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C+O WELB-LEEXCGLUSEIV ER PHOOTYO AREELL / reversible centre features Plans put on hold LGBTQ proposal IMMIGRATION for community MYTHS coordinator position 5 denied VAGINA Andrew Donovan MONOLOGUES 8 Recently, the LGBTQ community at Guelph was faced with a deni- WATER al of their proposition to increase the compulsory non-tuition fees POLO by three per cent. The raise would 17 have provided the funds to staff a fulltime professional to help progress the status of LGBTQ on contents campus. The proposal for a community 7 Arts & Culture coordinator is one of a few ideas 17 Sports & Health the community has to help bring together people who want a sense 19 Life of community or are going through 21 Opinion difficult situations. According to Barry Townshend, manager at courtesy 21 Editorial the Centre for New Students, stu- While the fee increase did not get approved, there may be other attempts to find a community 22 Crossword dents are still being ridiculed on coordinator for the LGBTQ community in the future. and off campus for their sexual 23 Community Listings orientations. Fee Committee was declined for a of a tuition freeze (or cutbacks), 37 e-mails of support, and an ad- 23 Classifieds The results from a recent survey number of reasons. It wasn’t that and on the other hand, there is ditional 721 signatures online. taken would confirm the state- the members didn’t support the the reality that scaling back fees Granted, the support of such a ments made by Townshend. initiative and good spirited intent will also scale back the rather pro- position wasn’t unanimous, but “All 29 students who identified to create a sense of safety and be- gressive intentions of ideas such as it did present the committee with themselves as LGBTQ talked about longing for students on campus. the one proposed by the LGBTQ overwhelming evidence that de- either being targeted personally, It was the issue of raising fees that community. spite the reluctance to raise fees supporting friends who had been was cause for concern among the Townshend noted that the by most students, there is still a targeted, experiencing intolerance committee. Aboriginal Resource Centre on substantial population that can be indirectly (overhearing negative The decision to decline the pro- campus and the Office of Inter- convinced to raise fees if it is for an comments) or feeling like they posal reveals a dichotomy. On one cultural Affairs are the models that idea that they support. were perceived as an outsider or hand, there are many students they’re looking at replicating, both The CSA also gave its endorse- different.” walking around campus with the of which have three staff positions. ment for increasing support for The proposal that was submitted red square badge on their back- Along with the proposal were LGBTQ students, but acknowledged to the Compulsory Non-Tuition pack, representing their support over 900 signatures on a petition, ...see lgbtq page 4 news 170.10 ◆ march 21st, 2013 3 Bracelet of Hope to attempt world record Global to Local: Students, staff, Attempt at longest and faculty on chain of bracelets will international and link community in fight national news against HIV/AIDS Trending topics on news sites Stacey Aspinall and Twitter often have the most discussion surrounding them for A world record may soon be various reasons relating to the broken in Guelph. At an event level of public interest they gar- held on March 15 in the Uni- ner, and the topic’s entertainment versity Centre, Bracelet of Hope factor. This week on the National announced plans to break a Post website, seven trending topics world record: the organization covered cultural figures like Pope will aim to create the longest Francis and Justin Bieber (both chain of linked bracelets. The arguably religiously followed by event also featured guest speak- millions), technology, and the ers and included the unveiling country that recently threatened of a new mural from Murals of the U.S. with nukes. Hope. Because of how news is received Bracelet of Hope is a Guelph- today, skimming through trend- based organization that was ing topics is often an easy way to founded in 2005 by local phy- keep updated on what’s going on Stacey Aspinall sician Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik. in the world, even if you’re a stu- The grassroots organization Sian Matwey’s mural brightens both hospital waiting rooms and the University Centre during the dent swamped with assignments engages Canadians in the fight Bracelet of Hope challenge. and midterms. It helps that most against AIDS in Lesotho, Africa. people are talking about the top- The organization sells signature Bracelet of Hope will attempt spoke at the event. A new mural titled “Together ics, so even if you’re not reading red and white beaded bracelets to create the longest chain of “We have a longstanding rela- in Solidarity,” painted by Uni- through news sites, you can still to raise funds and encourage linked bracelets to break the tionship with the University of versity of Guelph art student keep up with global affairs. The awareness. current world record of 3,799 Guelph. The campaign is now Shaylah Costello, was present- Ontarion quizzed an unsuspect- bracelets in one chain. The about seven years old. It has ed at the event, through the ing student on which topics from beaded bracelets are widely rec- helped establish an HIV/AIDS Mural of Hope initiative. Part- the National Post trending list ognized as a symbol of hope and clinic in Lesotho, saving thou- time fundraiser Sian Matwey they’re familiar with, as well as positivity, and represent unity sands of lives, and it has now initially started the charity as a which ones interested them. in the ongoing fight against spread its wings into the com- way to brighten hospital wait- “We believe HIV/AIDS. Groups throughout munity, helping to create jobs ing rooms, and has painted 45 The Ontarion:Galaxy S4. the city are encouraged to build for people in Lesotho, and sup- murals for charity. After an acci- Raminder Jassal, first year student: that we are chains, and the chains will be port for AIDS orphans.” dent, Matwey is unable to paint, Yes, I’ve heard of it. brought together at the World Zajdlik spoke about the goals but brought the idea to Brace- The Ontarion: Pope Francis. going to end the AIDS Day Celebration on Nov. 30 of organization, and believes let of Hope. RJ: Yes, heard of him. at the River Run Centre to see that the goal of ending AIDS is The mural located in the UC The Ontarion: Rob Ford. AIDS pandemic if the current record has been attainable, through treatment. represents the work the orga- RJ: Yes, have heard of him. surpassed. “We believe that we are going nization has done, as well as The Ontarion: Magnotta. in Lesotho, and The first speaker at the event to end the AIDS pandemic in raising money that supports RJ: No. was Dr. Alastair Summerlee, Lesotho, and we believe that wellness centres, foster homes, The Ontarion:That was the guy we believe that president and vice-chancellor Guelph is going to do that. It and income generating projects. who mutilated the chemical en- of the university. seems like a huge goal, but as During the World Record At- gineering student last year. Guelph is going “I’ve had the privilege of being an HIV/AIDS treating physi- tempt, Bracelet of Hope will be RJ: Oh yes, have heard of him. in many parts of Africa, and the cian, I understand that we have selling two bracelets for five dol- The Ontarion: Trudeau. to do that.” effort that we need to continue the medications now available, lars – one bracelet to wear, and RJ: Yes. to put in, to deal with HIV/AIDS, and if we could provide them to one that will go on the chain. It The Ontarion: North Korea. – Anne-Marie is ongoing,” said Summerlee. the people in Lesotho, we would is now up to the community of RJ: Yes. Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik, the stop the pandemic there,” Za- Guelph to see if this record can The Ontarion: Bieber. Zajdlik founder of Bracelet of Hope, also jdlik said. be broken, for a good cause. RJ: Yes…who hasn’t? The Ontarion: Which one of these topics is the most interesting to you and why? RJ: Galaxy S4. It’s just advertised everywhere. Everywhere I look, they have some sort of advertise- ment about it. I was looking for a new phone [too]. The Ontarion:And which topic is the least interesting? RJ: Justin Bieber. The Ontarion: Good answer. (located near the Ranch and Woodlawn Bowl)

