the FREE October 6, 2016 reflector www.TheReflector.ca News New mural unveiled on Main Street pg. 2

Features MRU’s on-campus green- house holds exotic plants and projects pg. 6

Arts brings her wild live show to Calgary pg. 12

Sports Cougars hockey season about to ramp up pg. 15 News Editor Amy Tucker news [email protected] I believe you Campaign to support victims of sexual assault is back for year two

Amy Tucker response to a disclosure of sexual public attitudes and public spreading among university increasingly become a priority News Editor assault. This time, the campaign sentiment towards survivors of students in Alberta. An event at Mount Royal University. Last is making its focus to celebrate sexual assault has been made in was held in , Sept. winter, the event “Who is Frank?” Albertans who are believing just the last two years. 23, to film a video for the “I an initiative for frankly speaking Imagine keeping silent about and supporting victims of sexual “I think it’s a result of a lot of Believe You” campaign, part about the elephant on campus - a life changing and devastating assault. publicity around the high profile of AASAS. The video featured sexual violence among students, experience for your entire life “Sexual assault is the most cases that we’ve seen. The social two female hockey players was hosted at MRU. because there was nowhere safe under-reported crime in media response like Facebook supporting each other as well as to disclose. ” said Debra Tomlinson, and that can carry the an arena filled with people who The number of students That’s what Danielle Aubry, the chief executive officer at the voices of survivors forward,” said would show their support and affected by sexual assault is the executive director at Calgary Association of Alberta Sexual Tomlinson. love for survivors. The majority staggering according to an Communities Against Sexual Assault Services - a provincial Tomlinson also points out of the people involved were internationally recognized Abuse, challenged her audience network made up of 12 sexual the celebrity icons that have students. The video was filmed at student survey by The National to envision at the “I Believe You” assault services across the made waves in the issue such as Kenilworth Arena in Edmonton, College Health Assessment campaign kick off. province. “Even conservatively movies like The Hunting Ground an arena which can hold 325 (NCHA) - an organization which “I’d like you to think for a speaking, less than 10 per cent and Lady Gaga who at the Oscars spectators. collects data on students’ health moment about the profound of survivors report to the police. performed Until It Happens to You “We even had buses of students and behaviour. The results say isolation and loneliness that One in ten actually reach out to a a dedicated to survivors of coming from Calgary,” said that one third of Mount Royal results from keeping a secret like helping professional.” sexual assault. Tomlinson. students had experienced sexual assault or sexual abuse,” Tomlinson says that for When the campaign initially Opening up the conversation some kind of violence in one or said Aubry. generations, victims stay quiet kicked off over a year and a about sexual violence and multiple relationships. “Think about a nine-year-old about the incident and so the half ago, it reached out to post relationship health has child experiencing ...sexual crime remains underground. secondaries across Alberta assault in their home by someone Now, victims are finally coming and was responded to with they love, who they trust and, forward. enthusiasm - today, “I Believe because of so many things, they “That’s what we want to shine You” is partnered with every don’t tell anyone.” the light on, so survivors know post secondary in Alberta. The Albertan campaign, aimed that there are lots and lots of The initiatives some campuses at supporting victims of sexual people out there who if they are taking include hanging assault, is returning for a second disclose, would give them a posters about the campaign, year after its successful launch compassionate and supportive hosting information booths on one year ago. Last year, the “I response,” said Tomlinson. orientation day and promoting Believe You” campaign aimed After over 20 years working the “I Believe You” message to educate Albertans on how in the field, Tomlinson says that through social media. The #IBelieveYou campaign returns for a second year after a important it is to give a positive the most positive change around Indeed the message is successful inaugural year. Open Studies is a good idea Worried you’re not in the right program? You’re not alone Riley Nerbas students share their thoughts not so heavy in high school “I feel that the courses I took grow as a student.” Contributor on the importance of open when she first came to Calgary. in the semester of open studies Warren spent five years at studies. Though the courses Li took helped lead the way into my Queen’s University earning a The leaves crunch under your Stephanie Nolan, a Drama were put against her major that major, identifying myself with Life Sciences degree, only to boots as you walk to campus, major at the University of the professors and students I find out after graduation that it your homework is piling up Alberta, believes that her ability would have classes with later was something he did not wish and you’re certain the student to take open studies helped “It may spark in the program,” says Li. to pursue outside of academia just ahead of you is sipping a in her decision to pursue her Matt Warren, a fourth year - a difficult realization for him. pumpkin spiced latte. The fall passion. It also helped her your interest Business Administration major When he decided to return semester is kicking off and explore other avenues that she at Mount Royal University, to University he chose open hundreds of new and returning may not have taken if she had in a field believes that if he had taken studies because he wasn’t students just like yourself are focused solely on a major when open studies right out of high restricted in the courses he grappling with the heavy plate she registered. “The benefits of that you’d school it would have lead him in could choose. of being a student - planning taking open studies is that you a different direction than what “I wanted to raise my GPA out academic careers, paving can try out different things and never thought he decided on straight out of and have some options,” says a path to eventually join the it may spark your interest in a high school. Warren. He also found the workforce and juggling tuition field that you’d never thought you’d want to “The great thing about open experience refreshing that he costs. you’d want to pursue,” she says. studies is that you are allowed could take a wide and diverse While some know exactly the Jody Li, a fourth year General pursue.” to explore classes that are course workload and figure out career path they aim to pursue, Sciences major at Mount Royal -Stephanie Nolan common to your interests,” says what he was passionate about others are justifying pouring University, said that open Warren. “Open studies helps and what he wasn’t. their dollars into tuition only studies helped her adjust build your academic experience to find out their program isn’t properly to post-secondary she knew she was going to be around what your interests are the right fit for them. So how education, helping her adjust to taking, it gave her a little bit of and helps you find out what do you pick a program? Four homework demands that were breathing room to adjust. your main interests are as you October 6, 2016 • the reflector 3 Blackfoot mural unveiled on Main Street Meet the artist behind MRU’s new artwork Nina Grossman Layout Editor

