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Photo by Heather Paul not happy Mark Gibbons, candidate for Vice-President External with the NAIT Students’ Association, shows his displeasure with the two-candidate slate of presidential hopeful Timothy Jobs and VP External candidate Govind Pillai. Gibbons filed an unsuccessful challenge to their arrangement. 2 The Nugget Thursday, February 4, 2010 NEWS&FEATURES Executive privilege?

RYAN FLAHERTY Issues Editor For a school with such a high level of voter apathy, this year’s NAIT Students’ Association election campaign is pro- viding plenty of fodder for conversation. Much of the dis- cussion is due to a grievance lodged by Mark Gibbons, one of the candidates for Vice President External. In the written complaint, filed Monday with the election’s chief returning officer, Gibbons alleged that Timothy Jobs and Govind Pillai, running for President and VP External respectively, had vio- lated a number of NAITSA election bylaws. ‘Pre-campaigned’ “They have pre-campaigned in contrary to our NAITSA bylaws,” wrote Gibbons in the complaint. “In addition there is no mention in NAITSA bylaws indicating that any indi- vidual candidate is allowed to campaign alongside another individual candidate on a slate.” Gibbons also raised con- cerns regarding the allocation of campaign resources. “The section in the bylaws about handling posters clearly states one “owner” of a poster (no mention of partnership) and “the maximum number of posters is thirty (30) per candi- date for Executive Council elections” with no mention of allowance for any more than one individual candidate,” he wrote. Jobs and Pillai first learned of Gibbons’ concerns on Mon- both our pictures on one poster, that poster counts against NAITSA staff, my immediate interest would be to investigate day when the complaint was filed. They were caught off both of us,” he elaborated. “[That is] 30 60x60 cm posters things a little closer to home. They are rude, disorganized, guard. “We were quite surprised,” Pillai said. “We were accu- with both our faces/names is the equivalent to 30 30x30 post- secretive and condescending.” rate in terms of reading the bylaws and ensuring that every- ers with my name and 30 30x30 posters with Jackie’s name.” Jobs is not worried that this potential controversy will thing we were doing was in the students’ favour. We felt that It is unclear whether the poster policy as it was explained cause students to change their vote. “I think students need to it [the complaint] was completely baseless.” With regard to to Konecny during Senate elections is still being applied in wait for the decision,” he said. “I think that’s critical. I think the allegation of pre-campaigning, Jobs stated “Pre-cam- the same way during the current campaign. Michele Parker, that these are simply allegations and I think that students will paigning, by its definition, is publicly announcing your can- chief returning officer for the election, explained that plans know when they see how hard we’ve been working that we’re didacy prior to the campaign period, which is outlined in the are being made to revisit all election bylaws. not simply using bylaws to get sneakily elected.” election package. We had a private conversation between two “NAITSA has been notified by multiple members of Pillai agrees. “I have absolutely all the trust in the world friends, we did not announce it in any public space or any- NAITSA’s Senate that they wish to discuss the situation in in the student body to make the right decision and with the where where the public would have been able to be notified, the near future and review the bylaws to see if changes are support that we’ve received thus far it’s been overwhelming, so quite frankly a conversation between two friends is abso- needed for future elections,” Parker said in an e-mail. so I think it’s a non-issue,” he said. lutely private. There’s nothing public about that.” What is clear is that the Elections Committee decision found that Jobs and Pillai are not guilty of any wrongdoing Electoral bylaws unclear ‘No violation occurred’ during their campaign. “The committee came to consensus Though the complaint has been addressed by the Elec- The Elections Committee decision, obtained Tuesday that no rules or bylaws were broken in this situation,” states tions Committee and a decision has been reached, the issue of by the Nugget, states “the committee specifically looked at the ruling. “Based on the NAITSA bylaw, 7.13.1 each candi- unclear electoral bylaws is one that won’t go away so quickly. whether or not they could see evidence of a “public announce- date is allotted 30 posters each and what they choose to put For now, the focus will shift to NAITSA – specifically the ment” of candidacy. The committee determined that any dis- on the posters is their choice as per the poster regulations out- process by which it creates, maintains, and enforces the rules cussion of potential candidacy between Jobs and Pillai does lined in 7.13.3. The committee has ruled that the chief return- governing elections at the school. The issues raised in Gib- not constitute a public announcement and therefore no viola- ing officer and deputy returning officer were not in error of bons’ complaint are not unique, and the students’ association tion occurred.” their decision.” Though a member of the committee, DRO and the school are faced with the prospect of re-examining Michael Konecny, another candidate for VP External, has Tyler Mowbrey abstained from voting on the decision, though the current bylaws in order to avoid similar grievances in the withdrawn from the running, due in part to the fact that he he did sign the document. future. shares some of Gibbons’ concerns. “This decision was a com- However, the decision doesn’t sit well with some of the Gibbons has yet to decide whether he plans to continue bination of many factors with one of those factors being the candidates. Dave Hindley, who is running for VP External, his campaign. Despite the decision reached by the Elections slate campaigning,” said Konecny. In an e-mail to the Nug- explained in an e-mail to the Nugget. “I arrived at the 11:00 Committee, he remains uncomfortable with the election as it get, Konecny explained that he had previously discussed the “review” [Tuesday] morning but was denied access as I had is being currently run. “The type of slate candidacy politics is poster issue with elections officials. “During the 2009/2010 not filed a complaint,” Hindley said. “After the way things certainly not what I expected NAITSA to support. I’m afraid senate elections Jackie Albert and myself had received a rul- have been handled with regard to this election, from the nom- that the reputation of NAITSA will be severely tarnished ing about slate campaigning which was that the bylaw says ination process to execution, by all people involved, cur- because of these seemingly unfair methods of campaigning,” that each candidate can have 30 posters therefore if we have rent sitting senators, Executive Council, and full time paid he said. Thursday, February 4, 2010 news and features The Nugget 3 New awards fill shortage Stories by Jeff Cummings school … I was relying on these scholarships.” A second semester radio and television student says her 3.9-grade-point- Sabrina Giordano, a coordinator with NAIT’s Student Awards office, The Nugget average won’t earn her any scholarships says students should have no con- Room E-128B this year because there’s no awards cerns about a lack of scholarships 11762–106 Street available. and more companies are offering up Edmonton, Alberta Kathy Le says a number of schol- awards than last year, even through a T5G 2R1 arships she was interested in applying recession. Production Office 471-8866 for to help fund her studies are no lon- But students relying on govern- www.thenuggetonline.com ger available through NAIT’s Student ment grants through NAIT this semes- Editor-in-Chief Awards office. ter will have to find new ways to fund Chris Carmichael-Powell She and her fellow second-semester their education as the money has run Radio and Television students could be dry. [email protected] under the gun when applying for grants “There is no more money available Issues Editor because funds have run dry, said Le. through grants,” said Giordano. “NAIT Ryan Flaherty Some of the scholarships available gets so much money allocated per year, [email protected] to radio and television students last and once it’s used, it’s used.” Assistant Issues Editor semester, including an award offered Giordano says over 70 new scholar- Linda Hoang by Global Television, are also no lon- ships and bursaries are available to stu- [email protected] ger available, according to NAIT dents this semester. Most of the awards officials. are based on financial need, she said. Sports Editor Only three scholarships are avail- “There have been a few awards Taylor Pollmann able to those students, including one that have [been] cancelled, but [email protected] offered by Rogers Sportsnet, says Le. that happens every year,” said Assistant Sports Editor “When I found this out, I was a little Giordano. Garit Byington bit cheesed,” Le said. “There [are] usually a hand- [email protected] “I couldn’t get anything. You work ful that cancel, but by the end of Entertainment Editor hard for yourself to snag some awards the year we will have close to 100 Colleen Nuc so you don’t have to pay for all of your new awards.” [email protected] Assist. Entertainment Editor Kathy Le [email protected] Take the time to vote Photo Editor Raymond Ip Tuition hikes, the U-Pass and the city’s planned LRT extension through “Even if those students are in their second year, their vote can still affect [email protected] NAIT could entice more students to vote during this year’s NAITSA elec- next year’s group of students. Production Manager tions, say current executives with the Students’ Association. The election is important to all students.” Frank MacKay Roughly 10 per cent of students bothered to vote during last year’s election, even when students were [email protected] given the option to vote online for the first time, For advertising, call 471-8866 according to NAITSA staff. or e-mail: [email protected] And that’s up from the roughly three per cent of students who bothered to vote the year before, says Submissions encouraged: NAITSA. [email protected] Tessa Cocchio, NAITSA’s Vice President Exter- The deadline is noon on the last nal, says students will be eager to vote this time around school day of the week. (All sub- over fears of having ancillary fees added to their missions must include your name tuitions — something that is already happening at the and student ID number.) University of Alberta. The opinions expressed by contribu- tors to the Nugget are not necessarily Running again shared by NAIT officials, NAITSA or “Students are going to be concerned whether or not elected school representatives. NAIT might try to introduce one of those fees,” said Cocchio, who is running again in this year’s student election. “That is something I think will resonate with the Letters students.” NAITSA president Geoff Tate, who isn’t running We want your views for re-election, says he’s “cautiously optimistic” that Is something bugging you voter turnout could be higher this year. about NAIT or the rest of the Student voter apathy is usually high at colleges and world? Do you have some praise universities across the province, says Tate, but this year to dish out about the school or life could be an exception. in general? Get those thoughts into print. ‘Expecting big things’ Keep them short and to the “I’m expecting big things,” said Tate. point. No more than 100 words. Hell, we’re a newspaper not an “We’ve changed some bylaws so candidates can get encyclopedia. Give us a break! full compensation (up to $200 whether or not they lose Submit your letters with your or win) for their campaign expenses and that should real name and phone number to: motivate more people to go out and spread the word.” [email protected]. During her first few days of campaigning, Coc- Don’t sweat it. We won’t publish chio says she is running into students who are unaware your phone number, but we do of or uninterested in the election, but there are others need to list your real name. who are asking a lot of questions about the issues and It’s all good. Getting something candidates. off your chest is downright thera- “I am really trying to encourage (those uninter- peutic. Write us. ested) students to vote,” said Cocchio. 4 The Nugget Thursday, February 4, 2010 A look back at the news The Week that Was the University’s Board of Governors. The vote will take Stories by Katharine Hay place on March 23. Undergraduate Arts tuition is currently It is time once again to take a look at what hap- hitting just over $6,200 per year at the U of A. pened in your world over the past week. There was ● In other tuition-related news, NAIT had its first con- the super-cool, over reported stuff like the iPad, sultation meeting and presentation with the NAITSA Senate which I now refer to as the MaxiPad; to the worth- on Wednesday. In what turned into an hour-long question mentioning again news, like NAIT’s promise to and answer session, NAIT administrators seemed to be pur- raise tuition by 1.5 per cent, as opposed to 40 per posely dancing around the issue of user fees. There will be a cent, as previously discussed. second round of consultations after the provincial budget is So, without further ado, here are a few selected released on Feb. 9. highlights for January 25-31. ● Two major deaths occurred in the past week – J.D. ● Speed skater Clara Hughes has been chosen Salinger, author of the classic “The Catcher in the Rye” as Canada’s flag bearer for the Vancouver 2010 died at age 91. Salinger had become a recluse in his later opening ceremonies. Instead of sending out a press life, and hadn’t given an interview since the early 1980s. He release, this news was leaked via Twitter on Fri- was even involved in a court case to stop his daughter from day afternoon, and later confirmed. Hughes calls releasing a book about his life. Privacy was the name of this the greatest honour of her athletic career, which Salinger’s game. The other big name lost this past week was includes winning medals in both long-track speed Howard Zinn, a notable historian who always challenged the skating and cycling. status quo. Zinn was best known for his work A People’s ● Sheldon Souray is out of the Oiler’s lineup History of the United States. with a broken hand as a result of a fight with Jarome ● Britain’s Iraq Inquiry brought former Prime Minis- Iginla during the 6-1 ass-kicking the Oil took from ter Tony Blair to the stand last Friday. Blair’s message to the Flames on Saturday. The highlight of the game? the tribunal was essentially “I was right, and I would do Two fans, side by side, each wearing their respec- it again.” The six hour session was gruelling and brought tive team’s retro jerseys, and a paper bag to top off into question the legality and wisdom of the 2003 Iraq inva- the look. The worst part of this now thirteen game sion. As Blair was leaving, one man stood up and shouted losing skid? Even Toronto is sitting higher than “You’re a liar,” with another adding “and murderer.” The Edmonton in the standings now. Iraq Inquiry panel plans to issue a report next year, but does ● Nothing exciting happened at the Grammys, not have a mandate to apportion blame or the power to bring although the dresses were very shiny and pretty, the any criminal charges. performances as expected, and the tearful accep- These are just a few highlights of the past week – tance speeches as tearful as always. some of it might impact you, some is just a note in pass- ● University of Alberta students could be ing. Keep checking back with The Nugget to see what slapped with a $570 “Common Space Security & has happened in your world. You never know – “boring J. D. Salinger Sustainability” fee, pending the fee’s approval by old news” may suddenly start to affect you. A culture of safety Safe working habits are being brought front in the Act” program. He stressed this program and centre by NAIT’s Occupational Health and wasn’t started because NAIT is unsafe; rather Safety [OH&S] staff through the “Caught in the to enforce the safe practices already occurring. Act” program. OH&S will be giving out tick- “We use it as a tool to promote the positive ets to staff who are caught acting in a safe man- safety culture we’re trying to build at NAIT.” ner – whether it be lifting boxes properly, wear- Students at NAIT aren’t eligible to win tickets, ing correct equipment, or just working in a safe as the program is just in a pilot stage. However, way. These tickets will record the date, time, LeMesurier hasn’t ruled it out for the future of the and what the staff member was found doing program. Currently, the program is being piloted safely and be entered into a monthly draw for with staff participation only. “We haven’t looked $20 gift card to NAIT food services. There will ahead that far, and we’ll look into that [including be two draws at NAIT main campus, and one at students] in the future” said LeMesurier. each of the Souch and Patricia campuses. OH&S is focusing the program on staff right “We are really trying to create a culture now, to ensure that the pilot year goes off without of safety” said Lawrence LeMesurier when a hitch. “Caught in the Act” will run throughout the asked about the reasoning behind the “Caught school year, and be evaluated on a yearly basis. Thursday, February 4, 2010 The Nugget 5 LRT stop at NAIT key to plan

