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He still Royal University’s Continuing course will help fuel all types of “The USAY program is a course at Mount Royal University teaches hand coloring and hand Education Program will be learners,” said Batista. heritage program where we want is much more inclusive for comic inking because learning that offering a certificate course on Batista currently teaches to teach how to have a voice for books and graphic novels and way makes you think differently Comic and Graphic Novels. cartooning at the Alberta language and culture through will cover everything from the than learning with digital tools. The course is taught by artist College of Art and Design comic books and graphic novels, conception of an idea to the “In digital mediums, you sit and professor, Brian Batista, who (ACAD), as well as a comic book “said Batista. script, to the finished cover page down and you can do anything in says it’s nothing Mount Royal program for the Urban Society “We have an Aboriginal elder and even how to publish a comic. the whole world and then you get University, or even Calgary, has for Aboriginal Youth (USAY). come up with the story and “There’s a lot of art history writer’s block immediately, but if ever experienced before. He also has a strong background then the whole comic book in this course because history you’re limited by what your hand “In this comic book course, in animation where he was the is produced in English and is important to how comic can stroke, then all of a sudden what we’re really trying to do head instructor of a program Blackfoot. I’m acting like Stan books were distributed. I start you have to become creatively is plant a creative seed, to show called the Aboriginal Youth Lee, I’m basically the editor.” in the pre-history of comic innovative. Limitations are what students that their creativity Animation Project run by the Unlike the cartooning course books because if you know your make people creative.” history and how ideas came Being able to teach his dream to be developed, you can pay course is not only an exciting homage to that and it can help opportunity, but Batista hopes you formulate new thoughts,” his students will come out with said Batista. the beginnings of a comic book In addition to his many years that they are immensely proud of experience as an artist, Batista of. also teaches fine art courses “You could go on Wikipedia from his Calgary studio, Atelier and do as much research as you Artista. wanted on creating comics, but “I run my art school in the it’s much nicer to have things daytime and the Continuing curated in front of you, almost Education courses are offered at like an art show. This course is night. I think I work more than not to learn about comic books, a doctor: I’m up at 6 a.m., start it’s “you’re going to make one.” drawing at 7 a.m. and finish To find out more about the around 11 p.m. because in order program, visit Continuing to get one good drawing, you Education at mtroyal.ca/ need to make 10,” said Batista. ProgramsCourses. Artist Brian Batista will be teaching a new Continuing Education course at Mount Royal Unique to Batista’s style University focused on comics and graphic novels. Photo by Lexi Wright as an artist is his passion for The campus is always greener on the other side How Mount Royal University is continuing to build a sustainable, environmentally friendly campus Gregory Balanko-Dickson Contributor There’s a lot of planning opportunities like this to the Royal is to teach others to adopt This will take the heat from the about money, the economic part, that goes on behind the scenes benefit of the students, and the similar habits. Educating others combustion of the plant that and after that the people, or the at Mount Royal University to environment. Through these and increasing awareness about is used to create power and social part, and then last but not make the campus eco-friendly. efforts, “we’re going to save the impact of small actions taken re-direct that heat to keep the least is the environment,” said Students might not realize the energy, we’re going to save on a daily basis is a definite way buildings warm. Fletcher. effort, and the intention, that capital, and we’re going to save to lead the way towards an eco- The only thing that stands in Fletcher and the Sustainability goes into sustainability at MRU. the environment,” said Zarazun. friendly campus. the way of a greener campus Committee are hoping to change Currently in Alberta, there However, going green doesn’t Zarazun says “it’s that is “money” according to Diana this by spreading the word are a lot of tax rebates that can have to be that complicated. awareness and that education” Fletcher, instructor and chair of about the importance of the be used to make a “greener” Students can get involved in that will help MRU to be clean the Sustainability Committee at environment to students. campus. simple ways by changing some and green. Mount Royal. The environment Some actions that have been “You could just replace a burnt habits. It can be as easy as There are some new projects is “always at the bottom of the taken by Fletcher and her team light bulb with a new light, but turning off a light when leaving on the horizon at Mount Royal list.” are the microgreens workshop, we’re looking for a more strategic the room, recycling your waste, to continue the trend of growing There’s three main which took place at the approach,” said Owen Zarazun, or shutting down your computer sustainability. The Department components to sustainability Sustainability Fair on campus, director of building operations. when you’re done using it. of Facilities Management team of our environment: social, on Sept. 26 and 27. There is MRU’s Facilities Management Another way to decrease plans to install a Combined economic and environmental. team is looking to leverage the carbon footprint of Mount Heat & Power (CHP) plant. However, “most people care Continued on Pg. 3 /CTOBER s THE REmECTOR 3 THE Canada needs 100-million people to solve our most REFLECTOR pressing issues says Doug Saunders October 5, 2017 Issue 1, Volume 56
EDITORIAL STAFF: Saunders argues in new book for a higher Publishing Editor: Kennedy Enns Managing Editor: Ivar Bergs Canadian population News Editor: Anna Junker Features Editor: Amber McLinden Anna Junker Arts Editor: Colin Macgillivray Sports Editor: Dan Khavkin News Editor Photo Editor: Andi Endruhn Layout Editor: Robyn Welsh Saunders. “The idea that Canadians stable and any more than 2.1 Web Editor: Jolene Rudisuela In his book, author and “You realize that Canada’s were anything other than to have your population grow,” international-affairs columnist CONTRIBUTORS: for The Globe and Mail, Doug cities all suffer from low British subjects was extremely said Saunders. Lexi Wright, Gregory Balanko- Saunders, discusses his vision population density and the controversial. Even the idea that “The only reason that Canada’s Dickson, Nathan Woolridge, for Canada having a large, consequences of that have there were two types of people population grows, and it grows Shelby Dechant, Rosemary De strong and healthy population big ecological and human - English people and French pretty slowly, is immigration, Souza, Alec Warkentin, Mariam of 100-million. development problems.” people - was really taboo.” which we have at fairly modest Taiwo, Sabrina Harmata, Paul He believes by tripling the Saunders explains he’s written Part of Saunders argument levels.” McAleer, Nathan Kunz, Sajan Jabbal population, it would be the best a lot of essays on the topic is that Canada had a very He adds that even with the before, exploring what the ideal restrictive set of policies for most aggressive population