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1 The Newspaper of the University of Waterloo Engineering Society Volume 36 Issue 3 | Wednesday, February 26, 2014

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M. Smelther The Women’s Hockey team pose for a photo after defeating the Americans 3-2 with two goals in the third and a powerplay goal in overtime.

Elizabeth Salsberg Figure Skating Round-Up: Canadian Mike Riddle rode his way to a sil- Valérie Maltais, Marianne St-Gelais) took 3N NanoTechnology Reigning Ice Dance Olympic Champi- ver medal with a score of 90.60, 1.4 points silver in an exciting A Final contest. De- ons Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir put down behind gold medal winner David Wise of fending 500 m silver-medalist Marianne St- It’s been another exciting Winter a fantastic performance again this year in the United States. These performances cap Gelais finished fourth in the B Final after a Games for the Canadian Olympic team both the short program and the free dance. an incredible Olympics in Freestyle Skiing close third place finish in the semis. Despite in Sochi. Highs and lows, surprises and In spite of this, American training part- for the Canadians this year in Sochi. the disappointment this time around, look expectations, it’s everything we as fans ners Meryl Davis and Charlie White took On a side note, Canadian Mark McMor- for her to bounce back in future interna- and as Canadians look forward to every the gold this time around by a significant ris defied expectations and won the bronze tional contests—including the 2018 Winter four years. After an extremely successful margin (4.53 points). Many figure skating medal in the Men’s Freestyle Snowboarding Olympics in South Korea. showing in Vancouver at the last Olym- experts felt that this was biased and faulty Slopestyle, bringing home one of Canada’s pics, the Canadian team is looking for a judging, trying to ensure that the Canadians first medals of these Olympics. Men’s Super G & Ladies’ Downhill repeat performance, albeit not on home did not win gold. Nevertheless, these silver- Skiing turf. The Benchwarmer has been keep- medalists deserve the same recognition they Short Track Speed Skating: Round- On what was quite an experienced Cana- ing a close eye on all of our Olympic sto- got in Vancouver. Up dian Men’s Downhill Ski team, featuring ries, and in this issue has highlighted key Virtue and Moir also lead the Canadian Canadian short track superstar Charles Erik Guay and Manuel Osborne-Paradis, Canadian performances throughout the Figure Skating team to a second-place finish Hamelin was not only looking to defend it was Czech-borne Jan Hudec who broke Games! in the inaugural team event. The rest of the his gold medal in the 500 m and 5000 m through for the Canadians, tying for bronze team featured would-be men’s singles sil- relay, but also to bring home a few more with American Bode Miller in the Men’s Freestyle Skiing: Moguls ver-medalist Patrick Chan, Kevin Reynolds medals in the 1000 m and 1500 m distances Super-G. This was the second skiing event Of the four Canadian women compet- (men’s singles), Kaetlyn Osmond (women’s after a slight disappointment in Vancouver. in which there was a tie for a medal—in the ing in this event, three of whom were sis- singles), Meagan Duhamel, and Eric Rad- Though Hamelin fell out of his specialty Women’s downhill, Tina Maze (Slovenia) ters, two won medals. Justine and Chloé ford along with Kirsten Moore-Towers and 500 m and crashed out of the 1000 m, he and Gisin Dominique (Switzerland) shock- Dufour-Lapointe took gold and silver Dylan Moscovitch (pairs). took the gold in the 1500 m. His technique ingly tied for gold, with no silver handed respectively, edging defending Olympic of gaining and then keeping the lead helped out at all. The bronze went to Switzerland’s champion, American Hannah Kearney, Freestyle Skiing: Women’s Slope- him win his heat and semifinal before win- Lara Gut. who won bronze. Kearney made a small style & Men’s Halfpipe ning gold. In the 500 m distance, 22-year- mistake in her third run, opening the door With slopestyle and halfpipe making their old Charle Cournoyer defied expectations, Men’s Long Track Speed Skating: for both Canadians, who each nailed Olympic debuts in Sochi, Canada’s athletes winning bronze in his first Olympics, 1000 m and 1500 m down flawless third runs. were up to the challenge of making Olym- and also his first-ever final. As for the 28-year-old Denny Morrison was nev- On the men’s side, Alex Bilodeau be- pic history: Canadians Dara Howell and 5000 m relay, Canada’s men’s team (Charles er supposed to take part in the Men’s came the first Moguls athlete to ever win Kim Lamarre won gold and bronze respec- Hamelin, Olivier Jean, Micheal Gilday, 1000 m… until teammate Gilmore Junio gold in back-to-back Olympics. 21-year- tively in the inaugural appearance of this Charle Cournoyer) came up short, finishing gave up his spot in the event claiming that old first time Olympian Mikaël Kings- event. Howell won by a wide margin, with a fourth in their semifinal in a very tight field, it was “in best interest of the team” to have bury brought home silver helping the best score of 94.20. American Devin Logan though they did finish first in the B Final. Morrison skate in his place. Canadians dominate the podium in this squeezed past Kim Lamarre by a mere 0.4 On the Women’s side, the 3000 m relay freestyle skiing event. points to take the silver. In Men’s Halfpipe, team (Marie-Ève Drolet, Jessica Hewitt, Continued at CANADA on page 9 The Iron Warrior 2 Editorial wednesday, February 26, 2014 To Clinton Colwill: My Grandfather

worked, they raised their kids, and they still tions or projects of any kind. Not only was The Newspaper of the University enjoyed life. Eventually, all the scraping by he happy to oblige, he was almost always the of Waterloo Engineering Society Spenser Good Editor-in-chief and determination paid off. My grandfather hardest worker present (with the possible ex- would eventually obtain his Elevator Tech- ception of my grandmother, of course) and Editor-in-Chief nician’s license, a trade that had been taken his ability to simply “get shit done” always Spenser Good up by several of his family members and blew me away. His knack for swiftly finding I will immediately begin on to the main one that still features prominently among my the quickest solution possible was uncanny, Assistant Editor topic of this article, my late grandfather Clin- mom’s cousins and younger generations of and I hope that as an engineer I will be able Lucas Hudson ton Colwill, better known to us grandkids as my family (including my uncle, Scott). to embody some of his problem-solving “Grampie,” because he deserves all of these Unfortunately, my knowledge on the next ability. Less than a year after a double knee Layout Editors 1700 words. A lot of my friends laughed at few years of my grandfather’s life is not as replacement in his mid-seventies, my grand- Lucas Hudson this term of endearment, but to us there was extensive. What I do know, however, is that father went up, cane in hand (except when he Krishna Iyer no better name for the man. He was every- he quickly moved up the ranks to become needed both for the chainsaw, of course), to Leah Kristufek thing a grandkid could ask for and more: car- one of Otis’ top big job foremen. This was his brother Ernie’s for their annual woodcut- Cameron Soltys ing, insightful, and always up for an adven- a significant accomplishment, especially ting weekend, falling and gathering lumber ture. He was also a very quiet man, unafraid considering his late coming to the trade, and from countless trees. A shining value of per- Copy Editors to speak his mind but also felt no need to fill some severe health issues (when my grand- severance, my grandfather proved that a man Supreet Kaur silence with banter (a quality I did not inherit, father was diagnosed with cancer he had to is as strong as his will, and I will always be Leah Kristufek for the record). These words do little to de- chronicle his entire health history, which took inspired by his grit and determination. Michael Laanvere scribe a man with so many positive qualities, close to an hour, according to my mother). Another story I want to include is one not Andrew McMahon and I think it is valuable for me to expand on During his memorial service, one of his old of work ethic, determination or willpower, Christy Rouault the life of Clinton Colwill, a man that I will elevator friends sent in a letter describing my but instead one of sheer kindness. Five Jacob Terry always be proud to have called “Grampie.” grandfather as Otis’ “best big job foremen.” Christmases ago my grandfather gave me My grandfather was born in the tiny farm- His importance to Otis would be highlighted the greatest gift I have ever received, and Advertising Manager ing community of Northam, Prince Edward by the biggest job of his career, as an elevator likely ever will receive. After opening all of Michael Laanvere Island on March 3, 1930. He was the third foremen for the construction of the CN Tow- our gifts, the five grandsons were called over child in a family of eight, and like most Is- er. For the majority of the project, my grand- for one final gift. As Grampie stood proudly Circulation Manager land families at the time, frivolousness was father oversaw the construction of a complex nearby, we each pulled a handmade wooden Leah Kristufek unheard of. He dropped out of school in arrangement of elevators in the world’s tall- clock from the gift bags. We were all awe- eighth grade to work on the farm and stayed est building at the time. (It was to hold the struck and deeply touched. I swear he must Web Editor there until 1963. With advancements in farm- title for another 34 years.) When my grandfa- have started those clocks in April, and I will TBA ing technology, the days of the family farm ther retired, he was able to proudly state (not always cherish the clock that my grandfather were dying. Determined to make it work on that he did very often) that he was integral to made. What I find even more magnificent is Staff Writers the Island for my grandmother (Jean, still the construction of one of our country’s most that I wager my grandfather would have been Meagan Cardno alive and healthier than I will ever be), my recognizable symbols and one of the world’s just as proud of these handmade keepsakes as Allen Chen mother (Darlene), and my uncle (Barry), my engineering marvels. Only slightly over a he was of the CN Tower. Nothing could have Kate Heymans grandfather took over farming duties and decade removed from working for cents on made him prouder than making us happy, Lucas Hudson worked another job as a bricklayer to try and the hour at a gas station, my grandfather had and I still miss his calming demeanor and the Nancy Hui make Island life possible. Despite working played a major part in building the identity feeling of safety he provided to us. Vismit Joshi outrageous hours in back breaking jobs, my of one of the world’s greatest cities and na- At 81 my grandfather was diagnosed with Joshua Kalpin grandpa foresaw that life on the Island held tions. I’m sure if you were able to ask him, lung cancer, which had already spread to his Derek Kan little future; it would be one of poverty, or of he would state that building the CN Tower bones and lymph nodes. Upon being told he Leah Kristufek government dependence. Both options were was his easiest job yet, a day in the park com- had months to live, my grandfather did not Michael Laanvere equally undesirable for such a proud man. As pared to working at a farm or bricklaying. even blink an eye. Always true to character, Alexander Lee such, he sold the farm and moved the fam- My grandfather rarely spoke of his experi- he accepted what was and moved on to pre- Sabrina Li ily to Toronto. The intimidation presented by ences in shaping Toronto, I doubt highly that pare my grandmother and his family for the Kevin Liang such a move must have been overwhelming he believed his contributions were as great as inevitable. I spent as much time with him as Andrew McMahon for a family used to a simple life on a Prince I see them, which is unfortunate, but I respect I could in his final months, despite how diffi- Christy Rouault Edward Island farm. Insightful though he his reserved nature nonetheless. I’m sure cult it was for me to watch a man of such stat- Ronauq Sabharwal was, there was no way my grandfather could that, to Clinton Colwill, he was only doing ure be crippled by such a terrible disease. I Elizabeth Salsberg have foreseen the role he would have in shap- what every adult needs to do, to provide for heard of his passing by phone at home while Cameron Soltys ing Toronto when he arrived there. his family by his own means. He did this and my grandmother, mother, and uncles were Anjida Sripongworakul An immigrant from the same country, my more. I hope that my shortened recap of his by his side at his home in Bradford, Ontario. Jacob Terry grandfather had to scrape from the bottom professional career was not too rife with his- After hanging up the phone I looked outside of the barrel for years to support his fam- torical errors. If so, I am sure my family will the window of my porch and saw a raccoon Contributors ily, which, soon after their move to Toronto, correct me on it. I think it is also important standing and looking in the glass at me, and I David Birnbaum expanded to include my other uncle, Scott. for you readers to understand why I person- felt a level of calm that did not match the cir- Drew Dutton He worked menial, laborious jobs at gas sta- ally had so much respect and admiration for cumstances. After staring at me for a couple Kevin McNamara tions and the like for privileged city residents my grandfather, professional career aside. minutes, he turned and walked off into the Leila Meema-Coleman while attending night class to complete his Unfortunately I am running out of words to dark. I like to think that this was a reminder Annamaria Reda high school education. My grandmother, illustrate this admiration in great depth, but that my grandfather is still with me, watch- also no slouch, babysat during the day in I want to speak of a few specific traits of my ing and reassuring. The next day my dad told ADVISORY BOARD their tiny two-bedroom apartment to bring grandfather that struck me as so impressive. me the raccoon was probably attracted to the in some desperately needed cash. I was often The first trait I want to comment on is how tuna we had barbecued the night before. This Off-Stream Editor-in-Chief told that these were hard times, but I was also reliable and diverse my grandfather’s skill could be true. Either way, my grandfather’s Nina Feng reminded that there was always food on the set was. He was a man of many talents. An legacy stands 550 metres above the Toronto table and that a good time was never far off outstanding woodworker, he could also act skyline, or in the ticking of his homemade Executive Members for my grandparents even when life was so as a plumber, electrician, mechanic, gardener clocks. I can proudly tell my own children Brendan O’Hanlon stressful. Despite these hard times, I can say or pretty much any variety of handyman you and grandchildren about how he built the CN Annamaria Reda with confidence that my grandparents never care to think of. These traits made him a de- Tower, but for me, it will always be the silent Mathieu Tremblay whined. They did what they could: they sirable asset for relatives performing renova- ticking of his clock that brings me peace. Students-at-Large Liz Celentano Advertise With Us! Kelsey Waugh

