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NAIT flickr NAIT President Dr. Glenn Feltham, left, and Brent Hesje, Fountain Tire CEO and chair of NAIT’s Board of Governors, stack blocks on Nov. 27 as part of the launch of Essential: The NAIT Campaign. The goal is to raise $100 million to support students, applied research and the largest capital project in the insti- tution’s history, the Centre for Applied Technologies. More than $50 million has already been pledged. 2 The Nugget Thursday, December 4, 2014 NEWS&FEATURES

Photo by Ciaran Boyle tree lighting NAIT President Glenn Feltham, right, lends his voice to a Christmas carol at the annual tree lighting ceremony on campus. Those attending were treated to hot chocolate, candy canes and ginger snap cookies. NAIT receives more than $1M By CHARLIE ZHAO Based in Peace River, the NBRI is top producers of natural gas in the coun- NAIT recently received $1.1 million focused on developing innovative tech- try, and the second largest steam-assisted in financial support from ConocoPhillips nologies to reclaim oil and gas well sites gravity drainage (SAGD) producer, with Canada, helping Alberta meet its need for and restore sensitive peatland ecosystems a world-class portfolio, including assets a highly-skilled workforce and developing through partnerships with industry. As part in Western Canada, the Canadian Arctic, emerging solutions for sustainable resource of the Surmont Boreal Reclamation Project, Atlantic Canada and oil sands near Fort development. new reclamation methods, products and McMurray. “We value our relationship with Con- materials will be developed. The applied The applied research will be con- ocoPhillips Canada,” said NAIT President research will be conducted at ConocoPhil- ducted by NAIT Boreal Research Insti- and CEO Dr. Glenn Feltham. lips Canada’s Surmont site, located south- tute (NBRI) researchers at ConocoPhillips “As a leading polytechnic in sustain- east of Fort McMurray. Canada’s Surmont lease, a multi-decade able forest management, our collabora- “Investing in post-secondary education project that uses steam-assisted gravity tion is helping to advance applied research programs is about so much more than writ- drainage (SAGD) to recover bitumen. Sur- undertaken by the NAIT Boreal Research ing cheques,” said Ken Lueers, president of mont is operated by ConocoPhillips Can- Institute and supporting Power Engineer- ConocoPhillips Canada and a NAIT alum- ada under a 50/50 joint venture agreement ing Technology, one of our most in-demand nus (Resources Engineering Technology with Total E&P Canada and is located programs.” ’82). southeast of Fort McMurray in the Atha- The announcement pledged the money “It’s about providing real opportunities basca oil sands. in support of NAIT’s Power Engineering for students to gain practical skills to be A priority for ConocoPhillips is the Technology program as well as the NAIT successful,” Lueers said. wise management of sensitive peatland Boreal Research Institute (NBRI) through “And if we can assist in facilitating eco-systems. NAIT research at Surmont www.youngwomeninenergy.com the creation of the new ConocoPhillips that, while simultaneously investing in will include the evaluation of road, pipeline Ken Lueers Canada - Surmont Boreal Reclamation Pro- research that supports our focus on respon- and seismic line impacts on peatlands and dents and interns from other post-secondary ject. This brings the company’s overall sup- sible development, that’s the best win-win waterways. institutions who will develop into the tech- port of NAIT to $1.5 million over the past situation we could ask for.” NAIT researchers are committed to nical specialists needed to steward the bor- decade. ConocoPhillips Canada is one of the mentoring NAIT forestry and biology stu- eal forest in years to come. Thursday, December 4, 2014 NEWS & FEATURES The Nugget 3

The Nugget Room E-128B 11762–106 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5G 2R1 Production Office 471-8866 www.thenuggetonline.com Editor-in-Chief Gabrielle Hay-Byers [email protected] Issues Editor Maria Tagliente [email protected] Sports Editor Connor Hood [email protected] Entertainment Editors Richard Lukacs Quinton Berger [email protected] Photo Editors Ciaran Boyle Tegan Dutton [email protected] Online Editor Supplied photo online [email protected] SMILE! Special Consultant Students gather for a holiday picture in the South Lobby on Dec. 1 and get a chance to win an Extreme Adven- ture holiday as part of a promotion by campus radio NR92. Bridgette Tsang Production Manager Frank MacKay [email protected] Plan presented Submissions encouraged: [email protected] vision within NAIT 2021. As NAIT con- By Nicolas Brown The opinions expressed by contributors (@bruchev) tinues to move forward into the future, both to the Nugget are not necessarily shared Even as the fall term comes to an the Academic Plan and the vision of NAIT by NAIT officials, NAITSA or elected end, there is no rest for our student 2021 will be crucial not only to the success school representatives. representatives. of NAIT itself but to the success of every Last week the Senate met again to go NAIT student as well. For advertising, call 780-701-1951 over developments arising from the work Other interesting topics discussed or e-mail: our NAITSA executives have pursued since included participating in a “OneCard” [email protected] the last meeting. smart card system once ETS confirms the The highlight of that meeting? A pres- launch of their own smart card system. entation by Dr. Neil Fassina, NAIT’s pro- Although different “OneCard” vendors vost and VP academic on NAIT’s draft have expressed interest, there is no word Academic Plan. on how fast this project will move for- The Academic Plan represents NAIT’s ward. NAITSA is also looking at increas- Letters efforts to maintain the institution’s leader- ing financial literacy for students by advo- We want your views ship in education and the commitment to cating to the province to increase awareness Is something bugging you being essential to Alberta. of student funding options, including schol- about NAIT or the world? Do In 2012, the institution came out with a arships, bursaries, grants and student loans. you have some praise for the strategic document that outlined fundamen- This coincides with a potential Emergency tal promises to stakeholders and the insti- Loan Project offered by NAITSA to assist school or life in general? tution’s values. That document was titled students during extreme circumstances. Keep your thoughts short NAIT 2021. It opened the door to creating The Senate will meet once more and to the point. No more a strategic step-by-step plan to achieve the before the end of the term to discuss new than 100 words. Submit goals outlined within it. This strategic plan developments on NAITSA projects and your letters with your real is the new draft Academic Plan. Some por- address concerns that are relevant to NAIT name and contact info to: tions have already been created and imple- students. [email protected].

Photo by Nicolas Brown mented – changes to schedules, course There is still one empty seat on Senate We need to list your real name. Dr. Neil Fassina, NAIT’s Provost structures and student fees. Other portions for Media and Design and eligible students Getting something off your and VP Academic, speaks to the are still in the works, as NAIT consults are encouraged to contact VP Academic chest is downright therapeutic. student senate on Nov. 27 about a with students, staff, alumni and industry Rechelle Ecklund for more information. Write us. proposed Academic Plan. about how the institution will achieve the 4 The Nugget NEWS & FEATURES Thursday, December 4, 2014 Weekend temps near zero By Brandon Hess Approximately 1500 m aloft is the 850 mb level in the the Grande Cache area saw 40-45 cm of snow. Western Meteorologist in training atmosphere. We need a good west to southwest wind to Alberta saw more snow than eastern Alberta just due to @edmontonwxab mix down the 850s. the way the system set up. We had an Arctic air mass in Daytime high will be in the mid minus single-digits After a big dump of snow at the end of November, the north colliding with the warm, moist air coming up today (Thursday, Dec. 4). The sky will be partly cloudy and the outlook for snow in the nine day forecast is low. I from the south. This gave us the snow. When the snow the wind will be light out of the west. do not see any major snow event coming our way. At ended, the sky cleared and temps fell a lot. It is typical This past weekend of Nov. 29 and 30 brought extreme the end of November, Edmonton saw 30-40cm of snow- to see cold air come down in behind the snowfall activ- cold. The morning low reported at the Edmonton City fall. The Grande Prairie area saw 45 cm of snow and ity at this time of year. Centre on Saturday, Nov. 29 was minus 30. With the wind chill, it felt near minus 40 at times. The low at the Edmonton International Airport (EIA) was minus 35 C! In Peace River, the low temperature was minus 33 C. Grande Prairie broke a temperature record on Sunday, Nov. 30. The morning low was minus 34.8 C, breaking the old record of minus 28.9 C from 1966. The Edmonton International Airport broke a record from 1961 of minus 32.8 C. The temperature on Sunday, Nov. 30 reached a cold of minus 30 C at the Edmonton International. Daytime highs this weekend of Dec. 6 and 7 will be near 0 C in the high minus single digits. The wind direc- tion late this week will be out of the southeast. This is not the warmest direction for us. Early next week around Dec. 7-8 the wind direction becomes southwest. This is warmer and should help to mix down some warmer air down to the surface. I am forecasting daytime highs above zero for the early part of that week. Temperatures 1500 m aloft on the GFS Ensemble are near 10 C in the early part of the week of Dec. 7 to 13. Money raised for public schools By Nicolas Brown Former Premier Dave Hancock was (@bruchev) serving behind the bar all evening and During the holiday season, many Gillian Foote from The Paul Brown charitable organizations go into over- radio show took the microphone drive, seeking donations to support the throughout the evening. The organizers less fortunate. Donations of clothing, hoped to beat their fundraising effort food, and money all go towards pro- from last year, when they succeeded in grams aimed at helping the vulnerable raising $2,600 at a similar event. and disadvantaged. There is even a NAIT twist to this Charities aren’t the only ones story. Business associations’ board of behind the push for donations, how- directors are often composed of mem- ever. Often individuals and organiza- bers willing to step forward and pro- tions organize campaigns to benefit mote the organization. Shannon Neigh- causes. Last week, the South Edmon- bour, a NAIT Marketing grad from ton Business Association (SEBA) did 2000, currently serves on the board at just that, by hosting a fundraiser for the SEBA. A former entertainment con- Edmonton Public School Foundation tributor for the NAIT Nugget, Shannon in conjunction with their monthly busi- helps to select and invite guest speak- ness mixer. ers for the organization’s luncheons, The Edmonton Public School mixers and other special events. Foundation, launched in 2010, serves Fundraising events often play a as a communicator on innovation in crucial role in the success of a cause public education and supports pub- or program, and are often quite popu- lic schools across Edmonton. It offers lar. Campaigns like NAIT’s own Be learning opportunities to children an Everyday Hero campaign to raise through financial, in-kind and human Photo by Nicolas Brown money for the United Way are popu- resource contributions. It currently South Edmonton Business Association representatives Julie Geldart, left and lar ways to engage people, raise funds, operates two major programs – Early Shannon Neighbour, a NAIT alumnus, sell raffle tickets at the event. and spread awareness of the various Learning, and Full-Day Kindergarten. disadvantaged children build social skills ming. That’s $100,000 per classroom, per challenges or issues people face every Both of these programs focus on and ensure they are in a safe environment school, each school year. day. helping children develop communication during the day. Guests at the SEBA mixer raised over As we near the Christmas break and and social skills to better prepare them These programs come at a cost, how- $1,500 by purchasing raffle tickets for some time off, there is an opportunity for for school. Since its launch, the founda- ever. Although the provincial government a variety of donated items and services. students to get involved as well. Pick a tion’s programs have supported seven funds half-day kindergarten programs, it The raffle wasn’t the only highlight for cause, give some time and help someone full-day kindergarten programs across costs approximately $100,000 to sub- the evening, however, as the association else out. It is the season of giving, after the city. Many of these programs help sidize the other half day of program- brought in some star power for the event. all. Thursday, December 4, 2014 NEWS & FEATURES The Nugget 5 Should you buy a home? By TRAVIS SCHMIDT Suppose you are different, If you are a typical NAIT stu- however, and you want to keep dent, your plans for your future your home for the long term. You likely involve buying a house aren’t worried about the possibil- shortly after establishing a career. ities of having to move for work This answer seems relatively sim- or wanting to upgrade to a bigger ple right? We live in a time of his- house to raise a family or sim- torically low interest rates, not ply because your partner says so. to mention rising real estate val- Perhaps the biggest expense of ues year after year. The desire to all, one that you will encounter capitalize on the rising real estate when owning a home, is oppor- market seems to be the likely tunity cost. As we know oppor- answer. Although buying real tunity cost means the value of estate provides a security blanket something you give up in order for individuals among other bene- to achieve something else. In fits, I am here to tell you that buy- this case, opportunity cost arises ing is not always the answer. by not being able to invest your To begin with, the costs of down payment in other higher buying a new home for a young earning investments. Even if first-time buyer are more than you the housing market doesn’t may think. crash (most analysts predict this The largest single expense growth as unsustainable), an when buying a home is the land investor wouldn’t have to take transfer tax – in large Canadian on much risk in order to out- cities this can exceed 3.5 per cent perform the equity appreciation of the purchase price. If you plan of their home. A simple invest- www.793chad.com to move, throw in five per cent for ment into an Exchange Traded commissions and even more for Fund or ETF should outperform with the maintenance of a whole build your equity over the long buying a home and living in it moving and legal expenses … it appreciation on a property minus house. Usually when a problem term. Tax breaks also exist for while renting it out to others to isn’t uncommon for buying and the costs listed above as well as arises while renting, a simple call home owners that renters can- help make mortgage payments selling costs to exceed 10 per cent property taxes, maintenance and to the home owner may fix it. not take advantage of to off- was the best choice. However, of the purchase price. mortgage interest. Also, if housing prices decrease, set their cost of housing. Set- everyone’s situation is different. At this point, in order to even At a fairly early stage in your you aren’t stuck paying the mort- tling into a community and hav- You shouldn’t jump to conclu- break even when selling a home career, I believe that renting is the gage on a depreciating asset. ing the freedom to decorate your sions like some first-time buyers it must appreciate a fair amount. answer. You are not settled into a However, this isn’t to say own home are amongst the other and you should carefully evaluate All of a sudden, appreciation is career yet, so like I said earlier, it that buying is never the answer. advantages. your own situation and do some expected if you want to offset the is always easy to relocate if need Before making a decision one The point of this article was research. Also, maybe try to shy costs of inflation or the increase in be. Personally, I have trouble must carefully evaluate the stage to open the eyes of the average away from asking your realtor your standard of living when you keeping my own room clean, so that they are at in their life. Own- student. If you are anything like for advice. Remember, they get go to sell your home. I’m not too sure how I would deal ing a home can historically still I was, you may have thought that paid when you buy! “Ebola Guy” taken from campus By Tania Boyko apprehension of the man. had a gun and just gone off on the class,” to both recognize and reach out for help from Through numerous interruptions and “This was the third time he’d been spot- she said. NAIT Protective Services when suspicious word of mouth on campus, everyone has ted at the school by us,” the student said. With his mental stability in question, activities occur on campus that could jeopard- heard of the “Ebola Guy.” He has been They had previously phoned NPS, but it is with great relief that this possible out- ize the safety of students and staff. reported shouting variations of the phrase when they arrived he was nowhere to be come didn’t become a reality. The final words of the witness was “Ebola is a plague from God” in class- found. While the paramedic students helped get filled with pride with his fellow classmates. rooms, libraries and computer rooms at What prompted the paramedic stu- him out of NAIT hallways, there were many “NAIT Paramedic Class of 2015, no post-secondary schools across Edmonton dents to contact Protective Services can be earlier chances for others to speak up about longer just reactive in your health, but now this past November. related to what they’re exposed to in their his location. It is important for NAIT students proactive as well.” To get his message out further, he took field of study. to public transit to share his views. “Joking aside, I know more than a few According to a post in the Facebook of us have dealt with lots of mental health group Overheard at the University of patients,” said the student. Alberta, a man shouting the same phrase “We were quite worried about the came on a bus and then stepped right off. potential for harm this guy represented and While it is unclear whether or not it were actively interested in seeing him iden- was the same guy on both campuses, the tified and barred from campus.” one walking the halls of NAIT is no longer Earlier that day prior to crossing paths an issue. NAIT Protective Services appre- with the paramedic students, he was found hended him at approximately 4:30 p.m. on spreading the word of Ebola in the Spartan Nov. 18 with the help of students from the Centre. Interrupting a landscape architec- paramedic program. ture class for a brief period of time struck A member of the class, who witnessed a chord with NAIT student Rhea Lavigne. these events, describes what led to the “It is scary to think that he could have Overheard at the University of Alberta Facebook group post. 6 The Nugget NEWS & FEATURES Thursday, December 4, 2014 Muslim group fights back By CHARLIE ZHAO Jihad and myths and facts about Islamic concept of Jihad? The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Canada is launching “The actions and statements of ISIS and other extrem- a nationwide campaign to take a stand and fight youth rad- ists, who pretend to represent Islam, all the while spread- icalization and the extremist influence that ISIS can have ing hatred and violence, run entirely contrary to the peace- on our youth. Recently, that campaign came to NAIT in ful teachings of Islam,” he said. the form of an event that took place Nov. 28. “We need to restore a better and a superior form of This event, organized by Ahmadiyya Muslim Stu- Islam to defeat the extremist mindset that ISIS wants to dents’ Association is part of a nation-wide campaign, impose. As part of this effort, Ahmadiyya Muslim Com- called Stop the CrISIS, with events at universities, col- munity of Canada is organizing seminars and other pro- leges and community centres across Canada. grams across Canada,” Zain said. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Students’ Association of Zain’s opinion is clear and firm. “I don’t think it is NAIT organized their Stop the CrISIS event to address a crisis in Canada yet but it has potential of becoming a youth radicalization, ISIS, Caliphate, de-radicalization crisis. Therefore, we need to act fast. We need to act and and a solution moving forward. work together and stop it from becoming a crisis. I believe “With the ongoing atrocities committed by a group ... in this campaign will help us achieve our objectives.” the name of Islam in Iraq and Syria and the recent attacks on As the president of NAIT AMSA, Zain wants to tell two Canadian soldiers in Quebec and Ottawa, the Ahmadiyya all students that they “should learn from this program that Muslim Students’ Association of Canada has started a Canada- Islam is a religion of peace, not terrorism. They should wide mission,” said Zain Hafiz, president of NAIT Ahmadiyya start reading their scriptures and, if sometime in the future, Muslim Students’ Association. somebody comes up to them and tells them to carry out The purpose is “to educate the public on the true mes- such acts in the name of Islam, they can tell them ‘Don’t sage of Islam and in light of the teachings of Islamic tell me this. This has nothing to do with the teaching of beliefs – decry the relation which ISIS has been made to Islam, this has nothing to do with what the Quran says appear with Islam – a misconception to clear,” he said. about peace and justice.’ ” The campaign includes a number of events across the The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at is an international country. revival movement within Islam. Founded in 1889, the “The campaign aims to guard against youth radicalization Ahmadiyya Muslim Community spans over 200 coun- and the extremist influence of ISIS in the wake of the recent tries with membership exceeding tens of millions. The murders of two Canadian soldiers. Speakers will discuss how Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at is the only Islamic organ- the beliefs of the Muslim faith differ from the ideology espoused ization to believe that the long-awaited messiah has by terror organizations and will cover following topics: come in the person of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835-

