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Photo by Laura Dettling TIME FOR A NEW OOK RTA student Brett Plaxton is finishing his on-campus training this semester and so another Ook meister will have to take his place. For a story on Brett’s Ook career, see page 7. 2 The Nugget Thursday, March 15, 2012 NEWS&FEATURES NAITSA adjusts budget By ALLISON KARCH Executive Council through the and student clubs. cessful. In all, around $50,000 has with their suds. The NAIT Students’ Associa- changes in the proposed budget at The argument for the activ- been cut from various activities, Some events, such as the New tion tabled the first reading of its the Senate meeting held on March ities funding cuts is that NAITSA but other activities see their fund- Year’s trip and Spring Break trip, budget for the 2012-2013 school 7. The gist is that most of the nota- is playing to its strengths by con- ing increased to a total of almost actually competed with similar year, and yes, there will be some ble budget cuts are to NAITSA- tinuing and enhancing events that $45,000. Thus, the amount spent events that student clubs organ- cuts. run student activities and much have proven to be successful and on student activities hasn’t changed ized. These two trips have been cut Finance Director Jon Hoff- of that money will instead be fun- reducing or eliminating funding much. What has changed is which out of the budget for the upcoming man led the Senate and NAITSA’s nelled towards alternate activities for events that haven’t been suc- activities are getting the money. school year, freeing up $5,000 and Funding for frosh and orienta- eliminating competition between tion activities on the Main Cam- NAITSA-organized trips and club- pus will drop by just over $4,000 organized trips. to $14,630, while two other NAIT Club grants in the new budget campuses will see an increase in have more than doubled – from those funds. Patricia Campus and $41,000 to $85,000 – in response Souch Campus will each receive to a growing demand. This $8,000 next year for frosh and increase will allow for the creation orientation activities. of more clubs, and will empower clubs to organize more and bigger $18,000 cut events. Funding for Awareness Weeks In short, giving clubs more was cut by almost $18,000, includ- money gives the student body more ing the elimination of funding alto- control over the money that’s spent gether for International Awareness on their activities. Week and Days of Action. Mean- NAITSA Senator Alex Sackiw, while, the exceptionally popular a Respiratory Therapy student, sup- How-To series, which ran a How ports the club funding increase, To DJ event in January, will receive “because there’s a stronger an extra $4,500 next year. independence … if clubs want to When it comes to live music put more into an event, now there’s events, NAITSA is going big and more money for that.” small bands, it seems, are going home. Indie Nights, which hosted Insurance policy independent bands at the Nest A total of $20,000 is budgeted every Thursday, have been can- for a Clubs insurance policy, which celled for the upcoming year was made necessary by a recently because they weren’t successful passed NAITSA bylaw that allows enough to stay off the chopping the creation of clubs that focus on block. higher-risk activities, such as sky- NAITSA deemed an increase in diving or firearms clubs. Club sales at the Nest to be an import- leaders will also receive more sup- ant indicator of the success of Indie port through an increase in spend- Nights, and unfortunately for indie ing on Clubs orientation and music lovers, no such increase training. occurred. One notable budget cut that Instead, NAITSA wants to focus isn’t expressly made up for else- on big-name bands that will appeal where in the budget is the elimin- to a greater number of students and ation of volunteer resources fund- thus draw bigger crowds. Follow- ing. Part of administration expenses ing this line, NestFest will be back rather than activities expenses, vol- next year, and with a substantial unteer resources received $16,242 price tag for a one-day event. in the 2011-2012 budget. NestFest of 2008 hosted sev- It is expected that clubs will eral bands, including Ontario’s provide some volunteer opportun- Photo by Emily Vanee Tokyo Police Club, and featured a ities, though this is not mandated Jon Hoffman, NAIT Students’ Association Finance Director, outlines NAITSA’s budget plans at beer garden in the Nest parking lot – each club has autonomy over its a meeting of the Student Senate on March 7. for those who like some sunshine activities. Thursday, March 15, 2012 news & features The Nugget 3 Celebrity chef keen The Nugget By JENNY OATWAY NAIT students. regularly on two television shows, and countless Room E-128B The Culinary Arts students at NAIT are look- “I’m hoping to inspire a little bit, the future other appearances, it would have to be a very full 11762–106 Street ing forward to their upcoming visit from celebrity chefs,” Massimo said. “I’m always a very happy day. He manages to fit in Gourmet Escapes by Edmonton, Alberta chef Massimo Capra. And those feelings are cer- person. I take everything with a grain of salt. I filming one week of every month. That means he T5G 2R1 tainly reciprocated. don’t have a great big ego to feed and so I’d like spends one week a month in a new locale around Production Office 471-8866 Chef Massimo says that when he visited to give a better impression to some of the jun- the world. www.thenuggetonline.com NAIT last November and was asked to partici- ior chefs and the future chefs that basically, you And above all else, getting to be on television Editor-in-Chief have to love what you do, and if you do what you and travel around the world every month, Mas- pate, he jumped at the opportunity to come back Claire Theobald this month for the Hokanson Celebrity Chef in love, you never really have to feel like you’re simo Capra does what he does for a love of food. Residence. working.” “I love food of every kind. Every day you can [email protected] “I’ve done a few classes and courses over at Massimo loves his line of work, simply bring something different to your palette,” he said. Issues Editor George Brown College here in Toronto,” says because it really puts one in touch with a lot of “Food is life, and there is nothing like going to a Bart Padjasek Massimo, “but I’ve never really taken the time to different people, cultures, and styles. You are able market and seeing a beautiful stock of fresh food. [email protected] do something as wonderful as this with NAIT.” to have a great time and do Food is not only a necessity, it Assistant Issues Editor This is not Capra’s first time working in something that is really won- also brings a lot pleasure.” Pending Alberta. He has done Christmas in Novem- derful and pleasant. Above A favourite dish of [email protected] ber with Breakfast Television in Jasper, as well all else, that is the knowledge Capra’s is quite simple – a as demos and odd bits of work with Jasper Park that he would like to impart nice big bowl of chicken Sports Editor Lodge and the Fairmont Hotel. to the students. You must noodle soup. Patrick Knowles “I like coming to Alberta, and quite enjoy it love what you do. “To me, a great bowl of [email protected] actually,” says Massimo. The Celebrity Chef is soup is what really gets me Assistant Sports Editor Massimo started out as a young chef in Italy only one area of the Hokan- going. Nothing is like a great Evan Degenhardt before moving to Toronto in the late ’80s. son Chef in Residence Pro- bowl of chicken noodle soup. [email protected] “I never had this kind of opportunity given gram, and Massimo Capra For some reason, you feel so Entertainment Editor to me,” he says of his training. “What I did was fits into this category easily, content after you’ve eaten Christine Vu a trade school in Italy, a chef school basically, after his extensive work in it.” [email protected] and that was a three-year course, full time. I got television and his two pub- This is the truest example mississauga.com to work in good hotels, the chef from the school lished cookbooks. of Massimo Capra’s charac- Assist. Entertainment Editor brought me on board, and we travelled around. Massimo’s most frequent Massimo Capra ter. The man loves life, he Anika Nottveit But I’ve never been exposed to different cuisines appearance is weekly on Cityline Breakfast Televi- loves food, and is pleasant and joyful in every [email protected] in the classroom. That’s a great program to have.” son but he also has his own show, called Gourmet aspect of his life and his work. His work has Photo Editor As far as chef Massimo’s plans for the stu- Escapes on the Travel and Escape channel. become his life because of how much he loves it. Laura Dettling dents during his week long visit, he plans to dive He enjoys his own show because it gives Capra will be visiting NAIT the week of [email protected] into the Italian philosophy of cooking, exploring him the opportunity to travel to various locations March 19-23. NAIT will also be giving away Production Manager what cooking Italian food means and is. around the world and meet up with local chefs four tickets to the “Mangia with Massimo” Frank MacKay “Just understanding what makes a dish Italian, and learn from them what local, traditional food luncheon on March 22, along with a copy of or non-Italian, or [knowing when] something’s is all about in that area. Capra’s newest cookbook. You can enter to win [email protected] Italianized instead of just being a true original,” “My day starts very early in the morning and at www.nait.ca. For advertising, call 471-8866 Massimo said. ends very late at night.” he says. Tickets can also be purchased for $50 by call- or e-mail: [email protected] And that’s not all Capra wants to pass on to Between running two restaurants, appearing ing Ernest’s Samantha Well at 780-471-8676. Submissions encouraged: [email protected] The deadline is noon on the last Three promises: President school day of the week. (All sub- missions must include your name By MIKE JONES meaningful careers: ‘We want to ensure (our where NAIT anticipates acquiring significant land and student ID number.) NAIT President and CEO Glenn Feltham has courses) will make us career ready and that there for its future space requirements.” The opinions expressed by contribu- reviewed feedback from student engagement ses- will be outstanding opportunities waiting for us.” Engleder said that NAIT is currently updating tors to the Nugget are not necessarily sions held in the past months and has created Dr. Feltham says he was able to synthesize the its campus development plan and said it will shared by NAIT officials, NAITSA or three fundamental promises to students as part of information to create the promises. include space for student services and health and elected school representatives. his vision for NAIT in 2021. “NAIT is currently in the midst of an institute- wellness, as well as academic facilities. In addition to creating a posi- wide quality curriculum initiative” Engleder also said the plan will include stu- tive student experience and prepar- Suzan Fitzsimmons, Director of Teach- dent housing, something NAIT currently lacks. ing students for career success, the ing and Academic Development, said. Already under construction is a new 1,000 Letters promises aim for quality instruction “The focus is in keeping with what a stall, 12-storey parkade north of the HP Centre, and meeting students’ needs for NAIT education has always stood for, expected to be finished by the end of the year. We want your views food and transportation. real world education.” These trends will continue as the Continuing Is something bugging you The promises help set a level Fitzimmons said that “One of Education (K) building will be demolished this about NAIT or the rest of the for where NAIT wants to be as an NAIT’s greatest strengths is we pro- summer, with the Engineering Annex (L) sched- world? Do you have some praise institution by 2021 and were cre- vide high quality, practical, hands-on uled for demolition as soon as facilities can be to dish out about the school or life ated after input from student ses- learning approaches. (The curricu- constructed to accommodate the programs. in general? sions in the Tower Lounge in Janu- lum initiative) provides a consistent Feltham said these promises are by no means Get those thoughts into print. ary. More than 700 students offered way of talking about this type of edu- a final draft, stating that they will be asking for Keep them short and to the input on everything from parking cation based on what we want stu- more feedback but adds “I expect that they will point. No more than 100 words. Hell, we’re a newspaper not an and fees to post graduation employ- Dr. Glenn Feltham dents to be able demonstrate in the be quite consistent with what they are right now. encyclopedia. Give us a break! ment concerns. real world.” All the feedback I have received (on the prom- Submit your letters with your Feltham says that the feedback fell into a three Fitzsimmons said the curriculum initiative ises) has been extremely positive. real name and phone number to: major categories. also helps programs assess student learning. “This is also going to be part of our brand going [email protected]. “The first one was a lot of base needs, ‘We “One of the exciting things happening right forward,” Feltham said enthusiastically. “We will be Don’t sweat it. We won’t publish need a place to park’ and ‘We want to be able now is the potential to accommodate NAIT’s making promises to different groups, the province, the your phone number, but we do to eat food at a reasonable price,’ ” Fetham said. space requirements for expansion and new pro- faculty, as well as the students. If we can meet these need to list your real name. “And those came through loud and clear.” grams at the main campus,” Associate Vice expectations, we’re going to be in awfully good shape It’s all good. Getting something The second is ‘we really care about the quality President of Capital Projects and Facilities Oper- to attract a lot of good students in the future.” off your chest is downright thera- of education’,” Feltham added. ations John Engleder said. “This is happening Students with more feedback are welcome to peutic. Write us. “The third category, and highest priority, is because the city is redeveloping the airport land e-mail him at [email protected]. 4 The Nugget news & features Thursday, March 15, 2012 Mac ’n’ cheese, redone By ALLISON KARCH And the Cook Off isn’t just a I’ll say it loud and proud, I love mac ’n’ competition, it’s a capital-e Event. cheese. And no, I don’t mean KD. Besides sampling the edible entries, Though it holds a special place in my heart, there will be live music from Alber- Kraft Dinner is a horse of a very different (ie. tan singer/songwriter Belinda Sage, a fluorescent orange) colour. What I’m talking silent auction, a live art auction and about is traditional elbow macaroni in a home- a raffle. made, gooey cheese sauce, with any kind of It gets better. In this raffle, you add-ins the chef feels inspired to toss. If you could win the “coveted fourth judge share this love, get your eating pants ready for position.” That’s right, some lucky Saturday, March 17. attendee will be a judge in the competi- That’s the day that Mount Royal Arts Core tion alongside three local foodie lumin- School hosts its first annual Culinary Cook aries. Here’s a quick look at the three Off. The inaugural battle dish will be mac ’n’ known judges: cheese, a humble classic that the contestants Liane Faulder writes a weekly food will surely elevate to haute cuisine. column for the Edmonton Journal, and “Mac ’n’ cheese is just one of those won- the Canadian Food Bloggers Associa- derful comfort foods and it’s fun to see how the tion named her blog, Eat My Words, the various chefs involved put their own unique Best Regional Blog in 2010. twist on [it],” says Cook Off organizer and NAIT’s very own Stanley Townsend local food blogger, Karlynn Johnston. “Also, is the current program chair of Culin- because the event is for the school, we picked a ary Arts and has scads of culinary edu- food that kids love.” cation of his own from a number of A number of notable professional chefs institutions. from around Edmonton are competing, includ- Local food blogger, professional ing those that head the kitchens of Zinc, The foods educator, advocate, writer and Marc, Hardware Grill and Battista’s Cal- editor, A Canadian Foodie (aka Valerie zone Co. In fact, the Cook-Off’s website is so Lugonja) will also bring her expertise cookeatshare.com packed with pros that I assumed the contest was and enthusiasm to the judge’s table. Cook Off Organizer Karlynn Johnston only open to those with industry experience or The tasting portion of the Cook Off a Red Seal – not so, says Johnston. runs from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, Bowls of each contestant’s mac ’n’ cheese are If any of you food-minded readers have “It actually isn’t limited to professional March 17, at Mount Royal School (11303 55 available for $1 and all proceeds go to Mount a great idea for a competition dish – or want chefs,” Johnston said. “The cards just hap- St.). Remember to get there early for a chance Royal Arts Core programming. to compete yourself next year – drop the pened to fall that way and we were lucky to to win the fourth judging spot! As for future Culinary Cook-Offs, Johnston organizers a line on their website, www.the- have so many of them jump at the opportunity Even if you don’t, you can still vote for says that they’re still working on ideas, and I culinaryartscookoff.com, or on Twitter, @ to compete.” your favourite in the People’s Choice Award. know mac ’n’ cheese will be hard to top. culinarycookoff. Thursday, March 15, 2012 news & features The Nugget 5 There’s wisdom in skepticism The director’s son Gavin is introduced early ance Army) as black and white. The solution that The problem occurred when everybody in the video, partly I think to humanize the dir- the group presents is to have the Ugandan mil- seemed to become an idealist and a political activ- ector more, but mostly to give the audience an itary, with aid from U.S. experts, drive Kony out ist overnight after watching the half hour video. emotional litmus test. As the director regales his and stop his army (Neat fact: Joseph Kony fled Professors and scholars have been analyzing and son about the atrocities committed in a foreign Uganda in 2006 and is believed to be in Sudan). debating the issues in the region for decades now, land (one that most people could not point to on What they choose to ignore is that the Ugan- and still there are no real solutions. Changing your a map of Africa, I might add), his child’s real dan forces have themselves been accused and are Facebook profile picture unfortunately won’t do reaction of confusion and fear is more real than under investigation of rape and looting. The New it. most movie stars could imitate. If you don’t have York based Social Science Research Council Joseph Kony is a bad man for sure, and the a reaction to that, you are hardly human. (SSRC) even brought evidence is stacked BART PADJASEK The villain is the next addition to this dan- forth information against him. But Issues Editor gerous concoction of movie magic and real in December 2011 he’s joined in using I have a confession to make. I’m a cynic. life. His name is Joseph Kony and he is a mon- that some Ugandan child soldiers by I’m not writing this editorial as some sort of ster. Like a bad George Lucas film, the director soldiers operated a others including: self-therapy to fight it, quite the opposite. I can’t portrays him as a larger than life demon of the prostitution ring and ● Forces Natio- imagine my life without a cynical viewpoint. underworld. Forget AIDS, starvation and dis- raped and infected nales pour la Libé- Like a drug addict and his fix, I will not let it go. ease, Kony is the real boogieman of Africa. Congolese women ration (Rebel You say you look at life through rose-col- Now to tie it all together, we need a hero, in the war-torn Cen- group in Burundi) oured glasses, I say you’re a fool. You call one, who with many allies, can vanquish the tral African Republic ● Union of yourself an idealist, I call you a blind optimist. evil of Africa once and for all and save the (CAR). Democratic Forces I wasn’t always like this. In fact, I remem- planet while they are at it. Conveniently that Similar reports for Unity (Rebel ber a time when I was very different. Seven hero is you, the viewer of the video. have soldiers plun- group in The years ago, as a baby-faced first year Political The director feeds your inner desire to dering timber, gold Central African Science student, I was the most optimistic kid be an activist and brings you together with and diamonds in Republic) on campus. I had grand notions of changing the everyone else as like-minded as you on the both the CAR and ● United Front world like never before. I would silently cam- planet. As videos and sounds go by of people the Democratic for Democratic paign for all of the latest international traged- coming together on every corner of the globe, Republic of Congo Change (Rebel ies that I would hear about by protest groups at holding hands, chanting and being a general (DRC). No action Group in Chad) the quad. The naivety was almost cute in a way. force for change, you start to feel like you’re has yet been taken ● Republic of Why take a journey into the past now? a part of something and the system must be against these sol- Congo Because thanks to social media and viral vid- fought. I half expected “We’re not gonna diers, and they are arbiteronline.com ● Sudan’s eos, I see weird clones of my past self up in arms take it” by Twisted Sister to come on at that supposed to be the good guys? People’s Liberation with their own silent protests. They fight and moment. In fairness, Invisible Children did respond Army claw their way to the top of my Facebook and The video is so well edited and written that online to these allegations, saying the Ugandan ● Robert Mugabe’s youth militia in twitter feeds about a man named Joseph Kony. I’m not surprised that it became so popular via Army is “better equipped than that of any of Zimbabwe The Kony 2012 revolution started with an social media. It’s the perfect blend of emo- the other affected countries.” If that is the case, All of these have been accused of using immaculately produced half hour video by the tion and action, which in reality is directed at then that just goes to show how more compli- children to fight wars. charity group Invisible Children. a group of people not fully aware of the real cated the issue is. To all you idealists, there is still hope for As a broadcast student, I absolutely love issues at hand. Instead of going into what the At the end of the day, I do find it hard to you. Become a cynic. Question everything you this video. It personalizes the story, follow- real issues are in the region, they have over- fault Invisible Children. They are trying to edu- see. Don’t let emotions get the better of you, ing a Ugandan boy named Jacob who has seen simplified everything for their audience. cate the world about this conflict, after all. They and take the time to educate yourself instead of atrocities our Western society can barely com- Invisible Children have shown the situation crafted a piece of work that they knew would reacting. prehend, let alone experience in our lifetime. with Uganda and Kony’s LRA (Lord’s Resist- get people’s attention, and did it ever. Who knows? You might actually enjoy it. NAIT collects CASE awards By MIKE JONES 2011 issue of NAIT techlife. ers into an environment they wouldn’t have the versity and the University of Victoria. NAIT’s Marketing and Communications Messenger was praised by judges for his chance to otherwise.” “It was a good feeling to see that we are pro- department members took home seven awards “well-researched” story that followed NAIT Writing the story chronologically was a ducing quality work in comparison to even lar- at the Council for Advancement and Support business incubator client Jim Barr as he pitched unique experience for both Messenger and tech- ger universities,” Messenger said. of Education (CASE) District VIII Awards in his online company (Seekers Media) to a a life to take. “It’s not an approach we generally Messenger and other members of NAIT’s Seattle, Washington this past month. mecca of San Fransisco investors. take,” Messenger said. “It’s a little closer to pure Marketing and Communications department are Members competed against entries for “It’s nice to get recognition, even reporting than what we’re usually delivering.” already hard at work at the Spring issue of tech- outstanding work in writing, photog- just to be nominated was nice,” Messen- Messenger also took home a silver medal for life. In addition, the team also tries to publish a raphy and design from post-secondary ger said. “It’s those little things that keep an article on NAIT President and CEO Glenn weekly article on its website www.techlifemag.ca. institutes across the Pacific Northwest you engaged and keep inspiring you to Feltham when he took over in the spring of Other big winners included a Gold in Indi- and Western Canada. get better.” 2011. The article was also published in techlife. vidual Illustrations for Sandy Brown and Derek Communications specialist Scott Messenger knew he has a great story NAIT’s success was particularly special, as Lue for their techlife article “Innovate – Your Messenger took home the biggest prize in writ- right from the get-go. “We knew we had a pretty nearly 500 entires were submitted in several cat- House and the Rising Sun.” NAIT also picked ing, the Grand Gold for his article “California good opportunity to tell a compelling story. We egories from much larger institutions, including up a Silver in Photography and Illustrations and Dreamin’ ” – which was published in the fall knew there’d be an opportunity to take our read- the University of Washington, Oregon State Uni- three Bronze medals. 6 The Nugget news & features Thursday, March 15, 2012 SIFE NAIT builds on success By STEPHEN SHAW but doing it in a sustainable way, which can Women Leader of Tomorrow Award for West- SIFE, that aims to teach young Canadians to As spring rapidly approaches, SIFE NAIT create future business opportunities we would ern Canada. create brighter futures for themselves and their is only just preparing for what should be one of never think were possible”. Samantha Silva, alumnus and general mem- communities. their finest years the organization has seen. The goals of SIFE are quite simple. The ber of SIFE NAIT, is more than satisfied with As Spencer and Silva prepare for their Already in its fourth year, SIFE NAIT organization’s branches, which are found nation the future goals and events that SIFE NAIT has busiest year yet, it was also an opportun- has quickly become the most recognized wide, follow three key elements – entrepreneur- planned. ity for them to reflect on the work that each business development co-ops within the ship, financial literacy and sustainability. “SIFE has some great projects that are com- member of SIFE NAIT has brought to the NAIT campus “With these ing up,” said Silva, “and it is organization. The work of the community and three elements, remarkable to see that it has members, including all the the city of Edmon- SIFE can help with gone from eight members to research, the volunteer com- ton. SIFE NAIT the support of local 30 in less than seven months. ponent, the skills and drive is a branch of businesses in the This truly is a testament to the determine the success of the SIFE (Students In city.” Spencer said. organization.” organization. Free Enterprise), “We also give them Another project that has “SIFE NAIT wouldn’t be a non-profit busi- the essential skills SIFE NAIT receiving national what it is without the work of ness organization needed for saving recognition is their Live Up the members,” Spencer said. found in 39 coun- money and allow program, a community based “Our organization wouldn’t tries around the for an environment program in the city of Edmon- have had the same impact it did world that focuses with constant com- ton that helps rebuild and last year without the patience on enterprise, but munity support.” develop the skills of busi- and work of our members.” is one of few non-profits that incorporates Spencer is no stranger to giving back to her nesses on and around 118 Silva agrees. sustainability in its practices, to help create community. A recent project called the Social Avenue. “The members did so much a sustainable world with the positive power Enterprise Farm Next Door, which aims to It is also a special anni- this year to secure the growth of business. provide fresh produce to the less fortunate in versary for SIFE’s partner of SIFE NAIT,” she said. “It “What we want many people to realize is the community, but also to develop the busi- organization, ACE (Advan- Samantha Silva really shows the value and gen- that this is not another business club,” says San- ness skills needed to establish and run a suc- cing Canadian Entrepreneurship) that cele- erosity of our members.” dra Spencer, the president of SIFE NAIT. cessful businesses. Her dedication to SIFE brates its 25th anniversary this year. ACE is If you are interested in SIFE NAIT, go to “We are working to improve free enterprise NAIT has seen her receive the 2012 HSBC a national, charitable organization, much like www.sifenait.com for more information. PIN protection all that you have By CODY MALBEUF chases that weren’t made by you. organized crime as drug related offences. Don’t fraud go on twitter and follow @FraudPrevAB, The days when a debit PIN code wasn’t The first thing Edmonton Mayor Ste- become part of that statistic. the group working with the RCMP to make such a big deal are gone. In junior high, the phen Mandel said when he announced Fraud For daily tips on how to prevent all types of Fraud Prevention month a success. worst that would happen to you if you gave Prevention Month was that people should your PIN code to your friend was they’d buy change their PIN numbers regularly, and cer- themselves a pop – a price you were willing to tainly during this month to advocate fraud pay if it meant you didn’t have to go get your prevention. own treats at the nearby gas station. If a PIN code hasn’t already been com- However, at this age you actually have promised, changing a PIN makes it less money in the bank (not a lot being a college likely to happen. If a PIN code has been student, but some) and more people than your compromised it becomes useless to whoever friends want your PIN code. took it. This might sound a lot like your mom nag- Criminals don’t simply peek over a shoul- ging you to hide your PIN code or put on a der when they are in line at the local dive bar. winter coat, but this worry is caused No, criminals have gotten far more by past events, not paranoia. sophisticated than that. It takes This year in Alberta over a team of highly techno- $62 million were lost to logically savvy offend- identity theft frauds. ers, typically working Some of these for organized crime, victims find them- to crack the PIN of selves embar- a bank card. rassed and don’t It must be cop- report the theft to ied onto another the police because card, bombarded of it. However, if with complex algo- you suspect you rithms and equa- have been a victim tions for hours on end of fraud, reporting it and nothing can stop to the police is the first them from stealing your thing you should do. Get- money except … changing ting information about these a PIN? Yes it takes crimin- types of crimes helps the RCMP als hours of effort to find the PIN of investigate effectively. If the RCMP don’t a stolen debit card and it can have a wrench know the problem exists, how can they help thrown in it by a five-minute stop at your bank combat it? to change the PIN. However, the RCMP are not the only This won’t stop any transactions the iden- people who should be contacted. People tity thief has already made, but suddenly they who suspect they’ve been a victim of fraud are sitting at home trying to buy a new stretch should also contact their credit card com- Hummer on Ebay with your money, and the panies, banks and other financial institutions card stops working. to review any transactions made using your Preventing fraud is made simple for the name to determine if there were any pur- public. Fraud is thought to be as profitable to Thursday, March 15, 2012 The Nugget 7 opinion — Editorial — Ook man bids farewell career. Ideally, he says he would love to be the Critter for CFCW the Ook outfit will always remember the fun they had cheering 790, allowing him to combine his passion for radio with his cos- along with him. tuming prowess. As Plaxton prepares to say goodbye to NAIT, he has just one Although the crowds may not have been lined up around the more message he’d like to share. block for most Ook games, those who saw Plaxton perform in “Go Ooks!”

