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Ellis assigned new role Faron Ellis becomes chair of applied PHOTO BY TODD EAGLE CHILD research. The Kodiaks Warm Paws campaign gathered over 870 items this year. The Hands on Early Learning Centre was the recipient of some of the winter items on Dec. 1. By Steve Seto Page 3 N WSPAP R

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Construction continues on the new trades building at Lethbridge College. PHOTO BY NICK NIELSEN Setting up success in ACAC Taking a look into the life of student Raising the roof at Lethbridge College athlete Matt Primrose. NICK NIELSEN has been completed. says she’s excited for what the By David Selles Page 8 @nickmnielsen The focus now is on the outer project generated for the college. structure of the building before “We couldn’t be prouder of The new trades building at moving inside to finish up the every single person involved in Lethbridge College is starting building’s structure. this campaign, or more thankful to take shape as construction The project is still a long way to the community that supported continues. from being completed. us to not only meet, but exceed, Cranes are out lifting pieces to The campaign to build the this ambitious target.” the roof and upper levels of the new trades building is one of the The new space is going to open building. largest undertaken in southern up a ton of new shop space for The building is starting to and is the largest the students to learn their trade. take shape, with most walls being college has ever spearheaded. “This was a true community completely sealed. The college had many initiaives effort that has already paid The project seems to be to support the $70-million benefits for the college and its running smoothly according to project, including the Possibilities student and will continue to do so Gary Dunkin, Superintendent are Endless campaign. well into the future,” said Burns with N5 Glass Ltd. The fundraiser managed to The college has partnered with “When I first got on site we raise $27.8 million at the start many different organizations in were a little behind, but I cracked of November when the college Southern Alberta to help fund the the whip and now we’re back in started its 60th anniversary project. shape.” celebrations, 10 per cent more If the project stays on schedule The glass work on both the than the project aimed to raise. the building is set to be finished inside and outside of the building College president Paula Burns by late 2017.

LISTEN TO CRLC THE KODIAK EVERY THURSDAY FROM 7 TO 9 P.M. FOR THE BEST SPORTS TALK IN LETHBRIDGE WITH 3ON1 #THEKODIAK3ON1 QUOT OF THE W K 2 • Friday, December 2, 2016 N WS OPINION LIF Affordable child care is in wasour taking more thanfuture I could afford out of SmyP pocket.ORT If S KAYLA SARABUN in they make a way to lower that cost for families I think it’s @kayla9614 wonderful, as long as it doesn’t affect the quality of care, lethbridge food and education given to the kids,” said Wickstrom. Childcare is about to get cheaper, at least in a few Lethbridge College has a daycare located on campus,LIF OPINION SPORTS choice daycares across the province. located just off centre core. The government is fulfilling part of its promise by Child care is Costs for the Hands On Early Learning Center allowing 18 daycares across the province to provide care $950- depends on if the child requires full- or part-time care. for only $25 a day. $1200 A new house is To rent a 2 bed- Full-time care is considered 100 hours or more per This works out to around $500 a month which is a lot $338,110 room apartment is month. cheaper than other provinces. $862 Anything less than 100 hours is charged an hourly Keira Meldrum works and lives in Elkford, British rate and the fees are set in August of each year. Columbia, she is also the mother of a 20-month-old. taken from www.albertacanada.ca The daycare runs from Monday to Friday and opens “We pay a minimum $60 per day here, average is $66 INFOGRAPHIC BY KAYLA SARABUN at 7:45 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. Average child care costs in Alberta is between $950- plus,” said Meldrum. According to the Lethbridge College website, the $1,200/month. Almost triple what people here in Alberta will pay Hands On Early Learning Center provides 40 accredited when the pilot project goes through. where you can rent a three-bedroom basement suite spaces, primarily for the care of children of Lethbridge There are only 18 daycares that are part of the pilot for $1,250, working out cheaper per person than that of College students (and staff members if space is available) project. daycare. from 19 months to school age. Parents should apply early According to Living in Alberta, Health Edition, the Meagan Wickstrom has a six-year-old daughter, who for a spot as there is a waiting list. average child care costs for licensed daycare in Alberta was in daycare when she was a toddler. The Government of Alberta will be accepting range from $950 - $1,200/month. Wickstrom thinks the lower cost of daycare would be applications to become an Early Learning and Child The average cost of rent for a two-bedroom apartment beneficial to all those with children in daycare, as long as Care Centre until Jan 20, 2017. here in Lethbridge in 2012 was $862. it doesn’t affect the quality of care. This is the first step toward $25-per-day child care. Daycare is more expensive than rent in some cases, “Even when I had Alexa in daycare with subsidy, it Pipeline protests continue