In This Issue

le journal bilingue de Glendon | Glendon’s bilingual newspaper Issue One - Volume 55 - October 12, 2016 In This Issue:

Campus Life: a recap of Frosh Week and a massive Glendon Club Spread!

Arts and Entertainment: reviews of Bridget Jones and C’est la vie

Metropolis: film nights at Al- liance Française Toronto

Issues and Ideas: international student fees, US presidential debate, and BLM-Toronto

Health and Wellness: the importance of wearing a helmet

Expressions: horoscopes, Black Lives Matter Toronto, and hydrophobia, haiku on healthcare, and more! Its Cold, Uncomfortable Truths Sabrina Sukhdeo self-righteousness over Canada’s superiority use of force by police and lack of transparen- Issues and Ideas Editor as a multicultural haven. Regardless, it seems cy regarding Carby’s murder investigation. Les prochaines dates limites: as though we’ve been content with thinking of But their demands for stricter pen- le 14 octobre Black Lives Matter (BLM) is the hashtag, the Black Lives Matter as a distant, American affair. alties and clearer investigations for cases of le 28 octobre organization, and the rally cry at the center That is, until BLM inched its way up police violence are perhaps most productive of this generation’s fight for social justice. It north, turned our self-satisfaction on its head at illuminating a larger theme of police brutality broke through the seams of racism’s taboo and and acquainted us with some cold, uncom- against Black Canadians. Since Carby, BLM- forced problems regarding Black Americans fortable truths. The first truth materialised from TO has become a mouthpiece for a number of into mainstream consciousness. The outpour of the very foundations of BLM in Canada. As Black men killed by Toronto-area police. The grief, anger, and frustration was a discomfiting BLM’s first and only official international chap- shooting deaths of Marc Ekamba-Boekwa, Alex scene for many Americans. Today, the con- ter, BLM-Toronto (BLM-TO) was initially driven Wettlaufer, Andrew Loku, and most recently, tinued trend of Black men killed by police has by solidarity over the death of Michael Brown Ottawan Abdirahman Abdi have each been become just a thread in a larger patchwork of in Ferguson, Missouri. However, the murder of met with calls for justice. In addition, BLM-TO issues surrounding systemic anti-Black racism. Black Torontonian Jermaine Carby inspired a has drawn attention toward the racist nature of But while Americans have been distinctly Canadian vision for BLM-TO. Carby ‘carding’, a practice whereby police arbitrari- compelled to confront and reassess their un- died at the hands of Peel police during a rou- ly stop, question, and document people — a derstanding of race relations, Canadians have tine traffic stop in September 2014 — a tragic practice that disproportionately targets people been allowed to watch this contentious dialogue sequence of events known all too well — and of colour. Racism in policing, a concept once play out with fleeting interest. Sometimes that the police’s tampering of the crime scene only confined to being “an American issue” in the interest is sympathetic, laced with pity for a deepened the air of injustice following his Canadian imagination, has suddenly been re- www.protemgl.com nation whose history is so marred by inequal- death. This began a series of protests led by constructed by BLM-TO as a valid Canadian ity and sometimes it’s prideful, bloated with BLM-TO, condemning the perceived excessive issue as well. (Continued on page 12) Pro Tem Letter from The Editor Editor in Chief | Rédactrice en chef Hello Glendonites! mit an article? Simply send it to me at editor@ It is often something that we do not make the Camille Slaght protemglendon.com. If you have an idea for an time for as busy university students, so it is very [email protected] My name is Camille Slaght, and I’m the Editor article you’d like to write but aren’t sure about important to encourage and inspire your fellow Assistant English Editor | Rédactrice adjointe (anglais) In Chief of Pro Tem for the 2016-2017 school how to go about it, don’t hesitate to send me an writers. Our next deadlines to submit are Friday th th Effie Barbalias year. I’m a fourth year student double majoring email. Most submissions we receive average October 14 and Friday October 28 . [email protected] in French Studies and Political Science, and around 500-800 words. You can check us out online at www. this year I hope to connect with all of the won- Pro Tem would like to invite you to our protemgl.com and follow us on Facebook and Assistant French Editor | Rédactrice adjointe (français) Launch Party! We will be celebrating the publi- twitter @protemgl, I look forward to meeting Gabriella Giordan derful writers, photographers, illustrators, and cation of our first issue of the 16-17 year Octo- you at our Launch Party! [email protected] readers here at Glendon. I grew up in Toronto but did all my schooling in the French system, ber 12th at 7:30pm in Lunik Co-op, located in Communications Officer | Agente de communications so I am fluent in both French and English. As a the manor. The event will be in cooperation with With love, Sarah Mullins Francophone, I love to receive French submis- Late Night Lunik. I will be giving a brief speech, [email protected] sions; Pro Tem is a great platform to develop followed by Glendon Prof and Ted Talk Speaker, Camille Slaght Jennifer Sipos-Smith. 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Opinions published in Pro Tem are the thoughts of individual writers, and not the publication as a whole. 2 Sabrina Sukhdeo - Issues and Ideas Emilia Nowicki - Health and Wellness Kaitlin Kenny - Expressions Sam Kacaba - Online Content Vie étudiante eAmbassador team, and to become a D-Frosh. Destination This community has truly become my family. Of course, I am at Glendon for ac- Graduation: ademics above all else. My first class of university was International Society (ILST 2644). How Glendon Has From the first day of class, I was excited to learn about the international system, and to Brought Me to The analyze issues from different viewpoints. Le français est aussi important pour moi. I decid- Place I Am Today ed to participate in the Explore program after completing my first year so that I could improve Asha Collins my French skills by being immersed in a com- Contributor pletely French atmosphere. Explore was one of the best experiences of my academic career. I am beginning my fourth and final year of In- I became far more confident in my language ternational Studies, and it’s already bittersweet. abilities, and I made some amazing friends. Glendon Frosh Week 2016 came to an end, Another memorable experience officially signifying that summer was over. I was enrolling in summer courses. I found that am looking forward to all that fourth year has summer courses are a great way to either in store for me. I am staying motivated thanks get caught up on credits, or to get ahead in to the idea of the “Destination Graduation” – a more relaxed atmosphere. One summer, I a phrase that that resonated with me when I took a course that became one of my favou- heard it at the welcome ceremony at Keele rites, Transnational Religious Social Move- Campus on the York wide Orientation Day. ments. In that course, we critically analyzed GCSU religious movements that affected groups A friend who is on the Pro Tem team had ever had the honour to partake in. I was invited me to reflect on the journey that has of individuals transnationally. I enjoyed it so We Are All Best much because it was an area of Internation- constantly tired and sweaty, and I loved minute brought me to this point in my academic career, of it. Screaming my lungs out, getting up on ta- so I decided to write about it. I asked myself: Why al Studies that I hadn’t yet been exposed to. Friends: The last thing that has brought me to bles to thrust along to the cheers, and giving my Am I At Glendon? How has Glendon brought me absolute heart and soul made being a D-Fro- to the place I am now? Like many students, I the place I am now is the opportunity to study A Recap of Glendon Fro- abroad for a year in Middelburg, Netherlands. sh worth it. The result? Seeing the wide-eyed, chose Glendon because of the bilingualism, the shocked eyes of the students and hear them community feel, and the International Studies The application process, while incredibly sh Week stressful, helped me reflect on the decision I brim with laughter. Staying up until the early program. But I ended up finding so much more. hours of the morning and waking up shortly af- Jumpstart and Frosh Week were was making. My exchange was the most in- Bruno Da Costa fluential year of my life, both academically and ter sunrise was worth it because I knew the first two of the most important events that I par- Arts and Entertainment year students were having a great time. Seeing ticipated in during my first year. These two personally. I was exposed to countless academic and cultural experiences that I would Editor students interact with each other, and watch- orientations helped me get acquainted with ing those interactions become lasting friend- Glendon life, and I started to feel like I could have never encountered otherwise. I’m not sure if I would have had the same possibility to go As a budding and excited first-year student, I ships, became the reason why I D-Froshed. find a home here. During these key first weeks was elated to be starting university. As my mom When the time came to apply for Fro- at Glendon, I met some of my closest friends on exchange if was not at Glendon, but I know for sure that I would not be graduating with a took my picture by our front door on that sun- sh Week 2016, I knew I wanted to be a part as well as people who became my mentors ny September day of 2014, she asked if I was of it again. This time, I challenged myself and throughout the years, and continue to be peo- Bilingual International Bachelor of Arts in June if I had attended any other school. I have a year’s nervous. I smiled and told her I felt the exact put in my candidature to be a Second, one of ple I look up to now. Those two events set the opposite. I was ready to go. This may often the individual team’s head leaders. In short, stage for the rest of my Glendon experience. I worth of blog content about my exchange, which you can read at ashacgl.wordpress.com be- not be the sentiment felt by most students on being a Second is what changed my life as felt immediately welcomed into to the Glendon their first day of university, but I knew there a D-Frosh. I was placed on Green Team with community, and was encouraged to partic- cause I cannot do it justice in a few sentences. And now here I am, a fourth year Inter- was nothing to be scared of because Glen- Seyoung Chang, my rock and inspiration for the ipate in all that our campus has to offer. The don was my home. My Frosh week had just ensuing nine days of Frosh, as my First. Frosh foundation that was built during Jumpstart national Studies major who is passionate about social issues, equality, feminism, and justice. finished and I could not wait to head back to as a Second is a different experience wherein and Frosh Week led me to take a chance, school, this time to learn instead of party. your leadership role involves more responsi- and successfully co-found the GLmetowe club I’m excited for everything that this year is going to bring my way. Here’s to another great year. As someone who spent most of bility in ensuring safety and comfort while still at Glendon, to run for the Glendon College their adolescent life afraid of speaking up making sure that the team is having a fun time. Student Union Council, to apply to be on the and blending into the background, the person As a Second, I also learned more I was during Frosh week was a stark con- about the magical support system amongst fel- trast to who I thought I was. The cheers and low D-Frosh. I had gotten a taste of it during my the images of my D-Frosh thrusting in the air first round, but Frosh Week 2016 was when I at high-velocity speeds shocked me, but I truly saw how much each and every Glendon- was also indescribably giddy with enthusiasm ite cares for each other. It is true that we are because I felt free to act as wild as I wanted a family and Frosh unites us all. Frosh Week to. The embracing environment at Glendon is a success every year because of all the inspired me to be my odd, wisecracking self. work and commitment the D-Frosh put into it. As my first year was drawing to a Everything they do is a complete team effort. close, I heard that D-Frosh hiring was taking Frosh week is the greatest display place for Frosh Week 2015. I knew I had to ap- of compassion and support I have ever ex- ply. I was apprehensive at first because I still perienced. If I felt down and exhausted, the felt much too introverted to get up there and be smiling faces of my Froshies cheered me up, loud, but I knew there were going to be incom- and the shoulders of my fellow D-Frosh sup- ing students like me. I felt I would be able to ported me through it all. For me, Frosh Week relate with the quieter wallflowers, those who is not just about helping first-year students were hype and cool in their own ways, and I had transition into university, it is a means of con- to make sure they, too, were welcomed home. necting with Glendon and adding my energy Being on the other side of Frosh week to the vibe of love and acceptance that tran- took me by complete surprise, regardless of scends all aspects of our campus. Frosh Week how much preparation I put into it. It was the will exhaust you, but you get back 3 Asha Collins most well-oiled, extravagant mess of activity I what you put into it, and even more. Campus Life: Clubs Spread Y U Write another through whatever life throws our way, gram is open to ALL. We invite folks who are cycle of poverty. GLMetoWe strives to raise and discover more about what Jesus’s love re- starting to discover what leadership means to awareness at Glendon and York University Y U Write is a creative writing group dedicated ally means for us and for the world. We want them, folks who are looking to challenge them- regarding the issues in education that exist in to the experience of writing. Too often, writing is to give that love to everyone on campus, and selves, and anyone who may be interested in developing countries, as well as the positive distilled to waiting for that spark to glimmer in provide social and spiritual support for students personal development and leadership! La série impact of a collective effort to better them. the night (or day) and we feel that the applied from all walks of life. Like us on Facebook to re- commence le 14 octobre et aura lieu chaque GLMetoWe also strives to raise the neces- practice is underappreciated. While waiting ceive info about our meetings and events, and vendredi (13h à 15h, YH A104) et se termine sary funds to build a school in Haiti, by orga- for inspiration is helpful, the practice of writ- feel free to message us on Facebook or email le 18 novembre 2016 (NB: il n’y a pas de nizing fundraising events such as bake sales ing helps gain momentum so the wait is less us at [email protected] if you have séance le 28 octobre).www.glendon.yorku.ca/ and pub nights. An added focus to the club grueling. Plus, it makes writing a little more any questions. We look forward to meeting you! lionsden/develop-yourself/leadership-program is to reach out to local shelters by organiz- fun and less pressuring and for those wanting ing clothing, school supplies and food drives. to hone their skills we have workshops where Le salon francophone de Glendon Peace by PEACE If interested, email the glmetowe@gmail. we can help develop our skills. For first year com for more details on meetings. Follow students, this is a great opportunity to get into The student run French help centre at Glendon Répandons la paix one peace at a time! and like GLMetoWe on Facebook (GLme- creative writing as the intro course cannot be is located at YH B111, next to the breezeway. Peace by PEACE est un programme unique towe), Twitter and Instagram (@glmetowe)! taken until second year. Most of the exercises It is open Monday to Friday, from 12 to 6pm, et bilingue qui offre des stratégies pour ré- are based around the program’s class work and helps students maximize their time at soudre des conflits ainsi que pour favoriser le so first year students can get an idea of the Glendon by providing them with the oppor- développement communautaire des élèves Glendon Entrepreneur and Investors process in the creative writing program. All tunity to practice speaking French with their d’école primaire. Since its creation in 1997, Student Association this takes place on Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. peers. The employees at the Salon recognize Peace by PEACE has helped enrich the lives to 3:30p.m. at VC 028, with two meetings ev- the importance of working on pronunciation. of more than 12,000 students in the Greater At the Glendon Entrepreneur and Investors stu- ery month. If interested, e-mail the YU Write They are there to help students of all levels Toronto Area. Cette année nous fêterons no- dent association (GEISA), our members pursue President, Alvin Wong at [email protected]. prepare oral presentations, understand their tre 20ème anniversaire. Nous sommes en- their financial goals as they develop into profes- ca for details on meetings. Join our page at assignments, and most of all, practice con- core à la recherche de nouveaux bénévoles sionals. GEISA allows students the opportunity YUconnect to subscribe to monthly e-mails versing in French. We will be hosting weekly pour enrichir la vie de nos élèves. Stay tuned to learn about multiple aspects of the business notifying meetings, workshops and events. activities in the Salon francophone and month- for all the events our team has lined up & help world, including entrepreneurship, investing, fi- ly movie nights on