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Phone Twitter 780.492.7308 @RichardCLiew Volunteer News News meetings every Monday at 3pm in SUB 3-04 David Turpin begins journey as U of A president Richard Catangay-Liew and the world, through news editor @richardcliew the promise of ‘uplifting the whole people,’ a pledge made more than He’s been spotted around campus 100 years ago by our founding conducting town halls with stu- president,” dents, faculty and staff, but David Students’ Union President Turpin finally has settled into his Navneet Khinda, who will sit role as the University of Alberta’s on the Board of Governors with newest president. Turpin for the 2015–16 academic Turpin officially succeeded the year, said she’s met with the new retiring Indira Samarasekera as president recently and is “very ex- the U of A’s 13th president on July cited” for him to start his term. 1. “I think he seems very genuine Turpin said he’s “deeply hon- about his expectations … he seems oured” by the opportunity to lead down to earth and doesn’t seem to the U of A. want the spotlight too much, so “I have long admired (the U it will be really interesting to see of A) … it is fundamental to the how he handles all the ceremonies social, cultural and economic and fanfare,” Khinda said. “I’ve development of the city, province heard good things about how he and the nation,” Turpin said in the interacts with students as well.” announcement.

“We are confident that “The (U of A) is Dr. Turpin will build on a fundamental to the legacy of excellence.” social, cultural and Doug Goss economic development Chair, U of A Board of Governors of the city, province and With the newly-elected Alberta the nation.” NDP government and having pre- viously resided in British Colum- David Turpin President, University of Alberta bia, Khinda said Turpin’s biggest Turpin Time David Turpin stepped into office on July 1, 2015. Supplied challenge will be understanding “The U of A has a real sense of the province. purpose, an excitement for what’s and her predecessors.” academic and dean of the Faculty have such an accomplished and “It’s just this behemoth of peo- next, and it serves an essential role Turpin was appointed as U of of Arts and Science at Queen’s visionary scholar, researcher ple and processes,” Khinda said of in continuing to drive the success A president in November 2014 University. and administrator as its next the U of A. of Alberta and Canada on the world after the institution completed U of A Board of Governors Chair leader,” Goss said. “We are “Also understanding the history stage. I look forward to maintain- its worldwide search for its Doug Goss, who also chaired the confident that Dr. Turpin will of issues between the SU and the ing the standard of excellence next leader. Prior to the U of A, Presidential Search Committee, build on the legacy of excellence administration, because a lot of that characterizes the U of A, and Turpin served as the University said he’s “proud and pleased” to established by outgoing president that plays into what happens to- building on the exceptional work of Victoria’s president for 13 years welcome Turpin to campus. Indira Samarasekera as the U day. It’s definitely a challenge he done by President Samarasekera and acted as the vice-principal “The U of A is fortunate to of A continues to serve Alberta, can overcome, but it’s huge.” Alberta NDP freeze tuition, rollback market modifiers Jamie Sarkonak term. had predictable, stable funding,” staff reporter @swagonak The bill will reimburse programs Sigurdson said. “We didn’t want to approved for market modifiers by be on the backs of these students Students will now save thousands the past government, ensuring by market modifiers or mandatory of dollars in tuition, as the Alberta they will still receive funding they non-instructional fees. So we have reversed would have gained from increas- taken measures to ensure that stu- the 25 market modifiers that were ing tuition. Some of the approved dents have that predictable, stable approved by the last De- institutions would have been de- funding, as well as (having) freezes cember. pending on market modifiers to on things that they are required to The NDP announced a plan that, provide students quality levels of spend.” when passed, will reverse funding education. Hanwell said he’s satis- University of Alberta President cuts by allocating $600 million fied that the new government rec- Indira Samarasekera said the to post-secondary education, K-12 ognizes this. changes are an “important step education, healthcare and human forward,” but administration is services. still waiting for a full review of Bill 3, or the Appropriation (In- “We wanted to make how Campus Alberta is funded. terim Supply) Act, will cancel the “I thank the government for 1.4 per cent ($28 million) cut from sure that institutions this reinvestment and for the bold the Tories’ 2015–16 post-secondary had predictable, stable message it sends,” Samarasekera budget and grant the sector $40 said in an official statement. “Giv- million in base funding. The bill funding.” en that we do not know some of will legislate a two-year tuition Lori Sigurdson the main costs for this year, such freeze and a rollback on market AB Minister of Innovation and Advanced Education as academic staff salaries and ben- modifiers that would have raised efits, the impact of (June 18’s) news tuition in the Faculty of Law’s JD “(The government understands) will only become clear over time.” program, the Faculty of Rehabilita- there’s a chronic underfunding The passing of Bill 3 will fulfill tion Medicine, the Doctor of Phar- that needs to be fixed in the long the Alberta NDP’s platform goals macy program, the MBA program term,” Hanwell said. of enacting a tuition freeze and and the Department of Econom- Alberta Minister of Innovation market modifier rollback. The ics. The tuition freeze will halt and Advanced Education Lori Sig- $600 million will be reconciled in any increases in domestic tuition urdson said the interim supply bill the upcoming fall budget, along and mandatory non-instructional ensures government programs with a longer-term plan for post- fees. won’t run out of money so they secondary. U of A Students’ Union Vice- can “keep the lights on” until the “In the future we’re going to see President (External) Dylan Han- provincial budget is released in hopefully a more stable and pre- well said it was “cool” to see October. dictable post-secondary system in predictable, stable tuition and “We can’t really change what’s terms of both funding for institu- funding and the reversal of market happened in the past, but we want- tions as well as for the tuition that modifiers delivered in the short ed to make sure that institutions we pay,” Hanwell said. transforming tuition Lori Sigrdson and the NDP are freezing tuition. Supplied news 4 thegateway www.gtwy.ca July 6, 2015 campus crimebeat COMPILED BY Richard Catangay-Liew hand report of a male masturbat- ing in the Rutherford North Library Bad Dog! on June 11, who then called protec- It’s not often students are growled tive services. UAPS responded and glared at on campus — it’s and followed up with the original even more rare when it’s from witness, who was studying on the another person. third floor and collected a descrip- University of Alberta Protective tion of the male. Services (UAPS) were alerted by The male could not be located Edmonton Police Services (EPS) and is described as 5’5”, in his 50s, that a staff member in ECHA said curly hair with an average build she was growled and glared at by a and wearing black pants. male as she entered the building at “For any types of these moral- 9:35 p.m. on May 25. ity complaints, EPS would be con- Just minutes later, UAPS received tacted,” Roth said. a second report of the same male After EPS investigated, they outside a women’s washroom on filed the concern, as they deal the ECHA’s fourth floor. The male with these types of situations was quickly located by UAPS on more often than UAPS, Roth said. the main floor, who was identified Because of this, the description as someone who has previously may prove more useful to EPS trespassed. due to their database of similar When UAPS ran the male’s crimes. name, they found outstanding As of July 3, the male has not yet warrants for his arrest and was been located. subsequently arrested by EPS. “That was an odd one,” UAPS Coke Theft On campus Acting Superintendent Marcel Coke is often listed in police reports, Roth said. but recently it’s the beverage that’s Roth said situations such as this been a concern for UAPS. Christina varvis tend to elicit a heightened level of A student contacted UAPS on concern for witnesses, who then June 1 after observing a male observed a male sleeping on a I’ve a feeling we’re not in kansas any- reported missing from his senior’s should contact UAPS and EPS. tampering with Coca-cola vend- bench in Education South who more home at 2:00 p.m. the day before. “Whenever there is someone ing machines in CAB. The male’s matched the description of the UAPS usually deal with reported The male was escorted back home acting suspiciously or is perceived behaviour was described as suspi- suspect.UAPS identified the male, crimes, but it’s nice to have a “feel in downtown Edmonton. as aggressive, it’s best not to engage cious, as he appeared to be taking who was known to them for similar good story” once in awhile, Roth Roth said UAPS is there all day for with the person and to contact us coins from the machine. conduct in the Business building in said. assistance, whether there is a crime as soon as possible and provide a This was the fourth time in May. EPS was alerted, who arrested On May 13 at 12:31 a.m., UAPS or not.“Whether anyone needs any- description and last direction of recent weeks that a Coca-cola the male for theft and charged him observed an elderly man on thing, we’re there 24/7,” Roth said. travel,” Roth said. machine had been tampered with, for theft under $5,000. Drive who appeared “We’re not always a responder to as they seem to have the ability to Upon search, the male had nearly lost. UAPS attended, and it became criminal activity. Mastur’s Studies be “defeated,” which was being $200 in toonies, loonies and quar- clear that the male was confused “We’re often partnering with the Rutherford Library is known for its exposed by culprits on campus, ters as well as four Coke products. and didn’t know where he was going community to solve problems or magazines and handy study areas, Roth said. “This is becoming a bit of a or where he lived. solve issues that are non-criminal. but not usually in that way. The male could not be located, common occurrence … and a con- EPS was notified of the man’s We try to help wherever, and how- Library staff received a second- but a couple hours later UAPS cern for Coca-cola,” Roth said. name, who told UAPS that he was ever we can.” With thefts on the rise, UAPS advises riders to properly secure bikes

