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Joel McCarthy Graphics Manager ‘Delicious ambiguity’ recently had to fill out a sheet, contrived creation, in the blur of figured out, right? happen next, we have all the Cara Seccafien I outlining my plans and goals work, school, and tuition fees. I keep feeling my age as options in the world; but much Production Assistant for the next two years—two Even at the Other Press, where I get older, thinking back to as it can cause of a mess of years. I looked down at my we produce a newspaper on the one year ago, when I had just anxiety, it’s kind of ok that we Ed Appleby next couple years of existence, weekly and do much of the work transferred to Simon Fraser spend a lot of life lost, confused, Illustrator glossing over birthdays, events, that career journalists do, we University and was trying not and figuring out where to go moments of stress and joy, occasionally speak of getting a to get lost; two years ago when next. It’s kind of wonderful. Jony Roy arguments, sweet nothings, media job “in the real world.” I was still at Douglas College In trying to find an ending Social Media Coordinator and all the rest that makes It’s not like we’re existing working out requirements to this Lettitor on uncertainty up the bulk of our lives. It’s a in some laboratory, the madcap for graduation and filling the and not knowing how my life Angela Espinoza bizarre experience, and one creation of a not-so-sane Opinions section with my will proceed following my News Editor that ultimately told me, if I scientist about to unleash us on rants and raves; three years ago impending (yet still so far off)  [email protected] buckle down and don’t take any the world; we’re not inhabiting when I was a super nervous graduation, I stumbled on a breaks, I’ll be graduating with an alternate universe, gazing 18-year-old and occasional quote from Gilda Radner. I’m Michael Sopow a BA in Gender, Sexuality, and upon Earth. Being a student is contributor to the Other Press, going to take the easy way out Sports Reporter Women’s Studies, a minor in like looking out from the edge scampering to grow away from and leave you with her poignant Communications, and three of a cliff—we’re constantly on the comfort and complacency of words: Cheryl Minns semesters of co-op under my the precipice of our next stage adolescence. “I wanted a perfect ending. Arts Editor belt in two years. in life. High school is a different The good thing is, I think I Now I’ve learned, the hard way,  [email protected] Now for my panic attack. matter, when the pressure keep growing up and evolving, that some poems don’t rhyme, I’d been planning on intending isn’t so high and you’re likely no matter how generally and some stories don’t have a Chitwan Khosla to graduate within (rough preparing yourself for more perplexed, overwhelmed, and clear beginning, middle, and Features Editor estimate, if I took a semester school. In college and university, nervous I am on a daily basis. end. Life is about not knowing,  [email protected] off) the next year and a half, you’re preparing yourself Honestly, I think “having your having to change, taking the so figuring out the final date for employment, a semi- life together” is a myth that will moment and making the best Brittney MacDonald of Spring 2017 wasn’t too much affordable apartment in the never be entirely unravelled and of it, without knowing what’s Life & Style Editor of a shock. What was a shock Lower Mainland, and possibly debunked. We keep hanging going to happen next.  [email protected] was realizing how relatively a longterm relationship to tie it onto the idea that we’ll be full, Delicious Ambiguity.” quickly and really very slowly all together. Of course emerging whole, and complete someday, Elliot Chan I’m approaching life “in the real into this phase of life doesn’t or that there are people out Opinions Editor world.” necessitate having it all figured there who are. In reality,  [email protected] We toss that word around a out, or immediately getting the uncertainty and indecision are lot as students—life “in the real job that you’re going to die with. essentially unavoidable. It’s Sharon Miki world”—and it’s because life Still, it seems like you have to almost paralyzing that, in not Humour Editor often feels like a simulation, a have things somewhat kinda-ish knowing what’s “supposed” to  [email protected]

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Men in Dalhousie dentistry scandal to take separate classes as external investigation starts

