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Letters Io the Editor must be less than 500 words. Southern Alberta Newspaper Group Deodline for ALL submissions is Sunday 4pm. the I • • • meliorist ~ November 12, 2009 • 3 Op mions LPIRG - A Facilitator of Facts, A Catalyst Re: Op-Ed by Matthew Bell for Positive Change and Jonathan Wensveen This is in response to last week's article application, one needs only a non-partisan (Nov. 5, 2009): "Now that Quote of regarding the Lethbridge Public Interest project idea that clearly works toward the Climate is Dead..." Research Group (LPIRG) and the Students' betterment of society and a well thought-out Union (SU). It appears, that based on the plan of action. If you have never filled out a In response to the Op-Ed by Matthew Bell in© fVvvK relatively ill-informed nature of last week's grant application form and need guidance, and Jonathan Wensveen, I would like to article that the role of LPIRG, its institutional we can help with that too. That's what we're contribute to the author's understanding relationships and the ideals under which it here for; to help students with the educative of the actual operation of LPIRG from the "It's perhaps as operates are in need of clarification. process of community engagement. perspective of a recipient of their research chaotic as it was For those of you who are unaware, LPIRG But this is not to say that LPIRG always funding. Without regard to many of the valid is one of many PIRG organizational bodies provides support monetarily. The funeral criticisms that the authors bring up, I would in 1989...For me located all over Canada and the United States. for the environment that Bell and Wensveen like to point out that LPIRG does, in fact, PIRGs are student oriented organizations mentioned in their article last week as a "waste fund undergraduate student research which is it was one ot the based on the notion of student citizenship of time" and an "[unjustifiable use of student shown to be in the public interest. My current happiest moments and student engagement in social issues is money to construct a coffin and parade]" was research project is one such example. I am not an important aspect of a holistic, educative a free event, and all materials used (including a SU insider, and I had no prior dealings with of my life." process. PIRGs exist to provide training, the coffin) were borrowed from departments LPIRG before my successful research funding application. Based on my experience, the support, and opportunities for students to of the U of L or from LPIRG volunteers. This - German Chancellor Angela Merkel. authors' implications of LPIRG-SU patronage become engaged, active citizens within their speaks to the inherent community-building as reported by The Guardian on is misplaced. local and global communities. As a result, aspect of LPIRG's mandate. The climate November 10rn, 2009. Chancellor PIRGS have provided thousands of North funeral was put on by volunteers committed Contrary to the authors' assertions, there is no Merkel is Germany's first chancellor Americans the support and skills they need to raising awareness on the current state of contrast between LPIRG's mission statement raised in the former Communist East. to effectively and consistently act upon environmental degradation... And apparently ("student-funded, student-directed, non­ their concerns for environmental and social the methods they chose to express this point profit organization providing resources for justice and social equity. Some of these were effective, judging by the independent students to engage with environmental and just individuals with the same freedoms of skills include consensus decision-making, critical thought that has been expressed. social justice issues.") and their practice of participation as anyone else. group facilitation, events organizing, media I would like to commend Bell and Wensveen funding student research, and there is no Lastly, the authors' description of climate relations, and community-based research. on last week's article. By questioning the reason for students to assume that these change as a "partisan" issue is, in itself, a PIRGs are student-based, student- authoritative hegemony and trying to should be separate functions. partisan statement. Only climate change funded, student-run, student-directed and engage members of the community, you Once it is made known to the authors (Bell deniers feel that climate change is a partisan community-minded. They are democratic, are embodying the values that LPIRG stand and Wensveen) that neither LPIRG nor the issue - everyone else accepts it as an objective independent, non-partisan, and non-profit, for. That is, the abolition of apathy, working SU spent any student money on the Climate reality. Furthermore, many important to ensure that students are able to work on toward social justice, and the need for Funeral (the coffin was borrowed from the political steps toward social justice begin issues of importance to them without fear of elected representatives to be accountable theatre), their complaint is reduced to the as partisan issues before they are widely censure. for their actions. That said, I would like to noise of the procession: a valid complaint, accepted, so if the ULSU is to deal with LPIRG supports student research, education make a distinction. LPIRG, as a permanent but far short of the ideological basis for the any issues at all, then inevitably they will and action initiatives by providing funding organizational body is accountable for the authors' attack on the "partisan" activities occasionally deal with some partisan ones. I and support to individuals who wish to information that it presents to the public. of SU representatives. The authors devote get the sense that the authors arc attributing attend conferences, conduct research projects This accountability ensures an emphasis much space to pointing out the "partisan" a neutral status to issues important to and work on educative group projects. We on the presentation of valid, accurate and nature of participation in activities outside them, and a "partisan" status, with its supply the administrative, informational, relevant facts. The article presented last the ULSU mandate, but they forget that SU negative connotation, to everything else. technological and monetary resources week, although nicely worded and relevant representatives are also free and autonomous Unfortunately for the authors, the student individuals who can participate in any kind necessary to help students transform social in its authoritarian challenges, was based on body and their representatives entertain a of public expression the law allows. Just concern into effective social action. We also assumption and apparent hearsay. I suggest plurality of interests and viewpoints that because several ULSU reps participate in a facilitate opportunities for skills development that ifyou are going to write an opinion piece, may sometimes conflict with their own. The public expression does not make it a ULSU through educational events, public first make sure that your opinions are based on authors do not have the privilege of ascribing event. The authors' claim that the ULSU campaigns and partnerships with community knowledge. LPIRG is about raising awareness a "partisan" status to any issue with which reps "represent the •.student body 24/7 for organizations. about social fact, not the reproduction of well- they may disagree. the entirety of their term in office" is wildly Although the LPIRG office does make its worded ignorance. Again, this is not to detract from the legitimate unrealistic. I expect representation from my home in the student union building, LPIRG is Disruption can be an effective tool in issues that Bell and Wensveen bring forward. ULSU reps, at most, on a part-time basis. If an independent entity from both the Student addressing the issues that affect us all. Issues And thanks again to LPIRG for their resean h they're not engaged in their functions as an such as date rape, homelessness, hunger funding - keep up the good work! Union and the University of Lethbridge. Like elected body, such as spending my money and the degradation of the environment any effective non-profit organization, LPIRG or defending my interests, then they are does take the time to recognize, utilize and nun make some people uncomfortable. And -James Falconer provide assistance to other organizational outward protest of these issues may make still bodies that might contribute to LPIRG's more people uncomfortable. But I can assure mandate of community engagement toward you, LPIRG has no intention of keeping silent. Hey all, uting to The Meliorist. To do this, send an social justice. These include but are not We will continue to the play the literal and email to either me or one of my editors, limited to CKXU Radio, Women's Centre, The figurative drum, calling attention to social and It's been nice to see so many people writ­ and let us know what you would like to Meliorist, and the Campus Roots Cooperative environmental issues that negatively affect ing in to me in the past few weeks. Normal­ write about. Everyone's contact informa­ Garden. We work closely with the Southern society and the role that critical, scientific ly you have to send a letter to get a letter, tion is on page two, or you can find if on­ Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) thinking must play in our everyday lives. but this hasn't been the case. You may no­ line. We encourage people to stop by the to bring educative speakers to the University With this I propose a challenge. Become tice things are getting a little bit crowded office (on the first floor of the SUB), and on this page, so I've moved some of our chat with us a bit, share a cup of tea and let of Lethbridge and have been involved with active, and informed community members. content to our website, themeliorist.ca. I us know your thoughts. Come up with ideas to engage and educate Roteract to contribute to such events as Stand encourage everyone to keep writing to me, others regarding issues of social concern. I'/) Against Poverty, put on last month. but please keep it around 500 words or so, Be well, Any University of Lethbridge student who Access the resources available to you by or I may start hacking away at it to make it has paid the automatic LPIRG levy at the LPIRG, and make an educated and informed fit a little better. Jeff Henry, Editor in Chief beginning of each semester and has an idea to disruption toward the betterment of society. 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Open Tuesday - Saturday Adult Sports Lounge 3:30 pm - 2:30 am www.thetophat.ca Closed Sunday & Monday 4 • November 12, 2009 News meliorist Fundraiser celebrates women 'making waves' Gala raises much needed cash for Womenspace that Canadians need to understand that Aboriginal women are not just statistics and Keith McLaughlin that the issues surrounding the vulnerability News Editor of Aboriginal women in Canada need to be Last Friday night, the Zoo Ballrooms properly examined. were host to the "Making Waves" "We can aggregate data, but we can't gala, which raised money to aggregate people," said Pace-Crosschild, benefit Womenspace, a local "when you see people at face value - women non-profit feminist organization. that are on the streets or in shelters - Vou Proceeds from the benefit will allow don't know their story." Womenspace to continue its current Pace-Crosschild is optimistic that the social project ot providing financial conditions of Aboriginal women will be literacy programs for low-income improved. She said Aboriginals have proven women in the Lethbridge area. The that they arc a resilient people, and have gala honored three Alberta women endured significant hardships throughout who have made contributions to Canadian history. the women's movement in Alberta. "Ifyou look at our history, we were supposed to be extinguished long ago and yet we're still Womenspace as a community organization thriving as a nation," said Pace-Crosschild. has existed for over 25 years in Lethbridge. Created in the early 1980's, Womenspace Political strength identified works to achieve political, social, and Tanya Pace-Crosschild was honored for her tell homeless and impoverished women to pull as way forward economic equality. Currently, the organization dedication to improving the social conditions themselves up by their bootstraps because All three speakers at the "Making Waves" is promoting financial literacy among low- of Aboriginal families, and Maria Dunn, a they simply do not have the opportunities to gala, along with event organizers, drew income women, in an effort to assist them out singer-songwriter, was celebrated for her break the cycle of poverty. connections between government social of poverty. work at giving a voice to the often voiceless. "You really can't get your act together when policy and rates of poverty and homelessness Although Womenspace is a non-profit you don't have any money," said Scott. among women. organization, it is not a registered charity, Female poverty, homelessness profiled Maria Dunn, the singer-songwriter whose While events that raise awareness about and relies on grant funding from the federal Twenty per cent of women in Alberta live most recent album, "The Peddler", has been poverty and social issues in Canada are government to continue its programs. below the poverty line. A common theme nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award, generally regarded as worthwhile, the real way Womenspace retains its non-charity status during the gala speeches was to shed light on echoed Scott's call for better government to influence government policy and priorities because it is also a liberal feminist political the causes of female poverty and homelessness funding of social assistance programs. is to win power politically. organization. It lobbies government on in Alberta. "(The government) needs to put money into The political strength of women was political issues, and thus cannot be a charity. "There are so many political things that work things that invest in people, it's obscene that identified as a way forward to improve the "(Becoming a charity) would tie our hands against women," said Susan Scott, a former we have as many people living in poverty in social conditions of women and the poor in with regard to speaking out (and) advocating journalist with the Calgary Herald, "we think Alberta as we do, when you think of the great Canadian society. Political theorists often and lobbying for women," explained Dorothy we've come so far but we really haven't gone natural riches that we have here," said Dunn. contend that as more women hold elected McKenna, Executive Director of Womenspace. very far at all." Tanya Pace-Crosschild is the Executive office, government begins to focus more Womenspace receives funding from Status Scott is the author of "All Our Sisters: Stories Director of the Opokaasin Early Intervention energy and money on policy areas such of Women Canada, a federal department but of Homeless Women in Canada," she said Society, which works to assist First Nations as poverty', public health, and education. its grant has now been all used up - so the cuts to social assistance programs in Alberta families, and the development of Aboriginal Scandinavian countries are often provided resource centre is turning to the community have exacerbated the homelessness problem youth. She said Aboriginal women especially as examples, where large numbers of female for assistance. in the province, and believes Canada needs to require assistance to get out of poverty legislators support social programs and social McKenna explained that Womenspace does implement a national social housing policy, if because they face discrimination and arc safety nets that keep inequality low. not expect to receive more grant funding from the country is to turn the tide and reduce the marginalized in Canadian society. Countries such as Norway and Sweden the federal government until the spring, but number of Canadians who sleep on the streets Fifty per cent of Aboriginal women live constantly top the list of the United Nations she contends the current project that the or in shelters every night. below the poverty line, often these women Human Development Index as the healthiest organization is working on is too important Scott said the number of homeless women in face challenges ensuring employment, and and most educated populations in the to cease. Canada is increasing and that most homeless finding housing because employers and world. Canada could be there too, suggests "We don't feel like we can just terminate the women deal with issues of post-traumatic landlords discriminate against them. Womenspace, if government better supported services," she said. stress disorder and addiction, in addition to "Once a landlord sees an Aboriginal woman social assistance programs in Canada. Getting At last Friday's gala, Womenspace honored poverty. at the door - especially with children - they're more women elected would be a start to three Alberta women for their contributions "Almost everyone I spoke to was abused as a turned away," said Pace-Crosschild. changing the reality of Canadian society. to the women's movement. Calgary author child cither sexually or physically or both. The Aboriginal women in Canada are three times Susan Scott was recognized for her work ramifications of that are enormous," she said. more likely to die as a result of violence than on telling the stories of homeless women. Scott said it is an unrealistic expectation to any other group. Pace-Crosschild maintains By-elections buoy Conservatives, Stelmach survives leadership NDP, illustrate Liberal challenges review, vows to make changes Keith Gardner party lost the riding of Montmagny-L'Islet- Embattled Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach was Kamouraska-Riviere-du-Loup, a rural given a boost last weekend when Progressive Voters in four federal ridings headed to Quebec riding that had been a traditional Conservative delegates at the party's annual the polls Monday to vote in by-elections stronghold for the party. With the loss of general meeting in Red Deer endorsed him as held to fill open spaces in the House of such a stronghold to the increasingly popular leader. Commons, and handed Stephen Harper's Conservatives, the Bloc is beginning to look In a mandatory leadership review, Stelmach Conservatives two seats, moving the party over their shoulders at federalist parties received 77% support from the party faithful. ever closer to a parliamentary majority. beginning to breathe down their neck in the Former Premier Ralph Klein was pushed out With the Conservatives claiming ridings province. the door in a similar leadership review in in rural Quebec and Nova Scotia, the NDP The NDP, by all measures, had a moderately 2006 when he only received 55% support. maintaining their seat in New Westminster- successful evening, successfully defending If Stelmach had failed to garner majority Coquitlam in BC, and the Bloc maintaining their New Westminster-Coquitlam seat in the support from convention delegates, a the Montreal riding of Hochelaga, the Liberal Greater Vancouver area, and finishing second leadership race would be triggered to select a Party was the only federal party not able to in both Hochelaga and the Cumberland- new leader, and by extension, a new premier. capture a seat Monday. Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley riding in The leadership review victory provides More than just being unable to win a seat, the Nova Scotia. some much needed relief and confidence Liberals were unable to place second in any of The undisputed victors of the evening, for Premier Stelmach who has been dogged Photo: Chuck Szmurlo the four ridings up for grabs, highlighting the though, were the Conservatives. The Tories recently by polls showing his party's support many challenges ahead of a federal party that were able to both defend their traditional plummeting. Alliance. Many party insiders wished to avoid Blue Nose seat in Cumberland-Colchester- was jockeying for an election just weeks ago. Ever since a September by-election that saw a publicly divisive leadership battle in an Musquodoboit Valley (formerly held by Particularly disappointing for the Liberals was the Wildrose Alliance, a right-wing upstart, uncertain political climate. high profile MP Bill Casey) and grow the a third place result in Hochelaga, finishing wrestle away a Calgary riding that the Tories "The vote of confidence will give me the sense party into rural Quebec. More than this, the behind the NDP, as that party seeks to present had held for a generation - the premier has of purpose to fight even harder, to unite this Conservatives flexed some of their national itself as a viable federalist alternative to the been on the ropes, thwarting off criticisms great party, to ensure that we're strong and muscle, even going as far to legitimately Gritfi and Conservatives. Though this may be from voters angry at his leadership. we're in good spirits to win the next general seen as a setback to most, the Liberals did not challenge the New Democrats in BC, finishing Many Tory insiders suggest they supported election," said Stelmach after receiving the expect to win any of these ridings coming into second in New Westminster-Coquitlam. Stelmach lor the good of the party. Delegates results of the vote. Monday's vote, and did not lose any of their Taken holistically, the by-elections throw although seriously displeased with Stelmach' Stelmach also vowed to make "changes," but 77 seats in the House, and are putting little a new dynamic into the parliamentary lent the premier their support to show unity refused to explain what they may be. Many stake in the results. machinery, something that will no doubt at a critical juncture. expect the premier may shuffle his cabinet The by-elections also presented problems for come to light when session resumes next The PC political juggernaut has never been and replace some top aides. the Bloc Quebecois, as well. Despite winning week after the Remembrance Day break. challenged before like it is now by the popular The next election in Alberta is not anticipated the Hochelaga seat again, the sovereigntist and hkeable Danielle Smith and her Wildrose to take place until March 2012. the I • I • meliorist News November 12, 2009 • 5 College years are high- Catching the buzz risk for mental disorders with booze, not pot Ashley Gaboury doing okay," said Peter. CUP Central Bureau Chief Peter said her work challenges the idea of continuum with mentally ill people at one end WINNIPEG (CUP) - At a time in life when and mentally healthy people at the other and mental disorders are most likely to strike, the idea that if you're not ill, you're healthy. university students are being encouraged by- She said that instead, she likes to think of experts in the mental health field to talk more mental illness and mental health as two openly and honestly about how they are feeling separate issues. to reduce stigma and increase awareness of "You can't just look at key indicators of mental illness and the importance of positive mental illness and ifyou don't have that, they mental health. all of the sudden you're healthy," said Peter, The Canadian Mental Health Association "Obviously people who are high on mental cites suicide as one of the leading causes of illness are going to be low on metal health but death amongst Canadian 15-24 years of age, it is possible that someone could be high on second only to accidents. The youth suicide mental illness and high on mental health . . . rate in Canada is the third-highest in the If [someone with a mental illness] has a good industrialized world. support network, they can have some really These statistics are familiar to Dr. Stanley good psychological well being [and] they can Kutcher, professor of psychiatry and the Sun function." Life Financial chair in adolescent mental According to Peter, students can improve health at Dalhousic University and an expert their mental health by increasing their social in the area of adolescent mental health. connections and have an overall awareness of According to Kutcher, mental disorders are how they're feeling. the most common medical illnesses for young "'Do I like myself? Do I feel good about people and that 70 per cent mental illness myself? What don't I like about myself?' and begin before the age of 25. asking those really important questions. The "The college years are the years in a reality is that most of those questions you ask person's life when they are at highest risk for are things that you can change," said Peter. developing a major mental disorder, simply David Ness, a professor and student because that's when [mental disorders] counselor at the U of M, said his counseling happen," said Kutcher. office sees students daily for counseling on "The age that students are heading off to mental health related issues. university or heading off to college are exactly In fact, his office, like those at many Canadian those years when the mental illnesses strike. universities, sometimes has trouble keeping They are more vulnerable because they are up with the demand. outside they're usual social supports and "We are usually full during drop-ins on a away from their families," he said. daily basis. Unfortunately, it is sometimes Kutcher said that at university, students challenging for students to get in and see us Ashley Gaboury illicit drugs are significantly lower than the but we do our best." are more liking to be faced with lifestyles of CUP Central Bureau Chief national average, according to the study's partying, heavy drinking and little sleep that Ness said the range of presenting difficulties results. can make them more vulnerable to mental from students would be everything expected WINNIPEG (CUP) - While students Nineteen per cent of prairie students illness. at any therapy service. occasionally get caught smoking marijuana reported using marijuana within the last Tracey Peter, an assistant professor of "We get students presenting with anxiety and on campuses, the drug that's most used and year, compared to 32 per cent of students sociology at the University of Manitoba (U of depression, histories of trauma and abuse, abused by the majority of Canadian students nationwide. Four per cent of students on the M), echoed that there are dangers to mental people with serious thought difficulties, stress continues to be alcohol. prairies reported using illicit drugs within the health that are introduced with the typical and relationship issues," said Ness. According the Canadian Campus Survey, past year compared to a nine per cent national student lifestyle. Peter said that students arc no different than conducted in 2004, 77 per cent of Canadian average. "I think there is a fine line between engaging anyone else when it comes to mental health university students have consumed alcohol Sgt. Dean Hoover of the Saskatoon Police in typical student behaviour and . . . where all issues. within the past 30 days, compared to 17 per Service drug unit said that while security of the sudden it starts having an impact on "I think students are expect to have it cent having used marijuana and two per cent personnel at the University of Saskatchewan mental health and well being." all together and the reality is that a lot of having used other illicit drugs. (U of S) do call occasionally for drug-related Peter recently conducted a study on first year students are flourishing, some students are Dr. Louis Gliksman, director of social situations, it is not a huge issue. sociology students at the U of M with a survey completely falling apart and most students prevention health policy research at the Hoover said that within the past five years, of questions related to mental health and well are somewhere in the middle," she said. Centre for Addiction and Mental Health he could only recall three or four instances being. "Some days they are flourishing, some days (CAMH), was one of the researchers involved of drug trafficking; while this included one According to Peter, there are a small they are languishing and it's important to with the study. He agreed that the most significantly large cocaine operation, the numbers of students who aren't doing so well acknowledge that." significant drug being used by students in majority of instances were smaller marijuana - "languishing" - and small numbers who She stressed open and honest discussion university is alcohol. transactions. are on top of their game - "flourishing" - in about mental health. "Sixteen per cent [of students] use alcohol "They do call once in a while, and we have terms of their well being, while most she said "That's the only way that we are going at levels that will create problems for them," arrested people there. We've had projects are somewhere in the middle. to reduce stigma and increase awareness said Gliksman. where we've had drug traffickers who are "Most students are what is called moderately because of all us are affected in some way by The study indicated that 86 per cent of university students as well," said Hoover. healthy. They are not really languishing but it." students have used alcohol within the past "Anyone that thinks that universities don't they are not really flourishing either. They're year, which Gliksman said is above the have drug problems would be pretty naive. general population's 80 per cent average. [Drugs] are everywhere nowadays." Gliksman said that in each instance of alcohol, Mark Ferguson, U of S communications marijuana and illicit drug use, students are at officer, had a similar response to drug use at risk for dependence. the U of S as Hoover. "In each of the instances, there are going to be "In terms of minor possession, it doesn't issues of dependence ... Physical dependence seem to be much of an issue. I don't know is when you really can't function very well why. Maybe people are just really good at without the alcohol or the drug. Psychological hiding | it |," said Ferguson. dependence is when you develop a need for it According to John Danakas, University of psychologically more than anything else," he Manitoba's director of public affairs, while said. student drug use on campus does happen Clear Vision Squared. He said that even with periodic use, students occasionally, it is not a major problem. are likely to suffer acute injury through 1 lack "At this point, there does not seem to be a of balance and impaired judgment. problem with sale. What Security Services "For some of the substances, if there is long deals with occasionally is marijuana use," said term heavy use it's going to affect you on a Danakas. chronic basis in terms of increased cancers, Researcher Gliksman believes more attention increased diseases," said the researcher. should be focused on student alcohol use than "People who are dependent on the substance student drug use. will require the substance on an ongoing "The number of these students using illicit Marlonlipki inRumhliixist 'witliOuklc) tuihcniii Prescription Uives basis. They will require more of the substance drugs is not huge by standards. For people to achieve the same effect because they've vvho have used them in the past 30 days, developed a tolerance for the drug, and that I think our figures were relatively small can lead to a different set of problems which percentages," said Gliksman. are significant and severe." "It doesn't minimize it, but it means that we Gliksman said that the percentage of students shouldn't be mobilizing all sorts resources to 0ye appeal using alcohol is more concerning that the counteract the problem when the problem O A K L E Y VISION OAK I percentage using marijuana and illicit drugs. really revolves more around alcohol than it Jtkloy, Inc oakloy ce The percentage of students in the prairie does illicit drugs." provinces vvho reported using marijuana and 6 • November 12, 2009 News meliorist

