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Photo by Tegan Dutton THE WORLD COMES TO NAIT Dancers perform at NAIT’s first Global Village event orga- nized by the International Club in the North Lobby on Nov. 18, 19. Ten countries and cultures were represented, with Photo by Tegan Dutton displays of clothing, artwork, martial arts and jewelry. 2 The Nugget Thursday, November 21, 2013 NEWS&FEATURES Ready to run with the ball That’s how it began. at the moment. Although I have to admit appeals to the students with relevant, inter- In the short time since then I have pre- that panic is one of my initial reactions, I esting articles. viewed and reviewed parties, reported would say I am excited and determined That being said, I also look forward on a variety of sporting events (some of above all else. to expanding and improving your source which were totally new to me) and written To explain, I’ll first offer a little back- of student news. I want to hear more from about everything from the LRT expansion ground about myself. I’m a returning student you, the NAIT students. I want your com- to the location of coffee lids and a bunch to NAIT. I studied here as an apprentice until mentary and opinions on what’s happening of stuff in between. 2010. After receiving my ticket, I proceeded at NAIT. And I want you to decide on what And I did this all with the guidance of the to work in that field for a number of years. should go into the Nugget. crack team of Nugget editors. But last year, I realized it was time for News media is in the midst of a revo- WHITNEY FOX That crack team is now minus one. a career change. After some soul search- lution, and I want to be a part of a campus Assistant Issues Editor The venerable former Issues Editor, Joshua ing, I thought I’d like to explore the publication that adapts to the ever-changing A little under three months ago, I was a Yaworski, is moving up in the world by world of news media. I had such a good world and remains relevant. The Nugget has first semester Radio and Television student at seizing a wonderful career opportunity. It’s experience on campus back in the day, already been progressing from a publica- a program orientation day. That day, a couple really a great deal for him, but the Nug- that when I decided I wanted to investi- tion that just delivers what we think is news, of more senior students came into our class to get is going to feel the loss. Of course his gate a new career path, NAIT was my first to providing what the student body at NAIT pitch the Nugget. They stood at the front of replacement, Stephan Sutcliffe, is well- choice. With a little research I discovered believes is news. the room and said that if we showed up at the qualified to fill his shoes. However, the dif- the Radio and Television program and So I as it stands now, I will thank the cur- Nugget office on Tuesday at lunch, we’d get ficulty now lies in replacing Sutcliffe in the before I knew it, I was attending the afore- rent editorial staff at the Nugget for getting the free pizza. They added in an off-hand manner role of Assistant Issues Editor. mentioned orientation. ball rolling and say that as part of the team, that if we were interested, we could write an In a twist, the staff at the Nugget have Returning to school has rejuvenated me. I look forward to really taking that ball and article for the next week’s issue. deemed yours truly worthy of the task. As I’m thrilled about all of the new opportunities running with it. I hadn’t written an article in years, preposterous as this is, I’ve opted to accept. available, not the least of which is becoming (I’m sure you sports fans will read that but the pizza seemed like a good idea. In honour of the occasion, we all thought it an editor at the Nugget. last paragraph and thank goodness that I’m With that in mind, the following Tuesday would be a good idea for me to say a few I am looking forward to the opportun- part of the Issues editing team, so I won’t I wandered over with a few of my class- words, so here goes. ity to work with the other editors and con- be covering anymore of your sports. You’re mates to get the lowdown. I’m experiencing a number of emotions tributors to continue to publish a Nugget that welcome.) Vehicles – pick your poison By STEPHAN SUTCLIFFE from work or around the city with a full charge of 10 strain on the grid, making how we generate electricity that Issues Editor hours for the Volt and 14 hours for the Leaf. The Leaf much more important. In the future there’s opportunity to @StephanRadio has a longer battery range of 75 miles compared to the generate our own electricity. Solar panels will keeping get- Driving even a partially electric vehicle in Alberta Volt’s 35 miles, but the Volt has a gasoline generator that ting cheaper and more powerful along with other ways of could get you called a hippie, traitor or whatever someone drives the electric motor 315 more miles. Both EVs come generating power at home. There’s no way you’re finding is called who goes against everything this province stands with the option to charge the vehicle faster with 240 volt oil at your place, Beverly Hillbillies style. for. It is no secret that we live in a very oily province filled power, which lowers charge times to four hours for the Government incentives encourage people to buy EVs with monster trucks. An electric car in the gas world of Volt and six hours for the leaf. by taking some of the sting away from the high price. But Alberta is as much of a radical thought as a NDP govern- By far the most exciting EV on the road is the Tesla like any electronic, the first versions cost a lot but as time ment taking power in this province. But like the NDP in Model S. After having difficulty in the beginning, Tesla has goes on and the manufacturing of EVs gets cheaper, the Alberta, electric, more so hybrid, vehicles have a strong, found success and is leading the EV revolution. Tesla is price will come down. Early adopters are literally paying loyal base. building infrastructure across the United States and even the price before EVs become affordable for everyone. And Hybrid vehicles are far more affordable than any elec- parts of Canada for its owners to charge their vehicles. The as time goes on they will only get better, with extended tric vehicle on the market and many popular models like company is even developing an EV crossover called the ranges and more versatile models. EVs have proven to be the Ford Fusion and Toyota Camry have hybrid versions. Model X. better than other combustion engine alternatives like etha- The Toyota Prius is by far the most popular hybrid vehicle Obviously your electricity costs increase with an EV nol and hydrogen. and for good reason – it has the best fuel economy com- but that cost is far less than the unpredictable costs of gaso- Reducing our dependability on oil is important. For pared with its competitors. Slowly, non-hybrid vehicles line or diesel that will inevitably increase over time. Using one, it will prolong oil’s effectiveness. Oil is used for far are narrowing the gap because of the increased attention electricity to power vehicles will no doubt put more of a more than powering cars and the longer we can use oil the paid to squeezing every last kilometre out of a tank of gas. better. It will stop us from rushing to exploit the resource Diesel vehicles have long been an alternative to gas in Eur- and extend Alberta oil’s life span and the province’s ope and are slowly making their way over to North Amer- prosperity. ica. But the higher cost to buy and fuel diesel vehicles can Some criticism of EVs, and hybrids for that matter, are scare people away. the cost of battery replacement but when you consider the As automakers become better at getting more out savings on fuel and maintenance costs that would offset the of normal gas engines, hybrids aren’t exactly the best new battery. The batteries contain precious metals and it is alternative. The answer may be electric vehicles or EVs, said the assembly of EVs and hybrids have a larger foot- as they’ve been dubbed. The Chevrolet Volt and Nissan print than conventional vehicles. So when it comes to it, Leaf are the only true options and have reviewed well in hard to say what better long term. You have to pick your consumer reports. Both the Volt and Leaf are relatively www.motortrend.com poison. Gas, diesel, hybrid and EV – none are perfect, so affordable for what you get out of them, a drive to and Tesla Model S make the choice that is right for you. Thursday, November 21, 2013 NEWS & FEATURES The Nugget 3 Social media pitfalls By WHITNEY FOX school superintendent in New Mexico was things not to do on social media in order to The Nugget Assistant Issues Editor in the news for tweets that disrespected survive professionally: Room E-128B Social media: Can’t live with it, can’t a colleague. Closer to home, Jim Andre, 1. Don’t be racist. 11762–106 Street seem to generate a progressive professional a recently elected Alberta school board 2. Don’t be sexist. Edmonton, Alberta reputation without it. trustee, resigned following the discov- 3. Don’t be homophobic. T5G 2R1 Although many would prefer to limit ery of his offensive 4. Don’t be ageist. Production Office 471-8866 their social media use to socialization, it is a tweets. 5. Hey. Just don’t www.thenuggetonline.com professional networking and marketing tool These stories be discriminatory. Editor-in-Chief that can’t be ignored. don’t even touch on 6. Don’t tweet Nicole Murphy But everything is moving so fast. From the countless stories most of us have read when drunk. the advent of blogging in the ’90s, to the or heard about peoples’ very public firings 7. Don’t tweet when emotional. [email protected] early Facebook and MySpace era of the resulting from ill-advised online behav- 8. Don’t badmouth your place of Issues Editor early 2000s, to the current plethora of sites iour, whether it be tweeting from the wrong employment. Stephan Sutcliffe such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, You- account or venting about a lousy day at 9. Don’t badmouth your employer. [email protected] Tube, WordPress, Reddit and a new and work. 10. Don’t badmouth. Assistant Issues Editor improved Nexopia, the snowball effect is One fascinating element of the social 11. Don’t broadcast privileged Whitney Fox extreme. media explosion is the scramble to get a information. [email protected] 12. Don’t think you can separate your The growth is bor- handle on it. There Sports Editor dering on chaotic. is an attempt at an personal identity from your job, especially if People are frantically organized approach you work in the public eye. Lauren Fink trying to keep pace that resembles trying 13. Don’t confess to incriminating [email protected] and the lines between to stuff an oversized behaviour on a very public platform. Assistant Sports Editor personal and professional are no longer amoeba into a wicker basket as it multiplies (Of course if you’re serious about stay- Kyle Harris clear. exponentially. ing out of trouble, maybe don’t partake in [email protected] So mistakes are happening. Part of this organized approach are a vast incriminating behaviour in life, but that’s Entertainment Editor It seems there is constantly something in variety of online articles that give advice on beyond the scope of this article.) Alison Mullock the news about someone getting into trouble how to use social media to one’s advantage, This list isn’t complete. There are prob- [email protected] on Twitter or Facebook. whether in commerce or for the sake of per- ably tonnes of other ways to get in trouble In August, an Ontario ombudsman had sonal branding, and on social media. Assist. Entertainment Editor to have it out with the police in his region how not to damage However, it might be Chris Figliuzzi as a result of Twitter comments. In Sep- one’s reputation or a good set of start- [email protected] tember, three firefighters in Toronto were career. ing guidelines. Also, Photo Editor fired for sexist tweets and Facebook posts. This article won’t if any points here Jesse Kushneryk Shortly thereafter, an Edmonton police offi- tackle how to use social media effectively came as surprises to readers, it may be worth [email protected] cer got into trouble for unprofessional con- for any purpose. But, based on the conclu- investigating further in order to customize a Online Editor duct using social media. sions drawn regarding the stories listed more thorough set of rules for future online More recently, in early November, a above, amongst many more, here is a list of interactions. Sarah Stilwell [email protected] Production Manager Frank MacKay Vending machines gone? [email protected] Submissions encouraged: By ROBERT MacGILLIVRAY tooth; then, when I tapped it on the wall lithic service machines, but we all know [email protected] If you spend any time in the main it shattered. that health nuts aren’t satisfied until building at NAIT, I’m sure you’ve Ruffles and ice cream aside, those every last delicious, cholesterol-clogged The opinions expressed by contribu- noticed something missing on the main machines fed a lot of snackish people, so item is removed from our reach. Unfortu- tors to the Nugget are not necessarily floor of E-Wing. If you haven’t noticed, why remove them we at the Nugget we nately, this theory bites the big one when shared by NAIT officials, NAITSA or you obviously don’t like snacks, because ask. Thus, a hunt for the truth began. you realize that not a single other group elected school representatives. for a few weeks now there’s been a lit- Was the removal orchestrated by the of vending machines was affected. tle closet/enclosure of some sort right Common Market? One could see them So how about this: with the Ruffles where our wonderful vending machines feeling threatened by four lonely vend- and ice cream problems those machines used to be. ing machines: if you need a quick snack, were causing, maybe it was time to Letters We’ve all had some good memories why walk the extra distance to the Com- upgrade? To confirm this, I talked to with those machines. mon Market? But taking two seconds Trevor Morton, the Acting Manager of We want your views “Remember that one time you spent to think out this possibility causes it to Capital Projects. Is something bugging you like $20 dropping stuff on that bag of crash and burn immediately. The Com- “The vending machines on the main about NAIT or the world? Do Ruffles to get them unstuck?” my friends mon Market is run by NAIT Food Ser- floor of the E-Wing were temporar- you have some praise for the remind me every time we walk past the vices, and the vending machines make ily removed to allow for work on the school or life in general? machines on our way to The Nest. money for NAIT; they’re really working services in the wall behind the vend- Keep your thoughts short From what I gather, one of my fellow toward the same goal. When you think ing machines. They will be reinstalled and to the point. No more columnists here at the Nugget had the about it, the vending machines probably when the work is completed, which is than 100 words. Submit exact same problem one day. There’s have a slightly higher profit margin as planned to be before the end of the cur- your letters with your real something about the way those Ruffles they charge more and don’t require an rent semester.” name and contact info to: bags fall that wedges them in the infam- employee to run. Cross theory No. 1 off Not only did our vending machines [email protected]. ous anti-theft slot so you can’t fish them the list. not really go anywhere, the maintenance We need to list your real name. out or knock them down. And don’t get Maybe NAIT feels the need to get staff were nice enough to build a tempor- Getting something off your me started on the ice cream machine. on the same health bandwagon as every ary enclosure so that their work wouldn’t One time, my ice cream sandwich was grade school in Canada? There were a bother us. Darn. Ockham’s razor strikes chest is downright therapeutic. frozen so hard that I almost chipped a few healthy alternatives in those mono- again! Write us. 4 The Nugget NEWS & FEATURES Thursday, November 21, 2013 Tips for winter driving By ROBERT MacGILLIVRAY can have during this chilly season. Stud- work a lot better than a cheap set of win- it’s icy, right? Same goes for every other With the glare-ice-covered-by-a-sheet- ded winter tires are better and, when it’s ter tires. guy. I know we all feel like it’s our right of-snow conditions we got stuck with on really icy, winter tires with chains are the Sometimes you make the lane to take off when the lights turn green, but Friday night-Saturday morning, it’s time for best. If, like me, you can’t afford two sets There are times when it’s blizzarding, in conditions like these, green means “look a little reminder on some good winter driv- of tires, splurge on a set of really good all- or post-blizzard before the plows have both ways and proceed with caution.” Keep ing practices. Some of these you’re sure to seasons. An added bonus of all-seasons is arrived, that there just isn’t a reasonable that in mind and it’ll save you from getting have heard a million times, but others may that the treads last longer than either sum- way to figure out where the lanes are. This creamed by some guy with his brakes to the be ... a little unorthodox. mer or winter tires. Do your research before past Saturday was one such day. I could floor who isn’t stopping. Pro tip: red still Buy winter tires you go to buy whatever is on sale at your have panicked, caused an accident and means stop. Yellow means stop, too … or Let’s get the one you’ve heard a mil- local tire shop and don’t settle for less than saved myself the trouble of driving at all at least try to. lion times out of the way first. Winter something on a professional’s Top 5 list. but what’s the fun in that? Odds are, you’ll Don’t drive like a jack@#! tires are easily one of the best things you Pro tip: a really good set of all-seasons will find yourself in a convoy and then the deci- This one seems pretty self-explana- sion isn’t really up to you anyway. Who- tory but for some reason the majority of ever the people at the front are, they’re in us don’t practise it. We think we do – but charge of lane-making; if you find your- we don’t. I’ve often caught myself driving self with a line of people behind you and no at what seems like a reasonable pace when one in front of you, curse your rotten luck an adorable kitten prancing across the but don’t panic. Remember when you were road causes me to slam on my brakes and a kid and you used to play race cars? It’s I have an “Oh sh*t!” moment when I find not like that at all. You are not allowed to out just how icy it is. Not that kittens are weave willy-nilly. often found prancing around in the dead Here’s the trick: Look at the road of winter but you get the idea. Don’t pass ahead of you and divvy it up into three people unless they’re stopped. If they’re equal parts. If those parts seem too small stopped, do the pass carefully. I don’t to fit into, make two parts out of the road think I can count on two hands how many instead. After you’ve done this, pick one times I’ve seen people try to pass someone of the imaginary lanes and stick with it. only to misjudge how icy it is and end up You’ll soon see everyone fall in behind you in the ditch. The list of jack@#! manoeuv- in the new “lane.” I like to use a little men- res can go on and on but it boils down

