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WHAT IS A WESMEN?

FINDING THE ORIGINS OF OUR TEAM NAME AND TEAM SPIRIT

SCREENING WALKING FOR MAKE A MOVE AT DECOLONIZATION P6 WEST BROADWAY P13 PORTAGE AND MAIN P17

THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG THE UNITER // SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 3 Across the street from the WHAT’S IN University of Winnipeg A NAME? We looked into the history of the name Wesmen this issue, which involved some digging in the ON THE COVER archives and poking around in history books. Wes Lee coyote is the official With all this talk of names and meanings, perhaps Downtown Commons is a brand new 14 mascot of the Wesmen. this is a good time to also start looking at what a Uniter is. storey building offering open concept The first issue ofThe Uniter was published on Oct. 17, 1947. It’s billed as the “Official Organ living in our 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites of United College Students’ Association,” and the cover story is illustrated with a tidy little stick available for occupancy in August 2016. person and hand-drawn script. The first line printed on those aging pink Conveniently located across the street papers reads “The UNITER--successor to last from the U of W at 320 Colony Street. year’s REMINDER and previous bulletins.” It promises to reach newstands every Friday New concrete construction with modern “barring calamities,” and that “A calamity will consist of breakdown of our mimeo machine, amenities including dishwasher, full size no paper, sick staff, final crumbling of the old building or any other such minor details which fridge with bottom drawer freezer and may delay publication for several hours.” Though I’d think a crumbling building would smooth glass cook top stove, pre-wired deserve more than a few hours’ delay, it seems that the 1947 staff of The Uniter were as doggedly for high-speed internet access. determined to put out a paper as we are today, though our aims may have morphed into a different shape. And – thankfully – we no longer On-site management have to rely on a mimeo machine, though our modern computers do have their own snarky temperaments. and maintenance staff We are no longer the organ or mouthpiece of any organization, rather, we’re governed by a board of directors under the Mouseland Press. Our name may have derived from that of the college we were serving, but I’d like to think that it’s taken on new meanings today. 12 month lease includes heat, water, If a uniter is a force that brings people (or ideas) together, then it seems that our name hydro, central air & window coverings is as appropriate today as it was in 1947. Our goal is not to tell the stories of a small portion of Winnipeggers, or of those on campus, but to bring together a wide range of viewpoints and perspectives. A variety of 1, 2 & 3 bedroom layouts available between While we may not always agree, in these pages we can explore those ideas and issues that 517 sq. ft. - 1098 sq. ft. with rents ranging from $920-$1570 could bring us together or divide us, and through respectful dialogue, hopefully see that in the end, we’re all in this together. – Anastasia Chipelski

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He says they reached environment, have been brought back to a wasteland left by a long-closed mine. life, he says. IMAGES FROM Wind kicked up fine dust left from Upon returning from the North, smelting from dunes, scattering its toxic Stacey-Chartrand says he noticed a A WASTELAND burden “into eyes, airways and lenses.” poster calling for submissions for FLASH “It was as unpleasant as it was striking,” Photography Festival a few days before Stacey-Chartrand says. the deadline. Remediation featured in the Few people know about the very The festival fit his desire to share the FLASH Photography Festival remote and very dangerous site, he says. powerful, almost surreal, images from the Those who know about it generally stay wasteland. He says he hopes other people away. will gain insight into the importance of JESSE BLACKMAN @JSSBLCKMN This is why Stacey-Chartrand decided effective remediation. WHOSE to share his photographs of the landscape. Stacey-Chartrand wants visitors to VOLUNTEER He says he has yet to find other images of his FLASH exhibit to appreciate that its current state. industry-caused natural destruction is Photographer Gabriel Stacey-Chartrand Stacey-Chartrand says the trip has very real, even domestically. found a story with lasting impacts and affected the way he views architecture Maybe more importantly, he says he important lessons mostly by chance. and usable spaces. wants people to understand that the When Stacey-Chartrand, an archit- “It definitely will influence how I wasteland was avoidable and continues ecture student at the University of perceive the natural landscape,” he says. to affect the surrounding communities. HOUSE? Manitoba, was invited to travel with a For Stacey-Chartrand, the wasteland Remediating land so that it is neither friend who was reporting on the services, underscores the importance of cleaning toxic, nor dangerous, but actually or lack thereof, available to Indigenous out the remnants of industry. Back in revitalized and usable, is crucial, Stacey- communities in Manitoba’s North, he Lynn Lake, the old mine was successfully Chartrand says. ARI’S HOUSE decided to bring his camera with him. cleaned up. There are no visual cues that The journey led them to an abandoned what is now a park could have, if left to mine an hour and a half west of Lynn decompose its toxic state, been another Lake, Man., which is a profound example uninhabitable wasteland. of ramifications on the surrounding The importance of remediation was environment when an industrial site is underscored for Stacey-Chartrand on a FLASH runs the entire month of not remediated. recent school trip to Europe. October at 64 venues, most of “It looked like a scene from Mad The Landschaftspark in Duisburg, which are located in Winnipeg. PHOTO BY GABRIEL STACEY-CHARTRAND For more information visit Max,” Stacey-Chartrand says. near Essen in Germany, is the grounds of Stacey-Chartrand’s work showcases the strikingly flashfest.net. 9 Winding their way through the a former iron plant where today he says, barren and polluted landscape of a site near “untouched, pristine landscape,” the pair “Vegetation grows naturally,” and people Lynn Lake, Man.

