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Jamie Sarkonak & Mitchell into account the perspectives of all or to help fill an endowment. to work with the businesses, the undergraduate students, I made Sorensen undergraduates on campus. services, and the staff here in the sure that students from every single Rahman: There are four points in Students’ Union as well as the faculty were heard by actively The President is the primary spokes- Give us a brief overview of your particular that I want to focus on. university. soliciting feedback from Students’ person for the Students’ Union. They 2platform. And it starts with mental health. I know the SU and the University Council as well as the undergraduate are responsible for maintaining an Mental health has been a huge focus inside and out, I know all the players, faculty association presidents. awareness of major issues affecting Bondarchuk: I’m focusing on three for the Students’ Union and the I know who to talk to. I do think students and shall supervise the over- main points, and they all have sub- university in the past few years. And Ops Fi and my experiences before If you could be the president of any all administration of the Students’ promises. Generally, looking towards rightly so. We need to ensure that we that put me in the best position 4country, what would it be? Union and co-ordination of the Execu- a tuition strategy where we can look have consistent and stable funding because I have that well-rounded tive Committee. at what is the cost of tuition and look from the provincial government to understanding. Bondarchuk: Oh my God, probably This year features a higly competi- at tuition as a resource instead of a run the programs and services. Iceland. Not a lot of people and those tive presidential race, where three commodity. I want to lobby the provincial Hanwell: Well the question we mini horses are adorable. current VPs are vying for leadership Second, campus equity, really government for increased support need to ask is, “What is the role of the SU. continuing the work on gender for student financial aid so that of a president? Why do we elect a Hanwell: I’d say of Russia. I’d want advocacy and making sure we have affordability isn’t a concern for president, and what is it that we think to be — I wouldn’t want to be Putin Why are you running for Students’ representation of all demographics anybody studying post-secondary, they should do?” And my argument — but he has A) a ton of power as an 1Union President? for students in leadership. and so that more students can get would be that the president is the face individual and B) Russia is a pretty, Third thing would be student involved with great experiences like of an organization and ultimately it’s well it’s got some issues, but you’re Cody Bondarchuk: I’m running voice, making sure students are getting involved with student groups the ambassador of an organization. not starved for resources. You’re because I’m not done, I think I’ve able to make their own decisions in and taking on volunteer roles as well I’d say in my role as VP (External), I not a banana republic in the third spent a lot of time on campus fighting shaping their experiences, especially as getting involved with experiential had to do that consistently. world or something like that. And for students and I want to continue for residences and student groups. learning. And I think that that’s prepared it would be politically, my poli sci the fight. The SU needs experienced I’d really like to create a new me to be an ambassador both nerd coming out here, it would be so leadership, someone who is able and Hanwell: So I’ve organized it office that connects undergraduate outside and now hopefully inside the much more interesting than Canada, knows the SU and what it’s about. I around three themes. The first being students with experiential learning university to both students and the or Great Britain, or something like think I can provide that. the theme of keeping university opportunities outside their field administration. And I think it gives that. Just the way that politics would affordable, by keeping the U-Pass in of study because interdisciplinary you perspective too, to realize what work in the country. And you’d be Dylan Hanwell: I really care the upcoming negotiations this next learning will have a huge benefit lies outside of the U of A and how kind of the centre of that. And have about the organization and the year affordable (and) I think it’s time to students after they graduate, in that interacts with what happens to traverse that kind of field. organization of the Students’ Union, to ask for tuition and advocate for a addition to getting work experience here. and the students that are a part of rollback in tuition to reduce tuition. And lastly, A lot of our student Rahman: If I could be president of it. I think the Students’ Union has The second point is making representative associations and Rahman: I spent a lot of time any country, I’d pick my parent’s given me the ability to grow as a sure that students build student other student groups have had advocating to the university for home country, which is Bangladesh. leader, and student governance has community. So making sure that events outright suspended for a few progress on issues that matter to It’s got a lot of issues, and I’d take my really helped me grow as a leader residence associations are given the years just because of the actions of a students. I’ve successfully convinced experience that I’ve learned from and as a person. So I care about the ability to collect fees again, which few individuals... So I really just want General Faculties’ Council to student governance and working organizational part of it and then they haven’t been, as well as put to take a look at how we administer consider a teaching tenure stream with people who may not have the on the other hand, this university student group discipline under the discipline to student groups and as an additional labour component clearest of intentions or the purest means a lot to me. And the students Students’ Union instead of the Dean have more of a focus on restorative to the complement of staff that we of intentions and try to really that make it up mean a lot to me as of Students’ office. justice as opposed to pure punitive have in our university. understand how deep corruption well. And then the final point is building measures. And in addition to that, I’ve also can root itself and ideally try to capacity of the Students’ Union. So taken a very consultative process remove as much of that as possible Fahim Rahman: I’m running making sure we’re improving some What makes your VP experience throughout the entire year, and this and make it so that regardless of because our Students’ Union has the of the businesses that we have. Also 3the best for the job, and how does year in particular, we had to create what religion you want to practice, capacity to create a lot of meaningful engaging with alumni, I think we does that give you an advantage over a submission to the university for you’re free to do so in that country. change for undergraduates across have the ability to engage with but your competitors? President Turpin’s new strategic all our campuses. And I really think not only Students’ Union alumni, but plan, and in that, when I came up An extended version of this Q&A that the Students’ Union has to take also alumni at the U of A for support Bondarchuk: I’ve had a chance with the top ten or so priorities for can be found at gtwy.ca news 4 thegateway www.gtwy.ca February 24, 2016 Ops Fi contenders ready to take on big budget issues

Raylene Lung, Kate McInnes & Mitchell Sorensen services it provides students as well as maintaining jobs for feel this conversation isn’t being had, but it should be. On the News Staff students is very valuable. Because if this wouldn’t have gone triangle of needs, at the bottom, is literally student safety. through, then students could have lost jobs and services that However, it’s not being talked about enough when there are The Vice-President (Operations & Finance) is responsible for are very valuable to students could have been cut, which is students that don’t feel safe 100 per cent of the time. managing the SU’s $10 million budget. The VP (OpsFi) also more negative in my opinion. oversees departmental operations, and works closely with Is there anything you would have done differently from the general manager and the President to manage the daily Why are you running for Vice-President (Operations and 5 this year’s VP (Ops Fi)? operations of the SU. 3 Finance)? This year’s Ops Fi race features a former SU councillor, a Birer: Of my platform ideas, one of them is scrutinize the current SU councillor and a newcomer to the election process Birer: I’m running because again, I served in different SU business portfolio. I want to work close with that, I want who has been following the SU since his first year. councils and groups in the university and services in the to focus on that. If there is anything that we are missing, I university. And all of the things that I did, on campus and want to make sure we are on the right path and as I said, I What are your thoughts on communicating the SU budget? off campus, all the other organizations out of university, can work on it and make it better. 1 they taught me a lot of things. So I think, I feel like I have Hasan Birer: Since I started at the university, I have always seen, because of my cultural background, because of my in- Malik: Cody’s done a really good job, but I would have got- been looking at the Students’ Union budget and what is hap- ternational background, and because of the university back- ten more student consultation regarding the fee increase. pening and what the revenues are, what the profits are, what ground, I have a lot of ideas about the university that I think the expenses are. And I’ll be looking at them and I was al- can be improved. I feel that I can work on it, again as I said. Paches: Nothing jumps to mind currently. I do think imple- ways trying to come up with an idea, a better idea so that we If start something, I try my best, like always. It is, again not mentation of groceries at SUBmart, it’s a great idea, but I can increase revenues and profits in the Students’ Union by about myself, but about us, the university.. think that it could have been implemented in a way to maybe reducing costs and increasing revenues. work on the core issues of SUBmart first before implement- Whatever we spend, we have to make sure it’s worth it for Malik: Over those four years, this campus has given me ing groceries. students. We are trying to get the most from one dollar that home and my friends and the peers around me that I call It’s tough to tell if it’ll be successful because of course it we spend in Student Union and it should worth it. family. It’s given me tremendous experience — I’ve gone needs another year going forward to see if that is actually through a lot, I’ve learned a lot. I firmly believe I can give successful in the long run. But I do think that there are more Taimur Malik: A lot of students don’t know exactly where back. And not just give back together, if we believe in this issues to solve with SUBmart than just that. their fees are going. A lot of people don’t know about the whole thing together, we can give back. Honestly, why I’m Dedicated Fee Units and exactly how much they pay towards running is that I want to give back. What experience and skills give you an advantage over those DFUs, and that’s something we should definitely make 6 your fellow candidates? clear to students. Now that we’re increasing these fees, stu- Paches: Big reason I’m running is number one, I feel this dents will probably expect more from us as well, so we need is the place where I can present the most value, where my Birer: I’d say diversity. It’s because besides my major and to make it clear that we also give back more. skill sets are the most valuable to people. So this last year my work experience in finance and operating businesses. So I’ve learned a lot on council, as I’ve learned a lot about the with the background that I have, with all of them ... I can Robyn Paches: I believe that students’ money should be as SU’s finances so I feel extremely qualified to go into this po- organize a lot of events and with those experiences, I think it transparent as possible. As the budget’s already posted on- sition. But then number one reason above that is I have a lot is not going to be tough for me, but I think at the same time, line, I believe that’s excellent and I think communication of great ideas going into this, a lot of implementable ideas. I’ll put more effort and put some unique events and services should be optimized. to the U of A. Is there anything beyond the typical VP (Ops Fi) portfolio 4that you would want to pursue if elected? Malik: Dedication. Over the past four years, I’ve dedicated What are your thoughts on the recent SU membership fee myself to my work, student groups, to a bigger idea. I want to 2 increase? Birer: All of my platform points, they are related to Stu- put the same effort and same energy into this work as well. dents’ Union, they are all about the Students’ Union portfo- I’ve been involved in several student groups as a volunteer Birer: It’s hard to explain it in English. I feel like when you lio at the same time. and as an exec. I started at the bottom and I’ve grown to the look at the budget of Students’ Union and when you look at a We have huge multicultural diversity in our university top. more detailed version, when there is a (membership fee) in- and we have a lot of people from different backgrounds and crease, because Students’ Union is for students, they are not cultures. I think by having events, by taking advantage of Paches: So the main experience that gives me an advantage here for profit. The Students’ Union is here for students. So multiculturalism, we can build a community for students over others in the Ops Fi race specifically is my experience if there’s a (membership fee) increase, that means that again, and we can do a lot services and represent us. For instance, on Students’ Council. This year I chaired Audit Commit- it’s not to hurt the students but it’s for students right. by bringing Heritage Festival and by having weekly cultural tee, and for those that don’t know, Audit Committee skins days, we can integrate all those for our university. though the SU’s finances to ensure that every dollar is spent Malik: Students should have been consulted. The average in not only an ethical way but a way that is in the best inter- student didn’t know that their fees were going to be in- Malik: I’m very interested in a lot of the SU programming. est of students. creased, that decision was made in council. A lot of students The financial aspect does come under the VP (Ops Fi), but Second I stand on Finance Committee, which creates the didn’t know about that, and definitely student input should a lot of it is also under other VPs, which help in organizing budget, approves DROs — Dedicated Fee Unit disbursement. have been taken into account. That’s what my campaign’s those events, like Week of Welcome and AntiFreeze, so I So it essentially creates the framework. So not only do I about — a lot of the time we don’t ask students what they would really like to help my co-execs out with those as well. know the framework of how the money should be spent next want and you don’t take that into account. year if I’m elected, but I also know the ethical, proper way in Paches: Absolutely. That’s my third point on student safety. which money can be spent. Paches: I feel like given the current climate, as in the possi- So as we’ve seen this year, it’s possible in the Ops Fi portfolio bility of a raise in minimum wage, I feel that it was justified. to expand further. VP Bondarchuk has done some excellent An extended version of this Q&A can be found at gtwy. It’s a minimal increase and the benefits that it sees in the work on gender. I want to take the reins on student safety. I ca.

budget breakdown Three hopefuls will be campaigning for a shot at managing the SU’s $10 million budget Oumar Salifou & Christina Varvis thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 25 news 5

X-Factor Winner of the VP (External) race will be in charge of tackling post-secondary issues and negotiating with the government Oumar Salifou & Christina Varvis Post-secondary advocates highlight VPX tripleheader