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Hear- UW Aquaponics was created in 2010 as bring together industry professionals and 1B Chemical & Environmental ing Mr. Allen speak was engaging and the University of Waterloo’s first aquapon- students to network and share knowledge informative! ics design team and as one of Southern On- about aquaponics. This year’s workshop fea- On the morning of Friday, February For leisure, we had two main events, tario’s only post-secondary school aquapon- tures a talk from Nate Storey, a well known 7, 2014, eleven brave first-years and both of which took place on Saturday ics teams. Aquaponics is a closed-loop food academic, innovator and entrepreneur of the one even braver VP-External departed night. First came the banquet, where production system which uses the natural Aquaponic community from Wyoming, US. from the University of Waterloo for everyone showed up in their finery with symbiosis of plants and aquatic life to pro- UW Aquaponics hopes that the workshop Carleton University. Their mission? No splendid suits and dresses. Carleton’s duce both plants and fish as an efficient and will encourage student groups from other one really knows. Well, except for us, engineering mascot, the Gong, even consistent food source. In short: the fish universities to start their own aquaponics because we went. And we’re not saying made an appearance (and it definitely waste creates nitrogen rich nutrients for the team. anything. was not as cool as the Tool – but really, plants, which in turn filter the water for the If you’re interested in sustainable food Okay, okay. It was for the First Year what is?). Not long afterwards began fish by absorbing and removing the nutrients systems, urban agriculture, or in just learn- Integration Conference (FYIC)! phase two of the festivities: Winterlude, from the water. This allows both the fish and ing more about aquaponics in general, UW If you didn’t already know, the First an annual event in Ottawa where you plants to thrive off of minimal external input Aquaponics is always welcome to new Year Integration Conference is an an- could go skating on the Rideau Canal, and to continuously clean and recycle the members. Weekly meetings are held every nual event held by the Engineering admire some ice sculptures, or just en- water in the system. The goal of UW Aqua- Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in E5 2103. You can Student Societies’ Council of Ontario joy a fresh beavertail. ponics is to explore aquaponics as a means check out the group’s Facebook page at fa- (ESSCO). It features lectures and work- Then Sunday came, and although the to produce sustainable local food and to cebook.com/AquaponicsFoodForThought shops geared towards getting first year goodbyes were bittersweet, we looked educate others on sustainable food systems where you can register to attend the “Grow- engineering students engaged with the back on how fascinating it was to learn within Waterloo Region and beyond. The ing Food For Thought Workshop” on March Engineering Societies at their home uni- about engineering as more than just as- group has one operating aquaponic system 8. UW Aquaponics is looking forward to versities, as well as with the engineering signments and exams and we couldn’t that can be found on the first floor of Engi- this event as an opportunity to display their community at large. have been happier. Doing it with doz- neering 5. System 2 is in construction and is new aquaponics system, to learn more about The conference is open to all of ens of like-minded students from across to be completed by the end of this term. the industry, and to connect with others who ESSCO’s fifteen member schools. From the province just made it even better. On March 8 of this term, UW Aquapon- are interested in the field of aquaponics. the southern reaches of Windsor, all the There’s no doubt about it - FYIC was way up to Lakehead in northwestern a blast and it inspired all of us to get Ontario, over 80 delegates converged on involved. We’d like to thank Dean Sulli- PEO, Did You Know? Carleton. It was very exciting to meet van, Allyson Francis, David Birnbaum, fellow first-years from all over the prov- Leila Meema-Coleman, and all the Eng- order to uphold that mandate, some exemp- ince and to see what engineers were like Soc and ESSCO executives who made Andrew tions needed to be put in place. In the event beyond the boundaries of Waterloo –and it possible for us to attend this confer- mcmahon of some sort of emergency where there is to be honest, they’re not all that differ- ence! 3B Environmental the need for industry professionals to work ent! Now, if you’re in first year (or even around the clock in order to right the is- Things got off to a great start on Fri- if you’re not), it’s always fun to get sue, it may be necessary to enforce some day with an introduction to ESSCO, involved with your EngSoc. We’re go- On the first of June, the general mini- of the exemptions from the act. At the same along with the Canadian Federation of ing to leave you with a few, simple mum wage in Ontario will be raised from time, if the exemptions were enforced on a Engineering Students (CFES), and a things that you can do, as presented at $10.25 to $11.00, but technically that rule regular basis very few people would pursue quick session on how to network with FYIC: doesn’t apply to anyone with an iron ring. a career in that profession, and employee others. After the opening session, we The Ontario Ministry of Labour enforces morale would be too low to facilitate dedi- were whisked away to Tailgators, a pool • Attend an EngSoc meeting. Come the Employment Standards Act (ESA), cated work. hall, where a night of fun awaited us. out and see how your fellow which sets out the minimum standards that Professional engineer is not the only oc- The rest of the weekend was a great students help run Waterloo on employers and employees must follow. cupation with exemptions or special rules; mix of different activities. During the Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. in There are a number of professions which architects, IT professionals, lawyers, man- sessions we took part in mock elections, CPH 3607 are not covered by the ESA, and even more agerial and supervisory employees, munic- learned about engineering culture, dis- • Join a committee! There’s tons of that are exempt from certain sections of the ipal employees, Ontario government and covered what being on the executive committees that get to run awe- act. As it turns out, a person employed as a Ontario government agency employees, council is like, and, of course, MORE some events or services. duly qualified practitioner of professional public accountants, surveyors, and teachers ACRONYMS! The Ontario Society of • Become an orientation leader, be- engineering falls under the latter of those are all included in the government, white Professional Engineers (OSPE) and cause Orientation week is great! two categories. collar, and professionals industry group. Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) • Join an intramural team, because As a professional engineer, an employee There are eight of these industry groups showed up and talked about engineering sports are good for you and lots is not: entitled to minimum wage, covered to which exemptions apply, each of them after graduation. In an exciting twist, of fun! by the daily and weekly limits on hours having their own list of occupations. The Kim Allen – the CEO of Engineers Can- • Write for the Iron Warrior! Like of work, covered by the daily rest period Ministry of Labour has a “Special Rule ada, the body that advises all engineer- us! rule, covered by the time off between shifts Tool” on their website (goo.gl/hZBFTu) for ing groups across Canada – showed up! rules, covered by the weekly/bi-weekly anyone interested in looking into this sub- We got to hear him speak and even got Now get out there and do something. rest period rule, entitled to an eating pe- ject further. to take a picture with one of the most Thanks for reading! riod, entitled to overtime pay, entitled to personal emergency leave where taking the leave would constitute an act of profession- al misconduct or dereliction of professional duty, entitled to public holidays or public holiday pay, and not entitled to a vacation with pay. These exemptions and special rules come into existence as a result of lobbying from industry representatives to elected officials. For those who don’t know, lobbying is the act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government. These industry representatives must show how these rules are necessary to complete their work effectively. Documents regarding the details of these justifications are not readily available and as a result, any analyses pre- sented in this article are purely speculation. The ESA sets out the minimum stand- ards that employers and employees must follow. This means that just because these rules and exemptions apply, it does not mean that they are put into practice often, or even at all. Professional Engineers of www.kwtravelclinic.ca Ontario (PEO) states that its mandate is to ensure that the public is protected and that individuals and companies providing engineering services uphold a strict code of professional ethics and conduct and in