“How the Holy Quran and the teachings of Prophet 1908) of Qadian, India. The Community believes that Photo by Nicolas Brown Muhammad promote a pluralistic peaceful society in God sent Ahmad, like Jesus, to end religious wars, con- Edmonton area missionary for the Ahmadiyya which everyone is granted freedom of religion and every- demn bloodshed and reinstitute morality, justice and Muslim Community, Taha Anwar Syed, addresses one’s rights are respected. What is Islam’s perspective on peace. an audience at the Shaw Theatre on Nov. 28. A case for internships By Elyssa Teslyk “I think that more places should have ence through clubs and jobs promoted employers due to school prioritization Student employment opportun- internships and promote them to the stu- through the school, making employment and interpersonal conflicts. This may ities in Alberta can be considered rela- dent body, which would solve the above easily attainable for students to secure suggest that internship and apprentice- tively stable in comparison to employ- problem. Internships would allow for solid careers. ship programs are they key to alleviat- ment opportunities across Canada for students to get the experience they need “Because of school, I am guaranteed ing some of the problems presented in many citizens. NAIT offers numerous to get that job that requires experience. a job. Alberta is booming for trades and the work force. positions that can be found on the NAIT It will also let them see what they do it’s really beneficial to go to school for Internship and apprenticeship allow website; however, the gap seems to lie and do not like in a job or two months and continue students to explore their skills, passions, in the way wages and experiences are possibly help them under- steadily working, making and what they do and do not like in the quantified. stand what are they would money for the rest of the job without contributing to increasingly “Getting a job when coming out of like to work in.” year and increasing wages low organizational retention rates. post-secondary can be tough,” says Brit- Many students would as you complete school,” It also diminishes the poor standard tany Zerr, a marketing student in NAIT’s probably agree that Zerr Kotyk said. of “C’s and D’s get degrees,” where stu- BBA Degree program. has a valid point about “Another upside to dents skim through their post-secondary “There always seems to be a bunch the barriers to entering the trades is there is no large years only to realize that they didn’t pay of jobs but most of them list a require- career world, and it does student debt you have to attention and are paying a price for that. ment of a minimum of one or two years create a problem for stu- pay off. Apprenticeship These forms of programming contribute of experience, even though it is an dents who face high educa- and internship programs to long-term job security and wage sta- entry-level position,” she said. tional costs, amongst many make it so you are always bility, while also limiting conflicts by “Even if you do apply, the position other fixed expenses. growing and building off something. accommodating hours for students and is most likely going to be given to the So how does solving this predica- The employer needs you to go to school preventing interpersonal conflicts and people that apply that have the experi- ment benefit the economy while encour- because you need the hands on training workplace stresses. ence (it happens a lot). I am sure that aging youth to take on post-secondary alongside educational training.” Students seeking employment may all college and university students are education and solve their concerns? Some of the problems in the work find many opportunities available on the faced with the problem that they need a “NAIT is hands on,” says Rayden force relate to applicable student bulletin boards around campus, NAIT job to get experience but experience is Kotyk, who is currently studying to be experience, long-term security and sta- Portal or the NAITSA website, where required to get a job.” an electrician. By being hands on, stu- bility, wage, conflicts in accommo- school opportunities and SCIP intern- Internship programs could help, she says. dents are able to build their experi- dating hours, and lack of loyalty to ships are available. Thursday, December 4, 2014 The Nugget 7 8 The Nugget NEWS & FEATURES Thursday, December 4, 2014

Point Counter Point Gobble, gobble, gobble

By quinton berger By NATE BRYANT @QuintonBerger6 Good old turkey, a Thanksgiving tradition. Whether you are American or Canadian, Turkeys are hands down some of the most god awful creatures to ever walk the Earth. all over your country we celebrate Thanksgiving with this glorious bird, along with any Everything about them is upsetting, yet every year these utter monstrosities get tons of other holidays you might find worthy. This outstanding avian is the symbol of pride, hon- attention around the Holidays. Turkeys are portrayed as this “family time” bird. It’s the our, magic and wonder. It is the most revered bird in the fowl kingdom. All other birds fly quintessential “got the whole family together” for most North American families. when this wondrous beast flocks towards the area, in respect of its tenacity and cunning. You’d never know it to set eyes on these things, though. Very few animals are as Contrary to popular belief, the turkey was chosen for Thanksgiving meal after a great revolting as the domestic turkey. The domestic turkey is what a normal bird looks like after battle among three parties – the natives, the pilgrims and the turkeys. After a long and you take a blowtorch to its face and stick a bicycle pump in its ass. Their melted faces are unfortunate war, the natives and pilgrims decided the only way to take down the fierce tur- completely disproportionate to their blown up bodies. And then they have those vomit- key army was to work together. They vanquished the queen of the turkeys and, because of inducing slaps of skin under their faces. I believe it’s called a wattle, but I call it wat-the- that, we can easily hunt and kill them. fuckle … too much of a stretch. Either way, it’s unsettling to watch and makes me uncom- fortable. Absolutely appalling, they are. Absolutely appalling. Majestic and delicious Turkeys are majestic beasts and as delicious as the sun is high in the sky. People who say they Tastes terrible don’t like turkeys are insane or have never ingested one with knowledge of its proud history. Con- Appearances aside, turkeys don’t even taste that good. I don’t know why they enjoy a seat on tinue to read my argument but the next time you eat a turkey after knowing about their history, the top of this holiday … food list or whatever. Their taste is as vile as their appearance. The tex- you will realize how terrific and savory they are. You might have a weird Thanksgiving with ham ture is awful as well. Eating turkey is the equivalent to what I imagine eating a roof tile is like. Yet, or tofu or whatever you hippies are eating for Thanksgiving these days but the majority of this despite having an absolutely putrid taste, people have somehow tricked themselves into thinking nation still relies on the tradition of the scrumptious turkey. You know what I’m thankful for? I’m they like turkey and grocery stores sell thousands and thousands every Thanksgiving and Christ- thankful for getting to devour two entire turkey legs on Thanksgiving. Our Thanksgiving was last mas. It’s a classic case of conditioning. You’ve all eaten turkey each and every holiday for all of month but as the Americans celebrated their Thanksgiving last week, I found myself daydreaming your lives so your brains think it’s normal. Therefore you aren’t able to process the fact that tur- of the taste of turkey in my mouth. That dark meat, drenched in gravy and grease, it dances for me key tastes like shit. It’s time that people wake up and free themselves from the shackles of their in my head and describes all of the deliciousness it has to offer. Not to mention the bountiful feast minds. Wake up and smell the turkey. I mean, really smell it. How can you want to eat something it presents. You have leftovers for the next however many weeks! One turkey and you are set for like that? You’re sick. You’re sick and you don’t even know it. You’re a product of the holiday quite a while! If you get sick of turkey, you aren’t adding variety. You’ve got turkey sandwiches, machine, man. You’re a zombie but you’re turkey salad, turkey soup and more, hungry for turkey flesh! including my personal favourite, a Ziploc baggie filled with turkey that Shivers I can eat on the go. The worst and, I mean absolute worst, part about the domestic turkey, What instead? aside from its terrifying size, melted face Seriously, what are you going and awful taste, is the noise it makes. to have instead? I know I talked Turkeys make this weird hissing sound about ham and tofu but I was just when they’re pissed off and it sends shiv- kidding. You can’t really want to ers down my spine. I mean this is a giant eat that instead of turkey. We get abortion of the bird family that hisses once or maybe twice a year to at you. Am I the only person who finds eat turkey, you eat ham all year all of this unsettling? Just think about long. I hope you don’t have to eat it. After everything I’ve listed here, tur- tofu all year long, especially not keys don’t seem so appealing, do they? tofu turkey. If you really need to Just stand next to a turkey when it makes spice up your turkey, shove duck this awful sound. It will make your skin in your turkey and then a chicken crawl. It will stay with you your entire inside that duck. You should life and haunt you. You’ll try to sleep and never take away meat by not eat- you’ll hear it. You’ll be making love to ing turkey, you should be adding your significant other and you’ll hear it, more meat to the turkey. When thus ruining the sex. You’ll be writing a you don’t eat turkey, the great Nugget article about turkeys and out of turkey queen wins and eventually nowhere, you’ll hear that sound. Lodged she may return to wreak havoc in your subconscious, the awful hiss of on us as a nation. Without the the domestic turkey will linger and never super powers of the natives and let you be. Turkeys are simply the most pilgrims, we surely cannot pre- rotten birds of them all. There should be a vail in another all-out turkey war. law against them. File photo Please, eat turkey. Thursday, December 4, 2014 The Nugget 9 opinion — Editorial — New year, new look ensured that even during that time, the paper always hit so many students who either attend online classes, night the press on time and looked fantastic. He is the original classes or other campuses (plus those who have classes Nuggeteer. during our meeting!). We want every student to have the Another change coming is that we will be welcoming opportunity not only to write for us but to take advantage a whole new group of student contributors in January, as of the fact that our contributors are paid for their efforts. well as new ways to become a contributor. That’s right, Please feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] we’re joining the 2000s and there will be a contributor if you are interested in becoming a member of our con- group on Facebook where story ideas and assignments can tributor team! Otherwise, good luck in your final projects be discussed. We were discussing recently how there are and exams and I will see you in January!