way for Canada to reconcile Cover photo credits: Lexi Wright population of Canada would those coming in, with the growth scenarios which would with Indigenous people and and Dan Khavkin regional divides along with be and exploring our country’s emphasis being on rural and have Canada’s population be at building equality while ensuring history in why there are so few resource orientated people 100-million by the end of the economic and ecological people living here. rather than entrepreneurial and century, they would not rely on sustainability. “I think that’s a big part of what urban. He says Canada’s policies large-scale immigration. I’m trying to do in Maximum explicitly did not want people “If we had immigration that we Here is a highlight of when The Reflector, with an on- and Saunders spoke with student Canada is retell Canada’s history who wanted to start businesses. had on the level in the beginning off-campus circulation of 8,000, journalists at Mount Royal through the lens of population, “The idea that Canada of the 20th century, we’d have is the independent voice of the which surprisingly rarely gets restricted immigration just to two-million immigrants every students of Mount Royal University. University on Sept. 21 to discuss It is published fortnightly during the his new book. done,” said Saunders. white people or just to British year coming in to Canada.” academic year (Sept. to April). “You tend to think we’re a people until the post-war Saunders says we need to Saunders explained his The Reflector is editorially interest in Canada’s population country of immigration whereas decades is a bit limited because have a mindset in Canada as autonomous and financially took place when he actually in fact, during decades of our we did not even allow most if we were going to triple the independent from all other governing bodies at Mount Royal University. wasn’t living in the country. history more people have left British people,” said Saunders. population by 2100, even if we “One of the things that quickly the country than come in as “If you were British and you don’t actually do so. The Reflector welcomes newsworthy immigrants. We were very good had an education or trade “The things we would need submissions from all students and becomes an interesting question community members. While the right is, why don’t we have so many at driving people away.” skill or you were urban and to set up Canada and invest of editorial comment is reserved people here? Why do we have a Saunders said the idea entrepreneurial, you were in Canada for tripling the for editors of The Reflector, opinion of Canada as a nation of rejected.” population are the same things pieces may be submitted as letters fairly sparse population spread to the editor, and may be published across a large landmass?” said immigrants only came about This is in part how Canada is we need to be doing for the on the editorial page as such. The fairly recently - in 1967. where it is today, with a smaller status quo scenario anyway.” Reflector reserves the right not to population and those who Saunders argues aiming publish submissions deemed by the Publishing Editor to be offensive. Continued from Pg. 2 were business-orientated being for this mindset is especially sent to the United States, says important as the current Complaints arising from the content also a native plant garden and dollars to the committee for of the paper should be directed to the Saunders. population, especially the baby a greenhouse which was built projects like these. Ombudsboard. This board has been However, Saunders says that boomers, age and by having a established as a mediator between the on the third floor of the Lincoln If you’re looking to get immigration is not the key to population growth, it would Reflector Publications Society staff Park building. involved with the sustainability and its readership. growing our population. Our help ease the eventual burden The Sustainability Committee committee, contact Diana current population needs to be on government. All decisions of the Ombudsboard made this possible with the Fletcher at dfletcher@mtroyal. are final and binding on both parties. producing more children. help of the “TD Friends of the ca to help keep the conversation Letters to the Ombudsboard must “The average Canadian family be sent in confidence, care of the Environment Fund,” which has going. has 1.6 children and you need Reflector Publications Society, to the donated about forty thousand Reflector Publications Society office. 2.1 for your population to stay Submissions and letters to the editor the should be a maximum of 500 words, typed, double-spaced, and contain reflector the writer’s name and phone number. No unsigned letters will be published. Only in exceptional cases, at the discretion of the Publishing Editor, Reflector Publications will writers’ names be withheld. 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INGREDIENTS Salad 1 cup (250 mL) ...... dried split yellow peas, rinsed PULSES are the dry, edible seeds of legumes. 1 – 14 oz (398 mL) ...... can lentls, drained and rinsed This includes beans, 1 cup (250 mL) ...... sliced green or red seedless grapes lentls, chickpeas, and 1 cup (250 mL) ...... grated carrot peas like split yellows – all grown in Alberta. 1 cup (250 mL) ...... diced sweet yellow or red pepper
Topping 1-2 ...... green onions, fnely sliced Directons ¼ cup (60 mL) ...... dried cranberries, optonal In a covered saucepan, simmer split peas in 2 cups (500 mL) ¼ cup (60 mL) ...... pecan pieces, toasted, optonal water untl moisture is absorbed and peas are tender, but not mushy, about 20-25 minutes. Rinse and cool. Yields 2 cups Dressing (500 mL) cooked. ¼ cup (60 mL) ...... apple cider vinegar Meanwhile, whisk together dressing. ¼ cup (60 mL) ...... canola oil, cold pressed if available Evenly divide salad ingredients and layer in each of the four jars. 2 Tbsp (30 mL)...... liquid honey Top with green onion and sprinkle pecans and cranberries, 2 tsp (10 mL) ...... Dijon mustard if desired. Pour an equal amount of dressing over each jar, seal 2 cloves ...... garlic, fnely minced and refrigerate untl ready to go.
Nutrients per serving (1 jar) 431 Calories, 15 g Fat, 1 g Saturated Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol, Alberta Pulses – full of potental! 60 g Carbohydrate, 7 g Fibre, 23 g Sugar, 17 g Protein, 201 mg Sodium, 938 mg Potassium, 239 mcg Folate, 4 mg Iron. For more great recipes visit pulse.ab.ca Features Editor Amber McLinden features featureseditor@thereflector.ca iPhone reveal: Features of the future Will you be getting the iPhone 8 or will you be holding out for the iPhone X? Nathan Woolridge Staff Writer young people.” “I think it’s clear, seven ate nine,” People have also been worried Similarities said popular talk show host Ellen about companies like Apple storing iPhone 8 Plus glass backs Degeneres about Apple’s unveiling too much information about users. of the iPhone 8 and the iPhone X, USA Today wrote that “Senator Al 3.07 in which seemed to forget about an Franken (D-Minn.) sent a letter to wireless charging iPhone 9. Apple CEO Tim Cook asking him The tech giant released it’s to explain how consumers will be no headphone designs for the iPhone X on Sept. protected by the technology and 12, 2017 at a massive Apple whether or not law enforcement jack convention. The unveiling came will be able to access the Face ID not long before the release of the database.” iPhone 8, which is available now. A few things definitely According to CNN, the newest seem to be unclear about the member to the smartphone family, application of face recognition. the iPhone 8 is a cheaper, more It’s a big concern every time new improved scaled back version of