Mitchell Sorensen, Richard Catangay-Liew & Riley Larsen: Well for students, they came in and they did what Cajina: I have had a couple of encounters with Marlin Schmidt Samson I would call political moves. So they came in and they froze as he’s the MLA of my riding. Before he became the Minister tuitions, they froze these ideas of non-mandatory instructional of Advanced Education, I had met with him regarding issues The Vice-President (External) is responsible for Students’ Union fees but they were just freezes. There was no legislation involved related to CSJ related to putting in French services and helping relations with the government and the larger community, and in a lot of it. A lot of it was just coming in and saying, “You know, Francophone immigrants integrate into the Bonnie Doon develops policy on issues such as post-secondary funding, co- you can’t do that as a university.” So if we’re constantly pushing community, also known as the French Quarter. I think from ordinating provincial and national lobbying efforts, and improv- an NDP government to lower tuitions, or fund programs, or that standpoint, he may not remember me but we had a good ing the public profile of students and their concerns. create jobs just for students, or all these things, it’s not the working relationship and I’d continue to build on that. government who’s going to come back with these things. Students might not think that their voice matters in provincial So these tuition freezes, these promises of building new Larsen: Obviously to build a new relationship with somebody 1and federal politics. What is your response to that, and how buildings on campus, like Alberta campus, things like mental every single time you go in to do a lobby meeting is really rough, would you improve it? health funding that’s coming up right away, all of these things it’s hard. How would I deal with that sort of thing, and how I they could turn into just political favours instead of just long- would continue to approach those things, I think it’s an active Patrick Cajina: I think it absolutely matters, I think it’s term sustainable development. Right now, it’s been more of approach, it’s trying to not force your name into somebody’s fairly evident given that we have our provincial and national political one-offs. agenda, but to say, to drop a line and say “Hi, I’m here and this lobby organizations constantly advocating on behalf of is what I do. I’m VP (External) and I really would like to talk to students and the way we kind of measure that success is how Sandare: They’re not bad. When it comes down to it, I like that you about these things. Or the Council of Alberta University governments respond to that in their budgets and platforms. she was able to implement the tuition freeze right away. That’s Students would really like to talk to you. We’ve seen the NDP be very responsive to a tuition freeze by far my favourite. Of course, it’s unfortunate that the tuition that is taking place over these next two years. We’ve seen freeze doesn’t extend to international students as well. It’s Sandare: To be honest, I really believe in a personal touch. I the federal government pay more attention to students, unfortunate there is that little bit of a loophole there, however would sit down with Marlin Schmidt, I’d see if we’d be able to especially with Justin Trudeau being a young prime minister, that’s something that I’d like to fix. set up a meeting that wasn’t just in an office where we could he has said on multiple occasions of how important it is for talk about things, but where I could learn, first off, why he chose students to involve themselves in the political process aside So you’re at a table with Premier Rachel Notley. If you were to become Minister, why he joined the NDP, why he came into from voting that only happens every four years. 3to bring up your single biggest concern with Alberta post-sec- power there. He became the Minister of Advanced Education ondary, what would it be? because he really wanted to make a change in that sector, and Reed Larsen: The way I look at it, and I think it has a lot to do by doing, that I believe that there must be reasons why he’s with how you approach the issue, the way I’ve tried to develop Cajina: I would say affordability would be the biggest one for there and how he wants to be able to help students. my speech, and the way I’m approaching this problem is that me. I don’t think post-secondary education should be a debt it’s not an “I” problem. It shouldn’t be “You should vote to sentence, and traditionally it has been viewed as an opportunity Are you concerned with the high turnover rate in Advanced pledge because it will be better for you.” That’s not how it for more social mobility, to improve your life and enrich the 5Education Ministers? works. if we all do it together, like we, we, we, we, we, right? lives of others, and it’s a way to move out of poverty. The first If we are all part of it, to all vote, if we were to achieve 100 thing for me is affordability because what good is a degree if Cajina: Yeah, I think that’s something that it’s tough to answer per cent voter turnout, that would be 30,000 students who you’re $50,000 in debt at the end of it? because with that turnover it does provide an opportunity for would all be better off for it. It’s those small pressures of an someone new to look at the situation with fresh eyes, at the entire community that really start to get things moving. Larsen: Right now, and the reason why I’d choose this is slightly same time, it shows that there is a lack of continuity within more personal, would be long-term mental health funding. And the government and perhaps with the policies they look to Mike Sandare: I think students’ voices completely matter the structure of how we go about doing that. It’s kind of one of implement. Ideally, I’d like to see more stability on that front, when it comes down to things like provincial and federal those funny things where it’s going to happen, we kind of know but that’s something we can’t control, and have to roll with the politics. When we all come together, we can make a change. that there’s going to be funding for mental health services punches. I completely believe that we’re here in university because on campuses, but I really believe there’s a certain way to do it we’ve been given a shot at something greater, because we that is quite a bit better, and I believe that way to be pursuit of Larsen: Turnover is an unfortunate thing in general. know how we want to contribute, because we know how we funding. It’s something that’s really hard to avoid especially with want to help. And by banding together we are able to give governments. I know for myself personally, I would have very ourselves a larger voice, we are able to push through exactly Sandare: My single biggest concern with Alberta post- little problems working professionally with turnover. Mostly what we want to see in the future, because the future is secondary right now is that it’s become really hard for students because, even in the professional world, you’ll be working ours. to get employment. Even if you look into engineering – with with somebody new every other time that you have a business electrical engineering this year, there were only three students opportunity. You’ll end up trying to have a sales pitch every What are your thoughts on the Alberta NDP government who were able to get co-op. I think that’s a very, very big issue. time you go into a meeting. And that’s how most of my small 2led by Rachel Notley and what they’ve done in their for the Yes, universities should be about academics, yes it should be business stuff works. post-secondary sector? about bettering yourself and becoming something more. But I think that also ties into students wanting to be in the career Sandare: I think everyone is. It’s tough to build a long-lasting Cajina: I think it is very promising, I think it shows a renewed field of their choice. And going through academia, I personally relationship when there is that high turnover rate, however investment and dedication to post-secondary in Alberta. believe that students should be able to have that say. They that always means that there are new ideas being brought in. To The only thing that I think the next VP (External) should be should be able to determine their own future, be it research, be be honest, I’m not too worried about it, just because being the cautious about is playing too friendly with the government it career-based, be it whatever it is. VP (External), being that voice that advocates for the students, because that’s when we lose our ability to go against them. who is out there to represent their needs, you need to be able Traditionally, the NDP has been very student friendly, and We have a new Minister of Advanced Education who was just to adapt. hopefully that trend will continue, but it’s important for the 4sworn in earlier this year. If elected, what would you do to SU to remain impartial and non-partisan. build a relationship with him? An extended version of this Q&A can be found at gtwy.ca. news 6 thegateway www.gtwy.ca February 24, 2016

Academic advocates The VP (Academic) will be responsible for academic issues and faculty associations. Oumar salifou WE’REWE’RE HIRING!HIRING! Pair vying for VP (Academic) Jamie Sarkonak & Raylene Lung effective councillor there. I think There’s been a lot of talk about News Staff I have provided a good voice for 5the possibiity of a teaching tenure students, I have made some posi- stream. If elected. do you have any Three Contributing Editors The Vice-President (Academic) rep- tive changes for (The Faculty of En- plans for that? One News Editor resents and advocates for student gineering), and I think I would be academic matters within the uni- able to do the same for the student Banister: I do believe that the teach- One Photo Editor versity community and beyond. The body at large. ing tenure stream has a good impact One Design and Production Editor VP (Academic) is also responsible on the quality of education at the for encouraging and facilitating High textbook costs have been a university. But I think that there’s One Staff Reporter involvement in student government 3 consistent problem, do you have more things that we can be doing via faculty associations, General any plans on dealing with them? besides that to ensure that people Faculties Council and other univer- have a good quality of education. So All positions run from May 1, 2016 sity communities. Banister: So this is not a new is- one of those is replacing emphasis sue by any means. What I want to on the faculty evaluation commttee. to April 31, 2017. Why are you running for the posi- do is focus on textbook costs, but In the past, those results have been 1 tion of VP (Academic)? also the larger academic afford- used to determine the raises and ability in general. So I want to en- promotions that professors get. Please visit GTWY.CA or email Marina Banister: I really believe courage professors to use course So I think investing in a teach- that students should have a strong packs instead of textbooks. I also ing tenure stream is great, but we [email protected] voice in their education. And ideas want to make sure there are neces- should also be placing more em- for more information! I hope to implement in my plat- sary scholarships and bursaries for phasis on the student evaluations of form I think will do a good job to people who have higher needs, and professors’ quality of teaching. improve the university experience I also want to challenge any sort of for students from a variety of dif- incentives that professors some- Patrick: I think it isn an abso- ferent faculties. times get for selecting certain texts lutely wonderful idea. Obviously, it I feel as though I could jump right or materials for their courses. wouldn’t go for all classes. Some- in and start immediately to lobby times it’s really important to have an the university administration on Patrick: Well, not specifically the instructor who also does research. issues that matter to students. cost of textbooks. I’m hoping that I’m in a class right now with myself, we can, as an institution, start one other student and a professor. Thomas Patrick: I’m running eliminating textbooks from a lot of We get to work directly in their lab, for VP (Academic) because I’ve intro-level classes. See, textbooks we get direct exposure to what they been an undergraduate student would be a crazy hard thing to get work on and it’s awesome. for five years and a lot of things into how they price up textbooks. In ENG 130, you are not assisted at have happened that, when I was And for a lot of intro-level classes, all by the instructor being a world- a student, I just kind of accepted textbooks are not actually neces- class researcher. And a world-class it, but in hindsight, not that I’m sary. So you’re taking an introduc- researcher probably has no interest at the end of my degree and now tory statistics course, all of that in instructing his intro-level course that I’ve been involved in Students’ stuff would already be available that students do not get to see any- Council for a year, you start to see online in an educational format. thing interesting in. So yeah, I’m big that there are actually solutions to into it. some of these issues. Looking back on this year, is 4 there anything you would have What was your Purity Test score? What skills or experiences make done differently from the current 6What would you have done to 2 you the best candidate for VPA? VP (Academic)? “improve” it? What’s one question you would have added? Banister: I sat on every level of Banister: I think that VP Rahman student governance at the U of did a very good job this year, and Banister: My Purity Test score was A in my four years. And I’m a big there are a few things I would have the Padawan, which I think is the believer that politicians should done differently. But more so that lowest score of the positive num- be politicians and not experts. So I would have focused my energy in bers. So I’m pretty satisfied with if I were to be elected, although I different places. So if I were to be my score. I checked off all the boxes do have a plethora of experience elected VP (Academic), I want to that I’ve done in my life and there I would constantly going back invest equally in both advocating weren’t a lot that I think I should to different faculty associations to the university administration have checked off that I wanted to so and department associations to as well as providing support to all I’m pretty satisfied with my score. letting them inform the different the levels of governance that really I think I’ve had a very similar score decisions I should make on their make a big impact to faculty asso- for my whole university, interest- behalf. ciations and department associa- ingly enough. tions. Patrick: I have been involved in Patrick: Oh boy, that’s a loaded student services for a while. I vol- Patrick: You know, I hadn’t question. I think I was Smuggler. unteered for three years for orien- thought about that before. I’m not Like improve it up or improve it tation, two of those years in lead- sure. I think I do generally agree down? I mean, I like to think that ership position. I’ve been involved with what his direction was with my life decisions aren’t made for the in student governance for over a what he was trying to do. A lot of Purity Test. year in General Faculties Council my points are an extension of that. and just under a year for Students’ So no, I don’t think so; I think he An extended version of this Q&A Council. I think I have been a very did a generally good job. can be found at gtwy.ca. thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 25 news 7 Hotly contested Student Life race sees four competitors

