Last Nugget – See You In August! THE Thursday, April 16, 2015 Volume 52, Issue 26 NAIT YOUR STUDENT NEWSPAPERNUGGET FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS, EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA TRAILER PARK PARTY Mr. Lahey, Randy captivate crowded Nest, pg 14

Photo by Ben Sim Mr. Lahey and Randy take a selfie with NAIT Business student Marco Bombino at the Nest on April 9. 2 The Nugget Thursday, April 16, 2015 NEWS&FEATURES

Time economy,to it could be all ofvote Alberta – and lets, while simultaneously – cutting funddo- cial funding. Let’s repeatit! that – the prov- the future livelihood of all Albertans. ing to services we rely on most; health incial government is asking public insti- With oil prices and the Canadian dol- care and education. Sure, as students we tutions to stop relying on public funding. lar looking more depressed than ever, generally won’t face the brunt of these With rumours still not settled on the fate Alberta’s financial stability is at risk. changes – we don’t make enough to be of the tuition cap even with promises of A projected $5 billion deficit this year, subject to the new “progressive” income “no imminent changes” by the minister which a number of fee and tax increases tax structure, or to pay the new health of Innovation and Advanced Education, failed to dent, has provided some polit- care premiums (the pay more to get less post-secondary students face a real pos- ical ammunition on both sides. The Tor- system). However, gas taxes, cigarette sibility of tuition increases and service ies are calling for cuts to services to taxes and liquor taxes all affect users losses as institutions seek to stretch their NICOLAS BROWN “tighten the belt” whilst conveniently and all new fees and taxes will affect us budgets. Issues Editor ignoring our 10 per cent corporate tax in the long run. This all circles back to the provin- @bruchev rate – still the lowest in Canada, while Cuts to education and health care, cial election. This is the last issue of the Albertans are at it again. After critics are saying the crisis is indicative however, will affect us immediately. Nugget this academic year, so it’s my changing leaders four times in the past of mismanagement by the PC party for Already emergency room wait times are last chance to urge every single NAIT five years, the Progressive Conserva- the greater part of 40 years (although detestable (I’ve personally waited over student to get out and vote this election! tives have dropped the election writ a ignoring what many believe were the six hours in a waiting room a couple of I don’t care who you vote for but exer- year early and forced Albertans to endure “golden years” of Ralph Klein). times) and access to family doctors is cise your democratic right to have your another $28 million round of signs, We shouldn’t care about the talking suffering, even in cities like Edmonton voice heard. If you’re unhappy with debates and ballot boxes. While the pol- points, though, because it’s the hits to and Calgary. With further cuts, inevit- the re-introduced health premiums or iticians fight it out on TV, average Alber- our bank accounts and the services the able to frontline positions, service will the stagnating corporate tax rate, or if tans are faced with a difficult decision of government is supposed to provide to continue to decline and the blame almost you’re happy with how your MLA rep- who to support this election. That deci- us that we, as average Albertans, should certainly laid at the feet of the workers resents you in the legislature – make sion, which all Albertans eligible to vote focus on. left to shoulder the burden. Cuts to edu- sure you are registered to vote, and go to must make on May 5, will have long-last- Now, those things that we should cation are also leaving post-secondary your polling station on May 5. Informa- ing effects on the province’s future. focus on, they aren’t doing very well. students high and dry, as the Prentice tion on registering to vote is available on What are the stakes in this election? The new budget by the “Prentice Team” Team is calling for post-secondary insti- the Elections Alberta website at www. Judging by the state of the province’s is taking a bigger bite out of our wal- tutions to stop their reliance on provin- elections.ab.ca. LEAD – another good year By NICOLAS BROWN transcript as a co-curricular activity,” said tinction (LEAD) program is a per- Issues Editor Parker, co-ordinator of student engagement sonal development and leadership (@bruchev) in NAIT’s Department of Student Life. in action extra-curricular program As another academic year comes to “They were a fantastic group of stu- where students work towards an a close, so too do extra-curricular activ- dents (Year 1 and 2); eager to learn and Aspiring Leader level of achieve- ities wind down for the summer. One such integrate leadership skills into their daily ment (Year 1) or Evolving Leader program is the Student Leadership Award lives. They were busy fulfilling the criteria level of achievement (Year 2),” of Distinction Program, better known as for their level and did so with commitment said Parker. LEAD. Students who successfully com- and excitement; in fact, part of the criteria The LEAD program is another pleted the program requirements were is for the students to volunteer or lead pro- opportunity on campus for stu- rewarded for their dedication. jects within the NAIT community and the dents to get involved and meet Approximately 20 students were external community. This year, it totalled new people. rewarded with certificates and tokens of approximately 950 hours of time involved.” “I am very proud of all of their appreciation by program co-ordinator Every student participating in the pro- achievement and growth, and have Michele Parker at a celebration on April gram had to have a mentor guiding them had the privilege to see firsthand 1. The celebration opened with two stu- through their goals. Many chose staff mem- how they have developed, learned dents who completed the program’s second bers in their program areas as their mentors. and enhanced their leadership level this year, speaking on their experience The second-year LEAD students also had skills through their involvement in Photo by Nicolas Brown Business student Tania Pineda receives through the program’s changes and what to mentor an individual or group to meet LEAD, Parker said. her certificate of achievement from they learned over two years in LEAD. After their program requirements. The second “I truly feel honoured to have Michele Parker, LEAD program co-ordina- that, each student received a certificate and year students also presented on a leadership been able to work with these stu- tor, at an awards ceremony on April 1. many spoke about their experience in the topic during the leadership training offered dents and do appreciate their com- program. to the first year students; gaining experi- mitment they made to LEAD. The skills information is available online at www. “The LEAD celebration is a way to rec- ence in presenting and interacting with a they have taken away with them and inte- nait.ca/LEAD. You can also contact ognize and commend all the students for larger group. grated will certainly benefit them as they Michele at [email protected] or book their hard work this past year within this This all comes back to what the pro- move along their career path.” an appointment to meet with her at her program,” said Parker. gram offers to students – the opportunity to The LEAD program restarts in the office, located in the Offices of Student “They received a parchment indicating develop their leadership skills. Fall term for students who are interested Recruitment and Student Engagement in their level, as well it will be noted on their “The Student Leadership Award of Dis- in participating in the program. More the South Lobby. Thursday, April 16, 2015 NEWS & FEATURES The Nugget 3

Housing for all? The Nugget By CONNOR O’DONOVAN Buildings such as the Rossdale A University of Alberta student is power plant near the Walterdale Bridge Room E-128B hoping to raise awareness and provoke were built on traditional indigenous 11762–106 Street action in Edmonton regarding the cur- land. Edmonton, Alberta rent state of housing attainability in the The other themes involve examina- T5G 2R1 city. tion of how public policy in the last few Production Office 471-8866 Geneva Ricks, who is in her fifth decades has contributed to the housing www.thenuggetonline.com year in the U of A’s Criminology pro- situation of today. Conference speakers Editor-in-Chief gram, is working with the university’s will talk about how changes in the polit- community service-learning educational ical framework has affected the circum- Taylor Braat program and the Edmonton Coalition on stance in the city. [email protected] Housing and Homelessness to create a “Some of the autonomy that land- Issues Editor two day conference centred on Edmon- lords are given now is making it difficult Nicolas Brown ton’s current housing situation. The long for people to maintain their homes when [email protected] term goal of the conference, which will they’re facing difficulties,” Ricks said. Sports Editor take place on June 5 and 6, is to see Ricks has worked extensively on all Edmontonians living in secure and community projects in Edmonton in the Josh Ryan affordable housing. past, including the Youth Restorative [email protected] “There is a lack of safe, secure, Action Project. Her background in com- Entertainment Editors affordable housing for Edmontonians,” munity work is what led to her enrolling Quinton Berger said Ricks. Not just for the homeless or in a community service-learning course Maria Tagliente those occupying the lower rungs of soci- at the university last year. She came up [email protected] ety, but for middle class and upper mid- with the idea for the conference after Supplied photo Photo Editors dle class as well.” participating in a Tocho Morocho event Geneva Ricks The conference will feature prom- that celebrated the talents of multicul- Conference June 5-6 Ciaran Boyle inent speakers in the field of housing tural seniors in Edmonton. She then ing security and be willing to take action Tegan Dutton security and hopes to have at least 100 brought the idea for the conference to in order to create change. [email protected] people attend. The conference will look the Edmonton Coalition on Housing and “By recognizing it as a social injus- Online Editor at housing issues for both adults and Homelessness. tice, people will be encouraged or will online [email protected] youths and will focus on four themes. “It’s something that they’ve wanted want to mobilize to act. We’re trying to One theme regards traditional indigen- to do for some time but never had the not just educate people but also to gain Production Manager ous understanding of home. funding to do,” said Ricks. activists who want to act against these Frank MacKay “The indigenous people tradition- After receiving funding from Com- injustices,” Ricks said. [email protected] ally have lived in a very cyclical man- munity Service-Learning, Ricks and the The conference will also include a ner. They’ve made decisions through ECOHH were able to move forward with guided walk from the Milner Library to Submissions encouraged: consensus. Things were shared and they mobilizing the conference. Ricks hopes Giovani Caboto Park. Registration fees [email protected] were nomadic. There wasn’t that sort of the conference will result in attendees are $75 or $40 for students and low- The opinions expressed by contributors land ownership,” Ricks explained. becoming educated in the field of hous- income individuals. to the Nugget are not necessarily shared by NAIT officials, NAITSA or elected school representatives.

For advertising, call 780-264-9900 or e-mail: Forest fireland. As of March 1, the 2015 wildfirefunds sea- 2011, when BC was able to sendcut fire crews By TANIA BOYKO [email protected] Budget cuts are being seen across the son has officially begun with more than 24 to other provinces during a slow season. board in Alberta, especially with the recent forest fires recorded thus far. It is difficult to Last year Ontario faced one of the wettest economic downturn that the oil industry has predict how a wildfire season will pan out, fire seasons to date and was able to aid the faced. To save money, the Alberta Govern- especially with climate changes says NAIT Western provinces when the need arose. ment has unveiled a plan that could com- Wildfire instructor Christian Klitbo. For this provincial strategy to be finan- promise the safety of Alberta residents and “Extreme weather events, both dry and cially successful, it is crucial that extreme the landscapes that they call home. Alberta wet, are becoming the norm,” states Klitbo. wildfires don’t occur across Canada at Letters Environment is looking at a $35 million As with the case of Slave Lake in 2011, once. Economically, the loss of 150 jobs in We want your views budget drop with roughly half the savings where the area faced wildfires and then, the environmental sector will only add to Is something bugging you coming from 150 dropped jobs, says depart- two weeks later, dealt with flooding. the province’s rising unemployment. ment spokeswoman Carolyn Stuparyk. It looks like the province is preparing It is unknown how the recent budget about NAIT or the world? Do Approximately $6.5 million from the itself for a slower wildfire season in order cuts will affect NAIT graduates of the you have some praise for the budget cut is planned to come from the to save money but what will that cost the Forest Technology program if at all. school or life in general? Firesmart program. This program allocates province in the long run if their projections Klitbo says that students seeking seasonal Keep your thoughts short money for crews to remove trees and brush are wrong? employment on firefighting crews haven’t and to the point. No more from forested communities that face higher “Whenever anything like wildfire been facing many problems finding jobs. than 100 words. Submit probabilities of fires. Additionally, $2 mil- threatens communities, we will take what- However, it has been heard that Alberta your letters with your real lion is set to come from cutting the num- ever steps necessary to protect Albertans,” Environment and Sustainable Resource ber of air-tanker teams from nine to eight. said Stuparyk. Development department may be holding name and contact info to: Air-tanker teams consist of an aircraft that This involves bringing in staff and off on hiring for entry-level positions as [email protected]. scouts areas for fires and one or more air- equipment from the rest of Canada and they wait to see what happens. We need to list your real name. tankers that release water on fires. requesting emergency funding. If their pre- The provincial government is play- Getting something off your In 2014, there were more than 1,400 dictions are wrong, Alberta will be relying ing with fire, but only time will tell if chest is downright therapeutic. wildfire responses in the Alberta forest zone on Mutual Aid Resource Sharing agree- this money saving strategy will pay off Write us. destroying approximately 230 sq km of ments to fill any holes. This was the case in or not. 4 The Nugget OPINION Thursday, April 16, 2015