Party Foul? Campus clubs throwing unsanctioned off-campus events draws ire of Students' Union

generated revenue for their respective used," said Tyler. relationship with the ULSU by hosting some Keith McLaughlin organizations. The Zoo docs not allow clubs to charge events in The Zoo, such as Friday's "Welcome to LA" mini-cab. News Editor VP Internal Lehto is looking to implement cover to events on days that it is open to changes to the bylaws that prohibit dubs from its regular patrons. Clubs when throwing "I hope the SU will recognize that as a sign of What's Happening? hosting events at local bars, but maintains events at the campus pub also have to meet good faith and change philosophy and let us What's the problem? some events such as the Roadhouse kegger a minimum number throw parties in The Zoo say on Friday evenings," In an effort to generate more revenue. and "Beer Olympics" will never be sanctioned of alcohol sales or pay We'll never allow an event said Tyler. student-run campus clubs have taken by the ULSU because they promote over- staffing charges for to be sanctioned where its Calvin Shiu is the to hosting unsanctioned and sometimes consumption of alcohol. bartenders, porters, primary tocus is to get drunk. President of the U of L 'unofficial' off-campus club events at local "We'll never allow an event to be sanctioned and security. I'm sorry, as a club, as a Headbangers Society, bars, in violation of the University of where its primary focus is to get drunk," New restrictions on student organization, you're an organization that Lethbridge Students' Union (ULSU) policy. said Lehto, "I'm sorry, as a club, as a student the carrying capacity not throwing - ever - the often promotes bands The ULSU provides funds and liability organization you're not throwing - ever of The Zoo have also 'lets get really drunk party.' both at The Zoo and at insurance for campus clubs, and oversees and - the 'lets get really drunk party.' It's not deterred FaB from It's not happening. governs the conduct of clubs. happening." hosting large events off-campus venues. He In an interview with The Meliorist, Cole at the U of L, a concert - Cole Lehto, VP Internal ULSU echoes Tyler's complaints Lchto, the Vice-President Internal for the VP Internal Committed scheduled for Dec. about The Zoo's cover ULSU, vvho is charged with overseeing club to Policy Changes 8th has actually be charge policy, and said it activities, said if bylaws are strictly interpreted Lehto said he is committed to, and in favour cancelled by the club in light of the new fire is hard to book bands at a venue that is not - campus clubs couldn't throw events off- of, altering the bylaws to allow campus clubs to code policy. available many nights of the week. campus. throw some off-campus Tyler said local bars are actually easier to Other organizations on campus such as the "Clubs are not allowed to events where alcohol is work with than The Zoo because they often Organization of Residence Students (ORS), be doing much of anything not the primary theme pay for their own staffing costs, and arc open are also choosing not to book events at The off-campus without a lot Campus clubs have been of the event. According to host events almost any night of the week, all Zoo. The annual ORS Christmas cabaret will of extra documentation. skirting ULSU rules and to Lehto, there is a of which helps to generate revenue. be hosted off-campus this year. (Such as) waivers, event throwing unsanctioned discernable difference At last weekends Food and Beverage "Jungle VP Internal Lehto said he understands some insurance - separate event club events at local between swanky Party," Henotic allowed the club to take the of the criticisms that clubs make against insurance apart from bars. According to ULSU dinners and concerts revenue from ticket sales minus the costs of The Zoo as a venue for events, and restated (ULSU) insurance - which bylaws, which govern and events geared the five bands and D.I's who performed. his commitment to brokering a compromise is why you would want to the conduct ot campus toward getting drunk. The FaB club has been threatened with with clubs to resolve the issue through policy become a club in the first clubs, unsanctioned "Ifyou call something de-ratification by the ULSU for hosting changes. place," said Lehto. events are not allowed the 'drink hard party,' unsanctioned off-campus events, however "The objective here is that there are things According to Lehto, clubs to take place because you're going to attract a Tyler said he hopes that new policies are put taking place that are perfectly reasonable. I "are not supposed to be of insurance and liability very different clientele, in place by the ULSU that will allow clubs to want to allow those things to happen," said doing it," but are hosting issues. The ULSU and and people are going throw events such as the "Jungle Party," and Lehto. off-campus events. Some some clubs are now to show up with a that he and his club look forward to working Any club event policy changes have to be events in question have butting heads over the different mentality within new ULSU guidelines if they ever come approved by the ULSU General Assembly actually been sanctioned matter. All the while than they would if you to fruition. and likely will not be finalized until January by the ULSU, but others the VP Internal looks ask them to come out to FaB is looking to repair its recently rocky if completed. have not and gone ahead to breach a resolution a concert." Said Lehto. anyways, such as last that will allow some off- The ULSU is in Saturday's "Jungle Party" campus events to take contact with its at Henotic, hosted by the place. insurance company to Food and Beverage (FaB) see if liability concerns club. surrounding off- According to the rules, campus club events can Lehto said that, "absolutely no activity off- be reconciled. Clubs would benefit from such campus can involve alcohol whatsoever," yet an arrangement where off-campus events the ULSU has sanctioned some events such could be sanctioned, because they then would as the Management Students' Society's (MSS) be able to advertise their events in the SU Etiquette Dinner held last Thursday at the building, and sell tickets on campus legally. Gait Museum, which saw students drinking Lehto said he wishes to balance "the burden wine and beer. of guidelines and the burden of being sneaky," The ULSU also has sanctioned the Head which is to say that he wants to make it easier Bangers Society to throw metal shows at for clubs to obey rules than it is for them to Scores North, which is also technically against break them. the rules. "I don't want there to be this black market of Problems arise with the presence of alcohol club events, where it's intentionally going on, at off-campus events. where people are skirting the rules as much as Because all ratified campus clubs are possible and putting themselves at personal affiliated with the ULSU and the U of L, both risk of liability," he said. organizations, along with clubs and their executives can be sued, and held liable for The Clubs Perspeetive anything that happens to a student while Several campus clubs feel that it is too attending a club event. restrictive, unreasonable, and unrealistic for Some recent events have seen clubs, and the the ULSU to strictly prohibit off-campus club students associated with them, blatantly skirt events. If the bylaws were strictly enforced, the rules of the ULSU, and further dismiss the clubs would only be allowed to throw events liability concerns of the SU, which has drawn in The Zoo, which brings with it another set the ire of the ULSU executive. of restrictions, notwithstanding the fact that An October 30th keg party held at the many clubs find 'fhe Zoo to be an unappealing Roadhouse was organized privately by a group venue. of students, yet attendees were fully aware Cashe Tyler is the President of the popular that by purchasing tickets, they were helping Food and Beverage club that consistently to fund the U of L's .IDC West Business Games attracts hundreds of U of L students to its team. In a similar event held last month, events. He.said the restrictions that come with members of the FaB club organized a "Beer hosting events at The Zoo are too onerous and Olympics" at Essies. hamper a dubs ability to generate revenue. In both instances, the students involved "The Zoo is not an easy place to work with. where violating ULSU and U of L policy by It's not a pretty venue for one, (and) we can selling tickets on campus, to unsanctioned and only have it for one day a week...whereas there unofficial 'non-club' events that reportedly are multiple venues off-campus that can be the • • • • meliorist News November 12, 2009 • 7 Obama's health care reform likely to die on Senate floor Republicans, conservative Democrats, vow to block passage of bill that would create a gov't, insurance company