Rachel Ward CUP Labour Bureau Chief

alhousie University Dpresident Richard Florizone announced January 9 that 13 male dentistry students have been barred from attending regular classes. The students were members of a Facebook group in which some posted misogynistic and sexually explicit comments. The group was banned Monday from degree-required clinical work. “No woman who has been harmed by this will be sitting in a class next to one of the Facebook page members,” said Florizone in a press conference that afternoon. Those men have been barred from regular classes, but may take classes remotely or in a separate on-campus classroom. When questioned, Florizone did not explain the logistics of this decision. Florizone also announced the school has commissioned an one of the informal options a letter three days earlier to and will make another University Faculty of Dentistry, external task force to assess the in the sexual harassment say they disapproved of the announcement. a group of herself and two dentistry department’s culture policy. Fourteen women and process and felt pressured The faculty group said other members, which she will and policy. 12 men are taking part, said into participating. Florizone it worries about the lack of choose with the president. The revelations mid- Florizone at the January 9 press released a statement saying a formal investigation to Dalhousie chose Barkhouse, December of misogynistic conference. the school is dedicated to just identify those involved, beyond said the release, because of her Facebook posts, sometimes “I understand the 13th process. simply saying 13 students were extensive background working specifically naming female elected not to take part,” he “We care about everyone members. It also said nothing on gender equality. dentistry students, shook the said, refusing to explain further. who has been harmed in this, has been done to protect the The investigation Dalhousie community. Some All men involved, even if they haven’t chosen reputations of male students will review the dentistry expressed outrage through including “the 13th,” will to take part,” said Florizone. not involved but about to school only, by considering the social media hashtag be assessed individually by “What we’re hoping is that graduate. documents belonging to #DalhousieHatesWomen, an internal committee of some of the other measures “What steps will the the university, interviews a public statement and dentistry professors called we’ve announced today, and University take to ensure with people involved, and an online petition to expel the Academic Standard Class this week—the suspension, the that all men who were submissions from dentistry the men, which nearly 50,000 Committee (ASCC). This is work of the ASCC, the broader involved in the Facebook students and faculty, according people signed. meant, according the Dalhousie task force—starts to meet some group are identified and held to the terms of reference. The posts from the private website, to determine whether of their needs just as well.” accountable through various Goals include answering Facebook group, “2015 DDS the students meet professional institutional processes?” questions such as when the Gentlemen’s Club,” were made standards. Faculty complaint yet to The faculty group, in the Facebook group was created public by CBC and Halifax’s At the press conference, be addressed statement, said it supports and whether others have ever the Coast. They show male Florizone confirmed the Royal the external investigation in existed, what policies exist dentistry students voted on College of Dental Surgeons The school has yet to respond the form of a presidential task regarding misogyny, sexism which female student to have of Ontario had asked for the to a formal complaint filed force and headed by University and homophobia and what “hate sex” with. Members also names of the 13 to be released, December 21 by four faculty of Ottawa professor Constance training students and faculty joked about getting women which Florizone refused, citing members, Francoise Baylis, Barkhouse. It wants a broader receive. Missing from the list unconscious with chloroform or privacy reasons. Several other Jocelyn Downie, Brian Noble, review, as well. “The President is analysis of the individuals’ nitrous oxide. provincial organizations have and Jacqueline Warwick. has clearly listened and involvement. joined the call by speaking with The group said it wants a responded, at least in part.” The task force is scheduled One man not media outlets. formal investigation as the to wrap up June 30 with two participating in Florizone also said he women impacted can remain University commissions reports on policy change restorative justice did not know how many of anonymous and the findings, external task force recommendations for each process 14 women in the restorative including a clear decision on the dentistry school and the justice process had been guilt, will be made public. Barkhouse will lead the Task broader university. Florizone The school is undertaking a named on the Facebook page. Florizone said the school is Force on Misogyny, Sexism, said results will be made restorative justice process, Four dentistry students wrote “working hard on” responding and Homophobia in Dalhousie public. news // 4 theotherpress.ca Canada sold for gold  Recap of the IIHF World Junior Championship game game, but ultimately proved Michael Sopow unsuccessful. Sports Reporter With five minutes gone in the second period, 17-year- he International Ice old Connor McDavid scored Hockey Federation (IIHF) T Canada’s third goal off of a World Junior Championship breakaway—and a nice pass gold-medal game took place in from Josh Morrissey—putting Toronto’s Air Canada Centre on Canada up by two goals. January 5, with Canada playing Two minutes later, Canada against Russia. went on to score another goal, Before the puck dropped and then scored once again. there was a tense atmosphere, Although the score sat 5 with pushing and shoving to 1 in Canada’s favour, with occurring between players six minutes remaining in the prior to the game’s start. second period, Russia was Twenty-three seconds able to score three goals—two into the first period, forward within 32 seconds of each Anthony Duclair secured other—and bring the score Team Canada’s first goal of back to a one-goal game. the game with a swiftly placed Throughout the third shot to the top corner of the period there were many close net, immediately outmatching calls for both teams. Russia Russian goaltender Igor was looking to equalize, and Shestyorkin. No more then Canada was looking for some three minutes later, Canada’s much needed insurance. second goal was scored by Despite valiant efforts and Ottawa Senators’ prospect Nick many saves by both goalies, Paul, giving Team Canada a Canada came out victorious two-goal lead over the Russians with a score of 5-4 in their and a considerable boost of favour. confidence. In a statement following In response, the Canada’s win at the Russians proceeded to switch championship, Prime Minister goaltenders by swapping Stephen Harper said, “On Shestyorkin for Ilya Sorokin. behalf of all Canadians, I With 10:40 remaining in the would like to congratulate our first period, Dmitri Yudin junior men’s hockey team on managed to put Russia on the their incredible achievement scoreboard. at this year’s World Junior In the final moments Hockey Championship. I of the first period, Russia would also like to extend my applied some vigorous congratulations to the team’s offensive pressure to Canada’s coaches and organizers, who goaltender, Zachary Fucale, played a pivotal role in this in an attempt to level the success.” Did you know: Douglas College Academic Advising their own program or course “An academic advisor’s “At the start of the semester, then picks up again Angela Espinoza plans and successfully achieve focus at Douglas College is on semester we see many students just before priority registration News Editor their educational goals,” said course planning, such as what that are trying to get into starts for the next semester. news Smith. “We offer one-on-one courses or requirements you classes at the last minute—they Students should prepare early @theotherpress.ca drop-in appointments, virtual need for admission, transfer, or are not sure what is available so they can avoid the rush and classroom chat sessions, email, graduation,” said Smith. “We that will fit into their program stress during our peak periods.” “Did you know?” informs online university transfer are not career planners, plan. Wait times for academic Douglas students about planning guides for popular we do not offer advice on “Many students are also advising one-on-ones during college services. If you’re part transfer programs, and course student loans, scholarships, wondering how to change “peak periods” run out quickly of a campus organization for planning information sessions or bursaries, or information their course schedule for the and sometimes require students and want to raise for students. regarding the content of current semester. The vast students to wait several hours awareness, email us at “We answer questions courses.” majority of students use the prior to a meeting, so planning [email protected] related to admission, program For those concerns, Smith start of the semester to confirm ahead is highly encouraged. ith the start of the or course planning, and recommends visiting career that their courses will satisfy “Our role is to help Wsemester there are graduation for Douglas counselling in student services, their graduation or transfer students find the information often questions regarding College programs, and assist financial aid for monetary requirements.” they need,” said Smith. academic advising. Operations students in determining the related questions, and As for those hoping to “We recommend supervisor Teryl Spiers Smith requirements they may need contacting respective faculty graduate or enter programs students visit our website explains when the academic for transfer to other post- with course questions. in the near future, Smith [douglascollege.ca/advising] advising offices can assist secondary institutions.” Smith added that one of recommends that students to find out more about students and where to go when What many students the most common concerns at “plan early.” our advising services and the offices can’t. don’t realize is that academic the beginning of each semester “Demand for our services schedules, and review our “Our goal is teach students advising is not a general help is with “last-minute” requests typically slows down during the helpful course planning step- how to independently create centre for all student concerns. and changes. second to seventh weeks of the by step guide.” issue 09 // volume 41 news // 5 From the couch to recovery  Mike Pond discusses the struggles of addiction at Douglas College addiction,” said Pond. how the system is just not set Angela Espinoza “I’m a therapist, I’m a up to help individuals with News Editor registered psychiatric nurse, addiction issues.” news and I’m also a registered social Pond will also be @theotherpress.ca worker and have a Masters discussing how medical views of Social Work. I’d been in of addiction have changed n January 19, therapist practice for many years when over time, and what new Mike Pond will be giving O my addiction took over and I treatments and technology are a lecture at Douglas College on was pretty well-established in being introduced to help with addiction and recovery from my community in Penticton recovery. personal experience called, but the addiction became so “Most of us that have “Seven Things I Learned on severe, to the point that I ended addiction issues, we end up the Way to Rock Bottom… and up in the Downtown Eastside, just going to the standard Back.” homeless and broke.” AA, 12-step kind of programs, Pond has been sober since Pond added that after support groups. What we August 2009, successfully losing his practice, his home, have is a medical condition, overcoming severe alcoholism and his family, he went through it’s a medical disorder, and and using the time since to treatment centres and recovery some even say it’s a disease. rebuild his life. Pond released houses to try and overcome In fact, the Canadian Medical his breakout memoir on May his addiction. Pond stated he Association says it is a disease 10, 2014, titled The Couch of wound up in prison, and that and so does the American Willingness: An Alcoholic he “visited the emergency room Medical Association. Therapist Battles the Bottle a total of 31 times.” “There are exciting new and a Broken Recovery System. “Each of those visits was an discoveries in pharmacology, Pond co-wrote the book with opportunity to engage me in psychology, neuroscience his partner and documentary a compassionate conversation and genetics. Experts tell me filmmaker Maureen Palmer, about how to stop my treatment is at least 15 years whom Pond credits for helping addiction,” said Pond. “Instead, behind research. I’m working him through his recovery. I was in most cases shamed and now to close that gap.” Pond said the talk is meant blamed and told to ‘get lost,’ The lecture is presented to be educational, and will be there were ‘real’ sick people by the Douglas College health based on lessons learned from waiting for treatment. We have sciences department as part of his experiences as a therapist, to realize end stage alcoholism their speaker series. Pond’s talk as an addict, and as a writer. is as life threatening as cancer is free and open to the public, “It’ll be both the writing or heart disease. and will be at the David Lam process itself and I’m going “I learned some powerful campus in room A1470 from to do some teaching on lessons in that process [and] 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cosby performs Ontario amidst protests  Two of three shows saw disruptions from audience Later that evening, Cosby is quoted as having said, “You have Angela Espinoza News Editor to be careful about drinking news around me,” in response to a @theotherpress.ca woman in the audience who had gotten up to a drink. Critics espite repeated protests and have responded negatively to the several cancelled shows, D line and interpreted it as Cosby Bill Cosby proceeded with three attempting to make light of the Ontario comedy performances almost 30 separate sexual assault last week. accusations towards him, some The shows took place in of which have claimed he spiked Kitchener at the Centre in the drinks. Square on January 7, London at Following the joke, a man Budweiser Gardens on January reportedly stood up during 8, and Hamilton at Hamilton the middle of the routine Place Theatre on January 9. Each shouting, “You’re a rapist.” Media show reportedly did not sell out, outlets have stated the man and while the Kitchener show was escorted out by security, was reported as having gone questioned, and then left the smoothly, disruptions happened building. at the London and Hamilton The Hamilton show saw shows. a bigger disruption early into been made or re-introduced court. represented by Gloria Allred. Prior to the London show’s the evening as various men and to the public. Several victims 2005 and 2006 saw many of The allegations were announced start, attendees were handed out women stood up and revealed had previously come forward the reports occur in succession, January 7, the same evening as white slips as they entered the shirts that read, “We believe years earlier, such as Andrea but it was not until November Cosby’s Kitchener show. venue. The slips read, “Patrons the women.” The people were Constand whom met Cosby in 2014 that the allegations would While some other have a right to enjoy tonight’s eventually removed from the 2002, lawyer Tamara Green who see another media frenzy. performances have since been performance. Disruptive venue by security and the show claimed Cosby assaulted her in The latest women to come cancelled in the US, such as behaviour will not be tolerated continued on. the ‘70s, and Barbara Bowman. forward with allegations are in Connecticut, Nevada, and and will result in removal, Since last November, Constand’s claims made a Linda Kirkpatrick, Lynn Neal, New Jersey, Cosby currently has possible legal action, and/or numerous sexual assault civil lawsuit, but the case was and a woman going by the name another 15 shows lined up on his banning from the venue.” allegations against Cosby have reportedly settled outside of of “Kacey,” all of who are being 2015 comedy tour. news // 6 theotherpress.ca Douglas announces Kathy Denton as college president  Denton replaces Scott McAlpine, becoming eighth president explain some of the longterm diplomas of their interest prior and social work degrees, but goals for Douglas College. to committing to degrees at Denton stated confirmation for Angela Espinoza “So far, I would say that a lot Douglas. future degrees takes time based News Editor news of what we’re doing is going to “It really creates a very on ministry of education needs @theotherpress.ca stay exactly the way it is because welcoming place for new and approval. we’ve got many things about the students,” said Denton. “Putting Returning student ouglas College’s newest college that are working great,” a lot more support for those opportunities are also being president is Kathy Denton, D said Denton. “But we want to first-year students is something expanded with one-year post- previously vice president of the develop more pathways into that we see value in and helping degree programs in applied college. The announcement Kathy Denton degree programs, expanding students find that program areas for those wishing to came on January 5 via press what we call the Certificate in that’s right for them.” change their career paths. release. here, she’s been a chair of a Academic foundations. The Denton added a potential As for who will be taking Denton took over as department, a dean, and as Foundation program enables plan for the college included over for Denton’s previous interim president after Scott well as the vice president, students to explore their “sample courses,” allowing position as vice president, McAlpine suddenly left the so she knows the college interests and then go into one of students to see what specific Denton said that the official position last June after nearly extraordinarily well,” Dave our degree programs.” program courses can offer “search” hasn’t begun yet. five years as president. Denton Taylor, director of marketing Denton added that prior to committing to the full Executive director of research has been with Douglas College and communications, said last improvements to “learner program, such as Douglas’s and academic administration for 20 years, having taken on June. pathways,” such as the nursing and business Thor Borgford will continue numerous roles, and holds a Although only a week Foundation program, have administration programs. holding the role of interim vice PhD in psychology. has passed since Denton’s provided more flexibility for More degrees are planned president, which he took on last “[Denton’s] been a professor inauguration, she went on to students to earn certificates and for Douglas, such as criminology June, until further notice. Royals surpass ‘steep slope’  Men’s volleyball team wins big against Cascades As the first set commenced, ground, Fraser Valley proceeded taste of victory, there began a head coach Brad Hudson in a Michael Sopow it became increasingly evident to win the first set 25 to 20. wave of apprehension for both post-game interview. “You know Sports Reporter that this was not just a friendly Throughout the second set, team’s supporters. he’s obviously the captain and skirmish of opposing sides, but Douglas College demonstrated Well-played point after the setter so he’s pretty integral n January 10, Douglas an all-out battle with directed that their current record was no well-played point led Douglas to what we do, but I thought College’s men’s volleyball O purpose. Each point was a fluke. College to a 2-1 set lead, but a he was a really composed, good team faced off against the relentless struggle, neither side The Royals took an early 26 to 24 win for Fraser Valley teammate, and I felt that that University of the Fraser Valley wanting to lose an inch. 2-1 lead and kept it until the brought everything back to an helped settle some guys down a (UFV) Cascades. The Royals, Douglas College eventually end of the second set, winning even 2-2. It was a predicament little bit. coming into the game atop the lost some leverage on the 25 to 18. The Royals also found that could only be solved with a “We also tried to make some PACWEST division standings scoreboard due to some “fiercely a way to effectively dismantle “sudden death set,” to 15 points. adjustments and I think the guys with an impressive 10 wins and hit side-spin serves” near the their previous dilemma through At the end of five sets, the did a good job of making those two losses, were looking to end of the first set. Though strong defensive pushes and Royals proved to be triumphant, adjustments, not just putting further their season’s success captain Angus Ireland, with the pinpoint offensive strikes. winning 15-8. them in but making them so and shut the door on one of the support of his team, was able Transitioning into the third “I thought Angus did a good that was really important to us only teams to have bested them. to reclaim some of that lost set, both teams having had a job of running our team,” said well.” Surrey Six killers seek appeal to prison sentence  Cody Haevischer and Matthew Johnston were on trial for the 2007 murders Media have reported that one month. Michael Lal, Bartolomeo, and Gang members Jamie Angela Espinoza Narong had similar “criminal” Kyle Bacon and Sophon Sek News Editor news lifestyles to Johnston and are awaiting separate trials in @theotherpress.ca Haevischer, while Mohan and connection to the murders, with Schellenberg have been referred Bacon’s set for May this year. ody Haevischer and to as “innocent bystanders.” Haevischer and Johnston’s Matthew Johnston were C Haevischer and Johnston appeals come as a result of sentenced to life in prison were previously found guilty alleged misconduct by RCMP on December 12, 2014 for the of six counts of first-degree officers during their time murders of six Surrey residents murder and conspiracy in awaiting trial in prison. on October 19, 2007. On January October 2014. Cody Haevischer’s In June 2011, four RCMP murders. Johnston, Christopher’s mother, 9, Cody and Johnston requested brother, Justin, was charged on officers received 20 charges, While Justice Catherine Eileen Mohan, has spoken an appeal to their sentence. December 24, 2014 for helping which included breach of Wedge had stated in November publicly several times against The “Surrey Six” slayings the two flee the scene in 2007. trust and fraud, following the that there was misconduct the two for the death of her son. consisted of Haevischer and Haevischer and Johnston 2010 revelation that one of as Haevischer and Johnston “The courts of BC has set Johnston walking into a Surrey were members of the Red the officers, Sergeant Derek awaited trial, convictions and a verdict that is loud and clear highrise complex to kill target Scorpion gang, whose former Brassington, had since had an sentences could still be made to gangsters who think they Corey Lal. Lal was supposedly a leader Quang Vinh Thang affair with and impregnated despite the complications. can walk into innocent people’s rival gang member of theirs who “Michael” Le pled guilty in a possible witness. The “I am satisfied that the price homes, steal the precious and had yet to pay back a debt of November 2013 to conspiracy woman had previously had of staying these convictions innocent lives of their children, $100,000. The other five victims regarding the murders and relationships with Bacon and could not be worth the gain to that they will be dealt with the were Cory’s brother Michael initially received a 12-year prison Dennis Karbovanec, who pled our justice system,” Wedge said highest consequences,” Mohan Lal, Ryan Bartolomeo, Edward sentence. Le’s sentence has since guilty to second-degree murder in November. said after the December 12 Narong, Christopher Mohan, been reduced to three years and in relation to the Surrey Six Since the charges were sentencing. and Ed Schellenberg. laid against Haevischer and This issue: Seen something worth sharing?  Ring in the New Year with Radin Contact: Cheryl Minns, Arts Editor  Shelf Indulgence: Outrageous last words  [email protected]  Cinephilia: Your review sucks www.theotherpress.ca And more!