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am lacking as a President. Next issue I hope into hosting an Engineering Society Career first and foremost I am here to serve them. to talk about what I feel still needs to be Fair, the plan to have the first one during Even though I may disagree completely David Birnbaum president done to push the Society forward, specifi- my term was unsuccessful. I hope that the with a decision they make, I need to move cally talking about ongoing projects. groundwork done will enable EngSoc to on to something else, rather than get upset I will start by talking to those things I host one within the next year or two. over it. A message to the next set of execu- promised to you in my campaign that went There were some other lofty goals, re- tive: always remember that even if you dis- Hello wonderful IW reader, unfinished. On the advocacy front, although garding the Federation of Students, incor- agree with Council’s vision, it comes first. If you know about the goings-on of we have gained access to the undergraduate poration, and our fees. I am sad to say that Another big problem I have had was EngSoc, you will be aware that the execu- mailing list, we have yet to take full advan- in my opinion, all of these have failed, quite keeping my motivation. I can provide the tive elections are coming up soon. As they tage of it. A strategy for communication to badly. Incorporation is being looked into normal excuses, that I have six courses, close, they will give way to a new set of Ex- the members is something that definitely currently by a committee, but my acceler- other things going on, but I don’t accept ecutive, including, of course, a new Presi- needs to be created, and I was unable to do ated timeline was not met. I was hoping to those from other people, and won’t from dent. As that happens, and my tenure as the that in my term. I was also hoping to have push for our fees to be collected through the myself. For some reason I have not been as President comes to an end, I will of course implemented Annual General Meetings for faculty, which in my opinion is still as far motivated as I was for the first 12 months of write the obligatory article speaking about the members, which was unsuccessful. I am away as it ever was. I had campaigned on my term. If you are on my executive team, how great of a time I had, and all of that happy that a process is currently underway trying to forge a better relationship with the council, or are informed about what I have jazz. With this article, however, I wanted to that should hopefully allow those to be a re- Federation of Students as well, and I can been doing, I hope you have been under- talk about something that you, as a student, ality by Fall 2014. say with honesty I almost certainly made whelmed this term. You should not accept should be more concerned about: what I The services portion of my campaign is that relationship worse. Again, it is my the low amount of tangible things I have ac- failed to accomplish as President. I still probably where I have failed the most. I had hope that the incoming executive will be complished this term. Although there is still have two months left, and will be hoping to high hopes for the creation of a new style of able to work with the newly elected Feds just over a month left, and I hope to signifi- move forward on these, but I am also being exam bank which would see us receive ex- Exec to bring our two groups closer to- cantly increase my output for the month of realistic in this regard. Note: the purpose of ams directly from the Faculty. Although the gether. EngSoc only stands to benefit from March, this term is currently self-recorded this article is exclusively to highlight where proposal has been submitted to the Dean’s a well-established and outlined relationship as a failed one. I did not succeed as president. For my ac- office, it is currently sitting there still. I with Feds. I hope this article has enlightened you to complishments over the past 14 months, hope that, failing its progress by the end As for my other shortcomings as Presi- my shortcomings as President, both gener- please check out past articles and updates. of this term, my successor is able to apply dent, there are more than a few and this ar- ally and with executing my goals. I hope it At this moment, a lot of you might be the proper pressure to get this to the table. ticle is already well over my 500 word goal, has provided at least a little insight into my thinking that you don’t care about that at The Textbook library was another idea I so I will be brief. Firstly, I really pushed Presidency, and you can believe me when all, and that you don’t really have to. I am was pushing, which has had extremely un- my vision. I came into my term knowing I say I am one of my own harshest critics. here to tell you that you are very wrong. derwhelming results. It seems the skeptics exactly what I wanted EngSoc to look like With that said, I do hope to be able to pick The moment that the engineering student were right, that it isn’t going to be well uti- when I was done it, and didn’t want anyone up my game for my remaining time as exec, body stops caring altogether about what the lized. I recommend to those in charge of the to stand in my way. This is a problem when and make my last month one that I can be Engineering Society does is the moment Society in the future either try to focus on you are in a position to serve 6000 students. proud of. that it stops serving them. That is why I the first year books and expand from there, Too often would I get into arguments with As always, if you have questions or con- want to let you know what goals I had that I or to shut it down as a failed initiative. Fi- our Council regarding something I wanted cerns, or additional feedback, please email did not meet, and the other areas that I was/ nally, although there has been work put to accomplish. I lost sight of the fact that me at [email protected] Decreasing Final Exam Stress

icy guarantees accommodation for exami- four prearranged time slots exams can be the room for 30 minutes after the scheduled nation conflicts when a student reports the written in: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.,12:30 start of the exam before leaving. Assuming Drew Dutton VP Education conflict with the Scheduling Office within p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., all goes well and the exam begins as sched- seven days of the appropriate examination and 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Exams sched- uled, students must remain for an hour be- schedule being released. That being said, uled outside of these times and days must fore they can submit their exam and leave. if you have neglected to report examina- allow for student accommodation if a legit- During the last 10 minutes of an examina- Reading week has come and gone, and tion conflicts within this time frame, talk imate conflict exists. If you should become tion, all students still in the room are re- we are into the last month of classes. I hope to your professors about what accommo- ill during final examinations, students are quired to remain in their seat. Any students you enjoyed your break, because like it or dations might be possible. This should be required to provide a Verification of Illness who arrive late for an examination will be not, exams are fast approaching. This week done AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! Form, available on the University of Wa- allowed to enter and write the exam, but ad- I will highlight regulations and policies re- Accommodations for religious conflicts terloo Health Services webpage. Bear in ditional time will not be granted. The single garding final examinations. I think we can are made at the University of Waterloo. mind that a cold does not count as an ill- exception to this rule is if a student arrives all agree that exams are a stressful time of The University of Waterloo recognizes ness with grounds for special accommoda- over an hour late, and other students have year. That being said, the University of Wa- and values the incredible diversity of cul- tion, only significant illnesses are grounds already completed their exams, in which terloo strives to create a level playing field tures and religion found on our campus. for deferred examinations. A general rule case it will be at the proctor’s discretion for all students. Examinations are sched- Such conflicts should be reported follow- of thumb is that if you think you can rea- whether or not the student will be allowed uled with three principles in mind: no stu- ing the same procedure as above: inform sonably sit through 2.5 hours, then you are to write the exam. For the complete list of dent shall write two exams in two consecu- the Scheduling Office within seven days of expected to write the exam as scheduled. procedures and policies please visit uwa- tive exam periods, no student shall write an the applicable examination schedule being In regards to the act of writing examina- terloo.ca/registrar/final-examinations/ex- exam in the last period of one day followed released. tions, there are a few rules of which to be aminationregulations-and-related-matters, by an exam in the first period of the next Final exams cannot exceed 2.5 hours in sure. This is likely an extremely rare event, and feel free to stop by the EngSoc office day, and no student shall write more than duration, and are scheduled for Monday but if there are no proctors at the assigned if you have any questions. Happy studying, two exams in a single day. University pol- through Saturday. Additionally, there are examination room, students must remain in and don’t forget to bring your WatCard! Upcoming Events Calendar Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Check out up-to- February 26 February 27 February 28 March 1 March 2 March 3 March 4 the-day event EngSoc Meeting #4 Running Club MOT March Break Open Rube Goldberg — Exec Campaigning Exec Campaigning postings on the 17:30 - 19:30, CPH 18:00 - 19:00 20:00 - 22:00, POETS House Final Build Day and Global Cafe Women in EngSoc website at Filming 11:30 - 13:30, POETS 2017 Outdoor Day 09:30 - 13:00, Engineering Day engsoc. 14:00 - 17:00 Student Design Centre WEEF Presentation WEEF Presentation uwaterloo.ca Meeting 1 Meeting 2 17:30 - 20:00 17:30 - 20:00 Running Club 18:00 - 19:00

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday March 5 March 6 March 7 March 8 March 9 March 10 March 11 Exec Campaigning Exec Campaigning Exec Campaigning Exec Voting Exec Voting Exec Voting Exec Voting Alumni Speaker WEEF Funding Gradcomm Event #4 Minor Hockey Game Department Pi(e) Week Pi(e) Week 17:30 - 19:30 Council Meeting 11:00 - 02:00 09:30 - 10:30 Olympiad 17:30 - 20:00 Global Cafe Interview Skills Academic Rep Open Mic Night CANstructions: 11:30 - 13:30, POETS Workshop Meeting Running Club 19:00 - 21:00 Buidling 16:30 - 18:30 17:30 - 18:30 18:00 - 19:00 18:30 - 21:00 Digital Eletronics Student Workshop Running Club Colouring Contest 18:00 - 22:00 18:00 - 19:00 Submission 20:00 The Iron Warrior wednesday, February 26, 2014 Engineering Society 7 Why Conferences Matter

National Conference on Women in Engi- most out of the conference experience? attended the First Year Integration Con- leila meema- neering would be someone with a passion That is where the most important takea- ference in my 1B term. Before the con- coleman for diversity and social change way from conferences comes ference I had not been fully sold on uni- VP external whereas the ideal candidate into play: inspiration. That versity life and what I as a random first for the Professional feeling when you leave year could do to make a difference. That Engineers Ontario on Sunday morning all changed during that weekend after be- Hello lovely engineering students! As Student confer- after a weekend ing surrounded by the crazy energy that my term as VP External is winding down ence would love of discussion on is 80 hyper-active first years for over 48 I wanted to share my thoughts on a topic policy and gov- how to make hours straight. I came back energized and that has been discussed in EngSoc for ernance. Appli- a change and had discovered my passion in engineer- some time now. What benefit do we get cants’ passion how to make ing outreach after a session run by some from being members of ESSCO, CFES show in their the most of other schools VP externals. and sending delegates to various confer- responses and your skills This experience is not unique to me ences throughout the year? I am a strong it is always stays with peo- and my favorite part of every conference supporter of conferences for leadership very exciting ple and serves is afterwards when I can ask delegates development, personal networks and in- when someone as motivation. what they learned. They never fail to spiration; and this article will hopefully who fits the con- Those are the have an answer and the answers change serve to convince you of the benefits of ference perfectly people who benefit year after year. Our delegates are still these conferences. applies. from conferences, the engaged, productive and active learners Every time I open up applications for However, people who people who dive right at all of the seven conferences we at- a conference I think about who the ideal are that passionate about pol- into the sessions and bring tend every year. Until the answer to my delegate will be and look for that as I am icy are few and far between, so what back the ideas they learn to benefit question “what did you learn” changes to reading applications. It changes based then? How do we try and select someone Waterloo. “nothing” conferences will still be im- on the conference, for example an ideal who will benefit the most and take the Conferences did this for me when I portant and still be worthwhile. Engsoc Sponsorship, Coveralls and ECIF

Engineering Society Sponsorship is tee will then deliberate and allocate the for the results of that. happening now! Each term, a certain funds, and they will be brought forward I am still waiting on the coverall order Kevin Mcnamara VP finance percentage off the Engineering Society at the Engineering Society Council Meet- to come in, but don’t fret because they budget is allocated towards sponsoring ing on March 12. should be on the way soon. To get your student teams and groups on campus. The Engineering Capital Improvements Novelties fix for the week, come out to the Any student group who is on campus is Fund (ECIF) Committee met this past Fire Sale that will be happening Friday, Hello Engineering Students! I hope that elligible to apply, and should head over Tuesday to decide where to allocate the February 28 in CPH Foyer from 12:00 you all enjoyed your reading week, and to the Engineering Society Website (eng- funds for the term that go towards im- p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Get the lowest prices had some time to get rested up for the rest soc.uwaterloo.ca/sponsorship) and fill proving the facilities of the society and its ever on some awesome Novelties swag. of the school term. Congratulations to out the form. The applications are due at affiliates, and in general improving engi- That’s about all for this week! I hope those of you who have finished midterms 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28 and any neering student life on campus. These al- that everyone enjoys the rest of their and good luck to those who are right in the group that applies must do a brief pres- locations will be brought forward for ap- terms. As always, please do not hesitate to middle of them. Here are some things that entation to the Sponsorship Committee in proval at the Engineering Society Council ask me if you have any questions related are upcoming on the finance front. the afternoon of March 2. The commit- Meeting on March 12, so keep an eye out to EngSoc finances. Let’s Get Back to Business