By Katharine Hay Extending the LRT to NAIT is becom- ing a key part of Edmonton’s Transit Master Plan [TMP]. The NAIT LRT line, tentatively scheduled to open in 2014, will run from Churchill Station north- bound under the new EPCOR Tower, passing by Grant MacEwan campus and the Royal Alexandra Hospital, ending at a temporary station near the soon-to- close City Centre airport. The 2014 open- ing date is tentative as it depends on pro- vincial and federal funding. In addition to the funding issue, there remains the issue of appropriation of residential houses along the potential NAIT line. Stephanie McCabe, a member of the TMP group, says the NAIT LRT line plan- ning committee spoke about how the NAIT LRT line fits in withThe Way We Move, the city’s 30-year master development plan. “One of the cornerstones of our future city is that we have a comprehensive tran- sit system,” emphasized McCabe, add- ing that the NAIT line is essential to this plan, linking a major place of employ- ment and learning to the rest of the city. Despite the lofty goals of city council and the TMP Committee, all future develop- ment timelines are dependent on secur- ing funding from federal and provincial governments. “This project was nominated as the world-wide project of the year at [the] LRT transit awards in London,” said McCabe, who is proud of the six-legged farm3.static.flickr.com TMP that passed city council scrutiny last The NAIT LRT line is scheduled to open in 2014. year. Despite the potential of a zero per the City Centre airport, the NAIT station will be located north tion was based on the increased traffic at NAIT, rather than con- cent funding increase for the city as the province and Ottawa try of Patricia Boulevard. Don Iveson, City Councilor for Ward 5 sultations with NAIT students. “There weren’t any specific con- to tighten their purse strings, McCabe remains optimistic about and a partner in Councilor David Thiele’s transit initiative, said sultations with NAIT students that I know of,” he said, adding the future LRT expansions. She does admit however, that “fund- council modified the route for the NAIT LRT that is planned. “It that the City of Edmonton does have a huge public consultation ing remains our biggest challenge” despite the lingering need for will cross Patricia Boulevard … and the eventual temporary sta- process, and students are more than welcome to come out to any land appropriation by the city. tion will be somewhere near the [NAIT] running track.” As part public transit forums. During the development of the plan, the city took into of the overall plan, a temporary station will be constructed, and The NAIT LRT line is currently scheduled to open in 2014, account the construction of the Epcor centre, and the first tunnel when the airport is fully closed the NAIT station will likely be providing adequate funding is in place and the city can secure of the NAIT expansion is already underway. With the closure of moved further inland. Iveson stressed the need for a NAIT sta- the land it needs. NAIT addresses tuition issue at the senate many of the senators’ questions as NAIT Vice President External Tessa Cocchio tance from NAIT itself. By Katharine Hay doesn’t know how much – or little – funding reported on her work updating the language of After these reports, Senate got into a The main focus at the latest Senate meet- they will be getting from the province. When NAITSA bylaws. Cocchio is also working on discussion about student safety, and the ing was the first round of tuition consultations questioned further on the point of extra fees and an impact analysis regarding how much aca- increase of thefts on campus. Something that between NAIT and the NAITSA Senate and student services, Ellis answered that they were demic materials like books and instruments is being pushed for is closed circuit televi- unsurprisingly, it was a long, high-tension meet- “here to talk about tuition as required,” giving cost students. No word on when this will be sion around the HP Centre to help monitor ing. Little was actually revealed about how much hint that NAIT was simply not prepared to talk completed. an area that has seen a high rate of laptop tuition will be raised at NAIT, beyond a promise about anything else at this time. Vice President Academic Steve Jobs is theft. On the issue of locker theft, the exec- that tuition itself will not be raised beyond 1.5 The rest of the meeting was given to a dis- working busily on budget deliberations and utive suggested that Senate pass on to their per cent. This amounts to a $58 increase in the cussion of the NAITSA executive’s SMART negotiations with NAITSA. Most of his constituents that lockers do not guarantee cost to attend NAIT for the 2010/2011 academic goals, and the recent spike in thefts from lock- SMART goals will remain “on the shelf” until safety of their valuables, and encouraging year. What Bruce Belbin, associate VP Student ers around NAIT. mid February, when those consultations are students to keep things of value at home or Services and Rick Ellis, director of Corporate First, the executive spoke about their finished. on their person at all time. Services couldn’t answer was whether or not any SMART goals. President Geoff Tate has been In the world of Campus Life, Vice Presi- In the last bit of business, Cocchio extra fees will be added to students’ bills. working on a revamp of the Nest as well as dent Bryce Althouse reported that his plan to announced that NAITSA has donated $500 In a previous interview, Belbin said NAIT is meeting with representatives from the Edmon- have more satellite campus events is ongoing, to the Red Cross for Haiti, and is challenging dedicated to maintaining core student services, ton Transit System and NAIT about a potential although perhaps not up to the standards he set other student associations/unions from around which could serve as a beacon of hope for those U-Pass. There is expected to be a referendum for himself. However, Althouse was happy to the province to follow suit. who fear services may be cut to make up for on the U-Pass in March, after executive elec- report that attendance at events is up. For exam- The next Senate meeting is Feb. 10, and NAIT’s budgetary shortfalls. NAIT’s final bud- tions. As for the Nest improvements, Tate said ple, the Bachelor/Bachelorette competition tuition consultation will likely be on the agenda get will be figured out after Feb. 9, which is he is happy with what has been done to improve filled the Nest to capacity. As for creating more once again. Senate meetings are open to any when the provincial budget will be released. As the “back of house,” but would like to see fur- of a “presence” for NAITSA in common areas, NAIT student, and happen every other Wednes- Ellis pointed out, it would be difficult to answer ther renovations on the front of house. Althouse reported being met with some resis- day at 5 p.m. 6 The Nugget NEWS & features Thursday, February 4, 2010 Linda’s TechTalk Too much tech?

But at what cost? The study reported that social network- ing is a contributing factor to the increase in media use and goes on to say that heavy media users reported getting lower grades in school. There have been arguments for years about whether text slang is hurting this gen- eration of kids’ ability to speak or write proper English and communicate effectively. LINDA HOANG There’s also been discussion about how kids Assistant Issues Editor constantly glued to their cell phones have poor person-to-person interactions and basic Results from a new study released in Jan- table etiquette. uary by the Kaiser Family Foundation says While new technology and advancements that kids age eight to 18 spend almost 11 are often met with oohs and ahhs, I think it’s hours each day absorbing some kind of media important to pause sometimes and reflect on or technology, the highest amount in years. the not-so-shiny consequences that go hand- Eleven hours. in-hand with tech. If you’re up at 8 a.m. and call it a day by And this study is a reminder of that. midnight, then almost 70 per cent of your Don’t get me wrong though, just because day was spent on the computer, on your the study says heavy media users suck more cell phone or iPod, watching television and in school than most, doesn’t mean it’s true more. for everyone. We’re living in a world where basically I for one always have Facebook open as Remember tech users, it’s rude to have an ably do you some good. everything we do is done through some kind one of my Internet tabs while in class, but intimate dinner with someone and be check- Of course, this is all being said while I tab of technology. A world where for many, this most definitely hasn’t affected my learn- ing your phone every five minutes. Don’t back and forth between Facebook and Twit- spending hours at a time creeping Facebook ing or my grades. write LOL and use shortened, incorrect spell- ter, check my e-mail and text on my phone, or focusing attention on texting is a very nor- It’s all about balance. And I guess that’s ing in literary essays or reports. And if you with the TV on in the background. mal thing to do. what I’m trying to get at. can, go outside for a little while, it’ll prob- Oh well, what are you going to do? Alberta criticized in Copenhagen

ment and economy, and for them, tar sands beats climate money for the rest of the country. every time.” So what does the future hold? Many say that Alber- However, some of the harsh- ta’s hands are somewhat tied until est criticism faced by Renner and the federal government sets some Co. at the conference wound up definitive goals to reduce carbon coming from fellow Canadians. emissions. The feds got hammered Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty from all sides in Copenhagen for and Quebec Premier Jean Charest dragging their feet on the climate both expressed concerns that their change issue. Stephen Harper has provinces would have to bear an said that he wants to align Canada’s POLITICALLY SPEAKING excessive share of the emissions emission reduction strategy with reduction load in order to off- that of the United States, effec- RYAN FLAHERTY set the emissions produced by the tively passing the buck south (the Issues Editor expanding oil sands. U.S. hasn’t even ratified the Kyoto When a delegation of Albertans attended last Decem- In response, Alberta Premier Ed Protocol, a document which the ber’s global summit on the environment in Copenhagen, Stelmach went so far as to take out Copenhagen summit was supposed Denmark, they expected to face their share of negativity. a three-quarter-page ad in newspa- to revisit and update). After all, the province’s economy is largely driven by its pers across the country defend- For the time being, the provin- vast energy resources, the bulk of which lie in the oil sands, ing the province’s environmental cial government seems to be content which in turn are a focal point of much of the environmental stance. He pointed out that Alberta with the emission reduction policies discussion around these parts. “led the country with emissions it is currently pursuing, all the while So when the group, led by Alberta Environment Minis- legislation,” referring to a system continuing to expand oil sands pro- ter Rob Renner, arrived in Denmark, they were prepared to which takes the fines paid by com- duction. Renner told the media in take shots from government reps and special interest groups panies which don’t meet their tar- December that the province would alike over concerns that emission levels from the provincial gets and reinvests it in emissions- welcome “an ambitious agreement” energy sector were holding back progress in Canada’s fight reduction technology. to address climate change, but that against greenhouse gases. In fact, Canada as a nation was Stelmach was quick to point they felt it unfair for the oil sands to named “colossal fossils” at the conference, a dubious distinc- out that the province also gave the be singled out as a target. In what is tion bestowed upon countries who are perceived as not doing federal government $21 billion turning into a battle on several fronts, enough to contribute to the global effort to combat climate last year in equalization payments the only thing clear is that Alberta’s change. – money which was redistributed struggles between economic growth According to Ben Wikler of the global activist web- to other provinces, including Que- and environmental responsibility are site avaaz.org, “Canada’s performance here in Copenhagen bec and Ontario. In other words, premier.alberta.ca only just beginning. builds on two years of delay, obstruction and total inaction. there was no problem with the Rob Renner Next week: Schools of thought This government thinks there’s a choice between environ- oil sands when they were making Prepared for opposition on education. Thursday, February 4, 2010 The Nugget 7 opinion — Editorial — Election questions abound number of posters around campus, and the pens I’ve seen distrib- ing, Jobs requested that information given to the school media by uted it would be very difficult to remain within the $200 budget Gibbons not be made public (censorship in my opinion). Like I mandate. It would be upsetting to see candidates withdraw from said, this information was provided by an opposing, not to men- the election because NAITSA failed to define the terms in which tion disgruntled, candidate, and because of that I’m not sure of they could campaign. Jobs and Pillai took a chance with this cam- its accuracy. When I asked a sitting member of the committee if paign. It’s almost like they didn’t consider the consequences, or it happened, I was told they could not recall the event. They then simply didn’t care. I guess that’s the disadvantage to playing with added even if the comment was made, they would be unable to fire, sometimes you get burned. disclose the information. What’s that I smell … oh, just a cover- The electoral committee argued that because no pre-cam- up. Awesome, not only are the actions of the presidential candi- paigning had occurred, and because the candidates have the right date questionable ethically, he also doesn’t value free press. If he Chris Carmichael-POWELL to put anything they would gets elected (and chances Editor-in-Chief like on their posters, no are he will considering wrongdoing had been he’s running unopposed) I I’ve passed a lot of judgment on NAIT this year. There are committed. You’ve got to wonder what other rights many things I feel should be a focus for the institution that have be kidding me! As a stu- he’s going to throw out the been put on the back burner. I’ve argued NAIT has mismanaged dent I have no idea whose window? Perhaps the right funds, and at times neglected the well-being of the student body. poster is whose. All I know to free speech, or maybe Through all my discontent, I’ve had the security of NAITSA, is both of the candidates’ he’ll just toss me in Guan- our students’ association. The SA is supposed to fight for student posters clearly display the tanamo Bay. I say bring it rights and ensure we, as students, have an exceptional post-sec- faces and names of Jobs on, I’ll rock the shit out of ondary experience. At the top of the SA hierarchy sit four stu- and Pillai, plus I see them an orange jump suit. dent elected representatives, who more than anyone else, should twice as often as anyone All joking aside, Tim understand the importance of student involvement, and should else’s posters. If I see your Jobs is a great presiden- focus on the quality of the student experience. After all it does mug 60 times around the tial candidate, and in say “promotion of the general welfare of the students” right in school, you have 60 post- all honesty he gets my the NAITSA bylaws, under objectives. Regardless of what is ers; I don’t care who made vote. Granted, there’s written in the NAITSA bylaws, I think the students should be them originally. no other option. Do I more concerned with what is not. It makes me question find his methods in this who’s sitting on the elec- election a little… dubi- Things heated up toral committee that makes ous? Clearly I do, but it Generally student government at NAIT is relatively unevent- the decisions affecting doesn’t distract from the ful. This year, things have managed to heat up with the submis- Jobs and Pillai. Oh, fancy fact that he’ll do a good sion of an official complaint made by Mark Gibbons, a NAIT that, it just happens to be job. That brings me to my student running in the election for VP External. Details of the other members of the stu- last concern, Jobs is run- complaint can be read in the article in the issues section. I’m here dent government. Well ning unopposed – what to give you my opinion on the slated campaign involving current that must be a comfort- is he getting out of this VP Timothy Jobs and current sitting senator Govind Pillai. ing thought. There’s noth- arrangement, besides a According to the current bylaws governing the electoral pro- ing like being judged by handful of bad press? cess, Tim and Govind have not officially broken any rules, a posi- a room of your peers that It could be Jobs simply tion echoed by the electoral committee’s decision on Tuesday, you’ve worked closely shares the same views of Feb. 1. Currently there’s no legislation dictating any terms associ- with over the year. I’m not as Pillai, or maybe this is ated with a slate election, and therefore nothing is in place to regu- saying the committee’s his attempt at piggyback- late the way candidates involved in a slate election can campaign. biased in any way, I’m just ing a friend into office, Let me give you an example. No more than $200 can be spent stating there’s a clear con- and in turn providing on an executive campaign, and each candidate is only allowed a flict of interest that should them with a hefty student maximum of 30 campaign posters around campus. With two can- have been addressed, and funded monthly paycheck didates running together you may think it would allow them to wasn’t. Another great judgment call made by the Chief Return- of $3,000. Damn, it must be nice to be in the “NAITSA Boys pool their funds totalling $400, and increase their poster count to ing Officer. Well it’s good to know that she’s ethically sound. Club.” Unfortunately my invite must have been lost in the 60 posters around campus. Dirty little trick, boys, very dirty. As Gibbons also informed me that while in the committee meet- mail. Shucks. I mentioned earlier there are no regulations stating this can’t be done. Nevertheless, you would think two members that are already sitting on student government would see the disadvantage this Your views are important would pose to other candidates who are running independently. We want to hear from you! A joint campaign? Is something bugging Submit your letters with Just a note to the electoral committee – the bylaw states execu- you about NAIT or the your real name and phone tive electoral campaigns cannot exceed $200, it doesn’t say $200 rest of the world? Do you number to: studenteditor@ per candidate. It could be argued campaign material constitutes have some praise to dish nait.ca. any materials conveying a message in order to influence voters. out about the school or Don’t sweat it. We won’t Seeing as these two candidates chose to run a slate platform, I life in general? Get those publish your phone number, would assume it could be considered a joint campaign. With both thoughts into print. but we do need to list your of them running for the executive, that would make one executive Keep them short and to real name. It’s all good. Get- campaign. Considering all campaign material they’ve chosen to use displays both candidates’ names, I would hope the cost associ- the point. No more than ting something off your chest ated with this campaign falls within the predetermined bylaws set 100 words. We’re a news- is downright therapeutic. up by NAITSA. If not, some might say it would constitute grounds paper, not an encyclope- Trust us on that. for disqualification. It would be interesting to see Jobs’ and Pillai’s dia. Give us a break! Write us. campaign expense claims. Something tells me with the increased 8 The Nugget Thursday, February 4, 2010 SPORTS MENS BASKETBALL Ooks hustle the Rustlers By Doug Yearwood land’s 59, largely in part to a spectacular points and three steals. Gerard Mowza had a pure reflection of a lack of leadership from The NAIT Ooks men’s basketball team showing of offence by Shane Cox, who was a solid game as well – he had seven defen- our veterans. Instead of going into Lake- welcomed the Lakeland Rustlers this past dropping treys like a clumsy waiter in this sive rebounds, five assists and 16 points on land and putting forth a performance reflec- Friday and put on an awe-inspiring show. one. He had seven three-pointers and 26 the evening, and found the ball in his hands tive of professionals, we acted like amateurs After coming off points in the game. with less than 10 sec- and it almost cost us a couple of dominant Shane Reece shot onds left in the fourth a loss.” victories the weekend nine of 14 and was quarter. He managed With the sweep of prior in Grande Prai- big in the defensive to draw a foul with the Rustlers, NAIT rie, where the Ooks end, ending up with four seconds left, and (17-3) is able to keep managed to average a 20 points and nine M o w z a , w h o w a s their three game lead staggering 121 points rebounds in the game. eight of nine on the on the MacEwan per game, the first The Ooks’ DVD night on free throws, Griffins (14-4), who quarter of Friday’s p l a y e r o n t h e b u s amazingly missed both also kept pace, win- match got off to a must not have been shots from the “char- ning both their games surprisingly sluggish working, because on ity stripe!” Thank- this past weekend start, with the Ooks Saturday night the fully, Shane Reece over Kings Univer- up by a meagre 12-11. boys came out look- was able to gather the sity (5-15). D u r i n g t h e b r e a k , ing tired and a little ball with 1.5 seconds N A I T w i l l g e t coach Don Phillips no disconnected from the left and add a late bas- its shot at sweeping doubt gave a speech game; down by seven ket to push the NAIT the King’s Univer- resembling something after one quarter, and Ooks ahead and secure sity Eagles this next that could be attrib- 47-42 after the first the win, 86-84, in a weekend. In the pro- uted to Coach Carter, half. NAIT was able remarkable finish. cess, the team will as the Ooks came out to rally in the third Coach Don Phil- have to be concerned re-energized and refo- quarter, scoring 28 lips was a little fired about the Eagles’ cused for the second points as opposed to up after the game, Janis Assers, who quarter; something Lakeland’s 16, for a and had a lot to say has been averaging that would transition lead of 70- 63. regarding the surpris- 19.9 points per game into the second half Coach Don Phillips The fourth quar- ing tightness of the Shane Reece and 8.9 rebounds per and throughout the ‘Lack of leadership from our veterans’ ter saw incredible game. 20 points game this season. entirety of the game. action on both sides “Not disrespect- The Ooks play at The boys managed to drop 93 points in of the court. Cox was a beast again Satur- ing the Rustlers, but our performance this home Saturday night at 8:00 in the NAIT the final three quarters compared with Lake- day, with 38 minutes of playing time, 24 weekend, in particular Saturday night, was gym. WOMENS BASKETBALL Athletes of the week