GabRIELLE Hay-Byers Editor-In-Chief @Gee_H_Bee ith the end of the semester coming soon (amen), I’m hearing a lot about fresh starts and new Wresolutions. The Nugget isn’t isolated from this type of mindset, especially with some changes coming to our workplace! We are so happy to announce that next semester, Nicolas Brown will be joining us as Issues Editor when Maria Tagliente moves over to editing the Entertainment Section and Josh Ryan will be taking over Sports. Of course, this means some people must be leaving, right?

Sad and happy I’m super sad but also very happy to say that our editors Richard Lukacs and Connor Hood will be leaving the paper as they pursue their industry practicums. Connor will be going a little bit farther, all the way to Saskatchewan, while Richard will be staying closer, where I can continue to nag him. Maybe that’s why Connor felt the need to go so far … Another exciting change is that our special consult- ant/continuity officer Bridgette Tsang is returning to post- secondary to augment her education and finish her degree! While I’m sad that my office buddy won’t be around as much, the entire team is excited for all of the new oppor- tunities this will afford her. She’s still our special consult- ant, though, so expect to see her around from time to time. Whether you know her as Bridgette, Brigitta, Bridgeter, or Bridgey, you know her infectious sense of humour and killer videography skills will see her going big places doing amazing things. We’re lucky to have her.

Stars have aligned Anybody wondering what’s going on with Quinton Berger, who’s also working his practicum next semes- ter? The stars aligned and he will be not only be staying magazine3.com in Edmonton but also will be staying with the Nugget. I believe this commitment is also partly due to his assertions Is something bugging you about NAIT that I’m “the best boss he’s ever had,” but I may be biased. or the rest of the world? Do you have He and Maria will be teaming up next semester to co-edit some praise to dish out about the school the Entertainment Section, so if you’re feeling the need to or life in general? Get those thoughts request any reviews or content, they are the two to contact. into print. One thing that hasn’t changed in nearly a decade is Keep them short and to the point. No more our talented and hard-working production manager Frank, than 100 words. We’re a newspaper, not an who is the absolute workhorse and backbone of the Nug- encyclopedia. Give us a break! get. Despite having extenuating circumstances that tem- Submit letters with your real name and porarily took him away from the Nugget at the beginning of the semester, his hard work and dedication to the paper phone number to: [email protected]. 10 The Nugget Thursday, December 4, 2014 SPORTS A year to remember run, it’s been a year to remember. Buster Posey. Trout who? this list. First title since 1966, second Western So let’s take a look back at the Top 5 I can’t have the top moments of 2014 with- Hockey League title in three years, the perfect moments of 2014. out mentioning the reason I have a job.The way to end a fantastic season. Watching the With perhaps the most surprising score NAIT Ooks once again had a year to remem- banners being raised to the rafters at Rexall in a Super Bowl in recent memory, the Sea- ber in 2014. The women’s hockey team won Place gave all 12,000 fans, including myself, hawks’ complete thrashing of the Broncos their second consecutive ACAC provincial goosebumps. It’s not very often you can wit- deserves to be on this list. In a year when Pey- title, once again proving their dominance in ness that. Edmonton may have one of the best ton Manning has arguably the best stat line of the province. The NAIT badminton team also fan bases in hockey but they also have the any quarterback in history, the favoured Bron- cleaned house, winning three CCAA national most patient. Edmonton fans have suffered cos got obliterated by the rabid Seattle defence. championships on their home court. The bad- long and hard from being the home of the CONNOR HOOD Not only is it worth noting the score but also minton team is also ranked No. 1 in the coun- Oilers, even being the furthest possible thing Sports Editor the emergence of one of the game’s best young try heading into 2015. from a fan, I still see the passion and enthusi- @connorhood27 gunslingers. In just three years, Russell Wilson Whoever said hockey was a Canadian asm in Edmontonians. They deserved to cele- Its been an entire year as the Sports Editor has taken a team from the bottom of the NFC sport? If the past three years have taught us brate, and celebrate they did. here at the NAIT Nugget and, man, what a West and placed them firmly at the top of the anything, it’s becoming a southern Califor- Will next year be as good as this one? year it has been. As sad as it may be, this is NFL for the foreseeable future. nian sport. The Los Angeles Kings are once Only time will tell, but I sure hope so. Who indeed my last editorial, as I will be pursuing In the baseball world, winning is spelled again the Kings. Two Stanley Cups, three knows, maybe the Jays will make the playoffs my broadcasting career in Saskatoon starting in G-I-A-N-T-S. With three titles in five years, years. Without a doubt, the class of the NHL. or Lebron will bring a title to Cleveland but, January. It definitely has been a great year with they are the closest thing baseball has seen to And who is going to stop them from winning whatever happens, it’s sure to be great. I expect the Nugget and am glad to have developed a dynasty since the Yankees in the late 1990s. another couple of Cups? Their core remains nothing but the best from the Nugget staff in the skills I have over the past 12 months. But What made this team’s championships so intact and their star players are still on this side 2015, as well as from the sporting world. it’s not over quite yet. Not only is my college remarkable is the players they have done it of 30. Is it too early to say they are the first As our production manager, Frank, said so newspaper career slowly coming to an end, but with. They proved that pitching really does win dynasty of the salary cap era? I don’t think so. perfectly, it’s like the paper is a minor league so is 2014. games and it helps having the best catcher in The No. 1 moment in 2014 – I may be ball team. As soon as we start doing a good From meeting George St. Pierre in Feb- the game. In an earlier editorial, I wondered a little biased on this one, as I have covered job and start putting together great work, we ruary, to the Canadian Olympic team’s great who will take over as face of the game after them for over a year, but for me – the Oil get called up, and we are gone, off to the big showing in Sochi and the Oil Kings’ magical Derek Jeter retires and the answer is clearly Kings’ Memorial Cup is by far at the top of leagues. volleyball Women winners, men split By Josh Ryan kills, along with 16 digs, two blocks and side attack, better defence and confidence @joshryan two aces for player of the game. in our side-out game.” The NAIT volleyball squads ended the “We had good contributions from By sweeping the Vikings, the women semester on a high note by winning their everybody and are learning how to play jumped to fourth place in the North Division. final first-half matches. The teams took on smart and manage the ups and downs of a The squad is in action Jan. 2-3 for an exhib- the Augustana Vikings, whose women’s match,” said head coach Benj Heinrichs. ition tournament hosted by rival King’s Uni- team is in the thick of the playoff race In the final home match of the fall, the versity College. while their men came into the weekend men’s team came out firing on all cylinders “We are really pleased with the undefeated. The women swept Augustana in a 25-19 first set win. NAIT eased off the progress we’ve made over the past two 3-0 and 3-2, improving to 6-6, while the gas pedal and allowed Augustana back into weeks and it’s nice to see the hard work guys split 1-3 and 3-0, handing the Vikings the match in a 25-21 loss. The two teams from practice translate to more consistent their first loss of the season. then traded blows until the Ooks lost 26-28 play in matches” said Heinrichs. Friday evening, the ladies matched and 23-25. Trevor Zemlak continued his “We’ve played better for three con- the Vikings in the first set before their strong play this year with 10 kills and three secutive matches and are excited about aggressive serving put them on top 25-22. blocks, good for player of the game. continuing that path as we head into the Augustana then fought off a late defi- “We weren’t ready to face adversity second half.” cit to send the second set to extra points and made a lot of mistakes after 20,” said The men are in control of their own des- where the Ooks squeaked out a 30-28 vic- head coach Doug Anton. “We also didn’t tiny, one win back of Augustana. They are tory. In the third, NAIT rode an early lead execute our game plan very well.” in Camrose Jan. 2-3, along with South Div- to a 25-22 win. Libero Abby O’Neil was The Ooks came out determined Saturday, ision teams SAIT, Lethbridge and defending excellent defensively and was player of defeating Augustana in their barn. Despite a champion Red Deer. the match. rowdy crowd, NAIT played a steady game, “We need to still get better and we think Next evening was a stiffer test. After winning 25-23, 26-24 and 25-19. Teador we can,” said Anton. “There’s still more losing 23-25, NAIT took over the match Kostelnik was player of the game with 13 potential left in us and if we continue to for the next two sets, winning easily 25-18 kills, 13 digs and two blocks. improve we’ll be a handful for any team in Photo by Jesse Kushneryk and 25-20. Augustana forced a fifth set Anton praised the team for rebounding the ACAC at the end of the season.” Middle Ethan Redman, left and left and the Ooks put the match away, winning after Friday’s loss. “We came together and League play continues against Con- side Trevor Zemlak team up against 15-7. Candice Hughes had a career high 15 followed the game plan with more ride- cordia on Jan. 9 and 10. Augustana Nov. 28. NAIT lost 3-1. Thursday, December 4, 2014 SPORTS The Nugget 11

