting crime officers. Understand that even though the At this point ask for: 780-471-7477 if possible and when safe to do reduces the chance of catching a criminal by 65 dispatcher is continuing to gather informa- ● police, ambulance, fire department, any so. per cent. tion from you, officers are already respond- other emergency service (e.g. hospital, gas Reporting a crime is not a hard thing to do. When reporting calls to NAIT Protective ing to the area to assist you. The dispatcher company, etc.) The dispatcher will “walk” you through the Services. will also be able to determine if other ser- Do not hang up your phone. Your call will complaint. Remember, a five-minute delay in ● Stay calm – don’t get excited; take a deep vices are required (police, fire, ambulance, be put through to the emergency service that reporting a crime reduces the chance of catch- breath etc.). you requested. ing the criminal by 65 per cent. Get involved. ● State the problem – “I want to report a Major factors in describing suspects: Use 911 to call the police if you are Help to make our community a safer place for crime ... ” 1. description of crime reporting: everyone to enjoy. – a break and enter 2. physical description ● a crime that is happening as you speak or If you have information about a crime, – a theft 3. how suspects left area and direction of a crime that just happened. contact Protective Services at 780-471- – an injury travel. ● a motor vehicle accident where people are 7477. If you wish to remain anonymous, – a fire 4. type of weapon injured. contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS – a suspicious vehicle or person 5. vehicle involved ● an impaired (drunk) driver. (8477). You will remain anonymous and ● State the address and who you are. 6. vehicle description ● suspicious persons or vehicles. if the information you provide leads to a – give the full location, directions from Be aware and practise these precautions: ● any incident that may result in loss of life conviction, you could be eligible for up to nearest office or building 1. be alert to odd behavior of others. or injury to any person. $2,000. – give your name, office number, and 2. be familiar with surroundings ● be prepared to give the police the follow- Everybody benefits, except the criminal. Thursday, March 24, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 29 SINGLE OF More mocha! THE WEEK campus food review

By lace senio a better way to spend five bucks, go It is that time again, “Spring Ahead.” on, go for it. It is a saving grace, let And everyone who knows me, knows that me tell you. without that extra hour of sleep I become the crankiest thing since Principal Kraft, in the old Sabrina the Teenage Witch television series. That is where coffee comes in. To get through these times of treach- ery and one hour less sleep, I take part in a daily ritual called Starbucks. And now, I know what you are thinking, this girl has good taste. And quite frankly, yes, yes I do. The Starbucks on campus in located in the Common Market, where all of the tables are located. Quite a hidden gem, if you ask me. Where else on campus can you get frothy, foamy and over-priced lattes? I highly recommend the white choc- olate mocha, as it is rich and flavour- ful. There is nothing more enjoyable than a hot mocha to ease the pain of the time change. It is like comfort food that perks you up a little. A grande white chocolate mocha flickr.com is only $4.99. Now, I can’tRecipe think of Noodles ... plus By KENDAL GUINEY • 1 pkg (3 oz) ramen noodle soup mix For students on a budget we usually • 1 medium carrot all go to the same staples, simple pas- • thinly sliced ta’s like spaghetti or macaroni, or possi- • 1 pkg. (6 oz) Oscar Mayer grilled bly quick and easy to prepare soups like chicken breast strips vegetable or chicken noodle. Well if you • 2 T green onion slices are wanting to try Instructions: something a lit- Bring water tle bit different but to boil in medium still affordable why saucepan. Add not combine the noodles and car- two and make this rots; cook three Asian recipe appro- minutes. Add priately named chicken breast “Chicken ‘n’ Noo- strips and one t. Photo by Tiffany Lizee dles”. Xiang shou! of the seasoning (Enjoy!) (from ramen soup Jonas Lopushinsky Asian Chicken package); mix ’n’ Noodles Recipe well. Discard remaining seasoning. Cook Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Serves: 2 until heated through, stirring occasionally. Hometown: Vegreville. Prep Time: 3 minutes Sprinkle with onions. Nickname: No Bonus Jonas. Total Time: 10 minutes Recipe and photo cour- Ingredients: tesy of - http://www.squidoo.com/ Turn ons? Stacked women. • 1½ c. water simple-recipes-for-college-students Turn offs? Dental issues and short hair. Do you prefer outgoing/flirty or conservative/shy?Definitely outgoing and flirty. Mainstream Ignorance Blonde/brunette/red head? Blondes. By GRAHAM McCANN If you could plan a date and do whatever you want, what would it be? It 1. “Irregardless” is not a word. What people mean is “regardless” would be ideal to head straight to the rippers. 