On Sept. 22, the same day Treaty 7 was signed 139 years ago, Main Street lit up with indigenous drums, and dancing to celebrate the unveiling of Blackfoot artist Ryan Jason Allen Willert HeavyShield’s mural located between Tim Hortons and the library. After speeches from involved faculty and student volunteers, traditional chicken dancer Yancy EagleSpeaker and fancy dancer Nikkole HeavyShield performed for students and faculty who had gathered to watch. The celebration was the fruition of the “Campus Transformation Challenge,” a social innovation tournament co-sponsored by the Institute for Community Prosperity. Student groups competed with creative solution proposals for some of MRU’s challenges and Ryan Jason Allen Wilert HeavyShield, the artist behind the mural for Treaty 7, explains his work to an audience of students, in February, Human Resources staff, and faculty at MRU. Photo By: Nina Grossman Coordinator and Business Student Ravi Chung and his is still widely regarded as a engaged as an artist when he doing that, art took me off the feels strongly about helping team won the challenge with historical document promising lived on the streets with his streets.” people understand indigenous a proposal to revitalize MRU’s peaceful coexistence and father, cousin and uncles, who As HeavyShield began culture and history. campus using indigenous art. prosperity for everyone living panhandled and sold their growing as an artist, taking “I don’t know a lot, but I know Chung chose the Treaty 7 in Treaty 7 territory. original indigenous artwork classes and displaying his enough that when I speak to anniversary for the mural Because MRU is on around the city. work in shows around the city, people and they ask questions, I unveiling because of the traditional Niitsitapi territory, “My dad, he called he also started learning more can answer them and help build document’s historical or traditional Blackfoot land, himself the president of the about his indigenous roots. awareness within their spirits significance in Southern Chung put out a call for artists panhandlers association,” Today HeavyShield teaches and themselves,” he says. “I Alberta. with Blackfoot backgrounds. HeavyShield says, adding art at the Native Friendship help (people) see our culture Treaty 7 was signed by the Ryan Jason Allen Willert alcoholism played a large part Centre in Red Deer. He has in a better way and (learn) the Blackfoot Nations Kainai, HeavyShield from the Siksika in the street life they lived. joined a Sun Dance society, significance of Treaty 7.” Piikani and Siksika, the nation answered that call HeavyShield helped his The Path of the Buffalo, and HeavyShield’s art has been Stoney Nakoda Nation, the and spent weeks at the end of family sell their art on the has changed his way of life. showcased at the Glenbow Tsuu T’ina Nation and the summer crafting the mural now streets until he was 19 and HeavyShield says the art Museum. He has done a number federal government. The displayed on Main Street. decided to sell his own work. he creates now comes from of live performance storytelling intent of the treaty was to “It is really reflective of “I started to feel a bit guilty Naato’si; the Sun, which and art installations in Calgary allow Europeans to settle on Mount Royal’s heritage and about selling their artwork, so I traditional Blackfoots regard and Victoria. He currently lives indigenous land, offering an who we really are,” Chung says worked on making my own,” he as one of the creator’s most in Red Deer working as a full- assortment of benefits in return of the artwork. “It’s incredible; says. “I went all over the city. I powerful beings. time artist. like healthcare, education and the art, the history and the would take the bus to different “I can’t take ownership of HeavyShield says he invokes economic development. culture that existed before spots. I would sell (art) in front the art now,” he says. “I’m just the gratefulness of the Sun Longstanding issues and (European settlement) and of stores like Staples, Michaels, a tool, I work for Naato’si.” Dancer in his everyday life. injustices have arisen as a result it’s imperative that students and Safeway…” All of the family that “Whatever I create and of competing interpretations understand that.” Creating art became a mode HeavyShield used to live with whatever work I do for the over the treaty, with many HeavyShield was born in of survival for HeavyShield. on the streets has passed away. community is from my heart.” feeling the Canadian Olds and raised in Red Deer “I got into artwork to survive, The artist says he will To check out more of government has not held up and Innisfail before ending up to eat, to get my tobaccos, to go continue to sell his art on HeavyShield’s art, visit their side of the agreement. in Calgary in his late teens. He and do things with people,” he the street, and has no plans stonegrowth.yolasite.com. Despite failings since, the treaty says art has always been a part says. “I needed a little bit of to stop. He enjoys making of his life, but he became more support still, but eventually, by connections with people and

Blackfoot Medicine The Buffalo: Sun Dancer: Wheel: Blackfoot artist and storyteller “The Sun Dancer is a grateful “The buffalo is the spirit Ryan Jason Allen Willert HeavyShield “It has to do with healing, with painting,” HeavyShield says. animal of the Blackfoot. The how you were raised. What you “It’s being grateful to see, explains the meanings behind the buffalo will always run towards were missing as a child, into speak, smell, hear (and) use the storm instead of away from symbols in MRU’s new mural: adulthood (and) going back and your hands and arms and legs the storm. So we put that into trying to reclaim those things in to walk the path. (It’s) being our life.” order to build a healthy spirit grateful to see from your heart and a confident person.” (and) speak from your heart.” 4 the reflector • October 6, 2016 THE Being REFLECTOR Thankful #MRU TWITTERSPHERE October 6, 2016

