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Photo by Tyler Frith LRT WORK CONTINUES A worker moves some materials this week at the NAIT LRT construction site. The 3.3 km extension from Churchill Station will end at NAIT, with completion expected in April 2014. Preliminary engineering of the line was completed July 2009 and construction of the phase from the MacEwan Station to NAIT began in the sum- mer of 2011. The line is estimated to cost around $755 million. 2 The Nugget Thursday, December 6, 2012 NEWS&FEATURES Canadian, and proud of it archy as “very important.” instructor Lamya Asiff. So what do we pride ourselves on most? “We consider things. We The top five things Canadians take pride in are: are an intellectual people and 1. Universal Health Care...... 94% we focus on issues instead of 2. Canada’s Reputation in the World...... 93% just pushing them under the 3. Economic Performance...... 92% rug,” she said. “The fact that 4. Charter of Rights and Freedoms...... 90% we can think something through 5. Canadian passport...... 84% and solve it is what makes me What do we take pride in the least? proud.” 5. Multiculturalism 68% Other responses included CONNOR CORSARO 4. Official languages policy/bilingualism 61% our charitable acts. Assistant Issues Editor 3. War of 1812 61% “We are a charitable people What makes us Canadian? It’s a question 2. 1982 partition of the Constitution 61% and the fact that we care about that many ponder. 1. Monarchy 39% ourselves and Third World coun- To be Canadian can mean anything because When I talked to some NAIT students tries and we go out of our way the key thing to being Canadian is being differ- about their opinions on the thing that makes to help others in any scenario or ent. We are a brilliant combination of different them most proud to be Canadian, I got mul- situation like the earthquake in races, religions and types of people. tiple responses, which surprised me because I Haiti,” said one student. To be Canadian is more of an idea than an expected more along the lines of “health care” Lastly when I talked to a actual process. It’s an idea that we can be free and “multiculturalism.” friend of mine he agreed with 93 in the goals we choose to achieve and the mile- While I did get those responses from per cent of people, that we are stones we choose to reach. people like a classmate who said, “I’m proud held highly worldwide. But what is it about Canada that makes that we can be a united nation of many differ- “I’m proud to be a cit- Canadians proud to be Canadian? According ent beliefs and ideas I love our multicultural- izen of a nation held in high to a recent national poll by the Association for ism. It makes every individual so unique and regard worldwide, to be able Canadian Studies (ACS) the thing that makes makes Canada endlessly diverse.” to go to nearly any nation with Canadians most proud is the fact that we have And another, who proclaimed love for uni- our flag on my backpack and universal health care. versal health care. be recognized as ‘one of the good guys’ is people question it. A staggering 74 per cent of people viewed “We give a damn about the less fortunate, incredible.” So why is it important? Because every piece our universal health care as “very important” to which makes me proud – charity and universal So Canadian pride is like our identity of Canadian history or identity has shaped Canadian pride. Add in the people who viewed health care! I love the fact that we care about and our society, varied and diverse. I love it, our country. For better or worse we are stuck it as “somewhat important” and the number others in this country and it’s not all me, me, in fact, this makes me the most proud to be together and we should embrace everything jumps to 94 per cent. me,” he said. Canadian. about Canada. So what’s the least important thing? I had a few other responses as well, ones For so many different people the most Is it bad if we don’t? Of course not. As I According to the ACS, it’s the monarch. Under- that were both on the list of the top five important thing can be something totally dif- always say, you can’t please everyone, but standably so, however, still a little staggering things and others that weren’t. Perhaps my ferent. People look at things like the mon- everything is important, whether we think so that only 10 per cent of people viewed the mon- favourite is from Radio and Television Arts archy as unnecessary and therefore many or not. Time has come to move on ... picked this issue up off the floor in some thing I wanted to do was bore you. and exciting. random location. This will be my very last Nugget arti- There was never a dull moment and I I just want to say thank you for read- cle. I will not be here next semester. My will cherish every single one of them. Good ing my articles this semester and letting me time at NAIT is finished. I will be taking luck in all of your future endeavours! I look into your life for a couple of minutes every my talents to a TV station here in the city, forward to seeing your names up on my tele- week. where I will be completing my Television vision set or hearing your voices on what- I’ll admit it wasn’t easy getting stories practicum. Once that is completed, I will ever radio station I’m listening to. ready every single week. Coming up with be able to join the thousands of other NAIT It’s been a pleasure writing and edi- ideas that our wonderful contributors could graduates. ting for this wonderful paper, especially on write about was tough. I will miss my time with my fellow such a special year; NAIT’s 50th. I’m more DAVID ADOMAKO-ANSAH Every story idea I put forth, you the editors. Thank you for everything you than happy to pass the torch on to your new Issues Editor reader were always in mind. If I’m not inter- taught me Frank, Claire, Connor, Mike, Issues Editor, Sarah Stilwell. Hello fellow staff and students at NAIT, ested in what we’re writing about, I highly Anika, Evan and Lauren. You seven are I hope you all have a wonderful holiday. as well as those people who just randomly doubt that you would be as well. The last what made coming in for the meetings fun Stay safe and God bless. The Nugget, your friendly student newspaper, needs enthusiastic staffers. Pay for part-time work. 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The Nugget Room E-128B 11762–106 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5G 2R1 Production Office 471-8866 www.thenuggetonline.com Editor-in-Chief Claire Theobald [email protected] Issues Editor COOKING CONTEST David Adomako-Ansah NAIT Culinary students are [email protected] hard at work Monday in a Assistant Issues Editor contest to create Asian- inspired dishes that will be Connor Corsaro added to Tokyo Express’s [email protected] Tetsu Chef line of heat and Sports Editor serve products. Twelve com- Evan Degenhardt petitors created 17 dishes and the two to six chosen [email protected] will be in grocery stores Assistant Sports Editor across Alberta. Winners will Lauren Fink be announced in January [email protected] and will get $500. Entertainment Editor Anika Nottveit Photo by Kevin Tuong [email protected] Assist. Entertainment Editor Mike Jones [email protected] Photo Editor More parking for all Chad Steeves By DEXTER WATTY Although the new LRT extension is supposed to minutes away from my building. [email protected] Parking at NAIT has always been trouble- be completed in 2014, there will still be students The existing parkade “is troublesome because some, but now NAIT students have a new place who drive to school. the first seven floors are reserved for staff park- Production Manager to park. “The LRT is full of weird people ing,” said NAIT student Benjamin Loblick. Frank MacKay A 986-spot parkade has opened and sometimes I need a break,” said “The parkade is always filled when I get to [email protected] right by the Industrial Technical Build- Josh Yaworski. school and I usually park on or near the top floor.” For advertising, call 471-8866 ing on 103 Street and 118 Avenue, just Find parking on NAIT’s campus This is a problem for many students, espe- or e-mail: [email protected] north of the L-Building on the site of isn’t a simple task, which I had to fig- cially on snowy days when the top floor gets the old M-Building. This new park- ure out the hard way on my first day closed off. Submissions encouraged: ade will help with finding parking on driving to school. Already late for With the new parkade and the new NAIT LRT [email protected] campus, which has never been an easy class, I was in a rush to find parking line set to open in 2014, parking problems will The deadline is noon on the last feat to accomplish for those who aren’t near my class, which was an impos- soon be a thing of the past. school day of the week. (All sub- willing to risk parking at Kingsway sibility. The existing parkade doesn’t Daily parking in the new facility is $3 per hour missions must include your name Mall. always have spaces. to a maximum of $8 and monthly fees are $73 and student ID number.) This new parkade has cost $24 million and I had to settle for parking behind the apart- plus GST. should curb a lot of parking troubles for students. ments on 103 Street and 117 Avenue, just five Plug-ins are available. The opinions expressed by contribu- tors to the Nugget are not necessarily shared by NAIT officials, NAITSA or Celebrate Christmas at Fort Ed elected school representatives. By LUCAS ANDERS There will be plenty of hot chocolate or hot If you have been to the park in the summer, Looking for a way to celebrate the holiday apple cider on hand to warm your insides. you have a rare opportunity to see the park in season? There will be many Christmas displays that heart of winter, as it does not operate over the full Letters Take break from shovelling your driveway, capture the imagination and beauty of the winter season. We want your views grab your significant other and head down to Fort season. “If you have never been to Fort Edmon- Is something bugging you Edmonton Park. It is a great way to embrace old The sparkling lights and displays are sure to ton Park before seeing these historical buildings about NAIT or the rest of the man winter and celebrate Christmas. capture your imagination. Christmas Reflections decorated, the horse drawn wagons and people world? Do you have some praise Join interpreters at the Christmas Reflections will feature a number of activities for all ages. walking around, it’s just your quintessential to dish out about the school or life event and find out what a Christmas winter might Build Christmas crafts with your friends and sam- charming traditional holiday experience,” Roche in general? have looked like in 1905 and 1920. “This is an ple some baked goods. Fort Edmonton will have said. Get those thoughts into print. event that has been running at the park for over you in the Christmas mood at the end of the night. “We allow only several hundred [visitors] Keep them short and to the 18 years now,” said special events co-ordinator You can also get a head start on Christmas a night, because we want to keep it smaller and point. No more than 100 words. Charlene Roche. shopping for the Christmas lover in your family more intimate.” Hell, we’re a newspaper not an “A lot families choose to make it part of their buying decorations at Reed’s Bazaar and some of Roche highlighted that there are many nights encyclopedia. Give us a break! Submit your letters with your family tradition, which is fantastic. I am really the shops in Fort Edmonton Park. to accommodate the demand while keeping the real name and phone number to: honoured that they do so.” You can warm up those vocal cords, too. There intimacy of the venue. [email protected]. You don’t need a time machine to visit will be some live music and carols to get you in the Whether you are looking for date night or sim- Don’t sweat it. We won’t publish Edmonton’s past. To visit Fort Edmonton Park all festive spirit. The musical group Amati and a rota- ply want to spend some time with your family your phone number, but we do you have to do is hit Fox Drive. Not only will you tion of musicians will take your requests through- and friends, Christmas Reflections is a great way need to list your real name. enjoy the lights and festivities. get to take a journey into the past, but you will out the night. If this doesn’t make your heart grow It’s all good. Getting something also have an opportunity to go on a horse drawn three sizes, I am not sure what will. Admission is $19. If you want to know more, off your chest is downright thera- wagon ride with friends and family. Fort Edmonton’s Christmas Reflections started go to www.fortedmontonpark.ca. peutic. Write us. Don’t let the cold weather scare you off. on Dec. 2 and runs all the way to Dec 23. 4 The Nugget Thursday, December 6, 2012

edmontonsun.com Project OWE results in 50 arrests By DAVID ADOMAKO-ANSAH The second phase started Nov. 14. as well as a 30-year-old male in Manitoba bigger and the EPS are calling it a success. Issues Editor “When you compare it to last November, wanted on many counts, including sex- This campaign was more about qual- Fifty people with outstanding warrants crime numbers are actually down,” says Staff ual assault as well as possession of child ity and not quantity, James says. Individuals have been nabbed as part of the Edmonton Sgt. Regan James of the Edmonton Police pornography. were rounded-up in Edmonton, the United Police Service’s Project Operation Warrant Service. The suspects have all been brought back States, even as far away as the Philippines. Execution, or Project OWE campaign. “We certainly attribute all of the violence to Alberta for prosecution. Those who had warrants out for their A total of 45 officers from several poli- reduction strategies that the police service This was the second phase of the Project arrest were urged to report to one of the cing agencies – the EPS Specialized Traf- and the chief himself has in place. So does it OWE Campaign. police stations voluntarily before police fic Apprehension Teams (STAT), its Tar- save us police work? Absolutely, it saves us The EPS started this last April with more made the trip to their house to arrest them. geted Offender Section and the Alberta Sher- police work.” than 5,600 warrants and almost 2,700 arrests. At one man’s house, he fled to the wash- iff’s Fugitive Apprehension and Suppres- Five key arrests were made, including The second phase didn’t see as many room on the police’s arrival. He apparently sion Team (FAST) – were redeployed for the the arrest of a 45-year-old male in Louisi- people as the first, but the charges the police had a loaded weapon, but was talked down month-long campaign. ana wanted on assault causing bodily harm, were dealing with this time around were a lot by police. Thursday, December 6, 2012 The Nugget 5