We Are the City succeed in both filmmaking and music

 Their feature film, ‘Violent,’ plays as part of Canada’s Top 10 Film Festival

is structured like a musical motif that appears in every such as Oslo, August 31st. The Instead of being purely Josh Cabrita composition. This makes sense movement of the film, linking it melding of these two styles reflexive like most experimental The Peak (NUW) given that Vancouver band all together. of filmmaking makes this a works, Violent uses its abstract We Are the City is behind it. The film’s five verses staggering directorial debut. imagery (with some staggering t feels like happiness. It Drummer Andrew Huculiak focus on five different people The visual style of Violent visual effects and an ominous “Ifeels like remembering is credited as director, but remembered and loved by a shifts from the typical wide musical score) to explore a faces and words. It feels like he insists that this was a young woman named Dagny, compositions and lengthy subjective feeling. Admittedly, water. It feels like electricity. It collaborative work with other who is stranded in a small takes associated with narrative this has been done before, such sounds like a humming fridge.” members of the production town. The chorus is the realism to the enigmatic as in the hyperdrive sequence What is the girl who utters company Amazing Factory. The visual depiction of the girl’s imagery typical of experimental of 2001: A Space Odyssey; these words after every chapter band went to Norway to make subjective experience during works. The film is told through however, it has never been such of Violent describing? an album and an accompanying pivotal events that cause her Dagny’s point of view, and what an integral part of any film’s In the film’s twist ending, short film. They came back with to remember the narrative she chooses for us to see tells storytelling that I’ve seen. we finally discover what is their 2013 album, also titled portions of the film. us about her inner thoughts. Violent effectively captures lying beneath the surface Violent, and this feature film, The movie is less interested The film’s naturalistic tone a certain feeling by using of this emotive film’s plot. which is spoken entirely in in telling a story than evoking and unobtrusive direction experimental techniques However, Violent is aiming for Norwegian—a language none of a feeling, and often focusses on shows us her behaviour before without sacrificing its an effect that is more visceral the band members understand. mood rather than plot. Through we experience her perception conventional narrative style. than intellectual; it’s how the The film has verses linked this mood, we learn about the through the discontinuous Through sights and sounds, film goes about achieving together by a chorus, and a experience of the protagonist. editing and abstract choruses Violent does what few films this feeling that makes it so melody that ends the film The film’s choruses resemble of the visuals—this includes could hope to achieve: it fascinating. where it began. It opens with the experimental works of surreal floating objects, gives us a gateway into an Violent, recently featured an image of a car driving over filmmaker Stan Brakhage, while and what appears to be a experience we could have never in Canada’s Top 10 Film Festival a bridge with a power plant the verses appear to be inspired combination of light and felt without a white screen, a at the Pacific Cinematheque, in the background—a visual by the narrative realism of films scratch marks on film. projector, and surround sound. Third time’s the charm  ‘Taken 3’ movie review entertaining. messages of hope or to allow for a fourth instalment Megan West Living up to its reputation, inspirational performances, it and will likely be in the works Columnist the movie is action-packed, wasn’t the greatest. On the flip soon. full of flying bullets and a side though, if you are purely Overall, I would wonderful representation looking for an adrenaline- recommend this film to anyone of Neeson’s on-point ability pumping cinematic experience, looking for a fun night at the to make you feel as if you’re I wouldn’t miss this one. It is he third instalment of the movies. Neeson’s “special set watching the most dangerous predictable, but as the saying Taken franchise is precisely of skills” are still very much T man in the world save the goes—“If it ain’t broke, don’t what you might expect: Liam alive and will leave you feeling day. The storyline isn’t overly Neeson as Bryan Mills saving fix it.” satisfied having spent the complex, although there were his family from Russian hit I happen to be a huge fan money to see Taken 3. Not a few minor twists that left me men one insane stunt at a time. of the franchise and there is quite as good as the original with that faint sense of mystery It’s been done twice before no way that anyone who liked but better than the sequel, this and the third time you could throughout the movie. the first two movies won’t like movie gets a gold star in terms almost bet money on Mills’ next If I were critiquing the this one. As an added bonus, of action and adventure— move. However, it is still wildly film based on its underlying the ending is set up perfectly precisely what it aims to do. arts // 8 theotherpress.ca Ring in the New Year with Radin  ‘Onward and Sideways’ album review very wary of getting involved. The first single from Essentially I wrote this album to Onward and Sideways, Cheryl Minns convince her to fall in love with “Beautiful Day,” is a remake Arts Editor arts me,” Radin explained in a press with Sheryl Crow of Radin’s @theotherpress.ca release from Wax Records. song from Wax Wings in 2013. Onward and Sideways is The song matches the album’s filled with upbeat songs that sound and fits well as the third will make listeners smile— track. While the original version would have sufficed, turning oshua Radin is back with his especially “Belong,” which is the song into a duet helps drive sixth studio album, featuring sure to get listeners’ tapping J home the idea that the album a series of love songs written their feet to the beat—as well is about a relationship between to win over a reluctant love as slower songs like “One and two people, emphasized by the interest. Onward and Sideways, Only” that are perfect to listen released January 6, was written to at the end of a busy day. “beautiful day” they have. by Radin while lying sideways The fifth track on the Onward and Sideways across a bed in a Stockholm album, “In Your Hands,” is currently in the Top 20 hotel room, having travelled to features the line, “Two days bestselling albums on iTunes this week, with “Beautiful Sweden for a break from music. since Auld Lang Syne,” which Day,” “Belong,” and “We’ll “I had met this woman six gives the album a timely feel Keep Running Forever” as the years ago and we were friends with its release shortly after bestselling tracks from the for the last five, but we started New Year’s Day. It’s followed by dating a year ago. At first it was a line that many people who album. long distance—she was living make New Year’s resolutions Radin will be touring across in Stockholm and I was living can relate to, “You don’t like the Canada in February, performing in Los Angeles—and she was shape you’re in.” at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver on February 27. Shenanigans in North Korea  ‘The Interview’ review

Mercedes Deutscher The Interview leaves viewers unfulfilled. When I left the The film’s style Staff Writer theatre, I couldn’t stop thinking about North Korea and its relies on dark regime. The producers do a and vulgar good job of weaving stories humour, satire, from the accounts of former y now, you have no doubt North Korean residents with and stereotyping. Bheard about The Interview, comedy, making the film While funny a controversial comedy starring more approachable than through most James Franco and Seth Rogen. either a slapstick comedy or a Directed by Rogen and Evan documentary. of the movie, Goldberg, the film tells the Rogen mostly portrays it becomes fictional story of celebrity his character believably, yet tele-journalist, Dave Skylark rather excessive at times it was hard to draw (Franco), and his producer, the line between Rogen’s towards the end. Aaron Rapaport (Rogen), who personality and that of his are longing for more serious character. Overall, a good supporting characters in the stories than Hollywood gossip. performance by Rogen, but not film, she is my favourite. Bang The two men discover that his finest work as an actor. balances acting serious in times Kim Jong-un (Randall Park), Lizzy Caplan, who plays of hilarity well and does an the supreme leader of North Agent Lacey, gives a rather excellent job of portraying her Korea, is a fan of their show and disappointing performance, character without falling into would like to have an interview as her character seems to be with Skylark. They arrange to stereotype. played in a dull fashion, and her The Interview fly to North Korea to conduct has some this interview, but, prior to their performance is easy to forget. great cinematography, especially departure, the two are placed On the other side of the the wide and broad shots that on a mission by the CIA to spectrum, both Franco and Park really help maximize the action, do memorable portrayals of particularly towards the climax assassinate the leader. Skylark and Kim Jong-un. Both The film’s style relies on of the story. actors bring hilarity into every dark and vulgar humour, satire, In retrospect, I enjoyed the scene they are in, especially and stereotyping. While funny film, yet I found that its publicity together. These two actors through most of the movie, added more to the movie than have some great on-screen it becomes rather excessive it deserved, and without said chemistry, and it wouldn’t be towards the end. As well, very publicity, the film may have hard to see this dynamic duo as little of the movie’s comedy soon been forgotten. Still, if you can be considered original, and best friends. want a couple hours of cheap follows suit of most comedies North Korea’s top laughs while acting particularly propagandist, Sook, is played patriotic, The Interview is a good produced in the past decade. by Diana Bang, and of all the way to pass the time. That is not to say that issue 09 // volume 41 arts // 9 Shelf Indulgence: Outrageous last words  ‘The Final Testimony of Raphael Ignatius Phoenix’ book review

point the title character, Raphael away with a (usually slapstick) the title and cover art were so pages. Perhaps the jarring plot Joshua Grant Ignatius Phoenix, has decided murder. Rinse and repeat. The reminiscent of de Bernières’ twist and hackneyed symbolism Senior Columnist to end his life. The millennium episodes cling together only Márquez -inspired Latin are indicative of a young writer is also (naturally) Phoenix’s slightly, but Sussman manages American Trilogy. Inside, some that would later find his calling 100th birthday. To occupy the to keep Phoenix relatively similarities persist: the writing in mystery thrillers rather than last few days of his life, Phoenix relatable despite his apparently is airy and exciting, the plot is literary fiction. decides to write the story of his cavalier opinion of human life. propulsive, and the conceit is I like to think that the he Final Testimony of Raphael life in marker on the walls of his Though Sussman is delightful. novel’s deep flaws arise from TIgnatius Phoenix is both the isolated mountain home. better known as a writer of The set-up is compelling its posthumous status. If first and last book by author As his biography unfolds archaeologically-themed enough to yield a lot of alive, a more mature Sussman Paul Sussman. That is to say it’s in reverse-chronological order, crime thrillers, this book interesting, if hurried, scenes. would have probably identified Sussman’s first, unpublished we find that his life cleaves feels like it owes a lot more to Unfortunately, The Final the problems and rewritten novel that was published after neatly into a handful of eras: capital-F fiction writers, namely Testimony of Raphael Ignatius the ending—or vetoed the the writer’s sudden death in he becomes a minor star in magical-realists like Gabriel Phoenix culminates in a pile publication, period. Sadly, that’s 2012. golden-age Hollywood, fights García Márquez or Sussman’s of confusing symbolism, plot not the case. Instead, we’re left The frame of the story takes in World War II, and plays in contemporary and countryman twists, and cheap reveals. I won’t with a book that’s undeniably us to 1999, a few days before a psychedelic rock band. Each Louis de Bernières. Indeed, I go into details because this is enjoyable but ultimately the new millennium, at which era ends with Phoenix getting picked up the book because still a fine read up until the last disappointing.