Issue 3, Volume 55 Hot take alert: I personally think Thanksgiving is a better holiday than Christmas, @thenathanlawley but that’s probably the @R_W_Nelson EDITORIAL STAFF: disgruntled retail worker inside Name That Tune at the Me: *annoyed at prof Publishing Editor: Bigoa Machar of me talking. Everything Hub has really made sending 3 emails about Managing Editor: Ivar Bergs that we normally associate News Editor: Amy Tucker me doubt my music class in library instead of Robyn Welsh Thanksgiving with is just Features Editor: prowess #samru #mru classroom* Arts Editor: Kennedy Enns awesome: Turkey, mashed Sports Editor: Brendan Stasiewich potatoes, gravy and pumpkin #mrulife @SAMRUBuzz Also Me: *goes to classroom on library Photo Editor: Melanie Walsh pie. All of the above are good @LoganhPeters Layout Editor: Nina Grossman as fuck and are usually frowned Fire drill at #MRU? session day* #mru Web Editor: Brett Luft upon, but this week we live it Someone fill us in! CONTRIBUTORS: Paul McAleer, up friends. From a student’s #helicopters circling perspective, Thanksgiving is Hanna Deeves, Riley Nerbas, Colin also a great time to let off a @mountroyal4u @ MacGillivray, Mackenzie Gellner, Amber McLinden little bit of early-year steam. MountRoyalUni @drfinchy Taking time off and, for some The outcome of my Cover Photo by Nina Grossman of us, travelling back home for @ UnikornGirl capstone 40 hr project a bit is definitely a welcome It took me way always amazes me. The Reflector, with an on- and off- situation for everyone. too long to find Now I know you’ve already It’s educational shock campus circulation of 8,000, is the W321... this school is independent voice of the students heard the “be thankful for what therapy but our @ of Mount Royal University. It is you have and for those around ridiculous #mru mountroyal4u students published fortnightly during the academic year (Sept. to April). you” talk, which I’m not here step it up! #MRU to tell you. Instead, I’m going The Reflector is editorially autonomous and financially to tell you something new: Be independent from all other governing thankful for what you don’t bodies at Mount Royal University. have. The Reflector welcomes newsworthy Hear me out. Sometimes the submissions from all students and best part of life is how simple it community members. While the right can be at times. Staying away of editorial comment is reserved Anti-Muslim posters spark shock for editors of The Reflector, opinion from things that are known to pieces may be submitted as letters cause stress or sadness is one to the editor, and may be published on the editorial page as such. The of the best things that you can Reflector reserves the right not to do for yourself, even if those and gather support on UofC campus publish submissions deemed by the things may seem sweet at Publishing Editor to be offensive. times. 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Students and faculty gathered posters were spread across the Calgary Police are asking in front of Macewan Hall at University of Alberta campus. those with any information on noon in solidarity for their Premier Rachel Notley says the incident to come forward. Features Editor Robyn Welch features [email protected] Beer, lederhosen and culture Oktoberfest brings German beer culture to Calgary Paul McAleer Contributor deal, it’s getting bigger each is helping the Banff Food Bank, year. Alberta Beer Festivals one “shotski” at a time. When The economy has its ups and started organizing the event in asked if he got to enjoy any of downs, but beer? Beer is eternal. 2013, but there’s no need to wait his brewery’s delicious beer Although times are undeniably until 2213 to attend. With over while on the job, Ptaszynski tough in Alberta, you wouldn’t 50 breweries, 10 restaurants simply responded with: “Oh, be able to tell if you were at and live entertainment, chances I’m happy!” Oktoberfest on Sept. 23 and 24. are you’re never going to feel Even if you don’t like beer, “For me, it’s the friendliest thirsty, hungry, or bored at the Calgary Oktoberfest offers and funnest beer event in festival. But the best part for games, dancers, and most Calgary,” says Vince Gilligan, some is that it’s so affordable. importantly, live music. The fully clad in lederhosen with a “I heard it was a cheap [place German Knights Band, created glazed smile on his face. to] turn up,” says Mary from over thirty years ago, is Stepping into the Big Four , who refused to reveal responsible with filling the halls building and being greeted by her last name. “Alberta’s too of the Big Four with jolly polka a massive crowd of people, it’s expensive right now with the music. The band is no stranger impossible not to notice: there economy… I like to turn up and to crowds of beer-drinkers, as isn’t a frown in sight. Young and it’s a good price.” they have been performing at old; everyone is getting a little This year, getting into Calgary Wurst, a popular local pub, on bit schnockered to celebrate Oktoberfest cost $19 in advance, every weekend for the past five Oktoberfest. $25 at the door and $30 for years. The band’s routine often Oktoberfest originated in a weekend pass. When you involves audience participation. Munich, Germany, more than enter the festival, you receive a “It’s good to be on stage, 200 years ago in celebration of sample mug to keep your beer but when you get right in [the the royal marriage between King safely caressed and contained audience’s] faces, they can’t Ludwig I and Princess Therese before its eventual ingestion. escape,” says Arthur Lapp, the of Saxe-Hildburghausen during The entertainment is free, but in tuba player and lead-harasser the October of 1810. Now it isn’t order to buy food and beer, you of the group. “They love it.” exactly known why they decided need to purchase tickets that Lapp will make you waltz to have another festival in cost a dollar a pop. Generally, with him if you’re pretty, and 1811, but it’s probably because it costs two tickets to sample a if you’re thirsty looking, he the first one was such a rager beer and three to nine for food. will make you chug two beers that they thought it should be Even though prices are at once. Other than to see his engrained in Bavarian culture affordable, some proceeds band, one of the main reasons forever. Currently, Oktoberfest are also donated to various Lapp thinks people should Arthur Lapp, de facto leader of the German Knights Band, attracts over 6,000,000 people local charities. Originally from attend Calgary Oktoberfest is most likely chiding beer drinkers into lining up for the tapping yearly in Munich. Germany, Lukas Ptaszynski “to forget their troubles.” of the cask. Photo By: Alec Warkentin While Calgary Oktoberfest is of the Banff Ave Brewing tiny in comparison to the real Company says that his brewery

Oktoberfesters share a laugh with members of the German Knights Band, who have been performing polka for over 30 years. Photo By: Alec Warkentin

“Alberta’s too expensive right now with the economy… I like to turn up and it’s a good The Honourable Joe Ceci celebrates after successfully tapping the first keg, courtesy of Big Rock, on September 23rd. The Minister of Finance for Alberta rewarded himself with a couple price.” glasses of beer after he completed the task. Photo By: Paul McAleer -Mary from Montreal 6 the reflector • October 6, 2016 MRU’s hidden oasis On campus greenhouse home to plants and projects Robyn Welsh Features Editor the beautiful space applied for a grant. A grant of over $21,000 Many students walk through was given to the school to bring the halls without the knowledge life back to the greenhouse. that there is a hidden oasis on Barry Moench, the staff member the third floor: MRU’s very own responsible for nourishing the greenhouse, home to numerous plants, began to build up the plant families. Years ago, the collection. “Barry transformed area where the greenhouse is the greenhouse from a mess to located was merely a walkway. the beauty you see today,” Diana Since then, it has blossomed Fletcher said. into a five room plant paradise Moench has been working with with a pond for water plants, plants nearly his whole life and Stretching over five small rooms, the greenhouse contains exotic plants that can be hard to praying mantises, and even some began work at the greenhouse in find elsewhere. Photo By: Robyn Welsh mesozoic era plants that date February. By strategically buying back to the dinosaurs. plants with numerous seedlings, likes to collect at least two of involving plants. “I want more and air vents. Taking into account The greenhouse has been he was able to split them into every plant when possible. student involvement and I want this lack of pesticide use, there is through a lot. After many plants several pots and allow the plant When Barry Moench isn’t more labs done up here. Because no food being grown currently. As died in a construction project to collection to grow more quickly. taking care of the plants, he is that’s what this place is all about,” well, it is difficult to get approval fix leaks, Diana Fletcher, an MRU While many plant collections only a resource for helping students Moench said. And as far as he is for growing food, and one of the professor who is passionate about have one of each plant, Moench with projects or experiments concerned, the greenhouse is rooms would need to be closed a success when many students off because of food and safety are getting involved in projects. standards. “No one wants bee’s Almost anything surrounding knees in their lettuce leaves,” growing plants is fair game, and Barry Moench said, and the lack any students with ideas can get in of pesticides could make avoiding contact with him. bugs in food more difficult. A passion for technology ... SAMRU, MRU’s student The greenhouse’s main association has also been function is as a learning facility ...compassionate patient care involved with the greenhouse. for students. In my brief time They will be hosting a plant sale walking through the greenhouse, where they will be selling coleus, Barry Moench taught me that ivy, begonias, ponytail palms, orchid pups can take up to 3 violets and some succulents. years to flower. Patience is key Anyone interested should keep when caring for plants, and a few their eyes peeled for the sale, as simple tips can go a long way. the date is not yet set. There is no shortage of amazing One of the most unique things plants in the greenhouse, from that MRU’s greenhouse has to pineapple, to mesozoic era offer is Praying Mantises. While plants, to the stapelia hirsuta - they can often act as a good a plant that’s flower smells like pest control option, there are dead bodies - you are bound not enough large insects for to see something you never them to eat so they have become have before when visiting the an attraction for students and greenhouse. an interesting addition to the If you wish to get involved greenhouse. Sadly, the male with the greenhouse, you praying mantis was eaten by can email Barry Moench at crickets when in its vulnerable [email protected] with any state after shedding it’s skin and questions and to set up a date. now only females remain. And remember, if you end up The greenhouse also refrains visiting, you will be able to meet from using pesticides because of the praying mantises! the close proximity to classrooms

