NAITSA’s Grub Crawl – March 22

THE Please recycle this Thursday, March 10, 2011 newspaper when you are Volume 48, Issue 21 finished with it. NUGGETYOUR STUDENT NEWSPAPER EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA NAIT Ooks WIN! Men’s basketball team takes provincials, off to nationals – story page 8

Photo by Jacqueline Burvill NEW STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES naitSa’s newly elected executives get together for a photo this week. President Govind Pillai, front left, sits with VP Campus Life Tyler Bernard, front right, VP External Timothy Jobs, back left and VP Academic Teagan Gahler. 2 The Nugget Thursday, March 10, 2011 NEWS&FEATURES Evening of inspiration

By Eve Koester hard work really does pay off. More and more women are taking the trades by The Women in Technology sessions are meant to storm. Many other non-traditional fields of study motivate the women of NAIT. are also in popular pursuit among women, and the “Ultimately we hope students will recog- Women in Technology group is the glue that holds nize their own possibilities regarding their future them all together – figuratively speaking, that is. dreams,” says Michele Parker, Co-ordinator of Stu- The group holds monthly seminars at NAIT dent Engagement, on what can be expected. Women especially for the ladies in these types of fields. who work in industries that are dominated by men From construction to business and everything in are encouraged to enjoy the presentations and the between, the keynote speakers are sure to deliver company of others. inspirational advice. There are many exciting careers out there starv- The next anticipated guest speaker has quite a ing for female presence. NAIT offers numerous pro- successful record to show for herself. Maj. (retired) grams designed to get you started (or the motivation Deanna Brasseur is one of the first female fighter to finish) on the career path of your dreams. pilots in the world. She has flown in Canada and Parker shares some advice on choosing the right Europe with the CF-18 jets, which are the most profession. powerful in Canada. After studying in England she “[Spending] some time researching your inter- also became Canada’s first female Aircraft Accident ests and identifying what you want your life to look Investigator. Among many other accomplishments like in regards to your career is important in deter- Brasseur has been a member of the Order of Canada mining what type of program you need to pursue.” for over a decade. Maj. Brasseur will give two presentations at the Fears often accompany the pursuit of dreams NAIT Shaw Theatre on March 17. The first, free to and unknown territory. Overcoming those fears are all NAIT students, will be at 2:30 p.m. The second some of the things Brasseur has given talks about. will be at 6:30 that evening for the general public. She will be sharing her story with insight and inspi- Tickets for the evening event are $21.50. ration. There’s nothing more encouraging than lis- For more information, check out the NAIT web- airportjournals.com tening to someone who is living proof of the fact that site at www.nait.ca. Deanna Brasseur Chef Susur Lee coming to NAIT

By Baljot Bhatti Chef Lee will be NAIT’s new Hokanson cheon with some help from NAIT’s Culinary Chef Lee also published a book called On March 14-18, NAIT will play host Chef in Residence. On March 16, the Mas- Arts students. The luncheon will take place at Susur: A Culinary Life in 2005, which is to world renowned Master Chef Susur Lee. ter Chef will be preparing a three-course lun- Ernest’s, for the lucky people who managed both a telling of his life story, and a book to grab tickets in time. of some choice recipes. He was also a final- Master Chef Susur Lee has had a varied ist in the second season of the Bravo televi- and distinct career. Starting at the age of 15 sion series Top Chef Masters. He frequently in Hong Kong, Chef Lee began experiment- appears on the Food Network, and does lec- ing with different culinary styles at an early tures all around the world on the culinary age, fusing traditional Chinese cuisine with a arts. French flair. In 1987, he opened the doors to The Hokanson Chef in Residence pro- his first restaurant, Lotus, in Toronto. Zagat gram, started in 2009, is an opportunity for proclaimed him to be “a culinary genius,” NAIT Hospitality and Culinary Arts students and Lotus was called the finest restaurant to learn directly from some of the best and in the country by Courvoisier’s Book of the most well known chefs in the world. The goal Best. is so that the students diversify their cook- After three years of re-energizing and ing styles and are exposed to new culinary study back in Asia, Chef Lee returned to trends. Toronto in 2000 and opened a restaurant after Tickets for the March 16 luncheon his namesake. Susur’s bold style and fresh hosted by Chef Lee at Ernest’s went very menu earned Chef Lee accolades and praise, fast, but if you didn’t get a ticket, don’t such as Food & Wine magazine calling him despair. There are four pair of tickets up one of the “Ten Chefs of the Millennium”. for grabs, so enter the contest at www. Other restaurants under his purview include nait.ca/59471.htm and you could win a Lee (Toronto), Shang (New York), Zentan ticket to see Chef Lee work in person, as ajummaspad.blogspot.com (Washington, DC) and Chinols by Susur Lee well as a copy of his book, Susur: A Culi- Chef Susur Lee (Singapore). nary Life. Thursday, March 10, 2011 news and features The Nugget 3

The Nugget Room E-128B 11762–106 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5G 2R1 Production Office 471-8866 www.thenuggetonline.com Editor-in-Chief Rachel Jacques [email protected] Issues Editor Celeste Dul [email protected] Assistant Issues Editor Steven Dyer [email protected] Sports Editor As part of his project Kyle Galliver to get to know NAIT, [email protected] new president Dr. Glenn Assistant Sports Editor Feltham, centre, works with two paramedic stu- Matt DeBeurs dents last Friday in a simu- [email protected] lated medical emergency. Entertainment Editor Lace Senio

Photo by Jason Ness [email protected] Assist. Entertainment Editor Natascha Bruhin [email protected] Photo Editor New prez fitting in Laura Dettling [email protected] By: STEVEN DYER have fun with each other. Production Manager The new president of NAIT, Glenn Feltham, officially took his post Dr. Feltham is also a man who enjoys his sports and will be cheer- Frank MacKay last week. ing the Ooks on for many years to come. Before coming to NAIT, Dr. Feltham was [email protected] Dean at the I.H. Asper School of Business at For advertising, call 471-8866 the University of Manitoba for six years. He or e-mail: [email protected] has a master’s degree in Business Administra- tion, a law degree from Queen’s University and Submissions encouraged: a doctoral degree in accounting, specializing in [email protected] taxation, from the University of Waterloo. The deadline is noon on the last “You always have butterflies, if you don’t school day of the week. (All sub- have butterflies then that’s probably an indi- missions must include your name cation that you’re a bit to secure,” said Dr. and student ID number.) Feltham of his feelings when he first arrived The opinions expressed by contribu- at NAIT. “It’s like the first day of school, you tors to the Nugget are not necessarily wander in and wonder what it is you’ve gotten shared by NAIT officials, NAITSA or yourself into.” elected school representatives. He has been here for almost two weeks now and so far he seems to be enjoying himself. “I’m just having the time of my life, this is just a really incredible experience.” Letters In order to familiarize himself more with the staff and what the students do in the various We want your views programs, he has organized something called Is something bugging you “Project President”. about NAIT or the rest of the In the project, Dr. Feltham will be going world? Do you have some praise around to various programs and participating in to dish out about the school or life what they do. Last Friday he was at the Nest in general? with the Paramedics and yesterday the proj- Get those thoughts into print. ect was with the Forest Technology students. Keep them short and to the Some other programs that are part of the proj- point. No more than 100 words. Hell, we’re a newspaper not an ect are Hospitality and Culinary Arts, Animal encyclopedia. Give us a break! Health Technology and the Radio and Televi- Submit your letters with your sion program. real name and phone number to: Dr. Feltham has been to many different [email protected]. schools and seen thousands of different people Don’t sweat it. We won’t publish in his career, so how is NAIT any different? your phone number, but we do “You know, one of the first strong impres- need to list your real name. sions I had as I was wondering around NAIT is It’s all good. Getting something the amount of smiles and the amount of laugh- off your chest is downright thera- ter and I think this is a very collegial environ- peutic. Write us. ment where people both respect each other and 4 The Nugget NEWS & features Thursday, March 10, 2011 How small we all are! The Pale Blue Dot is a picture taken by Voyager 1 in the great expanse of space. At first glance you see what appears to be a rain- bow against a vast black background, but, when you take a closer glance you notice a small blue dot in a ribbon of red light. This small spec, that seems insignificant at first, holds everything that we have ever known. It’s a picture of earth, taken at a record distance. After looking at this picture I find it hard to FROM SPACE justify a lot of the things we do or expect as peo- ple. Sometimes we forget about how small we ► TO SEA actually are. Wars, Hollywood gossip and rela- CELESTE DUL tionships seem so insignificant compared to Issues Editor everything else. I can’t help but wonder if any- Over the reading break I travelled to Califor- one takes time to consider who we are and what nia and fell in love with everything about Hol- we come from, when everything we are and lywood. I was mesmerized by the walk of fame, everything we know is a speck of dust in the big- the Hollywood sign, the people and the environ- ger picture. ment. It captivated me, but it was also extremely A fraction of a quote by Carl Sagan in 1994 humbling. As I looked at the familiar names in really put things into prospective: “Look at the the pavement I couldn’t help but wish I could pale blue dot. That’s here. That’s home. That’s some day amount to reaching as many people as us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know, ‘the stars’ had. everyone you ever heard of, every human being For the rest of my trip I found myself analyz- who ever was, lived out their lives. The aggre- The earth, as seen by Voyager 1. ing the idea of what it meant to ‘be somebody,’ gate of our joy and suffering, thousands of con- and I came to the realization that life is a lot fident religions, ideologies and economic doc- every corrupt politician, every ‘superstar,’ every to think just how lucky we are to exist. Out of more than that. Yes, I would love to one day say trines, every hunter and forager, every hero and ‘supreme leader,’ every saint and sinner in the everything in the universe we have a planet that that I’ve made a difference in people’s lives or coward, every creator and destroyer of civiliza- history of our species lived there – on a mote of provides us with what we need to survive. If you know that I’ll be remembered. However, I have tion, every king and peasant, every young couple dust suspended in a sun beam.” ever feel like things are too hard just look at the never been more humbled than to come across a in love, every mother and father, hopeful child, When you take time to think about the uni- pale blue dot, and remember just how lucky we famous picture known as the ‘pale blue dot.’ inventor and explorer, every teacher of morals, verse, the planets, the stars, and life, you have are. City joins world snowball stage

they organized the first Yukigassen Tourna- ment, which was held on Feb. 25, 1989. This year marks the 23rd Yukigassen. Over the past decade or so, the sport expanded into European countries such as Sweden, Norway and Finland. The 16th European Championship Yukigassen was held in Finland from April 1-3. Back over in Edmonton, the planning for this event had started way back in July. Peo- EDMONTON ple are hoping to make this an annual event. There were about 1,000 people and NOW around 100 teams in attendance at the Fort STEVEN DYER Edmonton Park. Most teams were made Assistant Issues Editor up of Edmontonians, but some teams came This winter, something new and exciting from Saskatchewan and British Columbia to came to Edmonton all the way from Japan. compete. Just last week, Edmonton hosted the first It is estimated that around 250,000 snow- ever-official snowball-fight tournament in balls were fired last weekend. Alberta. Something like this is nice to see. Peo- The game consists of seven players per ple are always complaining about the cold team and a captain. The players gather on a weather, but this just shows that the win- court for three rounds that are three minutes ter can also be fun. Who wouldn’t want to each. Each team gets 45 snowballs per round spend the day throwing snowballs around at and they can win a round by either scor- people? ing points, which are gained by hitting your Edmonton is a winter city, we have snow opponents, or by capturing the other teams for most of the year and our other seasons flag. If you win at least two of the three are very short, so why not appreciate what rounds then you win the match. we have? The winter offers a stark beauty; it The sport is actually called Yukigas- transforms Edmonton into a winter wonder- sen, which comes from the Japanese words land. The snow gives birth to many events yuki(snow) and kassen(battle). Roughly such as the Yukigassen. Winter is a time for translated, yukigassen means snowball fight. sun in the snow, not pouting indoors. The sport originated in Japan when the Also, the winners of this year’s compe- people of Sobetsu Town wanted to increase tition are eligible to go to Japan next year thespyinedmonton.blogspot.com tourism to Mt. Showa-Shinzan during the and compete in the world championships in A snowball fight contestant takes a direct hit. winter. In order to revitalize their economy, Sobetsu Town. Thursday, March 10, 2011 The Nugget 5 NOTICE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR ARE YOU GRADUATING IN THE SPRING OF 2011? CONVOCATION 2011 Friday, May 6, 2011 and Saturday, May 7, 2011 The Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 – 87 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta If you expect to complete program requirements by Thursday, June 30, 2011, you are eligible to attend Convocation. If you plan on attending the Convocation ceremonies in May, you must order your gown. Deadline for ordering gowns: FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011

Orders will be taken at: NAIT Bookstore, Room X-114 or by contacting 780-471-7717; Patricia Campus Bookstore, Room P-135 or at Souch Campus – Room Z-154 For more information regarding Convocation 2011, visit NAIT’s website at www.nait.ca/convocation Friday Evening Ceremony May 6, 2011 – 6:30 p.m.