Comic Corner: An elven adventurer’s quest for hero status  ‘Looking For Group: Volume 1’ review

Brittney MacDonald be described as a group of convenience, since they don’t Life & Style Editor really seem to like each other or agree on anything. Much of the humour is rooted in the world of online ooking For Group is gaming, making fun of La fun, easy read that tropes in lore and character attempts to make fun of all development. For someone the clichés that go along who doesn’t play online with stories about knightly games, Sohmer’s writing valour. Unfortunately the would probably appear fresh. lacklustre humour and But in truth, anyone who has Chairman of the Board: Seen it predictable narrative make experienced these games is  ‘Scene it?’ game review this book a lot more cliché probably familiar with all of than the Arthurian tales it’s these jokes. with its two biggest features: knowledge is that some players attempting to parody. Lar deSouza’s art the DVD and the trivia. are at a distinct advantage. If Looking For Group is Ed Appleby progresses as you read The DVD aspect can take you know something you know written by Ryan Sohmer and Illustrator through the first volume, illustrator people out of the game. It’s it, and if you don’t you don’t. features a group of characters making it very obvious that @theotherpress.ca one thing to have a social game Scene it? is a huge cash cow that seem to be ripped right this was an online comic where people can chat, but for Mattel. With constantly out of World of Warcraft. At before it was a collected cene it? is a movie-themed, having to stop the conversation updated versions, aimed at the group’s centre is Cale, work. The art is decent, SDVD-based trivia game for every time you need to watch a specific audiences from Star an elven adventurer who though at times the colour two or more players published scene leads to an inconsistent Trek to Glee, they have flooded just wants to be the hero, palette seems a little too by Mattel in 2002. Individuals and non-immersive experience. every market niche they can. despite the fact his race is bright. It is very cartoony or teams of players move their Games based on trivia They have also expended into entirely evil. At his side from and some of the earlier piece around a board and either have a few inherent problems. video games for most major the beginning is Richard, pages appear a bit messy, but answer trivia questions or play First, they can quickly become platforms and mobile devices, an undead warlock with a overall I thought the art fit DVD-based games to keep outdated. Scene it? thrives which may solve the one issue penchant for murder and well with the fun nature of moving. First one to the goal on highlighting more recent of keeping the trivia current. mayhem. the plot. wins. films, giving its players more So the next time Grandma As they move through I’m very limited in who I There are a few fun aspects of an equal footing. But this comes over, feel free to play the narrative on Cale’s quest could recommend this to. It’s to the gameplay. It has a light means editions of the game can a game of Scene it?—maybe to become the ultimate hero, definitely for gamers, but I tone and is a very easy game for become outdated within just a a version with cat videos. For they are joined by a cast of wouldn’t go out of my way to beginners. However, there are few years. The second problem regular gamers, there are better characters who can only try and find it. some major issues that I have with any game based on trivial games out there. arts // 10 theotherpress.ca Get ready for ‘Galavant’  ‘Galavant’ TV show review Jansen), to King Richard an adventure. Too bad Isabella is secretly working for King Cheryl Minns (Timothy Omundson). The music is composed Richard, which she sings about Arts Editor in episode two within earshot of arts by the award-winning Alan @theotherpress.ca Menken, which makes the Galavant, who pays no attention. show feel like a Disney movie The show also has a Disney’s for adults filled with laugh-out- Beauty and the Beast tone to loud jokes not intended for kids, it due to the similar-sounding catchy show tunes, and lots of Menken music and familiar pening a half-hour comedy lush England scenery. The series plot: the most popular guy in Oseries with a musical easily fills the network’s fairytale town (Galavant/Gaston) falls for number fit for Broadway is a void in the Once Upon a Time the most beautiful girl in town bold move for any TV show. But timeslot while the show is on (Madalena/Belle) only to have for ABC’s new musical series break. her end up with royalty who Galavant, it perfectly sets the In the Galavant premiere, held her captive (King Richard/ tone for an eight-part medieval one year after Galavant lost The Beast). There’s even a song adventure series in the style of Madalena, his squire, Sid (Luke between Madalena and King Monty Python and the Holy Grail Youngblood), tries to get him Richard called “Maybe You’re and Robin Hood: Men in Tights. to be a hero again but has little Not the Worst Thing Ever” that Galavant is anything but success. It isn’t until Isabella sounds like a cheekier version cliché, with an opening number (Karen David), the princess of “Something There” from that introduces the hero of Valencia, begs Galavant to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Galavant (Joshua Sasse) before help her travel to stop King Galavant airs two half-hour promptly knocking him off his Richard and save her kingdom, episodes at 8 p.m. on Sunday pedestal when he loses the love that the fallen hero rises to the nights on ABC. of his life, Madalena (Mallory occasion and once again goes on Cinephilia: Your review sucks  What separates a critic from a fanboy between, along with the lighting, Josh Cabrita set design, and performance of the actors, among other aspects. The Peak (NUW) Storytelling has to do with the narrative—a film’s theme and hy listen to movie Wcritics when I can offer plot. an equally informed and Ideally, there should be competent opinion? Aren’t they a happy balance between just talentless hacks bashing subjective experience and other people’s work because objective analysis when they can’t make any of their evaluating a film. But too many own? Why follow a movie reviewers sway too far to one critic’s recommendation since side. most of their choices are artsy Recently, I howled with snoozers? laughter as I watched the The truth is, most critics’ Schmoes Know YouTube review reviews lend credence to these channel, with reviewers Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis talking objections. about the recent film, Unbroken. Movies are like George W. Their review focussed mainly on Bush: everyone has an opinion their emotional responses, while about them, but some are far occasionally attempting to assess better than others. I’m reminded of my mother who, after every the film form with buzzwords. sad conclusion of a film, states, “It’s just [the] combat that she shows in a different style “I didn’t like that ending.” that I felt was very interesting As a rule, film critics ought and very intense,” Harloff says. to use objective analyses that go Ellis immediately interjects, “I beyond this kind of subjective felt like I was inside the plane!” is often no better, and many cynical, let me say there are It is integral that the critic response. If I were to only write They did not explain why it reviews are padded with some critics doing tremendous understands storytelling, film about my feelings or experiences was “very interesting and very buzzwords meant to be on DVD work. One I always enjoy form, and the relationship while viewing a film, what would intense” or why “it felt like [he] covers and TV ads. For instance, reading is Matt Zoller Seitz, between the two; this is what differentiate my opinion from was inside the plane.” in his review of Foxcatcher, film the editor of RogerEbert.com. separates them from those who that of the masses? Reviewers like Ellis and critic Peter Travers of Rolling His prose is funny, informative, evaluate films based on their The film critic’s competence Harloff are the reason film Stone uses adjectives like touching, and sometimes emotions. and craft lie, at the very least, criticism is perishing. On the “mesmerizing,” “masterwork,” more enjoyable than the films Critics should interpret in an analytical approach to Internet, where every schmo has “hypnotic,” “haunting”, themselves. His writing may stories for the readers so that assessing film form, storytelling, a voice—and sometimes a very “revelatory,” “unique,” and be inaccessible for some, but at when they see a film working and how the two fit together. loud one—popular criticism has “unforgettable,” without ever least he offers insightful reviews, on multiple levels, they can Film form has to do with the overshadowed good criticism. explaining why these terms are which supply reasons why a film understand its artistic value choosing of a close-up instead The film criticism found in appropriate. is good or bad that go beyond instead of writing it off as a of a long shot or something in popular print publications Before I start to sound too his emotions. pretentious critic movie. This issue: Have an idea?  Kickstarter in the Community: Goblins Contact: Chitwan Khosla, Features Editor  Code red  [email protected] And more! www.theotherpress.ca

Careful control of caffeine consumption  Coffee, colas, and collective cafe chains

state of mind. Many of us can Starbucks contains 12 ounces, involving hot water and coffee caffeine content, should relate to the feeling of being a grande 16, and a venti 20— beans, is widely known for its be carefully monitored.. A Cheryl Minns so over-caffeinated that we meaning a large serving of green higher caffeine content and small 250-millilitre can of Arts Editor didn’t know what to do or how tea at Starbucks contains around strong flavour—there’s a reason Red Bull has 80 milligrams arts Cazzy Lewchuk to react. With every student 140 milligrams of caffeine. For it comes in shots and not cups. of caffeine—still slightly less @theotherpress.ca Staff Writer having a different level of most people who don’t have But in fact, a shot of espresso than a cup of coffee. A larger tolerance and there being a caffeine every day, this serving is is a single ounce—which only 473-millilitre can of Monster tudents are among the varying amount of caffeine in more than enough to keep them contains about 40 milligrams has 160 milligrams of caffeine. most frequent—and at S drinks, having just the right active and get through what of caffeine. A double espresso The amounts may surprise times, excessive—users of amount can be difficult. For from Starbucks actually only some people, as it’s far easier caffeine. An average class is needs to be done. some, a mug of green tea is contains 80 milligrams of to get a high caffeine dosage full of cups of delicious drinks Next comes coffee, the plenty to get them through caffeine—much less than from a coffee shop than from providing students the energy most popular and accessible of the morning. For others— a 16-ounce grande coffee. an energy drink. It’s part of why they need to get through the the caffeinated beverages. The particularly addicted users— However, this dosage hits the seeing students drink more day, no matter what time it milligram dosage in this drink nothing less than two big cans body all at once instead of being coffee than energy drinks is not is. Caffeinated beverages are varies significantly depending of Red Bull is sufficient. It’s all absorbed slowly as a drink even more prevalent during on the type of coffee. The uncommon. is drunk—hence a different the winter months now, as a about using the proper dosage. difference between instant, There are of course other new semester begins. Though Tea is the least potent of home-brewed, take-out, and feeling. ways to consume caffeine. Many the ritual of sipping a morning caffeinated beverages. A six- premium coffee can mean up Finally there are the pharmacies or supplement coffee or a can of Monster ounce cup of tea contains from to double the normal dosage. carbonated caffeinated drinks stores sell caffeine pills (each during a three-hour evening 30 to 90 milligrams of caffeine, Generally, an eight-ounce. cup which include colas and energy pill usually has 100 or 200 lecture is a routine and mostly according to HopkinsMedicine. of coffee contains at least 100 drinks. A standard can of Coke milligrams) and even some harmless for most students, it’s org. Herbal teas (usually the milligrams of caffeine—three contains only 35 milligrams, candies or gums contain important to be aware of the kinds with a special flavour) times the amount of a similarly even less than a cup of green caffeine. It’s very important generally contain less than 15 sized cup of tea. This means tea. However, the servings of to be aware of your limits and side-effects. milligrams—not a significant an extra large double-double soft drinks at places like a movie how much you’re consuming Overconsumption of amount to give any kind of at Tim Hortons or McDonald’s theatre or an unlimited refill when getting caffeinated. Most caffeine can lead to crashes, buzz. Green and traditional contains between 300 and 350 restaurant can multiply this products have the caffeine exhaustion, general panic or teas are where the caffeine takes milligrams of caffeine. The amount many times. Still, for amount listed either on the nausea, and a ruined sleep number is even higher for a an occasional caffeine user, a label, or can be researched schedule. While caffeine hold. coffee this size at Starbucks or can of Coke might be just the online. Research and often leads to better focus and Although 30 to 90 responsibility go a long way productivity, it’s quite easy to milligrams is not a lot, many any other premium coffee chain. convenient boost needed. to have the best experience overindulge and be left with a teas served contain more than Espresso, a concoction Energy drinks, which with this wonderful disorganized and unfocussed one serving. A tall drink at produced through a process explicitly exist for their stimulating drug. r in the Communi tarte ty: cks Ki

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nimators Arron Robinson something that felt good too. Asia, because those are two Aand Curt Spurging of Plan Something that reminded us of vastly different markets when B Production House Inc. know being a kid,” he said. it comes to comic books,” that cartoons like Looney Toons Goblins is a series of online Spurging said. are timeless, entertaining both comic books featuring three The Goblins’ appearances young children and adults curious creatures—Peeko, were adjusted from their alike. That’s why, when they Herbert, and Earl—who original designs to reflect decided to create their own explore the human world, various styles of animation, series of animated characters looking for adventure and such as bold outlines, solid called the Goblins, they drew tokens they can add to their colours, and geometric shapes. on inspiration from their hodgepodge clothing. “We want to be able to childhoods and from the “Having a strong female reach all those audiences and children in their lives. character was important to us try to make that show in the “We wanted to have that from the beginning,” Robinson artwork,” Robinson said. kind of light-hearted, fun, explained in a Kickstarter Herbert, Peeko, and Earl’s slapstick kind of fast-paced campaign video for the first clothing also allow the series comedy,” Robinson said during Goblins graphic novel, Yard to reach a wide audience by an interview with the Other Away. “Peeko’s intelligence and adding details that appeal to Press at the company’s studio ingenuity were born from this.” different ages. in North Vancouver. Peeko is a smart, tech- “It gave us an opportunity “We wanted something savvy girl who uses common to play into a bit more of the that was obviously appealing, sense to save the day. Herbert pop culture and being able to that looked good, but is a tall, mischievous teenager relate to kids now,” Robinson we wanted who thinks he’s suave and has said, mentioning that his two- an obsession for expanding his year-old daughter is a fan of wardrobe. Earl is a gentle giant the Goblins series. “Also people with a competitive nature who from our generation, it’s a bit brings the muscle to the group. of a throwback, like when we The characters are named after see the old Sony Walkman that teas: orange pekoe, herbal, and Peeko wears.” Earl Grey. In Yard Away, the Goblins “When we started discover Mr. Jones’ riding designing these lawnmower and take it for a characters, we wanted ride across the backyard and them to be appealing over the house, damaging not just to North everything in sight and America but to irritating Mr. Jones’ dog, Spike. Europe and to “There is an innocence to these characters. The whole idea behind them is that Arron Robinson(L) and Curt Spurging(R) of Plan B Production House Inc.