what the X technology is released, but with 6.28 in will be. It does have some similar facial recognition being relatively cameras* features that will be in the X. The new, consumers and other parties iPhone 8 will be one of the first are raising concerns about the lightning port phones with wireless charging; to use of the data collected from the charge the phone will require a process. special surface and the glass back A new application called louder speakers of the iPhone. It is available in Animoji has also been developed three colours: grey, gold and silver. to recognize facial movements and IP67 dust and The iPhone 8 will also be more incorporate that into everyone’s advanced in taking photos, giving beloved emojis, allowing water resistance people a reason to take better different emojis to recognize your selfies. Inside the phone is an facial expressions and mouth improved camera sensor. The movements. Differences phone also contains new camera Users will be excited to hear that iPhone X modes: expanded Portrait Mode Apple insists that iPhone X battery iPhone 8 Plus has: and the ability to change lighting life will be improved upon older effects after you take the shot. models. The iPhone X charging home button On Apple’s website they stated, mat will also be able to charge a “Our vision has always been to number of other Apple products. touch ID create an iPhone that is entirely Apple claims that the glass on screen. One so immersive the both the front and back of the device itself disappears into the phone is, “The most durable glass LED screen experience. And so intelligent it ever in a smartphone.” can respond to a tap, your voice Without the iPhone X in hand, and even a glance. With iPhone it’s hard to compare it to other 5.65 in X, that vision is now a reality. Say competitive phones. According hello to the future.” to Business Insider. Looking past The iPhone X will have the that, iPhone X will be a whopping iPhone X has: same features, but with a large $1000 and its new features are stride forward introduces a phone still “catching up with premium no more home with no home button and facial Android phones.” The same goes recognition to get into your phone. for the iPhone 8, which will be button Getting rid of the home button providing wireless charging, 3.07 in allows for extra screen without and will definitely enhance the facial ID having to increase the overall size smartphone industry. of the fun. The technology will be While concerns have been able to learn more and more about raised about the iPhone X, there’s OLED screen your face each time you use it. The no denying both phones have phone features a small light to be interesting new features that will animojis able to recognize your face in the surely keep people coming back 17% heavier dark. for more. USA Today reported that not The iPhone 8 is currently everyone is excited about the available on the market since Sept. facial recognition, stating that 22, 2017. The iPhone X will follow “Georgetown Law found that face a few months after with a release recognition has been less accurate date of Nov. 3, 2017. on African Americans, women and *Both phones have improved cameras from the iPhone 8, but the iPhone X is more advanced. Graphic created by Robyn Welsh 6 THE REmECTOR s /CTOBER Sex column: Undress and de-stress Spend more time having sex and less time being stressed
Shelby Dechant Contributor
of intimacy and relaxation, downloading the infamous apps, across the room flirting is always So, there you go. Instead of Asking university students if according to a 2014 article you have access to tons of people my go-to. They will either think calling your mom at 3 a.m. on a they’re stressed is like asking from Women’s Health on the in your area potentially looking you’re crazy or cute so it’s worth Tuesday because you’re stressed if water is wet. I know you’re hidden benefits of sex. Many for the same thing. On your a shot. And if all else fails just about a paper, call your de- stressed. With the arrival of other doctors and studies back- hunt to lower your stress levels be brave and approach that nice stressing buddy. Have some sex, October comes the start of up Dr. Berman’s explanation. you may even find a potential guy in your psych class, or talk it’s good for your health. midterms. Whether you have The medical community seems boyfriend or girlfriend; win-win. the girl in the Tim Horton’s line, exams to study for, projects to to agree that a sexy session If you’re not a fan of dating you never know unless you try. hand in, or presentations to between the sheets may just help apps (Tinder nightmares are a prep, you’re probably starting to you walk into that 9 a.m. exam a real thing), there are plenty of feel your stress levels rise. little more mellow. other ways to meet a companion Since your first day of For those in relationships this who can help you take the edge university you have probably should be great news. An excuse off. Double up on your de- been getting advice on how to take a study break with your stressing and head to the gym. to deal with this stress. A few partner to get it on … because Honestly, I don’t frequent the common ways students combat stress can kill you! For those of gym so I don’t know how one stress is through exercise, getting us not in relationships it’s still actually meets a fellow gym a good night’s rest, meditation, great news. Having sex may not goer. They may have their own or talking to someone. These are be as easy and on demand as it is language, truly I’m just guessing, all helpful tools. But according for couples, but luckily there are but there are many stories of to doctors literally everywhere some handy tools you can use to people meeting at the gym. I there is a steamier approach to find your “de-stressing buddy”. think it has something to do with reducing stress. Apps like Tinder and Bumble are all the endorphins and sweat in Dr. Laura Berman, a Women’s a great place to start. Apps like the air, it gets people going. Health magazine advisor says these may have a bad reputation If, like me, the gym isn’t your that the oxytocin released but when your health is on scene, don’t worry. Head to the during sex helps fight anxiety the line you need something library, find a seat near a cutie and depression. It activates parts Sex can help you de-stress, so close your laptop and pick up convenient and to the point. By and flash them a smile. A little of the brain that creates feelings a condom. Photo by Shelby Dechant
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Ever get tired of the same study stars and four stars, respectively. area you have in school? Or maybe Wise & Wright some of you are used to studying at home? The New York Times This health-focused casual reported in 2010 that “alternating dining concept seems to be the room where a person studies getting Calgary’s attention as Wise & Wright is known for their simple take on healthy food. The restaurant is located on improves retention.” In other the restaurant now has 3,800 Stephen Avenue, in the heart of downtown Calgary. Photo by Rosemary DeSouza words, changing the environments Instagram followers after opening where you study may just help you their doors in the summer of last learn better. year. The Guardian also reported in The restaurant that is located in 2013 that one factor identified The Core, on Stephen Avenue, not to be influential to children’s only caters to gluten-free goers, learning was “having different vegans, and vegetarians but to BRENTWOOD VILLAGE types of learning areas.” So “meat enthusiasts” as well. before we get into that tense mid- Whether it is their smoked DENTAL CLINIC semester time-of-year, let’s take a salmon with turmeric cream