Volume 105, Issue 01 – September 2, 2014

Academic Success — Live Music at BU — page 2 page 4 -

Historical Hockey — ACC and BUSU’s Ori pageOrientation 3 Issue -entation Welcome — Back!page 7

Brandon University’s Student Newspaper: implementing humour for the first year since 1910 Volume 105, Issue 1 — September 2nd, 2014

Your Mission...

Infiltrate this fa- cility as one of the inhabitants and ac- quire as much intel as possible. Support systems in place at coordinates 12.23.56 next to large question mark. Mission length: Six Months followed by 4 month exfiltration and R & R. Good luck agent Bobcat

Is your block in need of rocking? $$$$$$$$$$$$ way through the rock scene since their ers around the world. This will be ac- Ho l l y Ka l y n i u k , a s s i s t a n t e d i t o r -in-c h i e f Kr i s t a Mi l l s , r e p o r t e r Rock the Block 2014establishment in 1975, and performed at BU Hosts National complishedAnnouncement through a variety of learning come to pass, and as sum- the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Victory Cer- the Hon- platforms, distance education, a digital A W th mer fades away, the fearsome beast that emonies alongside Hedley and OneRe- ourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Sci- information hub as well as social media. ednesday August 27 is theyear beginning has of school glares at you public. The group has produced classics ence and Technology), and his BU tie, Congratulations to the Rural Develop- once again. But wait, something more like “Raise a Little Hell”, “We’re Here for came to the University to participate in the ment Institute. Oh, and if you were won- awesome and demoralizing is staring at a Good Time (Not a Long Time)”, and Social Sciences and Humanities Research dering, the Honourable Ed Holder is the you as well—it’s Rock the Block 2014! “The Boys in the Bright White Sports Car”. Council of Canada (SSHRC) announce- proud owner of a philosophy degree from Earlier than last year’s event, Rock the And how will this year’s festivities ment. A total of 4.4million dollars will be the one and only Brandon University. § Block 2014 lands on Friday, September 5th, compare to those in previous years? How invested to support social science and hu- a smashing commencement to the first half- will these gigs rank among 2013’s He- manities research across Canada. This will week of classes. This year’s star-studded lix, Dallas Smith, and The Sheepdogs? establish 14 new partnership grants and line-up includes Canadian powerpop band Or 2012’s April Wine, My Darkest Days, 57 new partnership development grants. These Kids Wear Crowns, singer-songwrit- and Down With Webster? Only time will BU’s Rural Development Institute will er Alyssa Reid, and Vancouver’s Trooper. tell, but Rock the Block is one of the few benefit from one of these partnership Discovered on MuchMusic’s program fests in Brandon that can produce a good grants. Dr. Bill Reimer and Dr. Bill Ashton “disBand”, These Kids Wear Crowns has time regardless of one’s level of inebria- will be receiving $2,500,000 over the produced singles “This Party Never Stops” tion, instilling hope in skeptics and leav- next 7 years. The money will allow them and “Jumpstart”. Also Canadian, Alyssa ing everyone else counting down the days. to conduct public policy research to help Reid has been writing her own music For more information on RTB, like better reflect the reality of rural Cana- since the age of six, but is most com- their Facebook page for regular updates. dian’s life. It will also support the Rural monly recognized for her radio hit “Heart- Tickets are available through the BUSU Policy Learning Commons which will help break Coverup” and “Satisfaction Guar- office, $25 for students and $30 for non- mobilize knowledge and better connect Dr. Bill Reimer. Photo credit Krista Mills. anteed”. Trooper has been battling their students. Tickets at the door are $35. § and inform rural development research- Volume 105, Issue 1 — September 2nd, 2014 — 1 News – 2 Everything You Need For Success This Year lecture notes in class. Brandon University forgotten how to cite a source in proper Ar i e l e Ke h l e r , r e p o r t e r The Academic Skillsalso Centre offers a course, and 99:175 You Fundamen- MLA format over the course of your sum- T Centre, located tals of Inquiry, taught by Grills as a more mer break or did not have to take any on the first floor of the Mackenzie Build- in depth approach to developing university essay-heavy courses in previous years, per- editorialstaff he Academic Skills Editor in Chief | Alex Murray ing, has prepared a series of workshops level learning skills. Grills also offers drop- haps a refresher is in order. The rehab ses- [email protected] and programs geared to provide new and in times on Thursday afternoons from 2:30 sions begin on September 17th, and run for Assistant Editor in Chief | Holly Kalyniuk returning students the tools they require PM to 4:30 PM. three weeks. [email protected] for academic success this year. The Centre The Writing Skills workshops led The Math Skills services are de- General Manager | by Joan Garbutt for Fall 2014 take place signed to help students who are uncomfort- Elinor Murray has three main focuses – Learning Skills, Monday to Wednesday. It is a four week able applying math in other disciplines, or [email protected] Writing Skills, and Math Skills. Senior Reporter | “We have three ways of helping stu- series focusing on the university-level es- who wish to strengthen their understand- Whitney Hodgins dents here,” says Sheilagh Grills, a Learn- say – what should go into it, how to proof ing of math. The Math Skills services begin Senior ACC Correspondent | ing Skills Specialist with the university. your paper, and how to format based on workshops September 4th and run for six Karleigh Paul “First, we run workshops. Second, we offer the writing style your professor prefers. If weeks. If the area you are struggling with Quentin | none of the workshops times are suitable lies outside of the workshop topics or if you [email protected] individual appointments to help students in for your schedule, you can