Faculty of Undergraduate Studies Retail Meatcutting Business Administration – Marketing Bachelor of Business Administration JR Shaw School of Business Records Management and Business Operations Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management Accelerated Accounting Bachelor of Applied Business Administration Hospitality and Culinary Arts Applied Banking and Business – Accounting Apprentice Baker Business Administration – Accounting Bachelor of Applied Business Administration Apprentice Cook Business Administration – Finance – Finance Baking Business Administration – Human Resource School of Information Communication and Culinary Arts Management Engineering Technologies Hospitality Management Business Administration – Management Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology Saturday Morning Ceremony May 7, 2011 – 8:30 a.m.

School of Health Sciences School of Information HVAC Specialist • Ironworker Animal Health Tech. Communication and Engineering Industrial Heavy Equipment Tech. • Lather – Interior Systems Combined Lab and X-Ray Tech. Technologies Marine Service Technician Mechanic Cytotechnology Captioning and Court Reporting Millwork & Carpentry • Machinist Dental Assisting Digital Media & IT Apprenticeship Certificates • Millwright Dental Technology Graphic Communications • Auto Body Technician • Outdoor Power Equipment Denturist Technology Graphic Sign Arts • Automotive Service Technician Technician Diagnostic Medical Sonography Medical Transcription • Boilermaker • Painter and Decorator Emergency Management Photographic Technology • Cabinetmaker • Parts Technician Emergency Medical Tech. – Paramedic • Carpenter • Plumber Magnetic Resonance Radio and Television (Radio) Medical Laboratory Assisting Radio and Television (Television) • Crane and Hoisting Equipment • Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Medical Laboratory Technology School of Trades Operator – Boom Truck Mechanic Medical Radiologic Technology Aircraft Skin and Structure Repair • Crane and Hoisting Equipment • Rig Technician Optical Sciences – Contact Lenses – July 15/11 graduates Operator – Mobile Crane • Roofer Optical Sciences – Eye Glasses Auto Body Pre-Employment • Floorcovering Installer • Sheet Metal Worker Personal Fitness Trainer Automotive Pre-Employment • Gasfitter • Steamfitter-Pipefitter Respiratory Therapy Building Environmental Systems • Heavy Equipment Technician • Structural Steel and Plate Fitter Veterinary Administrative Assistant CNC Machinist Technician • Insulator • Welder

Saturday Afternoon Ceremony May 7, 2011 – 1:30 p.m.

School of Information Communication and Apprenticeship Certificates Chemical Engineering Technology Engineering Technologies • Communication Technician Chemical Technology Civil Engineering Technology Avionics Engineering Technology • Electrician • Instrument Technician Construction Engineering Technology Biomedical Engineering Technology • Powerline Technician Engineering Design & Drafting Technology Computer Engineering Technology • Power System Electrician Forest Technology Computer Network Administrator Geological Technology School of Sustainable Building and Geomatics Engineering Technology Electrical Engineering Technology Environmental Management Interior Design Technology Electronics Engineering Technology Architectural Technology Landscape Architectural Technology Instrumentation Engineering Technology Biological Sciences Technology Occupational Health & Safety Materials Engineering Technology – Environmental Sciences Petroleum Engineering Technology Biological Sciences Technology Power Engineering – 4th Class Mechanical Engineering Technology – Laboratory and Research Power Engineering – 3rd Class Network Engineering Technology Biological Sciences Technology Power Engineering Technology Telecommunications Engineering Technology – Renewable Resources Water and Wastewater Technology 6 The Nugget NEWS & features Thursday, March 10, 2011 Virtually Speaking Video games misunderstood

Previously, Fox News has come under Ironically, many of those that were fire by gamers and Edmonton’s Bioware opposed to comic books’ corruption of youth because Fox said that Bioware’s Mass Effect in the ’50s helped send more than 58,000 depicted a scene of gratuitous sex. It didn’t. kids off to die and kill hundreds of thousands Fox’s “experts” didn’t even seem to play the of Vietnamese in the next decade. game as they spouted off how horrible the Yes, this is anecdotal and non-scien- effects will be on children. tific, but I have been playing violent video- With Bulletstorm, Fox’s “experts” said games since Wolfenstein 3D when I was six, that the violence in games like it have con- and still feel strongly against murder, those tributed to the increase of rapes and violence who’d use those kids’ lives as war tools and GRAHAM McCANN committed. generally respect most people’s right to live. The thing is, there is no scientific evidence On a side note, Bulletstorm isn’t really Recently, video games have been back in supporting this claim. Also, violent crime is the most elegant example that the video the mainstream media as the go-to villain for down and the U.S. Department of Justice says game world has to offer. Its over the top vio- sensationalist news. that rape has decreased by 40 per cent in 2009. lence, continuous use of foul language and The incident was when Fox News touted And just recently, a study by Ryerson general obnoxious presentation just asks for a new game being released in late February University has found that long-term play of this controversy. It probably revels in it. called Bulletstorm might be the ‘worst game violent games might not actually desensitize The game isn’t meant to be taken seri- ever made’. players to violence. ously, it is mindless fun. This is an example Bulletstorm, for PC, 360, and PS3, is a Anyway, as Marvel Comics’ Stan Lee of how the mainstream media is still com- fast-action first person shooter meant to be points out, it seems that video games are pletely ignorant and apathetic about getting played co-operatively with friends online. the modern comic books. People, including to understand this entire medium. The graphics are somewhat on the cartoonish those in American Congress, had outrage But, for the people outraged on the news, side and the violence is completely embel- against comic books in the 1950s as some- they are only bringing more publicity to the lished with a lot of tongue-in-cheek humour. thing that would corrupt the youth. title. personalgaming.blogspot.com How students can stay in Canada I am not an expert in this area, so, most of dian work experience or have graduated and immigrants to the province. The AINP is an the information I give you is based on informa- recently worked in Canada), investors, entre- immigration program operated by the Govern- tion I got from the Internet. If you have more preneurs and self-employed people (for people ment of Alberta’s Ministry of Employment and detailed questions, please contact the officers. who want to start a business in Canada), pro- Immigration in conjunction with the Govern- As international students, we came to Can- vincial nominees (One of Canada’s provinces ment of Canada’s Department of Citizenship ada to study and discover a new culture. In this or territories can nominate you to settle and and Immigration Canada (CIC). case, we hold a study permit. After we gradu- work there) and sponsoring your family. Individuals nominated by the Government ate, some of us may want to find a job here. At Next, you have to find out what the require- of Alberta, together with their spouse/common- that time, we will need a work permit. There ments are for the category you fall into. Let law partner and dependent children, can apply are some jobs that don’t require a work permit me use skilled workers and professionals as for a permanent resident visa through CIC as a VIEWS FROM and you can find them at http://www.cic.gc.ca/ an example. In this case you would visit http:// provincial nominee. CIC makes final decisions english/work/apply-who-nopermit.asp.sp. www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/index. on all provincial nominee permanent resident AN OUTSIDER However, if you want to immigrate, these asp. There you will be able to find information applications. CATHERINE YE are the steps you need to follow. such as if you can apply and, if you qualify, The eligibility criteria and process for Here is a question international students First, you need to know there are gener- how to do so. applying to the AINP varies depending on the often ask: What can I do to become a perma- ally six categories of people who can apply Finally, you can start your application. Just fill stream and category. For the detail criteria, visit nent resident of Canada? for immigration to Canada. They are, skilled in some forms and pay the fees, it should be easy. http://albertacanada.com/immigration/immi- There was a free webinar on March 3 that workers and professionals (this category is the Above is general information which applies grating/ainp.html. talked about the Alberta Immigrant Nominee most common one and for people who want for every province in Canada. But let’s take a Not every international student wants to Program (AINP), International Graduate Cat- to settle and work in Canada outside of Que- look at the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program immigrate to Canada; our own countries are egory. Since midterms were during that time, I bec), Quebec-selected skilled workers (for (AINP), International Graduate Category, which nice, too. But I hope this article will be help- feel that there’s a possibility international stu- people selected by the Quebec government to I mentioned at the beginning of this article. ful for the students who are concerned about dents didn’t get to attend. So in this article, I settle and work in Quebec), Canadian Experi- The AINP is designed to support Alber- this issue. Well, good luck, my international want to talk about some immigration issues. ence Class (for people who have recent Cana- ta’s economic growth by attracting work-ready fellows! Alternative Energy program gets chief By BALJOT BHATTI position. He will also be building a new program team The program uses cutting edge technology and Starting this fall, the Alternative Energy Program to work with him in the upcoming semester. current day economic and management theory to diploma program (ALT) at NAIT will be welcoming Dr. Sandercock will also be designing the Alter- prepare students for work. Graduates can work in a new chair, in the School of Sustainable Building native Energy Program curriculum and getting ready private or public sectors related to the alternative and Environmental Management. for the September launch of his first semester as pro- energy industry. Dr. Jim Sandercock is the new chair of the Alter- gram chair. With new advancements and business in this native Energy Program and has been a faculty mem- The Alternative Energy Program aims to pro- industry this program is a great addition to NAIT. ber since 2008. He worked in the Instrumentation vide solid technical knowledge of solar, geother- Not only does it allow NAIT to go in a green direc- Engineering Technician/Technology program, as mal, wind, bio fuel, fuel cell, carbon capture, small tion but it also pushes to make Alberta truly the well as the Nanotechnology program. hydro and hybrid energy system applications. Stu- energy province. Dr. Sandercock’s official start date is Feb. 28. dents are expected to learn communication and proj- We welcome Dr. Jim Sandercock to his new role From then until fall, he will be working on transition- ect management skills, so as to integrate them into as chair of the Alternative Energy program and wish ing from his teaching duties with SICET to his new real world applications. him well in the future. Dr. Jim Sandercock Thursday, March 10, 2011 The Nugget 7 opinion — Editorial — How young is too young?

called DRT, are trying their best to get the cur- arguments of the parents as written in the younger performers, no matter the supervi- rent ban on underage performers in bars over- Journal; however, I can’t help but have a sion they do or don’t have. turned. The ban, which was put into effect in few concerns as well. There are alternative solutions to this 2007, does not exist in other provinces such The parents and artists are arguing that ongoing debate of underage performers in as B.C., Saskatchewan and Ontario. The this ban is stunting their growth as musi- bars. While I do agree that isn’t much in ban was first put into effect when the AGLC cians; it is making it tough for them to find the way of opportunity for these musicians, (Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission) gigs and ultimately is leading to young there are many festivals and events that are board wanted to loosen its rules to allow musicians leaving the province. A parent of suitable for their age group. They can spend 16- and 17-year-olds to work in the kitchens one of the members of DRT, Terry Evans, the extra few years honing their talent and of bars to help cope with a labour shortage. said in the Journal that the band just wants finishing school before getting more seri- rachel jacques This caused some controversy over fears of the experience of these venues. “They want ous about the music industry. These parents Editor-In-Chief child exploitation and violence that happens an opportunity to learn about the light sys- need to set an example for their kids and If I were to conduct a survey of NAIT in bars, which prompted the commission to tem, to learn about the sound system, help them to realize that their education is students and asked if you frequented the meet and amend its policy to state that no one what they have to do to make things work still important. Why do these young bands bars in Edmonton, the answer would prob- under the age of 18 would be allowed to work onstage,” he said. need to play in venues with an older crowd? ably be a resounding “Yes”. What if I in licensed establishments, period. This was I would have to disagree with his logic Musicians are getting noticed and changed that question to ask if you went extended to those such as dishwashers as well here. There are plenty of all-ages venues becoming famous younger and younger each to bars while underage? The answer would as performers. located around Edmonton for these types of year. This does not warrant allowing under- change drastically. Guaranteed the number When I read that the parents of these performers. Places such as Edmonton Inter- age age artists into licensed venues where of “yes’s” received would change from the 13-year-olds were petitioning to have this national Airport, Edmonton Event Centre, the atmosphere is less than suitable. Shows vast majority to slim to none. So why should ban removed, I couldn’t help but think, Edmonton Folk Music Festival and Expres- in bars are not rated PG-13 for a reason. this rule, or law, be changed for performers? “Why in the world would you want your sionz Café. The reason people go to bars is They are intended to provide entertainment An article in the Edmonton Journal last 13-year-old child to be around drunk and not to watch a 13-year-old boy band play. A to an older, more mature crowd. It is not the week stated that a band of 13-year-old boys rowdy adults?” I can understand some of the bar is an adult environment, not meant for place for a 13-year-old boy band.

thecampussocialite.com 8 The Nugget Thursday, March 10, 2011 SPORTS Ooks win provincial title