Photo by Jesse Kushneryk Photo by Jesse Kushneryk NAIT Ooks guard Connor Dolson breaks away in a game against Forward Railene Hooper passes the ball against the Augustana Vikings in Augustana on Saturday Nov. 29. NAIT won 105-65. NAIT gym on Saturday Nov. 29. The women won 70-54. BASKETBALL Double sweep vs Augustana By Josh Ryan “They were deserving of the win in their opening quarter. The stubborn home but have essentially clinched a top-two @joshryansports gym.” team fought back, however, and cut the spot in the North Division. The team NAIT’s basketball squads ended the Looking to rebound from the tough Ooks’ lead down to two after 30 min- hosts the annual Blue-Gold basketball first semester with wins in the NAIT loss and end the first semester on a high utes. Fortunately for NAIT fans, the tournament Jan. 2-4; a great opportunity gym Saturday. note, the women came to play the fol- boys asserted their dominance in the to work off the Christmas rust and pre- The women played hard in a 70-54 lowing night in snowy Edmonton. Lead- finale frame for the 91-83 win. Donny view potential playoff matchups for the victory over the Augustana Vikings after ing by 10 after the first half, the Ooks Moss posted a new season high with 36 NAIT hosted Conference Championship. losing the previous night on the road outscored the Vikings 21-13 in the third points while Alvin Parker added 22. Southern teams include SAIT, Red Deer 65-64 in overtime. This leaves the squad before riding out that lead for the 70-54 In their final home game, the guys and league leading Lethbridge. at 10-2 entering the Christmas break. victory. Torey Hill set career highs with made a statement by blowing up the “We are looking forward to these The men swept the Vikings 24 points and 18 rebounds to win player Vikings in the NAIT gym 105-65. The games as well as the second half try- 91-83 and 105-65 to remain the only of the game on back-to-back nights for closest quarter all game was the fourth, ing to build off this solid first term that undefeated team in the ACAC at 12-0. NAIT. when the Ooks outscored Augustana saw us post the most first semester regu- Friday evening, the women sparred Coach Warnick praised his team’s 25-19. Parker topped his teammate Moss lar season wins in program history.” said with the Vikings in Camrose and led response to the tough loss the night by scoring 40 points and adding nine Warnick. by eight after the third quarter. Buoyed before. assists for POG honours. Adrian Curtis The men are the first NAIT basket- by their home crowd, Augustana roared “We showed greater discipline at added 24 points off the bench. ball squad to go undefeated through the back to tie the game at 59. Facing off in both ends of the floor, cutting down “I thought our defence was much first half since 2003-2004. overtime, the Vikings barely edged the turnovers and being much more pur- better on Saturday,” said head coach Next action for the Ooks is Dec visiting Ooks 65-64. Torey Hill won poseful in our execution. Our defen- Mike Connelly, “We didn’t give up as 28-30 at the University of Winnipeg player of the game in the loss, leading sive shifting between man and zone pre- many uncontested shots and we had Wesmen Classic Christmas Tourney all scorers with 16 points. vented Augustana from establishing an good focus and energy on the defensive were they will be the only CCAA school “Augustana played a very good game offensive rhythm.” end. among seven CIS schools. League play and played with more urgency than we The men got off to a hot start over With the split, NAIT’s women are continues for both teams Jan. 8 and 10 did,” said head coach Todd Warnick. the weekend, scoring 31 points in the behind top seeded Lakeland by one win, against the Concordia Thunder. 12 The Nugget SPORTS Thursday, December 4, 2014 All about second chances By Daniil Anselmi He’s a college basketball all-star whose story goes far beyond the court, a story you don’t hear every day. He’s a player who has battled through numerous challenges in life to become a role model for players and stu- dents alike. Meet Alvin Parker. Parker was a bona fide stud on the court in high school, playing in his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. His undeniable talent had him recruited by multiple Division 1 colleges in the United States but low grades and troubles off the court made him ineli- gible for any of the scholarship offers he received. Regardless, Parker wasn’t about to give up his dream. He transferred around vari- ous schools for a couple years with stops at Howard Community College, West Vir- ginia State University and Brown Mackie College but even with upgrading and new credits, ineligibility continued to prevent him from playing.

Opportunity Eventually, while back home at work and attending community college, an ex- coach set Parker up with a friend at Hol- land College in Charlottetown, P.E.I. At Photo by Jesse Kushneryk 23-years-old, Parker was finally play- Ook star Alvin Parker guards a player as coach Mike Connolly shouts encouragement from the sidelines. ing college basketball. Even moving all the province, had schools across the coun- Alvin’s relationships with his coaches friend back home, he’s out to set the best the way to the Maritimes, where life isn’t try begging them to join their team for one has been instrumental in his success possible example for his family. exactly like it is in Baltimore, couldn’t last season. throughout his career, starting with coach “They’re young and the see what I’m prevent Alvin from playing. He had been Moss was playing for the UPEI Pan- Benny all the way back at Howard Com- doing. Stuff like this, getting to see their working hard for an opportunity like this thers but had started with the same Holland munity College to coach Mike here at dad doing interviews … it just shows them for so long. Hurricanes. Moss was born in the Bahamas NAIT. Connolly is hard on Alvin, demand- that anything is possible,” says Parker. “It wasn’t like my first or second and Parker credits him for opening the door ing only his best as a player and a leader on Still, life away from family members is chance, it was like my fourth or fifth. It for players from around the the young team. not easy. Parker talks to them every day and was about time I made something happen world to succeed in that ‘I think he leaves Under Connolly’s guid- will visit them a couple times during the because I didn’t know if I’d get another area. his emotions on ance, Alvin and Donny have season. His kids have taught him to be self- one,” says Parker. “Because of him the become an unstoppable tan- less but even on the bad days Parker knows Parker starred at Holland College door was open to people his sleeve, which dem this year at NAIT, with he has his coach and best friend to lean on. where he became one of the top guards in like me, international stu- can sometimes Parker quarterbacking the On top of juggling school, basketball the country, an ACAA and CCAA all-star. dents, to come and stand get him into offence and Moss lead- and family, Alvin also works part time Although the team fell just short in the out. He was an all-star, and trouble but can ing the team in scoring and supervising student recreation and clean- CCAA final in 2012, Parker had proven that after he left they wanted me also be his best rebounding. The team heads ing up the bleachers at NAIT. He also takes he was the real deal. His quickness allowed to be the next guy to step into the midseason break part in the Ooks volunteer program, where him to penetrate opponents’ defences at in,” says the ever-humble asset.’ undefeated and ranked fifth the team helps coach north end junior high will, distributing the ball to an open team- Parker. – Coach Mike Connolly in the country. basketball teams every week. Working with on Alvin Parker mate or knocking down his own shot. He is quick to men- Connolly appreciates youth who come from a similar background tion Moss whenever his own successes are the fact that Parker’s success comes from is a natural fit for Alvin and he sees coach- Graduated mentioned. They have been best friends just how much he cares. ing and working with youth as a definite Off the court, Parker was doing just as for a couple of years and they wanted to “I think he’s a caring, good, honest guy. possibility for life after basketball. well. He graduated with a diploma in sport make sure they were going to be team- I think he leaves his emotions on his sleeve, For someone who’s been there before, and leisure management, a proud achieve- mates for their last college year. And for which can sometimes get him into trouble he’s out to prove that things can always ment for a student who struggled with stud- anybody who asked, it wasn’t going to be but can also be his best asset,” Connolly change. ies before arriving at Holland College. He a Batman and Robin relationship, either. As said. “I want to use myself as an example, to found that his teachers in Canada were very Parker told Moss, “I’ll be Batman, you be What separates Alvin from the average show that just because you start one way, dedicated in helping him learn and it made Superman.” college player is the driving force behind you can always pick it up.” a huge difference. The players felt like free agents with his talent and notorious intensity on the What’s next for Alvin? After what he “The school system and the way that all the interest from teams when last season court and that unique motivation comes hopes is a national championship for the teachers push you here [in Canada], they finished. CIS schools wanted them but it from everything he’s battled in life and for Ooks, his options are endless. There is really want to help you. Especially for was NAIT Ooks coach Mike Connolly who whom he’s battling. interest from professional teams overseas, someone like me, coming from where I came with the best sales pitch. Parker is the only man left in his family. he could obtain his Bachelor’s degree in come from, it’s changed my whole outlook “He didn’t care about basketball. He His father passed away just months before business and banking to pursue a career in on school.” knew what he was going to get out of us Alvin was born and his stepfather, who finance or he could go back home to work Then, last year, with one more year of in terms of basketball,” admits Parker. “But taught him the game, passed when Parker with youth in Baltimore … decisions to college eligibility, Parker and best friend he was about taking the next step in life and was 20. Alvin had to grow up much quicker make that seemed unattainable just three Donny Moss, another all-star playing in that’s what caught our attention.” than most and, with three kids and a girl- years ago. Thursday, December 4, 2014 SPORTS The Nugget 13 Athlete Profile Athlete Profile Player: Selma Halilic Player: Robyn Gibson Sport: Soccer Sport: Basketball Position: Midfield Position: Forward Program: Business Admin Program: Alternative Energy

By Charlie Zhao as amazing as them one day. By Charlie Zhao Track and field and downhill skiing. 1) What inspired you to start playing 7) What are three things you can not 1. What inspired you to start play- 6. Who inspires you? My parents soccer? When I was little I loved playing it live without? I can’t live without food, ing basketball? My parents played post- inspire me because of their support and with the other kids at school but my parents Vampire Diaries and my boyfriend Haris ... secondary basketball and encouraged me to encouragement. Their athletic achieve- put me in dance. When they put my younger haha. play when I was young. I loved the sport ments was always something I admired. brother into soccer I had to sign up, too. 8) Where is your dream oasis? My and have continued to play ever since they 7. Three things you can not live with- 2) Who is your childhood idol and dream oasis would be somewhere like a started coaching me. out? Foam roller, chocolate, my family. why? Totally not soccer related but my idol beach in Barcelona. I love warm weather 2. Who is your childhood idol and 8. Your dream oasis? My dream oasis was Hilary Duff because who didn’t love and beaches but also travelling too. why? My older sister. I would always would be a white sand beach in Greece. Hilary Duff when they were little. 9) What is the best advice you’ve been look up to her and her competitive nature 9. What is the best advice you’ve 3) What are some of your hobbies? I given? A wise woman named Amanda allowed me to become a better athlete. been given so far? “We Over Me.” love catching up on my shows on my PVR Weber once told me to watch my attitude 3. What are some of your hobbies? 10. What do you want to say to your and eating food. during a game. It’s gotten me really far. Travelling, skiing and reading. team? I am so grateful to be playing on this 4) What type of music do you enjoy? 10) What do you want to say to your 4. What type of music do you enjoy? team for my last year of eligibility. I am I love listening to country and also Bosnian team? I want to say to my Ooks that I I enjoy most music genres except country. playing with an amazing, talented group of music because that’s where I am from. loved this soccer season and I had so much 5. Which other sports do you like? women and I will never forget this year! 5) Which sport do you like outside of fun getting to know everyone! I wouldn’t soccer? I love basketball. I played it during have wanted to be a rookie on any other high school and had so much fun! team and I’m so happy I got to experience 6) Who inspires you the most? My my first college nationals with you guys! parents inspire me the most. They are so I’m also sending some love to the coaching Athletes of the week hardworking and loving and I hope I can be staff because you guys were the best! November 24-30 Alvin Parker Basketball Run with app-titude Alvin once again led the NAIT Ooks men’s basket- By Tania Boyko option to add friends and allows you to ball team to a couple of wins over the Augustana Running – we all do it but few of us join challenges that will give your run an Vikings. In Friday’s 91-83 win, Alvin tallied 22 points actually enjoy it. Unless you’re chasing a added kick. and five steals. He followed that up Saturday in NAIT’s 105-65 victory with 40 points and nine assists. “Alvin ball, going to the gym, training, or play- “Working out with friends is one of was key in our sweep of the Augustana Vikings,” said ing an intense game of tag, running is at the best ways to stay motivated and on head coach Mike Connolly. “He controlled the tempo the bottom of our priority lists. track,” is one of many Pro Tips that the of the game and continued to get quality shots for our However, sometimes lightning strikes app offers its users. You can input your team.” Alvin is a fifth-year Open Studies student from and a pig sprouts wings because an goals, training plan and motivational Baltimore, Maryland. urge to start running takes hold. To feel images and quotes to keep you going. your muscles stretch on long forceful There is an added option of using a goal Torey Hill strides. To feel the wind whip your face coach that will keep you on track with Basketball as you sprint for those small intervals. your goals, even if it’s only to run twice Torey refused to let the NAIT women’s basketball While these moments are far and few in a week at a pace slightly quicker than a team drop both games to the Augustana Vikings this between, it happens. For some, running baby’s crawl. past weekend. In Friday’s 65-64 OT loss in Camrose, outdoors is the only option that will pre- One feature that makes your runs Torey had 16 points and six rebounds. In the Ooks vent you from looking and feeling drunk, enjoyable is the ability to add routes 70-56 victory on Saturday at home, Torey notched 24 sounding like a t-rex clomping through and music to them. That way, mid-run, points and 18 rebounds. “Torey responded in a big way the forest and staring at the clock waiting you won’t run into a slow song or one for our team Saturday,” said coach Todd Warnick. “She anchored us to a massive win and the best first half rec- for it to be over. Some benefits of using of U2’s annoying tunes that you didn’t ord in program history to date at 10-2.” Torey is a third- the treadmill are being able to track your know you had when your music is set year Personal Fitness Training student from Viking. pace, distance and time on a run. Also, to shuffle. The app is free but has the gyms are warm and we’ve just been hit option to upgrade to Elite that allows you Candice Hughes with a blizzard. Fortunately, there are to “go farther and faster.” One word of Volleyball solutions to overcome these obstacles. caution, it requires data. If you have an Indoor tracks take you out of the cold and iPod and not an iPhone or an Android, Candice helped lead the NAIT women’s volleyball team to its first sweep since opening weekend as the snow and NAIT has a track that loops the the Wi-Fi will cause inaccurate reads. Ooks won two matches over the Augustana Vikings. ice rink. As for tracking your run, there’s The GPS tracker will get picked up from Candice had 22 kills and 30 digs and was named an app for that! wireless towers and congratulate you on Player of the Match Saturday after the Ooks 3-2 vic- Run Keeper tracks your heart rate, an incredibly fast pace for 24 km when tory in Camrose. “Candice has been solid for us all pace, distance, records and updates you you’ve really only run five kilometres. season and she ended the first half playing the best as to how you’re progressing during your Overall, the app is a great way to bring volleyball of her career,” said coach Benj Heinrichs. run or walk. It has a GPS tracker imbed- the positive aspects of using a tread- Candice is a third-year Business Administration stu- ded in the platform that will show you the mill to those of running outdoors or on dent from Sherwood Park exact route that you took. The app has the a track. 14 The Nugget SPORTS Thursday, December 4, 2014 women’s hockey Women win, stay on top By Bridgette Tsang improve their record to 8-1-1 and con- ies at Confederation Arena, outshooting found themselves scrambling and taking The women’s hockey team finished tinue their reign atop the ACAC North. the Griffins 14-4 in the first period. Cap- sloppy penalties. The Griffins fired 11 the first half of their season with a pair The Ooks came out strong in the tain Breanna Frasca dished the puck to shots on Gard in the third but the Ooks of wins against the MacEwan Griffins to first game of their home-and-home ser- Hayley Vanderpoele to break the score- found a way to hold on to their one- less tie in the second period. Things got goal lead to win 3-2 despite the Griffins’ physical in the third with the Griffins best efforts. Player of the Game Renata pressing hard for the tie, including dual Mastna finished the weekend with two penalties to Ook Megan Goebel and Grif- goals and a helper. fin Michelle Pochapsky for a hit to the The Ooks are last in the league on head. But it was the Ooks converting on the man-advantage with a 7.7 conversion an early power play in the third that gave percentage. Despite their struggles on the them the insurance goal for a 2-0 victory. power play, the team is in good stand- Ooks goaltender Laura Wagner had 23 ing in their penalty killing department, saves in her first start this season, shut- allowing only three power play goals in ting out the Griffins to claim player of the 10 games. game honours. The Ooks are in good shape head- The Ooks were back in their barn the ing into the second half. Four of the five next night as Tehnille Gard tended the top scorers in the league are from NAIT crease for her team. Ook Cody Rammel, (Frasca, Karlie Reeve, Mastna, Bowles). on a hard working shift, got the puck out In addition, three of the four Ooks goal- from the corner and Sherri Bowles fed it tenders have already started in the first in front to Renata Mastna for a one-timer half. to break the goose-egg – no chance for The women hope to bring their win- the Griffins’ goalie. ning momentum into 2015 when they Mastna returned the favour to Bowles face their biggest test against the Uni- in the second period as Bowles scored versity of Alberta Pandas in a non-con- her third of the season. Rookie Veronika ference game on Jan. 2. They will face Kuzelova from Czech Republic scored off against the MLAC Bantam AAA her first in an Ooks uniform to extend Boys team the next day in another non-