Thanks to the participant for this week’s interview. If you have something to say about inter- national or national news, and would like to be contacted for future issues, or if you want to check out menu & order [email protected] see a particular news story cov- ered here, contact News Editor Alicja Grzadkowska at onnews@ uoguelph.ca. 4 www.theontarion.com news ...lgbtq continued Searching for a solution to apartheid that raising fees is not the right way to go about it at this point. Israeli Apartheid Week “Raising fees, even a small amount, takes place at U of G is too sensitive an issue on campus. This is the position of the CSA who wrote to the committee endorsing Andrew Donovan the idea of increasing support for LGBTQ students, but opposing the Few subjects garner more contro- increase in fees,” said Townshend , versy, uncertainty, and attention on the statements made by the CSA. than the ever-changing land- The CSA recently proposed a raise scape of Middle Eastern politics, of their own in a referendum ques- particularly the territorial dis- tion proposed to students during putes in Israel and Palestine. Last the elections, which was rejected week, these conversations were by students. brought to attention in Guelph for Israeli Apartheid Week. In a March 13 presentation ti- tled, “Israeli Activism against Occupation and Apartheid: “At this point, Strategies for Solidarity,” Noa Shaindlinger, an Israeli expat we haven’t now working with organizations such as Zochrot who set forth to settled on a educate Israeli-Jews about the memory of pre-1948 Palestine, plan of action spoke to a gathering in the Uni- versity Centre about Israeli state with regards policy against Palestine. The audience was told that the to next steps presentation was not meant as an outright attack against Isra- […] Whatever el or Jews, it was simply meant Carlos Latuff to address inhumane treatment Israeli Apartheid Week brings up controversial topics that some feel need to be addressed in the context we do, we’ll be of Palestinians that are general- of current affairs in the Middle East. ly made possible through state continuing to policy. “What right do non-ethnic Palestinians looking up to the D.C. to Ottawa to London would Shaindlinger spoke extensively cleansed peoples have to decide top of the wall where armored think of such a proposition. seek student about her time in post-apartheid the fate of those [Palestinians] Israeli soldiers stood. The photo Western economies are built South Africa where she and a not in this room?” presented a juxtaposition as it upon a liberal philosophy that input.” – Barry group of Israelis along with Pal- The question was important showed streets and fields blan- focuses heavily on free-market estinians visited to see how the as well as deflating. It is part of keted in a smog of tear gas. capitalism, an economic system Townshend region remembers its history the same debate we hear here in Outside a plethora of stories Shaindlinger says will not work of apartheid, and how they are Canada regarding the state of our from Shaindlinger’s experience sufficiently in creating prosper- Now comes the task of finding al- working to move forward into native population; a correlation in the perpetual warzones of the ity in Israel, Palestine, and the ternative ways to establish a more an integrated and diverse society. Shaindlinger made on numerous Palestinian-Israeli border, there rest of the region. welcoming community for LGBTQ While Shaindlinger and her occasions to add perspective and was discussion on how to im- As optimistic as the individual students here at Guelph, though colleagues were in South Af- familiarity to the conversation. prove relations between the two stories of valour within the Pal- Townshend is reluctant to com- rica, they would meet daily to During Shaindlinger’s time in nations going forward. estinian community were, there ment on how they plan to proceed discuss ways to implement so- Palestine, she spoke about her “A one-nation state has were also undertones of pessi- going forward. cietal and political changes back interactions with the locals in certainly been discussed,” mism in respect to the seemingly “At this point, we haven’t settled in Palestine. On the first day of the small towns bordering the Shaindlinger said. I questioned endless troubles emanating from on a plan of action with regards to discussions, Shaindlinger re- infamous walls that separate Shaindlinger on this proposi- the crisis between Israel and Pal- next steps, so I think it would be members a question arose almost the two feuding states. There tion and she acknowledged the estine. It leaves you with the premature to be discussing it with immediately that for some time was one particularly moving trouble of implementing this ominous feeling that things may The Ontarion. Whatever we do, crippled the conversations and picture that the audience was idea – there is the “problem” have to get worse before they we’ll be continuing to seek stu- ideas of the group. shown. It displayed a group of of what western powers from begin to get better. dent input.” news 170.10 ◆ march 21st, 2013 5 (Im)migrant Myth-Busting Week begins Panel discussion on whether they can stay in Cana- on deportation da based on the country that they derive from. and community “If a family comes from a coun- involvement try which is considered a ‘working democracy,’ that will greatly in- Lindsay Pinter fluence the type of healthcare that they get or even if they can On March 18, the (Im)migrant stay in Canada. That is not fair, and Refugee Rights Coalition that’s actually the definition of of Guelph-Wellington hosted a discrimination.” discussion panel titled, “Talking Runstedler explored the topics about Deportation and Commu- further, explaining that, “These nity Responses to it” as the first people are terrified of what they’ll event of the (Im)migrant Myth face when they return to their busting Week. This panel wel- country. If a person is afraid of comed special guests Yvonne water, you don’t throw them in Runstedler and Matthew Beh- the deep end.” rens to discuss deportation and The speakers also emphasized help others understand the pro- the need for community in- cedure behind it. volvement to help these families. Behrens is the founder of the “Many Canadians turn away when Anne Frank Sanctuary Commit- they hear about this sort of thing. natasha reddy tee, and has worked diligently to What we need to be doing is get- advocate for justice with those ting involved, having discussions, The panel on March 18 looked at deportation of immigrants as a focal point of discussion. who do not have their full citizen- [and] taking initiatives to help,” ship. He explained the hardships explained Runstedler. “Write let- class endure. They offer to discuss during the week included a day on-campus groups focused on im- that those facing deportation go ters, create or sign a petition, be the topic of immigrant discrimina- of action on March 19 in the Uni- migrant rights. through. active in social media to spread tion in more detail with interested versity Centre Courtyard, where Later in the day, another panel “A lot of the things that these the word. We need to change this students. students could get more infor- discussion was held on “The Refu- people go through are not widely political climate.” “Asking questions and engag- mation about the experiences of gee Experience in Canada.” known, because the community Fuerza-Puwersa is an all-volun- ing in conversation is the first migrants, refugees, immigrants On March 20, Gloria Nafziger turns away when it is brought up,” teer group in Guelph that aims at step in helping – it’s simple,” said and international students in from Amnesty International vis- Behrens noted, as he explained exposing the hardships that mi- Runstedler. Canada, as well as have the op- ited the campus to discuss the state how many immigrants are judged grants in the Canadian working Other events that took place portunity to discuss the work of of refugee rights in Canada. The yurt: a new alternative housing project Urban farmers seek camping facilities, and now as an this as a drawback, with all the maintains tools for use in metal- a tight-knit community of DIY simpler lifestyle, alternative housing idea. While complexities of modern living it is working, woodworking, building enthusiasts. The company has an the original design was collaps- easy to see how a lack of electricity electronics and more. inclusive mindset, and is con- smaller ecological ible, this one will be much more and water bills could be incredibly Afelskie stated that the avail- stantly hosting events, some of footprint permanent. appealing. ability of the resources at which are open to everyone. On On March 14, an event was held “We both wanted to leave a Diyode has assisted in making the first and third Friday of each Nick Hegedus at the Guelph Green Party Office lighter ecological footprint,” said construction possible, and that month, for example, Diyode hosts to discuss the yurt’s benefits, and Richan. the workshop prioritized the yurt a Five-Dollar Fixit workshop, dur- The construction of a yurt is un- the ideas behind its construction. This project began in December as an important project. Howev- ing which anyone can bring in a derway in Guelph. Attendees could tour the yurt and 2011, with the work being done er, that is not to say that the yurt broken item and, for five dollars, A yurt is a circular, wood- have their questions answered. entirely by Afelskie and Richan is the only thing going on at the watch members attempt to fix it. framed tent of felt or skins. Yurts The yurt will be used by Guelph themselves. While it is not yet workshop. For Afelski and Richan, time will were originally designed to be eas- residents Andrew Afelski and Erin complete, much of the structure “We have another member who tell what their experience living in ily collapsible, and were generally Richan as a year-round dwelling. has been built at Diyode, a non- is converting a shipping container the yurt will be like. Paying less used by nomadic cultures in areas It will not be connected to the profit community workshop in into a house,” said Diyode presi- for electricity expenses might be a such as Mongolia and Siberia. They grid, and therefore will not have Guelph. Diyode dedicates itself to dent Simon Clark. major draw for future participants, have gained popularity in North access to running water, electric- “re-invigorating the DIY move- With projects like these, Di- like students, in housing projects America over the last 50 years as ity or heat. While some might see ment in our city.” The company yode has managed to create such similar to the yurt. 6 www.theontarion.com news Newsology: Revealing neighbourhood food security issues Missing Hunger Awareness the point Week sheds light on sometimes invisible Misplaced sympathy problem in Steubenville rape Alicja Grzadkowska coverage Besides the nearing of the semester’s Nick Revington end, a recent focus of student atten- tion on campus was closely related to The small community of Steuben- their favourite pastime: eating, and ville, Ohio, has been the subject of more specifically, the ability to nour- much publicity lately. Two teen- ish one’s self properly. aged members of the town’s high From March 11 to 15, Hunger Aware- school football team were recent- ness Week took place at the University ly found delinquent (the juvenile of Guelph with the help of several or- equivalent of guilty) for the rape ganizations including the CSA Meal of a drunk 16-year-old girl fol- Exchange, the CSA Foodbank, the lowing a party in August. Local Community Food Centre, and natasha reddy The survivor claims to have Universities Fighting World Hunger realized she was assaulted after (UFWH). Hunger Awareness Week’s volunteers organized a series of interesting and dynamic events centered on reading text messages, and seeing Events ranged from a networking food insecurity. photos and videos that made fun dinner on March 13 at 37 Quebec St. of the incident. The ruling came that offered a free vegetarian meal to For students interested in learn- Besides introducing students to “The media especially only portrays after thousands of text messag- attendees, to a cooking class hosted by ing about cooking on a budget, the a variety of food-related topics, the hunger on the international level, so es from 17 phones seized in the the Foodbank on March 14, which also Foodbank offers a student cookbook aim of the week, which is an annual it’s important to remind people that investigation – many featuring focused on vegetarian and vegan cook- through their website, and provides series of events held at the university, their peers may also experience food sexually-explicit content – were ing but making it on a budget. tips on eating on a budget for those is to show how food security issues security issues,” said Skelton. Rais- analyzed by a computer foren- Brittany Skelton, a support member who could not make it to the class. are manifested at the university and ing awareness for these issues helps sics expert. of the Hunger Awareness Week Plan- On March 15, a discussion with in the local community. create a network of people who can That so many other youth wit- ning Committee at the CSA Foodbank, Steve Stacey, the director of the Despite living in the area, people help combat the problem, accord- nessed or knew about the incident says that the goal of the cooking class newly opened community food may not realize that others in Guelph ing to Skelton. has led to suggestions that inves- was to help people develop “food skills centre, and a 24-hour fast led by and the surrounding regions are ex- Hunger Awareness Week is not the tigations may be launched into and food knowledge, [by] looking at UFWH took place in the UC. The periencing food security. Images of only way that awareness of food se- the feasibility of pressing charges how you can cook healthy, nutritional goal of the fast was to “raise money poverty in foreign parts of the world curity is displayed at the university. against others for failing to re- meals on a budget,” adding that show- for local food security.” Participants are predominantly associated with The CSA Foodbank holds food drives port a felony and failing to report ing how to address different dietary could take part in a variety of activ- hunger, and not images of students during the year as well as hosting child abuse. restrictions was another discussion ities to occupy their time, such as or community members who may their own workshops on combat- And yet, while the nature of this point at the class. bread-making. likewise be dealing with these issues. ing food security. crime is nothing less than dis- gusting, some media outlets have taken an approach to this story some would label apologist. CNN, Anything but invisible for example, has come under fire for focusing coverage on the im- InvisAbilities Fair in the University Centre Courtyard plications of the ruling for those Awareness Fair with the aim of making the invisible who were found culpable. Playing visible. footage of the defendants crying challenges invisible Melanie Bowman, manager of the after the verdict, the channel’s illness stigma Wellness Centre, is behind the Invis- correspondents discussed the col- Abilities chapter at the university. lapse of their “promising futures.” Kelsey Coughlin “There is a stigma surrounding invis- They noted that both defendants ible disabilities where individuals who were star football players, and Even though you can’t see them, are suffering can be misunderstood reputed to be strong students as they’re still there: mental health, and are sometimes treated with skep- well. Crohn’s disease, fibromyalgia and ticism as others question whether their This is missing the point. One’s colitis are only a few of the invisible pain is ‘real,’” explained Bowman. ability on the sports field or in the chronic illnesses that people live with The fair featured various events all classroom or any other forum has everyday. with the aim of providing support for no bearing on the degree to which InvisAbilities is an organization that the invisible. Among the highlights in- one is guilty of a sex crime. Star promotes awareness, education, and cluded interactive display boards and athletes or not, the accused have support for young adults living with a flash mob performed by the student been found guilty as a direct re- hidden, chronic illness. Its mission is coordinators. George Doyle - Insider’s Health sult of their own actions. They are to break down the societal stigma as- A special component of the fair was not the victims of an uncompro- sociated with invisible illnesses. an anti-bullying activity where vol- The fair promoted anti-bullying towards people whose disabilities mising legal system that is out to Invisible illnesses are longtime and unteers wore T-shirts that students are not necessarily visible to everyone. ruin their lives; they are the per- recurring conditions whose symp- were encouraged to cut to visually petrators of an egregious crime. toms are not apparent to the outside represent the negative effects of bul- “Students are encouraged to choose university with an InvisAbilities chap- Of course, the nature of the case world, but are exhibited through lying. Each cut represented someone words wisely and with kindness with ter; Brock, Queen’s, McMaster, Trent, is such that the real victim is pro- physical manifestations. Individuals who had experienced bullying due to the aim to help others feel includ- and the University of Toronto also have tected from media publicity, but with these conditions are not identi- a disability. ed, understood, encouraged, and a group representing the organization. this does not mean the angle taken fiable, but live with the consequences “By the end of the day the T-shirts supported; things we value in our The Wellness Centre encourages by CNN is any more appropriate. nonetheless. provided a strong visual statement community,” said Bowman. students to think before they speak, While it is certainly unfortunate On March 14, the Wellness Centre about the number of individuals who March is Disability Awareness because just as words have the po- that those guilty may otherwise along with Youth Talk, the Centre for have been adversely impacted by bul- Month, and communities all over tential to facilitate the ending of the have gone on to great things, our Students with Disabilities, the Student lying,” said Bowman. The cutting of Canada are celebrating diversity and stigma, they can also be detrimental sympathies should lie first and Benefits Office and Ask Big Questions the shirts was intended to show the erasing misconceptions about men- to someone’s emotional and physical foremost with the true victim. hosted the InvisAbilities Awareness negative impact of words. tal health. Guelph is not the only well-being. arts & Culture 170.10 ◆ march 21st, 2013 7 McCann’s Shorts Book launch for finish. Guelph-raised author Since graduating from the U of G, McCann has been a teach- er, carpenter/contractor, artist, Colleen McDonell writer, sailor, marine rescue coxswain, father, and now a Imagine hitchhiking from writer. A natural storyteller, he Guelph to Tijuana in the late was encouraged to write down 60s, or secretly selling your his experiences. Porsche roadster to Steve Mc- “This whole thing started with Queen, the American actor who me – there are three or four was nicknamed the “King of stories I would tell [people],” Cool.” McCann explained on why he You can find such stories in began writing. “‘Crashing Bev- McCann’s Shorts, a collection erly Hills,’ for instance, is a of 20 biographical stories by really interesting story. It’s a Dermot McCann, who launched Halloween story – I won’t spoil the book on March 18 at eBar. it – [but] I end up at a house of The author was born in Bel- someone famous.” fast, Ireland but his family Despite a blizzardy Monday moved to Guelph when he was night, eBar was full of Mc- three years old, and he grew up Cann’s friends, family, and in Guelph, graduating from the fans there to celebrate Mc- Wendy Shepherd university in 1970. His stories Cann’s “True tales of an Irish Dermot McCann reads excerpts from his book of short stories, McCann’s Shorts, to a riveted audience at span across his time in Ontario, immigrant!” McCann treat- the E-bar on March 18. and Los Angeles, to where he ed the audience to a reading resides today, on a sailboat in of “Vegetarian Non-Smoking “The book has a real nostalgic the Victoria Harbour. Handyman,” which describes pull for a lot of people,” ex- his search for work that led to plained McCann. an exciting year in Los Ange- McCann’s Shorts, in the les. The author also shared “The tradition of Irish storytelling, Year After JFK,” an earlier piece includes hilarious tales but also “The book has about staying with his young- those of tragedy and loss, such Rafaela é, er cousin Malachy in New York as capsizing on Lake Huron on a real nostalgic at age 14. a catamaran and his girlfriend Guelph pops up in many of dying of hypothermia before pull for a lot of his stories of growing up, as help could arrive. him and his friends adventured McCann’s next book, In the people” around town and only had three Name of God, is about half- rules to live by: “Don’t get in way finished. It is a larger - Dermot trouble, don’t get hurt, and you story of his family coming have to be home for dinner.” from Belfast to Canada, and McCann, author In one story, McCann stands how religion took a toll on up to his French teacher at the family. It has more of the of McCann’s the original Bishop Macdonell “gravity” that his short stories High School, beside the Church couldn’t convey, and will be Shorts of Our Lady. In another, him very Guelph-focused. and his buddies visit the city What’s McCann’s favourite He was constantly being told dump, build themselves a go- Guelph memory? Sneaking into “you should write a book,” and kart, and race it around town, a concert by The Band at the U so he eventually did, which even zooming down the daunt- of G gymnasium in ’68 or ’69. took four years form start to ing hill on Toby Drive. “It was all about adventure.” 8 www.theontarion.com arts & Culture V is for Vagina V-Day: Guelph Monologues, and the assistant debuts The Mending producer, writer, and performer. “We’re taking a bit of a risk, I Monologues think, by putting it together,” said Harvey. “The reason we’re Colleen McDonell doing it is because the things that are in The Mending Monologues Kinky tantra, hall passes, and are really relevant to the con- orgasmic moans were just a few versations of cycles of violence, of the topics that audiences were and the culture of violence, and treated to this past weekend. without them it seems you are The Vagina Monologues and missing part of the story.” The the new Mending Monologues cast of The Mending Monologues were presented by V-Day: includes both male-identified Guelph on March 15 and 16 at people and female-identified War Memorial Hall. people, and provides a “good “We kind of contemplated not introduction to feminism” ac- doing The Vagina Monologues cording to Kingsbury. as part of V-Day this year, said The Mending Monologues Keren Harvey, producer and tackled serious topics such as performer. “We went along with childhood abuse, how rape af- it because it’s still relevant, even fects loved ones, and the Jerry if we’ve progressed past what Sandusky controversy, as well mira beth it’s about.” as more lighthearted pieces on The Vagina Monologues, writ- tantra and an account of the The casts of The Mending Monologuesand The Vagina Monologueslet loose after their performances on ten by Eve Ensler in 1997, comes first time using Craigslist for March 16 at War Memorial Hall. with a particular set of rules. sex-work. “You can’t have male-identified “People who are coming to assaulted or who support [the] others evoked a lot of laughs, the optional monologue from people or gender-non-conform- see The Vagina Monologues are anti-violence against women such as “The Flood,” a mono- last year, “Beat the Boy Out of ing people as part of [The Vagina also going to be exposed to this, movement.” logue by an elderly lady about My Girl, or So They Tried,” an Monologues] – it has to be a fe- where maybe they wouldn’t “We also want to focus on re- her vagina, and “The Woman emotional piece about a trans- male-identified person. We’re [have otherwise] stepped out of educating ourselves and future Who Loved to Make Vaginas gendered person’s experiences also not allowed to add to the that comfort zone,” said Harvey. generations about sex,” added Happy,” a piece by a female sex growing up. script,” explained Harvey. Assuredly, most audience Kingsbury, on how The Mending worker who imitates the various “Our focus this year was to be This year, to change up the members were pushed far out Monologues also includes posi- moans women have during sex. as inclusive as we could,” added performance, organizers added of their comfort zones in both tive experiences with sex. “A lot As well, two new pieces were Harvey. the opening piece, The Mend- sets, hearing the horrible re- of sexual violence stems from a added: “Rising” on the One Bil- Ten per cent of the proceeds ing Monologues. The script is alities that rape-victims’ loved complete and utter lack of edu- lion Rising movement, and an raised by V-Day: Guelph are combined with parts of the The ones can face. cation and communication about aboriginal piece “Crooked Braid.” given to the V-Day organization MENding Monologues by Derek “With The Mending Mono- sex in the first place.” “Not having the voice of an ab- at a global level, while 90 per Dujardin of San Diego, a nar- logues and The Vagina The Vagina Monologues, al- original woman in Canada in a cent this year go to the Native ration from Jackson Katz’ The Monologues put side by side, it’s though the same script that feminist play on violence against Youth Sexual Health Network, Macho Paradox, as well as four almost like taking a step back Ensler created over a decade women is not okay,” explained Guelph Wellington Women In monologues written by people from a picture, and seeing what ago, still managed to maintain Harvey on their decision to add Crisis Centre, and the Univer- currently living in Guelph. violence looks like,” said Harvey. the audience’s attention. “My “Crooked Braid.” “[It’s] three- sity of Guelph Wellness Centre. “Not only is it going to support “Some of the pieces are about Vagina was My Village,” on rape point-five times more likely for “The talent we have as part of local places, but also local voic- men who have been assaulted, camps in Bosnia, and the finale someone that is aboriginal to this cast is phenomenal,” said es,” said Christina Kingsbury, some are about advocates and “Over It” prompted emotional face violence.” Harvey. “And the stories are just director of the The Mending allies of women who have been and visceral responses, while The organizers also re-added haunting.”