www.BrentwoodVillageDental.ca look at some places we can go to cheese, Moroccan chicken relax, eat breakfast or lunch, and on a flatbread with walnut spend some time in while studying arugula pesto, roasted shallots, for the toughest of classes. feta cheese and curry oil. Or their ahi poke tuna salad with Café Koi mango, cherry tomatoes, cumin Proud to be Located on First Street and 10th spiced cucumbers, miso ginger your MRU Avenue S.W., Café Koi boasts a vinaigrette and avocado, Wise & dental diverse menu with an added mix Wright commits to serving fresh of several vegetarian, vegan, and ingredients and “whole natural provider Don’t forget, meats and recipes” to their guests. coverage gluten-free options for guests. continues through The café that has been rated with Wise & Wright’s menu option four stars on Yelp and is fairly prices range from $6 to $14 on the summer to inexpensive with menu options their current 2017 summer menu. August 31st costing anywhere between $9 to Alforno $20. On Mondays, however, all Ever crave a butternut squash vegetarian and vegan entrées are orecchiette? How about a $2 off while vegetarian and vegan pappardelle ragu? A quattro DR. RONDA SALLOUM, DR. ALANA CARTWRIGHT, DR. LAURA METCALFE, appetizers are off by $1. So what formaggio? Which, by the way, is better way to start the week than just fancy for four cheese. Alforno DR. TONY KIM, DR. ZAINAB BAGHDADI, DR. REKHA PARAJULI, with some of their Asian-style — located on Second Avenue and DR. JACK TAN, DR. DIANA KINYUA dishes of pan-seared dumplings, Fourth Street S.W. — is nothing yam wedges with garlic coconut less than your classic fine dining and miso dips, or even their vegan Italian restaurant with menu noodles cooked in a “szechwan options that put complexity and GENERAL DENTISTRY PRACTICE chili-fire sauce.” flavour together. The restaurant, café and bakery Vendome hybrid is owned by Teatro Group MRU students enrolled in “WE ARE MORE THAN JUST A — the restaurant group that owns the SAMRU health and NO NEED TO PAY UP COFFEE SHOP” — the enlarged, Vendome. golden, Georgia font is placed Their pizza selections range dental plan are covered at FRONT FOR COVERED against the white background with combinations of prosciutto of the café’s website as the site crudo with portobello, bacon with Brentwood Village Dental SERVICES boasts the European-inspired gorgonzola and a balsamic fig We bill student’s atmosphere found within the jam, or caramelized onions with Clinic–if you’re a full-time restaurant’s walls, located on roasted mushrooms, smothered student, you’re already cov- insurance directly Ninth Street and Second Avenue with pecorino romano and fior di We directly bill most insurance N.W. latte cheese. ered, why not just use it? This café serves everything from That sounds way too good companies even if you’re not breakfast paninis, eggs benedicts, already! 100% Exams, first cleanings covered by SAMRU’s student soups, salads, and hot meals. Their coffee menu is no less from and fillings Their Filipino chicken adobo, Thai their flavour combinations with 12 insurance plan noodle salad bowl and meatballs, different selections on their menu 70% Root canals tuna poke bowl, and Middle online plus a lavish list of their 70% Additional cleanings Conveniently located in the Eastern lamb kawarma shows liquor selection that ranges from Brentwood Village Mall close to the Brent- diverse influences in Vendome’s sparkling, white, red and rosé We extract wisdom teeth wine, brown liquor, bottled beer, wood and University C-Train Stations culinary artistry. in our office Regardless of their reputation cocktails, vodka, gin, rum, tequila to serve customers at the “highest and liqueurs — Baileys, Grand Monday - Friday 8 am - 9 pm Saturday 8 am - 6 pm quality,” Vendome has an average Marnier, amaretto, plus so much price rate from both Zomato and more. 3630 Brentwood Road NW 403-210-5050 Yelp with a customer rating of 4.5 8 THE REmECTOR s /CTOBER Iniskim Centre builds community The on campus resource, mainly for Indigenous students, invites others to participate Mariam Taiwo Contributor to build the centre in a way that The Iniskim Centre is a place Iniskim Centre is that they want would help Indigenous students. where Indigenous students, as student to be able to address The elders came up with the well as other students, can come their mental, physical, spiritual name of the centre. The word and share their frustrations, and emotional issues. “Iniskim” is very powerful in worries, struggles and even McMillan finds that a lot of Blackfoot culture, which is the things that make them happy. students are wary when they dominant Indigenous culture “Sometimes, students come in come to post secondary because in the area. The word Iniskim to share the good news that they they don’t know if they can be means “Buffalo Calling Stone” did well on a test, something spiritual in a secular school. and has special meaning to the frustrating that happened “Yeah, it is your right, we will Blackfoot people. to them on the transit or an provide a space and teachings The centre has a lot of programs interaction with a teacher or for you,” McMillan tells them. that it offers to students. One of student,” says McMillan. “Students often tell us how the most important programs The centre provides them some much it helps to balance their that the Iniskim Centre provides perspective to their situation so souls and be prepared for the is the Aboriginal Education they can see that other people work they do,” he adds. program. “The AEP was created are also learning, growing and “We definitely want to break from community, realizing that developing in similar ways. As down any notions that unless students that are leaving Grade 12 long as there is a sense of respect you’re native, you can’t go down Tori McMillan is the Aboriginal Education Program adminis- and coming into post secondary underneath, they can work that hallway, students need to trator at the Iniskim Centre. Photo by Mariam Taiwo are experiencing culture shock,” through things like language know that it’s for everybody.” says Tori McMillan, the AEP difficulties and updated notions The number one message Hidden on the second floor to have a sense of belonging. The administrator. of misconceptions together. that McMillan wants students of main street, just across from Iniskim Centre provides a calm The Iniskim Centre also McMillan says that one of the to know about the Iniskim B hallway, The Iniskim Centre and quiet place of refuge for provides other important greatest gifts that the elders Centre is that it doesn’t matter is a support and resource students to meet other people services to students such have given to them is the ability if you’re Indigenous or not, the centre for all Mount Royal and build friendships, eat and as scholarships, daycare, to share knowledge. Students centre is building community University students on campus, smudge (pray) together. counselling, wellness, tutoring, can feel free to come in and use for everyone, not just among but primarily it’s services are The Iniskim Centre opened its childcare, housing, recreation, the centre’s resources, as well themselves. There are lessons geared towards self-identified doors in the fall of 2006. That spirituality services and so much as learn more about Indigenous and teachings that everyone can Indigenous students. year, the centre worked together more. They also have student cultures and spirituality. learn from each other in such a The centre promotes with community partners, learning services in the centre McMillan says another key multicultural school like Mount community and wants students especially a handful of elders, open to their students. component of holism in the Royal University.