arrange an indi- Classifieds | the area they are struggling in. Lastly, we need a little more help in understanding [email protected] offer drop-in sessions in writing and math vidual session with Joan Garbutt or stop by any of the topics that are covered, make Advertising | with peer tutors.” to see the peer writing tutors once drop-in an appointment or drop-in to see the math [email protected] The Learning Skills exist primar- times have been established. The peer tu- peer tutors or Paola DiMuro. The math peer contributingstaff ily to help students learn how to learn. If tors are always willing to help if you are un- tutors will be available on a walk-in basis sure of how to format your paper, and will beginning September 16th. Ho l l y Ka l y n i u k , Wh i n e y Ho d g i n s , Ar i e l e you are transitioning from high school to Ke h l e r , Kr i s t a Mi l l s , Al e x Mu r r a y , Ta y l o r post-secondary education and find yourself advise on all stages of the writing process. For appointments with Sheilagh McKe e CSHOF, Jo e l Sp r i n g e r BUSU, overwhelmed by the difference in work- The Writing Skills tutors will not write your Grills, Joan Garbutt, or Paola DiMuro, call Ji l l i a n Va n d e r h e i d e n BUASC, Tr e v o r Ve n n load, the Learning Skills section of the Aca- paper for you, nor will they edit a finished the Academic Skills Centre at (204) 727- BUGA, Ka r l a Vo t h SUDS demic Skills Centre is for you. The Learn- paper, so you may want to also approach 9739, or you can find complete workshop The Quill is published weekly by The ing Skills Success Series for Fall 2014 is a your professor to clarify what it is they are schedules and contact information at the Quill, Inc., and is printed by The Kil- looking for in the content of your essay. Brandon University home page under Stu- larney Guide in Killarney, MB. series of workshops designed to help pre- pare students for their university careers. For returning students, the Writing dent Services (http://www.brandonu.ca/ NOTE: Editorials, letters, and view- Beginning September 9th, this five week Skills services is running a series of spe- student-services/academic-skills/ or on point articles do not necessarily series offers tips and tricks to becoming cially designed writing seminars, the Back Moodle. § reflect the opinion of The Quill staff, better organized and taking more concise to Class GPA Rehab Sessions. 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The Quill is a member of Canadian #YouAreNotAlone Yeah… that rhymed University Press (CUP), one of the cessful. By engaging bystanders to step in, Al e x Mu r r a y , e d i t o r in c h i e f Kr i s t a Mi l l s , r e p o r t e r world’s largest student organiza- bullying decreases dramatically. tions, with a membership of over 70 International Anti-Bullying Day Club Day: PSA International Anti- In another month the 2nd Annual Light is Club Day. student newspapers in Canada. th T th Bullying Day. This day began in 2007 with Up the World Purple on October 10th kicks Brandon University clubs will be gathering Advertisers wishing to buy space in uesday September 9 both this newspaper and other CUP- a boyeptember who was 11bullied is for wearing pink to off. Began by The Amanda Todd Legacy in the mingling area outside of Forbidden affiliated newspapers should contact school in Nova Scotia. The next day two and run by Amanda’s mother, Carol Todd Flavours and in the courtyard. It is the per- our multi-market ad representative: Sother boys wore pink to support him and after her daughter lost the ongoing battle fect opportunity to meet new friends and brought 50 other pink t-shirts to sell to pro- against her own bullies on October 10th see old ones. Representatives from each FREE Media two years ago. They remember her by light- club will be there to answer any questions 11629 105th Avenue test the bullying. As of 2012, the second Edmonton, AB T5H 0L9 Thursday in September has been ratified by ing and colouring as many objects as they you may have. So, if you have spent the last Phone: 780-421-1000 the UN as International Anti-Bullying Day. can with the colour purple. BUABS is look- three years studying in the library and are [email protected] BUABS, our own anti-bullying group is ing for volunteers to join them in their own ready to socialize, or if you’re a new student encouraging people to wear pink on Sep- walk down to the Brandon’s Core with pink and looking to meet new people, this is the For online advertising inquiries, tember 9th and 11th to support this move- and purple glow sticks to raise awareness. place for you. § please contact: Currently no other universi- Rouge Media Group ment. Krystal Kayne, the new President of 250 The Esplanade, The Keep the club, will also have their anti-bullying ties are participating in this. We Toronto, ON M5A 1J2 blanket on hand to collect more signatures should be a part of this move- Phone: 416-360-8120 on the 9th. Right now they have 8500 and ment so get out there and par- want to get it to an even 10000 signatures. ticipate. Local advertisers can also contact The blanket is so big it covers a city bus. For more information Con- us directly at the address below: tact BUABS at: The Quill Even better, the club will be selling cotton 270 18th Street candy during club day to any student who Brandon University Anti-Bullying Brandon University wants to support them. Society Brandon, MB R7A 6A9 Last year BUABS ran with the mes- Facebook:www.facebook.com/ Office: 204-727-9667 sage “You’re not alone” this year they have groups/BUABS/ Fax: 204-571-0029 updated it to #EndBystanderApathy. This Twitter: @BUABS_37 pivot was initiated by a program in Finland Campaigns: #YouAreNotAlone called KiVa, which has done 20 years of re- #AntiBullyingBlanket #EndBy- search on bullying and how to prevent it. standerApathy They formulated a program to build up the Personal Cell #: (204)724- bystander instead of focusing on the bul- 3222 lying or the victims. When used in schools Email: [email protected] § @quillbu The Quill BUABS presenting the blanket in Ottawa. in Finland it was shown to be largely suc- Photo credit BUABS.