woodshed orchestra

The Woodshed Orchestra performed at eBar on March 14, drawing on their eclectic influences. Also taking the stage that night were Lowlands and Raven Shield.

Pablo Vadone arts & Culture 170.10 ◆ march 21st, 2013 9 album reviews The Next Day – David Bowie David Bowie returns its similarities to the opening of and music in Berlin (down to ex- Perhaps the most nostalgic track how cohesive the album listens as a after decade-long the “Heroes” album, to the slow, plicit references to the Potsdamer on the record is “Valentine’s Day,” whole. Here, Bowie is consistently heart-wrenching “Where Are We Platz and the Stuttgart Nurn- which reads and sounds eerily like at ends with his former youth and hiatus Now?” and the blazing “(You Will) berger Strasse). The track drips an outtake from the seminal Ziggy current mature age, and this re- Set the World on Fire,” the album Stardust and the Spiders from sults in a stirring and epic record, Adrien Potvin as a whole is a beautifully varied Mars. It’s moments like this, in both sonically and lyrically. product and a sort of “culminat- contrast with the album’s more It goes without saying that the David Bowie’s The Next Day, the ing activity” of Bowie’s forty-plus forward-looking sonic material, personnel gathered by Bowie and 66-year-old rocker’s first record year career. that are indicative of Bowie’s ca- long-time producer Tony Viscon- in a decade since 2003’s Reality, After an alarming hiatus of ten reer at present – an aging rocker ti is nothing short of astounding. is a comeback of overwhelm- years, Bowie’s work on this re- coming to a realization of a multi- Bassists Tony Levin and Gail Ann ingly welcomed proportions, as cord seems to reflect on age, both faceted career, but trying to push Dorsey, guitarists David Torn and indicated by its status as the fast- as a person and as a performer. forward while he still can. The Earl Slick, and drummers Sterling est-selling album of 2013 thus far. Bowie appears to offer an active album’s other single “The Stars Campbell and Zachary Alford are Revisiting old stylings from re- reflection on the fact that his (Are Out Tonight)” is classic Bowie, just a handful of the album’s ex- cords like “Heroes” and Diamond time left on earth is dwindling, so with pounding rhythmic work and ceptional musicians. courtesy Dogs, and pushing forward as a the lyrical content and dramat- complex lyrics, but is moreover Overall, the end result is the musician, The Next Dayis per- ics of the music feel more honest a reflection on fame. “The stars most stirring album Bowie has re- haps Bowie’s best work since and introspective than perhaps honesty and heartbreak that one are never sleeping,” Bowie sings. corded in decades, and if everyone 1980’s Scary Monsters (And Super anything he had ever done prior. may not often associate with the But Bowie had indeed been sleep- keeps listening, it will be a certified Creeps). The album’s sonic range This is seen most specifically in rocker’s larger-than-life persona ing, for a decade now. This kind of classic, up there with the untouch- is a wide one – from the heavy the single “Where Are We Now?,” and ever-changing performance dissonance between “now” and able records Low, Ziggy Stardust opening track “The Next Day” and a song meditating on Bowie’s life styles. “then” is a crucial component to and Diamond Dogs. Chelsea Light Moving – Chelsea Light Moving