Although two of the three building Bowl on March 19 at 7 p.m. You can a spot in the show! Just want to come annamaria reda days have already passed, we are look- sign up on the orifice door in groups of watch? This event will be taking place at brendan ing for students to help us build a Rube 4-5 and attempt to be this term’s Genius Wilfs starting at 9 p.m. It’s guaranteed to o’hanlon Goldberg Machine! The final building Bowl champions. Students are also wel- be an awesome time. You can grab some VPS internal day and filming will be taking place come to attend and watch, while enjoy- food, drinks and enjoy the show with starting at 9:30 a.m. on March 2. If you ing large amounts of candy! your friends and classmates. Hello Everyone! I hope you had an are interested in helping out, or you want Our termly Engineering Talent show, Be sure to check out our events cal- awesome and relaxing reading week! more information on this event, send me TalEng, is coming up on March 20! Our endar at engsoc.uwaterloo.ca/events The term is starting to come close to the an e-mail at [email protected] directors are looking for performances to keep up to date on everything going end! However, The Engineering Society terloo.ca and I’ll get you in touch with of all types. If you play an instrument, on! As always, feel free to e-mail me at is back in full swing and we have some the right people. dance, juggle, sing, or have any hidden [email protected] with awesome events lined up for you in the Do you like trivia? How about candy? talent you want to show off, head on over any questions you may have. next few weeks. Then you should come on out to Genius to bit.ly/TalEng2014 to sign up and get See you later, alligators! Sandford Fleming Foundation

The SFF Memorial Leadership Award Nominatoins In recognition of the late Professors Saip Alpay and Wm. C. Nichol, and Sam Ceccerallo, Robert Elligsen, later former students of the Faculty of Engineering

The Leadership Award is granted to an intermediate-level undergraduate student in the Faculty of Engineering who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to the Faculty in the promotion of extra-curricular activities, including, but not limited to: Intramural Athletics, promotion of Engineering Society and Sandford Fleming Foundation events, competitions, etc., and for the support of associations, both on and off campus.

Nominations for the Memorial Leadership Award can originate from student groups, faculty members, or other individuals. A Letter of Nomination and Letters of Support from colleagues, faculty, and others familiar with the nominee’s accomplishments are extremely important and form the major basis upon which the Executive Committee of the Sandford Fleming Foundation will form its decision. Nominations must be submitted to the Foundation by April 25, 2013 and/or before the last day of the student’s 3A term.

The Memorial Leadership Award consists of a Certificate plus a citation, and an honorarium of $1,000.

Nominations Must be Submitted to SFF Office Manager by April 25, 2014

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Please RSVP via the info sessions calendar on the Co-operative Education website, at ceca.uwaterloo.ca/students/sessions.php. C004611 The Iron Warrior wednesday, February 26, 2014 Miscellaneous 9 Team Canada Tops Off Winter Games with Hockey Gold

tournament, winning with shear willpower in strong forecheck, forcing their opponents to performed in spades. He returns home with a tournament that they were considered un- the perimeter and above all, an uncanny abil- a much deserved gold medal and as a player Spenser Good 3B Mechanical derdogs to the Americans. I would focus on ity to avoid mistakes. There were few reckless who has further cemented himself as one of them more strongly if they were not covered penalties and even fewer blatant giveaways. the greatest of all time. He has made Cole elsewhere in this issue, because they deserve Despite criticism on their lack of scoring, they Harbour and Canada proud, and I have no praise as much as our men do. stuck to a team-based system that allowed doubt he will continue to do so. We did it. After an outstanding two-week Canada’s victory came in a much different them to beat the European teams at their own Tribute must also be given to the bronze performance by Canada’s athletes, through- way than it did in Vancouver back in 2010. Of- style of game on the big ice. In a stark contrast medalist Finnish team. Finland, as pointed out which there was no shortage of heart, grit, ten criticized for their lack of offensive prow- to the much lauded Russian team, the Canadi- out by Teemu Selanne earlier in the tourna- and determination, Canada’s Men’s Hockey ess throughout the tournament, they won in- ans embraced the Olympic spirit of teamwork ment, has won more Men’s Olympic Hockey Team won the nation’s tenth and final gold. stead through stifling defense, led by the play and individual sacrifice. It is a true testament medals than any other nation since the NHL In what could only be described as mastery, of Drew Doughty and Shea Weber. Allowing to Canadian values that a team full of million- entered the games in 1998. Despite a rash of the boys in the red and white outshot Sweden three goals in their last six games, including aire superstars can come together as a team so injuries and a team that was largely composed by a margin of 36-24, and won the game by a none in the last two, Canada’s defense was quickly and effectively, with no complaints of non-NHL players, the Finns competed score of 3-0 in a game that could have easily likely the greatest group to ever be iced, and of shortened ice time or responsibility, to win hard in every game they played, included a been much more embarrassing for the silver could anchor the team for years to come, if the such a competitive tournament. Praise must humbling rout of the former silver medalist medalists if Henrik Lundqvist had a weaker NHL returns to the Olympics. Also, the goal- also be given to Head Coach Mike Babcock Americans to win bronze. Teemu Selanne game. The first two goals came from argu- tending of Carey Price was flawless, causing and Director Steve Yzerman. One has to spec- scored two goals in the final game, and played ably the two greatest hockey players in the many skeptics to question the much discussed ulate if their ability to bring a team together so amazingly well for a 43-year-old, the oldest world and the two captains of clutch, Sidney notion that Price is not a clutch performer. His effectively is influenced by their prior history player in the tournament. Selanne now gets to Crosby and Jonathan Toews. The third goal calm dominance of the Canadian net strong- with the Detroit Red Wings, a club that is built end his career on the international stage with came from the often maligned Chris Kunitz, ly contrasted Robert Luongo’s often nerve upon teamwork rather than individualism. a well-deserved medal, so kudos to the hard who had a strong tournament despite doubts wracking play in Vancouver. The questions of Although already mentioned, additional working Finns. that he was included largely due to his as- Canada’s goaltending were strongly rejected praise must be given to Team Canada captain However, it is once again the Canadians sociation with Crosby. Toews scored a gritty by Price, who outdueled perennial Vezina Sidney Crosby. At only 26 years old, he has that get to walk away with gold. Despite goal in front of the crease, while Crosby stole candidates Tuuka Rask, Jonathan Quick, and now captained a team to a Stanley Cup and doubts of ability to perform on the big ice the puck off a Swedish defender and took off Henrik Lundqvist, albeit with a much lower a gold medal, as well as winning countless and of unsteady goaltending, and early criti- from his own blue line before he deked out shot count than his opponents. individual accolades. Despite the protests of cism of a weak offense, the Canadians stuck Henrik Lundqvist for a goal that reminds us Most amazing was Canada’s ability to play those who are inexplicably unwilling to ac- to Babcock’s game plan and did us all proud. why he is the best player in the world. Kunitz a team system, despite the fact that the team cept the kid from Cole Harbour’s undoubted The men who put on the red and white hail buried the Swedes in the third with a wrister to was laden with individuals that were used character and talent, he continues to dominate from icy ponds all over our great country, and cement Canada’s place in hockey history and to being superstars on their respective Na- with undeniable grace and work ethic. De- we should all be proud to call them our own. to give the men reason to stand proudly beside tional Hockey League clubs. Playing on the spite misleading tournament statistics, Crosby Congratulations from The Iron Warrior to all their female brethren as hockey champions. I big ice, they refused to give up their defense was Canada’s top forward game in and game of our athletes, and may we now enjoy four must add that the women had an outstanding focused system that relied on short shifts, a out, and, once again, when it mattered, he more years on top of the hockey world.

Canada Wins Ten Golds in Sochi, 25 Medals Overall

Continued from CANADIAN on page 1 women certainly did not disappoint: Cana- Olympics were absolutely no exception. had new life. With about two minutes left to dians Marielle Thompson and Kelsey Serwa Canada won their round-robin match go, Dineen pulled Szabados for the extra at- It seems that Junio could not have been finished first and second, respectively. After against the US 3-2, in what was considered tacker. Now six on five, the Americans fired more right: Morrison went on to win the sil- a tight start to the final, veteran French skier an upset given that they had not won a single the puck down the ice in what looked like ver medal in the 1000 m, giving himself a Ophelie David crashed a few jumps later, game against the Americans under new head would be the game-ending empty netter, but huge confidence boost to take the bronze in leaving only Anna Holmlund of Sweden to coach Kevin Dineen. But that was only the it went off the post! The Canadians quickly the 1500 m a few days later. try and catch the Canadians down this rocket warm-up. Be that as it may, the Canadians retrieved the puck in their end, and with the of a course. were not cocky or over-confident going into entire country on the edge of their seats, Women’s Bobsleigh the gold medal game. Vancouver Olympic hero Marie-Philip Pou- Canadians Kaillie Humphries and Heath- Curling The first period featuring phenomenal lin scored with 55 seconds left in regulation er Moyse won gold for the second straight Canada swept the gold medals in both saves by Canadian goaltender Shannon to tie it 2-2, sending the game into a 20-min- Olympics in Women’s bobsleigh, becoming Men’s and Women’s Curling events. Men’s Szabados, keeping the Americans at bay ute 4-on-4 overtime period. the first Canadian bobsledders to repeat as skip Brad Jacobs lead his team (Brad Jacobs, as Canada was outshot 11-9 in the period. Szabados was again superb in the first Olympic champions. They edged out the EJ Harnden, Ryan Fry, Ryan Harnden, Caleb The Americans had three power plays in few minutes of overtime, making some in- Americans by 0.1 seconds, who went on to Flaxely) to a 9-3 victory over an experienced the period but were unable to capitalize as credible saves for the Canadians. After one take silver and bronze respectively. In spite British squad one day after the undefeated the Canadians (and the rest of the country) of these fantastic stops, American forward of starting the third trailing the Americans in women’s team (Jennifer Jones, Dawn Askin, breathed a sigh of relief heading into the first Jocelyne Lamoureaux jammed at the Szaba- second, the Canadians were able to regain Jill Officer, Kaitlyn Lawes, Kristen Wall) intermission. dos’s pads in a goal-mouth scramble, giving the top spot after a nearly flawless third run led by skip Jennifer Jones won 6-3 in a In the second, American captain Meghan the Canadians a 4-on-3 power play. Team by driver Kaillie Humphries. They waited tense gold-medal match against the Swedes. Duggan scored on a screenshot to put the Canada returned the favour, when Poulin with baited breath for the other teams to fin- Jones’ team was the only one not to lose a Americans ahead 1-0. The Americans were promptly put her second of the night past ish up their third runs before finally becom- single game at the Sochi Olympics. forechecking and defending very well, keep- American goaltender Jessie Vetter to claim ing Olympic Champions once again. ing the Canadians in check. It seemed like the fourth straight Olympic gold for Canada. Last but most certainly not least: the US would win for sure when Alex Car- And there you have it—for those of you Women’s Ski Cross Women’s Ice Hockey penter added a power-play goal for insur- who missed any of these stories because Ski Cross is a relatively new event at the Of all the Olympic events, there was noth- ance in the third, making it 2-0 for the US. of hell week, be sure to check out olym- Olympics, making its debut back in Van- ing more exciting to watch than the Women’s But it’s never over until it’s over: Cana- pics.cbc.ca for a thorough summary of this couver four years ago. Canadian Ashleigh gold medal game between bitter archrivals da’s Brianne Jenner fired a knuckler at the year’s Winter Games. It only happens every McIvor won gold in Whistler, although not Canada and the United States. It’s a great net, and with a lucky bounce off the knee of four years—so show your support for our competing in these Games, the Canadian game every time these teams play, and these American defender Kacey Bellamy, Canada Olympic athletes! The Iron Warrior 10 Science and Technology wednesday, February 26, 2014 The New Face of Social Interaction