Kate McInnes & Mitch Sorensen non-academic sense. the issues are, if you don’t know News Staff The third point into the mental what the problem is, you can’t fix health category would be to reach them. The Vice-President (Student Life) out to the communities that don’t is responsible for university-relat- typically ask for help or use these Simao: I’m very fortunate — I ed, non-academic issues including services and figure out a way to have a great working relationship campus programming, university come up with a more customized with senior leadership with resi- non-academic advocacy, the U- or personalized outreach system dent services, and having served Pass, the Health & Dental Plan and as the president of a residence as- SU Student Services. Flaman: Mobility in the U-Pass, sociation. I have my own ideas of This year’s Student Life contest- both for the fees, I’ve heard from what residents want, but it’s go- houses the most candidates of any a few people that they don’t think ing to be a lot of listening to resi- race. that it should be mandatory, or dents and hearing to what they that there should be more opt out have to say. Regardless of what Why are you running for this opportunities. Also smart fare they have to say, I think we’re all 1 position? technology, the city has recently in agreement that residence fees been exploring that, and if we can’t stop. Francesca El Ghossein: I’m a were able to integrate that into very policy-oriented person and the U-Pass instead of the sticker, Wang: These problems cannot advocacy-oriented person be- it would save students a lot of be fixed overnight, these are long cause I’m passionate about jus- time. term things that can’t be fixed tice, I am passionate about mak- Security, because it hasn’t been overnight, these are long-term ing sure student voices are heard the best on main campus and CSJ things that we need to negotiate and amplified, but I also enjoy in recent years. with the university. What I plan to organizing events and assisting Community, because we have a do with regards to that is to push student groups and just render- very diverse pool of students on for student representation in List- ing services more effective and campus both domestic and inter- er and fee collection, if residence more efficient national, and I want to get every- services won’t do it, we’ll ask the one together as one, so that every- Office of the Registrar to do it, Levi Flaman: A few reasons, the one feels accepted here while they because the registrar collects fees first being the U-Pass, that’s com- are going to the U of A. for us already. ing up for renewal this year, and I feel as though we need someone Simao: The first main point is You have unlimited funding who is willing to put in the time to advocate and build a relation- 4 for one event or project for the and effort in to get the best deal ship with resident services, right student body. What is it, and what for students. As someone who the wrongs that have happened does it look like? comes from a lower middle class there. background who relies more on You won’t see anything in my El Ghossein: I think I would mass transit than others, I un- platform about specifically in- organize the largest ever flash derstand the importance that we creasing mental health funding. mob. I love dancing, I love music, shouldn’t just take what ETS gives I think at this level of leadership I think dancing brings people us, we should have a voice in get- — if I’m running for this position together, and the image I get is ting the services that we need. — it should be implicit that I sup- a big, colourful flash mob, and port an increase in mental health that’s the first thing that came Jordan Simao: I decided to run for funding, because that’s absolutely through my mind. VP (SL) because every year around something that needs to happen. election time, I see students come Of course I want to increase Flaman: I’d like to have out, and there’s always a lot of mental health funding; it’s obvi- something similar to Heritage excitement and passion amongst ous mental health funding needs Days on campus. We do have it candidates, but once elections are to be increased. But I think there earlier in the summer, but its not over I don’t really see the fruits of are ways we can make the resourc- in the academic year, so people the promises during election sea- es we have right now go a little bit miss out on it. By having it during son. I have a lot of really simple, further. Week of Welcome or International concrete ideas that I think I can get Week, and having it set up in quad done while in office, and I want to Wang: My platform is multifold, or Butterdome or anywhere that see if I can do this, basically. I’m but some of the biggest points I is really feasible. pretty confident I have the ideas want to highlight is one, I want to and the skills and knowledge to prepare new students, so I want to Simao: I think something that make things better at the U of A, change how orientation is done I really appreciate is when an even if it’s just a little bit. by changing the group structure. entire university population can Secondly, I want to bring back the get behind something. We will Kevin Wang: I want to make mental health funding. Currently, break two world records — not change. I know that sounds sil- it’s ending in April, and once that one, but two world records. We’ll ly and everyone wants to make funding is removed, you are going start off the day by having the changes, that’s why you’re run- to see a lot of staff go and an en- world’s largest dodgeball game ning. But I am extremely pas- tire community of social workers — once again, we’ll bring that sionate about some of the things gone. I want it to be permanent, record back to the U of A, where I want to do. Especially in the long term, and not subject to it belongs — and afterwards, one realms of inclusivity and mental whatever the government thinks. idea I toyed around with in my health. Those are things that have platform before I did my research affected me deeply and if I did not There’s been a lot of concerns was hosting the world’s biggest use my passion and direct it to- 3 surrounding residence that lip-dub. We’ll bring in Taylor, wards something that I can bene- came up this year. How do you we’ll bring in Kanye, they can fit students in that aspect, I would plan on addressing the concerns settle their beef. We can bring in have just wasted all this time. of students in residence? Meek Mill and we can bring in Drake, because they got to make Could you briefly explain your El Ghossein: I think there is an amends there. 2 platform? ideal scenario in my opinion, that would be residence associa- Wang: You caught me by surprise. El Ghossein: The first point of tions would have the same status I would like to see all the services my platform is making sure stu- as faculty associations in the fact to expand their services for all dents have more agency over that they would only be held ac- students’ needs. A lot of services their student life. That will be countable to their constituents are overloaded right now. Clinical done through advocating for con- and the audit committee of the Counselling, for example, they’re sistent student representation at Students’ Union, and not to resi- fully booked. Community social all levels of government. dence services. workers are fully booked. Even Second point in that category is the university clinic could fund giving students more autonomy Flaman: First, I need to meet up more individuals to lower their when it comes to student group with all the constituents involved. wait times. I would give as much discipline, so switching the events I’ve never lived in residence, so funding as possible to the student management portfolio from un- I can’t speak firsthand as to the clubs, because they cater best der the dean of students to under problems. I’d like to see the LHSA to student to the diversity of the the umbrella of the SU would be back in a formal form, as opposed student body. another one of my priorities to to the advocacy group that we’ve ensure students have more agen- taken on in the interim. The first An extended version of this cy in what happens to them in the this for me would be to find what Q&A can be found at gtwy.ca. Oumar Salifou & Christina Varvis news 8 thegateway www.gtwy.ca February 24, 2016 The Gateway asking students if they’ll still support DFU fee Richard Catangay-Liew Secondly it goes towards our printing costs News Editor @RichardCliew and general upkeep. With our shift to a new operational model next year the money will The Gateway’s Dedicated Fee Unit (DFU) is up for it’s continue being put towards print costs for the mandatory renewal, which occurs every five years. magazine and paying student staff, as well as Full-time students in Fall and Winter semester pay website upgrades and maintenance. $3.39 to The Gateway to cover it’s publishing and organizational costs. How are you planning on making the funding Students will be asked whether they would sup- 3more sustainable? port The Gateway’s DFU in a non-legally binding plebiscite question. The plebiscite’s results will be Mansell: A big reason why we decided to shift reviewed by Students’ Council, who will approve or our organizational model was because we be- deny The Gateway DFU. lieved we weren’t being responsible with stu- The “Yes” campaign is run by The Gateway’s Ex- dent money by printing a weekly newspaper. ecutive Director Beth Mansell. Instead, we want to put ourselves in a position to be an adaptable campus media source, where the What are you trying to accomplish with the plebi- money can be invested in new projects and new 1scite question? media ideas as they transpire so that the gateway continues to remain relevant on campus five, 10, Beth Mansell: The great thing about these 20 years into the future. mandatory plebiscite questions every five years for DFUs is that it gives us a great opportunity to Why should the average student care about The get out there and tell students about what The 4Gateway ? Gateway does and why we’re important and vital to a healthy campus community. We want more Mansell: The average student should care about students to know about us and care about what The Gateway because we do so much more than we do. We also want each and every student to just put out the purity test every year. By employ- feel that they’re welcome to volunteer with us in ing student journalists we’re able to effectively whatever capacity they wish. cover and comment on all levels of U of A gover- nance and the decisions and actions they make What do you plan do with the DFU money should that affect every student. This adds an increased 2students vote “yes”? level of accountability and transparency. We’re the only group on campus has that the resources Mansell: The fee will be remaining exactly to do this. We’re also able to share student expe- the same amount as it currently is. Currently riences - if any student has a worthy story we’re the money goes towards paying our student able to publicize it so that it can garner the neces- journalists to ensure that campus and other sary attention. These are things that contribute news relevant to students is covered adequately. to a healthy campus community. newspaper no more The Gateway is will be going digital in 2016–17, should students vote “yes.” Oumar Salifou

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Nathan Fung Champagne: On my campaign Everyone knows that board News Staff @FungNathan_K website right now there’s an easy 4meetings can be kind of boring. google form where students can What would you do to spice them up? The Board of Governors Representa- submit questions, comments, ideas tive sits on both Students’ Council or concerns on the u of a as a whole Champagne: I think I have a way of and the Board of Governors, the uni- or specific issues. I want to have talking that is, especially in meet- versity’s highest governing body. The a similar way of communicating ings, a little bit more plainly fun. I board contains a mix of staff, alumni, with students if I am elected so as to get to the point but I don’t drown students and public members, and is make it easy and accessible for stu- it in bureaucratic or theocratic lan- responsible for tuition levels, manag- dents to communicate. guage. I hope to also speak often ing campus finances and approving Right now, there’s no real way and with that comes learning a lot new buildings. other than going through your stu- about the issues as they arise and dent’s union rep or actually know- just being able to interact often and How would you describe the rela- ing who your BoG rep is. dynamically. 1tionship between the SU and the I want to create a website that is Other than that, I know there’s Goobye to the BOG Umer Farooq leaves BoG race on first day of elections. Oumar Salifou BoG? What can you do to improve it? unique for the BoG rep so that he lots of important people on the can easily give out information board and serious business people Colin Champagne: I’m running and is easily accessible, especially and we can’t throw a fiesta, but I Farooq drops BoG campaign because I believe there are improve- for satellite campus students who think we can still find a way to make ments to be made to the Board of don’t easily get the chance to meet the meetings pleasant and go about GPA, fatigue cited as reasons for leaving SU Elections Governor’s Representative position. him in person or be on campus to the business in an orderly way. Such as educating students first of meet him one on one, that would Richard Catangay-Liew dergraduate BoG Rep officially com- all what the position is. Letting them be a good way to interact with the An extended version of this Q&A News editor @RichardCLiew menced at 9 a.m. on Monday, Feb. know how important the board it- BoG rep. can be found at gtwy.ca. 22, and will run through Thursday, self is. What does the board do? A Just hours after the Students’ Union March 3 when polls close and results lot of them don’t know what it does Election began, Undergraduate Board are announced. so mainly to get the information out of Governors Representative hopeful The third-year science student and there in an active way. Umer Farooq has suspended cam- current president of the Interdepart- paign activity and withdrawn his can- mental Science Students’ Society, What is the biggest problem in the didacy. the faculty association for science 2BoG? How will you address it? After “careful thought,” Farooq students, is no stranger to the SU cited GPA and his mental and physi- Election process. Farooq contested Champagne: And I think that by de- cal health as his reasons for dropping for BoG Rep in 2014, eventually los- fining the role of the BoG rep we can out. ing handily to the more experienced better create firm bridges between “This choice has been weighing on Sangram Hansra in a 50 per cent to 25 the execs and the actual BoG rep. me for a long time, and it has made per cent vote. that way we can have some prede- me consider why I decided to run and Farooq closed his statement by termined dossiers or things we can what it meant to those around me, wishing Colin Champagne, now the work on together. That way it just and to myself,” Farooq said in a public sole candidate for BoG Rep, best of moves on efficiency and increases statement. luck. transitions when new candidates Farooq went on to say that students “I would like to wish Colin Cham- come in. deserve a BoG Rep who could devote pagne, who is running for BoG Rep 100 per cent of their time into their currently, the best of luck in his cam- A lot of students might not know campaign and representing students, paign,” Farooq said. “He is a worthy 3what the BoG rep does. How will which he would not be able to pro- candidate and opponent.” you communicate the responsibility of vide should he remain in the near your position, and consult students on two-week long race. Campaigning for A full version of this story can be BoG issues? Bonjour to the board The BoG Rep candidate race alone this year. Oumar salifou the SU Executive Committee and Un- found at gtwy.ca

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THE PANEL

KEVIN SCHENK Real Talk

OUMAR SALIFOU Confused Teen

JON ZILINSKI Hot Long Jon

ADAIRE BEATTY Design Witch

ZACH BORUTSKI Nice Guy

JOSH GRESCHNER Ice Breaker feature 11

DYLAN HANWELL PRESIDENT

ADAIRE: Aww. OUMAR: It’s a boyband poster. ADAIRE: Justin Bieber’s running for our president. CODY BONDARCHUCK FAHIM RAHMAN ZACH: These photos are uncomfortably candid. OUMAR: It’s like he’s adjusting his dick right there. PRESIDENT PRESIDENT ADAIRE: It’s like when they’re going to announce a pregnancy. JON: And he’s so happy he’s the father. KEVIN: So campus equity. What does that mean? ALL EXCEPT OUMAR: Frahman. OUMAR: He’s waiting for his dad to pick him up. OUMAR: Using the Green and Gold is lazy. Get your OUMAR: Frahman? What the fuck is his name!? JON: I can’t believe that his only point on the poster is to own colours. KEVIN: He’s looking away. get a cheap UPass. JOSH: He stole the speech bubble from Bell Let’s Talk. OUMAR: We have to find a word for that. Is it a grin? Is it KEVIN: We already have a cheap UPass. OUMAR: Cody Let’s Talk. a grimace? JON: We’re gonna get a cheaper UPass. KEVIN: It’s just so vague. ADAIRE: It’s a half smile. It looks like someone died in ADAIRE: Why do they all have to have their initials as ADAIRE: I think the design is fresh. his family and he has to be doing this. personal logos? JON: I feel like he made this his Gmail icon and he’s OUMAR: He looks like he just entered the group chat ZACH: If he was wearing a leather jacket he would be a invading my Google doc. and he’s getting roasted. background character in Grease. ZACH: It’s honestly one of the less offensive KEVIN: He said ‘Hi’ and no one said hi back. posters here. JON: He looks like he just stole my bowl of JON: Where the hell is his dog? Lucky Charms. KEVIN: I wish he chose a photo without a background OUMAR: Experiential learning opportunities? for this. It’s odd. Like field trips? OUMAR: The real question is, who is that in the JOSH: His hair blends in with the F, and when you background? That could be anybody. That could be look at it… Indira making a comeback. That could be Navneet ADAIRE: It looks like a penis. I see a penis. showing her endorsement for Cody. KEVIN: I like how his bowtie matches the font. ADAIRE: It’s cute. ADAIRE: I wouldn’t have broken up the R like that. It looks like Adidas. KEVIN: It looks like a screw. ZACH: It looks like a logo for a cellphone company.