Playing to win January 25-31 Rosalina Hicks By GARIT BYINGTON In memory of Dale-Marie’s aunt, Patricia Basketball Assistant Sports Editor Warrick née Cumberbatch, the event is taking As mentioned in last week’s Nugget article, place on the five-year anniversary of her pass- Rosalina’s stellar play on the weekend helped lead the Ooks the captain of the NAIT Ooks’ women’s bas- ing. The NAIT Ooks’ women’s basketball team basketball team to a split this past weekend against the Lake- ketball team, Dale-Marie Cumberbatch, when is holding a Breast Cancer Fundraiser during land Rustlers. Hicks averaged 14 points, three rebounds, 5.5 assists, and two steals in the two weekend games, including asked what the best moment in her basketball the game, with a silent auction occurring con- scoring 17 points in the Ooks 88-76 win at Lakeland Saturday career was, stated: “My best moment will be our gruent to the game. The NAIT main gym doors night. “Rosie’s play was instrumental in our team getting a First Annual Breast Cancer Game held at NAIT open at 5 p.m. with the silent auction to begin split this weekend,” said head coach Curtis Nelson. “She has on Feb. 6.” and finishing with the game, starting emerged as a leader on our team.” Rosalina is a second-year Cumberbatch’s great idea is at 6 p.m. Personal Fitness training student from Edmonton. finally coming to fruition this Satur- Every Ook will wear pink jerseys day in NAIT’s main gym. and a pink ribbon. Even the referees She has been pushing for the will be using pink whistles when they event to take place for the past two call the game, as the Edmonton Bas- years. ketball Officials Association is also Shane Cox “This fundraiser will be very joining the effort. During this entire Basketball personal for me. I want to raise week for all games, referees will be awareness about the disease and raise money for sporting the eloquent Fox40 Pink Whistles. Shane was a force this weekend for the NAIT Ooks, leading research,” says Dale-Marie. “I get to play bas- All profits from proceeds will be donated the team to a pair of victories over the Lakeland Rustlers. Cox ketball in honour of my aunt, who passed away to the Canadian Breast Cancer Society. So help scored an amazing 50 points in the two games on the weekend, from breast cancer, as well as several others who spread the word to your friends and classmates including going seven for 13 from three-point land. “Cox has are struggling with the disease.” and pack the gym to cheer on the Ooks and this started to embellish the leadership role and will lead this team The event is officially called the NAIT great cause. There will also be contests, draws towards success,” said head coach Don Phillips. “We feel privi- “OOKPiNK” Breast Cancer Awareness Bas- and in-game entertainment to make the event leged to have him as a student-athlete here at NAIT.” Shane is a ketball Game, with the word play coming from very lively. fourth-year player from Brampton, Ontario and is in his first year the team’s mascot, Ookpik. Footlocker Canada To make a donation online, and help fight of the HVAC program. is sponsoring the event. Special guests, includ- this great cause, just follow the link - http://con- ing Breast Cancer survivors, will be attending vio.cancer.ca/GoTo/EBOAvsCANCER. Make the game. a difference. Thursday, February 4, 2010 SPORTS The Nugget 9 What’s hot, what’s not

taylor pollmann Sports Editor

Hot Under the stellar play of net minder Brian ing the King of Pain. After missing most of The ever so confident Phaneuf, was quick to Roger Federer: The sensation out of Swit- Elliot, the team is currently riding a fran- last season with a knee injury, the Spaniard has point out after the news broke that “he wasn’t zerland has proven his dominance in the tennis chise high eight-game winning streak and has once again managed surprised because world once again. After experiencing a sur- climbed up the standings into fifth place as a to injure himself in even Gretzky was prising hard match in the first round, Federer result. another major com- traded.” Gretzky quickly recovered and cruised through the rest Kobe Bryant: Mr. Clutch has struck petition. As a result also didn’t pro- of the Open, con- again. With 7.3 of his lack of dura- duce 0.4 points per cluding with a seconds left in the bility, Nadal will a game in seasons, dismantling of game against the drop three spots in which ironically Andy Murray in arch rivals Celt- the World rankings enough, are Pha- the finals. The ics, Kobe nailed to his lowest since neuf ’s stats as of win gives Federer the jumper, giv- 2005, No. 4. For the now. It is also safe an unprecedented ing the team a sake of tennis as a to say he won’t be 16th major tro- one-point lead. sport, let’s hope Rafa earning the hard- phy, which is For his encore the gets back on his feet ware Gretzky won the most by any next game, Bry- and is ready to com- on a regular basis in player in the ant put away a p e t e i n t h e n e a r the near future. Open era. cool 44-point per- future, because we Gilbert Are- Sidney formance, which all know tennis isn’t nas/ Javaris Crit- Crosby: The was good enough fun to watch when tenton: The infa- face of the Pen- to make him the Federer’s only true mous duo has been guins franchise Lakers’ all-time competition is out. suspended for the is showing why leading scorer. An Sorry, Murray. remainder of the he earns $8.7 impressive feat Dion Phaneuf: NBA season for million a year by an even more 2010 has certainly trying to relive their through the best impressive player! not been the former childhood dreams. way he knows Not Flames year. The In a cops vs. rob- how, his play. Sid Greg Oden: defenceman’s pro- Dion Phaneuf bers game gone the Kid is scor- The world’s larg- duction on the ice has dipped down to a career wrong, firearms were found in the teams’ ing goals at an est Band-Aid has low, leading to the Flames decision this past locker room. creating a media storm and a insane pace, slid- d o n e i t a g a i n . week to send him to the barrel-scraping leafs. public relations nightmare. ing seven goals After missing his and seven helpers first season due to through opposing injury, Oden once goaltenders in just Sidney Crosby has once again seven games. If that’s not impressive enough, managed to mess up his knee in his third sea- during the last seven contests, Crosby has son and will miss the reminder of the cur- scored a hat trick in one period, and in another rent campaign. To make matters worse, nude match, posted an astonishing six points. These photos of the centre have been leaked on the points are translating into wins for the Pen- Internet, which then leaves an important ques- guins as they have won five out of their last tion on people’s minds: Is Oden really smart, seven games, pushing them closer and closer and simply planning a new career because the to the division-leading Devils. current one is going down the drain or is he Ottawa Senators: Canada’s capital team another victim of plain ignorance? Tiger is has finally shown up to their games and it’s probably watching and saying thank-you. proven to be a disaster for all their opponents. Rafael Nadal: The King of Clay is becom-

Photo by Jamie Anderson-Reid Ook Emma Sommerfeld keeps the puck away from a Mount Royal player over the weekend during a game at NAIT. Mount Royal won 6-1. 10 The Nugget SPORTS Thursday, February 4, 2010 Young guns on biathlon squad

journey every day. skiing in 2006 and is once again competing in her field in The representation for this year’s Canadian biathlon Vancouver. squad will be one of the youngest ever The men’s side will only send sent to the games. Four lucky women one athlete to compete in the indi- will get the chance to compete in front vidual events due to rules that stip- of family and friends. Zina Kocher, ulate that a country’s biathlon team Rosanna Crawford, Megan Imrie has to be in the Top 20 in order to and Megan Tandy were all named to send four athletes to the games. the young squad in a cosy press con- Jean-Phillipe le Guellec will be the ference in the City of Camrose last lone representative on the team. Stories by taylor pollmanN Wednesday. Kocher is the only athlete The pride of Kingston, Ontario Sports Editor on the squad with previous interna- had two Top-10 finishes on the cir- tional experience and managed to win cuit last year, and could potentially Imagine having to cross-country ski a gruelling 20 km a bronze in the World Championships steal a medal away from a medal- across a frozen tundra in the blistering cold. Now combine three years ago. Camrose (which is list favourite in his event. that with having to have the exact hand-eye co-ordination known for its production of skiing and The biathlon events will begin to be able to hit consistent bull’s-eyes with frozen digits. If biathlon talent) is sending one of their the day after the opening ceremo- you were to put those thoughts together and look them up own to compete on this year’s team. nies on Feb. 13, and will conclude in your handy Webster’s Dictionary, it would probably give Twenty-one-year-old Rosanna Crawford will get a ticket a day before the closing ceremonies on Feb. 28. All of the you the word biathlon to define it. While this may seem a to Vancouver and become the second member of her fam- events featured at the Vancouver Olympics can be caught daunting, almost unachievable task to many, the four Cana- ily to compete in the Olympic games. Rosanna’s sister is on Rogers Sportsnet, CTV, and TSN. The events are also dians who will compete in this year’s Olympics face this Chandra Crawford, who won a gold medal in cross-country streamed live via the Internet on CTV.ca. Proposal on the basketball court