people by perusing their profiles or seeing their co-op home town. Spontaneous adven- Facebook and other social media have posts related to them on our news feeds in- tures can ensue from posts like “Who’s down contributed to more spontaneous group Leah Kristufek 3A chemical stead of talking or emailing them in person. for bungee jumping?”, or “I heard there are meetings. So that’s great, right? We are see- This can make in-person meetings a little some cool caves, anyone want to check them ing each other in person rather than being awkward as we ask about events that were out on Saturday?”, or “I just got some tickets sequestered behind our computer screens. never mentioned to us before. Facebook is for this event I can’t attend.” See, parents, we aren’t cyborgs yet! That is It used to be that stalking was creepy, and not a platform for strangers. It is interesting Watpub isn’t always the easiest to con- all well and good as a social network among if you met a girl at a party and only got her because it allows people who already know nect to, since the co-op advisers don’t always big groups. When it gets really personal, the name you probably wouldn’t find her again. each other or are in the same community, be administer the Facebook group. It is also a rules change. It can be tough to get over a Just over ten years ago, that changed. All it it school, town, hobbies or even just extend- closed group. Some people fall through the past relationship if the two of you have lots took was one restless Harvard University stu- ed friend circles, to stay in touch like never cracks and don’t end up in the group. On my of mutual friends constantly posting pictures dent looking to redeem himself and to poke a before. That being said, Facebook doesn’t first co-op, I was up north in an area where that you can morosely go over at 1 a.m. little fun at the school at the same time. What introduce us to new people, so if we grow there were only seven other co-op students. That person is constantly at your finger tips. he did was create an online directory that was bored of following our friends and acquaint- We didn’t have a Watpub group, and I only At any time you can give in to your desire seemingly on steroids. “I think it’s kind of sil- ances we may have to go outside and meet met one other Waterloo co-op student. It for contact and reach out, only to regret it the ly that it would take the University a couple new people for ourselves. wasn’t until almost a year later that I discov- next morning. of years to get around to it,” Zuckerberg said As co-op students relocating every four ered that Facebook has two inboxes, one for Social media continues to grow and about Harvard creating a school wide online months, there is no shortage of new people people you are friends with or have friends change. The dating scene has been drastically directory which had been widely discussed at to meet, though it is always nice to see some in common with and another “spam” type redone by social media. The app Tinder takes the time. “I can do it better than they can, and familiar Waterloo faces. For a very long time inbox. Two of the co-ops I never met had the guessing out of asking someone out. Tied I can do it in a week.” Not only did it allow Waterloo students on co-op have participated actually emailed me at the beginning of the to the location of the user, the app provides students with Harvard emails to upload pic- in something called WatPub. Initially it was co-op. I really enjoyed my co-op, it was the pictures of people in their proximity. Users tures and contact information, but it also al- just a certain pub that students would go to on summer and I met a lot of interesting peo- can then swipe the photo to the right when lowed them to interact with one another. Stu- a specific day of the week, as the internet got ple, but it goes to show how Facebook can interested or swipe left when not interested, dents could easily find classmates, or perhaps more common a mailing list was also added, present issues with connecting everyone. The and if both users are interested, they will get find that person who is a friend of a friend, and today Watpub is on Facebook. So what old Watpub simply required the co-op advis- a notification. Does this diminish the connec- whose name you can never remember. is the difference between the Watpub of to- ers to let you know the meeting place and tion or simply unite people who might oth- Facebook changed the nature of the web day and the pre-internet Watpub? Today it is day, and the rest was up to you. Years later, erwise not have met each other? The effects and how we interact with each other. It has much more flexible. People can post pictures alumni could go back to those pubs and meet will probably not truly be seen for a couple become a place where we keep in touch with of places to rent, or of adventures around current co-op students. of years. More Reliable, Modern Pickups With Rideshares

Uber appears to be the biggest company ers are also encouraged to fist-bump when money from the increase to their drivers. in this market, operating in 27 countries in entering the car, in a move meant to invoke All three companies have also seen le- Jacob Terry 3T Nanotechnology North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, friendship. gal issues in many cities around the United including in Canada where it has drivers in A third company that often goes under States, as they are seen as competing with Toronto and Vancouver. Beginning with the radar is Sidecar, which lets you go fur- taxi dispatchers without a proper license. T CUBED more luxury vehicles under their Uber- ther and pick your own driver and vehicle, Legislators argue that this is important for BLACK service, they have expanded to and indirectly the price. Drivers have the passengers as well since an Uber driver Perhaps it’s because taxis in many Cana- offer rides in SUVs (UberSUV) and every- option as of late to be able to pick their getting into an accident may not have in- dian cities are fairly reliable, but I’d never day vehicles (uberX). They also allow you own prices, so a Sidecar passenger can surance that covers the passengers, leaving heard of apps like Uber or Lyft until I got to request a taxi (uberTaxi) within the city pick the driver with the price they are will- the passengers responsible for footing the stranded in the town I’m working in this borders of some major cities. What makes ing to pay. Sidecar also provides the user bill. Taxi companies are also concerned term, an hour out of Boston, where a taxi Uber and other ride-shares so convenient is up-front with the final ride price, so that about the threat of these companies as they can take up to two hours to show up (if at that they let you pay with your credit card there are no unexpected fees or prices as go through a rather arduous process to li- all) and calling back for a status on the ride from your phone, so when you’re done the the passenger leaves the car. cense their drivers, however, the compa- results in an unintelligible murmur fol- ride you can simply thank the driver and As convenient as the services have been nies argue that their drivers are put under lowed by a swift hang-up. leave the car. Uber also shows you how for passengers, there has been some contro- more scrutiny than taxi drivers. Ride-sharing apps operate somewhat long the ride will take to arrive and updates versy introduced by their disruptive nature. With some states approving these servic- like a decentralized taxi service, where it as the car moves, using a GPS installed One is the issue of surge pricing, particu- es, and others looking to extinguish them, potential drivers can offer to drive people in the car to determine how far the car is larly from Uber. During peak usage, Uber the future of the ride-share app market is around for a fee through the app on an and displaying it on the map in the app. will apply a multiplier to the normal prices uncertain. However, the direction of pri- as-needed basis. The idea is similar in ex- Lyft is another company seen as the big- of up to eight times regular fare, which is vate car transportation is undoubtedly not ecution to Airbnb, which allows potential gest rival to Uber, which started from the designed to encourage inactive drivers to going to remain stagnant in the next 50 hosts to open up a room in their house from other direction (or the bottom, if you will), pick up passengers and take advantage of years, and taxis will have to bend to the just a night or two to on a monthly basis. focusing on everyday people looking for a the increased wage, but has caused frustra- pressure of new ideas from new technolo- With apps like Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar, a quick way to share rides. Lyft operated on tion in passengers who need to find a way gies. In the meanwhile, if you get a chance potential driver opens up a spot in their car, a suggested donation principle for a long home. Lyft offers a less dramatic version of to try them out, it’s a pretty cool experience and can have the spot open even if they’re time, before switching to mandatory ride surge pricing, which they call Prime Time and you usually get the first ride free. Per- sitting at home, as the app will notify them fares this year to better support drivers in Tips, that can increase the fare up to twice haps the taxi companies will adopt some of that someone is interested in a ride. the way Uber does. Passengers and driv- the regular fare, and they also give all the their methods in the future. Engineering Culture Shock

egate package I received, I identified 55 of I believe lyrics like this harbour an atti- contempt and incivilities based purely on them as female. A significant minority at 35 tude and atmosphere of disrespect towards their gender. I have witnessed a table of Lucas hudson 3B mechatronics per cent, but well over the national average women and only hurt the efforts to encour- grown men — engineers, supervisors, ex- of females in engineering; which has hov- age more women to pursue engineering. ecutives — objectify women and casually ered around 20 per cent for over 10 years. Unfortunately, the chauvinistic songs make misogynistic jokes. They specifically For the most part, I observed mutual respect were not the only instance of sexism at the commented on how they wouldn’t be mak- The Canadian Federation of Engineer- between all delegates. Rarely did I hear a conference. I met a very well-spoken and ing these jokes if other women were there. ing Students (CFES) Congress, held in the rude or obscene remark and when I did, it thought provoking woman, who I will leave These men knew what they were saying beginning of January, was an eye open- was without content. I was taken by surprise nameless. I invited her to have a conversa- was wrong, but for whatever reason they ing experience for me. Congress is a week during the evening events, especially ones tion about the unsettling things I witnessed felt justified in their actions. I am- embar long conference where student leaders from that involved travelling by bus. This was at the conference and to also discuss other rassed to be working towards a profession across Canada come together to listen to my first introduction to the plethora of lewd situations we’d experienced both on cam- where such actions are not only tolerated, industry specialists, participate in student songs that are apparently common place. pus and in the workplace. After we parted but encouraged. run information sessions and, most impor- Now, I don’t find anything wrong with lyr- ways to get ready for the evening banquet I Engineering has a long and rooted culture tantly, share and discuss ideas with fellow ics that are gross or crude, what I do find received the following text message “I kid of disrespect for women. You can see it in delegates. Many of the people attending repugnant are the songs that are sexist and you not. As soon as I walked in my room, a our songs, you can see it in our students, Congress are leaders in the engineering stu- demeaning towards women. I don’t think bunch of guys [started] singing (to me) ‘Tits you can see it in the workplace. Engineer- dent unions and are no doubt going to be songs that include lyrics such as “A women out for the boys. Tits out for the boys, say ing has slowly progressing towards equal- leaders when they enter the workforce. This came in for a bowling ball… a bowling ball what?’ Over and over. Until I left.” ity, but it is our job as future engineers to thought is the source of much hope for a she wanted, fingered and tossed into the This type of harassment does not only ensure that we continue to grow. Our words prosperous future but also one of very seri- gutter she got!” really belongs anywhere in happen in academic settings. I have heard and actions shape the environment we all ous concern. society, especially not in the professional accounts from my classmates about lewd live in. I want to be part of a culture of ac- Out of the 156 delegates listed in the del- atmosphere of an engineering conference. remarks from supervisors and co-workers, ceptance and equality. What about you? The Iron Warrior wednesday, February 26, 2014 Opinion 11 Feminism 101—Gender Equality Not Female Superiority