Point Counter Point Vinyl versus digital

By NATE BRYANT By QUINTON BERGER t’s a different time, where it’s the same time as years past. Vinyl is thought to be an igital download is the way of … well, the present. And why wouldn’t it be? It’s outdated platform. Wrong. Vinyl is awesome. People still collect it and it’s making a adaptable, affordable and so unbelievably vast. Sure, vinyl is cool and all but Ihuge comeback. Records aren’t just for your parents and your grandparents anymore, Dbeing cool is only a small part of why we invest our money in technology. Tech- it’s totally normal to collect them, so I fully encourage anyone who’s sitting on the fence nology is meant to make our lives easier. Now, don’t get me wrong , it’s not hard to throw about buying a record to just do it. What’s the worst that’s going to happen? You don’t play on a record if you happen to be in a room with a record player but a digital download can it? Well, if it’s a great record, frame it, throw it up on your wall and whenever people come be played anywhere and you can’t beat the mode of transportation. Records are cool but over just point to it. You don’t even have to say anything. Once people see it, they’ll just be they take up a lot of space. like, “Daaaaaaaaamn, is that an original release Dark Side of the Moon?” and you can just Let’s do some math. My iPod has exactly 7,620 songs on it and, for arguments sake, nod. Your friends’ minds will be blown. Now, if you framed a CD or a USB with a bunch we’ll say every vinyl record has 15 songs on it. You would have 508 records, which would of downloaded tunes on it, people might call you crazy. be really cool but you couldn’t transport all of them hassle free. My iPod fits in my pocket, The main question I get asked about collecting vinyl is, “Why?” Uh, because it’s cool? I can take it anywhere. I have music on my phone that isn’t on my iPod, which also fits in No, but really, there are a lot of super interesting things about vinyl you don’t get with my pocket. I have songs on my computer that are neither on my iPod or my phone. Well a CD or downloading off iTunes. For instance, most of what I collect is coloured vinyl. hey, I can throw those bad boys on a flash drive, which is a fraction of the size of both my Now that is so cool, you won’t get CDs in amazing colours and you certainly aren’t get- iPod and my phone. My phone accesses the Internet, for god’s sake! I have an endless sup- ting coloured MP3 downloads. Well, not yet anyway. When I say coloured, I don’t mean ply of tunes in the space a record can’t even fit in. boring colours. Sure, I have a lot of solid colour vinyl. Blue Nirvana, Purple Evanescence but my favourites are weird colour designs. There are records that look like swirled col- So affordable ours! I have one that’s blue and black and it looks like an amazing, beautiful eye. I have Digital downloading is so affordable, too! Records cost more than a lot of digital one that looks like it’s smoke. There’s one coming out on record store day that looks like downloads. Hell, for a lot of people, digital downloads cost nothing! Really, you should cheese pizza! pay for music but I’m willing to go on record and say that a lot of my music library was downloaded from torrent sites (do as I say, not as I do). So, for those of us who choose to A collection live as criminals, I have let’s say, 6 000 songs that were illegally downloaded versus 1,620 Finally, it’s collection. We collect vinyl because we think it’s rad. No one collects it that were either paid for or made available for free. Assuming each vinyl record costs because they think the sound quality is going to be better, that’s ridiculous. Sure, CDs and even $10, you’d still have to pay $60,000 for all the songs I got for free thanks to digital downloads can give you amaz- downloads. Let’s say you’re ing sound quality, but it’s boring. a good person and pay for It’s not fun to have an iPod listen- all your music, you can ing party but we have record par- still accumulate the same ties where everyone brings over amount of music I have for records and we just play them. a fraction of vinyl’s price. Everyone’s collection is different. Due to the digital revo- Mine is mostly the ’90s to today, lution, tons of artists are my friend’s is strictly classic rock releasing music for free! and one friend, I don’t know, she Digital download 2, vinyl 1. has weird stuff. But it’s all differ- There’s music that’s ent, so we share it. only available online for I like sharing music. When free via digital download you talk about a band to some- that you don’t even have one and you say “Oh I’ll give to pay for, meaning not you their CD/a USB with their only can I access virtually music” they all say “nah, I’ll every song ever released just download it.” There is a feel on vinyl digitally but I can about vinyl. You aren’t just lis- access a virtually endless tening to the songs, you’re feel- world of music that isn’t ing the music. The sound of the even on vinyl. I can listen needle on the vinyl, the pop from to literally anything I want making a scratch on the record, via digital download while it makes music feel real. Maybe with vinyl you can only lis- in 30 years kids will collect CDs ten to almost anything you because that’s retro and cool but want. This really seems like for now, I’ll keep growing my yet another win for digital extensive vinyl collection and if download. There you have you want to borrow an album, it, being “cool” just isn’t find me. Photo by Taylor Braat worth it. Thursday, April 16, 2015 The Nugget 5 OPINION — Editorial — Change and grow ...