www.beyond.ca tal image of road lines superimposed over to a simple thought process: “If I were Driving in winter requires preparation and equipment. the snowy, icy, hell-roads to keep me on scared out of my wits driving right now track. Pro tip: it doesn’t matter if the road and someone did this to me/by me, would is normally three lanes, with serious snow I wet myself?” When the answer is yes, buildup three lanes of traffic might not fit, don’t do it. Pro tip: find a way to hide the so you can make it a two-lane for now. clock display in your vehicle – not know- Green doesn’t mean go ing how late you are will help your deci- Tune in for fun Sometimes you just can’t stop when sions to be of the smart variety. By CARLY ROBINSON your photo featured on CTV and to win It’s promotion time for Radio and some awesome prizes! You can also look Television students here at NAIT. This for our street team, headed by Flyn the means that there are all sorts of oppor- campus therapy dog in training, at lunch. tunities for NAIT students to get involved NR92 Brovember with the on campus media and win prizes. The Bros from NR92’s The Brodown NR92 Battle of the Bands are taking Movember one step further Line up, soldiers! There is a war com- this year. Seven manly and extremely rug- ing! A war against boredom here at NAIT: ged bros will be waxing their body hair in Battle of the bands! exchange for donations that will go towards The army of NR92, the voice and cancer research – and you get to be part of sound of NAIT, wants you to have fun! this magical event! Come down to the NAIT Do you think you can do Bookstore on Nov. 29 from that? See you on the Nov. 12-1 p.m. to participate in 27 at the Nest, where three the event of the decade. bands will rumble from 5 Tune In to NR92 to 8 p.m., and one of them The only all-girl will be crowned by you! promo team, The Feminine Wiles, are Attendance is free and there are prizes looking to promote listening to NR92 for both you and the bands in the cooler. through the TuneIn app. Download the In the meantime, listen to NR92 and TuneIn Radio app (available for free on hit on our street team to get some liquid iPhone and Android) and NAIT’s favour- ammunition! ite radio station, NR92. Look for the #NewsWatch4Pets ladies wearing hot pink around campus NAIT NewsWatch is teaming up with from Nov. 20-29 and show them that you the Edmonton Humane Society to raise have downloaded the app and favourited funds for animals in need and we want NR92 to receive your prize. You will also to give you a chance to help out and win be entered into a draw to win four grand some prizes in the process. Submit a selfie prizes. The Feminine Wiles will be in of you and your pet on Instagram or Twit- the HP Centre on Nov. 20 during lunch ter @NaitNewsWatch with the hashtag hour to tell you more and also give you a #NewsWatch4Pets, for a chance to have chance to win more prizes Thursday, November 21, 2013 NEWS & FEATURES The Nugget 5 Duelling gender messages By WHITNEY FOX them, instead of using the outdated tactic online that implied that women who report broad brush by saying, ‘Hey, don’t be that Assistant Issues Editor of encouraging women to try not to attract assault are failing to take responsibility for girl; don’t lie about rape,’ then, ‘Don’t be In November 2010, Sexual Assault unwanted attention. their own decisions. The posters suggest that guy; don’t rape someone,’ that’s paint- Voices of Edmonton (SAVE) launched their The new message gained popularity that women are not being victimized but ing all men as rapists,” she said. “Don’t Be That Guy” campaign. Unlike and spread around the world. SAVE con- instead are ashamed of their own actions According to the MR-E website, “Fem- past approaches that encouraged women tinued its partnership with various Edmon- and falsely accusing men of sexual assault. inists claim to fight for gender equality by to be cautious in order to avoid being vic- ton area sexual assault, violence and abuse Dr. Michael Kaufman, a gender equal- abolishing or compensating for what they timized, the new posters were directed at prevention organizations and the Edmon- ity advocate who helped found the White call “male privilege” and “patriarchy.” potential offenders. The campaign used ton Police Service when it re-launched the Ribbon campaign in 1991, describes this “While society has historically been run phrases like, “Just because she’s drinking, campaign in November 2012. as playing into the myth that gender based primarily by male leaders, this has never doesn’t mean she wants sex,” to spread In July 2013, a new campaign called violence is falsely reported. translated into being run for men.” its message that men are responsible not “Don’t Be That Girl” began. Men’s Rights- Kaufman was recently in Edmonton The website goes on to state that male to assault people in vulnerable situa- Edmonton, an online focused anti-feminist giving a talk for the Accountability Action privilege is a myth and that men are more tions. The aim is to prevent alcohol related group, took credit for posting the series of Project. likely to be at a disadvantage in life because assaults by urging people not to perpetrate controversial posters around Edmonton and The AAP is a University of Alberta they are men. initiative directed at men to spread the posi- Although Kaufman feels that there is a tive message that men should support each negative component to the poster campaign other in order to create a culture free of in that it tells men how not to act instead gender based violence. of telling them how to act, he counters Kaufman’s discussion centred on Straughan’s statement by saying, “Privilege gender norms and how they can be destruc- and entitlement are invisible to those who tive to relationships and in society. Kauf- have it.” man’s stance is that by raising men based In order to drive his point home, Kauf- on societal standards of masculinity, soci- man polled the room. He asked how many ety pushes men toward having more violent men in the room had ever had second natures. thoughts about walking home in the MR-E’s representative, Karen dark. He then asked the women. Kauf- Straughan, says that the original post- man showed no surprise when many more ers and anti-gender based violence cam- women raised their hands than men, even paigns in general, are offensive to men. though the majority in attendance were She explains that the “Don’t Be That Guy” men. He then said, “Men shouldn’t feel campaign overgeneralizes. guilty. We should be really [angry] that our www.smh.com.au “If we’re painting all women with a sisters don’t have the same privileges.” 6 The Nugget OPINION Thursday, November 21, 2013

Point Counter Point What’s in a name?

CHRIS FIGLIUZZI By SARAH STILWELL Assistant Entertainment Editor @chrisfigliuzzi Online Editor @sarah_stilwell As you all know this space is usually reserved for me to unleash a verbal assault on First off, Josh Yaworski, we have been friends for over a year and you can’t even spell my fellow editor and frenemy, Josh. Unfortunately, Josh has finally shown his true colours my name right?! In last week’s Point Counter Point, my good friend (or so I thought), and in a cowardly act decided to accept a job out of town in an effort to get away from my referred to me not once, but TWICE as Sara rather than Sarah. week verbal slaughter. Luckily my dear friend and colleague Sara Stellwil has offered to While to the average acquaintance I would have no problem with this, I have to point step in and take Josh’s place as my whipping boy, which is even more impressive since out that this lapse in judgement is a little bit different. You see, at The Nugget, after some- Sera is, in fact, a girl. one writes an article, it is reviewed by the editor in that section, in this instance being Mr. Now I know that many of you will be disappointed by Josh’s disappearance and Ms. Yaworski, and then again at our copy edit meeting before the issue is published. Each Stellwil’s new presence here in the Point Counter Point section (henceforth known as article must be signed and reviewed by three editors. Unfortunately, I was not one of the PCP) but don’t worry, Sara is a worthy adversary. I must admit though, I really don’t editors who reviewed this piece. know what I and Sara can debate, I mean we agree on pretty much everything, I think ... For this week’s Point Counter Point, I will be arguing that it is unacceptable for my I should really talk to her more often. Don’t worry though I am sure that Sara and I will name to be spelt wrong and published by Mr. Yaworski, and the possible effects this could find something to debate about, I mean this is PCP after all we can’t just talk about how have on our friendship. we agree ... can we? Majority wouldn’t agree What to disagree on? First off, Sara isn’t even as popular as Sarah. In a poll on babycentre.com, 74 per cent No, no we definitely can’t, that’s out of the question. I mean, who wants to read 1,000 of voters said that Sarah is the better way to spell the name. On Wikipedia, it says that words (500 by me and 500 by Sara) about how much we agree that dogs are far superior Sara is the alternative spelling of Sarah. I hate to say it Josh but it sounds like a majority of to cats or about how it’s pronounced tomato not tomato. No one, that’s who! I guess Sara people wouldn’t agree with your spelling choices. and I will just have to keep looking and try to find something else that we disagree on ... Also, they don’t even mean the same thing. The originally Hebrew Sarah means but what? “woman of high rank”, or princess. Sara means I know my stance on fanny packs in pub- “essence”. Are you kidding me? An essence isn’t lic places is pretty controversial (FYI, I’m very even a real thing. for them), maybe Saar disagrees on that. I dunno On a pop culture scale, Sarah still wins. Sara maybe there just isn’t anything that I and Ms. may have Hall & Oates “Sara Smile” and Fleet- Stellwil will ever disagree on. wood Mac’s “Sara”, but Sarah ultimately wins. Such is life though, some people just never Buffy The Vampire Slayer’s Sarah Michelle Gel- disagree. Be that as it may, I’m super excited to lar, Sex and the City’s Sarah Jessica Parker, and have Safa taking on PCP with me this week ... I comedian Sarah Silverman all sport the H in Sarah. just really wish we had talked about what to write about beforehand. I know she was pretty upset The H is important about Josh spelling her name wrong no fewer The H is important to me. Without the H, my than three times last week, but I find that pretty name is only 80 per cent complete, thus I only feel hard to believe ... especially since she has such like 80 per cent of myself. With respect to the Saras a simple name. I mean come on, Sara Stellwils, without an H, over the past two decades of my life I who can’t spell that right? have grown to appreciate the H in my name. Grow- ing up, I was self-conscious of my name. When No way people would say my name, I would hear “Sar-UGH” We all know Josh’s intelligence was question- – not a cute sound at all. As I got older, I realized that able at the best of times but even he would know it was more of a “Sare-ahhhh” sound (like a breath of how to spell Sara’s name correctly and surely he fresh air), with much thanks to the H. That H is part would never spell it wrong three times. Plus, we of the reason I even like my name nowadays. have copy edit and someone would have undoubt- Of course, I will always respect the Sara’s edly caught it there. No, there is no way Sara’s who lack an H. One of my favourite Can- name was spelled wrong three times last week. adians, Sara Quin of Tegan and Sara, lacks the She probably just wants me to feel sorry for her so H. I think the name is beautiful, but it isn’t the I take it easier on her than I did on Josh. name I’m used to. Reading my name in print Besides, even if Sara’s name was misspelt as Sara feels foreign, but I’m sure my fellow three times last week, what sort of egomaniac Point Counter Point writer Chris Figliuzzi will would want to devote a whole article to it? I point out that a name does not matter so long mean that just screams ego, right? I mean Sara as you know who someone is referring to. To was at copy edit too, she could have caught it that, I respond that we should take pride in our ... after all, we all know Jush isn’t the brightest names since they are ours and belong to us like crayon in the box. Photo by Jesse Kushneryk a cozy pair of socks. Thursday, November 21, 2013 The Nugget 7 opinion — Editorial — Global get-together the culture that helped define them as people, with the ger crowd and more fun.” friends from their new home. I know I had a great time and was overwhelmed The music was jamming and people were dancing with gratitude that I get to live in a country that until the event wrapped up. encourages diversity and shares it in such a beautiful President of International Club and one of the organ- way. Also, the Global Village at NAIT re-ignited my izers of the Global Village, Muhammad Waqas, talked need to travel. As a student I pushed it to the back of about his hope for future events. my mind because of money, time and energy but as I “It was an awesome event, but I think it would be am almost done, I can feel the need to see the world better if we could find another way to promote this start to creep back. event outside of NAIT and invite other universities I think it is truly magical what happened at the NICOLE MURPHY and colleges within Edmonton, so it could have a big- Global Village and look forward to the event growing. Editor-In-Chief @NicoleMurphySt

