le journal bilingue de Glendon | Glendon’s bilingual newspaper Issue 1 - Volume 56, 26 septembre, 2018 In This Issue: Provincial-Municipal Acrimony: Ford Slashes City Council

Vie étudiante: An exposé on our student government, a grateful review of GVO Week et des ré- flexions étudiantes aux échanges académiques à l’étranger Arts and Entertainment: An intro- duction to the new Radio Glendon Column, une critique sur le nouvel album de l’artiste LGBTQ+ Troye Sivan, and a music lover’s mus- ings Metropolis: Des événements à ne pas manquer à Toronto, a guide to celebrating the end of the first weeks of school, and insight for Toronto on the upcoming elections Issues and Ideas: Ford’s contro- versial use of the notwithstanding clause, un article informatif sur la presse écrite au Gabon, and a student’s thoughts on language learning Lucas Oleniuk, Toronto Star Health and Wellness: The re- turn of our popular column John Amanda Sears electoral districts of the city of Toronto impact on candidates, the second to Kemp’s Kitchen, a contemplation Assistant English Editor in the midst of a municipal election, Bill its content and its impact on voters.” of self-care et comment faire du Sabrina Gilmour 5, if enacted, will cut down the number Section 33, also known as the sport peut aider les académiques of wards and councillors on city council override clause, is a much-debated Expressions: A poem about sum- Contributor from 47 to 25— a dramatic decrease! section of the Charter of Rights and mer, l’histoire d’amour entre la Once again, against the better judge- New Democratic Party leader, Freedoms which allows the provinces lune et la mer, and a short story ment of many Ontarians, Doug Ford Andrea Horwath, and Toronto mayoral to override fundamental rights. Need- about an immigrant’s struggles has our attention. Recently, the un- candidate, Jennifer Keesmaat, have less to say, its use is not to be taken with language likely Premier has declared that his both accused Ford of a vengeful mis- lightly. As Glendon’s own constitu- barriers Progressive Conservative government use of political authority, as he dusts off tional law expert, Dr. Radha Persaud, will be invoking the notwithstanding the old political grudges on his shelf. states, “section 33 is [intended to be Prochaine date limite: Otherwise known as the Bet- used in] extraordinary circumstances 28 septembre clause in section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to ter Local Government Act, Bill 5 was for good governance under the rule proceed with his decision to reduce struck down by the Ontario Superior of law.” The catch? Parties employing the number of Toronto city council- Court on the basis that the process of the notwithstanding clause must first lors— but not without controversy. enacting it is not constitutionally per- admit to overriding rights, draft a ver- Ontario’s first use of this con- missible under the circumstances. Ac- sion of the bill in question which spe- tentious constitutional provision comes cording to Justice Edward Belobaba, cifically addresses the use of the over- after a decision from the provincial Su- there exists “at least two constitutional ride, and finally, must revisit the use of perior Court of Justice to strike down deficiencies that cannot be justified in the override in five years for renewal. Bill 5 much to the chagrin of Ford’s a free and democratic society. The first conservatives. Besides redrawing the relates to the timing of the law and its (Continued on page 12) Pro Tem Letter from The Editor It’s been a long time, Glendon! Notre Équipe Editor in Chief | Rédactrice en chef Je m’appelle Sarah et je suis très fière Sarah Ariza-Verreault de représenter Pro Tem en tant que la [email protected] Rédactrice en chef pendant mon année Chief of Operations | Chef des opérations finale à Glendon. I think I’m speaking Kaya Harris-Read for the entire returning student body [email protected] when I say that since we’ve last seen English Editor | Rédactrice anglaise adjointe each other, we’ve been through a lot: de Amanda Sears [email protected] changements en régime gouvernemen- tales en Ontario qui sont aussi dras- French Editor | Rédactrice française adjointe Gabriella Giordan tiques que épeurants, a contract-faculty [email protected] strike that seemed to never end, ainsi que du turbulence dans notre admin- Media Officer | Agente des médias Krysta Veneruz istration étudiante et facultative chez [email protected] Glendon. In spite of everything, I’m still Photographer | Photographe hopeful for the year to come; restez as- Adrienne Arzaga surés que Pro Tem va continuer de vous [email protected] livrer des articles et du contenu écrit par Layout Editor | Maquetteur nos étudiants fabuleux et talentueux! Connor Boyd [email protected] À la prochaine, Glendon! Section Editors | Chroniqueurs Campus Life | Vie étudiante - Sarah Ayse Koca [email protected] Issues & Ideas | Actualité et opinions Sabrina Sukhdeo [email protected] Metropolis | Métropole Gulsvert Dela Cruz [email protected] Vous avez des opinions? Vous aimez écrire? Arts & Entertainment | Arts et divertissement Vous faites de la photographie? Vous adorez dessiner? Bruno Da Costa [email protected] Sarah Ariza-Verreault Pro Tem vous veut! Editor in Chief Health & Wellness | Santé et bien-être Envoyez-nous un courriel à [email protected] John Kemp pour apprendre comment vous pouvez vous impliquer! 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De nos jours, de nombreuses per- sonnes sont de l’avis que l’éducation postsecondaire joue un rôle primordial dans le développement économique et social du , pays abondant en choix d’études, possibilités diverses, et surtout, en possibilités d’emplois. Il en est certainement le cas, étant don- né que le taux de chômage au Cana- da est présentement de 5,8 %, soit à son plus bas en 40 ans, selon Radio Canada. Néanmoins, de plus en plus d’employeurs sont à la recherche de gens dont le parcours académique et l’expérience de travail s’étendent au- delà des frontières canadiennes. À Gabriella Giordan cet effet, Glendon et York Internation- al offrent tous deux une panoplie de al », incite les étudiants à élargir leurs yorku.ca/) soulignent tous les parte- de lieux, de personnes, d’expériences possibilités d’échanges et de stages horizons et travaille en collaboration nariats ainsi que les étapes à suivre. et de leçons de vie à découvrir dans à l’étranger à leurs étudiants, futurs avec le département d’échanges de En outre, des séances d’information le monde. » Marie Gomez, étudiante employés, leaders et entrepreneurs. Glendon depuis plusieurs années. York sont organisées chaque année à Glen- de quatrième année en communica- À peu près 10 % de des étudi- International est responsable, entre au- don au mois d’octobre et novembre tions à Glendon et à Seneca, abonde ants de Glendon participent à un pro- tres, du programme d’échange Ontario/ pour les deux programmes. Quant au dans le même sens ; selon elle, son gramme d’échange ou à un stage à Rhône-Alpes (en ) ou ORA, soit côté financier des échanges et stag- échange à l’Universitat Autonoma de l’étranger chaque année. Glendon a un partenariat avec l’Université Claude es, il est possible de faire demande à à l’hiver 2018 lui a fourni, établi et continue à établir des accords Bernard Lyon 1, l’INSA de Lyon, l’Uni- de nombreuses bourses, y compris entre autres, l’occasion de découvrir avec de nombreuses universités en Eu- versité Grenoble Alpes, l’Université de la YIMA, ou York International Mobil- le monde et de grandir énormément. rope, au Mexique et au Canada. Présen- Savoie, et plusieurs autres universités ity Award, laquelle couvre les coûts En s’engageant à participer à de telles tement, les partenariats comprennent françaises. Quant aux expériences pro- du voyage en avion au pays choisi. occasions internationales, les étudi- Sciences Po Strasbourg, l’Université fessionnelles à l’étranger, celles-ci sont Ayant moi-même passé par toutes les ants s’équipent d’un riche bagage – Sorbonne, l’Université libre variées et englobent diverses disci- étapes et démarches de candidature, et culturel qui leur permettra à l’avenir de Bruxelles, l’Université de Genève, plines pas nécessairement liées aux arts complété deux semestres à l’Université de se démarquer d’autres candidats El Colegio de México Universitad de libéraux, mais tout de même enrichis- Bordeaux Montaigne en France, je crois dans le monde du travail. Profitons et las Americas - Puebla, entre autres. santes. Par exemple, chaque année, fermement que partir à l’étranger, que jouissons donc, en tant qu’étudiants Les programmes offerts à ces étab- York International sélectionne et encad- ce soit pour étudier ou travailler, est une entre les murs des salles de classe, lissements conviennent généralement re un étudiant pour le programme de expérience extrêmement enrichissante mais également en tant que citoyens mieux aux étudiants de Glendon inscrits stage EUROACE en Espagne, dont les sur le plan non seulement académique du monde, de ces nombreuses res- à des programmes d’arts libéraux, no- disciplines applicables possibles sont et professionnel mais également sur le sources et expériences que nous ten- tamment en Études internationales, notamment l’enseignement, l’architec- plan personnel. Il s’agit d’une occasion dent Glendon et York International. en Psychologie et en Études français- ture, le droit et les relations publiques. unique et incomparable de découvrir le es. Cependant, la liste d’options de Toutefois, avant de s’installer dans monde et d’autres cultures et d’étudier "The International Studies Student As- pays et d’études ne s’arrête pas là. l’avion en direction du pays choisi, il dans un environnement scolaire com- sociation (ISSA) is hiring for positions En tant qu’étudiants soit de Glendon existe des critères d’admissibilité basés plètement distinct de celui auquel on on our 2018-2019 executive team. Ap- que de York, il est aussi tout à fait en fonction de notes, de participation est habitué. En effet, Sandy Kim, étudi- plications are due by Monday, October possible de partir à l’aventure d’autres à la vie scolaire et de mérite, des dé- ante de quatrième année en Études 1st, 2018. For those interested, please pays afin d’étudier ou de travailler. De marches à suivre et un certain temps internationales, a effectué un échange email us at [email protected]!" ce fait, York International possède des d’attente. Le site web des relations à Sciences Po Strasbourg l’an dernier, accords d’échange et de stage avec internationales de Glendon (https:// et soutient que « l’effort de partenariat des universités et organismes situés www.glendon.yorku.ca/relations-in- de Glendon avec diverses universités aux quatre coins du monde. Le dépar- ternationales), ainsi que le site web en Europe m’a permis de me rendre tement, également appelé « Go Glob- de Go Global (http://yorkinternational. compte qu’il y a une quantité illimitée 3 Campus Life 10 erreurs commises par votre gouvernement étudiant depuis les élections du printemps en ordre chronologique Anonymous Contributors