TAYLOR BRAAT Editor-In-Chief @TaylorBBraat h-ch-ch-ch changes ... Turn and face the - OK, so my whole article is not going to be about the David Bowie song, Changes. It’s going to be about Tupac! C anappleaday.net.au Just kidding … Some people hate change. Some people rue the day my world has been and is still being completely and totally totally irrational). This journey through a program that teaches that anything in their life is uprooted in any way. They like altered in every way. The bottom got hemmed. The sleeves? not only skills but personal momentum has been a true bless- everything just so, because it is what they are used to. They Off. The collar is deeper and those buttons are now a zip- ing. I think back to the time before I was in school and I had like it how it is, because that’s the way they like it, OK? Me, per. Being in the Radio and Television program has made me so many dreams and so many thoughts that were not being put I thrive on change. I can’t stay in one place for too long and I grow up. I’ve become a responsible (ish) young lady, with to good use like they are now. The first step is to make one. am happiest when I am in constant motion. Being in constant goals and aspirations. I’ve become part of the Nugget in a My world is changing right now. I have no idea what motion tends to make life pretty interesting, because how big way, which is also still in the process of improving me as tomorrow will bring but I am loving every moment of it. I can things stay the same when everything is always moving? a leader. The biggest thing I’ve learned throughout the past put out a small fire here but there’s one right behind me. Lit- My life is a roller coaster that never stops but I love it. I can’t year and a half, though, is that life is hard work and nothing tle tests are all part of the voyage and it may not always go stay in one place for too long because everything is rapidly comes easy, at least if it’s worth it. I’m a work in progress the way I want it to but at least it’s happening. To you, my becoming out of date, expiring and, oh, so passé. Isn’t that but all I can do is keep trying. beloved reader, I thank you for listening to me. Thank you what life is made for? Experiencing everything you possibly I’ve always been a very emotional person. I take pretty for joining me on this journey through the Nugget and NAIT can? Walking each side of the earth, whether it be metaphor- much everything to heart and everything I do, is my heart. I try and Radio and everything in between. I am always being ically or literally? to give all that I possibly can to my work and that’s why when pushed to my limits but I do think it’s a good thing, because, Ever since I first walked through the doors of NAIT, it gets critiqued, I can get a bit defensive (which I realize is “if it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.” Temperatures higher next week By BRANDON HESS run wants to go later. The cold front com- but we should rebound nicely into the low get being published until the fall. So, I Meteorologist in Training ing through lifts things up and, of course, teens. Then, we should get into the mid- will see you in the fall when I return. For This Thursday as The Nugget is getting allows the wind to switch to northwest- teens for most of that week. daily weather updates throughout the sum- published will be a windy one. A cold front erly. So, be prepared for showers either Let me take this time now to say thank mer, follow me on Twitter @edmonton- sags down over the region, bringing a chance late Friday or early Saturday. I think the you for a great time with The Nugget over wxab or visit my website www3.telus.net/ of showers. Winds will be 30-40 km/h and in a showers, no matter what time they decide the past eight months. This is the last Nug- edmontonweather. northwesterly direction because we are getting to hit, should be finished by late Saturday. in behind a cold front. The pressure gradient is Temperature on Saturday will be cooler in tight as we see pressure change rapidly over a behind the front. We generally see drier air short distance. This is what we call the “pres- and rising pressure behind cold fronts. sure gradient force” in meteorology. So, before the cold front comes through, Friday should be dry for the most part. we will be in the warm sector seeing south- We see a shift to winds directly out of the erly winds on Friday. Should see our tem- south. They will be lighter winds. That perature peak near 17 C on Friday. This past will be a nice break after a windy few days Friday if you remember back was 19 C! this week. Should be just a mix of sun and To put our temperatures into perspective, cloud for most of the day. But yes, there is the average high for Edmonton is now into always the but! We have a cold front com- the low to mid-teens. So, temperatures in ing through on Friday night through Sat- the mid-teens will not simply be considered urday. It is still a bit uncertain as to when “overly warm” anymore, just normal. the showers will actually hit but I think we Temperatures as we head into next have a decent chance of seeing something. week should climb. We may start with a Model runs are going earlier, while an older sub-zero morning low on Sunday morning 6 The Nugget Thursday, April 16, 2015 SPORTS Nugget and its lessons the last issue is as good a time as any to least, have a recorder app on your phone. If lic speaking at an athletic awards banquet, share what I soaked in from the past aca- you are quick and clean with a pen, unlike you can never read it out loud beforehand demic year, specifically for sports writing myself, then bring a note pad as well. enough. #Men’sSoccer and sports editing. Don’t be shy: The athletes and coaches People are keen …or they’re not: Working a beat takes actual work. It’s are very open and cordial in working with No matter how many times or how many a ball covering Ooks athletics. You’re get- any students reporting on the action. They ways you sell writing (such as for the Nug- ting real experience taking notes, getting recognize the role we play in promoting get? Next year, free food at lunch on Tues- quotes and seeing a victorious athlete gloat their work. And the huge guys don’t bite. days and 10 bucks an article), people will but getting all of the necessary information Donny Moss, Anton Borodyuk, they’re a only take on an assignment if they are into on the printed page takes time, patience bunch of big ol’ softies. writing. If people don’t like writing, then JOSH RYAN and efficiency. Taking shortcuts results in Always have a copy of the CP they won’t do it, no matter how many bene- Sports Editor an inferior product. Apply that mantra to Style Book: That’s the Canadian Press fits are at their fingertips. Focus on finding @JoshRyanSports cooking chicken as well, another lesson I Style Book. If you ever wonder what the people who enjoy the process that comes My my, how time flies. Has it really learned the hard way. proper format for putting in a date, num- with reporting and writing. been four months since I started writing Never stop repeating instructions: No ber or other various things into print, it’s Have fun while taking the process this column back in January? I guess when matter how many times you say “shoot for in there. seriously: Writing/reporting is fun if you you’re busy or enjoying life, you lose track 500-550 words,” there are still submissions Get rid of Netflix: At least for a little make it fun, especially sports. Aren’t jobs of the time. less than 400 or more than 800. Always while. Netflix is simultaneously an amaz- more fun when you care about what you’re Since I started working for the Nug- specify what you are looking for. ing source of entertainment and the bane doing? Allow your personality into your get shortly after New Year’s Day, I’ve seen Talk to coaches right away: Coaches of productivity. Until you get done for the writing and have a sense of humour about two conference championships, a pair of don’t like to hang around after wins or school year, cancel that subscription, you yourself. However, remember that every- hockey final series, some incredible come- losses. If you want to grab quotes, then act don’t need the temptation. Summer time thing you put into print has your name backs, agonizing losses and just about quickly, there are postgame speeches to get and movies, here I come! attached to it and reflects upon you for every other memorable thing one can asso- to. Proofread, proofread, proofread: future job opportunities. ciate with sports. I’ve also worked with Always have a recorder: Don’t try Your writing and others’ writing, needs Thanks so much to everyone that read amazing people, eaten lots of free food to store anything by memory. You might more than one quick look over. Take the my work and gave me feedback. Already (speaking at banquets has wonderful perks, think you’ve got a Good Will Hunting time to grasp everything that’s said on the looking forward to the fall. Have a great I highly recommend it) and learned many level device inside your cranium but trust page, especially for work sent to you and summer, enjoy the NBA and NHL playoffs lessons along the way. I love doing lists and me, you don’t. Never take the risk that you get someone else to scan your work as and Go Flames, Go! #CofRed. haven’t written one in a while, so I thought might misquote someone, so at the very well. Also, when you get a script for pub- Cheers. Season marked by success By CONNOR O’DONOVAN Kim/Andy Ko for the men and Kai-Li Curling Crafty: The men and (Deanna Iwanicka and Serge Lajoie) and As the semester winds down and the Huang/Hellena Fedoretz for the women). women slid and swept to good showings one player of the year (John Dunbar). Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference Kim and Ko were also golden at Nation- at the Final Four, with the women grab- What a season for NAIT hockey! hands out its final individual awards, als while Huan/Fedoretz took home bing gold and the men taking silver. At Soccer Sensational: The men’s and it’s time to look back on the 2014-2015 CCAA bronze. Nationals, the ladies also took home a women’s soccer squads both won gold NAIT Ooks Athletics season. There were Basketball Bull- bronze. Nine players this past fall. The ladies went undefeated highs and lows, surprises, drama and a ish: While our basket- were named to the all- until the National Championship game lot of hardware. Yes, the Ooks brought ball squads didn’t end conference team and while the men finished fourth at the home seven championships, a pair of sil- their respective seasons Kathryn Florry won the CCAA tournament. Six females and four ver medals and one bronze at the ACAC the way they wanted ACAC women’s Curler males made the all-conference team, Conference Championships along with to, both had impressive of the Year award. including women’s Player of the Year Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association campaigns nonetheless. Hockey High: Kayla Michaels, who set a new record for gold, silver and bronze. Both teams set new Double gold for Ooks goals in a season with 26. Even more impressive from the blue program highs for wins hockey again this year Volleyball Versatile: Both V-ball and gold was the overall level of com- in a season and were as the ladies completed squads took a step forward this season. petitiveness from the entire Athletics pro- nationally ranked all the three-peat while The ladies overcame a 6-6 first half to gram. Every single Ooks squad qualified year. Donny Moss won the men redeemed finish the second half 11-3 before losing for the postseason and NAIT earned at Male Player of the Year the previous season’s to Red Deer in the opening round. Red least one conference medal in six of the and was joined on the loss in the final. The Deer went on to win the national cham- nine sports in which the Ooks compete. All-Conference team by Ooks had seven all- pionship. The men improved on their Here are some of Ook Nation’s highlights teammate Alvin Parker. stars, two scholar ath- eighth place finish from the previous year this year: The women saw Shea- letes of the year (Kenny and took home bronze, the program’s first Badminton Brilliant: NAIT’s bad- Lynn Noyes and Torey Cameron and Breanna medal since 2006. Tiffany Evans won minton squad remains the best in the Hill all-conference as Frasca), two playoff women’s volleyball rookie of the year. ACAC by a large margin. It won team well. Men’s coach Mike MVPs (Sherri Bowles There’s some of what NAIT athletics gold, a men’s singles silver for Jason Connolly earned Coach Kayla Michaels and Mike Piluso), two experienced this year. Come out next fall Rausch and a pair of doubles titles (Sam of the Year honours. Record for goals coaches of the year and cheer on your Ooks! Thursday, April 16, 2015 SPORTS The Nugget 7 Keeping Score

And,Welcome back to another edition in of Keeping Score,conclusion the weekly segment where I enter into friendly debate with former Nugget Sports... Editor (and current Saskatoon Blades video intern) Connor Hood over various topics in the world of sports. This week, we end the winter semester of 2015 with a three-for-one special edition of Keeping Score. Playoffs are around the corner in the NBA and the NHL, while Ooks athletics is packing up for the summer. Connor and I pick the winner on the hardwood and the ice, while lending some thoughts on the next steps in growing Ook Nation. What a pleasure it’s been working with Connor on this every week. It only feels right to add something extra to the final issue, so here are my championship picks and some Ooks thoughts.

they’ve never done – win back-to-back winning two titles in four years. I don’t championships. Doing so cements Tim quite have enough faith in the Atlanta Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Hawks to upset the Cavs in the East. As Gregg Popovich forever in NBA history, for the West, it’s hard to pick against along with the Jordan-led Bulls and Magic the Warriors but I am. The Spurs have Johnson’s Lakers. There’s just no way to been the NBA’s hottest team since the play defence against San Antonio and when all-star break and always seem to play the ball gets moving, it’s moving poetry. big when it matters most. This year, Plus, they’re finally healthy!. I love Golden though, LeBron gets a little revenge. State and LeBron (James) is LeBron but the Cavs in seven. JOSH RYAN Spurs are going to prove everyone wrong, CONNOR HOOD NAIT Ooks: Despite being one of the @connorhood27 Sports Editor again. Can’t wait to watch Kawhi Leonard premier athletic programs in the ACAC, @JoshRyanSports shut down every opposing star player. With the beginning of April upon us, there are still problems with our NAIT NHL: Despite everyone’s lack of NAIT Ooks: Connor and I have both its finally time for my favourite season, sports teams. The main issue is fan sup- faith in the Blueshirts, King Henrik and written about this topic in the past year the post season. The NHL and NBA sea- port. I wrote an editorial about this issue his boys emerged as the NHL’s best regu- but it bears repeating. There just aren’t sons are coming to a close, so it’s time I last semester and feel that it is still prob- lar season team. Rick Nash is an elite goal enough fans at Ooks games for such qual- make my championship predictions. lematic. When NAIT has one of the top scorer once again, Keith Yandle fits in ity athleticism and entertainment, not NHL: This may be somewhat biased, programs in the province and getting nicely and Henrik Lundquist is, well, Hen- to mention for all the hard work put in seeing as I am a diehard fan of this team, 30 people out to a Friday night hockey rik Lundquist. Cam Talbot deserves credit by the NAIT Athletics staff, top down. but my Stanley Cup pick is the Tampa game is a struggle, how does that make for his work in relief and Alain Vigneault Every team is competitive, every event Bay Lightning. Despite being knocked the Ooks look? Perhaps new facilities deserves a nomination for coach of the well organized and NAIT provides plenty out of last year’s playoffs in four games, would help, as our arena isn’t getting any year (right after Bob Hartley). While some of perks for either attending games or I believe this year’s Bolts squad is the younger. The last thing we want is play- teams in the West might pose a challenge, watching online. I do think that the Ath- team to beat. They boast the best offen- ers committing to other schools based New York has an easier path to the finals letics staff are moving things in the sive unit in the entire league, scoring over on fan support. Lets face it, playing in in a wide open Eastern Conference and that right direction. Attendance has slowly 3.2 goals per game and have four of the front of a packed crowd is much more should serve them well. Get ready for Glen increased, the facilities (while still old) league’s premiere offensive weapons in appealing. “Slats” Sather smoking six-inch cigars after are in better shape than they were a few Steve Stamkos, Nikita the Rangers take down the Hawks in six years ago and the Ooks social media Kucherov, Ondrej Palat games. presence is a strong one. Having resi- and Tyler Johnson. The NBA: Despite no one picking San dence buildings and new facilities a few Bolts also have lanky Antonio to win the NBA championship, years from now will help that trend but it goalie Ben Bishop to the Spurs are once again on a path to glory. sure would please the eyes to have a few mind the crease. His This time, the Spurs will do the one thing more folks out to games this fall. absence in last year’s post season was notice- able, to say the least. Their challenger out of the West is harder to predict but it’s hard to bet against Chi- cago. And with Patrick Kane ready for Game 1, they are loaded with weapons and have the experience most teams don’t. However, Tampa in seven. NBA: I have to go with everybody’s favourite team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. When LeBron James is in their lineup, they are the team to beat in the Eastern Con- ference. James brings www.si.com the playoff pedigree en.wikipedia.org Tim Duncan with him from Miami, Lebron James 8 The Nugget SPORTS Thursday, April 16, 2015