By Nicole de Champlain “Steve went to the post and then he got me to I was like ‘Oh my goodness’,” Jensen said. Love is making its way around NAIT and show- defend him so when he got the ball in the post he Not only did the proposal catch her off guard, ing up on the basketball court. passed it out of bounds, spun around on one knee but her teammates were surprised as well. “Just Steve Lamont, a graduate of the Instrumentation and opened a ring box.” my roommate knew it was going to happen, but and Electrical Engineering program, who is also part The NAIT practice squad is made up of former the rest of the team was just as surprised as I of the NAIT men’s basketball practice squad, pro- college basketball players. The team helps the NAIT was.” posed to NAIT women’s basketball player Crystal Ooks women’s basketball program by practising Jensen said she hasn’t started dress shopping yet, Jensen during their practice on Jan. 10. against them. This made for the perfect setting for but admits the wedding will now give her an oppor- Jensen accepted, saying she was very sur- the perfect proposal. tunity to wear one. “I think it’s cool, but I’m not a prised with her fiancé’s spontaneous and romantic The happy couple has been dating for about a girly girl so I only wear a dress once a year.” proposal. year and a half, but nothing could have prepared her Crystal is currently an Animal Health Technol- “In basketball practice the guy squad decided for this significant moment in her life. ogy student and has one year left in her program. to show us a drill because they always do,” Jensen “The first thing I thought was, he lost the ball The couple plans to get married June 12. The happy couple said, describing the proposal. and then I thought he fell. Then, when I saw the ring Let’s just say it was a slam dunk! Cars the stars in wintery Edmonton By TAYLOR POLLMANN door coupe has a top speed of 310 show, said: “The auto industry is ers’ guide to compare all the cars in has become an Edmonton tradition Sports Editor km/h and can go from zero to a hun- absolutely resilient. You can kick us person, or just ogle exotic objects of in mid-snow season, it is easy to see In what has become a yearly dred in a mind-blowing 3.8 seconds. but we keep coming back.” power, one thing remained certain: why the event has been around for as tradition for Edmontonians, thou- Unfortunately, the select few with Whether those in attendance used This year’s edition of the show was long as it has – it contains something sands of chrome-lovers attended the the $190,000 US to actually buy the this year’s show as a serious buy- far from a disappointment. In what for everyone. 2010 Auto Show and were not dis- car will have to put their name on a appointed as they walked among lengthy waiting list as the car is sold the various displays. Throughout the out until 2012. Fans of other luxury Edmonton Expo Centre, auto mak- brands were kept satisfied as Lambo- ers from all around the world showed rghini, Bentley, Skyler and Porsche off everything from a shiny, new con- all managed to make an appearance vertible coupe for the businessman to at the show, with each brand present- the family sedan for the busy soccer ing new ways to dominate in appear- mom. ance and performance. In the more economically friendly Exotic cars range; Ford, Hyundai, Toyota, Chevy, While everyone can respect Jeep and Honda were all in atten- a reliable vehicle that can trans- dance, demonstrating to potential port them to work every day with- customers why they should make out breaking down, exotic cars are the switch to their brand and to what still the machines that catch every- affect it would have on their individ- one’s eyes. Returning to the show ual lives. after a year’s absence was the Fer- rari dealership. On display was Industry resilient the brand new Ferrari California, Surprisingly, even with a reces- which brought gasps from old and sion hitting most of North America, young alike. The car features a front the experts are saying vehicle pur- mounted, gasoline direct injection chases are expected to rise signifi- V8 engine, which makes it the first cantly in the coming months. Bob autocar-show.blogspot.com of its kind in a Ferrari. The two- Villas, a representative with the auto The Ferrari California was a real attention-getter at Edmonton’s auto show. Thursday, February 4, 2010 SPORTS The Nugget 11 ACAC Standings men’s hockey South Division Concordia 79, Augustana 63 Mount Royal...... 8 5 3 18 13 10 Team GP W RW L OTL TIE GF GA Pts Team G W L Pts PF PA MacEwan...... 8 4 4 15 14 8 SAIT...... 24 20 20 3 0 1 153 57 41 SAIT...... 14 11 3 22 1085 944 men’s volleyball SAIT...... 8 4 4 12 17 8 Mount Royal....24 19 19 4 0 1 118 59 39 Mount Royal...... 14 11 3 22 1210 965 Provincial Division Grande Prairie...... 8 3 5 13 16 6 Concordia...... 24 15 15 8 0 1 106 81 31 Red Deer...... 14 9 5 18 1184 1096 Team MP MW ML GW GL Pts King’s...... 8 1 7 9 23 2 NAIT...... 24 13 12 10 0 1 102 77 27 Lethbridge...... 14 7 7 14 1171 1162 Red Deer...... 8 7 1 21 8 14 North/South Division Augustana...... 23 12 11 10 0 1 98 102 25 Briercrest...... 14 2 12 4 1095 1358 Mount Royal...... 8 6 2 22 9 12 Team MP MW ML GW GL Pts Portage...... 24 7 7 17 0 0 82 104 14 Medicine Hat...... 14 2 12 4 989 1209 SAIT...... 8 5 3 19 14 10 NAIT...... 6 4 2 15 11 8 MacEwan...... 23 4 4 18 1 0 61 135 9 RESULTS Grande Prairie...... 8 3 5 12 16 6 Lakeland...... 6 4 2 12 8 8 Briercrest...... 24 2 2 19 1 1 55 160 6 King’s...... 8 2 6 8 19 4 Jan. 28 Briercrest...... 6 4 2 15 11 8 Note: MRU forfeits Jan. 16 game vs. NAIT MacEwan...... 8 1 7 7 23 2 MRU 85, Medicine Hat 58 Medicine Hat...... 6 3 3 13 10 6 RESULTS North/South Division Jan. 29 Keyano...... 6 2 4 13 16 4 Jan. 27 NAIT 105, Lakeland 70; MacEwan 82, King’s 43; Team MP MW ML GW GL Pts Augustana 5, MacEwan 1 Lethbridge...... 6 1 5 5 17 2 Concordia 84, Augustana 61 Lethbridge...... 6 5 1 17 10 10 Jan. 29 results Jan. 30 Medicine Hat...... 6 5 1 16 9 10 NAIT 2, Portage 1; RU 6, Briercrest 0 Jan. 28 NAIT 86, Lakeland 84; MacEwan 98, King’s 62 NAIT...... 6 4 2 14 10 8 SAIT 2, Concordia 1 Lethbridge 3, Medicine Hat 2 Concordia 95, Augustana 85 Briercrest...... 6 3 3 14 10 6 Jan. 30 Keyano...... 6 1 5 8 16 2 (25-23, 28-26, 17-25, 15-25, 15-9) Portage 5, NAIT 1; MRU 9, Briercrest 3 WOmen’s basketball Lakeland...... 6 0 6 4 18 0 Jan. 29 SAIT 10, Concordia 2 Lakeland 3, NAIT 1 North Division results (26-24, 25-18, 24-26, 25-20) Team G W L Pts PF PA Jan. 28 WOmen’s hockey Medicine Hat 3 - Lethbridge 2 Briercrest 3, Keyano 2 Team GP W RW L OTL TIE GF GA Pts Concordia...... 18 16 2 32 1376 942 (28-26,25-18,19-25, 17-25,16-14) (21-25, 25-22, 14-25, 25-9, 15-7) Mount Royal....18 11 11 5 1 1 55 38 24 King’s...... 20 16 4 32 1261 1093 Jan. 29 Medicine Hat 3, Lethbridge 0 SAIT...... 18 9 7 8 1 0 42 47 19 MacEwan...... 18 13 5 26 1133 1006 NAIT 3, Lakeland 1 (25-16, 25-18, 21-25, 25-22) (25-23, 25-18, 25-17) NAIT...... 17 8 7 6 1 2 43 44 19 Grande Prairie.....18 10 8 20 1084 1099 Augustana...... 20 5 15 10 1240 1442 Briercrest 3, Keyano 0 (25-18, 25-16, 25-23) MacEwan...... 18 7 7 9 1 1 30 43 16 MRU 3, GPRC 1 (25-17, 25-21, 25-27, 25-18) Lakeland...... 18 4 14 8 1095 1259 Red Deer...... 17 6 4 8 1 2 32 30 15 Lethbridge 3, Medicine Hat 1 SAIT 3, MacEwan 1 (25-16, 18-25, 29-27, 25-18) NAIT...... 20 2 18 4 1086 1434 results (17-25, 25-22, 25-19, 25-17) RDC 3, King’s 0 (25-16, 25-13, 25-17) Jan. 29 South Division MRU 3, GPRC 0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-19) Jan. 30 MRU 3, NAIT 0; MacEwan 1, SAIT 0 Team...... G W L Pts PF PA SAIT 3, MacEwan 1 (25-20, 31-29, 17-25, 25-16) NAIT 3, Lakeland 0 (25-17, 25-16, 25-17) SAIT...... 14 13 1 26 1155 745 Jan. 30 RDC 3, King’s 0 (25-15, 25-21, 25-18) Briercrest 3, Keyano 2 Lethbridge...... 14 13 1 26 1111 889 MRU 6, NAIT 1 Jan. 30 (23-25, 14-25, 25-22, 25-20, 16-14) Medicine Hat...... 14 6 8 12 916 1026 NAIT 3, Lakeland 0 (25-16, 25-15, 25-19) Mount Royal...... 14 5 9 10 921 960 MRU 3, GPRC 1 (25-13, 25-23, 18-25, 25-20) Briercrest 3, Keyano 0 (25-20, 26-24, 25-15) men’s basketball Red Deer...... 14 5 9 10 782 959 MacEwan 3, SAIT 0 (25-10, 25-22, 25-18) MRU 3, GPRC 0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-13) North Division Briercrest...... 14 0 14 0 734 1040 RDC 3, King’s 1 (23-25, 25-15, 25-8, 26-24) MacEwan 3, SAIT 2 Team G W L Pts PF PA RESULTS NAIT...... 20 17 3 34 1888 1457 Jan. 28 (19-25, 25-22, 27-25, 11-25, 17-15) RDC 3, King’s 0 (25-16, 25-15, 25-19) BADMINTON MacEwan...... 18 14 4 28 1604 1245 Medicine Hat 61, MRU 57 Team Points Concordia...... 18 14 4 28 1575 1297 Jan. 29 1. NAIT Ooks...... 601 Lakeland...... 18 10 8 20 1528 1441 Lakeland 62, NAIT 49; King’s 49, MacEwan 48; WOmen’s volleyball Augustana...... 20 5 15 10 1579 1774 Concordia 103, Augustana 76 Provincial Division 2. Concordia Thunder...... 525 King’s...... 20 5 15 10 1407 1719 Jan. 30 Team MP MW ML GW GL Pts 3. Mount Royal Cougars...... 381 Grande Prairie...... 18 1 17 2 1160 1808 NAIT 88, Lakeland 76; MacEwan 66, King’s 60; Red Deer...... 8 7 1 22 6 14 4. Red Deer College...... 150 Snowboard hopes By KITA MURU a medal in his three previous trips. He is currently the In two weeks, Vancouver will host the 2010 Win- defending world champion in the parallel slalom event ter Olympics, and Canada will be hoping to “own the and is hoping for a podium finish in front of the home podium” when it begins. As far as the roster for the crowd. Morrison and Lambert will be making their snowboarding team goes, it is a fairly vaunted list of Olympic debuts in Vancouver, coming off strong per- athletes vying for gold in February. So far, the 18 spots formances with Morrison taking first back in Decem- are taken up by a mixture of aged and experienced vet- ber, while Lambert took first in a January event. Even erans out for one last ride, combined with newcomers though she is 37 and the oldest member of the Olympic making their first showing in the big leagues. team, Loo will probably be the women’s best chance at Snowboard Cross a podium finish. She competed in Turin in 2006 while The snowboard cross team possibly contains Can- Calve and Zakreski (who placed third in December) ada’s best medal hopefuls through the women’s duo of will be making their debuts. World No. 1 Maëlle Ricker, and No. 3 Dominique Mal- Halfpipe tais. It would be an understatement to say Ricker and The half pipe team consists of Jeff Batchelor, Brad Maltais are coming in hot, as they racked up 11 podium Martin and Justin Lameroux for the men while Mer- finishes last year, placing second and fourth on the cedes Nicoll, Palmer Taylor and Sarah Conrad will World Cup tour, and recently placing third and second at compete for the women. Even though Batchelor fin- an event in Switzerland. The men’s side, unfortunately, ished second in the world championships, he, Martin is not quite as strong as the women’s team, with World and Lameroux will be in tough considering they’re No. 4 Robert Fagan, Drew Robertson, Francois Boivin, going up against the U.S. halfpipe team, specifically and Drew Neilson suiting up. Fagan is starting 2010 the defending gold medallist Shaun White. It’s safe to strong, placing second in a World Cup event in Colo- say that the women face an easier path to gold than rado, while Neilson is injured but hoping to recover for their male counterparts. the Olympics. In all, this edition of Team Canada is said to Alpine (Slalom) be the most stacked ever, and come Olympic time, The Alpine team consists of Jasey Jay Anderson, should leave the rest of the world vying for sec- Matthew Morrison and Michael Lambert on the men’s ond place. The snowboard cross events take place side, and Alexa Loo, Caroline Calve and Kimiko on the 15th and 16th, followed by halfpipe on the Zakreski on the women’s. Anderson is going to com- 17th and 18th and then concluding with slalom on The Canadian snowboard team has some real stars heading into pete in his fourth and final Olympics after being denied the 26th and 27th. the Vancouver Olympics. 12 The Nugget SPORTS Thursday, February 4, 2010 Profile of the Week Katie Seys Being part of a team and going on road trips can be a great experience. What has been the funniest thing to hap- Left Side pen on a road trip? It is so hard to pinpoint the funniest thing with these Ooks Women’s Volleyball girls. It’s a dangerous group that’s for sure ... I’d have to say Kate Bilodeau reenacting the figure skating championships in our hotel room was Top 5. What team has the loudest fans and craziest fans in the ACAC? Briercrest! There is nothing better in the town to do then come to the games painted blue, with drums and yell at our team. On the other hand, some of our girls cheering at NAIT men’s basketball games can get out of hand as well. What was your favourite part of your team’s trip to Brazil over the Christmas break? I’d have to say their pictures since I went home to taylor pollmanN Ontario to spend Christmas with my family. Sports Editor Favourite artist or band and why? Lady Antebellum. Moving out west will make you a In this week’s profile of the week I interviewed country fan sometimes whether outstanding women’s volleyball player Katie Seys. you like it or not. Currently her team is in first place of the North/ How do you spend your free South Division with a total of eight points and is time when you’re not playing gearing towards a provincial medal finish. The volleyball? fourth year standout also leads the entire division I spend most of it in physio or with total kills. with my teammates! What are your goals for the current season? Song you can’t get out of your My goal for the season is to help my team to a head? gold medal at provincials and to go on to Nationals. Take it off – Kesha What is your favourite part of playing volley- What would you like to say ball for NAIT? to your teammates, coaches and This year for sure my favourite part is my team- fans? mates. They are the most hilarious girls I have ever To my teammates – I love you met. guys. You make my day, every What would be your dream job and why? day. Playing pro volleyball and working as a dental To my coach – Thanks for put- technologist on the side. Pro volleyball is a pretty ting up with my attitude and con- obvious one. I think all athletes dream of going stant injuries Photo by Jamie Anderson-Reid pro and playing their sport for money. I still want To our fans – please bring other Katie Seys spikes the ball during a game against Lake- to work in dental though so I’ll have to fit it all in fans with you. land on Jan. 30. somehow! Katie Seys Thursday, February 4, 2010 SPORTS The Nugget 13 Oilers beat wrong team

after their victory over the Hurricanes. I’m hop- as his name, stating, “If Wayne Gretzky can media Phaneuf have to deal with the largest hockey ing, along with most Oilers fans of course, that the get traded, anyone can get media market. Stay tuned. Oilers are able to turn this debauchery of a season traded.” ●●● into the highly-touted Taylor Hall. Yes, Dion, the Great One being The aura of the Sedin twins Imagine the likes of a Hall-Hemsky-Penner sold and you being traded are continues to grow, as Henrik first line, with secondary scoring coming from very relevant. What a joke! Cal- Sedin is among the league lead- Eberle, Svensson, Gagner, Visnovsky, with pos- gary made this trade as they need ers in scoring – or so we are led sible prospects Anton Lander and Linus Omark; to enhance their forward depth by to believe that it’s Henrik. How- and hey, could next year be the year Jaromir Jagr unloading defencemen; and with ever, truthfully and seriously, any- donns the Oil Drop? I don’t want to mention any so much money tied up in the con- one besides the Sedins wouldn’t Check Out My 9-Iron other names contributing next season, because if tracts of Jarome Iginla, Miikka be able to tell whether it’s Dan- the Oilers know what’s good for them, they will Kiprusoff, Robyn Regehr and Jay iel or Henrik wearing the num- GARIT BYINGTON do everything in their power to trade any of the Bouwmeester, getting rid of Dion’s ber 33. When Daniel was alleg- Assistant Sports Editor names I didn’t mention. $6.5 million contract seemed like edly injured during the season, Come on, Oilers! Of all the games you choose ●●● a no-brainer – he was playing as A Sedin twin the Sedins may have actually to end your epic losing streak on, you guys beat The Ed Hardy-wearing Dion Phaneuf a fourth defenceman making over Which one? been taking turns sporting the No. another team vying for the No. 1 draft pick. The must feel like he has found a match made $6-million – gross. After all, with 33 jersey, giving each other possi- Oilers had established themselves a nice seven- in heaven; he has found a city big enough names like Robyn and Rene on the team, getting ble well-needed rest, or a great opportunity to visit point cushion for last place in the league, and the to house him and his monumental ego. Dion rid of Dion couldn’t of been too hard a decision. their homeland of Sweden mid-season. In all seri- best odds to get the No. 1 pick, but closed the gap spoke of Wayne Gretzky in the same breath It’s going to be real fun to see the rocky-with-the- ousness though, these girls can play! volleyball Women, men eyeing playoffs By TAYLOR POLLMANN division with 10 points each. The women’s team is in an equally good posi- see the women kick off at 6 p.m. at NAIT on Fri- Sports Editor The Ooks men’s team is feeling a sense of pur- tion to compete at the provincials as they currently day, with the men’s game following after at 8 p.m. The current ACAC volleyball season is in full pose and ability with the addition of three new play- sit atop the North/South division with a total of The second round will take place on Saturday with swing, and once again, the NAIT Ooks are in the ers to their roster after the Christmas break. eight points. A big reason is the offence provided the ladies once again starting it off at 1 p.m., and thick of things. After a pair of impressive wins over “I feel strongly that we’ll be a team to contend by Katie Seys. She currently sits first in the divi- the men playing at 3 p.m. So come out and sup- the Lakeland Rustlers this past weekend, the men’s with at the provincials,” coach Simon Fedun said. sion with total kills and kills-per-game percentage. port local volleyball as the ever so important rush to volleyball team currently sits third in the North/ “But our conference is so competitive that unless NAIT’s volleyball teams will both hit the court the ACAC provincials begins. NAIT students get in South Division with a total of eight points after six we play with a sense of urgency, we will be watch- next against Lethbridge College, in a two-game free to all Ooks home games and admission is only games. Medicine Hat and Lethbridge are atop the ing from the sidelines.” home stand. The first of the double headers will $2 for all other fans. 14 The Nugget SPORTS Thursday, February 4, 2010 A tale of two QBs By Doug Yearwood Baltimore team with an inexperienced For all those who wanted to see Brett quarterback in Joe Flacco, then mov- Favre in the Super Bowl, move aside. ing on to play the team that Jets head Everybody knows Drew Brees and Pey- coach Rex Ryan dubbed Super Bowl ton Manning formed a caucus at the begin- favourites prior to playoffs starting. ning of this season that started the collision Indy dominated Baltimore 20-3, and course for these two to just when you meet in Miami; and oh began to believe boy, has it ever come i n R e x Ry a n ’s to fruition. When you defence, stud- consider these two ded with the likes offences, and the two of Kerry Rhodes prior Super Bowls and, of course, and how exciting they Darrelle Revis, were, you can’t tell me this one doesn’t the human computer Peyton Manning make you just as wet. went off, tossing for 377 and three This marks the first time since 1993 (do TDs. So much for that, Rex. get20.wordpress.com any Dallas fans remember the Aikman years?) In the Big Easy, Drew Brees & Co. Drew Brees that the two top seeds going into the playoffs are looking to uplift a city that was A city on his shoulders actually made it all the way to the final. wrought with devastation just five The Colts had the road they probably years ago. The Saints go into Miami having nickname “Aints.” But like Twisted Sister Sharper, who played with Favre for seven most preferred in the playoffs, facing first a never won a Super Bowl, thus earning the would suggest, “They’re not gonna take it, years in Green Bay, inspired his defence to anymore!” come out ready to play, and eventually the Brees had an outstanding year Saints over powered the Vikings 31-28. in 2009; he threw for 4,388 yards, This is the Super Bowl that so many 34 touchdowns and 11 intercep- wanted to see three quarters of the way tions, with performances pow- through the season when both teams were erful enough to lead his team to undefeated. The two teams have similarities a 13-3 record- good enough for in almost every aspect of the game. Offen- tops in the NFC. That was then, sively, you can’t find two better quarter- and this is now; in other words, backs in the league. Throughout the season, toss all that out the door – it’s the the run game was used to set up the pass, playoffs. and doesn’t look to be the predominant fac- The Saints had a tough path tor going into the Feb. 7 title match. to Super Bowl XLIV, first play- On the flip side of the ball, both defences ing the other perceived offen- have themselves a task ahead of them. sive juggernauts of the NFC, the Game-planning for possibly the best quar- Arizona Cardinals. But two Reg- terback of all time has to be daunting for the gie Bush scores and three touch- Saints; and with Brees having possibly the downs thrown by Hurricane Drew best touch in the league on all his passes, allowed the Saints to trudge past safeties Antoine Bethea and Bob Sand- the Cards, locking them in a bout ers can’t afford to get beat deep. Look for versus Brett Favre and the sup- Marques Colston and Devery Henderson to posed team of destiny, the Minne- stretch the field on either side, with explo- sota Vikings. Saints safety Darren sive players like Reggie Bush cutting under- neath coverage for a break out run. Whoever executes their plays more consistently is going to win. The game is expected to be a high-scor- ing affair, but often it’s the defences that truly do win championships. If Eli Manning didn’t avoid a tackle, if David Tyree didn’t make that catch, if Roethlisberger got sacked or Santonio Holmes was defended on that last catch, who knows how these games would have turned out? Any saintsofneworleans.wordpress.com blog.quickdfw.com/archives way you cut it, it’s going to Peyton Manning Reggie Bush be sweet. I think we’re in for One of the greats Big play man a treat. Thursday, February 4, 2010 SPORTS The Nugget 15 Federer swings at history