MovemberBy MIKE MacMULLIN with 247,126 registrants andmadness came in first place prizes for amounts of money earned or best mous- The month of November wrapped up last worldwide with $37,373,252 raised. Globally, we tache pictures, and girls can participate, too, either Friday, and millions of men all over the world all raised $115,192,931 with just over one million with real ones or the fake ones that seem to be gain- shaved off their moustaches and went back into participants. That is truly heartwarming. As the say- ing popularity alongside the month long event. their regular, much less manly routines. ing goes, no pain, no gain and it is all true as partici- Everybody grows hair and it never stops growing! Movember is a huge event in the month, as pants were struggling to deal with the new mous- I think we can all appreciate the healthy (or it is a global cause dedicated to raising money taches that they were not used to. not so healthy) lives that we live, and champing and awareness for men’s health issues, specific- Cody Malbeuf, a Movember participant from through some extra scruff is a lot easier than a lot of ally prostate cancer. the RTA program, couldn’t agree more. people have to go through every year. bitrebels.com Movember Canada has been around since “If it hadn’t been for charity I would’ve I’m a huge advocate of Movember, and I 2003, when 30 people gathered and made this snapped and ripped it off a week in,” Malbeuf said. deeply believe that everybody should participate, let that little face caterpillar grow! happen. From that year onward, support sky- “But you do it for charity and to do something as a even the guys who can’t grow moustaches. Most For more general information and registration rocketed worldwide to the approximately group with your friends.” charities ask for all kinds of things from you, but information about Movember Canada, you can 900,000 people who signed up last year and But Movember isn’t all pain. Through this is most definitely the easiest and cheapest go to ca.movember.com and check it out. Regis- donated over $125 million to the cause. ca.movember.com, contestants receive e-mail invi- way to show your support. All you have to do ter early next year and let all of your friends know This year, Canada came second behind the UK tations to Movember parties in their city, are offered next year is put away your razor for 30 days and about the cause if they don’t already! A million reasons to be happy By NICOLE MURPHY and Finance program, this man had to hit rock healthy life, financially and otherwise. other people’s lives so we talk about honesty integ- Become A Millionaire for What It Makes of bottom before climbing to the top. “The main thought of the book was to help rity, tithing charity. The end game is making the You is a book that holds the tools to increasing He dove in to self-education, reading books others help themselves,” said Lautischer. “It was world a better place than you found it.” your net worth and overall quality of life. and listening to audio recordings. By 2007 his net my way of giving back and I thought I wanted to In the future, Lautischer wants to make a U.S. Author Pierre Lautischer held a book signing worth was over $1 million and he was debt free. affect more people than by just word of mouth.” edition, taking out the Canadian content and mak- at the NAIT Bookstore on Friday Nov. 30. Lautischer believes if he can do it, so can you. Through all of Lautischer’s self-educational ing it relevant to the United States. When asked to explain the title of his book, By following the compilation of tips and behav- reading, he took what he believed to be the best Become a Millionaire for What It Makes of he explained, “become a millionaire, that is what iours laid out in Lautischer’s book, you too can parts and put them together. You can be bought at amazon.ca, the NAIT Book- attracts people. It does talk about becoming a mil- increase your net worth and more importantly, “You know what? Anybody can benefit from store or at some Chapters locations. lionaire but it’s more than that, because when you live a healthier, happier life. it, but if I could target younger people because Lautischer quoted U.S. business philoso- become a millionaire it changes you. It changed Lautischer wrote this book in a series of they have time on their side, and they will almost pher Jim Rohn by saying, “Formal education will me anyway, and it changed me for the better.” quick, to-the-point chapters. Each has a sum- for surely become rich if they apply some of the make you a living; self-education will make you Lautischer knows too well the troubles of mary at the end for quick reference. The chap- concepts. a fortune.” money management. In 2001, he had to declare ter titles range from “Income Taxes” to “Hon- “I want them to, number one, increase their net This has seemed to work for Lautischer and bankruptcy. A graduate of NAIT’s Accounting esty and Integrity” hitting all aspects of a worth but I also want them to make a difference in he hopes it can work for you, too. 6 The Nugget news & features Thursday, December 6, 2012 Gay men donor ban debated By SARAH STILWELL However, there is a period of time where the right now and Canadian blood banks may see a to change the rules so more people can donate. In the 1980s, Canadian blood banks launched detection of AIDS is untraceable. This is why, change by the spring. Canadian Blood Services, along with a “lifetime ban” on gay men donating blood. initially, Canadian Blood Services chose to elim- Recently, Wales, Scotland and England Héma-Québec, require donors to fill in a ques- The ban was established as a means to safe- inate the risk. lifted their lifetime blood-ban tionnaire about their medical history and poten- guard Canadian blood banks from the AIDS Now, however, many on homosexual and bisexual tial risk. Currently, intravenous drug users, virus, which at that time was believed to be car- groups feel that the lifetime ban men. They have narrowed the people who have possibly been exposed to ried only by homosexual men. is outdated. ban down to one year. South Creutzfeld-Jakob disease, those who have When AIDS was first discovered, the major- Currently, monogamous gay Africa is currently deliberating exchanged money for sex and men who have ity of individuals who were infected were gay couples are banned from donat- the same policy. sex with men are all permanently prevented men. ing blood while straight men, In Canada, the one-year ban from giving blood. As research has progressed, we now know who may have had unprotected is out of the question, however, The proposed five-year ban instead of life- that the AIDS virus can be transmitted to others sex with countless partners, are they are still interested in short- time ban is garnering favourable reviews. through blood, sexual fluids and breast milk. allowed to donate even though ening the ban, possibly to five Alberta Health has four months to make a What this means is that homosexual and hetero- there is a possibility that they could be HIV years amid continuing HIV/AIDS research. decision and a committee will assess the latest sexual individuals run the same risk of being carriers. With more than half of Canadians who will Canadian scientific evidence and consult with contaminated and passing the virus to others. Canadian Blood Services’ current lifetime be in need of blood at some point in their lives, stakeholders such as Health Canada and patient All blood at Canadian blood banks is tested. ban on homosexual males is up for deliberation Canadian Blood Services finds it in their interest groups before making the change. Organizations intent on helping By CONNOR CORSARO The Christmas Bureau works closely of giving something to the community. one’s day or builds a family tradition, or an Assistant Issues Editor with CHED’s Santas Anonymous and the Sometimes we take our festive holi- unhappy occasion filled with longing and Christmas charities are on their way to Edmonton Sun’s Adopt-A-Teen program. day spirit, gifts and meals for granted but sorrow. NAIT as it is the season of giving! Everyone They work with over 75 other Christmas everyone in our city deserves a wonderful Christmas is about giving and we as a from Goodwill to the Edmonton Food Bank charities to provide the best Christmas pos- Christmas. people automatically become more generous and the Christmas Bureau are gathering sible for those in need. I am so grateful that we have institutions around this time of year. We genuinely have donations for the festive season and work- The Christmas Bureau is best known for that are willing to put themselves out there a wonderful spirit at Christmas time and our ing towards a com- its gift wrapping sta- to volunteer time and effort into making generosity helps thousands in our own city. mon goal – to provide tions in many malls in someone else’s Christmas a magical occa- It is amazing knowing that we can grant a better Christmas for the city. For a dona- sion when it might have not been without the Christmas spirit to anyone who wants it the people of Edmon- tion, they will wrap them. A festive meal can be the difference because of organizations like the Christmas ton who are in need. gifts (quite nicely, I between a family holiday that makes some- bureau. The Christmas might add) for you on Bureau works to sup- the spot. I have had ply a festive holiday the pleasure of using meal for people who are not able to have this service many a time because I cannot one on their own. They take cash donations wrap gifts to save my life. However, when and any amount helps greatly – $35 will pro- I walk out from buying a gift I don’t mind vide a senior living alone with a festive meal, giving a charity a few dollars to do it for $100 will feed a family of five and $250 will me. Plus, you support a great cause, which support at least three single-parent families. always helps with the spirit and the feeling Thursday, December 6, 2012 The Nugget 7 opinion — Editorial — Memories to last a lifetime photos filled our pages with colour and life. Not only were we I will miss the Monday afternoons spent discussing the lucky to have him this semester, the Nugget is lucky enough to week’s upcoming events and catching up with each other. have him return next term when I expect to see him build on the But most of all, I will miss Frank. strong foundation he has already laid. I will cherish the memories of sitting in his cramped office, They are all part of a proud tradition that stands 50 years obsessing over pages. I will miss his laughter and his warm strong and independent, a tradition that hopefully will continue smile. I will miss his gentle guidance and advice and the com- to proudly serve NAIT’s student body well into the future. forting tone he used to diffuse my temper. But there is one member of the Nugget team without whom To the contributors who stocked our pages, to the editors I would never have made it, our production manager, Frank who spent countless Sunday nights editing and re-editing, to MacKay. NAITSA for their continued support, to our loyal readers (and to CLAIRE THEOBALD I have spent countless hours in his office picking his brain, those who loyally use our pages for lining bird cages and mak- Editor-In-Chief looking for advice and learning everything I could from some- ing pinatas), and to Frank, thank you for enriching my experi- I’ll never forget my first experience as editor-in-chief at the one who I consider to be one of NAIT’s true hidden gems. ence here at NAIT. Nugget. When I had nowhere left to turn, I turned to Frank. To those taking over, trust your instincts but don’t be afraid At the NASH 74 conference (lovingly dubbed barf-apelago Always too kind and humble to ever brag about his experi- to change your mind. Take this opportunity to learn everything if you’ve been following my work) I walked in to the editor-in- ence, he was always ready to lend a hand. Without Frank, there you can and hopefully you will love the experience as much as chief round table discussion. For the sake of keeping the meet- would be no Nugget. I have. ing timely, each of us was instructed to ask only one question. This is my last editorial. Soon, I will hand in my key and Although next time you crack open a “fresh Nugg” I will be When it came to my turn, I said “I have been editor-in-chief pass the torch to the next generation of Nugg Heads. long gone, I will not soon forget the opportunity that has been of the Nugget for, oh ... ” – I looked at my wrist as if consulting My Wednesday’s will never be the same. I will miss the raucous given to me and the people who helped me make the paper what an invisible watch – “about two days now. My question is, how laughter ringing through the hallways and Evan’s bad pun pen. it is today. Thank you. do you do it?” The room fell silent, and I could see the whites of the other EIC’s eyes flash as if to say “Oh dear God ... ” After a full year holding the position, I can safely say I never knew what I was doing and still don’t. I may not have known the first thing about managing a staff and taking care of invoices was a chore for someone who failed math the first time and walked out the second, and I was far from an inspirational leader.

A vision I didn’t come to the table with skill, I came because I had a vision and the blind ambition and belief that I could make the Nugget a newspaper NAIT could be proud of. In my short time with the Nugget, I feel I have helped set the Nugget on a path of continuous improvement. I have tried to create a strong backbone for future EICs to build upon in the hopes that it will continue to grow and morph with each new staff always with an eye for improvement. But I didn’t do it alone. I’ve always said that if you find a person with a strong work- ethic and a willingness to learn, you can teach them anything. All of the editors I have had the pleasure of working with have had these attributes but it was the past semester’s worth of talented individuals that made the Nugget what it is today. Anika Nottveit and Mike Jones took over the Entertainment Section and injected new life into it, bringing two unique per- spectives together and creating a section that was fresh, current and full of life.