FITNESS Summer activities By CONNOR O’DONOVAN and 10 km runs include prizes for best team and best indi- @Oadsy vidual costumes. Edmonton has plenty of fitness opportunities this sum- Head down to Rundle Park on July 3 for the Color mer for those who don’t dig the gym. Get a tan, have some Me Rad 5K. Taking inspiration from the Hindu festival fun and stay active with these awesome outdoor events and of colour, Color Me Rad involves your most dispos- activities. able white clothing and dangerous amounts of vividly Beach volleyball coloured liquids, powders and gels. Event staff hurl Did you know that Edmonton has several beach vol- the colour at you as you make your way through the leyball courts available for use in the summer? There are course to its climactic finish line. At that point you’ll beach volleyball courts that host summer leagues in Gar- join hundreds of race goers in hurling a “colour bomb” neau and at John Fry Park. You can sign up as an individual into the air for the most Internet-worthy crowd photo- or team and prices vary from around $80 per person for a graph of the year. team of six, to about $100 when registering as an individ- New on the calendar this year is the Blacklight Run, ual. The playing season starts around the beginning of May which is similar to Color Me Rad. Also five kilometres, and runs into September, with different leagues having sea- the Blacklight Run adds a glowing neon touch to its col- sons of different lengths. Everybody loves beach volley- our toss. The Edmonton date for this event has not yet been ball, so give it a shot and feel the sand between your toes! determined. If you close your eyes and ignore the beeping of a large Giant slip ’n’ slide truck backing up somewhere, you might even think you’re A 300 metre long slip ’n’ slide is coming to Edmonton. near the ocean. Yes, you read that correctly. Slide the City is bringing their Fun runs ridiculous creation to the capital city on July 25 and 26. lifeisbetterred.com Fun Runs (for lack of a more encompassing term) have Unfortunately, at $30 for three slides, it is a bit pricey. But Color Me Rad skyrocketed in popularity recently. This means that many think of all the exercise you’ll get climbing back up to the day and travel the river from Devon to Emily Murphy Park of the uber popular races you’ve read about on the Internet top! Register now before the price increases. in five to six hours. You just have to make your way to are making their way to Edmonton. North Saskatchewan canoe trips Emily Murphy Park, at which point the company will shut- The Underwear Affair, which raises money for “below- Edmonton Canoe offers weekend trips on the North tle you to the Devon boat launch where your aqua-chariot the-belt” cancers, goes down on June 20. As the name of Saskatchewan River. They supply everything you need to awaits. Cost is around $60 per person. Edmonton Canoe the race implies, the dress code for this race is underwear see Edmonton and its surrounding environment from a new also offers two-day trips from Genesee to Edmonton for outfits only and the more outlandish, the better. The five viewpoint. The trips are offered on both Saturday and Sun- around $100 per person. Athlete Profile Athlete Profile Player: Eleze Munro Player: Kais Hanna Sport: Badminton Sport: Soccer Program: Sonography Position: Defender Program: Academic

By CHARLIE ZHAO it has to be one of my all-time favourites. My Upgrading 1. What got you started in badminton? guilty pleasure is watching tennis although I When I was in junior high school, we started haven’t ever played it. By CHARLIE ZHAO playing it in gym and I discovered I had a bit 6. Who inspires you the most? My dad. 1. What got you of a talent for it, and the more I played the He is such a strong and caring person, and into soccer? Cultural. I more I loved it! does so much for other people and never gets started at a young age. 2. Who is your childhood idol? My the credit he deserves. He just wants to make 2. Who is your childhood idol is Steve Carell. I grew up people happy! childhood idol? Cris- watching The Office and can’t imagine a fun- 7. What three things can you not live tiano Ronaldo, he was so nier and more exciting man. Off camera he’s without? My iPod, my pets and chocolate! creative. such a motivational and inspirational person. 8. What is your dream oasis? My dream 3. What are your 3. What are your hobbies during your oasis is being on a road-trip in Jasper or BC, hobbies during your spare time? In my spare time I enjoy gaming listening to favorite songs, staring at beautiful spare time? Playing and reading! Skyrim, Fallout and Bioshock scenery and being with people I love. hockey and watching a are my favorite games, and Ken Follett is my 9. What is the best advice you’ve been lot of soccer. 8. What is your dream oasis? On a favourite author. given so far? ”No one can ruin your day 4. What type of music do you enjoy beach, retired at a young age. 4. What type of music do you enjoy unless you give them permission.” and why? Rap, hip hop, rock 9. What is the best advice you’ve and why? I enjoy all types of music except 10. What do you want to say to your 5. Which sports do you enjoy been given so far? If you are getting country! It never really spoke to me, I guess. team? I want to wish the rest of my team luck besides soccer? Hockey. involved, give it 100 per cent. My favourite artists are Kings of Leon, U2 at our National qualifiers. Also, I have had the 6. Who inspires you the most? My 10. What do you want to say to and Franz Ferdinand. funnest time being a part of this incredible mom. She’s been an inspiration. your team? Fourth place was rough at 5. Which sports do you enjoy besides team. We may be small in numbers but we are 7. What three things can you not nationals last year, I want a national title badminton? I play soccer competitively and great in passion live without? My phone, sports, family. with the group we have. Thursday, April 16, 2015 SPORTS The Nugget 9 Athletics honours its own By CONNOR O’DONOVAN The evening began with a brief dinner CCAA. Roque, Hill, Moss, Cailynn New- eron, Tyler Yaworski, Bowles and Frasca The NAIT Ooks Athletics 2014-2015 before players, coaches and staff filed into man (women’s soccer) and Bruno Zebie would’ve joined the academic all-Canadian’s campaign finally came to a close this past the Shaw Theatre for presentations and high- joined Michaels as CCAA All-Canadians. Hill, list. Some Ooks (including Cameron and week with the 2015 Athletics Awards ban- light videos showcasing spectacular moments Roque, Jason Rausch (badminton) and Bren- women’s volleyball’s Alex Blanchette) earned quet. A plethora of awards were handed out from the past two semesters. The opening dan Akins, Alex Wolfe and Richelle Baer (curl- a 4.0 GPA. celebrating the success of NAIT’s student ath- presentation was for Student Athletic Ther- ing) were CCAA Academic All-Canadians. If All in all, it was an excellent night cele- letes this year. The top honours of male and apist of the Year, which went to men’s vol- hockey was a CCAA sport then Kenny Cam- brating NAIT Athletics. female Athlete of the Year went to hockey leyball’s Ryan Havin. Afterwards, each team stars John Dunbar and Sherri Bowles. Bowles came to the front of the theatre following their was also given the Athletic Director’s Award team’s video to accept team specific awards. Complete Awards List for Excellence while John Dunbar came away Several NAIT officials were present for the President’s Award Women’s Basketball with awards for top scorer, team MVP and ceremony, including VP of Student Services Male Athlete of the Year – John Dun- Marci Cooper Rookie of the Year ACAC Player of the Year. Karen Bennet, Director of Government Rela- bar, men’s hockey Award – Leah Vandenboogaard A fifth-year Ook graduate, Bowles finishes tions Thomas Djurfors and Dean of Health Female Athlete of the Year – Sherri Lois Bredo Memorial Award (Most her career third in all time ACAC points with Sciences Ellen Hughes, who will retire this Bowles, women’s hockey Improved) – Jordan Enns 101 regular season points, and 112 total points. year. NAIT’s Director of Athletics, Linda Athletic Directors Award for Silver Torch Award – Torey Hill Sherri has been a team representative on the Henderson, was also on hand. Excellence Men’s Hockey student-athlete council since it began and this The highest recognized individual team Sherri Bowles, women’s hockey R.G Meadus Rookie of the Year year she participated in the NAIT LEAD pro- award for every NAIT squad is the Silver CCAA All-Canadian Awards Award – Kenny Cameron gram to enhance her leadership skills. Torch Award. This is presented to the athlete Nick Roque, badminton Dennis Silzer Award – Matt Yaworski John Dunbar, who hails from Calgary deemed to have contributed the most to his or Torey Hill, women’s basketball The United Cycle Coaches Award – and is enrolled in NAIT’s Business Admin- her team’s success. This year’s winners were: Donny Moss, men’s basketball Richard Sabourin istration program, won the ACAC scoring Sarah McMaster (x-country), Luke Steeden Cailyn Newman, women’s soccer The Garnet Pawsey Award – Kevin title, tallying 28 goals and 37 assists for 65 (golf), Karynn Flory (curling), Sam Kim Kayla Michaels, women’s soccer Carthy points in 32 games. “John has been a tremen- (badminton), Harris Kevac (men’s soccer), Bruno Zebie, men’s soccer The Bert Carriere Award – Michael dous addition to the NAIT men’s hockey pro- Kayla Michaels (women’s soccer), Alvin Par- X-C Running Piluso gram in every aspect as well as an exemplary ker (men’s basketball), Torey Hill (women’s The Golden Shoe Award (Most Dr. Stan Souch MVP Award – John ambassador for NAIT Athletics and Recrea- basketball), Scott Fellnermayr (men’s hockey) Improved) – Jackson Schneider Dunbar tion,” said coach Serge Lajoie. and Breanna Frasca (women’s hockey). Silver Torch Award (MVP) – Shelby Ron Hodgson Top Scorer Award – “His play on the ice speaks for itself, A number of ACAC and CCAA hon- Crackston – Sarah McMaster John Dunbar leading all scorers in the ACAC ... His conta- ours from the season were recognized as Golf Silver Torch Award – Scott gious work ethic has been instrumental in cre- well. Michaels, Donny Moss (men’s basket- The Titleist Award – Stephanie Fellnermayr ating a successful environment for the hockey ball) and Nick Roque (badminton) joined Huising Women’s Hockey team this season. Being recognized as ACAC Dunbar as ACAC players of the year, with Silver Torch Award (MVP) – Luke Elite Sportswear Ooks Pride Award Player of the Year is well deserved.” Michaels also earning that honour from the Steeden (Team Recognition) - Nicole Dunlop Curling Ooks Defensive Player of the Year – Dennis Chrenek Memorial Award – Lindsay Brouwer Tegan Dutton Ooks Rookie of the Year – Alyssa Silver Torch Award – Karynn Flory Imler Badminton Top Scorer Award – Breanna Frasca Eileen Harle Award (Most Improved) – United Cycle Most Improved Player Eva Zawalak Award – Jocelyn Racic Team Recognition Award – Jason The Coach’s Award (Hardest Worker) Rausch – Jill Diachuk Silver Torch Award – Sam Kim Silver Torch Award – Breanna Frasca Men’s Soccer Men’s Volleyball The Kevin Jones Award (Leadership) Derek Mittlestadt Award – Sean – Igi Broda Renaud The Stuart Brown Rookie of the Year Elite Sportswear Most Improved Award – Bruno Zebie Award – Oliver McSwain The Concordia Master-Gerry Neu- Silver Torch Award – Bryce Cardinal mann Most Improved Award – Jose Women’s Volleyball Dominguez Teammates Award – Alex Graham Wood Coach’s Award – Ryan Blanchette Gillie Ook Award (Leadership) – Josylyn Silver Torch Award - Harris Kevac Peters Women’s Soccer Silver Torch Award – Candice Hughes The I.M.C. Stanley Engineering ACAC Player of the Year Award (team recognition) – Megan Loyns Kayla Michaels, women’s soccer Price Waterhouse Team Build- Nick Roque, men’s badminton ing Development Award – Sabrina John Dunbar, men’s hockey Jhamandas Donny Moss, men’s basketball Silver Torch Award – Kayla Michaels CCAA Academic All-Canadians Men’s Basketball Torey Hill, women’s basketball Ian Pinnell Memorial Award – Chris Nick Roque, badminton Mooney Jason Rausch, badminton Photo by Jesse Kushneryk The Sixth Man Award – Nathan Brendan Akins, curling Female Athlete of the Year Sherri Bowles and male Athlete of the Year Obrigewitsch Alex Wolfe, curling John Dunbar hold their trophies after they received their awards April 9. Silver Torch Award – Alvin Parker Richelle Baer, curling 10 The Nugget Thursday, April 16, 2015 Thursday, April 16, 2015 The Nugget 11 12 The Nugget Thursday, April 16, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT It’s been an experience has come to an end. I can honestly say I out next semester. Come make couldn’t be happier that I did and I couldn’t your voice heard, stir the pot be more grateful for the opportunities this and write a controversial article paper has presented me. Between going to (after all isn’t that what a stu- Ottawa as part of the Canadian University dent newspaper is for?). Worst Press absolutely free to interviewing The that can happen is you realize Sheepdogs, it’s been a hell of a ride. All you don’t like it and get free of the late night writing sessions, scram- pizza and $10 per article in the bles for ideas and drunken photo shoots (by process. It’s win-win baby! which I mean I got really drunk and went I want to give a big shout- QUINTON BERGER to photo shoots) have only helped make me out to our papers’ amazing staff Entertainment Editor a stronger writer, team member and really (especially Frank MacKay who @QuintonBerger6 added to my whole “college experience.” runs stuff) as well as every- For most of us, the end of the school But why is any of this relevant? Why one I’ve worked with over the year also means the end of certain rituals. am I talking about it right now? Well, past two years and NAITSA For some it’s getting up early and heading because I feel like a lot of us around NAIT for making this a payable gig, to NAIT’s gym before class and for others, that we aren’t really getting much of a “col- because who doesn’t love get- it’s getting a specific drink from a specific lege experience.” ting paid to be creative. I also place here at NAIT. Maybe it’s getting a You may be looking back on this past want to thank the paper for beer at the Nest at lunch but, like yours, my semester wishing you’d done more, ven- keeping me around while on blavity.com NAIT related ritual is about to end. This is tured outside of the Business Tower or practicum, basically giving me Biggie Smalls the last night I’ll sit at my computer, with a even called NAIT services on something a job I could do from home, Sky’s the Limit rum and coke by my side, writing an article that was bugging you about campus. Or while drinking (which is the dream, right?) from timid, only make moves when ya for the NAIT Nugget. maybe you’re just broke as shit and need I wish this entire school the best in all of heart’s in it and live the phrase Sky’s The I’m about to graduate, meaning my to make some extra dough. Well, I invite your future endeavours. I’d also like to Limit.” reign as Entertainment editor for this paper you to do all of these things by checking us leave you with a Biggie quote: “Stay far Peace out NAIT, it’s been real. Thursday, April 16, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 13

FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE ... $3.99 mixtape ... tionships got you bummed? Psh, Hales- ● Lift Me Up torm’s “Love Bites” will replace your – Five Finger Death Punch broken heart with broken memories. ● Love Bites – Halestorm Alright, you’re out of your slump, so ● Riot – Three Days Grace let’s burn into it! Double Riots! Three ● Riot – Bullet For My Valentine Days Grace and Bullet For My Valentine! ● Goodbye My Friend – Pop Evil Should I have only used one Riot? No ● Sweet Things – Pretty Reckless way, we’re going straight Montreal here, ● One More Night – We Are Harlot the more Riots the better! Your blood is ● Hell Yeah – Rev Theory boiling, you need some “Adrenaline” by ● Kickstart My Heart – Motley Crue By NATE BRYANT In This Moment, then a full swig of some local power, Striker! Second Attack is Last week the playlist was all about going to wind you down in the end, just a hardrockdaddy.wordpress.com daydreaming and thinking. Well, buckle bit, we don’t want your heart exploding. up and kiss your fingers, kids, this one’s Pop Evil’s going to ramp you right all about doing. It’s about ripping off back up with “Goodbye My Friend,” then those tearaway pants and dropkicking a we hit you hard with “Sweet Things” monkey skull into the theoretical bell of by The Pretty Reckless! What’s that? the now. This playlist is about two things, Breathing time? Nope! Too much hard hard rockin’ jams from the last 10 years electricity to get through! “One More and tracks you can use to live through the Night” by We Are Harlot sends thrills and most stellar of times. chills down your spine. You can’t stop Kick off with “Get Thru This” by it and then “Hell Yeah” by Rev Theory Art of Dying. Why? Because maybe you completes the mind control of complete need reminding that life happens and we apocalyptic fury! And just when you work around it. It’s also a rockin’ Can- think it’s all done, “Kickstart My Heart” adian band. Not fully boosted out of that by Motley Crue! Yea I know, its older slump? We’ve got “Lift Me Up” by Five than 10 years but I’m not going to make a Finger Death Punch and it’s got the metal rockin’ playlist without it. vocals of Rob Halford to back it. Rela- ● Get Thru This – Art of Dying www.pinterest.com en.wikipedia.org 14 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, April 16, 2015

COMEDY REVIEW Trailer Park comes to town By CONNOR O’DONOVAN table behind them, frequently utiliz- The fine constabularies of Sunnyvale ing both them and the audience. One Trailer Park took over the Nest last Thurs- prop, which they apparently sell on a day. Trailer park supervisor Jim Lahey and website somewhere, wasn’t much more his associate supervisor (and part-time than a garbage bag with a clear win- lover) Randy Bobandy brought their shirt- dow attached. Lahey kindly asked the less, whiskey drinking, pot smoking, foul- audience if anyone had any materials to mouthed live routine to NAIT courtesy of smoke, at which point one man dashed NAITSA. out to his car and returned with some Oh, and in case you didn’t know, Lahey kind of substance rolled into a tiny slip and Bobandy are characters from the Net- of paper. Lahey then went on to trumpet flix comedy Trailer Park Boys, played by how his creation allows him to smoke John Dunsworth and Patrick Roach. inconspicuously anywhere he wants, such “I’m the winner of Trailer Park Super- as on a plane for instance. visor of the year,” Lahey proclaimed after The event, which began at 4:30 in entering to raucous applause. “That’s the the afternoon, packed the Nest to cap- International Association of Trailer Park acity and some people even resorted to Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors.” watching through the windows in the hall He then gestured to Bobandy, who outside. Trailer Park Boys has acquired came out wearing a buttoned-up shirt hid- a massive Canadian fan base. It first ing his famously orbital gut, which has aired in 2001 on Showcase and enjoyed Photo by Lauren Hucal become a defining feature of his charac- a seven-season run, with the addition John Dunsworth, left, and Patrick Roach, aka Mr. Lahey and Randy, ter. Bobandy went on to describe how the of a feature length movie before being entertain at the Nest on Thursday, April 9. stuck-ups (he used a slightly more abra- dropped by Showcase. However, the sive term) at NAIT wouldn’t let him take show’s popularity continued and after “I’ve been watching Trailer Park Instagram page. The performance was it off. However, after some gentle prodding another feature film, it was revived by Boys forever,” said Lee Horton, a fourth likely the raunchiest on NAITSA’s event from Lahey, the shirt came off to thunder- Netflix. The stage shows began after the year Business student attending the show. calendar. ous approval from the crowd. original airing of Trailer Park Boys fin- “They’re pretty much exactly what you NAITSA’s next offering is guided The show featured two hours of out- ished and helped contribute to its con- would expect after watching the show!” meditation sessions running on Monday at rageous and politically incorrect humour. tinued popularity. There is also one fea- The crowd then joined Lahey and 12:30 in WA-212. These sessions, guided The duo performed in front of a men- turing Ricky, Julian and Bubbles, the Bobandy in a rousing rendition of “Oh by NAIT’s Buddhist chaplain, should offer agerie of toys and props laid out on a show’s primary antagonists. Canada,” which can be seen on NAITSA’s a slightly more relaxing atmosphere.

Mr. Lahey and Randy onstage at their show at the Nest on April 9.

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THROWBACK THURSAY Remembering Poke’mon By NATE BRYANT that intro when he was talking to himself. It Poke’mon games as they come out, but noth- stupid kid, one day I decided to start a new I probably had a pretty good child- was the coolest episode ever! The first epi- ing beats your first play through. For me, it game, without beating it. Then I played hood, but the fact is, I don’t know. I was sode where he set off with Pikachu and they wasn’t even Red/Blue/Yellow, it was Gold. with Totodile and beat it. Why? Because I in the first generation where the TV basic- started to fight and Pikachu was a total dick, To this day, I maintain the Gold/Silver are saw my opponents Feraligatr and thought ally parented for you. I spent so much time was one of the most heartwarming episodes the greatest Poke’mon games. Any moment that was the coolest poke’mon. I remem- glued to that thing I couldn’t tell you if as a kid. For many of us, watching Ash sac- I wasn’t glued to that TV, I was playing. I ber collecting the cards because I thought my dad was actually there for most of my rifice himself to the Spearows for Pikachu chose Cyndaquil, as if it was really a choice it was cool. I mean, none of us knew how life. I don’t regret it, because as most of us was one of the first times things got extremely and named my opponent Butt. When you to play, we just owned them. And yes, I found, Poke’mon was a suspenseful for us and see your starter evolve into his final form for was that kid with a holographic Charizard badass show. Seriously, we’d shut up, which is the first time, it’s the biggest thing to you as card, which is easily the best poke’mon of Poke’mon just took over probably why my par- a kid. You’re like, “Holy crap, this thing is all time. I went on to learn how to play that my life. When I wasn’t ents played it for me amazing!” card game. It’s OK but it doesn’t mean a watching the show I on VHS all the time. I My Typhlosion wrecked. Then, like a framed holographic Charizard! had the game and I even owned like six episodes collected the cards. I on VHS, plus the mov- wouldn’t say I have an ies. You know the ones, addictive personality but Poke’mon The Movie ’N’ I was definitely hooked and Poke’mon 2000. on this show. I’m just Those movies were mind SINGLE glad Poke’mon can’t blowingly awesome as a screw you up like heroin kid! Lugia was so bad- or cigarettes. ass and Moltres was my That show was my favourite. And the Mew life. Do you remember and Mew Two storyline! the old episodes? Ash’s Ahhh! How did parents first day, when he was not understand our deep so psyched to choose obsession? Plus, Misty his first poke’mon and was totally my first crush. he couldn’t make up his universe-geek.blogspot.com Then there was the mind. I still remember Ash game. I mean, I still play

Photo by Allison Johnson Austin Litwinowich Radio and Television What is your biggest turn on for a girl? – Someone who’s funny and loves to laugh. What’s your biggest turnoff? – Someone who has nothing to say. What is your idea for a perfect first date? –I think dinner at a nice restaurant, you know, someplace where we can get to know each other. Would you rather date the world’s most beautiful woman or the world’s smartest? – Smartest, because I want someone who is able to understand the world we live in and be able to talk about it. What is your favourite love song? – I have a lot. “I’d Really Love to See You Tonight” by England Fans Up There. I love “Far away” by Nickleback and “Every Rose Has Its Thorns” by Poison. Anything you’d like to say to the women in the world? – Just be honest and don’t play games. No good can ever come from it.