Tom Beedham eponymous LP comes over 20 years in a Nietzschean sort of constant that’s never been done before; older act that had time to grow after its songwriter earned Bur- becoming. Chelsea Light offers an unambig- and strengthen as an organism, but “Smash the control images. Smash roughs’s personal blessing when In accordance with Burroughs’s uous homage to its genre-sake the overlapping contexts and in- the control machine.” When Wil- Sonic Youth’s music was featured penchant for personal overcoming, with “Burroughs” (and Beat po- tentions of the two groups make liam S. Burroughs penned those on readings vs. music album Dead Chelsea Light Moving is no van- etry more generally on “Mohawk,” comparison here fairly relevant. words in his 1961-published The City Radio by Burroughs himself, ity project. Moore has done solo which – with a late reference to One of the greatest appeals of Soft Machine, they defined more and following the author’s death work before, but Chelsea Light Darby Crash – also serves as a pre- Sonic Youth was the group’s ten- than their immediate context; in 1997, Sonic Youth’s association Moving marks his first time at the mature segue for the group’s cover dency to share responsibilities and smashing control was the purpose with Burroughs was given further helm of an actual band; with Sonic of the 1979 Germs track “Com- work with its chaotic, band-wide for the cut-up/fold-in format of cultural approval when it was fea- munist Eyes”); “Frank O’Hara meltdowns. With Moore provid- The Soft Machineand the trilogy tured predominately throughout Hit,” a track Moore described on ing the sole vocals and his guitar it belonged to, but it was also the the 2010 documentary William S. the Matador blog as “a medita- weighing heavy in the mix, Chelsea general focus of Burroughs’s life’s Burroughs: A Man Within. tion on [Julys] through history,” Light Moving seems to rely on an work. Working from that premise, Sonic Youth never explicit- is about a month that included authority that was less discernable we can begin to understand what ly identified itself as “Burroughs the 1966 death of New York City in Sonic Youth’s more recognizable (former?) Sonic Youth guitarist/ rock,” though it was regarded poet Frank O’Hara; and along with democratic output, and as a re- vocalist Thurston Moore meant that way anyway. But is Chelsea its Germs cover, “Lip” serves as a sult – at least in a structural sense when he presented his new band, Light Moving a rightful heir to tribute to hardcore punk from the – seems to offer a more pale “Bur- Chelsea Light Moving, to the world that throne solely for the virtue ’80s, while “Alighted” digs into the roughs rock” than his former band. and toted it as “Burroughs rock.” of Moore’s back catalogue? chugging sludge elements born in But that shouldn’t count too To be sure, passing off your The answer is an unmistakable courtesy the same decade. heavily against Moore’s new music as something that can be No. And Burroughs wouldn’t ap- Burroughs wanted to smash all group. Chelsea Light Moving is not directly aligned with a highly es- prove of Moore doing something notions of control, and with Chel- without the collective tantrums teemed thinker’s raison d’être that was necessarily faithful to the Youth, Moore shared creative re- sea Light Moving, Moore makes of disparate noise that Burroughs involves no modest claim mak- Sonic Youth formula. After all, he sponsibilities mostly with fellow good business of the same pursuit. must have loved about Sonic Youth, ing, especially when the legend did say, “to become an individual guitarist Lee Ranaldo and bassist But with this being said, there’s and when they provide those fits, in question now resides beyond again, [an individual must] de- Kim Gordon (Moore’s wife until an important way in which Sonic they’re at their best. the grave and has no further say control himself, train himself as their divorce in 2011). Youth excelled at a Burroughsian Maybe through holding back on in the matter. But any question to what is going on and win back Style and content-wise, the enterprise that Chelsea Light Mov- the anarchic noise meditations, regarding Thurston Moore’s tact as much independent ground for album also offers a history that ing ignores. Moore intended for his audienc- can probably be put to bed in himself as possible.” He associated Burroughs himself could have Some might find it unfair to hold es to get hungry. If so, it worked. this case; Chelsea Light Moving’s true individuality with engaging provided, and they do it in a way Moore’s new band up against an Rated: 4 / 5 10 www.theontarion.com arts & Culture From A to Zavitz Letters From Space In an effort to change this trend Camp draws some and encourage participation in all levels, Dziuma and fellow se- winners at Juried Art nior student Julianne Foronda Show curated the group exhibition ti- tled Letters from Space Camp, Nadine Maher which ran from March 11-14 in Zavitz Gallery. Works were se- It’s not always easy to coax lected from third year students younger students out of the Mariah Hamilton, Susannah van woodwork when it comes to der Zaag, Kayla Krische, and Ol- open calls at Zavitz Gallery. ivia Simpson, who were chosen Vikki Dziuma has been assist- based on their enthusiasm and ing in the selection of Zavitz dedication to the program and exhibitions for two years and the arts community in Guelph. has found that “second and Fourth year students Gianfranco Bozzo and Kelsy Whitten were also asked to contribute. Letters from Space Camp, as a whole, evoked a playful atmo- sphere. Van der Zaag’s “Party Wall” “I wanted to consisted entirely of yellow tissue paper strips obsessively covering nadine maher produce feelings the whole of the gallery’s longest 30-foot wall. Motion in the gallery Mariah Hamilton’s “Untitled” (foreground) received an honourable mention and Susannah van der of empathy created waves of movement in Zaag’s “Party Wall” (background) placed seventh at this year’s Juried Art Show. areas of the wall, the excited flurry from the viewer of a party that died down just as towards the form, and in turn Simpson’s video piece “You in stark contrast to the collage of soon as it started, and becoming comment on pathos and entro- Belong With Me” lead to her candy wrappers, popcorn kernels, towards the increasingly ragged as the week py,” Whitten said. winning the Extended Practices leaves, twigs and dead flies. wore on. The piece won seventh An accompanying video, (not Award at JAS. The video docu- Hamilton’s photographs are not form, and in place at this year’s 45th annual included in the show) shows the ments Simpson singing Taylor really photographs of anything Juried Art Show (JAS), which took buoyant bear deflating and then Swift by memory, repeatedly for at all, but overlays of the ends of turn comment place successively. inflating repeatedly. one hour and fourteen minutes. many rolls of film that were shot The selections that Dziuma and Krische showed a series of The viewing experience is absurd in the past year, and grouped ac- on pathos and Foronda made stemmed from an five drawings entitled “11.19.12 and humorous but Simpson’s cording to date. Their ambiguity interest in the interruption of - 11.25.12.” The subtle black mark- commitment and determination provides a space for recollection entropy” childhood innocence by darker making was produced when push it towards the obsessive and and nostalgia but are also myste- – and often humorous – realities. Krische rubbed her eyelashes onto uncomfortable. rious and slightly haunting. – Kelsy Whitten Whitten’s deflated teddy bear each paper. Bozzo provided two Rauschen- Letters From Space Camp sculpture provided the impetus “Considering her materials, the berg-esque collaged paintings. demonstrated strong work as a third years don’t often apply for this theme. Made of clear plas- quantity of makeup on each sheet Consisting of dripping paint, captivating exploration of cura- for exhibitions.” The assign- tic and brightly patterned cloth, of paper seems excessive, rem- burnt garbage and coated in resin, torship that isn’t often presented ment-based body of work that this child’s companion was piti- iniscent of when children play Dziuma said it “reminded me of in Zavitz Gallery. With any luck, a student typically has up to fully collapsed on the floor. with their mother’s makeup; a younger boy’s treasures from the show will have inspired this around their third year makes “The concept behind the deflat- since the only shade of makeup summer camp.” year’s young students to put in it more difficult to land one of ed bear that I made was basically is black, the drawings seem some- Much of Bozzo’s work is related an application for the fall ex- the few exhibition weeks avail- just that I wanted to produce feel- what stripped of their innocence,” to his personal relationships with hibitions, which are soon to be able each semester. ings of empathy from the viewer Dziuma said of the work. family and friends, which stands collected.

juried art show The 45th annual Juried Art Show took place March 15-17 in conjunction with College Royal. The exhibition celebrated the talent of Guelph’s Studio Art students and promising emerging artists, such as Sam de Lange (left). The jurors awarded first place to Zoe Downie-Ross for her video installation piece. Congratulations to all winners and honourable mentions!

for web-exclusive vanessa tignanelli p h o t o R e e l THE CSA ELECTIONS FLIP PAGE OVER FOR MORE INFORMATION

The CSA elections are over and the results are finally in after a delay that necessitated a review of the proceedings by the CSA Board of Directors. Students cast their votes for CSA Executives as well as At-Large representatives of several academic colleges. The At-Large reps are as follows:

College of Management and Economics (CME): Eric Ruderfer College of Physical and Engineering Sciences (CPES): Paul Caruso College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS): Aliza Gold-Ruvolo, David Alton

The referendum question of increasing CSA student fees by $2.50 was not passed with 54.03 per cent of students voting rejecting the increase. It looks like many students are against rising tuition fees in even the smallest way. The elections also revealed that the number of students voting has increased from the dismal 20 per cent who voted in 2012 to 26.53 per cent this year. While the almost six per cent jump seems small, the numbers have risen nonetheless, sparking hope that students are more invested in on-campus issues like tuition fees, bottled water, and student space. In contrast, only 16.53 per cent of CME students voted for their At-Large representative. Likewise, 21.40 per cent of CPES students voted for their rep while 46.30 per cent of CSAHS students took part in the representative elections. The new CSA spoke with The Ontarion about their positions and what they hope to accomplish next year. (dominica not pictured)

• ACADEMIC & UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS Julia Forster

As the Academic and University Affairs Commissioner, what is your number one priority in improving the university experience for students? Now that I have been elected, my number one priority is to follow through on the commitments outlined in my platform. In order to improve the student experience here at the University of Guelph, I believe the biggest item moving forward is assessing the viability and demand of a fall semester reading week or long weekend. This will require a lot of discussion among professors, students, and administration to guide the direction of this large decision. A committee consisting of representatives from each of these areas will ease communication and ensure there is representation from all perspectives on campus. Students are under a lot of stress, especially with an increasing number needing to work part-time to pay for their education. The fall semester offers an opportunity to mimic the winter semester, allowing students the time to catch up in their classes, with friends, and sleep.

As a student new to the CSA Executive, how will your experience as an observer of the association in past years aid you in this position, and guide your plans? In my past four years of being a student at the University of Guelph, I have had the opportunity to gain an array of experiences on campus. Positions on Interhall Council, Residence Life, and student government have all aided in my development and understanding of student politics and representation of members of the undergraduate student body. Through skill sets gained in these positions, speaking with good friends who have held commissioner or service positions on the CSA, and my own research, I have a good understanding of current issues and objectives of the CSA. I believe in informed fresh faces and perspectives in organizations such as the CSA. By utilizing previous and current connections on campus, I plan to gather varying perspectives on projects I plan to instigate and complete. Also due to these experiences, I strongly believe in working alongside administration in advancing student interests as often as possible.

In what ways will you maintain or alter the direction of the previous AUAC’s initiatives? Deaglan McManus, the previous Academic and University Affairs Commissioner, has advanced the interests of undergraduate students admirably, especially in the areas of attendant care services, gender-neutral accessible washrooms, the 5:30-7:00 PM time slot, and advocating for student input in the Program Prioritization Process (PPP). The upcoming year will be interesting and challenging with the release of the PPP results. The PPP aims to identify the university’s strengths and weaknesses in regards to academic and non- academic programs/services offered for students. I am passionate about representing students, providing support and alternatives to cut services, and advocating for students who will need to face these losses. I intend to run the Gender-Neutral Accessible Washroom Challenge event again, originally spearheaded by Deaglan this March. This event opens our eyes to the difficulty of finding washrooms that fit these criteria on campus. Having a strong interest in sustainability, I plan to sit on the Energy Conservation Working Group (ECWG) alongside the Associate Commissioner of Sustainability student position created last year by Deaglan. I believe more representation of the undergraduate student body on the ECWG is necessary, therefore I will work towards creating a student representative as well as myself and the associate commissioner.

• COMMUNICATIONS & CORPORATE AFFAIRS Chris Archibald

What will be your first steps to ensuring more student space for students in the upcoming year? I have had a lot of previous experience working with student groups and administration trying to get the student space dream off the ground, specifically through the University Campus Master Plan Steering Committee. Unfortunately, the UCMPSC is not a very immediate solution, though it does provide a great sense of future engagement with this. In order to find a more immediate solution, I will be discussing with the HR&O Commissioner, the university administration, and Student Life as to where we can take steps to gain some more ground in this area. This is an issue I take very seriously, and I am very adamant about finding a solution for the upcoming year.

Making information about the resources at the university more accessible to students was one of your campaign initiatives. How do you plan on helping students become more aware of the resources available to them? Getting students aware of what resources are around them is a huge priority of mine. I feel it is very important for the students to know what help they can get, and what places they should visit in order to seek advice or input. I think a large asset in this will be using my connections from my previous leadership years and educating the student leaders all over campus on how to propagate this information to the students they represent. I am also planning on working with Student Life, who currently have ways placed in order to inform students. I want to help this develop into a widely known resource to all students.