A privilege Not only did they prove to be true professionals but their philosophicalmindmax.blogspot.com effervescence and enthusiasm made the Nugget something you wanted to be a part of and it was a privilege to have worked with them and just to have known them. Is something bugging you about NAIT or the rest of Connor Corsaro and David Adomako-Ansah were brand the world? Do you have some praise to dish out about new this semester and had the difficult task of taking over the the school or life in general? Get those thoughts into Issues Section, the most difficult and challenging section of the print. paper. David could always be trusted to be on top of the head- Keep them short and to the point. No more than 100 lines, while Connor added his own unique spin to the political words. We’re a newspaper, not an encyclopedia. Give tapestry. us a break! Evan Degenhardt is one of those genuinely good people you are only lucky enough to meet once in a lifetime. Always reli- Submit your letters with your real name and phone able, with a creative mind and a quick wit, he led the Sports number to: [email protected]. Section as sole editor for the majority of the semester and never Don’t sweat it. We won’t publish your phone number, once complained. but we do need to list your real name. It’s all good. Get- Chad Steeves has a true talent for capturing an entire scene ting something off your chest is downright therapeutic. within one frame. With a trained eye and creative mind, his Trust us on that. Write us. 8 The Nugget Thursday, December 6, 2012 SPORTS Time to turn Nugget page cles and you get to explore every single nook and thing that I will never forget. week. Thanks for all the memories. cranny of our amazing institute in the process! First of all, I have to say a special thanks to the To the other section editors, Anika Nottveit The Nugget is a place where you can develop man who recruited me into this whole thing. and Mike Jones, who are also leaving this semes- some skills that you never even knew you Patrick Knowles, thanks for giving me an ter, it was the two of you who kept me sane! possessed. opportunity to take over your section and for Without both of you to laugh and blow off I went to my first lunch meeting on a whim, giving me a shot in the first place. I have to say, steam with, my Nugget time would have been because some friends of mine were going. I had you’re one tough individual to please but your a lot duller. But the three of us were also able to no idea that I would end up finding a hidden pas- attention to detail and your love for sports were take over the Nugget this semester and turn it into sion for writing and journalism. always apparent. something truly impressive! As a team, we’re Plus, the beauty about our little campus news- Your tough love was exactly what I needed, second to none. I have a ton of respect for both EVAN DEGENHARDT paper is that it’s a place where you can fail! and I will always appreciate your mentorship. of you. Sports Editor At NAIT, we’re stu- Frank MacKay. With- To the future of my section, Lauren Fink. With this Nugget’s issue being the last of the dents here to learn and bet- I went to my first out you, I don’t know what I You have no idea how impressed with you I semester, it also means that this is my last editorial ter ourselves as individuals. lunch meeting would’ve done. You sit behind am. You’re a natural born leader and you have this as sports editor for NAIT’s newspaper. The Nugget is just one of the the scenes with this whole perfectionism about you that makes me certain Although I’ve only been editor for one semes- options NAIT gives its stu- on a whim .... I newspaper and you don’t get this sports section is in good hands. Thank you for ter, my time spent at the Nugget coincides with dents, and in my opinion, had no idea that I the credit you truly deserve. taking over for me, I don’t think I could’ve chosen my time spent at NAIT. it’s an option that gets far You spend endless hours a better individual to leave things with. With my last editorial, I wanted to talk about overlooked! would end up find- every week perfecting our To all the coaches, athletes and NAIT Athlet- how much my time here at the Nugget has meant The Nugget challenged ing a hidden pas- paper, and, at the same time, ics staff, thank you for taking the time out of your to me and express my gratitude towards the me in a way that was differ- sion for writing and you still manage to rope schedules to be a part of this newspaper. people who have helped me in my little “Nugget” ent. I gained skills and know- our entire Nugget team in. Whether it was through interviews, quotes or adventure. ledge that I will most certainly journalism. The knowledge and advice feedback, your contributions truly made this cam- Nugget. By its very definition, a nugget is use outside the walls of NAIT and for that I will that you have passed on to me in our time spent pus newspaper better. anything that one considers of great value or be forever grateful. together is irreplaceable. For all of this Frank, I And finally, to all of the readers out there, you significance. But the Nugget also did something else for truly thank you! Nugg Heads are why the Nugget has been around This definition hits home pretty hard for me, me. Claire Theobald. Our fearless leader, you are for over 50 years. Thank you for your support and as I hold all of my hours spent at the Nugget with Our campus newspaper introduced me to a one of the most intimidating individuals out there. your dedication to the campus newspaper. great value! variety of people that I consider family. But as a team, we needed that drive and determin- I think my exit music started to play about 200 First of all, to anyone who still has the pleas- There were a number of people that were part ation behind us, otherwise everything would’ve words ago, so with all of that, I’ll sign off with the ure of calling NAIT home, take advantage of your of my Nugget journey and I can’t mention them fallen apart. words of a true beauty, Mr. Don Cherry. student newspaper. all. That being said, you are also one of the most “Don’t go changing, do it your way, go down You get a free lunch every Wednesday (that’s But I do want to mention a few individuals hard-working and dedicated people I’ve met! blazin’.” what got me hooked), you get paid to write arti- who made my time at NAIT’s newspaper some- I cherish our Nugget time together every Cheers NAIT. It’s been an absolute blast. WOMEN’S HOCKEY Two top teams split series By AVRY LEWIS-McDOUGALL fans the present of a 2-0 win over the Red Deer of the scoreboard for the first period with the the roles where they can,” she said. “Overall, The NAIT Ooks women’s hockey team left Queens this weekend in the NAIT Arena. frame being a defensive battle between the two I think the team has bought into what they need for Christmas break on a high note, giving their The top team in the ACAC was kept off best teams. to do, no matter who’s in the lineup.” However, the offence came Iwanicka also praised the play of her goal- alive in the second period cour- tender for her shutout performance against one tesy of the Conference’s leading of the top goalies in the Conference. scorer Michelle Pochapsky. Tayrn “She definitely was a game difference for McCormick added to the NAIT us, compared to the Red Deer goalie who’s lead as the period ended with the rated No. 1 (Camille Trautman),” Iwanicka Ooks up 2-0. said. In the third, veteran goalie “They got an equal number of shots and Jill Jill Diachuck stood on her head shut them down.” and made 21 saves in the victory, Going into the break, the Ooks have 15 with her record going to 4-0-0 points on the year, while Red Deer is in second on the season. The Ooks’ rec- with 14, SAIT has seven and Grant MacEwan ord goes to 7-2-1 leading into the is last in the Conference with 6 and a record of Christmas break, after splitting 3-7-0. the series with the Queens fol- The top three leading scorers in the ACAC lowing a 6-1 loss in Red Deer on belong to the Ooks with Pochapsky first with Thursday night. three goals and 14 assists for 17 points, Sherri NAIT head coach Deanna Bowles second with nine goals, six assists for Iwanicka was glad to see her 15 points and the injured Klimpke with six team step up and was impressed goals and eight assists for 14 points. with their ability to deal with an NAIT also leads the ACAC in scoring with injured lineup including forward 45 goals and have given up only 30 which is Vanessa Klimpke. second best in the Conference (Red Deer has

Photo by Taylor Mah “All year, whether we’ve only allowed 17). NAIT Ook Michelle Pochapsky (19), the ACAC scoring leader, tries to beat a Red Deer had Vanessa or not, I think other The Ooks return to action on Jan. 11 against player to the puck during a game Friday Nov. 30 at NAIT arena. NAIT won 2-0. players have stepped up to fill the Grant McEwan Griffins. Thursday, December 6, 2012 SPORTS The Nugget 9 Some are born spectators ... at, I hit the volleyball court and found out I’m My arms are still stinging in the spots where the After spending a while serving, we moved on anything but the next NAIT Ook. ball hit, repetitively. to diving, another thing I was good at, surprisingly. I recruited the help of Ook’s setter Alison After taking a quick break to ice my delicate Diving is hard. You have to know exactly Mullock, to try (try being the keyword) to teach arms, we started to set. Do you know what it’s where to go and when to get down. I liked being me the ways of the court. like to be the last person picked in gym class? able to save the ball from hitting the floor, knowing Before we hit the court, she set me aside That’s how I felt after learning to set. that in a game that can mean a point for my team. and gave me some pointers. Mullock tried her best, but couldn’t help but We ended on a low note, with a ball Alison hit “Control the ball, think one play ahead, laugh at my setting abilities, saying “that was a striking me straight in the jibs. hit around the block and don’t be afraid of the train wreck, Lauren is dreadful at setting.” That hit concluded our lesson, but before floor,” she said. I personally don’t think I was that bad at set- we packed up I asked Mullock what position LAUREN FINK This is when panic mode set in. ting, after trying hitting, which we did next. I would play. Assistant Sports Editor “What does ‘hit around the block’ even mean? Let’s just say the only spikes I like are on “You would play libero,” she said, “but I N(ugget) Zone Challenge! ‘Don’t be afraid of the floor,’ does that mean I’ll be the collars of my blouses. suggest you just try an easier sport like soccer With finals looming, I decided to find a dis- on the floor a lot? Should I’ve brought knee pads?” Finally we got to something I was decent at, or knitting.” traction and learn a new sport this week, for the There wasn’t much time for me to ponder these serving. Perhaps I was only good at it because I was only mildly offended by what she first ever, N(ugget) Zone Challenge (a play on questions, as Mullock was ready to get going. of all the pent up anger I had from the previous said, because I know that it’ s the truth. How- NAIT NewsWatch’s NZone Challenge). We started off with passing, which I learned things I had learned and failed at. Either way, I ever, instead of soccer or knitting, I think I’ll In hopes of finding something I was good was harder than it looks. Also, it hurts, a lot. was getting the hang of something, finally. just stick with watching. WOMEN’s basketball Women regain their form By KEVIN MARTIN NAIT’s history for the Women’s team. ful for PJ’s return in January and our play in this first half of the It’s been a roller coaster season for NAIT’s women’s basketball When asked about his other star player Wells, Warnick is plan- year has been bolstered by the consistent play of second year play- team. ning to see her in 2013. ers who have been strong for us despite injuries to others.” The girls were the talk of the ACAC after starting their season “We have some time now to rest and focus on school as we The girls look to build on a fantastic first half on Jan. 11, when 5-0 and absolutely dominating their competition. They also reached don’t take to the court again until 2013,” he said. “We are hope- they kick off the second half of their season against Lakeland. a major milestone. For the first time in NAIT’s history, the women’s basketball team achieved a national ranking. They were seventh in Canada, but then injury struck. Fourth-year player Josephine Peacock and fifth-year player P.J. Wells went down in back to back games with injuries. Missing two key Ooks on the court meant that NAIT would go on to lose the next three games. It was a nasty little losing streak but Peacock returned for a couple of games against Keyano and it was exactly what NAIT needed.

Keyano smothered Keyano wasn’t welcomed very kindly to NAIT’s main gym Fri- day night. The Ooks absolutely smothered them with their defen- sive intensity. They were physically dominant and active with their hands, which lead to a lot of turnovers. NAIT had an incredible 20 steals in the game with a large num- ber of them coming in the first quarter. The Ooks showed they were the dominant team with an 18-4 first quarter lead. Josephine Peacock looked like she hadn’t missed a beat. Her shot was fantastic as she went six for nine from the field and scored 15 points. Her main contribution was on defence as she lead the team with eight steals. Despite being a guard, she also led the Ooks with seven rebounds. The Ooks had a comfortable 37-21 lead at halftime. The second half featured more of the same from the Ooks and it turned into a blowout. The final score was 78-45 and the losing streak was over.