FarewellNICK NIELSEN Béchardcollege has been very rewarding for him. TODD EAGLE CHILD The Sioux sued the project claiming @nickmnielsen “It’s definitely been the people, the @toddeaglechild it violated several federal laws, including Lethbridge community is just absolutely the National Historic Preservation Act Some major changes are coming to amazing,” said Béchard. A movement of people in the U.S. which protects historical sites from Lethbridge College’s senior leadership. Before he came to Lethbridge, Béchard concerned with environmental safety infrastructure. Michel Béchard, the college’s executive lived in Sudbury, Ontario and owned his regarding oil pipelines, are staging People protesting the pipeline have director of advancement and external own marketing company for four years. protests and local support is growing. been shot with rubber bullets, sprayed relations announced Monday he will be Besides that, Béchard’s past On Nov. 5 and 15 rallies and flash with water in freezing temperatures, have stepping down from his position. experiences include a six-year tenure mobs were held in the city by people had attack dogs unleashed on them and Béchard’s responsibilities at the college as Laurentian University’s director of standing in solidarity with the No Dakota jailed. revolved around the public relations and public affairs, and 10 years working for Access Pipe Line (#NoDAPL) water “They were mostly women, they were fundraising for the college. other post-secondary and non-profit protectors. surrounded and ambushed on two sides Lethbridge College president Paula organizations. “People are being shot at, their civil and were taken to jail,” said Juanita Sloss Burns says the time Béchard spent at the “Right now I don’t have any plans. I’m liberties are being stepped on, there’s from the Blackfeet tribe who was at college has been full of accomplishments just going back to be closer to family.” crimes against humanity, we need the Standing Rock. both for Béchard and for the school. Béchard’s departure leaves a gap to be world to know and everybody to come “It’s real punitive, they were treated “His heart truly is in collaborative filled. together to try and make a change. We very poorly in jail and strip searched…. partnerships and as a result we have Three of the college’s communications can’t forever depend on fossil fuels,” said They’ve been traumatized by the gained many new connections,” said specialists will be taking over Béchard’s William Singer III, a local Stand with government so many times and it’s time Burns. day-to-day duties, while the revamp of Standing Rock supporter. to leave them alone,” said Sloss of the Béchard was a major part of some of the college’s new website will be handed the college’s largest campaigns. off to Simon Griffiths, vice president “It’s real punitive, they were treated He was the head of the Possibilities corporate services and chief financial very poorly in jail...” are Endless Campaign which raised $27.8 officer. million towards the new trades building. Burns has announced that over the last JUANITA SLOSS He also led his team in the Extreme few months, she’s been looking at ways to Career Makeover last year and has change executive leadership structure at The Dakota Access Pipeline is part Standing Rock Sioux. currently been working on celebrations the college early next year. of the Energy Transfer Partners who Political and celebrity figures have for the college’s 60th anniversary. Béchard’s last day at the college is are building the pipeline with the Army allied with the protestors such as Senator Béchard says the time he’s spent at the Dec. 16. Corps of Engineers (Corps). Bernie Sanders, Shailene Woodley (who The Corps who fast tracked the was arrested), Mark Ruffalo and Susan construction, were issued a restraining Sarandon. order to stop the project by U.S. Judge On Nov. 29, Federal cabinet approved James Boasberg and to withdraw permits. two pipelines in Canada, the Trans Construction continues on the 1,825 Mountain which seen opposition for lack kilometre, $3.7-billion (U.S.) pipeline of consultation of the indigenous tribes which starts from the Bakken oil fields of located on its route. North Dakota to Patoka, Illinois. Line 3 which, runs from Alberta to The #NoDAPL water protectors are Michigan, spilled 3.8 million litres into from the Standing Rock Sioux and now the Kalamazoo river. The line will double Be like include people from all walks of life and in capacity and needs replacement by professions. December 2017. Zach! The pipeline was originally planned The Corps recently issued an eviction to pass by Bismarck, North Dakota but notice for Dec. 5 of the Oceti Sakowin since it was a hazard to the city’s drinking encampments at Standing Rock Sioux Join our BearHouse List water, it was diverted to the northern Reservation where protesters have been for your chance to win prizes! edge of the Sioux Reservation. camped. The pipeline will travel under major A day of action is planned for Dec. 5 Facebook: Lethbridge Campus Media rivers such as the Missouri, Mississippi with people across the world taking part www.lethbridgecampusmedia.ca and Lake Oahe, where the Sioux get their in their own rallies, including here in the drinking water. City of Lethbridge. QUOT OF THE W K N WS Friday, December 2, 2016 • 3 OPINION LIF SRachaelPORTS Harder, better, faster, stronger STEVE SETO Alberta’s economy has had some @steveseto struggles over the past year with job loss spreading throughout the province. It hasLIF been