I took a trip around the world at the first ever NAIT Global Village. Students from a variety of cultures had a chance to showcase their countries. Pavilions were set up in the North Lobby Monday and Tuesday Nov. 18 and 19 showing off a range of clothing, jewelry, herbs and food from different cultures. For some international students, it was comforting to be able to share their culture when missing home can be overwhelming.

‘I have no family here’ Blessing Okeke is from Nigeria and has been in Canada for three months. With all the pressure of money, managing time and the new cold environment, Okeke explained, “ I miss my food, I miss the weather, it’s so cold here ... trust me it is hard. Two weeks ago I almost ran back, it is really tough because you are in a new environment. I have no family here.” Blessing Okeke almost did not participate in the Global Village because of a busy school schedule, but is glad she did. “Seeing different cultures come together, laugh with each other, making friends and all that, it was worth it,” she said. “To an extent it made me feel at home, kind of like I brought my country to Canada ... I just want to make more friends and that’s it and I’ll be fine.” I also had the honour to be on a judging panel along with NAITSA President Jonathan Bilodeau, Event Co-ordinator Fe Guico and President of the BTech Club, Derek Kwan. The four of us watched a range of cultural performances from Indian dancing to a Chinese nunchuk performance.

Open, tolerant and honest We also walked around to the different booths asking their representatives to answer questions about beliefs, geography Photo by Tegan Dutton and traditions from each area of the world. The Canadian Many cultures were represented at the Global Village event. aboriginal booth taught me all about the cleaning power of burning sweet grass and the healing ability of rat root. At the Pakistan booth we discussed religions and the Is something bugging you about NAIT differences between India and Pakistan. The conversation or the rest of the world? Do you have was open, tolerant and honest. It was truly beautiful to see some praise to dish out about the school so many different cultures come together and embrace their or life in general? Get those thoughts uniqueness. into print. The judges had a blast being a part of the event and after Keep them short and to the point. No performances and walking around chatting with representa- tives from the different countries the winners were announced. more than 100 words. We’re a newspaper, China won in the performance section and there was a tie not an encyclopedia. Give us a break! between Pakistan and Canada for booth setup. Overall, every- Submit letters with your real name and one was passionate about sharing where they grew up and phone number to: [email protected]. 8 The Nugget Thursday, November 21, 2013 SPORTS All eyes are on the Bryz

KYLE HARRIS Assistant Sports Editor @theharrisshow20

This Edmonton Oilers season has been a tough one to watch, to say the least. The team has had many ups and downs and unfortu- nately more downs than ups. They’ve had inconsistent goal- tending, a lack of defensive zone coverage, have struggled to put the puck in the net and most of all have a tough time competing for a full 60 minutes. The Oilers came into this sea- son with a new look; A new gen- eral manager, a new head coach, a new captain and a team that was trying to get away from being known as a team with “young kids” and still a ways away from making it to the next level. So far, they have not gotten away from that. Only having five wins in their first 22 games (as of Nov. 17) and being the bottom feeders in the Western Conference it.wikipedia.org once again. New Edmonton Oiler Ilya Bryzgalov as a Philadelphia Flyer. Goaltending has been a big sporting a .921 save percentage, season signing who was brought with the Oil for a one-year deal percentage of .920 or higher in issue for the Oilers this sea- started the season off in a funk. in to be a reliable backup goal- worth $2 million. three of his four seasons, then son, which has seen three differ- He struggled with the long dis- tender for Dubnyk. So far things Bryz reported to the Oilers the Oilers win column will begin ent goalies in the crease for the tance shots, let softies in and just have not panned out well for the AHL affiliate, Oklahoma City to increase. Some may say they Blue and Orange. Devan Dubnyk, could not come up with timely veteran Labarbera, who in six Barons, and started two games. worry about him being a can- who had a stellar year last season, saves. Jason Labarbera was an off games has a save percentage of His first start was rough. Facing cer or a distraction in the locker .858. The team also had AHL call the Abbotsford room but I dis- up Richard Bachman in net for Heat, he gave If he (Bryzgalov) agree with that. three games until he received an up five goals but comes in and per- Sure, he appears injury. Bachman looked good in rebounded well forms, it’s a win- as a complete nut his stint with the Oil although, he the next night only win and Craig Mac- job in HBO’s 24/7: was winless posting a record of allowing one. Now Tavish looks like a Road to the Winter 0-2-1 but he did have a save per- he’s up with the genius ... Classic but I think centage of .916. big club and fans it’s great. He’s a With Bachman injured, Dub- can only sit and wait to see what goalie, they’re supposed to be nyk returned and has actually Bryz can do for the Oilers. I love weird like that. It really can’t get looked a lot better since he has it as an Oiler fan. What can pos- much worse here in Oil Country, stepped back between the pipes sibly go wrong? Our goaltending so let’s take a positive out of this but the wins are not happening is as bad as it gets. If he comes and hope we have found ourselves enough to satisfy the Oilers brass. in and performs, it’s a win-win a No. 1 goaltender who can steal Then the announcement came. and Craig MacTavish looks like a us games, come up with timely The Oilers had signed free agent genius for taking a complete gam- saves and give us some good post- Ilya Bryzgalov. The former Flyer ble on the Russian net minder. If game interviews! www.thestar.com goaltender, who was bought out he returns to form like his days in Best of luck, Bryz. Welcome Craig MacTavish this off season, had come to terms Phoenix when he posted a save to Oil Country. Thursday, November 21, 2013 SPORTS The Nugget 9

BASKETBALL Women lose 2, men win By KRYSTA MARTELL night in the NAIT gym. The @TweetsbyKrysta game was very close as the Ooks The NAIT men and women’s basket- led by one point after the first ball teams were back in action for a two quarter, by three points at half- part series against the Augustana Vikings time and by just three points at this past weekend. the completion of the quarter. The In Thursday’s match, the women’s end resulted in a 77-68 win for team was first to hit the court in the NAIT the Ooks. gym and the end result wasn’t what they “We played well enough to hoped for as the Vikings won the game win but our performance was 75-61. This was the first loss of the sea- well below our potential, said son for the Ooks (5-1.) The Vikings are head coach Mike Connolly after a strong team as they are ranked fourth the game. in the CCAA, the highest seed of any “We need to focus better and ACAC school. for 40 minutes on the defen- “We played a better team tonight and sive end to be an elite team. We the result was self evident,” said head will look at video today to try coach Todd Warnick after the contest. to see where we made our mis- The player of the game for the Ook’s takes and hopefully improve our was second-year forward Torey Hill, who performance on Saturday night managed to record a double-double with 15 when we travel to Camrose for points and 12 rebounds. our second rematch against Saturday’s game was the second of the Augustana.” two-part series and resulted in another loss The player of the game for for the Ooks. The final score was 64-55, the Ooks was fifth-year point which now puts the Ook’s record to 5-2. guard Yonas Berhe, who fin- Shea-Lynn Noyes was NAIT’s player ished with 24 points and seven of the game with 12 points, seven steals and assists. In Saturday’s match, the six rebounds. Josphine Peacock also tallied team came out on top again as Photo by Jesse Kushneryk double figures with 10 points and seven they beat the Vikings by a score Women’s coach Todd Warnick gives some direction during a game against steals. The Ooks return home where they of 80-63. The first quarter had Augustana Vikings Friday night at NAIT gym. The Ooks lost the contest, 75-61, hit the court to play the Medicine Hat Col- both teams neck and neck as they for the team’s first loss of the season. lege Rattlers on Friday, Nov. 22 at 6 p.m.. ended with 11 points each. quarters. The Ooks are focused and play- where they tip off against the Medicine followed by Briercrest on Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. The Ooks led the second quarter with ing extremely well as this is their fourth Hat College Rattlers on Friday Nov. 22 at It was a different story for the men’s 19 points and then maintained their lead straight win, which improves the record to 8 p.m. followed by Briercrest on Nov. 23 team when they hit the court Thursday with 25 points each in the third and fourth 5-2. Next up, the men return to their court at 3 p.m. MEN’S HOCKEY Men take two from Keyano By BRIDGETTE TSANG goal late in the second period to give the season after a tip in of defenceman Sam But that did not affect the scoreboard @BridgetteTsang Ooks a convincing 4-0 lead, which they Waterfield’s shot from the point. That as the Ooks took it 5-0, their second win The Ooks men’s hockey team travelled held onto the the win. Kyle Birch was was followed by a power play goal from in two nights. Birch was flawless yet again to Fort McMurray and took on the Keyano phenomenal in net and was credited with Tyler French to give the Ooks a 2-0 lead in his third consecutive shutout this sea- Huskies in two thrilling road games over another shutout. after the first period. son extending it to 180 minutes. The Ooks the weekend. The team was coming off a Head coach Serge The second was full of have not let in a goal in their last 10 per- 2-0 win against the Portage Voyageurs and Lajoie was impressed with firsts for three Ooks play- iods (since their last period the Augustana looked to bring that momentum to Casman his team’s performance, ers. Dane Olsen scored his Vikings Nov. 1). Arena against the Huskies. but wants to challenge first goal this season early After the game, Lajoie was extremely And they sure did. The team came his players to improve no in the period, which was happy with Birch’s performance and out strong in the first period, putting for- matter the score. quickly followed by Bren- praised the effort of all his players. ward a barrage of shots on the Huskies “We did a lot of good nan Volcan’s first of the “We received some solid perform- goaltender. Ooks’ Kyle Harris gave his things tonight, and I felt season. Both goals were ances from the majority of our players team the early lead in the first period. we had some players just 41 seconds apart. today. Kyle Birch was fantastic when After a string of power play opportun- really step up their game. Jordan Wood scored his called upon and energized our team with ities for the Ooks, Michael Piluso regis- We still need to get com- second of the game late in acrobatic saves in the first and second tered his fourth goal of the season on plete 60-minute perform- the period after a great pass period, robbing Keyano of sure goals. We the power play to give the Ooks a 2-0 ances from all of our play- from Colton Yaremovich are looking forward to this week of prac- lead heading into the second period. ers,” Lajoie said after the to give his team a comfort- tice as we know we need to continue to Although the pace of the game slowed game. Kyle Birch able 5-0 lead heading into get better.” down in the second, the scoring didn’t And he would see Three straight shutouts the third period. Things got The Ooks will look to continue their as Ooks’ Kevin Carthy potted his second that the next night as heated in the last frame as hot streak when they take on the Mac- of the season and the third goal of the the Ooks were right back at it against penalties took over the rest of the game, Ewan Griffins this weekend (Nov. 22 game for his team. Jamie Johnson also the Huskies. The Ooks had an early lead including a major against the Huskies for and 23) in what will be two great rivalry added to the Ooks lead with a beautiful from Jordan Wood’s second goal of the kneeing. games. 10 The Nugget SPORTS Thursday, November 21, 2013

NAIT Ooks setter Maegan Kuzyk, left, digs up the ball during a game against Med- icine Hat Saturday in the NAIT gym. NAIT won 3-0.

