THE Thursday, January 14, 2016 Volume 53, Issue 15 NAIT YOUR STUDENT NEWSPAPERNUGGET FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS, EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA THE $5M QUESTION NAIT Students’ Association wants you to vote, pg 2

Photo by Jade Wong NAITSA President Justin Nand touts the upcoming online referendum for student approval of a multi-million-dollar donation to NAIT in exchange for extra space and enhanced student services. 2 The Nugget Thursday, January 14, 2016 NEWS&FEATURES NAITSA plans expansion says Roth. This would include enhanced space for the Campus Clubs Centre, Food Centre and the Nugget and more space is expected to bring a better working environment for NAITSA staff. However, it doesn’t come without a downside. The tower lounge, a favourite study and event space for students, will revert back to NAIT as the tower building is repurposed. This NICOLAS BROWN takes away one of the major student spaces util- Issues Editor ized by clubs and individuals. @bruchev With the fate of so many campus spaces When students head to the virtual polls for their Execu- unsure in the face of the CAT transition, there tive Council in February, there will be an extra question on has been no definitive look at exactly how the ballot that will impact the future of our Students’ Asso- much space students will have access to in the ciation. That question is a $5 million referendum that will future. bring enhanced services and new office space for NAITSA. However, what can be defined are the Negotiations have been progressing this year for a new potential benefits to students. The increased space for NAITSA and, with a Senate resolution in Decem- space will allow NAITSA to both central- ber, all that is left is for the stu- ize its services in a new location dents to make the final decision. and improve the way those servi- What does this referendum ces are offered. The association is mean? NAITSA Advocacy Direc- confident that these changes will tor Jason Roth explains the result only benefit students. of a successful referendum. “This will allow NAITSA to “NAITSA will donate $5 expand and enhance its services. million to NAIT over six years. Therefore, it will positively affect NAITSA receives the space cur- how students access NAITSA’s rently occupied by the NAIT services,” says Roth. Executive and Management Although there have been no teams, as well as naming rights to consultations or public discus- certain spaces on campus.” sions yet on service expansion, the This agreement would NAITSA website mentions poten- coincide with a significant re- tial new services such as “peer support, sup- cing NAIT’s new Learning and Teaching Commons and organization of campus as pro- port to our LBGTQ community and other ser- bring SMART ID card technology to NAIT. There have grams shift to fill the new Cen- vices in consultation with NAIT students.” been discussions on campus in regards to a style of ONE- tre for Applied Technologies and Most important, this proposed agree- card service that other institutions offer to students, though NAIT administrative departments ment will not have an impact on students’ little information is currently available. find new homes on campus. wallets. NAITSA’s plan to spread the dona- Finally, the proposal also provides for the creation of The largest physical bene- tion over six years means the money can be a $2.45 million Student Enhancement Fund, which will fit for NAITSA is the new space pulled from NAITSA’s Building Fund with be set aside to improve student experience on campus. the association would receive any remaining balance coming from operating Jointly operated by NAITSA and NAIT, potential uses for under this agreement. Currently, Jason Roth reserves. NAITSA has no intention of raising the funds would include projects and study space improve- NAITSA Advocacy Director services are offered across three student fees to support this proposal, mean- ments. Although NAITSA has historically set aside funds office spaces in the E hallway, with limited storage space. ing enhanced services to students without the added cost. for this purpose, the new fund would bring a greater degree Many NAITSA staff share offices in cramped spaces, with Why a referendum, then? NAITSA’s bylaws require a vote of co-operation between administration and the Students’ some offices housing three or more staff. Under the pro- from students on any donations or gifts over $50,000 that Association. posed agreement, NAITSA would move into NAIT’s cur- NAITSA makes to an external body, even if there will be For more information about the referendum, students rent executive offices near the South Lobby. no change to student fees. can ask at the NAITSA office or visit naitsa.ca/referendum. “The space we would receive would be approximately The proposed agreement doesn’t only affect the associ- Voting will take place online from Feb. 5 until 4 p.m. on three times the space currently occupied by NAITSA,” ation’s space on campus, as there are provisions for enhan- Feb. 11. Information clerks for NAITSA Executive election Duration: Feb. 10, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Executive Council election. a complete understanding of the Feb. 11, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. ● Information clerks must have a online voting process and must be Compensation: $15/hour strong command of English and have a comfortable in providing guidance to ● Information clerks are needed on complete and clear understanding of the students. Feb. 10, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. and Feb. 11 democratic election process. ● Apply in person at the NAITSA office, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for the NAITSA ● Information clerks must have Room E-131 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2016 NEWS & FEATURES The Nugget 3 Wanted: 2 senators By Nicolas Brown cial meeting will progress in comparison to dent senator can assist students in voicing The Nugget Room E-128B Issues Editor a senate election. The nomination and vot- their concerns or can bring it forward to the @bruchev ing regulations are less stringent for the senate for discussion. The senate also serves 11762–106 Street There’s been a change in the ranks for special meeting to fill vacancies. For nom- to bring accountability to the NAITSA exec- Edmonton, Alberta NAITSA’s governance. NAITSA’s Student inations, the bylaws do not utive, asking questions T5G 2R1 Senate, where students from NAIT’s nine specify how many nom- about their activities and Production Office 780-471-8866 program areas represent their peers and hold inations are needed at a decisions that have been www.thenuggetonline.com our student executives accountable, found special meeting, while 10 made for NAITSA. Editor-in-Chief itself with empty seats last month as two nominations are needed The new senators will be senators stepped down for health reasons. to run in a regular sen- provided with governance Danielle Fuechtmann The Students’ Association will hold a spe- ate election. During sen- training to bring them up to [email protected] cial appointment meeting on Monday Jan. ate elections in the fall, speed with their colleagues Issues Editor 18 to fill these two vacancies. This opens the once you are on the bal- as well, allowing this student Nicolas Brown opportunity for eager students to step into a lot, all students in the pro- governance body to continue [email protected] leadership role on campus once again. gram area have an oppor- operating effectively. Some NAITSA announced the openings on its tunity to vote for their rep- senate committees also have Sports Editor website and senators were encouraged to resentatives through online empty seats that will need to Bridgette Tsang seek out individuals they thought might be voting. At the special be filled at the next meeting. [email protected] interested and would make a good fit for the meeting, a majority vote Students who are interested Entertainment Editors position. When asked if the same electoral is decided by the number in leadership can learn from procedures will be followed in filling these of students in attendance. Allannah Wrobel these positions on the senate. Joel Leckie vacancies, NAITSA VP External Allannah This means that without a VP External Students in the Engin- Connor O’Donovan Wrobel said, “The special appointments are specified quorum requirement, 10 students eering Technologies and Academic [email protected] run in the same accordance to the bylaws as could elect a new senate representative. Upgrading and Media and Design pro- Photo Editor the fall senate elections.” What does it take to be a senator? The gram areas are eligible. Students interested TBA The bylaws are simple in regard to fill- senate meets 10 times throughout the year, in the positions are encouraged to visit the ing Senate vacancies. Senate represent- and it reviews bylaw changes, NAITSA NAITSA offices in Room E-131 to ask [email protected] atives are nominated from the floor and financial information and asks questions questions. All students in those program Online Editor elected by majority vote. However, beyond about executive activity or student issues. areas should attend the special meeting Jan. Danielle Fuechtmann filling the basic eligibility requirements, Although students can individually bring 18 in Room X-107 at 4:45 p.m. to select [email protected] there are differences between how the spe- questions or concerns to NAITSA, each stu- their new senate representative. Production Manager Frank MacKay [email protected] Submissions encouraged: CUP gets new life [email protected] By Bridgette Tsang how we can deliver it.” points out that “it’s important to the health The opinions expressed by contribu- This past year could not have came Jane Lytvynenko, a previous of the co-operative that our leadership is tors to the Nugget are not necessar- and gone faster for the Canadian Univer- CUP board member, echoed Travis’s inclusive ... it’s great that we are close to ily shared by NAIT officials, NAITSA sity Press. After a long and difficult year for sentiments. gender parity this year and that CUP’s or elected school representatives. the organization, it has finally found a new “I’m really excited to see what board isn’t all straight or white, [but] we direction and renewed hope with a newly everybody comes up with. Everybody should also be mindful that we have a For ads, 780-264-9900 or e-mail: elected board of members. who I have talked to, from the new long way to go in terms of building space [email protected] CUP is a national, non-profit co-opera- board members – they all seem to have for leadership of women, people of col- tive, owned and operated by student news- really good ideas about where CUP our, working-class people and people who papers from coast to coast. The oldest stu- should go. More important, I want to see identify as LGBTQ – as does the media as dent news service in the world and North those ideas happen. I am psyched to see a whole.” America’s only student press co-operative, where the organization goes.” Before the big changes at CUP this CUP provides The newly year, the board was essentially run by Letters support services elected board industry representatives and alumni rather and a network for has 12 members, than by the elected student representatives. We want your views students. including execu- “I think a lot of people, myself Is something bugging you The new board tives and a direc- included, thought it [plenary] was going to about NAIT or the world? Do will have to deal tor from each of be a marathon,” said Travis. “CUP was not you have some praise for the with the loss of member papers in recent the five regions: Western (British Colum- in a great position and there was definitely school or life in general? years who have felt increasingly frus- bia, Yukon), Prairie North (Alberta, Sas- some concern going in. That said I was still Keep your thoughts short trated by the decreasing value granted by katchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territor- hopeful; CUP had gone through changes and to the point. No more membership. ies, Nunavut), Ontario, Quebec and Atlan- before and we knew CUP would still exist, than 100 words. Submit “I’m excited to be part of a group of tic. For the first time in a long time, five of even if in a different form.” people who believe in the potential that the 12 members on the board are women. The success of recent plenary meetings your letters with your real CUP has,” said Adam Travis, the newly “I’m really excited that there are so show that student journalists are passionate name and contact info to: elected regional director for the Atlantic many women and such a big representation about the future of the Canadian University [email protected]. Region and an editor for his newspaper, on the board,” says Lytvynenko, “I do think Press and that they’re willing to embrace We need to list your real The Brunswickan, at the University of New that we can do better. But in the past years, student governance and are stepping up to name. Brunswick, it has been more male dominated.” represent their members. Getting something off your “We know CUP already holds value to Mick Sweetman, managing editor at The representatives are looking forward many papers but we as a board want to see The Dialog at George Brown College in to the future of CUP and new opportunities chest is downright therapeu- what papers want to get out of CUP and Toronto and another past board member, to further student journalism in Canada. tic. Write us. 4 The Nugget NEWS & FEATURES Thursday, January 14, 2016