OPINIONjust over oneSPORTS year since the Harder knows there is work that needs to youngest Member of Parliament (MP) be done to get the economy back on the from the Lethbridge riding was elected. upswing. Rachael Harder, the 29-year-old of the “The provincial and federal Conservative Party won her first seat in government both have a responsibility to last year’s federal election. play in terms of helping people get back Harder is helping tackle issues to work. And the best way to do that is by happening in Lethbridge out in Ottawa facilitating an environment where private and bringing up the conversation with enterprise is going to thrive. It’s providing important subjects. an opportunity for businessmen and “I am particularly passionate when it women to create jobs,” added Harder. comes to violence against women. That is Being an MP means Harder spends a something we are studying right now on lot of her time in Ottawa on Parliament the standing committee for the status of Hill. Plane rides back to Lethbridge gives women in parliament. It is a subject that I her a chance to unwind without having to brought to the table and asked us to study answer emails or take phone calls. PHOTO BY STEVE SETO and certainly want us as a country to take “You can just slow down a little bit and Rachael Harder addresses the crowd in Coaldale on Nov. 25 right after the it very seriously,” said Harder who feels I’m learning to appreciate that more and unveiling of the Canada 150 maple leaf for next year’s celebrations. that people should be safe whether they more as the job goes forward. Sometimes are walking to work or sleeping in their I use that time to unplug and watch a Harder says one of the biggest tests away from community, being away from own bed. movie or catch up on a TV show,” said isn’t the job itself, but spending time away friends, from family, being away from the “There are far too many women Harder. from southern Alberta. people who keep me grounded and the and girls in this country who are being The biggest part of it is spending time “I would say for me probably one of people who I love,” adds Harder who tries assaulted and victimized each and every away from home and Harder misses the challenges of this job that I face is to connect with those whenever she is day,” added Harder. being close. being away from home so much. Being back in Lethbridge. All downstream from this point onwards TODD EAGLE CHILD #oldmangoestohollywood film project and a Q&A @toddeaglechild moderated by Knud Peterson of the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs. As the topic of clean sustainable water becomes The vision for the council is for a healthy, resilient a world-wide issue, a local organization is bringing watershed where people and wildlife can survive in the awareness to the Lethbridge public. Oldman basin. On Nov. 23 at the Public Library’s main branch, the The council wants more community involvement to Oldman Watershed Council (OWC) presented its latest make better decisions about watershed management and research, historical project and videos. health for clean drinking water for generations to come. The OWC is a not-for-profit and community-based The Government of Alberta released the “Water organization working to find practical solutions to for Life” action plan, the strategy focuses on healthy environmental challenges. ecosystems, water quality for safe consumption and We are all downstream was the core message. It asks economic supply. PHOTO BY TODD EAGLE CHILD in a nutshell: how did we get to where we are today? The balance between economic development Anna Garleff and Shannon Frank of the Oldman Where are we today? and environmental preservation is in managing the Watershed Council doing a public Q&A at the Lethbridge Public Library on Nov. 23. To get people involved about taking care of their watershed. watershe, they showed videos to get people’s attention to The history of the watershed includes the Blackfoot “What’s required right now is active change. We are call, volunteer, donate and share information. people’s input on historical events since they were the at a point with our watershed where we can stop pussy- “It’s all about just raising awareness about what the original habitants of the Oldman basin. footing around and pretending that it’s a problem for the issues are, what’s happening with our water, trying to There is a film being produced by the OWC that future generations to solve. We all need to make change inspire people to make a change in their life and to is still in production and needs the publics input and and we need to do it now and together,” said Anna get involved in making a change in the community as support in order to complete it. Garleff, OWC Senior Communications Specialist. well,” said Shannon Frank, Oldman Watershed Council There are videos on the website aimed at different The OWC says the community can get involved Executive Director. demographics on important information including the by not using products on lawns that leech into the There was a behind-the-scenes look at the city’s water treatment plants along the Oldman River. watershed and reducing water usage. Ellis assigned new role STEVE SETO research that a political scientist normally STRUGGLING @steveseto wouldn’t be involved in,” said Ellis. The program was established in 2001 AFTER ABORTION? The Citizen Research Society Lab right after Ellis began teaching at the (CSRL) has found its new Research Chair. college. The college president is excited You’re not