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ALBUM REVIEW

LetBy NATE BRYANT Goout to “Sk8er still Boi”, which I refuse to spell broughta a smile. It’swinner one of the Avril I wanted to review a recent album this any other way. My mom bought it for me, songs that feels real. week, but nothing phenomenal, or even decent, and I popped it into my Discman with three There’s so much rhythmic acous- came out this week. So I got up, gave a hefty exciting coloured changing covers and I hit tic guitar in this album. I love it and sigh, and lumbered over to my CD stand, and play at the beginning of a long cross coun- it’s why I loved her fourth album, too. started thinking about an album I could review. try drive. Or I think it was cross country. A lot of the songs are these very pleas- I thought, what’s an album that one group of I was eight, it could have been a trip to ant, calm sounding tracks that are loud people would love, and everyone else would Calgary. The point is, I got so lost in this but a medium-slow tempo. Sometimes just hate it and I could persuade them. Well I album, because the only songs I knew were it feels like it’s a bit more rock but you started looking through my metal albums, and “Complicated” and “Sk8er Boi” but every- can tell this just works better for a nice then I said, no, Nate, people would expect that. thing else was a journey. When I redis- relaxing day in your backyard. There are Then I saw it. She was on the top shelf, my covered it back in Grade 12, I was in love a couple more in-your-face tunes, like shelf of favourite albums and I grabbed her and again. The first song reminds me that we all “Unwanted” but even then it’s a polished I knew I had to review the amazing childhood thought she was so cool, so punk. But it’s tune. There are definitely things I missed www.youtube.com emotion-ride that was Let Go by Avril Lavigne. still a nice, rhythmic pop song. “I’m With as a kid, whether intentional or not. Like in that punk princess that she is famous for Now, like I said, I know a lot of you You” follows and I always remembered “Things I’ll Never Say,” when she says “I portraying, it’s a really good de-stressing are going to judge, so let me share a bit this song. It was the first one I listened to Wanna Blow You … Away.” Sure, that was album. I have anger issues but when Avril of a personal experience with this album. while I looked out the car window and pre- probably more of singing stylistic choice, comes on, it always puts a smile on my I would have been eight when this came tended I was in a dramatic music video. It’s but, come on. Overall this album holds face. I definitely recommend this album for out, back in 2002, and yea, I rocked the hell a slower, very pleasant tune that always up, if you aren’t going into it expecting a listen now that we’ve grown up. Sleeping well for success ● Your body releases important hours per night. Students are often sleep of almonds before bed, helps them sleep. hormones deprived and, over time, this begins to feel ● Caffeine remains in the system for ● You recuperate physically, mentally normal. six to eight hours so avoiding caffeinated ● Your immune system rejuvenates ● As a group, 18- to 24-year-olds foods and beverages after lunch can be ● You may process emotional issues deprived of sleep suffer more from beneficial. that occurred during the day impaired performance than older adults. ● Regular exercise can help reduce Sleep deprivation affects: ● Some research shows that the most cortisol, a stress chemical that interferes ● Energy level, ability to focus, abil- restorative sleep occurs between 10-12 p.m. with sleep. Thirty-second bursts of intense ity to concentrate and learn, decision mak- Where? exercise several times a day can also ing and critical thinking skills, judgment, ● You need a consistent sleep environ- reduce cortisol levels. Avoid intense exer- reaction time and even visual alertness. ment free of distractions. Your bedroom cise within two hours of bedtime. TIMELY TIPS ● Mood. Depression and irritabil- should not be used just for sleep. ● The optimal time to study is between ity increase and ability to handle stress ● Your bedroom should be cool and 6-8 p.m. Your brain is most alert during MARGARET MAREAN decreases. dark and your bed should be comfortable. those hours. Finish studying at least one NAIT Student Counselling ● Appetite (which increases and can ● Keep your sleep environment clut- hour before going to bed. This gives your Did you know … therefore cause weight gain) and your sex ter free and remove study materials from brain time to organize the material and to ● Humans spend one-third of their life drive (which decreases). sight. If you do study in your bedroom, try relax and wind down before you sleep. sleeping (about 25 years). ● Incidences of motor vehicle acci- to tidy up before you go to bed. (Early afternoons are usually the time of ● 17 hours of wakefulness leads to a dents due to decreased focus and alertness. ● The light emitted from electronic least alertness.) decrease in performance equivalent to a In addition: devices, including LED lighting on alarm ● Have a realistic study plan and stick blood alcohol level of 0.05 per cent. ● Chronic sleep deprivation may con- clocks, can affect sleep. If you use an LED with it. 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DJ-ING 101 Radio DJ has “mixed” tasks It’s great to only pick all of your own songs but choosing the whole show typ- ically will lose the interest of other lis- teners. While playing your own songs at home in the basement may be great fun, it won’t flex a DJ’s musical muscles and will become amateur after a period of time for any professional DJ. People will often call in, text in or con- BRETT BOHL tact the DJ with the use of an app. People @djBohLd enjoy the feeling of being connected with a A cool way to get some exposure as a radio station and, by getting involved with DJ involves taking DJing to the next level! a DJ’s mix show, can voice their own opin- Radio mixing is broadcasting music to an ions. The DJ has to have an entire music col- unknown and unseen audience of listeners. lection and be able to take the requests of Compared to any other style of DJing, their listeners. It’s even more important to becoming a radio mix show host is much know when their song choices are valid ones exciting than a radio gig because in radio, a plan to appeal to the widest variety of lis- more advanced than any other way of mix- and, additionally, if the rest of the station’s a DJ is confined to a small room and is teners, and still stay within the station’s ing beats. Mobile, night club and wedding listeners will appreciate such music. What unaware of the audience listening, as well programming philosophy. style DJing environments are all difficult to is one person’s favourite track could also be as who may be enjoying the mix-show. In Landing a regular spot on the radio do but the bonus is being able to read an another person’s least favourite song. a live venue, a DJ can gauge what is work- can be godsend but a DJ must know what audience’s reaction. Certain song requests can never be ing and what isn’t based on crowd reaction. they’re doing and why they are doing it! When mixing on-air, a DJ’s job is to played by a radio DJ. The main reason Its exhilarating seeing people dancing and To keep the position, they must carefully select each song he or she is play- these songs cannot be played is due to having fun when playing live music but constantly be putting in the effort to ing. A song that is out of place can steer a explicit content. Radio DJs must always that all changes when a DJ is broadcasting. stand apart from other DJs. Being con- listener away from the station. put the station’s best interest before that of Technically speaking, the best DJs will sistent with exciting song choices, The skill of performing a live broad- an individual listener and swearing on air is always be growing. As music is constantly along with regularly learning new cast involves vigilantly watching the music rarely tolerated. Other songs may not fit the changing and continuously developing, tal- technical mixing skills and a witty charts to what is trending at that exact radio station’s image. These may be tunes ented DJs must keep up with the times and entertaining personality are only some moment. What works today will not tomor- from an older generation, a different genre be familiar with which songs are currently of the many tools required for becom- row and an experienced DJ will never be or a completely different format of music. trending. While still maintaining their own ing a radio DJ broadcasting live on-air able play the same set twice. A club DJ residency is often more flavour and style, a broadcast DJ must have as a mix show host. 18 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, April 16, 2015 Superheroes and others By GERVAISE BRANCH-ALLEN Mad Max: Fury Road stars Tom Hardy as Max and During the summer, you can spend your time working, Charlize Theron as Furiosa who team up to stop Immortan visiting friends and family, taking summer courses or just Joe’s (Hugh Keays-Byrne) gang in a post-apocalyptic desert. hanging out. One of the best ways to hang out is by going This fourth installment in the influential series will feature out, playing games or watching the latest movie. This sum- more of the dystopian themes and high-speed racing the ser- mer, quite a few movies are releasing including the highly ies is known for. Mad Max: Fury Road releases May 15. anticipated Avengers: Age of Ultron. Tomorrowland stars George Clooney as Frank and In this installment of the Marvel series, Tony Stark Britt Robertson as Casey who find themselves in a uto- creates a peacekeeping initiative to reduce the number of pian world known only as Tomorrowland via a pin. This threats the Avengers have to avert. The result is an artificial film seems to be focused on the spectacle of discovery and intelligence named Ultron, who is programmed to end the wonder rather than the grim and gritty films that usually threats to the world. However, Ultron deems humanity as release in the summer, making this film a breath of fresh the true threat to Earth and concludes that all human beings air. Tomorrowland releases May 22. must be eliminated. Now it’s up to Avengers Iron Man, the The Avengers: Age of Ultron Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Black Widow and Hawkeye Jurassic Park series returns to put an end to a villain who exists because of them along- Jurassic World stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas How- Despicable Me animated film series starring the little guys side new allies Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver and the Vision. ard in the sequel to the popular Jurassic Park film series. in yellow. Minions releases July 10. The finale of this film will change the Avengers forever and After 14 years, the series returns with the imminent threat Ant-Man is the latest installment in the Marvel Cine- will likely leave Tony Stark guilt-ridden. of a genetically modified mutant dinosaur. Today’s advan- matic Universe as Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) trains cements in visual effects are sure to enhance the experience thief Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) on how to be the size-shrink- Long list of stars of a dinosaur park. Jurassic World releases June 12. ing superhero Ant-Man. This film has been in develop- The long list of stars include Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Inside Out is an animated comedy film focused on the ment since about 2005 and, a decade later, Ant-Man finally Stark/Iron Man, Scarlet Johansson as Natasha Romanoff/ “colourful” emotions of a young elementary girl named receives a release date: July 17. Black Widow, Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain Amer- Riley as she adjusts to her new life in San Francisco. Voice Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation is the next install- ica, Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton/Hawkeye, Chris Hems- actors include Amy Poehler as Joy and Lewis Black as ment in the praised Mission: Impossible franchise once worth as Thor, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk, James Anger. Inside Out releases June 19. again starring Tom Cruise and Simon Pegg as the agents Spader as Ultron and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury. Terminator Genisys stars Jason Clarke as John Connor face the Syndicate, an organization of assassins and rogues. I’m extremely excited to see this film, because one in the battle against the machines. In 2029, Conner sends Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation is to release July 31. of my favorite comic book villains, Ultron, is making his trusted ally John Reese (Jai Courtney) back in time to save Other films releasing this summer includePitch Perfect first live-action appearance in film. Also, the aftermath of his mother Sarah’s (Emilia Clarke) life, leading Sarah and 2, Entourage, Love and Mercy, Ted 2, Magic Mike XXL, this film will lead to huge ramifications in the third Cap- Kyle to team up with the old Terminator (Arnold Schwarz- Pan, Pixels, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Hitman: Agent 47, tain America movie. Expect a lot of hype right before the enegger) against overwhelming threats. Terminator Geni- and War Room. So I implore you to check out some of the film releases and a big box-office weekend.Avengers: Age sys releases July 1. awesome movies releasing this summer (like the Aven- of Ultron releases May 1 to start the summer movie season. Minions is the animated spin-off movie to the popular gers!), and start your summer off with a blast! Thursday, April 16, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 19 A go-to city burger joint By ALLISON JOHNSON favorite but my boyfriend is lactose intoler- T.G.I.F. – For most, this means a ant and I would feel guilty eating all that night of partying and making terrible life cheese in front of him. choices. For me, a Friday night and a pay Instead, I went for their “California cheque equals one thing … burgers. Classic” but I doubled up on the patties After hearing such rave reviews and see- (If I can’t have two grilled cheese sand- ing countless pictures of cheesy beefy good- wiches, I’ll get two beef patties, dagnabit.) ness on Instagram, I figured Friday night The word classic in the title does not fall would be the perfect time to try the new bur- short. The toppings consisted of your aver- ger joint in town, The Burger’s Priest. age American burger with pickles, lettuce, Located just at the mouth of Jasper tomatoes and all condiments. My boyfriend Avenue on 109th, their neon signs and ordered “The Red Sea,” which is a double mesmerizing lights had drawn me in like hamburger with chili on top. a shepherd to his flock. I arrived there at There are single-patty options for both around 8 p.m. and the lineup was nearly of our burgers but where’s the fun in that? www.edmontonjournal.com out the door. Fearing I wouldn’t get a table We also ordered a large fries between the in time, I decided to hold back and wait in two of us. The two burgers and large fries came in your typical wax paper but I knew the faint of heart, it’s a lot of meat at one the parking lot till things settled down. At came to a fairly priced $25, which isn’t my boyfriend’s burger was going to be a time. If you’re looking for meat-on-meat- around nine I thought I’d head in. bad, considering we got dirty and ordered hot mess because his came in a Styrofoam on-meat action, then I highly recommend Turns out, The Burger’s Priest was not double patties and extra bacon. box. Their motto at The Burger’s Priest is the Red Sea. My boyfriend (who is a per- a fancy burger restaurant but your typical The wait was less than expected. The “redeeming the burger one at a time” and sonal fitness trainer and perpetually hun- burger joint. You go in, they take your order kitchen was well staffed and the girls work- this was not false advertising. Everything gry) complained about the size of his bur- and then you’re out the door. They did have ing the till were friendly and quick (very tip- from the beef to the cheese tasted fresh and ger. They nestle perfectly in your palms so a seating area for dining but the tables were worthy). Right off the bat I knew my burger well prepared. The California classic had a if you’re a light eater then they would be occupied by starved and stressed college stu- was going to be good because my takeout beautiful smoky flavor which paired heav- more than filling but If you’re perpetually dents from the MacEwan campus near by. bag already had grease seeping through. The enly with the saltiness of the cheese and the hungry, order two. I assumed with a name like “Burger’s temptation was too strong on the car ride ever satisfying crunch sealed the deal as the Over all, my experience was better Priest” the setup would be more toward a home and we devoured our fries. best (classic) burger I ever tasted. After tak- than expected. Before my trip to The Bur- church theme but instead it was just very The menu claimed that the fries are ing a bite from my boyfriend’s Red Sea, I ger’s Priest I was constantly on the hunt for nice, so nice it was almost forgettable. “freshly cut” and, for a refreshing first, they sort of regret playing it safe with my clas- Edmonton’s tastiest burger and although I Choosing a burger posed a bit of a chal- weren’t lying. The Burger’s Priest fries are sic toppings. It was my first time ever hav- have not hit up every burger joint in YEG, lenge, there were just so many options. At a dead ringer for the fries my mom makes ing chili before and I became a full fledged I can finally rejoice that I now have a go-to first, my mind was eyeing their infamous at home, which makes me believe that fan. Because I’m new to the dish, I wasn’t burger place. My final verdict for the Bur- and ever tempting “Vatican City,” which is the staff really do cut and deep fry them sure what classified as “good chili” but if ger’s Priest comes from a quote by Holly- a double patty burger sandwiched between in-house. “good chili” consists of not-to-much sauce wood sweetheart Samuel L. Jackson, who two grilled cheese buns. Just typing that When we got home we couldn’t wait and heavy on the beef, then their chili was played Jules Winnfield inPulp Fiction. is clogging my arteries. It seemed to be a a minute longer to undress our feast. Mine a knockout. This particular burger is not for “That is a tasty burger.” Cat lovers – this is for you By TANIA BOYKO almost $9,000 for the Edmonton Humane • Adoptable cats from the Edmon- Cat lovers better prepare themselves for Society. How will they raise the bar this ton Humane Society, Little Cats Lost and the second annual Edmonton International year? This year’s event will host even more SAFE Team Rescue Cat Fest presented by Nutrience. It will be cats than last year. Visitors can pet and cud- • Show cats and unique breeds from the purring down doors Saturday, May 30 at dle to their hearts content. There will be Edmonton Cat Fanciers Club (plus a mock the NAIT gymnasium. adoptable cats and breed/show cats that will cat ring demo!) Linda Hoang, NAIT television gradu- melt everyone’s heart. They are even flying • Fantastic presentations from local cat ate and current digital communications in celebrity feline Nala, the most popular enthusiasts including presentations on The specialist with NAIT’s Marketing and cat on Instagram, for a meet and greet. Crazy World of Cat Entertainment Technol- Communications Department, has made “Cats dominate the Internet,” said ogy, Cats in Popular Culture and more! Edmontonian cat lovers’ dreams a reality Hoang. “We’re excited to give Edmonton- • Vendors featuring cat clothes, jewelry, with Cat Fest. “It’s a chance to come together with ians the chance to meet Nala. She’s got art, books and accessories. Hosted by NAIT in partnership with the other cat lovers to celebrate cats and raise more Instagram followers than Grumpy • The London Drugs CATivities Centre NAIT Animal Health program, it seems the money and awareness for non-profit organ- Cat!” – featuring cat crafts and cat apps institution has its paws all over this. izations who do such great work helping The festival will include: • A “cat cafe” (sip coffee among tons of With a fiery passion for animals, cats homeless cats.” • A lineup of international feline foot- stuffed animal kitties) in particular, Hoang set out to create some- Keeping our feline friends in mind, all age (Internet Cat Videos) Sailin’ On food truck and Atilla the thing special for Edmonton residents. ticket sales and donations go to the Edmon- • A local Internet cat video competition HUNgry food truck. When she caught wind of a travelling cat ton Humane Society, SAFE Team Res- with judging, plus prizes Whether you have a cat or not, Cat Fest film festival coming to Canada in 2014, an cue and Little Cats Lost. These three non- • A cat photo “beauty pageant” (who is a great way to kick off your summer idea started to form. for-profits focus on improving the welfare will be named Mr. and Mrs. Purr-fect?) break and give to charity. “I thought it would be a great oppor- of local cats and finding them a suitable • A photo contest for festival goers – For more information of the event visit, tunity to create a festival of our own – that family. dress up in your best cat-themed clothes! their website at Edmontoncatfest.com, fol- goes beyond just the film-cat video aspect,” Last year’s event drew a crowd of • Meet and greet with Nala, the most low them on twitter at YEGCatFest or like Hoang recalls. approximately 600 kitty lovers and raised popular cat on Instagram their Facebook page EdmontonCatFest. 20 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, April 16, 2015 If you could punch one singer in the face at a Denny’s in Lethbridge, who would it be?