Photo by Jesse Kushneryk her team’s lead to 3-0 heading into the conference game before officially kick- NAIT Ooks forward Sherri Bowles moves the puck up along the boards final period. The Griffins rallied early in ing off the second half of the season on Saturday Nov. 29 in a game at NAIT against MacEwan University. The the third, scoring back-to-back goals less against the Red Deer College Queens on Ooks won 3-2. than three minutes apart and the Ooks Jan. 8 and 9. Gym gawking – inevitable? By Gabrielle Hay-Byers grip inside the guide lines on a men’s bar, I Sexual Gawkers ... the ways he could use those biceps (coinci- I feel like we’ve all been there. Sweaty. realized there’s three main types of gawkers. Indisputably the worst type of gawkers dently, none, because he likely overdid it Possibly smelly. Definitely lobster-faced. Curious Gawkers ... around are the types that make your skin trying to impress you and can probably not Thoroughly wrecked from our workout. Just This section could really have a couple crawl when you’re at the gym. That preda- even pick up his bookbag now). putting in the final push to finish our WOD of subsections, outlining the difference tory gaze watching you as you squat … is Moral of the story is, unless you’re just or set and something distracts us. Out of the between a curious gawker that wants your a sexual gawker. Now, the men get a bad a friendly, curious gawker, keep to yourself corner of my eye, I see it … a gawker. piece of equipment and is trying to gauge rep in the gym for this but, ladies, ladies. at the gym. For so many (including me) it’s Gawkers are basically the scum of the when you might be done by your perceived Don’t think the men don’t see you watch- really hard to be there working out in pub- gym-goers world. I’ve never understood level of fatigue and a curious gawker that ing them bicep curl in the mirror while you lic to begin with. So let’s all play nice and people who love being watched at the gym wants to understand just what in the hell glide gently on the elliptical thinking of all not be jealous or sexual gawkers. and see it as a sign of doing something right. you’re up to over there. These are the most Maybe I’m the only one with a makeup- harmless level of gawkers and I’ve actually less face, hair smashed into a ponytail, mis- struck up some good conversations with matched socks, oly-lifting shoes (AKA ugly people who are wondering why the hell shoes, sorry, Reebok), a tattered T-shirt I’m bear crawling around the NAIT gym to and old man sweatpants (since there’s no warm up (because it’s good for you, is why). way I’m wearing booty shorts for full and Jealous Gawkers ... pinchless range of motion at NAIT’s gym). This type of gawker is the most likely Maybe I’m the only one who is pale as hell to give you the stink-eye for doing what- and puts in max effort, resulting in some ever you’re doing up in there. I’ve been very pink/red skin. guilty of being a jealous gawker at people I guess when I put it that way, I under- running on treadmills for long periods of stand the curious extended looks I get. But time and not breaking a sweat in the past one day as I was deadlifting on the only (I’m sorry!). I’ve been the receiver of this platform in NAIT’s gym, grumbling yet kind of gawking when I lift heavier than the again about the sexism apparent in the lack guy next to me (sorry, bro). Try not to do of female Olympic lifting bars provided at this, it’s akin to being a hater. We all got NAIT and the indignity of having to wear where we are through hard work, so put in www.youtube.com gloves to lift solely for the purpose of getting the work and you’ll be there, too. Gawkers seem to be a fact of life in the workout room. Thursday, December 4, 2014 SPORTS The Nugget 15

NAIT Ook for- ward Tyler French eludes a Briercrest Clippers player on Friday Nov. 28 in NAIT arena. The Ooks won 8-1.

Photo by Jesse Kushneryk men’s hockey Five-game winning streak By Connor O’Donovan of the action was initiated by the Ooks they like to score in bulk when Scott “Every game is going to be a little A two-game sweep of the Briercrest as they went on to score another goal Fellnermayr, Jordan Swenson and John bit difficult. I don’t know if it was bad Clippers on the weekend has the men’s in the second, and three more in the Dunbar each put the puck into the Brier- blood. That’s just the way the game’s Ooks on a five-game winning streak third. Abt and Piluso both had two- crest net in a span of a minute and 14 played,” Jordan Wood said after the heading into the Christmas break. The goal nights, while right wing Charles seconds. Jordan Wood then completed game. Ooks outscored the Clippers 17-5 in Wells topped the score sheet with a his hat trick a minute and 34 seconds The left wing complemented his hat the series, taking Friday night’s game goal and three assists. The Ooks fired later. The Clippers managed to put up a trick with an assist for four total points 8-1 and Saturday’s 9-4. The pair of vic- 37 shots on Clipper goaltender Con- little bit more offence in the game but on the night. tories, both on NAIT ice, improved the nor Dobberthien, and another 11 on their opportunities were fleeting and “My linemates obviously helped Ooks record to 14-3-1 while Briercrest Brandyn Garth who came on in relief few. The Ooks fired 51 shots on a Brier- out. I got a bunch of good bounces, fell to 3-14-1. in the third period. The Clippers mus- crest net that was again minded by both two right on my stick. It’s pretty easy Left wing Tanner Dunkle of the tered just 18 shots on NAIT goaltender Dobberthien and Garth, while the Clip- to score when you get gifts like that,” Ooks opened up the scoring on Fri- Kenny Cameron. pers threw 33 attempts on Cameron. he said. day night at 1:15 of the first period In Saturday’s tilt, Briercrest drew The game also had a fight, which is a The Ooks return to the ice in Fort on a marker set up by Jason Warc and first blood when right wing Jacob rare occurrence in the ACAC, between McMurray after the Christmas break Luc Vandale. Defenceman Jordon Abt Baribeau scored at 5:06 of the first Tyler Yaworski of the Ooks and Manuel on Jan. 8 and 9. They will play a two- added two power play goals, which period. NAIT left wing Jordan Wood Schellenberg of the Clippers. The match game series at Keyano College against were followed by a Michael Piluso answered shortly after with a pair of was instigated by Schellenberg after an Keyano’s 9-7-2 Huskies. The next men’s tally before Briercrest centre Jordaan power play goals separated by just a apparent hit to the head by Yaworski that hockey action on NAIT ice will take Braun scored the Clipper’s lone goal minute and 24 seconds. In the second took Briercrest’s Stephen Langford out place at 7 p.m. on Jan. 23 against Red halfway through the second. The rest period, the Ooks proved again that of the game. Deer College. 16 The Nugget Thursday, December 4, 2014 ENTERTAINMENT The end of the beginning ally tanned she-slaves in grass skirts and a shrink three times a day and my ear- Straight To Video web series. flower bras. I wouldn’t be able to keep up drums are still healing after I stabbed Alright. There are a few pictures that with my gambling addiction and pay the them through with a kitchen knife. can be good without the aforementioned child care after the 17 brats I have from But there is this Canadian miracle basic elements of quality entertainment. 19 different mothers. Not to mention the called Kandle. She plays folk music. I Like this year’s Starry Eyes. It had no sweetness of fame and everlasting love of wouldn’t mortify her with calling it coun- space monsters but at least it had other my fans. try but folk is pretty close, so here it is types of monsters. And it had occult cult- So it was quite a beneficial year I – the best album of the year is a folk rec- ists and black magic, those are fun stuff, spent here at The Nugget as an editor. ord. There are no growly vocals from too. By RICHARD LUKACS But I’m very bad at goodbyes, so I would outer hell, no shredding distortion nor All of these examples gave me the Entertainment Editor rather focus on myself now like all my any double bass. Being older than your creeps, the thoughts, the feelings I want @DickTorrance good, arrogant fellow assholes would entire class has its weird side effects, I to get when I put a record on or sit in a One last stand ... also do. guess. movie theatre. And you know what The The day has come. This is my last Listen! Also gloomy, sad people with broken Nugget gave me besides my fabulous editorial for The Nugget. If I don’t ruin It’s so cool to be a vicious music fan, hearts are always making me happy so wealth? Free pizza and beautiful work- everything and fail in the next few days especially these days with billions of rec- I really enjoyed listening to this year’s mates, who I sometimes mix up with left in the semester, I am pretty much ords flooding out every day. Of course, Mode Moderne album, Occult Delight. my slaves (only cos they both like to done with my studies. It’s time to bring a most of them are utter garbage but being Watch! wear those grass skirts and flower bras fresh voice in here, anyway. an extremely open-minded listener (I Films are the peak of entertainment so bad)? It gave me a chance to get in I’m very thankful for this paper for love everything from death metal to black for me. I heard that there are many bor- touch with all the gifted artists who cre- so many things. Without my crazy pay- metal!) makes it very easy to find joy in ing ones about life, love and other stu- ated everything I just mentioned. And for cheques, the benefits and all the roy- some new tunes. pid emotions but I’ve never seen any of somebody so in love with arts as me, it’s alties I would never be able to buy this I’m not a big country fan, though. those. Why would I watch movies with- even more valuable than the gold nuggets yacht I’m writing these words on with my Once I accidentally heard about 20 out space monsters, redneck mutants and and capital stocks in my safe. So thank fancy diamond-encrusted pen. I would seconds of this famous radio show, robot hookers if I can watch movies with you paper, thank you editorial crew, never be able to buy the humble island I Hawkeye’s Country Countdown or what- all of those? Like the forthcoming feature thank you readers! See ya all around. call home with all those beautiful, natur- not. I am still on medication, need to see The Last Video Store and it’s spinoff, the See, I told you I suck at goodbyes. Thursday, December 4, 2014 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 17 for your listening pleasure ... $3.99 mixtape ... hop music largely consisting of the- featuring on EDM tracks and with Boy (Feat. Clipse) matic material about drug dealing and rock groups such as Linkin Park. He • Pusha T – Millions everything that goes along with it. also has a softer side that often sees (Feat. Rick Ross) While the genre is relatively one him rhyming about women and his • Kanye West – Runaway note, Clipse somehow makes each troubles with relationships and often (Feat. Pusha T) song fresh and always has new and these verses show up on pop artists • Clipse – Trill (Feat. Pharrell) inventive metaphors to describe sling- such as Kelly Rowland, Kay, Kelis and • Clipse – Grindin’ ing drugs off the corner. It doesn’t hurt others. Hell, Pusha is even featured • Kardinal Offishall – Set it Off that fellow Virginians, The Neptunes, on the new Hunger Games: Mock- (Feat. Clipse) produced the majority of their classic ingjay soundtrack with the likes of • Clipse – Mr. Me Too (Feat. Pharrell) By EVAN KIRBY beats and gave the group an unforget- Lorde and HAIM. After the disbanding • Clipse – Virginia table sound of simplicity mixed the of Clipse, Pusha’s solo career has • Kanye West – New God Flow When you think about classic hip- grime of a street banger. Pusha & Mal been heading on a perfect trajectory. (Feat. Pusha T and hop cities, your mind goes to the fam- also had no problem boasting about His first solo album My Name is My Ghostface Killah) iliar places like New York, Los Angeles how many diamonds were on their Name drew universal praise from fans • Clipse – Hot Damn (Feat. Ab-Liva and Atlanta. It would literally take me watch, how much money they blow in and critics alike with Pusha’s signa- and Rosco P. Coldchain) a few pages in the paper to list all the a recession with no second guessin’, ture coke word play over more experi- • Re-Up Gang – Re-Up Intro influential acts from those cities but and how your car could never com- mental beats. His sophomore album • Clipse – Kinda Like a Big Deal an underrated gem of a state with pare to his Mercedes Benz SLS. King Push is set for sometime in 2015 (Feat. Kanye West) long-standing hip-hop connections Ironically, Malice would leave the and the sky is the limit for a kid from • Pusha T – Hold On is Virginia. From the inimitable Missy group after finding God and con- humble Virginia Beach beginnings. (Feat. Rick Ross) Elliott to legendary producers Timbal- verting to Christianity, renouncing his This is your career spanning • Pusha T – Blocka and and The Neptunes, all the way braggadocio ways to leave Pusha on essential Pusha T: • Clipse – Popular Demand to newer age artists like Chris Brown. his own. Pusha would do just fine, get • Pusha T – Numbers on the Board (Feat. Cam’ron And Pharrell) But the crown jewel of Virginia hip- adopted into Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. • Pusha T – My God • Kanye West – Good Friday hop is the sometimes underrated but music family and feature on a multi- • Future – Move that Dope (Feat. Common, Pusha T, Kid Cudi, never undervalued Clipse, formed by tude of Yeezy’s biggest hits. (Feat. Pusha T, Pharrell And Casino) Big Sean and Charlie Wilson) brothers Terence and Gene Thorn- Pusha T is a workhorse, hav- • Kanye West – Mercy • Re-Up Gang – Fast Life ton (Pusha T & Malice). It’s simul- ing features on a variety of songs by (Feat. Big Sean, Pusha T • Omarion – Know You Better taneously fair and unfair to just label legends and newcomers alike. He’s and 2 Chainz) (Feat. Fabolous and Pusha T) them as “coke rap,” a subgenre of hip- not constrained by hip-hop either, • Birdman – What Happened to that • Pusha T – Alone In Vegas 18 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, December 4, 2014 MOVIES – The Kurt Locker