CLAIRE THEOBALD Editor-In-Chief In a school famous for its apathy, one man stands as a beacon of campus spirit. Brett Plaxton is the unsung hero of NAIT’s athletics, single handedly bolstering pride and support for the school teams. While NAIT’s sports icons suit up and ready themselves for the game, Plaxton is suiting up as well. The only difference is he performs his routines in a giant owl costume. “I love it. Everyone is just cheering you on and you’re mak- ing everyone cheer,” Plaxton said. “It’s all around goodness.” Radio student by day and mascot by night, Plaxton has worn the Ook since October. Filled with seemingly boundless energy, Plaxton has been able to balance the stresses of student life with his duties as the Ook. Brings fresh routines “I just have a lot of energy to begin with,” Plaxton said. “So it’s not a problem.” His natural positive energy has helped him achieve success on a campus not known for its enthusiasm. Although he under- stands that not everyone will be responsive, Plaxton is far from discouraged and brings fresh routines to entertain his audience, regardless of the size. “It’s kind of difficult when you’re only dancing to 15 people,” Plaxton said. “But I just try to make the best of it.” This will be Plaxton’s last semester on campus, as he will complete his practicum at a radio station and graduate from NAIT. Although no official decision has been made, Plaxton hopes to hand his hat to Cody Malbeuf, another Radio student who has shown interest in being the next Ook. “I’m going to miss it,” said Plaxton, “but I think it’s going to be in good hands.” Malbeuf is excited at the prospect of becoming the Ook, and hopes to combine what he has learned watching Plaxton with his own brand of enthusiasm and humour. Not all glitz and glamour “I get to run around in a giant owl costume in front of a large crowd,” Malbeuf said. “If I can’t figure out how to do have fun with that, there is something seriously wrong with Photo by Laura Dettling Brett Plaxton dons his Ook suit one last time. me.” Malbeuf is taking a lot from Plaxton’s experience mas- cotting, as Plaxton was a saber-tooth tiger at his high school. Although Plaxton will miss wearing the Ook, he spoke highly of Is something bugging you about NAIT or the rest of Malbeuf and believes that he will be more then capable of filling the world? Do you have some praise to dish out about the Ook’s massive shoes. the school or life in general? Get those thoughts into “I think he’ll do a hell of a job as the mascot,” Plaxton said. print. It’s not all glitz and glamour in the mascotting world. Hon- Keep them short and to the point. No more than 100 estly, dancing around that much in a suit made entirely of poly- words. We’re a newspaper, not an encyclopedia. Give ester and faux fur makes for a very sweaty and smelly experi- us a break! ence. However, Malbeuf is prepared for the challenge and looks Submit your letters with your real name and phone forward to donning the suit for himself. number to: [email protected]. “I enjoy doing ridiculous things in front of a large crowd,” Don’t sweat it. We won’t publish your phone number, Malbeuf said. “Getting a costume to do it in just adds to my day.” but we do need to list your real name. It’s all good. Get- Plaxton had his last performance as the Ook on March 10, ting something off your chest is downright therapeutic. but hopes this performance won’t be the end of his mascotting Trust us on that. Write us. 8 The Nugget Thursday, March 15, 2012 SPORTS MEN’S HOCKEY MEN’S HOCKEY MEN’S VOLLEYBALL Ooks rise from the ashes By AVRY LEWIS-McDOUGALL The NAIT men’s hockey team have proven the phrase, “it not over until it’s over,” to be true. The Ooks were able to battle back from the brink of elimination versus the Mount Royal Cougars after being down 2-0 in the best-of-5 series. Over the weekend, NAIT won three straight games against a Cougar team that was tops in the ACAC. With the huge come- back wins, the Ooks took the series three games to two and are now moving on to the ACAC finals against the Augustana Vikings. Head coach Serge Lajoie talked about how he motivated his team to get back in into the series. “We always knew that we could compete against MRU as a team, we just needed to prove it to ourselves,” Lajoie said. ‘Stay in the moment’ “We just kept reminding our guys to stay in the moment, to not look too far ahead and just get themselves ready for the task at hand.” The comeback for the Ooks started with NAIT Ook winger Josh Koper a 5-3 game three victory in Calgary, thanks chases down the puck dur- to goals from Jordan Draper, Andy Willigar, ing a playoff game Satur- Steele Boomer and Liam Darragh. day March 10 against Mount Royal. The Ooks won 2-1. Colton Yaremovich also pitched in with his first goal of the playoffs. Photo by Laura Dettling Although the Ooks found themselves in Lee, Jesse Slobodian and Draper. Both Lee some major penalty trouble, taking 11 on the and Slobodian scored their first goals of the night, the team was still able to steal a win playoffs, while Draper continued to fire on from Mount Royal on the all cylinders and was one road. of the key cogs in the Ooks Graeme Harrington, who comeback. has been one of the big stor- Harrington got another ies for the Ooks this season, win in the series and was was able to get the win with able to help put the final nail a 20-save performance. in Mount Royal’s coffin. The series was now shifting back to the “Hopefully we can keep playing the way NAIT Arena, with the Ooks still very much we have been, we played some great hockey alive. against Mount Royal,” Harrington said this In Game 4, the Ooks were able to get a week as the team prepared for the ACAC win, much to the delight of the hometown championship series against Augustana that crowd. It was another do-or-die 2-1 victory begins this weekend. The Vikings earned with for the Ooks. their way into the final by dispatching SAIT in four games. Draper scores both goals “With Augustana, you’ve got to Jordan Draper had a huge game for the approach things a little differently with the Ooks. Draper, who has been one of the hot- talented players that they have,” he said. test scorers in the ACAC this post season, Harrington believes the Ooks will have potted both goals for NAIT. to maintain their solid mindset. Once again Harrington was able to play “As far as our attitude, we just have to exceptionally well in net, stopping 23 out of make sure that we are prepared and that a possible 24 shots. we’re ready to give the best effort that we In a season in which Mount Royal had can.” not lost to NAIT all year, the playoffs were For coach Lajoie, the MRU series was a much different story. all about the little goals. The series was now on its way back to “Every goal for us was to win our shifts, Mount Royal, with the Cougars wondering out-battle and out-compete. The full credit where their two-game lead went. It all came goes to the team,” he said. down to Game 5. “They bought in for themselves, for each On Sunday, the Ooks reached their goal other. It’s fun as a coach to just sit back and by beating the best team in the ACAC, with watch our guys execute the way we wanted Photo by Laura Dettling a 3-1 victory in Calgary. them to execute all year. NAIT players celebrate their first goal Saturday night against Mount Royal en NAIT got the win on the backs of Josh “All the credit goes to the boys.” route to a 2-1 playoff win to tie their semifinal series at two games each. Thursday, March 15, 2012 SPORTS The Nugget 9