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Bringing you the ultimate student experience samruBuzz Arts Editor Kennedy Enns arts [email protected] YYC Music Awards attempts to honor local musicians Calgary’s first awards night has shaky start Paul McAleer make critical improvements to Music Awards featured over Contributor the awards show. There needs to fifteen award categories and six be a greater variety of artists and live performances ranging from A quick Google search on not just the generic ones that play jazz to metal. It also featured famous musicians with Calgarian the type of music that’s expected an awkward video from Naheed origins yields embarrassing of them. There needs to be more Nenshi, who was obviously too results. There are only a handful seating for the general public as cool to attend, basically saying: of names, most notably Paul 90% of people at The National “Music is great! Calgary is great Brandt, Tegan and Sara, and Music center were artists for music and things!” Feist, yet sometimes even these and their family and friends. Thanks, Nenshi. artists are forgotten in the grand There needs to be rehearsals The whole event was live- scheme of the music industry. to minimize the hiccups that streamed by Shaw to an audience Names like these can make you disrupted the flow of the event. of less than 1,500 people at the wish that Calgary produced more Most importantly, there time of writing. At the beginning artists that were truly substantial. needs to be an effort to be more of the show the host instructed On Sept. 25, Calgary awarded innovative than the Juno Awards the crowd of when to clap and a bunch of musicians that you or even the Grammys, regardless to remain in their seats until the probably haven’t heard of. No, of budget. It would have been intermission, making the entire that doesn’t mean the YYC Music great if the YYC Music Awards event feel very legitimate if only Awards predominantly focused opted for a different formula for a couple of fleeting moments. on hipster bands with dedicated other than live performances The best parts of the show and ironically vast fan bases, followed by the presentation of were the unexpected acts but rather on artists that were awards. The least they could’ve performing and taking home truly unknowns. While it is great done is made a short montage of awards. The metal group Divinity to shine the spotlight on these the nominated artists instead of delivered a loud and energized artists, critics of the YYC Music just reading out the names. performance that is probably still Awards wondered if such an That being said, it wasn’t echoing through the corridors event was even necessary. terrible. of Studio Bell. On the other side The answer depends on Held at the beautiful, recently of the spectrum, Al Muirhead whether or not the organizers birthed Studio Bell, the YYC and crew showed a tremendous

Pop group The New Electric took home the final honour of the night, beating out several other artists for Group of the Year.

amount of skill with their jazz extremely endearing. performance, featuring brilliant Although the impact and solos from each member of the the influence of the YYC Music group. The Static Shift thanked Awards is limited now, it is the their producer (A.K.A Their start of something that could Dad) and couldn’t believe they be amazing for local artists if won Rock Recording of the Year it makes the effort to be. Who when none of them are over 18 knows, maybe the event will find years old. Debra Power, an older a way to launch a name or two lady, was speechless when she onto that list of notable artists won Blues Recording of the Year from Calgary. God knows we Although Al Muirhead is 81 years old, it sounded like he could play his trumpet for the rest of and her acceptance speech was need some more. the night and still could keep going. Books: Theatre: Culture: Dance:

Wordfest brings the best From Oct 14 to 16 The Illuminasia Lantern and Just in time for Halloween, of international and Calgary International Garden Festival returns the Alberta Ballet is OUT’N Canadian writers a like to Burlesque festival is back for it’s second year at performing Dracula. Starting Calgary, with standouts for it’s third year, this the Calgary Zoo. This Oct 27 and running until including Emma Donoghue time bigger than ever. time with 145 brand new the 29, this show promises ABOUT author of Room and Yann With even more acts and lanterns highlighting the impressive special effects, Martel author of Life of Pi. still hosting it’s famous culture of Korea, Vietnam, costumes and of course Wordfest starts Oct 7 and Burlesque brunch, it is not Japan and China. amazing performances. runs until Oct 16. an event you want to miss. Tickets start at $24. 10 the reflector • October 6, 2016 Zelda Symphony dazzles Calgary’s video game community New venue, same great show Brett Luft & Bigoa Machar generational experience, with Paul hopes that the Zelda time progresses, a stronger need that bridges the gap,” Paul Web Editor & Publishing Editor some attendees bringing their Symphony inspires more events develops to connect with new says. “And make [symphony] grandparents, parents and own like it, because he understands generations. more accessible to a younger It isn’t every night that you children to the event. the need for changes in the what “At the end of the day [the audience.” walk into the Jack Singer Concert Some might find the symphony young people are interested in. As goal is] to really create a project Hall and you’re greeted with not overwhelming, because it is only the typical suit and tie, but unusual in the traditional sense an unexpected sword, shield and of viewing an orchestra. The green tunic. But that’s the Legend audience cheers when their of Zelda: Symphony of Goddesses favourite track gets played, and in a nutshell. as the show wraps up others The Zelda Symphony arrived in scream for one more song. Calgary for its nearly annual one- But it’s this abnormality that night show on Sept. 22, courtesy gives the Zelda Symphony its of Nintendo and Jason Michael character. Video games have Paul Entertainment. The four often been a medium of protest movement symphony celebrates against societal norms, as much the legendary Nintendo franchise of the technology industry was by blending visual elements built on the backs of individuals from the series with the stellar trying to prove their superiors soundtrack from the games. wrong. Jason Michael Paul, executive The Legend of Zelda: producer of the Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses Symphony of the Goddesses, says embraces its weirdness as its the show has become greatest strength. During the “This is everything, right,” Paul movement dedicated to the says. “You can feel the energy; Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, you can feel the enthusiasm – it the conductor uses the titular doesn’t get better than this.” prop from the game to command Paul says him and his team the Calgary Philharmonic are looking to bridge the gap Orchestra. Calgary Philharmonic, in association with Jason Michael Paul Entertainment, plays tracks between people that normally The result is a cheesy fan- from the Legend of Zelda franchise at Jack Singer Hall. wouldn’t watch a symphony and service moment that gets the the older audience. crowd excited about what comes “It’s very diverse [in terms] of next. The prop has become a social-economic crowds, and of symbol of sorts for the Zelda course the age [of our audience],” Symphony brand, and concert- Paul says. And he’s right, too. The goers even seek the opportunity “Da Kink In My Hair” Zelda Symphony has become a to take it home. Calgary performances showcases the many facets of womanhood CRESCENT HEIGHTS Mackenzie Gellner Contributor OPTOMETRY All your secrets live inside During the performance, in when her son is shot in a your hair. At least that’s what one actress portrays living in parking lot after a school dance. the women in the smash hit the limelight of Hollywood The boy was shot because of the play “Da Kink In My Hair” while struggling with her color of his skin and the shooter NOW SAFELY FITTING believe. In this play that has love for another woman. was never found. Black Lives inspired its own television She deals with the judgment Matter is a movement against series, eight different women from the rest of the world, as the virulent anti-Black racism PRESCRIPTION confess their deepest struggles well as her own mother. Her that permeates society today, to the welcoming hands of the mother used to cheer for her and through artistic expression, hairstylist at a particular salon in her school plays as she had this woman is able to tell an HALLOWEEN in . These women one line as a star in the night accurate memory of someone’s have spunk, sass, and overall sky, but once she realizes her own life that has been affected CONTACT LENSES confidence that oozes with daughter is not going to fit by society’s behavior. Watching every step they take; however, into the standards society has this play, one can feel the when they are in the hands enforced, she begins to cut her immense emotion and injustice of the hairstylist, nothing can daughter off. The actor shows over the fact of how racial be hidden. The actors in “Da how even though her mother stereotypes are still explicitly Kink In My Hair” portray the delegitimizes her feelings, she relevant in everyday life, which various struggles different chooses to love whoever she needs to end. women deal with on a day to wants to. Although her specific “Da Kink In My Hair” day basis, including, racism, story is fictional, it relates to attempts to portray the TH homophobia, finding love at lives of many within the LGBT different lives of both women ALL ORDERS MUST BE MADE BY OCTOBER 19 an older age, and becoming community. This creates a and men, even with having an successful in the workplace connection to not only those all female cast. The play creates against stereotypes. While who suffer in similar situations, a better understanding for the #105-805 EDMONTON TRAIL NE hitting many relevant topics but also those who do not have audience on how it feels to live 403-460-4122 in today’s society, the play still to deal with it personally. in those particular situations in intertwines a comedic and Another performance by one only a short period. CRESCENTHEIGHTSOPTOMETRY.COM joyful undertone throughout of the women explores the the performance. struggle she is forced to live October 6, 2016 • the reflector 11 Less than Magnificant The problems that come with re-making a movie Colin Macgillivray but Fuqua’s saving grace is just marksman, “Goodnight” Contributor how incredibly charismatic Robicheaux, recapture the each of his major players are. incredible chemistry they had on It’s never an easy task to From Washington’s black clad the set of Training Day, another remake a movie. That tasks’ bounty hunter, Sam Chisolm, to one of Fuqua’s films. Peter difficulty increases tenfold Pratt’s witty, whiskey loving Josh Sarsgaard’s portrayal of the when you are remaking a Faraday, each character shines nefarious Bartholomew Bogue is remake, but that is exactly whenever they are on screen. an incredible performance, but what director Antoine Fuqua Unfortunately, the problem it is marred due to the fact that decided to do with his newest with an ensemble cast with so his henchman appear on screen project, The Magnificent Seven, many talented actors is that they more than he does. a film about an eclectic group all fight for screen time. Clocking With a more dialogue driven of 7 gunslingers who gradually in at just over two hours, The film, Fuqua might have delivered come together to defend the Magnificent Seven seems like more nuance. Story elements Old West town of Rose Creek it would have plenty of time to are missing as well, which was from the greedy, industrialist flesh out all of it’s characters? never more on display than Bartholomew Bogue, and his Wrong. My biggest gripe with when Manuel Garcia-Rulfo’s ruthless henchman. With a this movie is the fact that we Vasquez, a notorious Mexican talented ensemble cast which really learn nothing about most outlaw, agrees to help defend includes the ever reliable Denzel of the characters. All of them are the town because he has Washington and Hollywood’s well acted, but unfortunately “nothing better to do.” newest golden boy Chris Pratt, there is relatively no character The Magnificent Seven is Fuqua delivers a slick and development to speak of. not a bad film, but it’s not a stylized update to the 1960’s It’s a shame that Fuqua great one either. It brings some original, but is unfortunately decided to dedicate so much subtle differences from the unable to capture the same time to action sequences, 1960’s original, an incredibly magic the original was able to because as fun as they may be, charismatic cast, and some produce. there is only so many times I exciting action sequences, The Magnificent Seven seems can watch nameless cowboys but the lack of character tailor made for audiences who be shot by Chris Pratt. However, development and story really are so used to their heroes the few times Fuqua does decide keep The Magnificent Seven travelling in packs. The Avengers to flesh out his characters, it’s from being magnificent. or Suicide Squad approach may golden. Washington and Ethan Courtesy of Warner Bros. seem worn out at this point, Hawke, who plays the infamous samru.ca samru.ca Bon Iver 22, A million Jagjaguwar tour worth travelling for Score: A