TOM PATRICK MARINA BANISTER VP ACADEMIC VP ACADEMIC ALL: Toilet paper. LEVI FLAMAN KEVIN: Obviously the worst one. ZACH: I feel like she’s come into the room to give me ADAIRE: Is he an athlete? It looks like an athlete photo. some terrible news. VP STUDENT LIFE ADAIRE: It’s the folders, the colours and the coat. I feel JON: Money yelling at apples. ADAIRE: NO. like she came into the room to put my legs in stirrups ZACH: It looks like he bought this template online. KEVIN: It looks like he wants to sell me a house. and then giggle about my vagina with me, and maybe ADAIRE: Why the purple Tom? ZACH: He looks like a realtor. give me a pap smear and tell me it’s not that bad while I JOSH: It’s the Minnesota Vikings colours. OUMAR: He’s the principal. cry and she gives me a pink lollipop. JON: It’s the Teen Titans logo. ZACH: He looks a lot like the Bears football coach. ZACH: I like how friendly she is. ZACH: This is the kind of poster that would be really OUMAR: He looks like my dad. KEVIN: They’re on her other poster, but her points good in 2003. ZACH: I don’t think this guy would represent my actually make sense. They’re specific and only in four ADAIRE: It looks like all Tom did was show up for a interests as a student. words. I don’t really know what Fahim and Cody want portrait and gave everything else to a designer and it KEVIN: Security? to do. And they’re running for president. She’s running was put together chop chop. Here’s the information. ADAIRE: Maybe he’s selling an alarm system. for VPA. Here I am. I’m not creative. My name’s Tom. He’s a meat ZACH: The white around all of them makes it look really JON: Instead of Marina Banister it could say “Have you and potatoes kind of man. cut rate. been tested for HPV?” OUMAR: On the ballots it should just have candidates’ KEVIN: He looks like a nice guy though. OUMAR: I always get tested. logos. T. DH. X. OUMAR: He looks like he’ll drive you to soccer practice, ADAIRE: Marina Banister. Make sure you’re checked ADAIRE: They really should team up with the design make sure you’re safe by walking you home and he’s the out. This poster is about her and only her. It doesn’t program and every year, a class should design the head of the community organization. matter what she’s running for and what her mandate is. posters. They wouldn’t necessarily improve them, but JOSH: He’s got multiple languages on most of his ZACH: But she has her shit together. you know. branding, I hope it’s all grammatically correct. feature 12 THEgateway WWW.GTWY.CA February 24, 2016

FRANCESCA EL GHOSSEIN VP STUDENT LIFE OUMAR: Whoa. KEVIN: She blends in with the background. OUMAR: I can’t read the type. KEVIN: You should get a photographer who knows what they’re doing. JOSH: SubPrint’s on her shirt. JON: I like her SubPrint shirt. ADAIRE: I want one. Where’d she get it? KEVIN: Her points are the most typical SU election points. ZACH: Isn’t “Advocating for student agency” and “Supporting student initiative” the same thing? OUMAR: Someone needs to explain these buzzwords. JORDAN SIMAO They assume that we know these things. KEVIN: They’re all just copy-pasted on. VP STUDENT LIFE OUMAR: Very basic. JOSH: All the darkness makes her look like a Sith Lord. KEVIN WANG ALL: Whoa. ZACH: She should add more purple. ZACH: That hurts me. ADAIRE: I can’t see her face. VP STUDENT LIFE ADAIRE: It’s kind of fun. Very Pop Art. JON: She needs to come out of the shadows to win. JOSH: Very acid tab. ALL: Whoa. KEVIN: It’s an evolution of the year when everybody did ADAIRE: Oh my god, I love it. black and white outlines of their faces. ZACH: It looks like the cover of a teen magazine. JOSH: You don’t even know what he looks like. OUMAR: His eyes are looking up in ecstasy. ADAIRE: Do I need to? ADAIRE: I wish it was “Vote Wang.” OUMAR: “Persistent practical leadership” doesn’t ZACH: He’s hosting YTV! tell us anything. JOSH: And having an orgasm. ADAIRE: Why does he have no chin? He’s barely there. ZACH: Why does he have a Blackberry barcode? The typeface is fun but it’s too juvenile. We’re not KEVIN: Those are QR codes. You need an app to read it. preteen girls. No one will. JOSH: “Making the university more inclusive for the diversity of students” is terrible grammar. ADAIRE: It’s like he’s looking away from all the visual distractions of his poster. ZACH: He’s also in front of President. ADAIRE: I just can’t. It’s screaming at us. OUMAR: It’s too much. JON: It looks like a student newspaper cover. ZACH: He’s excited about governance, and I like that. JON: This has energy.

HASAN BIRER ROBYN PACHES VP OPS - FI TAIMUR MALIK KEVIN: This one is awful. VP OPS - FI VP OPS - FI JON: What’s his name? Hasan Brier? Beer? ADAIRE: He looks so scared. ADAIRE: It’s like a rom-com. KEVIN: Why is his cardigan not done up? I don’t JOSH: It looks like a Mariah Carey album. JON: Buffy the Vampire Slayer. like that. OUMAR: I can barely see his face. KEVIN: In the 80s. ADAIRE: The dark colours in the portrait aren’t helping. ADAIRE: Does he have hair? JON: It’s Hell’s Kitchen type. ZACH: It’s such a business kid photo. Every business kid OUMAR: So by “We the Union,” he means 22.5 per cent KEVIN: He’s dressed like a waiter. I know has this exact photo on their Facebook. of students. ADAIRE: It looks like he’s going to take me on a date, KEVIN: The quality of the photo is ok. The pose is ADAIRE: What is “We the Union”? serve me food and then suck my blood after. really boring. KEVIN: It’s like “We the North.” KEVIN: “Create a Hub for international harmony.” Ok. ADAIRE: He looks buff. ZACH: I hate the Raptors. OUMAR: How are you going to set tuition fees? OUMAR: Revitalize L’Express? What does he need to KEVIN: I like the dollar sign on Ops-Fi. JOSH: He’ll sit in an office and think it over. revitalize? Online healthy food guide? You’re managing JON: That means he knows about money. KEVIN: It’s like the cover of a self-published book our money. Who’s going to read this? I don’t want ADAIRE: He is money. Look at his scarf. on Amazon. anybody telling me how to eat. JOSH: “Increase revenue of SU businesses” is literally ADAIRE: I feel like he’s going to lead me into a waltz and JOSH: Half of it looks like an African flag. his job description. step on my feet. ZACH: He took the photos for each of his posters ten ADAIRE: This is one of the best I’ve seen. JON: He lives in Sherwood Park. minutes apart. JON: He overexposed it so you can draw his JOSH: He’s doing his button up. KEVIN: He should have said he’s going to Patch up hair for him. OUMAR: He’s undoing his button. the finances. KEVIN: He looks like Draco Malfoy. ZACH: He doesn’t have a button. He’s barely holding ZACH: It looks like he’s in a wind tunnel. OUMAR: Slytherin colours. It’s hard to rip on it. it together. ADAIRE: It looks like someone ran up to him and was It’s so basic. JON: I don’t think he’s holding anything together. like ‘Photo!’ THEgateway WWW.GTWY.CA Volume 106, Issue 25 feature 13

PATRICK X. CAJINA VP EXTERNAL OUMAR: Oh boy here we go. Whoa. JON: Well great. KEVIN: This fucking photographer. There’s the subject and the super overexposed background. REED LARSEN OUMAR: It looks like garbage. JOSH: It looks like he’s emerging from Heaven. VP EXTERNAL JON: How are you supposed to vote for him when he’s dead? ALL: Meth! OUMAR: It’s the second coming of Christ. JON: This poster is huge. ADAIRE: God has given you me. JOSH: It’s a lot of face per square inch. JOSH: It’s funny that he has the X. As if there are a lot of KEVIN: It seems kind of monotone. Patrick Cajinas around. ZACH: I don’t really believe that he wants to be a JON: The only thing I can focus on is the Abercrombie MIKE SANDARE part of it. logo on his shirt. ADAIRE: The all-caps is like he’s yelling. ADAIRE: And the suspenders. VP EXTERNAL JON: He’s setting himself up for graffiti. ZACH: I didn’t realize those were suspenders at first. I ADAIRE: I’m a white guy. thought he had a tie looped over his shoulder. ADAIRE: Do they just get their friends to design JON: I’m a white guy with meth. Do you want to be a OUMAR: It’s a gun holster. He’s a detective. the posters? part of it? ADAIRE: His face looks tiny because of the light. And JON: This is the alternate movie poster for Creed. JOSH: Meth will affect your mental health, your why does ‘for’ get its own fucking line? I hate that Oumar: He’s going to get sued by Sundance. employment, your ability to pay tuition and typeface. What is that? ADAIRE: MIKE. your housing. OUMAR: He wants to pop out. KEVIN: Another overexposed photo. JON: Thank you Reed Larsen. ZACH: This poster looks like it was made in a very short OUMAR: He’s going to assault people into voting JOSH: Vanilla. amount of time. for him. ADAIRE: It’s like vanilla without sugar. There’s nothing OUMAR: Why Abercrombie? He could have gone with JON: He’s going to assault student fees. sweet about this. J.Crew. KEVIN: The photo has some awful editing. His face will ZACH: Milk-flavoured ice cream. JON: Because he’s in high school. turn out yellow. JON: You can literally take out his photo and put in KEVIN: I don’t think so because he’s ran for like 6 years ADAIRE: The most important type should always be a cob of corn and be like ‘Hey guys it’s your friendly in a row. near the face because it draws your eye. Ugh. neighbourhood cob of corn, I’ll be tackling tuition with JON: He has nice eyebrows. OUMAR: He left all that space for us to vandalize his my meth empire! Want to be a part of it?’ and it would be OUMAR: Jesus did have perfect eyebrows. poster. And I’m thanking him for that. a joke candidate. ADAIRE: Is he an actual boxer? JON: It’s a smart tactic to make his election points so small that you don’t even pay attention to them. “International student employment.” ADAIRE: Oh my god. “Ships.” “Ships.” The fact that “partnerships” is hyphenated and then “ships” is just hanging there. Oh my god. I’m going to draw a boat on RESULTS every single one. I can’t even handle this. Never ever ever ever ever. BEST POSTER KEVIN: This looks like a boxing comedy. It’s like a movie “Playin’ Doctor” where the President has to start boxing. ADAIRE: Honestly, I can’t. by Marina Banister

WORST POSTER “Meth!” “AT LEAST by Reed Larsen

SPIRIT AWARDS THE POSTERS “Gettin’ Hot in Hell’s Kitchen” “Vote Wang” by Hasan Birer by Kevin Wang AREN’T BORING MOST FATAL DESIGN ERRORS “KO” THIS YEAR.” by Mike Sandare