Richard Catangay-Liew on the lower end of that scale, Roth News editor @richardcliew added. Some of the higher end U-locks As temperatures rise, so do the require an “industrial-level” cutter, number of bikes seen on campus. which isn’t something that bur- And consequently, so does the glars or thieves have at their dis- number of bike thefts. posal. U-locks are able to be cut, but Between February 19 until July if thieves see a bicycle secured with 3, UAPS has had 28 bikes reported a cable lock, they would rather save stolen. In 2014, there were 68 total time and effort and cut the flimsier, bikes stolen between January 5 and easily-cut cable lock instead. November 25, a number “bigger When locking a bike, Roth said than usual,” University of Alberta it’s essential to secure the frame of Protective Services Acting Superin- the bike. Some individuals wrongly tendent Marcel Roth said. apply the U-lock to the forks of the Of the 28 stolen bikes in 2015, tire, which “doesn’t do anything” 20 of them were reportedly locked because tires can be easily removed. with a cable lock. Eight of the 28 Roth and UAPS recommends that used a U-shaped locks. Four of the U-lock attach to the frame from those eight instances, the lock was the front or rear tire, with the other improperly applied. quick release tire move up to the “Either that means the user other location so both tires are se- locked the U-shaped lock to the cure. Another option is using a front tire, as most bikes are quick- cable lock with a U-lock to secure release tires, which means that front tire. the frame was stolen and could be Bike thefts sometime fall un- paired with a potentially stolen der the same reason why personal front tire from another bike and property in libraries and on campus voila, they have a full bike,” Roth get stolen, Roth said. Sometimes said. users don’t bother locking their Three of the eight U-locks broken bike because they’re just going into into were either cut or locked to a a building for a minute or two and bike rack that were already dam- don’t want to take a minute or two aged. Roth said the culprit might’ve to properly lock up their bike. cut through the rack to get through Many of the stolen bikes are to the bike, or the user didn’t real- lower value, which leads to care- ize the rack was already damaged lessness by the owners, which re- or broken. sults in stolen property, Roth said. That leaves just one of the U- Thieves tend to look for crimes of locks, which was defeated and cut, opportunity, such as leaving your Roth said. belongings on your table or bike U-locks typically range from $20 unattended and unsecured to make to $200, and the difference in price a quick buck at a pawn shop or for typically correlated with the dif- convenience, such as a free mode ference in quality and it’s assumed of transportation and alternative to that the U-lock that was cut, was walking. Do’s and Don’ts The bike on the top is secured properly, while the one on the bottom is at risk of being stolen. Mitchell Sorensen thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 3 news 5 Leading U of A dermatologist’s 101 on sunscreen Richard Catangay-Liew yearly, which can be caused by ex- hours of usage, or whenever the put it on every two hours. the pain coming. News Editor @Richardcliew posure to UV rays, which can dam- skin gets heavily wet, such as ex- age DNA and promote mutation in posure to water or perspiration, Q: Is there anything else on Then, remove yourself from the Even Jaggi Rao gets sunburns. skin cells. which can dislodge the sunscreen the label consumers should be situation and cool your skin down. Rao is a clinical professor of With reach- from the outer layer of the skin. looking for? Ice packs, cold spray, cold water or medicine at the University of Al- ing record temperature highs this a bland, unscented lotion, such as berta, the program director for its summer and Edmonton’s festival Q: The “SPF (Sun Protection A: The broad spectrum of the Aloe Vera or calamine lotion re- Dermatology Residence program, season in progress, Rao gives ¬The Factor) of a sunscreen is of- sunscreen. A sunscreen with a duces the impeding problem. If the 2011’s Canadian Dermatology As- Gateway a lesson on sunscreen ten the most prevalent part of broad spectrum means that UVA skin starts to peel, add moisturizer sociation’s Teacher of the Year re- education. a sunscreen’s label. What’s is and UVB rays are covered by the and we can assist with peeling, as cipient and founder of the Alberta it’s significance and what SPF sunscreen. UVB is normally the leaving it untreated can leave the DermaSurgery Centre. Q: Let’s start with an easy should someone reach for? culprit for sunburn, but UVA is re- skin with more scarring. But while vacationing on a one, how should one apply sun- sponsible for photo aging. cruise in the sunny Caribbean last screen? A: (When buying), go for a mini- Q: What are some common year, he suffered from the effects mum of SPF 15. Anything above Q: What areas of the skin are myths regarding sunscreen? of the overhead sun, burning his A: Regardless of temperature, that is a bonus, but not necessary. most at risk of sunburn? already dark skin. The dermatolo- one should apply their sunscreen A lot of people think an SPF 30 is A: A lot of people tend to corre- gist’s main message holds true for liberally to any affected areas more powerful than an SPF 15, but A: All areas of the skin exposed late temperature with sun protec- both patients, and professionals. exposed to the sun, also called that’s not the case. SPF is a math- to the sun are at risk, but particu- tion and risk. That’s not true. “Just wear the sunscreen and re- photo-distributed areas approxi- ematical equation: the time to larly areas that lack hair follicles, Even though the temperature apply it,” Rao said. “It’s not worth mately 10 to 15 minutes before burn for unprotected skin over the such as the nose and certain areas might be very hot, it doesn’t it down the road to get a sunburn. going outdoors. The reason of time to burn for protected skin. of the face. It’s also true for areas necessarily translate to getting It may be painful immediately, but that is if you apply it right away Normally, it takes you one hour to that are convex, meaning they sunburn. Just because its cold, it every time you burn the skin, the and go indoors, the sunscreen burn, but if you’re wearing an SPF have a degree of curvature, which doesn’t mean you’re not at risk for skin doesn’t always have the abil- will evaporate or wipe off, reduc- 2, it would take you two hours to can absorb the brunt of radiation. sunburn. Don’t look at the tem- ity to continuously heal. ing its effectiveness. If you apply burn. So, SPF 15 means it will take The nose, cheeks, forehead and perature, look at the UV index. “If something goes wrong, they it several minutes before going you 15 hours longer to burn. chin on the face and the shoulders UV rays have the ability to pass may develop pre-cancers or skin outside, it will actually incorpo- are examples of convex areas that through clouds. So even if its hot cancers down the line. It’s best to rate itself into the outermost skin Q: So why re-apply every two are at higher risk of sunburn. or cold, cloudy or sunny, people not burn at all.” layer, called the stratum corneum, hours? should be wearing sunscreen (ac- Rao is an advocate sunscreen which will literally absorb the Q: Lets say someone follows cording to the UV index) education and regularly trains sunscreen and keep it there for a A: The problem is in the lab, they these rules, but the still get sun- (The UV index is rated on a scale his patients on how to apply sun- longer term lock. apply the sunscreen at a density of burn. What should they do? from 1 to 11+. If the UV index is screen to prevent damage and 2 mg/cm². That’s a very thick layer above 6, you should be applying photoaging — the premature ag- Q: You mentioned that people and the average person doesn’t A: The first sign of sunburn is sunscreen.) ing of the skin cause by exposure should re-apply sunscreen. Why come close to applying anywhere redness and a burning sensation, to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. is that, and how often should near that. That’s like someone ap- subsequent swelling and finally Q: Anything else? Research by the Canadian Der- they reapply? plying an SPF 30 in the lab, which the area might become pigmented matology Association (CDA) has would equate to a real person to a darker brown and may peel. A: Just be sure to wear the sun- stated that 80,000 cases of skin A: Dermatologists recommend wearing an SPF 4. That’s a little The best thing to do is treat a sun- screen. Most people talk about it, cancer are diagnosed by Canada you re-apply sunscreen after two misleading, which is why we say burn early, so as soon as you feel but they don’t do it.

Lather up and enjoy the sun Grab a sunscreen with an SPF above 15 and enjoy the summer festivities . Supplied SU executives outline 2015–16 goals to Students’ Council Forum

Richard Catangay-Liew be lobbying the -led development. VP (Student Life) students about their preferences be researching what the judicial News editor @Richardcliew provincial government on tuition Vivian Kwan wants to initiate a regarding healthier food options process at the U of A is like and how and fee policies in the Post-Sec- Student Life working group while and grocery items on campus, will it could be improved. With quality Navneet Khinda has been in this ondary Learning Act, such as rid- tackling issues in residences. With be updated soon. The L’Express of education under his portfolio, position before. ding “loopholes” such as market the Leadership menu could also see changes to Rahman will be looking into how As the only returning University modifier increases, and regulat- College set to welcome its inaugural see more halal and vegan options. the Festival of Teaching can make of Alberta Students’ Union execu- ing mandatory non-instructional class this September, the SU will Khinda said she’ll be working on a bigger impact on students. He tive from 2014–15, she knows what fee (MNIF) and international dif- be advocating for improvements the university’s sexual assault will examine how teaching tenure it’s like to set goals and the chal- ferential fees. Vice-President (Op- to the program and its curriculum process. The Dean of Students streams, which are tenures where lenges it may bring. erations and Finance) Cody Bond- while strengthening leadership office is currently completing professors only teach and don’t “All (the executive’s platforms) archuk is aiming to make awards opportunities. their own review of the sexual conduct research, could be utilized are so different,” Khinda said. “It’s and scholarships more visible and In terms of employment, the Kh- assault policy, but Khinda will be at the U of A and what that means a lot of stuff, but most of it’s long- accessible, and eventually create a inda and Hanwell will be working conducting her own review that for students. The SU will also term. I’d be happy if we crossed off centralized scholarship database. with the City of Edmonton for a asks students to anonymously be looking at how to “measure” maybe three things off here this Khinda will be researching MNIFs way to see what opportunities are submit what their experiences the student experience, as world year.” internal to the university and dis- available in terms of jobs, intern- were with the process, and how university rankings formulas tend This year’s executive team pre- cuss them with administration. ships and volunteering. it could be improved. But Khinda to value the experience in their sented their goals to Students’ The next theme, supporting The execs’ third theme is said this is a multi-year process, grading systems. Council on June 30, and are based students, works on three student wellness. Rahman and and ties in with her review of Finally, the SU’s final goal theme on five themes. categories, with leadership and Kwan will work to increase mental the university’s Code of Student is engaging students. Hanwell has The SU executive’s first theme governance being the biggest one. health programming, such as Behaviour. already started working on the na- is centered on affordability. Vice- Rahman is currently researching Unwind your Mind during final Student experience, the fourth tional Get out the Vote campaign, President (Academic) Fahim Rah- the possibility of an exit survey exam season. Khinda said there theme on the SU execs list, includes which currently has about 6,000 man will be looking to build on and examine what students needs is criticism that the SU should be further inclusivity of international signups thus far pledging to vote the Be Book Smart Campaign, are while working on the academic doing more campaigns around students into campus culture. With in the upcoming federal election which has provided students and relations group and the roles of activities on campus, so one of recent public suicides at the U of this fall. instructors with affordable, cost- students at large. His goals also their goals is advocating for more A, one of Kwan’s goals is to expand “Most of these are kind of a ‘wait effective solutions to textbooks include increasing the visibility funding to make those activities the resident complaint form. and see,’ especially with the new and course packages. Vice-Presi- of General Faculties Council for possible. Bondarchuk, who Further building on Khinda’s Code government, president and pro- dent (External) Dylan Hanwell will students, which is currently under recently put forth a survey asking of Student Behaviour review, she’ll vost team” Khinda said. opinion 6 thegateway www.gtwy.ca July 6, 2015