“Justin Bieber.” “Justin Bieber.” “Robin Thicke.” “One Direction.” “Kanye West.”

Colten Stephen Ben Bhavagar Nanotechnology Applied Information Digital Media and Personal Fitness Christopher Systems Systems Technology Technology Training Radio and Television Tips for last minute studying By JULLIET KATENGA the last few days may work well for some trouble to do all this? just focus on the things that seem compli- Do you want to score the best with less people but it’s rarely the best and easiest – It saves time, rather than drilling cated and remember to do this using little stress? Then you are on the right track! way to absorb material. Take advantage of through 10 chapters only to realize that you chunks of information. Studying can be tiresome, cumbersome and chapter summaries and answers to learning have no clue or can’t remember what you ● Find help. uninteresting for most people. We all want objectives that are usually found at the end just read. If you can’t understand something even to get done with it and do something else. of each chapter in most textbooks. This will – It improves concentration and makes after reading it 10 times over, don’t panic. But in the end, who wouldn’t prefer an ‘A’ enable you to know the main points of the you active while studying (no dozing). Because you are running out of time, the to a ‘B’ or ‘C’? chapter so that you can study those parts – The exam may have similar last thing you should do is spend hours on a We usually think that preparation is more carefully if you get extra time. questions! complicated piece of information. Google it pretty simple and there is enough time but Don’t forget to give a second glance to – It’s the ideal time to practise (tim- or share your problem with a friend, study life usually gets in the way. We get too busy the bolded or italicized key terms in each ing yourself while doing these questions group or tutor. If this doesn’t work, follow the and preoccupied and then realize we are on chapter. This is not only useful for defin- enables you to spend the right amount of instructor and you will get helpful insights. the eve of an exam. Anxiety builds when ition questions in exams but may enlighten time in the exam). If all of these suggestions are not pos- we realize that there isn’t enough time for you on formulas and important concepts Do you know that we only make sible due to time constraints, don’t waste cramming, studying or prepping. related to the topic. assumptions about the information we read more time. Focus on what you know and The finals are knocking on the door and Do you have any handouts or lecture until we really test our recall? Well, take become better at it. it’s worth a try to use your last minutes with notes from your instructor? Flip through this chance to test your recall and improve Most of all, there is one trick that works time saving preparation tips to help you them, as they could save your life! your memory. like magic! That is re-writing. When you pass with flying colours. So take these use- ● Question yourself. ● Teach yourself! come across complicated information, ful pointers and harvest success! Study by questions rather than notes How does it feel to teach someone read it and try writing what you understand First and foremost, keep in mind that after you have gone through the chapter about something you are really good at? without copying. This could be done two all preparations can be useless if one has no summaries. Answer questions from previ- Chances are that you will become pro at to three times in order to get the material idea what the exam will cover (syllabus). ous class tests and quizzes, end of chapter that issue and you will never forget it. imprinted in your memory. This polishes Reviewing topics and questions you will problems or multiple choice and applica- Choose a subtopic or piece of informa- your understanding and can be useful for never be tested on is the last thing you want. tion questions. Check for answers or look tion, skim through it, lay it aside and try to cramming. ● Peruse summaries back to your chapter notes when stuck. Do explain it to yourself or any willing listener. “Whatever the mind can conceive and Reading large chunks of material and this literally with pen and paper if you have You can shout it out loud, think or do this believe, it can achieve.” cramming word-for-word all the chapters in more time. But why should you take the quietly. This shouldn’t take your whole day, – Napoleon Hill Thursday, April 16, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 21