Ook Denzel Brooks, right, drib- bles the ball past an Augustana defender during a basketball game Thursday, won by NAIT 77-68.

Photo by Jesse Kushneryk Photo by Jesse Kushneryk

Back countrying for 13 years.” beckonssaid, “The biggest thing is the more seat I mean here in... Canada, British Columbia By SHEEBA JOHNSON Chris Burandt was introduced as the Burandt won gold at the X-Games for time you can get the better, just like any has some of the best riding in the world “bravest, down to earth and one of the cool- free styling in 2007 and then another in other sport, the more practice the better. don’t be afraid to get it.” est people” when he came to the Nest last 2009. He said that this was where he built Wednesday. his name, doing freestyle shows all over the It was his third year in Alberta and he world. He was then able to start his busi- was promoting his new CD Slednecks. He ness, taking people in the back country, has been called “arguably the world’s best which is his real passion, just riding in the all-around snowmobiler.” mountains. I got to talk with him a little and he told He told me that people come to his me a bit about himself and his passion for company, Burandt’s Backcountry Adven- snowmobiling. ture, from all over. “My family, we had a cabin up in the “Our clientele is definitely people mountain, I got exposed to snowmobil- who have ridden snowmobiles before,” he ing at a really young age, I started at six. said. “It’s not scary, its exciting! That’s the I have been riding snowmobiles all my draw! I mean it’s so exhilarating, there’s no life and professionally I have been rid- boundaries. “The challenge is that you are trying to get to the top of the mountain. And, there are so many factors that are trying to not allow you to get to the top. There are trees and rocks and snow. “That’s what’s so fun about this crazy challenge! The adrenaline rush and just the excitement of exploring.” Watching the film he brought, I wondered about all the crazy impossible stunts he was pulling off and I asked him if he was ever scared. “If you are scared you are not confident. Nervous, yes.” He gave the impression that being scared was not an option. “You just can’t do this stuff if you aren’t confident.” Burandt clearly emphasized that being nervous was OK but if you are scared, then you are not confident, which will get you hurt. When I asked him if he Photo by Jesse Kushneryk had any advice for people Chris Burandt speaks to customers at the who were trying to get into Nest on Wednesday Nov. 13. serious snowmobiling, he Thursday, November 21, 2013 SPORTS The Nugget 11

VOLLEYBALL Women sweep, men weep By BAILLIE SCHEETZ ishing with 18 digs and leading the game early, due to lack of aggression @BaillieScheetz team in serve receives. That strong from the Ooks and the Ooks were The Ooks women’s volleyball performance earned her Player of the unable to shift momentum in the last team opened the weekend with a Match. two sets, resulting in a 3-1 loss. game at home against the Medicine “We weren’t quite as focused as “We passed the ball well tonight,” Hat College Rattlers. the previous night and as a result our commented coach Doug Anton, “but The Ooks came out hot, build- serving and passing was not as effi- our offence was uninspired. ing a strong lead and continuing that cient,” said head coach Benj Hein- “We just didn’t play with any pas- dominance throughout the game for a richs about the second game of the sion. We were a bit tired tonight, I 3-0 sweep. weekend. think. We’ve gone a lot of weeks with Player of the game went to set- “We need to learn from it and no break.” ter Maegan Kuzyk, who ran a great make sure we come prepared every The Ooks faced the Rattlers again offence, distributing the ball to all night and take care of our side of the on Saturday afternoon, hoping for a of her hitters. Isabel Hess led the court in order to continue improving.” different outcome. Strong efforts from way with 10 kills, Kelsey Tymkow The Ooks now sit at 6-3 with one the Ooks, but lack of overall intensity chipped in with eight kills as well as match at home next Saturday at 6 led to another 3-1 loss. two aces, and first-year middle Tara p.m. against Lakeland College to fin- The Ooks took the first set 25-21, Voogd finished with seven kills. ish the first half of the season. but then dropped the next three sets The Ooks finished their week- NAIT men’s volleyball kicked off 25-13, 25-17, and 25-19. The player end set at home against Medicine Hat their weekend home stand against the of the game for the Ooks was third- with another 3-0 win. Libero Savanna Medicine Hat Rattlers on Friday. year left side Bryce Cardinal. Car- Willis led the Ooks in the back, fin- The Rattlers took control of the dinal had 11 kills and six digs in a losing effort. The team hopes to regain control of Photo by Jesse Kushneryk the court next weekend NAIT Ook setter Sean Renaud and middle Colby at home when they play Holst block the ball during a game against Medi- Big game set Lakeland College. cine Hat Rattlers on Friday. The Ooks lost 3-1. By RACHEL PRAZAK time with a title at stake. Regina had previously @RachelPrazak staged games in 1995 and 2003. The CFL could not have asked for a better The Roughriders are hoping to win the Grey Cup matchup. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats Grey Cup for the fourth time in franchise hist- and the will clash ory, having previously captured the league title in the this weekend in Regina. in 1966, 1989 and 2007. It’s a dream come true for all of Saskatchewan The Riders will see a familiar face oppos- as they are the hosts to the Grey Cup. ite them on the sidelines as former Rough- Saskatchewan quarterback Darian Dur- riders head coach will be coach- ant had three touchdown passes and running ing his Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Sunday after- back ran wild, as the Roughriders noon. Austin quarterbacked the Roughriders to stunned the with a 35-13 the championship in 1989 and was the victor- win in the Western Final on Sunday in Calgary. ious head coach in 2007. Durant completed 24 of 30 passes for 280 Saskatchewan playing on its home turf at yards with TD passes to receivers , is good but throw in the fact and . that Austin and a bunch of other for- In Toronto, Hamilton quarter- mer Roughriders will be wearing the back had three touch- Black and Gold of the Tiger Cats down passes as he outduelled long- puts a lot more pizzazz into the time counterpart to lead game. the Tiger-Cats to a 36-24 win over Former Riders who now play the in the Eastern for the Tiger-Cats include Burris, Final on Sunday at the . Fantuz and kicker . Former Burris finished the afternoon with 371 Riders GM is also a Tiger-Cats passing yards on 27-40 passing and added consultant. 51 rushing yards, while keeping Ray and the The last time the Tiger-Cats visited the Argo offence off the field through most of the Roughriders at Mosaic Stadium, the Riders second half to come back from a two touch- blanked them 37-0 on July 21 and backup down deficit and reach the Grey Cup Cham- quarterback beat them 32-20 a pionship for the first time since 1999. week later in Guelph. had a team high 114 receiv- After a slow start to the season at 1-4, the ing yards and a pair of touchdowns, while the Tiger-Cats head into the Grey Cup on a roll, Ticat defence pitched a shutout in the second having won 11 of its last 15 games and are half in the first Eastern Final between these looking for their first Grey Cup championship teams since 1986. since 1999. For the third consecutive year, a Grey Cup With a whole province behind them and game will include the home team. The B.C. five days full of festivities, you can bet it will Lions won the title at home in 2011 and the be a wild weekend in Regina! Argonauts followed suit a year later. Saskatch- The game kicks off at 4 p.m. on Sunday ewan is poised to play at home for the first on TSN. 12 The Nugget SPORTS Thursday, November 21, 2013 ACAC Standings MEN’S HOCKEY Medicine Hat S 6 4 2 6 0 8 Red Deer 3, Keyano 0 November 15 Team GP W RW L OTL TIE GF GA Pts Lethbridge S 7 4 2 6 1 8 (25-22, 25-20, 25-22) NAIT 3, Medicine Hat 0 (25-11, 25-12, 25-14) SAIT 15 10 10 3 0 2 73 40 22 MacEwan N 6 3 2 5 1 7 Augustana 3, Lethbridge 0 Red Deer S 7 3 2 5 2 7 King’s 3, Concordia 0 RDC 14 10 8 4 0 0 51 28 20 (25-15, 25-14, 25-21) NAIT N 7 4 1 5 2 6 MacEwan 13 9 9 4 0 0 58 41 18 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Grande Prairie 3, MacEwan 2 NAIT 12 8 8 3 1 0 42 18 17 Lakeland N 7 2 1 3 4 4 DIV Team MP MW ML GW GL Pts (25-13, 25-23, 16-25, 17-25, 15-13) Augustana 13 7 6 3 0 3 47 31 17 Keyano N 7 0 2 2 5 4 S Red Deer 8 8 0 24 3 16 Briercrest 3, Lakeland 2 Concordia 13 7 6 5 1 0 44 39 15 SAIT S 8 2 1 3 5 4 N Gr. Prairie 6 6 0 18 7 12 (24-26, 25-17, 18-25, 25-20, 15-8) Portage 12 4 4 7 0 1 31 50 9 Concordia N 6 0 1 1 5 2 N Lakeland 7 6 1 20 7 12 Red Deer 3, Keyano 2 Keyano 13 1 1 12 1 0 31 55 3 Olds S 7 2 0 2 5 2 N NAIT 9 6 3 20 14 12 (25-18, 25-16, 18-25, 24-26, 15-2) Lethbridge 3, Augustana 1 Briercrest 14 1 1 12 1 0 23 95 3 King’s N 9 0 1 1 8 2 N King’s 8 5 3 16 9 10 (25-21, 25-22, 12-25, 25-22) RESULTS Briercrest S 6 0 0 0 6 0 S Briercrest 8 5 3 17 14 10 S Olds 6 4 2 12 8 8 November 16 November 15 St. Mary’s S 8 0 0 0 8 0 S Augustana 7 4 3 13 14 8 NAIT 3, Medicine Hat 0 NAIT 4, Keyano 0 Wins versus divisional opponents will result N MacEwan 6 3 3 14 10 6 (25-16, 28-26, 25-17) Augustana 3, Portage 3 (OT) in 1 point. Wins versus interdivisional oppo- S Lethbridge 8 3 5 11 18 6 King’s 3, Concordia 0 MacEwan 9, SAIT 5 nents will result in 2 points in the standings. (25-16, 25-9, 25-17) S SAIT 7 1 6 10 19 2 RESULTS Grande Prairie 3, MacEwan 2 Concordia 7, Briercrest 2 N Concordia 6 0 6 3 18 0 November 14 (25-22, 19-25, 27-29, 25-21, 15-10) November 16 N Keyano 8 0 8 11 24 0 Augustana 75, NAIT 61 Lakeland 3, Briercrest 1 NAIT 5, Keyano 0 S Medicine Hat 8 0 8 0 24 0 November 15 (28-26, 25-12, 19-25, 25-22) Briercrest 3, Concordia 2 RESULTS Grande Prairie 70, King’s 39 Red Deer 3, Keyano 0 November 14 (26-24, 25-18, 25-20) Lethbridge 79, Keyano 62 WOMEN’S HOCKEY Olds 3, SAIT 2 Lethbridge 3, Augustana 0 Medicine Hat 59, Olds 32 Team GP W RW L OTL TIE GF GA Pts (11-25, 25-20, 23-25, 25-19, 15-8) (25-23, 28-26, 25-18) Red Deer 61, SAIT 56 MacEwan 6 4 3 1 0 1 14 11 9 Concordia 66, St. Mary’s 44 NAIT 5 3 3 0 1 1 10 7 8 November 16 Red Deer 5 3 3 2 0 0 14 6 6 Augustana 64, NAIT 55 SAIT 6 0 0 6 0 0 8 22 0 Grande Prairie 89, King’s 81 RESULTS Athlete Profile Medicine Hat 51, Olds 30 No league games MacEwan 67, Lakeland 40 Keyano 100, St. Mary’s 59 MEN’S BASKETBALL Player: Teresa Wiebe North Division MEN’S VOLLEYBALL Team Div GP Div InterDiv W L Pts DIV Team MP MW ML GW GL Pts Sport: Basketball Red Deer S 7 3 4 7 0 11 S Red Deer 6 6 0 18 0 12 Medicine Hat S 6 3 2 5 1 7 S SAIT 7 5 2 16 10 10 Position: Guard Lethbridge S 7 3 2 5 2 7 N MacEwan 6 5 1 16 5 10 St. Mary’s S 8 3 2 5 3 7 S Medicine Hat 8 5 3 16 13 10 Concordia N 6 2 2 4 2 6 Program: Photographic Tech. S Augustana 5 4 1 13 4 8 Briercrest S 6 2 2 4 2 6 N NAIT 9 4 5 15 16 8 MacEwan N 6 3 1 4 2 5 S Lethbridge 4 3 1 11 5 6 Augustana N 8 3 1 4 4 5 N Gr. Prairie 6 3 3 9 12 6 By KRYSTA MARTELL me into it because we all loved the sport Grande Prairie N 9 3 1 4 5 5 N Lakeland 7 3 4 11 15 6 1. What inspired you to start playing and were always around it. NAIT N 7 4 0 4 3 4 S Briercrest 8 3 5 16 18 6 basketball? 6. What’s your earliest childhood Lakeland N 7 1 1 2 5 3 N Keyano 8 3 5 12 16 6 Probably my siblings. I grew up in the memory? SAIT S 8 1 1 2 6 3 N King’s 8 3 5 12 17 6 gym watching them play ball and I was Always playing outside with my puppy Keyano N 7 2 0 2 5 2 N Concordia 6 0 6 2 18 0 always that kid on the sidelines dribbling named Puppy. Real original, I know. King’s N 8 2 0 2 6 2 S Olds 6 0 6 0 18 0 Olds College S 7 0 0 0 7 0 the ball and whenever there was a timeout 7. If you could give advice to a pro- RESULTS Wins versus divisional opponents will result or it was half time, I would be putting up spective student coming to NAIT, what November 14 in 1 point. Wins versus interdivisional oppo- shots. would it be? SAIT 3, Olds 0 nents will result in 2 points in the standings. 2. Who do you idolize most in your To be kind to everyone you come (25-16, 25-17, 25-21) RESULTS life and why? into contact with and try to make friends November 15 November 14 That would be my older sister and her because NAIT doesn’t have a residence Medicine Hat 3, NAIT 1 NAIT 77, Augustana 68 husband. The constant love so the only chance you (22-25, 25-21, 25-21, 25-18) November 15 that they have for each really get to make friends King’s 3, Concordia 0 King’s 90, Grande Prairie 86 other is so beautiful and is through your classes, so (25-21, 25-23, 25-15) Lethbridge 77, Keyano 65 MacEwan 3, Grande Prairie 0 inspiring. make friends and be kind. Medicine Hat 65, Olds 59 (25-19, 25-20, 25-22) 3. Who is your favour- 8. What do you like Red Deer 65, SAIT 43 Briercrest 3, Lakeland 1 ite basketball player and most about NAIT and Concordia 89, St. Mary’s 83 (25-21, 19-25, 25-13, 25-16) why? why? November 16 Red Deer 3, Keyano 0 Steve Nash, selfless as a person and How personal it is, you’re not just a NAIT 80, Augustana 63 (25-21, 25-15, 25-21) player. number in a book, you have a face and a Grande Prairie 77, King’s 68 Augustana 3, Lethbridge 0 4. How do you mentally prepare for name. Medicine Hat 105, Olds 68 November 16 a game? 9. If you could travel to anywhere in MacEwan 70, Lakeland 60 MHC 3, NAIT 1 Visualizing whom I’m about to play the world, where would you go? St. Mary’s 72, Keyano 62 (21-25, 25-13, 25-17, 25-19) and the mission ahead. I honestly want to go everywhere but King’s 3, Concordia 0 5. How long have you been playing my number one right now is Ireland. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (25-23, 25-22, 25-22) basketball and what got you into it? 10. After you graduate from NAIT, North Division MacEwan 3, Grande Prairie 0 I’ve been playing as long as I can what type of career are you hoping to Team Div GP Div InterDiv W L Pts (26-24, 25-19, 25-13) remember. My dad told me he could never get? Augustana N 8 6 2 8 0 10 Briercrest 3, Lakeland 1 teach me any other sport because I always I want to be a travel/portrait/wedding Grande Prairie N 9 5 2 7 2 9 (25-17, 25-13, 21-25, 25-18) had a basketball in my hand. My family got photographer. Thursday, November 21, 2013 SPORTS The Nugget 13 Athletes of the week Nov. 11-17 Oil Kings take 2 By KELSEY LYDYNUIK things off at home with a 6-2 win. Kyle Birch @KelseyLydynuik On Saturday, the Swift Current Bron- Hockey After a long road trip, the Oil Kings cos were in town as the Oil Kings honored Ooks goalie Kyle Birch was unbeatable this week- returned home to Rexall Place and took minor hockey players in and around the end against Keyano, stopping all 43 shots that he on the Moose Jaw Warriors on Nov. 14 Edmonton area. It was also Curtis Lazar faced during the Ooks’ two-game sweep of the Husk- for their first game back. T-shirt night where fans could scratch and ies. Kyle stopped 24 shots in a 4-0 victory over Key- The Warriors started off strong and win a Lazar name and number shirt. ano on Friday night. He was just as sharp Saturday came out with an effective forecheck. The Oil Kings opened strong, with night, turning away 19 shots en route to a 5-0 Ooks Sam Fioretti put the Warriors on the Edmonton native Reid Petryk scoring his win. Kyle now has shutouts in each of his last three board first. fourth of the season. Moroz ended the starts. “Kyle has played fantastic recently,” said head However, the Warriors did not lead period with another goal to pad the lead. coach Serge Lajoie. “He made some remarkable saves throughout this past weekend. His play really for long as Oil Kings captain Griffin The second was scoreless but did prove energized our team.” Kyle is a third-year Business Reinhart tied it up at the end of the first. interesting as the Oil Kings held their student from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Brett Pollock got the energy going early own with many good saves and scoring for the home team in the second as he opportunities. Chris Neptune notched a power play goal to put them In the third period, the Broncos came Basketball in the lead 2-1. Curtis out strong and 30 seconds Ooks forward Chris Neptune had back to back Lazar buried one to in Graham Black brought dominant performances this past weekend against extend the lead to two. the lead to within one. the Augustana Vikings. Chris was particularly dom- A minute later, Mitchell Two minutes later, Brett inant in the paint, grabbing a total of 29 rebounds Walter and Kirk John- Lernout tied the game in two games. Chris’ play was not limited to just son dropped the gloves, at two apiece. However, rebounding against Augustana, as he also added 28 which sparked the War- it was not all said and points, helping the Ooks secure a two-game sweep riors. Shortly after on the done for the home team of the Vikings. “Chris was a dominant rebounder this power play Brayden Point cut the lead to as halfway through on the power play, past weekend,” said head coach Mike Connolly. “His one. Dysin Mayo returned the Oil Kings Moroz returned the lead to the Oil Kings. play was a huge reason why we were able to sweep lead to two as he potted one late in the Just as everyone thought it would be a the Vikings and improve to 5-2 in conference play.” Chris is a third-year Personal Fitness Trainer stu- second, again on the power play. The one-goal game, the man of the night, Mr. dent from Toronto. third period saw two more goals from Lazar, scored and the Oil Kings came the Oil Kings, as Mitch Moroz scored back to win 4-2. before getting into a fight with Jesse On Friday, the Prince George Cou- Forsberg to complete his Gordie Howe gars, who are celebrating their 20th anni- hat trick. Mads Eller ended the scoring versary, will be in town and tickets are Athlete Profile for the night and the Oil Kings started available at www.oilkings.ca. Player: Denzel Brooks Sport: Basketball Position: Point guard Program: Open Studies