Volume 105, Issue 1 — September 2nd, 2014 — 2 Sports/Community – 3 Unless you are outside North America, then it is a new football club forgotten how to cite a source in proper cer program will not only keep students at soccer but with only limited travel de- www.mcacathletics.ca/p/womens-soc- Ho l l y Ka l y n i u k , a s s i s t a n t e d i t o r -in-c h i e f MLA format over the course of your sum- New BU Soccer TeamBU but also attract perspective athletes. mands,” stated McGonigle. Winnipeg cer.html) with the exception of Université mer break or did not have to take any be add- Hoping the new teams will “enhance is the furthest either team will travel for de Saint-Boniface, and their first game essay-heavy courses in previous years, per- ing men’s and women’s soccer to the [the] role for BU in the educational and games during the short fall season, which will be on home soil against Providence haps a refresher is in order. The rehab ses- Bobcatsrandon Athletic University program this will fall. broader communities”, McGonigle said begins at the beginning of September and University College on September 14th at th th sions begin on September 17th, and run for For the first time ever, soccer players this allows the university to better meet ends with playoffs from October 26 - 27 , 2:00 PM. three weeks. inB the Westman area have the chance to the needs and interests of students in the if the teams qualify. Both coaching staffs encourage all The Math Skills services are de- compete at a university level while attend- Westman area. McGonigle’s men’s team will be com- BU students interested in playing the signed to help students who are uncomfort- ing Brandon University, something both “I know for a fact that students have peting against (http://www.mcacathlet- beautiful game to participate in tryouts, able applying math in other disciplines, or coaching staffs are excited to introduce. chosen to attend other prairie schools be- ics.ca/p/mens-soccer.html) rival schools which will be held on September 4th from who wish to strengthen their understand- “Soccer in Canada is experiencing an cause BU did not have a soccer program,” Canadian Mennonite University, Provi- 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Earl Oxford School ing of math. The Math Skills services begin astonishingly rapid growth in popularity,” said Schira. “Obviously the new program dence University College, Université de across from BU’s Healthy Living Centre workshops September 4th and run for six said women’s head coach Rainer Schira. gives BU a chance to attract these stu- Saint-Boniface, Red River College, and for the women’s team, and September 5th weeks. If the area you are struggling with “BU’s soccer program gives students a dents. I also know of at least one student Brandon’s Assiniboine Community Col- from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the same lo- lies outside of the workshop topics or if you chance to challenge themselves in their who has chosen to stay in Brandon and lege this fall, with their first game against cation for the men’s. need a little more help in understanding favorite sport while also pushing them- attend BU because we have soccer now.” Université de Saint-Boniface on Septem- For more on practice times or league th any of the topics that are covered, make selves in academics.” Providing the opportunity for fitness, ber 13 at 2:00 PM in Brandon. information, contact Rainer Schira at rain- an appointment or drop-in to see the math Both Schira and men’s head coach fulfilment, self-discipline, and camarade- Likewise, the women’s team will be [email protected] or Terence McGonigle peer tutors or Paola DiMuro. The math peer Terence McGonigle predict that the soc- rie, the latest addition to Bobcats Athlet- aiming to conquer the field against the at [email protected]. § tutors will be available on a walk-in basis ics allows students to “enjoy competitive same post-secondary institutions, (http:// beginning September 16th. For appointments with Sheilagh Grills, Joan Garbutt, or Paola DiMuro, call From the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame fame during stints with the Victoria Aristo- the Academic Skills Centre at (204) 727- Ta y l o r McKe e , c a n a d a s p o r t s h a l l o f f a m e 9739, or you can find complete workshop Lester Patrick crats, Montreal Wanderers, and New York schedules and contact information at the F influenced the Rangers as Patrick became known as one Brandon University home page under Stu- formation of organized hockey in North of the finest defensemen in North Ameri- dent Services (http://www.brandonu.ca/ Americaew people more than have Lester Patrick. Found- ca. Patrick won six Stanley Cups in his ca- student-services/academic-skills/ or on er of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association, reer as a player, coach, general manager, Moodle. § Patrick is credited with many advances and owner with four separate teams. that created the modern game of hockey After his retirement, Patrick donated that is recognized today. a trophy to the Western Hockey League During his playing career, Patrick – the Lester Patrick Cup – for the league played for 8 clubs all across North Ameri- championship. The National Hockey ca including beginning his hockey career League also named a division after Pat- with the Brandon Wheat Cities Hockey rick from 1974 until 1991. Patrick was is Club Day. Club in the 1903-04 season. During that inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in T th 1947 and into Canada’s Sports Hall of Brandon University clubs will be gathering season with Brandon, Patrick excelled as Fame in 1975. in uesdaythe mingling September area outside 9 of Forbidden a defenseman and rover and is thought This is a print honouring a Stanley Flavours and in the courtyard. It is the per- to be one of the first defenders to score Cup Final game in 1928 where Patrick fect opportunity to meet new friends and a goal in the Northwestern and Manitoba was coaching the New York Rangers. After see old ones. Representatives from each Hockey Leagues. In the 1903-04 season, an injury to starting goalie Lorne Chabot club will be there to answer any questions Brandon challenged the Ottawa Senators was injured, Patrick suited up and played you may have. So, if you have spent the last for the Stanley Cup but lost in the two- goal against the Montreal Maroons at the three years studying in the library and are game total goal series 15-6 with Ottawa age of 44, the oldest goalie to ever play a ready to socialize, or if you’re a new student resting on the strength of eight goals from Stanley Cup Final game. Patrick’s record and looking to meet new people, this is the legendary Frank “One-Eyed” McGee. still stands today. § place for you. § Later in his career, Patrick would gain