to women in your life and contribute to and you should know the difference de- take the time to listen. Giving a voice equality: pending on the situation you’re in. Most to women in oppression is essential to christy rouault 3b geological 1. Forget your preconceptions. If importantly, know when to not flirt or progress. you want to help, you need to forget stop flirting; no means no. 8. Challenge sexism. Have you ever what you think you know about femi- 5. Many men are unknowingly con- played along with a joke that you knew femgineering nism. For a change to occur, you need tributing to rape culture. Our society was offensive? This point cannot be re- to drop your baggage at the door, listen, trends towards victim blaming. If you peated enough: remaining silent adds to For most, feminism is an unwelcom- and learn. don’t understand what they are and that the problem. Not partaking in sexism ing movement. It is a common miscon- 2. Recognize your privilege, no mat- they are everywhere in our society, you is insufficient. To be an ally to women, ception that feminism is a fight between ter what the privilege may be. Your so- have likely played a part in it at some you need to challenge sexism. men and women, when in fact men cial class, gender, and race may all put point in your life. If you don’t want to be 9. Consider how you were raised can be the most influential and power- you at an advantage over your neigh- a rape statistic, ask for consent. and the gender roles that you have be- ful players for women’s rights, and for bour; recognize that everyone is not on 6. Question pop-culture. Consider come accustomed to. Consider that male a resolution in equality. For this rea- the playing field. Be thankful, not de- that the woman on the front cover of stereotypes are contributing to the prob- son, it is important that everyone feels fensive for the privilege you have. a magazine is promoting an unhealthy lem, too. Challenge gender roles and welcome to contribute to the feminist 3. Watch what you say. Everything body image, is defining women’s sexu- specifically, and redefine masculinity. movement rather than remaining on the from sexist jokes to catcalling. Regard- ality, and is likely unrecognizable when Men should be allowed to cry, show defense. Realizing that you have pow- less of your intentions, your words can not photo shopped. You might be rein- emotions, and go on paternity leave. er to create change is the first step of show a lack of respect. Sexism is perpet- forcing this type of “perfection.” West- 10. Acknowledge your stance. There becoming a feminist ally. If you aren’t uated by people who don’t necessarily ern culture is obsessed with how we is a strong tendency, especially for men, doing anything, if you are remaining mean harm, through small and insignifi- look, and this is largely driven by pop- to claim neutrality in feminism, but you silent, you are only contributing to the cant actions like whistling at a girl on culture and money. can play a major role in ending women’s problem. the street. If, and when, you slip up, be 7. Listen. Giving the opportunity oppression. Educate yourself about prob- The more you learn about women’s able to catch yourself, and see that what for a woman to tell you about her ex- lems around the world and familiarize rights issues, the clearer it is that they you say about women is a reflection of periences and struggles is the most im- yourself with the complexity of the issue. are immersed in a spider web of issues the respect that you have for them. portant step of being an ally. Let go of If you agree with the most fundamental surrounding our society. The following 4. Flirt appropriately. There is a fine the tendency to defend what other peo- aspects of equality, claim the feminist is a short list of ways you can be an ally line between flirting and harassment, ple have done to oppress women, and title. Is Microsoft Becoming Obsolete?

Windows operating system (OS). The soft since its founding in 1975. The first the Bing search engine reported a loss of Windows division has seen their prof- CEO was Bill Gates until 2000, when he $1.3 billion last year. allen chen 1b civil its decline by $2.8 billion from 2011 to was succeeded by Steve Ballmer. Satya Nadella has stated that “Going 2013. In addition to Satya Nadella’s appoint- forward, it’s a mobile-first, cloud-first On February 4, 2014 Microsoft an- ment as the new CEO, Bill Gates will world.” Many would agree with him on nounced a new CEO, Satya Nadella. be playing a bigger part in Microsoft as this statement, especially if one looks at It should be no surprise at this point Nadella was previously the executive technology adviser. Gates has been most- the numbers. By the end of 2013, global that Microsoft is no longer the dominant vice-president of the Cloud and Enter- ly absent from Microsoft since 2008, PC shipments declined 6.9 per cent in player it once was in the tech indus- prise group at Microsoft. There he was focusing on his work with the Bill and comparison to figures from the end of try. As the market moves towards more in charge of computing platforms, devel- Melinda Gates Foundation. Previously 2012. The decline has been consistent for mobile and user friendly technological oper tools and cloud services. Nadella he was the chief software architect with the past seven quarters and is not likely devices, Microsoft needs to adapt, and was a leader in the development of Mi- Steve Ballmer as the CEO. Nadella’s to stop anytime soon. quickly too. Unlike the early 2000s, the crosoft’s cloud computing infrastructure. prior success at Microsoft brings hope of It is certain that as the company moves beginning of this decade presents formi- During this period he grew the business change after a decade of stagnation. forward Satya Nadella will have some dable rivals to Microsoft such as Apple into one of the largest within Microsoft, But can Nadella do enough to save difficult decisions to make. Sharehold- and Google. The past years have pre- generating one quarter of the total rev- Microsoft from failing in the face of ers of Microsoft have been pushing to sented the success of many tech prod- enue at $20 billion in the most recent increasingly successful competitors? have non-essential product lines cut to ucts, most of which are outside of Mi- fiscal year. Prior to his employment at Microsoft has already lagged behind focus more on what has been deemed to crosoft’s domain of desktop computing. Microsoft, Nadella worked with Sun Mi- competitors in terms of success in the be more important to the success of the Mobile devices such as Apple’s iPad and crosystems. He was born in Hyderabad, consumer markets of the tech industry. company, such as the selling of enterprise Samsung’s Galaxy Tablet have profited India and graduated from the Manipal This has happened despite early releases software to businesses. This would make tremendously. The functionality of these Institute of Technology with a B.Eng in to get ahead of the competition such as sense if one observes the recent strug- devices have essentially made the use of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, that of the Windows Phone and Surface gles of Microsoft in the consumer mar- a desktop computer obsolete in the main- the University of Wisconsin with a MS tablet, both launched before the products ket. However, abandoning product lines stream consumer base. Among newer in Computer Science, and the University of Apple or Samsung. Unsold Surface such as Xbox, Bing, and the Surface tab- devices including tablets, smartphones of Chicago Booth School of Business. tablets have contributed a loss of $900 let would most certainly be forsaking the and new PCs, only 15 per cent run on the Nadella is only the third CEO of Micro- million, and the division responsible for work of Nadella’s predecessors. Sandford Fleming Foundation

John Fisher & Roy Duxbury Leadership Awards

The John Fisher Award and Roy Duxbury Award for Leadership are given to undergraduate students graduating in the Faculty of Engineering who have shown outstanding leadership throughout his or her academic career in activities that relate to Co-operative Engineering Education.

Nominations for these awards can originate from student groups, faculty members, or other individuals. Letters of Support from colleagues, faculty, and others familiar with the nominee’s accomplishments are extremely important and form the major basis upon which the Executive Committee of the Sandford Fleming Foundation will form its decision. Nominations must be submitted to the Foundation by April 1, 2014.

The John Fisher and Roy Duxbury Awards consist of a Certificate plus a citation and an honorarium of $2,000. The awards have been named in recognition of the outstanding contributions made toward SFF by its former Chairs, Dr. John Fisher & Dr. Roy Duxbury.