7-3 record The teams took to the same court on Saturday night and the result was the same, almost deja vu-like. Peacock lead the Ooks in steals and rebounds as they went on to win 67-49. The Ooks moved to a dominating 7-3 record on the season. Head coach Todd Warnick is super happy with how the first half of the season has gone. “I am pleased with our performance overall,” he said. “We have shown significant growth in the first half of our season and we are excited for the second half of the year. Josephine was key in both our victories on the weekend her dynamic play at the defensive end recording 12 steals over the two games were big in our ability to create offence from our defence” The team is done for 2012 and now have a lengthy break before their next games on the second weekend of January. The Ooks fin- Photo by Jesse Kushneryk ish the first half of the year with a 7-3 record and it’s the best in NAIT Ook Jordan Enns drives past a Keyano defender on Friday Nov. 30 at NAIT gym. Ooks won 78-45. 10 The Nugget SPORTS Thursday, December 6, 2012

MEN’S BASKETBALL NAIT Ook Shaquille Bedminster tries to put up a shot against Keyano on Friday. NAIT won 85-80. Two big wins By DEXTER WATTY Yona Berhe was Keyano’s leading scorer, The Ooks men’s basketball team was back playing all 40 minutes and scoring 30 points. in action this past weekend against the Key- Matthieu Johnson and Brock McMillan led ano Huskies. the way for the Ooks, scoring 19 points and 20 Coming off of a thrilling matchup against points respectively. the Augustana Vikings last weekend (in which NAIT shot 46 per cent from the field in the Ooks went 1-1 including a narrow over- their two victories and out rebounded the time victory,) the Ooks took two wins in Huskies by 29. The Huskies shot a meager home games against 36 per cent from the field, the Huskies this past which ultimately led to weekend to improve their losses. their record to 5-5 Coming into the headed into the win- second half of the sea- ter break. son, the Ooks play crucial Although the games against divisional Ooks pulled away opponents. with a five-point Wins in divisional win on Friday, there games are worth one point was never really any in the standings, as opposed doubt that NAIT to interdivisional matches wouldn’t win. which are worth two. With NAIT riding “Every point matters,” a 13-point lead into said head coach Ben Jul- the final quarter, Key- ius. “At this point in time ano made a late push every win is important.” in the last two minutes That statement holds but came up short. true as the men’s team Lance Wesolow- is fourth in their div- ski of the Huskies ision behind the Con- was the game’s lead- cordia Stingers who are ing scorer with 27 6-3 on the season, Augus- points. Patrick Mart tana Vikings (5-4), and the and Shaquille Bedmin- Keyano Huskies. The Ooks ster each had 17 for Coach Ben Julius have seven points and are tied NAIT while Brock McMillan led the team in with our 109 Street rival the Grant MacEwan scoring with 23 points. Griffins, who are 4-5. Saturday’s game was closer, until the final The men are back in action on Jan. 11 at frame where the Ooks outscored the Huskies home against the Lakeland College Rustlers, Photo by Taylor Mah by six points en route to an 11-point victory. who are 4-5. Athlete Profile Athlete Profile

Player: Mike Wickstrom Player: Izzy Hess Sport: Volleyball Sport: Volleyball Position: Right side/setter Position: Middle Program: Business Program: Business

By ALISON MULLOCK Dream job? – I really want to go over- By ALISON MULLOCK What’s your favourite winter activity? Do you prefer being a hitter or a setter? seas to play professional volleyball, possibly What would be your dream job? – I have – Building snowmen! I love when the snow is – I definitely prefer setting. You have more con- Poland. never really thought about it too hard, but I perfect for it! trol and hitting is not my “strong point.” What is your favourite activity in the have always wanted to be a doctor. But with the What is your favourite vegetable? – What’s your favourite Christmas song? – snow? – Snowball fight for sure! I haven’t degree I am getting, I think I would want to be String beans, wax green beans, load ’em with “Six White Boomers,” the Australian Christmas had one this year yet, but when I do, it will be a financial planner. butter! Delish! song, because I know all the words! awesome. When do you start Christmas shopping? What’s your pregame snack? – Yogurt, What would you want for Christmas If you could eat lunch with anyone in the – A week before Christmas, last minute gifts! broccoli and carrots. Not all together. if you could have anything? – A vacation world who would it be? – Bryce Cardinal and Who is your sports idol? – Destiny If you could have any name what would to New Zealand. I have always wanted to go Cody Cuthill because they are super awesome Hooker because she is amazing. it be? – Chloe because it’s pretty and nice. there, so why not! and my friends. If you could play any other sport other What’s your favourite position on the What is your favourite Christmas bak- When do you start Christmas shopping? than volleyball what would it be? – Probably court? – Well, I like middle, but I really miss ing? – My grandma’s shortbread always hits – I usually start two weeks before Christmas, gymnastics, so I could have a hot body and be being an outside hitter. I was an outside until I the spot. once finals are over. able to just whip out the splits on any occasion. got to college and definitely miss it. What is the best volleyball advice Where would you live if you could live How many pairs of shoes do you have? – What’s the most inspirational thing any- you have ever received? – “Stop anywhere? – Australia, because it is super I have about 15, but I only ever wear like four body has ever told you? – “Don’t fall on your dumping”- everyone. warm and sunny, or anywhere warm. of them. ass,” play defence low but don’t fall over. Thursday, December 6, 2012 SPORTS The Nugget 11