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Local hip-hop artist Ari i.Q. has walked a long road to where he is today. The rapper ARTS AND CULTURE BRIEFS and DJ didn’t arrive on his current musical path for quite some time. His album MEG CRANE // ARTS AND CULTURE EDITOR @MEGCRANE Serotonin, which he released online for free in February, was a labour of love many months 2 3 in the making (the debut single, Heroin(e), was released more than a year earlier). Flat sculptures ACTRA awards “I started going to raves and punk shows From Oct. 1 to Jan. 1, Superimposition will be on when I was 12 or 13,” i.Q. says. Dave Brown, Rebecca Gibson, Ernesto Griffith, display at Plug In ICA. Artists Nadia Belerique, “I’d never really rapped before. I’d Melissa Maria Elias, Darcy Fehr, Sean Skene Valérie Blass, Ursula Johnson, Kelly Lycan, always been in punk bands and made beats, and BJ Verot left the ACTRA Manitoba Gala Ursula Mayer, Kristin Nelson, Dominique Rey because I listen to electronic music more with awards. More than 400 ACTRA members, and Andrea Roberts explore the spatial terms of than hip hop, really. (Record producer) industry professionals and media made it out for sculpture while keeping in mind the flat surface Cort hadn’t really made music before, MURAL (NO/AU) the announcement. The Gala takes place every of images. The exhibit includes pieces that look so I was showing him how to do things. second year and looks at work by local talent CAM SCOTT (MB) at fantasy, sci-fi, fashion and architecture. He was figuring out a sound, while I was over that time period. transitioning from being a person who 1 4 5 JIM DENLEY (AU) just freestyled to actually writing a record. It’s really different.” OLIVIA BLOCK (US) send + receive at U of W Thin Air He insists the next album won’t take as long, and it’s already in the process of being MARLA HLADY (ON) The University of Winnipeg’s Gallery 1C03 is This year’s Thin Air Winnipeg is coming to an partnering with send + receive on its latest end, but there are still plenty of events left. The written. SYLVIA MATAS (MB) Exhibitions open: i.Q.’s West End home is a place he has exhibit, which runs Sept. 29 to Nov. 26. Sounding Winnipeg International Writers Festival once a long history with. KEVIN DRUMM (US) Space: Adam Basanta and Eleanor King is a again brought writers from around the world Sept 15, for a week of readings and other events. Still to “I moved here with my mom when I was collaborative work that explores the playful in Grade 12,” he says. “I moved to Toronto ADAM BASANTA (QC) relationships between sound, implied sound and come are the Poetry Bash on Sept. 29, which is for school, then moved back in here when Sept 29 & architectural space. Admission is free and the $10 for students, and the free youth poetry open I finished. My mom moved out about four ELEANOR KING (NY/CAN) space is accessible. mic on Oct. 1. years ago, so now it’s me and my girlfriend 6 7 8 WORKS BY ALVIN LUCIER (US) Oct 7 Gillian, plus our friend Hannah.” + JEN REIMER MAX STEIN (QC) Talent Lab Behind the scenes 1) SECOND-STORY SUNROOM TONY CONRAD: COMPLETELY IN THE PRESENT (US / FILM) 3) “TAKE INITIATIVE” 5) DIY RECORDING SETUP 7) SIOUXSIE THE DOG The third Talent Lab will be hosted by Doc On Oct. 1 and 2, anyone can get a sneak peak “This is my favourite part of the house. If people “I wrote this over the sink to get people to do the “The only stuff on the album I did in here was “We have Siouxsie and Ida (both dogs) and Fran and Circuit Montréal from Nov. 12 to 14. The behind Prairie Theatre Exchange’s door for are coming over after a show or if we’re having a dishes. Sometimes, it can be really hilarious if making some beats. Right now, I’m upgrading my Arthur (both cats).” three-day workshop is for emerging Canadian free, as part of Culture Days 2016. This includes party, this is where we’ll hang out.” there’s dishes piled up because no one’s done them computer setup, so it’s kind of out of use.” filmmakers who have projects that are already checking out the green room where actors relax 8) 1970S COUCH for a week and above it just says, ‘Take initiative.’” in development. Participants will take part in while not on stage, the rehearsal hall and spaces 2) VINTAGE PLATES AND FURNITURE 6) GRANDFATHER’S PAINTINGS “Three years ago, our couches were beautiful OCTOBER 13−16 “Gillian is on Kijiji all the time. She has an amazing a variety of conferences and workshops, after where the sets and props are made. For more 4) CHALKBOARD KITCHEN “Most of the art in my house is my grandpa’s. He and pristine from the ‘70s. Now, the dogs have eye. Everything is very mid-century. Like Mad Men. which seven filmmakers will be chosen for tailor- information, go to mb.culturedays.ca. “The whole kitchen is a chalkboard. I always like was a colonel in the Israeli army. In the ‘80s he destroyed them.” made mentorship programs. Submissions are Everything’s orange and brown, autumn colours. this, having the calendar on the wall. Gillian writes said, ‘Fuck this shit,’ moved to Canada and became 9) ARTHUR’S PAWS open to any documentary project until Oct. 7. Basically everything in the house she said, ‘Let’s something different every month. I don’t know a journalist and artist.” “He has polydactylism, so he basically has thumbs.” get it!’ then I paid for it.” where the quote is from.” ARTS ARTS THE UNITER // SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 7

“As a student at the University of says Dominique, owner of Elemental Winnipeg, I got involved with the Book and Curiosity Shop. Salons,” Kristian Jordan, one of the three “Astrology was originally a science,” founding members of Make/Shift, TPM’s says Dominique. “It’s the science of current company in residence, says. observation, causation and experience.” SNACKS, “It’s just a great way for young actors to DON’T SWEAT Because of the offhand treatment make their way and sort of wade into the astrology often gets as a science, certain theatre community at large. Very young cosmic terms tend to be thrown around in DRINKS AND and very inexperienced, I was invited to THE STAR STUFF pop culture. She says we can thank social read for all sorts of incredible new plays.” media for that. FRESH THEATRE Make/Shift will continue to read works Understanding the science “Everybody is all ‘brace yourself, it’s by other artists throughout the Salons and Mercury retrograde,’” she says. “It happens will use the evenings as an opportunity behind your horoscope about three or four times a year where the Theatre Projects Manitoba to test out new material and even divise planet appears to be moving backward.” Dominique says Mercury is said to Salons offer a taste of pieces from interactive writing exercises. MELANIE DAHLING @SUGARDAHLING TPM also works with four student govern communication and technology, so many people believe they experience issues new projects representatives from the University of ARTS AND CULTURE REPORTER Winnipeg. with those areas of their life when the planet changes direction in the night sky. MELANIE DAHLING @SUGARDAHLING “Really, what that means is I do a lot of student outreach,” Liam Naughton, Daily horoscopes are easy to find and Those with a deep understanding of based on birth dates, so anybody can the stars may be mindful of Mercury ARTS AND CULTURE REPORTER student representative, says. “I promote to the University of Winnipeg specifically, participate. But what is a zodiac sign retrograde, but they don’t get caught up in certain events, student nights that TPM PHOTO BY KEELEY BRAUNSTEIN-BLACK anyway, and are pragmatic Capricorns the hype, Jennissen says. ILLUSTRATION BY KAIT EVINGER The 2016-17 season of Theatre Projects provides, and I sort of just get the word The TPM Salon moved to The Good Will so that the audience could enjoy food and drinks as well. less likely to be found reading this article? “Mercury retrograde has a bad rap and Manitoba (TPM) launched with its first out that they’re doing cool stuff.” Shannon Jennissen, who has studied is also overplayed in my opinion,” she says. Dominique warns having a shallow Jennissen points out it would be Salon at The Good Will Social Club. This year, the student reps have been becoming so popular in past years that a graduate of Mama Cutsworth’s DJ Acad- astrology for 15 years, says many “Mercury relates to the thinking function understanding of your sign may lead to impossible to fit everyone on earth into TPM is a group dedicated to showcasing working with One Trunk Theatre to create larger venue was necessary, Rea Kavanagh, emy for All Women. people are likely to oversimplify their and during retrograde periods, there is an spiritual laziness. 12 neat categories, and there’s more to homegrown talent, and their Salon is a a piece of theatre based on independently TPM general manager, says. “So, this is hopefully a good opportunity astrological charts. opportunity to rethink, reorganize and “No no no, Becky. You’re not a jerk take into account both astrologically and monthly multi-discipline showcase where led surveys. “We’ve moved around a fair bit,” for her to sharpen her chops too and have “There is a whole chart comprised of rework your ideas.” because you’re a Virgo,” she says. “You’re environmentally. talent at different stages of professional “The four of us have gotten together Kavanagh says. “We’re keen to bring an audience,” Kavanagh says. the sun, moon and planetary positions, An aspiring astrologist needn’t worry a jerk because you’re a jerk.” Dominique suggests those curious development can work together. and we came up with questions about together performance and the community, For students or artists at any level who the mathematical angles between them about being born under a bad sign, Jennissen says while astrology is an about astrology invest in a full chart Ardith Boxall, artistic director at ourselves, and then we went out and tried so being in a bar is kind of great. To be are interested, getting involved with TPM and their orientation to the horizon at the because that isn’t how astrology functions incredible tool for self understanding and reading by a professional and a little self- TPM, opens the evening by telling the to find people who shared the same answers able to have a beer and a little bite to eat is Salons is not a difficult task. moment of your birth,” she says. “All this as a science, Dominique says. growth, the average newspaper horoscope exploration and improvement beyond audience they can expect to see work that to those questions,” Naughton says. something that our patrons really enjoy.” “We just say call us,” Kavanagh says. information taken together tells the story “This isn’t about fate,” she says. “Just is just not personalized enough to be what a Pinterest quote may tell you about is currently being written or “on the brink “We had to find about 10 people each, Moving the event to The Good Will “We’re always looking for opportunities to of who you are and how you navigate because the planets are aligned in a useful for more than entertainment. who you are. of being produced.” and this is a result of that work in a ended up inspiring new ideas for acts and have a dialogue with students and people the world.” certain way doesn’t equate to causation “Your sun sign describes who you are The Salons are exciting for newcomers, documentary theatre style.” new learning experiences for emerging who are emerging into the profession.” Those who develop a fascination with … You absolutely can change it. This is when you peel back all the layers and get who gain new skills in a welcoming The workshop style model of the creatives. This year, the Salon will feature astrology are often considered a bit flaky, not set in stone.” to the heart of things,” she says. environment. events is a successful one. The Salons were sets by DJ Anna-Laure Koop, a recent