Do you see areas for improvement in the CSA’s personal communications with students, and if so, in what ways can communication improve? If not, what are some of the strengths of the current CSA communication methods? The CSA definitely has room for improvement when it comes to personal communications with students. I plan on greatly increasing our ability to communicate with students, and I want to start off right at the get-go. If you’ve seen me around these past couple years, you would know that I love Orientation Week: the energy, the sunshine, the free food… What’s not to love? I plan on getting the CSA out to the students as soon as they step foot on campus. I want to see every member of the CSA out on campus during that weekend, and not just the executive. Let’s make it an organization-wide phenomenon. I also plan on using my resources and connections in order to get the CSA’s name out there. I am very confident in my ability to be heard, so I think it is time for CSA to get the recognition it deserves. CSA RESULTS CONTINUED

• EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Dominica McPherson

Food issues on campus, and particularly the use of bottled water, have been the focus of your past year’s work as External Affairs Commissioner. What new strategies are you developing in order to continue addressing these issues? Ending the sale of bottled water on campus continues to be a challenge at our university. An embarrassment to Guelph’s environmental reputation, we lag behind 17 other post-secondary education institutions across Canada who already committed to go bottled water free. Although we have been successful in securing commitments from the university to increase tap water access and promotion on campus, the administration refuses to respect the student voice and agree to a phase-out to end the sale of bottled water. This has been upsetting to students and the campaign continues to grow. We held a successful action day earlier this semester and people can expect further actions and the rollout of a new myth-busting campaign. Food issues are a more recent campaign focus and definitely something students care about. Prompted by speaking and working with a number of groups and students passionate about food issues on campus, the food issues taskforce has been created and will work to address these issues – be it waste, dietary needs, or affordability. The plan is to promote awareness and conduct research to produce a set of recommendations for how to make things better.

Rising student tuition fees are a constant topic of discussion. How will you work with U of G students to make their concerns heard at the administrative and/or provincial levels? With Ontario having the highest tuition fees in the country and the lowest per student funding, it is essential that we unite the student voice under a strong campaign with multiple ways for students to be involved. Graduating on average $37,000 in debt, Ontario students have seen tuition fees increase as much as 71 per cent for domestic students under the provincial government’s Reaching Higher tuition fee framework. This is unacceptable and something that the CSA needs to be dedicated to communicating in the upcoming year, especially with the provincial government having a new minister and considering a new tuition fee framework. I have been active in provincial post-secondary education consultations and lobbying this year, and I plan to continue these efforts informed by my conversations and meetings with students on our campus. It is essential that these concerns are also heard at the university level and communicated to the Board of Governors and the administration. I am dedicated to working with the Academic and University Affairs Commissioner to facilitate a strong campaign to represent the experiences and interests of students to these levels.

As a candidate who ran unopposed, do you have plans on how to increase student involvement in, and awareness of, the CSA? Increasing student involvement and awareness of the CSA is of the utmost importance to me. Greater participation in the CSA results in a stronger student union advocating for the rights and interests of students. One of my priorities this past year has been to reach out to groups and students on campus to introduce them to their student union and the multiple ways in which we act as both a resource and source of support. I also think that campaigns are an excellent way to engage students, providing opportunities to get involved in the issues we care about. It’s essential that the CSA have a strong presence on campus to engage our members in our campaigns, to promote the many services that we offer, and to speak with students to inform our decisions and actions. I am dedicated to strengthening our presence on campus to encourage not only greater participation in the CSA, but also a greater awareness of the work we do for students everyday.

• HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS N. Charles Hamilton

What will be your first priority upon beginning your term as the Human Resources and Operations Commissioner? My first set of priorities will be to ensure that I am well transitioned. Overview of this portfolio can be very overwhelming. However, I know that thorough preparation and planning will be to my advantage. I have already started this process by increasing the amount of meeting times I have with the current HR&O Commissioner, accompanying him to various meetings, reviewing CSA policies, and meeting with the CSA permanent staff. I look forward to working with the various stakeholders within the CSA over the next couple of months to ensure that our student union is providing students with the best service and representation possible. This is going to require a careful evaluation of our internal machinery and building on the momentum we’ve gained over the past few years. I hope to address issues around employment equity and conflict resolution, and see that these processes are carried out in a fair and efficient manner.

In what capacities will you be working with the university administration to make the campus more accessible for the diverse student population? Over the past five years, I’ve developed a wide skill set and networks from working in various capacities across campus. One initiative I look forward to addressing with the CSA External Affairs Commissioner is the university’s need to accommodate the growing dietary needs of our students. This process has already begun by reaching out to various student groups and gathering feedback to present to the administration. I also want to work with special status and marginalized groups to ensure that they are actively involved in the various decision-making processes with the university administration. We need greater anti-oppression and diversity training. We need to resolve issues surrounding accommodation for religious groups on our campus, and increased accessibility and services for members of the queer community. Finally, in the new school year the university is going to see a lack of government funding and a conclusion to the Program Prioritization Process. I want to advocate and ensure that students’ needs are being placed first in decisions that will affect their choice of programs and services around campus.

Are there any issues students can expect to see addressed in your agenda that are a continuation from this year’s HR&O Commissioner? What initiatives will be newly addressed by the position? My promise to address student space is an issue that is a continuation from this year’s HR&O Commissioner. I look forward to reviewing the findings and recommendations of the Study Space Task Force that was started over a year ago as a collaborative effort between the CSA and various university stakeholders. I want to see what short-term goals we can implement and begin to build on long-term solutions for student space. New initiatives I hope to implement are the introduction of an online database of unoccupied classrooms for student access, increasing short term study space for students in the UC during midterm season, the creation of a permanent Student Space Committee within the CSA, increased consultation with CSA clubs and special status groups to address space issues, and a commitment to establishing a long-term goal and vision for student space from the CSA – this year.

• LOCAL AFFAIRS Tyler Valiquette

You have a broad experience working with media. How will this help you in your new position, specifically in advocating for more student space, improved transit, and other initiatives? I plan to use my background in media to better engage students within campus and community politics. I am part of the News Team at CFRU, I have volunteered at The Ontarion and I currently work as the videographer for The Cannon. The skills I have acquired in media will allow me to better interact with students. Media is a powerful tool. If used effectively, it can make huge rivets in politics, inspiring, motivating, encouraging and educating students on the issues that demand their insight and voice. The only way the CSA can run effective campaigns is with the students’ support, and the only way to harness student support is to engage with them. Media will better allow me to do so.

Do you see room for improvement in the CSA’s interactions with students, and do you have specific ideas for how to improve the relationship between the association and students? The CSA needs to better interact with first year students. While campaigning, I was shocked at the number of students who did not know what “CSA” stands for. This is no one’s fault, but our own (the CSA’s). The CSA needs to have more of a presence within first year students’ lives. This will allow students to better learn exactly what the CSA offers. It will also encourage a more politically active campus. An improved relationship with Residence Life Staff or more of a presence within residence would help with CSA-student interaction.

Do you have plans to encourage student discussion on municipal issues, and break the “university bubble”? I plan to continue and more frequently hold the Brew Rant. It is a Rick Mercer-style rant video in which municipal and provincial politics are discussed. I filmed two of these videos for the CSA this year and they were highly successful. It would be great if we could make them more often. Also, I plan on transforming part of my news show at CFRU to CSA politics focusing on municipal issues, engaging in discussion, and incorporating various guests from the community. Students need to be more aware of municipal issues. If passed, things like Residential Licensing and the nuisance bylaw will have huge affects on students. It is important to examine these issues and to use social media to encourage discussion and seek student feedback. arts & Culture 170.10 ◆ march 21st, 2013 15 Q & A: Hayley Country singer- songwriter visits Brass Taps

Adrien Potvin

The Ontarion had an exclusive interview with singer- songwriter Hayley, an up-and coming face on the country music scene. Hayley opened for country star Chad Brownlee’s March 12 concert at Brass Taps.

The Ontarion: I had read that you recently got an endorsement with Fender. When did that happen and how?

Hayley: It happened under a year ago, maybe nine months ago, and basically I’ve been playing Fender all my life, and growing up my dad had idolized the Fender guitar, like “When you get a real Fender, you know you’ve really made it.” I never approached it hoping for free gear and things. I already have my dream Fender that I play. It’s vanessa tignanelli just a standard one and happens to be perfect for me. But, it’s Up-and-coming country singer, songwriter, and guitarist Hayley chatted with The Ontarion about her recent successes before opening for kind of a perfect marriage. Chad Brownlee at Brass Taps on March 12.