record against the Swiss legend. Murray is only one of four players today who can lay claim to that statement. The win gives Federer a record 16 career Major titles, a feat that has never been achieved in the mod- ern open era. “His achievements in tennis are remarkable,” said a reflective Murray who will no doubt be in a Major final again in the near future. One of the biggest sideline stories of the tourna- ment was the sudden injury of Spanish superstar Rafael taylor pollmanN Nadal. The injury will sideline him for four weeks and Sports Editor will cause the Spaniard to drop two spots in the rank- ings to No. 4 in the world. While this will be his lowest As the sun finally set on a scorching day in Australia, a ranking since 2005, Nadal insists he doesn’t care. former champion was once again crowned in this year’s edi- “It is not important for me to think about the ranking tion of the Australian Open. issue and losing a few spots, that’s normal when you are Roger Federer (winner of the Open in ’04, ’06, and not able to compete,” he said. ’07) finally grasped the Aussie trophy that has eluded him “For me it is more important to play well again and for two long years. The victory came against the United to have the good feelings on the court that I had in Abu Kingdom sensation, Andy Murray, who has never seen a Dhabi, Doha and also at the Australian Open where I piece of the pie come his way when playing in a Grand played at the highest level.” Slam event. The result was no different this time. Federer On the women’s side of the draw, Serena Wil- cruised through the first two sets with ease, posting liams defeated Justine Henin in the finals. Williams records of 6-3 and 6-4. The third set however, was a little ruined the former world No. 1 player’s idea of a per- more challenging for Federer as he was forced to win in a fect comeback, giving the younger of the two Williams tiebreaker format. sisters her 12th Grand Slam title, tying the great Bil- As the match came to a close, Murray was overwhelmed lie Jean King. with emotion, as his chance of becoming the first British man The next tennis Major will be at Roland Gar- to win a Major since 1931 was taken away. ros in Paris, France. It will take place from May Federer however, had some words of wisdom for the 24 to June 7 and should be interesting as The King young Brit as he told Murray during the post-game speech of Clay “Nadal” will try once again to reclaim “he was too good a player to never win a Major.” his prized trophy and hopefully renew the ever so This has been the second time Murray has lost to Federer intense Federer-Nadal rivalry. Until then, tennis Ezra Shaw/Getty Images in a Major final (the last came in the 2008 U.S. Open) but fans are left to wonder how the final three Majors of Roger Federer celebrates winning match point in his semifinal interestingly enough, he still holds a better head-to-head the year will play out. match against Andy Roddick at the 2009 Australian Open. 16 The Nugget Thursday, February 4, 2010 NAITSA EXECUTIVE CANDIDATES 2010-2011 For President ... Hello fellow students, parking fees among other costs. there. You have my commitment to appear at My name is Timothy Jobs and I am running NAITSA Building these campuses regularly, so the students asso- for NAITSA President. I will continue to advocate for NAIT- ciation can learn how to best serve you. I am currently a NAIT student studying SA’s own building, which will allow for retail Student Spaces Business Management. The past year I have opportunities and lower student fees for all stu- Simply put, we don’t have enough student served you as the NAITSA Vice President Aca- dents. You need only look across the river at spaces and our current student spaces are over- demic as well as the Director of Finance for the University of Alberta Student Union build- run and dated. Student spaces are an integral the Alberta Students’ Executive Council help- ing to realize the benefit to students of such a part of student success and I am committed to ing to represent more than 120,000 Alberta stu- space. A used bookstore and revenue from fran- ensuring that we not only hold on to the space dents. Before this past year, I served as one chises that helps keep student fees low is the that we have, but make improvements so that of two JR Shaw School of Business Senate objective. we are not sitting on old chairs and using tables representatives. Transportation covered in graffiti. Serving as a student executive this past year Whether students vote for or against a Uni- Student Funding has given me a unique insight into how NAIT is versal Transit Pass, I am committed to lobby As tuition continues to rise, student fund- being operated and where the students associa- Edmonton Transit for better service. Better ing in the form of loans, grants and scholarships tion can step up to help you best. public transportation service has several spinoff becomes more important. You have my com- Tuition effects for all students. With better bus service, mitment to continue lobbying the government The institution will always raise tuition to more students will take transit, freeing up park- to increase the grace period for those on student it’s maximum level according to the Consumer ing space for those who must drive. loans and increase the number of scholarships Price Index (CPI) and there is little students Satellite Campuses and grants available to students. can do about it; however, I am committed to I realize that the students association has On February 9, 10 & 11, I am counting on being a vigilant opponent to any increases in done a poor job of communicating and inter- you to vote “Yes” for Experience Leadership ancillary fees which are not regulated by the acting with students at Patricia and Souch cam- and Commitment to Standing Up for Stu- Government of Alberta. The tuition issue is pus. I believe that we cannot fully understand or dents. Vote “Yes” for Timothy Jobs as your about cost to students, including books and help students at these campuses without being NAITSA President. Timothy Jobs For VP Academic ... My name is Tess Cocchio. In February of 2009, the students classroom equipment, and for the upgrading of the derelict stu- the same problems you have and I strive to correct them not just of NAIT voted for me to be NAITSA’s Vice President External. dent spacing on campus. I will advocate against any new ancil- for myself but also for the student body as a whole. With your This February, I am asking you to vote for me to be NAITSA’s lary fees threatening to cause any type of pressure on students’ support we can make NAIT a great institution. Vote Yes for Tess, Vice President Academic. budgets and economic well-being. because She’s Here for You. Not only have I served you for the past year as NAITSA’s VP As Vice President Academic, it is imper- External, but also as the Assistant Director of Advancement for the ative that I understand student grievances, Alberta Students’ Executive Council whether it is with another working to serve and represent over student, an instructor, 120,000 students across Alberta. or with the institution. I During this time, I have worked am committed to listen- toward building a stronger inter- ing to all student con- nal structure for NAITSA through cerns, issues, and opin- bylaws and new policies to guar- ions, as well as ensur- antee that student dollars are spent ing that all students are wisely. Additionally, I have pro- given fair and equal moted a stronger NAITSA pres- treatment. I will make ence in the community by meeting certain that students with city officials throughout the have every opportunity year to discuss a number of issues, to have their voice heard such as the LRT Expansion and and understood. better public transportation service Just this year, to NAIT. I will, as Vice President NAITSA donated an Academic, continue to support and additional $30,000 to promote these points. NAIT’s Department of As your Vice President Aca- Advancement for use as demic I will be focusing my atten- NAITSA funded grants tion on the things most important and bursaries for the to the student body. Tuition and 2009/2010 academic Ancillary Fees, Student Griev- year. I will lobby the ances, and Accessibility of grants, Alberta government for loans, scholarships, and awards are more funding for grants, among my priorities when it comes Tess Cocchio loans, scholarships, and to looking out for NAIT students. awards, as well as advo- It is my opinion that the student body should not only pay a cate for additional contributions from both fair price for their education, but in turn receive a quality expe- NAIT and NAITSA when needed. rience as well. Quality learning applies to both inside and out- I have worked hard for the students of side the classroom. Although there is little students can do about NAIT and will continue to dedicate myself tuition being raised each year by the Alberta CPI, I will advocate because I’m not just an elected official, but a for increased funding to student services, the modernizing of old student as well. I have experienced many of Thursday, February 4, 2010 The Nugget 17 NAITSA EXECUTIVE CANDIDATES 2010-2011 For VP Campus Life ...

ello everybody! “Hi Dr. Nick!” Well, Rock the Dock – 80’s Edition, Prairie Party, ter events for when your wallet is dry, and to I may not be Dr. Nick, but I’m Bryce Bachelor/Bachelorette, Freeze Your Beaver, keep bringing the fresh ideas, new concepts, HAlthouse, your current NAITSA VP and more. Now that we’ve cleared that up, let’s and a students’ perspective to the table when Campus Life for 2009/2010, and prospectively drop another fast fact… we also have increased any Campus Life decision is made. I’ve seen your VP Campus Life for 2010/2011! Now, utilization of the Nest through events and Indie what you students liked this year and what even though this is a re-election piece for the Nights and have managed to secure excellent you didn’t, I’ve seen what 3$ beer will do to Nugget, I’m not one to make unrealistic prom- attendance across the board this year. Now this get people out to have a good time, and most ises for the coming year (Like saying there will is Round 2 coming up, like Rocky vs. Clubber importantly, I’ve seen what one rented chain- be ducks in every classroom, claiming that Ook- Lang and I wish to see many of these initia- saw will do to four big old watermelons (and fest will return, or that there will be a rap battle tives through for next year and expand things those of you at Rock the Dock saw too). So if between me and the Easter Bunny at the Nest) in 2010/2011 to be even better than they were you enjoyed this year at NAIT, and want to see rather I would prefer to speak of facts and par- this year! That means future involvement and more of the same events taken even further out ticulars about the present and future of campus expansion of NAITSA’s part in Campus Chaos, to the extreme, than vote Bryce Althouse dur- life and hope by some miracle that we can have overseeing the potential renovation of the Nest ing this election. Polls open February 9th and a “Sexy Party” at the NEST with the Playboy and ensuring that the student’s interests are best close on the 11th, so please get out and exercise bunnies someday. Anyhow, this year while col- represented during that renovation and the abil- your right to vote. Remember, much like Goose laborating with the NAITSA Campus Culture ity for us to hold great events there is retained/ from Top Gun, I’ll always be YOUR Campus team, we managed to put on a plethora events expanded, expanding on Frosh Week and other Life wingman. Except, unlike Goose I don’t die on at both on-campus and off-campus locations. initiatives for those first few weeks you are in midway through Top Gun, I can’t play piano Those events that blew some peoples’ minds school and your student loans are fresh, com- worth a damn, and Iceman tells ME I’m danger- were ones such as the Riverboat Pirate Party, ing back with more affordable end of semes- ous ALL the time.

ello everyone, my name is Tyler Ber- define me, they can tell you who I am and what nard and I am running for the vice presi- I stand for and I think this is important if you’re Hdent student life position in the upcom- going to vote for me. ing NAITSA student executive election. I feel My goals are to put money back into the stu- Bryce Althouse like I am the most prepared and equipped student dents, not only with events but through other for this position mainly because improving stu- more educational avenues. I also want to be on lope. If your first year student then get ready for dent life has been on my mandate since I’ve got- the ground getting feedback from students, doing an intense rollercoaster ride that will change the ten here. Simply put, I live, breath, and sleep this surveys, being one on one with students, and to way NAITSA’s events are seen and create a posi- stuff. take this information and mould future events tive change we can all be proud of. Here is why I feel you should vote for me. from it. I believe in leadership from the bottom Thank you for your time. I’ve been a part of senate for both years I’ve up and having the students’ voices heard. Work- Tyler Bernard been here. I’ve been a frosh leader, president and ing so closely with NAITSA for the past two founder of the Annex Environmental club, and I years I’m fully aware of the attendance at current attend over 90% of NAITSA events. I’ve been events and I truly believe it’s a all about people. the volunteer coordinator at NAITSA for the We have to associate NAITSA as a positive place past few months where we help get volunteers to spend time and I believe that investing time involved with events held at NAIT. I’ve attended into the students is the way to fix this. focus groups, trying to improve the student life Being a part of NAIT’s Leadership Award of here at NAIT in any way that I can. I truly believe Distinction Program I believe I have the leader- that I am ready for this role. Ask me this last year ship capacity to represent and push this organiza- and I may have said otherwise, but I’ve grown tion through to a new level with respect to a more tremendously since then through my involve- positive “student experience” here at NAIT. ment and am ready to take a hold of the reins. My In conclusion if you’re a second year student top three driving values are honesty, fairness and and leaving, then rest assured you’ve left your Tyler Bernard having a strong work ethic. These three values friends with someone who will push the enve-