MOST OVER EXPOSED “Hairway to Heaven” COLIN CHAMPAGNE FINAL THOUGHTS by Taimur Malik B.O.G. REP. KEVIN: Last year they were boring. At least they’re not OVER EXPOSURE FINALISTS this year. ADAIRE: The first things I see are his face and “Abercrombie” “Meth!” the bricks. ZACH: People are trying different things. by Patrick X. Cajina by Reed Larsen KEVIN: He’s like the cast member from the Entourage ADAIRE: Kevin’s is engaging. that got cut. ZACH: I can appreciate that Mike went for a gimmick. ADAIRE: You can tell that people are trying. I would say OUMAR: I like the Wall Street suit. He can take me to a MOST LIKELY TO BE VANDALIZED fancy restaurant and tell me about my taxes. that overall they’re bad/ok to pretty ok/good. But a lot JOSH: What’s “Actively keeping students in the game?” are too similar with that overexposed photography and “KO” ZACH: What’s the game? the empty space beside the face. by Mike Sandare OUMAR: He’s advocating for varsity sports. OUMAR: Marina’s is definitely the cleanest one. When I KEVIN: We’re not here to play games, we’re here see it I trust her. She’s a doctor. to learn. KEVIN: I’m surprised no one went for a Star Wars theme MOST EASILY TRANSFERABLE TO A JON: I wish he had shaved. this year. REAL ESTATE SALES CONTEXT ADAIRE: The typeface and the way it looks is very JON: I feel like nobody went for any theme. Except for “Walmart Portrait Studio” Christian. I feel like he’s going to give us a sermon. Hell’s Kitchen. by Levi Flaman opinion 14 thegateway www.gtwy.ca February 24, 2016

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editorial comment SU elections should attract, not repel students

WELCOME TO THE SU ELECTIONS, WHERE EVERYTHING’S MADE UP and the platform points don’t matter. It’s no secret that the Students’ Union suffers from a perception problem. But the problem isn’t that students have a bad view of them; it’s that they have no view of them. A record 22.5 per cent of students voted in the last election, about 7,000 out of 35,000 students. That’s not a number to be proud about. Luckily, the SU is in the midst of its annual advertising blitz: elections. This is my fourth time covering elections in some way or another, and it seems like we publish an opinion piece or editorial about buzz- words every year. Looking at this year’s posters and platforms, it’s obvious that the message isn’t getting across. If the posters didn’t have candidates’ faces plastered over them, I would have no idea who is who based just on their points. This presents many problems. For one, it’s obvious that there’s little political diversity in the Students’ Union. I might agree with most of their political leanings, but con- fronting opposing views are always a good way to keep our own in check, especially in professional politics. But the second problem is worse. The conformity of the candidates points to elections being nothing more than popularity contests. If I can’t tell the difference between the candidates of a race, I’ll vote for the one that had the luck of talking to me in HUB — but only if I liked them. If I didn’t, I’ll vote for the other one. Unless you live in Ward 12, that’s not the way voting usually works in Canada. I see a way to fix this: use the election season to heavily promote the Students’ Union. Don’t just tell people what you’re going to do, tell them what you’re currently doing, what the Students’ Union is currently doing and how you’re going to improve on it. This is the best time to inform campus of what the point of the SU even is, and to convince them why they should care. I’m still not positive if I care, and I work for The Gateway — what does that say about the 77.5 per cent that didn’t even vote? su erections We took more risks with this edtoon than the candidates did at the forums. adaire beatty & josh greschner We keep seeing examples in more important elections of politi- cians lowering themselves to the level of us commoners to wild suc- cess. Voters love it when politicians pretend not to be smug, arrogant letters to the editor scumbags. Take a look across the border. Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump have the most fervent supporters, and both are doing the ten n is pro wou ld appea r. T he St udent s’ attending the U of A. His campaign same thing: telling it like it is to look less fake and more relatable to from the web Union elections have a tennis pro: in team follows a proud tradition of ordinary people. Voters, especially in an election where all the plat- fact, they have two. masturbation. “I happen to know as a forms are the same anyway, will turn to the candidate they can relate Purity Test shenanigans Space Moose and Kris the fact that Jim Carrey has masturbated to the most. (Re: Purity Test 2016 by Gateway staff Masturbation Man are taking the in every room in his house,” said The SU needs more relatability, and that starts before the next & volunteers, Feb. 10) presidential election campaign to the Masturbation Man. crew even steps into office. Candidates shouldn’t just campaigning edge. The have high hopes to take the Leading into a quality versus quan- to get the seat, they should be campaigning to make sure students Soooooo this happened. Whoops. :D U of A into a brave new world. titiy issue, Masturbation Man said care when they’re actually sitting in it. I’m sure a number of SU hope- SITH LORD Masturbation Man wants to pro- only that “I do not wany to confront fuls want to enter politics after university, too, and there’s no better You scored 728.5. mote awareness and universality Space Moose directly, as I wish to way to start building up a voter base. Sam Jones of masturbation and introduce a keep this campaign dignified, legiti- Last year’s corruption and vote tampering during elections defi- via web stringent campaign against clone mate and respectable. I am flattered nitely didn’t help the SU’s image, or the image of politics in general. discrimination. Space Moose, on the Space Moose would notice a lowly Future politicians are already stooping to shady tactics at a level got -1 HAHAHA. No comment. other hand, supports masturbation Masturbation Man. And I would like where only 5,000 people care. I hope there’s none of that this election nut wants to move beyond it to hard- to thank Space Moose for coming on because it really doesn’t pay off. Someone will find out eventually. INNOCENT core pornography and complete mar- board and bringing us closer to our Instead, just get out there and tell people what actually sets you apart VIA WEB tial arts training for Safewalkers. goal of universality.” from other candidates. It’s a race between the socialist “Here’s an insect,” was Space Maybe one day the SU can represent the entire student body instead Why is this Star Wars themed??? masturbator and the guy who, when Moose’s response. of just 22.5 per cent. When they do, we’ll have a better experience not it comes to political wings, “sits right Other presidential candidates who just for the students, but for the SU itself. Ting on the tail feathers, near the anus.” have yet to be declared a pro-mas- via web Looking down at the competition, turbation stance include Stephen Kevin Schenk Moose has no qualms about stating Curran, Hoops Harrison, David Losey online editor I like doing the purity test in the that, “for far too long, the SU has been and James McLeod. actual paper over online because represented by a pack of spineless I enjoy seeing the point values political ninnies The time has come Mark N. Barker microtorial comment associated with specific answers. to tear the U of A a new asshole.” march 6, 1997 (Lindsay liked this) With the little guy in mind, Moose is running on issues that have long One last laugh Erin since been forgotten or completely Letters to the editor should be sent via web ignored by the SU. His policies of to [email protected] (no Yeah pro-life wrote again. it’s a good time to say that the bringing back the strap, eliminat- attachments, please). Gateway allows students to express a range of viewpoints and that ing the stanine system, re-opening The Gateway reserves the right to we also don’t necessarily endorse what we publish in the Opinion from the archives Keillor Road, recognizing Faculte edit letters for length and clarity, and section. The more miscellaneous the section is, the better. Saint-Jean as a distinct society and to refuse publication of any letter it Also, since it’s our last year covering the elections in a weekly Joke candidates make achieving the complete separation deems racist, sexist, libellous, or oth- newspaper, we thought we’d go 100 per cent rag with the edtoon and SU Elections a little of school and state (among others), erwise hateful in nature. The Gateway only draw genitals. The Students’ Union elections are very impor- more bearable are intended to bring the SU back to also reserves the right to publish let- tant and we will make a concerted effort to inform students about students. ters online. electing their representatives. We’re going for one last laugh. Do you remember Sesame Street? Masturbation Man claims his Letters to the editor should be no How about the song “One of these arguments are based on the facts. To longer than 350 words, and should things is not like the other, one of support his campaign against clone include the author’s name, program, Josh Greschner these things just doesn’t belong...” discrimination, he pointed out that year of study, and student ID number opinion editor Immediately three firemen and a only “six” cloned sheep are currently to be considered for publication. thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 25 opinion 15 Studying in the Alumni Room doesn’t indicate bad time management in SUB, I see people studying. I don’t get anxious, and I don’t automatically assume they’re smarter. I assume that this spot works for them because it is Ashton close to their classes or close to Sta- Mucha dium car park, or they simply like the Opinion writer spot. Huffpost College released an article about a 24-hour, quiet, study room Perhaps some enclosed with glass on three sides people study better at kevin schenk and dubbed “The Fishbowl” at Wes- leyan University. The article says that school and away from UAlberta Pro-life: Administration is students who choose to study here are their music-blasting “put(ting) their all-nighters on dis- roommates. charging $17,500 to express an opinion play,” allowing for bragging rights on their sleep-deprived, coffee-induced, I have studied in the Alumni I know my club and our opinions imposed on us was meant to prevent late-night procrastination turned Room only a handful of times, and on abortion are not popular. I know us from being able to present our ar- cram sessions. to be honest, I don’t like it. Primarily many people dislike the displays we gument. And if the “heckler’s veto” The University of Alberta’a Alumni because the glass walls, or rather put up which show what abortion is allowed to stand in this case, who Room in SUB is rather Fishbowlesque, what is on the other side of them, Cameron does to a pre-born child. But being will stop it from happening in anoth- but I don’t think that students are con- are distracting to me: people walking Wilson uncomfortable with the way some- er context? What if an oil company sciously “acting out a long-form per- by are distracting, the gradual shift ualberta pro-life one puts forward an argument, dis- hired thugs to break up an environ- formance art piece on exhaustion” as from daylight to night is distracting. liking a certain intellectual position, mentalist protest on campus, should much as they are simply trying to be But fifth-year Psychology student Quite literally, speech on the Univer- or even hating the people who are the environmentalists be forced to prepared for tomorrow’s test. Marina lives for that room. For her, sity of Alberta campus is not free. I trying to advance that position are pay for the right to speak because oth- The article assumes a few things. the location is great because it’s know this because my club, UAlberta not good reasons to silence an intel- ers have threatened violence against First, that students walking past The close to coffee and food, the room Pro-Life, was told that if we wanted lectual opponent. them? Freedom of speech is for of- Fishbowl are filled with anxiety as has couches if you need a quick nap, to host a display on campus that we fensive speech, otherwise it wouldn’t they see these hard-working students there are several outlets, and the would have to pay the U of A $17,500. need to be protected. Furthermore, and conclude that they’re more in- glass walls bring in light and create This cost is far more than any uni- ...hating the people if you want to enjoy its benefits then telligent because they’re studying a sense of openness. This last point I versity club could pay, and also was who are trying to you have to tolerate others enjoying through the night. Second, that the can definitely get behind. It’s why I’d obviously intended to be that way. those same benefits as well. students behind the glass wall are sooner study in ECHA (even though The worst part of it, however, is that advance (a) position These are the stakes of the drama proud and satisfied that people walk- it’s far from “my side” of campus) with the costs were demanded of our club (isn’t a) good reason to that is playing out around UAlberta ing by feel that way. And third, that its bright colours, open concept, and because of the potential illegal ac- silence an intellectual Pro-Life. If UAlberta Pro-Life is suc- the people who stay up all night to huge windows rather than a brick, tions of others — the behaviour of cessfully silenced by the U of A, then study are doing so because they pro- windowless, prison-like seminar students in UAlberta Pro-Life has opponent. every other group which does or says crastinated for so long that they now room in Education. been above reproach at every event something unpopular on campus is at have no choice but to sacrifice their Lastly, I don’t think it’s fair to as- we have participated in. In fact, I would argue, allowing that risk of being laden with crippling se- beauty sleep. sume that people studying through This is a dangerous precedent. It person to make his or her argument curity costs to make their argument. First of all, I’m not sure about Wes- the night are doing so because they’re means that if one group of students gives you an opportunity to demon- Good bye to the environmentalists leyan University, but the Alumni all procrastinators. People may have decides that they do not like the ar- strate that the way they made their on campus. Good bye to the rights Room at the U of A is one of the few si- full days of classes, or work, and their guments made by a second group point is offensive, or that their logic of Muslim students to practice their lent rooms on campus open 24-hours. only free time is during the night. of students, then the first group can is flawed. All shutting your opponent faith in a sometimes hostile environ- Perhaps some people study better at Other people work better at night. silence the second group simply by down does is show that you are afraid ment. In fact, good bye to the rights school and away from their music- And some people, as Marina men- threatening mass lawlessness if the of discussion and that you have al- of all unpopular minorities. If you blasting roommates. And perhaps tions, “study overnight out of fear — second group is allowed to hold any lowed fear to prevent everyone else are scared by this picture, then you people are “choosing” to put them- fear of not completing an assignment events. In short, the U of A has calcu- from pursuing the truth by asking should let university officials know selves on display in the The Fishbowl, (to the best of their abilities), or not lated that it is easier to silence an un- questions of the status quo. that you are upset with the erosion of or the Alumni Room, because they re- doing well on a test,” not solely be- popular opinion than it is to protect You don’t have to like UAlberta Pro- freedom of speech on campus. Make ally don’t have any other options. cause they left their work to the last their speech rights on campus. Life to recognize that the security fee your voice heard. When I walk past the Alumni Room minute. Be informed about toxic shock syndrome