O: When did you start playing The winner got $50,000 for a O: What’s your touring schedule O: So it’s been a gradual thing homeschooling, you only do and when did your professional career startup, so that was a been like lately? and not so much a sudden about two hours of school and career start to take off? huge leap forward for me. jump forward? have the rest of the day free. H: I spent a bit of time down in So I’d pick up my dad’s guitar H: I’ve been playing with my O: What do you think of the Nashville. I was there for the last H: Oh yeah. I think a lot of and just jam along with a lot family since as far back as I can state of country music right two weeks and pretty well just times people see a song get of the stuff that was playing. remember. I was always a guitar now? Do you ever find it got home to play a show up in really huge overnight, and Lots of Eagles and blues stuff. player or singing harmonies, difficult to draw a crowd? Whistler, and came way out here. a lot of times that artist had and in my mind I was going to probably been working, if not O: I guess country music be doing that forever and going H: Yeah, there are definitely O: Aside from the radio contest, a couple years, their whole has that kind of imagined into production stuff. I have two places where people are more what was your biggest step life for it. A couple weeks narrative of the wilderness older sisters, and when I turned inclined to that kind of music, forward into the forefront as a ago Fender named me their and the outdoors. Do you twenty, they kind of wanted to and less inclined and vice- professional? “Number One Guitar Goddess”, think there’s a truth in that, go do normal things in life, and versa. Country now is so broad, and I did not expect that. That or is it just a romanticized they said, “Okay, do this on which is great for someone like H: That’s a hard question, was a big leap forward. thing? your own now,” and we’d been me because I grew up on so because it’s been such a gigging around and I thought, “I many kinds of music, lots of gradual process. There are O: Where are you from? H: I think it depends on can’t sing, I can’t do this on my classic rock. There are so many so many things involved, it’s H: I’m from a little place called who’s playing it. But as a fan own!” But they signed me up for elements in country music, and a culmination of things. The Horseshoe Bay, and I spent a of country music, I’d like to a radio contest, unbeknownst it’s great to venture off into Fender deal was such a big thing lot of time on the water and all think that some of those real to me, and I ended up winning. those areas. for me. over the Pacific Coast. I was a honest artists have that vibe. water baby. O: So it’s rooted in honesty, O: So I’m sure that’s reflected then? on the music you play, and inspiration comes from that, H: I think so, yeah. One of the right? great things about country music is that it’s so rooted H: Oh yeah, and what people in plain speech. It’s kind of were listening to on the how I tend to write country boat, like what my mom and songs, because it’s how you dad put on. Because as a kid, would talk to someone in a what you learn is what you conversation and that’s what hear. And when you’re doing I love about it. 16 www.theontarion.com arts & Culture Death, or Turandot Fable retold at George delivered by an Italian clown as the main focus,” said Barone. Luscombe Theatre troupe, a genre known formally “And using our mouths instead of as commedia dell’arte, in which furrowing our brows if we were each actor wears a mask. angry or upset. We had to rely on Nick Revington “Each mask is a character,” said our mouths to do that.” Director Jerrard Smith. “So, the “Every emotion was so much It’s a tale that has been told and conceit is that we’re telling this bigger. A lot bigger but a lot more retold throughout history, as a oriental fable though the eyes of fun, too,” said Stefanie Goldhar, fable in The Book of the Thousand a commedia troupe who are os- who played Zelima’s mother Ski- and One Nights, and by drama- tensibly in Cathay to take over. So rina and Brigella, Captain of the tists such as Puccini and Brecht. they are the storytellers, and they Imperial Pages. And now it is being told again. are also telling their own story.” While using masks meant the The School of English and The- This version presented at the U actors had to exaggerate emo- atre Studies is presenting Carlo of G also added colourful puppets tions through body language, Gozzi’s Turandot, Princess of into the mix, creating an engag- using puppets at times demanded Cathay from March 18 to 23 at ing and amusing show, but also exactly the opposite. the George Luscombe Theatre. posing challenges to the actors. “Because it’s a puppet, you’re The play tells the tale of the “First of all they are learning kind of tempted to kind of be cold-hearted but beautiful prin- mask, they are learning a par- everywhere, […] with every cess Turandot. Turandot’s hatred ticular clown form, which is very movement,” said Goldhar, for men is so great that all her specific. And then they’ve got stressing the importance of care- suitors must answer three riddles. to manipulate puppets and tell a fully controlling the actions of Erin Maxfield Should any man fail to answer fairly convoluted story,” Smith the puppets. them all correctly, he will be be- said of the difficulties facing the “You have to put your focus Carlo Gozzi’s Turandot, the Princess of Cathay is a commedia headed. Despite the heavy risks, actors. and your energy into the pup- dell’arte, based on a traditional Italian masked clowning style, and Khalaf, prince of Astrakhan, is Marianna Barone, who played pet. Instead of being like an actor runs until March 23. determined to win Turandot’s the roles of Zelima and Smeraldi- playing the puppet, you have to hand. na, said this production required basically be the puppet,” added motions and physical comedy. At to last semester’s production of The actors and crews for the a different approach to acting. Barone. times, though, the overzealous- Erin Shields’s If We Were Birds. production are made up of stu- “It’s definitely different because The masks, puppets, and cos- ness of some actors meant lines Can Khalaf solve the cruel Tu- dents from performance and actors definitely rely on using tumes together made for a visually were delivered too quickly or too randot’s riddles and bring about technical courses within the The- their faces for emotion. Using enticing performance. The show loudly. The final result, however, a change of heart? The School of atre Studies department. the mask, we had to rely mostly was often quite humourous as a is a high-energy and relatively English and Theatre Studies will Gozzi’s version of the play is on bodywork, and using the mask result of the actors’ over-the-top light play, especially in contrast take you back in time to find out. Guelph goes burlesque Event promotes open- place where “everyone can feel at respect for sexy women and en- mindedness about home and comfortable.” forces the importance of consent. Taylor emphasized this point by “Just because someone is being sexuality putting an open call out for per- sexy doesn’t mean you can just formers for the show and two grab at them,” said Taylor. Mira Beth friends happened to fit the bill. The night began with the MC As Taylor put it, “they throw for the evening, Andrew the On March 15, Van Gogh’s Ear down and just nailed it.” Absolutely Normal, perform- played host to an event like no The other two performers that ing some juggling tricks for the other – Bass and Burlesque 3. evening were professionals, and audience. This was followed by The night featured both DJs and helped to create a more authen- stunning numbers by Donnie burlesque dancers as well as an tic burlesque feel throughout the Gritz and Ruby Moon that got entertainer thrown in for good evening. the crowd roaring. After an in- measure. Taylor enforced the messages termission filled with quality bass While one might not peg Guelph she hoped people would take away beats and excessive dancing, An- as a very risqué city compared to from the evening. Taylor suggest- drew took the stage once again, some, Zoe Taylor and Dana De- ed that Guelph needs to be more performing a trick in which he saulnier, the organizers want to sexually open minded and com- mounted a unicycle, drank a change that. fortable in its own skin, and hopes beer and juggled all at the same Taylor wanted to create an in- that those watching get a better time. If this wasn’t impressive teractive event that everyone was sense of why expressing their sex- enough, Andrew mounted him- welcome to attend and perform in. uality is nothing to be ashamed self diagonally above two chairs Taylor believes that the bar crowd of. In the same sense, Taylor said where two audience members mentality needs to give way to a that the show gives people more sat, both looking up in awe and amusement. Andrew made way for Penny Pimms, who used giant feath- Need New ered fans to enhance her allure, providing a peep show that no one could look away from. Bibi Music? Crowbar followed with some cross-dressing involving a mous- tache, which was used to not only tantalize the crowd, but to make them laugh as well. After another mira beth number from both ladies respect- fully, the bass picked back up Organizers of Bass and Burlesque 3, at Van Gogh’s Ear on March 15, and carried the crowd on into hope to make Guelph more comfortable in its own skin. the night. arts & Culture 170.10 ◆ march 21st, 2013 17 The purrfect weekend event Feline friends featured “I opted to [include] some cats at College Royal up for adoption because they re- ally need a home, and honestly we had some spots open at the time. Nick Revington We’re probably going to do it [in] later years, because it worked out This year’s College Royal festivi- really nicely,” said Stephanie Ger- ties included a curious tradition: ritsen, who directed this year’s the 36th Annual Cat Show, a cat show. beauty pageant of sorts for our Gerritsen emphasized the need feline friends. Held in one of for caring households to provide the larger Rozanski Hall lecture proper homes for these cats, which rooms on both Saturday and are currently housed in temporary Sunday, the event had cats com- foster homes. peting for ribbons and prizes in The event managed to nearly fill nine cat-egories (pun intended, the lecture hall – one of the largest and indeed, this was the event’s on campus – to capacity, drawing official term for the classes of in families with young children, awards). university students, and elderly Each cat’s name was called in couples as well. sequence, and the owner brought Gerritsen attributed the strong their pet to a table at the front of turnout to the novelty of a cat the room to be displayed to the show, since many people are not sophie hoddy audience. The hall’s document sure what to expect. camera was repurposed to dis- “It’s kind of funny because a lot Pictured is Saturday’s winning cat Ameet with his owners Susan (centre) and Bethany (right), and judge play the animal on the big screen. of people didn’t know what a cat Kristyn (left). Ameet placed 1st in Best Personality, Best Male, and Pet/Owner Look-Alike, and 3rd in After a quick look-over by the show would entail, so it kind of Best markings, winning him the number one title of Best in Show. judge, the cat was returned to made people really curious. Most its kennel. people expect tricks or some- event is complete without the Sunday’s big winners were Bali, inches), and Best Kept Coat, thus Featured in the competition thing like that. At the cat show, appearance of at least one such taking home a first-place ribbon earning the honour of Best in Show. this year were a number of cats they’re just thinking, ‘What can I Internet meme. Prior to an- for Best Female and Best Mark- Last year’s defending champion, available for adoption from An- do, what can I see?’” said Gerrit- nouncing the winners, a picture ings, and a second-place ribbon Magellan, a fluffy white longhaired imal Adoptions of Flamborough, sen. “You know, everybody loves a of Grumpy Cat told the audience for Longest Tail, at 12.2 inches, and cat, was unable to maintain his dy- each of which placed in at least cat. They’re all over the Internet.” to “get excited,” with a decidedly Siamese cat Kamari, taking top nasty, but earned a second-place one award cat-egory. And of course, no cat-themed unenthusiastic facial expression. spot in Best Male, Longest Tail (13 ribbon for Most Striking Face. sports & health Water polo on probation Women’s water polo the Guelph Athletics Program at this wants varsity status, time.” Guelph’s decision to deny the OUA recognition Water Polo club varsity status reflects a growing trend among Ontario Uni- Paul Rashotte versities. The number of schools that currently offer OUA support to fe- On the Guelph Gryphons website, male Water Polo teams dropped to tucked away at the very bottom of five last year, when York Universi- the club section, sits a button that’s ty decided to revoke their women’s always ready to immerse visitors in water polo team’s varsity status. One the wonderful world of University reason offered by the York Athlet- Water Polo. With just one click stu- ics association for their decision to dents can get all the information they pull funding cited the inefficient need to jump into an incredible sport number of pre-season exhibition that rewards endurance, toughness games played by the athletes. This and finesse. Now, besides the in- critique came despite the fact that herent biases of alphabetical order, the women had played six exhibi- there’s still one major problem with tion games, while the men’s varsity this setup—the Guelph Water Polo team had only played one. The im- club has been ready to field a female pact of the York Athletic association’s varsity team for the past few years. decision extended beyond their Jordan Duffield, the coach of the women, however, as the insuffi- Pablo Vadone Guelph Water Polo club, says the or- cient number of teams led the OUA ganization has 12 committed female to cancel the 2013 female Water Polo A member of Guelph’s water polo club attempts a pass during one of the club’s weekly meetings. The members, which is well above the championships. team is working towards competing at the varsity level. seven-person minimum necessary Jordan said that “OUA Girls’ Water to compete. Polo has been placed on probation,” means that across Ontario there will Hayes were asked if they wanted to Polo or show support for the women “Over the three years I’ve been af- and suggests that this development be less funding and practice time go Varsity, their answer was an over- that “we’re always looking for new filiated with the Guelph Water Polo indicates that female Varsity Water available for Water Polo teams. whelming “yes!” members, so come on out Mondays club, the girls have consistently ex- Polo will be phased out of Ontar- While the future of OUA Water Sara Duffield, an associate with the and Fridays from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 pressed an interest to go Varsity. My io Universities. Jordan thinks that Polo isn’t exactly bright, the female club, reflected on her time playing p.m. and then grab a drink with us first two years I filed requests for the if things keep progressing the way members of the Guelph Water Polo Water Polo at the OUA level, suggest- after!” girls to receive varsity status, but the they’re going, “Ontario Water Polo club seem excited to reverse the ing “varsity would be such a good