2. The term “bemused” doesn’t mean amused, but confused. Family-man or Guys-guy? Guys-guy! Buddies come first. 3. The idea that living by power lines can contribute to cancer has very little Tell me something I wouldn’t know about you at first glance.My evidence to support it. 4. There has been no link yet found between cell phones and cancer either, mustache is the real deal. and there is still research into the matter. Are you hot and single? E-mail us at [email protected] 5. Water isn’t clear, it is actually faintly blue, which is why the ocean is blue and not because of the reflection from the sky. 30 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 24, 2011

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Dear Medical Student in G-wings, those bathhouses in the business tower. – From a concerned classmate. ●●● Can you guy give Chem Tech a seat To all the dime pieces in L, don’t listen to ●●● Hey concerned citizen. I have ten thou- for study? We haven’t got any spot to that goof he trying to give us a bad name. Dear Girls in E027 sand reasons to complian about the non- study and we have to sit on the floor. So, If you need to talk to us you know where The Graph comm students wants to know existent extended health plan here. You please give us our spot to study. you can find us. what the *BLEEP* you do in there. Cause are obviously a mindless sheep that just – Chem Tech – from the spot in L it sounds like you’re playing horrible music follows whatever you are told without ●●● ●●● while having a rave, murdering someone to questioning. Scrape the fecal matter out Hey M.S. paint eater, is your head full To the Asian female community: I wish I bad music. We know you athletes feel like of your cranium and try not to be such an of fat? had something clever to say, but since we you are entitled to blare your music as loud a imbecile. Just Saying. – Curious George are at the brink of spring, us boys at the humanly possible, but please keep it down, or – Squidge ●●● hot spot would really like to see you wear at the VERY least, play better music. ●●● To the AHT girls, some skanky clothes (school girl outfits ). – Most Sincere, The Graph Comm Dear Red head in architecture, With regards to Eric, the first year And avoid looking me straight in the eyes Students i hope it doesn’t rain. i would hate to Paramedic: We called “dibs” in Septem- as you’re climbing up or down the stairwell ●●● see you drown because of how far your ber. Lingerie tickle fight for his love and in the annex. To the V-wing Douche-Bags: Always nose is in the air. affection? – track suit and glasses. remember to use soap and water when – concerned gentleman – The RT Girls ●●● you wash your hands after you use the ●●● ●●● To the guy who wears john deere from washroom. It would be so much better if To the Petroleum and Chemical guys, To the track suit and glasses, IHET. Go back to the farm and stop staring everyone did this to prevent disease from Thanks for giving us something to look Stop impersonating us Hayk. We would at me. I feel like u think I’m a piece of your spreading. And it will keep your fingernails at.We don’t bite you know. never say those things. And there’s no farm equipment, old and used. I’m not a just as fine as mine. Signed, Otherwise – Lots of LOVE from the First Year Inte- “guys in the hot spot”, Hayk’s hot spot is in combine I’m a human being. there will be an explosion! riors ;)