www.blastr.com Harrison Ford as Deckard in Blade Runner Visually spectacular film By Kurt Fabisch can be allowed to go on living. where we’re headed. throughout the film. The tone of the film “More human than human, is our Harrison Ford plays Deckard, a detec- The art direction and costume design is changes from scene to scene. motto.” tive known as a Blade Runner whose job it fantastic. A mix of 1940s and wilder, more The acting varies, too. But one per- Every decade or so, a movie comes is to hunt and kill Replicants on sight and ’80s looking fashion helps create a dazzling formance that I think is sublime is that of along that changes how films look. Star he goes after them. look for the characters. Rutger Hauer as Roy Batty, the leader of Wars, 2001, The Matrix, etc. Blade Runner has a terrific story. It’s a The art direction is great but how it’s the criminal Replicants. He’s this crazy, Ridley Scott’s 1982 film, Blade Runner film-noir set in the future. filmed really makes it shine. poetic psychopath. His arc, his journey in is one of those movies. But the reason to see the movie is how The way Scott and cinematographer the film, his striving to live is much more Los Angeles, 2019. it looks. Jordan Cronenweth lit the scenes in this interesting than Deckard. Little by little, mankind is leaving Earth Ridley Scott, who made Alien before movie is remarkable. Just look up any shot Batty might be the villain but I was in favour of other planets, so things have this, really raised the bar for how genre from the film to see the use of colour, light sympathizing more with him than with kind of gone to hell at home. movies are made. The level of craftwork and smoke. It’s just beautiful. Ford’s character. It’s a time when robots, called Rep- that went into Blade Runner is, to this day, Another visual dynamic are the special Flawed as elements might be from the licants, have been developed to the staggering. effects used to take us above the street and writing side of things, this is not a film to point where they’re identical to humans. Science fiction films would never be the into the air with flying cars. see for the screenplay. They’re used as slaves, essentially, work- same after this. I can’t think of too many films that look Blade Runner is one of the best looking ers and soldiers on off-world colonies This particular vision of the future is better than Blade Runner. films ever made and needs to be seen for and are forbidden to come to Earth. And at the same time gorgeous and frightening. However, as mesmerizing as the film is that reason alone. they’ve been designed with only a four- Towering buildings blocking out the sky. to look at, I feel that the story and charac- If you haven’t seen the film, you need year lifespan. Dense over-population fills every inch of ters as good as they are, weren’t given the to. Even if you don’t like it, it’s tough not to Four Replicants have hijacked a ship the street with people. The air is filled with same amount of attention as say, the art admire the effort. to Earth and are plotting to break into the smog. You can smell it when you watch direction. company that built them to find out if they the film. It’s probably not that far off from The screenplay varies in quality Thursday, December 4, 2014 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 19 Top 10 films in 2014 By Kurt Fabisch Standout performance by comedian David Koechner as the The year is wrapping up, there’s still a small handful of mysterious rich man who delights in paying these guys to films yet to come out (Inherent Vice being the one I’m most degrade themselves. excited for) but for now, here are my Top 10 Films of 2014: 5. The Grand Budapest Hotel 10. Nightcrawler Wes Anderson’s delightful murder mystery comedy Jake Gyllenhaal gives one of his best performances as a about a hotel in the mountains of Budapest. Every shot is freelance video journalist. Man, does he play a creep in this like a gorgeous photograph. For how colourful and quirky thing. Outstanding character that you can’t decide if you the movie may look, it’s shockingly gritty and laugh out should love him or despise him. loud funny. 9. John Wick “Did he just throw my cat out the window?” Keanu Reeves is the deadliest hitman alive … and they 4. Locke killed his dog. A reminder that you can still make action mov- Tom Hardy in a car for an hour and a half. That’s the ies with actual stunts and not just CGI. Exactly as over the top whole movie. A movie set in a car. It’s one of the more as it needs to be without feeling too silly. Exquisitely filmed moving movies of the year. Another incredible perform- and that kind of film violence that just makes you smile. ance by Tom Hardy. 8. Edge of Tomorrow 3. Birdman Tom Cruise is a futuristic solider who dies and end- Michael Keaton in his best performance since his glory lessly relives the same battle. Groundhog Day meets Sav- days playing a washed up actor putting on a play, dealing ing Private Ryan. Sadly, this movie tanked at the box with his celebrity and talking to himself through the super- office, which is a terrible shame because it’s one of the best hero he once played. The entire film is cut to look like one sci-fi films in years. continuous shot and it’s just mesmerizing to look at. 7. X-Men: Days of Future Past 2. Gone Girl Bryan Singer finally delivers another installment in the When I think of what a great mystery film should be mutant film series he got started. Just about every charac- like, I’ll think of Gone Girl. Ben Affleck is a man whose ter (and actor) from the X-Men films is here for a story that wife has gone missing and he doesn’t seem too upset about plays across two timelines. Quicksilver’s stunning slo-mo it. Utterly miserable and yet incredibly fun to watch as the blurppy.com takedown of the guards in the kitchen to the tune of Jim movie never stops surprising you at every turn. Your Love” my new favourite song. Croce’s “Time in a Bottle” is maybe my favourite scene 1. Guardians of the Galaxy And oh my god, is it funny. from any film this year. From the moment I heard this movie had a raccoon “Metaphors are gonna go over his head.” 6. Cheap Thrills with a machine gun I knew it was made for me. “Nothing goes over my head. My reflexes are too fast, Two broke men are offered increasing amounts of Marvel’s answer to Star Wars is just perfect from I would catch it.” money to do increasingly disgusting tasks. Gruesome and beginning to end with its great cast of characters, dazzling Seeing Guardians of the Galaxy was the most fun I’ve yet somehow never truly unpleasant. Surprisingly fun. effects and killer soundtrack. And it’s made “Come and Get had watching a movie in years. 20 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, December 4, 2014 Stylish dressing for winter By Gabrielle Hay-Byers the fur up around my neck would keep me won’t wreck your hair and knee-high boots. The time has finally come … a light nice and warm. It’s easy to go for what’s For the love of all that is holy, I wish girls jacket is no longer hacking it. Your nips pretty and not what’s warm but when you would just pop their pumps in their giant could cut diamonds. Your leg hair is stand- keep both in mind, you have a chance of not bags and wear some flat (or low heeled), ing at attention so strongly you could cut freezing your butt off out there. warm boots to work. Not only will you yourself with it. It’s officially layering Consider the construction ... keep the road guck and salt off your nice season. If it’s minus 30 out, dig out a lined pair pumps that you’ll wear all day (and your I’m a proud northern Canadian. I can of dress pants or a lined dress rather than skin), you’ll have a better chance of mak- take temperatures that are quite cold with something made out of thin material that’s ing it to your destination without taking a only a minimal amount of whining and a lot unlined. Also ladies, now is not the time for detour into a snowdrift and getting snowy/ of clothing. But, there’s a difference between a scoop-neck shirt or a flared skirt. Any- muddy in the process. Plus you can wear being able to wear my NAIT sweatpants time it’s super cold out, you want to protect some thermal socks in them on your way to with long johns, a sweater, a thermal and a yourself from getting any gusts of cold air work and be much warmer than everybody few other layers and being forced to look in areas you really don’t want to be cold. else as they try to stomp their feet to make presentable and still not freeze to death like a That said, while many people think, “It’s sure their toes have not, in fact, fallen off. human Popsicle while you’re doing it. Most cold out, must wear pants” there’s noth- students know how to keep warm in their ing colder or grosser than walking around casual clothes but when it comes to keeping all day with wet and dirty pant hems. With warm when it’s minus 850 out and you have so many great tights and boots available, a an interview that you’re taking the bus to, slim-fitting dress or skirt will keep drafts sometimes we need a bit of help. away while keeping you warm and dry. Here’s my top tips for the ladies to keep Layer like crazy ... warm all winter long, while layering and I’ve been known to layer an undershirt looking professional. with a button up and a sweater, while wear- Base layer ... ing thermal long johns and lined tweed Put a lot of thought into what your base dress pants. Another option for the ladies layer is! When it’s really cold out, I’ll wear is to invest in a silk slip, which not only merino wool long johns under my pants and a Pinterest makes your dresses look really nice and silk undershirt. Both are super thin and soft but of a lot warmer and hold up better in terms smooth on the body but also keeps you nice keep you nice and warm. If you’re wearing a of wrinkling under your dress jacket than and warm. You can get a full-body slip or a skirt or dress and can’t wear long johns, I recom- a cotton one. Tweed is a great material for skirt type, depending on your needs. Layer mend either fleece-lined tights or Spanx (solely suiting as well and is quite warm. I’d con- a shirt under your dress, like a collared shirt for their super thermal effect – buy them a size sider switching out light blouses for thin-knit or turtleneck to keep you warm. up if you don’t want the shape-wear effect). sweaters when the temperatures plummet as Accessorize thoughtfully ... Consider your materials ... well. I recently bought a gorgeous knit and This is the fun part! I’m a big propon- A wool suit is going to keep you a heck faux-fur formal sweater because I knew that ent of huge scarves, light, loose toques that Pinterest Humble turkey burger elevated By QUINTON BERGER idea. Once the hour was up, contest- All in all, there wasn’t a single dish can be purchased at the Nest from now till On Monday Nov. 24, NAIT Culinary ants brought their entries into the din- that was bad. Tamara’s turkey Wellington mid-January. students got a chance to put their skills to ing room and the judges began mak- the test. NAITSA’s Next Top Chef was ing their rounds. Dishes were judged held at Ernest’s Monday evening with 10 on presentation as well as taste and the participants. Each chef was given an hour judges could not get them down fast to make dish entirely from scratch, the enough. Once the tallies were counted winner of which will be featured on the and the judges were full, they brought menu of NAIT’s campus bar, The Nest the contestants back. Taphouse Grill. Contestants each stood in front of “We’re looking for something that can their dishes and gave a brief explanation be held, portioned in large amounts,” said about the recipe. At the end of it all, the Evan Aristotle, kitchen manager and execu- winner was chef Tamara Solon with her tive chef at The Nest, “something that can turkey Wellington. be fired off quickly and, of course, with big “It was a take on a Wellington, a flavour.” traditional dish” explains Solon. The competition’s only rule was “So I mixed in some bacon as well that contestants had to use ground tur- as some veg, then I wrapped it all in a key in their dish. Everyone got busy at precudo (prosciutto?) and baked it in the their stations and things just got crazy oven.” from there. Tamara was also given a large kitchen On all sides of Ernest’s kitchen, the knife as part of her top prize. chefs wasted no time prepping, cook- I was able to try a few dishes and I ing and assembling their dishes. Chop- wasn’t disappointed by any. The turkey ping vegetables, balling up meat, these sliders had great taste and the sauce was on bad boys ranged from a stuffed turkey point. The samosas were delicious as well. burger to turkey sliders, turkey sam- The toppings on the flat bread pizza were Photo by Benjamin Sim osas, turkey Wellington, you get the pretty good but the dough was delicious. Tamara Solon’s prize winning turkey Wellington Thursday, December 4, 2014 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 21 AMA Awards Red carpet hits, misses By Tania Boyko fashion was the real source of intrigue as elegant placement of the emerald lace daz- golden yellow accents on the blazer. This year marked the 42nd American celebrities lined the red carpet. zled in contrast to the sheer chiffon panelling. Where there are fashion triumphs, Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los The trends in women’s fashion included Designed by McDougall, this newlywed pre- there are fashion pitfalls. This year, those Angeles, California. On Nov. 23, stars slicked back hair, sleek dresses and tasteful sented her award in stunning fashion. outfits belonged to Albanian pop star gathered on the red carpet to recognize the dresses with see-through elements. As with On the men’s front, it was singer-song- Bleona and to actor Ansel Elgort. When music artists nominated. every red carpet event, fashion statements that writer Ne-Yo who stood out from the rest, it comes to their outfits, fashion left the With Pitbull as host and Iggy Azalea fail are just as entertaining as those that shine. opting out of the traditional black duds for building to go into hiding. atop the nominations list with a total of six, In this case, it was actress Danica McK- a two-piece Anthony Franco navy suit. The pop star donned a sheer netted it made for an eventful evening. However, ellar’s green lace dress that turned heads. The What made the outfit were the metallic and black dress that left nothing to the imagina- tion. Underneath she covered her essentials with black pasties and a silver thong.