REFLECTIONS AND INSIGHTS Your thoughts are up to you By Jagrit Bajwa vessel is to absorb from the natural world, start draining your energy as well. This on and which you do not. There are always different ways to the more it pours into you. The smaller the energy, which is essential for your growth, The awareness should let you divert think about your current situation. Feel- bucket, the less the natural world will bring is leaked to a big vacuum. The only way yourself from the emotions which bring ing “half-empty” or “half-full” will impact to you. So, if you want more from nature, you can control all of this is by being more your enthusiasm down. You need to be a the state of mind you are currently in. So you need to appreciate whatever it gives aware. It should be an awareness that lets watchdog for yourself, which will act as a when you take time to decide what state of you and also appreciate what it takes away you see what thoughts your mind is bring- filter whenever there is the greatest chaos mind you are in, keep in mind that you are from you. This is how the connection is ing and you are able to choose which of of your mind. never full. A feeling of fulfillment can only built with nature. It happens when you are those thoughts you want to spend your time Live, laugh and love. come when you want less and can be happy least bothered about what is com- with what you have and whatever else is ing and what is going but appreci- coming. ate whatever is happening around Our mind is capable enough of multi- you. plying every thought we think. So, if you The less you identify yourself think that you don’t have things you always with the things going on around wanted, your mind will bring you those you, the more you are moving images that will make sure you really don’t towards fulfillment. The water in have anything. It will keep multiplying both the mugs is same, the size until you actually feel bad and unhappy of the glass is even the same, too. about everything. But if you start think- A little difference in the approach ing of what you have, it will again multi- can totally change the environment ply as well but the other way. So now, you around you, for which you can’t may start recognizing what you never knew blame anyone other than your- you always had and may cherish things you self! So, if you keep going with have attained and that are still a part of you. this approach, you may find like- Your choice of thoughts in a particu- minded pessimists, which will fur- lar moment will decide whether you are ther be detrimental to your happi- pessimistic or optimistic at the time. And ness and growth and also may suc- if you make similar choices every time, it cessfully enhance the negativity in will lead you to be the person who you are your life. now. Nature gives you only that much and When you continue to feel you need to be open for it. The bigger your like the half-empty cup, you also Thursday, January 14, 2016 The Nugget 5 opinion — Editorial — Change – embrace it! ideas as we join the job market. It may be a bold move applied to many other industries. for my first column as editor-in-chief of an Albertan poly- After all, change is inevitable and seizing the oppor- technic’s newspaper but I would suggest that perhaps my tunity to be at the helm of change is the best way to forge optimism towards trends in the media industry could be your own path.

DANIELLE S. FUECHTMANN Editor-In-Chief @ellie_sara hether it’s the closure of beloved media out- lets or revolutionary changes in the forms of Wmedia we produce and how we share them, it’s impossible to deny that the world of media is in a fascinat- ing state of transition. Traditional outlets are shutting their doors, cutting their staff, or changing their print sched- ules and formats. Scary? Definitely. However, change is an incredible opportunity to embrace new ideas and make huge leaps in any industry. It’s always easiest to see the doom and gloom of change, big or small, because uncertainty is scary! As stu- dents planning ahead and working towards careers after we walk the convocation stage at NAIT, it’s impossible not to have worries about the job market and how you will fit into the job market, regardless of what industry you’re in.

Not to fear ... Rather than fear the huge changes occurring in media production, I’d rather focus on the many new things that are popping up to replace “legacy” media sources. Sure, some media dinosaurs are having a hard time right now but the rise of entrepreneurial media and new formats proves that media as we know it might not be around in the future but the human love of storytelling will always exist. The Wanderer: a website offering Edmonton-based arts and culture writing. The Yards: a print magazine repre- senting the neighourhood of Oliver in downtown Edmon- ton. Serial: Sarah Koenig’s podcast investigating the trial of Adnan Syed. HowtoDouglas: a weekly e-mail news- letter (and column in Metro Edmonton) sharing Edmonton kellyschnippel.wordpress.com events and culture. Each of these sources are radically dif- ferent and the similarities might be hard to catch at first but I believe they’re interesting reflections on today’s media landscape. While access to traditional newsrooms and pro- duction becomes more difficult, the new and changing plat- forms for technology and publishing are making it easier for storytellers to become creator, producer and publisher, directly connecting with their audience.