By KRYSTA MARTELL basketball and what got you into it? 1. What inspired you to start playing I’ve been playing since the Third Grade basketball? and seeing my older brother play and older My father inspired me back when I was guys in the neighbourhood. younger. He used to bring me to watch him 6. What’s your earliest childhood play. memory? 2. Who do you Winning the cham- idolize the most in pionship in grade 8 your life and why? against our middle Martin Luther King school rivals. because of his brav- 7. If you could ery and what he did for give advice to a pro- black people and for all spective student com- people. ing to NAIT, what would it be? 3. Who is your favourite basketball Be prepared to work hard and have fun. player and why? 8. What do you like most about Kobe Bryant because of his heart, the NAIT and why? way he plays the game and always giving The people, everybody’s friendly. it his all. 9. If you could travel to anywhere in 4. How do you mentally prepare the world, where would you go? before a game? Jamaica. I listen to music, watch game tape and 10. After you graduate from NAIT, put up shots early. what type of career are you hoping to get? 5. How long have you been playing A career in one of the business fields. 14 The Nugget Thursday, November 21, 2013 ENTERTAINMENT Sexy is as sexy does how she is exploiting herself and her body on the other hand, is somebody who doesn’t ous? Because she had a huge album coming is disgusting. Some parents and teachers can have to try to be sexy. She is sexy with- out and she wanted it to get the most attention barely talk about it to a young girl because it out effort. She might not think of herself as it could get. makes them uncomfortable. There are also a sexy person but the recent pictures of her Both women have managed to get tons of people who think she is the definition and her “side boob” definitely help portray extreme amounts of attention, felt good about of sexy. Her music videos, performances and her as sexy. We haven’t seen or heard much it and sold their bodies a bit. Is this wrong? Is explicit pictures are a complete turn on. from Jennifer Lawrence for awhile but she being sexy, confident and beautiful wrong for I like to believe that Miley considers is awfully timely with her sexy gesture of a a woman in her 20s? herself sexy. She carries herself in this way dress. No, no it is not. We are all buying into it, because she portrays herself as a sex sym- Both actresses are continuously doing following their lives and finding real interest ALISON MULLOCK bol. Many think this sexy things to get atten- in it. If a young woman is able to fully believe Entertainment Editor is wrong because she tion – in different ways, that they are sexy and want to show it off for @Alimullock_ is a young lady and but with the same intent. the world to see. Let them own it. Let them be Sexy: Adj. 1. Concerned predominantly or she should carry her- Why would Jennifer sexy in whatever way they want to. excessively with sex, risqué: a sexy novel. 2. self with a little more Lawrence flaunt this Everyone’s definition is different. Every- sexually interesting or exciting; radiating sexu- respect, but this is what beautiful gown showing one has different opinions, and feelings ality: the sexiest professor on campus. 3. excit- works for her. She is off her breasts? Because towards what they find sexy. ingly appealing; glamorous: a sexy new car. making these decisions Hunger Games is com- Urban Dictionary sees it a little bit differ- –www.dictionary.com because right now in her ing out this week and ently than dictionary.com: The word sexy can be defined in so many life this is what makes she wants the movie to Sexy – Supposed to mean sexually ways. We see it every day in our lives; per- her feel good and what do well. She’s drawing attractive, however recently it has become a sonally on TV or in our heads. What is she loves. All of this attention to the movie word of ambiguous meaning that morons use extremely sexy to one person might be com- has made her extremely by being sexy. when unable to think of a better adjective for pletely disgusting to another. famous and a common Why was Miley something they like. Miley Cyrus is a good example of this. topic of conversation. www.mirror.co.uk Cyrus’s performance at Ex. Woooaaahh!!!! Checkout my Playsta- There are tons of people out there that think Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Lawrence the VMAs so scandal- tion 4? That is sexy! Thursday, November 21, 2013 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 15 for your listening pleasure ... $3.99 mixtape ... my place as the kinkiest house party with furious youngsters like The South- on a Wednesday night. Are you brave ern Oracle and wise seniors like the 1. Aebsence – Countdown enough to face the Grizzly? It’s a sav- crusty Another Way. 2. Apey & the Pea – Nazareth age beast, I’m warning you. Near Life Great guys playing great music 3. Wrong Side Of The Wall Experience (debut full-length of Man- in the topflight Shell Beach, the ridicu- – Purity Itself god Inc.) is the soundtrack of my adult lously talented Absent Distance, the 4. Grizzly – The Cultist life. It’s a perfect match with all my harebrained Subscribe, the heart- 5. Mangod Inc. – The Flood emotions and I think I haven’t listened warming Óriás, the playful and trippy 6. Stereochrist – Ride Blind to any album more often than that one, Grand Mexican Warlock, the intemper- 7. Dawncore with the possible exception of “Live Like ate Sunrise Circus and the twisted – Let’s Set The World On Fire By RICHARD LUKACS a Man, Die As a God” from the colossal and unforgettable Isten Háta Mögött. 8. Newborn Homesick can be damned brutal Stereochrist. Blind Myself never released two simi- – All Roads Lead To Rome and lately it’s a regular guest in my Next to Franz Liszt, Dawncore is lar albums so I don’t think there’s any- 9. Bridge To Solace – These Maps neighbourhood. Fortunately, the the most important music export Hun- one who’d like all their material, includ- Are Written With Blood sounds of my home country are always gary has ever had. They communi- ing me. But the “Buried Alive Exercise” 10. The Southern Oracle with me to help and I’m going to share cated everything you ever wanted is one of the best cathartic songs I have – Allnighters some of my medication with you here. to know about complex noise/hard- ever heard. 11. Another Way – Aranykorba They are highly enjoyable without any core before The Dillinger Escape Plan I know it’s a shame but lately I Újra És Újra Hungarian connection, so dig in, my brought it to the main stage. They had have noticed that metal for breakfast is 12. Shell Beach – Vital Signs friend! a blood brother called Newborn – sim- feeling weighty. Growing up is a bloody 13. Absent Distance – Asteroid Generally I hate folk-metal fusion ply the best metalcore band of all time. thug. Fortunately we have pop/rock that 14. Subscribe but how Aebsence approached it on Shortly after they broke up, its des- measures up to these desperate times – The Devil Take The Hindmost their peerless debut album in 2002 is cendant, Bridge To Solace, kept up like Blahalouisiana, which is a whole 15. Óriás – Fát Dönteni still unique, unusual and simply bril- the good work and they became the different colour on this wicked palette. 16. Isten Háta Mögött – Mária Dala liant. Apey & the Pea is an incontrol- most famous Hungarian band on inter- How about a little game, guys? 17. Grand Mexican Warlock lable trio, my personal favourites. Not national waters. Some of my greatest You all listen to the following songs, – Constellations only because I played together with honours and dearest memories are e-mail me if you liked them (agent.ric- 18. Sunrise Circus – Chemical Lies two-thirds of them but also because of the ones when we’ve been on tour with [email protected]) and the first five appli- 19. Blind Myself their fat riffs and inhuman vocals. I will them and played the awesome “These cants will get a beer on my bill. Take – Buried Alive Exercise never forget the shooting of WSOTW’s Maps Are Written With Blood” together. this sonic trip to Hungary with me. You 20. Blahalouisiana video for Purity Itself that ended up at Today, these bands’ legacy carries on won’t regret it! – Tonight I’ll Dress In Blue 16 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, November 21, 2013 Evil maybe; lazy, never By QUINTON BERGER tember of this year. HOWL conveys Ebenez- vivid picture of an artist struggling to make it throats, so they’re a lot more hesitant to like Call him Evil, call him The Wanderer er’s skill as a lyricist and diversity as a rapper in an ever expanding music scene. something.” but one thing you can’t call Vancouver along with features from Snak the Ripper and This turmoil is best described in the songs Evil Ebenezer is currently embarking on a based rapper Evil Ebenezer is lazy. Edmonton’s own Cadence Weapon. “Scarecrow,” off 2009’s Evil Eye and 2006’s cross Canada tour with Factor in promotion of Over the past few years, Evil has exploded Unlike Evil’s earlier work, HOWL fea- ballad, “I’m Leaving.” his new album. onto Canada’s underground hip hop scene due tures a darker element, sounding as if it was “With the Internet and the home studio it The tour made a stop in Edmonton, Nov. to his array of different sounding releases and recorded in Gotham City. has become a lot easier for aspiring rappers to 14 as Evil serenaded the crowd with tracks projects accompanied by nonstop touring. His “Before Howl came to be, me and Stuey try and come out,” says Evil, looking back on from all walks of his career and a series of off unique voice, combined with a mixture of dif- Kubrick were working on a concept EP tenta- the earlier years, the dome freestyles. ferent rapping styles and smooth delivery, has tively titled Downtown, that’s where songs like “When I was first doing stuff in the early “The best part about touring is meeting all made him one of the faces of Canada’s under- “Downtown,” “These Streets” and Trip the 2000s there was none if that. We had to pay big the fans and performing the music,” he said. ground movement and taken him all over Wire” were born. I was trying to write a more money to get into a studio and get people to “It’s awesome to see everybody get North America and Europe. His music con- descriptive style and paint a dark vision of the hear our music. It was a whole other game.” excited and party with us but after the show we tains innovative beats, catchy hooks and bold, city. Those songs just got Evil’s tribulations like to party or chill depending on how we’re honest and insanely personal lyrics. added to Howl,” he said. are best described in the feeling and if we got a big drive the next day. “I don’t try to write my music for anybody “I was trying to cre- 2009 track “Take Me ...everything in moderation. So some nights we in particular, it just works out that people can ate and some more emo- With You,” on which he rage and other nights it’s a pizza and a movie. relate to my stuff,” Evil explained recently in tional tracks mixed with admits, “This music biz It just depends.” an online interview, a couple other straight up has taken a toll on me Evil Ebenezer has risen from his under- “Music is therapy for me. I write songs hip hop tracks.” that I can’t express, the dog status to being one of the most respected about how I feel at the time. I just think that So far, the album jealousy, the long roads, artists in Canadian hip hop. His determination all of us can relate to the themes I write about.” has produced three sin- the broken home, the no and universally relatable lyrics have made his His music is loaded with undeniably gles, the bleak, inner city address. It’s embarrassing music a source of inspiration aspiring artists relatable content depicting his own struggles themed track “Down- telling people you rap, and comfort for listeners all over the world. with trying to make it in the music industry, town,” the light hearted like you’re a tough teen- His music can be bought on iTunes and camo- relationships and substance abuse along with “Sunshine”and the www.camobearrecords.com ager lookin’ to scrap.” bearrecords.com. Ebenezer has set himself defying the odds and overcoming adversity. album’s lead single, Nevertheless, Evil’s aside from all the generic sounding, watered Evil’s music also contains an inspiring mes- “These Streets.” grind and determination have paid off as his down music coming out today, gaining the sage of following your dreams and never giv- “My favourite song would be “These music and videos have become increasingly respect of true hip hop fans worldwide. ing up. Streets,” just because of where I was able to go popular. “Music always has been the best outlet Evil Ebenezer has released a barrage of lyrically. I think that’s a classic joint.” “It’s about sticking out, being original. You for me to express how I feel at any given time. music over the past few years including his Times weren’t always as great as they are gotta make people want to click on that link. I just need a beat and a mic and I can make latest release HOWL, which came out Sep- now, though. Ebenezer’s early work paints a People have so much being stuffed down their something that will last forever. It’s dope.” Thursday, November 21, 2013 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 17