Drake’s Edmonton stop leaves fans hyped Five years of myriad side Amber McLinden projects, multiple collabs with hip-hop music, I expected the 6 that the show could be referred Kanye, and a tentative break-up Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia God to be just that. to as “ and Future” when have left listeners wondering if It’s a safe assumption that I can honestly say my it was more “Drake featuring Justin Vernon and Bon Iver most people in Calgary have expectations were met. Visually, Future”. Yet nobody is as better would ever re-enter their cabin experienced disappointment the concert was more than hype man for Future than Future, in the woods and return with a Tracks like the heartbreaking “29 at the hands of an artist who impressive. Pyrotechnics were so for the short amount of time follow-up to their highly acclaimed #Strafford APTS” and anthemic decides to stop in Edmonton part of the show, with flames he did appear, the crowd was 2011 release Bon Iver, Bon Iver. closer “00000 Million” stay true to and not here at home. As a die shooting up every time the beat even more pumped up when Supported by heavy singles “22 their more-folky For Emma, Forever hard Drake fan, I was ready hit hard or Drake fist bumped. Drake came back out. Arguably (OVER S∞∞N)”, “10 d E A T h b R Ago roots, but 22, A Million takes to fly to to see him, During “”, pink-lit some of the best collaborative E a s T ⚄ ⚄”, and “33 “GOD””, their the strongest aspects of Bon Iver’s so Edmonton was a pretty balls dropping attached to strings work Drake has done is with latest album 22, A Million pairs previous successes and amplifies good consolation. As part of flowed in a wave above the floor Future, so to see songs like Vernon’s iconic falsetto with dark, them tenfold. his Summer Sixteen tour with seats. At one point he made it “Jumpman”, Big Rings”, and cavernous electronics in a brave There’s a hesitance to draw the Future, Drake’s Edmonton clear he appreciates everyone “Grammys” performed by the departure from their influential easy parallel between this album show was placed in between in the audience, and did so by duo was absolutely unreal. indie-folk origins which spawned a and Kid A, but there’s one thing Vancouver and San Jose, but hopping on a moving platform Drake loved Edmonton as scattershot of lacklustre imitators. that can be said for certain: much to the fans in attendance, it felt to greet the rest of the crowd. much as we loved him. Playing like ’s opus, 22, A Million like the only stop on the tour that Yet the best part of seeing any in the Roger’s Place, or as he has everything in it’s right place. mattered. long-running musician is getting put it, “this fancy new stadium,” —Alec Warkentin When I say Drake fan, I mean to listen to their newest album, Drake claimed this stop had the it. I’ve been listening to Drake as well as all their past hits. best energy so far on his tour. since , and was So while Drake played newer While most musicians say that Of Mice and not surprised that Views was just songs like “Feel No Ways” and to just about any crowd, he as amazing, literally representing “Faithful”, he also took us back to stayed way past the set time and Men Aubrey Graham’s appreciation the early days with “Headlines” instagrammed later that night Cold World for his hometown, Toronto, and and the “”. Heading with the caption, “EDMONTON Rise more figuratively representing the show with “Summer LIKE NO OTHER”. I’d like to his transformation since his Sixteen”, fans could immediately believe every person in the A- role on Degrassi. With that tell that it was going to be one to crowd was just as big a Drizzy being said, you can imagine my remember. fan as I am, and that he was a fan Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia sounding “Game of War,” be- expectations were astronomical. Future made an appearance, of Edmonton. fore throwing its audience into A vital part in my investment in but definitely not for long enough the more aggressive tones that Cold World is Of Mice & Men’s Of Mice & Men is known for in second album since the departure “Pain.” Peaches brings dancing vaginas to Commonwealth of guitarist and vocalist Shayley Although the album seems a bit Bourget. Unlike Restoring Force too long in places, Cold World is – the band’s previous album this year’s equivalent to Bring Me Electro-pop star Peaches’ live show never disappoints the Horizon’s That’s The Spirit, – Cold World is an evolution, as it represents a band ending rather than a revolution. Cold brand so that fans know exactly backup dancers, the show really its struggle and finding its new Amber McLinden World scraps what didn’t work what to expect when they step played out more like a stage pro- voice following a few years of Staff Writer with Restoring Force and fine into a Peaches show. duction than a music set, which unexpected events. If you’re a tunes what worked on the last Let me start off by asking a So of course, the crowd was is exactly what fans have come to fan of metal music, Cold World album.The result is a solid nu- question. How many shows have expecting an equally as shock- expect of Peaches. metal album with metalcore and is unlikely to disappoint. you seen that involved dancing ing show at her second appear- The show started out relatively alternative elements sprinkled —Brett Luft vaginas? If the answer is more ance in Calgary this year. At slow, yet somehow, she managed throughout. Cold World opens than zero, you’ve likely had the Commonwealth this time, a to still have the crowd chanting with a movement of light- pleasure of seeing Peaches per- considerably smaller venue, fans “dick” repeatedly by the end of er tracks, starting with form live on tour. wondered what the vibe would the night. If you’ve never seen the relatively peaceful The last time Peaches visited be and they were not disap- a Peaches show, I highly recom- Calgary was to guest curate the pointed. Coming onto the stage mend it. There’s nothing like ever-exciting Sled Island. With in a full suit of hair, resembling ending a night with some scant- impeccable taste she brought the abominable snowman, she ily clad backup dancers pour- some of the best acts of the opened with “Rub”, the title ing cheap champagne into your Mac Miller year to Sled, including TT the track of her most recent album. mouth. Artist and Junglepussy, some of The costume changes were at The Divine Feminine Calgary’s favourites of this years an impressive high, considering Warner Bros. showcase. She headlined the she was on stage by herself, both Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia festival with a show at Flames singing and DJing. Score: B+ Central, packing the venue right Besides the hair suit, Peaches The Divine Feminine is to the brim with screaming fans. also had an underwear and bra definitely Mac Miller’s It’s hard to not love Peaches for combo that consisted of fake best (not to mention how a soulful jazzy feeling in tracks all that she is. Her music is filled silicon breasts, nipples and all, amazing the album art is), and such as “Stay”. The album title with the kind of raw sexuality as well as a hair shawl that was surprised many listeners because is misleading for some as the that we can only dream of using added on part way through the of how soft and unique it is. By album does not tackle feminism outside one of her shows. Iconic set. A bondage-inspired theme juxtaposing brilliant piano melo- throughout. Miller referred to songs like “Fuck the Pain Away” was channeled through her back- dies and hip-hop beats that are the album as encompassing, “the and “”, she offers lyrical up dancers, using tall boots and Peaches sports a costume easy to dance to, Miller creates feminine energy of the planet.” genius through electro- handcuffs. Eventually, Peaches made of multiple inflated an album that is the best of both It is clear that the rapper’s girl- sound a little bit like a sext. But it just took off her top all together boob shaped balloons. worlds: relaxing while keeping friend Ariana Grande had some isn’t just a gimmick; Peaches has and put on a jacket with huge your foot tapping. Horns are uti- influence on the album. been making music for more than shoulder pads and even bigger lized throughout the album as — Robyn Welsh 20 years and she’s perfected her spikes. Between herself and her well, to give the album more of Sports Editor Brendan Stasiewich sports [email protected] The do’s and don’ts of fall hiking 10 tips for success Kourtney Meldrum & Andi Endruhn Contributors aren’t quite so long as they were through summer, so longer hikes What to pack aren’t as feasible; this is especially If you’re trekking your way up true if you need to drive hours into a mountain, always remember to the mountains to get to your hike. bring a backpack with you. Pack If you aren’t sure if a hike might be your bag with plenty of snacks and too long, or too hard, it’s probably water bottle or two depending on a good idea to opt for an easier one how long you’re hiking. If you’re - you don’t want to be stuck on the not going to wear mittens and a peak of mountain or in the woods hat, throw them into your bag, the as the sun is going down. Save walk down is almost always colder, the longer hike for the spring or and it’s worth having them along. the summer, the mountains aren’t A first aid kit is always a good going anywhere! idea in the case of any adventure injuries, as is hand sanitizer, and a small package of kleenex Tell other people . When heading out into the mountains make sure to inform at Wildlife least one (if not more) individual