Keith McLaughlin endeavor, and has further polarized an News Editor already divided population. Polls suggest half of Americans support reform and half oppose America has never been soon close, and yet it. SO far from achieving comprehensive health President Obama, for his part, has attempted care reform. to stay above the fray of misinformation and Last weekend, in a rare Saturday session fear mongering, which has garnered him for the House of Representatives, a historic criticism from the left for not standing up to bill, the Affordable Health Care for America Republican propaganda. For Obama, getting Act, was passed in a close vote of 220-215. health care reform to this point has been a The vote was heavilv split down party lines tactful exercise. with only one Republican supporting the Last week, just before the vote in the House, bill, thirty-nine conservative Democrats also Obama announced that two powerful and voted against the measure. The battle for influential lobby groups supported his plans health reform in America now moves to the for health care. The American Association Senate, where President Obama needs 60 of Retired Peoples (AARP) with its 40 of 100 Senators to vote for reform to finally million members, and the American Medical overhaul America's costly healthcare system - Association (AMA), endorsed his reform an endeavor Democratic presidents have tried plans as beneficial to the health of Americans. The United States of America is the only industrialized nation to accomplish for a generation. Obama is currently huddling up with his in the world not to have a nationalized health care system. The The $1.1 trillion bill proposes extending health closest advisors in an attempt to craft an World Health Organization ranks the US health care system care coverage to 96 per cent of Americans. agreement that will pass in the Senate. Liberal as highest in cost but 37th in overall performance. A recent Currently over 40 million Americans do not and left-leaning Americans fear a future health study from Harvard University found more than 44,000 have any health insurance. The bill seeks to care bill that passes in the Senate could be co- Americans die annually due to a lack of health insurance. lower the costs of America's massive health opted by the insurance industry. If no public care industry, which represents one-sixth of option is included in a bill, and Americans the U.S economy. The program would create are legally forced to buy health insurance, Senate Republicans, many of whom are including that health reform would include a government-run insurance company that then all that reform would have accomplished heavily reliant on donations from the private mandatory abortions, and extend coverage would compete with profit-driven private was to provide millions of new customers to medical industry, are vehemently opposed to to illegal immigrants. Many Republicans companies. an insurance industry that already generates any reform bill that would harm the bottom charged that Obama's government-run hundreds of billions of dollars in profits each Although Obama has come closer than any line of insurance and drug companies. program would consist of "death panels," other president at passing health reform, it year. The debate over health care reform in wherein government bureaucrats - not Liberals, and women's rights activists, are remains likely that the measure will die on America has been heated. Liberal Democrats medical professionals - would decide if senior already fuming with Obama for including a the Senate floor. Even though the Democrats have accused Republicans of putting the citizens should receive treatment and live, or provision in the health bill that prohibits the have sixty senators in their caucus, several interests of the medical insurance industry be denied treatment and die. use of taxpayer dollars to fund abortions. The of them are known as "blue dog" Democrats, ahead of the health of ordinary Americans, Interestingly, America's present system, National Organization of Women (NOW), which are conservative senators from right- while Republicans have charged that Obama's where insurance companies deny treatment has warned that "the United States will take leaning states. These senators have vowed to health care reform is a costly socialist on the basis of cost, and exclude many a huge step backward toward the back alley," block passage of a health care bill that would intrusion on the private market that will only people with pre-existing conditions, already because the bill restricts a women's right to provide a "public option," the term used to enlarge America's massive debt. represents a sort of "death panel", because choose. describe the non-profit government-run The medical insurance lobby has funded insurers decide who lives and who dies. A bill from the Senate is not expected until insurance company that would compete with a propaganda campaign of the far right in Health care reform, like many issues in 2010. costly private insurers. America that has made baseless accusations, American politics has become a very divisive Maine becomes 31st state to ban gay marriage 5 mm V^rt 'Horns at Home

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Jennifer Prosser outstripping America in this regard. Features editor Policy and legislative changes in Canada are subject to strong regional influences. The institution of marriage has long been a That said, as a federation, there is still a cultural and religious staple to celebrate both strong nation-wide acceptance of certain the union of two people, and the union of two things and federal regulations that ensure families. Though public perceptions may have certain prescriptive freedoms. Marijuana changed, marriage is still a way to ensure smoking is widely accepted and indulged in, financial stability, successful reproduction, Tim Horton's and Robin's Donuts are rural and a successful translation of cultural staples, and marriage in Canada is officially norms to future generations. Despite these an equal opportunity institution. favourable aspects, marriage has also allowed On July 20th, 2005, Canada became the fourth for patriarchy to continue; privileging men country in the world, and the first country on as being the rightful and dominant member this half of the globe to recognize the concept of the union, and denying women control of 'Same-Sex Marriage', allowing same-sex over thicr own choices, at least for the great couples the right to be recognized under the majority of history. law as a wed couple, complete with the right Sadly, and demonstrably, marriage has of property sharing, inheritance, and divorce not been an equal opportunity institution proceedings. The Supreme Court of Canada lor anyone outside of a patriarchal, hctcro- upheld the constitutional rights of same-sex normative relationship. It has institutionally marriages to be recognized as marriages and subjugated women for most of its history, over the next three years, legal and political and has been exclusive to those who place challenges to the institutionalization of religious values over civic values. marrage in Canada have time and again been However, as our culture changes and adapts defeated by three consecutive parliaments. to an emphasis on inclusivity for all people Most provinces were supportive of this within our nation's borders, the institution decision, submitting themselves willingly of marriage is being called into question, to the federal jurisdiction to which they with the principles of marriage coming up, belonged. To no one's surprise, there was one and coming out. The basic principles of province and one very 'popular' (or at least 'marriage' are simply a union of two people 'populist') leader vvho not only refused to for mutual gain. Whether it be sexual, support same-sex marriage but also called for countries are strong, and proud. The 44, a bill that simultaneously upholds sexual financial, reproductive, love, or partnership, a nation wide referendum. The very concept of community and on-campus organizations orientation and hate crimes as a violation of that draws two people together, marriage is a nation-wide referendum to settle a political that exist in many urban and even rural areas human rights - as the Supreme Court ruled not defined by the genders of those partaking. and ideological dispute, which has entrenched educate their communities and themselves on ELEVEN YEARS AGO - while disallowing Heterosexual couples adopt as often as same- and rather well-worded support within the the ongoing challenges to acceptance people sexual orientation, or sexuality as a whole sex couples do. Foster homes are far too Canadian Constitution and section two of face due to their sexuality and their lifestyle. to be taught, discussed, entertained, or even prevalent in our society, and couples taking the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, signals Albertans on the whole, arc a fairly tolerant, questioned in Alberta's education system. in five, six children at a time cannot provide a backward worldview that goes against our Teachers now have to write out their as safe an environment as a loving - and, yes, best principles as Canadians. and just people. Our provincial culture was even gay, - couple could. The oh-so clearly policy-wise, and intellectual founded on a spirit of adventure, of breaking curriculums, explicitly defining when and how barriers, and demanding recognition. While they plan to approach the topic of sexuality The recent success of proposition no.i in leader spoken of above was none other than King Ralph himself. Our former Premier did these Northwest Territories were once wild within any subject. Biology, English, Social Maine, and the less recent but still poignant land, settlers came to build homes and Studies, and yes, Sexual Education will now success of proposition no.8 in California, his very best to frighten Albertans, creating an environment where same-sex marriage communities and create a safe environment be under close eyes of a few hard-line parents, held congruently with the 2008 Presidential for the future generations to grow up in. who now have the right to drag a teacher election have caused activist groups and was equated to polygamy, bestiality, and Is this the environment we want our before the Human Rights Commission for individuals both south and north of the numerous other extrapolations which children to be subject too? The success of entertaining the thought experiment that 49th parallel great remorse. However, it is secreted less common sense than Glenn Beck. both Proposition 1 in Maine, and proposition children might be curious. not just our southern brother exemplifying Perhaps former Prime Minister Paul Martin 8 in California speaks to several faults in the Alberta is still a province when the LGBT backward and stagnate cultural behavior. said it most eloquently in a speech supporting mindset of policy-makers in America, but community faces violent action against them, Canada herself still struggles to prove to our same-sex marriage to the House of Commons also speaks to a fear of change by the public european cousins that not everywhere in this in 2005, telling parliamentarians: "We would where law enforcement do little to ensure that voted. Recognizing the right of same-sex hemisphere is a legislative wasteland. risk becoming a country in which the defense future safety, and where respected members marriage by no means lowers the value of a of academic communities face a genuine It is often said that Canadians define our of rights is weighed, calculated, and debated heterosexual marriage license. It does nothing threat to their family's safety. It is even identity in non-Americanisms. We are based on electoral or other considerations. to the religious values that shroud marriages person's responsibility to communicate to decidedly and proudly 'not American'. We That would set us back decades as a nation. of faith, as they have their own rules of our legislative members, our representatives, cat different food, we elect Liberals, not It would be wrong for the minorities of this engagement. those who are supposed to reflect the true Democrats, we take a less abrasive stance country, it would be wrong for Canada." Sadly, Alberta has seemed to have progressed on patriotism, and of course, we have public Celebrating ignorance and fear is far from hearts and minds of Albertans, that we as health care. While all of these have special the Canadian ideal, and although 1 am not an little in the last half decade. Our legislative a province are open-minded, we respect Canadian exceptions - Twinkies, Ignatieff, American, I presume many Americans feel assembly still seems to believe that the equality, and that we believe marriage should Afghanistan, the recently passed Healthcare similarly. hearts and minds of Albertans are stuck in be an equal opportunity institution. For better an archaic and ignorant stronghold of beliefs. or for worse. bill - Canadians embrace cultural fluidity, far The LGBT communities in both these How else does one explain the passing of Bill

COMMITMENT

Bibliophile: The Commitment: Love, Sex, Marriage, and My Family Dan Savage Penguin Group, 2006 ut as the talking heads on Fox News like Dan Savage is a notorious sex advice partner's desire to publicly announce into all relationships. What docs it mean to point out, a majority of Americans are columnist lor The Stranger, syndicated their love and devotion for one another. to bind yourself to one person, i" a opposed to gay people getting to use the throughout North America, and hosts one Savage and his partners adopted a son, monogamous relationship? What is it to "m" word, marriage, and its gay marriage very delightful week!) podcast where he D.J. and this public expression, a pseudo raise a child in an America that does not that was put to a vote in eleven slates. That discusses political implications of sexual wedding ifyou will, was not just a political accept tin- family you have created? a majority of Americans are opposed to relations and answers call in questions, 1 statement about the absurdity of limiting The sense of community and care is same-sex marriage is beyond the pale. Since had tlu' absolute pleasure to meet Savage marriage lor those heterosexual couples poignant throughout the narrative ami last year when he came to speak at the public opinion polls show hat Americans into that sort on thing. It was also a way Savage's keen writing skill keeps the University Of Lethbridge and his balanced aren't ready, those judges in Massachusetts Io prove Io their son that despite what the reader engaged and entertained. and reasoned insight into human relations and that mayor in San Francisco and that law may say Savage and his partner are A must read for absolutely anyone in any and sexuality solidified my respect lor his county clerk in Portland, Oregon, all jumped devoted to each other in every way two work. relationship. the gun hen they recognized the rights of human beings can be. The Commitment is a true, gay and lesbian Americans to marry. The storj is heartfelt, one hundred ^w ^g autobiographical story of his and his percent honest, and an insightful look meliorist Features November 12, 2009 • 9 Dark sarcasm from behind closed doors... True student engagement: students managing time, money, and responsibilities