Patrick during his time as a player with the The artifacts are a part of the collections at Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame located at This photo shows Patrick with his arm around Frank Boucher, a former Ranger Montreal Wanderers. Photo credit CSHOF. Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, Alberta. To learn more about the CSHOF’s honoured centreman and Patrick’s replacement as coach. members visit www.sportshall.ca. . Photo credit CSHOF. Photo Credit: CSHOF

3 — Volume 105, Issue 1 — September 2nd, 2014 Features – 4 Genre: Horror, Indie, Point-and-Click Developer: Scott Cawthon Rating: 4.5 / 5 didn’t tell you at the interview, is that the ing. Also, each mascot has its own unique querading as horror. The game has been Tr e v o r Ve n n , b u g a Five Nights at Freddy’sanimatronic mascots will try to kill you! thought pattern, including distracting you available on Desura for a while, but has going to kick the year off with Welcome to Five Nights at Freddy’s! through one camera while another mas- recently been released on Steam as well, a review on Watch_Dogs. However, stuff Over the course of the night, the cartoon- cot advances toward you. What’s more, for the affordable price of $4.99. With its cameo, I up,was and I never had any time to play ish animatronic mascots of the restaurant they become smarter and more aggres- great use of atmosphere and plenty of re- the game, much less cover enough of the will move from room to room, stalking sive as you get through each night. play, this affordable game is a must have gameS to write a satisfactory review. In fact, about in ways that will make you wish you Five Nights at Freddy’s starts off for any horror lover’s library! in the last week, there’s only one game were dead, if they don’t fix that problem creepy, keeps you tense, and continues For those unconvinced, Kris and I’ve had time to play to any extent, and so for you before the night is through. Your to scare the piss out of you the more you I have started a Let’s Play series of the I shall be writing a review on that. defenses are the security cameras, which play! On top of that, there are a few easter game on our group’s YouTube chan- Imagine you’re so poor, that you allow you to see where each of the mas- eggs, as well as a backstory hidden within nel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ would accept a job paying roughly $4 an cots is and prevent them from moving the game, all of which you can only find BUGamingNetwork § hour. The job you’re applying for is a night without you noticing, as well as the doors by exploring with the security cameras. shift security guard at a popular children’s and lights to the security room you are in. This game takes a restaurant. You’re expected to work five However, using these defenses consumes simple concept, and nights a week, from 12am to 6am. You’re electricity, of which you have a limited adds just enough to limited in the amount of electricity you’re amount which is already being slowly con- make a game that is able to use during your shift. Your only so- sumed by the light and fan in your room. far more than it ini- cial interaction is through the phone call (Which, unfortunately, you cannot turn tially appears. It also of a recording left for you by the previous off.) adds a new flavour security guard. You’re also tied to a chair, This makes the game sound like a to the horror genre, and only able to move enough to operate creepy take on the game Hot and Cold. which has recently the doors and lights to your room, and However, the mascots themselves have become stale with the security tablet in your lap for check- some tricks up their sleeve. They’re able to the number of Slen- ing each room through a security camera. disable the camera feed for a time, allow- der clones and AAA Most importantly, and what they definitely ing them to move while you’re not watch- action games mas-