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For almost two weeks, film fans in the first scene of the film. A dissolving roadkill in the shed in and a flawlessly written script this years award season. everywhere united at Eau Claire surprisingly atmospheric and his backyard doesn’t quite win by James Ivory, Call Me by Your Although Hammer and Market and the Globe to take part haunting vibe follows from him any points with the locals. Name is a beautiful film that will Chalamet do dominate most of in the Calgary International Film there, as Sam and Elwood’s Out of a sense of quasi- be entirely remembered for the the screen-time, the rest of the Festival. It was almost as if the lives are slowly drawn together, desperation, he begins beauty of the performances. supporting cast shines as well. holiday season came early, with culminating in an incredibly “spazzing out” in classes and The coming-of-age drama Michael Stuhlbarg’s portrayal Calgary’s movie theatre maniacs tense third act. public settings, much to the follows a 17 year-old Italian- of Elio’s father is a perfect mix being treated to countless Sweet Virginia is exactly enjoyment of the rest of the kids American boy named Elio and of brilliant comedic timing exceptional films. Ranging from what you want an independent in his age-group. This results in the passionate relationship and moral adjudicator, while documentaries about rats and a film to be. Stellar acting from him sinking even further into a that develops between him Esther Garrel, another fairly feature length surrealist, satire all involved, some beautiful toxic co-dependency between and Oliver, an academic who unknown actress, proves to be on art installations. With so cinematography, and a premise humiliation and acceptance. He is interning at Elio’s parents an incredible talent as Marzia, many movies to choose from, we that unfolds in a very unique begins drinking heavily to cope gorgeous summer villa in Elio’s on-again, off-again obviously didn’t get around to way, albeit it being not the most with his personal life crumbling Italy. The two bond over the girlfriend. seeing all 200, but here is a short original story. There are times with his homicidal urges towards beautiful landscape, their jewish There was a considerable selection of some of the flicks where the film dives into cliché the active Dr. York (played by heritage, and their sexuality. amount of hype surrounding you should definitely check out ridden territory, such as when a bearded Vincent Kartheiser) They develop an incredible Call Me by Your Name since it if you get the chance. it introduces that Sam had a — whom Dahmer watches pass bond over the films two-hour premiered at the Sundance daughter who died. The film from behind bushes on his near- run time. Both Armie Hammer, Film Festival back in January, Sweet Virginia then shoehorns in a character daily runs. who plays the charismatic and and sometimes that is a death Review by Colin who acts as Sam’s “daughter”, One of the more terrifying carefree Oliver, and newcomer sentence for a lot of films. They something that felt forced things about both the film and Timothée Chalamet, who usually don’t live up to the Macgillivray and completely unnecessary. the novel is how easy it is to plays the introverted Elio, initial high praise. Thankfully, At first glance, sophomore Nonetheless, Sweet Virginia is a sympathize with the young man deserve incredible praise for it delivers with career defining director Jamie M. Dagg’s neo- haunting, witty, and enjoyable who would eventually go on their on-screen chemistry, performances from the two noir, anti-western Sweet Virginia experience throughout. to kill 17 people, and Meyers their believability, and their leads, some beautiful visuals, bares some striking resemblances masterfully executes a sense of performances as a whole. and an incredible score by to a classic Coen brothers film. My Friend Dahmer kinship with Dahmer through Chalamet in particular, is an Sufjan Stevens. The plot itself almost conducts Review by Alec the interpersonal relationships incredible talent, so don’t be itself like a reverse Fargo, with he forms and his ever-prominent surprised if his name is all over a disenfranchised wife hiring Warkentin restraint. When the mostly- a hitman to take out her own There’s generally an urgency apathetic Dahmer finally breaks husband. Christopher Abbott’s among filmmakers to pepper down falling to the floor and character, the aforementioned movies featuring serial killing crying out after his mother ruthless rage-filled hitman, with unfortunate and largely and younger brother split, the definitely shares some qualities unnecessary tropes (ghastly viewers find themselves laying with No Country for Old Men’s and gruesome murders, a on the ground experiencing Anton Chigurh. Hell, the bloodthirsty psychopath abandon, as well. screenplay was even written running amok), but My Friend While the ending may be the by Benjamin and Paul China, Dahmer gratefully forgoes the lynchpin to some viewers, it is a two brothers. Everything about telltale Hollywood sheen, opting fitting and necessary reminder Sweet Virginia screams “cheap instead to focus on something that even serial killers once Coen brothers ripoff.” Luckily, truly fearful: an adolescence of began without blood on their it’s not. dysfunction and loneliness. hands. Set in a small town somewhere Keeping true to its source in Alaska, the film follows material (a graphic novel Call Me by Your Sam (played by Jon Bernthal), penned first in 2002 by Name Review by an ex rodeo champion and Dahmer-classmate John “Derf” manager of a dingy motel that Backderf), the film features the Colin Macgillivray seems to attract some suspect young murderer-to-be (played Occasionally a film will come characters. One of those sorry by Ross Lynch) in a stark light along that will be remembered individuals is Elwood, played of sincerity. His family life is in for the breakout performances exceptionally by the criminally utter disarray, he doesn’t fit in at of its main players. A movie Look out for the countless films that were featured at the underrated Christopher Abbott, his small-town Ohio school, and that allows its actors to, well, Calgary International Film Festival during their feature who commits a triple murder his affinity for picking up and actually act. With no restrictions releases later this year. Photo by Kennedy Enns
Heritage Park Jerry Seinfeld: Fluid Fest: Wordfest: Ghost Tours: One of the most successful From Oct. 18 to 28, More than 70 authors will comedians of all time Calgary’s downtown gather on Oct. 9 to Oct. 15 If you love historical tales comes to Calgary for a core will be filled with for all things word-related and paranormal activity, OUT’N two day stint on Oct. 13 dance and movement at one of Canada’s biggest Heritage park is the place and 14. With his relatable, performances where literary festivals. From to be from Oct. 5 to Oct. everyday life comedy renowned performance the Literary Death Match 18. Grab a nice warm cup ABOUT routines, Jerry Seinfeld artists will show their to Between the Pages, of hot cocoa and adven- will be a treat for any chops for adoring Wordfest is the place to be ture through the historical comedy fan. audiences. for book lovers. village for some spooky stories. 