is TSS, even? I had been living my tampons because apparently what life as a nomad, hoping to lay low you think is efficient and practical enough to be unnoticed by the de- is actually the equivalent of Satan’s finitive radar of TSS, until I realized Q-tip. Pia I actually had no clue what the hell Case and point: Lauren Wasser, Araneta TSS even entailed. a 24-year-old model is in an ongo- sex columnist TSS is a very rare, but serious con- ing lawsuit against Kotex, after be- dition produced by Staphylococcus ing a victim of TSS and losing her “Don’t leave your tampon in for too aureus (staph) bacteria that mainly leg. Yes, TSS claimed this beauti- long. You’ll get TSS.” I remember the affects women using tampons when ful woman’s leg after developing words every mother passes along to menstruating. Side effects may in- into gangrene — an infection that their daughter as soon as she starts clude headaches, vomiting, diar- causes your body tissue to decom- bleeding out of her vagina (after re- rhea, redness of eyes and confusion pose (so now you can add ‘flesh-eat- alizing pads are in no way a practi- — universal symptoms we harbour ing disease’ on the list of symptoms cal way to live one’s life). “What’s in our daily labours — but can also TSS can fuck you up with). After TSS?” I asked, harrowed by fear. cause hypotension (low blood pres- amputating the infected area, Was- “Toxic Shock Syndrome.” sure), which can eventually lead to ser was able to rid herself from the I inquired no further. The name death. Holy shit. Death via tampon infection, but still struggles to raise “Toxic Shock Syndrome” was severe sounds absolutely horrifying — like TSS awareness. Her lawsuit aims enough to know that I didn’t want worse than SARS and the grasshop- for greater transparency about the any part of it. Like an obedient, hy- per outbreak of 2003. TSS is most harming effects of tampons, rather gienic child, I changed my tampon commonly found in women under than eliminating the use of tam- regularly, propelled by the underly- the age of 30, but can also be found pons altogether. ing notion that TSS would claim me in men through cuts, burns or bites. So you see, we are living in a world right then and there. It sounded like If caught early, TSS is easily treat- of danger and disaster; cancer is something you could be stricken able with fluids or antibiotics. claiming the lives of all our idols; with on the spot, erasing any fond In regards to prevention, doctors dolphins are being plucked from memories or hopes of living a vir- recommend washing your hands the water for selfies, only to die tuous life. My fear even provoked before plunging into your genitals in the arms of tourists; TSS is me to purchase a menstrual cup — and also making sure you’ve taken causing confusion and leprosy. eliminating the chance for any of out your last tampon. So if you’re It’s best to run now. If you know the damn cotton burritos from ever one of those people who harvests a friend, family or any loved one claiming my life. After living in tampons in your gooch, like some menstruating, make sure to give this unbearable manner, I stopped greedy cotton-ball fetishist, I warn them your undivided attention. to ask myself what we all one day you to be very careful out there. Be patient with them, be kind, and stop to ask ourselves: what the fuck Also, avoid using super-absorbent most importantly, be careful. kieran chrysler opinion 16 thegateway www.gtwy.ca February 24, 2016 UBC pride flag burning shows hate, needs to be addressed

was an act of violent hate against fe- male engineering students. It may not have been at UBC but it just as easily could have been. Despite some Sofia labelling the gunman Marc Lépine as Osborne a lone mad man, he declared himself opinion writer anti-feminist and specifically tar- geted women — he blamed them for Over the B.C. Family Day long week- ruining his life. This may seem like an end UBC’s OUTweek pride flag was extreme example and something that burned in what the university con- couldn’t happen 27 years later (at least demns as an act of hate. After an in- in Canada), but I would argue that if vestigation the police have found the we allow this homophobic incident alleged perpetrator and believe that at UBC to be swept under the rug we the flag burning was an isolated inci- risk normalizing threats against a dent. Fear plagued the pride celebra- group of people, and we could pay for tions at UBC this year, and the univer- it down the road. sity’s Pride Collective felt it necessary to cancel a transgender support pa- rade and to enhance the security at It can spark new other events. anxieties in a campus It may be tempting to dismiss this flag burning as inconsequential, but community where they for a group that is already marginal- should feel safe. ized and violently victimized it can spark new anxieties in a campus com- I’m not against flag burning as a munity where they should feel safe. If form of speech. But whoever did this homophobic sentiments like this are didn’t go buy a pride flag and burn it, allowed to fester and grow tragedy they stole the UBC OUTweek pride could occur. flag and incinerated it, leaving be- kevin schenk One tradition of intimidation stands hind just the brass rings. This isn’t out in UBC’s history: the Lady Godiva saint of engineers because, “her for many years, only stopping after students feel unwelcome in the about flag burning, it’s not about free- ride. The legend of Godiva says she story captures the essence of selfless the École Polytechnique massacre in faculty but downright afraid. It might dom of speech, it’s about threats and rode on horseback through the streets dedication to the betterment of 1989. be easy to laugh off the ride or the intimidation. So let’s not allow this to of Coventry clothed in only her long society, which all engineers are bound In a time when engineering was flag burning as just a prank, but as we be seen as a waste of police resources hair to convince her husband, the Earl, to.” In her honour UBC engineering even more of a boys club than it is ignore stunts like these it may escalate or just another example of university to stop his oppressive taxation of the students had a naked woman ride today, a spectacle like the Lady Godiva into violent acts against people. students being too coddled. Let’s see people. Apparently she is the patron on horseback through the campus ride would not only make female The École Polytechnique massacre it for what it really is: dangerous.

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Kieran chrysler New FAB gallery exhibit brings consumer culture to surface gallery PREVIEW “just picked up and carried with moment of crisis and we’re starting (her)” over the course of her master’s to characterize this period of geolog- degree. Her biggest inspiration, ical time as one that we’ve had a lot Morgan however, came from just before she of influence on,” she says. arrived in Edmonton, when she spent The theme of “From the Surface” Wedderspoon’s a year teaching English in Thailand is, arguably, the effects of time. Her after she received her bachelor’s exhibit includes a table organizing “From the degree from Queen’s University. objects according to their time and Surface” “I think living there actually really rate of decay, and a mural represent- changed me. It was a clash of tradi- ing “built environments,” though it tional culture and modern culture is up to the viewer to decide if it is in Feb. 23 to March 19, 2016 WHEN — the kind of modern culture that’s the process of being created or de- WHERE Fab Gallery kind of taking over the world,” Wed- stroyed. HOW MUCH Free derspoon says. “I’m trying to think about what my “That was very uncomfortable, es- place is,” she says. “What legacy my Kate McInnes pecially as an outsider … but it’s the culture (is) leaving behind, especial- arts & culture staff kind of discomfort people need more ly because we produce and discard at of in their lives.” such a rapid rate.” Morgan Wedderspoon is petite, soft- It is part of her fixation on time spoken and unassuming, but you that drew Wedderspoon to print- would never know that from her art. “I’m trying to think making, a practice dating back to the Through bold imagery and deep po- about what my place is. 12th century. Printmaking makes up litical undertones, her work speaks What my culture (is). a small subset of the fine arts offered volumes. by the Department of Art and Design, From Feb. 23 to March 19, the Fine We produce and discard but it is one of the most diverse: for Arts Building Gallery will host Wed- at such a rapid rate.” “From the Surface,” Wedderspoon derspoon’s final presentation for her used woodcut, etching, lithography Masters in Fine Arts program, “From Morgan wedderspoon and digital imaging techniques to artist the Surface.” The display — which create her art. features pieces she has been working Her work is also heavily influenced “It’s a nice marriage of old and on since she first arrived at the Uni- by the recent categorization of our new,” she says. “It’s appealing be- versity of Alberta — aims to survey geological time as the Anthropocene cause of its history.” the legacy of our consumer culture epoch, in which human activities After she graduates from her pro- and explore environmental steward- have become Earth’s most powerful gram, Wedderspoon figures she’ll ship through woodcut and digital force. Through printmaking, Wed- stay in Edmonton, at least for a little printmaking. derspoon hopes to shed light on the while. The works of art featured in need for environmental awareness in “There’s a great arts community, gateway: Describe your outfit: “From the Surface” summarize an era dominated by consumerism. (it’s) very supportive and very warm AHMED: I like to be comfortable! I’m wearing a well Wedderspoon’s time the U “Taking objects and asking what and welcoming,” she says. “You don’t of A: almost all of her creations they mean in the bigger picture … is find that everywhere, so I really ap- beanie cause I have a bad hair day today and this incorporate words or phrases she important, especially since we’re in a preciate that.” sweater is just comfortable. I like long jackets, like a slouchy, careless look. That’s that i was going for. gateway: How does your style change day-to-day? AHMED: It changes with my personality I think and what I’m influenced by. Somedays I feel super edgy and I want to dress in all black, and then somedays, I’m going to wear a hot pink sweater and kill it! It all depends how I feel. gateway: Can you describe what you may be influenced by? AHMED: Being in design, I’m always looking for inspiration everywhere, and then, in that design community, seeing how other people dress, so I guesss people here [on campus] inspire me. New York Fashion Week is inspiring too. arts & culture 18 thegateway www.gtwy.ca February 24, 2016 GTWYGTWYGTWY VIBEVIBEVIBE Too many Pablos, not enough Kanye Kanye West own take. Like Escobar he doesn’t regardless of what form it takes. bright style compared to some of hold back with his ego or material This is a noble cause for any art- his other work. These characteris- The Life of Pablo wealth. And like St. Paul, he strives ist to take up but it doesn’t lend tics made these albums great, and Def Jam/G.O.O.D. Music to spread his version of the truth itself to coherent musical projects. TLOP falls short because it simply Tidal (until further notice) throughout the world. These three The Life of Pablo features eighteen can’t match West’s other records figures set the bar at an unattain- tracks that don’t seem to have any from start to finish. You can attri- able height for Kanye to reach mu- relation to each other. The themes bute this shortfall to many things: sically, each Pablo has their differ- of gospel, trap, and hip hop mu- the Twitter antics, a focus on fash- Oumar Salifou ences, thus on TLOP we see drastic sic can all be felt throughout, but ion, or even dealing with the reali- multimedia editor contrast. You can see these differ- none shine forward as the central ties of creative overachievement. ences in visions when comparing idea of the album, something that Simply put, The Life of Pablo is the The Kanye West media circus be- into a class of his own artistically. two tracks: “Ultralight Beam” and Kanye has strived for with his past outcome of Kanye wanting to cre- gan on Feb. 26, 2015 at the Brit Since his College Dropout debut in “Facts.” “Ultralight Beam” has a studio releases. Regardless, Kanye ate everything at once. Awards when West performed his 2004 he’s been arguably the most gospel chorus and lyrics focused still accomplishes great things on Today Pablo Picasso’s painting single “All Day,” a trap influenced influential artist of his generation. on ideals of faith while “Facts” has various tracks notably his return “The Old Guitarist” resides in hip hop anthem based on a melo- Pablo Picasso is among three fig- ego-filled lyrics with an electronic to traditional lyricism on “No More Kanye’s hometown at the Art dy whistled by Paul McCartney in ures that Kanye classifies himself trap beat. The conflicting ideals of Parties in L.A.” However, the great Institute of Chicago, situating the 1969. Back then, McCartney want- with on his latest release The Life Pablo Escobar’s ego and St. Paul’s moments are often overshadowed two artists in a fitting proximity ed to create a song based on Pablo of Pablo. The other Pablo’s include gospel are embodied in conflict by the mediocre, as in the case of to each other. Pablo Escobar was Picasso’s painting “The Old Guitar- St. Paul (Paul is Pablo in Spanish) in these tracks. Those differences “Waves” where we see West ven- killed in 1993, yet his legacy lives ist” — a depiction of a haunting who was an apostle in ancient cannot be consolidated and deval- ture into a pop realm, which hard- on in the form of braggadocio man backed by a blue sea. Little Rome, and Pablo Escobar a Co- ue the cohesion of the album. core fans had abandoned nearly a hip hop culture. The Bible does did Picasso know, he was creating lombian drug king billionaire who Kanye’s indecisiveness is also decade ago. not clearly state when St. Paul art that more than a century later controlled Columbia at the height visible in his recent decisions out- This being said, TLOP isn’t a bad died, implying that his gospel is would inspire through generations of his power. side of the studio, which adds an- album, but it is West’s weakest. immortal. Kanye’s connection to all and manifest itself as a trap banger The parallels Kanye makes with other external influence to TLOP’s Yeezus had an aggressive elec- three Pablos serves as a testament performed by a mob of young black his idols are legitimate when ex- quality. Creatively, West has ven- tronically backed feeling through- that genius can connect through rappers backed by pyrotechnic amined. Like Picasso, he was clas- tured into fashion with his Yeezy out. 808s and Heartbreaks was a generations and manifest itself in flame-throwers. sically trained in his medium be- Adidas collaboration and has melancholic album with ground- various forms. But the Pablos are a Being able to manipulate and fore becoming a solo artist and made it clear in interviews that breaking production. Graduation little too far apart to manifest into create uniquely has classified West revolutionizing the genre with his he is primarily concerned with art was uplifting in both its lyrics and a magnificent record.