WOMEN’S HOCKEY Season to look at with pride By MATT INGLIS NAIT finished its regular season with a rec- that overall, the season wasn’t a disappointment. tenacious composure.” The NAIT Ooks women’s hockey team ord of 14 wins, nine losses and a single tie. In “I have to say it was a great season,” Iwan- The season presented a multitude of differ- recently wrapped up a very successful regu- addition to coming in second place, the Ooks icka said. “We finished in second, which was a ent challenges and opportunities for not just the lar season with a disappointing early exit from were proud to say they were never swept in a great accomplishment, and our season record team as a whole, but for individual players. the playoffs after finishing second overall in the regular season series, always coming out of the was the best it has been in many years. Certain players stood out in different areas ACAC standings, right behind the Mount Royal weekend with at least one win or tie. “We were not swept in regular season. We as impact players for the Ooks, none more than Cougars out of Calgary. NAIT’s head coach Deanna Iwanicka said demonstrated a move forward from previous NAIT’s captain Danielle Brown. seasons, which is what we are trying to do in the Iwanicka had nothing but praise for her big picture of things.” team’s scoring leader. When asked if the team met expectations, “Danielle Brown had an influential impact as coach Iwanicka was happy with the regular captain. She took the role on with pride and did season, but felt the post season had room for the best job she possibly could. She also moved improvement. from defence to forward and achieved team top “I think we felt confident about being in the scorer, which is a great feat!” final, and we all feel we had the right ingredi- One of the team’s strong points was its core ents to be. So in this regard, I would have to of returning defencemen, who stepped up to their say that we didn’t meet expectations in terms of individual roles and worked as a team to help put outcomes.” NAIT among the top teams in the ACAC. As for what improvements could be made, With many veterans returning again next there wasn’t much to be said by the coaching season, and this year’s rookies stepping into big- staff. ger roles with a season of college experience “I would have liked to see us attack the chal- now behind them, the 2012-2013 season has the lenge of playoffs more dominantly,” Iwanicka potential to have a different ending. said. The team and the coaching staff recognize Photo by Chad Steeves “We seemed to take a step back, whether that the team’s strengths and weaknesses and expect Ooks captain Danielle Brown, a pivotal player on the team, gets around a Grant was due to pressure or fear, I am not completely nothing less than to bring home the banner for MacEwan player during a game March 3. sure. We lacked speed from time to time and a NAIT next year. Oil Kings wear WHL East crown By STEPHEN KACZMAR March 17 on the road against the Red Deer sweep of their own on the 17th. tunity to shine and gain some stock in the NHL The Oil Kings locked up the top spot in Rebels – the same team that swept the Oil Michael St. Croix reached the 100-point Entry Draft. Reinhart is expected to be a Top the WHL’s Eastern Conference this past week, Kings last year in the playoffs in the quar- plateau on Saturday versus the Rebels. It’s the 15 pick, while Henrik is slated as a late first ensuring home-ice advantage throughout the ter-finals. But it’s been a different story first time in Oil Kings modern day history that rounder, or early second rounder – around 30th playoffs. With a record of 29-5-1 at Rexall this season. This past weekend, with a sea- a player has achieved this feat. An improve- overall. A strong playoff could boost their chan- Place, this could prove to be a well deserved son high crowd of 16,651 on hand, the Oil ment of 25 points from last year, he’s looking ces of being drafted even earlier come June in advantage for the Oil Kings. Kings defeated the Red Deer Rebels for the like a real bargain for the New York Rangers Pittsburgh. They’ll wrap up the regular season on third time this season and hope to complete a who drafted him in the fourth round of the 2011 The Oil Kings have the makings of a NHL Entry Draft. Memorial Cup contender but first things first With the win over the Rebels, Laurent Bros- – they gotta take care of business in the West- Oil King Cody Corbett cele- soit recorded win No. 40 on the year, also set- ern Hockey League. They’re blessed with depth brates his second goal of the ting a new bar for Oil Kings records. Even at every position, top-end talent where it mat- night late in the third period though he was drafted by the Calgary Flames ters most and have asserted themselves as per- on March 10 at Rexall Place. last year, it’s in Edmonton where he’s paying ennial WHL Champions. It’s not a sprint, it’s a The Oil Kings downed the Red the most dividends – for now. marathon. Deer Rebels 7-4. The playoffs are just around the corner, The Oil Kings have the ability to beat any giving two NHL draft eligible hopefuls, Grif- team in the league in seven games, it’s just a fin Reinhart and Henrik Samuelsson, an oppor- matter of going out and doing it. Athlete of the week March 5-11 Graeme Harrington Hockey Graeme was sensational for the NAIT Ooks men’s hockey team this past weekend, leading his team to three consecutive victories and a semifinals series win over the defending champion Mount Royal Cougars. After being down 2-0 in the ACAC best-of-5 semifinal heading into the weekend, Harrington backstopped the Ooks to a 5-3 win Fri- day, a 2-1 victory Saturday and a 3-1 victory in the fifth and deciding game Sunday in Calgary. Graeme will now lead the Ooks into the ACAC finals versus the Augustana Vikings beginning Friday evening in Camrose. “Goaltending is a focal point of our team and Graeme seized his opportunity this weekend, giving us an opportunity to claw back into the series,” said head coach Serge Lajoie. “He only allowed five goals in the final three games, which gave our team the con- fidence they needed to complete the comeback.” Graeme is a fourth-year Bachelor of Business Administration student from Glendale, Saskatchewan. Photo by Chad Steeves 10 The Nugget SPORTS Thursday, March 15, 2012 Athlete Profile Athlete Profile Player: Danielle Brown Player: Lynden Nummi Sport: Hockey Sport: Basketball Position: Forward Program: Personal Fitness Trainer Program: Personal Fitness Position: Guard Age: 19

By MATT INGLIS By AMANDA SCHULTZ What made you choose hockey? – My whole family is into hockey. Whether they play, or are 1) What’s your favourite way to start the game? – Going to the gym a little early and get- fans. My brothers played, and my parents gave me the opportunity to play when I was little, and I ting some shots out before the game. Warming up and getting excited. just stuck with it. 2) Do you celebrate after a win usually? – Yes, but usually after a big win. Not on Fridays How long have you been playing? – I believe since I was about four. As early as I could. though because usually there is a game on Saturday but Saturday night is usually the night we What is your jersey number, and why? – 18. My party. siblings wore 8 and 18, so by wearing 18, I could have 3) Is there any special traditions you do before a game? – Make the last shot before a game part of both their numbers. It made sense to me when I and get a couple of layups done before the start of the game. was little, so now I just go with it. 4) Are you going to keep playing once you are out of NAIT? – Probably not. Maybe play in What did you think about the way this season a rec league but nothing completive, because it’s time to start the career. ended? – This season didn’t end the way we would have 5) Is playing basketball related to your program at all? – It does help a little bit in the way that it liked, but hockey is a sport that requires a winner, and an adds a little bit of an understanding to training. It is also something I can apply right away to my career. unsuccessful team in the end. Even though we weren’t 6) What is your favourite animal? – The lion, it has been my favourite since I was a kid. successful in our playoff run, our regular season was a success. 7) Do you have a pre-game mixtape that you listen to? – Not at all. I listen to a little bit of Who was your biggest competition throughout the season? – Grant MacEwan is always a everything but it’s not music that pumps me up. It’s the excitement of the game about to start, and rival because we’re both from Edmonton. From the south, Mount Royal is always the team to beat. that I am going to play right away. What would you say is your biggest strength on the ice? – Passing ability or puck protection. 8) What’s the hardest part of being on the team? – The lack of time for schoolwork. What is your favourite pro team? – The Edmonton Oilers. 9) Is it tough to balance school and being on the team? – Not particularly, I have missed a Who is your hockey idol? – When I was younger, Hayley Wickenheiser, now I guess I like a couple of classes but everyone misses some classes. Crosby style of play. My brothers and parents are my hockey mentors. 10) Where’s your favourite place in the world? – Definitely home, in Picture Butte, Alberta. Getting ready for NHL playoffs

By MATT INGLIS sive powerhouses like the Pittsburgh Penguins, bus Blue Jackets and Edmonton Oilers. run for the post-season. The NHL playoff race is heating up and the Philadelphia Flyers and the always-consistent New The St. Louis Blues command control of the Despite another disappointing season, The Oil- window for teams to grab those two eighth and Jersey Devils round out third through fifth. Western Conference and the NHL as a whole, ers have something to be excited about. final conference playoff spots is closing. With less While it’s a long shot for teams like the securing them a playoff spot. The Northwest Div- Rookie sensation Ryan Nugent-Hopkins than 15 games to go, the top teams are setting up Toronto Maple Leafs, Carolina Hurricanes, ision leading Vancouver Canucks have also secured is competing for the NHL’s Calder Trophy for shop for what could be a long playoff drive. Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning to make the a playoff spot, as well as the always consistent rookie of the year, forward Jordan Eberle is in the In the Eastern Conference, only 10 points sep- playoffs, the only team completely out of the race Detroit Red Wings. top 15 in league scoring and with this season’s arate the 14th-place New York Islanders from the are the Montreal Canadiens, who dwell in the The Phoenix Coyotes, San Jose Sharks, Cal- record, the Oilers look to walk away from the eighth-place Washington Capitals. basement of the East. gary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, and L.A Kings 2012 NHL Entry Draft with another Top-5 pick. With just five wins separating six differ- The Buffalo Sabres, Washington Capitals all sit within four points of one another, and are The Western Conference race has some ent teams from that final playoff berth, no one is and Winnipeg Jets are in contention for eighth. heading into the remaining games of the season unfamiliar teams, but front-runners for the Confer- down and out quite yet. In the West, things look a little different. The competing for seventh and eighth place in the West. ence title and last year’s finalists, the Canucks, will The surprising New York Rangers sit on top gap between eighth and last is wider, leaving The Chicago Black Hawks, Nashville Preda- make a splash but expect the consistency, experi- of the East standings, just ahead of the defending four teams out of playoff contention. That would tors and Dallas Stars currently fill the remaining ence and depth of the Red Wings to prevail and Stanley Cup Champions, the Boston Bruins. Offen- be the Anaheim Ducks, Minnesota Wild, Colum- playoff spots and are hoping to make a hard final take the West playoffs by storm.