ey all you beautiful people, allow me ble for creating and/or maintaining relationships low bus sword fights anyone? You had to be there), to introduce myself. My name is Joel in the community. Shinerama, and others. Creating the Shinerama H“Pineapple” Chanin and I am running That being said, I guess the real question is VIP cards (if you don’t know about them, there are for VP Campus Life. I would love the opportu- “why choose me?” This is my second year run- posters around :P) also gave me the opportunity to nity to represent you in the coming year for many ning for the position of VP Campus Life, los- foster relationships with the owners and operators reasons, but before I tell you why to vote for me, ing to the current VP narrowly last year. It was a of Edmonton’s bars and night clubs. maybe I should let you know the job description. tough loss, but I applied for a job and came back I don’t make promises, I think it’s unreason- The VP Campus life is responsible for coordi- to NAITSA shortly after as the 2009 Shinerama able, but I will help bring diverse events to the nating, planning, and executing the various events Coordinator. Shinerama, a fundraiser to support school so that every group is represented and work that are held at NAIT. Whether it be an educa- cystic fibrosis research and care, was an amazing to fill the gaps that exist presently. One task that I Joel Chanin tional, fun, or completely ridiculous event, the VP learning experience for me and I am happy I was will accomplish during my time, if elected, is orga- Campus Life will play an important role in bring- able to be a part of it. nizing events for our satellite campus students. The ing everybody that it was the best time we’ve ever ing these to you. Events such as the Grub Crawl, When I wasn’t planning Shinerama, I spent students at these locations deserve to have some had! If you aren’t coming back, then vote for me Frosh Week, the Pirate Party, and Indie Nights are a lot of time learning about event coordination at great events, and I will not neglect them. simply because NAIT should be an institute that all brought to you by your VP Campus Life and NAITSA, participating in the planning of Frosh If you’re coming back next year, let’s have gets better every year, and that is what drives me. Students’ Association. The VP is also responsi- Week, Prairie Party, Indie Nights, Pirate Party (yel- some fun, meet some people, and leave college tell- Cheers! -JPC For rest of the candidates, please see the next two pages 18 The Nugget Thursday, February 4, 2010 NAITSA EXECUTIVE CANDIDATES 2010-2011 For VP External ... ello Everybody two about dealing with governments and cor- should elect me as VP External – so you can You’re busy. I’m busy. We’re porations. I am originally from Edmonton and leave all the other stuff to me, while you han- Hall busy these days, so I’ll be brief. I I am a person who understands what it is like dle what’s most important to you. Let me find want your support and vote for the upcoming to have to balance a fun social life and serious solutions for you, and fight the battles you don’t NAITSA Executive Council election on Febru- work ethic. I’ve been the President of my com- have time to fight. ary 9th to 11th. I am running for the position munity league, built a new community hall, You might be thinking that I’m older than of Vice President External. This role involves was part of getting two Members of Parliament the other candidates, and that is a true; but let many duties, but mainly what I would be doing elected, and also had various responsibilities me assure you that with age comes experience is advocating for us students. As your VP Exter- on student council - back in the day; including: and wisdom. On top of that, I’m serious about nal, I would represent student interests to exter- Room Representative, Campus Life Coordina- the job. It is uncommon for a student my age nal organizations and advocate on behalf of the tor, and Student Council President. to run for an Executive Council position, and student body to ensure that your needs are met. It seems to me that we are going through I believe this would be a great opportunity to I’ve seen what you see, and I’ve been where a time when the stresses on the education sys- add some experience to the Board. I hope you you are. tem, caused mostly by the economy (and some agree and support me with your vote, as I look As I am a “mature” student, I have lots of mismanagement), are at a high level; and this forward to supporting and serving you as stu- experience that would make me a great VP would be a good time for us students to have dents of NAIT. External. I have been an employer for the past some good, strong representation to all outside Thank you for your interest and your vote! 15 years in the provinces of Ontario, British interests. Getting the grades and living your Dave Hindley Columbia and Alberta; so, I know a thing or life is a full-time job in itself! That’s why you EXPERIENCED – WISE – SERIOUS

y name is Govind Pillai and I have put in place. spent the last 3 years here at NAIT as ● Satellite Campus Communications Man accounting student. I have had the development with Patricia and Souch campus. opportunity to use almost all facilities and services ● Student Space (students should not have available to NAIT students. Although there have to eat their lunches on the floor!) Dave Hindley been many positive aspects to my NAIT educa- ● Facility Upgrades (A learning environ- tion, there is definitely room for improvement. ment cannot be maximized when it is falling and executive council on such hot topics as the U Our Concerns apart. Annex!) pass and tuition increases. I know that I am fully I would like to clearly state the issues that we Why I’m the right Candidate ready to stand up for the students and would be have faced in the past and express my commit- I have had the opportunity to get involved honored to serve you in the 2010/2011 year. ment and enthusiasm towards solving each one. with the NAIT community and have met many My name is Govind Pillai and as your VP ● Increase NAIT Student Profile- It is talented students. I am currently President of External I will put students first every step time we are recognized for our talents and I will Business Connex of NAIT. The primary goal of of the way. work hard to ensure we are. this organization is to create value and oppor- Thank you for your time and have a great ● Tuition- I will continue the ongoing bat- tunity for students by helping them create rela- semester! tle against tuition increases. We cannot afford tionships with their community members, corpo- it, especially those of you who have left your rate leaders and their peers. I believe that there homes to study in Canada. NO TO UNREA- is a remarkable amount of talent here at NAIT SONABLE TUITION INCREASES! and I am dedicated to helping students graduate ● U-Pass- Last year I was forced to take with something more than a certificate, degree a two hour bus ride to and from NAIT. That or diploma. Additionally, we focus on creating is four hours a day spent in transportation. relationships that will in turn create career leads Regardless of whether or not the NAIT stu- with external organizations. I have spent much of dents vote in favor of the U pass, I will lobby my time fostering the relationships with outside for greater transit service to NAIT. organizations and would love the opportunity to ● Books- Let’s improve access to used apply this concept to our entire campus. Govind Pillai book sales for students. We need a quick and In the past semester I was also elected to serve easy method to sell/trade our used books and I as Senator of the JR School of Business. I have have heard a few great ideas that I would help spent much of my time debating with the senate

elcome once again to another elec- use my experience and contacts to encourage NAIT I am sure that you had more in mind tion campaign. However, we have businesses to fund grants and bursaries as well than just an education. I know I did. Nait is Wone major difference this year from as promoting NAIT to employers as a source about so much more than just learning a trade the last few years; we have a choice of candi- for their future leaders. or advancing your career. It is about making dates for the position of Vice President Exter- I am working for you, the students. new friends and contacts; it is about having nal. The race is heating up quickly with six As a native of Edmonton, and the son of fun; but most of all, it is about embarking on candidates running for this important position. a NAIT Alumni, I understand the needs a new adventure that will take you places you It is more important than ever that you get out of students living here. As the father of have never been. to the polls and vote. two wonderful boys and one teenage girl, Once elected, my door will be open for any I bring years of experience both as a restau- I understand the difficulty of balancing and all students who may have questions or rant manager and business owner to this posi- school and family. concerns or need help coping with the difficul- tion. I have new ideas to put forward and will When you made the decision to attend ties they face. Norman Bloomfield Remember: Vote online Feb. 9-11; paper ballots available at polling stations on Feb. 11 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 2010 The Nugget 19 NAITSA EXECUTIVE CANDIDATES 2010-2011 For VP External (cont.)... Hi I’m Mark Gibbons running for VP dent at NAIT. I have a background in the as External. Some of you may be asking what a a NAIT Alumni in technology, sales and mar- VP External is and according to the NAITSA keting, and quality control. I’m back now for website: “Your VP External strives to repre- another few years to upgrade my education and sent student interests to external organizations ultimately graduate with one of our new NAIT and advocate on behalf of the student body Degrees. I fully understand what it’s like to be to ensure that your needs are met”. I will do a full time student and all of the stuff we have just that and more. I will strive to represent all to deal with daily when it comes to a quality NAIT students’ interests to external organiza- school experience such as parking issues, stu- tions. As a community activist, I will use my dent tuition and fees, and outside commitments civic network to speak with municipal, pro- on top of our full schedule. My father Ed Gib- vincial, and federal governments directly and bons (Edmonton City Councillor), who is also through lobbying organizations on behalf of a NAIT Alumni, fought hard to have City land all full-time, part-time, international, and con- opened up for NAIT main-campus expansion at tinuing education students. the City Centre Airport. My vision is: I currently volunteer with the non-profit ● To provide affordable year round univer- Edmonton Outdoor Club (EOC) as Current sal bus-pass for all bus routes and new LRT Director (past VP), Volunteer and Training ● To offer more frequent buses Coordinator, and Event Coordinator. I’ve been ● To supply new affordable student park- on the executive council for the last two years ing lots on airport land for immediate use and and event coordinator since 2007. The EOC is easier access an organization dedicated to “participaction” of ● To receive more funding from the Gov- the Edmonton community in outdoor sports and ernment to reduce our current tuition costs, activities, including social events and travel. reduce fees, and improve the current building I’m very excited to run for NAIT Student maintenance (or lack of) Executive Council and represent students’ ● To create a “student village”, similar to individual rights. I usually don’t start a fight, the University of Alberta HUB mall/ Resi- but I will always fight for every student’s dence, near the new LRT rights for affordable education and an individ- Mark Gibbons ● To reduce bank fees on our campus bank ual voice in government. Thank you for your machines votes and support. Every vote counts towards Okay, you now know how I will represent you as a fellow NAIT student and all the good student democracy, fair processes, and good things that we want our school experience to be. I should tell you a little bit more about who I government of our shared NAIT Students’ Robin Hutchinson am and why I think you should vote for me. I’m currently in my third year as a full time stu- Association. 20 The Nugget Thursday, February 4, 2010 ENTERTAINMENT Adult films Porn: Not just for men anymore out of the kitchen to kick some pro- ducing roles. Big names such as Suze verbial “sexist” ass, those times have Randall, Candida Royalle and Stormy changed, and so has the adult film indus- Daniels, who are all familiar with work- try. Women are becoming freer with their ing in front of the camera, are now work- sexuality, and with that comes exper- ing behind the scenes. imentation. American Civil Liberties Some of the most popular films Union President Nadine Strossen reveals include Belladonna’s M y A s s I s in her book, Defending Pornography Haunted, Kimberly Kane’s Morphine, that, “The fact that many women find and the popular Operation Desert much that excites or otherwise pleases Stormy, directed by Stormy Daniels. COLLEEN NUC them in commercial erotica is indicated These films are definitely worth check- Entertainment Editor by their large and growing share of the ing out and can be enjoyed equally by burgeoning market for such imagery. both sexes. Watching one of these films There was a time when pornogra- “Women, either singly or as part of a with your significant other, or a random phy was geared solely to men. It was a couple, constitute more than 40 per cent from the bar, can make for one hell of a time when the adult film industry only of the adult videotape rental audience.” steamy night. showed male porn stars from the waist In other words, many women are There are definitely still some hard- down, making the female porn star the no longer afraid to talk about sex, core films out there that are a little on focal point of the sexual experience. have sex, or pleasure themselves while the smutty side, but that doesn’t mean Adult films had a “wham, bam, thank watching other people having sex on women can’t be into the hardcore “tradi- you ma’am” approach to sex. The equa- television. tional” pornography. tion usually went like this; a woman A not-so-recent study in England There’s a time and a place for every- pleasures a man, the man has his way revealed that 66 per cent of women thing, and with two, or more, willing with the woman and finally, the man enjoy watching porn, whether with their partners, an open mind in the bedroom leaves approximately 20 million little significant other or by themselves, and can make sex that much more fun. So friends all over the woman’s face. End like men, that percentage is only grow- the next time your girlfriend comes over, scene. Sounds a little degrading and one- ing (no pun intended). Women are also pull out that “hidden” stash of pornogra- sided, wouldn’t you say? expanding in the porn industry, not only phy, because you never know, she may shewrites.com Well now that women have stepped on camera, but also in directing and pro- be dirtier than you are. Candida Royalle is a woman pornographer. Thursday, February 4, 2010 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 21 for your listening pleasure ... $3.99 mix-tape I had a tough time coming up with a theme for this Even the Oilers can get inspiration from these mix-tape. I wanted it to be epic, so I decided to make it songs. just that. This is a collection of some of the most epic Enjoy the eargasms! songs I could think of. 1. Muse – Take a Bow Every track is a triumph, an adventure and a glorious 2. Alexisonfire – Pulmonary Archery achievement. Every song on this list will go down in his- 3. Wintersleep – Laser Beams tory as some of the most unforgettable songs ever writ- 4. The Beatles – Hey Jude ten. Put this list on your iPod, hold your head up high 5. Big Wreck – Blown Wide open and feel like a champ. 6. Foo Fighters – My Hero Get inspired! Build a house, score a game winning 7. U2 – Where the Streets Have No Name goal, tell that special someone how you truly feel about 8. Cave In – Innuendo and Out the Other them, go skydiving or wrestle a grizzly bear. After lis- 9. The Arcade Fire – No Cars Go tening to this compilation you’ll feel like conquering the 10. Pink Floyd – Comfortably Numb By PAUL FITZPATRICK world. 11. Led Zeppelin – Stairway to Heaven

VIRAL VIDEOS David after dentist By Chris Carmichael-Powell it out so perfectly. There’s nothing like seeing a seven This week’s video is a prime example of what a viral year-old stoned after a dental appointment, it’s price- video should be. Personally I like my videos a little dirtier, less. David After Dentist was the second most-viewed but I figured one adult film review in the Nugget is more than video on YouTube last year, and received over three enough. David After Dentist is this week’s Viral Vid, and if million hits within the first two weeks. It has gained so you’re not one of the 50-plus million viewers who have seen much popularity, David DeVore’s father has been able it, you have to tune into YouTube and give it a go. to sell promotional T-shirts. DeVore has donated a per- The video was taken in May of 2008. David, the centage of the proceeds to Operation Smile, an organi- boy in the video just had an extra tooth removed, and zation helping children with facial deformities around was still under the influence of the anesthetic. Luck- the world. This is a clean, fun A-Rated YouTube ily for us, his uncle Alex was close by with a video video; you’re guaranteed to enjoy it. You can go to camera in hand. The website dedicated to David After www.davidafterdentist.com to read more about David, Dentist assures us none of the events are scripted. I and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txqiwrbYGrs believe it, too. I can’t imagine they could have planned to check out the video. 22 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, February 4, 2010 Rapping through school