MEN’S HOCKEY Ooks crush Keyano By MATT INGLIS “Friday wasn’t our best game. Our execu- “It was a collective effort. When no one The NAIT Ooks men’s hockey team proved tion was off but we got big saves and timely jumps out, it speaks to the balance of the team, why they are the top team in the ACAC once scoring.” and how everyone is playing well.” again last weekend with a pair of blowout wins All seven of the Ooks’ goals on Friday were Lajoie has been pushing the Ooks to get over the Keyano Huskies. netted by different players, in a game where better each game this season and says that the The Ooks travelled to Keyano College on everything NAIT threw at the net seemed to team is starting to get to where he thinks they Friday to deal the Huskies their first punishing find the back of the cage. should be. loss of the weekend, before returning on Sat- Saturday’s 9-2 blowout by NAIT saw seven “It’s an ongoing process. Saturday was the urday to hammer them once again. The Ooks different scorers again, with Ooks forwards closest to a full 60 minutes we’ve played all outscored their opponents 16-4 through the two Tyler French and Liam Darragh beating the season.” games, notching their first win on Friday by a Huskies net-minder twice each. NAIT decided The Ooks have been very successful score of 7-2, and 9-2 on Saturday. to give Szabados a night off, starting Chris both at home and on the road so far this sea- NAIT started goaltender Shannon Szabados Moore between the pipes. son, remaining the only team undefeated in on Friday, who despite the score differential, Keyano got the jump on the Ooks early on overtime. had her work cut out for her. Ooks head coach Saturday, sliding two past Moore before NAIT Coach Lajoie doesn’t look at the standings Serge Lajoie said Szabados performed when responded with nine unanswered goals. Despite as a chance to relax and is constantly reminding needed to keep NAIT ahead in the game. being down early on, coach Lajoie was happy the team to stick to the game plan. “Shannon really battled on Friday. She with the effort the team put forward. “We want to play good, sound hockey. made timely saves throughout the game.” “Saturday was the better game. We played When we stick to the plan, it’s a reminder of Although the Ooks walked all over the with more finesse. Even down by two, we felt how good we can play.” Huskies on the score sheet, coach Lajoie confident on the bench.” The Ooks are wrapped up for the semester, thought the team could have played better Lajoie came out of the weekend happy with and will get a well-deserved break over Christ- overall. the Ooks overall performance. mas before returning to the ice in January. Coach Serge Lajoie Oil Kings finish week in first By KELSEY LYDYNUIK high sticking. game. Jarry performed well, tallying his second been there since Oct. 20, off of his back. On Wednesday, the Oil Kings took on the Luke Philp then took the game into his own shutout of the season. By the end of the first, Edmonton had a 2-0 Kootenay Ice, a rematch of the season opener hands, notching two goals minutes apart giving With goals from T.J. Foster and Henrik lead due to another goal from Wruck. for the 2011-12 WHL Champs. the Ice a 4-3 lead. Samuelsson, Jarry led the team to a 2-0 vic- At the beginning of the second, Edgars Unfortunately, this was a much closer game With just under five minutes left, Oil tory over the Ice, allowing the team to squeeze Kulda roofed it. than the season opener. Kings centre Cole Ben- past Calgary and clinch Shortly after, the Hurricane’s Graham Hood Edmonton fell 5-4 to Kootenay in a shoot- son evened the score. the top spot in the Central made it 3-1, Jaimen Yakubowski also netted out loss. Dylan Wruck scored twice and Kee- The scored remained tied Division. one for the Hurricanes, making it 3-2. gan Lowe once, making this his third consecu- throughout overtime and Edmonton dominated After a penalty against Cody Corbett, tive game with a goal. went into a shootout with Kootenay on the penalty Yakubowski was awarded a penalty shot but Through the first and second periods the Oil goals from Sam Reinhart kill, as Kootenay went 0 missed it. However, he pushed it past the goal Kings maintained the upper hand with a 3-1 and Philp winning the and 3 with the man advan- line on the rebound off Jarry’s head, tying up lead at the end of the second. shootout for Kootenay. tage. Edmonton continues the game. It wasn’t until the third period that Edmon- Although they didn’t to hold on to the No. 1 PK Just before the end of the action-packed ton saw a real challenge from Kootenay. Four get the “W,” the single point that the Oil in the league at 92.9 per cent. second, Lazar got his second goal of the night minutes into the third, Kootenay centre Sam Kings gained from this game tied them for Sunday, the boys took on the Lethbridge and 10th of the season, giving the lead back to Reinhart, (Griffin Reinhart’s younger brother) first with the Calgary Hitmen in the Central Hurricanes, looking to keep top spot in the Edmonton. made the score 3-2. Division. Central Division. There wasn’t too much action in the third Soon after, it looked as though Mitchell Friday, they were back home for a rematch Jarry started in net for the second night. period, as the Oil Kings held onto their one Moroz had secured a 4-2 lead for the Oil Kings, against the Ice. Curtis Lazar opened the scoring early in the goal lead, taking Lethbridge 4-3 and holding but the goal was disallowed due to a call for We saw Tristan Jarry get the start in net this first, finally getting the “monkey,” which had on to the top spot in the Central Division. Grey Cup lives up to its name By DEXTER WATTY going the right way for Calgary, who allowed I found it quite entertaining, although Stamps found themselves down 13 with The Grey Cup is an annual tradition for a second touchdown early in the quarter after Marianas Trench could have done without under seven minutes to go. many Canadian football fans. a fumbled handoff. Ray would also connect the tight jeans and eyeliner. That had to have With 5:22 remaining, Ray connected The year-end affair this year featured with Dontrelle Inman on a very controversial been the lowlight of the night for me, just with Andre Durie to extend the lead to great performances from Carly Rae Jepsen, call to put Toronto on the barely beating out the Stam- 34-14. Justin Bieber and former Eskimo quarter- Stamps one yard line. peder’s horrid first half. This game was all but over before Cal- back Ricky Ray. Then backup QB Jari- The second half was gary scored with 20 seconds remaining for a Toronto’s QB threw two touchdown ous Jackson connected with more of the same. Although final score of 34-21. passes and racked up over 200 yards through Inman again for one yard I truly am a fan of football, The difference maker in this game was the air in the Toronto Argonauts’ decisive and another touchdown. this game just seemed quite Argos’ Chad Kackert, who earned Grey Cup victory over the Calgary Stampeders in the Both teams would each lacklustre. MVP honours. Kackert rushed for 133 yards 100th Grey Cup. add a field goal before half During the third quarter, and had 198 all-purpose yards for the game, After an interception on the first play of time to make the score 24-6. Argos defensive end Adri- averaging 6.65 yards per carry. the game, Ricky Ray looked in top form as To many (16-year-old ano Belli was ejected from As hard as it was to watch Edmonton’s he gained his composure and brought the girls), the halftime show the match for getting into ex-quarterback win a championship in his boatmen to an early 7-3 lead at the end of was the spectacle of the an altercation with Stam- first season with his new team, anything is the first quarter. event, with lots of people tuning in just to peders offensive lineman Jon Gott. better than seeing Calgary do better than In the second quarter things just weren’t see Bieber’s performance. Fast forward to the fourth quarter, the Edmonton. 12 The Nugget SPORTS Thursday, December 6, 2012 ACAC Standings MEN’S HOCKEY Concordia 89, Grande Prairie 65 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Medicine Hat 3, Augustana 0 Team GP W RW L OTL TIE GF GA Pts Briercrest 83, Lethbridge 81 DIV Team MP MW ML GW GL Pts (25-16, 25-18, 25-16) NAIT 15 13 13 0 1 1 80 22 28 Red Deer 94, Lakeland 91 (OT) N Lakeland 10 9 1 27 5 18 Augustana 16 11 10 2 0 3 80 42 25 Concordia 102, King’s 68 N NAIT 10 8 2 27 9 16 CURLING SAIT 16 11 11 3 0 2 78 36 24 S Red Deer 10 8 2 28 12 16 Team Fall Regional Results Portage 16 7 6 7 0 2 68 63 16 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL N MacEwan 10 8 2 26 12 16 MEN Concordia 16 6 6 8 0 2 57 55 14 North Division N King’s 10 6 4 23 15 12 NAIT ...... 5-1 Keyano 16 5 5 10 1 0 48 83 11 Team Div GP Div InterDiv W L Pts S Medicine Hat 10 6 4 21 16 12 GPRC ...... 4-2 MacEwan 15 5 5 10 0 0 46 61 10 Augustana N 9 2 7 9 0 16 S Olds 10 6 4 21 19 12 Lakeland College ...... 3-3 Briercrest 16 0 0 16 0 0 21 116 0 King’s N 9 3 6 9 0 15 N Grande Prairie 10 5 5 20 20 10 Grant MacEwan University ...... 3-3 RESULTS MacEwan N 9 2 6 8 1 14 S SAIT 10 4 6 15 19 8 Red Deer College ...... 3-3 November 30 Lakeland N 9 0 6 6 3 12 S Lethbridge 10 3 7 16 23 6 UofA - Augustana ...... 3-3 NAIT 7, King’s 2 NAIT N 10 2 5 7 3 12 S Briercrest 10 3 7 16 24 6 Olds College ...... 0-6 Augustana 6, Portage 4 SAIT S 10 2 5 7 3 12 S Augustana 10 3 7 9 24 6 WOMEN SAIT 11, Briercrest 2 Concordia N 9 1 4 5 4 9 N Keyano 10 1 9 5 28 2 Grant MacEwan Univesity...... 6-0 MacEwan 3, Concordia 2 Olds S 11 3 3 6 5 9 N Concordia 10 0 10 2 30 0 NAIT...... 5-1 December 1 Grande Prairie N 11 1 4 5 6 9 RESULTS GPRC ...... 3-3 NAIT 9, King’s 2 Keyano N 9 0 4 4 5 8 November 30 Olds College ...... 3-3 SAIT 5, Briercrest 1 Medicine Hat S 10 1 3 4 6 7 SAIT 3, CUCA 0 (25-14, 25-12, 25-21) Lakeland College...... 3-3 Augustana 8, Portage 2 Briercrest S 10 2 0 2 8 2 Lakeland 3, MacEwan 0 Red Deer College ...... 1-5 MacEwan 3, Concordia 2 St. Mary’s S 10 0 1 1 9 2 (25-23, 25-12, 25,19) UofA - Augustana ...... 0-6 Red Deer S 10 0 0 0 10 0 Medicine Hat 3, Augustana 0 MIXED WOMEN’S HOCKEY Lethbridge S 10 0 0 0 10 0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-19) Lakeland College ...... 5-0 Team GP W RW L OTL TIE GF GA Pts RESULTS December 1 UofA - Augustana ...... 4-1 NAIT 10 7 7 2 1 0 45 30 15 November 29 MacEwan 3, Lakeland 0 NAIT ...... 3-2 Red Deer 10 7 7 3 0 0 35 17 14 Olds 72, St. Mary’s 42 (25-22, 26-24, 25-13) Olds College ...... 1-4 SAIT 10 3 2 6 1 0 24 45 7 November 30 SAIT 3, Concordia 0 Red Deer College ...... 1-4 MacEwan 10 3 3 7 0 0 16 28 6 NAIT 78, Keyano 45 (25-23, 25-14, 25-23) Concordia University College ...... 1-4 RESULTS Grande Prairie 64, Concordia 46 November 29 Briercrest 71, Lethbridge 67 Red Deer 6, NAIT 1 King’s 73, Red Deer 56 November 30 Olds 65, St. Mary’s 51 NAIT 2, Red Deer 0 December 1 SAIT 2, MacEwan 1 Athletes of the week NAIT 67, Keyano 49 Nov. 26-Dec. 2 December 1 Concordia 66, Grande Prairie 52 MacEwan 5, SAIT 4 Briercrest 62, Lethbridge 56 Karynn Flory Lakeland 63, Red Deer 46 Curling MEN’S BASKETBALL Karynn skipped her NAIT Ooks women’s curling North Division MEN’S VOLLEYBALL team to a second-place finish at the ACAC Fall Regional Team Div GP Div InterDiv W L Pts DIV Team MP MW ML GW GL Pts this past weekend hosted by GPRC. Flory was instru- Red Deer S 10 1 8 8 1 17 S SAIT 10 10 0 30 2 20 mental in leading her team to a 5-1 record, losing only Briercrest S 10 2 7 9 1 16 S Red Deer 10 10 0 30 10 20 to MacEwan. “Karynn was extremely calm and collected Lethbridge S 10 0 6 6 4 12 S Briercrest 10 9 1 28 11 18 under pressure,” said assistant coach Karl Mysiuk. “She Concordia N 9 2 4 6 3 10 S Medicine Hat 10 9 1 28 13 18 made some unbelievable shots at crucial times.” Karynn Medicine Hat S 10 2 4 6 4 10 is a first-year Personal Fitness Training student from St. Augustana N 9 1 4 5 4 9 N Keyano 10 8 2 26 9 16 Albert. Keyano N 9 0 4 4 5 8 S Lethbridge 10 6 4 21 15 12 MacEwan N 9 1 3 4 5 7 N King’s 10 5 5 23 24 10 SAIT S 10 1 3 4 6 7 N MacEwan 10 4 6 17 19 8 NAIT N 10 3 2 5 5 7 N Lakeland 10 3 7 15 22 6 Olds College S 11 1 3 4 7 7 S Augustana 10 2 8 14 24 4 King’s N 9 2 2 4 5 6 N Grande Prairie 10 1 9 9 28 2 Lakeland N 9 1 2 3 6 5 S Olds 10 1 9 9 29 2 Matt Brown St. Mary’s S 10 1 2 3 7 5 N NAIT 10 1 9 8 28 2 Curling Grande Prairie N 11 0 1 1 10 2 Wins versus divisional opponents will result in 1 N Concordia 10 1 9 5 29 2 point. Wins versus interdivisional opponents will RESULTS Matt was instrumental in leading the Ooks men’s curl- result in 2 points in the standings. December 1 ing team to a first-place finish at the ACAC Fall Regional RESULTS MacEwan 3, Lakeland 0 (25-21, 31-29, 25-16) this past weekend in Grande Prairie. Brown skipped November 29 SAIT 3, Concordia 0 (25-17, 25-18, 25-20) his team to a 5-1 record at the first event of the season Olds 85, St. Mary’s 77 Medicine Hat 3, Augustana 0 hosted by GPRC. “Matt always has a good game plan no matter which team he faces,” said assistant coach November 30 (25-22, 25-20, 25-22) Karl Mysiuk. “This past weekend was no exception as NAIT 85, Keyano 80 November 30 Concordia 82, Grande Prairie 68 he executed his strategy to near perfection.” Matt is a SAIT 3, Concordia 0 (25-16, 25-17, 25-13) Briercrest 97, Lethbridge 87 second year Finance student from Edmonton. MacEwan 3, Lakeland 1 Red Deer 90, King’s 77 St. Mary’s 84, Olds 67 (15-25, 26-24, 25-21, 25-19) December 1 Medicine Hat 3, Augustana 0 NAIT 81, Keyano 70 (25-21, 27-25, 25-17) Thursday, December 6, 2012 The Nugget 13 14 The Nugget Thursday, December 6, 2012 ENTERTAINMENT It’s time to say goodbye There is one person in the office who’s work about and new stories to tell. hope you will enjoy it and take as much out of it generally goes unnoticed. If the Nugget were We will never forget the “bad pun pen,” as you can. a car, he would be the engine. This person flies thanks to Evan! Working for the Nugget is a job, but it’s also a under the radar. He works extremely hard, puts in One more thank you goes out to our con- way to get great experience. If you focus on what a lot of time, and cares a lot. He cares about the tributors. Without you guys, we editors would be you can learn, you won’t be disappointed. paper, but also about those of us who work there. writing the whole paper. You bring variety to the I meant to make this quick, as quick good- This person’s name is Frank MacKay. Without paper and also make it possible. I would like to byes are the best and least painful. Life is too Frank, the Nugget wouldn’t exist. thank all of you for taking time out your week- short to dwell on the past. Remember the good Frank receives all the articles for Issues, ends to do some extra writing! times and move on with hope to make more in Entertainment, and Sports. He reads all of these To those that are taking over the paper now, I the future. ANIKA NOTTVEIT and lays them out on his computer to make the Entertainment Editor paper. His eyes are the last to see the pages before Goodbye. I don’t like that word. Saying they go to print, permanently. goodbye sucks. People always say things they He writes all the headlines. This seems like don’t mean and get all sappy. an easy job, right? Headlines are short and to I think I don’t like goodbye’s because they the point. Just try it yourself. Cover the head- are sad. I don’t like being sad. line of a newspaper article, read it all and So instead of an extended goodbye for my make your own headline. It’s hard! To think of last Nugget article, I’m going to throw out a punchy, witty sentences takes a lot of thought. few thank - you’s. This is a skill that is honed over time. Firstly, I would like to thank my assistant. Frank is the most experienced person on the Mike, you always had my back. When I couldn’t Nugget team. I would like to thank him for his make a meeting, no worries, you were there. patience. Working with hyper, inexperienced When I needed more story ideas, you were there. students must wear on a person, but Frank I appreciated all the story ideas you came never lets this show, if it does. up with. Your knowledge of bands is astound- To all my fellow staffers, as people purs- ing! I’m glad you always knew the down low ing a career in the media industry, we will for any local bands. Your always-willing atti- meet again. It was a pleasure working with all tude was something I never took for granted. of you. I look forward to the time we run into We made a pretty great Entertainment team. each other, we will have many memories to talk Anika at work editing the latest issue of the Nugget. Thursday, December 6, 2012 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 15 for your listening pleasure ...