Jennifer Prosser Academic for the ULSU, he commented Features Editor on club restrictions, "Everyone at the SU thinks that clubs should be able to go out Student engagement is no longer the two and have dinner at a restaurant, or help sexiest words in post-secondary vernacular. promote a concert, for example like the All too often bandied about as a reason to Headbangers want to do. Everyone wants do this or that, to spend this money or not to make it happen, but it's on our books spend any at all, the idea behind 'student that it can't happen." engagement' has become almost meaningless. Student events have been increasing with With students expected to pull A's, work both the ULSU and clubs at large. As well, part time to support their academic career, events and speakers being brought in by maintain a semblance of a social life, and get the University of Lethbridge to engage involved in school activities it is no wonder students and community members at a that dark shadows grace many an eye and more visceral level, an education outside stress is palpable in the hallways. of the classroom, continue to be of At an institution, Students' Unions are excellent quality and well attended. based around the very idea of an active Student engagement is not a one sided and engaged student body and without issue. It is not just a matter of students such, these bottom up organizations would not caring, or not being interested in be fairly inconsequential. It is no wonder exploring new ideas and paradigms. In then that our very own Students' Union, fact, to believe in true student apathy is a the ULSU, constantly fights the good fight, disregard for the sacrifice students make proving that our UofL students are active and to continue their education at a post- responsive. At the very least, page twelve of secondary institution. The Meliorist proves that there is somewhat The reality is, students are no longer students are under. Masse, states "I do see important it is." of a Chuck Norris loving - classmate call out just students. Students hold part-time where students are coming from when they Students are engaged, and they do care. - disgruntled roommate student community jobs alongside attending full time classes. do come across as being disengaged. Quite The continuous efforts being put into their here. Financial restrictions place a greater emphasis frankly, we are dealing with a campus where academics and into ensuring they are Recently, there have been grumblings on success in academics as well as time spent so many people are spending so many of their financially stable enough to remain in post- about newly placed barriers the University working to ensure rent is paid, food can be waking hours just trying to do well in school secondary education demonstrates that. It administration and the various departments eaten, and tuition is forked over. and then dedicating the rest to work. I don't is our institutions and our governments that within have put up to discourage club activity Tuition in Alberta continues to rise, worrying think that it is so much that students don't need to prove to students that they also care, on campus and over all students 'good times'. many that it will soon reach unaffordable want to be engaged, I think that they haven't that the work and effort is noticed. Lowering There have been significant changes in the rates. Albertan students now pay the third bothered to care because they are already tuition rates, ensuring there is adequate on attitudes the ULSU has taken regarding clubs highest tuition in the country. A province that hurting from all the other burdens placed on campus housing, and fiscally prioritizing and their vigilance to ensure that rules and can afford to promise two billion to a green them, because of the amount of actual paid funding to post-secondary education will regulations are being followed. Observing washing initiative sadly does not prioritize employment students need in order to get have a lasting impact on students and on the number of events and the outstanding education to the same extent. through a degree without having a crippling their communities. Students will give back in attendance for club activities, this is not acting Those who are involved, especially those who amount of debt. It's really hard to find the volunteer time, in student engagement, and in as a deterrent to event organizers. work to advocate changes to post-secondary time to come out to hear such and such person making this campus a better and more vibrant Speaking to Alex Masse, Vice President education, understand the pressures many speak about whatever topic, regardless of how community for all. Ameliorator and When Pigs Fly... Douchebag Awards Jason Pan Features writer Ameliorate: [uh-meel-yuh- Democratic majority. reyt, uh-mee-lee-uh-] Verb The vote passed 220-215 in the House and A swine flew into Lethbridge today and said, To make or become better, more bearable, now goes to Senate for a second pass through. "boy, is my pilot tired." Cue the drums and or more satisfactory; improve; meliorate. The Bill, while representing significant cymbals (bah-dum-tsh). from dictionary.com) reforms for American healthcare, still has With that bad joke out of the way, the some landmines that can easily derail the shortage of influenza vaccines is a serious process. The lack of a public option, the issue that has grabbed the attention of most taxation of insurance "Cadillac options", Albertans. A question that has been burning and the anti-abortion inclusion (see below) in the back of my mind is "do most people out all mean serious challenges are still present there even understand how vaccines work?" before this reform happens in a way Ifyou are anythingUke my mom, then probably American's can truly benefit from. not. I mean, she asked me if the moon was bigger than the Earth. I love her very much, Douehebag [do-sh-e b-ag] Noun but that is a facepalm moment. Anyways, I 1. (US, slang) A jerk; a mean or rude person. digress. Vaccines work by stimulating your 2. (US, slang) An idiot, a dim-witted person. humoral immune system, which is simply the (from wiktionary.com) system that produces our natural antibodies. Before I go any further, let me explain how Michigan Democrat Bart Stupak, and the antibodies work. An antigen is a substance, sixty-four Democrats, and 176 Republicans usually a protein, recognized by the immune who voted in favour of an anti-abortion system. An antigen can be part of a larger \ irus so your body remembers it if you've had amendment that was proposed on the floor body and sometimes triggers an immune it already. during debate. - While Obama's healthcare response. Think of A and B blood types; A Well, the H1N1 vaccine has the same bill is fairly progressive for America in that and B are names given to antigens on red serotype (surface antigens) as the H1N1 its basic principle retains that all Americans blood cells. This is why an AB blood type may virus - often a de-activated virus or antigens have the right to basic health care. However, receive from A, B, O persons, but can only - to illicit the production of antibodies. Like the political nature of this bill has taken over donate to other AB recipients. I said before, the body remembers those all good reason. Foreign antigens are recognized by the antigens for a long period of time so when The anti-abortion amendment proposed immune system, which produces antibodies, Photo By Ed Royce Y-shaped proteins that aid in the immune the real H1N1 virus is introduced, the body and passed would limit the healthcare is ready for it. However, there are different funding for women who are in need of an response. There is only one specific antibody for each specific antigen. A white blood cell, strains of influenza, which is why there are Rep. Joseph Cao (R-, Louisiana)- abortion, barring it altogether by being called a B-lymphocyte, is generated and tlu shots even year, due to different strains. November 7th, 2009 the American House offered by insurance companies or within a produces identical antibodies to help the body Now, I am an advocate of getting the vaccine. Of Representatives passed the landmark public option. Not only does it disadvantage fight off the infection. It takes time for those However, as with any medical procedure, healthcare reform bill, a bill which has been in lower socio-economic classes, it also limits B-lymphocytes to amass, which is why it takes there are risks that are associated with getting the works since the Carter administration and the amount of money a woman can spend time for a person to get over a bout of illness. the shot. Due to previous or unique medical has been lauded as Obama's legacy, positively of her own finances to receive an abortion. When the infection is over, a few memory histories, some people can have very adverse or negatively. This bill has become entirely Healthcare is about providing basic needs to reactions to the vaccine and should consult politicized, illustrating the nature of partisan Americans, and limiting the financial choice B-lymphocytes remain. Their name describes the role of these cells: the body "remembers" their physicians before getting the shot. politics in the United States all too perfectly. a woman can make regarding an abortion specific invaders and these memory Anyways, that's my science article to benefit That is why we here at The Meliorist give a procedure does nothing for the bill and little to B-lymphocytes remain to produce antibodies society for this week. Time to start workin' on thumbs up to Republican Representative help Americans. It only serves to pacify right much quicker than an infection. This is the my night cheese. Hmm... that sounds funnier .Joseph Cao from Louisiana for going beyond wing zealots, who support the Republican principle behind chicken pox and smallpox when Tina Fey says it. partisan politics and working with the party and their healthcare bashing anyways. infections - there is only one strain of each 10 • November 12, 2009 Features meliorist An Ugg(ly) history Uggs: the bad, the worse, and the ugly

Alice Stapper pants when going to shop at Safeway (true Features Writer story, I saw it), my father (who has absolutely no fashion sense) and gardening enthusiasts. I once heard a creation story about the Ugg Otherwise, most people were willing to admit boot that went something like this: that they were great for around-the-house A long, long time ago, somewhere back in and in-the-yard shoes. the mid to late 90s, a group of American Not so with Uggs, somehow this plain jane, retail execs were travelling through Europe obtusely shaped boot has become an item to looking for new ideas that they could adopt flaunt. I constantly see women around the Coco Chanel's fashionable fairytale and market back home (basically less exotic University wearing these boots, and wearing versions of .1. Pctcrman). Upon stopping in them proudly over the cuffs of their pants. My assumption is that Ugg hired the cast from Jill Ciesielski surrounded by women adorned in extravagant a small village in Poland they came across Mad Men as their marketing team, because The Gateway (University of Alberta) hats, corsets, bustles, feathers, and lace, Coco a family of cobblers that were renowned is unimpressed by French fashion and wears throughout the region for the stylish, quality that is the only way that such a wide swath of society could have bought that these things EDMONTON (CUP) - She gave us the little strictly men's clothing, altering vests, shirts, footwear they manufactured. The jackpot had have aesthetic appeal. But before I go too far, black dress, she gave us perfume and she ties and jackets to suit her own unique style. been hit! The executives visited this family's and you dismiss me as biased and unobjective, gave us the simplicity and comfort we craved The complex evolution of a singularly unique shop and were astounded by the magnitude of let's analyze the boot itself. in women's clothing. She's beauty and she's woman is well crafted by director Anne different designs on display. (I argue that the grace. She's France's own Mademoiselle Coco Fontaine, vvho highlights the most significant sheer number overwhelmed said executives, I'll admit that my dislike doesn't spread to Chanel, the Great Emancipator of women's events in Coco's early life, and portrays what resulting in their horrible mistake, but the full family of Ugg, it is mostly the "classic" bodies, no longer enslaved to corsets. events and people were most influential to the before all that) the catch was, having been (what a misnomer) Ugg I am speaking to Many of us are acquainted with fashion icon icon she would become. effected by the dot-com crash, or some other here. Alright, to begin with, on a boot with Coco Chanel and the massive empire she built. The storyline, while not the most dramatic, relevant financial crisis that you can make such a large amount of visible surface area But this French film is a look at Coco "avant" keeps you engaged at all times -provided up for yourself, these executives only had the (only made worse by wearing them over your Chanel - or for those without a background you don't mind subtitles - because it is so financial backing to select one design. And in pants) the colours are plain and dull, this is in the French language, Coco "before" Chanel genuine. At its very least, the film is always hastiness, misjudgement and capital greed partly due to the colours on offer and also (and you thought it was her middle name!). visually pleasing, not only in the costumes, they landed on the very worst design that to the texture of the sheepskin as a surface. Her name was, in fact, Gabrielle Bonheur but in locations as well, from Balsan's this family had to offer, a boot embodying a The colour of most Uggs reminds me of the Chanel, and her modest beginnings were a far grandiose estate to a trip to the seaside resort modern example of the term "trench foot", a windswept, snowless Lethbridge coulee cry from the Coco the public would grow to of Deauville. shoe ... . The name of that sweet little Polish in winter, not a pleasant association. The know and whose fashions we would worship. Tautou plays Coco and plays your emotions family with 99% success in shoe design? Ugg. contours of the boot are again wanting. The "Coco Avant Chanel" begins with a young with subtlety and depth, taking on this Now, I've been reading a few reviews on boot has a puffiness that if black and blue Coco and her sister being unceremoniously dynamic character with apparent ease. Coco the internet trying to discern what this would remind me of somebody's face who dropped off at an orphanage, despite having is, after all, a compellingly contradictory- phenomena is all about, because really and had just gone a round with Mike Tyson. None a living parent. Their father sends the girls character. It's hard to resist the paradox of truly I think Uggs are some of the most of the lines have any graceful rise and fall to there and never returns. The film then cuts the constant undercurrent of her unwavering revolting (I will refrain from using 'ugly' so them, and they are completely out of sync to Coco as a young adult (Audrey Tautou), sense of determination contrasted with a that nobody can misconstrue it as a cute little with each other. Which leads me to my next working at a Moulin club as a seamstress and desperate kind of aimlessness. A friend best pun) pieces of footwear of the last decade. The point that the boot, at least the "classic" short singer with her sister, Adriennc. The two pair summarizes Coco's early life when she tells Ugg ranks right alongside Crocs in regard to version, as a whole, reminds me a little up for a nightly duet, always singing the same Coco, "You want, but you don't know what." aesthetic appeal. However, while Crocs were If I am wrong here, and Uggs are in some way- song about a girl named Coco - hence the We know how this story ends - with Chanel popular and owned by many, they never aesthetic than maybe I have just lost all touch nickname. No. 5 and blazers for all. But this is not the gained even a modicum of fashion notoriety. with societal norms and standards, maybe I'll She grows up cheeky, slightly jaded, fiercely story of the Chanel empire, or even the story At best they were "fashionable" amongst the just have to go and become a hermit in Outer independent, charming when she so chooses behind the icon. It's the story of how she got 43 year old mother of four, who matched her Mongolia or something. and, above all, ambitious. She disregards there - a young girl of modest means in a yellow Crocs with her yellow shirt and red convention, she eschews corsets and she man's world, working her way up in her own Photo by: TexasDex scorns love (note: foreshadowing). Tautou right. blends all of these qualities with grace and a self-composed exterior, as appealing to The details the audience as her character is to those she "Coco Avant Chanel", Directed meets, especially Baron Etienne Balsan, the by Anne Fontaine man who would change her life and provide Starring Audrey Tautou, Benoit her first introduction to French society. Poelvoorde, Alessandro Nivola, However, Coco is no Julia Roberts in Marie Gillain, Emmanuelle Devos "Pretty Woman." This is all a means to an Now playing end, advancing herself in the world. While

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I. Feels Goodman with our campus. like legs into respectable shoes doesn't make footwear should be old, have character, look Features writer Men are aware that when we meet a lady that me respectable (though it doesn't hurt). Over nice, smell nice, be reasonably priced and there is mad ogling of the footwear. Though time you will encounter enough people of should instigate irresponsible and scandalous "Hey how did your date last night go?" you may think you are being subtle, this is varying extractions in various shoes to know behaviour. "Good, that is until I saw him pull not true. Unless you're in a room with some at the end of they day that shoes are simply a One sense is often overlooked and that's out his wallet. Not only didn't it match badass linoleum - you know, the kind with functional fashion accessory on men. hearing. You shouldn't need an iPod ifyou got his shoes and his belt, but his shoes nice old-world patterns and maybe buffed to a I'm not condoning improper footwear; if great shoes because you don't need expensive were not up to my expectations!" high gloss and laid with care by the gentle and anything, I'm opposing it. technology to make a soundtrack. With a "Oh my goodness! You should have sturdy hands of an elderly fellow, it will seem So here are some tips foryoung men, or young firm and unforgiving heel and some practice given him a second circumcision with a odd that you keep looking down. Ifyou look women to implement on their boyfriends, to you can provide a rhythm that'll put a glide shrimp fork for the utter disregard." down and you don't like what you see, don't make it easier on us all: in your stride and dip in your hip all day "Straight up, Brah. I was so mad I be so quick to make assumptions. Whatever shoes you choose, your belt long. Listen next time you see me in the hall. almost didn't let him pay for me." One may assume that the wearer of the shoes must match them (and your wallet for extra Your ears would swear that some creature is oblivious or a dullard. No, we're often aware credit). To make this uncomplicated, invest in of sexual conquest was bringing down the Ladies and gentlemen, there are facts that our shoes suck from time to time and we are reversible belts. It's easy on the pocketbook apocalypse on bull-hormones one step at a govern our existence as stylish beings. Gents, aware they may affect you adversely - we and the eyes, frees up closet space, and let's you time. The acoustics of my walk are a mating we need to accept that women are more just don't care. And why should we? We've optimize mixing and matching capabilities. call and a warning wrapped in the rhythm ol than willing to judge our worth based on our pardoned everything from Uggs to Crocs and Another lip is to shun shoelaces. I've given up a super-cocainized James Brown - and that's even the abomination unto the Lord known as footwear, and ladies, you must understand on shoelaces. They're inconvenient, they get an understatement. You too can have this Cruggs. Did we care? Did we judge? No. Still, that the traditional stance of our gender is wet and gross in the winter, and they don't prowess. "not giving a f*ck." if I was to stare at a girls shoes and follow it up provide support for the discriminating loot As men we need to be accommodating to Something as simple as footwear has caused with silence or - god forbid - something not My solution is buckles. I know they were last the tendencies of the ladies. However, shoes a great deal of discord among us and may complimentary I'd get a pointy-toed straight seen on labourers in Dickensian canneries, shouldn't be a deal breaker. It may be easier to have been the catalyst for the war between the to the solar plexus. hut 1 have grown fond of them recently. They gauge the shoes than the man, but what's the sexes. Let this discussion be the official treaty 1 must reiterate: the shoes don't make the don't restrict the foot as much as thev support fun in that? Generalizations may make your among genders and let an age of peace, and man. I tend to don proper shoes but does that 't- PIUS, they look sharp and thev never come life easier but they aren't always true, and the understanding wash over the land, starting excuse my mouth breathing self? Absolutely Undone. When I buy shoes, which is rarely truth feels good, man. not. Just because I slide my slender gazelle­ I approach it like a fine wine in that your meliorist Features November 12, 2009 • 11 Things in History You Should Know: William Lyon Mackenzie Kelsey Ehler Assembly... and got more and more angry. Features Editor Reform? It wasn't happening. The Reformers were receiving no support from anyone. Canadians have never been that good Britain was no help or worse, actively hostile. at the whole "rebellion" and "revolution" So when rebellion broke out in Lower Canada, thing. It helped if you had a little bit of Mackenzie saw his chance. He whipped Francophone in you (sec: Louis Riel, even up a Declaration of Independence and the if he was a bit crazy), but man, if you were rebellion itself began on December 1st, 1837. an Anglophone? Good luck, man. Good The thing that must be said, though, was that luck. Even so, William Lyon Mackenzie the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837 was... was willing to give it that old college try. rather sad. Mackenzie was no military genius, Like most of Canada's prominent nineteenth- he didn't exactly have the men to do a proper century Anglophone politicians, Mackenzie uprising (he had 400 rebels, compared to was Scotland-born. (See: John A. Macdonald, 1000 loyalist soldiers), and those he did have Alexander Mackenzie, George Brown, etc. armed and on his side were generally pretty Alexander Gait was born in England, but he unenthusiastic about the whole "getting shot at least had the good grace to have a Scottish at" thing. The most terrible consequence of the father.) Eventually, he sailed off across the entire escapade was the burning down of a pub. ocean, made his way to Upper Canada, and Mackenzie himself fled back to the States when fulfilled the national dream of founding a the escapade folded, served a yearlong stint in newspaper. And here his troubles began. prison due to violating American neutrality, Right, so democracy in the Canadas at and gradually found himself hating the entire the time? A joke. Only the Legislative country. He got a pardon from the Canadians Assembly was actually elected and their in 1849, moved back, and got elected into power amounted to dick-all, due to the fact the legislature again but two years later. that they could be vetoed by everyone and Changes had been made by then. Massive their lieutenant governor. The "everyone" in frickin' reforms, no less. Even though both question was a lot of rich (likely ugly) ultra- the Upper and Lower Canada rebellions were conservative fat cats known as the Family dismal failures on the face of it, it provided the Compact. They may have kicked puppies, but kick in the pants needed for Britain to send historical record remains mum on this point. over a dude (Lord Durham, in this case) to look over what wasn't working and see how it William Lyon Mackenzie thought they could be made halfway decent. Thus, we get were a bunch of corrupt bastards and he let responsible government - read: a government everyone know it through the majesty of print. that's actually held responsible by an elected Alas, due to there being a rival reform paper body, rather than one responsible to a bunch circulating in the area, he couldn't keep the of rich, would-be aristocrats with impeccable operation going and high-tailed it to Yankee cravats. It didn't go nearly as far as Mackenzie Land with the creditors nipping at his heels. would've liked, but no one much cared. Some members of the Family Compact took Mackenzie continued in politics until advantage of his absence by vandalizing his 1858, refusing to play nice with everyone offices and chucking his printing press into including the Clear Grits (his ostensible Lake Ontario. Hark! Mackenzie returned from has to go to England to get it all sorted allies), and died in 1861. He spent his the darkest south and sued their asses, getting a nuisance of himself. After crossing one line out by the powers-that-be. He gets elected afterlife being constantly bothered by his back three times more than the estimated too many, the Assembly tossed him out and in absentia, gets kicked out again upon prime minister grandson, Mackenzie King. damage. His paper rolled off the presses once faced an angry mob shortly afterwards. Early return to Upper Canada, gets re-elected, is This is actually true, as King was fond of his more and he was ready to rouse some rabble. in 1832, he wins a by-election - and gets tossed out. He wins yet another by-election, and gets barred from taking his seat, and has to get seances, a fact of which the Canadian public He gets elected to the Legislative Assembly tossed out. Again. Perhaps you detect a theme. the lieutenant governor to intervene so he was unaware of until after he himself died. in 1828, all fine and well. In 1830, he gets So. He gets the crap beaten out of him, has can finally take the wretched thing. Later, What Mackenzie thought of this remains elected again, but the Reformers (of which he bottles and garbage tossed at him, has to go he serves a brief stint as the mayor of the unrecorded. was a part of) lost ground to the Tories. He into hiding because of a riot, and eventually newly-renamed Toronto, goes back to the continued to rabble rouse and generally make