campus. You can follow us us celebrate 20 years of sharing the peace! nances and leadership. Glendon students will Lunik Cooperative on Facebook and twitter @salonfranco. Our benefit from networking events, guest speak- weekly activities in French will be as follows: ers, and investing exercises. Students from all Lunik is a student run and operated co-opera- The Accessibility, Well-being and majors are welcome to expand their knowledge tive café that provides alternative food options, -Monday: 2pm-4pm Board games and FREE Counselling Centre of the business world. Regardless of how ex- such as vegan and gluten free meals and coffee tensive your knowledge is on these topics, ev- snacks, and a pay what you can fair trade tea -Tuesday: 2pm-4pm Pro Tem reading and dis- The Accessibility, Well-being and Counsel- eryone has something they can offer the group. and coffee right on York University’s Glendon cussion (student newspaper) ling Centre (formerly Glendon Counselling) Each member can benefit from the experiences campus. It is also a safe space for students -Wednesday: 2pm-4pm French Pop Culture welcomes all students back to this new ac- of others. The club will be meeting in room A220 to come and study or simply meet up with video screenings and discussions ademic year. We are currently offering indi- at 10-11am every Monday. See you all there! friends. To get involved in Lunik, contact our -Thursday: 2pm-4pm Short readings and dis- vidual services in personal counselling and outreach coordinator at outreach.lunik@gmail. cussion accessibility services to all Glendon students. Lean In com or stop by and talk to any of the coordi- -Friday: 1pm-2pm Board games Glendon Personal Counselling offers confi- nators. Watch out for our events such as Late dential, individual appointments to discuss Lean In Glendon Campus is a part of a larg- Night Lunik (which is held every Wednesday Argentina Symposium any personal/social concerns that students er organization called Lean In started by Chief night) and others, by following us on Facebook! may have. Our clients come to see us be- Operating Officer of Facebook, Sheryl Sand- Every year, the International Stud- cause of a wide range of concerns, including berg. Beyoncé, Hugh Jackman, and Lena The Jewish Legal Network ies Symposium works to shed light on a but not limited to: depression, anxiety, abuse, Dunham are only a few of the many celebrities specific nation in its entirety; its politics, envi- stress, self-esteem, eating and body image, who’ve jumped onto the Lean In bandwagon. The JLN is a tight-knit community with an ob- ronment, economy and overall culture. This issues about sexuality, relationship issues. Lean In helps students develop life skills such jective to establish longstanding networking year, the ISS team is determined to create Accessibility Services provide ser- as making a good CV and resume. Cette an- connections with Jewish professionals in the the most engaging, informative, and inspiring vices tailored specifically for students who née, Lean In donne l’opportunité aux étudiants legal field. Our group utilizes field trips, panel event to date with a focus on Argentina! This have self-identified as having a disability and de compléter un certificat correspondant à un discussions, and other events in order to put South-American nation; rich in vibrant culture who have submitted certifying documentation. certain thème, comme par exemple le thème aspiring professionals in touch with some of and breath-taking natural landscapes is one In general, we serve students with learning, de l’équilibre. Professional development and the top industry leaders in Toronto. Other group that we are excited to explore further and we mental health physical, sensory and medical motivation are two of the many themes that responsibilities include peer-tutoring with re- need your help! Join our team of passionate disabilities. Our services include: providing will be discussed at our bi-weekly meetings. gards to the LSAT, Law School Application pro- volunteers and you too can help us establish information about the University in relation to En fin d’année, nous aurons un événement cess and other legal related activities. Finally, strong links among many constituencies, con- disabilities, access and accommodation, as- qui comprendra des présentateurs, des op- this group seeks to enlighten students of the nect with distinguished speakers and guests, sisting students with navigating through York portunités de réseautage et bien d’autres reality of working in the legal field. You do not cultural contributors, academics and foreign University, promoting self-advocacy, develop- choses. De plus, des photographes profes- have to be Jewish to join our club or come to diplomats. The success of this event relies on ing more effective learning and coping strate- sionnels seront présents et ils prendront des events. Our first event is October 6th at 7pm the passion and dedication of the students be- gies, disability-related counselling, determin- portraits. Vous pouvez trouver notre club sur and it will be about “The Secret To Getting Into hind it and we can’t wait to get started! To learn ing and arranging for appropriate academic Facebook, sous le titre « Lean In at York Uni- Law School”. For updates and more informa- more about this opportunity please contact our accommodations. To make an appointment, versity ». Assurez-vous d’aimer notre page tion about how to sign up and join our club, team with the subject line “Volunteer Inqui- please stop by our offices in Glendon Hall pour rester au courant de nos évènements! you can follow us on Facebook @jewishlegal- ry” at: [email protected]. 111A (the Manor) or call us at 416-487-6709. network, email us at jewishlawnetwork@gmail. WUSC Glendon com, or visit our website at www.jlntoronto.com GLLead: A Workshop Series GLMetoWe at Glendon WUSC/EUMC Glendon believes that through Ekklesia: Church at Glendon GLMetoWe is Glendon’s very own group rep- the power of education, we can change the Want to work on you? Voulez-vous réaliser une resenting Free the Children and Me to We’s world. Join us to get involved in many amaz- Ekklesia is your student-led church on cam- vision? The GLLead: Leadership Workshop vision to empower children across the world. ing initiatives. Our focus is first and foremost pus. If you are curious about Christianity or if Series may be just up your alley & registra- Education is the first pillar of the organization, our Student Refugee Program through which you are already on a journey following Jesus, tion is now open! This is five-week experience and our main focus. According to Me to We, we sponsor a refugee student and help him everyone is welcome to join us as we where you will take a bold step in your lead- providing education to children is the best come to Canada to study at Glendon. Nous 4 dig into the Bible together, support one ership and personal development. The pro- way to set them up for success and break the payons même leurs frais de scolarité. Join us Vie étudiante to change the lives of others, and check us out a community that supports student well-be- many friends along the way. GMUN is a wel- Twitter @GMEGlendon on Facebook or Twitter to learn more about us! ing. We talk about all things health, including coming community of students and we often Instagram @gmeglendon mental health, sexual health, nutrition, alcohol, host social events so that we can all get to know Email: [email protected] Glendon SOS drugs, and smoking. We are a peer education each other. We really want you to be a part of team that holds tabling events in front of the our unique and stimulating club! We meet on Career and Skills Development We are Students Offering Suppor (SOS), and cafeteria every Thursday. You will also see us Mondays and Tuesday’s at 5:45, but you only Centre / Centre de carrière et de at Halloween pub night, and at our “Sex on the have to come to one night! We also have bi- we believe in what we call 360 volunteering. développement de compétences Last May, we went on a very successful out- Couch” event on October 18th. In February, lingual meetings! We hope to see you there! reach trip to the Honduras, and we are in fact keep an eye out for our stress busters. Please stop by if you see us outside the cafeteria, and Introducing the new stand-alone, year-round offering another outreach trip this year, to Costa Radio Glendon Career and Skills Development Centre where Rica this time. There are many ways in which join us in playing fun games to educate yourself about safe sex and win free stuff! P.S. We students can learn and build employability skills you can volunteer with this amazing club. Pour Do you love music? Do you like being creative? for academic and career success, including obtenir plus de renseignements, envoyez-nous always have condoms and lube up for grabs! Do you want to have your own show? Radio assignment help, career advising and job info. un message sur facebook à Glendon SOS, Glendon is a student run bilingual radio station We offer 30 min appointments and one-hour or email us at [email protected]. Glendon Muslim Students that plays music and student hosted shows all workshops. Topics include: how to write well; Association day, from Monday to Friday. Radio Glendon resumés and networking; ruthless revision; Lunch & Learn broadcasts from our booth in the basement of interview prep; proving your point; and, pre- The Glendon Muslim Students Association the Manor. You too, can host a show that will be paring a grad school application. Le nouveau The Cornerstone Health and Wellness Centre / l’Association des Étudiants Musulmans de broadcasted live on Radio Glendon. Check us Centre sera situé dans la salle A118, qui sera is pleased to offer complimentary, interactive Glendon (GMSA / AÉMG) has been founded out @radioglendon on Twitter, Instagram and transformée en un espace à usages multiples. round table wellness sessions offered to clubs at to accommodate, facilitate and encourage the Facebook and let us know what music you want Les services qui sont présentement offerts Glendon. This value added service usually lasts learning, practice and awareness of the religion us to play! Tune in to listen to your favourite mu- par le Centre de rédaction seront intégrés au 30-45 minutes and would ideally take place at of Islam amongst all of the communities at Glen- sic and listen to your friends host their own show nouveau Centre. Ce dernier permettra égale- your club meeting. Some examples of Wellness don. L’AÉMG va continuer à tisser des liens on radioglendon.ca or through the TuneIn App! ment aux membres de la communauté et aux Hot Topics that could be discussed this fall are: avec les autres groupes de Glendon, pour qu’on étudiants ayant de multiples engagements puisse établir une communauté saine qui tra- The Glendon Women & et des contraintes de temps de participer à - Avoiding pain with use of smart devices such vaille ensemble pour atteindre les mêmes buts. Trans* Centre une nouvelle programmation hybride et en as phones and tablets The executive team is dedicated to making the ligne, telle que l’apprentissage en ligne (we- - Simple ways to incorporate exercises into dai- organization a safe, inclusive and educative en- The Glendon Women & Trans* Centre is a binaires) et des services d’orientation profes- ly living vironment for students by hosting social events, safe space on campus that offers free men- sionnelle par Skype. Visitez-notre site internet - First aid treatment for acute aches and pains conducting discussion circles regarding various strual products, contraceptives, pregnancy ou sur Facebook. Inscrivez-vous sur Moodle! - Wellness during exam time topics, and providing personal mentorship re- tests, food, and peer-to-peer support. Le cen- garding religious matters. To start off the year, tre possède également un abris d’urgence et Glendon Dance Team Should you wish to offer this session, simply con- we will be hosting our annual bilingual Eid Din- fournit toutes sortes d’informations sur la santé tact the clinic at admin@cornerstonewellness- ner in October, which will be open to all students. sexuelle et sur la localisation des cliniques lo- The Glendon Dance Team is beginning the new centre.com or call us at (416) 487-6736. We are Membership of the GMSA is open to all stu- cales. Swing by and borrow books, chat with located in the Proctor Field House. It is our priv- dents on campus and can be done by simply year stronger and fresher than ever. Last year, the volunteers, or get cozy on our couches we experienced many firsts; we participated in ilege to work with you to promote wellness and emailing your full name and email address to with a cup of tea! Located in Hilliard D124. make your experience at Glendon unforgettable. the organization. Vous pouvez vous inscrire à our first ever competition, where we competed notre liste de diffusion et à notre page Face- against other universities and colleges in Ontar- Glendon’s Student Caucus io. Our team had expanded to the point of be- La Mode à Glendon (LMG) book afin de vous tenir au courant des activités que nous organiserons. The Interfaith Centre ing the biggest it had ever been. We presented Bonjour Glendon! The school year is starting up numerous routines from a wide variety of styles Hey Glendonites! La Mode à Glendon (LMG) located in Room D-123 of Hilliard Residence again and so is Glendon’s Student Caucus! This is always open for prayer and equipped with such as; Jazz, Dancehall, Soca, Bollywood, is back and better! We are the fashion club at is where students get together and discuss is- Acro, Latin Ballroom, Lyrical and of course, Glendon; we’re dedicated to the expression lots of informational and inspirational books sues pertinent to academics on campus. We are for leisure reading. If you are interested in Contemporary, a personal favorite of GDT. of individuality through style. We welcome a part of Glendon’s Faculty Council, which is the This year, we are doing things a bit differently. all of our fellow fashionistas at York to join collaborating with us, have any further ques- highest academic governing body on campus. tions, or are interested in the services we of- We have a lot of new, fresh talent that we are us in our upcoming events! This year, once Our student members are consulted before de- excited to showcase. Our Head Choreographer, again, we will host a photo shoot to offer stu- fer, please do not hesitate to send an email cisions on petitions, curriculum, and technology to [email protected]. You can also mes- Camille Boucher and our Secretary, Hanna dents the opportunity to have some great are made and finalized by the Faculty Council. DeRoche are both returning execs. After two shots taken by a professional photographer. sage us on our Facebook page @GlendonM- It is our goal at the Student Caucus to bring up SA. Nous vous souhaitons une bonne année! rounds of auditions, our competition team was We also hope to collaborate on another pho- the major issues that affect students so that we chosen. We are a smaller team this year, but we to shoot event with Lean In at Keele, which could find solutions, but we need your partici- have a lot of returning members, which will allow will be aimed at empowering women. Our Glendon Model United Nations pation! La prochaine réunion sera le 21 octobre us to build onto the foundation we already have. off-campus pub night is on November 3rd, so 2016. Les réunions de Caucus des Étudiants We hope to see you at our pub night October keep an eye out for that! Lastly, the Glendon Glendon Model United Nations is the oldest sont dans la chambre YH C202 de 12h30 à 13th, and at our shows throughout the semester. fashion show which will be held in February. and most prestigious club at Glendon. We set 13h30. If you’re interested in joining us, please We also hope you will support our competitive We are currently looking for young creative up academic simulations that model the Unit- email [email protected]. team in their endeavours. We hope to host open minds to help us make this year’s show lit ed Nations where we discuss world issues and workshops and classes that would be offered af! We will be holding a model casting some- find resolutions. Every week, we meet and L’ensemble Musical de Glendon/ to the York community, a late night Lunik event time during the end of the semester and ev- discuss an important international issue from Glendon Music Ensemble as well as Latin Ballroom classes! We can’t eryone is welcome! We will need designers, the perspectives of different countries. Then wait to show Glendon what we have to offer. stylists, photographers, videographers, per- every few weeks, we discuss a new topic to formers and volunteers. If you are interested ensure that you’re always learning something Bonjour tout le monde! Nous sommes L’en- in any of these roles or if you would like to new! Every semester, we will host an all-day semble Musical de Glendon! We are the Glen- get more details, please email us at lamo- conference with all the members to discuss don Music Ensemble! We host various events [email protected]. Let’s collaborate! a bigger issue. We also attend conferences throughout the year, such as events with Late hosted by other universities to take it to the Night Lunik, our holiday concert in December and our annual concert in February. To win free Health Education and Promotion! next level! Conferences are a great opportunity to hone your research skills, travel to a new tickets for these concerts, make sure you follow us on social media so you don’t miss out! Hi Glendonites! We are Health Education and place and meet people from all over the world who come to take part in these conferences. Website: gme.info.yorku.ca Promotion, a team that works collaboratively Facebook: Glendon Music Ensemble – Ensem- with on and off campus stakeholders to create Overall, GMUN is a great place to 5 learn about international issues and make ble Musical de Glendon Campus Life Arts and Entertainment