Good storytelling Whether or not you read the paper in newsprint or online, are an avid podcast listener or you look forward to the newest issue of your favourite e-mail newsletter being in your inbox in the morning, what you’re looking forward to is good storytelling. As newcomers to our respective industries, we have the benefit of having more agility to adapt and embrace new 6 The Nugget Thursday, January 14, 2016 SPORTS NHL All-Star game a sham either excel, not try at all or be completely not having the fans voting like every other is having the worst season of his career. The embarrassed. year? The NBA allows for fan voting. The Penguins are fifth in the Metropolitan Div- This year, the NHL has introduced new NFL allows players, coaches and fans to ision and out of a playoff position. Their rules for the all-star game. First, fans don’t vote. And now fan-voting is somehow his- coach was fired before Christmas. To say get a say on who makes the roster; the league tory in the NHL All-Star game (with the that Crosby is going through a really rough decides it because at the end of the day, it’s exception of captains for each team). Gone patch in his career now is an understatement. the league that’s going to be making the are the days that democracy existed in the Anyone who is competitive and determined dough. To put that into perspective, tickets NHL and that fans actually mattered. knows the frustration of not being able to are going for $120 a pop for nosebleed seats, With the NHL now deciding the roster contribute to a team, especially when the plus a handsome price of a cold arena beer for the All-Star game, a few notable names team is also struggling. BRIDGETTE TSANG that might put the average fan over the edge. have been left off, in particular, Pittsburgh Despite not having Crosby in the all-star Sports Editor Furthermore, the rule is that there must be a Penguin Sidney Crosby. game this year – actually, I should clarify, @BridgetteTsang player from each team at the game and the Undoubtedly, Crosby has been the face of the league intentionally snubbed him pos- As usual, all-star games in sports are usu- elected players are divided into four teams, the NHL for many years. His name sells out sibly because of his inability to attend all but ally a draw only because a collection of star one for each division. arenas on a nightly basis. He spearheaded the one of the all-star games he has qualified for players are all playing under one building for Second, instead of five-on-five, there will NHL Players Association during the 2012- since 2007, outside of the Olympics or being one weekend. It is purely for business and not be three 20-minute, three-on-three games, 13 lockout to bring hockey back to fans and injured or not risking injury for the sake of a much is really accomplished for the players which should open the ice way more because was the voice for all players in the league dur- game that isn’t going to matter in the stand- and their organizations other than bragging like, scoring was a concern at the all-star ing those dreadful meetings. He has basically ings anyway ... Back to my point, why should rights. And really, the sole purpose of it is game anyhow! (Not really. Last year,Team catered to the NHL’s ways since he entered the league just expect players to attend such to honour the players that best represent the Toews won 17-12 over Team Foligno.) the league and beyond. Yet the league can- a game if the players know in the long run it league. Essentially, the league has planned If all-star games are for fans anyway, not recognize that and steps on him when he won’t matter if they win or lose, because no a day and a time when these players will why is the league running it their way and is already down. Crosby, as some will know, one will remember it anyway. WOMEN’S HOCKEY NAIT splits with Red Deer By Nathan Spence Alyssa Imler blasted a point shot top shelf past @nspence817 the Queen’s goalie to put the Ooks back on top. The NAIT Ooks women’s hockey team In all, the second period saw three goals looked to keep their winning ways alive in scored in less than 90 seconds and the Ooks 2016 as they split with the Red Deer Col- found themselves ahead 2-1. lege Queens last week. The women played The Queens stepped up the pressure big a two game home-and-home series against time in the third, throwing 13 shots at the net. their southern rivals, with a game on Wed- Ooks’ netminder Shelby Audet stood on her nesday, Jan. 6 that marked the first action for head and made some outstanding saves to pre- both teams since Nov. 28. The extra time off serve the 2-1 victory, making it three wins in a clearly benefitted both sides as the women row for NAIT. delivered a pair of exciting games after their After having the Ooks snap their five 38-day break. game winning streak, the Queens hoped to First-place Red Deer rolled into town rid- get back in the win column Thursday night as ing a five-game winning streak. The Queens they returned home to take on the Ooks in the led the league with a record of 10-1-1 in the second of their back-to-back games. In the first first half of the season. Meanwhile, the Ooks period, the Ooks jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead came into the game 5-6-1 with wins in three as Hanson stayed hot and picked up her second of their last five games; good for fourth in the goal of the season in as many games. five-team division. In the second period, the Ooks got a power After a rather uneventful first period, play goal from Erika Iglesias to put them things got crazy seven minutes into the up 2-0. The Ooks held a 2-1 lead in the third second with the Queens pressing on offence. despite trailing in shots 30-16. Red Deer defenceman Cassidy Alexan- The Queens dominated the Ooks in the der fired a point shot into traffic that was final frame, scoring two goals while out- deflected home by teammate Jade Petrie, to shooting the Ooks 13-1. The game went make it 1-0 for the visitors. The Ooks won to overtime where Queens’ centre Ash- the ensuing faceoff and, after some crisp ley Graff put home the winner to get the passing, Kendra Hanson wired the puck Queens back in the win column with a 3-2 home, tying the game only 14 seconds after overtime victory. Red Deer’s goal. That goal was Hanson’s The Ooks will look to keep their point Photo by Jesse Kushneryk first career ACAC goal and point. streak alive as they take on MacEwan Univer- Female Athlete of the Week Erika Iglesias swats at the puck on Less than a minute later, with the Ooks sity Friday Jan. 15 at the NAIT Arena and Sat- Wednesday Jan 6 during a game at NAIT arena against the Red pressing, Hanson feeds a pass to defenceman urday Jan. 16 at the Bill Hunter Arena. Deer College Queens. NAIT won 2-1. Thursday, January 14, 2016 SPORTS The Nugget 7