Eighteen-year-old Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is in the running for NHL rookie of the year.

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MEN’S HOCKEY February 26 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Gold Medal game PLAYOFFS) Mount Royal 5, Red Deer 4 (OT) FINAL FOUR TOURNAMENT MRU 3, Red Deer 0 Semifinals (best of five) (Mount Royal leads series 2-0) Hosted by MacEwan University Gold: Mount Royal Series A March 2 March 2 Silver: Red Deer March 2 Mount Royal 3, Red Deer 2 MacEwan 68, Lethbridge 59 Bronze: Briercrest Mount Royal 5, NAIT 2 (Mount Royal wins series 3-0) Mount Royal 72, SAIT 71 (Mount Royal leads series 1-0) Series B Saturday, March 3, 2012 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL March 3 February 24 Bronze Medal Game Provincial Division Mount Royal 3, NAIT 2 (2 OT) NAIT 2, MacEwan 1 (OT) Lethbridge 68, SAIT 60 PLAYOFFS (Mount Royal leads series 2-0) (NAIT leads series 1-0) Gold Medal Game Hosted by Medicine Hat College March 9 February 25 MacEwan 89, Mount Royal 57 February 24 NAIT 5, MRU 3 MacEwan 5, NAIT 2 Gold - MacEwan Griffins Red Deer 3, NAIT 0 (MRC leads series 2-1) (Series tied 1-1) Silver - Mount Royal Cougars (25-23, 25-18, 25-20) March 10 March 2 Bronze - Lethbridge College Kodiaks MRU 3, Lakeland 0 NAIT 2, MRU 1 MacEwan 3, NAIT 2 (26-24, 25-13, 25-21) (Series tied 2-2) (GMU leads series 2-1) MEN’S VOLLEYBALL Grande Prairie 3, Grant MacEwan 1 March 11 March 3 Provincial Division (25-19, 25-20, 20-25, 25-16) NAIT 3, MRU 1 MacEwan 5, NAIT 3 PLAYOFFS Medicine Hat 3, SAIT 0 (NAIT wins series 3-2) (MacEwan wins series 3-1) Hosted by Briercrest College (25-22, 25-18, 25-21) Series B Championship Series February 23 February 25 March 1 March 9 MRU 3, NAIT 0 (22-25, 18-25, 18-25) Lakeland 3, NAIT 2 SAIT 6, Augustana 5 MRU 2, MacEwan 1 Keyano 3, Lethbridge 2 (18-25, 23-25, 27-25, 25-21, 15-13) (SAIT leads series 1-0) (MRU leads series 1-0) (25-27, 21-25,25-15, 25-22,10-15) SAIT 3, Grant MacEwan 2 March 3 March 10 Red Deer 3, SAIT1 (17-25, 19-25, 25-22, 25-22, 15-11) Augustana 8, SAIT 3 MRU 3, MacEwan 2 (25-14, 18-25, 14-25, 18-25) MRU 3, Red Deer 2 (Series tied 1-1) (MRU leads series 2-0) Briercrest 3, MacEwan 1 (25-22, 24-26,2 0-25, 25-22, 15-7) March 9 (16-25, 17-25, 25-23, 20-25) Medicine Hat 3, Grande Prairie 2 Augustana 4, SAIT 2 MEN’S BASKETBALL February 24 (21-25, 20-25, 25-23, 25-21, 15-10) (Augustana leads series 2-1) FINAL FOUR TOURNAMENT MacEwan 3, NAIT 1 February 26 March 10 Hosted by Mount Royal University (28-26, 17-25, 23-25, 24-26) Grant MacEwan 3, NAIT 2 Augustana 2, SAIT 1 (OT) March 2 Lethbridge 3, SAIT 1 (19-25,19-25,30-28,25-19,15-12) (Augustana wins series 3-1) MRU 88, NAIT 74 (22-25, 25-21, 28-26, 25-22) Lakeland 3, SAIT 0 Augustana will play NAIT in a best-of-five Red Deer 93, MacEwan 77 Red Deer 3, Keyano 0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-19) series for the ACAC Championship. March 3 (25-10, 26-24, 25-11) Bronze Medal Game WOMEN’S HOCKEY Bronze Medal Game MRU 3, Briercrest 2 Red Deer 3, Grande Prairie 2 PLAYOFFS NAIT Ooks 97, MacEwan 67 (20-25, 25-14, 20-25, 13-25, 15-12) (25-12, 23-25, 25-19, 23-25, 18-16) Semifinals (best-of-five) Gold Medal Game February 25 Mount Royal 3, Medicine Hat 1 Series A Mount Royal 101, Red Deer 72 SAIT 3, NAIT 1 (21-25, 25-13, 25-22, 25-21) February 25 Gold - Mount Royal Cougars Lethbridge 3, MacEwan 0 Gold: Mount Royal Cougars Mount Royal 2, Red Deer 0 Silver - Red Deer Kings Bronze Medal game Silver: Medicine Hat Rattlers (Mount Royal leads series 1-0) Bronze - NAIT Ooks Briercrest 3, Keyano 0 Bronze: Red Deer Queens Watch the numbers to win By KEVIN MARTIN That’s right, they are a mind blowing 0-108. decided in one day! against the No. 13 seed (78.70 per cent). It’s time for March Madness. It’s the time of We all share some sympathy for the under- You have to make sure you’re prepared. The No. 5 seed is 72–36 against the No. 12 the year where everyone fills out a tournament dog teams out there, but it’s not a good idea to Here’s how the seeds have stacked up seed (66.67 per cent). bracket in the hopes of earning bragging rights pick them to win. against each other: The No. 6 seed is 72–36 against the No. 11 among friends. However, some people like to First round is everything: The No. 1 seed is 108–0 against the No. 16 seed (66.67 per cent). take it another step and put some hefty amounts There are going to be 67 games played seed (100 per cent). The No. 7 seed is 65–43 against the No. 10 of cash on the line. in this year’s tournament. Thirty two games The No. 2 seed is 104–4 against the No. 15 seed (60.19 per cent). It’s unlike any other sporting event on are completed in the first round. This means seed (96.30 per cent). The No. 8 seed is 51–57 against the No. 9 planet earth. that almost half of your bracket is going to be The No. 3 seed is 92–16 against the No. 14 seed (47.22 per cent). However, the fact is that most of us don’t seed (85.19 per cent). Notice the last line. The number No. 9 seed know anything about college basketball! How The No. 4 seed is 85–23 has actually won 52.78 per cent of their games. are we ever supposed to pick the winners So, while your friends are going to be picking between Gonzaga and Georgetown or Mar- the No. 8 to move on, take a No. 9 to give your- quette and Norfolk State? self a slight edge. These names sound like exotic birds. Go online: You would love to win your office pool but The Internet contains a lot of knowledge you don’t have the sports knowledge. Thank- and it’s a very useful place when filling fully, if you follow these simple guidelines out your tournament bracket. A Google when scribbling down your picks, you should search such as, “March Madness 2012 do just fine. odds” will produce multiple pages where Be cautious of 15 and 16 seeds: sports experts have looked in depth on When people think of March Madness they every game. always remember the story of the little college Why do your own research when you teams that keep winning when they are not sup- can steal others? posed to. Once the dust has settled, only dream- With this fresh in their minds, people sud- ers think they can go 67-0 with their March denly have 16 and 15 seeded teams mov- Madness picks. ing onto the second round. This is an instant You’re not going to have a perfect bracket killer. In the history of the tournament, bracket, but it only has to be better than your a 16th seed has never gotten by a first seed. competition. 12 The Nugget Thursday, March 15, 2012 Thursday, March 15, 2012 The Nugget 13 14 The Nugget Thursday, March 15, 2012 ENTERTAINMENT Funny and wise By BRETT PLAXTON different people’s comfort zones in different social On Thursday, March 8, the Nest hosted their scenarios. One of the people picked was Radio and second annual free comedy night. If you read my Television student Allison Karch. article last week, you’ll know that the comed- He discussed how we have two seconds of talk- ian was Ryan Clauson, who dubs himself as “Mr. ing to make an impression on someone. He also Attraction.” said the biggest reason people land in the friend Ryan started the show off by talking to the zone is because they are too afraid to break the crowd about the Nugget. He brought up the Hot touch barrier. Single of the week, who happened to be there with He also discussed the power of emotional ques- his friends. He brought up Dr. CONwisDOM, but tions. Such as, if you ask someone what they like to pronounced it Dr. Condomwise. He was amazed at do, and not just focus the conversation on yourself, the stuff NAIT’s resident “doctor” gets asked. you have a better chance at connecting with them. One of the best parts of the show was his ways Before he left, he plugged his websites, www.ryan- of getting the crowd excited. The first thing he did clauson.com and www.mrattraction.com. was have all of us go around giving each other high After the show, I chatted with Ryan for over an fives for 10 seconds. He even pulled someone from hour. He went into greater detail about advice when the crowd to dance with him. talking to people and reading their body language. The song he put on was “Apache” by the Sugar- Turns out he has been doing comedy for seven hill Gang. If you are a fan of The Fresh Prince of years and decided to incorporate his advice four Bel-Air, you’ll know that there is an episode where years ago. He said he learned about dating in col- Will and Carlton dance to that song. Well, the com- lege and wanted to share his methods with people edian and I did that dance without realizing we and combine that with comedy. were doing it. Needless to say, we gave each other One of the biggest events he did was recently kudos afterwards. opening for former SNL star Dana Carvey in Ryan also went into great detail about him being Boston. a professional dating coach. He also brought up a The reason he wrote the book was because book he wrote, called The Nine Rules of Attraction. he had so much to say about dating advice, but I look forward to using some of his advice, couldn’t fit it all in his routines. After about an Photo by Tyler Frith because he knows what he is talking about. He hour, I think I had bugged him enough. If you Ryan Clauson brought various people up on stage to demonstrate didn’t go to this show, you certainly missed out. Thursday, March 15, 2012 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 15 for your listening pleasure ... $3.99 mixtape ... Boonstock held their lineup announce- Solowoniuk underwent successful open – All Signs Point to Lauderdale ment this past week, and it sure didn’t dis- heart surgery this winter. In addition, fresh 3. Korn featuring Kill the Noize appoint! You can expect another weekend off their dubstep influenced release, The – Narcissistic Cannibal of debauchery this Canada Day along with Path of Totality, Korn will headline. Other 4. Gob – For The Moment over 30 International Bands and DJs. acts include A Day to Remember, Buck- 5. Crystal Method – Name of the Game The DJ lineup is even more massive cherry, Age of Days and Toronto’s KO. The 6. Billy Talent this year, with headliners like Kaskade, full lineup is available at www.boonstock.ca – Diamond On a Land Mine Afrojack, Crystal Method, DJ Chuckie and but before you buy your tickets make sure 7. Volbeat – The Warrior’s Call Sweeden’s Avicii. On the rock side; Billy you check out some of the artists! 8. Afrojack – Take Over Control Talent will headline Canada Day in one 1. Avicii – Levels 9. illScarlett – N.T.F. By MIKE JONES of their first shows, since drummer Aaron 2. A Day to Remember 10. Puddle of Mudd – Spaceship viral video Accused war criminal goes viral