Aboriginal Awareness campaign. Speakers will Crossroads Reading Series: What Does The GCSU be coming to Glendon and movies will be shown Breaking Down during the week leading up to Thanksgiving in The New Era of Publishing Have in Store for hopes to provide cultural awareness. A Mental and Literature Bridget: De-stress Week associated with the Glendon CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS You? Counselling services will also take place in An Analysis of the Brid- October, spearheaded by the VP Social Aman- Hosted by YU Write Club, in conjunction with Check Out The Events da Merry and VP Campaigns and Advocacy York U Creative Writing, Inspiritus Press, the get Jones Extended Alexander Sokol. There will also be a trip to a Wattpad Literary Fiction Network and more. and Campaigns Being Pumpkin Patch! The 10 dollar fee will include Universe transportation, apple picking and more! Final- Friday, January 27th, 4:30 PM - 7:30PM Planned This Fall ly, the GCSU annual All-Ages Halloween pub Vanier Renaissance Hall , Keele Campus Eric Vogel night, a favourite amongst returning students, York University Contributor Reeda Tariq will be held in the cafeteria on October 20th. Campus Life Editor In November, the GCSU will be host- Join us for a reading and literary festival right My experience with the Bridget Jones Ex- ing their yearly trip to Montreal, during which here on campus! Featuring experienced pub- tended Universe (the BJEU) likely falls within September has already come and gone and students spend three days and two nights in lished authors, online writing communities, in- the upper percentile of my age and gender there are changes happening on campus; one of Canada’s most beautiful cities. The fall dustry professionals, faculty, alumni and YOU. bracket. Living in a house with just one tele- the leaves are slowly changing colours, the term will come to an end with the annual Char- Food and drinks included. vision meant that if mom or dad wanted to temperature has dropped, and students have ity Ball, now rebranded as an HIV/AIDS aware- watch a certain movie or show, that is what begun to adapt to the fast pace of university ness Formal which will be held in the Glendon Crossroads is a long-term series passionate would be on. After school with Oprah, Thurs- life. First years can find comfort in the fact that Manor in December. The GCSU will be hosting about uniting the YU writing community, con- day nights with Grey’s Anatomy and Gilm- Glendon is of high school, with its small, cozy a multitude of events every month, so keep an necting students with mentors and opportunity, ore Girls; I am a student of the W Network. atmosphere, but they may still feel like there eye out for them! Many of you have probably and teaching about the evolving landscape of This puts me in a unique position; is so much happening that they don’t know passed by their office, which is located on the the publishing and tech industry. I’m both well versed in my knowledge of the about. There are so many clubs and organiza- first floor across from Richard’s Room. You are tropes that exist in this form of entertain- tions that you can join here at Glendon. One welcome to swing by to meet this year’s team Submit your work to be considered for a reading ment, while at the same time completely re- of the main organizations at Glendon is the and to check out ways to get involved on cam- slot, and the inaugural Crossroads Award! Don’t moved from their impact. For years, Renee Glendon College Student Union (GCSU). This pus. They will be able to tell you how to sign up just wait for limited open mic slots! Zellweger’s choice between a Colin Firth team of Glendonites is elected by the students for one of the Fall sports being offered, such and a Hugh Grant was the least of my con- for the students. They organise events and as basketball or flag football, how to join a 1. Reading material should amount to a max of cerns while watching Diary and The Edge of run advocacy campaigns all year long, while club, and how to get your discounted tokens, 10 minutes in length Reason; rather, the question was what mes- serving as your voice and constantly working Cineplex/Ripley’s tickets and SPC cards. They 2. We accept short stories, excerpts, poetry or sage is the BJEU trying to convey exactly? towards improving every aspect of student life. also offer the cheapest printing on campus! scripts What I find so puzzling about the I recently sat down with Seyoung Maintenant que vous avez une meil- 3. Send your submission text pasted into an films is that they seem to simultaneous- Chang, VP of Operations for the GCSU, to talk leure idee de ce qu’est l’AECG, don’t be afraid email to [email protected] ly play as a commentary on the RomCom about what the Union has planned for the year. to swing by and see what the GCSU is up to. 4. Email subject line: READING SUBMISSION - genre, but nevertheless fall into the same I was pleased to hear about all the amazing Who knows, maybe you’ll feel inspired and “Title” - Name - Short Story/Poetry/Script trappings. Is the BJEU a sublime subtle par- events they have planned for the next coming want to run to be part of the team next year. 5. Deadline to submit is DECEMBER 1st ody in the calibre of Robocop, or rather just weeks. The biggest campaign coming up is an a way to package a rather hackneyed and sexist genre to more liberal minded women? My viewings of the first two films had thus far left me without a satisfying answer. With The Edge of Reason ending with a marriage proposal, the series seemed to have come to an end, along with my hopes of solving its riddle. However, as with Robo- cop, Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Ghostbusters, and so many other film series, Hollywood’s ability to squeeze blood from a stone should have never surprised me. Bridget would have her third movie, and perhaps my answer. My initial guess for a theoretical title of a third BJEU movie had always been ‘Bridget Jones: Older, Fatter, Singler’, but in retrospect that was probably too on the nose. Nonetheless, in terms of story, the screen- play of Bridget Jones’ Baby itself follows the same structure as Diary (and to a lesser ex- tent, The Edge of Reason). It goes as follows:

1. Bridget is alone, but doesn’t want to be alone. 2. Bridget falls into the arms of two men: one new and exciting, the other boring but reliable. 3. Bridget fumbles with the difficulty of having two attractive men give her attention, but eventually settles in. 4. Bridget seems to prefer the new and exciting man, but eventually has revelations. 5. Bridget ends up with reliable man in the finale. Roll credits.

The BJEU is still heavily grounded in 6 its RomCom roots, but as evidenced by the title, Arts et divertissement the series has expanded beyond its analysis of put their pride aside for the good of the child femininity through the lens of love. Baby branch- and Bridget. For the main character of a sto- es out into the realms of motherhood and aging ry, Bridget seems to go through very few rev- as Bridget faces an unexpected pregnancy and elations or moments of character growth. a fifty-fifty guess at the father, Mark Darcy or What Baby ends up being is rather Jack Qwant. Let’s look into these topics further. a propaganda piece affirming to middle-aged Firstly, on the topic of love, in spite women that they, in fact, are the best generation of the predictability in structure of the BJEU of women. Bridget’s interactions with women in films, the BJEU has always presented a different generations often puts her on the ‘right’ more ethereal and free-will based under- side of history, as seen with her mother and standing of love rather than a more fatalis- her younger boss. On the one hand, Bridget’s tic understanding. In Baby and The Edge of mom fumbles at the new, more liberal ideals Reason this conflict plays out between the of feminism, scoffing that women already had choice of Daniel Cleaver and Mark Darcy. ‘enough rights’. Bridget’s mother fumbles with Daniel represents the more virile and the idea of a pregnancy with an unknown father, chemical drive for love, the drive for the per- but eventually comes to accept her daughter. petuation of humankind; this can be seen with On the other end of the spectrum, Daniel’s propensity for younger women. With Bridget’s millennial boss is presented as both Daniel, Bridget finds a revitalization of her own cold and overly-professional, but absurdly ob- youth, her sexuality; she tries to dress better sessed with seemingly less important ‘news’ and lose weight in order to gain Daniel attention. (a number of time referencing cats that look In Baby, Daniel’s role is replaced by like Hitler). After being fired from her position the character Jack Qwant. Like Daniel, Jack rep- at the agency, Bridget gives a rousing speech resents Bridget’s more animalistic drive for love. espousing her own virtues of professional- After Bridget is dared by a co-worker to sleep ism and authenticity in contrast to the millen- with the first man that she meets at a music fes- nial silliness. Perhaps this speech would be tival, Bridget does exactly that with Jack, later more impactful on the audience had Bridget bragging with friends through euphemism about not spent several previous scenes using her his ‘puppet’ size. The name Qwant itself is likely position for personal gain, indirectly being re- the writers’ play on the ‘quantify’, as Jack is the sponsible for having nude streakers air on creator of a ‘love algorithm’ that predicts with live television, feeding inappropriate interview mathematical certainty the likelihood of a match questions to anchors, and confusing a cab driv- between romantic partners. For Jack, love is a er with an army general. These are presented matter of scientific analysis. Tellingly, in a scene less as character flaws, and more as quirky that only a serial killer could describe as roman- traits; confirmed by the boss’ cracked smile tic, Jack shows up at Bridget’s house and acts upon the news of Bridget going into labour. out the moment by moment relationship that the Ultimately, in spite of the formula re- two skipped by having a baby together. Jack maining the same for a decade, Baby regress- believed the relationship was an inevitability. es the series into the realm of RomCom driv- However, the BJEU shuns this un- el. Bridget is no longer the admittedly flawed, derstanding of love, and finds the search for it but driving character who learns about herself as less a drive for animalistic needs (or made through her love life and career, and instead up mathematical plot devices) and more of has become more of a caricature of that per- a choice made between two people, as rep- son, losing her humanity. In becoming a sym- resented by Mark. Mark and Bridget are dia- bol for empowerment RomComs, the BJEU metrically opposed as people, Type A and B created a character that it was too afraid to personalities. A distraught Mark finds, while critique. Perhaps, in a decade, the series will using Jack’s love algorithm, that Jack and Brid- redeem itself with Bridget Jones’ Hot Flashes. get are nearly ten times as compatible as her and Mark. In spite of these differences Mark and Bridget time and time again just want to make it work. IT is the ultimate finale of the C’est lors de leurs vacances d’été, gnante, et les mises en scène sont magnifiques. series that Bridget ultimately chooses a rela- C’est la vie : un passées en famille à la Baule-les-Pins, que Les contrastes créés par les enfants tionship that is less logical or passionate; it is Sophie et Frédérique apprennent que leurs bronzés sur le sable blanc ainsi que les couleurs the choice of Bridget to love the dysfunction. portrait familial parents vont se quitter. Frédérique, l’aînée de vives des vêtements soigneusement choisis Certainly there is much to write treize ans, garde un journal dans lequel elle créent des images magnifiques qui font- pr about in regards to the BJEU’s theories on vraisemblable qui confie ses inquiétudes au sujet de ses par- esque gouter la mer. De longues scènes mélan- love and metaphysics, so you would be- ents et son histoire d’amour avec son cousin coliques composés de cadrages qui tracent le lieve that Baby would put as much thought résiste à l’épreuve du Daniel. Jouée par Julie Bataille, Frédérique long du rivage, accompagnées d’une musique into its analysis of motherhood or aging. traduit avec précision la confusion et la naïveté douce, vont contrebalancer les disputes fa- Unfortunately, you would be mistaken. temps du premier amour et du passage étrange à miliales et les scènes chargées de dialogue. In spite of having no plans for a child, l’adolescence. Bataille manifeste une gamme D’autre part, une des scènes les plus only being able to guess at the father, a distinct Camille Slaght d’émotions très nuancée, faisant preuve d’une émotivement chargées ne comprend en fait lack of maturity or personal responsibility, and Rédactrice en chef grande maturité pour une actrice aussi jeune. aucun dialogue. C’est sans doute la dernière having to face down the dangers to both the Kurys nous fait revivre notre enfance fois que toute la famille se retrouvera ensemble mother and child associated with pregnancies On est en 1958 et le divorce est encore un en mettant en scène une relation très typique et la caméra fait un tour de table pour dévoiler over the age of forty, Bridget makes the decision phénomène rare et tabou. Comment expli- entre deux sœurs. Les querelles mélodrama- les expressions de chacun. Un regard furtif est to continue with the pregnancy with utter ease. quer une telle situation à ses enfants, quand tiques, les regards rusés, et les tendances ca- échangé entre Michel et Lena, Sophie danse Rather, the main conflict regarding on a de la difficulté à en discuter entre adul- pricieuses des deux filles créent un portrait de un ballet devant eux, tout doucement, puis une Bridget’s baby is more a matter concerned tes? C’est le propos de C’est la vie, cinquième famille très réaliste. Par ailleurs, les moments musique classique rend la tension dans la salle with fatherhood. It is Jack and Mark who must long-métrage de Diane Kurys, sorti le 14 févri- plutôt sérieux entre Lena et Michel, parents de palpable. Aucun mot n’est nécessaire. La fin de learn to grow comfortable in sharing the reer, 1990. La réalisatrice nous présente encore Frédérique et de Sophie, sont un peu moins con- l’été est là et personne n’y peut rien; c’est la vie. sponsibility of a child that might not be theirs un film qui s’inspire de ses vécus, voire du vaincants que ceux passés entre les deux filles. ,and it is Mark and Jack who have to learn to divorce de ses parents lors de sa jeunesse. Globalement, l’atmosphère conçue est poi- 7 Photography