Taurus (April 20-May 20) angel. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) If you like Buck Cherry, enough is You’re a hilarious, precarious, gregar- enough, you have to stop. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ious, nefarious Sagittarius. Say “Virgo” like Elmer Fudd and all Gemini (May 21-June 20) will be well. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Gemini was an American Gladiator so If you have a Chinese symbol as MADAME O I can only assume you’re good with ten- Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) a tattoo, double check what it means. nis balls and nerf guns. When you Google image search Unless you’re actually Chinese, for all “Libra body paint” and your safety is you know it could say: “Onion lobster.” March 17-23 Cancer (June 21-July 22) off (Which it should be, you’re not eight (Warning: These Nug- OK … so your sign is a crab and years old) you’ll see some boobs. If Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) get horoscopes are not writ- you’re named after a life-taking disease. you’re a girl Libra, I’m sorry, I couldn’t Let’s see, your sign carries a jug of ten by an accredited astrolo- But if it wasn’t for cancer … Lance Arm- find Libra body paint on a pair of water, so maybe get a little more “in the ger; however, believe them if you strong wouldn’t be half as inspirational testicles. now” and try carrying some Gatorade? like, as they are absolute and as he is. (Excuse the pun). unquestionable.) Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Hey, if you watched the show Xena: You look thirsty … get some Kool- Aries (March 21-April 19) OK Leo, if you see a Persian man Warrior Princess and you thought Xena Aid. Just make sure you are at least five If a gypsy woman falls in love with walking a duck down 118 Avenue today, had a lesbian thing for Gabrielle, you’re metres away from the nearest brick wall. you this month, check for a hump. don’t be scared. He is your guardian not the only one.

Dear Dr. Conwisdom, are ways to engage in sexual activities by your- thought. It was one of her stunt doubles and we nant or not. If she is, then you get to deal with My boyfriend is going to be away for awhile self and maybe you and your boyfriend could ended up hooking up before I realized it was’t the conquences. If not then lucky you. working, and I am wondering how I can stay try phone sex, or even “sexting.” Either way, it her. I think she might be pregnant, what should sexual while he is away, but not cheat. is up to you not to cheat. I do? ●●● – Long-Distance ●●● – Star studded lover Do you have any personal questions that you want to have answered? Just send an Dear Long-Distance, Dear Dr. CONwisDOM, Dear Star Studded: e-mail with your concerns to conwisdom@ Your situation is a common one and many I have this issue, I am madly in love with My advice to you is to forget Julia. Stop nait.ca or submit them online to www.thenug- couples make this work. However, if you think Julia Roberts. I love her so much that I even chasing her too, you will be broke after the getonline.com and your sex doctor will have you might cheat, then maybe you should con- went to India to be near her when she was next two movies at this rate. As for the stunt your “prescription” ready for you the follow- sider ending your relationship. Obviously there filming ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ and I met her! Or so I double, just wait until you know if she is preg- ing week! Thursday, March 24, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 31 Preparing for final exams

tors, classmates, the Tutorial Centre (Room ● Learn the process, not just the answer regularly, getting enough sleep and fitting in A-133) or a hired peer tutor (Room A172B) How to cram (if you absolutely a bit of exercise and/or relaxation. may help you to understand areas you are have to!) ● Stick with your routine as much as weak in. Counsellors can help with personal ● Cram as close to the exam as possible possible. issues, academic study tips or managing (but not overnight) ● Be careful not to compare yourself exam anxiety. ● Be realistic: prioritize and focus on the with others Strategy No. 5 – Have a plan for your basics Day before an exam major review. Determine How, What, When, ● Get some sleep! ● Be positive and Where you will study. Begin one to two Psychological preparation ● Keep the exam in perspective weeks before the exam. (Ideally this should ● Be realistic about your goals for finals. ● Eat, drink water, have a snack, relax Timely TIPS be a review and touching up weak areas Setting your standards unrealistically high ● Have all necessary items packed and MARGARET MAREAN rather than trying to learn all the material. will add unnecessary stress. ready to go the night before the exam Strategy No. 6 – Create Review Tools. ● Look at the exam weighting ● If you experience exam anxiety, use NAIT Student Counselling Checklists, summaries, flash cards and ● Get yourself mentally ready by think- stress