MEN’S HOCKEY Men’s season still perfect By Faryal Bashir tin to respond unassisted and take the lead the first period before the Huskies got a there is always room for improvement for @faryal3 back at 2-1. The Huskies came back to tie chance. The hosts got on the board with his squad, especially after the recent long The NAIT Ooks men’s hockey team the game. just over five minutes left in the first, only break from league games. came back from a long break with deter- Going into the second period, the Ooks to be upstaged by the Ooks as they scored “We showed some signs of rust,” said mination and continued their undefeated went on to score three more times, includ- seconds later. Gabinet. “We also showed some good hab- season with a pair of wins over the Keyano ing a powerplay goal. The Ooks led 5-2 The Ooks led 4-1 heading into the its and structure that made us successful in Huskies in Fort McMurray. going into the final frame second period, when each the first half (of the season). On Friday night, Ooks and added to that with a team added a goal. The “Our goal this week will netminder Ken Cameron goal from Tanner Dunkle Ooks held the lead going be to work on both indi- made a total of 22 saves and to extend the lead to four. into the final period of the vidual and team habits and helped the Ooks take home Before the buzzer went off, game and tallied three more skills that will allow us to a 6-3 victory. Centre John the Huskies scored with 18 times to skate away with an have consistent execution in Dunbar put the Ooks on the seconds left but that wasn’t 8-2 victory. our games.” board by scoring early in enough as the Ooks won the Ooks left-winger Riley The Ooks take their the first period. At just over game 6-3. Sheen opened and finished undefeated record on the the 10-minute mark in the Less than 24 hours later, the scoring in the game, add- road to Red Deer College first period, Huskies’ assist- the teams were back at it ing to his total of nine goals to take on the Kings on ant captain Donnie Church- Saturday afternoon and got this season, which places Friday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. ill scored to tie the game. off quickly. Kyle Birch got him fourth in league scoring. On Saturday, Jan. 16 at 6 But it only took less than 10 Mike Gabinet the start in goal and made Despite remaining Riley Sheen p.m. the teams will meet seconds for Ooks left-winger Ross Mar- 24 saves. The Ooks scored three times in undefeated, head coach Mike Gabinet said here at the NAIT arena. FITNESS Getting in shape – holistically By DANIELLE S. FUECHTMANN too), take your pet with you, or learn something new by lis- @ellie_sara tening to a pod cast. Studies have shown that walking is an If you’ve set a fitness-related resolution in the past, effective form of exercise, particularly at a brisk pace, mak- you’ve probably realized that they’re one of the easi- ing it an ideal way for people to add activity to their lives. est to completely fail at. Like many things, it’s exciting If you’re feeling stiff and sore while at your desk, and empowering in the beginning of January, with the especially if you spend most of your day in front of a excitement of “new year, new me” and other motiva- computer, you’ll significantly benefit from desk yoga and tional quotes making the trek to the gym bearable. How- quick stretches at your desk. Try stretching your arms ever, each year people joke about the peak of gym atten- upwards as if reaching for the ceiling, doing a gentle but dees in the beginning of January and the rapid plummet deep twist from side-to-side, gently rolling and stretch- by the end of the month. Rather than setting another batch ing your wrists and, if you can, stand up and move for a of resolutions to fail at in 2016 and feeling miserable, con- moment before returning to your work. Small movements sider a holistic approach. like these add up and can help you re-energize, stave off tension and minimize the disadvantages of sitting. Overall activity level If you’re hoping to improve your fitness and activity Have some fun level, start by thinking about your overall activity level. By Find a fun activity! Edmonton is full of different things making conscious decisions, you could rapidly increase the to do year-round. Check out Swing and Skate at Churchill amount of activity that you do in the day. An easy example Square on Sundays for swing dancing and skating, brave is to consistently take the stairs instead of the elevator, even the snow with snowshoeing or tobogganing or just take if it’s only a flight or two here and there as you go to class or a stroll through the city. Many of Edmonton’s trails are catch the train, those steps add up during the day. still cleared and well kept during the winter; Edmonton is Feeling stressed about class or looking for a nice way referred to as a “winter city” for a reason! to spend time with a friend or significant other? Put on a Getting fit or adding activity to your life is never a bad pair of mitts and go for a walk! Walking is a great way to goal but integrating movement into your daily routine is a add activity to your life and it’s an easy way to multi-task. more effective way to slowly make progress without burn- www.edmontonjournal.com Talk to someone you care about (and get them moving, ing out due to a loss of motivation. Why not walk? 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VOLLEYBALL Saw-off with Player profile Grande Prairie Player: John Carlo Doldol By Bridgette Tsang while the Ooks are securely in fourth place Sports Editor in the ACAC standings. Sport: Badminton @BridgetteTsang Ooks’ Justin Knight and Jordan Teliske An action packed start to the second led the team with 13 kills combined on the Program: Civil Engineering half of the volleyball season began on the first night. Despite their added two points in weekend with a split for both the women the standings, the Ooks were without their and the men’s teams. head coach, Doug Anton, Saturday after- After a brief Christmas break, the noon after a controversial call in the second teams were back on the court in tournament set of the first game cost him a seat on the play. The women hosted a series of games bench the game after. By BRIDGETTE TSANG What is your favourite thing against Briercrest, Olds College, and SAIT With Anton gone, the Ooks were led by Who inspired you to play badmin- about being a NAIT Ook? I would at the NAIT Gym and the men made the assistant coach Greg Gulash and relied on the ton? My father and brother inspired me to have to say team bonding and being trip to Camrose to take part in the Augus- team’s leaders for a second win in two days. play because I hated losing to them, so I with my teammates who are also really tana tournament, where they took on Medi- Grande Prairie went into weekend des- had to find a way to beat them. good friends. cine Hat College, Olds, Grande Prairie Col- perate for wins and needed the win on Sat- Do you have any pregame rituals/ Favourite movie? Back to the Future. lege and host, Augustana. urday if they were to have any hopes of routines/ superstitions? I usually eat spa- Favourite music genre? Rock, hip making the post-season. The Wolves came ghetti and watch anime the day before a hop, and R&B. Hot start out firing early in the first set, as the Ooks tournament or a game. Cats or dogs? Dogs A hot start for the Grande Prairie tried to match their energy. Oliver Mac- If you could invent anything in Wolves in the first game of the weekend Swain provided the Ooks with key kills and this world, what would it be? A time handed the women their first loss in the blocks to rally his team to within one in the machine like the one in Back to the second half of the season (25-27, 17-25, first set but the Ooks could not hold on as Future. 24-26). The team struggled with their serve the Wolves took the first set 25-20. Motto in life? If you hit a wall, receive rotations and were unable to cap- you push through it. italize on attacks. Early lead If you could say something to The ladies rebounded in their second game The Ooks jumped out to an early lead your teammates, what would you say in an exciting comeback in four sets. After fall- in the second set as Trevor Zemlak and to them? You guys are awesome! ing 25-20 in the first set, the Ooks came alive Ethan Redman exchanged powerful kills in the second after they trailed by half and ral- and took the second set 25-21. The Ooks lied to earn the set 25-20. They carried the and the Wolves were going point for point momentum into the third set, 25-19. in the third set but NAIT ultimately fell short Victoria Johnston and Joselyn Peters 28-26. The Ooks bounced back in the fourth Athletes of the week provided the Ooks with timely kills and 25-14 and brought the game to a fifth and Nov. 27-Dec. 2 Lauren Smith earned Player of the Game deciding set. Unfortunately, the final set was Erika Iglesias honours as the Ooks completed their come- inundated with technical and service errors Women’s hockey back and took the fourth set 25-21. from the Ooks, which cost them the game. Erika helped lead the NAIT Ooks women’s hockey The men started off their weekend Both teams will have some time off team to a win and an overtime loss over the first- with a win in straight sets against Grande before their next weekend series against the place Red Deer Queens this past weekend. Erika Prairie on Friday night. The Wolves are Kings University College Eagles on Jan. 22 assisted on both Ooks goals in Wednesday’s 2-1 currently vying for a playoff position, on the road and on Jan. 23 on home court. win at home and followed that up with a goal and an assist in Thursday’s 3-2 loss. “Erika is always focused, game or practice, and is playing very well right now,” said head coach Deanna Martin. “She is one of our most focused athletes and is willing to put in the effort to improve herself. She’s often the first one on the ice and last one off.” Erika is a first-year Alternative Energy student from Stony Plain, AB.

Riley Sheen Men’s hockey The NAIT Ooks men’s hockey team continued to dominate ACAC competition as they won two road games versus the Keyano Huskies this past week- end. Riley finished the two-game series with two goals and four assists, helping the Ooks win both games. Riley joined the Ooks after finishing last season with the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League. “Riley has been a great addition to the Ooks lineup this season,” said head coach Mike Gabinet. “He has great offensive skill to score with his shot or set up Photo by Jesse Kushneryk his linemates with great vision and passing ability.” Riley is a first-year Academic Upgrading student from Ooks setter Braydon Kennedy stretches for the ball during a match Edmonton. against Grande Prairie last Friday. The men won 3-0 but lost the next night by a score of 3-2. Thursday, January 14, 2016 The Nugget 9 10 The Nugget Thursday, January 14, 2016 ENTERTAINMENT Out of our comfort zone years. But what is the cost of that tech- with every generation of new technol- trolled. You can fall asleep and smart sys- nology? It’s certainly not a dollar cost. ogy. When TVs came out, people said it tems will take control, turning themselves Soon there won’t even be a time cost, as would rot our brains and prevent families off automatically. things like self driving cars begin to hit from interacting. With smartphones, we One big fear is the loss of the will to the streets and will drive out of your gar- now blog and use Facebook more than we do anything. Exercise will be even more age to pick you up at the bar by itself. talk to each other when we’re at parties. of a recreational activity than it is now. And we thought Uber might ruin the taxi What kind of effects will automation have You will be able sleep longer, eat more and industry! when someone doesn’t have to get up to your skills will dwindle away into nothing- I’m talking more about the social, do the little things in life? You won’t need ness. When a person can pamper their pet physical and mental effects that these to get off the couch to find the remote through automatic feeders and even a pet- advancements could have. It happens because everything will be voice con- ting robot, why should the owner take any By JOEL LECKIE interest in them? You don’t learn respon- Entertainment Editor sibility that way. You don’t learn to interact We live in a crazy world now where and play. We become slaves within our own most of our home can be automated and run minds because there is no longer motiva- with the push of a button. With the advent tion to do anything else. Growth comes out of smartphone and wireless technology in of challenges and when you strip them all the last 10 years, you don’t have to be in away, you become stagnant. the same city, much less the same room, On the optimistic side, I don’t com- to control things. A tap on an app can open pletely feel threatened by automation. your garage door, turn out a light or start Though there are concerns, I still believe your car. What was once only available in people will find a way around them. More science fiction novels can be installed for and more will we see fitness as wealth and next to nothing. people striving to achieve a better social I’ve always been a fan of technology. standing as their motivation. There will I love the advances we’ve made and can’t be other struggles to keep us going. Life, wait to see where it will go in the next as they say, will find a way to grow and 10, 20 or 50 years. With proper medical advance, no matter how comfortable and advances, we may even see another 100 searchcio.techtarget.com automated we try to make it. What’s the future for live music? tive, punk, screamo, metal, roots and more. collective of musicians, venue owners, pro- wrong, there were some very devoted fans Their problem is, they’ve been running out moters and politicians – aiding in the pay- on the floor who I could tell were regular of places to perform. ment of artists’ fees for certain live venues. concert-goers but I think the trends in enter- In 2015, we saw the closure of five dif- The proponents of live music wax tainment these days are simply directing the ferent music venues around town. Among poetic of the vibrant musical culture masses elsewhere. them were Edmonton live music staples Edmonton possesses. They say their live Either way, the ball is in your court, like the Artery, Wunderbar and the Pawn music helps support local business and fos- Edmontonians. Or rather, the pick is in Shop. Reasons for closure included ris- ter young creative talent and that Edmon- your hand. The ELM Initiative and busi- ing rent fees and a city-ordered eviction. ton has the potential to be a Canadian ness owners are trying to plant the seeds, It was a seemingly ominous year for the hub for musical development and show- I’m just not sure they’re digging around in prospects of live music in Edmonton, and case. They list many setbacks and restric- fertile ground. By CONNOR O’DONOVAN an unsightly divot in the city’s much-cham- tions –liquor laws, Assist. Entertainment Editor pioned cultural landscape. There are many performer age restric- @oadsy who are attempting to stymie and reverse tions in bars, land zon- There sure are a lot of people singing the trend, though. ing limitations – but I the blues these days. This year is slated to see the opening think they’re failing to Most of the province is singing the oil- of three new music venues in our city. The address a bigger prob- price blues – “Ohh I’m feelin’ the peril of Chvrch of John, the Needle and the Aviary lem. Maybe the inter- a $30 barrel!” That chorus is usually fol- are all eateries set to host live music when est and demand for lowed by a few rousing renditions of the they open their doors. The Almanac, a res- ubiquitous live music job-loss blues – “4,000 gigs said goodbye taurant which took over the space previ- simply isn’t present. in December ya see, let’s all blame Not- ously occupied by the Red Square Vodka Maybe we aren’t ley and the NDP!” And we can’t forget our House on Whyte Avenue, is also rocking Nashville or New favourite local tune, the Connor McBlues out. They hosted their first show this week Orleans. –“How can I be happy, when the Oil are so in a unique “micro-venue” attached to the The last few crappy? Can my sad little heart take, the back of the restaurant. shows I went to were wait until after the all-star break?” There is also a group known as the decently attended and There are others belting out the blues Edmonton Live Music Initiative that’s there were some very www.metronews.ca around town, like, actually playing them, attempting to defibrillate the live scene. The talented musicians on Wunderbar was one of a number of Edmonton’s live along with rock and jazz, indie and alterna- stimulation of choice for a newly created stage. Don’t get me music venues to close down last year. Thursday, January 14, 2016 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 11 for your listening pleasure ... $3.99 mixtape ... ● Tainted Love – Imelda May ● Forever Young – Brandi Carlile ● 1000 miles – The Big Time ● Everywhere – Vampire Weekend ● Smooth Criminal – Alien Antfarm ● Crazy – Daniela Andrade ● Walk – Avenge Sevenfold ● Gimme More – Sia