$3.99 mixtape ... getbent57.wordpress.com Snow, lights and Christmas trees, 1. Little Drummer Boy – Sean Quigley it’s the month of December! Christmas 2. Cold December – Michael Buble music fills the coffee shops and malls. 3. All I Want For Christmas is You Smiles are a little bit more common and – Mariah Carey the mood is generally high. Everybody’s 4. Wish You a Merry Christmas happy for a while but after a whole month – Jacob Miller of the same Christmas music it gets a 5. Jingle Bell Rock little stale. People can only handle “Joy – Thousand Foot Krutch to the World” so many times before they 6. Santa Goes Straight to the Ghetto take it out on an innocent elf. – Snoop Dog Here are 10 Christmas songs that 7. Chillin’ With Santa – Derek B – Blake Shelton aren’t mainstream and will freshen up 8. Mistletoe – Justin Beiber 10. Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy By KEVIN MARTIN your holiday season. 9. Oklahoma Christmas – Brad Paisley VIRAL VIDEO The world is ending? Let’s laugh By CHRIS FIGLIUZZI in 2008. The world is ending. Or at least it will be ending on Now, this video was created back in the early days of Dec. 21 of this year if the Mayans and John Cusack are to flash so the animation is nowhere near the quality that we be believed. have today but the dialogue and story more than make Personally it’s not so much the fact that it’s ending that up for it. has me upset so much as the timing. I still find myself replying with, “But I am Le Tired” I can only assume that since you’re reading this article anytime someone asks me to do anything and, with over 6.5 you’re probably a student at NAIT or a hobo that just got million views, you would think that someone would get the himself a fancy new blanket and if you’re the former you, joke by now. like most of our readership, have finals coming up quick. You can check it out on either YouTube or albinoblack- My last final is Dec. 20, meaning that I get a blissful 10 sheep.com by simply searching “The End Of The World.” hours to enjoy myself before the world comes to an abrupt It’s the fourth video down on YouTube. halt, which is unfortunate. Of course, there are many theor- Hopefully the world doesn’t end on Dec. 21 but if it ies as to how the world will end on the 21st but my per- does, at least it will be entertaining if it goes down like this sonal favourite was created by albinoblacksheep.com back video. 16 The Nugget Thursday, December 6, 2012 Thursday, December 6, 2012 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 17 A special Day in the Life ney’s solo career. Nary a dry eye in the audience, as even much pyro in that one song as Metallica did in Backed only by a high-def screen, McCart- McCartney himself teared up a bit. The show- their entire show this past summer with fire- ney and band let the music do the talking using man in McCartney must have known it was time works shooting off for the entire duration of the no over-the-top effects (until near the end of the for a tempo change, switching almost instantly song. show). Opening with Beatles classic Magical to one of his more recent hits, Dance Tonight. The fireworks led to the Rexall being entirely Mystery Tour led to the first ovation of the night, The fun song saw goofy dance moves from covered in a smoky haze normally reserved for which McCartney graciously accepted as if it charismatic drummer Abe Laboriel Jr., at least a Snoop Dogg and Rush concerts. The smell was a were his first time. few of which were inspired by Psy’s Gangnam little different, but that’s not to say there weren’t There were more Beatles songs to come in Style. some folks sparking up as well. After all, the the first half (All My Lov- After another Beat- majority of the audience were alive in the ’60s. MIKE JONES ing, Paperback Writer, The le’s classic Eleanor Rigby, One big bang requires another so once the Assistant Entertainment Editor Long and Winding Road) which included beauti- pyro subsided, McCartney launched into arguably Once in a while, a truly historic concert hits and some Wings classics ful harmony, McCartney the Beatles biggest hit, Hey Jude, which inspired Edmonton and lives up to all expectations. (Jet, Let Me Roll It). emerged with a ukulele and one of the biggest sing-a-longs in Rexall’s history. We’ve been very fortunate this year with McCartney covered played Something dedicated After leaving the stage for a grand total of Roger Waters’ epic The Wall thrilling crowds all the bridges, even play- to George Harrison (no two minutes, McCartney re-emerged for a trio of back in the spring and Metallica bringing the ing the U2-esque Sing the mention of Ringo all night). Beatle’s classics, Lady Madonna, Day Tripper biggest stage they’ve ever had for two nights Changes from his side One of the most upbeat and Get Back before disappearing again. over the summer. project The Fireman with songs of the night, Wing’s This time waiting less than a minute before re- Both Metallica and Waters have played Youth, the bassist from the cover Band on the Run was emerging for the second encore, McCartney per- Edmonton before, several times in fact, so when band Killing Joke. followed with a mass sing- formed his signature Beatles song Yesterday, which Mayor Stephen Mandel announced that the one- The show rolled on with a-long to Ob-La-Di, Ob-La- is the most covered song in history for a reason. Up and-only Sir Paul McCartney was coming to McCartney dedicating My Da and Back in the U.S.S.R. next was the Wing’s song Mull of Kintyre which town for the first time ever, the hype was at an Valentine to current wife He incorporated a featured the Pipes and Drums of the Edmonton all-time high. Nancy Shevell, who was in snippet of Give Peace a Police Service in a truly special moment. Sir Paul certainly lived up to all the hype last attendance. The love songs Chance into A Day in the After nearly two and a half hours, McCart- Wednesday in the first of two shows at Rexall continued with Maybe I’m posh24.com Life before hitting the grand ney half-jokingly said, “you know we have to Place. Amazed and Beatles covers Paul McCartney piano in the background for go home some time,” before launching into the The former Beatle kept the sold out audience I’ve Just Seen A Face and And I Love Her. a heartfelt arrangement of Let It Be. Abbey Road medley of Golden Slumbers, Carry waiting just a little bit longer than expected, hit- One of the most heartfelt moments of the Up to this point, the band had avoided any That Weight and The End. ting the stage at 8:30 p.m. instead of the sched- night came when McCartney dedicated Black- pyrotechnics in the previous two hours but that Launching confetti into the crowd after one uled 8 p.m. But once he hit the stage he stayed bird to the legendary John Lennon. The Lennon all changed with Live and Let Die, the theme final bow it was obvious that at the age of 70, there for nearly three hours, commanding all the tribute continued with a heartfelt solo track Here song Paul and then wife-Linda wrote for the McCartney is the ultimate showman and every attention with a 37-song set that included Beatles Today, which McCartney says he would tell Len- James Bond movie of the same name. person in Rexall Place will remember this night songs, Wings tracks and snippets from McCart- non he loved him if he were here today. It’s quite possible McCartney blew off as forever. 18 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, December 6, 2012

killscreendaily.com Assassin’s Creed 3 VIDEO GAME REVIEW A game worthy of respect By JOSH YAWORSKI mounted blades shattering their skulls with the new hero and era. down Revelations, and in its place we are gifted My left foot bears my entire weight as I stand force of my fall and ending their lives. Would-be Assassins are sent to colonial with an incredible naval battle system. atop the church. To my left, a majestic eagle flies I roll to the left to avoid the cleaving motion America, where both the Templar and Assas- The steering is intelligent, the control layout circles around the roost I had just startled her off of guard number 42’s axe, redirecting the force sins are attempting to control the outcomes of is intuitive and the combat simulation is impec- of, while to my right opens the wide expanse of of his swing against him as I relieve him of his one of the most important moments in human cable. The maps and playable areas are expo- the Boston Harbor. Sea birds flitter and a light weapon. Five hits are landed upon his body history. At the same time, Desmond Miles nentially expanded from the previous titles, mist clings to the buildings around me. before his associate has reloaded, just enough searches for a solution to the end of the world. finally giving the game a truly sandbox feeling. Colonial ships fly flags of the Imperial Red, for a devastating combo, but all momentum is Solar flares will, in only a short time, Somehow, the Assassins Creed games seem like the soldiers that are continuing their search lost as I am shot from across the street. destroy everything that man has ever created. to consistently deliver a play experience that far below me. Musket fire, courtesy of an entire squadron Only remnants of the society that came before seems both new and traditional. The plot lines In a moment, the leader of the pack will step of Red Coats. This is when I take my leave. lend mankind a chance at survival. remain true to Assassins Creed’s roots, while into the detonation circle for the trip mine I laid Climbing barrels and crates, leaping over star- New weapons, new characters, a new craft- still expanding and growing as a game. beneath the dirt. Doing so will undoubtedly kill tled citizens and swinging on poles, I escape my ing system and a more elegant weapon man- This is a game that casual gamers will the majority of his fellow guards, unless they are quarrel, leaving only bodies in my wake. I am agement system lend themselves to this fresher, enjoy, and hardcore fans will respect. Definitely spread just a degree thinner than I had anticipated. Ratonhnhaké:ton Connor, and I am an assassin. brighter Assassins Creed game that is more ori- worth checking out. Step. Click. Boom. Only four remain. Two I The third segment of the Assassin’s Creed ginal than any of the previous iterations. target as I leap from the church tower, my wrist saga has arrived and with it comes an entirely Gone are the tactical missions that bogged Where are we going with dating? By MEAGHAN WILLIS websites in one major way; the exchange of prised when I found many reviews suggesting generating hundreds of millions of dollars Is this what dating has come to? An money for a first date. members pay for a little bit more than a date. every year. online dating site where people are actually There are two categories to choose from So not only are woman being judged on With so many people dating online, bidding for first dates to find love? when signing up for this dating site. Either how good they look and then being priced it’s obvious this industry will only become Apparently so, on one website, www. you are an “attractive member” and can sign accordingly but this website borders on ser- increasingly more popular. I just can’t help whatsyourprice.com, people are paying up and use the website free of charge or you iously dangerous. but wonder how we all got here in the first “attractive” users for a chance to date them. sign up as a “generous member” and you are Do people really want to meet “the one” place. According to the research done on 700 able to browse for the “love of your life” online after knowing they only ended up on People aren’t meeting organically any Edmonton males who actively participate on with credit you purchase on the site, as well this date because someone was so desperate more and with so many different technolo- the website, their “perfect lady” has brown as paying your new lady for her company on they were willing to pay for it? gies to get rejected on, it’s no wonder sites hair, hazel eyes, a high school diploma, drinks your first date. How could these men possibly think that like this have begun popping up. moderately and doesn’t smoke. (I may or may You might be wondering how this web- these women are after anything but their Maybe I have higher standards than the not have all those qualities, just saying.) site is really any different than an escort ser- money, and how could these women think people using this website but I refuse to par- Add it all up and it comes to a whopping vice. Well, according to the website’s owner of this guy as anything but some creep who take in something so pathetic. $311.06, should you chose to purchase a date and creator, Brandon Wade, the website was needs to pay someone to spend time with I’m going to hold out for someone who with this fine woman, who clearly likes you designed strictly for the only cash transaction them? has the social ability to date the old fashioned for your heart and not your wallet ... being the first date and nothing more. Internet dating has become one of the way, although I wouldn’t be mad if he picked The website differs from regular dating I did a little research and was not at all sur- largest money making industries in Canada, up the bill for dinner ... Thursday, December 6, 2012 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 19 Breaking new ground for TV By JOSH YAWORSKI Much of the original, award winning cast Once again, the camera work is fantas- asylum itself. In the last 10 years, television has gotten are back, with Zachary Quinto, Evan Peters tic, utilizing off-kilter angles and unortho- Every single frame of the video is beauti- a little ... darker. and Jessica Lange all returning with perform- dox framing to ensure the viewer is quite ful. The props and sets seem to be teleported Shows like Dexter, Criminal Minds, Lost, ances rivalling their incredible roles last year. thoroughly shaken. Each plot line is nearly straight from the 1950s and everything from and CSI have pushed the envelope for what Quinto’s performance is nothing short of isolated at its introduction, and now, half way the costumes to the vehicles are absolutely we can handle on television, cable network or incredible, a truly chilling revelation in how through the season, wound together tighter perfect. not. They ripped open our minds and exposed deeply scarred a psychopath can be. than a hipster’s pants. If you have the stomach for big screen it to our own darkest self. And then we liked His portrayal is equally shocking as a Even the most mundane details were of horror on the small screen, you need to watch it. genius psychiatrist, as it is in the final reveal crucial importance by three episodes down American Horror Story: Asylum. You haven’t Dexter is in its seventh season, Criminal of his true self. the road. But most impressive of all is the seen anything like it. Minds in its eighth, Lost made six in its run and CSI has spawned three spinoffs. These shows created an atmosphere where viewers were ready to accept some- thing that would push them even further into the abyss. A television experience so shaking Ken Tucker of Entertainment Weekly said, “pretty much all scare, all the time: a whole lotta screams, sex, jolts, mashed faces, psychotic behavior and dead babies.” American Horror Story: Murder House received 15 Emmy nominations and a chorus of critical applause world wide. Delving into themes of psychological dis- orders, extreme violence, malevolent spirits and desperate teenage angst under the guise of a simple haunted house story, American Horror Story achieved an incredible feat. It opened up an entire world of potential sub- ject matter for television. So when they announced American Hor- ror Story: Asylum, many were anxious to see what would come and they were not dis- appointed. Aliens, Nazis, Christian mythos, and Freudian nightmares were all utilized to their full terrifying potential in this twisted tvrage.com vision. American Horror Story: Asylum Take time to change bad habits 2. Know yourself. When would be the drawal symptoms. Whether your goal is enjoy. Think of activities that are not com- best time for you to make a change? Are to make changes to shopping, eating, smok- patible with your bad habit such as going you convinced you are ready to make the ing, drinking, gambling, procrastionation, out for a run, cleaning a cupboard, dancing change? What are the motivations for mak- emotional outbursts or negative relation- to some music or calling a friend. ing the change? What personality strengths ship habits, recognize that there will be 9. Be mentally prepared. What are you do you have that will help you and which some hard times ahead. What positive habit going to say and do when you feel the urge personality traits might get in your way? are you going to replace your negative one to backslide? Telling yourself how you are Should you change gradually or go “cold with? What are you going to do when you getting stronger, fitter, better can keep you turkey”? Are you a private or a public feel drawn back to the old patterns? With on track as can imagining the benefits when person? physical addictions, the first few weeks you succeed. Giving yourself positive mes- 3. Know your motivations. Write down are generally the most difficult, however sages such as “I am a smoke-free person” TIMELY TIPS reasons why you want to make the change with any bad habit we have to be aware of or “I can feel myself getting healthier” or – physical health, mental health, saving the pull of slipping back into old patterns. “I am strong and I can do this” will increase MARGARET MAREAN money, looking better or any other benefits. Having a plan for keeping on track is very your motivation. Emotions such as anx- NAIT Student Counselling Keep expanding your list and have it at hand beneficial. Journaling works well for many iety, anger or depression can easily weaken Right off the bat I am going to tell you to look at when you are feeling weak. people. Having a friend touch base period- resolve. Having a plan, ideally a written that, as a student, this is probably not a good 4. Make your goal public. Tell friends ically or having a list of people you can call one, in place can help. time to make major changes such as quit- and family about the change you are plan- for support are helpful for others. Relaxa- 10. Get support. While you have to ting smoking. For most students, the end of ning to make and be specific about what tion techniques, yoga or meditation can help make changes on your own, it is often help- term is a stressful time with finals looming would and would not be helpful in terms you get through tough times. Take the time ful to get professional help. There are many and projects due. However, it is a good time of support. However, if there is someone to write down your plan. programs to help with smoking, over or to start thinking about what you want to in your social circle who will belittle your 7. Clean up your environment. Get rid under eating, compulsive shopping or other change and how you are going to succeed, goal, you may be wise not to tell them. of things that are likely to trigger you like habits. While friends and family can be sup- especially with New Year’s resolution-mak- Even if you are a private person, it is usu- ashtrays for smokers, ice cream for over- portive, they most often cannot be object- ing time right around the corner. ally beneficial to tell at least one other eaters … This may mean letting go, at least ive about your situation. Professional coun- 1. Learn from the past. If you have person. temporarily, of relationships that foster your sellors, such as NAIT Student Counselling tried to make a major lifestyle change in 5. Set specific short term goals and bad habit. Re-arranging your furniture or staff, can facilitate your progress towards the past, look at what prevented long-term rewards. If you are gradually cutting some- moving around some pictures can reinforce changing unhealthy lifestyle habits. success, what triggered you not to follow thing out, be specific about how much, that you are making new, positive lifestyle Counsellors are available to help you through, what you could have done instead when, where, etc. If you are quitting cold changes. with this or other personal or academic con- and how you could have handled side turkey, set rewards for going a week, two 8. Surround yourself with success such cerns. To book an appointment come to Stu- effects, social situations and public reaction weeks, a month, etc. as positive people, environments that you dent Counselling, Room W-111PB in the HP differently. 6. Have a plan to deal with with- feel good in, hobbies or pastimes that you Centre or call 780-378-6133. 20 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, December 6, 2012