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TIPS OF THE WEEK FROM NAIT PROTECTIVE SERVICES Protecting a laptop Laptop theft does occur. This information in use the laptop is safely tucked away in a object will be enough to cause a potential 911 then Protective Services. If you wish to can provide users with an overview on how locked desk drawer or cabinet. Never leave a thief to look for easier prey. remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers laptop theft can be prevented. laptop in a locker. Always take it with you or Secure Storage cabinets at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your identity will The main reason why laptops are a sought put it in the trunk of your vehicle … out of Don’t leave laptops unsecured in general remain anonymous, and if the information after by thieves is the same reason people like sight, out of mind. areas. If your work group has ‘common use’ you provide leads to a conviction, you could to use them. They are small, easily carried, • If you work in an office, keep your office laptops lock them in a storage area or cabinet. eligible for a reward of up to $2000.00. powerful mobile computers that provide the space locked when you are not in it. Everyone Do not leave them in the general work area Everybody benefits, except the criminal. user with the means to work outside of the is busy working so relying on coworkers to for everyone to see and potentially steal. ••• office easily. watch your office while you are out is taking Label and tag the laptop and all 630 CHED Santas Anonymous Of course, not all laptop thefts are com- a significant risk. It is amazing how fast items accessories NAIT Protective Services has once again mitted in an attempt to grab valuable prop- can grow legs when left unattended. Make sure that everything that can be signed up to be a part of 630 CHED San- erty but to gain the proprietary information • Communicate employee responsibility labeled is labeled with the name of the indi- tas Anonymous. CHED Santas Anonymous stored on the laptop itself. According to some of owning a laptop. Extra care must be taken vidual or organization it belongs to and is devoted to bettering the lives of children research approximately 10 percent to 15 per- to ensure it is safe and secure. ensure that these labels are conspicuous. Rec- in our community by delivering the “spirit cent of laptops stolen are taken with the intent • Be aware of your environment and ord the serial number of the laptop and have of Christmas” to less fortunate children in on selling the data. report suspicious people or events to Protect- that information accessible if you need it. Edmonton. Help us to make this Christmas a Given the risk of laptop theft and ive Services at 780-471-7477. Laptop theft will always be a possibility. little brighter. Santas Anonymous serves chil- the potential losses that laptop theft can Cables Do your part to ensure that it doesn’t happen dren from infant to 12 years of age. They are cause, what are some of the steps that One of the cheapest and most cost effect- to you. For more tips and information visit often short of items for infants to two-year individuals and organizations can imple- ive solutions to deter thieves is to attach a www.nait.ca/security. -olds and for nine to 12-year-olds. ment to prevent it. security cable to your laptop. In most cases, If you have information regarding a Please come by our offices (Main Cam- Non-technical Solutions the very fact that you have made the effort to crime, contact Protective Services at 780- pus, Souch Campus and Patricia Campus) to • Keep the laptop out of sight. When not physically secure the laptop to an immobile 471-7477. If you see a crime in progress, call drop off new, unwrapped toys. 18 The Nugget Thursday, November 21, 2013 A powerful cry for justice By QUINTON BERGER a deranged psychopath and a Vancou- sit in our seats getting goose bumps each ories and details the despair that losing her There’s no question that the way our ver police station where a woman desper- time the killer taunts her. The agony and sister is putting her through. Across the justice system works is flawed. Police can ately tries to convince police that her sis- suffering felt by the victim, played by stage is the Vancouver police chief (Brian only act on certain suspicions if warrants ter’s been taken. The chief insists to the Nadien Chu, seems all too real as she Dooley) who at first seems apathetic to the are granted. Warrants only come with cer- woman there is screams and woman’s disappearance but we later find tain procedures and certain people (such nothing he can begs for mercy out is consumed by the guilt of not being as addicts and prostitutes) become mar- do and that given in an unflinch- able to help the families who report their ginalized by police and investigators when her sister’s life- ing perform- loved ones missing. they turn up missing. style, she’s prob- ance. Randy Holt’s desperation tugs at the heart- We as a society tend to ignore those ably elsewhere, Hughson’s por- strings as she describes the pain of try- who live “high risk lifestyles” and it often not wanting to trayal of the ing to cope with her sister’s disappearance comes at a tragic cost. Pig Girl, the bold be found. All killer is gripping and receiving no help from the police. new play by playwright Colleen Mur- the while, time as well. The We soon find out the Dooley’s character phy, touches on all those issues as she is running out as character’s deep isn’t heartless as he describes being over- takes us into a the shed on a serial killer’s her sister’s grisly seeded mommy run with remorse and a constant knocking farm where a young woman is being held fate ensues. issues and child- he hears. It’s a sort of telltale heart as he captive. Upon like intelligence looks back, wishing he could have helped The play is loosely based on the Rob- entering the the- combined with all those who came to him. ert Pickton murders of 2007 where police atre and pur- Hughson’s phe- The idea behind this is that we’re all found the remains of over 20 women on chasing tick- nomenal act- just human underneath the labels and pre- the man’s farm outside of Vancouver, ets, viewers are ing leave you sumptions imposed by society. BC. Pickton was charged with six counts asked to read incredibly Pig Girl is currently in the middle of of second degree murder and in 2010, 20 a disclaimer, unnerved. You its two week run at the Roxy (10708 124 other charges were stayed by the crown. explaining that blog.artsclub.com really feel like St.), ending Nov. 24. Show times are 8 The anger based on the crown’s decision some may find Colleen Murphy you’re in the p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sun- inspired Murphy to write Pig Girl. the play disturbing. The sign is right! presence of a disturbed individual. days. Tickets can be purchased at www. “I wrote Pig Girl in a kind of sustained Along with the grim plot line and Both ends of the stage are occupied by theatrenetwork.ca or at the door. Ticket fury,” she explains in the playbill. “I felt the fact that it’s based on real events, the other half of the cast who bring just as prices vary. like the dead women were being silenced Pig Girl fearlessly shows us what being much raw emotion and intensity as Hugh- Pig Girl is a brutally honest mirror once again.” there would’ve been like, depicting sex- son and Chu. being held up to society, which I recom- The play takes place on a farm where ual assault, torture and a hook being dug Elinor Holt plays the victim’s sis- mend checking out. I guarantee you’ll we find a prostitute being held captive by into the victim’s back. All the while we ter who rekindles her childhood mem- have chills long after leaving the theatre. Catching Fire trailer tantalizing By BAILLIE SHEETZ featured in the movie. There are also a watching over Katniss. Throughout the done and creates much anticipation and With so much hype revolving around few District 11 riot scenes in the trailer clip, the words “Hope is Stronger Than excitement for the new film. Catching the Nov. 22 release of Catching Fire, the that prove to be impactful and intense. Fear” are displayed, definitely revealing Fire hits theatres on Friday Nov. 22 and second instalment in The Hunger Games President Snow is featured many the central theme of the movie. then we will find out just how much the trilogy, it was decided that I should write times and always looks to be menacingly Overall, the trailer is very well trailer truly revealed. a review about the movie trailer. Yes, a look at the short compilation dedicated to promoting the film. The first thing that comes to my mind upon watching the trailer is that Lionsgate covers a lot of ground in one minute and seven seconds. The second thing I noticed is that though the trailer cuts away to many different scenes from the film, it reveals very few spoilers about the film. It’s just a series of very short cutaways that seem unrelated to each other. The trailer also features very lit- tle sound and dialogue, drawing much attention to the powerful clips of film without revealing too much. The trailer gives fans teasing clips of highly antici- pated characters such as Finnick Odair and Annie Cresta but only shows them briefly. It features countless reaction and close up shots of Katniss and, for the most part, she looks to be in much dis- tress. Another thing to note is that within the trailer there seems to be many more shots of Gale than of Peeta, which may reveal something about the love triangle Thursday, November 21, 2013 The Nugget 19 20 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, November 21, 2013

What do you think about the way-too- early Christmas ads? SHEEBA JOHNSON

“It’s a huge marketing ploy “I don’t care as long as it’s “It’s not too bad because “I don’t care, its good “I really like Christmas by the big corporations to not before Halloween or moms like me, who are Christmas spirit.” so I don’t mind the early get you shopping more. Remembrance Day.” also students, get a lot commercials.” It’s also a nice reminder to of time to get their shop- get your shopping done as ping done without getting soon as you can instead stressed out.” of getting caught up in the rush later on.”