THE COLUMN bodied man. I don’t look vulnerable. So I’m not about to tell others who don’t look like me that they shouldn’t be scared when they encounter unfamiliar people under a bridge. Everybody has the right to be and feel safe in public spaces. MIDDLE OF But the notion that bushes should be removed because of their potentially SUPPLIED PHOTO NOWHERE nefarious use is just an example of the A screenshot from Assini by Gail Maurice. classic (and classist) assumption that if WITH TIM RUNTZ a social issue is moved out of sight and out of mind for middle-class people, it @TIMRUNTZ has probably been resolved. It implies FILM SERIES SHOWCASES INDIGENOUS VOICES that if we make seemingly dangerous UNDER THE BRIDGE places unappealing to supposedly violent IN WINNIPEG people, they will simply go away. The Decolonizing Lens holds free monthly screenings It brings to mind the anti-homeless Two St. Boniface residents have gone to spikes that have been installed in various HANNAH OWCZAR but wanted Indigenous people to lead the Thorpe says he hopes this series will With both films emphasizing the the media with concerns over various cities over the past few years, and it’s dialogue themselves. respond to stereotypes and give Indigenous importance of reclaiming identify, “ambush points” they have to negotiate not so different from the “clean up the VOLUNTEER @HANNAHOWCZAR Through these inquiries, Thorpe says voices a chance to be heard. Dainard says she saw the link between that on their daily commutes. One of them neighbourhood” thrust that drives education and empowering youth were The selections chosen by Johnston and featuring films from an Indigenous told CBC news “there’s a lot of dark displacement and gentrification more revealed to be key factors in creating and Thorpe are thought-provoking, and perspective. spots, a lot of hiding places,” under the broadly. The Decolonizing Lens is a monthly film change. audiences are encouraged to have an open “We as Indigenous people must reclaim Norwood Bridge, where people hide or Without a doubt, violence, poverty ILLUSTRATION BY JUSTIN LADIA series featuring the work and words “Let young people lead what’s discussion following the screening. our lives and stories,” she says. pass out while intoxicated. The solution, and addictions are very real problems of Indigenous filmmakers in hopes of happening,” Thorpe says. Screenings are free, as the event aims to She says she believes in the importance they suggest, is for the city to remove the in Winnipeg, and the undersides of they struggle with addictions or other housing, over-incarceration and the creating a space for their voices. She felt there was a lack of Indig- be accessible to all. of providing space for Indigenous film. shrubbery around the bridge to increase bridges are sometimes hubs for violent or mental health issues and don’t have access ongoing legacies of colonialism. Jocelyn Thorpe, a women and gender enous voices in the space for truth and To a packed theatre, the September “(It) shows our stories, and in that way visibility. sketchy activities. to sufficient treatment. Maybe they don’t In the meantime, those of us who pass studies professor at the University reconciliation. screening brought in Reel Injun by we decolonize.” Even if we set aside the fact that But before we start tearing up our otherwise have access to shelter from the under a bridge on our way downtown of Manitoba, and Kaila Johnston of Thorpe and Johnson wanted to continue filmmaker Neil Diamond and the The next series takes place on Oct. 5 and riverbank foliage is essential for riverbanks to make commuters feel heat or cold. would do well to remember that people the National Centre for Truth and this discussion on Indigenous issues while short film Assini by Gail Maurice at will feature This River, a film by Katherena preventing erosion (a massive ongoing better, we should perhaps consider that The city should bear some responsibility we don’t know aren’t inherently violent. Reconciliation wanted to continue the emphasizing the importance of Indigenous Cinematheque. Vermette and the National Film Board. problem for which the city has no people who spend time under bridges for creating safe spaces that can be Or at the very least, let’s remember that Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s experiences being heard firsthand. Reel Injun depicted the role of the The Winnipeg Art Gallery will host the meaningful solution), this is an absurd probably have experience being kicked enjoyed by all its residents. But making everyone has a right to safe public spaces, open discussion about the Indigenous The idea of screening films emerged as stereotypical ‘Indian’ in Hollywood event. Members of the Bear Clan Patrol and regressive approach to poverty and out of other, more visible, public spaces. spaces like the Norwood Bridge less not just those of us with relative privilege. experience in Canada. The Decolonizing Lens, which Thorpe saw films, whileAssini followed the story and Drag the Red will be present and will addictions in Winnipeg. What some of us consider to be hospitable to the people who spend time Thorpe says inspiration for The Decolon- as an opportunity to harness Winnipeg. of a seven-year-old Indigenous girl take part in an open discussion following Now, I’m not exactly bursting with dangerous places are actually safer spaces there won’t do much to curb violence. Tim Runtz is the Comments Editor at The Uniter. izing Lens came from a student’s insight Through the series, Thorpe seeks to discovering her identity. the screening. fortitude, and I would probably flail in an for the city’s most vulnerable who may Instead, all three levels of government His regular column, Middle of Nowhere, explores into the commission’s public inquiries. merge Indigenous film with Indigenous Discussion followed with Sharon People are encouraged to come to the attempt to defend myself if I was mugged face ongoing harassment from business need to aggressively fund social programs the culture and politics of places around Winnipeg. They saw the importance of continuing experiences while opening up constructive Dainard, a Native studies master’s student events with an open mind and heart. under a bridge, but I am a fairly tall, able- owners, security guards or police. Maybe that address addictions, mental health, the conversation of Indigenous experiences conversation. at the University of Manitoba. 8 THE UNITER // SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 CKUW TOP 30 September 19 - 25, 2016