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GET READY. WE’RE ON THE VERGE OF A MODERN-DAY LUDDITE movement. Technological change has always displaced workers, but innovations in the transport and shipping industry are set to cause more unemployment than ever before. Fortunately, we can – and should – take advantage of the newest technology without throwing the jobless to the streets. Ever since Uber was introduced, taxi drivers have thrown protests all over the world. Even Edmonton cabbies protested Uber back in January. But nobody demonstrates better than the French, where protests are a national pastime. Taxi drivers blocked roads in Paris on June 25, then flipped cars, burned tires, ambushed Uber drivers and threw rocks off overpasses at suspected Uber cars. The rocks weren’t small; one video shows a rock shattering a luxury sedan’s windshield to cheers from a crowd of cabbies. The protests apparently worked. Two Uber France executives were taken into custody Monday. On Friday, Uber suspended one of its most controversial services in Paris, UberPOP. It’s easy to look at the cab drivers as villains if you’ve ever taken Uber. Uber provides an app that lets passengers connect with drivers. All drivers have ratings, making it easier to trust the person driving you around in a giant hunk of metal at 80km/h for the next 20 minutes. It also keeps the drivers accountable: I’ve been in a few cabs driven by half- asleep, likely overworked, cabbies, but I’ve only had good experiences with Uber. Uber rides are generally cheaper, and passengers don’t have to worry about tipping. For consumers, it’s a great update to an outdated service. That’s why banning Uber is a horribly anti-competitive method to save jobs. Although a Toronto court ruled Uber legal there on Friday, Edmonton continues to fight the company. It’s unfortunate for a city that tries to bill itself on being innovative and welcome to tech startups. Uber shouldn’t have a monopoly on individual transport services, but neither should cab companies. New players doing things better is the whole reason capitalism works as well as it does. So how do we keep Uber while making sure any lost jobs are handled well? If Uber completely replaced the taxi industry tomorrow, older cab drivers may have difficulty finding jobs, some may have trouble adapt- ing to the technology of Uber and others may not have the money to get training for a new job. And Uber isn’t even the end: driverless cars are coming. The oilsands are already using self-driving trucks, and a driver- adaire beatty & josh greschner less truck corridor has been proposed from Mexico to Manitoba. When consumer driverless cars become available in the next few decades, Uber drivers will be in the same situation as taxi drivers are now. letters to the editor Surprisingly, our own mayor came out in support of a possible answer to these problems. ’s mayor Naheed Nenshi and Edmonton’s from the web the alarmingly crass display. Don Iveson both support the idea of a guaranteed minimum income. Good to see return of I believe that sex education is a good With this form of welfare, the poor wouldn’t get as many governmen- Bitcoin should be used Opinion Podcast thing, even essential. But when it is tal services aimed to help them. Instead, they’d just get a basic, livable trivialized by these sorts of games, we income, even if they are unable to work. Unlike minimum wage, basic at university all lose. Unsafe and irresponsible sex income isn’t affected by unemployment, and it wouldn’t have the same “Opinion Podcast #1” is a social problem too serious to be social stigma as social welfare programs. Re: “Bitcoins are too volatile to be >#1 left to cheap comedians. Taxi drivers may be the perfect candidates, as they could then drive accepted as currency at university,” by Nice to see it’s back though.. for services like Uber to supplement their basic income. A March 2012 Alex Cook, June 18 Alexis Dunn study by Citizenship and Immigration Canada found that about 44.1% R september 14, 1999 of drivers “have at least some postsecondary education and may be Summary of the article: Bitcoin via web overqualified for their jobs.” Those drivers could now have more time shouldn’t be used by lots of people from the spam folder to find a job they already have the skills for. until more people are using it. The same study found that about half of all taxi drivers are immi- Saying Bitcoin is too volatile to be from the archives grants. Some post-secondary programs in other countries do not trans- used just shows that you have very Nigerian ambassador fer to Canada without the person taking additional certifications. But limited understanding of how global How dare students write will COMPENSATE you without money and then time due to work, they often can’t get those currencies relate to one another. about sex and offend me certifications. Basic income would allow them to work towards better We shouldn’t be using the Canadian Good day to you. jobs, and as an added benefit, provide Canada with more highly skilled dollar because it is too volatile as well. There I was, pleasantly enjoying a Firstly I will like to introduce my workers. July last year, we were roughly on par copy of last Thursday’s Gateway until self, I am the Ambassador of United A common criticism of basic income is that there is no incentive to with USD, and now CAD is at 80 cents! I was suddenly shocked and stunned Nations Nigeria, Prof. Joy U. Ogwu, work. But it only provides the minimum to live; it is, after all, basic. A 20% swing! Go back and look at by what I saw in its pages. Now this I want to use my RANK here in People would still need to work to be able to afford a better lifestyle, what the Swiss Franc did in January is not a unique experience, as I have Nigeria to help countless people that such as buying better goods and entertainment or going on vacations. against USD. Practically 20% as well, come to expect a certain level of bor- Nigeria Scammers Scammed. I have Another confusion is where the money would come from. Much of it and it took place overnight! derline content from your newspaper. been working fervently with the would be from cutting existing, now-redundant welfare programs. The There are changing differences However, in this case, the shock I felt Central Bank Governor of Nigeria Mr. rest would have to come from increasing taxes in the corporate sector or in valuations between all financial stemmed from a certain orientation Godwin Emefiele and Investigating for those with higher incomes. instruments, and that’s just how the event described in Ryan Smith’s fea- Department and we agreed to Increasing taxes for this might have seemed impossible a few months global economy works. Bitcoin offers ture, “Orientation ‘99, from the out- COMPENSATE you through unpaid ago, but we now have an NDP government. They’ve already reintro- a lot of benefits over the credit & debit side in.” project, Inheritance funds, Lottery duced progressive income taxes and increased the corporate tax rate. card system we are using now, nota- As Smith was discussing the Sex and other means of payment that was Albertans live in one of the richest places in the world. With our new bly nearly nonexistent processing Health and Education presentation, denied as the real beneficiary. progressive government, we have the perfect opportunity to try out and transaction fees. Once people get he told of an icebreaker where stu- Fill the below information: basic income. It doesn’t have to be immediate; just like Uber isn’t replac- beyond the “it’s too volatile” idea and dents were encouraged to come up ing taxis overnight, basic income should be implemented gradually. start to take the system seriously, with euphemisms for the act of sex, 1.Your Full Name Uber is just the beginning of what will be a long, drawn-out fight for Bitcoin will flourish. It takes coura- as well as for the sexual anatomies 2.Residential address workers rights in our modern technological age. A gut reaction would geous, large institutions such as SFU of men and women. This caught me 3.Telephone Number be to fight these new technologies in a brave fight to save the working to take the movement to the next by surprise. Are these “peer educa- 4.Agenda/Age class. But we can avoid fighting by embracing better technology while level, and I applaud them. tors” so inept at conveying the hard adapting existing services to help the people affected. facts about sex that they must resort Professor Joy U. Ogwu to offensive games? I imagine that, via web CSM despite all the fun Smith described Kevin Schenk via web students as having, there were more Letters to the editor should be sent to online editor than a few who were taken aback by [email protected]. thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 3 opinion 7 Bill C-24 threatens to establish second-class Canadians

At a minimum the law fulfills have been convicted of a terrorism to revoke citizenship, something servative Party’s policy gurus. No, the Conservative Party’s, and offence or an equivalent foreign that should be permanent once ob- the law is a cynical, contrived bit of more precisely the Minister for terrorism conviction and sentenced tained. That also means that there legislation which underhandedly Citizenship and Immigration Chris to five years of imprisonment or will be no due process for a certain questions the loyalty of immigrants Cole Alexander’s desire to cut costs in more. segment of the population in these holding dual-citizenship. Chris Al- Forster our immigration bureaucracy. But instances. exander asserts that citizenship is opinion writer that’s not the scary bit. To be sure, the actual scenarios privilege and not a right, a danger- What frightens me as a dual- The issue is that where this aspect of the law would ous thought which only functions The recently passed Bill C-24, or the citizen, and what should frighten elected officials, be used are exceedingly rare. Still, to sustain anti-immigrant senti- Strengthening Canadian Citizen- all Canadians is a part of the it is the principle that matters, and ment. ship Act seems benign, level-head- text which establishes a second- bureaucrats even, in this case the principle is that of The idea is that having a fast- ed, and indeed from afar it might class of Canadian citizens. Those and not judges will one singular type of Canadian citi- track system wherein a bureaucrat even seem thoughtful. But this among us who hold citizenship now have the power zenship and the idea that all of us can quickly and efficiently strip a recent piece of legislation is actu- or are eligible to do so in another are free and equal before the law, criminally delinquent immigrant ally a very sinister trespass on both country are susceptible to the to revoke citizenship, every part of the law, no matter how of his or her Canadian citizenship the quantifiable rights of Canadian loss of our Canadian citizenship if something that should be obscurantist or trivial the clause. would in turn lessen the strain on citizens and the ideas which but- any of the following are the case: Why should I be treated even the courts. But this reduces the tress them. have obtained citizenship by false permanent . theoretically differently because I processes of abolishing a Canadian A casual reading of the bill gives representation or fraud, served hold American citizenship via my citizenship, something I think we a rather lukewarm impression, as a member of an armed force or The question begs to be asked. mother? Why is my stature before should all take rather seriously, to with a longer stay requirement to organized armed group engaged Does that sound like me? No, I the law not identical to that of my a formality. If that bit doesn’t un- obtain permanent resident status in an armed conflict with Canada, daresay it does not. That’s hardly uniquely Canadian compatriots? settle the average single passport- and mandatory letters of intent have been convicted of treason, the point. The issue is that elected Of course the law wasn’t con- holding, Charter of Rights and to be written by aspiring citizens. high treason, spying offences and officials, bureaucrats even, and not ceived of with my case trotting Freedoms-loving citizen, then what Perhaps these are positive aspects. sentenced to imprisonment for life, judges will now have the power around the frontal lobes of the Con- would?