Inspired by Miley? The similarities of her outfit to that of Miley Cyrus’s dress from the 2013 Met Gala and her outfit from the iHeartRadio festival this past September are unmistak- able. What were once thought of as shock- ing outfits worn by Miley seem modest in comparison to Bleona’s outfit choice. The men on the red carpet were not exempt from these fashion failures. Ansel Elgort entered onto the scene with an ensemble that looked like it was shrunk in a dryer. The Fault in Our Stars actor took tight suit to a whole new level with the Kent & Curwen design. The tight paisley pants and white dress shirt could have been saved if the single- breasted blazer didn’t fit like it came out of the kid’s section. This outfit drew eyes to him for all the wrong reasons.

‘Sort of colonial’ When asked by Giuliana Rancic how he felt in the outfit, he said, “It’s sort of colonial. I feel like I’m in an old colony in America!” The AMA fashion questionable men- tion goes to YouTube personality Frankie Grande. The older brother to pop singer Ariana Grande and recent contestant on reality show Big Brother went out on a limb with his fashion choice. This AMA co-host donned a white dress shirt and pink bow tie, not in the trad- itional sense, but more like a paint fashion. Paired with physical pastel pink pants, his Jason Merritt/Getty Images Jeff Kravitz/AMA2014/FilmMagic Getty Images painted shirt left many confused on whether Ansel Elgort Bleona Danica McKellar it was a fashion miss or hit. JUST THE TIP

When alooking car and a kiss on the cheek turnedwill into dark out. The havecar was very warm by this to walkto by. I won’t liedo it wasn’t the most By ANDY BANGDERHARD Sexual tension, we’ve all been there. a kiss behind the ear. That was what my point, which included the back seat. So that comfortable space to work with as I’m Where you are around someone and you night consisted of. After hours and hours of is where we moved the festivities to. sure you could imagine but we made it want to rip their clothes off but, it isn’t this building up it was a little hard to keep Now, the logical thing to do would happen. I’d much rather cross car sex off the right time or place. When every time my hands to myself when we were alone. have been to keep our pants on and go the bucket list while I’m young … well they touch you it sends a shiver down your The first time we were alone for the back to his house but we opted for the it was crossed off the list a while ago spine, in a good way, though. evening was when we got to his car. It back seat of his not so large car. I mean but who cares about the technicalities. I I had quite the night of constant sexual started with a little make-out session while there was a lot of sexual energy built up could only imagine how sore I would be tension. It was not the ideal place to have his car warmed up and by little I mean over the night. Buttons and zippers had if I were 10 years older and doing that. this type of episode, like let’s say a grand- pretty big. As his car heated up, so did we. come undone in the front seat already so Although, I do plan to have a much lar- mother’s house for a nice Sunday dinner. There were hands up shirts and hands down it was easy to wiggle out of our clothes ger and nicer vehicle in 10 years and so My boyfriend’s hand on my leg turned into jeans. I was very glad we were the only car enough so we could get the job done but does he. So I won’t rule out car sex in 10 a hand on the inner thigh when no one was left in the condo parking lot and that it was not enough to moon anyone if they were years just yet. 22 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, December 4, 2014 super hero 6 REVIEW Animation to a new level By JOSH RYAN The world of San Since Disney purchased Marvel Stu- Fransokyo is a marvel to dios, it was a matter of time before we gaze upon. Objects con- started getting kid-friendly superhero films. stantly in motion, bright However, there is plenty of material in colours and creative the world of comics for kid friendly stor- robotic designs populate ies that also have entertainment value for the screen at every turn. adults. Enter Big Hero 6, the first comic- Sharply edited, the film book adaptation done in animation and the never slows down, run- best family friendly superhero film since ning at a breakneck pace; The Incredibles. As Pixar looks to get back perfect for the action- on track after a dip in quality, Disney Ani- film atmosphere the film- mation Studies continues to churn out hits makers are going for. If with Wreck-it Ralph and Frozen the last The Incredibles show- two years and now this new high energy cased the promise of ani- action film that’s sure to enthrall audiences mated superhero action, everywhere. then Big Hero 6 takes Set in the futuristic city of San Fran- it to a new level. When sokyo, the film follows Hiro, a young robot- each of the heroes uses ics prodigy who spends his time competing their abilities against the in illegal bot fights. Despite once yearning to main villain, the scale enter university for robotics, Hiro fell back and choreography of the into this rebellious pattern following the tra- fights rivals the work gic loss of his older brother Tadashi. Unbe- done by Marvel’s The www.comicvine.com knownst to him, his brother left behind an Avengers. What keeps this film from best-of-the- finale. The same goes for the villain who, invention called Baymax, a robot designed The star of the film, though, is Bay- year quality is the basic story and the time while cool looking, doesn’t’ get much to do. to function as a personal health care com- max. This lovable, yet surprisingly lethal spent on supporting characters. The narrative While Big Hero 6 won’t join the pan- panion. With Baymax in tow, Hiro discovers sidekick will join the pantheon of great cin- is serviceable and has a worthwhile message theon of excellence that Pixar has achieved, a clue regarding his brother’s death and the ema robots. Several sequences involving about forgiveness and acceptance, but any it’s still a great time at the theatre. The visuals theft of Hiro’s own invention, small robotic Baymax’s lack of understanding regarding seasoned moviegoer will know the beats of are eye-catching, the voice acting warming, pieces that can link together through the use human interaction and loss of battery the story after the first 15 minutes. The lack the action is heart-pounding and Baymax is of a headset and the device’s possessor. Hiro power had audiences falling out of their of time for the supporting cast is more dis- awesome … something-ing. I give this flick then assembles a team with an upgraded Bay- seats laughing. One continuous joke around appointing. Hiro’s team are well designed and four out of five hilarious fist bumps. max and Tadashi’s university mates to pursue fist bumping will become steeped in pop have fun personalities, but you don’t learn a mysterious masked man and find answers. culture. enough about them to really care during the Crossword Across holiness 9- Mineral suffix 1- Had in mind 43- One who belongs to a 10- Lean back 6- Light ___ group 11- Capital of Jordan 11- Roadie’s burden 44- Dirty rat 12- 1980s attorney general 14- Defense covering 47- Unit of weight in gem- 13- Social gathering 15- Rich cake stones 19- Vintner’s prefix 16- Cry ___ River 48- Syrian president 22- Actor Linden 17- Concert venue 49- Sworn thing 25- Raw materials 18- One who arrives tardy 50- D-Day craft 26- Disgrace 20- AOL alternative 53- Having long antennae 27- Galileo’s birthplace 21- Fellow 56- Shed ___ 28- Attention-getter 23- Minimal 58- Bar order 29- Barely managed, with 24- Little bits 59- Au contraire! “out” 26- Thicket 60- Dated 30- Hit back, perhaps 28- Gasoline 61- ___ Rosenkavalier 32- Grassy plain 30- Thick-skinned charger 62- Boarded 33- Certainly 31- One on slopes 63- Actress Spacek; 34- “Titanic” heroine 32- Buy alternative Down 35- Manipulator 33- Actress Joanne 1- Polite address 37- Hula hoops? 46- Moore’s TV boss Puzzles provided by BestCross- words.com (http://www.bestcross- 36- Meets with 38- Buddhist monk 47- Ecclesiastical rule 2- Makes a boo-boo words.com). 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THROWBACK THURSDAY Christmas memories By JOSH RYAN The frenzy for Christmas shopping has already hit the streets of Edmonton. Families, couples and individuals are all rushing around to find the best deal on everything from electronics to cooking gear. Yet, what’s awesome about Christmas is not the money we save on video games and clothes but the activities we enjoy with family and friends. Through all the stress and frustrations that often come with pre- paring for the holidays, certain moments and certain ventures always bring joy. Everyone has their own traditions during the holidays, from opening presents to family reunions, so I thought I would share some of my own to get NAIT in the festive spirit. Outdoor hockey: At some point dur- ing the break, my brother and I make it out to the pond or local rink for some shinny.

In Cochrane, the creek at the bottom of thehockeywriters.com the valley was the closest spot but when Eggnog: My family doesn’t much care is common in many households is Charles course in the morning. I figure one rea- we moved to Camrose there was a freshly for eggnog. I, however, make up for their Dickens A Christmas Carol. There are son this started was my parents were sick shovelled pond with multiple makeshift lack of consumption. many different interpretations but the one of us peeking at or inside gifts for days rinks. The only negative was anytime you Video game marathon: Whenever my my family and I still watch at Christmas in advance. Another was the resulting missed going for the crossbar, your puck brother and I came home from post-second- time is The Muppet Christmas Carol. The decreased rambunctiousness of my brother would vanish into a small forest of weeds. ary, we’d spend a fair chunk of our time most timeless Christmas tales of all time and me during the night after opening one True Canadiana. playing through the story mode of video plus the Muppets equals awesome. or two gifts. Light-show safari: In Cochrane, the games. The usual suspects were Donkey Movie time with John McClane: My Those are just a few of things that my family used to drive around town either Kong Country, Lord of the Rings and Halo. mom and sisters still argue every year that family and I enjoy during the Christmas on the 23rd or Christmas Eve checking out By year three, we had basically choreo- Die Hard is not a Christmas movie. But season. I hope that this made you chuckle neighbourhood Christmas lights. There was graphed our way through the Halo trilogy. they’re wrong. and perhaps even brought back some an annual competition for the best display Movie time with the Muppets: Every- Gift opening: Since we were kids, memories. and a couple homes in our suburb com- one has certain Christmas classics they my siblings and I have opened one or two What are some of your Christmas trad- peted every year. One house had more watch every year. There’s the Rankin/Bass gifts Christmas Eve, then open the rest itions? Tweet at NAIT NewsWatch with the lights and decorations than a five-star hotel Rudolph cartoon, the Grinch cartoon, Elf in the morning. Just a couple of unwrap- hashtag #NAITXMAS. in New York City. and many more. One work, however, that pings to whet our appetites before the main Happy Holidays, everyone. DIY works for beauty, too By MARIA TAGLIENTE to do acrylic nails. Normally you would alone. Recently I realized that my lips were touch screen. Since normal gloves don’t work One thing that I’ve been extremely have to take a monthly course at whatever a tad chapped (thanks, winter) so instead on smartphones and the only way to send a good at is teaching myself how to do school in the city and learn how the chem- of spending $10 on a lip scrub at Lush that text while waiting for the bus in minus 30 things. When you go to a company for a icals work and what each tool does but will last me about three weeks, I got to the weather on a Monday morning is to take your specific service, you are paying for the everything, and I mean everything, is on Internet and found a recipe. mittens off. It’s tempting to fork over the $40 goods that they used, plus their time. YouTube. For me to be a complete girl who All it took was brown or white sugar, for screen working mittens but, if you’re like But we live in a time where you can ultim- gets excited every time I step foot into a olive oil, some vanilla extract and a con- me and you’d rather use that $40 on some- ately learn how to do everything with a couple Sephora, most of these examples are going tainer. Mix them all together and you have thing more useful, do what I do: buy one of swishes with your mouse and a couple presses to be beauty/hair/fashion related. your very own lip scrub and an extra $10 in those 80 cent gloves you can find at any Wal- on your keyboard. Google is quite an amazing Another example is home made beauty your pocket to spend on lunch in the Com- Mart or Superstore, put them on and make an thing; it literally has everything. Things that solutions, whether it be a face mask, hair mon Market or on an overpriced coffee. indent and slight cut in the fabric where the in the past you would need to go to school for mask, exfoliate etc. There are thousands Something else that might come as use- centre of your index and thumb finger are. and spend countless hours learning (and pay- of websites dedicated to just those topics ful to some is a glove that you can use on any This way, you’ll be able to slip your finger out ing tuition) is right there at your finger- of that slit you just made and proceed to tips. Of course, I’m not saying don’t go scroll (or text) your life away without to school and get your diploma or degree having to sacrifice the warmth of the rest anymore because we have Google but for of your fingers and hand. some subjects, I feel it’s more enjoyable Of course there are many, and I to learn yourself. mean many, different types of DIYs I personally come from a family (do it yourselves) on the world wide where we find joy and save some web, and you can learn ultimately money in turning things that have been everything on Google. So for broke collecting dust into useful daily items. students out there, don’t take living in I, for example, taught myself how lovelifediy.wordpress.com the 21st Century for granted. 24 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, December 4, 2014 What would you like for Christmas? CONNOR O’DONOVAN

“Pokemon Blue.” “A pony.” “Carton of smokes.” “An Oilers win.” “Oilers victory.”