emails I got back stated that the Uni- will have to be organized at the club trend. When club members Car- experience for these girls.” Sara also for web-exclusive versity had no interest in expanding level without OUA support.” This ling Bieg, Rachel Munger, and Tara said to anyone wanting to play Water p h o t o R e e l 18 www.theontarion.com sports & Health Protein shakes You’ve got corn in your eye Popular supplement may Hens fed new strain of of antioxidants in eggs is not a new be stressing the kidneys corn developed by U concept. Hens have been fed marigold petal extract to increase the antiox- of G produce eggs with idant content in the hens’ eggs, but Garry Go increased carotenoids the isolation of these compounds and levels subsequent production of a new strain Whether you’re trying to pack on of corn to increase the plant’s produc- pounds of muscle mass or just trying tion of lutein and zeaxanthin presents to maintain a healthy balanced lifestyle, Chris Müller great opportunities moving forward. when it comes to protein supplements, The benefits are relevant to both a lot of the experts seem to be in favour There’s little to dispute the benefits corn farmers and egg farmers, since of moderation. of antioxidants in anyone’s diet, but a new variety of corn high in these Nephrologists are now concerned spinach and tea aren’t very easy to feed nutrients is beneficial both to the pro- about the potential dangers of teenag- to the hens that produce eggs. That’s ducer of the product in the potential ers and young adults consuming protein why researchers at the University of for selling a higher quality (and thus supplements without proper consul- Guelph, including plant agriculture potentially more profitable) product tation. They warn about the negative professors Elizabeth Lee and Barry to the consumer, and the consumer outcomes stemming from the prolonged Shelp and post-doctoral research as- of that product – the egg farmer and use of protein powder. sistant Andrew Burt looked at creating the hens that are fed with the new “Kidneys process and break down a new variety of corn as a means of im- corn. While the levels found in hens proteins. An excessively increased proving lutein and zeaxanthin levels in eating the new corn did not surpass amount of protein intake causes the both the variety of corn and the eggs hens ingesting marigold petal extract, organ to work harder to compensate. produced by the hens consuming it. the potential for further crop improve- Overuse of protein powders can lead The research team crossed Argen- ment of the corn is promising. to developing kidney stones and kid- tine Orange Flint maize with North And why does this matter? Lutein Sylvia Nayoung Han ney failure,” said nephrologist Ajay American corn to produce a strand and zeaxanthin are powerful antioxi- Choudhary. of corn that possesses higher levels of dants that contribute to the prevention New research from the University of Guelph fed hens a new variety Lindzie O’Reilly, a registered dieti- these antioxidants. When fed to egg- of the degeneration of eyesight. Mari- of corn, leading to increased levels of carotenoids in the eggs cian from Student Health Services at the producing hens, the new variety of gold petal extract is used by herbalists produced by the hens. Carotenoids are associated with maintaining University of Guelph, emphasized the corn led to an increase in the lutein for conditions like eczema, conjunc- eye health and preventing vision loss with age. importance of moderation. and zeaxanthin content of the egg yolk. tivitis, and also finds use as a general “Protein powders can be convenient When combined with the nutrition- antiseptic. “This is a way in which crop scientists “It seems likely that we can achieve and are fine … from time to time, but al oils traditionally found in eggs, the Lee suggests that this is an example can produce items that have improved greater results in the future, and pro- there is nothing magic about them and egg becomes an excellent and acces- of how research can breed plants to nutritional benefits for human health,” vide lasting benefits for farmers and you will get more nutrients from whole sible source of nutrients. The increase provide better nutrition in food. Lee states in the press release. consumers.” food. Most of us get more than enough protein in our diets without the use of powders or supplements,” said O’Reilly. “Consuming too much protein may Fantastic fats mean that you are missing out on other important nutrients. It is important to Nutrient-rich foods also true that fat bearing foods are fre- Walnuts – Move over almond, products in moderation. As the body include foods from all four food groups with good fats easily quently high in calories. Despite this there’s a new nut in town. While al- ages and bone mineral density de- every day to ensure you get the nutrients truth, consider keeping these high- monds and cashews may have been creases, it is essential to keep dietary you need for both short- and long-term accessible, can help prep caloric foods around in moderation for getting all the fame over the past few calcium at the adequate levels. Fur- health. Relying on large amounts of pro- “beach-bod” for summer the upcoming months: your body will years, it’s time to give some light of thermore, certain types of cheeses tein powder often means that your diet is thank you for the rich nutrients these day to the underestimated walnut. contain healthy probiotics, an extra low in carbohydrates and the nutrients Sina Woerthle three super-foods provide. A study done at the Medical College boost to keep your body functioning that they provide,” explained O’Reilly. of Georgia has proven that walnuts at its prime. Certain alpine chees- “I see many students who finish their With the weather warming up slowly Avocados – These delicious green dar- are perhaps the most unique nut of es also contain high amounts of workout with a shake that consists of and the slightest promise of spring in lings are sure to have you clicking your the family; in comparison to others, omega-3 fatty acids, helping protect protein powder and water. Following the air, many Canadians are once again heels in joy; they are not only rich in they are predominant in linoleate against cardiovascular disease. This an intense workout, it is important to dreaming of summer. For some, this monounsaturated fats and antioxi- (n-6) and linolenate (n-3) polyun- is due to the fact that the cows com- include a good amount of carbohydrates dream is accompanied with feelings of dants, but also high in carotenoids. In saturated fatty acids, as opposed ing from these alpine regions, such and just a moderate amount of protein dread – “bikini bod” season is near- particular, avocados are loaded with to monounsaturated fatty acids of as Gstaad in Switzerland, feed main- (15-25g) to build and repair muscle tissue. ing, and that means a second wave of lutein (also found in kale, spinach and many other nuts. In other words, ly on fresh grass which contains As an active individual, you are not doing New Years resolutions are starting up. other leafy greens), which is beneficial these n-6 and n-3 polyunsaturated high amounts of Alpha-linolenic yourself any favours if you are restrict- The commitment of hitting the gym to your eyes. The retina accumulates fatty acids are especially useful for acid, as compared to those grain-fed ing your carbohydrate intake, especially to obtain those killer abs may prove lutein which allows for protection the body as they reap even greater cows from industrial farms. after a workout.” difficult for some, but as nutrition and from free radicals produced by blue benefits than monounsaturated fats. There are plenty of other healthy O’Reilly further explained how exercise go hand in hand, it is often a light. With age, the body reduces the When compared to monounsatu- fats to keep around this spring, but protein supplements might affect the commitment to dietary changes which intensity of its protective systems, in rated fats, the polyunsaturated fats the key thing to remember is mod- kidneys. turns out to be a major challenge. Of- this case, antioxidants, which means containing n-3 and n-6 are more eration. When it comes to food, a “Kidney damage directly related to tentimes, old habits are hard to kick, that when light is absorbed in the beneficial to include in the daily diet, little bit of everything makes meals the use of protein powder is extremely which results in the short-lived spurt eye, the ocular tissues are damaged as these contain some fatty acids more enjoyable. Just be sure to make rare. Large amounts of protein do take a of health-conscious motivation dwin- through reactive oxygen species and which the body can only acquire healthy choices and keep a look- lot of water to process, however. If you dling faster than you can say flip-flops. free radicals from this light. Foods through the diet; they cannot be out for saturated and trans fats. are following a high protein diet and you While the amount of time required high in carotenoids allow for the an- produced through natural meta- One general rule to follow when it are not hydrating properly, you are at to form a firm habit is debated and tioxidants to be supplied and available bolic reactions. comes to choosing fats is that the greater risk of dehydration which can often ranges according to researchers, for use in the body, diminishing the “bad” saturated fats are often solid put added stress on your kidneys.” (anywhere from 21 days to over two negative effects of such free radicals. Cheese – Despite the bad reputa- at room temperature, whereas the “If you do choose to use protein pow- months), the time needed is realisti- That does not mean, however, that tion full fat cheeses often receive, “healthy” unsaturated fats are liq- der, I suggest using only one half to one cally longer than most of us manage because avocados are so beneficial, they are still an excellent addition uid. Knowing which fats to select scoop,” said O’Reilly. to keep our healthy resolutions. One they should be consumed in high to a healthy diet. Full fat cheeses, makes the build up to bikini sea- “After a workout for example, most common mistake many believe to be amounts on a daily basis; these Mexi- such as cheddar cheese, are loaded son a little less painful – there’s no of us can only absorb about 15 to 25g of true is that low-fat foods are the best can fruits contain approximately 140 with calcium and protein – however, need to eliminate fats entirely, but protein. If you consume more than that, way to lose weight; after all, an ex- calories in each half – consume with they have received their reputation rather be conscious of your deci- your body will either store it as fat or you cess caloric intake on a daily basis will caution! Half an avocado a day keeps for a good reason: cheeses are cal- sions, and you’ll be feeling ready to will excrete it, making expensive urine.” lead an increase in weight – and it is the damage away! orie dense foods, so eat these dairy hit the beach in no time! life 170.10 ◆ march 21st, 2013 19 Brew Review: This Week A fond farewell to home and operates using the sweetness that is sometimes as- in History winter with Black same techniques employed by sociated with chocolate wheat is early Ontario brewers as far back not present, though a mild bit- Princess Margaret and Lord Snow- Creek Stout as the 1860s. terness, like that of very dark don to split; Fergie and Andrew The beer is extensively brewed chocolate is present. split Chris Müller by hand, and fermentation oc- The beer pours with little to March 19 has historically not been a curs in traditional wood barrels no head, and what is visible is great day for royal couples. In 1976, If the snow on the ground was in the brewery’s cellar. By its light brown in colour and re- the 16-year marriage of Margaret any indication, the spring equi- means of production, Black cedes quickly. This is perhaps and Snowdon came to a halt when nox has finally occurred and we Creek Historic Brewery is truly the one thing that holds the the couple made plans to separate, can all start panicking about our an ode to the brewers of old. beer back, despite the marvel- unbeknownst to Snowdon. Accord- summer “beach-bods” that are The brewery itself sits in the ous flavour; the non-existence ing to the BBC, the Earl, who at the soon to be on full display in Black Creek Pioneer Village, and of a frothy helmet for this nearly time was opening a photographic the summer heat. And when I employees are adorned in peri- black brew is disappointing, but exhibition of his work in Austra- panic, I do it with traditionally od-specific attire. Brewery and not a deal-breaker. Many of the lia, “said that he was ‘desperately crafted small-batch craft beers, location aside, the beer is good. chemicals used to improve head sad,’” and reportedly, “knew noth- the beach be damned. Panic The 500mL bottle houses a retention (a brewing term for vanessa tignanelli ing of the announcement prior to responsibly. five per cent alcohol content, how long the head remains in- its release.” The couple divorced The most recent brew to which hovers around the norm tact) were not available in the Ontario countryside at inns and in 2000. come across my path was Black for bottled stouts. The brew 1860s, and thus wouldn’t find taverns in a previous era. Those In 1992, the Duke and Duchess of Creek Historic Brewery’s Stout, incorporates the use of choc- their way into Black Creek’s pioneers probably didn’t have York also announced their plans to a unique offering from an even olate wheat, which provides offering. much in the way of luxury goods, separate on this day. In this case, more unique brewer. Black notes of molasses, mild espres- Overall, this is the sort of but at least they had good beer – both partners were aware of the Creek Brewery calls Toronto so, and a hint of smokiness. The beer that could be found in the the greatest luxury of all. separation, and have actually re- mained close friends, according to the BBC. (The BBC – March 19, L/S/Y – A Matter of Pride 1976, 1992) Rum ship chased right into har- C.R. La Croix up and tossing glitter on things. twist, and most especially an easy it out, you don’t require a little bour; Mystery surrounds truckload Pride is a Queer event, encom- and accepting environment where flag to denote where you might be of liquor We are all familiar with Queer passing all that entails – trans it’s okay to be passionate about accepted, or need to spend hours Lunenberg, Nova Scotia and Pride – the colours, the rain- folks, lesbians, asexuals, and your partner and look at adult finding a washroom that doesn’t Washington were the focuses of bow dripped floats, the cheers of many more all have a place at toys together without being side- have a marked gender on it so you journalistic excitement on this day “We’re here! We’re Queer!” and Pride. Allies are well accepted eyed. Being queer is nothing to be can feel safe going pee. Pride, as when alcohol appeared, suddenly other such phrases. Yet there is in addition to this. You can