Comic by Rory Fidler Night Visions – it’s all good By LYNDSAY COWAN ance on Facebook, and seven of my friends took tle Mermaid. For the first five seconds I thought I of album that you listen to from start to finish. This is the first CD that I haven’t heard one the time out of their day to agree that it’s a kick-butt was listening to “Under The Sea.” That’s not a bad Imagine Dragons kept me company on my last bad review of. Everyone I know who has heard song. You can’t argue with that. thing. road trip and we had a wonderful time. the album or at least a single, loves it. In their bio, Imagine Dragons talk about how So, all I can say about Night Visions is, you Imagine Dragons are expected to announce a Imagine Dragons have been around since 2008, three of the band members graduated from the should buy it. It’s catchy, versatile, and the kind North American tour this week. so why are we just hearing about them now? prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, They started out in Vegas, which means they while the lead singer Daniel Reynolds is the type of played small venues in a city full of the world’s best musician that just goes by pure sound. performers, and battled to stand out. They spent I’m biased, but that results in genius, if you ask years paying their dues with relentless touring, me. Their token sound is a mix of rock backbeats small shows and living on Raman noodles because and acoustic guitar. they wanted their debut album to be perfect. My description of their unique vibe and the Night Visions is the product and in my opinion, Night Visions album is ... magical. it is perfect. The first track off the album, “Radioactive,” is It’s an indie-rock album that balances heavier probably the heaviest song but motivating at the honest music with upbeat, lighter songs. Their first same time. The vibe is very similar to AWOLNA- single off the album was “It’s Time,” so that was TION (who they toured with all summer). the first song from them I heard … and it was stuck Then there are lighter, tap-your-foot type songs. in my head for a month. “Demons, It’s Time” and “On Top of The World,” I’m not talking about the “Call Me Maybe” are my favourites. kind of catchy. It was the “this is my favourite song If I haven’t convinced you to buy this CD yet, ever” kind of catchy. I’m about to. “On Top of The World,” has a beat I posted the video of their acoustic perform- that can only be compared to one thing … The Lit-

402productions.com Thursday, December 6, 2012 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 21 TIP OF THE WEEK FROM NAIT PROTECTIVE SERVICES Safety over the holidays The holiday season is upon us once again. • If you suspect someone is following you, or Everybody benefits, except the criminal. CHED Santas Anonymous is devoted to bet- This season is meant to be joyous and filled with is otherwise acting suspiciously, contact Protect- Movember Fundraising tering the lives of children in our community by love for fellow human beings. Many criminals, ive Services at 780-471-7477 and tell our offi- Last year, Protective Services participated in delivering the “spirit of Christmas” to less for- however, find this time of the year as a wonder- cers what you have encountered. the Movember fundraising event to support the tunate children in Edmonton. Help us to make ful opportunity to further their careers. Others, • Be extra alert when being jostled or mission of the Canadian Cancer Society. We sent this Christmas a little brighter. Santas Anonym- driven to desperation by economic conditions, pushed or if there is a loud altercation taking out a challenge to the U of A Protective Services ous serves children from infant to 12 years of feel that stealing from others is their only option. place nearby. This is often a diversion to attract to see who could raise the most. With your sup- age. They are often short of items for infants to To protect yourself and your possessions from people’s attention allowing associate members to port we were able to raise $1,777.75 beating the two-year-olds and for nine to 12-year-olds. theft, follow these few simple rules: pickpocket unwary shoppers. U of A! Please come by our offices (Main Campus, In and around vehicles: • Invest in a high quality shielded lock and be We are looking for your support once again Souch Campus and Patricia Campus) to drop • Lock your vehicle every time you leave it. sure it is securely fastened before leaving your this year. Starting Nov. 1 and running until the off new, unwrapped toys. We will be accepting • Never leave it empty and running, not even locker at school or at the gym. end of November, help raise awareness and donations until Dec. 7. for a few seconds. At home: show your support by making your donation. The Edmonton Food Bank • Don’t leave your windows rolled down, not • Lock your doors/windows whenever you Help us reach our goal and donate. Protective Services has once again signed even a crack. leave your room or residence. Keep valuables Please visit our online pledge site to make up to be a drop off location for the Edmon- • Don’t leave vital information in your away from direct exterior observation whenever your donation: http://ca.movember.com/ ton Food Bank. Each month Edmonton’s Food vehicle. Your home address is listed on the possible. team/575193 Bank serves more than 15,000 Edmonton- vehicle registration certificate as well as the • If you live in an apartment, do not allow Christmas Bureau of Edmonton ians through the hamper program. In addition insurance card. unescorted strangers inside. Report strangers that Today, the Christmas Bureau of Edmonton another 300,000 snacks and meals are served • Park in well-lit, well utilized areas near a appear to be loitering to the building caretakers serves over 65,000 people including seniors, throughout the city every month. This would store entrance when possible. or to the police. families with children, and individuals alone not be possible without the support of our • Don’t leave valuables, such as Christmas • Be suspicious of unknown persons loitering each holiday season. The people they assist community. presents, in full view. Store them in the trunk or in the area of your residence. Criminals do not receive more than a meal, it’s Christmas Please come by our offices (Main Campus, under the seat. want attention and will usually try to keep their 630 CHED Santas Anonymous Souch Campus and Patricia Campus) to drop off • Affix your parking permit to your window. faces hidden and give vague answers when ques- Protective Services has once again signed up your donations. We will be accepting donations • Consider investing in a car alarm or a lock- tioned. Report any of these incidents to building to be a part of 630 CHED Santas Anonymous. until Dec. 7. ing device such as the Club. caretakers or the police. • When at NAIT, use the Safe Walk Program • Never leave an exterior door propped open. to escort you to and from your vehicle. This is like inviting a fox into the chicken coup. • Always check the back seat of our vehicle, • Keep records of your valuables including as well as the area around you, before entering descriptions and serial numbers. Include pictures your vehicle. If you see anything suspicious get or video if possible. One copy needs to be kept help immediately or begin screaming. Criminals with a friend or in a safety deposit box at the wish to remain anonymous. bank and should be updated regularly. In school or while shopping: The management and staff of Protective Ser- • Do not carry large amounts of cash with vices wishes to extend a very happy and safe you. holiday season to everyone. Please visit www. • Keep all of your valuables with you at all nait.ca/security for more tips. times. Do not leave them unattended on a food If you have information regarding a crime, court table or on the vanity in public washrooms. contact Protective Services at 780-471-7477. If • When shopping, use the buddy system and you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime be aware of your surroundings. Watch for suspi- Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You will cious activities such as someone paying uncus- remain anonymous, and if the information you tomary attention to the contents of purses, wal- provide leads to a conviction, you could eligible lets and shopping bags of shoppers. for a reward of up to $2,000. For kids at Fort By AMANDA SCHULTZ Rabbit because no other place in Edmonton is The Velveteen Rabbit is a classic chil- doing this play and it also fits in with the venue. dren’s tale from the 1920s. It involves a With the old time Edmonton setting and a story stuffed rabbit who wishes to become real, that is set in the ’20s, it just seemed like a per- and is told by another toy that fect fit. with enough love from the Bergen, who has been boy, he would become real. working for Fort Edmonton This wonderful story is being since 2007 and doing these brought to life in the Capital shows since June 2001, said the Theatre at Fort Edmonton play “works on an adult level Park. and a kid’s level. The parents Starting Dec 7 and going till are absorbed and don’t want to Dec 24, Fort Edmonton man- leave. Every kid and every par- agement has come up with a ent will get something from it.” For more information, visit new adaptation of the classic It’s a great afternoon activity as Health Services, Room O-119 tale, with a dad telling the story there are quite a few matinees. or contact to his daughter, puppets as the To get more info about Evelyn Gorecki, Tobacco Reduction toys and the people acting out this play and other events at Co-ordinator – 780.471.8733 or the story. Fort Edmonton Park, just visit [email protected] “They didn’t change much, just worked fortedmontonpark.ca. a little harder at the set pieces and props and Ticket prices: made it look much better,” said director Adult - $28 Amanda Bergen. Student/ Seniors - $20 Fort Edmonton chose to do the Velveteen Child - $12, if under two years, free 22 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, December 6, 2012