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Tyler Stewart around the audience be just as significant as Campus Beat Reporter those on stage under a spotlight? The actors often brought up questions of what space TheatreXtra's second show of the season we were inhahiting, negotiating between the came to a close last weekend, with the final settings of a fictional world and negating that performance of Ian McFarlane's collaborative construction to confront the fact that it was work, "Positive Space." The show examined indeed a performance based in reality on different concepts of what space is, how it stage. shapes our actions and the possibilities of Ian McFarlane and Jazlyn Dow also played interpreting space in diverse ways. the roles of The Fools, penetrating and The performance began with three disturbing the spaces of the other actors, all presentations of spaces and how they the while unseen by them. Their role was constructed the realities of the characters very interesting in the way that they also had that inhabited them. With interpretations of a a certain space that they occupied, separate cave (Ian Fundytus), nest (Shelby Thevenot), and distinct from the other actors. Also and box (Jerrin Chambers), the audience serving as Creative Director for the show, was shown how we conceive our spaces in McFarlane stated that "the idea of exploring relation to both ourselves and others, and an empty space has served as a base for the how we rely on these spaces to protect us, entire project and the use of space continues though they might be blinding us to a world to be our medium of choice. From what we of possibilities. These three young actors did discovered, simplicity remains one of the a superb job using their actions, movements most complex aspects of art." Peter Brook's and words to bring out questions regarding definition of theatre as simply an actor existence within a defined space. crossing an empty space while being watched Another part of the performance had the was highly inspirational in this collective audience completely in the dark - literally; creation. the only illumination used on stage were The performance was a heavily conceptual flashlights held by the three actors. They work that pondered many timeless questions pierced the voids of the theatre to force the and was overall very successful and thought- audience into contemplating the limitations provoking. TheatreXtra's mandate to push and boundaries of space. Is there a fourth wall the envelope of what theatre can be was between the spectators and actors? Are the triumphantly achieved with "Positive Space." parts of the theatre we don't normally see just Hopefully next semester they will continue to as important as the centre stage area? Can the produce similar high-quality creations. actions of the actors taking place behind or Defining Darwinism: what does it really mean? Curling for a cause Since Charles Darwin published his a variety of presentations given by scholars groundbreaking work, On the Origin of from Canada, the US, France and England The Management Students Society and Species, 150 years ago in 1859, scholars that will examine how Darwin's theories have University of Lethbridge Mixed Curling have debated the implications surrounding been interpreted and modified over the past Club will be hosting a curling clinic and his theory of natural selection. Of course, century and a half. Students, scholars and dinner for international students who wish his theory has applications in the world of the general public are invited to listen and to experience Canadian culture through the biology, but has spread further to be relevant challenge what they believe about evolutionary riveting sport of curling! 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1 untied by: Rural Albcna Development fund (tnadian Menial Health luosiaiion and t ethbridge 1 <>n Macleod. dnetiei 1 reek .md t rowwwu I'au 11 ss ULSU Students' Union November 12, 2009 • 15 www.ulsu.ca The tuition cap and vou Alex Masse same, at least for the next two years. VP Academic policy will be tolerated, but they are The result is that each of Al­ allowing the Universities to pro­ ZOO Specials On November 2nd, Advanced berta's universities is facing a pose changes to the policy itself. Education and Technol­ budget crunch. The University of Back at the University of ogy Minister Doug Horner Lethbridge is having to cut $11 Lethbridge, President Bill Cade was challenged in the Alberta million from its budget over the stated publicly at the Town Hall Roasted Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Legislature to defend Alberta's next two years to cover the Meeting on October 9th that current tuition cap. Right now, shortfall, and the University of Administration will not seek to $5.00 Alberta's universities arc not al­ Calgary's budget gap is greater still. charge differential tuition lowed to increase tuition fast­ The University of Alber­ to professional schools, and that Add Fries or Salad for a $ 1.50 Extra er than inflation, as measured ta, however, is in a whole other they are not actively lobbying to by the Consumer Price Index. ball game. They have announced have the tuition fee policy changed. November 16-20 Liberal Advanced Education that they will have to find almost Does that mean that the U of L Critic Harry Chase demanded to $60 million in revenue or sav­ is safe from tuition increases know whether Horner would ings by next year. Part of their beyond CPI? Not really. All it takes Daily 4-6 pm maintain that cap, and pre­ response was to create a magi­ is for one school to successfully vent universities from finding cal tuition-boosting instrument lobby the government to change the a clever way around it. The known as the market modifier. policy and the effects could be felt question response was long, but "Applying market modifiers" is across the province. Currently, it is thrust of it was as follows: "I think really just a fancy way of saying quite likely that the University of What Am I Doing Here Anyway? it's fair to say that what I have "charging higher tuition for de­ Alberta and the University of January with four noon-hour ses­ suggested to the postsecondar- grees perceived to have a greater Calgary are lobbying to have the Cayley Rauw sions with two-speakers presenting ies is that I'm open to any and all market value." Under such a cap removed in one way or another. GA, Arts & Science Rep at each. The speakers will be given ideas that they can bring to us." system, certain degrees - gener­ Fortunately, both Advanced Ed Last week I finally wrote my last fifteen minutes to present their Allows me to put this dis­ ally those with a professional ap­ and Tech and the Premier himself midterm. I was frustrated while I ideas on the topic and then they cussion in context: earlier this plication - would cost more be­ have made it quite explicit that studied and nervous while I wrote will answer questions for another year, the Government of Alberta cause they presumably provide any proposed change to the tu­ it. Now, anxiety is killing me while fifteen minutes. At the end of each announced an unforseen deficit of for greater return on investment. ition cap will be subject to ex­ I wait for the result. After having noon-hour session a winner will be seven billion dollars. In response, The University of Alberta first pro­ tensive consultation with student done this five times in the last few selected to present at the semi-final Advanced Ed and Tech announced posed that they be allowed to use groups, which is quite encouraging. weeks, I catch myself longing for the round. After the semi-finals, two to the universities that there would market modifiers within the cur­ Nevertheless, that discussion day I will be done school forever. speakers will advance to the finals, be a freeze in their operating grants, rent tuition regulation to ac­ is almost certainly coming down However, there is a reason I'm where the remaining prizes will which cover approximately three count for the fact that the market the tubes. The lesson? Keep your here. I love to learn and I hope to be awarded. There are two $ioo quarters of their overall operating values of various degrees were not ear to the ground on this issue accomplish something one day. prizes for third place, a $300 prize costs. Over the past few years, the taken into account when the cap and don't assume that small, I'm in school with the hope that for second place and $500 for the universities have received steady was established. Advanced Ed and steady, predictable tuition in­ what I learn will help me do so. first place winner. Winners wall be six per cent increases in fund­ Tech have made clear that no such creases are sacred. The students of But is education even impor­ selected by a panel comprised of ing, and they had budgeted for the sneaky moves to dodge the tuition Alberta may have to fight for them. tant? Perhaps I'm wrong. What is one faculty member, one SACPA it that post-secondary education representative, and a student. is supposed to do? Will I ever ac­ The first round of sessions will complish anything? And if I do, take place January 13th, 19th, 22nd, ULSU what will it be? Will it matter? and February 2nd. The sessions for This year, the University of the semi final round will be held Lethbridge Students' Union in Galileo's on February 23rd and Fashion & Food Drive (ULSU), the Southern Alberta March 2nd at 4:30pm and the final Council on Public Affairs (SACPA), round will be held on March 9th in and the Lethbridge Public Interest Andy's Place (AH 100) at 7:00pm. Research Group (LPIRG) are col­ Undergraduate and graduate stu­ Visit "ULSU Fashion & Food Drive" laborating to host a Student Speak­ dents who arc interested in partici­ er Challenge aimed at answering pating can get application forms by some of these questions. The topic visiting www.ulsu.ca . Participants Facebook Page is "What is the value of post-sec­ will be paired according to their ondary education to the world?" year of study and discussion topic. Each student enters this univer­ A maximum of four graduate stu­ sity with different perspectives on dents will be selected to participate education and its role in society. in the competition. Applications The idea of the Student Speaker must be submitted electronically to Challenge is to allow students to [email protected] with "How Educa­ share opinions, develop public tion Benefits the World" in the Sub­ speaking skills, and with any de­ ject line by December 4th, 2009. gree of luck, win a bit of money. The competition begins in

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To have your event included in the Flavour Johnny Trailer and the Fifth Wheel of the Week, email e.editor(S>themeliorst.ca 9 p.m. at Beaches Pub Thursday the 12 th Darryl Diius Blues band and Papa King Transition 9 p.m. at Henotic 9 p.m. at Henotic A level 7 gallery closing/opening event James Oldenburg extraordinaire! 6 p.m. at Mocha Cabana

Shanneyganock Lethbridge Musical Theatre 9 p.m. at the Blarney Stone presents: Big River 8 p.m. at the Yates Theatre SAAG Cinema presents: Whatever Works Tom and Curt 7 p.m. at Galaxy Cinema 9 p.m. at the Casino Woody Allen / USA /192 minutes Sean Brewer and the Switchmen, SHOW: Good Lookin' Out Fridays 2-3pm Lethbridge Musical Theatre Red Ram, Shaela Miller Threesome HOST: Clayton H. presents: Big River 9 p.m. at the Slice GENRE(s): Hardcore/punk, Punk Rock, Pop-Punk 8 p.m. at the Yates Theatre Scotch Tasting Shorter, faster, louder. Good Lookin' Out is dedicated to keeping it real. Whatever that Language Arts 4 - 8:30 p.m. at Andrew Hilton means. The show covers anything and everything falling under the ever expanding umbrella 9 p.m. at the Slice of hardcore. You can expect to hear pioneers like Black Flag, Bad Brains, and Minor Threat. th NYHC, Straight Edge, Youth Crew, Melodic Hardcore, and stuff that's just plain ol' fun to mosh Open mic with Tom and Curt Sunday the 15 to. Maybe (hopefully) you'll even hear something new you've never even heard of. Spanning 9 p.m. at Front Row Pub everything from the early eighties up to today, the aim is give air time to the bands that are Karaoke keeping it DIY, and promoting an alternative to "normal". You might feel a little uncomfortable Karaoke 9 p.m. at the Wooden Kilt at times, and you may want to throw your radio at the wall, but you'll never be bored. 9 p.m. at 1010 Pub

th Every other week the show features a spotlight on an independent band or record label to Mahoney Monday the 16 provide a little context and background on hardcore and keep things fresh. The show also 8 p.m. at the Shark Club serves as one of the only non-internet sources in town to find out about the happenings in the Toronto architect Ian MacDonald local and international hardcore scene. Tune in ifyou like fast, aggressive music with an honest Yuk Yuks Comedy will speak in Architecture & Design and thoughtful message. DxIxYx or DIE. 9 p.m. at HB's Lounge Now 6 p.m. in room C610 RECOMENDED IF YOU LIKE: th Black Flag, Cro-Mags, Minor Threat, Bane, Daggermouth, Refused, Comeback Kid, Sick of it Friday the 13 th All, Bad Brains, Gorilla Biscuits, SST Records, Revelation Records, Dischord Records Tuesday the 17 Diva Passion Party 9 p.m. at Blarney Stone Music at Noon Raise money for Breat cancer research 12:15 at the Recital Hall Musaeus String Quartet with Jesse Plessis, The Ignition 9 p.m. at Henotic piano

JPS Trio and the Release Cinema Politica presents: Taking 9 p.m. at Henotic Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai 7 p.m. at Galileo's Gallery Folk Club Open mic Lisa Merton &Alan Dater / Kenya-USA / 9 p.m. at the Wolfs Den 2008 / 79 min

Lustre Creame with the Void Jazz jam 9 p.m. at the Slice 9 p.m. at the Slice James Oldenburg 6 p.m. at Mocha Cabana Open mic with Greg Gomola 9 p.m. at 1010 Pub Lethbridge Musical Theatre presents: Big River 8 p.m. at the Yates Theatre Wednesday the 8th