the one who is just never there. Show moon. Your spirit music is Rush. ges but you must resist. Talk to a up to your plans this week, because friend about anything on your mind. you might miss something big. The Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) The black wolf will eat you under the black wolf will eat you under the red Sarcasm is a deadly weapon and red moon. Your spirit music is old moon. Your spirit music is pop punk. you are the wielder of this mighty blade. vinyl comedy albums. It will take you to the edge of an anger Cancer (June 22-July 22) attack but watch your temper because Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You’re a people person and every- it could lose you connections. The black You’re a jokester or a leader, one is just naturally drawn to you. wolf will eat you under the red moon. but not both. This is the week for You might be a little quiet but that’s Your spirit music is anything that isn’t a haircut! Get out there and make OK, because this week you’re going from the UK or featured in a musical. some positive changes this week! MADAME O to have a chance to prove you’re out- The black wolf will eat you under going. The place to be is executions. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) the red moon. Your spirit music is April 16-22 The black wolf will eat you under the You are an extremely attractive Chinese Democracy by Guns N’ (Warning: These Nugget red moon. Your spirit music is musical and kind person. People love you Roses. horoscopes are not written theatre soundtracks. or so you tell yourself. Say less this by an accredited astrologer, week. The black wolf will eat you Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) under the red moon. Your spirit music You’re a fun person who does however, believe them if you Your personality is all over the is alternative rock. crazy things for your friends. Be gen- like, as they are absolute place. You love all types of everything tle this week, as one of your friends and unquestionable.) or so you say. Don’t like this week? Put Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) will need you when they are most vul- down your fake persona and be real If there is one thing you can’t nerable. The black wolf will eat you Aries (March 21-April 19) for a moment. People will respect you stand, it’s fruit. This week you might under the red moon. Your spirit music You thirst for blood. Anger is within more for it. The black wolf will eat you be tempted to poison a batch of oran- is nu metal. you, whether you regularly show it under the red moon. Your spirit music or not. This week a blood moon will is whatever’s cool to be into right now. Fashionista of the Weeksta rise and you will fulfill your destiny as the wolf who devoured a population. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Do not hide your true nature, be the You’re incredibly hyper, you beast you were born to be. Your spirit run around a lot and, while some music is “Single Ladies” by Beyonce. people like it, some people get a little annoyed. Throw out all of your fresh Taurus (April 20-May 20) fruit because a plague is coming. The The party never stops for you. You black wolf will eat you under the red grab life by the horns. Heh. Taurus. moon. Your spirit music is opera. Horns. Anyway, take a moment this week to slow down and take a Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) moment for yourself. The black wolf You’ve been working at something will eat you under the red moon. Your for a long time, and it shows, keep at spirit music is anything with bass. it. You’re pretty dedicated but you eat too many of NAIT’s hash browns. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Stay away from Eastern Canada. The Out of the Gemini twins, you are black wolf will eat you under the red Who ya gonna call? Academic & Personal Concerns – Student Counselling; confidential appointments. 780-378-6133; Room W111-PB, HP Centre. Health Insurance Coverage – Student Benefit Plan; 780-471-7730; Room E-125. Housing – On-line housing registry at www.rentingspaces.ca Injury, Minor Medical Concerns – Health Services; ph: 780-471-8733; Room O-119 NAIT Security – 780-471-7477

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They can also find support in some traditionally difficult NAIT Vans or Converse? – I wear my chucks on my right foot and my vans on my courses through our Supplemental Learning program. Workshops and information on left. study skills and access to our Peer Tutor Registry are also available to all students. How important are socks to your wardrobe? – You have to keep your hands Email [email protected] with any general inquiries. warm somehow. Violence or Potentially Violent Behavior, or Extreme Medical Emergency – If there’s one item of clothing you would bring back from the ’80s or ’90s, Security (780-471-7477), 911 the Police Complaint Line at 780-423-4567 if appropriate. what would it be? – I miss when it was cool to wear your food. Oh and ass-less chaps. 22 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, April 16, 2015 Lotsa music on the way By NATE BRYANT summer right now, with all the buzz about Dawn on June 23. That’s just what’s ● Florence + The Machine – How Big With summer practically here, there’s the lack of banjo on the recent tracks that coming now and there’s sure to be more How Blue How Beautiful (June 2) a list of amazing albums coming out. I’d have been released. A new song, “Wolf,” announcements. You can bet we’ll be ● Muse – Drones (June 9) say it kicked off this past Tuesday on April was recently released as the second single reviewing a bunch of these albums in the ● Breaking Benjamin 14 when Halestorm’s Into The Wild Life off the album and, like the first, had a sur- new school year! – Dark Before Dawn (June 23) came out. It’s the third studio album from prising lack of banjo. The new tunes are ● Halestorm the group and it’s some intense chick- still really amazing and the album is sure – Into The Wild Life (April 14) fronted hard rock. I say that it kicked to be a hit. ● Tom DeLonge it off, because if you’re going to fire off We have Django Django releasing – To The Stars… (April 21- first of four) your summer album playlist, you’re going Born Under Saturn on May 5 and Snoop ● Passion Pit – Kindred (April 21) to want energy. The album fully delivers Dogg with BUSH. Snoop has already ● Mumford and Sons power, with the band recording with their released a single from the album, called – Wilder Mind (May 4) live show equipment, instead of traditional “Peaches N Cream,” and I know this isn’t ● Django Django studio equipment. Then, on April 21, we a music video review but go check it out. I – Born Under Saturn (May 5) have To The Stars by Tom DeLonge, the refuse to tell you anything about it, just go ● Snoop Dogg – BUSH (May 12) first of four albums to be released before check it out and you’ll either be in love or ● Faith No More – Sol Invictus (May 19) we see 2016. The first single, “New weirded out. ● Whitesnake - The Purple Album World,” is out already. The album is the Eighties bands Whitesnake and Faith ● Zedd - True Colors first thing DeLonge has done since his No More are both releasing new albums ● Anti-Flag – American Spring (May 26) consequenceofsound.net departure from Blink-182. The album is on May 19. Faith No More hits shelves pretty much evidence that he won’t be with Sol Invictus and Whitesnake with The going back to Blink-182 any time soon. Purple Album. I was particularly inter- There are also rumours that some unheard ested to hear that Whitesnake was still a Blink demos will be on the album, so it thing but, yup, they have a new song and may be worth a listen. everything, called “Stormbringer.” God On the same day, Passion Pit releases bless the ’80s. their new album, Kindred. They released For the rest of the summer, we have their first single off the album back in Zedd with True Colors also May 19, Punk February, called “Lifted Up (1985)” and rockers Anti-Flag with American Spring if you’re already a fan of Passion Pit, the on May 26, and Florence + The Machine album should be a great summer release. with How Big How Blue How Beautiful Next, Mumford and Sons are releas- on June 2. Then we get closer to the end ing their album, Wilder Mind, on May 4. of summer with Muse – Drones on June This might be the most anticipated of the 9 and Breaking Benjamin – Dark Before rock4all.ru exclaim.ca JUST THE TIP

Don’tBy ALLISON JOHNSON like I’llit? admit it, before I Don’tgot into a relationship I was the onelook! doing it. I know not everyone feels the same way Do you get uncomfortable when you see a couple get- in the same boat as the people who were bothered by as I do, some of you genuinely don’t like seeing public ting a little too “coupley” in public? It’s called PDA and PDA. Whenever I saw a couple making out, whether at displays of affection and that’s fair but there are those out although it sounds like some sort of sexually transmit- the mall or on the street, I would shake my head in judg- there (like me) whose negative feelings come from their ted disease, it actually just stands for “public display of ment. Once I got into a relationship, my views on public own insecurities. affection.” Most people are disturbed by it, in fact, most affection soon changed. Maybe I’m biased because my I sometimes hear people refer to different situations people’s reaction when they see PDA is “get a room” but partner openly kisses me in public but, to be honest, it as good PDA and bad PDA, although I wasn’t aware of is it really all that bad? does make me feel special being on the receiving end. the difference. When I asked a handful of my friends Whenever my partner and I get a little too up close and about what they thought each meant, the majority of them personal in public I’m not really thinking of the people described the “good PDA” as holding hands, pecks on the around me. I mean, why would I be when I have a hot cheek and closed mouth kissing. The big and scary “bad bearded man who openly wants to share his affection? PDA” as they said is open mouth kissing, inappropriate As rude and inconsiderate as that sounds, I’m not even grabbing, and any sort of sexual act in public. I got con- sorry. I now take back all of the harsh feelings I once fused when I heard a lot of their answers, I understand shared on PDA because, really, is it anyone’s business? what they mean by French kissing and inappropriate Let me retract, there is a time and a place for everything. grabbing but do you really see people having sex in pub- You won’t find me and my partner open tongue kissing lic enough to label it as a part of PDA? Maybe it’s Las at funerals or in the hospital parking lot, that’s just dis- Vegas where they let certain things slide but, in Edmon- turbed but if we’re on a fancy date and the moment hits, ton, how often does it happen? This is just my personal then you better avert your eyes. opinion but if I saw two people take part in any sort of Now that I’m a receiver of PDA, I often find myself sexy act in public, I wouldn’t think “Oh, god, PDA, those thinking about why it bothered me to begin with. I hate to two should get a room.” admit it but a big part of my disdain for public affection I would think “Oh, those two are doing it in public, was jealousy. I’m a bit ashamed to come out and say it what am I seeing?” which are two very different things. but when I was single, I hated seeing other couples happy. Although the social norms for public displays of That might sound terrible on my behalf but jealousy is affection have expanded, there is still a time and place. a natural thing. I learned that what I hated about PDA Whether you like PDA or not, I think we can all take into wasn’t the fact that I was uncomfortable with what they account a very simple rule we all learned in elementary: If collegetimes.com were doing, it was because I hated the fact that I wasn’t you don’t like it, just don’t look. Thursday, April 16, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 23 DLC finding its way By GERVAISE BRANCH-ALLEN access to all the content on the disc, even if DLC (downloadable content) is an the extras weren’t made in time to include expansion included in a video game fol- on the disc. Gamers feel like they are pur- lowing its release. This bonus material chasing DLC they already paid for when can be quite enjoyable, and a fun way to they purchased the game. expand a game beyond the included con- Other complaints for DLC include tent, yet DLC has a negative reception from overpricing. Many players believe DLC is many video game players. Why is DLC so overdone and isn’t special when too much divisive? is included in one game. I really enjoy the chance to buy new Frequently, DLC is used to patch, content for a game once I’ve completed the repair, or fix broken or glitch-filled games. main campaign and any side quests from It’s OK when a game has a few errors that the game itself. When in-game features need to be fixed for a better experience. are locked away, and can only be unlocked Actually, that’s great because the pub- with a code or purchase from a digital shop, lishers recognize that the game could be players understandably become upset. Con- even better with a little tweaking. When a and extra levels as rewards for pre-ordering game released in November 2014 to avoid tent that players should be able to access game releases with multiple game-break- games. major issues. has been hidden away by the develop- ing issues or bugs, that’s unacceptable. The Fortunately, many developers have Nintendo has also been doing a great ers, forcing players to buy expansions year 2014 was notorious for its incomplete/ delayed games such as Batman: Arkham job with their DLC such as DLC packs for that should have been available in the first erroneous games such as Assassin’s Creed Knight, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Mario Kart 8. Sadly, third party compan- place. Unity, Driveclub and Sonic Boom. The Legend of Zelda (working title) to give ies rarely support Nintendo consoles. For Most gamers (myself included) would With so many incomplete games releas- the games the development time they need. example, the Wii U version of Batman Ark- like developers to release completely fin- ing on store shelves, no wonder the gam- Nintendo had a great year in 2014 because ham Origins did not include the expansion ished products and if additional content ing community has taken notice. AAA titles they had few to no bugs in their games and pack/season pass (collection of DLC). is developed after the main game is com- like Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare and focused on releasing quality titles, rather Overall, I think DLC is amazing, pleted, those extras can be released as DLC. Battlefield 4 required patches and updates than releasing in time for the holiday sales. because it can increase the replay value of Day One DLC features, expansions within days following their release. For Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze a game beyond the on-disc features. How- on the same day the game releases! That $60 games, fans expected to be purchas- was delayed from its holiday 2013 release ever, when abused, DLC can become a could mean the content was cut from the ing quality titles. Some critics blame pre- date to ensure the game was completed mess. I hope developers know how to use game and re-included… for a price. Many ordering. Often players will receive special and Super Smash Bros for Wii U was in DLC in the future to avoid the stigma of consumers argue that players should have bonus content such as costumes, weapons the debugging stage until weeks before the downloadable content. 24 The Nugget Thursday, April 16, 2015