Genre: Fantasy, Seinen, Strategy Studio: Madhouse Rating: 4.8 / 5 The sound of music is here! a challenge that involves a game, Blank Manitoba Centennial Auditorium, $51 Tr e v o r Ve n n , b u g a Wh i t n e y Ho d g i n s , s e n i o r r e p o r t e r No Game No Life steps forward as Imanity’s last hope. Music Concerts forfor the adults, $47 Term for seniors and $12.50 for Kamiya’s light novel Two main characters steal the show, T not only filled with the Bob- students. October: series of the same name, No Game No and make up the core of Blank. Sora, the cats and other crazy functions on campus his year is •October 5th - The Pro Series~The Gryphon LifeASED follows ON an enigmatic Yū, group of gamers elder of the two, is a charismatic and stra- but music as well. In fact, the music de- Trio: 3-5 PM at the Lorne Watson Recital who appear unstoppable, and reach high tegic genius, but gets carried away when partment has the first part of the academ- Hall, $15 for adults, $10 for students/ Bscores that are unbeatable on all games he is overwhelmed by his opponent. The ic year jam packed with events. seniors/alumni and $8 for conservatory they play. They have come to be known as younger sibling, Shiro, is far less emotion- September: th students. “Blank”, as their account names always al, but has powers of logic and memory •September 7 - The Pro Series~Sibling •October 20th - Brandon Chamber contain no characters. Their philosophy that go beyond genius, having memorized Rivalry: 3-5 PM at the Lorne Watson Re- Players~Jazz at the Lady: 8-10 PM at Lady is to never be beaten at any game; at the the best moves to make in every possible cital Hall, $15 for adults, $10 for students of the Lake Cafe and Pub, $30 for adults, same time, they view the real world as a board layout in chess. The two operate as and $8 for seniors and alumni. th $25 for seniors, and $10 for students. brutally unfair and a “crappy” game, and a single unit in each game, compensating •September 19 - Brandon Chamber November: have shut themselves out from society for one another’s weaknesses. Players~A Brahms Soiree: 8-10 PM at the •November 2nd - WSO in Brandon~Vikingur as a result. One day, they are offered the The artstyle is a feast for the eyes, Lorne Watson Recital Hall, $30 for adults, Plays Grieg: 3-6 PM at the Western Manito- opportunity to be reborn in a world where with an amazing use of colour and at- $25 for seniors and $10 for students. th ba Centennial Auditorium, $51 for adults, everything -- from petty disputes to politics tention to detail. Pure blacks have been •September 20 - The Pro Series~Kerry $47 for seniors and $12.50 for students. and territorial borders -- is resolved through replaced with reds, giving the style a very DuWors, Violin and Michael Kim, Piano: •November 14th - The Pro Series~Sara games. They accept without hesitation, otherworldly feeling compared to most an- 8-10 PM at Lorne Watson Recital Hall, $15 Kirsch, Soprano, Madeline Hildebrand, and are thrust into a fantastic adventure ime artwork. The animation manages to for adults, $10 for students and $8 for se- Piano: 8-10 PM at the Lorne Watson Recit- they never want to come home from. go over the top without losing any of its niors and alumni. th al Hall, $15 for adults, $10 for students/ The story takes place in the world of quality, demonstrating that a lot of work •September 28 - WSO in Brandon, seniors/alumni and $8 for conservatory Disboard, where all living things are ex- has been put into this show! Dvorak, New World: 3-6 PM the Western students. § pected to follow the 10 rules put forth by The tension of the plot combined with Tet, the One True God. There are 16 races, the personalities of the cast keep the called the Exceed, each ranked according story fresh and interesting, with a hearty to their affinity for magic and belonging to amount of comedy mixed in. Unlike many its own nation. The key objective for each other shows, No Game No Life starts off nation, similar to Risk, is to take control with strong promise and never fails to dis- of the rest of the world. Since war is out- appoint. Although haremesque as Sora is lawed, national representatives compete surrounded by more female characters with games, gambling territory in hopes and a bit perverted at times, the show has of expanding their borders and influence. a charm to it that can be enjoyed by guy Imanity, the race of humans, ranks last in and gal alike.The only downside is that the the Exceed due to lack of any magical affin- novel is ongoing. We may be waiting a while ity. When Blank arrives in the world, Iman- before we see a second season. Nonethe- ity’s borders had already been reduced to less, if you are a lover of gaming or anime, a single kingdom. Never backing down to you may find this anime becoming one of your top favourite shows to watch! § Volume 105, Issue 1 — September 2nd, 2014 — 4 Study Break – 5 Definitions for the confused Psyochanalyses also allows for wish- Al e x Mu r r a y , e d i t o r -in-c h i e f Weakly Theory fulfilling dreams, no matter how bizarre. theory That’s right, whatever you dream about is a that associates almost all things with sex or secret desire you have. Even if it is stress- dreams,sychoanalyses: relegates most the female critical problems to ing about exams and work or that wierd one penis envy and is totally not driven by a lust- you had about being chased by a 12 foot fulP cocaine binge. tall sombrero. This is a theory so rooted in dementia How could you associate a Mexican hat that for some reason people still talk about with sex? Well, because... science. it a century after the fact. There’s also some stuff about infantile Pioneered by everyone’s favourite oe- sexual abuse. Seriously, we can stop talking dipal, sex-focussed cocaine fiend, Sigmund about this theory now. § Freud, Psychonalyses allows a person to analyze an author’s mindset and charac- If you have a theory you need simpli- ter’s motivations. Most of these are abso- fied or are confused by some high-end lutely caused by their libidos and a drive to $1000 dollar word you can email us at eic@ have sex with one of their parents. Which is thequill.ca. We will do some half-baked re- somehow what everyone wants, but is defi- search and help you out. nitely not a projection of Mr. Freud’s own feelings and life experiences.