By Sean Harman The gold medal is what everyone in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference wanted to see as the Lethbridge College Kodiaks, ranked No. 1 in the coun- try, took on the No. 6 ranked NAIT Ooks. Both teams had already secured a spot in Nationals the previous day when Lethbridge defeated Lakeland and NAIT beat previous ACAC powerhouse Mount Royal. The last time the Ooks and Kodiaks faced off was way back in October and the Kodiaks came out with a huge 94-77 win. Huge early lead The gold medal game at NAIT, however, was a totally different story as the Ooks raced out to a huge 36-14 lead at the end of the first quarter thanks in part to a barrage of three pointers from ACAC Final Four MVP Bol Kong and player of the game Shane Cox. The Kodiaks struggled throughout the game trying to get anything going, and with all-conference forward Dominyc Coward in foul trouble, Lethbridge had no real inside presence. With Coward on the bench, Leth- bridge struggled to keep NAIT off the glass as they were out-rebounded 52-33. Twenty five of the Ooks’ rebounds came on the offensive end, giving NAIT sec- ond chance after second chance. Lethbridge outscored the Ooks in the second quarter, but because of the late start, the Kodiaks could never get back into the game, ultimately losing by a final score of 93-66. After the game the head coach of the Ooks, Don Phillips, explained the reason for NAIT’s quick start. “No one gave us any respect all year long. There were never any articles written on us whatsoever,” said Phillips. “It was always about Lethbridge and not only Lethbridge, but the top five, Algonquin and these other teams, and so they did nothing but give us bulletin board material, which worked out well for us.” Ultimate goal a national title As great as an ACAC championship is for NAIT, their ultimate goal is to win Nationals. “We’ll celebrate this win tonight and tomorrow night, but come Monday we’re back to work,” added coach Phillips. For the Kodiaks, it’s right back to the drawing board and head coach Mike Hansen put some of the blame for the loss on himself. “We just weren’t prepared. I spent the week focus- ing on beating Lakeland and securing a berth to Nationals and I didn’t prepare these guys for tonight at all,” said Hansen. “As a coach, it falls on me to prepare these guys and make sure that they were ready to play and they weren’t ready to play.” Both teams advance to Canadian Colleges Ath- letics Association National Championship, which runs March 17-19 at Durham College in Oshawa, Ont. Key notes – NAIT starting forward Clayton Crel- lin saw limited action as he suffered a hip injury, but is expected to be healthy in time for Nationals. Top contributors NAIT- Shane Cox – 22 points, four assists NAIT- Bol Kong – 19 points, 10 rebounds Photo by Laura Dettling Lethbridge- Logan Reiter – 12 points, eight NAIT Ooks guard Shane Cox gets some air as he drives to the basket during the team’s ACAC championship rebounds game against the Lethbridge Kodiaks last weekend. NAIT won the game and the ACAC title with a 93-66 score. Lethbridge- Jordan Reiter – 15 points Thursday, March 10, 2011 SPORTS The Nugget 9

Photo by Laura Dettling ENJOYING THE MOMENT NAIT’s men’s basketball team and a couple of young fans share the happiness last weekend after the Ooks defeated Lethbridge Kodiaks 93-66 to win the ACAC championship. Next stop is the Canadian Colleges Athletics Association national championship March 17-19 at Durham College in Oshawa, Ont. Athletes of the week Athletes of the week February 14-20 February 28-March 6 Dan Kai Laura Williams Badminton Hockey Dan Kai won the 2011 CCAA badminton Men’s Singles Laura was the Ook’s best player in the hockey team’s National Championship this past weekend in Sackville, final weekend set versus the SAIT Trojans. Williams tal- N.B. This was Kai’s third straight national championship for lied a short-handed assist in the team’s loss Friday and the Ooks. After posting a 4-1 record in the round-robin, Kai scored the lone goal in Saturday’s 1-1 tie. “She is a pos- defeated Peter Huang of B.C. in the final in straight sets, itive player who possesses a win at all costs team atti- 21-13, 21-14. Sick early in the week, Kai lost to Huang in tude,” said head coach Deana Iwanicka. “She goes hard the round-robin and struggled during a hard fought semifinal and makes her teammates better with encouragement match with eventual bronze medallist Tim Yu from Ontario. and belief.” Laura is in her second year of the Cytotech- Kai regained his form in time for the final and played a nearly nology program and his from Souris, Manitoba. flawless match. “Dan’s performance this week was incred- ible. To play badminton at the level that he needed to win the championship and be sick in the process is mind blowing,” said head coach Jordan Richey. Kai is in his third year and Kate Bilodeau and Tayler Smith is a first-year Business Administration student from China. Volleyball Bol Kong Kate and Tayler teamed up this past weekend to lead their NAIT Basketball women’s volleyball team to a 2-1 Kong was named the tournament MVP at this past qualifying series victory and a place weekend’s ACAC Men’s Basketball Final Four hosted in the ACAC Championships this at NAIT. Kong helped lead the Ooks to their second upcoming weekend. Bilodeau had consecutive ACAC title. In Friday’s 95-82 semifinal 24 kills, four service aces, 35 digs victory against Mount Royal University, Bol had 27 and three stuff blocks in the three- points and seven rebounds. He followed that up with game set, while Smith chipped in 19 points, 10 rebounds and four assists Saturday in with 22 kills, seven service aces, the team’s 93-66 victory over the Lethbridge Kodiaks. Bilodeau 41 digs and two stuff blocks. “It Smith “Bol showed true championship experience and matu- is tough to separate these two as rity over the weekend,” said head coach Don Phillips. they have provided consistent play on the left side position,” said head coach “For us to be successful in bringing home the CCAA Erminia Russo Thorpe. “They are playing with a confidence and aggression that title, we will need more of this and then some from has boosted the level of play of their team.” Bilodeau is a third-year Business everyone on the roster”. Bol, from Vancouver, is a Administration student from Grande Prairie and Smith is a second-year Respira- third-year player in the Telecommunications program. tory Therapy student from Edmonton. 10 The Nugget SPORTS Thursday, March 10, 2011 WOMEN’S HOCKEY Women bow out By Patrick Knowles first intermission. Then the wheels The NAIT women’s hockey team fell off in the second and despite season wrapped up this past week- their best efforts in the third period, end with a loss in the semifinal play- NAIT was not able to overcome off series against SAIT from Calgary the hole they had dug in the sec- losing the best of five ond, losing the game series three games 6-3 and bringing to a to one. This was not close its 2010-2011 the outcome that the season. women Ooks were “This is not how hoping for after fin- we wanted the sea- ishing second last son to end for our season in the ACAC, team and to be hon- so not being able to est it’s a little disap- get back to the finals pointing to be fin- is a disappointment ished and not have for the team. a chance to be play- NAIT battled ing for the ACAC hard in this playoff championship,” series against the said coach Deanna SAIT Trojans, los- Iwanicka. ing the first game of “Losing Sherri Photo by Laura Dettling the series in Calgary Deanna Iwanicka (Bowles), the teams 4-3, then coming leading scorer, I Ooks captain Lacie Richard shoots the puck past a prone SAIT Trojan player during an ACAC home and pulling out the win 2-1. think played a bigger role than we playoff game at the NAIT arena. NAIT lost the series 3-1. Then the series returned to Calgary had anticipated and I think the lack where SAIT totally dominated the of depth on the bench ended up hurt- confirmed new recruits coming ing class coming to NAIT next fall. defence and forward Sherri Bowles game, winning 5-0. It was do or die ing us when it came down to our into the fold next season, Iwanicka The Ooks women’s hockey both received first team honours, this past Friday for the NAIT Ooks first round matchup against SAIT.” thinks that the problems that they team had a few players who while Meghan Witt was selected to and they came out ready to bat- The team is looking to rebound ran into in the playoffs with lack of received individual awards by the Second All Conference Team tle, opening the scoring in the first next season. With only three play- depth on the bench should be alle- being selected to Conference All- as goaltender for her solid play this period to take a 1-0 lead into the ers not returning and at least seven viated thanks to the strong recruit- Star teams. Nicole Gregoire on year. Trade deadline a quiet time By Matt Bugg ditional deadline deal. Brewer, a veteran of back together with a near deadline deal that Feb. 28 – C Maxim Lapierre and C Although only 16 deals materialized over 700 games, will see his contract expire smacked of deja vu. Stillman, 37, had pre- MacGregor Sharp to Vancouver for C Joel during the 2011 NHL trade deadline – the at year’s end and was unlikely to re-sign in viously won the Stanley Cup with Caro- Perreault, 2011 third-round selection and lowest total since the 1999-2000 season – St. Louis. In exchange, the Blues acquired lina during the 2005-06 season. Traded to LW Chris Higgins to Vancouver for D Evan a steady series of trades kept analysts busy a third-round pick in 2011 and 2010 third Ottawa in February 2008, Stillman’s return Oberg, third rounder. in the days leading up to Feb. 28. Here is a rounder Brock Beukeboom, the six-foot- to Raleigh has seemed to reinvigorate both In acquiring a pair of former teammates summary of the most notable: two, 200-pound son of former NHLer Jeff the veteran and his new team. with the Montreal Canadiens, the Vancou- Feb. 19 – D Erik Johnson, C Jay Beukeboom. Feb. 26 – D Bryan McCabe to New ver Canucks have added the depth required McClement, conditional Feb. 21 – LW James York Rangers for RW Tim Kennedy, 2011 to make a run for the Stanley Cup. The first-round pick to Colorado Neal, D Matt Niskanen third rounder. Canucks acquired Higgins, a former three- for RW Chris Stewart, D to Pittsburgh for D Alex In his first of five deals over a 72-hour time 20-goal scorer for the Habs, and Lapi- Kevin Shattenkirk and con- Goligoski. period, GM Dale Tallon shipped impending erre, a gritty bottom-nine centre. With Hig- ditional second-round pick. In another trade geared free agent Bryan McCabe to the Rangers for gins’ speed and Lapierre’s tenacious fore- During a time of year towards long-term assets, a draft choice and Kennedy, a 24-year-old checking, Vancouver has constructed a for- when most trades tend to the Dallas Stars utilized bubble forward. Although McCabe has yet midable fourth line that can make an impact focus on the now, the St. their depth at left wing to to make a significant impact for New York, in limited minutes. Louis Blues and Colorado improve a glaring weak- Rangers GM Glen Sather gave up so little in Feb. 28 – C Jason Arnott to Washing- Avalanche completed a deal ness on defence. Power assets that the risk was minimal. ton for C Dave Steckel, 2011 second-round very much predicated on the forward James Neal has Feb. 28 – D Dennis Wideman to Wash- selection. future. Having lost patience struggled with consistency ington for LW Jake Hauswirth, 2011 third With their second deal of the dead- with former first overall pick Erik Johnson, since breaking in with Dallas and had been rounder. line, the Washington Capitals fixed another the Blues traded the 22-year-old for Shatten- pushed down the depth chart with the play Speaking of minimal risk, the Washing- area of concern by acquiring Arnott, a Cup kirk, a first-year offensive defenceman and of Jamie Benn and Brendan Morrow. In ton Capitals arguably traded even less for champion with New Jersey in 2000, for fel- Stewart, a robust power winger. Goligoski, the Stars added a premier young another cornerstone of the Florida Panthers low six-foot-five centre Dave Steckel and a Feb. 19 – D Eric Brewer to Tampa Bay puck-mover who has broken 30 points in blue line in the form of Dennis Wideman. pick. No player has made as big an impact for D Brock Beukeboom, 2011 third-round each of the last two seasons. With 33 points to date – his fourth season for his new club as Arnott – after setting up selection. Feb. 24 – LW Cory Stillman to Carolina breaking the 30-point mark – Wideman was the tying goal with 48 seconds remaining Despite one major shakeup on defence, for RW Ryan Carter, 2011 fifth-round pick acquired in the hopes of adding some punch in a 2-1 OT win over the Isles, the hulking Blues GM Doug Armstrong continued to In the words of the Blues Brothers, the to a powerplay that is currently sixth worst pivot tallied the game-winner over St. Louis revamp his team’s blue line with a more tra- Carolina Hurricanes looked to get the band in the NHL. in his second game as a Capital. Thursday, March 10, 2011 SPORTS The Nugget 11 BADMINTON Five national medals won By Marc Majeau made the cross country trek to New Brunswick. back to Edmonton with a silver medal. Finally, come home with the The NAIT Ooks put their stamp on the Dan Kai won gold in the men’s singles in mixed doubles, Joey Vandervet and Sinead amount of gold med- CCAA Badminton world this past weekend, competition, and that will stand as NAITs only Cheah were able to bring NAITs medal count als they were hoping taking home five medals, including one gold, at gold medal from the National Championships. up to five, as they brought home a silver medal for, the Ooks are still the 2011 CCAA Badminton National Champi- Sun Yang captured silver in the women’s sin- in mixed doubles, falling to Ashley Jang and happy with the medal onships last weekend. gles, falling to RuiLin Huang from Doug- Jensen Ly from Kwantlen Polytechnic Univer- count from Nationals. The tournament took place in beautiful Sack- las College in New Westminster, BC. Over sity in BC. The entire team ville, New Brunswick at Mount Allison Univer- on the doubles side of things, Jonathan Chang This wraps up hands down the best bad- will enjoy the rest sity, and the Ooks sent eight players. Sun Yang, and Jason Chou were able to claim bronze in minton that has ever happened at NAIT. Head of the school year, Dan Kai Dan Kai, Jonathan Chang, Jason Chou, Sinead Mens doubles, and acting as the ACAC Wild- Coach Jordan Richey and his team have been remembering the success they had this season, Cheah, Joey Vendervet, Natalie Neumann, Jes- card, Natalie Neumann and Jessica Yu lost to looking forward to the National Champion- and get right back at it for the beginning of the sica Yu, as well as head coach Jordan Richey all the team from Douglas College, and return ships all season, and even though they didn’t 2011/12 ACAC badminton season. MEN’S HOCKEY Positive thoughts for next year By Patrick Knowles in order to bring the series back to the NAIT firmed to not return next season, the team looks with the team and how it was able to adopt the style The NAIT Ooks men’s hockey season came arena for game three of the best of three series. to build on this season moving forward. of play that he wants his teams to be known for. to a sudden end with a first round NAIT did not play a complete “We are disappointed in how this season fin- When asked about this season and what he playoff loss to cross-town rivals 60 minutes and fell apart in the ished up and did not expect to be finished this can take out of it, Lajoie said: “As a coaching from Concordia. After going on second period, allowing four early in the season,” said Lajoie. “I hope that this staff we like to see our athletes grow as both ath- a five-game winning streak to goals on eight shots. Despite leaves a sour taste in the mouths of the players lete and person and we take more pride in seeing end the season starting with a 3-2 dominating the third period that will be returning to the team these kids come in and grow as overtime win against the Thun- and controlling the play for the next year, so that they will all be athletes but more so on a per- der from Concordia, the Ooks majority of the time, they were disciplined this summer in their son level,” answered Lajoie were unable to keep that streak only able to muster one goal, off season training so we can hit when asked what he can take rolling in the playoffs. making the final 4-2 for the the ground running next season away from this season. NAIT had home advantage Concordia Thunder. and hopefully pick up where we “Growing up as positive going into the best out of three This was not how the team left off last season.” members to our community series against Concordia. Losing had envisioned their season “No player on this year’s team has a guar- here at NAIT and taking skills and applying them at home on Thursday Feb. 17 by ending, especially riding a five- anteed spot on next season’s roster and with a to their lives and teaching them life skills that they a 4-3 score meant the Saturday game winning streak going into handful of very strong recruits coming into the can use for the rest of their lives.” night game was do or die for the the playoffs, but looking back on fold next year, we expect tryouts to be very com- With a head coach with this outlook on men’s hockey team from NAIT. Serge Lajoie the season first year head coach petitive, which will only help to make the team building a team, the future looks bright for the Going into an arena where they Serge Lajoie said that there are a better prepared for the season,” added Lajoie. NAIT men’s hockey program. I expect them to have not won all season the Ooks were going to lot of positives to take from this season and build This year was about bringing in a system and challenge for a provincial championship next need to play a complete 60 minutes of hockey on for the future. With only three players con- getting everyone familiar with it. Lajoie is happy season and for many years to come. Teams make moves in NBA By Marc Majeau Robinson to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for just happened?” in a span of two weeks. Although the NHL trade deadline is forward Jeff Green, centre Nenad Krstic and a draft pick. Former Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan had been coach- hands down the most covered deadline Last season during the NBA ing the Jazz since Ronald Regan in Canada, the final date for NBA gen- Finals, Perkins was injured for Game was president and suddenly, in early eral managers to improve their squads 7 between the Lakers and Celtics. February 2011, he stepped down as via trades has come and gone, and on Many people (much smarter than me, head coach. At first, it was unclear Feb. 24, the final third of the NBA sea- I add) said that had Perkins played in exactly what had happened, but after son got even more interesting than the the seventh and deciding game, the a few days, reports began to surface first two. Celtics would have been 2010 NBA that Utah Jazz star Deron Williams Blue and Melo champs. “forced” Sloan out. The biggest deal of the day actually wasn’t on the 24th. That’s why this deal is so shock- After “Sloan-Gate”, Utah Jazz Two days before, the Denver Nuggets finally put a stop to ing to me. general manager Kevin O’Connor all the “Melo-Drama” that has plagued the team since the They added Jeff Green, who can thought of quite possibly the worst summer and dealt superstar Carmelo Anthony, along with play, but now, the Celtics are lacking punishment for Williams for forcing Chauncey Billups to the New York Knicks, in a three-way a “big man” and if they go up against Sloan out: He traded him to New Jer- deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Although there are Orlando in the playoffs, Dwight sey in exchange for Derrick Favors, many pieces in this trade, Anthony is clearly the biggest Howard is going to eat Shaquille Devin Harris and two first-round one. O’Neal for breakfast and then finish picks. With all this talk of another potential “Big 3” making it’s up Jermaine O’Neal for lunch. New Jersey Nets majority owner way to Madison Square Garden, the Knicks already have The Celtics’ loss is the Thunders’ Mikhail Prokhorov, who hails from two of the players in place. Chris Paul is rumored to want gain, and now, Oklahoma has a big Russia, looks like a James Bond vil- bopmyspace.com out of New Orleans, and Amar’e Stoudemire has been hold- man. The West is so strong this sea- Deron Williams lain, sounds like a James Bond villain ing it down in Knick blue since October. Now with Melo in son, from No.1 to 8, and the Thun- and acts like one. He wanted to get his the picture, another “Big 3” could happen sooner rather than der improved. For Oklahoma to make any sort of run in the superstar and he landed one in Williams. When the Nets later. Let’s also not forget Chauncey Billups. The wily old playoffs this season, they are going to have to go through move to Brooklyn for the start of the 2012 season, watch for veteran has fit in nicely, and will give the Knicks some val- Los Angeles, Dallas or San Antonio. Perkins only helps the Nets to add another superstar. ued experience as they head towards the playoffs. those odds. What does it all mean? Green Goes Green Deron Williams Joins the Cast of The NBA Trade Deadline had everything we asked for: In one of the most shocking deals of the day, the Boston Jersey Shore Superstars, drama and a Russian James Bond villain. What Celtics sent big man Kendrick Perkins and little man Nate Things in Utah went from mediocre to “What the hell more could you ask for? 12 The Nugget SPORTS Thursday, March 10, 2011 What’s in a name? Plenty