1. Des anomalies de scrutin Les positions acclamées (un/e candi- dat/e sans opposition) sont censées être présentées en tant que question oui-ou-non selon les règlements. Par exemple, la question devrait afficher : « Voulez-vous voir le Candidat/e-X en tant que votre Poste-Y ? » tandis que les possibilités devraient se marquer : « Oui », « Non » et « S’abstenir. » Adrienne Arzaga Pour mettre le tout en perspective, les scrutins utilisés pendant les élec- qui, selon les règlements administratifs, Président et ses sympathisants. Il est sieurs domaines politiques, notam- tions du printemps dernier portaient la doit être embauché par un membre in- évident que les membres du conseil ment la pierre d’assise de Glendon. question : « Qui voulez-vous voir en dividuel du conseil et non pas le comité actuel ne remarquent pas ce double Toute communication de ce conseil tant que votre Poste-Y ? » alors que d’embauche entier. Après de s’être ren- standard et que leurs motivations n’est guère affichée en français. Ce les possibilités comprenaient : « Can- du compte de ce problème, le comité politiques enlèvent de la légitimité conseil, comme d’autres conseils didat/e-X », « Non » et « S’abstenir n’a rien fait pour le régler et n’a fait cir- au mouvement destiné à soutenir les dans le passé, souffre d’un manque ». Cette reformulation crée un grand culer aucune communication aux étudi- survivants de la violence sexuelle. de représentation francophone ; leur problème : elle met l’emphase sur le ants pour leur présenter ses excuses. site web est en manque de beau- manque de possibilités, ce qui oblige 6. Un manque de services coup plus que du contenu en français. l'électeur ou l'électrice à sélection- 4. Une culture de viol envahissante Le conseil a abandonné ses ser- ner le seul nom marqué sur le scrutin. Un membre du conseil a déclaré, pen- vices subventionnés aux étudiants 9. Une chute de campagnes et de dant un événement de la semaine depuis le début de l’année scolaire plaidoyer 2. Un détournement de fonds Frosh au campus Keele, que le con- (le bureau est resté fermé jusqu’au Qu’est-ce qu’un conseil étudiant ? On Un ancien membre du conseil a reçu sentement n’est pas nécessaire, pré- 10 septembre, manquant de billets à n’a vu aucun effort à l’égard de col- trois honoraires grâce au soutien et aux cisant la façon abrasive dont il trouve prix réduit ainsi que de jetons TTC). laboration à travers le campus qui votes de plusieurs membres du conseil acceptable de séduire les femmes. Tout Le conseil, qui a continué à défi- permettent aux étudiants de défendre actuel. Vers la fin de l’année scolaire étudiant-leader à l’Université York doit er ses pratiques opérationnelles, a les causes auxquels ils s'intéressent. 2017-2018, le conseil a donné trois suivre la formation traitant de la cul- laissé les étudiants impuissants et honoraires respectifs, y compris celle ture du consentement, surtout ceux qui sans pouvoir imprimer leurs travaux. 10. Aucune communication du président, celle du VP Opérations sont chargés d'accueillir de nouveaux Les étudiants n’ont pas été mis au ainsi que celle du co-président d’Ori- étudiants. Le conseil a hâtivement mis 7. Moins d’événements courant des étapes que le conseil va entation. Même si cette action n’est le conseiller à la porte en tant qu’ani- La situation financière est peu idéale prendre pour adresser tous les prob- pas forcément anticonstitutionnelle, mateur d’orientation, mais ne l’a pas et il n’y a aucune évidence, dans ces lèmes mentionnés dans cet article. elle est atypique et irrationnelle, sur- encore pénalisé en tant que conseiller. quatre derniers mois, que le conseil On peut s’attendre à ce que le con- tout si l’on considère les contraintes se soit chargé de régler ce problème. seil récompense le moindre travail de financières que le même membre de 5. Blâmer la victime Le conseil n’a pas été capable à chaque membre avec un honoraire conseil avait données comme excuse Le conseil est en train de punir un fournir un « Pub Night » ou un événe- complet. Au moment de la presse, pour l’annulation de la semaine Frost. autre membre du conseil qui a avoué ment de rentrée, selon notre tradi- leur site web n’est pas prêt pour l’an- son malaise à l’égard de travailler à tion. Quand est-ce que les étudiants née scolaire à venir. Il y manque les 3. Du copinage proximité du membre susmentionné pourront-ils anticiper le rétablisse- documents de gestion et d’autres in- Les gens qui ont composé le comité de au point précédent. Cette réaction est ment du calendrier social au niveau formations importantes telles qu’une recrutement de l’été 2018 ont favorisé choquante et ironique si l’on pense à d’avant la chute en hiver 2018 ? version courante de leur constitution. leurs amis lors de l’embauche de nou- la campagne que la Présidente actu- veaux membres du conseil. Selon des elle a mené en janvier, dans laquelle 8. Bilinguisme? 4 rumeurs, le comité d’embauche elle a relevé la culture de violence L'administration de cette présiden- a offert à un candidat un poste sexuelle dans le but d’inculper l’ancien te en particulière a abandonné plu- Vie étudiante