to put Mr. Kilmer wherever you like. If you challenge your roommate you get to pick the venue and time for the fight, but, he gets to pick the weapon. So, you have to ask yourself, is he a pistols kind of guy? Ask Quentin Swords? Knives? Obscure 18th Century Crab Forks? Once you have that figured out, play to your own strengths and wear Manitoba Centennial Auditorium, $51 Dear Quentin, some armour. Also, choose the place for adults, $47 for seniors and $12.50 for My roommate is fighting with me over well. I find somewhere out of the city helps students. where the Val Kilmer cutout should go. I keep the police from interrupting the pro- October: think it should go into the kitchen because ceedings and mucking up your stance. th •October 5 - The Pro Series~The Gryphon I can hang cookware on it. He thinks it Stance is important. It lets people Trio: 3-5 PM at the Lorne Watson Recital should go in the office because it helps know you mean business. Hall, $15 for adults, $10 for students/him think. What should I do? Another important thing to consider seniors/alumni and $8 for conservatory Dylan Foster is who will be your Second. Your Second is students. the person who will stand in your place if th •October 20 - Brandon Chamber Well Dylan you have come to the right you are sick on the day of the duel or your Players~Jazz at the Lady: 8-10 PM at Lady place. I don’t know who Val Kilmer is, but opponent’s Second is taking his place. of the Lake Cafe and Pub, $30 for adults, I do know exactly what to do. You have to The same rules apply and if your Second $25 for seniors, and $10 for students. challenge him to a duel. wins, you still get to put Val Kilmer wher- BUGA event schedule. November: You see, I am a master of duels. I ever you want. Quentin is an 18th century time travel- If you have a question for Quentin nd •November 2 - WSO in Brandon~Vikingur have won almost 1 whole times. And as You’re just lucky you don’t have two er trapped inside Brandon University. He please email him at [email protected]. Plays Grieg: 3-6 PM at the Western Manito-soon as I heal up from that stab wound, roommates. Then you have to fight a Truel. has not yet declared a major or even at- He promises not to yell. ba Centennial Auditorium, $51 for adults, I’ll be back in action. And that’s just messy. tended class in the past several months. $47 for seniors and $12.50 for students. There is a lot of history and traditions Hope this helps, He survives by hiding in the drop ceilings th •November 14 - The Pro Series~Sara that go into dueling that you must observe Quentin of the University and thieving food from Kirsch, Soprano, Madeline Hildebrand, in order to win the argument and be able inattentive first year students. Piano: 8-10 PM at the Lorne Watson Recit- al Hall, $15 for adults, $10 for students/ seniors/alumni and $8 for conservatory students. §

Volume 105, Issue 1 — September 2nd, 2014 — 4 5 — Volume 105, Issue 1 — September 2nd, 2014 BUSU/Clubs – 6 To all students, BUSU office, located on the first floor of assist you in any way possible. Finally, the Knowles-Douglas Commission (KDC) I just want to end this by stressing that Letter fromto take a momentyour to BUSU President Building, in order to both find out about, your university experience should not just extendjust a warm wanted wel- and take advantage of, the various servic- be about going to class and studying, al- come to all students, es we offer to students. These include our though those are very important aspects Iboth new and return- health and dental plan, $15 UPASS, and of the university experience. Make the ing. For those of you incredibly cheap printing/scanning/copy- most of it by joining a club or volunteering who do not know me, ing services. As well, in addition to offer- with an organization or attending various I’m the president of ing services to students, we also advocate campus events. Best of luck to each and the Brandon Univer- for, and advance the issues of, students every one of you this school year! sity Students’ Union (BUSU) for the 2014- with the university and different levels of Sincerely, 15 school year. As you enter a new year of government. So whether your wondering if Joel Springer university, it is my hope that each of you you qualify for our health and dental play President will take advantage of the various orienta- or want assistance with appealing a grade Brandon University Students’ Union tion events we have going on over the first or just want to meet you elected student Local 37 of the Canadian Federation of two weeks of school. Furthermore, I would representatives, then feel free to stop by Student encourage each of you to stop by the the BUSU office where we will be glad to