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Covering of a classic song is one www.postmodernjukebox.com of the most common ways we inter- act with the music around us. Often we get used to expecting bands to cover classics from their genre but some of the best modern covers happen when songs are covered by unexpected artists. ● In For the Kill – Billie Marten ● Blank Space – I Prevail ● We Can’t Stop – Postmodern Jukebox ● I Love Rock and Roll – Britney Spears ● Last Kiss – Coeur de Pirate ● Landslide – Fleetwood Mac ● I Will Follow You Into the Dark – Natalie Imbruglia everydejavu.com allagora.wordpress.com ANIME Funny, serious, entertaining By Joel Leckie for a variety of people. It is rife with com- out right now, with a second half set to air can be played with as the two worlds trade Entertainment Editor edy, even as it touches on a few more ser- shortly. I dearly hope that they continue to information and technology. It is one of What would you do if you were on ious topics such as servitude, racism and renew it. The characters have a lot of room those shows where a writer’s imagination leave from the military and a gate to the role of women in politics. For those for growth. There are a ton of ideas that can truly be set free. another dimension opened up in the mid- who want to dig deep and analyse it on a dle of the city just a few short blocks away? philosophical level, you can, much like ear- Out of this gate poured all sorts of Lord of lier seasons of the Simpsons did with their the Rings-style fantasy creatures – Orcs political satire. But it does not throw the wreaking havoc, riders on the backs of issues into your face to force you to think dragons flying over skyscrapers, goblins about them. It just shows the world and lets causing all sorts of mischief. For some, the viewer decide how to bring it in. As that it would be a nightmare but others would western classic did, Gate drops little ref- welcome the event like a dream come true. erences and tie-ins to several other shows, Well, one social shut-in has just found out concepts and culture. and the worst part about it is that it inter- The main characters are as lovable as rupted the comic convention he wanted to they are flawed. The great skill and leader- attend. ship of Yoji trapped behind his anti-social That is the opening plot of personality. Pina Co Lada, a female knight Crunchyroll’s Gate: Japanese Self-Defence and daughter of the king who tries to show Force. The show follows the life of soldier that she, too, can be an asset to the king- and otaku, Yoji, as he is sent with his unit dom. Rory Mercury, a bringer of death to the other side of the gate. There they find who is hundreds of years old but remains themselves in a wonderful and frightening in the body of a child. Lelei, a child genius world based around Middle Ages technol- and sorcerer who is the first to learn the ogy and politics. Mythical beasts are com- Japanese language and thus becomes an mon, magic is present though only wielded ambassador and translator for the army. by a talented few and demigods walk the And Tuka, the last surviving elf of her tribe earth in the bodies of their former selves. who is rescued by Yoji’s squad. Gate can provide genuine entertainment Though there is only one short season www.reddit.com 12 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, January 14, 2016

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Taurus (April 20-May 20) Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Sometimes the highlight of your Consult your peers, they have Karaoke: sometimes it’s a planned day is something simple, like dinner, both good advice and funny outing, other times it’s rocking out in because you’ll finally get to sit down. stories. McDonald’s at 3 a.m. Don’t take your- The hustle will be worth it in the end. self too seriously. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Don’t assume that a rough start Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Sometimes things aren’t the bar- means the whole thing will be bad, Big changes are coming. gain they sound like. Sometimes you could be late and the coffee is Embrace them. cheap is just cheap. cold but it can still be a great day. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) MADAME O Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Cobra wine and deep fried scor- Strive for consistency and build Always be prepared, you never pions exist. Don’t be afraid to learn trust by being reliable. know when Google Maps will kill your about new things and give them a try. January 14-20 phone battery in a strange city. (Warning: These Nug- Aries (March 21-April 19) Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) get horoscopes are not Try to make time for the silly and Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Sometimes you have to use cre- the unexpected – it might be going Don’t be afraid to learn from ative solutions. Cooking paninis with written by an accredited to a bar named after a dessert but others, even if it’s something you an iron might not get you on the Cook- astrologer.) those memories will last forever. already know. ing Channel but it might do in a pinch. NETFLIX PIX Can’t get too attached By Gervaise Branch-Allen Over the holiday break, I finally got around to watching Netflix’s second exclu- sive Marvel series, Jessica Jones. Follow- ing the successful Daredevil series, I was excited to see how this show would turn out.