alone. Lethbridge College announced last to see what Ellis will do in the future with FREE CONFIDENTIAL NO JUDGMENT week that instructor Faron Ellis will now his expanded role. take on the new responsibilities. “[It] will give Faron more time to The new position will allow Ellis oversee the CSRL, allowing the lab to take to focus more on applied research on more topics and work with a broader experiences for students at the college. spectrum of students,” said president “What we’ve really done is allowed Paula Burns who is proud to see the him to do more of what he loves to do,” program put Lethbridge College on a said Gina Funicelli, dean of applied national scale. research and innovation. Ellis says the college has been Ellis now has more capacity to tremendously supportive in funding and research a variety of programs. formal recognition for the work they’ve “It’s very exciting, I’m now involved in done over the years. www.lethbridgepregcentre.com QUOT OF THE W K N WS OPINION LIF

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PHOTOS BY TODD EAGLE CHILD (Top) Katherine Joyce, Gerardo Karari Balderas Figueroa, and Jenna Lencucha of Circo de Nefelibata per- form on stage at the Condom Couture Fundraiser on Saturday. (Left) Mikayla Olson shows off her outfit made of condoms.

TODD EAGLE CHILD @toddeaglechild Cirque du so latex The age of the sexual revolution pushed those who the community who are at risk by promoting safe sex, condoms allowed designers free range of what they had no voice or place in the community to the forefront information and services in harm reduction. could create and the outfits were well received. of a movement. The theme for this year’s event was circus couture The event was sold out and people from all walks On Nov. 26, Aids out Reach Community Harm with performances provided by Circo de Nefelibata, a came to support the show. Reduction Education Support Society (ARCHES) local troupe of aerialists, jugglers and acrobat artists. “Lethbridge is definitely willing to embrace unique formerly known as the HIV Connection presented the The fundraiser was a chance to bring together local events like this and come out and support organizations third annual Condom Couture Fashion Fundraiser. talent to showcase the diverseLIF communities within the like ours…it’s OPINIONgrown ever since…there were police SPORTS The fundraiser was in partnership with Club Didi and city by having a night of fashion and entertainment. officers, professors, nurses, everyone had a great time,” the Lethbridge College’s Fashion Design and Sustainable “It provides a lot of exposure to some pretty cool said Bourque. Production. things like Club Didi and theatre. It shows off the skills This was the third annual event aimed at promoting a The event was held at the Southern Alberta Ethnic of the designers and the college program,” said Stacey safe, healthy lifestyle while having a blast. Association (SAEA) that recognizes and celebrates Bourque, ARCHES Executive Director. The night was full of models displaying outfits, drag cultural diversity that enhances environments in a “It helped us build some bridges and made us visible. show performances and circus acts. respect-driven community. People recognized who ARCHES is and what we do Local businesses and organizations included, Coulee Hosted by Mama Didi, the evening featured models and to deliver our message to a larger audience,” said Brew Co., Club Didi and Catwalk Salon. walking the runway in the latest condom creations. Bourque. For information on upcoming events and how to get ARCHES recognizes the individuals who reside in The talent and designs of the outfits created from involved, visit the ARCHES and the SAEA websites. LGBTQ club offers support and services at college COLE PARKINSON They got their start early in the to protect our LGBTQ citizens from @coleparkinson4 semester and have already accumulated the violence and oppression of a hateful 28 members throughout the college. foreign ideology.” The LGBTQ club is offering support to As with all members of the larger Ludman isn’t quite sure what to think those in need at Lethbridge College. LGBTQ community, there has been of his back and forth comments but After many renditions of the club, this concern over the US Presidential race is hopeful Trump maintains LGBTQ year’s version features two key figures results. rights. running the association. Both Donald Trump and Mike Pence Vice president Wigand says the goal of President Tara Ludman and vice have stated views against same-sex the club is to offer support and services president Zachary Wigand have support marriages, transgender rights and other for those in need. systems in place and have opened talks to issues that affect the LGBTQ community. “We’ll be doing counselling and get the club up to their standards. Trump has been back and forth on the offering resources. We have connections Ludman says she chose to see if she issue. In 2011 he stated he was opposed to in the community that can help inform could run the club after hearing it was gay marriage. people when events are,” said Wigand. not functional at the beginning of the “I was a little hesitant at first with Ludman and Wigand say a big reason PHOTO BY COLE PARKINSON semester. [Trump] holding the LGBTQ flag upside for starting the club back up was for peer Tara Ludman and Zachary Wigand are “I decided to open up the group and down but he has stated that he is still support from students at the college. two students running the LGBTQ club Zach