be ashamed of at these events. You’re an event and not an emotion, is a and mysteriously, in the cities. A no Straight Pride, no celebration straight as an arrow and comfort- allowed to be prideful at Pride, al- necessary break from those norms schooner in the former location was of the triumphs of the heterosex- ably cisgendered or cissexual and lowed to take comfort in the fact so we, the queers, can have a turn “pursued to dock” after a four-day ual against notions of madness, still come out to show support that you’re not alone, that you feeling safe and normal. chase by a United States customs and no singular day to remember and participate in the celebration. exist, and that you have a history. cutter. Apparently, the ship con- the decades spent moving from Pride also provides many things Straight Pride would be an un- If you have a question you’d like tained some liquor onboard that having to hide their straight- that aren’t readily accessible or necessary event in light of this. answered by Love/Sex/You, send was not declared by the ship’s cap- ness from the public eye to being easily found, such as underwear Heterosexuality is the expected an email to oneditor@uoguelph. tain. In Washington, a politician at last able to hold hands with for transmen and women, or qual- norm, visible everywhere and at ca with “L/S/Y” in the subject (who else) got into some trouble their opposite-sex partner in the ity kink materials with a queer all times. You don’t have to seek line. when a truckload of liquor that streets (with only a minimal risk was high jacked earlier in the week of harassment or assault). A rec- was found to belong to a senator. lamation of heterosexual history Sounds like the premise for Board- is underway, schools are be- pet of the week walk Empire… (The Globe – March coming more open to including 19, 1927) heterosexual intercourse within basic sex ed. lessons, and a thou- Terror in Tokyo sand other movements towards Explored in depth by author Ha- equal rights – from job security to ruki Murakami in the non-fiction a rejection of straight fetishiza- work Underground, the terrorist tion – are gaining more and more gas attack on three subway lines support each day. These move- in Tokyo was called an “attack on ments, these hard-won victories the nation’s self-confidence.” The all deserve celebration. So why description of the event in the ar- isn’t there a Straight Pride? ticle stated that the gas used was Oh wait. sarin, “a highly toxic and volatile To react to an event such as form of nerve gas developed by Nazi Pride and demand a heterosex- scientists in Germany in the 1930’s ual equivalent is to miss the point [which was] used to execute people entirely. It is not a denying of the in gas chambers in American peni- ability of a straight person to be tentiaries.” Eight hundred people proud of their sexuality – nobody were hospitalized, and at the re- is trying to put anyone down for lease of the article, eight had died. their sexuality. However, to take The reporter noted that, “Subway Pride and try to establish an equal entrances soon looked like battle- and opposite event is to try and fields, as injured commuters lay put claim on the reasoning be- gasping on the ground, some of hind having Pride in the first them with blood gushing from the Alex Ciccone place, seemingly saying, “These nose or mouth,” conveying the cat- are our problems, too” when Lady is a hen that loves to explore the nooks and crannies of her backyard paradise at Onaen House, astrophic nature of the attack. (The that just isn’t the case. Pride is pecking away at whatever she can find. She loves to eat the vegetable scraps from the kitchen, and is New York Times – March 20, 1995) more than a simple celebration, always willing to cuddle. Lady, along with her fellow chicken pals, are loyal companions, providing her and more than gay men dressing owners with eggs every day. Compiled by Alicja Grzadkowska 20 www.theontarion.com life : Crashing car culture Crashing car culture Unfortunately, for much of my life, mobility has necessitated a car (I Nick Revington grew up between low-density subdivisions and rural Ontario). Until recently, I’ve always want- But it need not be so. High-quality ed a car. After all, the ability to go public transit or neighbourhoods where you want, when you want planned with a focus on walkabil- is incredibly appealing. In many ity can offer (and in some cases ways, car ownership symbolizes encourage) alternatives to car freedom, but also status in terms dependence. of prosperity and adulthood. If there are realistic alternatives to the car for mobility – like fre- quent, efficient, reliable transit, let’s say – we might make prog- ress on a pile of other problems. “While one The Economist reported last year that road transport accounts for 23 lane of highway per cent of polluting carbon emis- sions in the OECD, comprised of can carry 2,500 most developed countries. Cars are also responsible for a number people per of other pollutants linked by way of poor air quality to respiratory courtesy hour by car, illness. Less reliance on cars also means more walking, and there- Fred Flintstone’s wheels are surely obsolete, but the entire notion of a car-centred society may be in double that fore better health (see the March decline too. 7 issue of The Ontarion for more number could be on this topic). by car, double that number could cent of my generation would pre- Make no mistake; cars still have Of course, in the absence of al- be transported by bus, and trains fer the bus. After all, with Wi-Fi, their advantages. Mass public tran- transported by ternatives, car use faces even more could move 20 times as many. that’s nearly an hour of homework, sit in rural areas is often unfeasible, problems: traffic congestion in To- There’s considerable evidence email, or social media – driving and sometimes you just have too bus, and trains ronto accounts for a $2.2 billion that I might not be the only mem- is 25 minutes that cannot be used much stuff to move to bring it cost to the economy in wasted ber of my generation (that is, the for anything else. Similarly, The with you on the bus. But for the could move 20 time and fuel as the average To- typically-aged university stu- Economist reported that while 80 per cent of Canadians who live rontonian commuter spends seven dent) to feel this way about car about 80 per cent of 18-year-olds in cities, improving alternatives to times as many.” hours a week stuck in traffic. This use. TODERIAN UrbanWORKS, a in the US held driver’s licenses in the automobile would mean that makes Toronto the fourth-most consultancy based in Vancouver, 1983, in 2010 this number was only car-shares and rentals could ac- Lately though, what I’ve found gridlocked city in North Amer- has claimed that given the choice about 60 per cent. For the 20-24 commodate those few times you is that a car is not really what I’m ica, according to Toronto Life. between a 25-minute drive or a age category, the percentage of li- might really need a car. If I can get after. At best, a car is a means to a Researchers in Australia estimate 50-minute bus ride with Wi- censed drivers has fallen from well mobility by other means, I can do certain end; at worst, it’s simply a that while one lane of highway Fi, 80 per cent of baby-boomers over 90 to about 80 per cent over without the expenses of car insur- symbol of a desired end – mobility. can carry 2,500 people per hour would choose to drive, but 80 per the same time period. ance, maintenance, and gasoline. editorial 170.10 ◆ march 21st, 2013 21 The Ontarion Inc. Expect essentialist Easter eggs, essentially University Centre Room 264 It’s 2013 and Kinder gender-specific nature of the “pollination” in the individual, happen to look on the outside. University of Guelph eggs just became new eggs seems to exist in com- often for the benefit of worried The “girl” eggs also reveal the N1G 2W1 plete opposition to the beliefs of parents. backwards thinking of high-up [email protected] gender-specific at least a few (likely many) peo- And the process starts with business individuals working ple in this modern day and age. looking at toys and the innocent for Ferrero in terms of gender Phone: Recently, 13-year-old McKen- More than that, the idea that all child, who has no idea why they equality. After all, there are no 519-824-4120 na Pope from New Jersey began girls are attracted to pink, and picked up a Lego box instead of male-specific eggs, which means General: x58265 a campaign to create gender- love dolls/cute animals/pret- a Bratz doll, or why they go to that the company didn’t feel the Editorial: x58250 neutral packaging and designs ty things is outdated as well as need to segregate boys from the Advertising: x58267 for Easy-Bake Ovens. Many completely insulting to females, general population. Accounts: x53534 years earlier, Kinder Surprise and people who identify with After decades (and possibly launched a girl-specific line of the gender. centuries, depending on your Editorial Staff: their famous chocolate eggs, The concept is also confusing, “…the gender- analysis) of women trying to Editor-in-chief appropriately pink-coloured particularly to people who ate demonstrate their potential out- Tom Beedham and marketed alongside Bar- Kinder eggs as children, and specific nature side of their socially-imposed Arts & Culture Editor bie’s face. never seemed to mind, or even femininity, Ferrero transports Nicholas Revington Actually, the events were only contemplate, whether the toys of the new eggs us back to a time period when Sports & Health Editor months apart, with Pope’s work were intended for boys or girls. women predominantly cooked, Christopher Müller beginning towards the end of Because, really, who thinks seems to exist cleaned, and wore pretty dress- News Editor 2012, and Kinder’s pink egg ap- about stuff like that as a child, es. And of course, loved pastels Alicja Grzadkowska pearing in early 2013 after the unless some company decides in complete and pink. This pink egg cannot Associate Editor gender-neutral oven was avail- that their advertising or pack- be the summation of the gender Colleen McDonell able in stores. It’s difficult to aging will be geared towards opposition to equality for which society has Copy Editor understand how the two toy- males or females. (The “cre- worked towards since the early Stacey Aspinall and gender-centered events ative” decision for instance to the beliefs of 20th century. could occur within such a short sell Barbie dolls in pink cases For the good of the consum- Production Staff: time period, let alone in the and Hot Wheels in blue is the at least a few er’s psyche, I suggest Ferrero Photo & graphics editor same decade. spawn of such decision-making, quickly return their essentialist Vanessa Tignanelli As a longtime lover of Kind- and one we’re all familiar with.) (likely many) gender idea to the Kinder vault, Ad designer er Surprise eggs and all of the Seemingly only small colour and maybe start working on a Sarah Kavanagh associated spin-offs (Kind- choices, the effects of this people in this Kinder ice cream or something Layout Director er Bueno, Schoko Buns, those colour coding and the asso- that Kinder lovers like me will Jessica Avolio delicious Kinder sticks that per- ciated gender-specificity are modern day eat without experiencing psy- Web Assistant fectly concentrate the Kinder considerable. chological torment. I don’t want Jordan Sloggett flavour into a candy bar), the For one, there have been in- and age.” to think about whether I’m ad- move by Ferrero, the Italian numerable studies, reports, vancing or reversing the work of Office Staff: company behind Kinder prod- and just plain old news articles the clothing aisles rather than the LGBTQ community and gen- Business manager ucts, to blatantly ignore the looking at the links between the video game section upon en- der equality activists by picking Lorrie Taylor popular movement towards childhood toy choices and one’s tering a store. up a pink Kinder egg that hap- Office manager gender-neutrality comes off as future sexuality. It is not enough Thanks to Kinder, children ev- pens to be on my way to the cash Monique Vischschraper more than a little odd. to simply declare a particular erywhere can heave a sigh of register. And, I don’t want the Ad manager Especially in the setting of sexuality and be done with it. relief. Now, they have one more latter to be represented by such Al Ladha the U of G, where the gender- We have to trace the devel- way to check and double-check a minute action. neutral bathroom challenge opment of a specific sexuality if they are aligning their outward I just want to eat my chocolate Board of Directors is currently taking place, the right to the beginning of its actions with the way that they in peace. President Bronek Szulc Treasurer opinion Lisa Kellenberger Chairperson Curtis Van Laecke My open love letter to you, G Secretary Alex Lefebvre Colleen McDonell slow. We didn’t venture far off downtown or watching the both Robert Munsch and John Directors campus together because we Storm play with you in the win- McCrae? Aaron Francis Sometimes it’s far too easy to were busy adjusting to univer- ter. You were equal parts Aggie And sometimes, we even Heather Luz point out the things that are sity life. But, eventually, we fell and hipster. fought over silly things like Lisa McLean wrong with society. in love. I felt safe walking around with downtown parking or noise by- Marshal McLernon I could easily go on a rant We started going out. You you. laws. I knew, however, that we Michael Bohdanowicz about the Kardashians, or about treated me to amazing food Though, like any other lover, would always come to an agree- Shwetha Chandrashekhar how more locally, the Universi- around town, at the Wooly’s and G, you came with some bag- ment (often settled with a Welly ty Centre needs better organic Ox. Putting studying on the back gage. But I liked that you always or two). Contributors waste options. Instead, I’m going burner, we had some memorable looked to improve yourself. You So thank you, Guelph, for Mira Beth Erin Maxfield Alex Ciccone Bernadette Ng to try something a little more nights dancing at the Albion and were constantly having conver- being my home for the last five Kelsey Coughlin Lindsay Pinter C.R. La Croix Adrien Potvin difficult, and send an honest, Doogies with all of our friends. sations on important topics such years. You’ve fed me well, kept Andrew Donovan Paul Rashotte open love letter… Together, we built our own as organic food, LGBQT pride, me entertained, but also safe, Garry Go Natasha Reddy Sylvia Nayoung Han Wendy Shepherd G, I loved you from the mo- community. I’ll always remem- and how to end violence against and you’ve taught me invalu- Nick Hegedus Pablo Vadone Sophie Hoddy Sina Woerthle ment we met. ber the Hillside festival as our women. able lessons. Keep classy, and Alex Howie Olivia Zollino Things between us started summer escape, and skating Also – who else is friends with stay Royal. Nadine Maher

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