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Located in the former venues that provide local acts the CKUA building on Jasper Ave, the opportunity to play as well as open 400-plus capacity venue promises for larger acts that come through, live music seven days a week from somewhere that gives local bands both local and touring acts as well an opportunity get their name out as lunch, dinner, and a weekend there” brunch menu. That is the exact concept Littke In light of Edmonton’s struggling and his team are looking for at The music scene, The Needle hopes to fill Needle. “We want to have a gamut by the void that many recently closed which we play and your average hap- venues have left and provide a place py hour music would be just some- where anyone can come and enjoy thing you would be cool to sit and live music. listen to. Our ticket acts, we’re going “The fact of the matter is last year for the national and international” alone there were two independent Littke says. “[But] we’re happy to movies produced about dead hear from local bands cause that’s Edmonton music venues” says how we’re going to build our brunch General Manager Wesley Littke. music and our happy hour music for “What we’ve done is we’ve created the time being. And if they can draw an atmosphere where anyone would a crowd, we’re happy to put them on be comfortable having business the main stage.” meetings or a date or meeting people Anyone is welcome to get in touch after work; a really great social with the venues booking agent environment.” online via their website if they are Venues such as Pawn Shop, The christina varvis looking to play. The Needle’s only Artery, and Edmonton Event Centre on the hospitality of the spot leading Regardless, the impact of these community. commitment is that it’s either live or amongst others have been forced to to a shortcoming in revenue. What closed venues is felt by owner, fans, “When it [Pawn Shop] closed ev- it’s on vinyl, so talent from all over shut their doors in recent years for a The Needle hopes to achieve is a per- and musicians alike. Front-woman eryone felt the impact … it’s where the map be it bands, DJ’s, or singer/ variety of reasons, the biggest being fect balance between hospitality and of local band STRANGESOCIETY, I’ve seen a lot of shows and that songwriters are wanted. Want to stay insufficient funds to keep business talent in which people are not only Cassidy Margolis, believes closure was the venue that we always had in the loop? The Needle offers a free going. Fingers have been pointed at drawn to the venue for the music but of any well-known venue in a goal of playing. So when it closed membership online with updates these music venues lack of emphasis also the great food and atmosphere. Edmonton is a huge loss to the music it was heartbreaking because it was and rewards for it’s members. U of A prof brings experimental film festival to the Metro FILM PREVIEW documentaries like Cloverfield, English and Film Studies, admits guided through films that, among of reworking clips from old media Project X and the Paranormal true found footage film “is not for others, juxtapose Shakespeare’s into new videos has been happen- Activity series. everyone.” Othello and the O.J. Simpson mur- ing since the 1936 film Rose Hobart, The Festival of For the past seven years, how- “If you open yourself up to it, der trial and deconstruct our linear recycled film remains a distinct sub- ever, the Festival of (In)appropria- you can have a truly transforma- perspective of time by beginning genre. (In)appropria- tion has challenged audiences to tive experience,” she says. “I hope with David Bowie and ending with With the development of new rethink their definition of the term audiences will come ready for a dif- Dr. Spock. Instead of creating new technologies, this subgenre is grow- tion by presenting them with short, ex- ferent kind of experience from the stories, these films dissect and ex- ing. Still, the Festival of (In)appro- perimental films that rework older ones we usually have at the mov- plore ones we already know. priation, which will be made avail- Thursday March 10, 2016 WHEN videos in ways not intended by ies.” “For me, the festival is a way to able on video for wide release later WHERE Metro Cinema (8712 109st) their original creator. This year’s Baron decided to found the fes- keep apprised of what artists are this year, remains one of the few CURATED BY Jaimie Baron, Lauren programme — which debuted on tival in 2009 after she began to no- doing with found materials and to venues in the world catered toward Berliner, and Greg Cohen Feb. 21 in Los Angeles — features 12 tice how few settings are devoted get to know those artists,” Baron found footage cinema. HOW MUCH $9 with student ID films that grapple with broad con- to showcasing recycled cinema. says. “Although there are some other cepts like mental illness and nucle- Since its inception, the Festival of “I also hope to promote their festivals that showcase found foot- Kate McInnes ar apocalypse by extracting from (In)appropriation has screened di- work and get it shown as widely as age, (they) mainly show kind of arts & culture staff sources like Britney Spears music verse content within found footage possible.” campy materials like funny old VHS videos and game footage from Call cinematography, from a remix of Since the 1980s, the act of reusing tapes,” Baron says. Ever since The Blair Witch Project of Duty: Black Ops. Hitchcock’s Rear Window to a film old sound recordings in new songs “The Festival of (In)appropriation scared every teen into never going Jaimie Baron, the director of the devoted entirely to images of the has become common— 14 of the 18 is focused not only on exhibiting camping again, the term “found Festival of (In)appropriation and human clitoris taken from medical tracks on Kanye West’s new album, interesting found materials but also footage” draws to mind low- an assistant professor in the Uni- textbooks. for example, are based on such sam- on creative strategies for reframing budget, shaky-handed, pseudo- versity of Alberta’s Department of This year, audiences will be ples. Though the similar practice and manipulating their meanings.” Essentials to have for your Oscar themed party Meghan Rannells find a red carpet fit for your event. 3. Food — Bison Bites great one-stop-shop prize are movie arts & culture writer Regardless of the material chosen, passes. What better way to celebrate your red carpet will make guests The nominated movies should great movies but to see more great With the Academy Awards airing feel famous even if they’re not quite encourage you to be creative in your movies? Especially with the rising Sunday evening, it is time to start A-list celebrities. party planning, so if possible, plan theatre fare, guests are sure to ap- thinking about how you should appetizers around them. If you’re a preciate the free admission. watch them. If you have yet to be in- 4. Drink — Champagne fan of anything Leonardo DiCaprio, vited to an Oscar party, perhaps you make bison bites inspired by his lat- 1. Game — The Ballot should think about hosting your While your party may lack thou- est flick The Revenant. Marinated Game own. We’ve even made it easy with a sands of celebrities and paparazzi, and cooked however you choose, cut list of everything needed to ensure a there is an easy way to ensure your the bison into bite sized pieces and If there is one thing every Oscar kick-ass celeb worthy event. So dust guests still feel like stars: cham- serve with a garlic aioli or chipotle party needs, it’s the Ballot Game. off your ballgown and send out the pagne! Feel free to splurge on some mayo, with small skewers nearby so Good news: it’s easy! Create sheets invitations, because the countdown Dom Perignon, or snatch up a few guests can easily help themselves. listing all of the Oscar categories to your Oscar party is on. bottles of Fioretti Prosecco, a tasty and their nominations with cor- alternative with the appealing price 2. Prizes — Movie Passes responding checkboxes per nomi- 5. Accessories — Red Carpet of $18.99 at your nearest Liquor nee. When guests arrive, each will Depot. The bubbly beverage is cer- Prizes are always fun, and they fill out their own ballot before the Dazzle your guests with a red tain to give your Oscar party the add some competition between Oscars begin. If a guest guesses the carpet prepped for their arrival and extra class it deserves. Have glasses guests as they play the Ballot Game correct winner in a category, they snap some photos as they walk in. set aside and ready for guests as (explained next). Based on the win that round, with a grande prize Sometimes these can be tough to they arrive for the added bonus of host’s budget, different items per for “most wins” at the end of the find if hardware stores are in short glamour. The best perk of drinking category may be desired (i.e. lip- show. Guests will love the opportu- supply, so a red blanket or red fab- champagne? It gives you an excuse stick and mini hairspray for Makeup nity for prizes, and it is a great way ric are great alternatives. Try Fabri- to say “We’re poppin’ bottles!” and Hairstyling), or a bulk selection to continue socializing once the cland or any home decor retailer to of one prize may be purchased. A show begins. sports 20 thegateway www.gtwy.ca February 24, 2016

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volley-roos Chris Morrow (left) and Alex McMullin (right) both chose to play in Canada to further their volleyball careers. mitch sorensen Morrow and McMullin bring Aussie flavour to Volley Bears

Mitch Sorensen “It was my opportunity to do high-level team features a player teams when he committed, and is something that he and his staff staff reporter @mitchdsorensen (volleyball) then and only then,” or two from Australia or New Zea- recalled many late-night email focus on, both with international Morrow said. “I went through the land. Looking internationally al- conversations across time zones and domestic players. Although the world seems to be system, and decided to give vol- lows teams to fill roster spots with with his parents in Australia and “We try to ensure that new guys built on a scale slightly too small leyball a go.” limited local recruiting classes, as Danyluk in Edmonton trying to get have a connection with other play- for Chris Morrow and Alex Mc- That decision paid dividends for well as bring more talent to the Ca- visas and transcripts sorted out. ers as soon as possible,” Danyluk Mullin, the University of Alberta both men, as Morrow and McMul- nadian game. Despite all the red tape, both said. “It would be the same for Physical Education students are lin gained a large amount of skill For Golden Bears Head Coach McMullin and Morrow managed someone coming from (a small both in their element on the vol- and game experience in a short Terry Danyluk, recruiting from to successfully arrive in Edmonton town) or different city that it is for leyball court. time with daily training and ex- Australia was dictated by need. to begin their first-year studies. someone international.” Both listed at 6’7”, Morrow is a tensive gameplay at the AIS and “We were looking for a middle Though the transition to a new That team connection is evident third-year middle hitter, and Mc- with national teams. blocker to join our ranks, and there city and country can be difficult for McMullin in even the subtlest Mullin a second-year outside hit- weren’t many coming out of high for many international students, of ways. The mittens he carried to ter for the Golden Bears Volleyball school (locally),” Danyluk said. “I the Aussies both said the change his interview with The Gateway team. Though the team is packed “I was an Australian, knew one of the coaches from the was fairly smooth, although Mor- (vintage, with a Los Angeles with home-grown Albertan and sitting in an English pub, Australian national team, he gave row had an interesting experience Lakers crest), were a gift from Canadian talent, both come from me a list of names, one of them trying to find a place to eat in his Danyluk. slightly further south. having an American beer, was Chris Morrow.” first night in Edmonton. Though both players pointed to Both born in Australia, McMul- in Canada.” Morrow, at the time, was com- the upcoming Canada West and lin is from Brisbane and Morrow chris morrow ing off of a tour in Russia with “We try to ensure CIS playoffs as their main focus from Sydney. Growing up in Aus- bears volleyball player the national team. He said it took going forward, they also said that tralia doesn’t offer many opportu- about five seconds after talking to that new guys have continuing to maintain a strong nities to play youth volleyball, so Both soon reached the “glass Danyluk that he decided to come a connection to other effort was a primary goal. As for they both started in other sports. ceiling” of domestic Australian to Edmonton. what the team wants out of every McMullin played soccer until he volleyball, and needed to make a “I hadn’t really thought about players as soon as season, the response was clear. was “too tall to run anymore,” and life-changing decision on further- coming to Canada until I got that possible.” “We’ve won a couple rings and Morrow played Aussie Rules foot- ing their careers. email (from Danyluk),” Morrow we want a couple more,” Mor- terry danyluk ball until he realized a “6’5”, 150lb In Canada, school and club vol- said. “But when I did, it all made bears volleyball head coach row said. “There’s always the CIS 15-year-old probably wouldn’t leyball scenes feed directly into sense.” championship in mind.” have much success in contact Canadian Interuniversity Sport A year later, Danyluk was look- Arriving in a house furnished Getting to that trophy involves sports.” (CIS) and schools like the Univer- ing at the Australian national only with a mattress, he decided a very busy schedule, with daily After leaving other sports be- sity of Alberta and the University team once again, when McMullin to go out for dinner. Looking for practices, a variety of workout hind, both McMullin and Morrow of Calgary, as well as the Canadian caught his eye. Initially, McMullin a taste of home, he decided to requirements, and maintaining a recalled their high school coaches Collegiate Athletic Association was more interested in staying at search for the Walkabout Pub on full-time academic schedule. It’s a getting them involved with volley- (CCAA), and teams like NAIT and home, but a few months later, Da- Whyte Avenue, not knowing it lot to ask of anyone, but Morrow ball in their Grade 11 years. Both Concordia. From there, many uni- nyluk got the email saying the big had since been renamed and re- said it’s easy to focus on what soon joined the Australian Junior versity and college graduates go on Aussie had chosen “the Canadian branded as the Buckingham. After matters. National Team Program and were to play professionally overseas. adventure.” walking for nearly 20 blocks and a “I do this so I can stay in Cana- given the opportunity to train full- Australia, according to McMull- Morrow recalled a conversation lot of confusion, Morrow resigned da,” Morrow said. “If it wasn’t for time. in, “has no ‘club’ as such.” There ‘s after his first year, when McMullin himself to a pint. volleyball, I wouldn’t be here.” Despite the fact that their home- a pro league, but McMullin called was still deciding where to go, and “I was an Australian, sitting in Beyond their bright futures as towns are nearly 1000 kilome- it “nothing really important or sig- telling him that he should “defi- an English pub, having an Ameri- Golden Bears, both Morrow and tres apart, McMullin and Morrow nificant.” That, coupled with the nitely come over (to Alberta).” can beer, in Canada,” Morrow McMullin have a desire to play ended up rooming together at the lack of varsity programs at univer- When McMullin made the choice said. “And I’d forgotten to pack a professionally and for their coun- Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) sities, means players have to look to come to Edmonton, Morrow belt, so this whole time my jeans try in years to come. Past that, in Canberra, the nation’s capital. outside Australia to further their said it was an exciting time. were falling down.” McMullin said he enjoys coaching Though McMullin was brought careers. “It was a big deal for me to have After his first-night debacle, and hopes to give back to the sport in only as a volleyball player, Mor- “Once (a player) reaches the na- him come to the team, and to have Morrow lived in the then- by teaching it to others in future. row had to make the decision of tional team, they usually go over- someone else that I can relate to at furnished house with then fifth- For now, the Aussie imports whether to pursue volleyball or seas,” Morrow said. “Some will the cultural level,” Morrow said. year teammates Jarron Mueller and the rest of their Golden Bears high jump when he arrived at the look to play university ball, and After they committed to the U of and Tucker Leinweber in his first teammates will be focused on AIS. Having cleared over two me- others will go to Europe and Asia A, both men scrambled to get ev- year, before eventually becoming playoffs. The Canada West Final tres in competition, he had poten- to seek pro contracts.” erything together in the few weeks roommates with McMullin when Four tournament takes place tial to succeed at a high level in Many of those seeking univer- before Fall semester. McMullin he arrived. in two weeks, with the No. 1 both sports. However, volleyball sity scholarships end up in the was in Kazakhstan on tour with Danyluk said cultivating a cul- ranked Bears holding home court was an easy choice for him. CIS and CCAA, as almost every one of Australia’s youth national ture of family in Bears Volleyball advantage. thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 25 sports 21