was the first person to show interest going to support the LGBTQ, so I just Ludman says she doesn’t see the group this year. in becoming vice president, I was really have my fingers crossed,” said Ludman. as a club and more for peer support. impressed with his application and he’s Trump stated in July of this year that With the semester winding down, planned but Ludman says ideas are been amazing,” she said. he would do “everything in my power the club doesn’t have any more events already formulating for next year. QUOT OF THE W K N WS OPINION 6 • Friday, December 2, 2016 LIF Lastar FM celebrates 20 years on the airSPO RTS TODD EAGLE CHILD equipment and away we went,” said Many LIF OPINION SPORTS @toddeaglechild Fingers. Lastar debuted its first broadcast A local radio station on the Blood on Nov. 1, 1996. The latest issue that Reserve just celebrated 20 years of was on the minds of the Blood Reserve transmission. community was the chief and council Lastar Radio 89.9 FM is a radio station elections where candidates used the radio run by Anthony Many Fingers, known station as their personal platform. by his Blackfoot name “Saahkoikakatosi” Being the centre of attention on the meaning Last Star. reserve the radio station has been a place Lastar Radio’s mission where everyone statement is to inform, “So I took my wants to come and entertain and enhance be a part of. the radio content for the saving... bought “We’ve had Blackfoot people of the some equipment a whole slew Blood Tribe. of different Many Fingers and away we DJ’s, all kind of previously worked as personalities from a probation officer for went. ” the community, the Kainai Community Anthony Many Fingers celebrities and it’s Correctional Society been a riot. I’m PHOTO BY TODD EAGLE CHILD throughout the early ‘90s. glad I chose this field, thanks Wayne and Anthony Many Fingers has operated Lastar Radio from the Blood Reserve for the past 20 years. After being disenchanted by the Garth,” said Many Fingers. justice system, Many Fingers wanted to As the future of aboriginal is vastly under represented. “We’ve tried to touch base with all pursue something else and after watching entertainment grows into all segments Many Fingers feels the treatment of the communities, starting each broadcast day Wayne’s World he was inspired. of possible programming, Many Fingers aboriginal community would improve. with a prayer from various schools, we’ve “I saw Wayne’s World and I thought would like to move into television. Lastar Radio has the ear of the reserve, dealt with most entities on the reserve,” if two long hairs could run media from He would also like to see more so community organizations use the said Many Fingers. their basement, I’m going to give it a try. aboriginal involvement in the news and radio station to promote their latest news, Lastar Radio can now be heard live So I took my savings … bought some entertainment industry to which he feels programs and issues. online at lastar89.wixsite.com/radio. College helps fundraise for agriculture instructor NICK NIELSEN everything that he’s gone through and battling cancer, he @nickmnielsen was never late for a class,” said Klaiber. Klaiber went on to say that having Ellert’s uplifting The Lethbridge College Aggies Club hosted a personality and hard work is something that’s been fundraising dinner on Tuesday night to raise funds for missed this year in the classroom. one of their instructors on medical leave. “He was always a very positive influence, he brought The event was put on in honour of agriculture a positive atmosphere to the classroom, he was funny instructor Vince Ellert, who was diagnosed with prostate and light hearted but he had a noble attitude towards cancer five years ago and was forced to quit teaching this teaching too.” year to focus on his treatment. Byrne Cook, the interim chair for agriculture at the The event had been kept a secret from Ellert and college and a long-time friend of Ellert says Ellert has the reaction he had was an amazing thing to see as he always been a special person. walked into a room full of his friends, family and former “He’s willing to pitch in and find time to do all of the PHOTO BY NICK NIELSEN students. Byrne Cook (left) and Vince Ellert catch up over extra things. We are missing his full-time presence and “I was really, really surprised to see a couple of my the happenings of this semester at “A Night with his ability to help out with Ag Expo and Career day and second year students at the door selling tickets and they Vince.” all of those things. It’s a tough spot to fill,” said Cook. said ‘here you need a ticket’ and there’s my name on it, so Ellert says the thing he misses most while being away quite surprised,” said Ellert. liquor and food tickets and a silent auction were donated from his students is the relationships he built with them. Since his diagnosis, Ellert has taken part in the to Ellert’s cancer treatment. “I was in Costco the other night and a young guy Movember campaign to help raise money for cancer Morgan Klaiber, president of the LCSA Aggie’s club stops me and talks to me. I didn’t recognize him, it’s research and his students felt the need to return the and one of Ellert’s students last year, says she’s extremely been 10 years since he’s been in the program and people favour. grateful to have had Ellert as a teacher. still after that time, they thank you for what you did for That’s why all proceeds of the event coming from “Vince has just always been a great inspiration despite them,” he said.