By MIKE JONES administration already tried to go after Kony. Visit these websites and decide for yourself: Visible Children, visiblechildren.tumblr.com Here at the Nugget we’ve reviewed a lot of Interestingly enough, neither current Invisible Children, www.kony2012.com CISV International, www.cisv.org viral videos over the years. Most of these vid- President Barack Obama, nor current Secretary eos have two things in common: of State Hilary Clinton are mentioned, despite ● They are usually mindless, though hilari- Obama deploying 100 U.S. military advisers ous, diversions with little substance beyond a last October to help pursue Kony and the LRA. good laugh. Action kits, which sell at $30 apiece and ● They generally run less than five minutes. contain posters, stickers and other promotional This week’s video is neither. It will take up material, have flown off shelves. With nearly 30 minutes of your time and hopefully more if 500,000 shipped worldwide, the campaign has you decide to research this matter, (and I sug- potentially already brought in $15 million. gest you should) before making up your mind. Some controversies have arisen about the By now you have probably seen the shares Invisible Children organization, particularly its on Facebook, the Tweets, the blogs, perhaps finances, which are public by law. even some homemade posters around campus. Critics suggested only 32 per cent of their Love it or hate it, the Invisible Children “Make earnings in 2011 went to direct services, with Kony Famous” campaign has worked. much of the rest paying for staff, travel and film production. However, Invisible Children claims 30 million views that 80 per cent of its spending went to pro- Within 48 hours, thanks to 30 million views grams supporting its three-fold mission, with on YouTube (plus millions more on other web- only 19 per cent spent on administration and sites such as Vimeo), Ugandan warlord Joseph management as well as direct fundraising. Kony has become a household name. Those numbers nearly tripled in less than a week. Advocacy organization The Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) leader Invisible Children’s director of ideology, ordered the abduction of children to become Jedidiah Jenkins, addressed the concerns via child-sex slaves and child soldiers. An estimated the group website, saying, “we are not an aid 66,000 children became soldiers and two million organization. People think we’re over there people have been internally displaced since 1986. delivering shoes or food. But we are an advo- In 2005, Kony was indicted for war crimes cacy and awareness organization.” by the International Criminal Court in The One of the biggest critics has been the tumblr Hague, Netherlands but has evaded capture. page Visible Children, which has posted almost Invisible Children’s three-fold mission pro- daily since the KONY 2012 video went viral. The motes awareness by making documentary films blog has received 2.2 million hits and has criticized and touring them around the world, channel- the KONY 2012 campaign for its finances or the ling energy from viewers into large scale advo- fact that Invisible Children is supporting the Sudan cacy campaigns and operating protection and People’s Liberation Army (PLA), which has been rehabilitation programs in LRA-affected areas. riddled with accusations of rape and looting. The 30-minute video includes a plea to Although the Visible Children blog admits get various celebrities, dubbed the “culture- that Kony is a “very evil man” and that those makers,” onboard, including musicians (such involved in the KONY 2012 campaign have as Rihanna, Bono and Justin Bieber), actors great intentions, the writer is uncomfortable (George Clooney and Ben Affleck), talk show supporting the controversial activist group. hosts (Bill O’Reilly, Stephen Colbert), techno- Although Visible Children and many logical innovators (Bill Gates and Facebook other blogs have created backlash, the biggest creator Mark Zuckerberg) as well as Denver obstacle that Invisible Children campaign has Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow. faced has been online cynicism, such as the fact The video also takes aim at politicians, that Kony has not been seen in Uganda since dubbed the “policy-makers,” mostly American, 2006. apart from Prime Minister Stephen Harper and While it is good to raise questions, one must UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon. remember that cynicism breeds apathy and we Notable U.S. politicians include Democratic can’t afford to be apathetic while atrocities are senators John Kerry and Harry Reid as well as committed on our fellow human beings. presidential candidate Mitt Romney. In addition, Prevent apathy and do your research. As the former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush recently popular Internet meme claims watch- (along with his former secretary of state, Condo- ing a 30-minute YouTube video doesn’t make leezza Rice) are included, even though the latter’s you an expert on African politics. 16 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 15, 2012 Latest movie a stretch for Ed Helms By MIKE JONES “In New Orleans, walking around town in a goatee, you fit in a lot better,” says Ed Helms, speaking of the facial hair he grew to play Pat, a middle aged man going through a failing mar- riage in Paramount Pictures’ Jeff, Who Lives at Home, which opens this Friday. “I felt like the needy character of Pat on set, but (off set), walking around New Orleans, I felt like a cool cat,” he said in a recent confer- ence call. Photo by Hilary Bronwyn Gayle Jeff, Who Lives at Home tells the story of Ed Helms plays Pat in Jeff, Who Lives at Home. a middle-aged man (played by Jason Segel) who is dispatched from his mother’s basement, Fans of Helms’ work in The Hangover and where he still lives, by his mom (Susan Saran- The Office need not fret. don) on an errand. He runs into his brother Pat “I wouldn’t call this movie drama,” Helms (Helms) just as Pat discovers his wife (Judy said. “I would just call it in a sense that sort of Greer) might be cheating on him. realism but with a really nice comedic touch to “Pat is someone who is desperate to por- it.” tray himself as someone who really has his s**t Helms said the directors were more than together, but really doesn’t,” Helms said of his accepting of his improvisational background. character. “[Mark and Jay] wrote a fabulous script, “I think we all know this guy, and some- [but] they were the first ones to say ‘Don’t say times we are this person at various times in our a word of this.’ You find these really authentic life. I’m not as dysfunctional as (Pat), at least moments and it feels real when you’re doing I hope not, but I do share that kind of struggle it,” Helms said. to be a better person. We have a very different “I’m stunned by the result. Mark and Jay fashion sense though, to be clear.” got something out of me that I didn’t necessar- Jeff, Who Lives at Home is the latest film ily know was in there as a performer.” from Jay and Mark Duplass (Cyrus, Bag- It was a whole new level of improvisation head) and Helms was more than excited to be for Helms. involved. “We had a really good “I had became buds with “I can only time improvising but it wasn’t Jason Reitman. He directed hope this always about finding the a couple of Office episodes, laughs,” Helms said. “It was a and I guess Mark and Jay had movie is well new challenge for me because written the script and Jason received. I’m it was about finding realism and jumped on to produce it. The authenticity.” script got floated my way and insanely proud “The chemistry was fan- I thought I might be a good of it.” tastic,” Helms says of his co- candidate, so I said, ‘sign me – Ed Helms stars, “Jason (Segel) brought up, let’s do this!’ ” said Helms. his A-game all over this movie. With an all-star comedy cast, one would I think he is a genius and we had so much fun expect an outrageous laugh out loud film, but working on this thing and I hope that it res- Helms begs to differ. onates for people. I’m super proud of the “It might not be what you expect from product.” Jason and me,” he said. “Obviously we both Helms is optimistic about how fans will come from a comedy background and Susan react. Sarandon obviously has done some great com- “I can only hope this movie is well edy work, but this movie, in keeping with the received. I’m insanely proud of it.” Duplass brothers’ tone, sort of rides the line Jeff, Who Lives at Home opens nation-wide into drama a little bit.” this Friday. Thursday, March 15, 2012 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 17 Students work on film By JENNY OATWAY raiser. The Ben Calf Robe - St. Clare school has “The documentary’s main purpose,” Dalmer NAIT Digital Media and IT students are a hot lunch program that has come under duress says, “is to create awareness for the value of going to be jumping feet first into the post pro- recently because of a huge increase in the student children, all children – not just aboriginal chil- duction of their documentary Crossing the Axis: population. dren, but all children – that they deserve a good The Journey of Gentle Wind from now until the The gala used the legacy of Dallaire to raise life, they deserve good care should they fall into end of April. money and save the hot lunch program, which the foster care system.” The project, which is part of the Capstone will now be renamed the “Ted Dallaire Lunch Dalmer says she expects the film to be fin- program, is the fourth and final semester project Program.” ished at the end of April. that has been in production for about a month As well as the gala, students filmed inter- The official final day of post-production is already. views with Dallaire’s widow, a former co-worker April 27 and the film will then be used for educa- The Capstone project is a partnership with from social services, a foster child of Dallaire’s tional purposes within social services, as well as an industry production company that approaches and footage of aboriginal ceremonies at the Ben doing the festival circuit, before being screened the DMIT program and works with and mentors Calfrobe - St. Clare school. and released. Cheryl Dalmer students in the creation of a feature length film. This year’s production is with Catharsis Films, with pro- ducer/director Steven Ashworth and executive producer Larry Anderson. During these Capstone pro- jects, the members of the produc- tion company will act as the men- tors in a few specific areas and the film crew is made up the fourth semester students. Mentors This year, the mentors include a producer/director, a director of photography, the sound record- ist and the post-production super- visor. The students will be filling the crew roles of production man- ager, assistant director, camera operators, boom operators, editors, colourists and so on. The film this semester is a documentary about foster chil- dren in Alberta, and specifically, the life and struggles of the late Ted Dallaire, an aboriginal man who had a rather tumultuous jour- ney through the foster care system as a child. Cheryl Dalmer, an instructor in the DMIT program, is serving as the supervisor for the co-ordina- tion and organization roles during this production. “Not all foster children have this experience,” says Dalmer, “but there seems to be a large number of aboriginal children who find themselves in not ideal situa- tions because the foster parents don’t understand their culture.” ‘Against all odds’ Ted Dallaire did grow to be a young man rather rough around the edges but he worked with social services as a model in the designing of a process for inte- grating aboriginal children into the foster care system and in helping foster families understand what it is to foster aboriginal children. “Regardless, [Dallaire] did turn out to be a remarkable, remarkable foster parent model,” said Dalmer, “an amazing man, who against all odds, survived.” The students had their last day of principal shooting on Friday at the Ben Calf Robe - St. Clare school, for a gala dinner and fund- 18 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 15, 2012 The lowdown on iPad 3

By KEVIN MARTIN ering that HDTV is regulated at a Dell, Asus and Samsung, anyone? No, In the 1920x1080 display. Apple manages iPad 3 race for electronic supremacy, Apple is where to fit 3.1 million pixels in the 9.7- consumers are going. Apple has been named the inch display. The statistic that really World’s Most Admired Company for the fifth con- caught my attention was the fact secutive year by Fortune magazine. With its recent that the New iPad has four times the success in mind and all its momentum, Apple is pixels of the iPad 2. releasing its newest addition to the tablet market. The Apple technician at the The iPad 3 is hitting stores on March 16. NAIT Tech Store, Jon Horner, said, Apple technicians are cringing after hearing “iPad “it’s mind blowing, a night and day 3.” For some reason Apple doesn’t take a simple difference.” approach to naming their products. The new tab- Lowlights let has been given the name, “The New iPad.” To showcase the amazing dis- Regardless of the name, people are going to want play of the New iPad, Apple has set to know about this product. up a side by side comparison with If you are a student carrying around an iPad 2 the iPad 2 on their website. The dif- or the original iPad, what is your motivation for ference is remarkable but it raised the an upgrade? Apple has labelled their new iPad as question: Why is Apple promoting “Resolutionary.” The pun is clever, but combin- their new product by “throwing dirt” ing the words Revolutionary and Resolution is not on the iPad 2, which was just released a year ago? yes the bookshelf in the background is a little apps that do provide these capabilities, but isn’t going to get me running to an Apple store with- Camera clearer on the New iPad. These camera improve- that what an iPhone is for? Taking on another out knowing any details. I need to be convinced Highlights ments warrant a slight two-second cheer and then data plan is a big step, especially when Wi-fi is as by the product. The New iPad can now shoot video in 1080p. the electronic community will get back to reality. available as it is these days. Luckily for you reading this article, Apple This is an improvement on the iPad 2’s 780p. The 4G Network The New iPad will be resting on the shelves doesn’t pay me. Be prepared for accurate criti- picture taking ability is also improved. The five Highlights with a pretty little tag underneath it stating the cism and unbiased comparisons instead of an megapixel “iSight” camera is a welcome sight 4G is fast! Your New iPad can now get to any digits $519.99. If you are a big fan of gaming or advertisement. after a lacklustre 0.7 megapixel camera featured website at any time. It’s pretty cool that you can watching movies, then the New iPad looks like a Resolution on the iPad 2. check your Facebook while on an outdoor jour- worthwhile investment. What’s better then lying Highlights Lowlights ney. This feature is optional, with the addition in your bed watching a movie with 3.1 million This is where Apple really wants to win over You won’t be shooting your wedding album costing around $130. pixels in your hand? consumers. They deserve recognition, the display on an iPad. If you look at the difference in quality Lowlights If the iPad is more of a practical tool, then on the New iPad is stunning. The 2048x1536 reso- it is only slightly noticeable. If you really stare at It’s not a cellphone. No calls or texts, even I wouldn’t be dumping my iPad 2 on Kijiji and lution display is impressive for a tablet, consid- side by side pictures … with a magnifying glass, though you are on a data plan. There are some lining up at an Apple store. Kony 2012? Let’s talk about it

debates but that is a whole other story; what is action. In this case, it was a few clicks. people from any other country step in and say made clear is that their mission is to spread the We are living in an age where we can find “Hey, we are going to help you catch Kony!” word of Kony’s crimes through social media. information on virtually anything on the inter- at which point the story ends with the whole Let every celebrity and policy maker know the net, but unfortunately, it’s hard to tell what is world posting smileys on their wall in celebra- name of Joseph Kony. a trusted source. Because of this, many pub- tion of a mission accomplished. The campaign The video outlines a strategy to target lications have put out headlines that call the focuses so much on capturing Kony that the certain celebrities such as Rihanna and even campaign, not the man, dangerous. Dangerous middle step is overlooked; military interven- Tim Tebow. From their website you can send is a pretty heavy word. Dangerous because it tion, which makes for a lot of complications automated tweets to said celebrities and, shows how strong the influence of social media that I won’t pretend I am an expert on. sure enough, it didn’t take long before Riha- has become? Social media, when you break it Although I do agree with those that CHRISTINE VU nna, Justin Bieber and many other celebrities down, is just people. People on their phones, are wary of Invisible Children, I still sup- Entertainment Editor not on the list were including the Kony2012 people behind their computers, spreading pot- port the message. Joseph Kony is someone Whether it’s from Facebook, word of mouth hashtag in their tweets. entially false information like wildfire. that people need to learn more about. Take or even flipping through the pages of this issue As fast as it became viral, it seemed to take a The impact becomes even greater when a break from following Snooki’s pregnancy of the Nugget, I’m sure many, if not all, have turn even faster. Many supporters who shared the celebrities get involved but I have to ask; timeline and learn more about the world. Not heard of Joseph Kony by now. video without doing their research first quickly what’s new? With over 20 million follow- the Real World … It has been all over the news and even all realized there was more to the story than what ers, Lady Gaga is the queen of twitter. That’s Social media isn’t just for sharing drunk over our own streets. The leader of the Lord’s the 30-minute video provided. Articles about 20 million people who practically cling to her photos from the weekend anymore. It can and Resistance Army’s face has been plastered on how Kony was no longer active nor even a threat every word. What’s dangerous to me is Lady should be used to start discussions about things light posts downtown and it all started by plas- to the people of Uganda were spread almost as Gaga and her “monsters.” that really matter; like Joseph Kony. If I said tering a video on the virtual walls of Facebook. fast as the initial Invisible Children video. In all seriousness, many have tacked the something that makes you want to rant at me in The video in question was made by a non- I will admit that I shared the video after dangerous sign onto the campaign due to the 140 characters or less but in all caps of course, profit organization called Invisible Children. watching it. I don’t know about you, but if I consequences it might have. The situation isn’t get at me bro, @christineuv, because in all this The non-profit part has started many heated hear a cry for help … I take the most immediate as simple as having Americans or Canadians or jumble, discussion was the point.