Tragic past Originally known as A.K.A. Jessica Jones, the series follows private investi- gator Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) as she works toward achieving a normal life fol- lowing her tragic past. Based on the 2001 comic Alias by writer Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spider-Man) and Michael Gaydos (Daredevil: Redemption), the Net- flix series stays true to the original source material while making some changes. In this series, Jessica Jones isn’t quite a former hero but a vigilante of sorts whose attempt at heroism doesn’t go so well. As she tries to help people in New York City www.forbes.com as a private investigator, her past returns to haunt her. At the same time, she has support Jessica’s superhero alter ego Jewel or Kil- detective jazz with ’90s electric guitar riffs a la Series creator, writer and executive from her friend Trish Walker (Rachel Taylor) grave, wearing purple suits in reference to Spider-Man: The Animated Series. producer Melissa Rosenberg worked and new friend Luke Cage (Mike Colter). his comic name Purple Man. Being a part Ritter and Tennant do a phenomenal hard to bring the series to life after of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the ser- job of bringing the characters to life. Rit- pitching a version of the show to ABC in Insightful ies occasionally refers to Netflix’s Dare- ter’s performance sells Jones’ persistence 2010. When that fell apart, she reworked Jessica Jones is a powerful and insight- devil and Marvel Studios’ films. to stop Kilgrave’s malicious intent. Ten- the show and presented it to Netflix. ful series that covers themes such as aban- At the same time, Jessica Jones does not nant can bring an innocent side of Kil- Fortunately, everything worked out with donment, rape, alcohol abuse and PTSD. share the tone of the films. If you can’t han- grave in one moment and a hate filled side Netflix and led to this incredible show When psychopath Kilgrave (David Tennant) dle blood, violence, mild language or dis- in another. Taylor portrays Walker’s desire where you can’t get too attached to any returns to Jones’ life, she persistently fights turbing moments, you may want to skip the to support Jones admirable while Colter character because of the events that play to protect everyone she cares about from the show. Personally, I don’t enjoy graphic scenes gives us the right amount of pain and con- out over the 13 episodes. man who psychologically tormented her. or strong language, though I wasn’t disturbed fidence in Cage to increase anticipation for Jessica Jones is exciting, grim, and I have to commend the series for follow- while watching this series, so don’t be afraid Luke Cage’s own series, likely to release intelligent all at the same time. I easily ing the Alias comic so well. The comics are to watch the show if you’re interested. late this year. Other characters that round recommend you give this show a watch. worth reading if you enjoyed the series. The season has a noir detective feel, espe- out the cast include seedy lawyer Jeri Tennant whispering “Jessica … ” might The series includes a few fun winks and cially during the invigorating theme song com- Hogarth (Carrie-Anne Moss) and neigh- stay with you long after the final episode nods to the comics such as a reference to posed by Sean Callery, which mixes old school bour Malcolm Ducasse (Eka Darville). plays out. Thursday, January 14, 2016 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 13

THROWBACK THURSDAY D&D – better than ever By Joel Semchuk printed and Advanced Dungeons and On a construction site – a bunch of Dragons being released that same year apartment/condos – this guy walks up to for people who had mastered the original me, drops his voice, and really hesitantly version. The basic version was revised in says, “So, um, do you ... ” 1981 and again in 1983; basically every I’m thinking crack, hookers but he year for nearly a decade. The compli- continues: “Play d20 games?” cations of the game led to this constant That term was unfamiliar to me so, refinement, so when I sat with my new after thinking about it for a second, I got friend playing the modern version I was it, then said rather loudly, “Do you mean treated to entire bookshelves filled with Dungeons and Dragons?” D&D manuals. My friend was an expert My companion affirmed this, but in all things D&D. He played an intense implored me to keep my voice down. game (you couldn’t kid around) but it Then, sure enough, two days later I was was just as much fun as it had been back in his apartment playing Dungeons and in the ’80s ... even more so now due to Dragons with him and his d20 friends. all the streamlining. There was a lot This was only about six years ago. less arguing over how something should That’s right! Somewhere between work. After all the fine-tuning, nearly dndjakarta.wordpress.com the WOW zombies and the LARP freaks every possible situation had an appropri- there still exists a bunch of people sitting ate human interaction. Very impressive. bask in all the cross-referencing. And round sound, getting felled by arrows in around a table rolling an assortment of It’s not just the persistence of the everyone either is or knows someone video games or being raised by teenagers dice to the tune of the collective fantasy game that makes it such an icon. It’s the who has read all the Dragonlance novels. in books. There was even one breathing in their heads. Due to my age and experi- armada of entertainment this simple game But that’s still D&D related; even pro- fire in West Ed for some time. Did we ence with the game, I was amazed at its created. There are thousands of books, jects not associated with D&D can’t help ever think of that one day the things we progression. I played the very first ver- comics, movies and video games based but have elements of the game in it. imagined would be more or less real in sion of D&D, the red-box set, back in the on D&D and the varying worlds that Forty years ago, when we were sit- dozens of venues? early ’80s. grew out of it. Dragonlance, for example, ting around tables rolling dice, the drag- Of course not. We were having Back then, D&D was an instant hit, was created so that when people read the ons were in our heads. Now they’re fly- too much fun playing Dungeons and with sets selling out as fast as they were books and played the games, they could ing across theatre crowds in 3D sur- Dragons.