10 THE REmECTOR s /CTOBER What’s the word on Wordfest? What to expect at one of Canada’s biggest literary festivals Sabrina Harmata Contributor Wordfest, a not-for-profit includes non-fiction, poetry, brain sharp during a week full masterpieces at length, so book of money, but the knowledge organization, holds one of the comics and fiction. Having the of Netflix binging, so take a time off work now, because you’ll gain about reading and biggest literary festivals in festival encompass many genres break from watching Friends you know you won’t be able to writing will be totally worth it. Canada every year in Calgary. of literature ensures people of for the twelfth time, and find forgive yourself if you miss it. Trust me. Maybe you’ll even use The festival aims to promote all ages will find what they are some new literature to obsess Many of the authors are giving this newfound intelligence in intellectual discussions around looking for; even children will over before school consumes all more than one talk, so if you class. You’ll never know what literature written by both well- be able to enjoy the festival, as a your free time. miss them the first time, or if one could happen if you don’t go known and new authors. This number of children’s literature From Memorial Park Library, of their events is too expensive, check it out, and you wouldn’t definitely makes it easier for all authors will be attending as to the Central Library, to Arts you can always catch them later want to regret that for the rest the bookworms out there to find well. Commons, the festival will be on in the festival. of your life, so it’s probably best new and interesting things to This annual festival takes featuring over 80 authors from For those of you worried to just go. read, especially since the books place from Oct. 9 to Oct. 15, places all over the world, such as about cost, some of the events at On top of the yearly festival, being discussed come from a the same week as our new fall Calgary, Toronto, Washington, the festival are free, or even as Wordfest also has many wide variety of genres. This reading week. Coincidence? Montreal, Dublin, and even low as five dollars. Other events interesting events during the Probably, but at least you New Zealand. Authors include are a bit pricier, ranging from rest of the year. One of these have somewhere to go to stay Denise Chong, the current $10 to $50, but they also have such events is a talk with Rupi updated on all the current writer in residence at University the option of buying a festival Kaur on her book, the sun and trends in academic and creative of Calgary, Ruth Ware, author pass for $150, which will get her flowers, on October 17. So for literature; instead of sitting of The Lying Game, and Zoe you into any event throughout those of you still contemplating at home and ignoring all the Whittall, author of Indigo’s the festival, provided the cost of about going, why don’t you do homework piling up on your Number One Book of the Year in that event is less than $24. yourselves a favour and just do desk. Going to a literary festival 2016, The Best Kind of People. To a struggling university it. is a perfect way to keep your They will be discussing their student, this seems like a lot
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Paul McAleer Contributor
“Who drew the dicks?” the documentary presents believe they’ve caught the real This is the central question more questions than criminal until other evidence in Netflix’s newest breakout answers, building suspense proves otherwise. The show series, American Vandal. It’s and frustration with each even addresses its own faults a ridiculous concept, but the failed accusation. Why is and the harm it caused in the show doesn’t acknowledge our dick-drawing culprit so conclusion. it, keeping a straight face elusive? Because the truth is Other documentaries don’t throughout its eight-episode complicated and American apologize for bending the run. Vandal proves hunting for it truth to create suspense. Other The show is a mockumentary, brings consequences. documentaries don’t revolve poking fun at true crime with Without giving any major around penises, but American surgical precision. Instead of plot elements away, certain Vandal knows what makes murder, the show deals in dicks conclusions and “evidence” other documentaries successful –a lot of them. points to culprits other than and what drags them down. Without giving too much Dylan, who at this point has Whether they are about dicks away, American Vandal is an become a lovable idiot. The or murderers, we will never With eight episodes, American Vandal’s dick jokes luckily absolutely essential watch for show is full of humour, but it’s look at other documentaries the don’t overstay their welcome. Photo courtesy of Netflix fans of the documentary genre. the serious elements that are same after American Vandal. It doesn’t matter if you fancy truly captivating. Making a Murderer or BBC’s American Vandal is actually Planet Earth, the style and tone the name of the documentary of this phallic-obsessed Netflix the fictional characters series will pull you in and never are producing, so we are let you go. learning things with them in The story starts off with real time, and drawing our fill a gap news footage of a vandalized own conclusions. A bunch high school faculty parking lot. of students are wrongly With hulking penises graffitied accused with evidence that to 27 cars, the scene is chaos, would shatter any high school in your program featuring a mix of amusement student’s self-esteem. from students and utter Sam and Peter’s relentless disbelief from the victims. pursuit to catch the person In addition to your standard behind the penises hurts news footage with dry voices innocent people. It even hurts and talking head interviews at the documentary makers the forefront, more colourful themselves, including the Snapchat, Instagram and shocking reveal Sam pleasures Facebook footage is also shown. himself using American Apparel Social media plays a large role catalogues. in the investigation throughout The rabbit hole goes deep, the show. but catching the real culprit It isn’t long before the was never the intention of the documentary establishes its show. American Vandal proves culprit, Dylan Maxwell, played that the truth is what we make by Jimmy Tatro of YouTube of it. Our minds connect the fame. Tatro’s character wants to dots even if the conclusions become a YouTube prank star, are based on circumstantial pulling off dimwitted stunts evidence. such as tipping a Porta Potty Accepting someone’s version and farting in children’s faces. of the truth is dangerous, but We all know someone like we do it all the time, especially Dylan in high school. Everyone in journalism. thinks he vandalized the cars, Reporters have the power and he gets expelled from to frame facts and organize school as a consequence. He information. We can be pleads innocent, but no one selective of the truth, both at believes him. a conscious and subconscious The only people that level. It’s so easy to take content Athabasca University has over 850 courses for you to choose from consider other suspects are at face value without thinking to meet your needs. Monthly start dates of undergraduate courses the documentary makers Peter about how it’s presented to us. ft into your schedule so that you can work at your own pace. Maldonado, played by Tyler In a world where truth is as Fill the gap and save a semester. Alvarez, and Sam Eklund, meaningless as it has ever been played by Griffin Gluck. If these thanks to manipulative leaders, actors sound unfamiliar, it’s a we need to question every bit good thing, because it will help of content we consume at a you believe American Vandal is critical level. go.athabascau.ca/online-courses real, if only for the runtime of With each suspect, American open. online. everywhere. an episode. Vandal presents enough As the plot progresses, information for the viewer to 12 THE REmECTOR s /CTOBER
I Tell a Fly Benjamin Wonderful Wonderful Clementine The Killers Behind/Virgin EMI Island Records Score: B+ Score: C
After winning the 2015 beautiful, unsettling moments 14 years removed from “Mr. is not a fundamentally flawed at moments, cannot properly Mercury Prize for best album of throughout its eleven tracks. Brightside,” 11 from Sam’s album, but it struggles to find contain the ambitious themes it the year, Benjamin Clementine Every song is unstable and Town and five from the release its place all the way through. sets out to cover. is back with his album, I Tell a unpredictable: it’s impossible of their last effort Battleborn, Lead single “The Man” seems Wonderful Wonderful, Fly. Compared to his acclaimed to tell where Clementine is Wonderful Wonderful comes on to strut confidently, and “Rut” though still holding value in the debut, this album seems like going to take his listener next. the heels of several solo and side recaptures a glimpse of the odd track that carries glimpses a step back, but it’s still more I Tell a Fly is an experience, but projects of varying success that magic that a Killer’s track used to of the old magic, fails to capture interesting than the majority of it’s hard to say if it’s enjoyable kept the four original members uniformly contain. Much of the the overall anthemic value that music right now. Clementine is or emotional. His debut album occupied through the hiatus. rest of the album, however, fails catapulted The Killers to the a talented composer, vocalist was full of tear-inducing And for the most part, it seems to handle the momentum. “Run upper echelon of rock and roll. and poet. Although he favours moments, but the vocal like after the half decade off, for Cover” feels shoehorned in as -Nathan Kunz piano-driven songs, the new performance of this release the group may have struggled a the standard political (but not album features Victorian-era falls short of its potential. to find their footing again. TOO political) song, and “Tyson strings, creating a mixture of -Paul McAleer Wonderful Wonderful vs. Douglas”, though flourishing