am in no way a NASCAR fan. Dick Trickle, a 37, including both legs and his pelvis. Pretty ers of all time. He even has an award named name so bold it draws its own fans. badass. after him, which is given out to the best line- Gaylord Perry – Major League pitcher Dick Butkus – Football player backer in college and at the professional level Gaylord Perry isn’t just another great Most of the time, a name like Dick But- as well. name, the dude could play. He is on a short kus would have schoolyard bullies licking Those are just a few of some of the list of pitchers to win a Cy Young in both their chops for a chance to make fun. But greatest sports names out there. Drop me leagues, won over 300 games and recorded Butkus probably would have knocked them a line at [email protected] and let me know over 3,000 strikeouts. And he was one of the out. He was a NFL Hall of Fame linebacker what your favorite sports name of all time last guys to throw a spitball in the modern and is still regarded as one of the best play- is. era. He even went so far to name his autobi- S AY ography, Me and the Spitter. One of his for- mer managers even said that his picture in WHAAAAT? the Hall of Fame should have a bottle of K-Y MATT DeBEURS Jelly next to it because he doctored the ball Assistant Sports Editor so much. Some people are born to play professional Picabo Street – Alpine skier sports. Once in a while, an individual is born I bet you’ve never met another Picabo with that right mix of genetics, skill, and men- before. The name sounds more like a place at tal toughness that others just don’t have. You an amusement park for toddlers than anything. can tell right who these players But don’t judge a book are. They’re stronger, bigger by its cover. Street is a and faster than everyone else. two time Olympic med- Players like LeBron James, allist. She won a silver Sidney Crosby, Albert Pujols medal in 1994 and gold are names that come to mind. in 1998. They have that “it” factor. Kaka – Soccer Then there are those play- player ers that are born to play pro Ricardo Izecson dos for a different reason. They Santos Leite or other- have the perfect name. Sure, wise known as Kaka, they can play too, but it almost is another person in a seems like it was destiny for fairly long line of Brazil- someone with a great name to ian soccer players that is make the big leagues. Person- only referred to with one marksweetwood.blogspot.com ally, I love a great sports name, name. But none of them Dick Butkus it makes that person easier to starcasm.net are on the same level as root for. Plus, hey, they are fun Dick Trickle Kaka. He makes names to say too. like Ronaldo and Ron- In honour of that, here’s a list of some of aldinho sound like Jim and Frank. the greatest names in sports. Evel Knievel – Daredevil Dick Trickle – NASCAR Driver Evel Knievel was one of the baddest, Richard “Dick” Trickle never won a NAS- most gnarly people around in his time. Over CAR race, but did manage to win tons of short his 15-year career, Knievel attempted 75 track events throughout his career. Some say he ramp to ramp jumps on his motorcycle, and is even the best short track driver of all time. in many of those attempts, he crashed and Although his name might not sound that cool, burned. As a reward for his crashes, he is in but you can’t argue that it isn’t original. Even in the record books holding the title of the most my young age I knew about Dick Trickle, and I broken bones ever survived by a human with

vintageculture.net Evel Knievel Thursday, March 10, 2011 SPORTS The Nugget 13 ACAC Standings men’s hockey Lakeland 20 17 3 34 1831 1497 Red Deer 18 5 13 10 963 1160 N NAIT 20 11 9 42 35 22 Team GP W RW L OTL TIE GF GA Pts MacEwan 20 10 10 20 1515 1502 Briercrest 18 1 17 2 908 1302 S SAIT 20 9 11 36 39 18 SAIT 28 23 21 2 0 3 136 56 49 Concordia 20 10 10 20 1597 1465 playoff RESULTS S Lethbridge 20 9 11 34 39 18 Keyano 20 7 13 14 1409 1575 Mount Royal 28 19 19 6 0 3 101 53 41 March 4 S Briercrest 20 6 14 31 47 12 Augustana 20 4 16 8 1553 1884 Augustana 28 14 14 7 2 5 130 91 35 GPRC 71, SAIT 52 N Keyano 20 5 15 24 49 10 Grande Prairie 20 3 17 6 1533 1992 NAIT 28 15 14 9 1 3 78 69 34 MacEwan 55, MRU 52 King’s 20 0 20 0 1237 1786 N Concordia 20 4 16 15 51 8 Concordia 28 10 9 12 2 4 108 113 26 March 5 South Division S Augustana 20 0 20 3 60 0 Portage 28 9 8 17 0 2 85 108 20 MRU 69, SAIT 65 Team G W L Pts PF PA Briercrest 28 5 5 17 0 6 74 131 16 GPRC 63, MacEwan 59 (GPRC wins ACAC) Lethbridge 18 17 1 34 1701 1250 CURLING MacEwan 28 3 3 23 0 2 60 151 8 Mount Royal 18 15 3 30 1544 1307 MEN PLAYOFF RESULTS men’s volleyball SAIT 18 10 8 20 1447 1438 Team Fall Winter Final Results March 4 Provincial Division Briercrest 18 9 9 18 1550 1560 NAIT 5-1 6-0 11-1 SAIT 6, Concordia 3 (SAIT wins series 3-0) DIV Team MP MW ML GW GL Pts Red Deer 18 8 10 16 1449 1447 Augustana 5-1 4-2 9-3 MRU 5, Augustana 2 (MRU leads series 1-0) Medicine Hat 18 6 12 12 1443 1573 S Briercrest 20 17 3 55 16 34 Olds College 3-3 4-2 7-5 March 5 PLAYOFF RESULTS N NAIT 20 16 4 52 23 32 Augustana 4, MRU 2 (Series tied 1-1) Red Deer College 2-4 4-2 6-6 March 4 S Red Deer 20 15 5 51 24 30 March 6 GPRC 4-2 1-5 5-7 NAIT 95, MRU 82 N King’s 20 14 6 47 29 28 MRU 7, Augustana 4 (MRU leads series 2-1) Lethbridge 87, Lakeland 80 S SAIT 20 13 7 44 34 26 Grant MacEwan U. 2-4 1-5 3-9 March 5 N MacEwan 20 12 8 45 34 24 Lakeland College 0-6 1-5 1-11 WOmen’s hockey MRU 91, Lakeland 81 S Lethbridge 20 11 9 43 35 22 WOMEN Team GP W rW L OTL TIE GF GA Pts NAIT 93, Lethbridge 66 (NAIT wins ACAC) S Medicine Hat 20 10 10 38 36 20 Fall Winter Final Results Mount Royal 24 21 17 1 0 2 96 34 44 N Grande Prairie 20 9 11 34 36 18 NAIT 4-2 5-1 9-3 SAIT 24 12 11 8 2 2 65 57 28 WOmen’s basketball N Keyano 20 9 11 36 37 18 GPRC 4-2 5-1 9-3 NAIT 24 11 11 8 1 3 56 52 26 S Mount Royal 20 8 12 33 40 16 Grant MacEwan U. 5-1 4-2 9-3 MacEwan 24 5 5 12 0 7 41 65 17 North Division Team G W L Pts PF PA S Augustana 20 3 17 13 52 6 Concordia 4-2 4-2 8-4 Red Deer 24 3 3 17 2 2 36 81 10 MacEwan 20 17 3 34 1460 1127 N Lakeland 20 3 17 13 52 6 Red Deer College 4-2 4-2 8-4 PLAYOFF results Grande Prairie 20 17 3 34 1428 1174 N Concordia 20 0 20 5 60 0 Lakeland College 5-1 2-5 7-5 March 2 Concordia 20 16 4 32 1515 1090 Augustana 0-6 2-4 2-10 MRU 3, MacEwan 0 (MRU leads series 2-0) Augustana 20 10 10 20 1538 1537 March 3 WOmen’s volleyball Portage College 1-5 0-6 1-11 King’s 20 9 11 18 1226 1246 SAIT 5, NAIT 0 (SAIT leads series 2-1) Provincial Division Olds College 0-6 1-5 1-11 Lakeland 20 6 14 12 1261 1434 March 4 DIV Team MP MW ML GW GL Pts MIXED NAIT 20 5 15 10 1082 1285 SAIT 6, NAIT 3 (SAIT wins series 3-1) S Mount Royal 20 19 1 58 9 38 Fall Winter Final Results Keyano 20 2 18 4 1059 1625 MRU 4, MacEwan 2 (MRU wins series 3-0) N Grande Prairie 20 16 4 53 20 32 NAIT 5-0 5-0 10-0 South Division N Lakeland 20 14 6 50 30 28 Grant MacEwan U. 4-1 3-2 7-3 Team G W L Pts PF PA S Red Deer 20 13 7 44 29 26 Augustana 3-2 4-1 7-3 men’s basketball SAIT 18 17 1 34 1426 1008 North Division Mount Royal 18 13 5 26 1227 1072 N King’s 20 12 8 42 36 24 Red Deer College 2-3 1-4 3-7 Team G W L Pts PF PA Medicine Hat 18 10 8 20 1253 1185 N MacEwan 20 11 9 37 32 22 Lakeland College 0-5 2-3 2-8 NAIT 20 18 2 36 2005 1538 Lethbridge 18 6 12 12 1164 1264 S Medicine Hat 20 11 9 39 32 22 GPRC 1-4 0-5 1-9 Just thinking ...