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Show runs until Oct. 8 One painting, “From the Outside at LKAP (171 McDermot Ave.) World,” has at its centre a table of con- tents clipped from some old book. The There’s something exciting about seeing text only contains the numbered chap- FINDING THE an artist enter a new phase or period. ter titles (“Chapter 1,” “Chapter 2”), It’s not something everyone can pull but no suggestions of the content the ORIGINS OF OUR off. The artist must have accomplished table leads to. The omission implicitly enough and have enough confidence in raises a question. Meanwhile, around their own voice that they can attempt the cleanly applied text, the world swirls TEAM NAME AND Mystery Lights something radically different while still with chaos. Farber’s characters look S/T maintaining that voice. out at us with pleading eyes, trying to TEAM SPIRIT Daptone Records That’s part of what makes Neil scream at us the untold story the text Toe-curling is the most specific adjective I can find for Farber’s The Braided Stream so excit- doesn’t tell. singer Mike Brandon’s voice. Look to tracks “Without Me” ing. Farber, a Winnipeg-based artist The piece with the most text, “People who found international success, has are Gossips,” is littered with clippings and “What Happens When You Turn the Devil Down” for a WORDS BY TALULA SCHLEGEL PHOTOS BY DANIEL CRUMP sound that will leave your feet in a death grip. The howls worked primarily in ink and waterco- from fairy tales (Rumpelstiltskin), myth lour drawings. (Romulus and Remus) and history this man can produce are wolf-like. @TALULACORA @DANNYBOYCRUMP For this, his first solo Canadian show (Caesar and Cleopatra). The inclusion And of course, the accompanying band/wolf pack provide in over a decade, he’s using an acrylic is appropriate because Farber’s complex, a swath of musical backgrounds. Hints of influence from pouring medium, a method that allows layered worlds seem to be informed by bands such as The Doors can be behind anytime Kevin for randomness and messiness. More their own messy histories, myths and “The Wesmen” has a long historical background and Harris fires off another keyboard riff. importantly, it gives his paintings a tales. meaning, but over time, its meaning has changed in Check “Follow Me Home” if you’re craving an escape layered structure, with multiple trans- His top layers have the clarity of the context of sports. The name given to University of from sobriety; the sound waves of the keys will surely lead to tripping. Mystery Light’s musical decision to feature an parent planes like an animation cel. our modern world, where our circum- Winnipeg sports teams has morphed into the desired instrumental as their opening track is unique too. In fact, it is not until 20 seconds into track two (Follow Me Home) But rather than a cartoon cel’s two or stances and context is clear. But the identity of those who engage and connect with it. But, at that any vocals can first be heard. three layers, Farber’s paintings contain further back one goes, things become the core, what truly is a Wesmen? as many as 50. muddled. Fact and fiction, history and Many on campus have different ideas and interpretations: Fusion is king however, and not just between instrument and vocal chords. The back-up voices filling out the chorus of This layering gives his works an eeri- myth blur together, and the origin of it A Wesmen can mean someone who is a good sport, “Too Many Girls” are near anachronistic: something unseen since our grandparents’ music era. But again, fusion is king, ness, a sense of physical depth, a feeling all becomes an abstraction, a big ques- something to do with our mascot (a coyote), a missionary, fusion is fantastic, and Mystery Lights deserves praise for their creative mixtures. that there is always something lurking tion mark. a combination of the words Wesley and Manitoban. But At times the sounds feel Black Keys-eque, the tone reminiscent of Jack White, but I doubt either could pull off these deep in the background, a danger that The most haunting image in The which definition rings true? And why do we have a coyote tunes with the type of charm the band carries i.e.: the ability to be both genuinely serious and immature from we can’t always see, but his characters in Braided Stream is its final one. “Up” is as a mascot? track to track. the foreground can feel. When we can starkly different from the rest of the col- For example, note the change in tone from track 4, “Too Many Girls” to track 5, “Without Me” for a concrete example. see them, it instills dread. lection, showing a ball of the signature Keep your eyes on this band ladies and gentlemen, this may be an early opportunity for all you hipster readers to In many of Farber’s paintings, behind confetti-paint in the centre of the image Description genuinely be on board with a band before they conquer Indie Rock. crowds of cartoonish characters and a with empty space around it. It seems thick haze of confetti-like paint drips, to suggest a tangled world or galaxy, BY OMRI GOLDEN we can occasionally make out a looming beyond in the void of space, perhaps COVER FEATURE continues // NEXT PAGE death figure. Sometimes it’s Satan or the some grim world beyond our own. Continued from previous page.

Jane Barter, an Associate Professor and Chair of Religion of CLASS, describes the Wesmen’s religious history.