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Cartoon by John Benesch

BOOK REVIEW Excellent read, not a classic By ALLISON KARCH Year of the Flood begins at Year 25, the year of Though called science fiction by many (as world is a possibility makes the story that much The Year of the Flood, published in 2009, is the plague, and jumps back and forth – some- were her earlier books, Oryx and Crake and more compelling. the most recent novel from seminal Canadian times a dozen years at a time – in the narrative The Handmaid’s Tale), Atwood prefers to cat- In The Year of the Flood, Atwood does a char- writer Margaret Atwood. timeline. This allows her to effectively pace the egorize these books as speculative fiction. acteristically excellent job of crafting a fascinat- It takes place in the same dystopian version suspense and emotional impact of the book. The distinction is that speculative fiction ing and eminently readable story. I don’t rank it of Earth as her 2003 novel Oryx and Crake, and Atwood hooks you with a shocking and could really happen. All of the features of the among her masterpieces, but I suppose not every- even shares a few characters. However, those intriguing opening scene, goes back in time to story that are not true-to-life are based on our thing she writes can be a modern classic. characters play minor parts in the The Year of provide context and to flesh out characters, then current technologies and are just a small step the Flood. They serve more as backstory and delivers the climactic event near the end of the beyond what already exists. That this chilling context than primary actors. book, even though that event takes place a short Though the two books are natural compan- time after the opening moment. ions and do explain some things about each This book is harrowing and even terrifying other, it would be wrong to call The Year of the at points, which is fitting, given the apocalyptic Flood a sequel, as it stands alone quite capably. nature of the story. The book follows the lives of two women, Atwood evokes these emotions primarily Ren and Toby, who are members of a religious- through the use of genuinely menacing subject environmental group called God’s Gardeners. matter and through her deft manipulation of lan- The Gardeners honour and strive to cultivate guage. However, the emotional impact could nature in a world that has become a wasteland, have been greater if the two primary characters devastated by corporate rapacity and misguided were given more depth. This seems like a harsh bioengineering. criticism, but I level it only because of the pre- The book begins after an epidemic – the cedent Atwood set for herself in previous works. waterless flood of the title – all but decimates Many of her novels, such as Cat’s Eye, The the human race. Ren and Toby survive the out- Blind Assassin and even Oryx and Crake feature break separately, one by cunning and one by characters that I completely empathize with – I blind luck. They are each left alone to navigate feel what they feel. In The Year of the Flood, I get a ruined and dangerous world. enough of Ren’s and Toby’s backstory to make Atwood employs the common literary them interesting characters and to understand btwof-tle.com device of non-chronological storytelling. The what they feel, but I don’t always feel it myself. Margaret Atwood signing copies of her latest book, The Year of the Flood. 20 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 15, 2012

MOVIE REVIEW John Carter – action to spare By KEVIN ALLES John Carter follows a 19th century million- ster budget and that the trailers showcased quite a points of the film, seems excruciatingly lifeless John Carter is an interesting beast. In the aire’s adventures through a diary he has left exclu- bit of its visual prowess before the film’s release. and gives no reason for the viewer to get invested lead-up to Disney’s space epic based on Edgar sively for his nephew to read. Early on, we learn There’s one particular battle scene in the film’s in its storyline. The city is under constant threats Rice Burroughs’ novel Princess of Mars and the that John Carter had accidentally discovered a way second act that best sums up the film’s style and the throughout the movie, and not once did I care about subsequent series of books that it spawned, it to travel to Mars (or Barsoom, as the locals call it). fluid nature of its action sequences. the effect the outcome would have on the city. For- was unclear what we should expect. Everything isn’t as it should be on the Red The film looked outstanding in IMAX for- tunately, this lack of establishment and exposition When a trailer for John Carter premiered Planet, as is showcased by the ongoing civil mat but unfortunately the Disney-forced 3D doesn’t translate to most of the film’s characters. last summer in theatres before Harry Potter war that is tearing apart the planet’s society and added absolutely nothing to the experience. John John Carter (played by Kelowna, B.C.’s and The Deathly Hallows – Part 2, audiences is destroying cities. Naturally, John Carter is Carter is the latest in the long string of films Taylor Kitsch) and Lynn Collins have a great were shown a minute and a half montage that whisked into the middle of this conflict. that makes the case that 3D, if shoe-horned into onscreen chemistry that gets better and better as showed a handful of visceral and visually- The film is Andrew Stanton’s (the man films, can detract from experiences. the film continues. The love story that develops stimulating action scenes, but revealed few behind Pixar’s Wall-E, Finding Nemo and A To truly justify the dimmer screen and the is cliché and predictable, but it gets the job done. story elements or character information. Bug’s Life) first shot at directing a live-action burden of those bulky glasses on your head, the The film’s musical score, composed by With a staggering budget of $250 million film and the results, minus a few expositional 3D should be outstanding and add something Michael Giacchino (Lost, Up) is worth men- and an additional reported marketing allowance quirks, are impressive. meaningful to the experience. John Carter falls tioning as well. The music subtly adds a dynamic of $115 million, many were sceptical if John Carter’s special effects are outstanding, espe- completely flat in this justification. sense of intensity to the action sequences and Carter could live up to its massive expense and cially the work done on the planet’s aliens. This The story in John Carter moves along at an even dialogue scenes. Although at times it’s very make its money back. isn’t all that surprising, considering the film’s mon- even and steady pace and is broken up nicely Prince of Persia-y (mostly because of the similar by entertaining action sequences, impressive- film’s landscapes and tone), the music is a defin- looking wide views of the planet’s landscape, ite highlight of the film. and surprisingly well shot and written dialogue John Carter is a great popcorn action flick. scenes. Stanton does a good job of ensuring If you’re looking for a good time at the movies, the movie’s potentially more dull moments are without having to get too invested into what’s kept lively by the use of cool-looking lighting going on, this is a good choice. effects and clean-looking CGI. It would have been nicer if the screenplay was The thing that John Carter struggles to do is a little clearer for those people that wanted to get to establish its universe early on. Certain charac- more invested in the film, especially the beginning. ters, and why the planet’s conflicts are occurring, The bulk of the confusion comes from the fictional are not fully explained. We’re not told why what’s names of the cities, planets and characters that happening is that way, or why we should care that seem to jumble together at times in the film. it’s occurring. The opening sequence of the film is However, if you’re willing to let that all go (and especially confusing due to some strange editing can put up with the lifeless 3D), you’re bound to choices and originally unexplained changing of have a solid time at the movies.

digitaltrends.com characters’ names. Scene from John Carter. Helium, one of Barsoom’s cities and focal

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GAME REVIEW Challenging, and price is right

By KEVIN ALLES whether you are doing it right. Unlike knitting, collecting rocks, creative writing or sand- There are no meters or numbers to tell you if castle building, gaming can be an expensive hobby. Most of the you’re doing OK, just a screen at the end aforementioned activities just require a few basic and largely of the game that informs you whether inexpensive materials, where buying the latest video games can you did good enough or not. This decimate the bank account quickly. can sometimes be frustrating, as Gaming on a budget is something that I have quickly there were games where I wasn’t learned I must adopt, otherwise I’ll soon become an expert sure if I was even close or not on ramen and soap-less showers. You just get dirty again any- to completing the task, damp- ways, right? ening my desire to try that game With my newfound frugality intact, the fact that Rhythm again. Heaven Fever was only $30 was the primary reason I decided I’ll be frank, Rhythm Heaven to pick it up. I had heard good things about the Rhythm Heaven Fever is weird. The game is dis- series and finally decided it was time to try out the latest tinctly “Japanese.” From the clean installment. I guess the box art didn’t hurt its cause either. It and crisp anime-style art to the over-the- looked like a unicorn had regurgitated on it. top sound effects and the awkward phras- As the title aptly suggests, Rhythm Heaven Fever is a ing of text, it’s easy to tell where this game able two-player mode, this game would rhythm based mini-game collection. I hate calling Nintendo’s was developed. be fun with a buddy. latest a “mini-game” collection, as that term is now associ- A cat and a dog playing badminton while My only gripe is this game is hard. It’s infuriating at times. ated with sub-par Walmart bargain-bin games. Don’t be fooled flying through the clouds in their own separate planes? Four I was on the first mini-game for an hour, which featured two though, despite its simplicity (the game uses two buttons for pigs pitching a business idea by spinning circles in their office primates as my golf instructors. I had to keep the beat to the the game play) Rhythm Heaven Fever has more depth than any chairs? Monkeys losing their patience when you can’t perfect music so I could sink the golf balls that they threw up and I “Carnival,” “Lawn” or “Dress Up Your Horse” game that the your golf swing? couldn’t get it for the life of me. Funny enough, closing my Wii has grown excruciatingly accustomed to. Scenarios like these are too many to count in Rhythm eyes and completely ignoring the visual cues on the screen The format of the game is deceivingly simple and straight- Heaven Fever. It’s like very little else out there. The only ended up being the secret to success. forward. When you first turn Rhythm Heaven on, there’s just other game that I can think of that compares to this one is the If you’re up for a challenge, can keep a steady beat and one game unlocked. Once you successfully complete that mini- WarioWare series. But even that pales in weirdness compared love weird stuff, Rhythm Heaven Fever is sure to satisfy all game up to the game’s ridiculously high standards, the next to this game. those urges. The $29.99 price tag makes it ultra enticing too. game unlocks. The games are snappy and quick, and mostly clear on the I couldn’t imagine how many hours (of frustration) you could The game play consists of hitting either the A or B but- end goal. You’ll find yourself tapping your foot to keep the beat spend trying to perfect every game. ton (sometimes both) in time with the music. The characters and some of the music is fantastic. That cat and dog badminton If you can’t quite afford Mass Effect 3 this week, dust off or objects on the screen react to the music and whether you game I alluded to earlier has some of the most addicting music your Wii and pick Rhythm Heaven Fever. Just don’t blame me successfully timed the button presses, and that – alongside I’ve listened to in a while. when you get weird looks. with the sound effects – is the only feedback you receive as to Ultimately, playing the game is a blast and with an un-lock-

CD REVIEW Former Idol hits all the right notes By MIKE JONES ritory on second track with “All I Want.” Unfortu- Generally one would think placing fourth on nately, this is where the album loses its edge, which American Idol isn’t the most common way for an it doesn’t pick back up until the Shinedown-esque artist to put out a hard rock album. However, two “Deeper.” fourth-place contestants have done just that. Chris Durbin shows off his more than ample pipes Daughtry, and most recently James Durbin, both on crooners like “Love In Ruins” and “Right artists who were portrayed as rockers and chose Behind You” but he’s at his best when he turns it plenty of songs from their roots during their time up a notch on rockers like first single “Stand Up” on Idol. and the 30 Seconds to Mars-like “Screaming.” The comparisons are apparent on Durbin’s debut Durbin performed the 30 Seconds to Mars hit album, Memories of a Beautiful Disaster. Durbin “Closer to the Edge” during his time on Amer- may rock a little bit harder than Daughtry from time ican Idol. to time, but Durbin is equally capable of breaking The 23-year-old amicably tackles “Everything things down for a ballad. Burns,” which was originally performed by for- Like Daughtry who enlisted Slash and Shine- mer Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody and pop down’s Brent Smith to help out on his debut album, star Anastacia for the Fantastic Four soundtrack. Durbin brings in some friends of his own. Durbin Moody co-wrote Daughtry’s smash hit “What enlists Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars on the hard- About Now.” rocking “Outcast.” While Memories of a Beautiful Disaster is a solid In addition, session guitarist Phil X (Triumph) album front to back, it’s unlikely to launch Durbin and drummer Josh Freese (The Vandals, A Perfect into the same level of stardom that Daughtry has Circle, Weezer and hundreds more) play on over experienced, but he could certainly establish a fol- half of Durbin’s album. Both men were also heavily lowing in the hard rock community. involved in Daughtry’s live album. Durbin is ready to hit the road with help from Memories of a Beautiful Disaster kicks off fast friends, both old (hometown friends Dylan Rose and and heavy with “Higher than Heaven,” a title that Tyler Molinaro) and new (former In This Moment also might describe some of the notes that Durbin is members Blake Bunzel and Jeff Fabb). able to tackle. sarahsmusicalkitchen.com Durbin slows it down and enters Daughtry ter- James Durbin 22 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 15, 2012