his touch. Losing his full-time PGA status is lose a playoff series … a sickening feeling to my stomach. a big deal and he gives up his title as the best Head Hunting Watching Chara’s post-game interview Canadian in golf to Trinidad and Tobago native I was watching highlights from the Tues- made me even madder. Chara plays it off like and Calgary resident Stephen Ames. day night game between the Boston Bruins it was some sort of accident going for the puck. Weir still plans on playing the majority of and the Montreal Canadians and all I have to Are you kidding me? It is every player’s job to the golf season and figures he can get into about say is wow. For those of you who don’t know know exactly who is on the ice, what is going 25 tournaments. Here’s hoping the 40-year-old what I’m talking about let me explain. Zdeno on at all times and what their surroundings are. lefty can hit his stride and get back into form Chara almost took off Max Pacioretty’s head, Chara knew what he was doing. No doubt in for the remainder of the season. literally. There was a play during the game my mind. It is too much of a coincidence that Good luck, Mike. where Chara rubs out Pacioretty and ends up the player Chara severely injures is the same Way OFFSIDE Can’t Take the Heat? running him into the stanchion headfirst and player that he has had a run in with in almost I was watching the last quarter of the game knocking him out cold. I am a fan of big hits every previous game between these two teams. KYLE GALLIVER between the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls in hockey, but what happened Tuesday night Be ready for a vacation, Zdeno, I can see Sports Editor earlier in the week and boy, was I happy when was scary. Seeing someone’s head bounce off the league giving you a few games off pretty This week was another one of those weeks the Heat weren’t able to hit the winning shot. something like that is un-nerving and brought soon. where I couldn’t pick one topic I wanted to The Heat lost a one-point game to the Bulls and cover in depth so I decided I would share my were obviously upset as they left the court and random sports thoughts of the week with you I was loving it. all. What made the whole thing even better was That’s Weir-d when Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra came What has happened to Mike Weir? The out in the post-game conference and said that other day I was watching Sportscentre and they some of the players in the locker room were were talking about Mike Weir’s performance at crying … crying. the Honda Classic over the weekend. He shot a I wonder if the Heat knew when LeBron career-worst round of 85 and was plus-22 for James was “taking his talents to South Beach” the events. Yes, plus-22. Weir missed the cut at that he would also be bringing his tears along the event, and has missed the cut four out of with him. That’s just ridiculous. Professional the last five events he’s played in. It resulted in athletes crying over a four-game losing streak Weir losing his full-time PGA card. is absurd. It’s not like the Heat are last in the The 2003 Master’s champ has almost fallen league or anything, they are still holding down off the golfing map. Granted a major injury a playoff spot and have two of the three best montrealgazette.com (torn ligament in his right elbow) forced him players in the league on their team. to start the 2011 season with a major medical Give me a break, Miami. I can only Montreal Canadien Max Pacioretty lies unconscious on the ice in Montreal exception, but he just hasn’t seemed to regain imagine what’s going to happen when you after he was checked by Boston defenceman Zdeno Chara. 14 The Nugget Thursday, March 10, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT This Aussie’s awesome! The music that Churchill writes reflects his life on the coast. It’s music to listen to as you relax on the beach. It is very folk inspired, complete with gut- wrenching vocals and intricate music. In 2009, Churchill won the Australian Folk Art- ist of the Year award. He is developing quite a tour record as well, sharing stages with names like Ash Grunwald, Jeff Lang, The Fumes, Lloyd Speigel and Xavier Rudd. Churchill has also been a part of some of the best festivals in Australia. LACE SENIO “As a young artist, now’s the time for me to Entertainment Editor be busy. You just have to tour your arse off, record heaps and keep pushing every way you can. It’s Kim Churchill, Kim Churchill, Kim Churchill, been a hectic couple of years, but it’s also been lots with the Aussie voice of an angel and the clas- of fun,” Churchill says on his website. sic cherub baby good looks, it is really no wonder With Sword and Shield, his debut album, has he is making his mark on the music. Despite the been doing extremely well, with regular radio play good looks, and smooth singing voice, however, it with songs such as, “Loving Home” to satisfy the is the hard work and dedication Churchill displays ears of Australians and keep listeners wanting more. towards his soulful music that is allowing him to be Churchill has plans to put out a new album by the so successful. end of 2011. This only seems natural, as he will be Churchill was in town on Thursday, March 3, touring the rest of Canada, the U.S.A. and Japan. for Indie Night. Crowds gathered for his live per- Someone such as Churchill has no choice but to formance. As usual with Churchill, the crowd was keep rolling with the success he has developed. left in awe. Also, audience members suddenly had a It is really cool to have international musi- strong urge to visit Australia. cal guests such as Churchill at the Nest. Churchill Born and raised in South Coast of Australia, rocked the Nest and will continue to wow audiences Churchill developed a relaxed and laid-back attitude on the rest of his tour. Those of you who were not Photo by Megan Stoneman towards life right away. How can you not, though, at Indie Night sure missed out on some sexy Aussie Kim Churchill plays at the Nest. when you grow up along side the surf? flare and some really good music! Thursday, March 10, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 15 for your listening pleasure ... $3.99 mixtape ... After a cold winter, spring is 5. The Clash – Bank Robber just around the corner and we 6. Classified have all been patiently waiting for – Things are Looking Up its arrival. So for this weeks’ mix- 7. The Dirty Heads – Stand Tall tape, I have decided to feature a 8. Ice Cube more laid back style of music that – It Was a Good Day you can put on and relax to. 9. K-os – 4,3,2,1 1. Sublime – Summertime 10. K.O. – This Life (punches) 2. The Dirty Heads ft. Rome 11. Mac Miller – Lay me down – Senior Skip Day 3. B.O.B. – The Kids 12. Moka Only Ft. Madchild By FRED PAPIRNIK 4. Bob Marley – Jammin – Sitting On The Porch

VIRAL VIDEO OF THE WEEK Knock, knock By Chris Thompson long as possible. The clock starts as soon Neg’s Urban Sports is a series of vid- as the door is opened and stops when eos that feature Neg (Neg Dupree), Com- the door is closed. If the stranger opens peting against himself in a series of ran- the door a second time the clock contin- dom events that he has invented. Orig- ues from where it was stopped. The lon- inally featured on the British program ger the clock runs for the higher the score. “Balls of Steel” the series of videos have While I wouldn’t recommend anyone try- since gained a worldwide cult following. ing this at home, it is a funny clip. Put- Every week, Neg takes to the streets of ting people in awkward situations and see- London and films strangers unknowingly ing their reactions is always funny. If you being screwed with. “Knock and Don’t are looking for some mostly harmless fun Run” is one of the more popular clips I would definitely recommend checking from the series. The object is to knock on this video out. http://www.youtube.com/ a stranger’s door and keep them there as watch?v=uoxcZiWK79c 16 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 10, 2011 Alley Kat howling success By Baljot Bahatti materials are often reused rather than being slightly bitter pale ale with a strong Alley Kat has been a fixture in Canadian wasted, making the brewing and ferment- finish and citrus overtones. The microbreweries and Edmonton businesses. ing process more efficient then other, larger Amber was malty, with a recogniz- Started in 1994, Alley Kat is Alberta’s fourth breweries. able chocolate tinge. We tried the largest brewery, and Edmonton’s longest run- The tour of the facility was informative, as new Oatmeal Stout, part of Alley ning microbrewery. Starting out small, the we saw the entire process of creating beer, from Kat’s “Big Bottle” series, which was brewery has grown to become a large producer mashing grains to fermenting to bottling, and smooth and strong. And last we had of alternative beers, with the modest factory everything in between. The size of the build- the seasonal offering, which was the off 99th Street capable of bottling nearly 2.4 ing is deceptive and the company has man- Coffee Porter. Like the name sug- million bottles of beer in a single year, though aged to cram everything they need into their gests, it tasted strongly of black cof- they’ll usually average around one million bot- headquarters. fee, bitter and headstrong. Keep- tles. They ship all over Alberta, as well as to We met with the staff who were friendly ing in line with their local business some special customers in Seoul, South Korea. and open to questions and at the end of the tour, image, all the beans used in creat- Eleven people work at the Alley Kat brewery, we tried some of their beers, including a sneak ing the Coffee Porter are purchased and most people working there agree that it’s peak of their beer that was launching that day, from Edmonton-based Java Jive. a tightly knit crew. The owner’s dog, a shy lit- Oatmeal Stout. The Big Bottle series and the tle puppy named Jake, roams around the office The first we tried was the Charlie Flint, a Oatmeal Stout are a limited time while everyone is busy at work. craft beer. It had a malty taste, with a nice bit- offer only, as they are only making After celebrating their 15th anniversary last ter finish. After that, we tried the Aprikat, which one batch for Alberta and will be ciceronito.wordpress.com year with some new flavours, Alley Kat has might be their most recognized product. It had available in retail stores (or at the begun production on a new beer, called Oat- a fresh taste, light finish, and you could defi- brewery itself) until supplies run out. days, so you can go in and see for yourself how meal Stout, which will roll out on March 3. A nitely taste the apricot. Alley Kat offers public, walk-in tours of Alley Kat has grown from self-assured startup big part of Alley Kat philosophy is reuse, so The Full Moon was next, which was a their facilities between 2 and 4 p.m. on week- to Edmonton success story. Thumbs up for Depp’s Rango By Matthys Pischke movie. Many sexual innuendos and hinted The whole movie is a fantastic experi- Johnny Depp takes the starring role in at foul language add to the overall come- ence that had me and my friends laughing Rango, as a computer animated chameleon dic feel to the movie, as well as references the entire way through. Add in the fantastic that is thrown from his modern American to famous films such as Fear and Loath- AVX seats that we had and this was a per- surroundings into the Mojave Desert. The ing in Las Vegas, and The Good, the Bad fect movie to start out the night. Rango gets desperate need to find water takes the hero and the Ugly. The constant interjection of a the thumbs up and a go see from me! on a journey to a small town called Dirt. A mariachi band of desert owls rounds off the few mishaps and lies later, Rango ends up movie perfectly. as the town’s sheriff, not knowing that the sheriffs before him did not last very long. As the plot progresses, this city slicker stand-in sheriff is thrown into many adventures that will eventually lead to him figuring out who he truly is and introduce him to the love of his life (a desert iguana named Beans who tends to have nervous fits that cause her to freeze in the most unfor- tunate places). The entire movie is fantastically animated and generally hilarious. Johnny Depp does a fantastic voic- ing and the entire cast of the movie was well chosen for their roles. While Rango is an animated movie, it is definitely not a children’s ramascreen.com Thursday, March 10, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 17 Talkative trio tears it up on air