RELIGIOUS ROOTS However, Barter also acknowledges that the hence of the University of Winnipeg,” Barter Methodist Church was partially responsible says. “Wesley College was named for John Before delving into the current for the residential school system. and Charles Wesley, who were 18th century interpretations of “Wesmen,” it’s important Barter explains that more accurately ministers/theologians, social reformers and to consider the context of history. the social gospellers’ involvement with the the founders of Methodism.” The Wesmen Athletics website defines our frontiers people of North America (early While this interpretation offers some Wesmen mascot as men trained in the bible settlers) was just as much social as it was context of the name’s religious history, it Dave Crook, U of W Athletics Director, says that athletes are proud of the Wesmen name. by Wesley College. These men were sent out spiritual, linking their action to building doesn’t fill in all the gaps for how the name on horseback to “spread the Christian word.” a better social safety net in the prairies was adopted by the U of W’s sports teams. (but) I don’t have anything concrete to back they’re Wesmen. They feel proud of the Forty Years (1967-2007) by A.G.Bedford, Jane Barter, the Associate Professor and with things such as medicare, working for But even on the side of sports history, the that up,” Jones says. “(The name) never name, and they didn’t want the name to there’s a small paragraph in the index which Chair of Religion and Culture of The Centre women to get the vote, and the cooperative lineage of the name Wesmen is not fully switches. It just stops.” change,” Crook says. holds a more definitive answer: for the Liberal Arts and Secular Society movement. traceable. Jones references old hockey photos he Crook explains how when he attended (CLASS) at the University of Winnipeg, “They had this vision of building this found during his documentary research. He the university, the female athletes were “The name ‘Wesmen’ originated in a explains why this isn’t necessarily true. Christian social society and so that included CLUE ON A HOCKEY JERSEY found the first appearance of Wesmen on referred to as the “Lady Wesmen” or the contest held by the University of Winnipeg “The problem with that description is the residential schools, which of course the the hockey team’s jerseys was designed with “Wesmenettes.” Ultimately, they reverted to Students’ Association in 1966 soliciting names that it’s saying that Wesley College set out churches were involved in,” Barter says. “So it “It started because the University of Winnipeg ‘Ranger’ style lettering (diagonally across the calling everyone “Wesmen” in the end, and for the teams for the university. Suggestions to train these circuit riders. That’s not true. is an ambiguous legacy, but I don’t think it is was Wesley College. They were often referred jersey). He estimates the date of that jersey to the name remained unamended after the such as Redmen and Collegians were rejected. Wesley College had a faculty of theology, necessarily only this negative, colonial one.” to as ‘The Wesleys,’ and I suspect it kind of be 1970, based on the photo metadata. more recent 2012-2013 debate. The name ‘Wesman’ was entered by Catherine which trained ministers to serve in Western Barter explains that Manitoba College developed from there and took on a new Jones then unveils a colour picture of the Despite the controversies over time, the Chase, an undergraduate. ‘I entered the Canada in (rural) churches,” Barter says.” (which was Presbyterian) and Wesley nomenclature,” Will Jones says. hockey team with the Wesmen mascot (man name ‘Wesmen’ just stuck. name ‘Wesman’ made up from Wesley and (Wesley College) was seen as a place for College (which was Methodist) eventually Jones is a Media Tech2 for the University on the horse) with the name ‘WESMEN’ “It’s the whole mentality of sports. People Manitoba, the names of the two founding training clergy and training people to go out amalgamated. In 1925, the Presbyterian and of Winnipeg Instructional Network and underneath. have pride in representing who you are, colleges. Oddly, it was decided to change and serve different parishes and ministries.” Methodist denominations joined together a videographer. He has been working on a “Do you see the horseback? That’s the right? It’s a community, and you’re branded the name slightly to Wesmen as a way of The website also states the Methodist to form the United Church. Manitoba and University of Winnipeg hockey documentary second jersey (from the) 1976-77 season. in that community, so you feel strongly pluralizing it,’ Chase said in a conversation Church was involved in “the spiritual affairs Wesley College followed suit shortly after since 2007. It probably existed slightly before that,” about that,” Crook says. with Pam Flick, a star member of the Lady of the frontiers people of North America.” in 1938 to become United College. Finally, “When the name (Wesmen) came about Jones says. “The first I definitely know is “So what is it then? It’s just a name. It has Wesmen in 1995. It was later speculated by a Barter elaborates: in 1967 we received our current name, the (is) tough to say. It was certainly a team the ‘Ranger’ style, because they are black- become who we are (and) not so much the few who were unaware of the above that the “By (frontiers people of North America) I University of Winnipeg. name by the mid-1960s, because that was and-white style photos. That style would be history of our name. I think very few people name had derived from the Weslymen who think that they are talking about early settlers “I do not know the precise history of the hockey team’s name starting in 1969,” much earlier, so before the advent of colour would have an understanding about any of had travelled the West in pioneering days to in this case, (or) the social gospellers - they the name Wesmen for our sports teams. Jones says. photography reached the University of the history at all.” promote the Christian gospel.” did a lot of good when we think about all However, it comes from Wesley College, one “As far as I can tell, the Wesmen name Winnipeg.” Crook says we see this odd trend continue the things we love in Canada,” Barter says. of the predecessors of United College, and started around the end of United College, “There’s an argument to be made that with our mascot, Wes Lee Coyote. The The aforementioned Nicholson and they’re both connected, but the horse advent of Wes Lee Coyote came about in Wedlake were in conversation about the leads me to conclude that there’s more 2001 and was the brainchild of Bill Wedlake, derivative of the name Wesmen when a man to the religious side. This was a religious former UWinnipeg Athletics Director. named John Carl Ridd was brought up. It institution. It still has that in its DNA I “It’s just a random thing! I think that is suspected that Ridd, a Winnipeg hall-of- think,” Jones says. might have been a vote in the paper and famer as of 2004, athlete, coach, educator people could pick the mascot and that was and ambassador for peace, was also a CLOSER TO HOME in 2001,” Crook says. possible pioneer behind today’s meaning of the Wesmen name. Dave Crook, U of W Athletics Director, TAKE A LOOK, IT’S IN A BOOK Ridd passed away in 2003, so the theory of has a couple theories which add to those of his influence is just speculation and cannot Barter and Jones. Located in the archives in strips of microfilm be confirmed. “We’ve always been told about the are vintage Uniter papers dating back to Despite distance from our history or a Wesmen being from Wesley Church, 1966. In October of that year, there was a clear definition of a Wesmen, it’s become a and the guys who went out on horseback vote for the new athletics motto of United name that the athletes and supporters are spreading the word of the faith, and that’s College. Students could chose between proud to wear and rally behind. sort of where ‘Wesmen’ came from,” Crook “Wesmen,” “Redmen” or “Vikings.” says. “The name was chosen by student vote In November 1966, an article by Dennis in ’67, and Dr. Dave Anderson (a university McPhail critiqued the choice of the winning professor) led the vote.” name “Wesmen.” Crook says that in 2012, there was hype “Surely out of a college the size of United, around the name being changed from we should be able to come up with a better “Wesmen” to “United” in efforts to make name for our teams to go under,” McPhail the name more gender-neutral. This was writes. met with great resistance from student But this still doesn’t fully clarify the athletes, resulting in the creation of the origin of the name. “Save The Wesmen” Facebook page. Deep in the stacks of the rare books room, “They were really adamant on not seeing published in a two-volume book called The the name change. The student athletes, University of Winnipeg, Volume II: The First

Continues on following page. All U of W sports teams bear the name Wesmen. Continued from previous page. NEWS THE UNITER // SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 13 WHAT IS A WESMEN? UNDERSTANDING POVERTY I FEEL LIKE A WESMEN IS SOMEBODY WHO IS I’VE HEARD THAT IT’S A COMBINATION OF WESLEY RESPECTFUL AND HAS A TEAM SPIRIT. THEY CAN COLLEGE AND MANITOBA COLLEGE COMING IN OUR COMMUNITY JOIN ANY TEAM AND REPRESENT THE SCHOOL. TOGETHER TO JOIN AS ONE UNIVERSITY. THEY Fundraiser walk hopes to raise awareness THAT’S REALLY WHAT I THINK A WESMEN IS.” TOOK THE FRONT OF WESLEY (“WES”) AND and funds for West Broadway programs -Harveer Bajwa, Grade 11 Collegiate student MANITOBA (“MAN”), AND I DON’T REALLY KNOW HOW THEY GOT THE “MEN” OUT OF “WESMAN,” VALERIE NYAMORI BUT THAT’S HOW THE NAME CAME ABOUT.” SUPPLIED PHOTO The Walk a Mile In My Shoes fundraiser will support programs for people living in poverty in West Broadway. -Tom Nicholson, assistant athletics director VOLUNTEER @VALERIECHELA

IT’S A MAN FROM THE MIDWEST.” A local fundraiser invites Winnipeggers for those who are struggling for a better everything and have to start all over raiser helps fill in those gaps. to walk through West Broadway on Oct. life,” she says. again,” Trono says. People on Employment and Income I THOUGHT IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH 1 and see the effects of poverty in the Trono says our current system of Trono says that the Walk a Mile In Assistance (EIA), people with disabilities, community firsthand. caring for the most vulnerable in society My Shoes event is the Ministry’s core seniors and the working poor are groups THE WESLEY MASCOT.” IT’S ACTUALLY OUR MASCOT, SO THEY WERE THE Walk a Mile In My Shoes is organized is not very effective. funding platform. the West Broadway Community I THOUGHT THERE WAS A MAN WHO WORKED MISSIONARIES THAT USED TO GO TO DIFFERENT by the West Broadway Community “People on EIA only get $3.96 a day as “By raising our own funds, we can Ministry caters to. LOCATIONS ON THEIR HORSES WITH BIBLES AND Ministry to obtain funding for the a food allowance,” she says. As a result, keep the lights on in the building, repair “Another real basic need for people is FROM HERE AND IT DERIVED FROM HIS NAME.” needy in the community and to create people may spend most of their days in the dishwasher when it breaks down friendship,” Trono says. THEY WERE FROM A TOWN, MAYBE WESLEY. PEOPLE -Three women’s soccer team members debate the meaning of a Wesmen. awareness about the dire circumstances various lineups for places like food banks and continue to have an infrastructure,” A lot of people who take part in WOULD SAY ‘THE WESMEN ARE COMING.’ I WAS IN in which the less fortunate live. and soup kitchens. Trono says. the program are lonely, and Trono THE ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT AND I WAS LIKE ‘YO, Walk participants are given passports Trono also explains cheaper housing The money raised through the walk is acknowledges “this can be crippling to WHY’S HE HOLDING A BIBLE?’” which are stamped at various places is often substandard or unsafe. When used to sustain programs and fund basic your sense of well-being.” they visit during the walk around West the need arises for the inhabitants to maintenance. Trono explains that while She says the Walk a Mile In My Shoes -Leah Ferguson, assistant women’s wrestling coach Broadway. Lynda Trono, the Community vacate a home, whatever the cause, the they receive grants which go a long way fundraiser also creates an opportunity for Minister of West Broadway Community homeowner is forced to start fresh with to help the community, grants do not people to connect, build friendships and Ministry, explains this walk provides an already meagre existence. provide stability. to get a sense of what poverty does to our a hands-on way to engage some of the “If you find yourself in a situation “It’s like we lurch from one grant to the society. issues affecting the people. where you are forced to move but can’t next and then lose a whole program when See www.westbroadwaycm.org/walkamilein- “I think it creates a better understanding afford a mover and can’t fit all your we don’t get a grant,” she says. myshoes.htm for more. of the situation and increases compassion stuff into a grocery cart, you lose The Walk a Mile In My Shoes fund-