Kyle Adam Katherine Industrial Heavy Meghan Wheels Interior Design Radio and Television Equipment Technology Business NAIT alumnus Thursday, December 4, 2014 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 25

appreciate the savings. It’s always Gemini (May 21-June 21) Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) safe to help people. Holiday food is a little too much for Stop eating so much fast food. you. Stay away from the chocolates Cooking by yourself is as easy as Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) and cupcakes and have some fruit and falling off a log. Look online for easy Spend more time with your vegetables instead, otherwise your DIY recipes and try to make at least family and friends. You’re a bit lazy New Year’s resolution is going to be make one thing this week, you’ll be lately. Make some calls to your spending a lot more time in the gym. impressed by yourself. buddies and get off the couch, just talk to people and you’ll find there Cancer (June 22-July 22) Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) is more opportunities in the world You have had too much stress The coffees you buy every day is than you think. recently, take some time by yourself eating up your wallet. Try to put a cof- MADAME O to clear your head. Go to the gym, fee maker on your Christmas wish- Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) take a long, warm bath or watch a list and start making coffee at home. Are you feeling a little lost? Look movie or hang out with your close You’ll save a lot by making those December 4-10 for a new hobby or an activity that friends will do you good. double doubles by yourself. (Warning: These Nugget you can be passionate about this horoscopes are not written New Year, you’ll feel much better Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) by an accredited astrologer, knowing that you have something to Can’t believe you’re still missing Do you like being treated badly however, believe them if you apply yourself to! summer, Leo. Start searching what by the person you’re seeing? No? like, as they are absolute you want to do this winter and set Well then why are you still stick- Aries (March 21-April 19) some dates for things you want to do. ing around? Open your eyes and and unquestionable.) This week you need to apologize Snowboarding with your buddies? then you will realize you can do to someone and make things right. Mention it now so no one can back way better, and move on, life is Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Everyone makes mistakes, so face out at the last minute. brilliant. Christmas shopping makes you it and move on. Sometimes problem busy these days. Treat yourself to a is not solved just because the lack of little gift of your own! You’re generous communication. to others, so you deserve some shiny and new things! Taurus (April 20-May 20) Feeling romantic? Take your Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) MR/MISS right you’ve had your Money is tight during holiday eye on for a long time on a date, season. Instead of spending a lot winter is the perfect time to have on gifts, try and find things you can a nice talk by the fire and you’ve make for people. They’ll appreciate got a romantic event happening your kindness and your wallet will this week! Who to call? Academic and personal concerns – Student Counselling, 780-378-6133, Room W-111PB, HP Centre. Health insurance coverage – Student Health and Dental Plan, 780-471-7730, Room E-125. You must opt out by Sept. 28 if you have alternate coverage. Housing – Online housing registry at www.rentingspaces.ca Injury, minor medical concerns – Health and Safety Services, 780-471-8733, Room O-119. NAIT Security – 7477. Part-time campus jobs/volunteering – Go to www.naitsa.ca under “Get involved.” Program-related concerns – Contact Program Chair or Program Adviser. Scholarships, bursaries – Student Awards Office, 780-491-3056, Room O-101. Special needs students – Services to Students with Disabilities, 780-378-6133, Room W-111PB, HP Centre. Student loans, grants – Financial Aid Office, 780-491-3056, Room O-111. Tutoring – The Tutor Centre in Room A-133 (main campus) offers free assist- ance with math, physics and chemistry. Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Fri- day. Also at Patricia Campus (Room P-150/152) and Souch Campus (Room Z-153A). Peer Tutors – Sign up online to get or to be a tutor by e-mailing [email protected]. Cost is approximately $15/hour. 26 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, December 4, 2014 Three courses By CHARLIE ZHAO “We stuck to classic cooking techniques Twenty four teams of NAIT Culinary rather than trying to create food we are not students competed in the 16th annual Toque familiar with. I believe that’s the spirit of Demagny competition over the weekend cooking and that’s basically the reason why (Nov. 15 and 16), which called for the cre- we won the contest: I kept to what I knew ation of three-course meals to showcase I could execute and we stayed calm and their expertise and creativity. stuck to the plan.” It’s a great experience for the students, Not all of the work was done in the who are judged by local culinary experts kitchen. and also get a chance “The challenge to win up to $3,500 in isn’t making good prize money. food, it’s organizing Holly-Anne Holt your day so you can and her team were execute your dishes,” ranked No. 1 in the she said. contest. “Time manage- “I chose to study ment is important. It’s Culinary Arts because all about organization I wanted to learn about and communication.” something I enjoy,” For Holly, study- Holt said. ing culinary arts is all She really enjoyed about memories. cooking during her “I love when food spare time and she also brings back mem- practised hard dur- ories and this is why ing her Culinary Arts Facebook I have so much inter- courses in NAIT. Holly-Anne Holt est in culinary arts and “We practised a my enthusiasm is not lot,” she said when asked how her team fading.” came to win the competition. “I think my teammate and competitors “Most of all, we had a solid plan at the all worked very hard and did great. All the beginning of the contest and kept the menu competitors created some amazing dishes. fairly simple,” she said. Great job, everyone!” Thursday, December 4, 2014 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 27 Nintendo 3DS is the best By Gervaise Branch-Allen ing, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, Lego City 3DS so gamers connect the figures to their Rolling Western, HarmoKnight, Colors! In 2011, the Nintendo 3DS released with Undercover: The Chase Begins, Donkey games, and receive additional connect. For 3D, Shovel Knight, VVVVVV, and Steel a mundane lineup of launch titles. There Kong Country Returns 3D, Animal Cross- players with the original 3DS, a peripheral Diver: Sub Wars. were a few hits like Super Street Fighter IV: ing: New Leaf, Pokémon: X and Y, and The device is in the works for 2015. All in all, the 3DS has a beautiful 3D Edition, and Pilotwings Resort but most Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. Many hit third-party titles have been future ahead of it. Announced 2015 titles of the titles left gamers unimpressed. Fol- Practically every 3DS owner had a released for the system, including Sonic include Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., Fos- lowing those months, many people felt the game they wanted to get at that point. The Generations, Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream sil Fighters: Frontier, and The Legend of 3DS was destined to fail. 3DS was on fire! Drop Distance, Project X Zone, Professor Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D. While the low Games like The Legend of Zelda: Oca- In 2014, a drought hit the system. Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, number of titles is worrying, the 3DS is rina of Time 3D and Star Fox 64 3D released While a few anticipated titles released, such Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, and Persona bound to have more announced games on to keep gamers interested but these were as Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Tomodachi Life, Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth. its hands and hopefully the Wii U will suc- remakes of classic titles and, while posi- Mario Golf: World Tour, and Pokémon: Digital titles have also impressed many ceed with its expansive lineup of titles next tively received, they didn’t satisfy everyone. Alpha Sapphire & Omega Ruby, this line- 3DS gamers including Pushmo, Mighty year. Nintendo, release a new Metroid and Then Super Mario 3D Land and Mario up paled in comparison to 2013’s releases. Switch Force!, Mutant Mudds, Dillon’s F-Zero game, already! Kart 7 came out during the holiday season Save for one title. The extremely antici- and blew everyone away. Super Mario 3D pated first handheld instalment of the Super Land featured the classic Mario gameplay Smash Bros series! in a 3D environment for the first time since Super Smash Bros for Nintendo 3DS Super Mario 64 3D on the Nintendo DS saved the system for 2014. With over 40 (another remake). Mario Kart 7 brought the characters of fan-favourites (Mario, Donkey popular craziness of the hit racing series with Kong, Samus, Kirby), newcomers (Villager, new abilities, items, characters, tracks and Wii Fit Trainer, Lucina, Greninja), and third online communities. All the doubters had to party characters (Sonic, Mega Man, Pac- admit that the 3DS had two popular titles for Man), this instalment gave gamers hours of its owners and the fun didn’t stop there. entertainment and fun on the go. With the In 2012, hit titles like Kid Icarus: ability to connect to the Wii U version, play- Uprising, New Super Mario Bros. 2, and ers could use the 3DS as a controller. Paper Mario: Sticker Star released. The The 3DS has had many updates with sales of these games proved the 3DS wasn’t the new extra-sized 3DS XL, the kid going anywhere. friendly 2DS, and the upcoming more In 2013, Nintendo had a slew of best- powerful New 3DS. New figurines titled selling titles such as Fire Emblem: Awaken- amiibo will have connections to the New CRAZIEST NIGHT OUT I got home! gigaom.com By Connor Hood If you know me, you know that when Crossword solution Most of the contributors who write I drink, I like to dance. I’m not exactly a about their craziest night out, it was at a good dancer, I’m actually pretty awful but club, party, or a bar. For me, it happened with enough creative juices in me, it was right here at NAIT, at the Students’ Asso- time to hit the dance floor. It really didn’t ciations awards banquet. help having a Michael Buble cover band That’s right, the night the editors of the at the event, cause that’s my jam. Who- paper were honoured for our hard work ever was sitting at our table quickly turned over the past year, I got sloshed. What into my dance partner. It didn’t matter if it do you expect when there is free wine on was our current EIC Gabby, my co-sports each table? You expect me not to drink editor Bridgette or even Issues editor it all? Not to mention the free drink tick- Krysta. It also didn’t matter if it was one ets handed out at the door. It was like they of Buble’s upbeat songs or a slow dance. were asking me to get drunk and I happily I was groovin’. And like I said, being well obliged. over six feet and having size 13 feet, I’m The night started out like most award not exactly graceful on the dance floor, banquets, with long, dull speeches about especially with the majority of two bottles the school, the staff and I don’t remem- of wine in me. But it didn’t matter. ber what else. I was too busy popping the After my second bottle of wine van- cork on my first bottle of red wine and plot- ished, it was time for the third. I’m sure ting to steal the second. The first problem you all know what that means. Lights out. I encountered was a clear lack of drink- Blackout drunk. Flashes of drinking, dan- ing buddies as it was an important night, cing and posing in the photo booth with the after all. My solution – drink enough for others editors is the last thing I remember. everyone else. After receiving our Nug- Do I know how I got home from NAIT? get awards, it was time to let loose. Second Nope. Do I care? Nope. All that matters is problem – our first bottle of wine was done, that I got home. and so were the drink tickets. So steal But man, that night was a blast and it wine off of other peoples tables when they sure gave the editors something to talk weren’t looking? You bet! about at our next meeting. 28 The Nugget Thursday, December 4, 2014

WHAT’S GOING ON AROUND CAMPUS WEEKLY CLUB MEETINGS WHAT WHEN WHERE IntoNAITion Toastmasters Every Monday from Sept. 15, 2014 -April 20, 2015 Room X-111 Aboriginal Students Every 2 weeks on Wednesday’s from Oct 1-Dec 24 Room H-111 UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE Toastmasters Leadership Institute & Club Officer Training Dec. 6 | 7:30am-4:30pm Shaw Theatre (& additional room tbd) RT2016 Take a Breather with VR Meditation Nov. 24-Dec. 5 | 12:00pm-1:30pm HP Centre Pedway CETSC Clothing Drive Nov. 24-Mar.25 2015 | All Day NAIT Campus Wide Donation Boxes ASC Xmas Movie Night Dec. 7 | 1:00pm-7:30pm Shaw Theatre