Thank you, Frosh! ly a sense of comfort and ease sprung up among its participants. We have the Zackery Walker D-Frosh to thank: from the beginning, Contributor their comportment clearly demonstrated that Glendon is a place where one’s in- The transition from high school to what dividuality can be genuinely expressed. lies beyond is a distinct and wide- In the words of one of Frosh 2018’s ly-celebrated milestone for the modern O-Chairs, Stephen Teong: “Be your- Canadian. Major changes take place self! Live your best life!” This simple, during this time: one assumes new yet powerfully inspiring, cheer made responsibilities, discovers new op- the experience all the more lively. A portunities, and forges new relations. week later, I am left with the impression Adolescents come closer to attaining that this comfort and ease will persist that elusive status of ‘adult.’ Whether throughout my time here at Glendon. or not one admits it, emotions are high I think that it’s participants will and intense. Fortunately for me and my Lewis Le remember Frosh fondly and with deep peers, this transition was much more gratitude, as a thunderous welcome pleasant than anticipated. Glendon is headdresses for team colours and ban- pie commune, such was their level of that kick-started their journey at uni- blessed with exceptionally personable danas. Frosh felt like a rite of passage. warmth and openness. Certainly these versity with a bang. The thoughtfully students who invested immense energy One might consider it the shining and are the qualities with which to best planned activities, high energy, and and effort into this year’s Frosh, mak- salubrious cousin of the more extreme nurse nascent friendships. Many up- superb role models made it a land- ing the experience one to remember. hazing ceremonies of larger universities. per-year students I met reported having mark occasion. We, the Froshies, Many parallels can be drawn The heart and soul of the found their most trusted comrades-in- couldn’t have asked for a better wel- between Frosh and the coming-of-age event were the helpful, amicable, and study during their Frosh experience. come to the next chapter of our lives. rituals of tribal societies; one needs to overall joyful D-Frosh. It almost felt as One of the most notable quali- simply exchange warpaint and feathered though I had joined some cheerful hip- ties I found about Frosh was how rapid-