Tom and Curt Tor Lukusik-Foss will speak in Art 9 p.m. at the Casino Now Noon in the Recital Hall Mary-Anne McTrowe speaks Noon at the Recital Hall Most Vocal Poets open mic Scotch Tasting 9 p.m. at GCBC Lounge (Henotic) 4 - 8:30 p.m. at Andrew Hilton Ben Brown 9 p.m. at Ric's Grill Saturday the 14 th Schomberg Fair and Blind Mule Throw Your Panties 2 9 p.m. at Henotic 9 p.m. at the Blarney Stone Featuring Swollen Members live, hosted Lethbridge Musical Theatre by pro rider Andrew Hardingham presents: Big River 8 p.m. at the Yates Theatre Omega Crom Blood Before Dawn Tour w/ Pathogen & Guillotine Therapy 9 p.m. at Scores North meliorist Entertainment November 12, 2009 • 17 Blood Before Dawn Vancouver's Omega Crom performs in Lethbridge Calvin Shiu I'll give you the same answer I gave Calvin: Omega Crom's members came disadvantages of beingon an indie label when it Entertainment Writer puregrainaudio.com/downloads/omega- from all across Canada, from Northern comes to tour booking, album distribution etc? crom where you can get a free download BC to Halifax, what kind of influences .Johnny: We do all the work ourselves, One of Vancouver's most profilic metal of Battlefield from Blood Steel and Fire. does each members bring to the band? managing, booking, networking. The bands, Omega Crom, will be embarking on On this album, Blood, Steel Johnny: Yeah our drummer Dan is from Internet is a huge factor. Our producer Rob their Blood Before Dawn Western Canadian and Fire you got tracks Like: Halifax; he likes Death, Between the Buried Shallcross who owns Reversed Records is Tour this week. Omega Crom will perform -Battlefield telling about the purity and and Me, Origin among other things. Wayne always guiding us in the right direction. in lethbridge at the Scores North Sports glory of hand to hand combat when you is from Alberta and he likes 8o's stuff Ozzy Making sure our feet are on the ground. Bar on Saturday, 14th with two local bands, had to look your foe in the eye, not this and Van Halen these kinds of things, Pantera, Calvin: Omega Crom has performed Pathogen and Guillotine Therapy. Those who a few times in the past few years in have experienced past Omega Crom shows in Lethbridge, what can you say about the Lethbridge at Zombicfcst last Halloween and metal scene in Lethbridge and how well at the Ventura Pub in Coaldale last April, will did the Lethbridgers received your music? know that the band is nothing short of the new Johnny: Lethbridge has always been a blast; descriptions many fans has been portraying OC is always well received in Lethbridge. I them: Judas Priest on steroids. The four remember a lot of drinking at Wheels place, piece band features progressive power metal, slamming whiskey, passing out in the hot and elements of aggressive death and thrash tub, waking up on the floor. The first time metal. Diverse vocals range from screeching we played in Lethbridge the moshpit was falsettos, mid range to ungodly death growls. so crazy that the stage was getting trashed. Shredding solos, anthemie harmonies, and Calvin: Haha, ninety something empties crushing rhythm guitar range from old of beer cans could be found all over school speed thrash to 18th century classical Hotwheel's house after the Order of Chaos influences. after party last weekend, I counted when The Meliorist's Calvin Shiu recently I helped clean up. Metal parties at the conducted an interview with Omega Crom's Hotwheel's Hilton are always a gong show. front man, Johnny Keto, who handles the Calvin: And finally, what will be on vocals and guitar duty, about the upcoming 3 against 1 bullshit gang mentality that Maiden, Priest. Ian is also from Alberta and is the setlist of Omega Crom's tour? show: is so apparent in the world of today. big on Rush as well as various forms of black Johnny: There'll be stuff from the album and Calvin: What can the audience expect -Calling of the Dead deals with political, metal, big time Iron Maiden influence there. new material too. We may throw in Painkiller from an Omega Crom Concert? societal, and religious hypocrisy which are the I'm from northern B.C. and I have a lot of depending on the crowd's capacity for power. .Johnny: A raw energetic connection with the Archetypes that sponsored the failing system bands that have influenced my writing for OC: You can expect Dan to debut his slammin crowd, vigorous capacity for power. Virtuosic hurling us all toward the brink of obliteration.. AC/DC, Sepultura, Pantera, Megadeth, old drum solo, among other things that you'll displays of technical ability, headbanging -The Prisoner (The Drawing) is inspired school Metallica, JudasPriest, Iron Maiden, have to come out to the show and rock out and moshing. Paces will be melted. from Stephen King's Dark Tower series. Blind Guardian, Marty Friedman... I also with us to witness. See you there. Calvin: How are you guys preparing for the -F.F.O.H.T.L is a basic ass kicker, a like classical like Augustin Barrios, Bach, and CKXU will be hosting a one-hour live radio Blood Before Dawn Western Canadian tour? chance to rip it up in the mosh pit. Beethoven as well as classic rock like Journey, show with the members of Omega Crom at Johnny: Jamming it out in our studio -Metal Revolution is an epic about Boston, BTO, and CCR. Robert E Howard nam on Saturdag, the 14th. Metal radio in Vancouver, watching hockey, working touring, shredding, and the primal novels and Conan Comics have always been a show host Scott Whitney will be interviewing out, and generally kicking ass, working on connection of battle and metal. large thematic factor. Hence the name Omega the members and playing tracks off of their reaction punches, black eyes, busted teeth. The album is called Blood, Steel and Fire Crom. Crom being the God of Steel and giant new album, Blood, Steel and Fire. The cover Calvin: Tell us about your debut album, which synthesizes all these ideas nicely, killer who gave steel to man Omega being for the Scores North concert will be $10, Blood, Steel and Fire. at the end of the day people will take it to the End (Final and Eternal Slayer of Giants). doors at 8pm, bands starts at 9pm. Johnny: That is a tough question so mean whatever they want and that's cool. Calvin: What are the advantages and Thoughts on Scotch Landon Fester Scotch whisky used to conjure the taste of thought on the actual tasting mechanics. and outs of a good whisky, and comparing Entertainment Editor of dirt and images of Ron Burgundy for me, I'd like to outline the method I've adopted. interpretations of every Scotch. and yet there was something still intriguing Unlike when you are drinking wine, you don't I have learned that Scotch, and finely crafted about Scotch. When Andrew Hilton Wine & want to swirl the glass too fervidly. This will alcohols across the board, are marvelous. One Spirits announced their fall tasting series, I separate the alcohol and that's all that will cannot find the depth of flavour and character realized this was my chance to learn about the be apparent in the taste. Adding a drop of in any other beverage, or in a lot of foods, for mysterious draw of whisky. I'd like to share water before gently swirling the glass will that matter. with you what I've learned so far. help loosen the flavours. The first sip should Could you imagine sipping and savouring Single malt is the type of whisky that is be just that: the smallest sip you can take. cola or chocolate milk, mulling over the typically most sought after by aficionados, Hold the whisky at the front of your mouth; journey of taste they take you on? I've found while blended whisky is the most commonly the alcohol will evaporate and make the tip of that the care and time put into Scotch, wines, produced. In order to legally be called single your tongue a bit tingly. At this point, wash beers, and spirits is evident in the taste. They malt (yes, there are actual laws about this the Scotch over your tongue and think about are meant to be enjoyed with similar time sort of thing) the whisky must be made from what it is you taste. Was this whisky aged in and care - getting drunk is almost a mere Scottish barley and Scottish water and aged in a sherry cask? Was it distilled on the coast? afterthought or bonus. Don't get me wrong: used barrels in Scotland. A blended whisky is How much peat is there? you'll still catch me shitcanning Lucky Lager cut with a grain alcohol, which is not terribly I have enjoyed the knowledge being shared on any given weeknight, but on the weekend unlike vodka. by both staff and customers at the tasting you'll find me carefully pondering the The tasting of Scotch is the true measure of series. Most everyone is friendly and quick to subtleties of tine Scotch whiskv. the whisky. There are some differing schools share notes and pointers, explaining the ins They aren't acting unusual, so it must not of been a "real" assault Society has a lot of expectations about how someone "should" act after an assault. The truth is that everyone will react differently, and will recover in their own way. Assuming the assault didn't happen because a person still laughs, parties or sees the perpetrator creates a secondary assault on the person.