You should always be mindful of what trail you’re planning to of the fact you’re in the habitat of hike and when you’re planning to wildlife when you head out onto be back. Make sure they know the the trails, this is especially true name, and a general idea of the area in the fall when bear sightings you’ll be in, and how long it should are high. During the fall months, take. This ensures that if something Alberta is home to many trails varying in both difficulty and length. Driving West there are a bears are actively feeding as they plethora of stunning hikes around the Canmore, Banff and Kananaskis area. is to happen on the trail, someone ramp up for their hibernation is able to notify a park ranger on period. Before you head out, your whereabouts in order to find It’s fall, and weather may be labeled as “moderate” on official Gear check online to see if there have you. starting to turn but that doesn’t websites, can still vary in degrees bear sightings in the Since you’ll most likely been any mean that everything that the be hiking in varied weather of difficulty. Pay attention to the area recently or if the trail outdoors has to offer needs to be conditions, it’s best to be dressed altitude gain over the amount of you’re planning to hike has Travel with others pushed onto your spring to do list! and prepared for any and all kinds hours that you’re estimated to be been closed because of wildlife You should always hike with at Fall hiking can take a bit more of weather on your hike. Light hiking. Since weather will not encounters. It is important to least one other person, but in the planning and effort but is worth it layers are the easiest to hike with always cooperate in the fall, and be prepared and know what fall when bear sightings are more when done right! Here are our tips since you will most likely work up daylight hours are shorter, it is to do in case you come across prominent, it’s recommended to for exploring the mountains this a sweat at some point on your hike, often smartest to choose an easier a bear or any other wildlife on hike in larger groups. By hiking fall: but have the option of adding on hike rather than overestimate your the trail. If you encounter an with others, not only will you likely layers if the weather turns. When abilities with so many variables at animal, never approach it; Parks be louder, and able to ward away

Weather it comes to footwear, running play. Canada suggests staying 30m (3 wildlife, but if something goes bus lengths) away from Elk and wrong, you have someone to help During the fall, weather in the shoes won’t always cut it this time 100m (10 bus lengths) away you out. Some trails even enforce mountains is often unpredictable. of year; the terrain on a fall hike Know your abilities- can be slippery from rain, snow, from bears if sighted. Hiking in a 4 group minimum, so check Remember to check the weather It goes almost without saying or ice so hiking shoes or boots are large groups, and making lots into your trail information before of the area you plan to be going that when choosing a hike to know recommended for a sure step, and of noise with a bear bell or by heading out! in the morning, because forecasts what you’re capable of, but in the warm and dry feet. talking or shouting helps to let change on a daily basis. It’s also fall it’s best to choose a trail based wildlife know of your presence Reward yourself! important to be aware that as you off of your ability, not your ego. It and will usually keep them away. gain altitude during your hike, Know what you’re can be tempting to go for the higher Before heading out, pick up a can After packing, driving, hiking, the weather will most likely drop getting into peaks, and the longer trails for the of bear spray and hike with it at bear prevention, and probably in temperature and there’s a high bragging rights (perhaps to impress going through four different Before heading out to hike, do an accessible location and know possibility that you could encounter that certain someone), but with kinds of weather, switching out of some research on the trail you’re how to use in case you need to. snow on the ground or in the air, increased wildlife activity, shorter multiple layers of clothing each doing. There are lots of websites and sometimes even rain during the days, and inclement weather, the time, it’s time to sit down and such as http://www.trailpeak.com fall months. opportunities for risk can quickly Daylight hours warm up! Go grab a hot chocolate that will allow you to look up outweigh the Instagram photos. When picking your fall hike, and go through your pictures and hikes. Be careful when choosing make sure to take into consideration maybe take a nap because you your trails, many hikes that are the length. Remember that the days deserve it!

wins by the The last time majors won by Arnold drops in 4 games for 89 Toronto Blue Jays 1 9 92 the Blue Jays 7 Palmer 4 Rams WR Tavon Austin #s this season won the World Series 14 the reflector • October 6, 2016 Cody Cartier’s road to professional hockey A dream turned into reality Brendan Stasiewich However, for a very select was to play in Europe and exactly synonymous. In in between Sports Editor few, usually the few willing experience new culture,” said It’s hard to associate hockey play you just hear the game, to work their asses off day in the former student/athlete who with a place whose first line whereas here it’s nothing but There comes a time in nearly and day out, dreams can be spent three seasons studying all-time team would consist of fans screaming chants for their every young Canadian’s life achieved. and playing at Mount Royal. Owen Nolan, Ken Hodge and favourite team” when they must accept the While Mount Royal alumni “This could be my only season Steve Thomas. However, just Cartier’s already been giving inevitable, perhaps writing Cody Cartier realized at a young of professional hockey but after because talents from across the fans something to cheer “hockey player” on that age that the NHL was a little 22 years of playing the sport I the pond haven’t yet made a about. Quickly adjusting to the grade one “what do you want farfetched, he never doubted love, I can officially say I have mark in the NHL, it doesn’t new style of play, the forward to be when you grow up?” that someday he would have accomplished one of my lifelong mean there are not elite hockey has already lit the lamp twice questionnaire wasn’t exactly the job title of ‘hockey player.’ goals.” players in the U.K. through the first four games of feasible. “My sole goal for hockey Hockey and the U.K… not Cartier started his career the season. three years ago with the For Cartier, the on ice Cougars’ and quickly becoming business was the easy part. a point per game player. 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Contributor spent 5 years in the WHL, and In two tune up games thus was an assistant captain his last far the Cougars have beaten The Mount Royal Cougars two seasons for the Prince Albert both Alberta Rivals; crushing Men’s Hockey team enters their Raiders. the Dinos 5-2 and then doing 5th year of CIS hockey, and will 2 NCAA Div 1 the same to the Golden Bears, once again try to make a run at •Canmore native Luke beating them 4-2. Next up is the national championship. The Simpson, who is also coming a trip south of the border into Cougars lost nine players from home. After playing a year for the Colorado where the Cougars last season’s squad, where Mount University of Minnesota Duluth, will face the NCAA Frozen Four Royal finished with their best Simpson has made the decision to semi-finalist Pioneers, Devin Gannon was a point a game player for the Cougars dur- final record in their very young join the Cougars for the 2016-17 who have seven national ing the 2013-14 campaign. He returns after a year playing in CIS history, going 17-8-3. The season. championships in the books, France. Cougars recruited nine players with the most recent one coming •Airdrie native Madison 84, and then last year’s high of West’s last ranked Regina to replace those who have either Smiley, who played his whole in 2005. The Pioneers have graduated or moved on with their made an appearance in the final 100.. Ever since Head Coach Cougars and the University of junior career in the AJHL, Bert Gilling took over the reins in Jamestown Jimmies: whom the careers; such as notables like: transitioning to the NCAA ranks tournament every year since Cody Cartier, Tyler Fiddler, and 2008. The Cougars will also take 2014, the Cougars’ team defense Bisons routed 6-0 and 9-0. The for two seasons before being also improved only allowing 73 Bison’s, however, beat Canada filled their roster spots with: recruited by Mount Royal. on the Colorado College Tigers, 4 WHL players the weakest team in the NCHC and 75 goals a season compared West’s top ranked University 2 BCHL conference under the guidance to the two season prior where the of Saskatchewan Huskies and including •Dominic Thom, a Calgary of former Blackhawks totals were 114 and 111. Losing lost to the University of Calgary •Goaltender Wyatt Hoflin: who native who played AAA in the assistant coach Mike Haviland, Cartier and Fiddler will be a Dinos and will soon face the played four years in between the city before becoming a nomad who won the Stanley Cup back huge loss, but Nathan Higgins, NCAA champions North Dakota pipes for the Kootenay Ice. throughout his junior career, in 2010. Mount Royal will finish Director of Operations for the before finishing the pre-season •Jamal Watson, a Calgary bouncing from the AJHL to the off their trip against Air Force team, did a great job picking against Lakehead.. The Bisons native who played in the AAA WHL and finally to the BCHL College, who’s bench boss the best out of the recruiting lot themselves finished tied for 4th ranks in Calgary and has five before getting recruited. Frank Serratore will take part and the pre-season team looks place with the Dinos last season. years of experience in the WHL, With 2 full WHL season under in his 20th year. Air Force was stellar. The weekend trip will be If the Cougars fare well against being named captain of the his belt, Taylor Greene played his conference champions in five out a good test against strong teams the American teams, this will give Lethbridge Hurricanes in 2014- last 3 years in the BCHL before of six years from 2007-2012. such as Denver who’ve made them confidence coming into the 2015 before being an assistant joining Mount Royal. Looking at the numbers, the four national championship CIS season where again Mount captain for Seattle. France Men’s hockey program at Mount appearances. The final match-up Royal will look to break their against Air Force could go either records in points, goals, and goals •Colton Waltz, who was a •No stranger to the Cougars, Royal has gotten better every way, like any hockey game at this against. With many additions veteran player for the WHL’s Devin Gannon returns after year since their inaugural season level, and it will be interesting to and losses to the roster it will Brandon Wheat Kings, and was a year abroad playing pro for in 2012. The Cougars have been see how the Cougars fare against be interesting to see if the new an assistant captain for his last Ammes of the French League achieving new point totals each such a structured team. look Cougars will gel with coach three years before being traded before deciding to return back to year, starting with 16 before Mount Royal’s season opener Gilling’s system as he looks to put to the Blades and even suited up Calgary. following it up with years of 25, for an AHL game for the Oilers 35, and last year’s total of 37. will be against the Manitoba the Mount Royal hockey program Bisons, who’ve had a pretty easy in an even better spot than the affiliate once last year. The men are currently in pre- They’ve also scored more goals pre-season facing favourable successful year prior. •Jesse Lees, yet another season action before the CIS in each season, starting off with Calgary native who played 72 in year one and reaching 80, matchups such as Canada Flying high with Gravity Fitness What is Aerial Yoga and how is it good for you? Kourtney Meldrum Contributor