By Chris Thompson T: Changing Mac’s diapers. when I have a million dollars. How much does it cost to do that? Mac, Blaze and Thunder have been on the air for almost What kind of music do you play? T: Get a job and make lots of money, but clearly, that’s not a year and a half now. Their unique combination of three dis- M: We play everything, I don’t mean to sound generic, but going to happen. tinctive personalities all comes together for two hours a week we really do. Any last words? on Wednesday nights, starting at seven. Every week features a B: We play a lot of different stuff, anything from punk to M: Dude, I don’t have any cool last words, use that “Wow different theme, with past shows focusing on everything from classic rock. If we are feeling adventurous we will step out of I wish I had some last words”. Check us out every Wednesday baby-making music, to Canadian indie acts, even Black History out element and even throw in a hip hop track. from 7-9 on NR92.com. Month and anti-Valentine’s Day. I sat down with them this week What do you want to do once you’re done the program? B: When I’m dead and gone there will be one child born and and between all the squabbles, this is what they had to say. M: At some point I want to end up talking on air in this world can carry on. Blood, sweat and tears, bitches. How would you describe your show? Vancouver. T: I’m like a fighter jet. I will attack you from the sky and Mac: Awesome, we kind of are really eclectic about the B: Run my own radio station, eventually, 20 years from now then drop my ordinance on you. things we do. Blaze: Amazing in every sense of the word, no don’t put that. We are funny, we try to let the music speak for itself, we have a good time and that’s what it’s all about. And we try to be as modest as possible but it doesn’t always work. Thunder: Three guys all hopped up on tiger blood, but seri- ously we just have fun and play all different kinds of music. What demographic do you most appeal to? M: Anyone who likes good music. B: Attractive people. T: That’s a pretty bland question don’t you think? Nobody, we do it to satisfy our own vanity. Best part of hosting a show? M: Knowing that somebody is listening and finds what you are saying enjoyable. B: Being free to play whatever music we want to play. T: The music and the people, oh yeah, and don’t forget the fame (laughs like an evil tyrant). Worst? M: Dealing with Blaze. Photo by Chris Thompson B: Dealing with two other douche bags (claims he is joking). Thunder, left, Blaze and Mac ham it up before their NR92 show. 18 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 10, 2011 Beautiful opportunity for NAIT student By Graham McCann eants, go throughout Canada supporting a cause of A NAIT student has been selected as a contes- her choice, and receive $4,000 for a one-year reign. tant for Miss Canada. “As lame as it may sound, I am looking forward Elisha Berk, a 20-year-old NAIT Radio to representing Canada and my home town,” said and Television student, now has the chance to Berk, who comes from Campbell River, B.C. on go to Toronto to compete against the 99 other Vancouver Island. contestants. However, to get there, she needs sponsors and “I had this girl approach to raise $3,000 by August. me and tell me that I should “I would be fine with not Berk says that there are apply. I didn’t take it very many businesses in her seriously at first,” Berk said. winning. I don’t expect town that could sponsor her. “I found out it was in Toronto to win it at all. I am hop- With skills gained from and my mom told me, ‘what ing to meet cool people the Radio and Television the hell, why not apply?’ ” program, she may have Berk says that it made and make some contacts a leg up on some contes- her nervous at first, but now I wouldn’t have been able tants, and this will give her it feels surreal. From Aug. the experience she needs 14-22, she gets to go with the to make before.” for a career in media. other contestants to Toronto – Miss Canada contestant “I would be fine with and spend the first few days Elisha Berk not winning. I don’t expect going to photo shoots and spe- to win it at all. I am hop- cial events where they establish themselves. They ing to meet cool people and make some contacts I get to meet people such as choreographers and wouldn’t have been able to make before,” Berk added. vocal trainers. The last two days consists of an eve- Berk is currently finishing up her busy third ning gown, bathing suit, and talent segment. semester in the Television program, and then will They are judged on personality and how well spend the summer gearing up for the competition. they represent Canada and portray themselves as role models. Elisha Berk, right, sees the experience of If Berk wins the ultimate title of Miss Canada, competing for Miss Canada as an opportu- Photo by Jonathan Liaw she would get to participate in international pag- nity to advance her career. Thursday, March 10, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 19 Dreams for kids of all ages

I never ended up taking ballet lessons. I did however, have a brief encounter with Ukrainian danc- ing. That dream killed itself pretty quickly. I just never understood the whole co-ordination aspect of it. Dancing was just not a strength of mine. Instead, I pursued other activities that led to other dreams: singing lessons, junior high band practice and other ventures such as SHOOT FOR 4-H. unitingtheblondes.blogspot.com THE STARS Being a ballerina was my first It is one of the only things we truly I was slightly pretentious in high honestly, it makes me laugh a little. LACE SENIO dream and since then I have had have control over. Dreams empower school and didn’t listen to the people Dreams change. Within each of Entertainment Editor many other dreams, not all of them us, they force us to achieve. And that said that I was crazy. I followed us there is a dream that is ever chang- quite as graceful as ballet and I it is silly to think that your dreams that little voice and soon enough ing and ever evolving. At the end of When I was a young girl, a tiny think that the stages of dreaming will never change. Looking back, I I was working on an international the day, however, it is the dreams of little girl, I had this dream that I will never be made up of pirouettes wanted to be a ballerina, but these development project in Belize. I feel our childhood that will put smiles on was going to be a ballerina when and jetes. Dreams don’t dance, they days, I have not even the slight- like this is the place where I found our faces in our later lives. It is the I grew up. When company would evolve. I think that is what dreaming est desire to put on ballet slippers. myself, the little dancer in me was memories of being young and free come over, my little pink tutu was is all about, learning the difference Instead, I find myself yearning to be actually a volunteer. to dream big that we will hold onto instantly on and the “Lacy Show” between the people we were as chil- over seas, volunteering. The dream Being in Belize only fuelled my as we slouch in our rockers, smiling. would begin. Such a silly mem- dren and the people we are now. of making a difference has surpassed ego. I was on a volunteer high, and I am not a ballerina, I never will be. ory it is, my childhood self, danc- According to urbandictionary. the dream of dancing and that is this is only because I believed in All of the desire to be a ballerina that ing and stomping around the house. com, dreams are described as being probably for the best. myself. It goes back to me dream- I had as a child, well, it is gone and I actually thought I was going to be “a shedding of the subconscious con- I can pinpoint the exact day I ing of being a ballerina when I was has been replaced with new dreams. a ballerina; I never understood the trol that humanity has placed on you. realized that my dream to volun- a child. The strange desire to follow When I lie in bed at night, I remem- complexity of dreams, but I truly In dreams nobody but yourself can teer abroad became my most promi- our dreams just leads us to happi- ber though, what fun I had in my lit- believed in myself. And maybe, impose limitation on you and that nent dream. I was 16 and looking for ness and contentment. I cannot forget tle tutu. It is the spirit of our child- in regard to dreams, that is all that which can be imagined, can be so.” something more fulfilling than being that I once wanted to be a ballerina hood dreams that allow our current really matters. No one else can limit our dreams. the president of the students’ union. because it is part of who I am, and dreams to evolve. Back to the Future a game to buy By Baljot Bhatti childhood. I think I’ve seen the first film Back to the Future is an episodic release, can make when talking to people; the right “When this baby hits 88 miles per hour, at least two dozen times. So when it was meaning they’ll release portions of the game choice can open new options, but the wrong you’re gonna see some serious ****!” announced that Telltale Games (Sam & Max, every few months. The first episode, which choice can get you in trouble. I can’t tell you how awesome it was to Puzzle Agent) would be creating a point and I’m reviewing here, was released in Decem- The game can be overly simplistic at hear that line in a video game. The Back to click adventure game set in the Back to the ber 2010, and the second episode came out times, eschewing difficulty in favour of plot the Future movie series was a fixture of my Future universe, I was overjoyed. last month. You can play BTTF on a multi- progression and snappy writing. The story tude of devices. The new episodes will be is enjoyable, and I found myself genuinely released on Windows and Mac OS X first, laughing at most of the jokes. and then slowly make their way onto the Much of the credit for how well the game Sony Play Station 3 and the Apple iPad. works must go to voice actor A.J. Locascio, Each episode is approximately three hours who does such an accurate Michael J. Fox/ long and the total cost of five episodes is Marty McFly impression, that it almost bor- $24.99. ders on eerie. No one other than Michael J. You play as Marty McFly, a few months Fox could sell this any better. after the events of Back to the Future 3 took This being Back to the Future, there place. Doc Brown has gone missing, and are going to be a lot of callbacks and jokes the bank is getting ready to auction off his related to the movies, so of course there’ll estate. While at the estate sale, the time trav- be a high speed chase involving an uncon- elling DeLorean appears, completely empty. ventional vehicle (this time a rocket-pow- Marty finds a recording inside, explaining ered bike), a Tannen will end up having a that Doc Brown is in trouble and needs help. mishap with manure and Doc Brown is Marty jumps in and travels back to the year going to say “Great Scott!” a lot. At times, 1931. the game almost borders on fan boy comfort The game play is reminiscent of other food, but there’s enough fun and good times adventure games. You point and click on that I’d say you should probably make like a items in the environment to interact with tree and go buy this game. them, or if it’s a person, you go up and talk to them. You have dialogue choices you 20 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 10, 2011 Find a way to kick back

WHAT’S “TASH-INING” NATASCHA BRUHIN Assistant Entertainment Editor The past weekend, I went to play laser tag for the first time in over 10 years and can I just say how cutthroat laser tag is? Back then, my friends and I would really get into the game, but I figured this time around, we’d grown up a bit and would ease up on the intensity. I was seriously mistaken. As soon as the doors opened, and our close-knit group scattered across the expansive maze, the gloves came off. Alliances were broken. Egos were bruised. Calories were lost. I found myself darting around corners, trying to avoid getting “shot” by my supposed friends. People were still as intense during the game as back in the day! I witnessed dirty sneak attacks. I caught a person doing the side-to-side stealth dvdsetshop.com walk that I’d seen millions of times before in war movies. I Those Sex in the City gals are always good for a little relaxed watching. myself even performed a successful kill shot attack and left the enemy uttering profanities as I delightedly ran after them Of course, we can’t go play laser tag every time we have goes to a shooting range to release his weekly stress. Another to strike again. a rough week, but we all have our own ways of forgetting a person I know runs on the treadmill for 40 minutes and then As expected, as soon as the game was over and we all bad week. I, for one, like nothing better than to curl on the promptly buys herself a venti frappuccino afterwards. walked back into the bright, fluorescent lighting, people shed couch with a bowl of honey nut Cheerios (no milk, just the It doesn’t have to make sense and it doesn’t have to be their hardened veteran soldier acts and went back to being dry Cheerios) and watch my favourite Sex and the City epi- cool, but we all have a routine that we do to make ourselves best friends. I, however, was left a little shaken by the ruth- sodes. Sometimes, I substitute Say Yes to the Dress for Sex survive the week. You don’t have to admit to it, but just know lessness of the game. and the City. I am well aware of how embarrassing this is, that whatever it is you do, it’s perfectly normal. It’s Survival It was later that I realized how great a stress-reliever but what do I care? It’s my thing. It’s the one time during the 101. laser tag is. Where else can you shoot at people, and not have week that I can just unwind and watch people who don’t exist So the next time you walk by someone in the halls who anyone get hurt, both physically and emotionally? You can deal with problems that don’t exist. How much more relax- has that crazy, wild look in their eyes, give them a break; they release all that pent-up emotion you carry with you through- ing can you get? just haven’t gotten the chance to laser tag someone yet this out the week, and just … shoot! It’s fantastic! I mean, everyone has their “thing.” I know someone who week, alright? A dandy debut By Shawn Gray My Metal Worm”. It is a palindrome, one of two Craig Owens is back with a vengeance. on the album, with the other being “Laminated After being kicked out of his old band, Chiodos, E.T. Animal”, a song that is powered by one of for drug abuse, Craig was at his breaking point, the better choruses on the album. facing depression and suicide. Performing self Craig’s combination of beautiful clean vocals therapy, he created a post-hardcore super group and high pitched screams makes your ears fall with members from Story of the Year, From in love. His vocal range is best demonstrated on First to Last, Matchbook Romance and Under- arguably the best song on the album “I’m the mined, poetically named Destroy Rebuild Until Rehab, You’re the Drugs.” If you don’t go out God Shows whose acronym is D.R.U.G.S., and buy D.R.U.G.S, I strongly recommend you which is coincidentally the name of their debut download this song. album. On an album filled with hate and desperation, Right from the get go, Craig proves why the band shows a more blissful side with the song he’s one of the most talented and charismatic “I’m Here to Take the Sky,” as Craig belts out “If vocalists of the generation with the song “If You the sky is the limit, Than I’ll build a bridge up Think This Song Is About You, It Probably Is.” to it.” This is a song that could even find its way This song is fast-paced and gets straight to the onto mainstream radio. point, with lyrics that create a vividly emotional But D.R.U.G.S. is not without its faults. image of betrayal that demands your attention, The drumming throughout the album is medi- and a catchy rhyme throughout the song that ocre and gets kind of repetitive towards the will get any hardcore fan itching to throw down. end. Overall, however, this album is a pow- This song sets the bar high for the rest of the erhouse in the post-hardcore world, and it album. blows Chiodos’ new album out of the water. The band set out to differentiate themselves It is an inspiring debut for a band with a from other post-hardcore bands by adding hints bright future in the music industry. of electronic into their songs, even going as far as a dub step breakdown in the song “Mr. Owl Ate decaydance.com Thursday, March 10, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 21 Alt-punk rockers at EMA By Graham Mosimann The nomination was a com- and Jeremy just jamming together. Take some early Against Me, plete surprise says Hughes. “We just It just kinda happened, and it’s really mix in a dash of 3 Inches of Blood, got this thing on Facebook and we nice to see where it goes,” Hughes then mix it all with the wholesome decided to put our name down. After said. folk tunes of Billy Bragg and Blind that, we got the word that some- And the natural flow of the music Melon! Therein you have the influ- one had nominated us, and we have is gaining some serious popularity ences that helped make the sound of really pushed for that vote from in the local Edmonton music scene. Edmonton alt-folk-rockers Micelli fans.” “We are really, really happy with the [MISS-elly]. The group is up in the Edmonton Music Awards will be way everything turned out. I don’t “Artist to Watch” category at the held at Haven on March 27 and 28 think we had a weekend off last upcoming Edmonton Music Awards and Micelli will be waiting anxiously year.” (EMA). for the announcement. Micelli has been building a The group started with Jeremy “We are always telling people devoted fan base and they regu- Townsend and Cody Hughes back in that we are a band to watch. It lends larly play at Wunderbar on Whyte, 2007. some credibility to your name when if you want to check them out. “We started just from jamming you have someone to vouch for you They also have released their CD together, just around the living room (the nomination). There are so many online with a “pay what you can” and stuff. We played our first show bands out there right now, so it’s feature. in 2008 and we have been playing really hard to get noticed!” Hughes “We just wrote these songs for regularly since then,” says front man said. personal enjoyment. In all honesty, Hughes. It’s their extreme alterna- we have never been comfortable with Nolan Bossert and Dustin S. also tive sound that they hope will give taking peoples’ money.” joined the group from their band, The them the nod for “Artist to Watch” You can check out Micelli’s Party Mongers, to round out Micelli category. Facebook page or visit their website: into a foursome. “It honestly just came from me www.micelli.bandcamp.com 100 days, 100 songs By Charlotte Bailey songwriting skills. The Fulcrum (University of Ottawa) “It’s not some sort of weird bet. It’s just to OTTAWA (CUP) — Musician Pascal Huot find things that I otherwise would never have is challenging himself to write a song per day found,” he said. over the course of 100 days. All of Huot’s creations have been posted As each day begins, the Hotshotcasino online, free to download. member composes a song from beginning to “I just figured that I might as well let peo- end, writing about whatever inspires him that ple enjoy them,” he explained. “What I’d like to morning. Huot is currently on Day 26 of his do – if I actually pull this off – is to take a step challenge, and he finds that so far, he’s living up back and look at what I liked in there, and what to the challenge. I disliked, and actually work on them. [Cur- “I’m tired,” Huot joked. “It’s pretty hard to rently], I don’t have any time to second-guess keep up with it.” what I do, which is pretty essential in writing a Huot says the idea came to him while his strong piece of music.” band stopped making music and performing His band, Hotshotcasino has started to temporarily in November during exam time. rehearse for their upcoming show in March, “I was kind of bored,” he said. “I’m taking which will end their six-month hiatus. Huot’s a break from the band right now, and I needed looking forward to getting back to the band, but something to pour myself into.” is also anxiously anticipating May 2 – the final Huot explains that his reasons for setting day of his 100-day challenge. this challenge for himself aren’t fuelled by “It’s three days before my birthday, which is anything other than his desire to improve his awesome,” he said. 22 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 10, 2011 Crossword Across Down 1- A long time 1- “Dancing Queen” group 5- Grows in Brooklyn 2- Mardi 10- Sleeps briefly 3- “ … countrymen, lend me your _ ” 14- German sausage 4- Hits 15- Burlap 5- Plan 16- Brio 6- Oklahoma city 17- Roseanne, once 7- Genetic material 18- Delight 8- Tolkien tree creatures 19- New Rochelle college 9- Cosmetic applied on the lids 20- Apportions 10- Nor’s partner 22- Use lavishly 11- Hawaiian greeting 24- Fuji rival 12- Cartoon part 26- Breathe in 13- Animal trap 27- Sister of Venus 21- Dead duck 30- Bert’s buddy 23- Black bird 32- Corpulent 25- Edible seed parts 33- Corner 27- A bit 34- Monetary unit of South Africa 28- Abba of Israel 38- de mer 29- Bank (on) 39- Name given to the fox 31- Interpret 42- Plaything 33- Little one 43- “Orinoco Flow” singer 35- extra cost 45- Timetable, for short 36- Words of denial 46- Oscar de la 37- Group of two 48- Swiss city on the Rhine 40- Editorial writer 50- Resembling a cyma 41- Wood nymph 51- Former French colony of North America 44- Belly 54- Leash 47- Enable 56- Foul-smelling, poisonous oil 49- Help 58- Pertaining to the love of sensation 50- Bring into being 62- Egg 51- Pueblo Indian village 63- Ancient region of Asia Minor 52- Trivial objection 65- Baylor’s city 53- Legend maker 66- Bog 55- Pierce 67- Begin 57- Monetary unit of Lesotho 68- Biblical garden 59- Zilch 69- King of comedy 60- Bakery worker Puzzles provided by BestCrosswords. 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the answer is “yes”, do it. If the answer is Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) that mixed berry yogurt you’re about to “no”, it’s clearly messed up and you have Time to man up, and stop acting like eat has expired. some major issues. a child. You are responsible for your own actions, so stop blaming others. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Cancer (June 21-July 22) You have just made a life alter- Next time you go into a retail store, Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ing decision, but trust me – it’s for the MADAME O do not unfold the shirts. The staff work I can’t tell you how I know this … but best. really hard to keep folding them, and when you walk in and do February 17-23 this, they actually hate you, and (Warning: These Nugget horo- make fun of you when you leave scopes are not written by an the store. accredited astrologer; however, believe them if you like, as they Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) are absolute and unquestionable.) Hey! Be happy for once! Things are bound to pick up! Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Take a vacation. You look stressed. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Charlie Sheen is a Virgo. Act Aries (March 21-April 19) more like him. The significant other in your life is amazing. Make sure to let them know Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) that. You’re going to make a new friend this week. If not, Taurus (April 20-May 20) that’s not my problem. If you actually drove a Ford Taurus, you’re life would improve 110 per cent. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Try watching Spider-Man 3 Gemini (May 21-June 20) again. I know the last time you Before you do any action, ask your- saw it, it wasn’t that good, but self, “Would Charlie Sheen do this?” If maybe time will heal all wounds. Thursday, March 10, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 23 SINGLE OF Ginger beef! THE WEEK campus food review