josh greschner Petition denouncing the Chinese dog-eating festival is flawed

pigs, dogs, horses, rabbits, etc., are should be kept in check. But that all able to learn tasks from patient goes for all cultures and all farmed training. Dogs are absolutely not species. Instead of calling for an end unique in this, nor are they unique to the festival, a better choice would Jamie in the ability to closely bond with be to request safety regulation. Sarkonak humans. They just happened to staff reporter have a lucky break when the West If a cultural custom is was figuring out what animals were June is a bad time for dogs in Yulin, morally acceptable as food. going to be killed, let the China. The Change.org petition gives five people who practice it One of the ways the city celebrates reasons to halt the “barbaric” festi- summer solstice is with a festival — val: to prevent the spread of disease, deliver the final blow. of dog meat. This year an estimated to discourage theft of companion 10,000 dogs were sent to slaugh- dogs, to reduce food safety hazards, Dog theft is a valid concern. Since ter. The festival is a juicy target for to protect young people from wit- dogs aren’t farmed in the region, Western keyboard vigilantes. nessing violence (slaughter in the they have to come from some- Various celebrities have voiced streets), and to eliminate “outdated” where. If butchers want to market opposition to the festival, along cultural practices that jeopardize dog meat, they should get said meat with 1.5 million others who signed a China’s reputation. from a safe source. At a farm, qual- Change.org petition calling for it to Some of these are good points. ity control and veterinary regula- be stopped. The petition, sponsored Some of them aren’t. tion would be much easier. Ending by U.S.-based Duo Duo Animal Wel- Saving young people from see- the festival would just make safety fare Project, claims the dog meat ing animals slaughtered for food standards more difficult to enforce. supplied- wikimedia festival is barbaric. is a stretch. In the days before fac- Right now, Yulin’s government has practice safely rather than not at Eradicating the custom is a The reality of agriculture is that farming, slaughter was part of an opportunity to create a regula- all. Westerners have benevolently possibility in this case. Chinese animals will be killed for consump- everyday life. And eating dogs isn’t tory system, as the festival brings all snuffed out enough traditions from reports show that more and more tion. Ethical problems should arise outdated yet, if people are still doing of the products, suppliers, and con- other cultures already. If a cultural citizens think of dogs as companion over the animals’ welfare, not the it. If it’s a global consensus that’s sumers into one space. It’s great for custom is going to be killed, let the animals and not food animals. species chosen for harvest. Cultural needed, there would need to be a lot business and logistics. people who practice it deliver the If there ceases to be a demand, standards decide what species are more than 1.5 million signatures on Using government force to ex- final blow. And while numerous dog meat will go away on its own, okay to eat; a global moral check- that petition. tinguish something that makes Chinese volunteers are driving the without needing Ricky Gervais to list that determines what qualities But petitioners are right that safe- some people uncomfortable isn’t campaign, Duo Duo Animal Welfare tweet about it. In the end, it’s Yulin’s make certain animals exempt from ty is important. Pre-slaughter con- sustainable. It’s like sex. It’s more Project’s strongest support appears issue to solve, not that of internet consumption doesn’t exist. Cows, ditions should be improved. Disease effective to encourage people to to be Western. animal activists. opinion 8 thegateway www.gtwy.ca July 6, 2015

a forest fire Geologists say we’re in the anthropocene, a new age in which human-related activity is the major cause of ecological change. A new age needs new ideas. Destroying former ideas is a good start. garnet duke Elk Island Park shows Alberta’s idealized view of ‘nature’

Our idea of nature was shaped CO2 levels increased 400 per cent dominate every flux and cycle of the Park could be interpreted as an at- by writers such as Wordsworth and greenhouse gas 600 per cent. planet’s ecology and geochemistry.” tempt to maintain an engineered, (“Nature never did betray the heart Also, Tim Morton argues such aes- Thinking in this new era requires false sense of stability in a rapidly that loved her”) and Henry David thetic nature experiences pretend an honest consideration of national changing world, or a means of dis- Josh Thoreau (“I think [mechanics and to undermine one of the fundamen- parks as vacation spaces rather than traction rather than the acceptance shop-keepers] deserve some credit tal hierarchies of Western thought: as having some higher purpose. It of our condition in the anthropo- Greschner for not having all committed suicide the subject and object. By “getting also requires thinking around seem- cene. Our condition involves life opinion editor long ago.”) ‘Nature’ became an in touch” with nature, say ecologi- ingly self-evident views of ‘nature’ with very few charismatic animals. entity that changes at a much slower cal writers, subject and object be- that obscure realities about climate Our condition involves structuring Elk Island Park appears to be pace than humanity while offering come one, and we achieve a sort of change, not limited to humankind’s our existence around the national predicated on a rhetoric of nature stability and replenishment. Park unity and peace. Morton says that imaginary separation from ‘nature.’ economy. that will be of limited use in the 21st patrons “connect with” this dreamy we can’t unthink ourselves from our Everything is ecology, and change Instead of escaping into ‘nature’, century. ideal. subject positions and claiming that is fundamental to ecological pro- we need to understand such a rheto- The conservation area, located 35 In the 21st century, climate change we can is dishonest. cesses. Mountains form, dinosaurs ric failed to prevent anything. We km east of the city, gained federal increasingly became accepted as a It’s important to see Elk Island become extinct, evolution occurs, need to understand there’s nothing park status in 1913 as a sanctuary human-influenced phenomenon, Park for what it is: an escapist, rec- we are born and then we die. In substantial we can do as individual for a small population of elk, moose and federally-funded parks sud- reational zoo selling the ‘nature’ principle, there’s nothing actually Albertans or Canadians to combat and mule deer. Today, the park denly had a new purpose: to offer an experience to consumers, complete wrong with climate change. climate change at this point. We holds one of North America’s high- immersion into nature that would with campsites and a golf course, It’s not as if the park should actu- need addictions counselling and est densities of ungulates within its motivate the Western world to do that won’t do anything significant ally do anything. It’s the consumer’s an acceptance of our culture (which 194 squared kilometers. something about its potentially de- about climate change. And given burden to understand these ideas. we cannot and will not abandon) as Elk Island Park attracts consumers structive habits. the level of human manipulation Also, Elk Island Park doesn’t seem destructive. Our condition is one of with an aesthetic experience: people This has proven to be wishful at the Park (a full time staff, popu- to explicitly self-fashion as a moti- great loss, alienation, shame and can “enjoy” and “connect with” thinking. The worldwide number lation control, a fence etc.), there’s vator to combat climate change. unfulfilled expectation. nature. The problem is that ‘nature’ of protected areas (now covering 13 little ‘natural’ about it. The popularity of conservation Elk Island Park advertises Eden. is a cultural construct, an idea largely per cent of the Earth’s landmass) Many geologists agree that we areas, however, indicate that the Let’s put our clothes on and serious- formed in the Romantic period as a has increased from 10,000 in 1950 have entered the anthropocene, “a Albertan consciousness is nostalgic ly consider ourselves within climate reaction against industrialization. to 100,00 in 2009, a time in which new geological era in which humans for ‘nature.’ A place like Elk Island change. Supreme court decision locates LGBTQ communication issue

consequence, such as queer folk teachers. Hence the fracture, the who don’t intend on getting mar- dichotomy implied by LGBTQ dis- ried and remain subject to biases course: enlightened, aware activ- Matti in daily life. The “us” is actually ist vs. otherwise, and thus, detri- an exclusive “us”: the thief still mental to social justice. Thurlln runs rampant in the night alleys, The problem is how to say opinion writer just no longer in our home. Ac- “check your privilege” without tivists remind us of this, rightly, pissing people off. How do we On June 26, the U.S. Supreme because it was always only about communicate the true, complicat- Court legalized gay marriage in all social equality for all. ed issues of equality without forc- 50 states, prompting an outpour- On the other side of the fracture, ing people into reactive, intellec- ing of commentary, criticism and we find reactions to these sorts of tually subordinate positions? On a praise, especially from social me- criticisms that take on a particu- deeper level, how do we commu- dia and blogs. This outpouring lo- lar tone along the lies of “Oh come nicate privilege in such a way that cates a fracture, a dichotomy split- on already LGBTQ people! Can’t isn’t an imposition of transcen- ting public LGBTQ discourse. If you just celebrate already?” These dent values onto someone else? we are to productively talk about reactions stem from the perceived The aim, then, is to make equality inequality, this fracture must be notion that LGBTQ activists are something that I as an individual remedied. simply never satisfied, and endless want to see realized in the world. In response to the Supreme neediness is construed as a flaw in Because, after all, how often do Court decision, many LGBTQ ac- the movement itself. This percep- we want to do things only because tivists have been quick to point tion, moreover, is always the per- someone else says so? More accu- out that gay marriage legaliza- ception of LGBTQ activists plural. rately here: only because the In- tion is far from the point of the It is the perception that LGBTQ ternet says so? LGBTQ movement. Homonorma- activists love being the victim and This is the difference between tivity denotes LGBTQ people be- want to remain as such. It is the activity and reactivity. Equality ing accepted socially as long as perception that non-activists are must become a project — not a they conform to the white, middle always doing something wrong, lecture. Equality must become a class, competent capitalist demo- and only activists know exactly personal, active, creative project. graphic. Thus, LGBTQ people are what to do to fix social injustice. And, refocusing on equality as a accepted insofar as they strive to If you aren’t an activist, sorry, you project means, first, that our lan- be like heterosexual monogamous simply don’t understand and have guage becomes egalitarian. Until couples. to be educated. First, check your the dichotomies implied by LG- However, LGBTQ people con- privilege. BTQ discourse become repaired, tinue to be persecuted: overly cel- Indeed, activists respond by re- the communication of inequal- ebrating this legislation is kind of minding people about privilege, ity is not radically productive. Of like applauding the thief because and that it has to be checked for course, we have to be radically he won’t steal from us anymore. like a disease. productive here. Activists also remind us that there Unfortunately, this discourse of Frankly, though, the problem remain so many marginalized “check your privilege” just doesn’t hasn’t changed: how do we realize groups for whom the Supreme seem to be productive unless full social equality? Only now we Court decision has virtually no when voiced by truly exceptional criticize ourselves as lecturers. kelsey prud’homme thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 3 opinion 9

party funding Corporate donations in the recent provincial election. The Globe and Mail, April 17, 2015. kevin schenk NDP’s corporate donations cap will strengthen community ties