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’N’ Resolution single dissolution? By Ka Chun Yung thing new. Bring some friends or meet It’s two weeks into 2016 and many new ones. There’s bound to be something people have already given up on their you’ll fall in love with. New Year’s resolution. For those who ● Temptation bundling. As from a have started working towards their reso- recent Freakonomics podcast, tempta- lution, that’s a great start and let this pro- tion bundling is combining a guilty pleas- vide a little extra motivation for you to ure with a less desirable activity. For carry on throughout the year. For those example, what if you only watch Mak- who never got around to it, let this be ing A Murderer while walking or run- another opportunity to get started. ning on a treadmill. Or only listen to your Since one of the more popular reso- favourite podcasts or audiobooks while lutions every year involves dieting and you exercise. Using your guilty pleasure exercise, I’ll focus my advice on health will help propel you towards your fitness and fitness. Even so, many of these tips goals. can be adjusted to fit just about any type ● Track your progress. There are so of resolution. many apps out there that monitor the dis- Here are some tips and tricks to help tance you’ve run, your heart rate, your you stay on top of your goals: weight, etc. After a month or two, look ● Start Today! Why wait? If you back and be proud of your progress. want to improve yourself, there is no bet- ● Think positively, not negatively. ter time to begin than today. Go outside As an alternative to thinking, “I shouldn’t and take a walk around the block. eat ice cream for dessert,” think, “I’m ● Keep it simple. Instead of focus- going to indulge in some fruits.” Change ing on a big weight-loss goal, start with your focus and trick your mind into something easy. Slowly increase the dif- thinking about what you will have, ficulty as you get used to it. Take a five- instead of what you can’t have. minute walk this week. Make it 10 min- ● Accept setbacks and move on. utes next, then 15 and so on. Missed a workout? That’s fine! No ● Make a plan. Create a daily or big deal! Just look forward to the next weekly reminder on your phone. Make it one. Besides, we already have our next part of your routine, like brushing your appointment booked in our calendar. teeth or going to classes. If you do it When it’s time to exercise next, follow often enough, it’ll just become a part of your own orders and just go do it. your regular practice. ● Treat yourself. Make some short Photo by Sydney Pietsch ● Do something you enjoy. Sign up term goals and each time you hit them, for a course at Campus Recreation Ser- reward yourself with something you Maddy Skinner, 21 vices at NAIT. Yoga, dodgeball, bad- relish. Radio and Television minton, personal fitness training, swim- Whatever your resolutions are, good In her free time, Maddy enjoys playing video games, snack- ming lessons, etc. You name it, there’s luck and have fun with it! Enjoy the ing on mandarin oranges and discussing feelings. She’s inter- probably a program for it. Even if you’re experience and make 2016 a fantastic ested in guys who also love oranges and would like to grab an not sure what you would like, try some- year! Earl Grey tea and discuss the subtext in movies. APP REVIEW Planning to succeed in 2016 By DANIELLE S. FUECHTMANN Sunrise Calendar 2016? Goodreads is a social network that makes keeping Did you resolve that in 2016 you won’t be late (iOS, Android, Web) your reading list organized a breeze! Watch what your for appointments? 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MOVIE REVIEWS Star Wars is here to stay By Gervaise Branch-Allen acter he met, and felt like he could be your Star Wars: The Force Awakens – I’ve friend, too. I loved Rey because she put heard or read this title so many times that others’ needs before her own and she had I’m surprised I’m not tired of it. And I won’t a lot of heart. blame anyone who is tired of hearing about The antagonists in The Force Awakens this movie. At the time of writing, The Force were quite different from the enemies of www.blastr.com Awakens is heading towards becoming one the past Star Wars films. Kylo Ren (Adam though the actors did a great job with the different from the original trilogy at times. of the highest-grossing films of all time, if Driver) was a unique character whose past material they were given. There are many actor and character not the highest. With all the success this film has heavily affected him. While his skills The nostalgia is inescapable in this film cameos to find (or hear) throughout the film has had, it’s worth acknowledging whether and presence were a joy to watch on screen, if you’ve seen the original trilogy. Fortunat- and you surely won’t find them all in one the film is any good. As a casual Star Wars he was definitely not as charismatic and ely, the film takes its time reintroducing clas- viewing. I could say more about this film fan, I can proudly say Star Wars: The Force intimidating as Darth Vader. I don’t want sic characters, especially Luke Skywalker but it’s better to go in with little knowledge. Awakens is quite an enjoyable movie but not to compare him to one of the most iconic (Mark Hamill). Han Solo (Harrison Ford) is Walt Disney Studios should be commended without some issues. (Please note that this villains in cinema but a compelling hero who for the effort they put into marketing this review avoids spoilers.) I’d definitely like to see you can’t help but cheer film. And, of course, everyone who worked The film introduces us to Poe Dameron more of the character in Overall, Star Wars: on. Chewbacca (Peter on this film should be commended, espe- (Oscar Isaac), a Resistance pilot, who obtains the future films to really The Force Awakens Mayhew) returns as cially director J.J. Abrams for tackling this vital information needed to stop the growing understand his person- is definitely creating Han’s companion, look- enormous challenge head on. threat of the First Order. Finn (John Boyega), ality. Based solely on a new generation of ing as young as he did in Overall, Star Wars: The Force Awakens a Stormtrooper, wishes to escape the First this film, I’m not exactly Star Wars fans the previous films. Leia is definitely creating a new generation of Order. Rey (Daisy Ridley), a lone scavenger, satisfied with the char- Organa (Carrie Fisher) Star Wars fans (if not Star Wars Rebels) fol- meets BB-8, a cute little droid and together acter under the helmet. As a villain, how- has a few tender moments with various char- lowing the prequel trilogy The Clone Wars they pair up on the planet of Jakku. ever, he is quite enjoyable. acters throughout the film. generation. Depending on your expecta- I can’t praise the film’s new protagon- Captain Phasma (Gwendoline Christie) Speaking of nostalgia, The Force Awak- tions, you may be disappointed by this ists enough. They were easily my favour- is a fun character to see on screen but she ens has been criticized for overly refer- film. I’ll admit I wasn’t blown away when ite part of the film because they were relat- needed to do more to become a memorable ring to the previous Star Wars films the- I saw it but if you expect a solid film-going able, fun, and very well developed. I really character. General Hux (Domhnall Glee- matically. I understand the desire to excite experience, I’m sure you’ll leave the the- enjoyed how loyal and supportive Poe was. son) and Supreme Leader Snoke (Andy older fans by using elements of the previ- atre happily knowing Star Wars is here to Finn had great chemistry with every char- Serkis) were average, at best, for me, ous films but the film could have been more stay. Fans are feeling the force By Josh Ryan experience the magic of Star Wars once John Williams score. ies in film history. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far again. Thankfully, I can say that writer/dir- What the saga’s entry does best is re- That’s not to say the returning faces away ... ector J.J. Abrams (Star Trek, Super 8) gave establish the beautifully realistic aesthetic aren’t fantastic either. Ford is a delight as That phrase dominated much of the me that experience. from the original trilogy. While the pre- Solo, stepping right back into the roguish screen watching I did as a lad. While I Episode Seven begins decades after quels may have pushed boundaries techno- charm of the iconic smuggler to remind missed out on watching R-rated flicks, the last installment, where Luke has dis- logically, Abrams has focused on using real us why we fell over heals for this charac- many great TV shows and the violent opus appeared and the remnants of the Empire sets and practical effects, creating fully ter in the first place. It’s the most engaging of video games like Mortal Kombat, I spent has spawned a new threat, the First Order. realized alien worlds. Whether it’s the grit performance the legendary actor has given hundreds of hours re-watching the spe- Desperate to find Luke, Resistance leader of desert sand or the marvel of watching in decades, giving the film gravitas and cial editions of the original Star Wars tril- Leia sends pilot Poe Dameron, played BB-8 (one of the greatest examples of prac- humour from scene to scene. Seeing Solo ogy. The adventures of Mark Hamill, Car- by Oscar Isaac (Ex Machina) to find a tical effects I’ve ever seen on screen), you and Chewy interact on screen nearly made rie Fisher and Harrison Ford as Luke Sky- map leading to the Jedi’s location. How- feel like what’s on screen is real and never me squeal like a tween girl. Almost… walker, Princess Leia and Han Solo cap- ever, Dameron is captured by the villain- get the sense that everything is done in tivated my siblings and I every time we ous Kylo Ren, Adam Driver (Girls); who’s front of a green screen, (like the prequels). Not perfect popped in the VHS tape (man, I’m old). also after the map. The pilot’s droid, BB-8, There’s still plenty of CG, but the mix- There are many other aspects to nerd scurries off with the map in tow and soon ture of computer and practical is expertly out over, such as the wonderful score but The magic – again runs into a pair of new heroes in Rey, new- handled. the film isn’t quite perfect. Some expos- While the prequels somewhat quelled comer Daisy Ridley, and former First Order The characters are also a triumph. All ition falls flat, many story elements make my fondness of the franchise, I never lost Storm Trooper Finn, John Boyega (Attack of the newbies are engaging, interesting the film feel a bit too much like a reboot my love for the flicks that inspired my love the Block). The trio’s escapades cross paths and give you a reason to care about them than a sequel and the handling of a pivotal of movies. So when they announced the with Han Solo and Chewbacca, soon lead- and what happens to them. It helps that moment in the climax was the lone black purchase of this cultural phenomenon by ing to a fight against the First Order and the performances are all excellent. Ridley, mark on an otherwise excellent experience. Disney from George Lucas, the little kid in a new superweapon that makes the Death Boyega and Driver are all stars overnight, But make no mistake, Star Wars is back me was cautiously optimistic that I would Star pale in comparison. Cue the classic leaving a mark on the most influential ser- and the force is with all of us film fans. 16 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, January 14, 2016

NETFLIX A kid’s show for adults, too By Josh Ryan Everyone has a kids’ show they secretly or not so secretly, binge watch. Whether it’s the guilty pleasure nostalgia of Pokémon, the drug trip zaniness of Adventure Time or the battle filled escapades of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, there’s always a show intended for youngsters that 20-somethings love to consume. It’s a strange guilty pleas- ure, when the simplicity and goofiness of childish entertainment can hold your atten- tion more effectively than award winning television like Breaking Bad or Game of Thrones.

Three cool things The latest college cartoon craze to hit the screen combines three things most kids love – building things, vehicles and dino- saurs. I give you Dinotrux. Yes, that’s the real title of a collaboration between Netflix and DreamWorks Animation, adapted from the book series of the same name (yup, there’s a series of books on this idea). In a prehistoric world, the Mechazoic Era in fact, the planet is populated by hybrid dinosaur-construction vehicles called Dinotrux and hybrid reptile-tools called Reptools (yup, there’s a lot of these www.netflix.com truck-construction puns in store). ing together. They soon gain other friends, ing stuff! Yeahhhhh!!!!! But regarding the stuff, with some kick-ass music! including Skya the Craneosour (Brachio- show, it really is a surprisingly fun watch. Dinotrux also features a real sense of Left wandering saurus/construction crane), Ton-Ton the The animation is reasonably good, there are danger when the characters are attacked One day, a young Tyrannosaurus Trux Anklyodump (Ankylosaurus/dump truck) some surprisingly creative creature designs by Scraptors (HaHa, Scraptors!). This is a (part T-Rex, part excavator) named Ty wit- and Dozer the Dozeratops (Triceratops/ and there’s an ongoing narrative that holds nice feature for the show, allowing kids to nesses the destruction of his home from a bulldozer) and team up to battle the mean the entire season together, which is rare for imagine the consequences without screw- volcanic eruption, leaving him to wander Tyrannosaurus Trux, D-Structs (if you kids’ shows. Plus, the episodic elements ing them up for the rest of childhood. Think the desert sands damaged and alone. He aren’t laughing yet, this show might not be of the show are more fun than others of its of the show as a warmup before being intro- soon runs into a Reptool named Revvit and for you). ilk, where instead of some annoying catch duced to The Land Before Time or Bambi the two of them break historic boundaries First off, I’m amazed someone didn’t phrase or transformation sequence, you get (Why does the mom or dad always die?). between Dinotrux and Reptools by work- think of this sooner. Dinosaurs, trucks, build- a montage of the trucks and tools building It has all of the tropes you get from children’s entertainment. A lead male pro- tagonist that’s good hearted but gets over- confident, check. A small sidekick who makes up for it with smarts, check. A grumpy friend who has a soft side, check. Teaches great lessons about working together, check. And of course, an obnox- iously annoying character who is annoying to everyone but four year-olds, check.