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ANASTASIA CHIPELSKI // MANAGING EDITOR @ANACHIPS Indigenous Fall in love perspectives on land with Winnipeg Kevin Settee and Sadie-Phoenix Lavoie of the UWSA Clinic Psychology Manitoba has launched an PRESENTS will host the first of a three-part series called initiative called WinnLove, which provides tips “Re-Storying Education: Indigenous Knowledges Winnipeggers can use to actively change their STUDENT FUNDING in Motion” on Oct 7 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m in The perception of our city. The initiative aims to Hive. This session’s topic will be Our Lands, and build civic pride and share positive energy, the series is presented as part of the Manitoba as well as educating the public about mental UP TO $60,000! Education Research Network’s Indigenous health. The website – winnlove.ca – provides INTERACTING WITH THE MEDIA Education Research Group. The event is free, tips in postcard-style memes that they invite FOR ARTISTS AND ACTIVISTS but registration is required via [email protected]. readers to share. For thesis or dissertation research related to gambling Great suites Application deadlines: Oct. 19, 2016 & Mar. 8, 2017 Downtown Future of Conference grants also offered FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 still available Commons opens feminist activism 12:30-2:00 p.m. The mixed-use apartment complex is now open A panel titled Building Feminist Futures will be held Apply or visit manitobagamblingresearch.com New housing at 350 Colony St. following a ribbon-cutting on Oct. 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. in Eckhardt-Gramatte THE HIVE AT U OF W ceremony attended by many local dignitaries. Hall. Dr. Sharanpal Ruprai from the Women’s and co-operative in Wolseley Downtown Commons includes affordable Gender Studies department will host the panel, (515 Portage ave) housing units that can improve access to including activist guests from Iran, Syria, Columbia Proud to announce past award recipients: education, Dr Annette Trimbee, University of and Burma. During this panel – which is free and - Pranay Das $60,000 Winnipeg president, says. Rental information can open to the public – guests will share their stories - Damien Dowd $60,000 For more info see uniter.ca/view/meet-your-media be found at downtowncommons.ca. and discuss feminist leadership and activism. - Chad Graves $60,000 or search the event on Facebook. - Ryan Nicholson $40,000 UWSA by election Launch a pop-up Nomination forms are due on Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. for The Launch It! Downtown Incubator & Pop Up Board of Directors positions as part of the UWSA Shop program is accepting applications for by-election. Open positions include International their next round of business initiatives. This Students’ Director, Recreation & Athletics program is run through the Downtown Winnipeg Director, Student Living Director and Graduate Biz and provides free storefront space as well oldgracehousingcoop.ca Students’ Director. Forms and more information as support and networking opportunities to can be found at the UWSA office and online at new businesses. The deadline for applications theuwsa.ca/elections. is Oct. 31 and more info can be found at 204-989-5927 downtownwinnipegbiz.com/launchit/. Q: WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE FEELING OVERWHELMED?

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Gruwel says there’s also a phone, computer and microwave available for use STREETER in the centre, as well as coffee and tea to be enjoyed. MITCHELL VAN INEVELD “We’re just a great place to hang out,” WELCOMING she says. VOLUNTEER @WPGTRUMPETEER On Oct. 5, people familiar with the BECKY LIZZY WOMEN AND space will give tours to newbies, starting MARR MARR off from The Hive where it’s hosting the Age 23 Age 23 WTSC Hang Out & Clothing Swap. QUESTION 1 Studying Education Studying Education TRANS FOLK While only women and trans folks What’s the best & worst part of being back at school? can use the centre itself, this event is Q1 “The best part is just being on Q1 “I really like being at the university, open to all. campus. I just love the people and the taking in downtown Winnipeg and the U of W centre reminds Anyone with clothes to get rid of can QUESTION 2 atmosphere. The worst part is sitting all campus environment. I don’t enjoy sitting students where they are bring them the day of or drop them off at day being talked at.” still for so long.” the WTSC beforehand during coordinator What advice do you have for students who are feeling overwhelmed? Q2 “Take time for yourself. It’s okay to Q2 “One bad mark won’t ruin your life.” hours, but no one has to donate clothes to PHOTO BY MEG CRANE MEG CRANE @MEGCRANE take a night off.” the swap to be able to take some. Free condoms, pregnancy tests and more are available in the centre. “They don’t have to feel like they have to ARTS AND CULTURE EDITOR bring anything. It’ll just be fun. There will spent a great deal of her time planning and “It’s a nice way to make some new be snacks and refreshments,” Gruwel says. organizing centre events with Gruwel. friends,” Gruwel says. The University of Winnipeg’s Women She’ll lead participants in creating a “It definitely made my first-year She promises there will be lots of fun and Trans Spectrum Centre (WTSC) zine about WTSC, although contributors experience, like last year, a lot more events this year – possibly including a is hosting an event in The Hive on really don’t have to have any experiences fulfilling. It just gave me a lot to do,” Lizzy McGuire dance party – that people Oct. 5 to let students know a bit more with or knowledge about the centre to be Renic says. of all genders should watch out for. about the space. able to help. To her, it’s a space that provides “Sometimes, there are folks on campus She says they already have the important resources and fosters SYED SARAH BILL GRIFFIN CATHERINE who don’t know about us and don’t know information they want to go into the relationships. AKHTAR SHANNON JOST JENKINS SINCLAIR that we’re here,” WTSC coordinator zine. They just need folks to come make It’s also a space to bring up gender Marieke Gruwel says. the pages. and feminist issues that are frequently Age 23 Age 23 Age 24 Age 19 Age 19 That’s why she decided to host the In the end, it will be a small handbook in the media but which there are a lot of Studying Business Studying Human Rights Studying Undeclared Studying English Studying Biology casual WTSC Hang Out & Clothing for folks who come to the centre and want misconceptions about. The WTSC Hang Out & Clothing Swap near the beginning of the school to know more about it. During the free period on Wednesdays, Swap is taking place Oct. 5 from Q1 “I can’t find time to sleep now. Q1 “The worst part is having to take a Q1 “The best part is the school Q1 “I really like meeting new people, but I Q1 “The worst part is all the money. The year. Gruwel wants students to know that “It’ll just be a really fun time (to) get Gruwel says there is a centre meeting where 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in The Hive. But my life is on track – I have a better bunch of intro classes, but the best is environment and the whole experience of could do without waking up early.” best is having a routine again, or at least routine than before.” knowing that I’m studying something I’m attending the university. The worst is the attempting to.” it’s a safe space on campus for people who to know some of the folks on campus,” they have these discussions about relevant The event is free and open Q2 “Take time to relax – procrastination to everyone. passionate about.” hassle of dealing with student loans.” identify as women or trans to hang out and Gruwel says. feminist news. They also organize events, Q2 “No one should feel that way at the can sometimes be a good thing.” Q2 “Work less. Start watching a new TV access resources such as free condoms and Claire Renic says she was heavily catch up with one another and chat about U of W. The people here are so nice & Q2 “Don’t overestimate yourself, or you’ll Q2 “Go get something good to eat and show. Shower every day.” pregnancy tests. involved with the centre last year and what’s going on with the WTSC. welcoming.” set yourself up for failure.” find somewhere to relax.”