ranging from 8 per cent down to He did, in fact, win his seat in the 1%. That’s a huge advantage on election earlier this year. the part of the PCs, who had the The Act to Renew Democracy in funds (they fundraised around $3 Alberta is an excellent sign of change Hannah million in 2014) for big, splashy ad because it shifts the focus of politi- Madsen campaigns and commercials, while cal campaigning back to the voters opinion staff their competitors relied on low-cost instead of organizations, and an im- means of communication such as portant point comes up through the social media. discourse surrounding the decision. In an ideal democratic electoral Opponents of this new bill argue Politics should be about groups of system, the wealth of your party’s that the NDP is kicking the PCs people exercising individual will, supporters would not give you an while they’re down, or say that the but recent years have seen organi- edge over your political opponents: bill makes political campaigning zations (such as corporation Hobby the winner would be decided based more favorable for the NDP. That Lobby) be attributed a startling level upon the merit of their argument argument doesn’t really hold water, of legal rights, including the status rather than their ability to garner though — the very object of politics of “personhood” in the US, and it’s funds. This week, the NDP passed is to gain the popular vote, so a po- reassuring to see their political in- a major bill limiting the amounts litical candidate shouldn’t be rely- fluence diminished somewhat here of corporate and union donations, ing on corporations, which show in Alberta. something that bodes well for fu- their favor based on the whims of While the Act did not eliminate ture elections in the province. a controlling few. Instead, candi- corporate political campaign con- Just earlier this year, a party’s dates should be knocking on doors tributions, they are now capped, sponsors could play a huge part and talking to people so that they meaning that individual donations in how elections played out in can spark a public conversation and may be emphasized in the next elec- Alberta: in the first quarter of sway voters in their direction by ini- tion and force the PCs and Wildrose election fundraising, 80 per cent of tiating personal interactions. In one to re-evaluate their campaigning donations greater than $250 that the Calgary riding, NDP candidate Joe strategies, and perhaps even their Progressive Conservatives received Ceci was expected to win because of platforms, to appeal to a larger came from corporations, a stark his longstanding role in local poli- number of constituents, ultimately contrast to the Alberta Party’s 40 tics as an alderman — a reputation making them better political play- per cent and all of the other parties built on personal, local interactions. ers in the long run. three lines #3LF free Got something that you need to get off your mind? Either email us at [email protected], tweet @threelinesfree, or message us at www.thegatewayonline.ca/threelinesfree

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SAYING GOODBYE to INDIRA Written by Richard Catangay-Liew · Design by Adaire Beatty

The white walls of her office were drab and bare, her desk was ment by 300 students for the 2014–15 academic year. scape should be, and how do we make sure we make the right clear of sentimental decorations and her dark brown book- They were some of the lowest times in her presidency, but investments for the long-term?” Samarasekera said of Turpin’s shelf, which stretched the entire length of the room, was with everything the university faced, she looked for a way agenda. nearly emptied. All that remained was an 18-inch Dell desk- forward. Some of the spending cuts led to constant criticism, Her first point of advice for Turpin: meet people. She said top computer, chair and nameplate on the door. which Samarasekera said is “the worst part of the job.” she knows what it’s like for the community to not know who After 10 years at the helm of the University of Alberta, it was Samarasekera has been criticized for her high salary and the president is, or what they do. time for Indira Samarasekera to finally move out. benefits package — valued at $1.14 million with a base salary When Samarasekera was working for the University of Her personal belongings, most notably paintings of Alberta of $529,000 — which was consistently ranked as the highest British Columbia’s Department of Metals and Materials that were gifted to her and a photo of her office staff that was wage of any university president in Canada. She’s also received Engineering in 1980 as a professor, she said she “never thought taken at this year’s convocation, her last, had already been backlash for her high university-related public speaking about that.” packed up and shipped. travel costs and the university’s ambitious “Top 20 by 2020” “I didn’t even know what they did for crying out loud,” she Even her electronic e-mail and calendar had been locked goal among institutions worldwide. Sometimes, the criticism said. “I didn’t even know who the president was. Most of us and wiped clean. gets personal, she said. don’t think about who occupies this office, we just kind of “It’s driving me crazy,” an agitated Samarasekera said, as “It’s vicious, relentless,” Samarasekera said of the critique know there’s someone out there.” she browsed her white iPhone 6+ to see how much time we she’s faced while in office, much of which coming from blogs And if there’s anyone who knows what its like now, its her. had scheduled to talk. “They treat you like you’re some kind and social media. One instance that stood out to her was Samarasekera’s day typcially begins at 6:00 a.m., which con- of criminal on the last day of your job. Other people control the “mean-spirited” comments she received when she was sists of reflecting on what the rest of her day will be like and access to your information in this cyber-world … so I have no awarded an honorary doctorate degree from the University of catching up on readings to prepare her for the day. Some morn- idea.” Toronto “People said I didn’t deserve it … (often) people just ings she meets with her vice-presidents for four hours to deal 10 years ago, Samarasekera might’ve relied on a paper cal- don’t understand what you’re trying to do.” with immediate issues or long-term strategic action items, endar or note scribbled in her planner. But aside from technol- But despite the criticism, Samarasekera said she felt like updates and issues, others she chairs the General Faculties ogy, much has changed since she stepped into office on July 4, she reached the lofty goals she sought throughout her term. Council or any other duties that fulfill her role laid out by the 2005. “There’s no question that today there is a much greater Board of Governors such as meeting with and “collaborating When Samarasekera succeeded Roderick Fraser as the U sense of what we need to be in the world. Everyone needs to be to build excellence in teaching, research and service.” Most of A’s 12th president, she had “aspirations of excellence” and committed to the fact that we are no longer a provincial uni- days last until 10:00 p.m., leaving her a little spare time to “wouldn’t accept that ‘good enough’ was good enough.” She versity — we are a national and international university, and catch up on novels or consume news media. also had visions of the U of A, which was ranked 166th in the that requires us to aim higher.” Samarasekera said she takes pride in spending her term world at the time by Times Higher Education-QS, to firmly After her first year, the U of A jumped 17 spots to 149th in the meeting people and “get to know this province” and “build place itself in the top five in Canada while cracking the top world rankings. In 2009, the U of A placed at 59th overall, it’s relationships.” Those people are also focal point of the high 100 in the world. highest ranking ever. But the U of A’s ascent didn’t last long, point of her career, including the 800,000 student hands she’s “To make that happen, it’s a lot of little things,” Samarasekera as they plummeted 19 spots in 2010 and out of the top 100 by shaken at convocation, her office staff and faculty. said, looking back at the goals she set in her first year. “You 2012. The U of A then climbed back into the top 100 in 2013 “I’ll miss all the people here,” she said. “That’s what makes have to move a lot of different levers.” and jumped from 96th to 84th in her final year as president. you enjoy these jobs.” Moving those levers wasn’t easy. Now, it’s up to newly-minted President David Turpin to As the university removes her nameplate on office The 2008 worldwide financial crisis, which was heralded maintain the U of A’s reputation, Samarasekera said, as “that door on the second-floor of the South Academic Building, as “worst economic recession since the 1930s” by the Alberta piece of paper students walk across the stage for is only as Samarasekera will relocate back to the University of British government, made it difficult for the institution to position good as the institution they got it from.” Columbia as a Distinguished Fellow in Residence for the Liu itself among the world’s top universities, Samarasekera said. The newly-elected Rachel Notley-led government is cur- Institute starting September of this year. In 2013, then- announced rently discussing a new Campus Alberta funding frame- She’s said it’s too early to determine what her legacy will an unexpected 6.8 per cent cut to the post-secondary sector work, and have rolled back the 25 proposed market modifier be in 20 years, but she said she wants to be remembered for and 7.2 per cent cut to the Campus Alberta grant, leaving the tuition increases, while freezing tuition. Samarasekera said giving students a better experience and “fulfilling their U of A with a $55 million shortfall that year, which “horri- she expects a “stable” four-year government from the Alberta human potential.” fied” her. The Faculty of Arts suspended admission to 20-low NDP, which is “more than I’ve ever had,” she said. “It’s all about fulfilling one’s potential, that’s what I’ve enrollment programs and the Faculty of Science cut enroll- “Can you imagine what the Alberta post-secondary land- pushed for — the journey to excellence.” thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 3 feature 11

EVENTS & QUOTES FROM INDIRA’S TENURE

JULY 4, 2005 NOVEMBER 27, 2006

The Beginning: Samarasekera succeeds Roderick Top 20 by 2020 Fraser as U of A President “In recent submissions to the Alberta government, “I look at the opportunity to meet students as my the University of Alberta has expressed the Dare to first obligation. To meet them in groups, to welcome · Discover vision as a goal: to become one of the top 20 them in September and to inspire them about the pos- public universities in the world by 2020. The com- sibilities for their futures … I see inspiring, engaging mitments identified here will not, alone, carry the and connecting as being my first priority.” University of Alberta to its 2020 goal, but they ensure that we will make significant progress toward it.” — Dare to Deliver JULY 1, 2009 University of Alberta purchases Samarasekera’s · home, valued at $930,000 OCTOBER 5, 2011

The Board of Governors approved the $930,000 sale A Day in the Life: The Gateway takes a look of Samarasekera’s home, which is intended to serve at a typical day in the life of President Indira as the official residence of the U of A president. The 85-year-old two-story building was deemed a “good Samarasekera long-term investment” by university administration. “Every single day is different. A certain amount of my calendar is kept clear to deal with emergencies, · to be able to make decisions. Because if I meet with people for eight hours a day, and talk with people for eight hours a day, when will I actually be able to react to all this?

“You have to be self-motivated and you have to push, otherwise you can’t make things happen. You have to be, as I call it, the nag.” · APRIL 10, 2013

Where in the World is Indira Sandiego? The MARCH 7, 2013 Gateway discovers the places the U of A’s globe- trotting President visited in 2013. Budget Bloodbath: Alberta postsecondary sector sees $43 million cut A map which showed university-related trips taken · by Samarasekera between March 2012 and January “All of the assistance we provide students are going 2013. The trips were properly reported and reimbursed to (be) on the block. Quite frankly, there’s going to be and did not suggest evidence of improper activity to a very significant reduction in quality of the student any trip presented. All data was obtained through the experience.” Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and does not include flight or restaurant expenses.