Kathy Le Assistant Entertainment Editor

It’s always a delight to come across exceptional talent in a regular, every day stu- dent at NAIT. Justin Elmer, currently enrolled in the college prep for the Waste Water Management program, is a passionate musician when he is not studying. At the age of 26, he’s already released multiple electronic albums and established himself extensively on well-known websites. “I’ve worked with a lot of producers on my last album called Produced By. They’re from all different places like the U.K., Romania, Ontario, Edmonton and New York,” says Elmer. In addition, his works have been played on radio stations and featured in mov- ies like Emerald’s Dream 2 and the upcoming documentary Blow 2. Elmer describes music as “being an extension of me.” Music has been a huge part of his life since middle school and he attributes his musical inspiration to his late friend, Luke, lightly adding, “If Luke was still alive today he would be a huge success and I’d probably be trying to ride his coattails.” With a positive response from friends, fans and local industry people encouraging him to pursue his music as a profession, it’s hard to believe that Elmer refuses to try his work in Hollywood. Humble as pie, he explains, “I make music for myself. I like it too much and I don’t want it to feel like work. I do it when I want and I like it best when I don’t have to answer to anybody.” Photo by Kathy Le Turning away from pressing CDs, since its popularity has decreased over the NAIT student Justin Elmer does his music for the love of it. years, he generously offers his music for free to download on all of his websites. A big fan of old-school hip-hop, Elmer uses this style dominantly in his music. “I don’t listen to anything after 1997. The music today is still good, but it’s changed from the way it was before and that was the style of music I fell in love with.” Specifically, he enjoys “boom bap,” a style of rap from New York, which contains jazz and soul influ- ence. When asked about how he feels about auto-tune his reply was, “No comment.” For a musician who refuses to accept “charity” through album revenue, it can be tough to fund his pas- sion. Elmer says that the only purpose of attaining an education in his program is so he can afford the costs that come with the music industry. “This program seems like it was a good opportunity for employment. I’ll do what I hate to be able to do what I love.” Prior to returning to the education stream, he served in the army for three years where military assign- ments brought him to the City of Champions from his hometown of Aurora, Ontario. Justin’s free downloads can be accessed at the websites below: www.reverbnation.com/justinelmer www.myspace.com/justinelmer www.thesixtyone.com/justinelmer www.soundclick.com/justinelmer www.twitter.com/justinelmer PB & J By Kathy Le Shortbread Cookies tic wrap. Heart-shaped shortbread cookies … 6. Chill in fridge for at least 1 hour. just in time for Valentines Day. From my 7. Preheat oven to 350F. heart to yours XOXO. 8. Roll out dough onto lightly floured The Stuff: surface (cover unused dough to prevent 2 cups all-purpose flour from drying out). ¼ teaspoon salt 9. Cut dough into heart shapes. 1 cup unsalted butter, room 10. Take smaller heart shaped cut- temperature ter and cut out window in ½ of big heart- ½ cup powdered sugar shaped dough. 1-teaspoon pure vanilla extract 11. Place unbaked cookies on cookie ½ cup raspberry preserves sheet and in fridge for 15 min. 2 ounces white chocolate, grated 12. Take unbaked cookies out and The Magic: place in oven for 10 min. 1. Cream butter until smooth. 13. Cool cookies on rack. 2. Add the sugar and beat until smooth. 14. Spread jam on full heart shaped 3. Beat in the vanilla extract. cookies and place heart shaped cookie 4. Gently stir in the flour mixture until with cut out on top. just mixed. 15. Continue until all cookies are sand- 5. Flatten the dough and wrap in plas- wiched together. Thursday, February 4, 2010 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 23 Help for Haiti

By Katharine Hay emcee skills, and incredible sound to the show. There is a quote somewhere about how all it The whole crowd – now reaching about one hun- takes is a few committed people, and anything dred and fifty people – were up on their feet and can be done. In this case, that “anything” was dancing away. organizing a seven-band concert in support of Musical – but forgettable – was Aroots Haiti in a little under two weeks. Bazaar. Kind of twangy, fairly musical, but not Last Wednesday, 200 Edmontonians headed dance inspiring. Still, there were groups ironi- to HAITI VIVAN, HAITI LIBRE at the Ukrai- cally swinging each other around by the elbows. nian Hall with high hopes for the evening Perhaps it was just my feet that were exhausted. ahead. The second last band, Souljah Fyah, brought Walking into the hall, there was tons of food the remaining crowd to their feet. With the available “by donation” and a silent auction fea- remaining hundred people dancing and shim- turing anything from local clothing designers mying like crazy, the energy in the crowd was to Oilers tickets along the side. Conspicuously higher than ever. It was about eleven at night, but absent were the sometimes-obnoxious infor- everyone seemed ready to keep going all night mation tables belonging to each of the NGOs long. Around 11:30, Souljah Fyah said good that sponsored the event. The organizers were night, but there was still one more band to close clearly focused on everyone having a good time the night out. and remembering the one reason for putting this Gorgon Horde, a newly formed angry punk event together. band, brought what only angry punk rock can Around 6:30 p.m., the concert featuring all bring to a stage when they finally went on at local bands who donated their time, got started midnight. The remaining stragler’s rocked out in up. First up on stage, “Tonona,” a medita- the smallest – dare I say cutest – mosh pit I have tive trance and psych-folk band. Mellow and ever seen. “earthy” sounding, they didn’t inspire every- By the time the day was over, the event raised one to get up and dance, but were a great back- $6,000, with organizer Diahann Gale Petgrave ground to ponder the purpose of the evening. saying “this was the best fundraising experience Next up, local folk legend Maria Dunn took I had a pleasure to be part of ... let this be the first the stage. Maria brought tons of energy to the of many more fundraising events!” stage, and got most of the twenty-something’s All the funds raised will be split between in attendance up and dancing. BATAY OUVRIYE, who works in support of Up next came Kaz Mega bringing his battle fair working conditions for all Haitians, and emcee skills to the stage got everyone up and ZANMI LASANTE, a group entirely devoted to Maria Dunn dancing. But a highlight of the night was The providing medical treatment to the poorest peo- Tons of energy People’s Poets, who brought their trademark rap, ple in the world. 24 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, February 4, 2010 Grapevines Grapevines is a chance to speak your mind. E-mail [email protected]

I hate when I spill food on my shirt ● ● ● NAITSA elections? What a joke, no and punch! I didn’t join any of the in the morning and have to suffer one’s going to vote. We just don’t care. Why can’t food services be more clubs but gotta love free food and with the stain for the rest of the day. – Apathetic As Hell consistent. Yesterday I went for 5 drinks. Gross! ● ● ● – From Gross Stain for 5 after 5, and I got ripped off! It – Lovin’ Freebies ● ● ● I love the long couch in the back of shouldn’t matter who is making my ● ● ● Excuse me can I ask you a couple the library, it’s perfect for morning naps food, it should always look, and taste There should be a LOST club at NAIT of questions … thanks … and what was before class. the same! so that we can all meet and theorize. your name again? Patrick O’Sullivan. – zZzzZzzZzz – Hungry & disappointed That show is crazy, the season premiere – Anonymous ● ● ● blew my mind. ● ● ● Dumb plastic cake-faced boob job To the rent a cop that ticket and – Hardcore LOST Fan Teachers need to communicate bet- girl at Common Market on Wednes- towed my car. I hope something very ● ● ● ter so that us students aren’t all getting day who took the last sushi box, I hate heavy falls on your head. To all the guys that go number two a billion assignments piled onto us a the you. – Busing it in the washroom. It doesn’t matter how same time! – Hungry and Angry ● ● ● quiet you are, I know you’re there. I find – So Stressed Out ● ● ● To the guys that feel the need to sit it so funny that I can tell from the uri- ● ● ● I miss going to NAITSA Movie at the front of the Starbucks line and hit nals that you’re holding your breath. Ha A girl tripped, fell, and dropped a Nights, I just don’t have time anymore on the cashiers, you’re a creep and NO ha ha ha, just calm down, loosen up and bunch of books and her lunch in the but when I did it made for great Tues- she does not think you’re sexy! take your dump. Bytes food court at the HP Centre yes- day nights. – Need a latte ... quick –let it go terday and instead of helping her, ev- – Crazy 4 Movies ● ● ● eryone just judgmentally stared or sti- ● ● ● It’s not Valentines Day for me, it’ll be fled laughs, myself included. We are a Bus pass prices went up?!?!? This is Singles Awareness Day. This is lame. If reading week doesn’t get here sad society. – Doesn’t Help People ridiculous. I am poor... I can’t afford this – Single and Ready to Mingle soon, I think I might die. I’m so tired of shit. ● ● ● school it’s making me sick! ● ● ● – Poor Me NR92 is pretty sweet to listen to. –tired Props to security for helping me out ● ● ● - Anonymous ● ● ● when my credit card got eaten by the Dear Teacher – I know it might be Stop coming to class late, you’re dis- parking machine last week. wrong to think you’re sexy, but I cant The Clubs Showcase on Wednes- tracting the rest of us – FYI, we hate you – Grateful help it. day was awesome because there for it! ● ● ● – Teacher’s assistant were free food samples, chocolate – Hating Tardy

Photo by Raymond Garrett Nick Guiton plays at Indie Night last Thursday at the Nest. Thursday, February 4, 2010 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 25 MBF comes here names such as Juno-winning producer “fun, loving and open. I try to be open Russell Broom, who’s also worked all the time, because you never know with Canadian superstars Jann Arden what kind of experiences are on the and the Dudes. horizon, and it’s important to stay Even with huge success over a open to them.” short period of time, MBF is still MBF’s trademark fabric flower tied modest. “[Playing music] has become to his guitar signifies his love of life, full time for me about a year ago. as well as the city of Montreal, say- I’ve grown so much within the last ing, “I love flowers and hearts and all five years, and so have my fans. I get that mushy stuff. I spent a summer in COLLEEN NUC excited thinking about what the future Montreal and fell in love with the city. I Entertainment Editor holds.” bought the flower there, mostly because MBF definitely breaks the “bad it will last longer than a real one.” Michael Bernard Fitzgerald (MBF) boy musician” mold, proving that With lyrics like “I’ll thank you for is back in Edmonton again next week nice guys do, in fact, finish first. Pro- this date/Apologize for getting you for his brand new tour, Michael Ber- ceeds from every ticket sale for The home so late/You’ll turn around/A nard Fitzgerald & The Loud Love Loud Love Tour will go to WarChild, goodnight kiss without a sound” on Choir, bringing with him a 30-per- a charity that helps children affected his song “Care For You,” which is son choir for the ultimate live music by war across the world. The charity’s a song about a first date, MBF can experience. primary goal is to “advance the cause definitely be classified as a hopeless With a limited six-date tour with of peace through investing hope in the romantic. So what is the musician’s the choir, including two shows in Cal- lives of children caught up in the hor- idea of a perfect first date? gary, MBF says that he’s most excited rors of war.” “I like planning things out. I like “to be playing in my hometown MBF is excited to be touring with surprises. There’s a great little spot in [again]. Calgary is so supportive and a cause, saying that the tour can “give Calgary called The Meet, and I would is opening up a new market for local them some decent support. I’m happy get one of those Fishbowl drinks for music. I’m also excited to be playing to support children’s charities and I’m us. Then we’d definitely be in fun in Edmonton, because I’ve noticed the hoping with my tour and upcoming mode.” growing support there too.” events, we can raise between $40,000 Check out MBF and the Loud With only five years experience, and $50,000.” Love Choir at the Starlight Room, MBF has definitely gone from a starv- It’s hard not to love a guy like Feb. 11, or e-mail me at entertain@ ing Drama major student at the Uni- MBF, whose musical idols include nait.ca with your idea of the per- versity of Lethbridge to an award- Paul Simon and Mo Town. Three fect date for your chance to win an winning musician working with big words to describe his personality are exclusive MBF package. Grammys a starry, starry night

By Graham McCann ists coming into the scene, the Zac Brown Band received the and Darylann Hutchings prize for Best New Artist. Sunday was a big night and the most anticipated event for A new and unique part of the show was the tribute to music. The 52nd Grammy Awards were in full swing and a local Michael Jackson, which was broadcast in 3-D. Edmonton girl relished the moment in real life with the stars. Some wardrobe “flops” of the evening included Britney Thirteen-year-old Angie Lee, who suffers from leukemia, was Spears, donning an unflattering black Dolce and Gabbana granted the wish she made with the Children’s Wish Founda- see-through mesh affair over a black bodysuit. Needless to tion and walked the red carpet with Lady Gaga, Pink and Sir say, Perez Hilton had a few comments about the ensemble. Paul McCartney, her biggest idols. She explains that music is On the other hand, the Grammy’s wardrobe “hits” the therapy that helps her through treatment and was ecstatic to included Heidi Klum who wore a stunning Milly Bridget attend the celebrity-filled event. Dress as well as Rihanna who snagged the Ellie Saab num- Lady Gaga opened the show with “Poker Face,” and ber she wore straight from the Haute Couture Autumn/Win- switched into a piano duet with Elton John, mixing her new- ter 2009 catwalk. The toss-up of the evening that made heads est single “Speechless” with Elton’s classic “Your Song.” turn was Lady Gaga’s solar-system themed dress. The shiny, The pop princess strutted her usual eccentric stuff, wear- silvery, three-dimensional number was created in collabora- ing a translucent violet-ribbon dress with glitter covering tion with Giorgio Armani. her body. The night was packed with celebrity presenters like Stephen Colbert, who pulled out his iPad to name the nominees and winner for best record. Expect Colbert to be bragging on the Report about his best comedy win for his holiday album A Col- bert Christmas. The Kings of Leon’s album, Use Somebody, grabbed the win for Best Record of the Year, and Tay- lor Swift received the award for Best Album. The night’s highlights included Beyonce receiving her sixth Grammy for the huge hit “Single Lady Gaga Ladies.” As for upcoming art- 26 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, February 4, 2010 Lost’s last season begins