Puck Bears looking for three-peat

Zach Borutski ish above .500 in the regular sea- underdog, posting a modest 12-16 sports editor @zachsprettycool son. The Huskies are led by youth, record in the regular season. Cred- as their top three scorers, Kohl it to the Dinos however, as they Alberta Golden Bears: The two- Bauml, Levi Cable, and Andrew defeated a tough Manitoba Bisons time defending national champion Johnson all competed in their first squad in their quarterfinal to earn Alberta Golden Bears didn’t have full CIS seasons this year, and fin- a spot in the final four. They’ll an easy road to the Canada West fi- ished first, second and third in the have their hands full in their semi- nal four, using a furious late season rookie scoring race respectively. final against the top-seeded Sas- push to snatch second place in the Mount Royal Cougars: The katchewan Huskies though, and conference, and a first-round bye. Cougars are appearing in their if the regular season is any indi- They enter the playoffs with mo- second straight Canada West fi- cation, it could be a quick exit for mentum however, and also boast nal four, after a convincing quar- the Dinos. In four regular season the best team numbers in Canada terfinal victory against the UBC games against the Huskies, the Di- West, leading the conference in Thunderbirds, in which they won nos went 0-4, while giving up 19 goals scored, while also giving up both of their games by a 7-3 score. goals in the process. They’ll have the fewest. They’ll match up with They’ll look to be more successful to be better defensively if they’re the Mount Royal Cougars, in what than last year when they lost out to to have any chance of upsetting should be an entertaining series their crosstown rivals the Calgary the nation’s top team. featuring two teams that play very Dinos in a hard-fought three game Prediction: On paper, there similar, fast-paced styles. Look for series, but will be in tough against should be one closely contested the Bears to rely on their balanced a Golden Bears team that is enter- series, and one blowout. On one offensive attack and solid goalten- ing the playoffs with some seri- side, the Bears and Cougars are ding from Luke Siemens to give ous confidence, having knocked two very evenly matched teams, them an advantage in the series. the Cougars out of second place but look for the Bears to win a Saskatchewan Huskies: The in the last weekend of the season. close series on the strength of top dogs in both Canada West and Don’t count the Cougars out how- their balanced scoring attack and CIS this year, the Huskies had a ever, they have some serious scor- solid d-core. On the other side, dominating year to say the least. ing threats up front, and get solid the Dinos simply don’t measure Boasting a 22-6 record during the goaltending night in and night out up to the Huskies, and it shouldn’t regular season, and comfortably from Colin Cooper. take anything less than a miracle securing the first overall seed in Calgary Dinos: After a 20-8 to see Saskatchewan advance eas- the conference, the Huskies now season and Canada West finals ily. Look for the top two teams in match up against the underdog birth last year, the Dinos enter Canada West to renew hostilities Calgary Dinos, who failed to fin- this year’s final four as the clear in the conference finals.

randy savoie joshua storie Ice Pandas face familiar foe in semifinals

Zach Borutski in conference play, with only one final four after being ousted in last sports editor @zachsprettycool game being decided by three goals or year’s quarterfinals by the Manitoba more. The Thunderbirds will look to Bisons. The key for the Cougars all Alberta Pandas: After being locked their two solid goaltending options year has been their offence, which in a three-way dogfight for top spot in for success, as Danielle Dube and Sa- led Canada West in goals this past Canada West with Regina and UBC, mantha Langford both posted goals season, and features the high-scoring the Pandas were able to secure top against averages under two during trio of Kylie Gavlin and Jaycee Mag- spot and a first round bye in the last the regular season, and combined for wood up front, and also features the weekend of the season with a sweep of five shutouts. conference’s leading goal scorer in the lowly Mount Royal Cougars. The Manitoba Bisons: The Bisons defence in Alexis Larson. Workhorse Pandas will now look ahead to their arrive in the final four after a hard- goaltender Toni Ross will be called matchup with the Manitoba Bisons, fought quarterfinal victory over the upon often in the series, as the Cou- a team they’ve had success against in Saskatchewan Huskies, with the deci- gars gave up the second most shots the regular season, winning three of sive game three taking five overtimes in Canada West this past year, a fact their four match ups while only con- to decide. Thankfully, the Bisons that their opponents, the UBC Thun- ceding a single goal. Once again, the will have a week to catch their breath derbirds, will be looking to exploit. Pandas will rely on stingy goaltend- and prepare for a Pandas squad that Prediction: Based on regular sea- ing in their quest to defend their CIS has had their number this year. The son match ups and championship championship, as Lindsay Post had series could be decided by offence, pedigree, the Pandas should hold another excellent season, posting a or specifically, a lack of offence, as the edge over the Bisons. The Pan- 1.34 goals against average and eight both teams only boast a single scorer das’ stingy defence should have no shutouts in 23 games. in the top 20 regular season scoring trouble stifling an anemic Bisons of- UBC Thunderbirds: After being list. Both teams were above average fence, and the green and gold should knocked off in the semifinals last defensively, but the Pandas were on be the favourites to advance. UBC year by the Manitoba Bisons, the another level this year, surrendering and Regina present fans with a very Thunderbirds return to the final four an average of only 1.4 goals per game compelling matchup, with the two once again as a top two seed, hoping during the regular season. Couple best offences in Canada West facing to not fall victim a lower seeded team that a Bisons offence that barely man- off. Ultimately, UBC’s slightly better for the second consecutive year. They aged two goals a game in the regular defence and goaltending should give face off against the much-improved season, and the Pandas look to be the them the edge moving forward, but Regina Cougars, and if their regular favourites on paper going into the se- don’t count out the Cougars by any season match ups are any indicator, ries. means. Look for a Pandas-Thunder- the series should be closely contested. Regina Cougars: The high-flying birds matchup in the Canada West The two teams split their four games Regina Cougars are returning to the final. sports 22 thegateway www.gtwy.ca February 24, 2016

the quest for a three-peat Bears hockey is looking for their third straight CIS championship. ruilin fu Puck Bears and Pandas start playoff push

Zach Borutski Lajoie emphasized the need to stay now look forward to their semifinal sports editor @zachsprettycool structured against a good transition series against the fifth-ranked Mani- team like Mount Royal. He said when toba Bisons. The Bisons are fresh The road to the CIS national cham- the Bears lost that structure is when off a thrilling series victory over the pionships starts this weekend at they struggled against the Cougars fourth-ranked Saskatchewan Hus- Clare Drake arena, as the University during the regular season. kies, winning the last two games of of Alberta Golden Bears and Pandas “When we got ourselves into trou- the series after losing the first. The hockey teams open their playoffs ble is when we didn’t place enough deciding third game was an absolute with semifinal match ups against the importance on our structure, and we thriller, with the Bisons eventually Mount Royal Cougars and Manitoba didn’t have good awareness in certain winning in the fifth overtime period, Bisons respectively. areas,” he said. “They’re a dynamic advancing to the semis after the lon- The Bears solidified a second place team, they move pucks toward our gest game in CIS history. finish in Canada West with four net very quickly, so we need to have The Pandas will be looking for sec- straight wins to end the season, in- numbers in the neutral zone to limit ond straight Canada West title, and cluding sweeps over both the Cougars their speed.” face a familiar foe in the Bisons, as and first-place Saskatchewan Hus- the two squads faced off in last year’s kies. In the final weekend of the sea- Canada West finals, with the green son, the Bears took down their pro- “There was a playoff and gold coming out on top in a series vincial rivals on back-to-back nights, type intensity both sweep. ensuring them a first-round bye in the games, and I liked how “It’s going to be a tough battle,” playoffs. Pandas head coach Howie Draper Even though the two final wins our guys responded, said. “Any game against any oppo- against Mount Royal were important and was happy with the nent can go two completely different for earning that coveted first-round ways.” bye, head coach Serge Lajoie said result.” According to Draper, the key to a they were able significant in terms of serge lajoie series victory for the Pandas is keep- the play he saw out of his team during bears hockey head coach ing the Bisons away from the front of the final stretch run. the net, where they like score the ma- “I think what was more important In terms of the team’s practice hab- jority of their goals. was making sure that every guy, to a its and preparation leading up to their “Manitoba’s the type of team that man, was playing the game the right semifinal, Lajoie said it was mostly lives and dies at net front,” he said. way,” he said. “There was a playoff about keeping the attitude loose at “They’ll do anything they can to cre- type intensity both games, and I liked this point of the season. ate chaos, so we’ve got to be strong, how our guys responded, and was “There’s not much coaching that box them out, and make sure we’re happy with the result.” goes on anymore,” he said. “As coach- doing good things with the puck Overall, the Bears won the season es, we sit back, we make adjustments, when it’s loose.” series against the Cougars 3-1, but and we let the boys play. We just need Both teams will host their respec- Mount Royal will present a tough op- to make sure the guys know the exact tive semifinals at Clare Drake Arena ponent for the green and gold. The game plan, and it’s just about fine this upcoming weekend, with Pandas Cougars boast a solid offensive attack, tuning, getting the guys in good spir- games starting at 2 P.M. on Friday, led by forwards Tyler Fiddler and Ma- its, and getting them ready to go.” and 1 P.M. on Saturday and Sunday clise, who finished second and ninth On the women’s side, the Pandas if necessary. The Bears get the prime in Canada West scoring respectively, finished first in Canada West, and time slot, with their games starting at and both produced at over a point- therefore also had the virtue of a 6 P.M. on Friday, and 7 P.M. Saturday per-game this year. quarterfinal bye this past week, and and Sunday if necessary.

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