they’re always getting into video game is going to feature a lot more of an explosion trouble but they’re not doing it all the bright, bold, colourful of interest,” Robinson said, on purpose—it’s just who they backgrounds that we have in explaining that Plan B are,” Robinson said. the comic book and it’s going Production House Inc. had the Goblins features a variety to have the really detailed campaign planned out and the of uncommon format styles, characters in the costumes graphic novel completed before such as presenting the story that we see in the 3-D versions the campaign went live. in three-panel layouts with as well. That’s going to be a The campaign offered multiple panels of a character really fun, dynamic, fast-paced, rewards for backing the project, performing an action set to the action, side-scrolling game including digital Goblins timing of an animation. One that’s easy to play.” wallpaper, digital and printed of the reasons for such design When the game is copies of Yard Away, Goblins choices is that the comics released, it is expected to be stickers, and original signed will also serve as storyboards recommended for ages five artwork of Peeko, Earl, and for the 3-D animated Goblins to 12. However, Robinson Herbert. series. encourages Goblins fans of “We wanted to come up “We see Goblins as a all ages to try it and see what with things that would really franchise and we are looking kind of mischief Earl, Herbert, speak to the comic book to expand on that franchise, and Peeko get into in various itself and just give people an so it’s not just a graphic novel. locations and level designs. opportunity to have an extra Our idea from the beginning “We’ve kind of been in talks little memento other than just was to use the graphic novel with some merchandising and the comic book,” Robinson said. as more of a marketing tool, toy companies to branch out “The artwork itself was the way something that would help get that way as well, so we’re pretty to go.” exposure to the brand itself,” excited about that,” Robinson Goblins will be appearing Robinson said. “We’ve got some said. “We’re doing mock-ups again soon on Kickstarter with other things in the works that for T-shirts and hats and things the series’ second graphic novel, are going to compliment that. like that, so that’s definitely part The Big Heist, which has the A big part of that is going to be of it.” first two of three parts available the 3-D animated series we’re The online comic of online. developing.” Yard Away is currently being “We’ve got plans to do The series will transform published as the Goblins first a dozen of these things,” the Goblins comics into seven- graphic novel. The funding Robinson said. “If we can get minute, animated episodes that was made possible through the explosion and popularity follow the Goblins’ adventures, a Kickstarter campaign that behind it, then hopefully we beginning with the pilot raised $5,101 from more than can do all 12 of them—maybe episode, Yard Away. 50 backers, surpassing its more.” “We do have a game also $5,000 goal when it ended on The Goblins comics and in development, which is December 26. other merchandise are available another kind of branch for our “We had a successful at goblinscartoons.com franchise,” Robinson said. “The campaign, but I was expecting feature // 14 theotherpress.ca

Code red  Could AI spell doom? Chitwan Khosla sentiments have been echoed Colossus: The Forbin Project of the leading thinkers hardware and software glitches Features Editor by Elon Reeve Musk, the co- (1970), Westworld (1973) of future technology and are extremely difficult to [email protected] founder of SpaceX, PayPal, and The Terminator (1984), and a director of engineering detect in advance, and could Tesla Motors, at a conference perhaps the most famous, at Google—predicts the cause havoc in large-scale he development of full at MIT in October: he said that Stanley Kubrick’s A Space singularity may happen in systems. Combine it with the ill “Tartificial intelligence “AI is more risky than nuclear Odyssey (2001) in which helpful year 2045. Kurzweil shares intentions of hackers, and the could spell the end of the weapons” and could be “our computer HAL becomes the concerns of Solomonoff results could be disastrous. Also human race. Once humans biggest existential threat.” increasingly destructive and and Hawking regarding there are variety of other ways develop artificial intelligence, Comparing AI to a demon, horrifying as the movies goes consequences of faster and whereby computer systems it would take off on its own he called for national and on. more intelligent machines, can get out of control, creating and redesign itself at an ever international regulations on Ray Solomonoff—a pioneer but he brings forward their situations which it might be increasing rate. Humans, who the development of AI. Among in AI—warned in 1967 about advantageous side as well. hard to remedy. are limited by slow biological others who joined the line are delegating responsibility to He notes that an increasing Some experts may call the evolution, couldn’t compete, Nick Bostrom, the Swedish machines and first touched on number of responsibilities are singularity “lightyears away” and would be superseded.” philosopher and director of the notion of a technological being assigned to machines. or “way overblown,” but others This warning comes from Oxford’s Future of Humanity, singularity (now understood From routine mathematical think that human devolution none other than one of the who expressed his concern in as when AI will be beyond calculations on GPS, to has already begun. Humans leading theoretical physicists no uncertain terms; he calls it, human control—referred to systems for air traffic control, have already entrusted many of the world, professor Stephen “A society of economic miracles loosely by Solomonoff as the guided missiles, and driverless intelligent traits such as the Hawking. Ironically, the and technological awesomeness “infinity point”). He expressed vehicles, there are benefits. ability to write, calculate, renowned scientist, who is with nobody to benefit.” in fear that realization of AI He agrees that no doubt, navigate, and memorize facts suffering from motor neuron Such statements have will be a sudden occurrence: delegating responsibility to to machines—is that proof disease-amyotrophic lateral revived the debate on the “At a certain point in the intelligent machines has its own enough of intelligent machines sclerosis (ALS), uses a voice further search for improved AI. development of the research nightmares. taking over? In the words of synthesizer to communicate Could AI replace humans as the we will have had no practical Other risks involved in microbiologist and science that employs artificial most intelligent species on the experience with machine computer taking over man are fiction writer, Joan Slonczewki, intelligence (AI). It works by planet? This is a matter of deep intelligence of any serious the enormity of mistakes made “the question is, could we evolve learning the thinking process of concern. level: a month or so later, we by the machines. Computer ourselves out of existence, Hawking based on his previous Fears about developing will have a very intelligent trading was largely responsible being gradually replaced by the word usage and then suggesting intelligent machines go back machine and all the problems for the stock market crash of machines?” words he might want to use a long time. Fiction and pop and dangers associated with our 1987 and power grid closures Whether the singularity is next. culture are rife with depiction inexperience.” due to computer error are often in the next couple of decades or Somewhat similar of machines taking over. Ray Kurzweil—one cited as examples. Concerns in 2100, it might not be long. have been expressed that This issue: Have an idea for a story? Let us know!  You want a pizza me? Contact: Brittney MacDonald, Life & Style Editor  DIY Beauty  [email protected]  Meatless Monday www.theotherpress.ca And more! Tools for maintaining that long-distance relationship  Internet calling Brittney MacDonald Life & Style Editor The Internet is a glorious ith all the advances place that has Win technology, communication has never significantly been easier. But where widened the do you turn when your dating pool of relationship depends heavily on communication, and every single communication alone? Say, individual. for example, when you’re in a long-distance relationship? in, then Skype also offers paid The Internet is a glorious memberships or cheap calling place that has significantly rates so you can whisper sweet widened the dating pool of nothings to your analog lover every single individual; but caveman style. But if you’re cuddling up to a computer really that desperate, you screen every night isn’t exactly might just want to save your what many would call an ideal coin and revisit upgrading to romance. Thankfully, there are a new smart phone, since the ways to keep the fires burning, Internet calling function will even from miles away. come free of charge. Recently, many of the new In the end though, no smartphone models have come number of “I love you” e-cards out with basic Internet calling and inspirational quote wall functions. This allows you to posts beat a good ol’ fashioned call or FaceTime others, but charges for going over your tablet isn’t in your future. significant other to sacrifice a care package delivered via instead of relying on how many Skype is available in PC, Mac, small amount of their gigabyte minutes. snail-mail. It’s true what the minutes of evening calling you or mobile form with apps storage should be no problem. But wherever would they Beatles said: “All you need is might have, or where their area for both Apple and Android get such a brilliant idea? All in the name of love, right? love!” But it’s also nice to have code is, it uses an available devices. The app and service is Companies like Vonage If you would prefer to some physical or material Wi-Fi signal. This is especially free, but restricts you to only and Skype have been using have the glorious powers assurance of your beloved’s useful should you call people calling people using the Skype Internet calling for years, so of Internet calling without affections, even if you can’t be long-distance a lot, because program. For any worthwhile don’t fret if a new phone or the dependency on your there in person. you can eliminate those pesky relationship, asking your significant other being signed Thumb-sized fitness progress  Fitbit One product review and even what kind of sleep the app. Until the user turns itself. Mercedes Deutscher they’re getting. The software it off after awakening, the That’s not to say the One Staff Writer retrieves this information One will record how many is perfect. Due to its small wirelessly from the device, hours of sleep the user got, size, it may be easy to lose, he Fitbit One is a small provided that the receptor the quality of that sleep, and or to accidentally forget in Tdevice roughly the size of is plugged into the user’s how often the user woke up your clothes before you wash my thumb. It can be clipped computer. during the night. A vibrating them. The One only updates into a pocket, a shirt, or a bra. When using the app along alarm can be set, which can information to your app and Alternatively, it can be placed with the One, users can keep not only wake the user, but computer when you are within in a soft wristband and worn a journal of what food they also help them move between 20 feet of your wireless access on the user’s wrist. have eaten throughout the day, REM and non-REM sleep point. Thankfully, the One The One is easy to wear; which is particularly useful periods. This feature works has a fair amount of internal however, its software and app when watching calories or best when the One is worn on memory, so users shouldn’t be should be downloaded in order nutritional intake. The food the wrist, which is surprisingly worried of losing data between to fully utilize it. After the tracking part of the app also comfortable. syncs. software is installed, the user includes a barcode scanner, I’m relieved that this The Fitbit One is a great can keep track of how many which makes food input simple product is so easy to use. You product for those who are or calories they have burned, and fast. can check your progress on who want to become health the distance they have run or Before going to sleep, the your phone, or get instant conscious, as it is easy to use, walked, the number of flights user can start sleep mode in results by browsing through to store, and to take with you. of stairs they have climbed, the small screen on the device life & style // 16 theotherpress.ca