5 Arts and Entertainment

Radio Glendon without lyrics, because you already The opening song on the al- the other heartbroken. It is probably Column: Introduction know that you’ll be tempted to sing along! bum, Seventeen, allows you to dive the saddest song on the album, and 3) Speaking of singing along, are you right in as Troye sings about a sex- the guitar at the beginning gives it an The Radio Glendon Team, learning a language? I mean, you’re ual experience he had when he was acoustic vibe. “Postcard” featuring Gor- at Glendon. There’s no better place to seventeen years old with a man he di is another one of the sadder songs Contributors pick up French! Listen to songs in your met on Grindr that is as nostalgic as on the album, where Troye refers to second language to get familiar with the it is creepy. In an interview with Proj- an ex-boyfriend who was emotionally way it sounds. It’s even better when you ect U, Troye explains that the point of unavailable, and it is about the mo- dance and sing along so you can really the song is to show how unfortunate- ment when you realize that your part- connect to the language and culture. ly common he believes it is for queer ner is not as perfect as you thought. youth to search for love and accep- Steering away from the emo- 4) Do you want to learn something tance with older men and women, even tional songs, the songs “Bloom” and new? Check out a podcast! Before if it might not be the safest situation. “Lucky Strike” are a bit more risqué. In your morning commute, download a The songs “My My My!” and an interview with Popjustice, Troye de- podcast so you can listen on your way. “Dance to This” are both lively, upbeat scribed “Bloom” as "the most subver- There are so many to choose from and songs about love, freedom, and accep- sively queer song on the album,” and they cover an array of topics. Some tance. “My My My!” will undoubtedly he hopes to “play that song at every can be an hour long while some may make you want to dance alone in your Pride." The music video is flamboyant Hey you! We’re back to school and be a series, but it’s a great way to bedroom. Troye spoke about the theme and vibrant, showcasing Troye singing I’ve got a quick pop quiz for you: what add some extra learning to your day. in a press release, saying “Be pres- in drag, surrounded by flowers, and is one of Glendon’s six levy organiza- ent in your body, love wholeheartedly, posing with muscled Greek sculptures. tions? What is located in the basement 5) Lastly, if you’re into playing music move the way you've always wanted to, “Lucky Strike” has similar themes, dis- of the manor just down the hall from and want to make some friends, come and dance the way you feel—hopefully, cussing desire for another boy, and us- the Lunik Co-op? What’s also a great to Radio Glendon and use our space even to this song." This quote perfectly ing the imagery of cigarettes and smoke place to listen, produce, critique and to meet other musicians and singers! describes how the song makes you feel. to describe the addicting feeling of love. enjoy music, podcasts, videos, and Come and jam out with your instrument Although it says it right in the title, “Dance The songs “What a Heavenly more? You got it, it’s Radio Glendon! or sing along with us! We’re so looking to This” is a song about being with the Way to Die” and “Animal” are the most As one of Glendon’s student levies, we forward to seeing you around and wel- person you love, not wanting to go to romantic songs on the album, slowing it are dedicated to making a space for coming you to our campus, and espe- clubs or parties, but instead wanting down from the usual dance-pop sound. you! Seriously—we invite you to check cially to Radio Glendon! For now, we’ll to spend time alone together, dancing “What a Heavenly Way to Die” is a out our Live Booth, where students can leave you with this quote by Ludwig van foolishly to songs on the kitchen radio. sweet song about being with the per- host their own shows that air live on Beethoven: “Music is … A higher reve- While “My My My!” is cheerful and liber- son you love until you’re old—a forever www.radioglendon.ca, or our Pre-Re- lation than all wisdom and philosophy.” ating, “Dance to This” has relaxed ‘80s kind of love. “Animal” is the last song cording Booth where students can pop vibes, featuring the dreamy voice on the album and it is the perfect song produce and record music, podcasts, A Review of Troye of Ariana Grande in the second verse. to end Bloom. Troye has described the or even class projects. If hosting or pro- Sivan’s Bloom There are three breakup songs song as a "five-minute 80s stadium ducing is not quite your vibe, then pop on the album, but that doesn’t mean love song” about his current boyfriend, into our office to listen to music, relax, Brianna Carrasco-Bonilla they’re all sad and depressing. In fact, Jacob Bixenman. This is my favourite and maybe watch a movie. Check the the song “Plum” is one of the most up- song on the album, as the passionate schedule on our door to find out when Contributor beat songs on the album that uses the lyrics and raw vocals remind me of the we’re around! Plus, this year our team On August 31, Troye Sivan’s second imagery of rotting fruit to describe a re- epic first loves you see in the movies. is going to be writing a column for Pro album, Bloom, was released after lationship that is close to ending. The Troye Sivan is definitely a Tem, so you can always read about new months of anticipation and it did not song “The Good Side” is an unconven- pop icon whose music inspires the and upcoming music, shows, and pod- disappoint! Many people know Troye tional love song about being the one to LGBTQ+ community around the world casts. This time around, we’re giving through his popular YouTube channel break up with another person. When and I am so excited to see how his you some recommendations for your from back in 2012. His first album Blue talking to Zane Lowe on BBC Radio 1, music translates to stage during his back to school playlist and experiences! Neighborhood was released in 2015, Troye described it is an open letter to live performances! I hope everyone but it was clear that Bloom was going an ex-boyfriend, apologizing for leaving has enjoyed Bloom as much as I have. 1) Sign up for Apple Music or Spoti- to be something completely different fy! It doesn’t matter which one—you from anything Troye has released be- can even get Pandora if you feel like fore. Troye is considered by many to it. Don’t forget to get your student dis- be a gay icon, and over the past few count! You’re already paying too much years, he has developed a unique look for tuition, so listen to music on a bud- and sound that caters to the LGBTQ+ get. It’s only $4.99 with your student community. The lyrics in this album email, so what are you waiting for? talk about various experiences that queer people face without holding any- 2) Make yourself a study playlist; some- thing back. Add in the dark pop songs thing you play in the background while that make you dance, and you have you do your readings or study for an album that will be an anthem for 6 that test. Limit yourself to music the lives of queer people everywhere. Arts et divertissement Métropole something else I just can’t ignore. This Music Is Good! I find it really difficult to recall Unique Toronto Do I Like It? any individual moment from the record Events this Early when I’m not listening to it. I don’t want David Rosen to say that the music is forgettable, but October I do forget it. This problem puts me in a Contributor state of confusion–I normally remember Gulsvert Dela Cruz Summer is long, and this summer has the music that I like, so do I like this al- Metropolis Editor been longer than most; we have the bum if I can’t commit it to memory? If the strike to thank for that. However, with answer to this is no, then can I have a Buffer Festival the long summer came a deluge of new positive opinion of an album I don’t like? September 28 – October 1 music, which was a cause for celebra- I don’t have an answer to this question. In essence a YouTube festival, this tion. Some of it was great (e.g. Quelle I will say that this experience has been event brings together “the most Chris & Jean Grae’s Everything’s Fine, eye-opening in that it has shown me that acclaimed digital creators and their Pancakes and Booze Art Show Ghost’s Prequelle), some of it was less liking music is not as simple as I had audiences” (via southeasternontario. October 14 so (e.g. Father John Misty’s God’s Fa- thought. It also raises the question, with ca). It will feature workshops and panel Breakfast food, booze, and beats–what vorite Customer, Drake’s Scorpion). Of which I had already been familiar, of how discussions with the site’s top creators more can anyone ask for? A definite course, a microcosm of this was seen long one should give a piece of music to and industry professionals, as well 19+ event, this pop-up show will in Kanye West’s remarkable June, let it “click.” These questions can make as a creator red carpet and premiere feature more than 80 emerging artists, during which he was directly involved listening to music a bit of a challenge. screenings of their highest quality body painting, DJ sets, music and vi- in the release of five albums, both as Of course, I do have the option work. You can buy individual tickets to sual performances, and free pancakes! a producer and as an artist. The qual- of chilling out and forgetting about it for various events through the weekend For only $15.00 you can party/drink/eat ity of these records ranges broadly. now, but there’s something exciting to or, if you’re feeling up to it, $150.00 for your night away. (Kids See Ghosts > Daytona > Ye > me about the prospect of solving a mys- an all-access pass. K.T.S.E > Nasir, if you ask me.) While I tery. I feel that there is something to be Façade by Osvaldo Napoli got a chance to hear much of the sum- gained in finding the answers; that there Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat October 4 – 27 mer’s musical output, I didn’t listen to is a reward. This is why I’m not giving Wildflower Planting Event Napoli was born in Montevideo, nearly as much music as I had want- up on Deafheaven’s latest, even as the October 2 Uruguay and emigrated to Canada in ed to. The new albums from Parquet number of new releases from other If you’re into the outdoors and giving 1975. He is a self-taught sculptor and Courts, SOPHIE, Kamasi Washington, exciting artists grows larger and larger. back to the community, join volunteers painter whose work revolves around Courtney Barnett, The Internet, Travis The struggle demands to be worth it. and the city in Humber Bay Park help- “people in general and the intricacies Scott, and Mitski are all ones I wish In any case, I would recom- ing this butterfly habitat plant native of social behaviour” and his fascination I had gotten to. I’ll still listen to them, mend Ordinary Corrupt Human Love, wildflowers. All you need is to dress of “the complexity of the human mind but I don’t like being late to the party. as it is definitely an achievement in for the weather and you’re set! Groups and the mysteries about how we all What frustrated me most, how- black metal and post-rock composition, larger than 10 should make sure to perceive reality” (via torontoart.ca). ever, was the album that I just couldn’t and it really is (as I recall) a blissful ex- email [email protected] to Catch his exhibit in the Urban Gallery connect with, or “get” – Deafheaven’s perience. More than that, I would rec- allow for accommodation. at 400 Queen Street East. Ordinary Corrupt Human Love. This ommend (for anyone who appreciates album came out two months ago, and a challenge) sticking with the music that I have been listening to it since then. you’re unsure about. We tend to know I have conflicting feelings about it. On when we like or dislike something, so the one hand, the sounds and compo- there is something disconcerting but sitions are just beautiful. The opening interesting about the things that defy track alone puts me into a state of en- this tendency. Some of my favourite tranced euphoria, and the rest of the albums, songs, and even movies are album doesn’t really lose that at all. ones about which I initially had no idea From this perspective, I want to say that how I felt. This won’t always be the the album is great. However, there’s case, but it’s certainly worth it to try.