least walk, you’ve got things going just on some corners of the Internet, namely Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) fine. Walking is a therapy by itself, you the “Dude, this is like the only place Ever hear the story about the sailor see. It’s also free, so you save money. where this behaviour is OK!” Dude. If it who described drowning to Michael was in any way OK, why do you think Caine? He said it was like going home Taurus (April 20-May 20) we changed our thoughts regarding it? – wait! That’s from The Prestige. Want You ever notice how in the grand If it was in any way OK, I can guaran- to know the moral of that story? Obses- scheme of things, every horoscope entry tee there would be “more than one place sions are fickle things and you really looks exactly the same? What with the where it’s OK.” My point is it just pays should save your money when things overly generalized statements, not too much better to be a positive, nice guy/ that appear obvious turn out to be complex, not too simple words, and gal. We all like getting paid, eh? incredibly obvious ... Oh, and it’s about KARL GARNEAU they’re all recommendations to either stage magicians who are trying to make be assertive or to stay at home. This all Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) money. My point is, be a good person March 15-21 disguises the lack of grey area. Don’t Well, hello Virgo ladies. It appears the and watch that dough. (Warning: These Nugget horo- be fooled, there’s always a grey area. Hunger Games is coming out in theatres scopes are not written by an There’s a grey area in all things, except ... unless it already is in theatres. I know Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) mathematics, computers, and money ... I’ve got two tickets to that thing you prob- Well hello Capricorn ladies – wait, accredited astrologer however, especially saved money. ably love – but look again! The tickets no. I already used that one ... and I believe them if you like, as they are now diamonds! Anything is possible already blew my chances. OK, back to are absolute and unquestionable.) Gemini (May 21-June 21 when you don’t act like a fool! professionalism. Ever try drawing? Like, I once heard a story about a pizza with a pencil and paper? The simplest Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) that was preserved for all time ... I don’t Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) method of art next to digging dirt out I never really acquired a good taste know what this has to do with a horo- Sometimes the D20 can’t help but of the ground and packing it together for fish. Yeah, it tastes decent, but it’s scope thing, so I’ll just pull the “take botch everything you throw at life. Don’t to make something that you think is a not my primary choice of meat. Celery! everything as it comes” card like every let that discourage you. Luckily you rolled castle but looks more like a ghetto toi- Mmm! Delicious! If the crunchiness isn’t Horoscope writer in existence. I guess a paladin! How many horoscope writers let? Yeah, go try that. Pencils are a good enough for you, it’s also got water! these horoscope writers get the easi- get to reference board games? None! I just dime a dozen and paper is a renewable Remember water? I mentioned that est job imaginable. Write 12 paragraphs blew my chances with all the Virgo ladies, resource. Try it! with Aquarius! Oh yeah, and watch your describing an average day in the most didn’t I? Looks like I’m saving my money. money ... because honestly, that’s just general way possible and save money. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) a good strategy when in relatively tough Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Tell me, do you actually carry a con- economic times. Cancer(June 22-July 22) What was Scorpio again? Oh yeah, tainer of water? What’s that? It’s a water For you crabby, I suggest you … uh ... the scorpion ... In Honey I Shrunk the bottle now? Wow, technology sure has Aries (March 21-April 19) I don’t know, how about “take everything Kids, there was a part where a CGI Scor- advanced! Although here’s a weight- Do you still have that golden fleece? as it comes.” pion utterly murdered a CGI ant. It was loss tip for everyone. Switch everything It’s an investment. Gold is on the rise pretty awesome. I was rooting for the you drink with water. Oh what’s that? You these days ... Or maybe I’m just watch- Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Lego block, but that’s not the point. My already knew that? (OK, you probably ing the wrong economics reports. Things I’ve been hearing an argument for point is that you need to get vice-grip pin- didn’t, but roll with me here) Well I’m a rise and fall, but so long as you can at why some people act the way they do cers in order to get what you want in life. useless guy, aren’t I?

Dear “Gonna be rolling up the rim of her cruise ship with a lucky gal. I have, however, Dear Dr.CONwisDOM, casket,” taken the sanctity of a lady on a Canadian navy My boyfriend is an atheist, but I’m a die- Wow, I’m surprised she hasn’t jittered her submarine. To make a long story short, the hard catholic. Sometimes we get into theology way right into a coronary by now. I have no submarine wasn’t the only thing long and hard arguments in front of friends and loved ones reason why this would affect the bedroom and full of sea-men that day … and stop talking to each other for whole days. (wouldn’t somebody with more energy than ●●● What can we do to find peace? Martin Scorsese on coke be a fun roll in the Dear Dr.CONwisDOM, Signed, hay?) I suggest a gentle approach, perhaps a My boyfriend is leaving me this summer to “Want him in my Holiest of Holies” nice discussion. Be careful, a pissed off girl- play professional baseball in the United States. friend with a caffeine monkey on her back We said that we would stay true to each other, Dear “Want him in my Holiest of Holies,” could castrate you with an olive fork if you say but I just don’t know if he will keep that prom- In this, the 21st century, we must learn MIKE MARSHALL the wrong thing. ise. What should I do? religious acceptance. Personally, I pray to the AKA Dr. CONwisDOM ●●● Signed, prophet George Carlin, and I try not to judge Dear Dr.CONwisDOM, “Hope he doesn’t round second base” anyone who isn’t into Carlinism. I suggest Dear Dr.CONwisDOM, Have you ever banged at sea? I hear some accepting your lover for who he is and cele- I think my girlfriend might have a prob- humping on a cruise is like nothing else on this Dear “Hope he doesn’t round second base”, brating with a little missionary position. lem with coffee. She starts her day off with planet. As much as I’d love to tell you every- ●●● seven cups, has six more over lunch and then Signed, thing will be fine and he’ll come walking back Do you have any personal questions rounds out the evening with another 10 or so. “Not my first pleasure cruise” through your door the angel that he left, I can’t. that you want to have answered by the good It’s starting to affect our sex life. What do I He’s going to play his favourite summer pas- doctor? Just send an e-mail with your con- do? Dear “Not my first pleasure cruise,” time for basically beer money in small towns cerns to [email protected] or submit them Signed, Being a Prairie boy, I find that I’m not where there are a lot of lonely girls. I suggest online to www.thenuggetonline.com and “Gonna be rolling up the rim of her often out on the ocean as much as I should be. you forget about him before you can’t. your sex doctor will have your “prescrip- casket” I have yet to actually soil the mattresses of a ●●● tion” ready for you the following week! Thursday, March 15, 2012 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 23 How to prevent date rape

● Be assertive in setting relationship thinks he no longer needs to use force, he to have sex with you. boundaries. Think about your limits in may ease up his guard and give you a chance ● Remember that date rape is a crime and advance and communicate limits and expect- to break away. that it is never acceptable to use force in sex- ations clearly (e.g. how much touch is OK). ● Be as non-seductive as possible. Tell ual situations. If you are clear in your own mind about your him you have a sexually transmitted disease, ● Don’t make assumptions about a limits it is easier to communicate them. your period or that you are pregnant. Do woman’s behaviour. Because a woman drinks ● Passivity may be interpreted as permis- physical things to turn him off (e.g. urinate or dresses sexily it does not mean that she is sion, so say ‘No’ in a tone that relays that you on the floor, pick your nose, pass gas, belch inviting you to have sex. mean it. Don’t hint or expect anyone to read or vomit). ● The fact that you were intoxicated is your mind. ● Remember that giving in is not consent. not legal defence regarding rape. You are ● Be wary of acquaintances who are It may be the only survival strategy. responsible for your actions, whether drunk TIMELY TIPS excessively jealous or possessive, get hostile If you are raped, get medical atten- or sober. when you say no, ignore your wishes or opin- tion as soon as possible. Do not shower or ● Just because a woman has had sex with MARGARET MAREAN ions, act in an intimidating way, or attempt bathe until you have been examined at an you previously does not mean you have the NAIT Student Counselling to make you feel guilty if you say no to sex. emergency department. The Sexual Assault right to have sex in the future. Date rape is Date rape is defined as being forced or ● If you are uncertain about the person Response Team offers 24-hour service and a crime even if there has been past sexual pressured into having sex against your will you are with avoid or limit alcohol or drug support through hospital emergency depart- involvement. and without your consent by a person who is use. ments. You may also want to talk to a friend ● Don’t assume that a woman who con- known to you. It includes new acquaintances If you do get into a situation where you or family member who will be support- sents to kissing or other sexual intimacies is or ongoing relationships. The best defence feel uncomfortable or are forced: ive and/or inform the police of the attack. willing to have sexual intercourse. against date rape is to become informed and ● Try to stay calm. Think about your Remember rape is not your fault; it is an act ● If you have sex with a woman who is to minimize situations that put you at risk. options and how safe it would be to resist. of violence. drugged, intoxicated, incapable of saying no Here are some suggestions: ● Stay no strongly. Men have the responsibility to prevent or unaware of what is happening, you may be ● Don’t keep your head in the sand. Rec- ● If you have a safe option to resist, act date rape, too: guilty of rape. ognize that date rape could happen to you. quickly. ● Listen carefully to what the woman ● Get involved if you believe someone Between 10 to 25 per cent of college women ● Try to get away. Use self defence tac- is saying. If you feel like you are getting a is at risk. Don’t be afraid to intervene – you report being raped by men they knew. Although tics. You may be able to hit, bite or kick to mixed message, clarify what she wants. may save a woman from assault and a man far less common, men can also be raped. gain a chance of escape. However realize ● Be sensitive to women who are unsure from criminal prosecution. ● Know that it is your right to set limits that fighting back might cause the offender whether they want to have sex. If you pressure Student Counselling is open from 8 a.m. and to defend them, and to tell your partner to become violent so appraise the situation. a woman into sex, this is classified as force. to 4:30 p.m. Make an appointment to discuss if/when you do and don’t want to have sex. ● Yell for help. ● Do not let your desires control your any personal, academic or career concerns by ● Firmly discourage any unwanted con- ● Buy time with talk. Try to convince or actions. Think about whether you really want calling 780.378.6133 or booking in person at tact, even if it is casual. persuade the offender. Flatter him. When he to have sex with someone who doesn’t want Room W-111PB, HP Centre. Shinerama co-ordinator job NAIT Students’ Association (NAITSA) ector of Campus Culture at NAITSA. via e-mail to Jennifer Grundke, jgrundke@ contact only those applicants required for an is now hiring for the position of Shinerama Responsibilities include: nait.ca. Closing date Friday March 30, 2012. interview. 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Every year, over along with NAITSA staff and executives Room W-111PB, HP Centre. 60 NAIT students join thousands of students ● supervising Shinerama co-ordinators and Health insurance coverage – Student Health and Dental Plan, 780-471-7730, from across Canada to volunteer with Shiner- volunteers Room E-125. You must opt out by Sept. 30 if you have alternate coverage. ama: Students Fighting Cystic Fibrosis. ● managing all communication between Housing – Online housing registry at www.rentingspaces.ca NAITSA is committed to helping NAIT the Shinerama campaign and NAITSA Injury, minor medical concerns – Health and Safety Services, 780-471-8733, students be exceptional during ● working with NAITSA Room O-119. their college career. We partici- developing creative and market- NAIT Security – 7477. pate in a number of volunteer ing communications tools Part-time campus jobs/volunteering – NAITSA, 780-491-3966, Room E-131. activities during the school year, ● leading the team to suc- Program-related concerns – Contact Program Chair or Program Adviser. including our yearly campaign to cess, creating common goals and Student Awards Office, 780-491-3056, Room O-101. raise awareness and funds to fight ensuring that milestones are met Scholarships and bursaries – cystic cibrosis. Since 1968, NAIT Qualifications: Special needs students – Services to Students with Disabilities, 780-378-6133, students have contributed over $518,000 to the 1) must be a NAIT student during Room W-111PB, HP Centre. cystic fibrosis cause. 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24 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 15, 2012 Sandwich supreme SINGLE OF CAMPUS FOOD REVIEW THE WEEK By EVAN DEGENHARDT And … there it was. The glazed, pulled- Sometimes you just feel like the world is pork sandwich fixed with a southwest mayo taking a big proverbial crap on you. Not to sauce and served with a generous helping mix food with crap, but I was having one of of coleslaw. The sandwich also came with a those mornings. The only thing I could think side of tex-mex style pasta, which was spicy about was getting away for lunch and blow- yet intriguing. ing off some steam. The whole plate was like a lovely dish, So, I proceeded to aimlessly walk down passed down to me from the food gods. Need- the halls of NAIT. That’s when I felt the less to say, I quickly grabbed some napkins unmistakable gurgle of my stomach, notify- (pulled-pork and no napkins is a rookie mis- ing me that I was a hungry little chap. take), and bee-lined it to the cashier. Luckily for this guy, I just happened to I paid, and within minutes of ordering, be walking by the Common Market. Here’s was diving into the meal that would surely the thing. I tend to get a little frustrated with change my day around for the better. the Common Market because they present Everything about this meal fit together you with so many choices. perfectly. The flavours all combined and You spend half your lunch hour decid- took part in a dance festival on my palate. ing what to eat and then it ends up being The best part was, it was less than $8. disappointing. I’m not entirely sure if this illustrious However, on this magical day in the sandwich will be a regular feature on the Common Market, everything was coming up Blue Plate Special menu in the weeks to Millhouse. come. I immediately spotted the Blue Plate All I can say is that I hope this sandwich Special menu and slowly sauntered over to and I will cross paths again. Especially if the lineup. I’m having a rough day! Creamy alfredo pasta RECIPE By JENNY OATWAY ● 1 cup Macaroni or a handful of whatever Super quick and easy pasta for the college kind of pasta you want to use. Just guess. You student can’t really screw this up. This recipe is an old standby for me, and Method to be honest, I don’t even have a written recipe Boil water, however much you want, and for this. But it is super fast to make, and a little add the pasta once it’s boiling. You’re in col- goes a long way. I have made this for a lot of lege, I’m sure you know the drill when it friends, and so far, so great. A good friend and comes to cooking pasta. In a sauce pan, com- classmate, Anika Nottveit, says “It’s so creamy bine cream cheese (more or less depending on and delicious. A dish you know your guest will how cream cheesy you would like your sauce to comment on!” be), Parmesan cheese, milk and margarine. Stir Ingredients occasionally, and when it gets nice and melty, ● ¼-⅓ package of cream cheese whisk it until it is smooth. Set it aside. When ● 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese your pasta is finished cooking, drain the water, ● 1 Tbsp milk and then add it to the sauce pan. Mix in the ● 1 Tbsp butter or margarine sauce and the pasta. Enjoy! ClassiFIed ADS