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LIF OPINION SPORTS Dare I Say by Darashea Gregson Sports bars vs nerd culture Sports are something that is a part of everyday society. But why? Do sports actually add to society? I mean, it is a chance for people who enjoy watching their favourite team to talk with each other and bond. But what about those of us who don’t like athletics? We can’t use the line, “did you see that game last night,” to find our friends. So what do we do? What I have done is to make references to my favourite shows in every day conversations. If others watch the same show they will pick up on it. True, it is much harder to find friends that way, but it seems to have worked for me. What about sports bars? They have specialized places where you can watch your favourite game and get wings. Why does this not happen with your favourite television shows? If there was a bar dedicated to just science fiction television shows where you could order a pizza that looked like the Tardis while you were PHOTO BY KAYLA SARABUN watching Doctor Who, I would be all over that. Children dressed both themselves and their ponies up for the Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade, this time as elves, on Nov. 26. For more photos from the event visit lethbridgecampusmedia.ca Why should professional athletes get all the attention? What about a place that airs season finales or premieres of shows and then has the show playing all night? Realtor tells students to embrace opportunities Why is it more socially acceptable to verbally KAYLA SARABUN “I was pointed in two different directions: real estate cheer on your team that you have no control over @kayla9614 and the other one was life insurance… I played in a how they do, than to gush over a new show that pro-am in the fall with a very successful real estate you have started watching? The Business Club at Lethbridge College had a local individual… I had a week to pick his brain,” said True, things are changing, Lethbridge has openend a new board game cafe. entrepreneur visit them recently. Martineau. Should there be a bigger shift in culture? A graduate of the University of Lethbridge with a He has listened to those around him who are I mean there is a lot of stereotyping in both bachelor of management, Tyler Martineau has had a successful and took what they said and put it to use. groups. succesful career since he graduated in 2003. The mission of the Business Club is to help students The stereotypes for being a guy big into sports He has become senior partner and listing specialist network with a diverse group of people. This is is that you may not be that smart or that you drink for Tyler Martineau and Associates here in Lethbridge. accomplished through various activities and events. a lot of beer. Martineau received “Rookie of the Year” in 2004 for They work with the Lethbridge and District Chamber Whereas the stereotype for the social outcast real estate and since 2006 he has run the top team for of Commerce, attend career fairs, fundraise and is they don’t like to leave their home and are just RE/MAX in Lethbridge and area. volunteer. For more information on the Business Club, awkward to be around. He spoke on how encouragement from those around check out their Facebook page at LCSA Business Club. To learn more about any clubs at Lethbridge College, But if both groups work on understanding the you can help better your life, as well as not to pass any other, interacting could be a lot easier. opportunity you are given. check out the Lethbridge College Students’ Association. Cooking up a storm at Lethbridge College Break NICK NIELSEN their own restaurant. @nickmnielsen Culinary student Kayla Keetch says your even though it’s hectic, she’s happy with For most students at Lethbridge the way things are taught. College, the food court is just a place they “It’s definitely busy keeping up with phone? go to grab a bite to eat and study. assignments while also working in the But for the students working behind kitchen, but it’s great knowing that we’re the counter, the atmosphere is busier. getting real-life experience before we are Culinary students are up every day and sent into the real world,” said Keetch We can help in the kitchen by 7:30 serving breakfast. As for students enjoying the service, The student-run Garden Court John Curlew, a business student at the Restaurant is unique to this post- college, says it’s great to have something secondary institution. so readily available. From purchasing ingredients to the The Garden Court Restaurant offers preparation of food, culinary students are many options for students to enjoy and given the real life experience of owning has different specials all year. (403) 394-1900 Unit 140, 3120 32nd Street S. QUOT OF THE W K N WS OPINION LIF 8 • Friday, December 2, 2016 WWW.LETHBRIDGECAMPUSMEDIA.CA SPORTS