7 Metropolis Our Weekend Guide Where? The Raq - 739 Queen West to Celebrate When? Thursday, September 27, 7pm - Friday, Surviving the First September 28, 1am Perfect for… Month of School Language majors and self-described world travellers. Fatou Balde Contributor

To my fellow Glendonites: Congratula- tions on completing 12.5% of the school year. While it is my first year, I can guess that it’s only going to get harder from here. So why not take a break and spend the last weekend of September Fall Events in Toronto: taking advantage of what Toronto has to offer. With this month coming to a We Are One Photography Event close and Fall just starting, there are Hosted by Pexels and The Creator What Not to Miss tons of free events catered to whatever Class, this showcases aims to gather interests you. a creative community while exhibiting If you’re around Toronto and hear of an Fact or Fiction Ghost Tour photographs from Pexels photogra- event that might be of interest to our c Nathan Philips Square, Oct 31-Nov 4 phers. The best part is the opportunity ommunity, write to us at: given to local photographers to have [email protected]. Fairland Funhouse Agusta Avenue, Sept-Dec 31 their work displayed as well. Rocky Horror Show Live Lower Ossington Theatre Gordon Parks: The Flavio Story Where? Fridays + Saturdays (Sept 22-Nov 17) Ryerson Image Gallery, Sept 29-Dec 9 Free Space - 68 Claremont Street When? The Life + Music of Canadian Guided Walking Tour Through Punk Sucks Charity DJ Night Friday, September 28, 6pm - 9pm Legend Amice Calverley Toronto Ravines To note: This event is more of a do- Perfect for… Joshua Creek Heritage Art Museum, Davisville Subway Station, Sept-Oct 31 nate-what-you-can kind with all the Those who want to see photography Oct 5 funds going to Stella’s Place, a mental somewhere other than Instagram. Stanley Cup 125th Anniversary health organization located downtown. Nuit Blanche Tribute However, it’s worth it for the great se- Various Locatons, Sept 29 Hockey Hall of Fame, Sept-Dec 31 lection of music: Green Day, Blondie, GL Bowling Party Iris Van Herpen: Transforming and more. Playtime Bowl, Sept 27 Fashion ROM, Sept-Oct 8 Where? Friday Night Live: Fashionolog Handlebar - 159 Augusta Avenue ROM, Sept 28 Just For Laughts 42 When? Various Locations, Sept 23-29 Friday, September 28, 10pm - Satur- Friday Night Live: Pumpkin Spice day, September 29, 2am Barbells and Brews ROM, Oct 5 Legends of Horror Perfect for… Punk music lovers and All you really need for this is three Casa Loma, Sept 28-Oct 31 anyone willing to party for a good cause. friends and some workout gear for this. Red & White Day While it is a competition, this event is York U, Oct 4 Manolo Blahnik: The Art of Shoes Bata Shoe Museum, Sept-Jan really about having fun while getting fit. Power Plant Contemporary Art: All levels are welcome. Gallery Opening Party Queen West Pastry Crawl Harbourfront, Oct 19 Nugateau, Sept 25-Dec 28 Where? Think Fitness Studios - 467 Front Street Anthropocene Shades Created by Esie Mensah East AGO, Sept 28 Factory Theatre, Sept 27-30 When? Mundo Lingo Queen West Saturday, September 29, 11am - 2pm The Best is Yet to Come Undone Time Capsule Exhibition: A journey This meetup is the perfect place for Perfect for… Comedy through the history of Louis Vuitton you to practice another language while Students who love lifting weights as The Second City, Sept-Oct Union Station, ending Sept 30 getting to know people from all over the much as they love winning and free Emperors and Jewels: Treasures of Toronto’s Oktoberfest world. This growing group is open to beer. the Indian Courts from The al-Sabah 955 Lakeshore Blvd West, Sept 27-29 any level of any language, whether you Collection, Kuwait 8 speak one language or more. Aga Khan Museum, Sept - Jan Métropole TORY KEESMAAT

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Elections Loom: Two Build 40,000 affordable rental homes Build 100,000 affordable rental homes in 12 years. in 10 years, mainly through unlocking HOUSING Major Contenders in large areas of Green P parking lots and unused city lands for development. the Running Expand the Open Door program, Maintain cost of new units at 80% the which sets affordable rent at the av- average market rent in perpetuity. Gulsvert Dela Cruz erage market rent or better to provide Arts & Entertainment Editor more tax breaks and other incentives to developers. It will soon be time to vote again for the future leadership of Toronto. The two Menkes Developments Maintain residential property taxes at Yet to announce position on property arguably most influential contenders in or below rate of inflation. tax. this upcoming race are incumbent John Replace the Scarborough RT with a Build an LRT connection to Scarbor- Tory, and former chief city planner, Jen- one-stop subway extension to Scar- ough Town Centre, in addition to prov- nifer Keesmaat. Initially having denied TRANSIT borough Town Centre. ince’s promise to fund a three-stop any speculation of her running in next subway to the shopping centre. month’s elections, Keesmaat filed her application in response to Doug Ford’s Maintain King Street Pilot. Make King Street Pilot permanent and surprise decision to slash council from see if system can be applied to other corridors. 47 to 25 wards stating, “I am running for mayor because I believe we need bold Build the Downtown Relief Line by Complete the Downtown Relief Line ideas in this city. We need bold leader- 2031. (creating a Osgoode-Queen-Pape ship.” Whether you support Tory, Kees- rapid transit connection) three years maat, or any other candidate, make sure earlier, to 2028. CityNews Toronto to make your voice heard on October 22! Prioritize Eglinton West and East LRT Push for construction of Jane, Eglinton lines. West, and Waterfront West LRT lines, Their major platforms revolve around all previously shelved or cancelled the future direction of programs dealing during Rob Ford’s term. with housing affordability, major transit projects, and public safety in the city. Establish a Community Safety Advi- Reduce maximum speed on all resi- sory Body in 2019, which will bring dential roads to 30 km/h. PUBLIC together experts, community leaders, SAFETY and other “relevant stakeholders.”

Use the appropriated $22 million to the Redesigning of roads along schools Vision Zero (aimed at zero pedestrian and along the city’s 100 most danger- and cyclist fatalities) plan this year to ous intersections, all to be implement- (among other things) double the num- ed in 2 years. ber of leading pedestrian intervals from 40 to 80 and enhancing bike lanes in Expand the Vision Zero approach to all 10 main cycling corridors in the city. development projects involving roads and sidewalks.

Match the promised provincial funding Yet to announce a clearly priced pol- of $25 million—a third of which will go icy, but advocates the importance of CTV Toronto to the police, while two-thirds will go to “pathways out of violence” by “stron- community programs. ger and renewed partnerships both with police and grassroots community organizations.” 9 Glendon’s Very Own Week 2018