By Graham Mosimann nishing you could tell that this was a well If your NAIT travels ever take you planned meal. down into the HP Centre, I would advise But the few issues I had with the meal you to walk past the normal stop that were not enough to keep me from going is Tim Horton’s and move a little far- back. I talked to a student who ordered the ther down the Bytes cafeteria lines for a same dish as well and he had nothing but change. glowing things to say about the food. The For about $3 more you can instead ginger beef dish is a great alternative to partake of Byte’s ginger beef. For the cost the normal short order fare available at the of $7.50 you receive a bowl of ginger beef cafeteria. Next time you have a little more on a bed of rice with veggies that is sur- change in your pocket than the normal prisingly filling for its size! The beef I had lunch fare, take the trip down to Bytes. was rather enjoyable, with a nice oriental If you are one of the lucky students spice. It was a bit on the over cooked side, who study in the HP Centre, you already as the beef was almost stringy, as opposed know about Bytes. But for the rest that too crunchy, but it wasn’t enough to dis- never make the trip down that way, I tract me from what was a tastefully pre- strongly advise you to head down and pared meal. With all the spices and gar- enjoy a good lunch. Recipe 3-egg omelette By KENDAL GUINEY it out. Ever since we were young we were 4) After 30-45 seconds the top should taught that “breakfast is the most impor- firm up. At this point, add grated cheese if tant meal of the day”, but now that we you like. are in college and possibly living on our 5) Continue cooking until the cheese own for the first time, it usually proves begins to melt, and then fold the omelette to be even more difficult to make time in half with a spatula. for it. Fuel up in the morning with this 6) If it’s nice and cooked on the quick and easy recipe that will give you bottom already then serve, otherwise, the energy you need to get through the continue cooking on each side a little school day. more! Ingredients: – 3 eggs – salt and pepper – butter – grated cheese (optional) Photo by Ali Magee – mixed herbs (optional) Denton Louis, 19 Process: 1) Mix the eggs Business Administration in a bowl with salt, Nickname: Tin-Tin. pepper and herbs if Hometown: Wetaskiwin desired. Favourite season: The time of transition between summer and fall, 2) Heat the butter because the flowers are still in bloom, and the leaves have started (or oil) in a frying pan. 3) Pour in the egg to change colour as well. mixture slowly and Turn ons: Skinny jeans with high heels, tattoos, nice smiles, eyes, and swirl the pan to even nice bellies, outgoing, spontaneous. Turn offs: Smoking, boring people, not outgoing people. Ideal vacation: A snowboard trip with all my friends. Mainstream Ignorance Goals: To create my own snowboard clothing company, and to By GRAHAM McCANN experience as much as humanly possible. 1. Helium is not just used in balloons. It has many uses in science and Hobbies: Snowboarding, guitar, footbag (hacky sack), deejaying, manufacturing, and unfortunately, the supply is running low. drawing, and bartending. 2. Clean water is also running short. It may be all around us, but clean, usable water is a very precious commodity that may be very scarce soon. Thoughts on tattoos/piercings: Yes. Greatest way to express 3. The fourth dimension is often referred to as time, but it is also an idea beyond oneself. three-dimensional space which we can see (3-D). A 3-D square is a ‘cube,’ a You’re on death row – your last meal choice would be: An endless theoretical 4-D cube is called a tesseract. buffet. 4. Frankenstein was not the monster, but the name of the doctor. The monster is named ‘Adam’ in the book, but is unnamed in the movie. Most played song on iTunes: Animal - Mike Snow. 5. Energy drinks claim to have an incredible amount of caffeine, but a 20 oz. Are you hot and single? E-mail us at [email protected] “Venti” coffee has 400 mg of caffeine while a 16 oz. energy drink has around 150 mg. 24 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 10, 2011

Upcoming events ... BioSci Year One RT 2012 What: Pub Night What: Bake Sale When: March 11; 8 p.m.-2 a.m. When: March 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: The Druid downtown Where: HP Centre PFT 2012 Business Connex What: Bake Sale What: Mix and Mingle When: March 16, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. When: March 28, 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Where: Outside NAITSA Where: Shaw Theatre Club Culinaire Outdoors Club What: Bake Sale What: Ski/Snowboard Trip When: March 17, 18; Noon to 1 p.m. When: April 2 Where: HP Centre and outside NAITSA Where: Marmot Basin, Jasper

Clubs Appreciation Social:...... March 24 Giv’er Point Deadline:...... March 18 (5 p.m.) Presidents’ Connection:...... March 21 (4:30 p.m.) Regular weekly events Gamers of Dungeons Latter Day Saints (LDSSA) and Dragons What: Weekly meetings What: Weekly Games When: Thursdays When: Fridays; 4:15-10 p.m. 11:15 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Where: Room WC-312 and 12:15 p.m.-1:10 p.m. Christian Club Where: Room E-221 GIV’ER point totals What: Weekly Meetings Karate at NAIT When: Hang Out & Learn Wednesdays What: Weekly sessions Here are the second semester standings as Bio Science 1st year...... 117 points 12:15 p.m.-1:10 p.m. Room E-115 When: Mondays, Wednesdays of Feb. 14. These are points that have been col- (NAITSA Volunteering –Hope Mission and Prayer Meeting Wednesdays 7 p.m.-9 p.m. lected from Nov. 30 to present. Mustard Seed) 7:30 a.m.-8:05 a.m. Room J-207 Saturdays 10 a.m.-Noon Second Semester points Bio Science 2nd year...... 75 points (Multi-faith prayer room) Where: Room S-112 Club Culinaire...... 1,500 points (Food bank drive) (Donation to CHED Santas Anonymous) B-Tech...... 18 points Bakers Club...... 1,348 points (NAITSA Volunteering-Grant Review Clubs Centre Info (Food bank drive, donations to Christmas Committee) Bureau of Edmonton, United Way and The Just a reminder that the cutoff for all doc- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Phone: (780) 471-8457 Heart and Stroke Foundation) umentation for GIV’ER points is March 18. E-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.naitsa.ca Full Frame...... 1,057 points The final tally of second semester points will Location: Room E-133 – Main Campus (Donation to Edmonton Food Bank, be announced at our club appreciation social on NAITSA Volunteering-Grant Review Committee) March 24.