If Blue Could Be Happiness 3FTQJSBUPSZćFSBQZ Florist Double Double Wammy Records Score: A
Florist’s latest album If and you can hear the maturity in Blue Could Be Happiness singer Emily Sprague’s voice as is a meditation on the she mourns while still looking aforementioned color and towards the future. While people a perfectly tranquil and fade from her memory, colors atmospheric folk pop record. remain strikingly beautiful Bringing to mind Joni Mitchell’s and that narrative carries her album with a similar focus, Blue, throughout the album. Florist’s newest record also Overall, Florist crafted a focuses on the topics of love, beautiful and melancholy loss and depression. A step in folk album and it’s exactly the the right direction, Florist has album you should put on to grown since their debut album calm you down as classes get release last year The Birds more stressful heading towards Sang Outside. If Blue Could Be reading break. Happiness sounds more polished -Kennedy Enns
Survival Pop Worriers Side One Dummy Records Score: B-
Worriers latest album Survival instrumentals throughout are Pop may be a paint-by-numbers plain, the sheer amount of en- pop punk release but that ergy drives this record forward. doesn’t make it any less enjoy- Standouts from the album in- able to listen to. Lead singer clude “What We’re Up Against” Lauren Denitzio draws from and “Gaslighter” and with their life experiences growing Survival Pop Worriers created up queer and learning to handle an enthusiastic, though at times their own mental health and generic, sophomore release. has created an uplifting album -Kennedy Enns for these hard times. While the /CTOBER s THE REmECTOR 13 Sports Editor Dan Khavkin sports sportseditor@thereflector.ca Can the men carry over success? MRU’s most prominent club looking to improve coming off a fantastic 2016/2017 season Dan Khavkin Sports Editor Mount Royal University Men’s season, netting 27 points in 28 hockey teams have just wrapped games. His impactful playoff up pre-season and are gearing performance helped lift his team up for the start of the 2017/2018 to win the Kelly Cup playoffs, season. tallying six points in twelve Last season’s squad put up a playoff games. record of 15-11-2 with a very In his second CIS season, rough ending to the regular Connor Rankin lead the Canada season, finishing with a six game West conference in the point losing skid heading into the category, tallying 35 points in 26 playoffs. games earning him a spot in the MRU faced-off the against the first all-star team. Manitoba Bisons in a gritty best- Jamal Watson put up a decent of-three series hosted by the 23 points inside his first 26 CIS Cougars, and won the first round games, earning him a spot in of the Canada West playoffs with the all-rookie team for Canada a 2-1 series victory. West. Fun fact about Watson, Waiting for the Cougars were he played in his first ever playoff the top dogs of Canada West, series last season, as he never got the Saskatchewan Huskies who the opportunity in juniors whilst swept MRU 2-0. The Huskies playing in the Western Hockey took their talents all the way to League (WHL). finals but lost to now back-to- Cam Lanigan played most back University Cup winners, of the season as backup to Mount Royal Cougars unit discussing during a stoppage of play during the 2017 Crowchild University of New Brunswick 2015/2016 Canada West all- Classic on Feb. 2, the Cougars will look for another deep playoff ruin after losing key assets Varsity Reds. rookie goalie Colin Cooper, but last season. Photo by: Dan Khavkin The Cougars peaked at 5th Lanigan got the nod in all playoff place nationally in the Canadian games. junior. games for the Calgary Canucks Kelowna, B.C. native Hunter Interuniversity Sports (CIS), Cooper posted an 11-7-1 Other newly acquired talents of the AJHL. Zandee spent the majority of holding a stellar 11-5 record record with Lanigan seeing include: Bradley Kennedy spent most his junior career in the BCHL, heading into December. It was only six games, going 2-3-1 and Defenseman Austin Adamson of his junior career in the Quebec totaling 46 points 140 games. a tough stretch after December rookie Wyatt Hoflin put up a 2-1- put up 27 points in 58 games Major Junior Hockey League This recruiting class will help where the Cougars saw mid- 1 record. for Vernon Vipers in the British (QMJHL), putting up 143 points to further improve a developing season woes, going 4-6-2 in the The men had pre-season action Columbia Hockey League in a 232 game career on the east and growing squad which last stretch of the season. in late September, winning (BCHL), also having 134 games coast, playing for the Maritime contains one fifth-year senior Canada West pantheon and one of three games against in the WHL under his belt for Junior Hockey League’s Weeks and five fourth-year players. Captain Cougar Matt Brown University of Calgary Dinos and Red Deer and Saskatoon. Crushers; he put up 41 points in MRU’s offence was scary good finished off his legendary the U of S Huskies. Kord Pankewicz, who split 21 games. last season putting up 99 goals. university career last season, Dinos picked up both wins duties between the WHL’s Junior nomad Clive Rozdeba Letting in 2.8 pucks a game is putting up 21 points in 22 games. against the Cougars with 7-4 Lethbridge Hurricanes and played in B.C., Alberta, and still a concern on the defensive Brown is the CIS’ all-time and 4-1 games while the Huskies Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Saskatchewan before settling end. leading goal getter when he were the lone win for the boys in (AJHL) Brooks Bandits last in MRU coming off a 36-point In order to compete with left university hockey and blue, seeing a 3-2 win for MRU. season, totalling 28 points in 31 season in Saskatchewan’s Junior conference powerhouses such as signed a contract with the East Riley Lindgren highlights this games. Hockey League League (SJHL). the Huskies and the University Coast Hockey League’s (ECHL) season’s recruiting class and will Offensive defenseman Shane Saskatoon native Josh Bly of Alberta Golden Bears who Colorado Eagles who are under be looking to add firepower on Poulsen racked up an impressive spent most of time in junior in actually beat Saskatchewan in the Colorado Avalanche farm offence; something the Cougars 101 points inside 188 games in the SJHL, racking up an over the Canada West playoffs, team system. He put up four points in will need with losses such as the BCHL, looking to bring his point-per-game career with defence will have to improve twelve games and played a game Brown and Maclise. puck moving ability to last years 102 points in 99 games before and hopefully the injusry bug in the playoffs before getting Former Swift Current Bronco top-ranked powerplay in Canada getting recruited by MRU. won’t be affecting the team this injured. of the WHL put up 167 points West. Mitch Lipton is coming off season. Cam Maclise also took his in 259 games, splitting duties Calgary native and his best career year in junior, Watch for MRU to finish in talents to Colorado after falling between Lethbridge and defenseman Allan Macpherson putting up a 78 point campaign the top-half of the standing and just short of a point-per-game Brandon during his time in is coming off his own career for the Whitecourt Wolverines of again, will make a deep playoff year, putting up 31 points in 55 the AJHL. push this year. career points NHL teams that will mil. career home 1,914for Czech 9have had Jaromir $205Oklahoma 288runs with the hockey legend Jaromir Jagr’s number on the City Thunder’s and Toronto Blue Jays’ Jose Jagr who is currently back of their jersey. reigning MVP Russell Bautista who’s time with second on the NHL all- Westbrook five year the club is over at the end #s time points list. contract extension of the season. making him the highest paid in NBA history 14 THE REmECTOR s /CTOBER Will the Flames have another burnout season? The Calgary Flames begin with series of upset losses