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Clash of Champions, dastardly, team of bald men, I’ll be the first to admit WWE’s first RAW-Brand PPV is known as The Club, after hitting it; Professional wrestling is a perfect example of why WWE one of them over the head with ridiculous. The idea of big, is so incredibly entertaining. So, a trombone. Wrestling is dumb, sweaty men hitting each other bear with me folks, as I try and I know. with maneuvers such as “The review and explain a professional Next up on our super fun list is Attitude Adjustment,” or the wrestling event for people who the Cruiserweight Championship. infamous “People’s Elbow” may have never seen a wrestling In WWE, cruiserweight means sounds ludicrous to most. But to match in their lives. you are under 205 pounds, so me, it’s absolutely magical. , we have the Tag Team in their mind, you are a small For those who don’t know, Championships, which is where sweaty man instead of a big one. WWE stands for World Wrestling big sweaty men team up with These guys are known for their Entertainment, and that’s exactly one another to fight other teams flippy maneuvers and highflying what it is: entertainment at it’s of big sweaty men. The current acrobatics. finest. It’s a guilty pleasure, champions are known as The It is actually incredible what While John Cena has quickly become the most popular and I can’t get enough of it. It’s New Day, and they are silly. They some of these guys can do, and professional wrestler, mostly based off of an internet meme, the same reason why my mom love to gyrate their hips, wear they really show how athletic wrestling has many other zany characters. can’t get enough of The Real unicorn horns on their heads, professional wrestlers are. The men” category is T.J Perkins, may be scripted, but these two Housewives of Orange County. play trombones, and promote champion of the “small, sweaty a Taylor Lautner look-alike guys put their bodies through Even though it is scripted, who loves to dab and wear hell to entertain, something all Air Jordans, because WWE is professional wrestlers do, day in hip with the kids. T.J Perkins and day out. retained his championship by In the other match, I watched beating The Brian Kendrick, a good ol’ Canadian boy (as Don man who insists on having “The” Cherry might say) Sami Zayn face in front of his name, and for that, his idol, the 45 year old wrestling I guess he deserves to lose. legend from Winnipeg, Chris Moving on, we have the WWE Jericho, in a great match. Jericho Women’s Championship, where won the match, but a rematch Charlotte reigns supreme. She down the road will definitely lead is the real life daughter of the to a heart-warming passing of the limousine riding, jet flying, kiss- torch moment between the two. stealing, wheelin’ n’ dealin’, son The final match, and our of a gun, Ric Flair, one of the main event, was for the WWE greatest wrestlers to ever live. Universal Championship. Not She’s the champion because she just the World Championship, is “genetically superior” to all the but the Universal Championship, other women due to her lineage. because WWE transcends our Charlotte also retained her title human world and stretches to against Sasha Banks, who is the outer reaches of the Universe. ’s cousin, and Bayley, This slobber knocker of a match who really likes to hug people. I between the champion, Kevin think the best woman won. Owens, and the pesky challenger, The penultimate championship Seth Rollins, was incredibly on our list is the United States entertaining. It had everything a Championship. Here’s the kicker, wrestling fan loves. It had a guy Community of Colour folks: the United States champion getting thrown through a table. is not American! The champ’s It had crotch-chops. It had men name is Rusev, also known as the yelling, “Suck it!” at each other. Bulgarian Brute. Rusev enrages It was good old-fashioned family the American populace by saying fun. that the U.S title is beneath him, In the end, Kevin Owens and that America sucks. This managed to squeak out a win A space and time for students who identify as usually elicits “USA!” chants thanks to interference from his from the crowd and some not so best friend, the aforementioned people of colour/racialized minorities to form PG language directed at Rusev, wrestling legend, Chris Jericho. because in America, foreigners The show ended as BFF’s Kevin community and make connections at MRU. are always the bad guys. Long and Chris embraced, and if you story short, a big Samoan man can’t get behind friendship, I named Roman Reigns beat Rusev don’t think wrestling is for you. for the title, and the crowd went Tuesday, October 18 nuts. As a wrestling fanatic, I could Before we get to our final title have dissected each match using and the main event, there were insider terms and wrestler lingo, 4:00pm - 6:00pm some other matches on the card but at the end of the day, what I that were not for championships. truly judge a wrestling event on is In one of them, I saw a large, its ability to entertain, and Clash U111 milk-skinned Irishman named of Champions managed to do that Seamus, and a yodelling, Swiss in some completely ridiculous snacks will be provided superman named Cesaro beat ways. each other to a pulp. Wrestling