TIP OF THE WEEK – from NAIT security services Protecting your laptop

Laptop theft does occur. This information tions can implement to prevent it? vices at 780-471-7477. is labelled with the name of the individual or can provide users with an overview on how lap- NON TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS CABLES organization it belongs to and ensure that these top theft can be prevented. ● Keep the laptop out of sight. When not in One of the cheapest and most cost effec- labels are conspicuous. Record the serial number The main reason why laptops are so sought use, the laptop should be safely tucked away in a tive solutions to deter thieves is to attach a secu- of the laptop and have that information accessi- after by thieves is the same reason people like to locked desk drawer or cabinet. Never leave a laptop rity cable to your laptop. In most cases, the very ble if you need it. use them. They are small, easily carried, power- in a locker. Always take it with you or put it in the fact that you have made the effort to physically Laptop theft will always be a possibility. Do ful mobile computers that provide the user with trunk of your vehicle … out of sight, out of mind. secure the laptop to an immobile object will be your part to ensure that it doesn’t happen to you. the means to work outside of the office easily. ● If you work in an office, keep your office enough to cause a potential thief to look for eas- For more tips and information visit www.nait.ca/ Of course, not all laptop thefts are commit- space locked when you are not in it. Everyone is ier prey. security. ted in an attempt to grab valuable property but busy working, so relying on coworkers to watch SECURE STORAGE CABINETS If you have information regarding a crime, to gain the proprietary information stored on your office while you are out is taking a signifi- Don’t leave laptops unsecured in general contact Protective Services at 780-471-7477. If the laptop itself. According to some research, cant risk. It is amazing how fast items can grow areas. If your work group has “common use” you see a crime in progress, call 911, then Pro- approximately 10 per cent to 15 per cent of lap- legs when left unattended. laptops, lock them in a storage area or cabinet. tective Services. If you wish to remain anony- tops stolen are taken with the intent on selling ● Communicate employee responsibility of Do not leave them in the general work area for mous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS the data. owning a laptop. Extra care must be taken to everyone to see and potentially steal. (8477). You will remain anonymous and if the Given the risk of laptop theft and the poten- ensure it is safe and secure. LABEL AND TAG THE LAPTOP AND information you provide leads to a conviction, tial losses that laptop theft can cause, what are ● Be aware of your environment and report ALL ACCESSORIES you could eligible for a reward of up to $2,000. some of the steps that individuals and organiza- suspicious people or events to Protective Ser- Make sure that everything that can be labeled Everybody benefits, except the criminal. Thursday, March 10, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 25

Grapevines is a chance to speak your mind. E-mail [email protected] or submit online at www.thenuggetonline.com

To the classy ladies; keep it up. To all talent. Also, If you think ANYONE would office for 5 1/2 hours! But not to worry. I of J, X and H wings for the occasional the rest, like the girl who wears nothing think of stealing your “ART” then you will visit the campus once in a while. classes we have away from the dungeon but a bra, and the girl who didn’t wear were dropped on your head. As an artist – Signed, The One REAL MAN. called the “Annex”. We don’t bite and pants; stop acting and dressing like with a bit of a following, I’m insulted. If ●●● have noticed many of you in the medi- harlots. you think I’m wrong ... prove it. I double Why does the sexy single 99.9 per cal wings through every floor. We don’t – Keep it classy dog dare you to post your comics on de- cent of the time come from Radio and gawk like parasites or creeps from other ●●● viantart and see if A) you get ANY views Television. Also why is there always programs, but enjoy the beauty, so take it Dear NAIT Ook, whatsoever and B) people say anything Grapevines having something to do with as a compliment, ladies. If we approach, You and the drunken group in the front good and post a link in the Grapevine so Radio Television? and when we approach, treat us with the at Friday’s hockey game were beyond I can see. That is your test. If you see – Tired of hearing from Radio and same respect we give you! entertaining. Next time please stay the yourself as a real cartoonist, you’ll learn Television – Tx Richelle... from one PENerd ;) whole game ... we will cheer with you. to deal with this kind of ridicule. It hap- ●●● ●●● – Hockey fan pens to the best of us and you’ll try to The guy who writes Mainstream To the ice cap girl in the morning, ●●● prove me wrong. If you win, I’ll leave you Ignorance sounds like a serious D-bag. you’re damn cute even in sweat pants. You would think a school that over alone ... If I win ... I’m out for your job. What’s wrong with people living with a Don’t be afraid to say hi. charges on food could at least provide – Someone who grew out of MS Paint little ignorance? Just because you think – The guys in the hall their employees with gloves. I think its so ●●● reality sucks or whatever, doesn’t mean ●●● nasty that when I order my food I have to To Starbucks tattoo boy, everyone else has to be miserable too. Dear people both sides to the comic witness someone’s dirty fingernails touch We really appreciated the thought – Let us live a bit of a dream. argument: what I am about to eat. Disgusting!!! of giving us free samplers of that pink ●●● Get over it ... you all look like babies – Clean Freak whipped cream drink but ... samplers, re- Dear student body: bitching. I don’t like them, I don’t care. ●●● ally? You’re a cheese ball. Be a real man, I ask you to join force and retaliate Shut up and find something new to com- To the ice cap/morning library girl, the grow a pair and get us some full sized against the sheer stupidness of the $0.11 plain about. Stop feeding the fire, please guys in the hall think your damn cute, drinks! cost of spoons in the cafeteria. A piece of ... Thank you even in hoodies and sweats. – The brunette girls <3 plastic is worth nothing, and if it’s really ●●● ●●● ●●● an expense, include it in our tuition. To the AHT girls, Dear orange backpack, nait backpack, To the A/B Parkade parkers who Sincerely, His name is Eric. He’s well-travelled, and friend. You boys are funny ;) dearly miss their good looking, polite, Out of money speaks several languages and he’s a Sincerely, classy and very friendly parkade atten- ●●● vegetarian. The hotties in the annex dant from Fall 2010: If you want to blame To the 3 DMITS, – The First Year Paramedic Class ●●● anyone for getting your favourite parkade No one cares what time you guys troll ●●● Dear Mice with Spice ... or cats with attendant pulled away from there, look the hallways looking for girls to creep Dear PFTs: spice ... what are they? Your comics no further than the pathetically useless on. If you guys are that “good looking,” There are specifically two hot ones in are not funny. Maybe I have a different and lazy peace officers who have noth- maybe try out for the hot single of the the first year, never see them apart. Who kind of humour than you but I don’t think ing better to do but watch YouTube and week. are you?? they’re funny ... Puns are not funny, MS FaceBook while I did actual work! What’s – Tiring of reading your crap P.S. – Also, my friend (jill) wants the Paint is not a proper medium for art ... I worse, one of them complained that I took ●●● steroided up hot slab of meat, I want would rather see these comics in crayon 20 minutes to use the washroom in the V- The men of the Petro Program enjoy you now. I think your name is Merlin or because at least that entails some kind of Building after being in the A/B Parkdade every opportunity we get to walk the halls something.

Dear Dr. Conwisdom, and my boyfriend have sex, he insists on wearing a First off I just want to say, excellent name, laid/a date!? I have recently been employed at a dog Halloween costume. It was weird at first, but lately an Ice Age reference is always appreciated. – 30-year-old Virgin grooming place. Everything is great at my I’ve been enjoying it a lot. Last time he was dressed I hear what you are saying my friend, it is a job – the hours, the pay and my boss is really as Scream and it was awesome! Is this wrong? problem that plagues a lot more of us than you Dear Virgin, friendly. The only trouble is, since I’ve been – Loving the Mask would think. First off, can I just say ... wow?! And how?! employed here, I have discovered that the yelp- There are a few options for you. 1) Wax There are plenty of girls in this town, it can’t ing, whining and barking of the dogs I groom Dear Mask, on, wax off. That’s a good way to get you be that hard to get a little action! First off, you is a huge turn on for me. The panting, oh the That is just creepy, how can you enjoy it down to the wood. 2) Fire the laser. This is a need to sign up for a dating site PRONTO. panting, it gets me so hot, it is unbearable. This when you’re doing Scream? Seriously, a guy more permanent option, but will leave you a Only after you’ve been on a few terrible dates, new self discovery has left me in an awkward in a black dress and a mask turns you on? You little sore afterwards. 3) Just embrace it. You can you really start to look for a serious date. place at work. I am not sure what I should do. may be enjoying it, but the thought just makes never know when the Afro will make a come- If you want a good girl, go to E-Harmony. If – Dog-Gone-Crazy me cringe. You have a problem about as big as back. Being afro-tastic could come in handy you want a wilder woman, try match.com Good Alberta, in my opinion. one day, and if not, I’m sorry, you are going to luck on your devirginization! Dear Dog-Gone-Crazy, ●●● grow old, bitter, alone and hairy. Better invest ●●● That is twisted, but I won’t judge you for Dr.CONwisDOM, in some cats and start buying those dragon fic- ●●● your fetish. I suggest that you get a new job. I have an issue with my downstairs portion. tion novels early. Do you have any personal questions that You just won’t be able to get the job done, or Straight up, its like a WOOLY MAMMOTH! ●●● you want to have answered? Just send an stay focused. Why don’t you try cat groom- Every time I shave it in the shower, and get out Dear Dr. Conwisdom, e-mail with your concerns to conwisdom@ ing instead? it serious takes two minutes and its AFROtas- HELP. I’m in bit of a dating slump. nait.ca or submit them online to www.thenug- ●●● tic once again. I need help, what should i do!!! Well, actually, it’s more like a 30-year getonline.com and your sex doctor will have Dr. CONwisDOM: – Thanks, Manfred Mammoth slump. I’m 30 year-old NAIT student, and I your “prescription” ready for you the follow- I think I might have a problem. Whenever me Dear Manfred Mammoth have zero dating experience. How do I get ing week! 26 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 10, 2011

What comes to mind when you think of Charlie Sheen?

KENDAL GUINEY

“He’s probably still on drugs – “Duh ... winning.” “I like him.” “What would Charlie Sheen “I couldn’t care less about that’s for sure.” do?” Charlie Sheen.”

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Cartoon by John Benesch Thursday, March 10, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 27 Managing your anger

and do not bring up past problems. Keep defuse anger with simple questions such as may be calming for you. Carrying an object your focus on finding a solution rather than “How much will this matter in five years?”, such as a smooth stone in your pocket and placing blame. Practise empathy by trying “Is this a reaction to the situation right now rubbing it when you feel your stress ris- to see things from the other person’s per- or to something from the past?”, “Are my ing works as a quick calming technique for spective. If you cannot speak to the person expectations realistic?” or “Is this person many people. Once you have figured out who has triggered your anger, try talking trying to make me angry on purpose?” (e.g., what works best for you in most situations about it to a friend, family member or coun- if a stranger cuts you off while you are driv- make a list that you can refer to when you sellor. For some people, writing can help. ing, it is very unlikely that they are trying feel yourself losing control. Having a list of However if you write something you want to annoy you personally). If your anger is options will also help you deal with a vari- the person you are angry with to read you justified, then it is important to talk your- ety of stressful situations. Timely TIPS may not want to give them your first draft or self down with messages such as “I need to ● Get help. Talking about stressful sit- MARGARET MAREAN fire off an e-mail right away. wait until I can think about this rationally” uations in your life can help you put them ● Regular exercise is a great method or “I can stay calm and relaxed” before into a new perspective. Relationship coun- NAIT Student Counselling for defusing overall stress. Physical activ- you respond with words or actions that you selling can help couples develop more effec- In addition to affecting relationships ity, such as a brisk walk, pushups or jump- might regret. tive communication techniques. Individual with friends, family and coworkers, angry ing rope can quickly release pent up ● Keep a “what to do” list of techniques counselling is free through Student Counsel- outbursts also affect your self-esteem and frustration. that work for you when you are angry. Prac- ling while you are a NAIT student, so take your overall health. While anger is usually ● Quick relaxation techniques include tise deep breathing, brisk walks, humour, the opportunity to try it out while you are a reaction to stress, losing your temper has deep breathing, visualizing a relaxing place visualization, positive self talk, carrying here. All appointments are confidential and the overall impact, ironically, of increasing or thinking of something humorous. Yoga, your MP3 player with you and listening can be booked at Room W111-PB or by call- your stress levels. meditation, listening to music that relaxes to calming music, and other things which ing 780-378-6133. ● Know your triggers and your warning you or doing a relaxing craft or hobby are signs. Look back and determine what types other stress reducing techniques. And of of things cause you to explode. Be aware course having a balance of school, personal of the physical, mental and emotional signs time and social time is important, too. that let you know that you are getting out ● Identify the negative thinking that Who You Gonna Call? of control. Rapid breathing, increased heart leads up to angry outbursts. Your inner self rate or muscles tightening in the upper talk has a major impact on how you respond body, neck and jaw are common physical to stressful people or situations in your life. signs. It often helps to keep a journal of what trig- NAIT Services for Students ● Recognize that how you respond to gers your anger and of what self-talk goes Academic & Personal Concerns – Student Counselling: 780-378-6133, Room W-111-PB, a situation is your choice. There are many on when you are triggered. Examples are alternatives to losing your temper. self-criticism, over generalizing, all-or- HP Centre. ● Take a physical and/or mental time nothing thinking, a need to always be right Health insurance coverage – Student Health and Dental Plan: 780-471-7730, Room E-125. out. If possible, leave the situation until you or building things out of proportion. When can calm down. If this is not possible, count you are aware of your usual pattern of inner (Note that you must opt out by Sept. 24 if you have alternate coverage.) to 10 slowly or say the alphabet backwards. messages, you can work on changing your Housing – on-line housing registry at www.rentingspaces.ca/search.htm?ref=3 ● Find ways to express your feelings in self talk with the goal of creating positive a calm way. It is important not to hold anger resolutions. Injury or minor medical concerns – Health and Safety Services: 780-471-8733, Room O-119 in and stew on it. Stick to the current issues ● Learn to talk yourself down. You can NAIT Security –7477 Crossword solution Part-time campus jobs/ Volunteering – NAITSA: 780-491-3966, Room E-131 Program-related concerns – Contact Program Chair or Program Advisor Scholarships & Awards – Student Awards Office: 780-491-3056, Room O-101 Special Needs Students – Services to Students with Disabilities: 780-378-6133, Room W111-PB, HP Centre Student Loan/Grant Assistance – Financial Aid Office: 471-6248780-491-3056 (option; Room 2); RoomO-111 O-111 Tutoring – The Tutor Centre in Room A-133 (main campus) offers free assistance with Math, Physics and Chemistry. Open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Also available at Patricia Campus (Room P-150/152) and Souch Campus (Room Z-153A) Peer Tutors – sign up in Room A-172. The cost is approximately $15/hour Violence or potentially violent behaviour, or extreme medical emergency – Security (7477, 911, or the Police Complaint Line at 423-4567 if appropriate.

NAIT STUDENT COUNSELLING Room W111-PB, HP Centre, Main Campus Telephone: 378-6133 Website: www.nait.ab.ca/counselling

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