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TheS T U D EN T PMelioristUBLI C ATION OF THE UNI VER SITY OF LE THBRIDGE VOLUM E 53 ISSUE 03 NOVEMBER 2019 How to Protest: different Letter to the Editor: Normalize Naloxone forms of activism and how academics in Alberta Carry: how to spot you can get involved look to dialogue on and reverse an opioid p.2 the climate crisis p.8 overdose p.16 The Meliorist S T U D ENT P UBLI C ATION OF THE UNI VER SITY OF LE THBRIDGE VOLUME 53 ISSUE 03 NOVEMBER 2019 Editors note 1 How to Protest 2 Timeline of the Hong Kong Protests 6 Letter to the Editor 8 Question! Challenge! Transform! Create! 10 Monica Lockett Laurel Scott Local Research Spotlight 11 Editor-in-Chief Editorial Supervisor Photographs 12 Art NOW 15 Naloxone Carry on Campus 16 Lavani: Indian Folk Dance 18 This Month in History 19 Wood, Robert 20 Fashion Quiz 21 Poetry 22 Dylan Lawton Courtney Faulkner Business Manager Arts Editor Sudoku 25 Editor in Chief Monica Lockett Business Manager Dylan Lawton Editorial Supervisor Laurel Scott Arts Editor Courtney Faulkner Reporter Sorcha DeHeer Reporter David Logan-Grimard Designer Brandon Wynnychuk Contributers Josh King Linda Flade Kristin Krien Amanda Omilon Sorcha DeHeer David Logan-Grimard Amar Ramesh Wayal Reporter Reporter Nifemi Ashani Maggie O’Byrne Cover photo Emma Greatbatch Back cover Courtney Faulkner The Meliorist is the independent student publication at the University of Lethbridge. The Meliorist is published every month during the academic year by The Meliorist Publishing Society. Printing is done by the University of Lethbridge Printing Services. Submissions from all members of the University of Lethbridge community are welcome. The Meliorist reserves the right to withhold publication of submissions deemed hateful, libellous, or as otherwise determined by The Meliorist staff. Brandon Wynnychuk The Meliorist is printed and distributed on Treaty 7 territory Designer and the traditional territory of the Niitsitapi, Nakoda, and Tsuut'ina. [email protected] SU172-4401 University Dr W Lethbridge AB T1K 3M4 Editor’s Note By Monica Lockett Hello, friends. I hope your semester is treating you well. Mine has been, well, a challenge at times. It’s astonishing how quickly responsibilities pile up when you believe you have more free time than you actually do. With little time for everything on the to-do list, my note for this month will be short and sweet. Our issues don’t typically have a monthly theme, however I’d say one has emerged dominant for this month - activism. Our reporters and freelancers have written some interesting and informative pieces for this month, including stories on the climate crisis, how to protest, and an overview of the Hong Kong protests. We’ll be revisiting this in future issues as well. Participating in a protest is one thing, and covering a protest as a journalist is another. I, however, believe that the two share common features - the desire to stand up for what one believes in, advocate for/against an issue, and to make diverse voices heard. I did an independent study on the duty of journalists covering injustice last year, and my ensuing (photo c/o e Works Art & Design Festival) journal article was published last month (nd it at digitalcommons.library.tru.ca/phpdialogues). I think it’s time Hey there, to critically determine what role the media should play in today’s climate of extreme polarization. e lofty goal of My name is Chloe Gust and I am excited to be joining the objectivity in reporting is no longer adequate to address the Meliorist team as a Reporter! I received my B.A. in English impact of misleading and deeply biased news. Not only that, from the University of Lethbridge earlier this year. My but the seemingly innocuous method of appearing unbiased previous experience includes working as a Communications actually reinforces problematic hegemonies and amplies the Assistant for Indigenous and Northern Aairs Canada in opinions of the powerful while systemically ignoring Ottawa, a Marketing Assistant for e Works Art & Design marginalized voices. Festival in Edmonton, and the Writer/Editor Intern for the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in e Meliorist is dedicated to being a voice for students and if Washington, D.C. I hope to use my platform here to examine there is an issue you’d like to see covered or would like to help the various intersections of politics, pop culture, and power us cover, I strongly encourage you to reach out. We accept and the inuence they have on the Lethbridge community. submissions from students and have an anonymous tip line, both available on our website, themeliorist.ca. Be sure to check out my timeline on the