You want a pizza me?  Your definitive guide to a Doritos taco pizza

Preheat your oven to 450 F. can be as liberal as you’d like. When your oven is ready, Next, dump the refried beans Grab a resealable sandwich slide that pizza in and set your Natalie Serafini Natalie Serafini 1 pizza dough—frozen, or in a pot and warm on stove, at bag and fill it with about one to timer for about 12 minutes—or use the recipe I do from Assistant Editor Editor-in-Chief medium-high. Stir as it heats two small handfuls of Doritos less, if your frozen dough has MarthaStewart.com assistant editor up, and sprinkle in some of from one bag (or about three different instructions. While 1 can refried beans @theotherpress.ca @theotherpress.ca the taco seasoning. The taco to four handfuls, if you’re only your pizza is cooking, you seasoning isn’t really necessary, using one flavour of chips). can ready some additional 1 packet of taco ne tipsy night, I got into so it can easily be cut if you’re Reseal the bag, making sure to toppings for your ‘za. I like to seasoning—you’ll only be a conversation with some O worried about sodium; either let the air out first, and press have a little bit of extra salsa, using a few teaspoons, so friends about Pizza Hut’s latest way, you should only be using your weight into it on a table some sliced avocado, and a this is optional craze, the Doritos Crunchy a couple of teaspoons. Keep with the palms of your hands. very small sprinkling of extra Crust Pizza. As we sipped wine Salsa stirring the refried beans until Do this again with your other Doritos on top, but you can get and munched on our family- 1 avocado, sliced they’re warm and the taco flavour of Doritos (optional). creative with any sort of taco pack of Doritos, I came up seasoning is mixed in. Turn off Your crushed-up chips can now toppings you generally enjoy— Doritos—I used a combo with the mad scientist idea to the stove. be sprinkled over the salsa on sliced iceberg lettuce or black of Doritos Nacho Cheese DIY this junk-food-paradise Take your rolled-out pizza your pizza. olives would both be fantastic and Doritos Cool Ranch creation. Unfortunately, dough, which should be on a Take your grated mozzarella additions. scouring the Internet turned up Enough mozzarella for baking sheet, and spread the and cheddar cheese and sprinkle Serve the pizza hot out of no Martha Stewart recipes for sprinkling on the pizza, refried beans on. This will be this on the pizza as well. This is the oven with your toppings a Pizza Hut hack, but I did find grated acting as your tomato sauce another instance where you can of choice. Feel free to adapt a rough guide to a taco pizza, substitute, so you can use a use the amount that suits you— this recipe with ground Enough cheddar cheese which I bastardized for my relatively thick layer. Next, if you like a super-cheesy pizza beef, jalapeños, or any other for sprinkling on the pizza, snack specifications. Read on spread your salsa over the though, remember that you’ll alterations that suit your fancy. grated to impress your friends with a beans, using roughly three large also be getting that flavour from Enjoy! Doritos taco pizza! spoonfuls—again though, you the Doritos. DIY Beauty  Make your own toner of other skin conditions. Not each with a lighter, holding Brittney MacDonald to mention that they leave you the flame under the coloured You will need: Life & Style Editor smelling like you might need a side of the peel for a couple 2 cups room temperature 12-step program if you use them seconds before adding them to veryone wants bright, in the morning. So, I developed the bowl. Heating the peels will water Ehealthy skin. But as someone a sure-fire recipe for great skin, help release the essential oils it 1 cup organic jasmati rice with very sensitive skin, I find using cheap items that can contains faster. it difficult to trust too many be found in pretty much any Add the sake/rice wine The peel of one orange mass-produced toners. Many neighbourhood. vinegar, and stir gently until of them contain medical grade Combine rice and water in water is foggy. Refrigerate the 1 tbsp. sake or rice wine alcohol, which is drying and also a bowl. Next, tear orange peel toner for two hours before vinegar painful to anyone suffering from into loonie-sized pieces. Heat straining water into small jar. acne, rosacea, or any number Meatless Monday  One-pot spaghetti alfredo in half if they don’t fit. Let tomatoes and onions. Sauté Original recipe serves 1-2 Brittney MacDonald boil until noodles are al dente until onions are translucent, Life & Style Editor (cooked but firm). Next, drain stirring regularly. Then, reduce Ingredients: the pot, leaving approximately heat to medium and stir in 1 handful spaghetti started doing this recipe to 1 cup of the pasta water in with flour, making a roux. Add 1 tbsp. butter cater to my need to do fewer the noodles. Put noodles and Creamo, stirring continuously I ½ cup all-purpose flour dishes, as well as prove that not remaining pasta water aside in until sauce thickens to desired all vegetarian meals need to be a bowl before returning pot to consistency. It should be only 2 cups Creamo health conscious. This recipe is the heat. slightly thicker than a regular ¼ of a medium sized white easy and fast! In the same pot, add the alfredo sauce. onion (julienned) Fill a small soup pot half butter and garlic. Allow garlic Add noodles and pasta ½ of a small tomato full with salted water. Cover to sizzle in butter for a minute water, stirring until noodles (cubed) the pot and bring to a boil. before reducing the heat to are well coated and hot. Serve 1 clove garlic (diced) Add pasta, breaking noodles medium-high and adding the immediately. issue 09 // volume 41 life & style // 17 Stop HIV & hep C now  MMA vs. HIV, HBV, and HCV: the blood battle to-blood. Most people get the blood tests are taken within a Andrea Arscott vaccine for hep B when they year prior to a fight. A year is Senior Columnist get a series of Twinrix shots, a long time to go untested, if but there’s currently no vaccine the fighter is a risk-taker. Many e all know fighting is for hep C. So, when it comes fighters are young and in top Wdangerous, yet people to fighting, hep B and C are physical shape, so it’s likely still do it. Since attackers are the more likely blood-borne they have sex. If an opponent is willing to risk their lives in illnesses to be transmitted. responsible and practices safe street fights, maybe the thought In sports fighting, like sex by using condoms, there’s of spreading or contracting HIV mixed martial arts (MMA) an even smaller chance of as well as hepatitis B and C is in Ultimate Fighting passing HIV on during a match. only a minor concern, if it even Championship (UFC), However; if a pro fighter crosses their minds. Although opponents battle it out with is also an adrenaline junkie, the risk of getting HIV from fistfights and wrestle each other he may enjoy other daring fighting is lower because the despite the fact that they may behaviour: sharing needles virus dies when it’s exposed be dripping or oozing blood. and other equipment needed to air, there’s still a risk. If a trained fighter is unaware for drug injection or steroid AIDSMap.com explains, “The that they’re positive for HIV or use, sharing straws and bills small number of case reports hep B or C, and they get their to snort cocaine, sharing crack documenting HIV transmission blood into another fighter’s pipes, and using unsterilized would be ideal), they might not HIV or hep B or C, know your via this route [fighting] bloodstream (through cuts and tattoo/piercing equipment and know they have a blood-borne status and protect yourself and involved a significant amount sores), they could pass the virus ink. Sharing these items can illness or that they’re putting others. Stop HIV and hep B and of blood from the HIV-positive on to their opponent. MMA- lead to hep B and C, if they’re opponents at risk by competing. C now. person, as well as large open and UFC-style fighting involves contaminated. Although there’s There’s also a three-month The Purpose Society testing wounds in the other person’s grappling and bear hugging, only a slim chance of acquiring window period to consider clinic at 40 Begbie Street in skin.” which could lead to rubbing HIV through most of these when testing for HIV. Most New Westminster will be Hep B, on the other hand, open wounds together and activities, sharing needles is a people will test positive for HIV providing anonymous and can live outside the body for exchanging blood. concern because HIV can live a month after the exposure, rapid HIV testing and STI and at least seven days, and hep C You may be shaking your in the barrel of a syringe for but some may take up to three hepatitis testing on February 5. can survive on surfaces for up head right now thinking, approximately a month. months before they can say It also provides vaccines, free to six weeks. Hep B is passed “That’s why competitors Unless fighters who engage they’re in the clear. harm reduction supplies, and on through semen, vaginal get tested.” But guess what? in these activities get tested So, if you’re going to pick a condoms! You can also get your fluids, and blood; hep C is According to mmabc.ca, more often than once a year fight with an illness as tough as questions answered by emailing only transferred from blood- regulation rules require that (two to four times per year [email protected] This issue: Have your voice heard!   Modern medicine isn’t always the answer Contact: Elliot Chan, Opinions Editor  Don’t let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy  [email protected]  Measuring self-control www.theotherpress.ca And more! Honouring ‘Charlie Hebdo’ and freedom of speech  Where the line is drawn and where it is crossed the sacrifice of those before us? Take a moment to learn about Elliot Chan our history, whatever realm you Opinions Editor opinions are interested in—art, politics, @theotherpress.ca civil rights, etc. You will find that what we have did not materialize he hostile take over of overnight; what we have came TCharlie Hebdo, the French from battles hard-fought. Unlike satirical left-wing magazine, a war, but still a battle with and the massacre of nine casualties. employees and two National We should arm ourselves Police officers reminds us of with open-mindedness and good the thin barrier protecting our intentions. We should not talk freedom of speech and the fine or write with the goal of being line between poking fun and accurate, but with a whim of instigating attack. curiosity. Societal issues lie in a The senselessness that grey area. What is right in our occurred on January 7 gave minds may be wrong somewhere strength to what many else. We as artists, journalists, agree to be a dying medium. comedians, filmmakers, and Publications across the other influencers must set the globe banded together to for democracy. Without them, my craft. So I must ask, where is like those in Hong Kong did without freedom of speech, the line I must draw for myself? last year? Should I rally for example. We too must not be acknowledge the bravery of close-minded. We too must see those cartoonists who died so without public and private How will I know when I have legalization of marijuana? I institutions to speak up, we are crossed it? When should I cross know at some point I’ll have to from our opposition’s point of that we may continue to speak view, understand where they our mind and express our doomed. And for that reason it? pick a battle, because those who alone, I honour those who have stand idly by give power to the are coming from, and why they opinions. Those who know me know lost their lives over the years— are willing to risk their lives to Newspapers, magazines, that I only view activism from enemy, whoever it is. Charlie Hebdo included—for our defeat us. and various other publications the perimeter. I have yet to So I ask us all: What are right to express ourselves. determine my stance. Should we willing to die for? What Let’s harbour discussion that hold the mirror upon to create a better world—one society, showing all the Yet, such ruthlessness I fight against corporate giants change in the world do we wish cannot be ignored. Forthright like Kinder Morgan? Should I to see for the next generation? without intentions to provoke, blemishes, scars, and one without intention to kill. corruption, are the vehicles as I am, I am not eager to die for challenge government discourse, What have we inherited from Not so private affairs  Why the public needs to respect the time to mourn Mercedes Deutscher Many factors had built up to cruel and can only lengthen the murder of Matthew Shepard situations faced by these victims her untimely death, such as healing process. received similar attention due can be improved. Staff Writer depression and anxiety. One of Recently, I heard the story to its relation to hate crime. But that time should not be the largest reasons, I believe, of Leelah Alcorn, a transgender Protestors, such as the Westboro immediately. The families of all t’s terrible when someone was that she had recently come teen in Ohio, and how she too Baptist Church, objected of these people are devastated. Ipasses away. Dealing with out to her friends and some committed suicide. Her parents at Shepard’s funeral and No number of calls for reform the death of a friend or a family of her family as a lesbian, yet were conservative and didn’t condemned his lifestyle. or threats can bring their loved member is one of life’s greatest was terrified to come out to her accept Alcorn’s gender identity, All of these cases are ones back. No one should challenges. Chances are, the strictly conservative father, who as revealed in a suicide note examples that there are some arrive at a family member or loved ones of the recently was a Jehovah’s Witness. that she posted on Tumblr. deeply unresolved issues in close friend’s funeral and be deceased are hurt, angry, and Several of her friends and Alcorn’s suicide has received society. In time, the deaths of bombarded with cameras, confused. It’s during this time I were contacted by the local international attention, with these individuals should be questions, and hurtful slurs. that those who are left behind media, who were trying to find many calling for criminal referred to when trying to make These are all people who are are most vulnerable. Thus, it out the reasons behind this charges to be laid against her change. Eleven years after his mourning and grieving. There is reasonable and respectful tragedy. We were instructed by parents. Alcorn’s family has death, Shepard’s case was taken is a long process ahead of them, to honour those loved ones’ the victim’s mother and a close received threats and had to into account when President and their life will never return right to grieve. Yet in some teacher to leave no comment, so move the location and date of Obama created the Matthew to the way it once was. Yet with cases, the media and public are we didn’t speak to them. the funeral in order to avoid a Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate time, their loss will sting a little not respectful of that grieving Despite what our personal mass public appearance. Crimes Prevention Act. The less, and perhaps they will be period. feelings were on the subject, Sadly, this is not the first suicide of my friend, along with ready to come to terms with the When I was 16, a good her family was mourning. To time that the public has been some activism, resulted in better situation and talk about it. Until friend of mine committed bring attention to them in such so involved in the passing of attitudes towards LGBTQ staff then, they should be allowed to suicide inside of our high school. a vulnerable time would be an individual. In 1998, the and students in my high school. grieve and recover in peace. With time and patience, the issue 09 // volume 41 opinions // 19 Modern medicine isn’t always the answer  As in China, traditional medicine should be integrated into the modern healthcare system the globe, Chinese medicine scientific approach to prove Cynthia Yip in particular has garnered the effectiveness of traditional The Peak (NUW) increased attention from medicine. Chinese medicine, researchers. Traditional for example, is a system of hile modern medicine Chinese medicine treats traditional medical techniques Wis effective in treating the body as a collection of that have been gradually many serious illnesses, I interconnected systems, and incorporated into modern feel that traditional, native thus has great potential to treat Chinese medical practices. medicine can often be as more complex illnesses such as Outside of China, many powerful, and should be taken cancer, AIDS, and Alzheimer’s. researchers in Europe and into account when looking for Traditional medicine aims the US are also becoming ways to cure these illnesses. to restore the longterm balance increasingly interested in Modern antibiotics are of one’s body. using Western techniques to usually seen as having a Traditional remedies analyze complex biological quicker effect, but traditional usually use ingredients systems, as part of the Chinese medicine aims to restore the that come from the natural ideology that sees the body longterm balance of one’s body. environment, and are as a networked whole. They Because they both have their therefore much less harmful do this by studying how advantages, I feel justified in to our bodies. Consequently, genes and proteins interact suggesting that we combine modern scientists can use throughout the body when a the two, thus integrating traditional cures as a starting disease develops, instead of traditional medicine into the point from which to produce just examining a single gene or modern healthcare system. more effective, less harmful molecule. Traditional medicine medicine. For many years these can be used to innovate the For example, qinghaosu, traditional medicines have development of modern a herb that has been used to been part of conventional medicine, which can be highly treat fever for over 2,000 years academic teachings, and effective in treating many in China, was scientifically many universities in China illnesses and in allowing people proven to contain anti- offer degrees in traditional to live much longer lives than malarial properties and its medicine. Many native cures in past generations. However, active compound, artemisinin, do work; however, they lack there is one major drawback was then isolated to make the formal and systematic to modern medicine: because medicine. explanations for how they most clinical medications are One of the biggest work. manufactured using synthetic concerns with traditional While traditional medicine chemicals, using them can native medicines is that they has so much history to support often result in unwanted side- have not been scientifically its use, I, like most people, effects. vetted. Unlike modern turn to modern medicine more Often, one may be forced medicines, which filter through often than not. But when it to take drugs in order to various tests before being comes to treating the root counter the side-effects of the mass produced, people usually cause of certain illnesses, I feel original treatment. Modern doubt the trustworthiness of that traditional remedies are medicine may seem more traditional remedies because the better answer. With more effective, but in fact, it often the knowledge of their systematic study, it would be treats symptoms using direct effectiveness only comes from easier to integrate traditional methods, which usually further cultural experience. medicine with the modern harms our bodies. In this regard, it’s healthcare system—a move Among the 300 types of important to adopt a more that would be beneficial for traditional medicine around everyone. Don’t let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy  Take it easy and don’t burn out too early in the year Now that you are back into While some people are busy work or starting anything new, go to the gym every day and the groove, take a moment, making New Year’s resolutions, consider how far you’ve come doesn’t work the same muscles Elliot Chan breathe, and relish in the start you may consider taking a since the previous year and Opinions Editor every day. Neither should you. opinions without anticipating the finish. break. Ease up, allow yourself maybe reassess your goals. Mark Trust in yourself that you @theotherpress.ca If you have chronic stress or time to soak in the new milestones you would like to hit will survive this year with if you don’t want to develop it, environment, new classrooms, throughout the year and plan. grace. Exemplify vitality. Don’t ace yourself. For those there are few things you need new responsibilities, and new Planning an event in May will beat yourself up for having who are working and P to do: avoid exhaustion, stay opportunities. give you energy in March, so a day where you get to sleep. going to school, taking a motivated, dismiss cynicism, Why do we burn out in even if you start burning out Not every day needs to be break periodically at the start and get cognitive rest and take April when it’s exam season? in the latter half of the season, productive, especially early of the year can do wonders. Why do we feel overwhelmed know that you’ll be rewarded by on in the year. You’re about to Let’s be honest, the holiday care of yourself. and stressed? It’s because we someone who cares: you. climb a mountain, a mountain season is not as relaxing as We often overload our weren’t taking care of ourselves Relaxing is serious you have climbed many times you would have wanted it to schedule early in the year or earlier on. We weren’t preparing business. While the grind before, a mountain that lasts be. In fact, some might say try to harness the momentum ourselves properly. Once up ahead seems daunting 365 days. Look up, visualize all that running around, buying that dwindled a bit after the activities and assignments pile and preparation is a must, that you want to accomplish, gifts, attending parties, and festivities. There is a bit of up, there is no time to rest, but relaxation is the act of staying and then take one step at a mingling with old friends and holiday hangover though, so attuned with your body and time. Most importantly, don’t familiar relatives is as stressful although we are optimistic, there is plenty to stress. mind. A body builder doesn’t forget to enjoy the view. as a communications project. we must also be realistic. Instead of doing frivolous opinions // 20 theotherpress.ca Measuring self-control  What does it really mean to have discipline? control ourselves in so instead of just doing it. If many ways before the sink you are out shopping, ask if Elliot Chan Opinions Editor of urges overflows. That is you actually need something opinions why sometimes we end up or if the impulse led you to @theotherpress.ca buying a magazine or a stick opening your wallet. If you are of gum in the impulse section watching a show and it ends on cientists, psychologists, and at the checkout line. We are a cliffhanger, ask if you really Smonks for centuries have bombarded by temptations need to see the next episode been studying this defining daily and the only way to keep right away. If you just lost a element of humanity. Having ourselves from cracking is to round in your video game, self-control or discipline give in once in a while. Get ask yourself do you really separates us from our caveman another glass of beer at the bar, need to achieve the next level ancestors and the animals buy another pair of shoes, and tonight? Challenge yourself around us. But how do we know sleep an extra hour—these are to think this way as often as if we have it, and how much is little things that may foster possible and you’ll find that the too much self-control? guilt, but at least it doesn’t external powers have weakened It’s believed that having a really hurt anybody. significantly. measure of self-control in one’s Because we are trying I strongly believe that life will help in developing to govern ourselves in so people should do whatever they wisdom and willpower, while many ways it is important to want if it doesn’t affect anyone trumping hurtful impulses. We acknowledge it occasionally. else negatively. However, all have urges to do compulsive After all, few people will repeating the same mistakes things—for example, at any know what you are actually and falling into bad habits are moment we can walk up to controlling within yourself. signs of insanity. You know someone and shove them, or Learn to reward and penalize smoking is killing you, but you while we are driving we can your actions. Studies have still smoke. You know eating steer the car into oncoming shown that punishments fast food is bad, but you still traffic. But we don’t, because are more encouraging than eat it. You know playing video we have self-control. On rewards. Do this as quickly games is wasting your time, but the extreme scale, this type as possible after it has been you still play. We all pick things of self-regulation keeps us recognized. Having self-control to control and we all choose to alive. On the other hand, this is having self-awareness. indulge in others. Self-control management of oneself is Those who have good is our decision-making process hindering us from reaching our self-control will tell you that when we hit a fork in the road full potential. they have apt self-affirmation. during the course of life; don’t The thing about self- They are able to think about be ashamed, we can take the control is that we can only why they are doing something road less travelled.