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KodiakShoes players show a diverse range of footwear optionsfor worn at practice on ThoughtWednesday Nov. 23. PHOTO BY STEVE SETO

COLE PARKINSON Other than the one season, Myles III says he has worn size he needs is easy enough with online shopping and @coleparkinson Nikes for around eight years. heading down south. While there are plenty of options brand wise for While most players have one go-to pair, some have Athletes can be very particular with everything they basketball shoes, Nike seems to be a popular one for different shoes for different situations. wear, especially on their feet. Kodiak players. Amy Arbon is a forward for the Women’s Kodiaks Most players can be seen wearing some recognizable Taking a look around the court during games or team and like her male counter parts, she too likes what brands on the basketball court. practices, it’s easy to spot the Nike swoosh on many. Nike has to offer. Nike, Under Armour and Adidas are all popular According to SoleCollector.com, nine out of 10 of the She says she has a different pair of shoes for practice shoes, but most players like to stick with a brand they top selling shoes of last year’s holiday season were Air and for games. feel comfortable with. Jordan’s, which are produced by Nike. “For game day I wear Air Jordan’s because they’re Change with an athlete isn’t something that happens Chris Maughan plays post for the men’s team and he ultra-fly [laughter] and for practice I wear Kobe’s very often, especially with their gear. too uses Nike shoes, specifically Nike HyperDunk’s. because they’re really light,” said Arbon. One of the men’s guards says he has tried other shoes Maughan uses the HyperDunk’s now but isn’t as With tons of different types and brands of basketball but always comes back to Nike. committed to the big brand as Myles III is. shoes, players can find the shoe that looks and feels right “I wore Adidas because my team was sponsored by “I’ve been notorious to for just going to the States to for them. Adidas so we had the Crazy Eight’s but that’s the only Ross and finding what’s on sale and in my size and just Basketball players now have the choice of hundreds time. After that it’s always been Nike,” said Robert Myles getting those,” said Maughan. of different shoes and several different brands in order to III. Sporting a shoe size of 14, Maughan says finding the find the right shoe for them. A look through the eyes of a Kodiak DAVID SELLES Primrose is currently taking Canadian Studies at the @DavidSelles97 college and hopes to transfer to the University of Leth- bridge for his education degree. This also played a role in A local volleyball player is spiking a lot of things off his his decision to play for the Kodiaks. athletic career with the Lethbridge College Kodiaks. Primrose had a list of goals heading into this season Matt Primrose started playing in Grade 6 as a outlet that he hoped will all be checked off by the end of the sea- and had no idea it would lead to him starting for the Al- son. berta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) team. “Obviously make the team, get some playing time and He grew up in Lethbridge and attended Gilbert Pater- this past weekend I achieved another one which was to son Middle School where he started playing the game he start. I knew that there would be some good guys ahead would grow to love. of me and that I’d need to work hard to get ahead of them. “Coming out of high school I didn’t think I would be Hopefully I can continue to get more starts on a regular playing in Lethbridge. I thought I would be playing some- basis,” Primrose remarked. where else,” said Primrose. The Kodiaks are currently sitting at 6-6 on the season. Being able to come back and play in Lethbridge was a Primrose believes that even though the record might not dream come true. show it now, they can compete with the best. He had a couple of different options for where he could “I think if we all mesh together. I think any good team have gone to play. can be beaten on any given day. Going into the second se- “I could have gone to Medicine Hat or some other mester we need to have a different mentality and we need to go out and we need to get some wins.” schools in the ACAC, but I stayed at home, with my fam- PHOTO BY STEVE SETO ily. You know staying within the community and staying The Kodiaks currently sit two points out of a playoff Matt Primrose and the team will return to action with my friends was a huge pull for me,” Primrose said. spot with 12 games remaining in the season. Jan. 6 when they take on SAIT in Calgary.