Nominations Must be Submitted to SFF Office Manager by April 1, 2014

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praised for his honest portrayal of characters and musing, heartbroken, to his indifferent bijin’s thriller, A Most Wanted Man (2014), Anjida and for effortlessly slipping into his roles. drug supplier, how his parts “don’t add up to John Slattery’s drama, God’s Pocket (2014), Sripongworakul Repeated performances as Loman, night af- one me,” a vivid portrait of a broken man on both of which were screened at the 2014 3A Management ter night, had no doubt affected him. the verge of slipping into mental instability, Sundance Film Festival, and, of course, Yet he was more than Lester Bangs, a a man disconnected from even himself. Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part I (2014). supporting character, and more than Willy A role impossible to not mention is Hoff- He had seven days of filming Part II (2015) When I think of Philip Seymour Hoff- Loman, the crucial leading man. Hoffman man’s Oscar-winning depiction of the left before his death, but the films are to be man, I think of Lester Bangs. I think of was fearless, committed, and dedicated to Breakfast at Tiffany’s writer and celebrity, released on schedule, according to the dis- the short, unruly brown hair, the Ray-Ban his craft, a force irreplaceable by others in Truman Capote, in Bennett Miller’s Capote tributor, Lionsgate. shades shielding his eyes from the glare of the entertainment industry. His characters (2005). The film tells the story of Capote Hoffman was a true artist, an actor who the Californian sun, the long-sleeved leather were so human, so real, I could not help but during his six-year research for his non- gave himself fully to each role so we can jacket worn over a faded, his red The Guess to empathize with them, to feel their suf- fiction crime novel, In Cold Blood, and his meet the human behind each character. I Who t-shirt, and that voice—that gravelly, ferings, their troubles, be it a loser, a creep, association with one of the case’s murderers, will treasure the performances he gave, the matter-of-fact voice trashing the 70s’ music an addict, or a writer. There’s much to look Perry Smith (Clifton Collins Jr., or, as you feelings they evoked, and the moments I felt scene, the voice of the man who decided to back in Hoffman’s eclectic mix of roles in may know him as Pacific Rim’s (2013) Ops a piece of myself lost to his characters. You play Iggy Pop at a music station when “it’s his filmography, and, as I recently took my- Tendo Choi, in a performance which blew will truly be missed, Mr. Hoffman, for there a little bit too early” in the day. I think of self on the journey after I heard the news of me away). It’s not just the way Hoffman is no other like you. his words on music, his now-iconic gospel his passing, we remember the highlights of had transformed himself, in spite of his lack on what it means to be “uncool,” and his his career. of resemblance to Capote— it’s his shrill advice on journalism, on “being honest and Hoffman collaborated with arthouse film- voice, his mannerisms and hand gestures, IW Poem: unmerciful” as a journalist, the advice which maker, Paul Thomas Anderson, multiple his vanity and the ease with which he glides has stuck to me ever since the first time I times. Many regarded his Boogie Nights through the scenes, laughing here and there watched Almost Famous (2000). It’s a Cam- (1997) role as Scottie J., the shy, clumsy with a martini glass in his hand. His Capote Temperature eron Crowe script, but it took Hoffman to boom-operator who fell head over heels is also the man behind the façade, the man create the real magic in the film, to bring the for Mark Wahlberg’s Dirk Diggler, an adult who reveals his true self only in private christy fung real life character of Lester Bangs from the film star, as his breakout role. Hoffman with his co-researcher and childhood friend, 1b Nanotechnology pages and to create the role which has pro- played his character with such an earnest To Kill a Mockingbird writer Harper Lee foundly impacted those “uncool” kids and naiveté that I ended up pitying this poor mi- (Catherine Keener), the man excited by the Wind is blowing in this chilly, busy town. inspired many would-be journalists, includ- nor character, when he locked himself in his prospects of his book coming together, the Your black tux and my white ball gown; ing this one. car after a failed love confession, repeating man determined and tenacious in his pursuit Casual conversations in the crowd, I look Hoffman’s scenes, though few, were at “I’m a f***ing idiot,” in anguish, over and for information. Hoffman had made the role around the film’s most pivotal moments, and it was over. Hoffman followed this up with a role of Capote his own, and for that, he was the Les voilà, the crystals of brown. his character that stood out the most in the in Magnolia (1999), as one of the characters film’s very essence. film for me. I loved him in the role. I have entangled in the dramas of Magnolia Av- On a lighter note, Hoffman’s turn as the I watch, your silhouette on the balcony loved him for giving us Lester Bangs, for enue, San Fernando Valley, a film which he posh Princeton alum, Freddie Miles, in An- The sky behind you, dark as a starlit sea. his influential performance despite having claimed to be his best. His “shut-up,” scene thony Minghella’s thriller, The Talented Mr. The air’s warming up like a melody; the flu during the entirety of his scenes, and with Adam Sandler’s character in Punch, Ripley (1999), is a favorite of mine. The So near and yet so far, it’s a dream of beauty. for bringing meaning to and being the soul Drunk, Love (2002) is one of the most mem- film, based on a novel by Patricia High- of a film about getting lost in the so-called orable film scenes of all time, from the way smith, takes the audience inside the mind of Your smile, as warm as the light from the glories of rock n’roll. his character escalated from mere irritation a serial killer and impersonator Tom Ripley chandelier; You can imagine me, shocked and shak- to exploding anger in a matter of a few min- (Matt Damon). “Come stai?” Freddie asks, My heart, beating like a ship in a storm, ing my head in disbelief, when I had found utes. (There’s a similar “shut-up” scene, said cheerful and boisterous, as he bursts out of a couldn’t find a pier. out the news, that Sunday afternoon, on to have been inspired by this one, in Break- red Alfa Romeo sportscar, in one of the most Shivered by a sudden burst of wind, blast- February 2, that Hollywood, the world, and ing Bad (2008-2013), a performance flaw- iconic character entrances in films. Hoff- ing fierce, us, his audience, had lost him forever. It lessly done and heartbreaking to watch from man’s Freddie, a hedonist luxuriating in the You cover my shoulders with your coat, took time for the horrible news to sink in. Anna Gunn (Skyler White).) And of course, world’s sins, spots Ripley as a poseur from like my chevalier. My twitter feed was blowing up with people who could forget his fourth and final Oscar- the moment they meet, and steals every expressing their sadness for the loss, a death nominated role as Lancaster Dodd, the lord scene he’s in afterwards. His final confronta- Waving goodbye like a little kid, that felt more to us like “a robbery,” as one of a cult in The Master (2012), opposite tion with Ripley, from his scrutinizing, sus- Eyes glitter, innocent and sweet like this; critic put it, than anything else. He was 46, a Joaquin Phoenix, as the unsettled Naval vet- pecting eyes, his teasing tricks with the pi- It’s the little things about you that warms seasoned, fixed figure in the acting world’s eran who became involved in the cult? ano keys, to his priceless facial expressions, my heart, I reminisce panel of character actors. Another haunting role of Hoffman’s is all directed at Ripley, was brilliantly done. I In this enchanting night, we almost kissed. Hoffman’s body was found in his West his character, Andrew “Andy” Hanson in could not have loved him more. Village, Manhattan apartment. Reports Sidney Lumet’s final film, Before the Dev- In between the roles mentioned, Hoffman Even though the chandelier is beautiful explained the cause of death to be a drug il Knows You’re Dead (2007). Hoffman appeared in theater productions, such as his and bright overdose. A heavy drinker and drug user starred as a real estate accountant and secret role as James Tyrone Jr. in Eugene O’Neil’s The crystals are cold to touch, reflecting during his time at New York University’s heroin addict, driven so hard into a corner A Long Day’s Journey into Night (2003), in the wintry light. Film School, Hoffman had parted with his which he can find no way out, that he goads indie films, some good, some mediocre, and I feel the indistinct distance between us, a vices early in his acting career and had re- his younger brother, Hank (Ethan Hawke), even blockbusters. Some may remember plight mained sober for more than 20 years, until into robbing their parents’ jewelry store. him as the villain, Owen Davian, from Mis- That leaves my heart in blight. he checked himself into rehab last Fall. An When a slip-up in the plan triggers a chain sion: Impossible III (2006), as the journalist insider told Rolling Stone magazine that his of unexpected events that sink the brothers Freddy Lounds in Red Dragon (2002)—a But when the songs play, you did not ask check-in followed his demanding Broadway into deeper troubles, Andy starts to spiral performance which Anthony Hopkins (Han- me for a dance. role as Willy Loman, a salesman so disil- out of control. Hoffman’s Andy carries him- nibal Lecter himself), who shared no scenes Standing beside you, blushing, we watch lusioned with his hopeless life that he was self through the film’s non-linear storyline with Hoffman in the film, came to watch on their movements. caught in between reality and fantasy, in a with tormented eyes and a voice revealing his days off—or as Plutarch Heavensbee, The night is sparkling, lingering, yet my revival of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Sales- of his fragile grasp on his inner demons. It the Capitol’s new Gamemaker, in Hunger wish is of extravagance; man, one of my favorite plays. Hoffman was was difficult to watch him struggle, to see Games: Catching Fire (2013). I close my eyes, not to watch it again; not a character actor whom directors had often him lay on the bed, being injected heroin Still to come are his roles in Anton Cor- to watch it break, burn, end.

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out their differences. Barry first has to invite The first step is to invite Tibet to the next conflict arises when there is a lack of em- wade wilson & over the Dalai Lama and Xi Jinping each meeting of the UN General Assembly, rep- pathy. Barack has to find a way to trick edward blake to the White House, under false pretenses. resented by spiritual leaders. Admittedly, the Chinese and Tibetan leaders into a 4Z handsomeness He can invite Xi over to pop some popcorn this will get China’s goat, but not nearly Chinese finger trap (unless that’s racist, and toss Saving Private Ryan into the VCR, as much as when Ban Ki-moon announc- in which case a super-adhesive or kinky TOPZ (WITH A Z) and the DL over to toss around the pigskin. es a new assignment for the diplomats of handcuffs would suffice). For the first After getting both into the Oval Office, it’s the world: having to take care of an egg while, neither person would be able to get This week US President Obama hosted just a matter of locking the doors from the as though it’s a child, in partners! Now of anything done as they would constantly a meeting with the exiled Tibetan spiritual outside and playing the waiting game. Oh course the official stance will be that part- face opposition from the other party. Only leader, the Dalai Lama, much to the cha- sure, at first the two will be furious and un- ners are randomly assigned, but in actuality when they learn to work together will an- grin of China. Although China claimed that willing to share a word between each other, the pairings will be rigged for the wackiest, ything get done. Interestingly enough, as the Dalai Lama is a separatist and warned but after some time the Lama might crack and hopefully most enlightening outcomes. they learn to cooperate and are bound to- of damage to US-China relations result- a joke about this is a “Classic Barack” ma- As you’ve probably deduced, we propose gether in friendship, that which has been ing from the meeting, the POTUS has ex- noeuvre. Xi, softened, might then reply that China and Tibet be partners on this physically binding them together will re- pressed the desire for China to resume talks with an idea about how the two should get assignment. At first, tensions will ensue lease them. But as soon as the two leaders with the spiritual leaders of Tibet. The real back at him with a prank of their own, like as they project their frustrations onto the are free, you can bet that Obama is getting challenge now is the question of how. Luck- an increase in tariffs. Before they know it, other’s parenting skills. Tibet might accuse a gnarly swirly! ily for Barry Obama, the political analysts the ties and robes will be loosening (as well China of repressing the political and reli- at Topz (With a Z) are on the case! We have as the presidential liquor cabinet) and the gious freedoms of their egg baby, and Chi- Fight to the Death been running some very advanced polisci Dalai Lama might say, “hey man, I respect na might accuse Tibet of not recognizing Choose one fighter from the Chinese simulations in our heads and believe that you. I’m not asking to leave you entirely, the financial and economic development politburo and one from the Tibetan spir- we have found the optimal strategies for just to have a little more freedom. You’re facilitated by China. However, after seeing itual leadership. No rules, no mercy. Win- how to navigate this very complex situa- micromanaging, guy.” To which Xi might how much the other party cares about the ner takes it all: power, glory, and exclu- tion. So this one’s for you, Barry; you other realize, “you know DL, you’re not so bad.” egg, and after a few hilariously close calls, sive rights to give that prankster Obama a losers can just turn the page because you At this point, Obama can open the door and China and Tibet will return the egg in one wedgie he won’t soon forget! idiots have no reason to learn the top solu- let the two men out so that all three bros piece, get an A on the assignment, and re- BO, we recognize that there are a lot of tions for improving China-Tibet relations. can go out for some frosty chocolate milk- solve their differences. However, once they options here for you to decide between but shakes, but not before the Dalai Lama and realize that their mutual friend Barry was we can guarantee that anyone of these will Non-consensual Sequestration Xi Jinping give Obama a monster noogie! behind the whole ruse, somebody’s in for a nicely and neatly resolve your interna- You know, a lot of the time when people seriously purple nurple! tional diplomacy problems in 22 minutes, don’t get along it’s because they just aren’t Create a Common Responsibility with everything back to normal in time for talking. That’s why our first suggestion is For this next caper, Barack will have to Shackles of Understanding another zany adventure next week. Until to force them together so that they can hash call in a favour from his pal Ban Ki-moon. The basic idea behind this one is that then, Topz (With a Z) out. The Iron Warrior wednesday, February 26, 2014 Opinion 15 Point Vs. Counterpoint Should the Northern Gateway POINT COUNTERPOINT Pipeline be Approved?