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"Lethbridge was one of the Prevail and Swollen first places we had a chance to play," recalled Members seem to be very Prevail, "The support has been there since day proud of the album that one; that's almost ten years back now, rocking has recently dropped, shows. 1 know it's been a couple years since but he is also humbled we've been back, so we arc excited for people by the response. "Kids to see and hear the new music and see and have already memorized hear the new live stage show." the lyrics and are singing Swollen Members are touring to support along in the crowd to their latest release, "Armed to the Teeth". "I brand new songs; it's can say with happiness it's created more of quite endearing," said a buzz than we've actually anticipated, for Prevail, "we had a certain having only been out a week," Prevail beamed, marker that we set for "the energy on this album is the highest [the album], we surpassed we've had on any record and the momentum that marker when we definitely, I feel a lot of heartfelt sentiment found out the first week's on this record." The crafting of "Armed to the numbers a couple of days Teeth" has been a bit of a catharsis for Swollen ago... which is a beautiful Members in the midst of a crisis. Co-founder thing considering it's Mad Child struggled with substance abuse, been a three year hiatus Promotional Photo the law, and personal demons as the group's since we've been active." connected with our fans on a daily basis ... the I think when kids start seeing you on the future looked uncertain. Swollen Members has been touring with numbers of The Swollen Army have built up mountain, being like 'dude, you guys ride as "I think we realized quickly into it, the best American Big B, Australians Bliss N Eso, and we've noticed a lot of support online and kids well' it just all makes sense." way we were able to offer Mad [Child] any Seattle's Common Market. "The energy on saying 'hey, when the new album drops, we've Swollen Members is claiming their place at solid sort of help besides just being there as tour has been awesome. Everyone gets on got your back, we're ready to roll, what can we the top of the hip-hop heap. "If it was about a friend was the platform and the medium of stage every night and totally just kills their do, we're here.' That really helps to encourage hope, we'd be doomed; it's about work," making music," said Prevail, "[just] make the set. It's been good frame of mind to come out us a lot!" stated Prevail, "Our mantra has always been best quality of music that we could to show and tour a new record with," recalled Prevail. One place Swollen Members has seen a lot of 'do it ifyou love it, love it ifyou do it.'" him there was a light at the end of the tunnel." "We're coming out of the gate full force. We're love is in the skateboarding and snowboarding For "Throw Your Panties 2", "Swollen Prevail went on to explain more about putting coming out swinging and we arc going to keep communities, which makes them a perfect Members will roll into town with a group together their latest release, "[it] definitely the bus on the road; just keep touring and fit to headline "Throw Your Panties 2." "I've of individuals that are coming to party and took a couple of years to record 'Armed to the keep putting out albums." always felt has been a relationship that coming to enjoy energy on stage with the Teeth', which is also partly why we named it Overall, Swollen Members have owed their was born out of mutual respect," outlined people!" that. In that amount of time we were recording latest success to fan support. "It was one of Prevail, "the energy from the shows and the Throw Your Panties 2 features Swollen Members that music, we were up at the Battleaxe those 'absence makes the heart grow fonder' records and what those cats are attracted to, and special guests on Saturday, November 14 Fortress making music, being creative, we cliched sort of events," said Prevail, "I have it just really came to quickly make sense. Of at the Blarney Stone. Advanced tickets, $20, were able obviously to come up with quite a to give a lot of consideration to the fact that course, Rob [the Viking] (the group's D.I and will be available at the Blarney Stone and few songs, and because of that, the stockade we are now focusing on being able to be producer) and I snowboard pretty heavily. Infamous.Doors are at 8 PM; show at 9 PM. Appetite Blonde: Local line launches Host Hardingham hams it up at the moment, music we're listening to or art Landon Fester Landon Fester Entertainment Editor we are seeing or participating in. Everyday Entertainment Editor inspiration is what led the designs to where "Throw Your Panties 2" will mark the debut they are right now... We're super happy with Andrew Hardingham is the pro snowboarder of Appetite Blonde, a clothing line coming it." responsible for creating "Throw Your Panties" from local roots. "It's just perfect timing for Appetite Blonde is well rooted in Lethbridge and will host Saturday's part}'. Hardingham what's going with our company right now," and the University. "[Co-founder and U of L stars in the video being screened, Sandbox's said Jordan Brown, co-founder of Appetite New Media student] Brandon W^allis is the tech "Shine On". I talked to Hardingham about the Blonde. Brown has been getting help from behind it all with the design and the creative upcoming event. University of Lethbridge Marketing student direction," explained Brown, "and we have "I just got out of the gym; I was bulking up," Charlie Fehr in ramping up for the big event. another representative in Saskatoon. We're started Hardingham, "I just have to talk like "For 'Throw Your Panties [2]', we're bringing obviously going to give back to Lethbridge... a gym asshole when I bulk up. You go to the in fifty pairs of appetiteblonde.net panties," it seems just like the perfect place for what's gym, and ifyou don't talk like them, they'll see said Fehr, "it worked out sweet that it could going on." right through you and they'll kill you. It's kind be around [this] snowboard video launch... "[The line is] definitely super rewarding: the hospital, when I was just fucked up and I of like a zombie thing." Hardingham may lost twenty percent of my blood in operation it's going to be a pretty cool night." taking our photos, getting our catalogue have broken his pelvis in nine places, but he The Appetite Blonde launch is perfect fit together; seeing our designs, showcasing and everything ... a buddy brought 'Rambo certainly hasn't broken his spirit. "I just got 4'... As soon as the credits kicked in, I was for "Throw Your Panties 2" as the clothing them to our friends and customers alike," the go ahead about three weeks ago to start line caters to snowboarders, skateboarders, recalled Brown. "We're not nervous at all out like a light. I warped my body and mind pumping iron. I'm such a hero!" right into Laos and Vietnam, side by side with musicians, and those with an urban sense of about it; it's been a long time coming... Here "On the upside I'm supporting the economy. style. "The drive behind it all was there just it comes!" Rambo. It was probably the most terrifying I buy Powerade and Power Bars now, just twelve-hour sleep I've ever had in my life. I seemed to be a lot of stale design... it might Appetite Blonde clothing will debut at so I can fit the part so the zombies don't be eye catching and it might be funny, but Throw Your Panties 2 at the Blarney was sweating and apparently the nurses were see through me and try to eat my brains." holding me down: it was great. When I woke does it last?" asked Brown, "we're backing Stone, Saturday November 14. Hardingham makes it clear he is a ham with the designs from things we might be feeling up, I had a whole bunch of video ideas. I was an off-beat sense of humour early on. so happy to be alive!" "When ... I made 'Throw Your Panties' two Hardingham took a bit of time to explain years ago ... I wanted to start making less what he does. "My usual bread and butter snowboarding and more personality," said is ... powder. My style of riding is I go in the Hardingham. The "Throw Your Panties 2" back country and find sort of'one offs.' It's a party will bring the Lethbridge premiere of line you can only do once," told Hardingham, Sandbox's film "Shine On". "This is the ninth "You can't go and film it again; It's not like a film that [we've] made," said Hardingham, jump that hit all day until you bang your trick "what the Sandbox series is great for is that off. The lines we do are really sketchy; your it's really progressive sports action: it's balls suck into your body and you get that pit snowboarding, it's tricks, it's next level stuff... in your stomach... You can maybe do four of it's really good Canadian snowboarding." these lines a day and then your adrenaline is "Shine On" had some colourful inspiriation just so high you gotta have a sandwich - I love from Hardingham, some coming out from sandwiches!" his broken pelvis, in a round about way. "I Andrew Ihirdinghum will be showcasing think that it was probably about as much his latest film "Shine On" and hosting pain as I could be in. It wasn't really thai big "Throw Your Panties 2" live at the of fl deal, so I think that I could take water Blarney Stone, November 14. boarding," said Hardingham, "When I was in fneliorist Entertainment November 12, 2009 • 19 Champ at the movies: ecord Theatre Etiquette itings ringing in the middle of a darkened theatre. Even worse is when the offending person is too afraid to admit it's their phone going off to avoid embarrassment, so they let it keep ringing. We all know it's you, and we all think you suck. Everyone loves text messaging, Its so convenient and easy. Now people think reviews they can still maintain a regular social life while in a packed theatre. Anyone behind you though will constantly keep getting that Landon Fester bright flash of light from the screen on your Entertainment Editor phone and will instantly be distracted from the screen. I did not pay for the movie to come and see you text message some girl who probably doesn't want anything to do SWOLLEN with you, considering you are at the movie MEMBERS without her. PDA (public displays of affection) I can admit that I have had a few theatre make-outs in my life. I will also admit that I once used to be an inconsiderate douche. The last thing I want to hear while enjoying my Joel Champ Cheyne for them. "Who is that guy?" "Why are they delicious, stale, nachos is the sloppy tongue Entertainment Writer doing that?" and the ever so annoying guy lashing of 14 year olds sitting directly behind who tries to guess the ending of the movie me. I understand this may be your only time Instead of my normal movie review this 20 minutes in. The enjoyment of the movie to do these sorts of things, and hormones are week, I am going to talk about the various rests in these things unfolding on screen, flying, and stuff is happening in your pants ARMED TO THE TEETH things that annoy me in the movie theatre. not someone having to explain things to you you have never experienced before other Most people already know these rules, so because you can't wait two minutes for the than watching Showcase on a Friday night, Swollen Members - Armed to the this article is directed at the jerks with no script to tell you itself. but please do not sit in the middle of a busy Teeth common sense, or who just don't give a shit. theatre on opening night of a Hollywood Canadian hip-hop act Swollen Members Cellphones blockbuster. Pick a movie that has been out drop their first record in three years with Talking Remember that little thing that comes on for a while. Go to the back corner, and go "Armed to the Teeth." This album trades Obviously, when enjoying a movie with a screen before the movie actually starts? The nuts, not literally, but you get my drift. Ifyou aggression and energy for the usual laidback group of friends, you may want to comment little ad that says "Be courteous and turn aren't 14 and are guilty of this, you may need vibes one would expect. There's bounce on something in the movie. I don't mind off your cell phones for the duration of the to go back to studying Red Shoe Dairies and and swagger going on here, but there are the occasional "woah", or "how the hell did movie." I don't follow that rule to a tee, but realize there are way better places to do these also a few elements included that you they do that?" What I do mind however, is I do turn off my ringer and try to abstain things, like a bedroom, or a painting studio, wouldn't expect on your average rap record; full on conversations that have nothing to from checking my phone or responding or a bakery (my favorite episode). Grow up. "Meltdown" somberly examines demons and do with the movie or that one person who to text messages. Nothing takes me out of faults instead of braggadocio. There's also a can't wait for the movie to answer a question a movie more than someone's cellphone boatload of science-fiction references; a team everyone can cheer for. This is why you're fat: The verdict: Swollen Members are asserting themselves on the hip-hop scene once again. Where dreams become heart attacks The arbitrary rating: Four "don't Landon Fester It's obviously not delicious, or real, like call it a comebacks" out of five. Entertainment Editor a Scotch Egg or Turducken. There are, however, some entertaining write-ups "This Is Why You're Fat" is a book based scattered throughout the book outlining mW^~ ^^H HUfk «• ,.JP* off the internet wonder of the same name. the moral conflict of tempting such a fate as making giant cheese snacks. Eft " ^mmT **$&** " ''SfflSfl Authors Jessica Amason and Richard m^ikm^^' ,i m By^ Blakeley have been compiling arguably Some of the downfalls of the book r^.^Hi the biggest collection of "food porn" to include the fact that there isn't a lot share with the world on their blog and in it that is not on the blog. Some of T^t^JsC^^fMB WmJHmW'lm* -»^fc subsequent book. "This Is Why You're Fat" the images are a bit shoddy and some ^TrP^YW Wmmf ffl I :. tymmmm^mmmA WmT' trJmm lis showcases oversized, deep-fried, or just recipes are not really needed. However, \W^fk i m mind bogglingly caloric indulgences. The "This Is Why You're Fat" has started end-result is disgust, disbelief, wonder, and to impact my everyday life. The other hunger. The book is tongue in cheek, as well night, during the regular post-bar food as analytical, but mostly just entertaining. run, we decided to go for broke. Some Some of the "foods" illustrated in the book background information: McD's is mtii^-t^alf^JmY..'™^WWmlf*-** .AY "\ «£ * * fcw include: Bacon Beeritos, the 29,559 Calorie running a "double the beef for free" \mW %' jmmmfWte' i< 'W7 CJFtfP^ Sandwich and Alberta's own, Tubby Dog. promotion. This newfound mindset Entries range from "Local Favourites" resulted in two "double the beef" Double The verdict: "This Is Why (photos snapped of actual menu items) to Big Macs getting ordered: two staggering You're Fat" has both spawned and full recipe accompanied dishes. Some of the eight patty behemoths. The same weekend, Converge - Axe to Fall documented a cultural phenomenon. submissions have the misfortune of feeling I entertained what it'd be like to put bacon Converge was one of the first bands I got into The arbitrary rating: An entire a bit contrived. I mean, why would you and blue cheese on a brunch Danish. This is that scared the crap out of me. Frontman package of bacon for a single breakfast. Jacob Bannon does not even sound like a make a martini with chicken McNuggets, why I'm awesome. human being. He does, however, set himself other than just to start an internet meme? apart from other heavy vocalists by never approaching that stereotypical sound. There was something about Converged style that drew me back instead of drive me away. The latest record "Axe to Fall" is full of BeerFest! great examples why. The instrumentation and Saturday, November 13 and 14. "We know, casually drinking it ... just finding is enticingly diverse, crushingly heavy, and Landon Fester have about thirty different vendors; they're what each person enjoys the most." disarmingly catchy. Converge enlisted some Entertainment Editor educated on each of the products they are So far, BeerFest has been a great success help from their friends across the metal and going to be sampling," explained Farmer, in Edmonton, Red Deer, Sherwood Park, hardcore landscape to craft this album. One This weekend is bringing Lethbridge's "we're going to be talking to the brewers, and Calgary. This is the first BeerFest for of the most Interesting collaborations is with International BeerFest. I got a chance to talk we're going to be talking to the people that Lethbridge. "All the shows are very well Neurosis* Steve Von Till on "Cruel Bloom." with the man responsible for the event, Sean are responsible for their beverages and received and everyone lows them. We're The track, gravelly and unnerving, would do Farmer. "We've got about 75 to 100 different getting these beverages out in Canada. hoping for a good turnout and we're hoping Tom Waits proud. types of beer from around the world to try," started Farmer, "the actual goal of BeerFest They're going to be educating people on for a lot of fun for the community." is to educate people on appreciating beer ... what they're serving." Lethbridge's International Beer lest The verdict: Front to back a we've got lots of info. We are going to teach There has been a movement in recent will run November 13 and 14. The event great, rewarding heavy record. people what they should be expecting, what years increasing the profile of beer. "One will run from 4-11 PM both days. Tickets The arbitrary rating: Five thev should be looking for in quality beer, of the things that I've really latched onto ore available: at the Wine Cavern, by fist pumps out of five. and what would suit their palate." with beer is that beer is very similar to wine calling 1-888-762-4066, or emailing BeerFest will take place at the Northern nowadays," remarked Fanner, "what's good [email protected]. Visit http:// Pavillion at Exhibition Park both Friday for before dinner, after dinner, or just you www.internationalbeerfcst.com the I • I a 20 • November 12, 2009 Sports and Lifestyle meliorist Women's rugby claims third consecutive CIS Championship Ashley Patzer named CIS Player of the Year; Head Coach Neil Langevin named Coach of the Year Keith Gardner, became apparent in the second half, no more Sports & Lifestyle Editor so than when Ashley MacDonald was pushed jQk & through a gang of Guelph tacklers by a group Inafitting conclusion toan undefeated season, i gjjy * of her teammates to make the score 13-0 in the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns \l$jfeaL ^ favour of Lethbridge. Once again, Ashley > # P r /i^WIn mVX***If «* nf ^KwT " itti women's rugby team took home their third Pmm\ mm\ 1 fl BBBm^Bmrmmmmwl "wlt^y *HKI^r *' m*v!*!$ RlkdM* mm? W.* HT^••' 1 Patzer came through, scoring a try to put the consecutive CIS National Championship, 'Horns up 18-0, and Lethbridge would get mm>^ 1 Si • successfully defending their claim to the i flH Wm^^mmmmW^fmmmWW"* ""% •^ r-^ ~#^ VLK|mmVL* V - another try off of a Guelph penalty to make klH UmmJ *mmmiW \ W-W : , T m» UtM - «}***& Monilex Trophy this weekend in Vancouver. IB f• Mk f* ^P*. H '. dm%) tmmm 1 Ranked number one and two the entire *» js*** '">. season, it was hardly a surprise that the Round Robin Game #i: Pronghorns 51, t m University of Lethbridge Pronghorns and the Western Ontario Mustangs 3 St. Francis Xavier X-Women met in the CIS The defending national champions sent a t . women's rugby title match Sunday afternoon distinct message to the other competitors in Photo By: Keegan Bursaw, The Ubyssey in Vancouver. The 'Horns seized the lead their opening game of the CIS tournament, early and never relinquished it, taking the r rolling the W estern Ontario Mustangs by try- of the game, a marker that was then of a clearance out of bounds that Concordia driver's seat on an Andrea Letal try in the failed to follow. That score would prove to ,h 48 points. Two-time CIS player of the year converted by the sure-footed Murphy-Burke n minute, giving the 'Horns all they would be all the 'Horns needed to fell the Stingers, Ashley Patzer started the dominant 'Horns to put Lethbridge ahead 41-0. Murphy-Burke need to claim their third consecutive Monilex also chipped in with a three-point penalty but they continued to press throughout the performance with a try in the early going, trophy. Before the end of the half Ashley goal, and another convert after Shannon first half, with both Brittany Orr (19"' minute) putting Lethbridge up by 5 in the third Patzer would add a penalty kick, and convert Court recorded a try, putting the 'Horns up and Kenzie Ralph (24"' minute) adding minute, with the conversion successfully a Brittany Orr try to complete the 'Horns first 51-0. The 'Horns shut out was only spoiled trys before the end of the opening frame. made by Laura Murphy-Burke. Then it was half scoring. The X-Women would respond, in the 48"' minute, when Martha Goodrow The second half did not see any scoring from the turn of Fort Macleod native Brittany however, breaking the silence with a 20-yard th notched a penalty goal of her own. With any team, or any realistic scoring chance from Orr, scoring two consecutive trys in the 11 Courtnay Malcolm penalty kick in the 34"' that, the 'Horns secured a 51-3 victory, and either team. With the victory, the 'Horns and 15"' minute to put her team up 17-0. minute to leave the score 15-3 at the half. prepared themselves for the Concordia moved to 2-0 on the tournament, and moved The 'Horns would continue their parade to The second half would be substantially the goal line when Kelsey Willoughby, 2009 Stingers in the second round robin game. into the national semi-final against Guelph. CIS Semi-Finali Pronghorns 25, quieter, with only one try scored the entire Canada West rookie of the year, tore down closing 35 minutes. That try would come on the center of the Western defence to put her Round Robin Game #2: Pronghorns 15, Guelph Gryphons o a 30-yard sprint down the right wing by Letal, team up by 22, while Murphy-Burke tacked Concordia Stingers o In a game that pitted the speed of the Guelph who was awarded the tournament MVP award on two more points. Finally, and mercifully In their final game of the round robin, the Gryphons against the unfettered dominance of for her excellent performance throughout the for the Mustangs, the first half scoring #1 Horns took on the Concordia Stingers the Pronghorns, defence became the name of weekend. With that, the 'Horns won their third drew to a close when all-Canadian Ashley from Montreal in a game that would prove to the game, with the 'Horns showing once again consecutive CIS championship 20-3 over St. MacDonald recorded a try in the 25"' minute be Lethbridge's closest contest of the season. the reason that they arrived in Vancouver of the first half, putting the Pronghorns Concordia, the champions of the Quebec ranked first overall nationally. Andrea Letal FX. Six 'Horns were named to the tournament up 29-0 heading into the locker room. Student Sport Federation, came into the game began the scoring for the 'Horns in what would all-star team, including Orr, Patzer, Letal, The second half would see the continued hoping to upset the dominant 'Horns squad, be a sluggish offensive half for the defending Kelsey Willoughby, Alex Hendricks, and preeminence of the 'Horns, as Kenzie Ralph and played the Canada West Champions champs, notching a try to put Lethbridge Brandi Van Ecuwen. In addition to the MVP restarted the scoring machine just three hard for the full 50 minutes. CIS player of up 5-0. Before the half ended, fly half Laura honours granted to Patzer and Letal, head minutes into the second half, taking a long the year Ashley Patzer once again proved her Murphy-Burke added a penalty goal to allow coach Neil Langevin was awarded CIS coach run into the scoring area to put her side up mettle when she opened the scoring in the the 'Horns an 8-0 lead heading into the break. of the year, as well, leading the 'Horns to 34-0. Player of the game Orr added her final 9th minute with a try, taking full advantage The physical dominance of the 'Horns an undefeated season, barely breaking a sweat in their defence of the national throne.