All Photo Credits to Lewis Le Via the GCSU 10 Glendon’s Very Own Week 2018

All Photo Credits to Lewis Le Via the GCSU 11 Actualité et opinions articles de L’Union portent sur l’actu- La presse écrite du alité gabonaise dans les domaines Gabon de l’économie, la politique (surtout les batailles politiques), le sport, la société Helen Lam et la culture. Or, selon les lecteurs, L’Union est trop pro-gouvernemen- Contributrice tale, comme un instrument de propa- gande qui montre seulement l’opinion La presse écrite du Gabon fascine les de ceux qui possèdent du pouvoir. étrangers comme moi. La diffusion de Il y a quelques problèmes qui la presse écrite est concentrée autour concernent la presse écrite au Gabon. de Libreville, Port-Gentil, et Franceville, Une grande restriction est l’autocen- et non pas dans les zones rurales. Sel- sure. Les journalistes sont exposés on les statistiques de SOGAPRESSE, à des peines privatives de liberté et à une société de distribution de la pres- des condamnations pécuniaires pour se écrite locale, le Gabon compte plus les délits d’outrage envers le prési- de 80 périodiques, avec environ une dent de la république ou son conjoint, vingtaine d’hebdomadaires. Quelques d’outrage aux mœurs et de dénoncia- journaux gabonais sont L’Union, Ga- tion calomnieuse. Il est dommage que bon Matin et Économie Gabon+. l’activité des journalistes soit affectée Avec l’avènement des nou- à ce point par les infractions prévues Marco Longari, Agence France-Presse velles technologies de l’information et dans le code pénal contre la sûreté de de la communication, la presse écrite en l’État. L’autocensure est encouragée ligne rend compte de manière instanta- par des journalistes ayant osé rédiger née des nouvelles à travers le monde, Provincial- Professor Persaud lends some des textes inconvenables aux yeux des retardant la publication de la presse scholarly insight on the issue, revealing administratifs et ayant par conséquent Municipal Acrimony écrite traditionnelle. Pour éviter ces that the controversy of Doug Ford’s ac- perdu leurs postes, et effectivement, décalages, plusieurs journaux ont opté tions may simply boil down to interpre- leurs vies. En effet, en 2009, le di- (cont.) pour une version électronique de leurs tation: recteur de L’Union a été interpellé publications. La presse écrite Professor Persaud explains par les services de renseignements en ligne devrait donc égale- that the inclusion of the override clause “If you believe that the invoca- gabonais pendant quelques heures ment bénéficier d’une subvention. was controversial from the start, calling tion of section 33 in this particular set au lendemain de l’élection présiden- L’Union est l’organe de pres- it the “biggest concession that former of circumstances is a misuse or abuse tielle, suite à la publication d’une en- se le plus important du pays grâce prime minister Pierre Trudeau made in of constitutional power, then there is quête sur les émeutes postélectorales. au respect de sa ligne éditoriale, à la getting Canadians an entrenched Char- cause for concern about the use of this Un autre enjeu est la quantité d’information qu’il diffuse et à ter of Rights” in 1982. Indeed, armed constitutional instrument to override sous-représentation des femmes dans sa qualité. En dehors de L’Union, les with the Supreme Court's majority judicial decisions. If, however, you be- la presse écrite du Gabon. L’équipe de titres de la presse fonctionnent avec opinion on convention in the Patriation lieve that since section 33 is an option journalistes de L’Union ne compte que des ressources technologiques très Reference case of 1981, the provinces for the governors [Premiers] of the state deux femmes sur 25. De plus, il existe limitées. L’Union a été créé en 1972 à wouldn’t budge without it. The clause to use as they deem necessary and un monopole dans l’imprimerie avec la demande du président Omar Bongo served to help balance the powers of the appropriate for their legislative agen- Multipress-Gabon, soit une entreprise Ondimba. Ce dernier a confié sa réal- overarching federal government with das, then it may not be considered an privée du groupe Sonapresse, respons- isation à Léon Augé, un homme poli- the powers of the individual provinces. abuse or misuse of power. The signifi- able de L’Union, et la seule entreprise tique qui prenait à cette époque contact To the satisfaction of many, cant question in this is whether the use du pays habilitée à importer du papi- avec des éditeurs de presse étrangers. the override clause has generally been of section 33 detracts from or enhanc- er pour l’impression des journaux, ce Les délais d’installation d’une imprim- received as a resounding success es the ideals of our parliamentary and qui constitue une entrave à la concur- erie de presse, y compris les travaux since its implementation. Any flattery federal hybrid constitutional system.” rence et au développement des médi- de terrassement et la construction des directed at Pierre Trudeau, howev- as. Le succès futur de la presse écrite bureaux, ont débuté en 1973 et se er, might be premature in the wake Indeed, Justice Belobaba was au Gabon dépend donc certainement sont achevés en 1975 avec l’arrivée of Ford’s actions—actions which the clear in his judgment that the use of sec- de l'amélioration de ces problèmes. des machines de composition chaude. current prime minister, Justin Trudeau tion 33 is well within the powers of the La popularité de L’Union (Pierre Trudeau’s own son), has called Ford government, however unconstitu- m’impressionne. Ayant un tirage de a “disappointing” use of the reputed tional under the current circumstances. 20 000 à 45 000 exemplaires, L’Union notwithstanding clause. Even more compte environ 150 000 lecteurs. La disappointing was the message that Pro Tem would like to thank Dr. Radha prise en mains est de sept à huit lec- Ford delivered to the people of Ontario Persaud for his contributions to this ar- teurs par journal acheté. Ce journal that his government is “prepared to use ticle and oversight throughout its cre- est la publication la plus rentable et la section 33 again in the future,” lead- ation. plus vendue (avec 82 % des ventes ing Ontarians, of course, to question de publication dans le pays). La moy- whether the use of this constitutional in- enne des ventes de L’Union est es- strument is being treated with the politi- timée à 19 494 numéros par jour. Les cal and constitutional weight it warrants. 12 Issues and Ideas Language Learning and the Joy of Being Incomplete