Allen Chen The jobs from the pipeline construc- Derek Kan pipeline is virtually unanimous among the 1B Civil tion and management will also provide 1B Civil First Nations. Several alliances have pro- workers with many useful skills that are duced formal declaration rejecting the in- The Enbridge Northern Gateway pipe- transferable to several industries outside The Northern Gateway Pipelines Project trusion of oil pipelines on aboriginal lands. line is a proposed project linking Bru- of pipelines. Thus, even workers on the is a proposal by Canadian oil and gas com- A total of 130 First Nations groups, includ- derheim, Alberta to Kitimat, British Co- shorter term contracts should easily find pany Enbridge, to construct 1177 km twin ing those along the proposed pipeline route, lumbia in order to transport oil from the a new job with newly acquired transfer- pipelines from Bruderheim, Alberta, to have signed the Save The Fraser Declara- Athabasca oil sands to foreign markets. able skills. Kitimat, British Columbia. The eastbound tion, declaring opposition to the Enbridge This pipeline extends thousands of kilo- The Northern Gateway project is pro- pipeline would import hydrocarbon natu- project through their traditional territories. metres and consists of a westbound pipe- jected to generate $1.2 billion in tax rev- ral gas condensate, while the westbound Enbridge has offered a “10% equity line from Bruderheim to Kitimat which enue alone for British Columbia, with an pipeline would export bitumen from the stake in the $5.5 billion proposed project, transports bitumen oil and an eastbound additional $4.3 billion from labour relat- Athabasca oil sands diluted with the con- over the next 30 years, to participating abo- pipeline which transports oil condensate. ed income in the next 30 years. Also in densate. The oil would then be transported riginal groups.” They also say they will put This project will be managed by the Ca- the next 30 years, billions of dollars are from Kitimat to Asia. What could possibly “one per cent of the pipeline’s pre-tax earn- nadian oil company, Enbridge Inc. expected to be contributed to the national go wrong? Boosting the economy, right? ings into a trust, which is expected to gen- Many local residents of the proposed GDP by this project. $32 million will go It’s a bit more complicated than that. erate $100 million over 30 years for non- pipeline site are concerned about dam- into the pockets of families and commu- First off, Enbridge doesn’t have the most Aboriginal as well as Aboriginal groups.” ages during construction to the natural nities every year from the newly created reliable history, with several incidents re- Is bribing with money enough? Let me an- environment. In addition, it is quite well jobs. lating to pipeline installation, spills and swer that for you. No. The damage done by known among most Canadians of the se- Around 30 000 jobs will be directly and non-conformance to government regula- oil spills and leaks is a major threat to their vere environmental impact of an oil spill indirectly created during the construction tions. In June 2013, the Canadian National land and water, something that cash incen- or leakage. Enbridge is quite aware of of the pipeline and 2500 are expected to Energy Board forced Enbridge to disclose tives cannot repay. The Yinka Dene Alli- them as well, and has put forward count- be permanent when it is operational. safety measures at 125 of its pumping sta- ance, and many other First Nations groups, less protective measures to ensure that In Alberta, 1100 construction jobs along tions. It revealed that 117 of 125 stations oppose the project because of the threat it the environmental impacts of building with 380 long term positions will be cre- did not comply with safety rules set by the poses to the environment, their ways of life, and to maintain that a pipeline such as the ated. Like in BC, the Northern Gateway board. In 2010, Enbridge was responsible and their land rights. Northern Gateway will be minimal. project will benefit the communities of for the Kalamazoo spill where over three These small compensation packages do Pipelines are often the method of choice Alberta. A 30-year $100 million invest- million litres were spilled into the Kalama- not compare to the damage done the their in transporting resources such as oil. ment on communities in proximity to the zoo River in Michigan. lives and the environment around them. They are considered to be the safest form pipeline construction will ensure that the There is no denying that building such The Fraser River and its tributaries are the of transporting oil, according to Federal long term benefits will greatly exceed any a pipeline is sure to have major environ- lifeline for nations living along the area, Natural Resources Minister, Joe Oliver. immediate risks or disadvantages. mental consequences. The pipelines would and a threat to the river is a threat to all Pipelines also generally accommodate The long term rewards of the Northern cross nearly 800 streams and rivers includ- those who depend on it. The aboriginals a greater volume of petroleum products Gateway pipeline will provide plenty of ing the Fraser and Stikine Rivers, two of are not only looking out for themselves, but than other conventional transport meth- funding for public works, education, and the world’s greatest salmon spawning riv- also for future generations and the preser- ods, such as railways or trucks. They are other services for communities. ers. The BC portion of the pipeline also vation of the environment. the most environmentally friendly meth- Perhaps the greatest benefit economi- runs through earthquake and landslide ter- Finally, the big question of economic im- od of transporting oil over long distances. cally will be for Canada as a nation. Can- ritory, which has obvious risks. pact needs to be addressed. Installing the The distance from Bruderheim, Alberta, ada has the third largest crude oil reserves The Gateway is supposed to be built Northern Gateway Pipeline does not nec- where the oil is situated and Kitimat, Brit- in the world. With the currently opera- through British Columbia’s Great Bear essarily guarantee it to be an asset to the ish Columbia is 1777 kilometres. With the tional pipelines, Canada can only sell the Rainforest, one of the world’s largest in- economy. There are plenty of economic additional barrier of the Rocky and Coast oil to the United States. The Enbridge tact temperate rainforests. The rainforest is costs related to the project, including the Mountains, methods of transport such as Northern Gateway pipeline will open new home to a variety of wildlife and tree spe- disruption of existing employment, po- shipping with trucks would be unreason- markets internationally to sell Canadian cies, some of which are over 1000 years tential job losses due to oil spills, and the able in terms of cost and energy. oil. With the pipeline, Canada will be able old. The damage done to the rainforest economic costs of carbon emissions. Even With an expected volume of transported to ship its oil from the Alberta oil sands would be devastating and irreversible. without any oil spills, the traffic of tank- oil to be 525 thousand barrels per day, the through BC to Asia, where Canadian oil Currently a moratorium, or temporary ers and the pipeline itself pose a big risk design of the pipelines have been careful- is in high demand. There have been some prohibition of activity, on large tanker traf- to thousands of existing jobs in the fishing ly planned to be as risk free as possible. claims that not selling the oil internation- fic in the Dixon Entrance, Hectate Strait, and tourism industry. The small number of The thickness of the pipes are designed to ally could harm Canada economically. If and the Queen Charlotte Sound exists be- jobs created for building and maintaining be 20 per cent thicker than the standard foreign buyers can’t buy Canadian oil, cause the route is extremely dangerous for the pipeline would not compare to the re- requirements. Precautions were made to they will simply look elsewhere. large tankers to navigate. This is saying sulting risks. prevent easy corrosion and weathering of There have been concerns of the pipe- something. If it is clear that these waters For the last ten years, the increase in tar the pipes through the application of a du- line project being detrimental to the First are dangerous, why would you plan to have sands exports has driven up the Canadian rable coating system. The construction of Nations lifestyle especially in British Co- ships in the strait? It makes no sense. This dollar. This results in Canada’s exports be- the pipeline will go through land that has, lumbia, where the pipeline goes through greatly increases the chance of an oil spill coming more expensive for countries to for the most part, already been disturbed, several reserves. Haida First Nations on during transport in such stormy conditions. buy, making manufacturing exports more and careful consideration has been taken the west coast are primarily concerned If the port at Kitimat is established, the oil expensive and less competitive. Known as to ensure that the pipeline will not affect with potential tanker spills. Northern is expected to get to Asia via this treach- the “Dutch Disease,” this pattern has con- adjacent water systems. The pipeline will Gate representatives have stated that such erous passageway on the coast of British tributed to the loss of over 600 000 manu- be monitored around the clock, 24 hours tanker spills are rare, one in 15 000 odds, Columbia. The large vessels would have facturing jobs over the last nine years in a day, 365 days of the year. Aerial sur- and are getting increasingly so as safety to move along narrow channels known for Canada. The pipeline will only make things veillance is planned to be done frequently measures and technology improve every strong winds and tides and dense fog with worse. every two weeks. Additional safety fea- year. In 2012, there were no major oil many sharp turns. All of these aspects make Robyn Allen, a noted Canadian econo- tures include “132 remotely operated iso- spills anywhere in the world. Enbridge the safe passage of oil from Canada to Asia mist, points out that the premium price lation valves on each pipeline, dual leak is offering approximately $380 million unlikely. received for exporting oil to Asia would detection analysis and additional in-line to the First Nations communities that are A recent study from Simon Fraser Uni- force the price up in Canada by two to three inspection systems to ensure safe opera- situated on land which the pipeline goes versity, using internationally accepted sce- dollars per barrel, dampening the Canadian tion of the pipeline.” In compliance with through. This amount is to be paid out narios, calculated the likelihood of nearly economy and negating any benefits accru- strict regulations, emergency response over the years of operation of the pipe- 800 spills over the 50-year lifespan of the ing from the pipeline. A new study from the teams will always be readily available line. Northern Gateway Pipeline. Because bitu- University of British Columbia also states should any situation arise. Leaks in the Overall, it is necessary to establish the men can sink in water, major spills would that the cost of cleaning up a major spill pipeline are to be stopped as soon as pos- necessary infrastructure today in order to be almost impossible to clean up, putting on the North Coast of B.C. could reach sible, and any contaminate soil or water benefit as much as possible in future op- local and regional economies and water $9.6 billion, eradicating any benefits from is immediately removed and treated. All portunities. The Enbridge Northern Gate- sources at risk. the Gateway project. leakages or spills are to be reported to way pipeline will benefit communities There is also the concern of the extra The choice is simple. On one hand the provincial and federal regulators imme- and families in both provinces of its op- carbon dioxide emissions the pipeline will government works to exploit our natural re- diately. eration with billions in spending over the encourage. Six per cent of Canada’s green- sources as quickly as possible, maximizing The installation of the proposed North- next few decades. Canada will experience house gases are produced from the refining short-term profits while degrading Cana- ern Gateway pipeline will benefit the significant economic growth and prosper- of Alberta’s tar sands. Doubling the produc- da’s environment, killing jobs, eroding our provinces of Alberta and British Colum- ity from this project, with thousands of tion will double emissions to an annual 90 democracy and ensuring climate change. bia greatly in terms of economic growth. new jobs and training opportunities that million tonnes of CO2 equivalent by 2020, On the other hand, we can work together to Many new jobs will be created in BC with will help Canadians in future endeavors which in no way aids Canada’s already di- use our oil resources to create a renewable the project, with over 3000 in construc- long after work on the pipeline is com- minishing environmental reputation. energy economy allowing for sustainabil- tion along with 560 long term positions. plete. Opposition to the Northern Gateway ity for generations to come. The Iron Warrior 16 Distractions wednesday, February 26, 2014 The Iron Crossword Sudoku Guess What I’m Playing Nowadays #2014-03

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