THE PROFILE – DR. KATHERINE BREWARD WESMEN LOOK FOR BOOST ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

FROM THE STANDS LOWEST GRADE IN UNIVERSITY: ANASTASIA CHIPELSKI In my first semester of my first year, I got overconfident and failed a midterm in Both soccer squads hope for greater student attendance MANAGING EDITOR @ANACHIPS philosophy. JESSE BLACKMAN FAVOURITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF: Dr. Katherine Breward could be working in I am willing to take risks and do things other PHOTO BY KELLY MORTON VOLUNTEER @JSSBLCKMN psychology, but she chose business for the chance people insist are impossible. Andrew Kliment plays midfield for the Wesmen men’s soccer team. to help people directly. “I’ve always been very aware of the level WHAT’S YOUR SUPERPOWER: Fall has barely begun, and the soccer “Our team morale is looking very Men’s Soccer “Having more fans there to cheer us of injustice and of my own privilege. And I I don’t think I know everything... That might season in Canada’s top collegiate sporting positive this season,” Thorkelsson says, Exiting September the squad is 1-8-1, on, support us, to be our ‘12th’ man on wanted to help address some of that imbalance,” sound like a silly superpower, but it is actually a body, Canadian Interuniversity Sport adding that compared to basketball, sitting only ahead of MacEwan in the the field would be much appreciated by Breward says. real source of strength. (CIS), is in full swing, but support in the where the team is together for 10 months, conference. Starting the second half, the everyone on the team, because I think we Her PhD is in industrial organizational WORST TEACHING MOMENT: A student stands for the Wesmen soccer teams is soccer’s short three- or four-month team aims to hit the reset button, and a all need extra support as we go through psychology, which overlaps between business once said that I must have assigned a shockingly scant. season makes gelling as a team more 2-0 victory over University of the Fraser this rough period,” he says. and psychology. Despite having a regulation size soccer challenging. Valley on Sept. 23rd helps. The men’s team closes out the season particular task “just to make us feel stupid”. I “When you go through (school) in business, was devastated … (I) changed some aspects of field inside the $40-million RecPlex, the Also a member of the Wesmen Team captain Braeden Hidalgo- at home on Oct. 22nd and 23rd against you are provided more day-to-day opportunities my teaching as a result, since I never wanted CIS considers soccer an outdoor sport, women’s basketball team, Thorkelsson Mazzei believes the squad can “get a MacEwan. to directly impact what happens to people,” to make a student feel that way again! which leaves the Wesmen playing home has been taking on a leadership role to couple of wins on the board.” Breward says. games at 900 Waverly St. bring the players in front of her together. Four challenging games are ahead, Breward moved to Winnipeg from the FAVOURITE PART ABOUT WINNIPEG: With the teams facing tough matches Team meetings are just one addition that including a doubleheader with the Toronto area in 2012 and volunteered with not- There is so much to do – concerts and ahead, players from both squads feel allows the squad to bond. third-place Calgary Dinos and Pacific for profit boards of organizations that helped theatre and restaurants and sports and some boosterism and school spirit would According to the keeper, “[the] number Division matches against heavyweights immigrants and refugees. festivals, the list is endless. As for the go a long way. one goal this year is to make playoffs.” Trinity Western and University of the “I’ve always been very interested in social university, the inclusive, friendly atmosphere She believes that if the team can “come Fraser Valley, and four evenly matched Wesman home games are played justice issues, even as a small child,” Breward says. is the reason I came here and something that Women’s Soccer together and play well when it counts,” contests remain with two games at Ralph Cantafio Soccer Complex AREA OF RESEARCH: I still love. Since their inaugural 2013 season, the they can certainly contend for a playoff against MacEwan and two against (900 Waverly St). I research barriers that prevent some groups women’s side has recorded four regular berth. Saskatchewan. Schedules are available on BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Culture and season victories - and holds a bleak The Wesmen will likely be up against a Looking ahead, Hidalgo-Mazzei says wesmen.ca. of people, such as people with disabilities Organizations: Software of the Mind by and newcomers to Canada, from fully history of 34 losses - but the 2016 squad is big crowd when they play the University he hopes better results on the pitch and Admission to games is free with Hofstede, Hofstede and Minkov. The book off to a strong start to the campaign. of Manitoba Bisons at Investors Group more support in the stands will boost a UWinnipeg student ID card. participating in the labour market ...(Then) examines cultural value differences and I examine how employers can help remove After the University of Northern British Field on Oct. 6, and Thorkelsson says morale and help “all the players regain Regular tickets are $9 for offers tips to improve mutual respect and Columbia (UNBC) match, Winnipeg seeing a cheering crowd made up of more their confidence.” adults, $5 for students and are those barriers. understanding. goalkeeper Taylor Thorkelsson joked that than just parents could boost motivation Despite playing home games off- free for children 12 and under NUMBER OF PEER-REVIEWED accompanied by an adult. With files from Palmer Fritschy the Sept. 9 4-0 victory may be the first for the Wesmen players. campus, seeing more students in the PHOTO BY KEELEY BRAUNSTEIN-BLACK ARTICLES PUBLISHED: Nine. time the Wesmen were on the right side of In the preseason, the Wesmen defeated stands could go a long way. Hidalgo- such a score. the Herd 1-0 on Aug. 26. Mazzei thinks more support is possible. CAMPUS COMMENTS THE UNITER // SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 17