Donor Function & Meeting $404.17 MAY 8, 2014 · Final Farewell: A teary-eyed Samarasekera says Advancement Function goodbye to the U of A community $1212.51

“The dedication from each and every one of you has been absolutely critical to our success. To expand and Activities $1108.98 enrich the student experience, to advance research, scholarships, creativity, and of course to build the facilities we needed in support of all of our endeav- ours.” · Speech Engagement $404.17

Speaker at Public Policy Forum $830.84 NOVEMBER 14, 2014 Changing of the Guard: David Turpin announced Advancement Meeting $404.17 as Samarasekera’s successor · “I have been privileged to lead the U of A at a remark- able time in its history as we have clearly established CALGARY 2012 TOTAL – $4354.84 our reputation on the national and global stage. I have enormous pride and confidence in the U of A and believe that we will continue to play a critical leader- ship role in our communities and our society — with David’s vision, and under his leadership.” JUNE 30 2015 The Last Day · “I think I would like to be remembered by the fact that the students in this institution had a better expe- rience … it’s all about fulfilling one’s human potential. That’s what I’ve pushed for — that journey to excel- lence. arts & culture 12 thegateway www.gtwy.ca July 6, 2015 A & C Editor Phone Jon Zilinski 780.492.6661 Email Twitter [email protected] @actuallyisjon rts & ulture Volunteer A C Please contact via email!

social intercourse COMPILED BY Kieran Chrysler Edmonton International Street Performers Festival Sir Winston Churchill Square July 3 until the 12, 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Free

For it’s 18th year, Edmonton Streetfest is flooding Sir Winston Churchill square with tons of wacky acts that aim to simply put a smile on the faces of attendees. With everything from juggling, human knots and balloon art, there will be a performer doing every wacky thing imaginable. Along with the standard outdoor shows that the festival has become known for, there are also workshops to attend, like “Be Your Own Busker” and kid-friendly shows at Kids’ World. For a full list of performers and events, check out edmontonstreetfest. com Put A Bird on It - Silkscreening Drop-in SNAP Gallery Printshop (12056 Jasper Avenue) Thursday, July 23 at 12 p.m. until 7 p.m. CREDIT - Lucas Boutelier Suggested donation $10 Freewill Shakespeare brings bard to the park Put a bird on it! The infamous Portlandia sketch comes to life this month at the SNAP theatre REVIEW written sometime around 1602. All the his co-stars. Belinda Cornish is captivating Gallery. The event is a part of the Harcourt political backstabbing and family rivalries as Volumnia, exuding the dominance of Houses Week O’ Workshops, so SNAP is of your favorite TV drama is vaulted from the controlling maternal figure whenever participating by reliving Fred Armisen and Coriolanus the Roman era forward into a modern she is onstage. Also a highlight is Farren Carrie Brownstein’s weird and wonderful setting of equal parts suit-clad bureaucrats Timoteo as the tribune Sicinius, equal parts TV sketch. The gallery encourages you to WHEN June 23 to July 15, 2015 and mud-spattered soldiers. Coriolanus, the serpentine politician, snide humorist, and stop by their Printshop with any flat item, WHERE Freewill Shakespeare Festival unwilling “next big thing” in politics, fights leader of the mob. From lead characters to and they will help you learn how to master written by William Shakespeare to maintain his honour and stay alive in the members of the chorus, all members of the their silkscreen machine. Not only do you DIRECTED BY Jim Guedo tumult of Roman politics. cast portray their parts beautifully. get some artsy knowledge, but you can also First and foremost, the Freewill Players do Though it is certainly an excellent example STARRING John Ullyatt, Farren Timoteo have the satisfaction of knowing you put a an excellent job of catering their production of community theatre, the multipurpose bird on something. HOW MUCH Student ticket price: 20$ to those who might not usually attend nature of the set omes to the fore several live Shakespeare performances. Varying times throughout the play. Since both K-Days Mitchell Sorenson costumes provided stark visual contrast Coriolanus and As You Like It are set on he Staff Reporter @sonofamitch71 between soldiers, politicians, and the same stage on alternating nights, the set Northlands (7515 118 Avenue) mob; distinctions that served not only the must remain understandingly simplistic. Friday, July 17 until Sunday, July 26, open daily Waiting for the curtain in the muggy seats inexperienced viewer, but also drives home Understandably, set changes can be slightly from 12 p.m. until 11 p.m. of the Hawrelak Park amphitheatre, I must the social separations between these groups. blurred, with the audience sometimes Day passes $14 (ticketmaster.com) admit that my attention was more with Generous pauses are given in moments of unclear when they are on one battlefield warding off the clouds of mosquitoes than humor, and the cast almost seems to draw or another. Similarly, the small cast means on the stage in front of me. The moment more attention to themselves at important that actors often play several parts, and the It’s K-Days season yet again. It’s not as fun the first of many angry mobs arrived points in the story. In short, you can sit back use of a hat or pair of sunglasses to indicate as the Stampede, but it comes pretty damn onstage; however, I was enthralled. Two and enjoy the play rather than worrying character change can get tired across a two- close. With events ranging from concerts, hours later, as the cast took their final bows, about what you might miss. hour play. Lastly, the music can occasionally parades, a midway and some insane carnival the tumultuous applause indicated that Production and stages are minimalistic, be grating, not matching the action onstage. foods, the festival has everything to make the entire Freewill Shakespeare Company however this tends to draw more attention All these quips are minimal, however, when your inner child excited. All we recommend had triumphed with their production of to the performances of the cast, which is set beside such excellent performances. is checking out one of the evening concerts Coriolanus. exactly what it should do. Freewill Veteran There aren’t many better ways to spend after eating the glazed doughnut girlled Shakespeare’s script about a fiercely John Ullyatt brings all the coldness, courage, a summer evening than with the Freewill cheese sandwich. The Gravitron is probably patriotic Roman general and his quest for and tragic heroism of Coriolanus to life in the Players in Hawrelak Park. So, as they say on not the best place to realise that you don’t revenge is oddly relevant, though it was starring role, but is outshone on occasion by their website, get thee to a performance! have as strong of a stomach as you thought. Every local radio station is hosting different artists, so you can pick between the Arkells, Philip Philips or The Presidents of the United States of America. Taste of Edmonton Sir Winston Churchill Square Thursday, July 16 until Sunday, July 25 Free

Taste of Edmonton is back for yet another year. Head to Churchill Square for your yearly fill of tiny samplers from local restauraunts, and some local bands to serenade you while you eat too many green onion cakes. It’s definitely worth swinging by, when else in your life are you going to get a chance to eat curry chicken from Padmanadi and smoked bison carpaccio from Normand’s Bistro in the same evening? thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 3 arts & culture 13

written by Jason Timmons fashion the brewcrew streeters White Bark Witbier compiled & photographed by Christina Varvis

Brewery: Driftwood Brewery the tongue; managing to remain Available at: Sherbrooke Liquor Store throughout the entirety of the tasting (11819 St. Albert Trail) experience. Zach Borutski and Josh Greschner On the nose we’re left with the Gateway loser hack children The ideal summer beer is a rare bird; just the right blend of citrus notes it requires a perfect mix of crispness, and wheaty bitterness, balancing flavour and carbonation to turn a eachother out in perfect harmony. sweltering day into patio paradise The taste gives us more of the same, with a single sip. Driftwood Brewery’s a solid blend of flavours coming White Bark Witbier accomplishes just together to create a crisp, lasting that with its seamless blend of citrus taste that is sure to satisfy. and wheat. Overall, White Bark Witbier Straight away from the pour we makes a great choice for a summer see the golden-orange colour shine patio beer, one that manages to through, releasing a vast array stay light and crisp while still of carbonation that subsides to a delivering on flavour. If Belgian moderate amount after the first few beers with a hint of citrus speak sips. The head, as with all Belgian- to you on an emotional level, take inspired beers, is incredible thick White Bark Witbier out for a spin, I while also remaining light on promise you won’t regret it.

ALBUM REVIEW scoff at the artistic liberties taken by Major Lazer on Peace Is This Peace is the Mission Mission, but the end result of Interscope Records constant genre tweaking leaves us majorlazer.com with a release that is truly unique while still remaining catchy and memorable. With african- influenced drums slammed Jason Timmons together with banging synths, Arts & Culture Staff @journophobic it’s a great demonstration of how genres can come together It wouldn’t be a stretch to call The list of artists featured on to make a unified piece of music. Major Lazer a supergroup. Peace Is The Mission could go on It’s impossible to go to a club these Featuring the combined talents for days, including heavy-hitters days without hearing “”, the of , and Walshy like , Elli Goulding ’s single, featuring none other Fire, as well as a vast array of and MØ. Each featured artists than the unbeatable MØ. supporting artists, Major Lazer is brings a new and exciting twist to While it may not be a purist’s view an absolute powerhouse within the their respective tracks; especially of what should be, Peace Is electronic music scene. With their on tracks like “Powerful”, where The Mission uses genre-bending to third studio release, Peace Is The ’s unmistakable deliver a solid interpretation of the Mission, Major Lazer continues to vocal stylings bring a whole new changing face of electronic music. bring the fire with their feature- level of soul to the mix. The record promises a thrilling heavy brand of dancehall fusion. Some dancehall purists may music ride from start to finish.