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INGENUITY STIC is sponsored by: ENTERPRISE Burnet, Jk Aittm liti Duckworth MCW ROYAL UNIVfRSIIY OF INGENUITY Hv":,"x,it> & Palmer^ Calgary Technologies Inc. MTttNMIMJi CALGARY BD&P TEC v meliorist Sports and Lifestyle November 12, 2009 • 21 The Art of the one night stand T. Johanson good place to pick up someone. One on hand, 'Horns Scorecard Sports and Lifestyles Writer you know that your odds are pretty good if you play the cards right, seeing as roughly So, you should be fully aware by now that half the people who are there are looking for Kenzie Sheen (io Points) sex is super. Well, hopefully. If not, then for the same thing. On the other hand, you don't Regina: Brittany Reed (25 points, 12 God's sake, turn off W.O.W. and get some know these people and you can come across rebounds), Carmen Stewart (17 points), frcakin' air. some real creepers. If possible, let friends Gabrielle Gheyssen (11 points) While the best way to fulfill your sexual needs introduce you to people. House parties or is to be in a loving, committed relationship, small get-togethers are good for this, as you Regina Cougars 75, lethbridge sometimes that's not always going to be the have someone there who can vouch for their Pronghorns 61 case. Sometimes you just don't have the character. Notable Performances: Lethbridge: Kenzie Sheen (16 points), time or energy to juggle school, a job, and So now you have your sights set on some hot Stephanie Price (15 points, 7 rebounds), a relationship. Sometimes you have excess young thang. Yes, thang. What now? Do you Sam Hornquist (12 points) emotional baggage. Maybe you just look like make your intentions clear, or do you just go Regina: Brittany Reed (18 points, 14 someone took a sledgehammer to your face. with the flow? My advice would be to play it rebounds), Rebecca Schmidt (13 points), Or maybe you're just too annoying. No matter casual, but don't lie. Don't make them think Joanna Zalesiak (12 points, 5 assists, 5 what the case is, there is a way to get your you want a relationship if you don't. That's rebounds) rocks off without having to marry your hand/ how stalkers are born. Ifyou make your move vibrator. It's where the one night stand comes and get rejected, pick yourself up like a big Men's Basketball Men's Hockey in. boy/girl and move on. Don't get angry or Regina Cougars 81, Lethbridge Regina Cougars 2, Lethbridge Pronghorns There is absolutely nothing wrong with petty: there arc other fish in the sea. Pronghorns 77 O having a one night stand every once in awhile. Once the deal is scaled, I'll repeat some Notable Performances: Goal Scorers Ladies, I am particularly speaking to you as advice I've given many times before: be vocal. Lethbridge: Danhue Lawrence (18 points, Lethbridge: None there seems to be this silly double standard I don't mean "oh god oh god oh god." I mean 9 Rebounds), Rob Cooper (18 Points, 11 Regina: Tanner Schultz (6:03 of the 2nd, that a woman who fucks 'n' chucks is a whore, tell your partner what gets you off. Make the Rebounds), Jeff Price (12 Points, 7 assists) Powerplay goal from Bryan Kauk and but a man is a "playa." Don't let anyone tell struggle you've just gone through to get their Regina: Sterling Nostedt (16 Points), Craig Cuthbert), Craig Cuthbert (19:40 of you that you are dirty or wrong for wanting pants off worth it. Afterward, it's totally okay Jamal Williams (14 Points), Paul Schubach the 3rd, Empty net goal from Kauk and to get some every now and then. This is not to snuggle - if your partner is comfortable (14 Points), Kris Heshka (10 rebounds), Partik Bungal) the medieval era. Women have urges. Men: with it. Once again, don't confuse this with Marek Downarowicz (11 rebounds) embrace this fact, and furthermore, use it real love. The chances of it developing into Regina Cougars 5, lethbridge Pronghorns to your advantage when you have an itch to that are slim but there, but it's more likely lethbridge Pronghorns 70, Regina 2 scratch. that it's that need for companionship rearing Cougars 54 Goal Scorers "But where do I find the object of my sexual it's head again. Be prepared to deal with your Notable Performances: Lethbridge: Jason Roberts (8:21 of the 1st, release, and how do I move in for the kill?" conquest's emotions or lack of emotions after Lethbridge: Jeff Price (23 Points, 7 Assists, 6 Steals), Rob Cooper (15 Points, 11 Powerplay goal from Mark Shefchyk and you ask in a woefully pitiful tone. Hold on the fact, and take it all in stride. rebounds), Danhue Lawrence (11 Points, 9 Andrew Marshall), Roberts (13:00 of the there, bucko, before you even think about I purposefully haven't mentioned protection rebounds) 2nd, Powerplay goal from Shefchyk and that you need to do an emotional inventory. because hopefully by now that's old news. Regina: Kris Heshka (9 Points, 10 Marshall) Are you using one night stands to feel loved or But just in case: use protection. Birth control Rebounds), Sterling Nostedt (9 Points, all Regina: Mark Nelson (11:57 of the 1st, valued? Are you at risk of getting emotionally in the form of the pill is not good enough: on three-pointers) from Dylan Chapman), Bryan Kauk (14:42 attached/stalkerish? Are you going to value that won't protect you from STI's. If your of the 2nd, from Craig Cuthbert and Partik your fuck buddy only as an object, but not partner bitches about using a condom, kick Women's Basketball Bungal), Dylan Chapman (17:06 of the as a person? If you answered "yes" to any them to the curb. Five minutes of okay sex is Regina Cougars 76, Lethbridge 2nd, from Nelson), Caine Pearpoint (7:12 of these questions, put on the brakes. You not worth a lifetime of herpes or something Pronghorns 67 of the 3rd, from Bradnon Blair and Neil obviously have some deeper issues to deal worse, which you will then have to explain Notable Performances: Kodman), Matt Sawa (13:05 of the 3rd, with concerning yourself and your attitudes to every potential partner you ever have. Lethbridge: Stephanie Price (13 Points, from Nelson and Matt Rintoul) toward others and having a one night stand You think a condom is uncomfortable? Try 9 rebounds), Lauren Taal (12 Points, at this point will only leave you or the other having that conversation: that's going to be including 2/3 three-point shooting), person feeling used and empty. The need for uncomfortable. human companionship is the basis behind If this callous way of getting your kicks most one night stands, but don't confuse this doesn't seem like your style, don't do it. Go with real love. Nor should you forget that the about it the old fashioned way, by looking for person you're sticking it to has thoughts and a relationship first. But stock up on lotion/ The Damn Yankees bankroll feelings. batteries, because chronic masturbation will If you've reached this point and you still want have to keep you satisfied in the meantime. their way to a 27th World Series to get some, you have to find it first. I am of (?)Questions? Comments? Threats? two minds as to whether or not the bar is a Propositions? Email [email protected] Keith Gardner pursue top notch talent. Because the system Sports & Lifestyle Editor relies on ticket sales to generate revenue, which can then in turn be invested in talent, Standings Last Wednesday, November 4th, the New- it quickly becomes clear that this regime York Yankees baseball team laid claim to their prevents small-market teams from gaining Women's Hockey record 27th World Series Championship, parity with gargantuan organizations such as 2009-10 G W L Ol F A +/- Pt defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 and the Yankees, Red Sox or Tigers, putting them Alberta 9 9 0 0 44 7 +37 18 winning Major League Baseball's Fall Classic at a distinct competitive disadvantage. Saskatchewan 8 6 1 1 29 12 +17 13 four games to two. The Yankees, who have Aside from this strident inequality, what does now hoisted more titles in their 107 seasons a $208 million championship team mean on Manitoba 6 4 2 0 18 15 +3 8 than any other professional sports franchise, the larger level? It destroys the idea that team 3 3 0 9 16 -7 6 Lethbridge 6 also had the most expensive payroll in Major chemistry, the organic bonding of players to 4 1 6 23 -17 3 Regina 6 1 League Baseball, and paid more for their become more than the sum of their parts, is UBC 7 1 5 1 11 24 -13 3 players than any pro sports team anywhere in superior to merely stacking a team with the Calgary 8 1 7 0 12 32 -20 2 the world. best available talent. The precedent set by Men's Hockey With a team payroll in excess of US $208 the Yankees seems to symbolize a change is baseball managerial style, as coaches and C. L Ol F A +/- Pt million, the Yankees are widely seen to have 2009-10 w managers opt for the best available player 10 8 1 I 56 24 +32 17 bought a World Series ring and have only Alberta without any regard to how that player will Calgary 10 6 2 2 30 34 -4 14 contributed to their public image of a team fit in the team and without any regard to Manitoba 10 6 3 1 31 25 +6 13 who would rather purchase talent from other the personal relationships fostered on past Saskatchewan 10 4 5 1 38 30 +8 9 teams than foster it within their own program. Regina 10 4 6 0 21 36 -15 8 Just this season, the Yankees acquired Cy teams. Furthermore, this is symbolic of the UBC 8 3 4 1 23 32 -9 7 Young winner CC Sabathia, prominent commoditization of talent, as managers Lethbridge 10 3 6 1 26 44 -18 7 pitcher AJ Burnett, and Gold Glove winner increasingly regard players as resources to be Women's Basketball and all-star first baseman Mark Teixeira traded and bartered and sold to the highest GBL bidder. 2009-10 Prairie G W Pet at a combined cost of US $52,410, 000 (for Alberta .750 307 236 just the 2009 season between the three Though the exorbitant spending of 320 Calgary .750 334 players). With such largesse, the Yankees professional sports teams by no means 107 Saskatchewan 1.00 146 are undercutting the spirit of competition guarantees championships, it goes a long way 128 Regina .00 151 in Major League Baseball, as small market towards ensuring playoff berths and lessens Manitoba .500 299 299 teams can no longer afford to keep pace with the chances of smaller teams being able to get 266 301 1.0 Winnipeg .500 the enormous spending the Bronx Bombers to the "big dance," to compete for baseball's 323 2.5 Lethbridge .000 260 take part in. biggest prize. Even though they might spend 287 3.0 Brandon 0 .000 238 Though the seemingly bottomless pockets more money on one player (namely Alex Men's Basketball of the Yankees' ownership group are in large Rodriguez) than some teams (such as the part to blame for the current inequalities in Pittsburgh Pirates) spend on their entire the League, the rules that govern salaries team, this is the first World Series trophy have also played an enormous role in the hoisted by the Yankees since 2000, even maintenance of the status quo. The luxury going so far as missing the playoffs last year. tax system currently in place to stem payroll This dearly illustrates that money does not inequity in the Major Leagues is antiquated necessarily guarantee success, but success is and Ineffective measure that serves only to a whole lot easier when a team can afford to slap salary -intlators on thee wrist while doing hire and acquire the best available players. very little to aid small market teams as they the • • • • 22 • November 12, 2009 Sports and Lifestyle meliorist HINI & the Influenza Assessment Clinic Power start your day!

Dianne Carter medical situation, some people have pre­ Coordinator/ Health Education existing conditions that cause them extra problems (like asthma) with the HiNi virus, As everyone has heard, the HiNi virus and some people have a severe enough illness has made its appearance here in Southern that they are hospitalized, on ventilators and Alberta. The University of Lethbridge has yes, some die. If you are ill with influenza­ been actively planning for several months and like symptoms you can go to "Influenza started with an influenza plan in September. Assessment Clinic" which is located at the Heritage Hall on the Exhibition grounds for OR Vegetable: tomatoes, carrots, snap What has the University done in those who are suffering from these symptoms. Diane Britton On-campus Registered Dietician peas, peppers, mushrooms, corn, and peas regards to HiNi? This facility is staffed with doctors to assess An Energy Pack is as simple as a bowl of There have been reminders to hand wash you and offer advice and the need for further Eat breakfast. That's right; the most powerful whole grain cereal with milk and a banana. and the installation of hand sanitizers, testing if needed. This clinic is open daily way to start your day is to eat. The benefits But don't stop there - Think outside of the communications to students, faculty and from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. until further notice. are proven. Breakfast eaters have better breakfast box: staff about the pandemic situation, education If you have severe symptoms of H1N1 like weight management, better grades, better about HiNi, increased cleaning by the gasping for breath or extreme shortness of - Try leftovers: pasta and tomato sauce with concentration and yes, better moods. amazing caretaking staff, the creation of the breath, extreme chest pain, change in skin kidney beans or ground beef and broccoli unique Flu registry by our IT department, color to grey or blue, dehydration problems Many foods can make a balanced breakfast. - A smoothie (yogurt and fruit) with whole work regarding your academic protection or fever/illness that comes back with severe Focus on foods high in nutrition and low in grain toast by faculties across campus and lots more symptoms, you may need to go to the Hospital fat. I get my clients to eat an "Energy Pack." - Turkey sandwich with a glass of milk and an examples of what has been occurring on Emergency department. The Energy Pack has three components: a apple campus over the past few months. Key whole grain, for energy and fibre; a protein - A poached or hardboiled egg with a slice of source, for appetite control and to increase cheese in a whole wheat English muffin and a people meet daily and frequently to ensure If I am ill, do I really need to be away alertness and a fruit or vegetable choice for bowl of frozen raspberries. we are doing "best practices" in caring for from school and work? added fibre and blood sugar control. The possibilities are endless and the rewards the University community. As illness rates The answer is yes. Once ill with the virus, it Simply check at every breakfast if you have big, once when you use the Energy Pack to have increased, the University Health Centre takes a person approximately four to six days at least one food choice in each category. You power start your day! has been dealing with ill persons and has to completely get rid of the virus and during even set up a quarantine room located in the can make the meal as large or as small as you Ifyou want to learn more about food portions, this time you can transmit the virus to others. need to as long as there is at least one serving basement of the Student's Union building to Also, if you are unwell and come into school food budgeting, quick and nutritious meals assist in assessing illnesses (thank you to the in each category. Here are some ideas to get and snacks, or have an individualized eating before you feel well, your immune system is you started: SU for allowing us to "take over" their room overtaxed and places you at an additional risk plan set up to meet your goals, on-campus Grain: whole grain cereal, toast, pita or temporarily). The Health Centre is open to become ill again or with another virus or registered dietician, Diane Britton can help. wrap, rice Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (with bacteria. Here are some quick tips to assist For your one-on-one appointment, call Protein: milk, yogurt, egg, peanut butter, some occasional short term closures during you when ill: the Health Centre at 403-329-2484. All left over chicken, ham or beef, fish, legumes that time), and can help you with your health 1. Stay home! sessions are $20 for university students and Fruit: orange, apple, banana, grapes, concerns. If you have H1N1 questions, it is 2.Take Tylenol or Advil for fever or body employees. best to call 403-329-2484. We remain open blueberries, strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, aches. mango and are helping people with a wide variety of 3. Drink plenty of fluids. Try to avoid excess concerns. milk as it can make mucus thicker. Water, herbal tea with honey, or ginger ale is Why has H1N1 still spread through the recommended. campus? 4. Rest, rest, rest! Well, this particular virus is very easily spread 5. Sign into the flu registry w^vw.uleth.ca/ Gimme a Sports! by coughing and sneezing, thus the need for notice (click on the GOT FLU? icon). If you people who are ill with symptoms to stay have papers, projects or exams coming up, home. Did you know that if you cough or email or call your professors and let them Gimme a Lifestyle sneeze, there is a 3-foot spray radius in which know of your situation. to spread the virus? The virus is also alive on If you experience shortness of breath or non-living surfaces for 10 hours, therefore unusual chest pain, go to the Emergency we need to ensure frequent hand washing, department for additional care. Hey enthusiastic prodigies of our dark and unnaturally neo-liberal not touching our faces and proper cleaning 6. Go to the Influenza assessment clinic if western world. Are you a stats junkie? Love the iron? Maybe you want of commonly used items around campus. requesting advice or additional concerns. to help people quit smoking? Explore your passion for life, and get a Staying at home helps your body recover and 7. Log out of the registry once you are done also decreases the chance that you w ill pass it the seven day isolation and you no longer little experience doing it be writing for The Meliorist. Our Sports and on to others. Because we live in a community have a fever (plus 48 hours) or are no longer Lifestyle writers have gone on to do other things, that could be you one within a community (Lethbridge), even actively coughing. day. Anyone can think about the past, but only you can determine the though the University has done best practices present by writing for the Sports and Lifestyle section. Submissions can within our campus, sometimes other people's What about Vaccinations? be sent to [email protected]. choices affect our health and we get ill because Remember, immunization is the number others did not know about hand washing, one way to prevent illness. Once regular staying home and respiratory etiquette. clinics are opened again for the public, get immunized as soon as possible, Stay awaj Write Sports, Make a Difference! Should I care about H1N1? from others who are ill and take extra care of It is true that for most people, they have a you. 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