presumably tying up all the story’s loose ends scenes throughout the premiere’s first hour Iraqi to the temple wall. along the way. showed a bunch of the castaways going about Off island, Oceanic 815 landed without So it was with this anticipation that I, an their business on the plane, completely oblivi- incident. Fans got the treat of seeing two of admitted Lost fanboy, sat down to watch Tues- ous to the alternate fate they had experienced their favourite characters who had been since day night’s two-hour premiere. Many of those over the past five seasons. killed off. pesky questions were on my mind. Did Juliet So, it seemed at first that Jack’s plan worked. Boone had a conversation with Locke actually detonate the hydrogen bomb at the But as the turbulence passed and Jack relaxed which winked at the audience more than once, Swan site? If she did, would time ‘reset’ for in his seat, the camera zipped down out of the and Charlie was discovered unconscious in the the survivors of Oceanic plane and under the ocean bathroom after trying to swallow a bag of her- Flight 815? If it didn’t, surface, revealing that the oin. Upon landing, Kate escaped from the Mar- RYAN FLAHERTY what would happen? And island was now – wait for it shall’s custody and Jin was detained by customs Issues Editor what about Locke? Was – underwater! officials, forcing Sun to decide whether or not it really he who took Ben That was just the first to reveal that she knew English (remember that When Lost wrapped up its fifth season last under the statue and had seven minutes, folks. What one?). But the big bombshell was Jack learning spring, fans were left with a myriad of ques- him kill Jacob, or did followed was a wild ride that Oceanic Airlines had lost his father’s body tions. Those desperate to know what would Jacob’s adversary take which seemed to suggest in transit, leading him to have a very interesting happen next were forced to wait months to Locke’s form? Would the that Jack’s plan only half- conversation with Locke in the baggage claim learn the fate of TV’s most famous (fictional) survivors stuck in 1977 worked, and that the cast- office, in which Jack made the claim that “noth- castaways. This has become par for the course ever reunite with the rest aways were now existing in ing is irreversible.” A bit blunt for my liking, for the sci-fi/adventure/mystery drama, which of their gang in the present? two separate realities at once. On the island, they but great foreshadowing nonetheless. seems to ask more questions than it answers The season began with a bang – literally. had been brought back to the present, and Juliet So, without revealing too many spoilers, I with each passing season. Juliet smashed the hydrogen bomb with a rock and Sayid were still mortally wounded. Ben con- can safely say the long wait was worthwhile. However, this season is different. That’s and the screen was filled with whiteness, and fronted Locke’s doppelganger after watching Lost has hit the ground running, and if the because it has been known for a while now that suddenly I found myself back on board Flight him transform into the mysterious smoke mon- ruckus at the temple is any indication (along this season of Lost will be the last. This means 815 with Jack, pre-crash. There was a moment ster and kill a bunch of goons under the statue. with some very surprising life/death develop- the writers of the show have 17 episodes to fin- in which it seemed as though the plane would Jacob’s ghost appeared to Hurley and told him ments), fans are in for an exciting homestretch. ish telling the story of the Oceanic survivors, crash anyway, and then nothing. A number of that in order to save Sayid, he needed to take the Stay tuned. Timely TIPS Maintaining motivation ● Specify a clear-cut goal that you want to assignment is worth and allocate accordingly. and the long and short-term benefits this will have. achieve before you sit down to do homework or to ● If you are feeling overwhelmed by a proj- ● And finally, take care of yourself by get- study (i.e. “by the end of this hour I want to accom- ect or assignment, break it into smaller parts ting enough sleep, eating properly, exercising plish …”). This puts you in a competitive mode and and focus on one part at a time. and having some fun. Motivated, energetic peo- stimulates you to stay motivated and focused. ● Set rewards for accomplishing difficult ple have balance in their lives. ● Know your body rhythms. If you are a tasks or getting through a study period when If motivation continues to be a problem, morning person, do your most important tasks you aren’t motivated. Most people work best or if you have any other academic or personal in the morning – don’t force yourself to do with positive reinforcement but for some peo- concerns, you may want to book an appoint- them at 11 p.m. ple it is also helpful to set penalties for failing ment with a counsellor. You can book in person ● Evaluate how long you can realistically to follow through with tasks. at Student Counselling, Room W-111-PB, MARGARET MAREAN concentrate (no longer than 25 to 30 min- ● Give yourself pep talks - remind yourself (first floor of the HP Centre) or NAIT Student Counselling utes for most people) and make sure you take why you have chosen to continue your education by phoning 780-378-6133. breaks when you need them. “I was really motivated first semester and ● Get started on tasks early, the day you did really well. This semester I just can’t seem receive the assignment if possible. Tasks that are to get going and I’m not sure what to do differ- put on hold cause guilt and de-energize you; get- ently.” We hear variations of this quite often at ting started right away arouses your interest and Student Counselling. gets your creative juices flowing. Poll clerks needed Students often feel less motivated in the ● Work on building a positive attitude. Self- winter term. You haven’t had a summer break statements like “I’m too lazy”, “I’m a procras- Duration: Feb. 11, 2010 to get refreshed and winter is generally a time tinator” or “I can’t do this” can become self- Compensation: $14/hour when we fell less energetic. NAIT isn’t new fulfilling prophecies. So can statements such as and exciting anymore. Here are some tips to “I am self-motivated” and “ I love to learn”. ● Poll clerks needed for the NAITSA Senate election help get you back on track: ● Visualize yourself being successful. polling stations on Feb. 11, 2010 ● Get into a routine. If you start setting A clear picture of what success means can aside the same time every afternoon or evening keep you going when your workload seems (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). for studying, it will become a habit within a few overwhelming. ● Must have a strong command of the English weeks. You may have to force yourself at first ● Don’t waste energy being negative and language and have a complete and clear but you will end up accomplishing more. blaming yourself or others for how much work you ● Make a daily “to-do list” – a checklist of have or for past failures. Negative energy makes it understanding of the democratic election process. what you can realistically accomplish. Prioritize difficult to learn and to be creative. Put your energy ● All poll clerks must attend a training session on the items from most to least crucial and always towards accomplishing your goals instead. Monday, Feb. 8 at 4 p.m. in E-129. All clerks will be work on your most important tasks first, even if ● Concentrate on your successes and build they are the most difficult or the longest. on them. Evaluate areas where you could have paid to attend. ● Make a schedule. Put clear time boundar- done better, learn from them and change them ● Poll clerks must have a complete understanding of the ies for projects and studying. Do your studying into future successes. online voting process and be comfortable in providing first so you can look forward to some downtime ● Surround yourself with positive, moti- guidance to students. or something fun later. vated people. ● Try studying in groups or with a partner ● Set realistic standards. Being a perfection- ● Apply in person at the NAITSA office, E-131 from occasionally. This makes studying more fun ist can de-motivate even the brightest of stu- 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and you may be surprised at how effective it is. dents. Decide how much time and effort each Thursday, February 4, 2010 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 27 What is your ideal

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Dear Dr. ConWisdom, time of sexual incompatibility? Or is there some way I can Technically the Rabbit isn’t alive, so you’d still be considered My boyfriend and I were shopping last week and we train myself to love fur? a virgin with all the perks of a slut. However, if you’re refrain- ran into an old male friend of his. After they finished chit- – When Hairy Met Sally ing from sex due to religious reasons, God frowns on this little chatting, which seemed like forever, they leaned in for a Dear Hairy: pleasure toy like all the other cocks out there … I’m not talking hug. This hug looked a little more welcoming than nor- You might have a tough time adapting your turn-ons to about roosters. mal if you know what I mean. Do you think that he’s hiding match those of your boyfriend. Try visiting a sex therapist to ●●● something? find out if there’s any way you can re-establish a spark in the Dear Conwisdom: – Suspicious bedroom. That said, most fetishes develop over a long period of I think I’m in love with my teacher. I know it’s wrong, but Dear Suspicious: time, so this might be a tall order. If you can’t learn to live with there is nothing I can do about it. Every few days he walks by Sounds to me like you’re paranoid. Maybe you’re the one his hankering for furry costumes, you may have to go your sepa- my desk and my heart can’t help but flutter. What am I going to who has inner closet issues you need to get rid of. Instead of rate ways. Consider this: every time you go to a festival, fair, or do to keep myself in control?? It gets worse, recently I’ve taken worrying invite your bf and his male friend for a little spit roast- sporting event, you’ll know that he’s jonesing for the mascots a picture of him with my camera phone. There is a chance, ing action. more than you. And you can forget about the zoo. Or imagine though I will never admit it in person, that I may sleep beside ●●● visiting relatives with small children and discovering your man it every night. Sometimes my setting may be on vibrate. I think Dear Dr. ConWisdom, in a linen closet humping a teddy bear? Set him free to find a I could have giving a new meaning to phone sex. What should Lately I’ve been getting turned on by everything. It seems furry who understands his desires. I do? like my hormones are completely out of whack and now I soak ●●● – Phone Sex my panties thinking of even the weirdest things. Like the other Dr. Dr. Conwidsom: ●●● day, I was sitting at my desk and the apple logo on the com- My favourite band came into town last weekend and I was Dear Phone Sex, puter got me going. Help me! really disappointed that I couldn’t get tickets. I was desperate to I wouldn’t be too concerned. Crushing on your teacher is – Logo Lover find a way in, so on the night of the concert I met a guy who was natural, and I’m sure it happens to most of us at some point Dear Logo Lover: selling floor tickets. I didn’t have enough money so I gave him a in our lives. Even taking a picture on your cell is okay. Think Bring an extra pair of panties. blowjob. Now I feel disgusting. Am I a slut? about it, what is the difference between that and creeping him ●●● – Wondering on Facebook? The real concern lies with your, um, phone sex. Dear Dr. ConwisDom, Dear Wondering: I’m not sure what type of phone you have, but I would sug- I have been in a steady relationship with the same guy for No honey you’re not a slut, however, you’re technically a gest you tie some fishing wire to one end. You would hate for over a year. Everything’s been great – until recently. prostitute. Look up the definition in the dictionary. it to get lost in your lady lips. On the other hand, how much Two weeks ago I came home to find him sprawled naked ●●● fun would it be if it started ringing in the emergency room and on our bed, caressing my favourite fur coat as though it were Dear Dr. Conwisdom: when everybody looked at you, you said, “Don’t worry, it’s just human. When I confronted him, he admitted that he considers I’m 20 and still a virgin. I want to wait until marriage to have my vagina ringing.” himself a ‘furry’, and that whenever we had sex he was picturing sex but I’ve been having strong urges. I tried fingering myself but ●●● me in a gorilla suit. I’m still not achieving the big O. Suggestions? Do you have any personal questions you want to have Now, I’m definitely not into fur, and I don’t really under- – Strong Urges answered? Just send an e-mail with your concerns to stand my guy’s fetish. But the rest of our relationship is so Dear Strong Urges: [email protected] and your sex doctor will have your great that I’m not sure what to do. Are we doomed to a life- I’d like to introduce you to a friend called the Lucky Rabbit. “prescription” ready for you the following week! 28 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, February 4, 2010 Your horoscope

ences” would have been much easier Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) to say. Three words for you – Stop being Some might think you’re very knowl- racist. edgeable. Others might say you’re just a Taurus (April 20-May 20) stupid know-it-all. Stop being so smart, Your mother was lying to you. You Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) you’re making the rest of us look bad. were adopted out of pity. It’s OK though, If you decide to drown your sorrows MADAME O you don’t want to know who your real this week and you need company ... Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) parents are. Trust me. Let’s not kid ourselves, you don’t have You might find yourself in a very painful any real friends. situation. Don’t slip on the staircase or bail January 14-20 Gemini (May 21-June 20) on the side-walk. Drunk injuries are hilari- (Warning: These Nug- You will suffer from many mood Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ous, but only to others laughing at you. get horoscopes are not writ- swings this month, like the month You can use some self-assurance ten by an accredited astrologer; before that, and the month before that this week... Come to think of it, you Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ... are you beginning to see a pattern could use some chocolate, some wine, Stop being stand-offish to your col- however, believe them if you here? and some sympathy. Wow, this just isn’t leagues and start being a team-player. like, as they are absolute and your week. Your mother didn’t raise you to be such unquestionable.) Cancer (June 21-July 22) a douche. Your gambling addiction is going Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Aries (March 21-April 19) to take a wild turn for the worse this Facebook stalking your ex is still stalk- Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Don’t feed anyone’s ego, even your week. The number for Gamblers ing. We know you just want to know what Don’t even worry about it. You’re awe- own. Instead, try your hand at baking a Anonymous is 463-0892. You should they’re up to, but it doesn’t make you some and everyone wishes they could cake for the first time. “Try new experi- call them. less of a creep. be more like you.

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The Safe Walk program provides a safe and a Control Centre Officer will take your name, to your destination. If you would like to set up nait.ca/security. reliable alternative to walking alone at night on location and destination. They will then dis- a pre-booked appointment please come by the If you have information about a crime, contact or around campus. Safe Walk service is free of patch a radio-equipped Peace Officer to walk Security office. Campus Security Services at 780-471-7477. If charge and is available to any member of the you to your destination. You can also call from Safe Walk’s boundaries extend from 118 you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime campus community – students, staff and fac- any courtesy phone or HELP phone. Avenue to Princess Elizabeth Avenue and from Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your iden- ulty. We exist so that access to the NAIT campus Individuals requiring a Safe Walk have 102 Street to 109 Street. Our Security officers tity will remain anonymous, and if the infor- and surrounding areas is never compromised for the option of booking walks in advance. This will also walk with you to the nearest bus stop. mation you provide leads to a conviction, you those who do not want to walk alone at night. means an officer would be waiting for you at Safe Walk: 780.471.7477 could eligible for a reward of up to $2,000. To use Safe Walk, call 780.471.7477 and the predetermined place and time to walk you For more tips and information, visit www. Everybody benefits, except the criminal. Homage to those Hilltop Hoods

The video for Still Standing encompasses a perfect audiovisual experience for what the band is all about. The mates start by exploring the vast outback lands, only to find themselves at the brim of a gigantic hole. Illustrating their attitude of never holding back, they jump right in. A wall of arms in a cave welcomes the guys as they are held up and embraced. They simul- COLLEEN NUC taneously seem supported and held back. They Entertainment Editor spit out lyrics like, “As long as we can love, we’ll have some that will hate us.” With the I’ll be honest. I have absolutely zero schooling amount of success they’ve seen back home, I’m in hip-hop. I try not to foreclose a particular music sure there’s a deep metaphor there somewhere; genre because of my own ignorance. So when I I’ll let you be the judge. But I urge you to bob listen to a group like Hilltop Hoods, I want to kick along as their chilled out charm and upbeat myself because I never knew how stoked I could positivity shine through. The band definitively be on that shit. These mates from down under have takes you on a hip-hop ride. smooth rhymes and sweet beats. Their sampling With their array of established hits such choices make me want to pull up my hood, exhale a as “The Hard Road” and “Fifty In Five,” Hill- cloud of smoke and bob my head real deep. top Hoods are sure to astound even the most The band (Suffa, Presure, & DJ Debris) narrow-minded music lovers. I may have not has been a successful Australian hip-hop group been a hip-hop enthusiast before, but as the for over two decades. They have five studio boys take over the world one beat at a time, albums, two live DVDs, and are nationally I’ll be sure to stay tuned. renowned Down Under. Their new record, State E-mail two Hilltop Hoods songs to enter- of America has garnered some serious attention [email protected] for your chance to win two tick- from both sides of the equator. They are simply ets to see the group live at the Pawn Shop and too good at what they do to be ignored. a deluxe signed poster!! Thursday, February 4, 2010 The Nugget 29 Student SINGLE OF OPPORTUNITIES THE WEEK NAITSA (NAIT Students’ Association) is now accepting applications for the following:

NAITSA VOLUNTEERS If you are interested or would like more information on the current volunteer opportunities, please contact me at directly at [email protected], for I will be away until Jan. 25. Big Brothers Big Sisters Magical computer club, Somali homework club The Canadian Cancer Society Various opportunities Communication Co-ordinator Set up and run group speech practice sessions with students. For more information on volunteer opportunities at NAITSA, please e-mail [email protected] HELP WANTED SENIOR NEEDS: 1. Fourth-year electrician apprentice (with residential experience) to wire 300 sq. ft. reno. 2. Someone to ceramic tile bath. Weekend or evening work. CONTACT: 780-462-4753. Big Brothers Big Sisters Kids with great mentors are more likely to attend schools like NAIT immediately after graduating from high school. Volunteer today Photo by Patrick Zubiri through one of the flexible mentorship pro- Doug Yearwood, 20 Radio Broadcasting grams with Big Brothers Big Sisters. You don’t What is the best quality about yourself?: My politically correct- ness. F*** Obama. have to change your life to change theirs. Would you try to go in for a kiss on the first date?:Yeah, obvi- ously. I’d reach for a handful. What do you do on your spare time?: GTL – Gym. Tan. Laun- Call 780-424-8181 dry. If you were alone on a desert island, what would you do?: Well, I’ve always enjoyed long walks on the beach ladies, so I’d go or apply online at on a long walk and build a fire for two after. What is your favourite pick-up line?: Hey, my name is Doug. That’s GOD spelt backwards with a little bit of U wrapped in it. www.bbbsedmonton.org Are you hot and single? E-mail us at [email protected] 30 The Nugget Thursday, February 4, 2010 CLUBS CORNER Upcoming events ... DeFeYe Arts 8529 Gateway Blvd. Business Connex What: Get Dirty With Art fundraiser NASS What: Weekly Meeting When: Feb. 24; 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. What: Cookie Dough Sales When: Tuesdays; 4:30pm-6:30pm Where: NAIT Main Campus South When: Jan. 18 to Feb. 12 Where: T-612 Lobby Where: L254 Paperstore Engineering Club Culinaire DeFeYe Arts Annex What: Truffle Sales What: Studio Day Muslim Students of NAIT When: Feb. 8 to 12; Noon-2 p.m. When: Feb. 13 What: Prayer Where: Reads & Needs and Busi- Where: Harcourt House 10215 112 When: Fridays 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. ness Tower and on Feb. 12 only, the St. (Please come 10 minutes before NAITSA Office. DeFeYe Arts prayer) Bakers Club What: Play – Nevermore Where: J112 What: Valentine Bake Sale When: Feb. 20 The Juuma will be in Arabic and When: Feb. 12; 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Where: Catalyst Theatre English Where: NAIT South Lobby. CLUB NEWS New Club Centre Hours: Monday to Friday name/avatar, and find out the latest club news/events. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. http://naitsa.ca/Forum/ FORUM: It’s up and running! Join up, make yourself a Grant #4 Submission Deadline: Friday, Feb. 26 Thursday, February 4, 2010 The Nugget 31 32 The Nugget Thursday, February 4, 2010