They might know your name Your Campus Drinking Spot in the Faculty of Sciences. Student Representative, Shaun-Mi- Ji l l i a n Va n d e r h e i d e n , b u a s c Ka r l a Vo t h , s u d s Brandon University AboriginalVice-President, Jocelyn Myran Student – I am chael AssiniboineCouncil – I was born in Lahr, Beer to go where in my 3rd year in the Faculty of Arts com- Germany (Military raised) and am a Da- for business everybody knows your name, and they’re al- pleting my 4-year degree. I’m a Dakota- kota from Long Plains First Nation. I am a September 2nd at noon! waysometimes glad you came. you You want wanna’ be where Ojibway woman from Long Plains First Na- studying for my B.A. in psychology to fur- udsRegular officially Hours start opens Wednesday Sep- everybody knows your name.” Cheers may tion. ther my career in the Mental Health field. tember 3rd. These will be as follows: “Shave brought us that song, but the IPC and Secretary, Natashia Marion – I’m from Public Relations Coordinator is a va- SMonday & Tuesdays: 4PM - 10 PM BUASC bring you that feeling. The Pas and I’m striving for the 4 year NCS cant position. By-elections will be held in Wednesday & Thursdays: 4 PM - 2 AM The Brandon University Aboriginal Honour Program. I’m an Oji-Cree woman October 2014. Fridays: 4 PM - 10 PM (-2am for Socials/ Students Council (BUASC) and the Indig- and mother of one. My goal is to be more Join us on Facebook @ Brandon Uni- Events) enous Peoples’ Centre (IPC) want to wel- kind as I believe there are plenty of suc- versity Aboriginal Student Council News Features: come and all new and returning students cessful people and not nearly as many and Events Open-Mic Night recommences Sep- to campus for the 2014-15 academic kind people in this world. Phone: (204) 727-7345 tember 10th year. You can find of us in the IPC which Treasurer, Jill Vanderheiden – Hi! I’m Email: [email protected] § Thursday Jazz Nights start up again is nestled between the library and student a 32 year old single Mom of a 13 year old September 11th services. In the IPC we have comfortable boy going into High School. SUIT UP Social September 3rd 9 AM - 1 couches to visit on, a study room, com- I’m a Metis woman from Win- AM puters, craft area, kids area, full kitchen nipeg and I have returned to TRIVIA NIGHT September 9th @ 8 PM and almost every day free soup. The IPC university to be a High School Karaoke night September 10 @ 8 PM fol- is open to all students and you are more math teacher. lowed by the All Ages Facebook Social than welcome to come and find your home Social Coordinator, Shel- until 2 AM. § away from home. by Tobacco – I’m 23, from Your BUASC Team: Moose Lake, Manitoba. I am President, Harley Murdock – I am a pursuing my Bachelor of Arts. member of the Fisher River Cree Nation. I I am majoring in Sociology, so am a proud father to my 3 year old daugh- that I can help the youth in my ter, Aubrey. I am currently in my 2nd year community be successful.

Particpation: a non-zero sum game of all types, from video games to board and unique fundraisers, gaming tourna- Thanks for Tr e v o r Ve n n , b u g a Welcome to BUGA! games, and many of us dig deep trying ments and socials, and, most importantly, reading! I hope H to find the underlying mechanics and hid- regular gaming nights! (We also do pod- you all have a Japanese Class Trevor Venn here! I’m the guy who den details that either make or break the casts, gaming videos for YouTube, and oc- wonderful school Want to learn runsey the everyone! “Game Club,” formally known as game. Underlying almost every game is casional gaming fundraisers as well!) year, and I look Japanese? Join Brandon University Gaming Association. one key mechanic that game was born No need to be shy, stop on by! Look forward to seeing us 1 night a week (aka, BUGA!) Many of you who prowl the from, with further details fleshing it out for us at Club Day, September 9th -- our you around! and get started university or are returning students likely to drag out the interest of the players and table should be very hard to miss! Other- Website: http:// learning a new know what I do, but for the newcomers, I affect them passionately! *Dramatic mad wise, you’ll see us around, so don’t hesi- merulu.net/BUGA language un- do my best to promote our group, keep it scientist pose!* tate to stop and ask us any questions you Facebook: https:// available any- funded, and keep the officers in line and ...Ahem! But I digress. Our group is may have. Or, since we’ll be trying to write www.facebook. where else. working together to keep our events go- open for one and all, student and non- regularly for the Quill, be sure to look for com/groups/ ing! student alike! We also have interests in our articles in the weekly paper! We also bugs1 Tuesdays 9-11 Ours is a fun and open-minded group areas similar to games, including comics, plan to revamp our website, and we have YouTube: http:// PM of individuals who share a passion for anime, and more! We’ll be hosting a num- an active Facebook group, which has been www.youtube. Clark Hall 104 games -- not just as entertainment, but ber of events this year, including anime the most effective means of keeping up com/BUGaming- also as art and science! We play games nights, Pathfinder/Dungeons & Dragons with our events to date. You can also send Network campaigns, a Japanese class, some new us an e-mail at the address below. E-mail: [email protected] §