reduction techniques before and after Don’t wait until the week before finals to mock exams will all help you learn the ing positively and being as prepared as pos- the exam. A brisk walk right before the start studying. It may feel like you just fin- material thoroughly and feel more confident sible. Do not get stuck in negative thought exam can be helpful for many students. Do ished mid-terms but the end of term is com- going into your exam. patterns like “I should have studied more” not study on the day of the exam and try to ing and this is a great time to make sure you Study tips or “I never do well on finals.” Don’t com- keep away from classmates who might add are on track to do your best. ● Practise the tasks you will do on the pare yourself with others. to your stress. Strategy No. 1 – Be diligent about ongo- test ● Practise stress reduction techniques ● Don’t discuss the exam with peers ing review. Review the major points you ● Find at least one study partner in each such as slow, deep breathing, muscle relax- before or after the exam took in class every day, and do a more thor- class ation and visualizing a positive place. Counsellors are available to assist you ough review at the end of the week. ● Try teaching another person ● While it is important to pass, marks with this or any other academic or personal Strategy No. 2 – Prioritize what you ● Prepare for each class as if you were are not everything concern. Call NAIT Student Counselling at need to learn. Look at the course objectives, having a quiz Days leading up to an exam 780-378-6133 or come to Room W111-PB at what the instructor emphasizes in class, ● Make sure your notes are complete ● Take care of yourself. Prioritize eating in the HP Centre to book. and at the homework assignments. Focus on ● Learn from past exams the subjects and topics that you are weak- ● Attend review classes est in. ● Identify your weaknesses and work on Strategy No. 3 – Decide which study them Student jobs strategies best for you. Are your current Techniques for math and science strategies working (based on midterm ● Review and keep up on basic skills marks and how you are coping overall)? If ● Keep up with assignments Shinerama Co-ordinator not what new strategies can you add? See ● Learn from your mistakes the Strategies for Success manual avail- ● Do as many questions/ problems as This fun, engaging, outgoing position will co-ordinate all aspects of the able free of charge on line at www.nait. possible Shinerama campaign for the NAIT campus from May, 2011 until the end of ca/counselling and/or make an appoint- ● Practise scientific attitude – accuracy, September, 2011. Shinerama is a yearly event hosted by the NAIT Students’ ment with a counsellor at NAIT Student precision, fact Counselling. ● Master your calculator Association in co-operation with Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Strategy No. 4 – Ask for help. Instruc- ● Prepare for labs We’re looking for someone who can manage Special Event planning and create sponsorship packages but who also has some volunteer manage- Crossword solution ment experience, strong leadership skills, is highly organized and can com- municate well with the community, students and staff. Don’t be afraid to take risks and be ready to think way outside whatever box you’re used to think- ing in. Shinerama is an important, historical event for NAITSA, and will be a great learning experience. Frosh Leaders for Welcome Week NAIT Students’ Association is looking for Frosh Leaders for August and September 2011. Frosh Leaders are ambassadors for NAITSA, helping to welcome students and their families to NAIT during the start of the school year. This position is a very important part of a student’s experience when he or she arrives at NAIT for the first time. We’re looking for leaders who will remain motivated, enthusiastic, co-operative and outgoing while providing a welcoming campus experience. It’ll help that you know about NAIT Students’ Association and programs offered at NAIT. It’ll also help that you are excited to meet new people, engage in hallway conversation and are energetic about trying new things. Being a Frosh Leader will help you develop professional and personal skills and we’d look forward to seeing you at our working retreat from August 19 to 21, a part of your training, paid for by NAITSA. Please apply in person at the NAITSA office in E-131 with a cover letter and resume, or via e-mail to [email protected] 32 The Nugget Thursday, March 24, 2011