The general argument the panelists made was adding a pedestrian crossing would create opportunities for new businesses and add a human dimension to the otherwise car-centred space. ON-CAMPUS PORTAGE AND The main problem with Portage and Main, however, is not in the decision MAYBE... whether to open the intersection above COMMUNITY ground – it is that the argument remains stagnant. Finding friendly space The famous intersection In a poll done by the CAA in August, remains a symbol of the many citizens said they fear traffic and building skills congestion and pedestrian safety were in a student group city’s decision-making the intersection to open. These could be ineptitude legitimate concerns, but it is difficult to know for sure, because the public has @MEGCRANE MEG CRANE not seen any traffic assessments, safety KYLA CRAWFORD @KYMACRA assessments or feasibility studies, all of ARTS AND CULTURE EDITOR which are viable. VOLUNTEER Urban consultants – people who spec- Student groups give people a space on ialize in land management, economic campus where they can connect to others One of Brian Bowman’s promises as he development and transportation, among over common interests. became the new mayor of Winnipeg other things – could be hired to perform Groups range in purpose, from the was to open up the city’s most famous these assessments. Their findings would Precious Stones that offer help through intersection to pedestrians. be reviewed and presented, along with difficult times, to A Room of One’s Own Portage and Main was closed 37 years case studies, to those in city council who ILLUSTRATION BY GABRIELLE FUNK that works to empower women through ago, when a modernization strategy of the are in positions to create real change. literature. city was to separate cars and pedestrians, This decision-making process could then an audience beyond design professionals, have no process set in place for adopting For many students who decide to presumably to increase efficient vehicle be made public. academics and students. These events new ideas into realistic propositions. get involved, their new on-campus flow through the intersection. Currently, it is difficult to find any therefore do not raise awareness to other This is an issue when small decisions, community becomes important to them. Since the mayor’s inauguration, the topic information on what urban experts really members of the citizenry who are not like the pedestrian access of an iconic “People, they really want to go there, has come up in the press several times, and think of the issue, and therefore easier already engaged and interested in the topic. intersection, create precedents and gather if you take that away from them, they’re commenters have mixed reviews. for the population to fall back on their Portage and Main has the potential momentum for other more important going to feel like, ‘okay, what am I going It has now reared its head again with assumptions of what could happen if the to become a positive example for our changes that need to be made within to do now,’” Regine Abeysinghe says the closing of the 2016 Winnipeg Design intersection were to open. city, but right now it is a symbol of the the city. about the Prayer Room. Festival. The final event was held on the Although the organizers of the Design problem with innovation in our city: Kyla Crawford is a graduate of the Environ- Abeysinghe used the room regularly plaza at the Richardson Building and Festival and other design events such as designers and thinkers have no way of mental Design program at the University of before becoming the Muslim Student included a panel discussion with some the River City 2050 discussion (held at transmitting their ideas to decision- Manitoba and a self-proclaimed urban advocate. Association (MSA) coordinator. of the city’s well-known designers and the Free Press Cafe in February) are well- makers, because they continue to preach The space is important to her and to advocates. intentioned, the events tend to not reach to the choir, and policy-makers seem to many of the other students who use it, Abeysinghe says. “It’s not limited to students who are Muslim students. It’s open for all,” she says. They consider it to be an interfaith space and allow people from any religious background to make use of it, she says. “You have people who already graduated, ILLUSTRATION BY GABRIELLE FUNK or (are) married with kids, or young and new to university,” Abeysinghe says. While most people use the space to Unlike the group’s title suggests, it’s The Billionaire Club helps people make TAKE IT EASY pray, she says it is set up like a lounge and not necessarily a place for students who budgets. Members also discuss what they is also a place where people can relax, eat have a lot of money. Rather, it’s a resource learn from reading financial advice books and visit with other students. for students who want to learn about and play games with money, such as Not being busy is not a crime “All of us who come to the prayer room managing their finances. Monopoly. regularly, we know each other really well,” “I just noticed there is a trend that Abiodun has seen it have a difference in MEG CRANE @MEGCRANE she says. schools, they never teach you about money students’ lives. A full list of current student groups - along with meeting The space is friendly and helps facilitate and how to manage it. We go out there “They are like, oh, now I can see I have times, locations and contact info ARTS AND CULTURE EDITOR great connections between people. and have no clue about how the world money, I can afford this,” he says. – can be found at theuwsa.ca. “We just talk and are very comfortable works, how money works,” Abiodun says. He encourages anyone who is interested with each other. No one feels odd,” “We have a degree, but we’re pretty much to email him for more information or to In a world where most of us are rushing, she says. “It is quite important to a lot financial idiots.” just head down to a meeting to check it we need to slow down and have a bit of students.” He noticed many students ending the out and snack on free pizza. more compassion for one another. Immanuel Abiodun started the school year with no money in their bank We’ve probably all been that person Billionaire Club for students. accounts because they had not budgeted. hustling so quickly to get to class or work that we’re sweating under our jacket, letting the fury build up in our chest as the people in front of us move so slowly. So slowly. It’s especially infuriating when Writers, contact the Volunteer Coordinator: we get stuck behind human statues on an >> [email protected] escalator. Why the heck aren’t people – at the very ILLUSTRATION BY GABRIELLE FUNK You can also stop by The Uniter office (Room ORM14 in the Bulman Centre at the U of W) every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. for a volunteer orientation. We’ll cover the basics and give you more of an idea of what writing for The Uniter is all about, least – slowly walking on the moving stairs? and after that you can get started anytime. In our panic, we might assume they’re want to slow down for a moment to Sure, we’re all proud to make it increase in drug or alcohol use, lazy and use that quality to silently catch their breath. They could just not through a wild day. And, you know hyperemotionality, poor concentration Illustrators, contact the Creative Director: lash out at them. If you chill out a bit, be in a rush. Or, perhaps, they’re terribly what, we should be. The amount people and attention, forgetfulness, loss of however, you’ll probably come up with a afraid of escalators and stepping their work at jobs and school to scrape by interest, isolation, increase in nervous Bryce Creasy >> [email protected] few excellent reasons for their stagnation. foot up from one step to the next is too is impressive, but it’s also sad and habits, depression, anxiety, worry and Volunteer illustrators are visual artists who provide some of the eye candy that goes along with many of our articles. For one, it’s not possible to judge much for them. You never know. Heck, unhealthy. Constantly rushing around feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. CALL FOR We’ll send you an outline of technical requirements and a weekly list of possible assignments to choose from. someone’s ability just by looking at maybe they don’t have a reason, and that and not having downtime causes stress. It’s quite a mouthful, and not a very them. No one’s walking around with a shouldn’t matter. Too much stress isn’t just frustrating – fun one. VOLUNTEERS Photographers, contact the Photo Editor: sign reading “arthritis” or “recovering Telling people they have to walk up it’s actually dangerous. Instead of shaming people who don’t Daniel Crump >> [email protected] from surgery.” And nor should they have the escalator, if they can, is just another In a Psychology Today article about the walk on escalators, we should start WRITERS to. Walking on the escalator is just not way we devalue people who aren’t busy. impacts of being busy, Sherrie Bourg Carter encouraging everyone to slow down and If you’re looking for variety, our volunteer photographers cover events as well as shooting fashion streeters, ILLUSTRATORS possible for everyone, and they shouldn’t It’s become not just acceptable, but lists the symptoms of excessive stress as relax. At the end of the day, our health headshots and local landscapes. We’ll send you the assignment list and help you connect with the subjects. be made to feel bad about that. encouraged, to brag to one another fatigue, sleep problems, chest pain or heart is more important than getting to class PHOTOGRAPHERS Get ready to share your photos with the city! Those people blocking the way could about how busy we are. It’s a never- palpitations, headaches, lightheadedness, on time. The teacher will forgive you, but have come from a hard workout, or ending contest to see who is busiest and, gastrointestinal discomfort, gynecological your body may not. maybe they’ve also been rushing and therefore, most valuable to society. problems, change in eating patterns, // SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 9/28/2016 Free Daily Printable Crossword Puzzles THE UNITER 19 Free Printable Crossword DIVERSIONSPuzzle #1 Find the solution at This is the Daily Crossword Puzzle #1 for Sep 28, 2016 http://onlinecrosswords.net/6015 Print sudoku http://1sudoku.com Across 1. Salt formula 5. 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