Paul is dead  Relax, Kanye West fans will find out who Paul McCartney is sooner or later next generation discovered it; I realized that I was a part of a Elliot Chan Opinions Editor chain. opinions Not everybody listens to @theotherpress.ca the music I like these days, and oftentimes I have to defend my n New Year’s Day Kanye taste. But people are drawn to West and Sir Paul O the Beatles; everybody knows McCartney released a new song, how their tunes go—even if “Only One,” in anticipation they hate them. Whether it’s of West’s seventh album. your cup of tea (British slang) or Although this should have been not, the Beatles are like Stephen an occasion of excitement, it King. They have influenced turned into an Internet uproar everybody in one way or of ignorance. West fans— another, but nobody should say, perhaps in jest—asked, “Who “Stephen King is my favourite is Paul McCartney?” and other author.” That’ll just make you questions suggesting that West is “shining a light on unknown look uncultured. Like learning about artists.” the Beatles are like people who Beatles’ music, and that is why heard “Here Comes the Sun” history, the Beatles may be At my age, the notion of have never seen an episode of I feel it’s in a genre of its own. and tried to replicate it on shoved down some young anybody not knowing who Like punk, blues, or electronic every instrument I had. Then I people’s throat. That will McCartney is or about the The Simpsons. How? music, the indulgence in that remember hearing “Revolution cause resistance for sure. But Beatles is insulting, perhaps For me, I went through art represents a phase in our 9” and thought, now this is if they allow it to digest and more insulting than the cheap the Beatles phase around high lives we can revisit; the same getting weird (drugs?). Unlike savour what it really is, perhaps auto-tune song itself. If the school. Before that, I thought it a lot of other artists, the Beatles there is hope that the future statements are meant to be was music for old people. And goes with the Beatles. were the soundtrack to early will continue listening to the sarcastic then I’ll laugh along if that was the case in the early I remember the first time mornings, long nights, road Beatles and McCartney without (because I get jokes), but a part 2000s, then “Let It Bet” must I heard “Yesterday”—albeit it seem really ancient now. But was during the Mr. Bean movie. trips, homework sessions, and the help of a modern day artist of me is withering inside. there is a timelessness to the I remember how I felt when I many other scenarios. Then I or being sampled in a rap song. Those who are clueless to grew up and I watched as the This issue: Been told you’re too funny?  How to make your very own Oscar-bait movie script Contact: Sharon Miki, Humour Editor  Missed (textbook) connections  [email protected]  College Confessional... www.theotherpress.ca And more!