David Jeji Contributor

Ah, language learning. What comes to mind when one envisions this pro- cess? Vocabulary building? Conjuga- tions? Boring assigned texts? While all these are certainly aspects of language learning, they all miss the most import- ant point: The joy of being incomplete. What do I mean by this? As someone who is “on the train” of learn- ing French (and as someone who has learned another language before), Adrienne Arzaga there is one truth that stands out: You When one liberates them- chose pour taper à l’ordinateur” (“it is literature or achieving a C2 on your will never reach perfection. The rea- selves of this “all or nothing” mentality, something for typing for the computer”). exam with minimal errors can be quite son for this is because the complete they will finally be free to improve and The person will know what you mean! useful as long-term goals, which (when knowledge of a language is too vast to fumble at their own leisure. From this Simply put, the aforemen- applied correctly) will leave you want- fully grasp, and there is always more paradigm shift comes real growth that tioned examples illustrate the real- ing more from your language. However, to learn. Even the mere desire to be- the learner can cultivate in their lan- ity of language learning: The act of just don’t let them stop you from en- come fluent can seem daunting as the guage learning. So, what does it mean communicating with others in dai- joying the daily pleasures of language road ahead seems long and unending. to lose this “all or nothing” mentality? ly contexts despite the fumbles. learning. As you will soon find that, in So, why is this a problem? Better yet, what does it mean to be Now, don’t get me wrong: High- spite of the frustrations, they make In native English speaking societies “incomplete”? To be incomplete is to: er-end language learning goals (that the journey worth it. Bonne Chance! (where the learning of other languag- come with mastery) such as reading es is often not deemed “necessary”), - Join a random group of French we use “perfection” or the lack there- speakers at the cafeteria, and chat with of, as a justification not to continue them as if you know what you are doing learning our target languages. Sad- - Write daily text messag- ly, in many cases, this leads to peo- es in your language to your ple never starting in the first place. friends (assuming you have any) Such thinking, while not direct- - Treat the nuance of dialogue like ly stated, often manifests itself through a broken phone call: It gets clear- comments about our perceived short- er and more fluid overtime, but for comings regarding the language that the time being, you can figure out we are learning. I mean, why learn the gist of what someone is saying French when you will never pronounce (with other words being like static) it as well as the native Francophones? - Read a chapter or 10 pages a day Why learn Mandarin Chinese when you while realizing that while you have will never write eloquent handwritten es- to look up certain words, it’s doable says in characters (of which are too hard (reading also gets clearer each time) or too numerous to learn)? Why learn - Reach for a French news- Russian when you will never be able paper (instead of the English to read Tolstoy’s War and Peace aloud one), while skimming the articles while sounding like a stoic KGB agent? - Be lazy and watch a video on You- As you can see, such thinking (and it Tube in your target language for doesn’t matter what the language is) background noise as your listening is all too common in the realm of lan- comprehension slowly gets better. guage learning. It is a sickness that - While conversing with someone, when makes one hesitate to speak with you can’t find the right word, reword it others in real conversations, a sick- differently to explain what you mean in ness that renders one’s goals futile, the same language without switching to a sickness of cruel determinism—as English. For example, say you forget if nothing will change or get better. the word for “keyboard” in French (it’s clavier), you can say “C’est quelque 13 But it does not have to be this way. Santé et bien-êtrev Reconsidering Get Up and Go: How to me because she preaches that ev- eryone can run, because it doesn’t mat- Self-Care Running Can Teach ter who you are, what size you are, if you’re fast or slow, or what distance you Fresange Maleka You to Pace Yourself choose. If you enjoy it, you’re a runner. Contributor I was so motivated by Kel- in Your Academics ly’s podcasts when I first heard them I have made quite a few questionable that I decided to try. I kept trying and decisions in the name of “treating my- Krysta Veneruz am now looking forward to the Scotia- self.” I’ve seriously gotten off a train on Media Officer bank Waterfront Marathon—an awe- my way to a class because I received some race that brings together more an email saying one of my favourite of the post-secondary experience to The beginning of an academic year is of- than 25,000 runners who finish a 5k, stores was having a sale. For some develop interests, friendships, and just ten the beginning of the season for many a half-marathon, or marathon in times reason, in second year I considered have fun. However, it is definitely un- athletes, and I remember always think- ranging from 15 minutes to 5+ hours. skipping class to buy a new pair of healthy to go to unrealistic lengths in the ing that sports during school must be That was when I truly realized that run- jeans a revolutionary act of self-care. name of not missing out on anything. extremely difficult to manage. Between ning is something you can do for your- Obviously, this eventually The reality of the situation training, team practice, eating well, self at your own pace; you don’t have backfired, and I quickly learned that is that there is no possible way any- sleeping well, and performing at games to be the best, you can simply have dodging responsibilities did nothing one can keep their mental health and or races, the thought of adding school fun. While training this summer, I dis- for me in the long run. I always end- well-being at a good level without set- into the mix always seemed daunting. covered the amazing Toronto running ed up at my desk writing an essay at ting some boundaries. This is exactly I found myself questioning my community through Night Terrors Run 3:00 am with only the heavy bags what happened to me in second year. athleticism once I started university, es- Crew: a group that demonstrates crew under my eyes and the fluorescent I said yes to every night out, yes to pecially with these thoughts in mind. I love literally every step of the way. Be light of my lamp to keep me company. every extra shift at work, and yes to always wanted to find an activity where it a long run, a night at track, or even When I think back on this period every favour anyone asked of me. I it was easy to simply “get up and go” to getting gelato, joining them has been of my academic career I usually laugh became so overwhelmed with all the clear my mind and help with better over- the most amazing way to get fresh air, at how ridiculous and irresponsible I things I said yes to I convinced my- all physical and mental health. Nearly to really get to know Toronto, and never was. However, I completely understand self that ditching my responsibilities two years ago, I tried to run my very first feel bad about my taco consumption. how I got to that point. Sometimes when and “treating myself” was self-care. 5k and I haven’t stopped since. I think I’m by no means a great ath- we get overwhelmed, instead of doing I know now that my inter- what stops most people from running lete, but creating athletic goals has everything, we end up doing nothing. pretation of self-care was definitely is the perception that high school gym shifted my focus and given me a new Post-secondary can be difficult warped. True self-care is setting bound- class has put into our heads that we perspective on my academics. It’s easy at times because everything tends to aries that you respect, and do not al- have to be good at something to enjoy it not to realize when and where you need happen at once. October comes out low others to cross. Saying no is an or to want to continue, but instead what improvement, but in school, like in run- of nowhere like a cold bucket of wa- act of self-care that can take years of running has shown me is the beauty ning, you just need to pace yourself and ter. Everything is due, you’re behind practice but is necessary to develop. of having room for improvement, as take it week by week. This attitude has on your readings, and the expensive How many times have you said you’ll always have or be able to create been crucial in changing the game for planner you bought, and swore you’d yes to something only to have the day new goals and challenges for yourself. mental health, and that’s when I realized use, is nowhere to be found. Even roll around, and the thought of having I started running because I that having a balanced lifestyle instead the kid who shows up to class in a the other person cancel fill you with un- found a blogger online named Kelly Rob- of constantly studying actually benefits full suit is having trouble keeping up. bridled joy? Don’t be fooled into thinking erts, a woman who titles herself “Pres- a student more than one might think. This type of busyness is normal that needing a day to yourself every now ident of the I f***ing hate running club” This year, join a local community of and ultimately manageable. The real and again makes you selfish or lazy. We and yet has recently been sponsored whatever activity you love, it’ll help problem is when you begin to feel over- live in a culture that loves to throw the by Nike for their Project Moonshot—a you mentally, physically, and academi- whelmed and out of control. It’s like driv- word lazy around when people simply project happening in major cities help- cally. If you don’t have one, I dare you ing with that one person in your life who need down time. Instead of lazy, consid- ing people shoot for their most impossi- to try—take it one kilometer at a time. has intense road rage and no concept er the fact that you might be tired, anx- ble goals. Kelly seemed so inspirational of a speed limit. If you’ve ever experi- ious, stressed, frustrated, or just in need enced this feeling I invite you to answer of some alone time. this