Nathan Woolridge Staff Writer it’s really early,” Gulutzan said. meet again for the regular season know he has. With the recent acquisition “It’s a little different for goalies. opener in Edmonton on Oct. 4. The kid is very fast and quick of the second all-time leading Our beloved Calgary Flames They see three practices, and if with his hands. What seems to scorer in NHL history of the aged did not start the season on a you think of all of their skates Gaudreau having be holding him back is his fancy wonder Jaromir Jagr, the Flames flashy note — the squad lost in the summer, it’s pretty tough stickhandling and inability to get will now be adding an asset on both opening split-squad games some issues? for them when guys are playing the puck up the ice with far too the offensive end. against rival Edmonton Oilers on Many people seem to be shinny hockey … so it’s good to many turnarounds in the neutral Jagr is a prolific scorer and Sep 18, 2017. highly praising the elite Johnny get them minutes.” zone. his experience will certainly rub Gaudreau, who at the beginning Calgary matched up against It was evident last season that off on the youngsters such as Shaky start to gave some hope and promise to the Canucks dropping that he has a tough time deciding Johnny Hockey and Monahan. the team, but lately he has been season decision 5-2, allowing four between passing the puck when Former 1998/1999 League outscored and outperformed by unanswered the goals to a the shot is available, and vice- MVP played for the Pittsburgh In Calgary, the Flames lost 5-4 his teammates. surging Vancouver squad. versa. Penguins winning the Cup with and the second split squad in Gaudreau scored a mere 18 On Sept. 22, the Flames picked them twice and was a five-time Edmonton dropped their game goals while dishing out 43 assists up their first unofficial win of the 2017-2018 season scoring champion in his time 5-2. last season. season, beating Smith’s former with the Steel City. Newly acquired goaltender Monahan and two-way The team really needs to find Arizona Coyotes squad 4-2. Czech olympian also has a gold Mike Smith allowed in four forward Mikael Backlund their groove early on in the Two days later, the Winnipeg medal to his name in the 1998 goals in his home debut while outshined the goal total with 27 season and start winning games. Jets hosted the Flames handing Nagano games and a bronze the other new goaltender Eddie and 22 respectively. For the most part, the team is them a 5-2 loss. at the 2006 games in Turin. Lack, who is expected to back-up Other players, even defenders, similar to the team we saw last But, it is still early in the Jagr has also suited up for the for Smith, allowed three of the almost had as many goals as year; who made playoffs. preseason. As the team plays a Washington Capitals, New York goals in his Flames debut. Gaudreau; such as captain Mark But, they did get knocked few more games, maybe there Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, TSN reported that Flames Giordano who had 12 marks and out of the first round without will be more insight on how Dallas Stars, Boston Bruins, New coach Glen Gulutzan was not Dougie Hamilton with 13. winning a game. Hopefully they will perform in the regular Jersey Devils and the Florida quick to blame goaltender It seems that Gaudreau has not they turn that series loss into season. Panthers. Smith. “I’m not going to judge … reached his full potential that we motivation. The Flames and Oilers will Why Trump and sports shouldn’t mix US President adding salt to wound in politics, and in sports Sajan Jabbal Staff Writer other way. There are bodies in under the NFL. During his tenure Jabbar have also voiced their This trend started with the street and people getting with the USFL, he sued the NFL displeasure to what Trump is Jacksonville Jaguars owner paid leave and getting away for monopolistic practices. stating. Shahid Khan, who supported Sports teams across all North with murder,” the still-jobless Defending NBA champions “Discrimination is not going to Trump’s inauguration stated, American platform have been quarterback stated at the start Golden State Warriors are also make us safer, and it’s not going “we can and should be united protesting what 45th President of his movement back in the attached to the controversy with to make America great,” Abdul- in the effort to become better as of the United States, Donald preseason of 2016. Trump recently declined them Jabbar said in an interview with people and a nation.” Trump has been stating over The original protest had Kap from the White House. CBS where he praised what Many fans have made the the past two weeks. “Get that sit down on the bench during In professional sports, it is Kaepernick is standing for. decision to boycott NFL games son of a b*tch off the field right the duration of the anthem but common for teams who win the Players in the NFL who are with Trump’s approval, refusing now, he’s fired,” Trump recently after having a conversation with championship of their respective taking a knee in protest are to watch the games in the exclaimed during a rally for Nate Boyer, who served in the league to get invited from the also receiving a lot of backlash audience and on television. Alabama Senate candidate US military before playing in the President to meet them in the coming their way as well, which Fans have also been very vocal Luther Strange about how the NFL. White House. has led to lower NFL ratings and during the games by booing NFL players have recently been Boyer wrote an open letter Superstars Stephen Curry and attendance. the kneeling players during the taking a knee or sitting during to Kap explaining that taking Kevin Durant of the Warriors What the public doesn’t seem national anthem. the national anthem in protest a knee would be a more have expressed their feelings to understand is that the league Trump has stated many times against police brutality and appropriate approach as that is and disbelief about going to the is nearly 70 per cent Black and that this controversy is only social injustice. what takes place when a folded White House, in which Trump all the owners are white. about players disrespecting Trump states that team owners US flag is presented to the family responded in a tweet saying that This doesn’t mean the owners the flag by kneeling during the should fire the players who of a soldier killed in combat. they were not invited in the first are racist, however, this leads national anthem, but many allegedly “disrespect the flag.” Now a year later, with place. the players to answer to either fans and players comprehend This whole controversy Kaepaernick still unsigned to an “Going to the White House is the carrot or the stick. that there is a racial inspiration started back in the summer NFL team, he saw his awareness considered a great honor for a NFL contracts don’t have with Trump and his supporters, of 2016 when former-San around the sports world as many championship team. Stephen certain guarantees like other as the division between races Francisco 49ers quarterback athletes took a knee to support Curry is hesitating, therefore major sport leagues do, so hasn’t seen this much tension in Colin Kaepernick sat during the what he had been protesting. invitation is withdrawn!” the players risk a lot more than just decades. playing of the American anthem, This is not the first time Trump President stated publicly on his playing time if they decide to No matter the case, this the “Star Spangled Banner.” has gotten himself involved with active Twitter account. join in the act. They risk their controversy has separated “I am not going to stand up to the NFL in a negative way. This has caused many star jobs. Donald Trump from the world of show pride in a flag for a country Between 1983 and 1985, players in the NBA to join with Some owners however, have sports in the United States and that oppresses black people and Trump was team owner and the NFL, the two largest leagues expressed they have their players has now created a divide among people of colour. To me, this is partial league owner of the contributing to this protest. backs by joining in another form athletes. bigger than football and it would United States Football League Superstar LeBron James and of protest, the act of linking arms be selfish on my part to look the (USFL), a pro football league hall-of-famer Kareem Abdul- on the field. /CTOBER s THE REmECTOR 15
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