‘It’s not all fun and games’  Cheater found guilty of not playing by the rules Chandler Walter otherwise quiet street. boyfriend had been cheating for Pinwoodle had caught her the entirety of their relationship. Distribution Manager boyfriend (who asked to remain “You really believe you know anonymous) cheating, and someone, ya know? You truly ate last Friday night, police though there were no physical believe that they are a capable Lofficers responded to altercations, Pinwoodle stated Rummy player, and then just like what they believed to be an that she wished that were not that, they’re dead to you. I was average noise complaint in Port the case. so stupid. I don’t know how I Coquitlam. They were shocked “I just can’t believe he could ever loved him.” to find that there were only two do this to me,” she told the We managed to get a people involved, though they Other Press later that night, statement from the male could be heard from down the while sitting on the curb outside culprit shortly before he was street. her house, wrapped in a blanket wrestled into the back of the “I have never heard anything and drinking a cup of tea cop car, arrested for fraudulent like it,” Sergeant Eric Vernes provided by the officers. “Board behaviour. told the Other Press during games are what brought us tog “I just had to do it, you gotta an interview shortly after the ether, and when I saw him take believe me. She’s just too good at ordeal. “That woman, I never that extra card—when I saw that board games! There’s no beating knew a human could make such [expletive] cheat like that, it’s her, I had no other choice!” A noises.” like I didn’t even know who he sad excuse, for a sorry fragment The woman in question was anymore.” of a man. was Laura Pinwoodle, who had The officers made sure Pinwoodle is planning on been shouting so loudly at her to do a sweep of the house, recovering from this ordeal at boyfriend that it forced the discovering missing victory her mother’s house, and her ex neighbours to dial 911. They were cards in Settlers of Catan and will be facing 25 to life: a true afraid that there might soon weighted dice in Monopoly. It example of our justice system have been a homicide on their turns out Pinwoodle’s now-ex- doing what it’s meant to do. Disgusting refrigerator receives annual cleanup  Undergrads break the mould When the mould has mould Despite the sheer amount growing on it, it starts to make of mould, foliage, and mystery our meals taste not quite as objects found inside the Cazzy Lewchuk great. Last time I got a beer a communal fridge, Schwartz Staff Writer bat flew out of this thing when and Bell agreed that “most of I opened it.” the stuff in there is still good. ast Friday, the Other Investigating directly Throw it in the microwave and Press confirmed via L into the source of the mess, most of the unrecognizable David Schwartz, 20, that his third roommate Rob Hill parts are burned off. Half roommates had finally gotten told the Other Press that of cleaning out the fridge around to their annual cleanup his living companions were was just making lunch and of their shared refrigerator. “really goddamn messy.” dinner. It only took a weekend, Although scourging of the While munching on a pizza, although we had to wait for the fridge had been done in the he explained “I don’t even university to finish examining past, the actual resurfacing remember the last time I went it.” of the act was considered an in there. Eating take-out all As of Sunday night, unlikely event by all involved the time gets a bit boring, but the fridge was in an empty parties. Even participant it’s better than trying to cook pristine condition. However, Marcus Bell, 22, suggested the something. Once I did my by Tuesday morning it had sheer improbability of the act biology lab just using leftovers returned to a state of chaos. occurring again. from within there.” It currently houses half-full While still donning his Indeed, the state of beer cans, Tupperware dishes surgical mask and tongs, the refrigerator has been containing unrecognizable Bell shared the initial investigated by grad students types of meat, and 17 pizza planning of the event, which from a local university. “We boxes. required an environmental found evidence of a new At press time, the fridge impact statement and full ecosystem inside that thing at had been seized by mysterious documentation. one point,” said environmental government agents in “Yeah, we just kind of science major Leo Cooper. biohazard suits. Schwartz and decided that we should “There are things in there Bell are currently in intensive probably have a fridge that almost as scary as my own care for severe food poisoning. actually opened, you know? undergrad dorm fridge.” The leftovers remain uneaten. humour // 22 theotherpress.ca How to make your very own Oscar-bait movie script  How to make your very own Oscar-bait movie script

D. Martin Scorsese, B. Drew Carey, playing a But little does the audience know Is there comedic relief? Jacey Gibb directing more flesh and corrupt Wall Street banker that The Peak (NUW) nudity than an unrated cut who’s in the pocket of some A. The phrase “dark A. The film’s antagonists of The Wolf of Wall Street mobster comedy” has never rung wards season has never existed; they truer E. James Cameron, because C. Jared Leto, playing were psychological B. Kathy Griffin will Aarrived at your he’s going to outlive us all another transgender person manifestations of the provide occasional witty friendly neighbourhood F. Ben Affleck, seemingly with HIV protagonist 12-theatre Cineplex one-liners that add proving to everyone (and D. Helen Mirren, as a B. The opening scene is surprising subtext to the Odeon. After trudging himself) that his latest woman with multiple chronologically the last film through months of cash- streak isn’t a fluke personalities—all of which scene of the film are roles Mirren has played C. There’s a smoking child grab sequels and movies C. The main character who’s unbearably cynical Adam Sandler probably Playing against his/her usual E. A hologram of Philip will be brutally killed off typecast, your lead will be Seymour Hoffman, playing halfway through D. During a moment of conceived while sitting on mental fragility, a character A. David Bowie, without the main character’s best the toilet, there’s finally D. James Franco was will tell a ham sandwich to, tights on friend something out there worth behind everything the “Shut up!” B. Michael Cera, playing F. Jennifer Lawrence, whole time pirating. Have you ever who could honestly get E. Everything an artificially someone who isn’t trying to E. The film’s plot will lack dreamed about writing away with just being a intelligent robot says will lose his virginity closure, ending with a your own Oscar-buzz- background extra at this lack any empathy, resulting character in mid-sentence tastic screenplay? Well, C. Cate Blanchett, though point in dry humour the audience only ever sees now you can. Just follow the lower half of her face Is it an original idea, a remake, F. No comedic relief. Just these eight steps, and The film’s plot revolves around based on a novel, or inspired by a sombre moments involving D. Jon Heder, who gained sombre characters by this time next year, 30 pounds of muscle for the A. Mankind’s first colony true story? on Mars, including the you’ll have the Academy role A. The film is 100 per cent salivating like Pavlov’s dog years of training leading up What makes your film unique? E. Quentin Tarantino, to it an original idea in July. playing a character that A. The film is completely B. A ragtag group of B. It’s a remake of a lesser- doesn’t continuously sling known French film named silent except for a single First off, who’s directing your racial slurs marketing cronies who have doorbell ring around the until the end of the day to Petite licorne (Little Academy Award-winning film? 70-minute mark F. Will Smith, in a dramatic discover the next big thing Unicorn) A. Wes Anderson, except role as a father mourning B. For any character that C. Women’s rights activists C. It’s based on a he’s mad at Bill Murray the death of his son’s film died in the film, the director in the 1960s supposedly lost novel by and the Wilson brothers so career Jane Austen insisted on killing the actor D. An expedition into a who portrayed him/her to none of them are coming G. Amy Adams, playing D. It’s based on the next along someone remotely coma patient’s subconscious establish a real sense of loss to uncover where it is that “it” trilogy of young-adult B. Quentin Tarantino, in interesting C. It’s only 42 minutes long dreams come from fiction novels a creative direction that D. Everything, down to E. The seedy underbelly E. It’s inspired by the makes Django Unchained However, critics will agree what catering company was of the car window repair true story of a family from look like Grown Ups that the film’s standout star is hired for onset, came to the industry Michigan C. Christopher Nolan, supporting actor director in a dream F. A modern retelling of F. It’s inspired by the overcompensating in A. Ellen Page, who plays George Orwell’s Animal student riots in France hopes that people might a washed up child actor in Farm during 1968 forget about the last act of her 20s potentially eyeing a Interstellar comeback

by Sarah Walker issue 09 // volume 41 humour // 23 Missed (textbook) connections  Desperate student seeking the ‘right’ textbook for him Chandler Walter to be seen reading it in public. I’m alright with it having Distribution Manager past owners; in fact, I prefer a book with well-worn pages. ’m looking for a textbook, A book with experience. I’ve Iand none of those dumb never been into being the first online sites ever seem to work. one to open a brand new book; You find what you think to be a I mean I know some people are nice, good textbook, but then into that, just not me. it turns out to be ruined on the I need a book that can inside or completely different handle being read late into the than was let on by the pictures. night, non-stop, sometimes I’m sick of it. even into the early light of My friends keep telling me, morning. I could go all night, “Oh why don’t you just go out with the right book. to the bookstores and find one? What it really comes Isn’t it easier in person?” but down to though, is I need a they just don’t get it—it isn’t book I can trust. A book with that simple! references and citations from So here I am, putting out viable sources; a book that ‘Neigh-sayers must share an ad in the school paper. I cares about me. need a textbook. If this seems like a the road,’ says divided-road- The condition of the cover textbook you are trying to sell, is not all that important; to me, meet me in the downstairs it’s what’s on the inside that library of the Coquitlam counts. Just as long as it isn’t so campus. I’ll be the one wearing obsessed Vancouver mayor gross that I would be ashamed  Proposed downtown ‘horse riding lanes’ ignite controversy a suit, with a rose in the lapel. among angry cyclists their commutes—which is safety issue!” College something that Smobertson will Sharon Miki But would anyone actually Humour Editor not stand for. use the horse lanes? Thus far, humour “The fact is that I just don’t equestrian enthusiasts seem Confessional… @theotherpress.ca want anyone to ever get used to wary of the initiative.  ‘I’m not a robot!’ stable traffic flow. As a mayor, “I am a bit surprised at the here’s a new thing for that’s not on my agenda,” said idea, because it seems like it’s including the meeting and people to be mad about in Kirsten Scott-Wuori T a long-outdated idea to ride remembering of fellow students’ the city, thanks to a particularly Smobertson. horses in the city,” said horse Contributor and professors’ names. It’s a lot foal and controversial new The proposed Vancouver horse lanes would allow anyone owner Sheila Smeila, 35. “But of pressure—my memory is the proposal being pushed by newly Did you forget to wear a shirt with the money to buy a whatever, I guess so. Who is worst. re-elected Vancouver mayor, today? Did you wear too many horse the ability to trot along going to pick up after the horses My first class of the day Igor Smobertson: downtown shirts today? Were you so down a new centre lane on all though? Maybe that’s one on the first day of the new horse lanes. positive thing—job creation? hungry after lunch that you semester this year—early “Last year we did the whole downtown streets. found yourself eating barely- “I’m not horsing around Like would it literally be the morning, not a good time for bike lane thing downtown, transit police’s job to pick up trash Timbits from the cafeteria remembering things—the prof and it was great. It created a here—why should the roads garbage can? Did you get your actual horse shit then?” had us play an icebreaker game really heated, angry dichotomy be out there just to make period in any memorable way? No official conclusions have where we interviewed a fellow between drivers and cyclists, transportation safe and We want to know about it. We been reached yet, but it seems classmate, and then presented and made it significantly more comfortable for the motorists know that there are times in your that the horse lane idea might the information we gathered to difficult for motorists to travel and the cyclists? What about life when you look at yourself be picking up momentum in the rest of the class. (Side note: I in our already-congested city,” the interests of the very small and you can barely believe the court of public opinion: hate presentations.) explained Smobertson at a press community of people who want the shameful person looking locomotion analysts are noting When it was my turn to conference on Monday. “So I to ride their horses in our urban back at you—but don’t worry! an upswing in urban horse present, I stood up in front of thought to myself, ‘Hay, there core?” explained Smobertson. There’s absolutely absolution riding culture, with three new the class and introduced “Josh must be more ways that we can However, many cyclists are in sharing. Get it off your chest. retail clothing stores slated Stevenson.” I talked about his split up the roads and stirrup up in arms and indignant at the Send us your most cringe-worthy to open this month that will extracurricular activities, his some animosity.’ And then it hit suggestion that they might lose confessions at humour@ some of the road real estate that sell overpriced, pretentiously major, and his dog, Norman. me: horse lanes.” designed outfits that will let theotherpress.ca, and spread After I finished, “Josh” stood up they’ve grown to love. Indeed, in the wake of everyone know that you are the shame. and re-introduced himself to the 2014’s installation of bike lanes “The road is ours now,” better than them because class as Kevin S. Smith. in Vancouver’s downtown complained cyclist Dan you rode a horse to work this he beginning of the semester I was so mortified that I core, a division between McMannning, 28. “Why should morning and so you’re saving is an exciting and terrifying was still beet red by the time I motorists and cyclists ignited we have to share it with a T the planet. time when you are in college. caught the bus at the end of the heated debate over the fair slower-moving form of traffic? So what will Smobertson For me, the fresh start of a new day. I mean, people should wear division of prime roadways Besides, isn’t it dangerous to do if his horse lane idea is semester is eclipsed by the nametags if they want me to in the city. Today, however, have people just riding horses sheer terror of starting over. people are starting to get used around cars? They don’t have ultimately rejected? remember them. I’m not a robot! All of a sudden the comforts to applying kindergarten the protection of a bicycle in “Hay, you whinny some, you of last semester are gone and a principles of sharing during the event of an accident. It’s a lose some. I’ll just have to rein —Jessica, 2, New West in some more great ideas!” new routine must be formed—