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9 Metropolis ery week in addition to your course load, part Soak Up French Out- time job, and social life sounds like an unre- alistic goal. Instead, try to make a night out of side The Classroom second language learning by heading down to Movie Thursdays; a screening of free French with Free Film Nights films held every Thursday at Alliance Française Toronto. Combine the practicing of your French at Alliance Française listening skills with the simplicity of going out to the movies. Located just a few steps away from Toronto Spadina station, Alliance Française Toronto screens interesting French language films and Neya Abdi documentaries in addition to its language class- Guest Contributor es and other French language programming. TorontoDiscursive.com The best part? Admission is free. You do not have to be enrolled in the classes According to a study by BBC Radio, Toronto is to attend and there are subtitles provided to the most multicultural city in the world. For such help even those just beginning their French a diverse and multilingual city, it’s expected that language learning journey. The cherry on top there would be a few spots to practice French is that the audience is filled with fellow franco- somewhere along the subway line. “Bilingual in philes from the Toronto area. It is totally accept- October Events in Toronto: French and English” is a badass and profitable able to trek down there on your own and quietly line to slap on your resume. Chances are the make your exit once the movie is finished, but benefits of a bilingual campus is one of the main if you decide you want to make new friends or What Not to Miss This Month reasons you applied to Glendon in the first place. practice your French, you have a ready-made But learning French is not as simple as show- discussion group of people who are eager to discuss the film with you. The Movie Thurs- “Difret” Film Screening - Canada Race Relations ing up on campus and attending your classes. While you may conjugate verbs with ease and day schedule can be found on the Alliance International Day of The Girl Foundation: 2016 National have a knack for distinguishing between femi- Française Toronto website along with informa- October 13th Conference nine and masculine nouns, the ability to engage tion on other paid programming and events. George Ignatieff Theatre October 26th - 27th in real-life conversation is the true test of fluency. The films screen at 7:30pm each Thursday. Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Deciphering a class reading in your Jumping into French conversation head-first and with a good sense of humour Cirque du Soleil: Luzia second (or third or fourth) language is impres- sive. Being able to buy groceries, go to the is the fastest way to master the language, July 28th - October 16th International Festival of Authors bank, and ask for directions in that language is and Immersing yourself in the language out- The Port Lands October 20th - 30th very practical and will come in handy when you side the academic constraints of the class- Harbourfront Centre are working or travelling (because we all know room may do more for you than a textbook Lawrence Park Art Show you want to travel). Though, if you have yet to ever will. Whether you are new to Toronto or you have lived here your whole life, explor- October 14th-16th Rocky Horror Picture Show find a supportive conversation partner or you are little too shy to start initiating conversation ing le Six by discovering French language 2180 Bayview Avenue October 28th, 29th, 31st with French speakers, there are alternatives. destinations is a marvelous way to supple- (cost $16) Jetting off to France for a year or ment your bilingual education at Glendon. “Hip-Hop Evolution” Bloor Hot Docs Cinema moving to Quebec for a month may not be a Film Screening viable option at the moment. Moreover, making TorontoDiscursive.com is a student culture and lifestyle website. Regent Park Annual When The Beatles Rocked Toronto the commitment to read one French novel ev- Fundraising Screening June 18th - November 12th October 19th City of Toronto Archives, Market Daniels Spectrum Gallery