Hong Kong Protests in this month’s e Meliorist, and pick up December’s Stay vigilant! edition for a deeper look at how the protests have inuenced students at the University of Lethbridge. Feel free to drop an email to [email protected] with any story ideas, information, or questions. Cheers, Chloe Gust 1 How to Protest By Sorcha DeHeer Erica Chenoweth, political scientist and author, argues that For the same reasons mentioned above, members of religious nonviolent protest and civil disobedience are twice as likely to be organizations often wear signiers such as clerical collars. successful than violent forms of activism. Chenoweth’s research shows that non-violent actions are more likely to exist long-term, Avoid contact lenses, makeup and jewelry. Jewelry can get be successful with a smaller portion of the population (3.5-5%) caught on other people and ripped out. If you need to keep a and be more inclusive. Non-violent campaigns are more accessible piercing from healing over, consider wearing a retainer or keep for people with disabilities and the elderly and risk-averse people. them small. Rings can be stepped on and damage your ngers. Evidence shows that there is strength in numbers, and we must Chemical sprays such as tear gas can get caught between contact remember that enforcers are people too. ey have to exist in the lenses and your eye, causing serious damage. Makeup will only same spaces as everyone else. In cases such as Serbia, police began make chemical sprays feel more uncomfortable. Body paint can be to disobey order to control the crowds. Even during campaigns great but keep it away from your face. where violence is expected from police, large, non-violent protests were more likely to be successful. is is especially relevant when On the topic of chemical sprays, bring an apple cider looking at campaigns where democracy was the desired outcome. vinegar-soaked cloth in a plastic bag. Never use water. ere are countless ways of protesting that don’t include going to Bring a small rst aid kit. a rally, a march, or demonstration. Use capitalism against itself and refuse to buy from unethical corporations. Support local Wear natural fabrics such as cotton. Synthetic fabrics are more businesses, non-prot organizations, and make or grow what you likely to melt if exposed to high heat (such as ash bombs or can. ares). So, no leggings or activewear. Again, denim is the people's fabric! e looser the fabric, the less likely you are to get cut or To make a rally more engaging, arrange for a few speakers to scraped (skateboarders have the right idea here). address the crowd, invite protesters to speak, play relevant music and have extra sign-making supplies. I’m quite shy and don’t Use a sharpie to write an emergency contact number on your always like chanting or singing. Instead I cover the sidewalk in body. colourful protest slogans with chalk. Having activities also makes the event more accessible for anyone bringing children with them. Avoid snacks (police dogs) but bring water. Social media is a great tool but don’t discount the power of radio and newspaper ads. Us young kids aren’t the only generation who Carry a light bag or fanny pack with the essentials (charged might be invested. phone, portable charger, water, ID, a small amount of emergency No one wants a protest to turn violent, but you should always be cash, and medication). prepared in case it does. Go with a friend, make friends there and/or tell someone who What to wear and what to bring to a demonstration: isn’t going where you are. Comfortable shoes. If it’s likely to get chilly, wear boots and good SIGNS, BUTTONS, STICKERS!!! Again, denim is great for socks. Even if you're attending a “slut walk” or “walk a mile in her these. shoes” march, bring extra shoes that aren’t heels. Above all, know what you are talking about. Do your research and Wear a hat. Hats can help keep you safe from projectiles and be able to talk about it. Don’t assume the media will be kind. is bright lights. includes knowing your rights. Do anything that will make your cause appear more legitimate to outsiders. If your city oers If you are worried about facial recognition or people protest permits, get one in advance and have a few copies ready to taking/posting photos, wear a bandana. You can also wear one to show police. is can be especially important when there are support others wearing them. If you don’t intend to wear one, opposing sides rallying at the same time. bringing it just in case can still be a good idea. Further reading: Wear a jacket that is comfortable, warm and protective. Denim Erica Chenoweth and Maria J. Stephan. is generally good for this and easy to replace if it does get damaged.