Kyle Lobb Keith Francis Pramila Reddy Neil Schmitke Gourav Dhiman local band Unbalanced and proud of it By QUINTON BERGER started playing together. helped write a few verses,” says BLudd as lowing over the past few years and a tight Drunken rambling, raunchy vocals “Nick was into ska, Jimmy was into he describes the writing process. knit circle of fans. The band aims at bring- and a slew of genitalia references, all just metal and I was into punk.” “It sounds pretty dark because all I write ing everyone together and strengthening another day’s work for Edmonton based Like many rock artists, blues also had a about is women. No better way to say it, broke the bonds in Edmonton’s music scene. I grunge trio, Unbalanced. The band, con- heavy influence on the band. “ … not even my heart. It’s interesting, though, ’cause I’d encourage everyone to check these guys sisting of frontman and bassist Jerry really a single band, but the scales” Bludd write a song with a certain someone in mind out and show support cause “if you’re not BLudd, guitar player Jimmy Payne and explains. “Lots of our songs are based off but years later I find they are so open ended gonna be there for the scene, the scene’s drummer Nick, formed in 2005 and has blues scales.” they eventually mean something else to me.” not gonna be there for you.” been serenading the city of Edmonton with The variety of influences is even more The dark sound and personal their grungy brand of hard rock ever since, apparent during their shows. Friday’s set content really come out on stage most recently at Brixx Bar & Grill off Jas- list included the band’s latest radio single as Unbalanced take every oppor- per Avenue, to a crowd of loyal fans. “Moment of Truth,” a fast paced, melodic tunity to interact with the audience “One thing I like about music is con- tune, sounding similar to lots of today’s and bring them in a little more. The necting with people,” says BLudd, see- conventional “radio rock,” “Flake,” which atmosphere created is incredibly ing them mouth our lyrics at shows or post features choppy guitar riffs over a groovy inviting; a nice intimate setting. them on Facebook. It’s a nice feeling know- bass line and a cover of Britney Spears’ “Most people say their favour- ing they feel the same way you do.” “Hit Me Baby One More Time.” ite part of playing music is the Unbalanced took the stage at 1 a.m. “This song was originally written by show or the party. For me, it’s at Brixx and started with the introduction, us,” Bludd touts on stage “but some b**** the venting, the vulnerability. I’m “We’re Unbalanced … and we hope you stole it.” reading from my audio diary to are, too.” The set also included covers of Green everyone. It’s very freeing and The group’s unique and blended sound Day’s “Hitchin’ a Ride,” which also therapeutic” is a result of numerous different musical sounded better than the original due to Unbalanced is currently work- influences. Bludd’s raspy vocals, better suiting some- ing on a new EP, scheduled for “I grew up with lots of pop music being one who’d be hitchin’ a ride and Blur’s release in the near future. Their played by my mom. Madonna, Abba, Savage “Song 2,” along with a plethora of original music can be found on Sound- Garden but my pops always had lots of rock songs. Each song has a different sound and cloud under Unbalanced Official. and roll playing. I couldn’t really say what’s rhythm to it but all are accompanied by a The band is also on Facebook and influenced me the most,” says BLudd. set of dark, coarse sounding lyrics. Twitter, @UnbalancedTrio. The www.last.fm The diversity only grew as the band “I write most of them but Nick has also group has attained quite a fol- Unbalanced Thursday, November 21, 2013 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 21

THROWBACK THURSDAY MOVEMBER Birthday MAN!

memoriesBy KYRA MULLER all your hard earned tickets and maybe get Which day comes once a year, is long- something especially epic like a boomerang ingly awaited and you can demand all the you never figured out how to use. spoiling in the world? It’s your birthday. I also enjoyed the parties at friends’ Even 50 Cent decided to make a catchy rap houses. Pizza would be ordered; normally song which is essentially reassuring every one of each type to make sure every kid one of the fact that, yes, it is indeed your could eat. You could see the parents, whose birthday but don’t be mistaken, literally no house it was thrown at cringe, as we’d run one cares that it’s your birthday. our grubby fingers along their furniture and No matter how old you get, it seems cus- put our feet on the couch while watching a tomary to have a couple of presents strewn Mary-Kate and Ashley movie rented from about in your honour and you can’t forget Blockbuster. If the parents were especially the birthday cake. gutsy, they might make it into a sleepover, I can’t help but remember the thematic which means literally no sleep for anyone, rooms at bowling alleys which seemed cus- and probably a lot of 10-year-old girls dan- tomary for any birthday party in the ’90s. cing to S Club 7 at 1 a.m. in the morning. Dinosaurs, sports equipment, Pokémon or My personal favourite birthday party princesses would be represented through was held in a friend’s apartment. She was gaudy wallpaper, which was the only aspect turning eight and had invited literally our that set the thematic rooms apart from one entire class over. We ran like wild little another. You would alternate between stuff- things through the grass behind the build- ing your face with cake, being choked by ing. It was a great time for everyone until pointy party hats and their elastic bands and we heard someone crying out in extreme getting gutter balls. pain and anguish from one of the apartments Chuck E. Cheese’s also seemed to be a near by which had its window propped popular birthday party place, a sort of haven open. Turns out, their next door neighbour for parents where you let the kids loose was doing a planned home birth and labour with some tokens and didn’t expect to see noises turned into the soundtrack for her them again until they were hungry. Every- party. I guess in a way it was sort of cool that one would settle in with a slightly disgust- her next door neighbour’s child shared the ing piece of pizza to gnaw on while the giant same birthday … ? mouse mascot danced about with all his Regardless of the way they were cele- friends. I personally found the mouse quite brated, ’90s birthday parties were basically frightening – that might just be me, though. the best and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t At the end of the night you would redeem miss them, even a little bit.