Toronto After Dark Film Festival A Third Gender: October 13th - 21st Beautiful Youths in Japanese Prints Scotiabank Theatre May 7th - November 27th Royal Ontario Museum Indigenous Realities on Screen: Film and Media Arts Festival Superreal: October 19th - 23rd Pop Art from The AGO Collection (cost $5) January 16th - December 31st Art Gallery of Ontario World Press Photo Exhibit Until October 25th CHIHULY Exhibition Brookfield Place September 29th - January 2nd, 2017 Planet in Focus: Royal Ontario Museum International Film Festival October 22nd - 25th Multiple venues If you’re around Toronto and hear of an event that might be of interest to our community, write to us at: [email protected]. 10 Lauren Clewes Métropole Actualité et opinions they have not contributed as significantly How Likely to Happen International Student to Canadian society as domestic students. On the other hand, international is Toronto’s Rail Deck Fees: An Unregulated students contribute nearly $8 billion annually to the federal economy. Furthermore, approx- Park? Inequity imately 51% of international students plan on applying for permanent residency in Canada Andrew Thies Ayse Koca after their studies. When accepting interna- Metropolis Editor Contributor tional students as permanent residents after their studies, Canada would be taking in a Like many other advocates for more green A Canadian university degree holds great group of immigrants that have already par- space in Toronto, I was initially thrilled to hear value internationally. So, many foreign stu- tially, if not mostly, integrated into Canadian about the proposed Rail Deck park. Amongst dents choose to pursue their post-secondary society. There is no remaining language bar- other public officials, our mayor is quick to sell education here. However, international stu- rier between these students and society, and the park as a legacy project for our current dents face large financial burdens when they their university degrees are valid, unlike other council. Selling it as a much needed green choose to study in Canada. Tuition fees are immigrants who hold degrees that are respect- space in the rising density and concrete jungle approximately 4.5 times higher for internation- ed in their home countries but not in Canada. of the downtown core, and a worthwhile invest- al students than their domestic counterparts. During the latest strike at York Uni- ment (acknowledging the hefty $1.05 billion Along with this, opportunities for on-campus versity in 2015, tuition fees for Master’s and initial estimate). But the factors around this pro- employment, internships, and scholarships are PhD students were also being negotiated. The posal that point to its feasibility merit a second extremely limited for international students. deal froze tuition rates for Master’s and PhD look, first and foremost because most people Tuition fees for domestic students are students and reimbursed international students think the park has already been given a green regulated by the provincial government. The for the $7,000 drastic tuition increase they had light. Far from it. In fact, council is currently Ontario government has a set framework for paid during the previous year. Even though this engaged in lengthy deliberation on the matter. how much their tuition may increase each year. was considered a somewhat successful deal For those not aware of the project, For international student fees, there is no reg- for international students, it obviously only ap- the city of Toronto recently tabled a proposal to ulation in place— the rates are established by plied to those above the undergraduate level. cover the rail corridor from Bathurst Street to universities, leaving plenty of space for financial Tackling this inequity in our educa- Blue Jays Way with a park spanning 21 acres. exploitation. In the past, international students tion system will not be simple. Domestic fees in This would be the largest park in the downtown paid the same tuition as domestic students, but Ontario are limited to a 3 to 5 percent increase core and would hide the unfortunate eyesore in 1976 the federal government suggested in- annually, but due to the lack of regulation, the that is the rail corridor. So is this park likely to troducing different fees to generate an addition- year-to-year increase for international fees happen? With the mayor’s executive committee al source of revenue to the provinces. At York, could increase even more. Their limited time in voting unanimously to start consulting work to the average yearly fee for domestic undergrad- the country further compounds this issue as it address the concept of this park, the answer uate students is $7,100. In stark contrast, the weakens the political voice of international stu- is seemingly a yes. But a quick look at some average international student fee is $21,400. dents in Canada. This is particularly evident as facts and figures may deflate one’s hopes. Although there is a clear incon- there is currently no initiative by the province to The truth about infrastructure proj- sistency between the financial treatment of equalize payments and opportunities between ects in our city is that they suffer from a chronic domestic and international students, some international and domestic students. In order for lack of funding. The 2016 Toronto Budget plan would say it makes sense. International stu- us to see this issue move forward, the province shows more than $22 billion (City of Toronto, dents have not been in Canada for as long needs to recognize the value of international 2016) in unfunded capital projects; this city is as domestic students and have not paid students and take action to regulate their fees. overturning every couch cushion to find spare the same amount of tax dollars. Arguably, change. The report warns of a potential increase in property tax to fund infrastructure projects including worrying backlogs in Toronto Commu- nity Housing repairs and revitalization. Add the Lauren Clewes uncertainty about funding the Rail Deck park to the list behind the Downtown Relief Line from he is part of the consortium, claims the City is ful- Pape to St. Andrew stations and the Lower Don ly aware of other owners. “They’ve got evidence Flood Protection project and the cases pile up. of it. They’re fully aware,” says Castelli. He de- The City of Toronto is living the classic univer- clined to provide the terms of his group’s owner- sity student life; can’t have fun without money. ship of the air rights. With other actors involved Not to dampen your hopes even and the project hinging on the rights to this more, but the city also doesn’t own the air rights land, the city has more obstacles to overcome. over the rail corridor; an essential piece to So let’s move past the naive excite- this expensive puzzle. Air rights are the rights ment this proposal has stirred. One thing is that classify, well, the air above a property. sure; this project is far from finalized. Funding The owner of a property in Ontario typically and air rights, two factors crucial to the project’s has the right to the space above and below development, both remain uncertain. Still, the the property - both of which can be sold for promise of what would be Toronto’s biggest projects like these that require either space. downtown green space keeps me search- Now to be fair, a lot of the air rights ing for positive news. This project has united over the concerned space are owned by Cana- councillors across the classic Old Toronto/ dian National (CN) Rail and Canadian Pacific Postwar suburb divide, and with preliminary Railway Ltd. The city has ensured reporters results of council deliberation due for early to and Torontonians that talks are going smooth- mid-October, new events could give a fresh per- ly to sell the rights to the city, but more work spective on a promising infrastructure project. needs to be done to ensure the park’s legal- ity. What the City has yet to mention the fact (Source: Executive Committee. 2016 Exec- that another consortium of developers already utive Committee Recommended Operating own rights over the proposed park space. Budget & 2016 - 2025 Capital Budget & Plan. In an interview given to the Toronto N.p.: City of Toronto, 12 Feb. 2016. PDF.) Star, Matthew Castelli, a developer who admits Camille Slaght 11 Issues and Ideas stories of different groups in America are see someone ahead of you someone ahead got a cold, he had no vacation time. The next Black Lives Matter: more visible than ever in this election. of you cutting in line... That might be an affir- 5 years he got 2 weeks off. That’s a decade The first presidential debate was Mon- mative action black or woman who would like of life, with no raise, with almost no vacation.” Toronto and Its Cold, day, September 26 at Hofstra University in New a job not available to [themselves]... Then you Echoing the sentiment, lawyer J. D. York. Hosted by NBC’s Lester Holt, this was to be see immigrants that have had very difficult ex- Vance believes his professional success is by Uncomfortable Truths the first time Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton periences, or refugees cutting ahead. And then, fluke. “Many people in my community began and Republican candidate Donald Trump went in this deep story that feels to be true: you see to believe that the modern American meritoc- (continued from cover) head-to-head since they announced their presi- Barack Obama waving to the line cutters. Oh, racy was not built for them,” comments Vance dential bid in April and June 2015, respectively. he is their president, he’s helping them, but to The Atlantic, relating his memoir, Hillbilly Beyond directly addressing instances The main issues in the debate were he’s not helping me, he’s not my president. Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in of racism in Canada, the group has also inad- police and race relations, nuclear proliferation, “[...]Then, you see someone ahead of Crisis on growing up in southwestern Ohio. vertently exposed Canadians’ capacity to listen foreign diplomacy and cyber terrorism. Be- you turning back and saying ‘oh, you southern- No wonder, perhaps, that the al- to such concerns. One example of this is BLM- tween the jabs and banter, Clinton hit Trump ers, you racist, you redneck,’ and this is insult to ready-alienated “basket of deplorables” are not TO’s ‘tent city’ demonstration in March where with a punctuated critique at the end of the injury. There comes a moment where you feel swayed by Hillary’s critique of Trump’s sexism. protesters camped outside police headquar- debate: “He called [former Miss Universe win- this isn’t even your country, you are a stranger Is Hillary going to take white, working-class ters. Despite standing their ground for a total ner] Miss Piggy, then he called her Miss House- in your own land, and you look for alternatives, votes from Trump because of his racist and of 15 days, community officials like Police Chief keeping because she was Latina. Donald, she you look to be heard, to be recognized, and you sexist comments? The poor white demograph- Mark Saunders and Mayor John Tory declined has a name… her name is Alicia Machado”. don’t see it. This is the set up for Donald Trump.” ic vote have no love lost for the people Trump requests to speak with activists in a public fo- Grand slam on the intersection Political Scientist Charles Mur- calls fat, ugly or pathetic, particularly women rum. Premier Kathleen Wynne only agreed of sexism, racism and fat-shaming, this ray compares whites of different classes. In and immigrants “cutting in line”, so to speak. to meet with organizers after they visited was the perfect finale for composed Clin- 1960, blue collar white men and white col- The question may not specifically be, Queen’s Park following their two-week protest. ton against tempestuous Trump… or was lar white men equally enjoyed time with their how do we please or put more stock into de- BLM-TO encountered similar hostility it? Surely by now, all women supporters of families, church and community activities. By mographic (A) than demographic (B)? Instead, from the city this summer when they interrupt- Trump understand how much of a vile sex- 2010, the poorest third of whites are work- it may be, how do we heal a divided nation? ed Toronto’s Pride Parade. Halting proceedings ist pig he is! Won’t all overweight Americans ing more, spending less time with their fam- Hochschild’s approach offers an answer: sit for 30 minutes, protesters raised concerns over feel alienated by his objectifying comments? ilies, sleeping more and watching more TV. down and listen to a story. “We all have deep Pride’s apparent marginalization of the Black Not so much. Clinton’s campaign “They’ve lost their morale, they’re stories,” she says. “We need to get a conversa- and Indigenous LGBTQ communities. Though has failed to connect with white, work- depressed, they don’t see a future... White tion going: deep story to deep story, with some the sit-in was brief, their message soon being-class Americans. Just a few weeks ago, men see kind of a bleak future ahead, they empathy for those who differ from you.” After all came lost in a heated discourse over wheth- Hillary called half of Trump supporters a don’t think globalization is good for them, and is said and done and a president is announced, er their timing and tactics were appropriate. “basket of deplorables.” Presumably, refer- they’re right about that,” Hochschild remarks. there are very human problems that will need Again, this instance helped challenge the pre- ring to David Duke (of the KKK) and his affil- She interviewed a 63 year old man who re- to be addressed, that involves Americans as vailing notion of Canada’s utter separateness iates who connect to Trump’s inflammatory called of his last place of work that, “for the one people, regardless of race and class. from the United States’ racial conflicts. While racial comments. She has since apologized. first 5 years he was given 1 week off a year, Canada’s national narrative might be one of But the contempt toward white, sick time and vacation time together. So if he tolerance and diversity, our response to BLM- working-class Americans evinced in this TO’s presence suggests that our willingness to statement is shared by others. In March, discuss racial inequality is comparably limited. conservative contributor Kevin Williamson Undeterred by negative reactions, wrote in the National Review, “the truth about BLM-TO has forged ahead with its mission to these dysfunctional, downscale communi- “dismantle all forms of state-sanctioned op- ties is that they deserve to die. Economically, pression, violence, and brutality committed they are negative assets. Morally, they are against African, Caribbean, and Black cis, indefensible … Donald Trump’s speeches queer, trans, and disabled populations in To- make them feel good. So does OxyContin.” ronto”. So far, the group has run a three-week Who are Trump’s support- Freedom School for Black youth in Toronto, ers? According to Pew Research Cen- inspired other unofficial BLM chapters in Van- tre, Trump surpasses Hillary by 26 points couver and Ottawa, and successfully pushed with white, working-class men, particularly through some of its agenda— like getting the over the age of 50. Many of these Ameri- province to enact a ban on carding. It’s clear cans have not been voting in past elections. BLM-TO will continue to make their voices The Appalachian region— where heard in the city, even in loud and disruptive 84% of people are white, the majority white ways, and that might just be a good thing. In- and working-class— has the lowest voter justice in reality is a cold, uncomfortable truth. turnout rates in America. Trump is the first candidate in decades to address their concerns about disappearing jobs and low wag- A Nation Divided By es in once high-demand industries, such as coal mining and manufacturing; the re- “Deep Stories”: covery from the 2008 recession is sluggish. So why doesn’t Hillary reach out Reflections on The to this disenfranchised demographic? Hil- lary appears to be out for a different vote. U.S. Presidential Hochschild tells the story of the divide between Trump and Hillary supporters. Debate In her book, Strangers in Their Own Land: Anger and Mourning on the American Right, Sarah Katz she tells the story based on four years of in- Contributor terviewing working class Americans. She seeks to explain the predicament that white, work- “The deep story is a story stripped of judge- ing-class Americans in southern states face: ments, stripped of facts, it’s the story as “You’re standing in line that’s going it feels to be true,” said American sociol- uphill, the top of which is the American dream. ogist Arlie Hochschild. “[All peo- You’ve been waiting patiently for a long time Camille Slaght 12 ples] have deep stories.” The deep and the line actually isn’t moving. And then you Santé et bien-être I couldn’t feel or move any of my extremities. Wear Your Helmet! A bystander called 911 and within minutes I was being placed on a spinal board Alex Freeman by paramedics, who then rushed me to Mount Contributor Sinai Hospital where I was wheeled into the RESUS 1 trauma unit. I was placed in a CT A few weeks ago on a Friday, I went for a 9am machine immediately and given multiple x-rays, morning bike ride and decided to try out the followed by several intravenous injections of new designated bike lanes on Bloor Street. morphine. After a few hours, I was told that I As I was riding east through the intersection had been very lucky, and that my spinal cord of Bloor and Spadina, a small grey hatchback and the bones in my neck were intact. I am turned right and cut me off, forcing me to slam now at home making a full recovery and will down on my brakes as hard as possible. I flew be back in class before the end of the month. over my handlebars and landed directly on There is one lesson to learn from my face. Surprisingly, my delicate carbon fi- this horrible accident: had I not been wear- bre bicycle was left unscathed. Unfortunately, ing a helmet, I would have most likely died I was not so lucky. Upon impact, I received a that day from my injuries. At the very best, massive concussion, a severely broken nose, I would now be a quadriplegic, confined to compressed cervical vertebrae and a bruised a wheelchair for the rest of my life. If you trachea. I also cracked four teeth as well as decide to ride a bicycle, regardless of the cut and sprained my right wrist and knee. The speed, time of day, or location, please wear pain I felt in my neck was indescribable, and a helmet. For me, it made all the difference. Alex Freeman