A putz Ton-Ton is just like any other side- kick character in past animated mov- ies and shows that by constantly yelling, attempting to be cool and being a general putz. Fortunately, he’s such a putz that it reverts back to entertaining by showing how uselessness he is in comparison to many of the other characters. If you’re in the mood for something you know is terrible and produced for chil- dren but has a weird charm to it, give Dino- trux a shot. You may not grow wiser but you should get a few laughs. Heck, there’s even a character whose sole purpose is to literally poop out garbage. Poop out gar- bage! Cause he’s a Stegosaurus/dump truck! Thursday, January 14, 2016 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 17

VIDEO GAME Nine games and counting By Joel Leckie The Assassin’s Creed series is estab- lishing a vast legacy. It has expanded into nine full games, plus several smaller games, novels and even an upcoming film set to release next December. It is one of my favourite game series to play on the modern systems, right from Game 1.

Single family line They all follow a single family line over thousands of years, converging on one point in the modern era. By using the concept of gen- etic memory and reliving the memories of an ancestor, the game explains away common questions about save points, map boundaries, time shifting and more. If a player veers too far from the storyline, the game just places a bar- rier saying the ancestor doesn’t remember that part of town. It is simple, yet very effective.

Any point in history Because it follows a whole family line, each game in the series has the ability to take place at virtually any point in history. The first mashthosebuttons.com game involved the Knights Templar of the Assassin’s Creed Middle Ages. The fourth game was about pir- trying to retake London from the control of component to focus more on the single and collectibles later. ates in the time of Blackbeard. The one before the Knights Templar. This is a common ele- player aspects. The graphics are gorgeous, If you haven’t had a chance to play that was about colonization of North America. ment in the game series, as the two secret as we’ve come to expect from the series. any of the games yet, I suggest you pick It connects the games with a common theme societies have been struggling for power for It beautifully represents London. Though a favoured era and grab the game taking but each of them play a little differently. hundreds of years. there are some hiccups with the combat place there. You will get the chance to meet The most recent one out, Assassin’s When the games first came out, they system, and it can feel a bit repetitive, the many famous people, see famous land- Creed Syndicate, takes place in Victorian were single player only. Then, Ubisoft game has received great praise. So unless marks and interact with all of it. There are London. Here you play as two characters, added a multi-player element that was sep- you really want that 100 per cent comple- few items in the overall story that you will instead of just one. The twin assassins are arate from the main storyline. Syndicate tion, it might be good to focus on the main miss by jumping ahead, as each one plays a part of the Assassin Brotherhood and are now has gone away from that multi-player missions and go back for the side quests quite naturally as a standalone game.

ALBUM REVIEW This gal can sing as well By danielle S. fuechtmann songwriter from London England and her “The Machine,” the album’s fourth love you.” But she says she’s “got [her- A gentle groove supports Fiona Bevan’s accomplishments include co-writing One track, has a fuller sound and a heavier beat; self] a compass/so [she] can accomplish/a soprano lyrics, keeping her debut solo album Direction’s single “Little Things.” Her solo also the album’s first single, Bevan has said voyage of my very own/that won’t rely Talk to Strangers a bubbly and fun listen. album proves that she is equally talented in other interviews that “it’s a song about on you.” Equal parts comforting and While Bevan’s music leans towards an indie as a performer, nimbly alternating between everything … comes from being angry and empowering, the song is another love bal- blend of folk and jazz, her catchy melodies guitar or ukulele and singing. The album’s frustrated about the state of the world and lad without the sorrow. have an undercurrent of pop styling. lyrics are thoughtful and stem from situ- from my feelings of powerlessness to do The title track, “Talk to Strangers,” Bevan is a Canadian-British singer- ations in her life, from the charm of love anything about it.” cleverly talks about the fear of connecting song “Slo Mo Tiger Glo” to the melancholy Skipping forward a few tracks, “Exor- and talking to strangers, suggesting we ballad “Us and the Darkness.” cist” is an evocative song reflecting on the abandon our fear of communicating with The album opens with the strutting guitar pain of jealousy in love. Bevan sings that people we don’t know and the resulting iso- melody of “Rebel Without a Cause,” which “time is the exorcist,” as she experiences the lation: “we are all outsiders/ the silence in Bevan wrote about her experiences during jealousy of a lover’s past relationships and our ears”. She powerfully sings that “for the London Riots of 2011. A reflection of the the insecurity that can accompany new love. better or for worse, we all rub shoulders/ scary reality of living in tense situations, the The song acknowledges that in another life thieves and liars, priests and murderers/ song is equal parts pleasurable listening and they’d be friends, making the song also an so many dangers in unspoken words.” She political reflection. The next track smoothly ode to female friendships and solidarity. makes a case for abandoning insecurity and transitions to the fleeting feeling of new love, “Pirates & Diamonds” is catchy and embracing the opportunity to meet others hoping that time “goes slow mo” because she relatable for anyone who feels they seem to and share our stories. doesn’t “want this to be over”. Sweet without keep falling for the wrong person; singing Bevan’s album is a strong debut, being simpering, the song perfectly captures “the trouble is I fall for pirates/tyrants who proving that she is equally as talented the feeling of new love and the desire for it to tear my heart in two/who bribe me with the a performer as she is a songwriter and www.newcanadianmusic.ca last as the sun rises. shine of diamonds/but diamond doesn’t collaborator. 18 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, January 14, 2016 Starting off on right foot things that interfered with my studying crastination and memory, exam writing Main Campus: On Monday, Thurs- last term? and exam anxiety. day and Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., – How can I limit or put boundaries ● See a counsellor for any academic Tuesday 7:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and on on phone calls, social media, television or personal concerns. Wednesday from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Call time, computer games, interruptions ● Be realistic. 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LOCAL BAND Future beckons for city trio By DANIELLE S. FUECHTMANN Do you ever wake up sore the morning after a great concert? Black and Bleu’s catchy tunes will get you moving on the dance floor, even if it’s just a hipster shuffle. Creating modern pop/rock with heavy influences of the ’80s new wave movement, they’ve been pro- ducing music as a full group since August. The band got an early start with Jose Diaz and Dan McIntyre playing together and developing their sound before bringing in Jer- emy Block as a synth player. All three of them grew up playing church music but developed their individual styles in vastly different ways – Dan played in a punk band in Prince George and Jeremy is a classically trained pianist. Originally, their project was called BOOM but after joining forces as a full group, they decided to change their name. Block explains that “the idea of black and bleu related to bruises and life lessons but also the bilingual nature of our country”. As the main songwriter for the band, McIntyre brings ideas to rehearsals to Black and Bleu Supplied photo workshop them with the other members. parts and then bring it all back together. hugely beneficial to the development of our Gas Pump Night Club & Bar on Feb. 18 “We find it the best time to work As a fairly new band, their recent suc- band to have the opportunities to play in the with Form 10. They are hoping to record an through new ideas and see what works with cess at the Landmark Showcase Festival has Starlite Room and the Mercury Room.” EP this summer and are available for book- the whole band,” said Block. been an exciting opportunity. Recently mak- Black and Bleu’s next gigs are on Feb. ings at [email protected]. Along the way, they listen to music, ing the final round of the competition, McIn- 7 at the Naked Cyber Cafe with special Learn more about the group both new and older, to get ideas and inspir- tyre says that “it’s been a good experience guests The Metronomad and OMAR or you and listen online at facebook.com/ ation, he says. Then they each work out as a platform for our band to develop. It was can catch them at Strange Society Live at blackandbleumusic. 20 The Nugget Thursday, January 14, 2016