Volume 105, Issue 1 — September 2nd, 2014 — 6 7 — Volume 105, Issue 1 — September 2nd, 2014 ACC/Orientation – 7 Assiniboine Community College Student Orientation dents attending specific programs arrived Ka r l e i g h Pa u l , s e n i o r a c c correspondent Thrive Personally, atSocially, a designated time withand the rest Academically of their at ACC A classmates. They learned all the basics, has put a new plan in place to help stu- attended a BBQ thrown by the Students dentsssiniboine achieve success Community with their College second- Association, met their instructors and ary education. It starts with orientation. found their classrooms together. Last year Programs and events such as Five 2 students arrived when it was most conve- Thrive, Xplore ACC, the Learning Cup Café, nient for them. They were directed from and The Big Hello dominate the “Back-to- table to table to complete only necessary School” scene. Some of which are making tasks such as getting their student cards their first appearance this year at ACC. and bus passes. They weren’t introduced Barbara Brown, Dean of Students, to instructors and didn’t get the chance to says that the new changes are part of meet their classmates ahead of time. ACC’s initiative to create a framework for Another new addition to events in the students to feel connected to the college week prior school is The Learning Curve from the get-go. Café. The Learning Curve is a place where “The biggest focus in orientation is students can go for academic help with assuring that every student who comes skills such as writing or math. These tutor- to ACC feels academically, socially, and like lounges are set up at all ACC campus- personally connected to our college when es. However, the Learning Curve Café is th they’re new.” said Brown. “If they’re not new to orientation. On August 25 through th going to do well, we can discover that in 29 the café hosted a variety of classes to the first month.” help with skills such as time management It’s for this reason that the Five 2 and studying. These are things that many Thrive program was put into place. Staff students won’t necessarily learn in their members at ACC are trying it out for the programs. first time this year. About 150 staff mem- Finally, on the first day of classes, bers volunteered to be mentors for new staff will welcome students with “The Big students. Each staff member is assigned Hello”. two or more students. They connect with Brown said, “Coming Tuesday there them by email or phone to ensure each is a whole team of people playing games, knows the ropes of the school, is doing welcoming people, shaking hands, and well in classes, and is happy with their painting up their faces. And we have a experience. The student can contact the pep rally to thank the staff and greet the staff member with any questions, and the new students.” staff member will guide them in the right Over the weekend staff placed yellow direction. All staff members involved were signs on their lawns that welcomed ACC trained for this exercise but there is a staff students to their first day of classes. Barbara Brown holding The Big Hello sign is how ACC welcomes you to their school. Photo credit hotline set up for any difficulties that may Orientation at Assiniboine Community Karleigh Paul. arise. It’s also volountary for the student; College is not a simple ordeal. It’s some- in small colleges and the staff at ACC is the service is there if they wish to use it. thing that’s been studied and put together happy to embrace it. The effort put into Xplore ACC is not new but changes by a team of staff members who wish to the orientation is surely something that have been made to the event. It took see every student succeed that comes to makes the college proud. § Ch e c k o u t place August 27th and 28th this year. Stu- the college. Programs like these work well t h e q u i l l .c a No need to be bored dents and $30 for non-students. Tickets nal) by contacting Alif Khan at interna- Ho l l y Ka l y n i u k , a s s i s t a n t e d i t o r -in-c h i e f t o d a y ! Orientation Week Scheduleat the door are $35. [email protected]. is Launch Saturday, September 6th: Both Canadian Tuesday, September 9th: Any clubs in- T each does for you. Fooseball Tournament nd and international students are invited to terested in participating in Clubs Day in featuring prize giveaways by BUSU from Day 3 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. uesday September 2 participate in beach volleyball and a bbq the Mingling Area and the courtyard from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Thursday, September 11th: Collective Day rd at Mulligan’s for International Students 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM are advised to con- Wednesday, September 3 : Pancake from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Fooseball Day from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Please sign tact BUSU in order for arrangements to be Breakfast from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM; Tournament Day 4 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 up in the BUSU office before this date. made. Fooseball Tournament Day 2 from OOH LA LA App Launch, including a virtual PM. Sunday, September 7th: Blue Bombers 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Trivia Night at SUDS scavenger hunt and the chance to win an Friday, September 12th: BBQ in the court- Bus Trip. The trip is $70 for students, and at 8:00 PM. iPad Mini or Rock the Block tickets; “Suit yard from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM; karaoke the bus leaves for Winnipeg at 11:00 AM. Wednesday, September 10th: Community Up” themed Disorientation Social at SUDS at SUDS from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM; Fa- To register, contact BUSU President Joel Day from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM will feature from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM. cebook Social at SUDS from 10:00 PM to th Springer at [email protected]. displays by various businesses through- Thursday, September 4 : Campus Rec 2:00 AM. Gather the most sticky “Likes”, Monday, September 8th: Health Day from out Brandon, giving new and returning Day, a chance to learn more about the and win a prize! 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Fooseball students a view of what Brandon has to recreational opportunities for students at Monday, September 15th: Fooseball World Tournament from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM offer. Some of the businesses attending the HLC, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Cup Final from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at th in SUDS. Partner up with another person include Houston’s, CIBC, Smitten, and Ten Friday, September 5 : Rock the Block in SUDS, and compete for a free fooseball from the same country and register for Thousand Villages. For BUSU/CFS Day, Downtown Brandon with doors opening table. May the best country win. § at 6:00 PM. Advanced tickets can be pur- Fooseball (and the chance to win a foose- both organizations will have tables in the chased at the BUSU office for $25 for stu- ball table at the Fooseball World Cup Fi- Mingling Area to inform students of what

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