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and put some away for just in case. ing habits in check this week. It’s step down from your usual leadership OK to splurge but don’t overdo it. role. Try something that puts your Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) A surprise encounter will leave you creative skills to use. Don’t over ana- You have been dealing with some wanting to look your best. lyze anything, and let your colourful issues lately. It seems like there is no side shine. light at the end of the tunnel but there Taurus (April 20-May 20) is. Nothing will change unless you You will overwork yourself this Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) want it to. Stay focussed on your goal. week. You are hard working so it is nat- Your head will be off in the clouds ural that you invest a lot in your work. this week. You may feel like you’re Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Make sure to treat yourself, and take a not accomplishing anything, but it is MADAME O You will be very successful this well-deserved break this weekend. important to stay in touch with your week. Be careful, someone may try imaginative side. and take credit for your hard work. Gemini (May 21-June 21) November 14-20 Stand your ground, and be proud of A trip may arise in your schedule Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) (Warning: These Nug- your success, no one should take it unannounced. Keep your eyes open, You may have an argument get horoscopes are not away from you. and say yes to all opportunities, one with a close friend or family mem- written by an accredited may be your route to success. ber this week. Remember to stay astrologer, however, Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) calm, and separate your loved one believe them if you like, You may feel off center this next Cancer (June 22-July 22) from the argument. Question if the week but don’t sweat it. Everyone is An old love interest may find their point as they are absolute and allowed to have a bad day. Just don’t way into your life this week. Don’t unquestionable.) let it consume you and find ways to be close minded. Sometimes you Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) make your life more positive. Per- need to give things a second chance. You are looking great! Expect Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) haps bake a cake. Choose to forgive. to steal some glances in the next Don’t recklessly spend your couple of days. You have taken money. Financial instability is in your Aries (March 21-April 19) Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) care of yourself and deserve the future. Spend your money wisely, It will be hard to keep your eat- Get creative this week. Take a attention. Thursday, November 21, 2013 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 23 Managing depression doctor or counsellor as soon as possible. If it is my best friend is having a really busy week finals. Learn to say “no” and to ask for help. milder, here are some things to try: and she does not know how low I have been Build at least a few minutes of relaxation into 1. Develop a routine. When you are feeling. I will call her and see if she wants to your daily routine. depressed it is difficult to make yourself do get together after she is finished her project.” 7. Understand that you are not your things however inaction makes depression 4. Do things you enjoy, or used to depression. Depression is a set of symptoms worse. It is important to choose one or two enjoy, doing. While you may not get the that cause you to think, feel and act differently small goals and work on them. It is often eas- same pleasure out of previously enjoyable than you normally do. Once you get the resour- ier to take action when you have a routine for activities, it is important to include these in ces and skills to manage depression you will things such as homework, exercise, relaxation, your day. Make a list of activities you used to think, feel and act differently. eating and sleeping. enjoy such as going for a walk, playing with 8. Be prepared to educate others. 2. Supportive relationships. Most your cat, window shopping, listening to music, Understand that people who have not had TIMELY TIPS people with depression feel like withdrawing watching a favorite movie or reading, and set depression will not understand what you are MARGARET MAREAN from people and activities. However isola- the goal of doing something on your list each going through, and will not understand that NAIT Student Counselling tion and loneliness make depression worse so day. “snapping out of it” is not something you can it is important to reach out. While you might 5. Take care of yourself. While you do. Letting friends and family members know not want to burden others with your problems, may feel like you just don’t care what you look what is helpful (and what isn’t) will benefit Do you feel worthless, helpless hopeless people who are close to you will want to help. like or how you are eating, taking care of your- them and you. and/or constantly fatigued? It is not abnor- Find at least one person you trust to ask for help self can make you feel just that little bit better 9. Get informed. There are many good mal to feel sad, lonely or down occasionally. and support. If there is no one you feel you can – and feeling a little bit better can give you the books and manuals on depression. Feeling However if your symptoms last for more than reach out to you might want to consider join- energy to accomplish another small goal. Good by Dr. David Burns or The Depression 2 weeks and are not due to a significant loss ing a support group. Try to keep attending social Sleep, exercise and proper nutrition all Workbook by Mary Ellen Copeland are excel- there is a chance that you are suffering from activities even though they may not seem as have an impact on our mood. People gener- lent resources. You can also print out a self- depression. The National Institute of Mental pleasurable as they did in the past. Whenever ally need at least seven hours of sleep each help manual at http://www.changeways.com/ Health lists these symptoms of depression: possible surround yourself with people who night but it is not healthy to get more than 10 resources/aboutdepression/scdp/scdp.html. • difficulty concentrating, remembering have a positive outlook on life. hours. Studies indicate that regular exercise Another way to get informed is to get to know details, and making decisions 3. Challenge negative thinking. can be as effective as taking an antidepres- yourself. Observe which people, situations or • fatigue and decreased energy Depression colours our thinking, emotions, sant for increasing energy and decreasing the things trigger your mood to deteriorate and • feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and/or self-esteem, behaviors and relationships with fatigue associated with depression. To get the which tend to uplift you. Be on the lookout helplessness others. People with depression often see them- most impact aim for 30 minutes a day, but if for things you can do that make you feel bet- • feelings of hopelessness and/or selves, their current situation and their future in that seems overwhelming start with 10 minutes ter about yourself. If you get repeated depres- pessimism a very negative way. Recognize that when you – walking, dancing, stationary biking or yoga sions make yourself aware of the early warn- • insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or are depressed you see things as if you are look- – as long as you are moving it doesn’t mat- ing signs. Depression is easier to resolve if you excessive sleeping ing through dark lenses. Thinking patterns for ter what exercise you do. Be aware that over- catch it early. • irritability, restlessness people who are depressed include exaggerating training can also be a cause of depression. Eat- 10. Seek professional help. Depres- • loss of interest in activities or hobbies negatives, minimizing positives, over-general- ing regularly and making sure you have a bal- sion can be difficult to self-diagnose let alone once pleasurable, including sex izing, black and white, all-or-nothing thinking ance of carbohydrates, proteins and fats in your resolve on your own. Don’t lose hope. Feel- • overeating or appetite loss and taking things too personally. Self talk has diet is also important. Certain nutritional defi- ing better takes time, but through making posi- • persistent aches or pains, headaches, a big impact on how we are feeling. Be aware ciencies can exacerbate depression or cause tive choices, working on your thinking patterns cramps, or digestive problems that do not ease of your negative thoughts and ask yourself if symptoms that mimic depression. Sugary and asking for support from others the major- even with treatment you would talk to your best friend the same snacks can cause mood and energy crashes. ity of people can overcome depression. If you • persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” way that you talk to yourself. If not, practice 6. Manage stress. Quite often people are making changes and you don’t seem to be feelings using gentler and more supportive messages with depression are perfectionists and/or tend getting better or if you are feeling too blue or • thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts to yourself. It is often helpful to keep a jour- to overextend themselves. If stress could be lack the energy to make changes, it is time to Symptoms of depression can be similar to nal of negative thoughts and what triggered a factor in your depression identify possible seek professional help. Staff at student counsel- symptoms of other disorders such as iron or them, and then to look back at the thoughts and stressors (setting unrealistic standards, work ling are all qualified professionals experienced other nutritional deficiencies, thyroid dysfunc- try to find more balanced, realistic and posi- overload, taking on too much, unsupportive in working with depression and other personal tion, anxiety, sleep disorders or eating disor- tive messages to replace the negative ones. For relationships) and determine what changes you or academic areas. ders. See your doctor to rule out other causes of example, “My best friend doesn’t like me any- can realistically make. Challenge your unreal- You can make an appointment at Stu- fatigue, low energy and mood swings. If your more because I am no fun. She hasn’t called istic standards and set realistic goals. Plan dent Counselling, Room W-111PB or phone depression is severe you are advised to see a me this week” could be replaced with “I know ahead for stressful times such as mid-terms and 780-378-6133. The Dark World shows promise By EILEEN JOHNSON however, the highlight of this film is Loki, living energy force, and this is where the Dark While I found The Avengers movie to be The beautiful Norse god Thor is back in specifically Tom Hiddleston, the actor who Elves come into play. far too bombastic and quite dull, Thor: The a very enjoyable way. The movie Thor: The portrays the troubled member of the Odin The director of Thor: The Dark World Dark World is more than just an explosion- Dark World takes us to the world of Asgard family. Hiddleston does so much with the role found a great balance between action, filled comic book movie. You see the dilem- again where we find out that Thor – with his and steals almost every scene he is in. Yes, humour, love and seriousness. The action mas and emotions the characters are forced long, golden locks and hammer – has been Loki is locked away in a prison in Asgard but sequences in this film are great and there is to deal with – love, anger, grief and fear. You waging battles to bring peace to the Nine the clever guy doesn’t let that stop him from just enough humour for some levity. Where experience Loki’s pain and want to root for Realms and ignoring, but not forgetting, the being part of the action. I feel the movie surpasses most other recent him. You can see that Thor would gladly give human he fell in love with during his first Jane, who is an astrophysicist, stumbles comic book-based films is the emotional part. up a lifespan of thousands of years to be with adventure on Earth, Jane Foster. upon the beginnings of ‘The Convergence’ With this second Thor movie, the filmmakers Jane if not for his sense of duty. There is a new villain, with Christopher in which the Nine Realms will be connected have gone down a darker road and drawn Of course if you’re looking for a film Eccleston transforming into the truly evil and travel between the realms becomes easier. on family, both the good and bad, to tell an filled with battles and special effects, Thor: Malekith, leader of the Dark Elves. For me, She also comes into contact with the Aether, a excellent story. The Dark World is also that type of movie. 24 The Nugget Thursday, November 21, 2013 Thursday, November 21, 2013 The Nugget 25 26 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, November 21, 2013 Nest celebrates a birthday By SHEEBA JOHNSON The Nest was half the size out and a really cool bar. To cele- more details, come join the party! the Nest is a great place to calm Most of us think of the Nest as when it first started and it had to be brate the 25th birthday, the Nest is I hung around the Nest asking down, relax, de-stress and have a spot to go relax with your friends expanded due to its popularity. throwing a party on Nov. 25. There the customers, most of whom were a drink. The Nest staff is super and have a couple beers. It’s been When I asked Dirksen about will be birthday cake and party NAIT students, how they felt about friendly and very helpful and they around forever and for some of the recdent renovations she said: favours all day. There will also be Nest turning 25. The opinion was are all excited about the upcoming us who have been through NAIT “We wanted to grow up. We a chance to win something. For shared by almost every student – celebration. in the recent years are shocked to wanted to be a full blown restau- know that The Nest is turning 25! rant where you could not only The Nest is turning a quarter of come for beer but also have some a century! For more information, I food services. We didn’t want to headed down to the Nest and it also remain just the little watering gave me an excuse to grab a pint of hole for the students, we wanted the happy juice. Michelle Dirksen, to provide better service and grow who’s been at the Nest for the last up as an establishment. The reno- 14 years, told me its history. vation brought that to us.” The Nest was created by I asked Dirksen about her the Students’ Association back experience at the Nest so far and in 1987 when they decided that she told me that 14 years ago she students needed a place to wind started out as a server. down and relax. “I have seen so many chan- “I imagine them having beer ges. We (the staff) work together and coming up with the idea when- very well, we try to promote from ever I think about it,” said Dirksen. within.” It was eventually opened in She looked very happy and at 1988 with the NAIT Board of home running place. Governors, the Alberta govern- “We so appreciate everyone’s ment and NAITSA splitting the loyalty for the last 25 years and I startup costs. am looking forward to 25 more!” “In the last 25 years, The Nest The Nest does have a very has been through so much,” Dirk- modern look, with two pool tables Photo by Jesse Kushneryk sen said. “It doubled in size and we for a game or two with friends, Nest manager Michelle Dirksen is flanked by bartenders Steven Schmidt, left, and just had a really huge renovation.” lots of space to find a spot to hang Daniel Wujcik. Thursday, November 21, 2013 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 27

KIDS’ story The things kids say ... By TIM EVANS The next animal P.J. tries to become is a beaver. My nies!” The backlash was incredible. Over the weekend, I had my little cousins over for a family is really into politics and the two munchkins know “We don’t have an identity crisis and we’re not so sleepover so my aunt and uncle could have some personal the beaver is usually associated with Canada. I’m quite curi- dumb as to try to be something we’re not.” time this weekend. As Saturday came to a close, I tucked ous as to what their little minds will conjure up for this one. Smart statement from a little kid. my little squirts in for the night. The youngest one asked “Is he part of the prime minister’s plan to bring in more So the next time you read a book to a child, take my for a bedtime story. I thought it was cute until I realized I foreign temporary workers?” the oldest pipes up. advice; prepare yourself for the weirdest and most outra- would have to dig in the storage room to find one. What- I don’t know how to respond to this one, so I flip the geous comments you’ve ever heard. ever, they’re worth it! I pulled out a Marilyn Sadler classic page and keep reading, trying to keep a straight face. I that my father read to me before I could read. It’s Not Easy read about how P.J. tries to be a pig but decides against it Being a Bunny was my favourite story as a little kid and I because the pigs like to splash around in the mud. The two was excited to experience what my dad experienced read- kids don’t comment on it but rather look intently at the pic- ing it to me as a kid. I cracked the book open and began to tures. P.J. then joins the moose family. Still no comment. I read. Before I go any further, I’d like to point out that my flip the page. There, the moose cries, “Moook!” in the illus- little cousins are very critical of things. Especially books. tration. I wait, allowing their brutally honest minds to come The first page sets the whole tone for the book. As Alex (the up with something. youngest) put it, “The bunny has an identity crisis.” Oh boy, “Moook? Isn’t that Rob Ford’s job?” asks the oldest this is going to be interesting. Upon reading the third paragraph one. I look at her with confusion plainly written on my about too many brothers and sisters, Alex’s sister chimed in. face. She explains, “Isn’t that the bad thing Rob Ford did? “His parents should get a hobby other than making kids.” Does the moose know Rob Ford? They could be friends!” Right. What are they teaching in schools these days? I ask her if that’s how their dad explained it. She nods The next few pages explore the main character, a rabbit yes. “Then yes, the moose and Rob Ford are good friends.” named P.J., and his search to find his new identity. His first I flip the page. Possums. Oh, great. choice is to become a bear. Finally, something these two “I tried that at school during recess,” says Alex, “Pos- won’t comment on. sums are from the South Pole.” I spoke too soon. “Hey! That’s daddy’s office rug!” I ask her how she knows that. “Yeah! The size ratios between the bear and the bunny are “Possums are upside down. They’re used to being on very wrong.” Size ratios?!? Mind you, there’s a lot that has the upside-down part of the world like Australia.” Fair changed since I was in Grade 3. enough, I’ll give her that one. The next animal P.J. wants to be is a bird. I’m praying I continue reading, wondering what goofy comment they don’t know the nickname for the middle finger. “What will come next. Up next for dissection by elementary stu- an idiot! Even Uncle Si can flap his arms better than P.J.!” dents: A skunk. Both kids hold their noses and start claw- Right. A five-year-old watches Duck Dynasty. I hope they ing at the paper, urging me to skip the part about the skunk. don’t get any ideas. Besides, wouldn’t the branch break? I oblige them. The bunny called P.J. begins to realize he This is one screwed up rabbit to think it can fly. With that likes who he is by this point in the book, and I can see the said, the Wright brothers probably didn’t have it easy try- kid’s eyes are getting heavier. As they yawn and fall asleep, ing to invent the airplane ... I do the stupid thing and say, “Good night, my little bun- dbsenk.wordpress.com Mac and cheese disaster By LAUREN FINK for about five minutes. Make sure it’s ized it apparently wasn’t easy enough. in salsa/hot sauce) but, even my family, @LaurenFink_ free of lumps. Stir in the milk, onion, I apologize but any recipe that calls for who are egg fans, couldn’t stomach the Ingredients bay leaf and paprika. Simmer for 10 tempering an egg is not easy. Essentially, dish (except my nine-year-old brother). ½ pound elbow macaroni minutes and remove the bay leaf. tempering the egg was my downfall It took me roughly an hour and a half to 3 tablespoons butter Temper in the egg. Stir in three quar- because it apparently didn’t temper prop- prepare the dish, which I ended up throw- 3 tablespoons flour ters of the cheese. Season with salt and erly, causing the final dish to be more of ing away and about five minutes to make 1 tablespoon powdered mustard pepper. Fold the macaroni into the mix a macaroni quiche than baked mac and the Kraft Dinner my family (I ended up 3 cups milk and pour into a two-quart casserole dish. cheese. The final product was absolutely not being hungry at all after the whole ½ cup yellow onion, finely diced Top with remaining cheese. disgusting. I’m not a huge egg fan (unless ordeal) actually could eat. 1 bay leaf Melt the butter in a saute pan and it’s just egg whites and they are drenched – Recipe from the Food Network ½ teaspoon paprika toss the bread crumbs to coat. Top the 1 large egg macaroni with the bread crumbs. Bake 12 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and 1 teaspoon kosher salt rest for five minutes before serving. Fresh black pepper So, in theory this recipe is amaz- For Sale Topping: ing ... In actuality, this recipe (or, at least 2008 Chevy Impala LT 3 tablespoons butter my final product) was horrible. I’m a $6,900 OBO 1 cup panko bread crumbs baker (I’d say a pretty good one) not a Directions cook, so when I decided to take on this Excellent condition, well maintained, never in Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. article I decided to challenge myself to an accident, runs like new. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cooking and not baking. Since I’m not All set for winter cook the pasta to al dente. a good cook to start with, I decided to 40 MPG on highway While the pasta is cooking, in a sep- try an “easy” recipe (it even said it was arate pot, melt the butter. Whisk in the easy on the actual recipe). But, as I pulled Call Terry 780-909-3331 or [email protected] flour and mustard and keep it moving my final product out of the oven, I real- 28 The Nugget Thursday, November 21, 2013