gateway: Describe what you’re wearing. the colour of your horn, the Borutski: datapp pitch of the horn, and you I’m wearing a pigeon sweater that I bought can also insert an extremely online, my only pair of jeans (they have a hole in them) obnoxious strobe light that written by Zach Borutski should be used extremely and some fancy black vans. sparingly. In fact, the entire gateway: What’s your fashion inspiration? app is one that should be used extremely sparingly, Greschner: The restauraunt industry. My shirt is the novelty being no more white like a waiter, my jeans are casual like a waiter real or appropriate than an and I need a haircut like a waiter. actual hand held air horn. InsantRapAirHorn Good for use at a party with gateway : What are your thoughts on modern all your friends, not so good fashion? COST Free for use in a public place. With I think people take it a little too seriously. PLATFORM iPhone, Android great power comes great Borutski: responsibility, meaning that I mean look at me. I’m wearing a shirt with a pigeon on Have you ever laid a sick you shouldn’t run around in it. burn on someone, but wished public blasting your cheap you could’ve emphasized virtual air horn in people’s it a litte more? Worry not faces. friends, because your day of salvation is at hand, and it’s Dat App is a semi- name is InstantRapAirHorn. regular feature where As the name implies, the our technologically-savvy app is essentially a virtual writers find weird apps airhorn, that when pressed, that they feel you should fills whatever room you’re know about. This week ocupying with the most Zach decided to find the obnoxious and also best most irritating app that sound on the planet - an air ever existed. If he uses it at horn straight from every DJ all today, chances are very K h a le d s on g. T he s e t t i n g s a r e good that his coworkers limited, but you can change will throw him out of the the horn pitch, and the 3rd floor SUB window and actual sound the horn makes he will fall and land on the - among those available are stupid airhorn noise when a rooster crow, whip crack, he hits the ground because record scratch, and a cat’s that would be a sweet, sweet meow. You can also change revenge. arts & culture 14 thegateway www.gtwy.ca July 6, 2015

Soundtracks to jam to this summer

Jason Timmons Gaslight Anthem’s The ’59 Sound things get a little hazy, look Arts & Culture Staff @journophobic is nostalgia incarnate, filled to the no farther than Chicago local brim with Springsteen-inspired Chance the Rapper and his trippy, By now your summer should be Americana, it sets the stage for an introspective mixtape, Acid Rap. in full swing. Whether you’re afternoon spent with your closest It doesn’t matter if you choose to working, still in school or just pals, remembering the old days. partake in the substance of your enjoying the sun, chance are Play this album and sneak out to choice, or if you’re just high on that you’re fully settled into the Edmonton’s most daring secret life, Acid Rap will blow you away carefree summer mindset. But if spot: The End of the World. Dangle with its perfect blend of soulful you’re like us, you still don’t have your feet over the edge and drink lyrics and all-too-real rhymes. quite enough time to keep up on in the beautiful views of the river Filled with slow beats and a potent fun music during the school year. valley; experience the entirety lyrical message, Acid Rap is your So, to help you get settled, here of the city open up before your after-party companion; when the are five to check out this eyes. Summer is all about making nigh slows down and everyone summer, the perfect companions new memories; this album is for except your closest friends have to summer fun in this crazy place celebrating the old ones. headed home, this album provides we call YEG. 3. Motorbike James— Fire the perfect score to a chill night of 1. Dan Mangan — Nice, Nice, Tiger: Challenge your musical introspection and discussion. Very Nice: For those relaxing days sensibilities and check out local 5. Modest Mouse — The spent exploring the river valley band Motorbike James. Utilizing Lonesome Crowded West: with friends, look no farther than down-tempo vocals, synths and Summer would be nothing without Vancouver’s bearded sweetheart: saxophones, these Edmonton road trips, just you and your Dan Mangan. While his lyrical rockers perfect the art of chill friends on the open road, seeing styling has changed greatly with their laid back drum lines new things and meeting new with recent albums, Mangan’s and sing-along lyrics. Pass the people. The perfect soundtrack to sophomore release, Nice, Nice, moonshine around the campfire any road trip starts with Modest Very Nice, perfectly captures the and immerse yourself in Fire Tiger Mouse’s The Lonesome Crowded feel-good, upbeat folk atmosphere as Motorbike James takes you on West. Filled with the siren songs that can turn a good summer a journey of love and loss. While of despondency and the echoes of into a great summer. Featuring sampling some of Edmonton’s an entire generation’s frustration, phenomenal vocals, thoughtful finest local music, go ahead and The Lonesome Crowded West lyrics, and instrumentation from sample some of the other finer wails from the rooftops about the some of Canada’s most underrated things in Edmonton: check out suburbanization of the American artists, Nice, Nice, Very Nice sets the growing food district in Midwest. While it may not sound the perfect score for your summer Glenora, along with its amazing like the cheeriest of summer beats, fun. Farmer’s Market. Fire Tiger is this album delivers an incredible 2. The Gaslight Anthem — your introduction into the local listening experience on every The ’59 Sound: Summer is music scene this summer, dive in level. Featuring some of the most nothing without a solid dose of headfirst and experience it for all well crafted lyrics in the history of nostalgia. Reminiscing with old its worth. indie rock, The Lonesome Crowded friends while exploring the city 4. Chance the Rapper —Acid West should be your go-to album is an unbeatable experience. The Rap: For those nights when for any and all road trips

gatewayOPINION chistina Varvis ALBUM REVIEW Tory Lanez more room to shine. This isn’t to Cruel Intentions downplay the production though; YOU’LL NEVER we just see Lanez at the center of this WEDIDIT track a little more visibly. Lanez’s cruelintentions.us vocals manage, rather effortlessly, to remain distinct either when KNOW UNLESS rapping or gliding into the falsetto. In light of The Weeknd, this is Matti Thurlin something that seems dangerous to Arts & Culture Writer attempt: Lanez isn’t afraid. He pulls off Toronto R&B in his own way. YOU TRY. Toronto based rapper Tory Lanez from the rest. RL Grime produced Taken as a whole, the EP delivers has put himself right on the come- “In For It” is the highlight: we find an aesthetic unity—one that isn’t up with his new Cruel Intentions Lanez at his best, and a microcosm reducible to Lanez or WEDIDIT, EP. Equipped with the LA based of his expression, here. The vocals although clearly a synthesis of WEDIDIT Collective on production, plead and boast, stand strong the two. This is what makes the Cruel Intentions puts forward but defenseless — all on top of EP interesting and, above all, Volunteer for opinion. a sound that is, by and large, a RL Grime’s frankly masterful productive. It demonstrates that productive synthesis of Canadian production. If this song achieves an EP — or LP for that matter — Meetings every R&B and forward-thinking anything — and it does — the beat can function as a strict synthesis electronic. Cruel Intentions is alone rejoices in brilliance. This of aesthetic vision. This means a product that is thoroughly beat is hard — but it grabs you by that while Lanez will make a name Wednesday at 3pm. progressive, yet accessible. the dark corners of your sensibility. from this EP, this is in large part Of the five tracks, there are Later on the EP, Shlohmo produced because of WEDIDIT’s consistently definitely a few that stand out “Acting Like” gives Lanez a little groundbreaking production. thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 3 sports 15

Sports Editor Email Zach Borutski [email protected] Phone Twitter 780.492.6652 @zachsprettycool

Volunteer Sports Please contact via email! Summer of Track and Field kicks off in Edmonton Zach Borutski championships, which take place Grasse already holds the Canadian sports editor @zachsprettycool July 31 – Aug. 2, and the Edmonton record for the 200-meter event, International Track Classic, which and ran a wind assisted 9.75 to win The 2015 edition of the Canadian takes place July 12, and is part of the 2015 NCAA 100 metre title. Track and Field championships a larger series of events called the Like Levins, De Grasse was victo- took place in Edmonton this week- National Track League. rious this weekend, winning the end, with thousands of athletes Antoine Boussombo, a Gabonese 100 meter event in a time of 9.95 from across Canada taking part in sprinter and current coach at Capi- seconds, the only time in the final the event. tal City Track Club, said that hosting under 10 seconds. De Grasse now The event serves as selection tri- the events in Edmonton gives the looks to the Pan Am games for his als for the upcoming world cham- hometown athletes an advantage. next competition. pionships held in China, and also “It’s a very good thing for (the serves as the last real tune up for athletes), they don’t need to travel, athletes also competing in the Pan and they don’t need to be tired,” “It’s a very good thing Am games in Toronto, which start Boussombo said. for (the athletes), they on July 10. This year’s event featured many stars from around the world of Ca- don’t need to travel, they nadian Track and Field, including don’t need to be tired.” “We still need to oumar salifou Black Creek British Columbia native antoine boussombo promote track, it’s a Cameron Levins. Levins, who spe- coach at capital city track club cializes in the 5000 and 10,000-me- very good event. We tre events, attended Southern Utah should really promote University, and won the 2012 men’s Despite these two success stories it so it becomes more Bowerman award for top collegiate bringing more exposure to the sport NCAA athlete, the first Canadian to of Track and Field in Canada, Bous- of a national sport ever do so. sombo still believes there is work to beside hockey and other Levins also won Bronze at the 2014 be done promoting the sport. Commonwealth Games, and com- “We still need to promote track, sports.” peted in the 2012 London Olympics, it’s a very good event,” Boussombo antoine boussombo finishing 11th in the 10,000 meter, said. “We should really promote it coach at capital city tack club and 14th in the 5000 meter events. so it becomes more of a national Levins is no stranger to success, and sport, beside hockey and other Edmonton has been a popular showed it this weekend, winning sports.” destination for track and field the 5000-metre race by one and a The summer of track is just get- events in Canada in the past, as the half seconds. ting started, look for Levins, De city hosted the 1978 Commonwealth The event also featured the man Grasse, and many other young Ca- Games and the 2001 IAAF Track and who many people are calling the nadians at the Pan Am Games in Field championships. Upcoming future of Canadian Track and Field, Toronto, which start on July 10. events this summer include the Scarborough native Andre De Pan-American Junior Athletics Grasse. At the young age of 20, De With files from Oumar Salifou. gunning for gold Athletes compete in the Canadian T&F Championships. oumar salifou Stick to video games: why the soft salary cap doesn’t work Zach Borutski spend happy free agency period in sports editor @zachsprettycool league history, the NBA may be set to lose what little parity it once had. Whenever I play General Manager The salary cap and luxury tax thresh- mode in any iteration of an MLB or old is set to rise from $67.1 million NHL video game, I choose to turn and $81.6 million starting next the salary cap off. season, to 108 million and 127 mil- I choose to do this for many rea- lion respectively for the 2017-2018 sons. I like to suspend reality and season. This is all well and good for not have to worry about player con- teams that are close to the cap, but tracts constantly. I’m also a tiny what about the teams with already bit of a poor sport when it comes to low payrolls? Will an increase in the these type of games (especially when salary cap actually compel them to I’m playing with the Oilers, but that spend more? tends to happen with so many sea- That’s how it’s supposed to work sons of inadequacy), so I enjoy being in theory, but if teams are still able able to stack my teams with as many to technically spend over the cap good players as possible to ensure when retaining players (that’s how they come out on top at the end of it works in the NBA), then how can the season. the small market teams ever hope Is it fair? Most certainly not, but to truly compete? At this point, it’s it’s not real either. So it surprises me becoming about which teams can that this sort of practice happens in simply throw enough money at the both the MLB and the NBA, leagues league to make their roster work, without hard salary caps. as opposed to trying to work within In both these leagues, a luxury tax the constraints of the cap. As an ex- is implemented if a team spends over ample, the Brooklyn Nets incurred a certain amount of money, with the $90.6 million dollars worth of luxu- MLB exclusively using the luxury ry tax fines in 2013-2014, but their tax, and the NBA using it in conjunc- owner happens to be Mikhail Proko- tion with a soft salary cap. rov, who just happens to be worth The luxury tax is inherently roughly $700 billion dollars, and flawed. Instead of forcing all teams clearly isn’t afraid to spend money to remain somewhat equal by at the on his team. A deep-pocketed owner very least conforming to the same how much is too much The Yankees have paid the luxury tax every year since its inception supplied is more likely to sign all the players salary, it simply fines teams for go- he wants, knowing that they have ing over a certain amount of sal- by the Yankees and Red Sox. Since that the Yankees have paid 254 mil- dancing around on piles of money the money to deal with any and all ary. If a team’s owner is rich, they’re the MLB instituted the luxury tax lion dollars in luxury tax. If this is a without a care in the world. luxury tax related repercussions. more inclined to simply sign all the in 2003, the Red Sox have paid the deterrent for rich teams, it doesn’t Where the luxury tax really seems All in all, a hard cap is best. It en- players they want and pay the penal- penalty six times, and the Yankees seem to be working well at all. To be to flopping however, is the NBA. courages parity and shrewd man- ty, because it’s a calculated risk. Rich haven’t missed a payment, finding fair however, only six teams have ac- With its new TV deal set to infuse agement, as opposed to dealing out teams will always have more than themselves over the threshold every tually incurred the luxury tax penal- massive amounts of cash into the a light slap on the wrist every time enough money to pay the fines lev- single year since 2003. As of De- ty since its inception, so it does seem league starting in 2016-2017, and a team spends a disproportionate ied by the luxury tax, as exemplified cember 2013, it has been estimated to be discouraging most teams from on the heels of probably the most amount of money. sports 16 thegateway www.gtwy.ca July 6, 2015 thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 3 sports 17