ly understood and acknowledged by others. vocacy. I never thought that something as pos- sick we are and so we ask not to be judged, When Raising Kathleen Baker said: “I definitely itive as raising awareness about Crohn’s and whether we are athletes, students, employ- have been through my fair share of adver- UC could so quickly backfire in the IBD com- ees, or simply friends. It is important to have Awareness Backfires sity. I think it really helps me appreciate the munity. Unfortunately, due to the fact that Olym- an open mind towards medical conditions sport even more, knowing that it can be tak- pic athletes were admitting to suffering from you hear about, and to the way they affect Emilia Nowicki en away from me. I love swimming more than these conditions, a misunderstanding occurred people differently. Chronically and invisibly Health and Wellness Editor anything in the world, and to be able to swim among viewers for whom it seemed that the ill people such as Kathleen, Siobhan-Marie, in the Olympics – it’s an incredible feeling. I disease must not be so severe if the athletes and myself, are feeling real pain on a dai- If you spent this past summer watching the hope I inspired a lot of people today... I think could compete in the Olympics. Today, when ly basis, so the last thing we need is for our Rio Olympics, you might have noticed the two this is something I’ve been put here to do. I’ve someone hears that I have IBD, they often no pain to be questioned. We need support. silver-medal competitive swimmers, 20-year- never given up on my dreams. I hope people longer ask “IBD, what is that?” but instead say, In the end, those of us affected by this old Siobhan-Marie O’Connor and 19-year-old are the same.” (Crohn’s & Colitis UK, 2016) “Oh, I heard of IBD. It can’t possibly be that condition try our best to live our lives to the full- Kathleen Baker, who used the Olympics as a It made us happy to see that despite bad! Those two Olympics swimmers have it.” est despite always feeling awful. We must keep platform to raise awareness about Inflammato- not feeling perfect, their conditions were man- At this point, I honestly don’t know moving forward, as IBD will never simply go ry Bowel Disease (IBD), one of many incurable aged well enough to allow them to swim com- which is better: not knowing what IBD is or inval- away. Instead of treating the disease like our en- autoimmune diseases. You may be wondering petitively and follow their dreams. The majority idating its severity. Wouldn’t the world be a per- emy, we must treat it like our friend and learn to what these terms signify and how these young of us are not so lucky, causing us to have no fect place if people took others seriously when live with it as best we can (some wise words my women could possibly be ill if they compet- choice but to give up on our biggest dreams. And discussing medical conditions, and accepted gastroenterologist once told me). So next time ed at the Olympics and appear so healthy. so, we were hopeful that thanks to the millions of that each person can be affected by them dif- you meet someone who has IBD, or any oth- IBD is a disease in which your im- viewers listening to these athletes’ stories, more ferently. We are not all the same, especially er medical condition, please think twice before mune system thinks your body is a villain, and people would finally be informed about IBD. when it comes to our immune systems. Just be- doubting how they feel and judging them, even attacks itself by causing inflammation. This However, just as quickly as our excite- cause someone with IBD is an athlete, it does if they look healthy. Try to think about what they chronic condition includes the two following dis- ment grew, our hopes then dropped after we not undermine the severity of their condition. may be experiencing and the difficulties they eases: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis experienced the aftermath of the televised ad- We are tired of people doubting how have to deal with in order to get through their day. (UC). Not only do they cause excruciating ab- dominal pain, but they also make you sick from head to toe, 24/7. If left untreated, they can lead to severe complications. If you know someone who suffers from IBD, or any other autoimmune disease for that matter, it means they’re constantly feeling ill, in pain, fatigued, often depressed and anxious, not to mention that they are also suffering from all the additional side ef- fects caused by their medications. The hardest part about IBD is that nobody can physically see how terribly these patients suffer on a daily basis. Those suffering from IBD appear to be nor- mal, beautiful, and healthy individuals. Patients often wish their conditions could be visible to others rather than doubted and unconvincing. In the IBD community, we are always thrilled when we see fellow patients raising awareness about the disease, sharing their stories, and achieving great things despite their poor health. We know what it takes for them to get to where they are – the pain, the tears and the constant struggle of making the best out of their lives while trying to hide how sick they really are. This is why we were so proud of Kath- leen and Siobhan-Marie for having the courage to speak out about IBD, a disease that is rare- 13 Expressions of exposing any bit to the snapping jaws that me if I’d fallen in the toilet I would doze on. It was there suddenly. Sliding from Hydrophobia waited below the lip of the bed. Real as the I started taking long baths. I’d set the water and growing bigger, snapping and piss in my pyjamas that terror would coerce my alarm for the twenty-three minutes it would flopping, spasming, trying to throw its oversized Luke Gagliardi from me on nights when they stayed too long. take the tub to fill to full, and recline on the body out of the tub and onto me. Its claw-thin pu- Contributor I knew they were a construction of tiny rug that covered the cool tiles. I’d listen pils holding my dilating ones, its mouth opening my imagination, but they never seemed lim- to the torrent until the water was drowned by to rend as mine did to scream, its legs scraping My fear began with the alligators who infiltrated ited to it. The longer they roiled, claws clack- the alarm, then wake with enough time to turn the porcelain as mine splashed away. It tore itself my room before I could drift to sleep. The sounds ing on scales as they climbed each other to the tap. While most people would be soaking, I out of the tub as I tore the bathroom door open. they made as their dry scales ripped through wet get to me, the more real they seemed, until was sleeping. I’d set my alarm for fifteen min- I had no excuse ready for when my par- water, the heat from their cold-blooded breath they seemed realer than anything I knew. utes, and nap beside the cooling water. After ents asked me what happened in the bathroom. as it leaked from spongy-pink maws, the smell Some nights they stayed un- the second alarm, it was time to pull the plug. It was to the doctors after that, both of their eager predatory nature, was all I could til the sun dried them into flaky corps- That was the only time I actually spent in the kinds. They gave me a diagnosis of schizophre- focus on when I should have been sleeping. es that I would hurdle to get to safety. tub. I’d jump in and scrub furiously until the nia, and a prescription for pills. My mom made They writhed, a pack on the car- Some nights they came while I water was too low to do anything but create me take the first one in front of her. I threw pet that covered my bedroom floor. Wherever slept and I woke with a sickening surge of a dry sucking noise as it ran into the drain. up in the kitchen sink trying to dry swallow it. their webbed feet and furtive claws touched, adrenaline, feeling coarse scales brushing It was one of these bath-naps She didn’t see my face when she turned on my blue carpet turned to black water. The at the tips of my carelessly-hanging hand. that outed me. The operation was mechan- the tap to rinse out the vomit; she didn’t see water would expand with their movements I couldn’t tell my parents. I ical, my movements practiced, smooth. I my tears when she passed me the glass of until my bed floated in an ocean of dinosau- couldn’t tell my friends. I knew I was was asleep before water had even covered water to swallow the next pill. She didn’t see rian menace, too small for safety or sleep. crazy. I knew what they would say. the bottom of the tub. I was still asleep when the little alligators writhing around in the cup. I knew they weren’t real. But on those I started snatching sleep wherever the water crawled over the fringe of the rug. nights, they became real to me. Real as the I could, whenever people weren’t paying at- I was up quick but the water was hours-long ache in my muscles as I squeezed tention. More than once, I woke to my Moth- pouring out quicker, rushing over the sides my body into the tightest plank possible for fear er pounding on the bathroom door, asking of the tub and pooling on the bathroom tiles.