Mayes … See what I did there? work get in the way of your personal life. beneficial and daunting to those around you. Don’t get too caught up in life. Take Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Cancer (June 22-July 22) each day as it is, and you’ll do fine. Happiness is a warm gun. Wow, that A friend of yours is desperately calling was dark – even for me. This week you are out for help, and I doubt that they will come Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) going to be faced with a multitude of chal- right out and let you know how they’re feel- I know you don’t want to end up crying lenges, but stay strong because there are ing like in a rational relationship! Just read in the corner of the classroom this week, so others who are fighting the same fight on between the lines and be there in your take control of your emotions. You are going your side. Don’t pull the trigger, unless you friend’s time of need. to discover a few harsh realities, so keep pull the trigger of friendship and real happi- your friends close and your enemies closer MADAME O ness, whatever that is to you. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) to make it out unscathed. A box of tissues Your energy this week is incredible! wouldn’t hurt, though. Dec. 6-12 Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Watch that it doesn’t get too out of control. (Warning: These Nugget horo- Your guardian angel is watching you You might have to focus and help a friend Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) scopes are not written by an very closely this week and for good reason, in need, so be on your toes. Also, drink less You have lived too long under the too. You need to take care of yourself so coffee you crazy! oppression of everything and every one accredited astrologer, however, that when the proverbial crap bounces off around you. You’ve got wings, you just need believe them if you like, as they are the plastic-coated fan blades and hits your Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) to find them and take off! This week, focus absolute and unquestionable.) mom in the eye; you’ll have a pair of wings You are a deep individual. You have on being yourself, for yourself. Be who you on standby. Either that, or stock up on Red been the Papa Smurf of Papa Smurfs lately, want to be, B-A-R-B-I-E! But don’t worry, Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Bulls. I hear it has the same effect. and your words of wisdom have been both you don’t have to be a Barbie girl. I know what you did last summer (let the creepy serial killer music commence) Aries (March 21-April 19) … Just kidding, but someone does know It’s time to pack your stuff and move out. that you haven’t been up to the nicest things And you have so much stuff! Unless you lately, and it’s not Santa Claus. Watch your want to be on the holiday edition of Hoard- Who ya gonna call? actions closely, and focus on being a Good ers you’d better start the process now! Academic and personal concerns – Student Counselling, 780-378-6133, Samaritan, because what goes around Room W-111PB, HP Centre. comes around. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Housing – Online housing registry at www.rentingspaces.ca This week, focus on you, and the art of Injury, minor medical concerns – Health and Safety Services, 780-471-8733, Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) having fun! You’ve got way too many rea- Room O-119. Hey, Billy Mayes here! Today I’m going sons to be stressed out so take a break and NAIT Security – 7477. to tell you how to save money! Well really, a Kit-Kat while you’re at it. Part-time campus jobs/volunteering – Go to www.naitsa.ca under “Get involved.” I’m Madame O, but I still have some good Scholarships, bursaries – Student Awards Office, 780-491-3056, Room O-101. advice. A certain opportunity is going Gemini (May 21-June 21 Special needs students – Services to Students with Disabilities, 780-378-6133, to knock on your dead-bolted door this ‘Tis the season to be … lovely! It doesn’t Room W-111PB, HP Centre. week, and my advice is don’t say no! Go matter so much where you find love, as Student loans, grants – Financial Aid Office, 780-491-3056, Room O-111. against your instincts on this one, trust long as your heart says it’s right. Don’t let

sound like the weirdest boner ever, but is has is a valid one. Those people in the semesters the years. I’ve got a couple, but my contract a name: fear boner. The only true solutions are ahead of you are presumably awesome. How- says I’m not allowed to. to stop being pervy (not likely, for me any- ever, drug use is not the answer, not in a world ●●● ways) or start taking Viagra. That way none of where sex and masturbation are so accessible Dear Dr. CONwisDOM, the erections are your fault, so you can be guilt … well at least the second one is accessible for The person who writes a joke advice col- free. me. If the first one is an option, I recommend umn in our school paper is graduating but he’s ●●● that. I’m told it’s quite good. I’m a virgin by extremely lazy and won’t let go of the free pizza Dear Dr. CONwisDOM, choice, just not my choice. we give him for writing joke advice columns. I started my program in September and have ●●● How do I tell him he’s fired once he graduates? become really close to the other students who Dear Dr. CONwisDOM, Sincerely, are a few semesters ahead of me. With the new I don’t want to put Christmas lights up. Editor of the Nugget. semester approaching quickly, I’m not sure how Everyone else on my block does, but I just Dear Editor of the Nugget CODY MALBEUF to handle the departure of these “upper class- don’t have the will to. How do I get out of Claire, this is you isn’t it? Just because I’m AKA Dr. CONwisDOM men.” I’ve debated heavily drinking and/or hanging up my lights and joining in the stupid graduating doesn’t mean I’ll stop having social drug use but I don’t have that kind of money and Christmas carols without everyone I live with problems to write about. I’m an emotional Dear Dr. CONwisDOM, I fear it will get in the way of my studies. Please calling me a Scrooge? mess. Once I leave NAIT that’s just going to get Recently, a girl started making moves on help me. I’m already depressed about going to Sincerely, worse. I can be in your paper or in your house me, but it’s not a girl I want to have an inter- school without them in January. Deck them in the halls. stealing all your left shoes. The choice is yours. est of me. Whenever I fool around with her I Sincerely, ●●● feel an odd mixture of arousal, fear and shame. Your “1st” biggest fan. Dear Deck them in the halls, Do you have any personal questions How do I deal with this? I just never take my lights down. It leads that you want to have answered by the good Sincerely, Dear Your “1st” biggest fan, to funny looks in the summer, but wintertime doctor? Just send an e-mail with your con- Fear is an aphrodisiac. I like to think I’ve had less vocal biggest I’m free. Also if you’re the kind of person who cerns to [email protected] or submit them fans over the years … who am I kidding, the gets bent out of shape about singing Christmas online to www.thenuggetonline.com and Dear Fear is an aphrodisiac, people who write into this are generally ham- carols, I’m sure your neighbours have come up your sex doctor will have your “prescrip- I know the feeling. To many that may mered or sometimes myself. Your problem with more creative names than Scrooge over tion” ready for you the following week! Thursday, December 6, 2012 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 23 SINGLE OF Healthy omelette? CAMPUS FOOD REVIEW THE WEEK By MIKE JONES would spill out. Let me just preface this review with Upon the contents spilling out I was saying I have eaten at one of NAIT’s able to see what they were and I was cafeterias almost every single day for surprised to see bacon. the past year and a half. Bacon? Healthy choice? OK ... It I’ve chosen to stick with the basics, actually did taste fairly good and prob- poutine, cheeseburger and Panago ably would have been better if the eggs pizza, because I know these are good were cooked a little longer. and I know I will like them. The only issue is, I never got the full I decided to try something new this flavour because everything would fall past week, hoping it would be a posi- apart and scatter in every direction. tive for the last Campus Food Review There were veggies, green onions, of the semester. Unfortunately, it was a peppers and diced tomatoes, which disappointment. contributed to the healthy element. Also Generally, I arrive for class with present was feta cheese. moments to spare and rarely have Now I’m not a huge fan of feta enough time to pick up breakfast. If I cheese, something about the texture, do, it’s usually at the Fresh Express, but but when mixed in with other foods of on this day I was able to make it down a similar flavour strength it can be quite to the Common Market. complementary. I noticed an option on the menu the However, in this case there were no Fresh doesn’t offer, the healthy choice sauces or anything to drown it out and omelette. As someone who loves a unfortunately it was all clumped in the good omelette, and at least in theory middle so I was overwhelmed by the fla- tries to occasionally make healthy vour, which was quite unsatisfying. choices, I decided this would be a good Honestly, the best part of this par- idea. ticular meal was the delicious toast. As the omelette was placed on my NAIT’s cafeterias do offer some great plate with a side of toast I immedi- breakfast items such as the break- ately pondered my decision. This was fast bowl (might be a bit greasy for not an omelette so much as a glorified some) and the breakfast wrap (which breakfast wrap, but instead of tortilla actually stays together for the most it was wrapped in a runny egg. This part). made it insanely messy and difficult But, the healthy choice omelette is to eat, even with a knife and fork. The an unfortunate miss. second I would go to cut a bite, the egg would fall apart and the contents

RECIPEVanilla ice cream Photo by Alison Mullock By KEVIN MARTIN You need an “Ice-cream making bowl.” Morgan Gahler I was invited for appetizers the other Method: night at a friend’s house. Wings, potato Place milk and sugar in a normal bowl. Business skins and sausage rolls – it was delicious Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and What’s your favourite time of year? – Fall, because the leaves are everywhere and all of us sat after the meal with very then stir in heavy cream and vanilla. and the colours are so pretty! Also, I love the clothing you get to wear when it’s full bellies. There was something missing Place ingredients in frozen bowl and fall. though, something sweet. We decided that mix untilled desired consistency (12 to 15 If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be? – New we needed ice cream and that we needed minutes). Zealand! I really have always wanted to travel there. I think it would be it fast! Luckily, the host had a soft serve Serve in cups or cones with any top- awesome. ice-cream machine that came in handy! pings that you would like. M is for Mischievous Ingredients: The Verdict O is for Original 1 cup homo-milk The eight of us enjoyed a delicious R is for Real 3/4 cup sugar treat! This is a great recipe for a group set- G is for Great 2 cups heavy cream ting and to satisfy that sweet tooth. This A is for Amazing 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract dairy treat is going to get a repeat. N is for Neat Most attractive thing on a guy? – Humour, somebody who can make me laugh! Least attractive thing on a guy? – Somebody who is too sensitive. Athlete or non-athlete? – Athlete for sure, any sport! ClassiFIed Is height an issue? – Yes, they definitely have to be taller than me by a significant amount. STUDENT MASSAGE $20/hour Ryan Gosling, he’s a babe. Dream crush? – Introductory limited time offer valid only on weekends Are you hot and single? E-mail us at [email protected] with Richard, RMT. Book online at www.bodytechmassage.ca 24 The Nugget Thursday, December 6, 2012 Thursday, December 6, 2012 The Nugget 25 26 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, December 6, 2012

What are you doing this holiday season? SARAH STILWELL

“I’ll be heading home for “I am going to be working all “I will be going out to the “I am going home to see my “I will be playing video games Christmas, which is Medicine of Christmas, woohoo!” lake house to celebrate parents at Christmas.” all Christmas.” Hat. I’ll be catching a couple Christmas.” DJs and spending time with the family.” Tara Rasmussen Tanner Seitz Animal Health Nathan Dorfer Matt Simard Kelsey Rich Chemical Technology Technology Alternative Technology Alternative Energy Chemical Technology Busy December scene By LYNDSAY COWAN a local headliner to be announced and is free The month wraps up with a show for com- It’s tough to follow up a month that for all. edy fans with TV star Gerry Dee headlining brought us Sir Paul McCartney, but the con- The Edmonton Event Centre will also the Jubilee Auditorium on Dec. 28. cert scene never stops in Edmonton! host The Sheepdogs on Dec. 14. They’re a Rexall Place isn’t as busy as past months, December just kicked off with Hits and group that started in Saskatoon, were the first but of course they have to host at least one big Holiday Songs from The Barenaked Ladies unsigned band to appear on the cover of Roll- name in December. this past Monday, and there are plenty of other ing Stone magazine, and won three Junos in The Tragically Hip are coming to Edmon- shows to look forward to. 2012. ton on Jan. 23 with music from their fifth and The Canadian rock scene is taking over The Sheepdogs, alongside Yukon Blonde, newest album, Now For Plan A. thesheepdogs.com for most of this month with Indie rock group are guaranteed to put on an awesome show. Mother Mother bringing their Sticks tour to The date will mark one of the final rock shows the Edmonton Event Centre on Dec. 7 and 8. at the Edmonton Event Centre, expected to They’re no stranger to Edmonton fans or close its doors at the conclusion of the year. to us here at NAIT. The group played the Nest Theory of a Deadman and Big Wreck are last year with USS and are continuing to sup- returning to Edmonton, playing The Shaw port the local music scene. Conference Centre on Dec. 14. Naked Beauty, an Edmonton based indie A few days later, the Shaw will host rock band, are opening both shows. Naked December’s most anticipated show – Alexiso- Beauty will play a Battle of the Bands at nfire. The group is parting ways as singer Dal- Whiskey Rock on Dec. 14. The battle will las Green shifts his focus to his other band, also feature Jake Buckley, Fiction Smiles and City and Colour. For the last time in Edmon- ton, they will take the stage on the Dec. 19 for this sold out stop on their Farewell Tour. Fans of other genres aren’t being forgot- ten. Country fans can see Corb Lund head- line the Edmonton Expo Centre on Dec. 7. His show will feature music off his latest album, Cabin Fever. The Jubilee will host songwriter Jesse Cooke on Dec. 11. Rap fans have one show to look forward to: Kreayshawn plays the Starlite Room on Dec. 9. Deadmau5 is also coming to the city of champs for the Big Bounce, also featuring Chris Lake. That intimate show will be at West Edmonton Mall’s Empire Ballroom on thesheaf.com Dec. 27. tokafi.com Thursday, December 6, 2012 The Nugget 27 28 The Nugget Thursday, December 6, 2012