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HOCKEY BASKETBALL VOLLEYBALL

Both the Bears and Pandas hockey teams open their The quest for a CIS basketball championship returns As the two-time defending Canada West and seasons on the road, with the Bears opening against on Nov. 6, as the men’s and women’s basketball teams CIS champion Volley Bears look forward to the Pronghorns and the Pandas against will both start off their seasons facing the UBC the next season, there is a very large target on the Manitoba Bisons, the very same team they elimi- Thunderbirds in Vancouver. The following week, on their backs. Their schedule, however, becomes nated from the Canada West championship series Nov. 13, the University of Winnipeg Wesmen will come much more difficult during the latter half of last year. For the Bears, the 2015-2016 season marks to Edmonton for the Pandas’ and Golden Bears’ respec- the season. Look for their matchups against their quest for a third straight CIS Championship, tive home openers. The Golden Bears, which concluded longtime rivals Trinity Western and UBC as and it’s a quest they will have to start in hostile terri- their 2014-15 season with a Can West quarterfinal loss, yardsticks for their performance. Not many tory, as seven of their first eight regular season games will get a chance to exact revenge on last season’s playoff Canada West teams will be able to truly chal- on the road. The Bears don’t play their first game on loss to the University of Victoria on Jan. 15, as the Vikes lenge the Bears skill-for-skill, which leaves the home ice until Oct. 23, as they take on inter province come to Edmonton for the only matchup of the season. coaching staff with the complex task of weaning rivals, the Mount Royal Cougars. Meanwhile, the Pandas will have to wait until Feb. 12, out steady performances against less talented The Bears will look for a measure of revenge when the second last weekend of the season, to avenge their teams.With two devastating come-from-behind they take on Calgary in a home-and-home series Nov. 2015 CIS Final 8 loss to the Saskatchewan Huskies. losses to 13 and 14, as Calgary handed them their only set of This year’s battle of Alberta rivalry will come in two Trinity Western in the CIS and Canada West consecutive losses during the regular season last parts, as the Bears and Pandas will travel to Calgary finals, the Pandas will look to finally defeat year. The Pandas meanwhile, have to wait less than on Dec. 6 to face the Dinos, while the second game their rivals on Jan. 8 and 9. In addition, their a week before their home opener, against Lethbridge between the schools will take place back in Edmonton matches against UBC the next weekend will be on Oct. 9. Like the Bears, the Pandas are defending on the final game of the regular season on Feb. 20 an excellent benchmark performance for the some hardware this season, as they look to retain (which will also presumably be Senior Day for both Pandas as they prepare for playoffs. Canada their Canada West crown from last season. While UAlberta teams). However, if that isn’t enough intra- West, however, is an immensely competitive the Pandas got off to a strong 7-3 start last year, they Alberta animosity for you, the Bears and Pandas will league when it comes to women’s volleyball, and really hit their stride in late November, winning 11 also duel the only other Albertan school to make the the pandas will have to work hard for their wins, of their last 13 games to finish the year atop Canada Canada West Pioneer division (sorry, Grant Macewan), night in and night out. With many of their start- West with a 20-8 record. If last year’s record holds the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns on Jan. 29 and ers having gained valuable playoff experience true, then the plethora of home games to start the 30 in Lethbridge. As always, all home games are in the last year, look for the Pandas to come out near year may not actually favour the Pandas, as they Saville Community Sports Centre, and attendance is the top of the Canada West pile. Both teams open went a rather pedestrian 9-5 at home, compared to free of charge for those with a valid OneCard. — Jason their seasons on Oct. 16th against the Thompson 11-3 on the road. — Zach Borutski Shergill Rivers Wolfpack. — Mitch Sorensen

SOCCER FOOTBALL RUGBY

Both the Bears and Pandas open their schedules The Golden Bears football team enjoyed some- The University of Alberta Pandas will look on Sept. 11, with the Bears beginning on the road what of a breakout season last fall, putting an end to add to their already impressive legacy when against the Lethbridge Pronghorns, and the Pandas to a losing streak that spanned from Nov. 6, 2010 all they open their season Sept. 20 against the start the season at home against the Thompson Rivers the way to Sept. 20, 2014. With that newfound suc- Calgary Dinos. The Pandas are quite simply the Wolfpack. The road wasn’t a friendly place for the cess comes a sense of optimism, and with it, a new most successful women’s rugby team in CIS his- Bears last year, as they only won one of their six games level of expectations for the team. Last year, simply tory, with six national titles and 10 Canada West away from , while going undefeated within a win or two on home soil at Foote Field was enough titles to their name. Despite the fact they will the friendly confines. The Bears will have to meet the to call the season a success. But this year is a com- not host a conference home game this season, challenge of improving their home record head on, as pletely different animal. Head coach Chris Morris the Pandas will host the conference title tourna- they play seven road games this season, as opposed to has instilled an expectation that the Bears aren’t just ment, which runs Oct. 23-25, at Ellerslie Rugby five home games. Included in their seven road games is looking for ways to win some games here and there, Club. a stretch of four consecutive games away from home, they’re looking to become a contender and challenge The Pandas will certainly have no shortage before finishing the season with two home games. for a Canada West Championship. of motivation heading into the season opener, Meanwhile, the Pandas hope to not repeat last The Bears will open their season on the road as Calgary dealt them their only regular season year’s slow start, a start that saw them shut out for the against the Regina Cougars on Sept. 4, the team loss last year, 19-15, which also happened to first two games of the season. The Pandas finished they beat last season to finally put an end to their be the Pandas’ only home game in 2014. The atop their division last year with a 7-1-4 record, with epic losing skid. Their home opener will come Pandas travel to Lethbridge on October 4th for their solitary loss coming against Calgary in the first one week later when they host the Saskatchewan another interprovincal rivalry game against the game of the season. The Pandas also face a new play- Huskies. The Bears came within inches of beat- Pronghorns. While traditionally a strong team, off format for Canada West this season. As opposed to ing the Huskies in their home opener last year, but the Pronghorns posted a subpar 1-3 mark last the eight team playoff structure featuring one quar- a failed two point conversion forced the Cinderella season, with one of those losses coming against terfinal match and a final four tournament. Now, 12 story to wait another week. Winning games against the Pandas. While the Dinos beat the Pandas in teams advance to the playoffs, with the top six out the Huskies and Cougars is important for the Bears’ the final game of the regular season last year, of those teams advancing to the Canada West Select playoff chances this season, as the Calgary Dinos the Pandas paid them back in the Canada West Six championship tournament. The Bears look to and Manitoba Bisons look to remain as dominant championship game, winning 19-11. The U of A improve on their silver medal in Canada West, while powerhouses in Canada West. The Bears will play team will look to make a return to the top of the the Pandas look to advance past the Canada West two games against the dominant Dinos, one on the heap in CIS rugby, as they lost all three of their finals from which they were eliminated last year. — road on Sept. 17 and another at Foote Field to close national championship tournament matches. — Zach Borutski out the season Oct. 31. — Cameron Lewis Zach Borutski thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 3 diversions 19

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Christ, it’s so fucking hot You had better buy a new One of your arms might fall outside it feels like I just had pair of sunglasses so that off. But it might not. a goddamn shower I’m so your eyes aren’t bothered by sweaty. the sun.

Take your pet rattlesnake to The best way to enjoy the SUMMER 2008! the outdoor swimming pool summer is by drinking lots and enjoy the nice weather. of hard liquor by yourself in a McDonald’s parking lot.

It's very unlikely, but there's When is that Chinese food Eventually it’s going to get so a chance you may qualify for that we ordered getting hot that earth won’t be able freestyle swimming at the here? It’s been weeks. to sustain human life. 2016 Summer Olympics.

The 2015 Women’s World Try wearing flip flops on Try spicing things in your Cup of Soccer. your hands. life up a little bit by yelling at somebody on the bus every once in a while.