Little Sister Paysages violents Healthcare Elodie Marie-Celine Villemont Ayla Sljivar Deceptions Contributor Contributrice Kaitlin Kenny My younger sister is sixteen years old. Le son des coups de feu explose à travers l’air Expressions Editor She is intelligent, graceful and bold. frais de la nuit. Little sister, you have beautiful eyes. De beaux paysages qui autrefois se dressaient My five little pills- If there are a hundred of you fièrement Keep me in check and order, Sixty of your twins will be assaulted doivent maintenant être reconstruits. Co-pay hundred bucks. before your next birthday. La terre tremble avec rage quand les bombes I hope it is not you. sont jetées à travers le ciel. Les âmes terrifiées Little sister, one of four friends tiennent fermement leurs êtres chers Will inevitably be avec l’espoir de trouver une paix éternelle. The next North-American danger. Ils pleurent et prient pour que leur misère I hope it is not you. quitte. Little sister, I have three missed calls. Allongés sur les rues, les corps sans vie Did you not hear my phone ring? blemissent. They left a voicemail and said Les terres ont été mouillées par leur sang. Our friend took me to his house, Les enfants pleurent, impuissants, And I had to comply. les amis se prennent comme des aimants. Sexual assault is a stranger’s game. Myth. Puis quand la violence s’arrête, You probably know your oppressor. Fact. on doit faire face à nos craintes. Drunk consent does the trick. Myth. Le seul son qu’on entend est le vent Men cannot be victimized. Myth. qui chuchote un message pour ceux à Nobody is safe. Fact. l’écoute: If he’s your boyfriend, that means “yes” right? quand est-ce que la violence cessera? Myth. A relationship label is not an entry pass. Fact. Little sister, you hold the profile of a perfect vic- tim. Will someone stop him from touching? Will someone speak when you’re slut-shamed for wearing your favorite satin skirt? You have 1157 friends on Facebook. You have 11570 followers on Instagram. You have 115700 points on Snapchat. How many of them post about Feminism, rape culture and consent? And how many of them will engage further than writing a comment?

14 Kaitlin Kenny Expressions Michelle fait non de la tête avant de risk endeavours with care and intention, and be Une visiteuse répondre: Horoscopes for aware of how you engage others. If handled well, ―Un garçon qui nous aime toutes this could be an opportunity for personal growth. mystérieuse à les deux? Je pense que non… Peut-être… que October c’est les fantômes de Mme et M.Wood? Aries + Aries Rising: Glendon ―Je doute que ce soit eux. Ils sont Sam Kacaba March 21- April 19 nos amis. Ils n’auraient pas besoin d’écrire une Online Editor Stéphanie Mak note comme celle-ci pour nous rejoindre. D’ail- With Mars having entered Capricorn on the Contributrice leurs, ils sont en vacances. Libra + Libra Rising: 27th of September, it will be easy to lose ―Arrêtons de deviner qui ça pourrait September 23- October 22 yourself in your work, be it academic or ca- Il est 23h et Michelle étudie dans la bibliothèque être, et attendons de voir cette nuit. reer oriented. Try to keep a work/life bal- Frost quand elle entend un bruit provenant du As Venus enters Sagittarius on the 18th, take ance in mind going forward this month. sous-sol. Elle descend lʼescalier pour voir ce À 23h heures piles, les deux filles se time to examine your professional relationships. Make time for self-care and don’t overdo it! qui se passe mais il n’y a rien à part un livre retrouvent au jardin de roses. Sophie allume sa Your tendency to avoid confrontation isn’t always ouvert qui est tombé de lʼétagère. Michelle lampe de poche et voit des ratons laveurs qui a positive trait. Don’t be afraid to speak your Taurus + Taurus Rising: sʼapproche du livre et sʼaperçoit qu’il est écrit cherchent de la nourriture dans les poubelles mind; those who don’t ask don’t receive, after all! April 20- May 20 par Jane Austen. près des résidences Wood et Hilliard. ―Orgueil et Préjugés. Je l’ai lu pour À 23h30, il n’y a toujours personne. Scorpio + Scorpio Rising: Venus enters Sagittarius from Scorpio on the un cours d’anglais. Sophie soupire et déclare avec impatience: October 23- November 21 18th and this will bring with it a sense of earnes- Lʼétudiante remet le livre sur lʼétagère ―Je suis épuisée et je m’ennuie. ty. This is an interesting aspect for a sign that’s et retourne au premier étage, puis elle entend C’est un gaspillage de mon temps. Scorpio season is upon us, as the Sun exits Libra known for its desire for security. October will be a un autre bruit du sous-sol. Michelle, en revanche, encourage and enters Scorpio on October 22. With Pluto month in which to embark on new projects, and ―Qu’est ce que ça pourrait être son amie à rester là. in Capricorn having gone direct on September push any current ones through to completion. maintenant? se demande Michelle. ―Sois patiente, Sophie. La per- 26th, now is the time to act on any plans you’ve Elle retourne au sous-sol et se rend sonne en question veut probablement mettre à been holding back on. The Full Moon in Aries on Gemini + Gemini Rising: compte que le livre est de nouveau sur le l’épreuve notre patience. October 16th is bound to bring with it loads of May 21- June 20 plancher. Les deux amies attendent encore physical energy. It’s going to be a busy month! ―Quelle coïncidence, se dit Michelle, quelques minutes. Puis, une ombre s’échappe October will be a busy month for Gemini, with en regardant autour d’elle. de la fontaine. Quand elles peuvent voir la sil- Sagittarius + Sagittarius Rising: it’s ruling planet Mercury transitioning from Vir- Lorsque Michelle touche le livre, elle houette avec clarté, elles crient en même temps November 22- December 21 go to Libra on the 7th and from Libra to Scorpio ressent un courant d’air et essaie immédiate- d’un air étonné: on the 22nd. Take time to look inward and rement de voir s’il y a peut-être une fenêtre ou- ―Jane Austen ? Venus enters Sagittarius on the 18th, so now flect on current relationships, be they romantic, verte. Ce n’est pas le cas. Elle soulève le livre Elles ne peuvent pas croire que cette more than ever would be the time to follow platonic, or even academic. Don’t be afraid to et y trouve une note écrite à la main qui lit « auteure célèbre est à Glendon. Est-ce un rêve? your heart! This doesn’t necessarily mean take the first step in mending broken bridges. Chères Michelle et Sophie, j’espère que tout va La visiteuse se présente : seeking romance: if you’ve been feeling a Sometimes it’s easier to just swallow your pride. bien pour vous deux. Jʼaimerais que vous alliez ―Bonjour Michelle et Sophie! Je suis draw towards a different major, or even a au jardin de roses demain pour discuter d’un Jane Austen! change of scenery now would be the time! Ju- Cancer + Cancer Rising: conflit qui me concerne beaucoup. On se verra Sophie est sceptique. Elle lui de- piter becomes inconjunct with Neptune on the June 21- July 22 à 23h. À bientôt. » La lettre n’était pas signée. mande : 23rd, and that may affect your luck negative- ―Êtes-vous vraiment lʼécrivaine bri- ly, so step cautiously as the date approaches. The September 30th new moon in Libra ―Qui ça pourrait être? demande So- tannique très connue Mlle Jane Austen? will cast an auspicious mood on your Octo- phie, après avoir lu la note. ―Et bien…commence la visiteuse, Capricorn + Capricorn Rising: ber. It will provide a more gentle energy than ―C’est vraiment un mystère, répond on dirait que je suis le fantôme de Mlle Austen. December 22- January 19 would have been seen in previous months. Michelle. Quel est le conflit? Et pourquoi cette ―Un autre fantôme? demande Mi- Take your time this month; things will fall personne veut-elle nous parler? chelle. Combien de fantômes allons-nous ren- Pluto has been in Capricorn since 2008, and into place without the need for force. Leave Les deux amies pensent en silence contrer cette année? will remain there until 2023 (Pluto can spend any big endeavours to the end of the month. pendant quelques minutes. Sophie trouve une Austen s’explique: from 12 up to 30 years in each sign). So no hypothèse: ―Je suis désolée de mon retard. Je big changes there, but it has just come out Leo + Leo Rising: ―Peut-être que nous avons un ad- dinais avec mes amies. of retrograde on September 26th, and this July 23- August 22 mirateur secret qui ne peut pas exprimer ses ―C’est donc vous qui avez écrit la should have a positive influence on your sentiments en nous les disant. Il pourrait utiliser lettre? demande Michelle. October, specifically on the intrapersonal, Leo is ruled by the Sun, so as it moves into cette lettre pour voir nos réactions. ―Oui, répond le fantôme. J’ai besoin more subconscious level that Pluto rules. Scorpio this month expect to feel its influence de votre aide. strongly. This may entail a deepening of in- Aquarius + Aquarius Rising: tensity when it comes to relationships. Try to January 20- February 18 approach any personal business with humility to avoid conflict. The Sun will be in conjunct October is an uneventful month for Aquarius, with the moon on the 30th, and this would be a but an awareness of your ruling planet’s long- great chance to explore your emotional needs. term transit is just as important! Uranus has been in Aries since 2011 and will remain there Virgo + Virgo Rising: until 2018 (those slow outer planets!). This in- August 23- September 22 Do you have opinions? Do you love writing? fluence will tend to have an energizing effect Do you love photography? Do you love illustration? on the physical and the mental, especially for Like Gemini, Virgo is ruled by Mercury. This those of you who lack Fire in your natal chart. means a month full of action as Mercury Try and cultivate an awareness of this energy, enters Libra on the 7th and Scorpio on the Pro Tem wants you! and do your best to make it work in your favour! 24th. Take this time to get out of your comfort zone, and do something for yourself! It’s Email us at Pisces + Pisces Rising: okay to indulge once and awhile, and Libra’s February 19- March 20 influence will keep everything in balance. [email protected] to find out how you can Neptune becomes inconjunct with Jupiter on the get involved! 23rd, and that has the potential to bring some strain with it. It will be felt most in the realms of higher-learning and creativity. Take on high- 15