question: how many times have you Everyone has to find their own said yes when you should have said no? balance, and it does take time. Trust your University is a place where you instincts and listen to what your body is have so many opportunities to discov- telling you. There will be another club er and explore new interests. There’s meeting you can attend with the hopes a club for everything, an outing every of meeting like-minded people. There weekend, and an on-campus event will be another pub night you can wait happening at any given time. I am in in line for to be awkwardly patted down, no way saying that the desire to get and then spend all night dancing in the involved and participate is a bad thing. cafeteria with your friends. However, On the contrary, I think it’s healthy to as cliché as it sounds, there will never take a break from the academic side be another you. Take care of yourself. @NIGHTTERRORSRUN 14 Health and Wellness Expressions John Kemp’s the best bun (vermicelli) I’ve ever had. Diary of an boxed wine and return it to the back of Kitchen: Welcome the shelf, as your manager showed you 2. Lahore Tikka House Unapologetic on your first day. Back! Price: $$ “Okay, now anything that gets Address: 1365 Gerrard Street E Immigrant a little roughed up or ruined, don’t throw John Kemp What to get: Everything. Pakistani food it away. Just put it at the back of the really lends itself to sharing, making Ayla Sljivar shelf,” he said. Health & Wellness Editor it best to go here with a few friends Expressions Editor You just stood there, eyes wide Hello everyone! Once again, we’re and share a few dishes with a side of in confusion. back to another year at Glendon and naan or rice. Definitely get the kulfi (a “I’m. Sorry. I. Don’t. Know. What. He sighs heavily before grab- another year of Pro Tem. If you follow South-Asian ice cream) for dessert. You’re. Saying,” bing a box of Turtles and ripping open the Facebook or Instagram pages of My Dad originally introduced There was that phrase again. the packaging before putting it at the John Kemp’s Kitchen, you’ll notice me to this gem on Gerrard many The phrase that, while to some may back of the shelf in an exaggerated that I’ve been more or less inactive. years ago, and although we’ve found seem like a neutral statement of not manner. Well this year, as the new editor of other places closer to home to satis- being able to comprehend what one Still not understanding what he this section, you can bet that I’ll be fy our cravings, Lahore Tikka house has said, to you was the equivalent of means, you nod anyway. more engaged than ever; so expect has a certain eclectic quality that drowning in open waters. You’d even Which is something that you many more photos, recipes, and tips. makes it worth the trip downtown. go as far as comparing it to having a have been doing a lot of lately. You re- As some of you may know, I Originally, the restaurant was knife dragged across your abdomen. sort to emphasized gestures to get your was away on exchange this past aca- a series of construction trailers due First, your body would succumb to the point across. Really, you were a walking demic year in Lausanne, . It to certain challenges the owner had element of shock, then, confusion, as and breathing mime. Everyday seemed truly was an incredible and life-changing with getting a building permit for the you try to process the fact that you like a circus act of hand gestures, over- experience which I realise is a cliché, more permanent building the restau- have a large gaping hole in your stom- ly-exaggerated facial expressions, and but I’ve always believed that clichés rant now resides in. I almost preferred ach where your belly button once was. holding objects up to your face. are clichés for a reason—they’re true. it at that time simply because of the You feverishly try to cover up the hole It has gotten to the point where Anyway, as fantastic as my time away unique experience of walking through with both hands, but blood would con- you even forgot what your own voice was, it’s been nice to be back home. the adjoined trailers decorated with tinue to pour out in thick ribbons onto sounds like. One of the things I’ve missed most (or should I say unsuccessfully hidden the floor. You stammer incomprehen- Noticing a minor spill by the about home while in Lausanne was the by) South-Asian tapestries and eating sible words to call for help and shuffle slushie machine, you roll the mop buck- familiar tastes and flavours of my favou- your food out of Styrofoam take-out from one foot to the other to gain bal- et cart from the back and clean up the rite restaurants. containers. Nevertheless, the char- ance, but it’s no use. Eventually, you puddle; every so often, you catch your- Toronto is a unique city, gas- acter is still there, and the deliciously give up. You allow yourself to slowly self singing a familiar melody. tronomically, as it has just about every spicy food is certainly still there as well. fall backward in silence. Sometimes, when it was really cuisine. More than that, the people Of course, they didn’t. No dead in the night, you would listen to preparing the foods from those cui- 3. Salad King one could understand a word that you music in your language and belt out the sines are usually from the cuisine’s Price: $-$$ said. lyrics as if it were second nature. Just country of origin itself, making it at the Address: 340 Yonge Street Was it even worth trying to to hear your old voice again. The way very least three-quarters authentic. What to get: Islamic noodles. Not explain yourself at all? it dripped of honey as every syllable I don’t think we realise until we leave sure what the noodles’ religious views To explain that it wasn’t your unfurled like flowers from back home. If a culinary mosaic like Toronto just have to do with anything, but they plan to move to a completely different you speak fast, it had the force of rapid how blessed we are to have it all in certainly taste good. Note: These country? winds that would sweep across valleys one place — and how badly we crave are not on the standard menu so That you didn’t know that you of lush, green grass. Speaking slow, it it when we leave. This is why, for this ask your waiter or waitress for them. would be here permanently? had remnants of late summer evenings first issue, I thought I’d highlight some Salad King has perhaps one Or, even worse, that you with wine outside on a patio. of my favourite restaurants where you of the most misleading names among would find yourself in a crumbling Your voice was that of your can enjoy delectable ethnic food in To- restaurants that I’ve ever heard of. 7-Eleven, trying to form a coherent parents; it can be compared to that of ronto, often for a very reasonable price. Despite fact that it would lead you sentence at 1 A.M. to a woman asking a stubborn compass. Always pointing to think that their menu is full of leafy about boxed wine? towards home. 1. Pho Hung greens and good for a light diet-friendly “I-I...small English,” you say You begin to cry as the music Price: $ meal, they actually are a Thai restau- carefully. nears towards the end. Address: 350 Spadina Avenue rant serving various noodle dishes, “Yeah, clearly,” the woman re- When will you hear your voice What to get: P-16 (Bun thit, nuong, soups, and curries. Being right across sponds while throwing the boxed wine again? nem nuong, cha gio, bi) from the Ryerson Student Centre, their on the counter and leaving the store in Pho Hung is a bit of a Toronto classic for crowd is certainly made up of a lot of frustration. Vietnamese cuisine. They first opened students, making it a very busy place, Could you blame her? in 1985 at 374 Spadina, later moving but for good reason. Their food is rea- Wasn’t it your fault that you to 350 Spadina due to a need for more sonably affordable (about $15.00 a couldn’t speak English? space. Despite the move, the quality of dish, on average) and always hits the Or your parents? It’s not as if their food didn’t budge one bit. They still spot. If you’re feeling adventurous, try they’re skills in the language were any serve the most flavourful phở (say the Thai iced tea, a sweet tea-flavoured better than yours. 15 : FUH with a short U sound) and beverage made with condensed milk. You pick up the (battered) Expressions Summer Paintbrush III Where squirrels are, there are nuts La lune et la mer The deafening sound Nuts? Anike Morrison Of bright cicadas Nadin Ivanova Contributor Sharply tears Flowers, like jewels on stems The air around me. Nod in the playful breeze. Contributrice I They greet deux mains pressées l'une contre l'au- Green and blue Beady eyes The monarch butterflies tre - Reflect heavenly tones. Gawk from And the moths un temple sacré, We have a slice of heaven Nervous sparrow faces. Which glide de mer à l’âme, Here on Earth. They hop, On air currents. et la peau au rivage ; It’s called spring Then take flight as one. tu étais ma marée haute - When every being Loudmouth blue jays laisse-moi être ton marin. Sings its worship I see kaleidoscope images Form an impressive chorus In vegetal harmony. Of heavy, bright Alongside the cheeps and trills je veux être ta lune - Summer days. Of sparrows and chickadees. peu importe, atteindre pour moi Elsewhere, Scent of magnolia combien de fois je t'envoie à travers Polar bears pant. Cypress branches Reaches my nose, les vagues - Inconvenient truths Sway below And my neurons et encore une fois ; Fall on deaf ears. The cumulus-clouded azure. Are drowned in serotonin. Still elsewhere, Droplets of sweat je veux te rapprocher Monsoons roar and destroy. Leave clean trails V laisse-moi me fondre en toi. On this tanned face. Chlorine-bleached hair II Bumblebees float Caresses plump shoulders, ton sel lèche mes plaies Here, In and out And your skirt reveals et me laisse à bout de souffle - My tanned skin Of hibiscus cups, Skin not yet reached by Has absorbed Suckling nectar. Golden rays. la lune et la mer. And reflects The golden orb, IV My love is a cool breeze Hanging by a thread In the clouds Amidst the humidity. In the sky Dwell the Gods. My love has lips, juicy like Like a kite. Near the Sun is Mount Olympus. Late summer cherries on And what are we to the Gods? Backyard trees. Smells of pie Ants? Playthings? Waft through My love, An open window. A glimpse of a soft squirrel tail My love.s Jogs my memory.

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