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TIP OF THE WEEK – FROM NAIT PROTECTIVE SERVICES Fraud awareness With March being Fraud Awareness Month, E-mail and online to send money to the caller in order to pay for Warning – your computer may be here are some helpful tips to avoid becoming a ● Create strong passwords to protect your delivery, processing, taxes, duties or some other infected by a virus. Take preventative victim of fraud. accounts and change them often. A weak pass- fee in order to receive your prize. action now!: What is Fraud? Fraud is a wrongful or crim- word could leave your personal information You must give them your private finan- ● The virus scam has grown to epi- inal deception intended to result in financial or vulnerable. cial information: demic proportions in Canada, now account- personal gain. ● Spyware may be sent as an attachment ● The caller asks for all your confidential ing for between 70 and 80 per cent of frauds According to the RCMP’s Commercial in an e-mail allowing criminals access to your banking and/or credit card information. Honest reported daily to the Canadian Anti Fraud Cen- Crime branch, fraud-related offences are now information. Do not open e-mails from people businesses do not require these details unless tre (CAFC). Allowing someone to remotely thought to be as profitable as drug-related you don’t know. you are using that specific method of payment. access your computer is extremely dangerous offences, estimated at between $10 and $30 bil- ● Check out the privacy and security set- Will that be cash ... or cash?: and can leave you vulnerable to a variety of lion annually in Canada. The majority of these tings of your social network and use them to ● Often criminal telemarketers ask you frauds. If a service provider calls and offers to crimes aren’t committed by kids at their com- control who sees what. to send cash or a money order, rather than a upgrade your computer’s anti-virus software, puters, 80 per cent or more of the work is con- ● If someone you don’t know tries to cheque or credit card. Cash is untraceable and be extremely cautious. It’s most likely a scam. ducted by criminal organizations. “friend” you, ignore it. There’s no way to be can’t be cancelled. And, crooks also have dif- What to do Here are a few tips to help protect you and sure they are who they say they are. ficulty in establishing themselves as merchants 1. Act immediately. Report the incident. your loved ones: ● Before posting pictures, think about with legitimate credit card companies. 2. Notify creditors and financial institutions Payment cards (credit and debit) whether or not they’re appropriate or give away The caller is more excited than you are: immediately. ● Periodically check your credit report, too much information. ● The crooks want to get you excited about 3. File a report with the Edmonton Police bank and credit card statements. Report irregu- ● Make sure your computer is loaded up this “opportunity” so that you won’t be able to Service or the RCMP. larities promptly. with a firewall, anti-spyware software and virus think clearly. 4. Cancel credit and debit cards. ● Don’t lose sight of your credit and debit software. It’s the manager calling: 5. Check your credit file with both credit cards during transactions. ● Don’t give away person information to a ● The person calling claims to be a govern- bureaus (Equifax and Trans Union). ● Shield your PIN when using your debit or stranger during online chatting. ment official, tax officer, banking official, law- 6. Report fraudulent activities to the Can- credit card. ● Be wary of online contests…especially if yer or some other person in authority. adian Anti-Fraud Centre: ● Memorize all PINs. Do not write them on you’re asked for money up front. The stranger calling wants to become – www.antifraudcentre.ca the cards. How can I recognize a scam? your best friend: – Toll free: 1-888-495-8501 ● Change your PIN regularly. It’s recom- If it sounds too good to be true, it prob- ● Criminals love finding out if you’re Fraud – Recognize It, Report It, Stop It. mended that you change your PIN every month. ably is: lonely and willing to talk. Once they know that, If you have information about a crime, con- MAIL ● You’ve won a big prize in a contest that they’ll try to convince you that they are your tact Protective Services at 780-471-7477. If you ● Shred personal and financial information you don’t recall entering. friend. see a crime in progress, call 911, then Protect- before putting it in the garbage. ● You’re offered a once-in-a-lifetime It’s a limited opportunity and you’re ive Services. If you wish to remain anonym- ● Protect your mail. Deposit outgoing mail investment that offers a huge return. going to miss out: ous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS in post office boxes and remove mail from your ● You’re told that you can buy into a lottery ● If you are pressured to make a big purchase (8477). You will remain anonymous and, if the mailbox promptly. ticket pool that cannot lose. decision immediately, it’s probably not a legitim- information you provide leads to a conviction, ● If you are unable to pick up your mail, You must pay or you can’t play: ate deal. Real businesses or charities will give you you could eligible for a reward of up to $2,000. have someone pick it up for you. ● “You’re a winner!” but you must agree a chance to check them out or think about it. Everybody benefits, except the criminal. Roots-reggae regales the Nest

By KEVIN ALBUS jah Fyah were picking great songs to play. I could have listened It was quite a show at the Nest last Friday. Souljah Fyah to them for another hour. took the stage and as promised put on a great show. I’ll admit I would recommend seeing this band. I also hope they come reggae may not be the music I would play on my iPod for an back to the Nest because I know people would get a good show hour, but almost all their songs had me nodding my head to the twice in a row. beat. On April 21 they will be playing at the Bragg Creek Per- Lead singer Janaya “Sista J” Ellis and drummer Dorant forming Arts Centre. After that they are back in Edmonton at “Saint” Ricketts both took turns singing and they both had the St. Andrews United Church on April 28. great voices. “2-Tall” Paul Joosse on bass, guitar, vocals and If you head to the band’s website, souljahfyah.com you can keyboards, and “Stormin’ Norm” Frizzell on keyboards kept find info and listen to some of their songs and get a sense of the harmony going. what roots-reggae is all about. The Nest was packed and by the sounds of it, the audi- ence was digg’n the music. At one point in the concert (and I have to emphasize this), Ellis got off stage and got a group to help her move tables to cre- ate a dance floor in front of the stage. I’ve been to a good number of concerts and I have never seen that. Before you knew it, people were dancing. I’m giving the lead singer props for that. Most lead singers don’t come back on if they ever leave the stage. As far as the play list goes, it was good. Like I said Photo by Sarah Priestley before, I don’t listen to reggae Janaya “Sista J” Ellis for a long duration. But Soul- 26 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 15, 2012 What do you think of Kony 2012? KEVIN MARTIN

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By KEVIN TUONG powering any other parts of the dish. Lan’s Asian Grill serves up modern Viet- It’s almost like one big happy family namese and Thai cuisine with a pinch of on a plate ... that you can eat. Chinese. A lot of their menu is custom- I’ve talked about Vietnamese food and izable to your liking, and since I’ve talked about Thai food, so why am I writ- I’ve tried so many different things ing about Lan’s Asian Grill? Because they’re on their menu before, I won’t go within 10 minutes walking distance of NAIT into too many individual dishes. and they deserve to be recognized. But two dishes that I would rec- Why? Because there’s a Subway attached to ommend would be their Pad Thai, a Mac’s that’s only about 6.096 metres closer to which has a good flavour and great NAIT than Lan’s, and the people who go there texture to it, and a really strong regularly don’t realize what they’re missing out spice as well, if that’s your thing on. (it’s optional), but it’s not like a When you first walk in, the interior isn’t raw hot and no taste spice – it’s a necessarily gripping. It’s quite simple and tasty spice. basic, but the smiling faces and positive atmos- My second recommendation, phere tends to pull you in, in place of the and my personal favourite, is their interior. Savoury Steak on Jasmine Rice. Keep in mind that this is an “order at It’s a bit pricier than the rest of the counter” restaurant. Is this a good thing or a menu, but well worth it. The steak bad thing? Well, that’s debatable. Personally, is juicy, soft and absolutely deli- I would say it’s a bad thing, however there’s cious. Then, of course, the sauce one major element in this restaurant that makes on it drips onto the rice, making the system work and that is the man behind the that heavenly as well. counter, Tom. If you’re health conscious, Tom owns half of Lan’s Asian Grill with his then that’s great, because Lan’s sister Monica (head chef) and in my opinion, takes care to minimize grease and he’s a major part of their success. He’s a very oils in their food to make it as upbeat person who will actually make you feel healthy as possible without com- welcome, and want to come back for more, but promising flavour. If you’re a more than that, he’ll become your friend on the herbivore, then Lan’s has a nice Photo by Kevin Tuong spot, which is something you will not find in vegetarian menu as well. The best Tom Lim and his sister Monica, owners of Lan’s Asian Grill. many other restaurants. part about their food, though, is The food is not fine-dining, but the presenta- their use of daily fresh ingredients. Along with the deliciously and well bal- you can get five per cent off your meal! tion is clean and looks delicious, and the taste is Their price is on the “fair” scale, but bor- anced food, you’re greeted with a great res- 11826A 103 St. very homely, in a good way. The flavours in each dering on “slightly overpriced,” not that you taurant atmosphere that will keep you coming 780-478-8805 dish are well balanced, with each element being should care after your first taste, anyway. back each lunch hour. present and representing itself, without over- Ultimately, you go there for the experience. Also, if you bring a cut-out of this article, Thursday, March 15, 2012 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 27 Like sports? Listen to Avry By EMILY FITZPATRICK get started? dent. We want to bring NR92.com listeners chatted extensively about the NHL with them. Everton Avry Lewis-McDougall IV is a Avry (A): I wanted to expand the franchise analysis of the Oilers game or Eskimos game In the future, we hope to get more guests. name to look out for in the future of sports. of Avry’s Sports Show which was already on last night, as well as keeping it light with some Hopefully Michael Jordan next week, that’s Better known as just Avry, he is the host of the the air on Livestream.com but in a morning for- spice thrown into it to make a sports talk that doable. Avry Sports Show on NR92.com, along with his mat. I started it up in early October not really would be outlawed in nine other provinces in N: What has been your most memorable two co-hosts Matt Inglis and Adam Brillz. sure who else to have on, but thankfully Adam Canada. sports moment? The boys talk about everything sports and Matt joined me in studio for the show and N: What kind of stuff do you guys talk A: Watching the Edmonton Oilers reach the related on Thursday mornings at 8 a.m. We the rest, as they say, is history! about? Stanley Cup finals in 2006. To finally be able chatted with Avry and got a little taste of what N: What can someone expect when they A: We span the world of sports, we’re all to see the hometown NHL team make it in my to expect on the show. tune in to the Avry sports show? pretty knowledgeable when it comes to the lifetime was incredible, but of course it wasn’t The Nugget (N): How did the show A: You can expect sports talk for the stu- NHL, NFL, CFL, NBA meant to be, losing Game 7 but we do show love to to Carolina. NAIT athletics because, N: Who’s your favourite hey, school sports are very team to root for? important to us so we have A: Has to be the Oilers to show love to the many but I do show love to the Ooks teams. Green Bay Packers, Toronto Raptors, Blue Jays N: What makes each host unique? and Edmonton Eskimos. A: Matt, being a former football player, N: Do you talk all sports on the show? brings to the show the player’s perspective that A: We try to cover all sports, not just the you love to have. He can truly get deep into NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB or the CFL. Once in topics but can keep it general enough so that all a while Adam will bring up some Indy Car or can understand him, as well as the perspective NASCAR talk. of a blooming sports reporter. I believe as young sports journalists, it’s Adam brings a cool newsroom style atti- important to be a jack-of-all-trades and not tude to the show. He’s a guy that, just like Matt, keep yourself in a box when it comes to know- brings to the show a sense of “wow, I’d love to ledge and I hope that listeners enjoy that. sit down and have a few Sprites with these guys N: What are your predictions for March at BP’s and talk Oilers or whatever with.” Madness? I try to be the glue to connect everything A: I have to go with Kentucky. John Cala- and make it work. Having two other co-hosts pari has a team that could make some serious is fantastic so we can have great banter. It’s a noise, would love to see a North Carolina-Ken- refreshing change from my Livestream show tucky final. which is just me on air for 60 minutes on Tues- N: What do you guys want to be when you day nights. finish school? N: Do you ever have any special guests? A: I’d love to be a reporter or an anchor on A: We have had guests in studio before, two Sportsnet, TSN or doing commentary on an well-known National Lacrosse League writers American network or even still doing Avry’s by the name of Mike Wilson and Josh Bourhis Sports Show in the U.S. If that doesn’t work of nlblog.com. It was a blast talking to them out, then I’ll become a fire-eater. Photo by Emily Fitzpatrick about the Edmonton Rush and other NLL hap- Be sure to tune in to the Avry Sports Show Avry Lewis-McDougall penings but both guys are sports buffs so we at 8 a.m. on Thursday mornings. Palestinian festival in town By TAYLOR JACKSON modern twist to entertain Edmonton’s audience. Shadia Mansour. spreads cultural knowledge, an expansion in the A cultural breakthrough is back for its annual There is also the much anticipated Palestin- Shadia will be back with the “Night of Hip future just might be a possibility. festival at the TransAlta Arts Barns. The only ian fashion show that is sure to turn audiences’ Hop” concert starting at 7:30 p.m. as one of the The bazaar will have enough variety of festival of its kind hits Edmonton on March 17 heads. performers. Joining her will be a variety of musi- entertainment, local talent and sweets to engage and is designed to promote and spread the cul- Art lovers are expected to take a stroll cians including Mazzi, who has opened for art- an entire family. It’s free throughout the day tural beauty of the Palestinian people. through an exhibit where Palestinian art and ists such as the Black Eyed Peas and Eminem. from noon to 7 p.m. with all art and perform- The bazaar came to life when a non-profit photography are being shown off, includ- One of the presidents of HUMANSERVE ances and $15 per ticket at 7:30 p.m. for the organization HUMANSERVE International, ing pieces from Ranya Aldayeh and Manal doesn’t see the bazaar spreading to other cit- “Night of Hip Hop” concert. Society for Relief and Development, did lots Moghrabi. ies across Canada for a while. However, as the For more information, visit www.human- of development for workers overseas helping Sure to please all are traditional Palestin- organization and bazaar gains momentum and serve.org/bazaar. Palestinian refugees. They decided they should ian dishes from Pita Bake and the scrumptious find a way to engage the public with the intense Arabic sweets made by Cedar Sweets. Indulge and unique stories and history that the Palestin- in the affordable dishes that will include pitas ian culture brings. and traditional fatayer which is a meat or spin- Palestinians are descendants of people who ach pastry. have lived in Palestine for centuries, while Two films are set to be shown at the bazaar, more recently, they are culturally and linguis- The Time that Remains plays at 2:30 p.m. and tically Arab. The bazaar will not only share the the exciting Hip Hop Is Bigger Than The Occu- strong history of the Palestinians but celebrate pation at 4:30 p.m. The Time that Remains the heritage through Palestinian talent and their paints an intimate portrait of Palestinians living offering to society. as a minority in their own homeland from 1948 Expected at the festival is a variety of enter- to present day. tainment for different ages and personalities. Heading in a different direction, Hip Hop Is Whether it’s art, poetry, film, music or dance, Bigger Than The Occupation, presents a docu- the array of talented artists will embrace all mentary about a 10-day journey of a variety of forms of expression. artists travelling through Palestine, educating One style will include a Middle Eastern and performing non-violent resistance through dance ensemble ready to perform their take on the arts. This film will be followed by a discus- the tradition dabke (Arab folk dance) with a sion period with stars of the film, Lowkey and 28 The Nugget Thursday, March 15, 2012