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Photo by Lauren Hucal A PAUSE FOR THE CAUSE An NR92 Radio team takes a break in the South Lobby this week from their duties promoting NAIT’s student station. They are, back, left to right, Jesse Kempenaar, Courtney Bell, Emilee Senchyna, Kath- erine Svenkeson and front, left to right, Austin Litwinowich and Sam Vaughan. See story page 4. 2 The Nugget Thursday, April 2, 2015 NEWS&FEATURES An ongoing process ... ment to examining the way the province Meanwhile, the NAIT Students’ funds post-secondary education over the Association is optimistic about the effect next five years. In the short term how- the recent budget announcement has on ever, this means no further cuts beyond NAIT students. the current four per cent reduction “The budget isn’t too bad,” said announced in the budget. NAITSA President Hasib Baig. “The Honourable Robin Campbell “NAIT didn’t get a huge cut in the (Minister of Finance) in the Budget first place so from the students’ side it Speech stated, ‘We will work with the shouldn’t be a concern for our members post-secondary institutions to preserve because, compared to U of A or MacEwan, NICOLAS BROWN high demand, high value programs … ’ ” NAIT is in a pretty good shape,” he said. Issues Editor said NAIT President and CEO Dr. Glenn “The only concerning thing that was @bruchev Feltham. reported in the budget was the wording After weeks of heated speculation, “On a very positive note, this is con- around the lines where it said that post- alberta.ca the provincial government released its sistent with the alignment of our pro- secondary education should rely less on ary funding, that doesn’t limit concerns. newest budget last week. With oil prices grams to Alberta’s labour market needs,” public funding. This is a public institu- Outside of actual funding for post-sec- at all-time lows, leaving a massive hole Dr. Feltham said. “In the coming months tion, a publicly funded institution and ondary education come other rules and in the government’s revenue projections, and years, we will work closely with our it’s so important for Alberta’s economy restrictions, like the tuition cap. concerns were widespread over the ministry and the Government of Alberta to be able to receive funding from the future of the services provided by the to ensure that NAIT achieves our vision government for post-secondary institu- ‘Good news’ province. Although many areas received and fulfills our promises to Alberta, tions going forward so we can educate “We were in a meeting with the cuts, the province in general chose to to industry, to our students and to our properly and go from there.” Minister [of Innovation and Advanced hold the line on funding. However, with staff.” The distribution of government Education] and to quote what he said, no budget increases to even match infla- It is important to note that NAIT funding to post-secondary education ‘there’s not going to be any imminent tion, it means provincial departments offers training for 33 of the 41 occu- has been a sore issue with significant changes,’ which is the good news,” said need to continue doing more, with less. pations the Government of Alberta has cuts being passed down in recent years. Baig. Now what does this mean for stu- identified as being high demand for the Although the newest round of budget “So based on that, I think that it’s dents? The budget outlined a commit- future. changes has been kinder to post-second- going to be pretty good.” A change in the tuition cap would require moving away from holding tuition increases to the rate of infla- tion. There are other alternatives, however. “Since he said there’s not going to be any changes, we’re going to be look- ing at stakeholder contributions from all across the province, probably the Post- Secondary Learning Act will open as well, which means there’s going to be people from every part of the sector,” said Baig.

Groups to be involved “Every group is going to be involved and contributing as to what should change, what should be looked at and what should not be looked at. Where do we need to make chan- ges, whether it’s about tuition cap, whether it’s about non-instructional mandatory fees or whether it’s about anything else, all those things will be looked at as well. But I don’t think the tuition cap is going to be removed right away.” With the possibility of a snap elec- tion on the horizon and the uncertainty of Alberta’s oil economy still rocking the provincial budget, there’s no way to tell what the future will hold. All stu- www.thestarphoenix.com dents can do is lobby for better consulta- Alberta Premier Jim Prentice congratulates Finance Minister Robin Campbell on March 26 in the Legislature tion and representation and to make sure when the 2015-16 provincial budget was unveiled. the political leaders are listening. Thursday, April 2, 2015 NEWS & FEATURES The Nugget 3

Our red and blue The Nugget By NICOLAS BROWN ible to more people, because in the future, check their website at www.liberal.ca or Room E-128B 11762–106 Street Issues Editor more and more jobs are going contact your electoral district @bruchev to require some kind of post- association. Edmonton, Alberta This article is the 10th in a series by Nicolas secondary education. It could To view the other end of T5G 2R1 Brown on Canada’s federal political par- be a skilled trade or a univer- the spectrum, we can review Production Office 471-8866 ties, of which there are 17. This week, he sity degree, so Justin Trudeau the Conservative Party of www.thenuggetonline.com looks at the Liberal Party of Canada and has spoken about getting the Canada. Led by Stephen Editor-in-Chief the Conservative Party of Canada. post-secondary attainment Harper and forming the gov- It’s time to bring another series to a rate up to 70 per cent and ernment since 2006, the Taylor Braat close – we’ve come to the last two political there are two aspects about CPC represents the progres- [email protected] parties in our federal spectrum, the heavy- it,” Hsu said. sive conservative interests of Canadians. Issues Editor weights, the big guys, the Liberal Party of “One is that a lot of people don’t even Although the party has received criti- Nicolas Brown Canada and the Conservative Party of Can- think about post-secondary education and cism in its environmental policies, among [email protected] ada. These are the parties most Can- we want to make sure the federal other things, it has received enough sup- Sports Editor adians know about, the parties government participates in let- port to form government in three consecu- which have formed govern- ting people know why Can- tive elections. Unfortunately, no response Josh Ryan ment in Canada. ada needs more people to do was received from the party when an inter- [email protected] Starting with the Lib- more post-secondary edu- view request was submitted and their web- Entertainment Editors eral Party of Canada, we’ve cation and the reason is that site does not list any post-secondary poli- Quinton Berger got the main progressive the jobs that we see being cies. For students who would like to learn Maria Tagliente party of Canada. The Liber- created in the next few dec- more about the CPC, contact your electoral [email protected] als are often seen as the bal- ades are going to require a district association or check their website at ance between the Conservatives post-secondary education. www.conservative.ca. Photo Editors and the NDP, the party positioned in “Secondly, sometimes there is This series will wrap up next week with Ciaran Boyle the centre of the politic spectrum. a financial barrier and it can be a little bit an article with Elections Canada to present Tegan Dutton Liberal MP Ted Hsu spoke on the scary, especially the upstart cost for edu- some more information on voting and regu- [email protected] party’s position on post-secondary cation. Justin Trudeau has said that there latory requirements for our political system Online Editor education. will be financial support for post-secondary in Canada. As always, students are encour- online [email protected] “The overall idea towards Liberal Party students.” aged to research the political parties that policy on post-secondary education is to try For those interested in learning more reflect their beliefs and make sure their Production Manager to make post-secondary education access- about the Liberal Party of Canada, you can voices are heard. Frank MacKay [email protected] Submissions encouraged: [email protected] The opinions expressed by contributors to the Nugget are not necessarily shared by NAIT officials, NAITSA or elected school representatives.

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Photo by Nicole Pelchat Getting something off your A representative from the restaurant industry answers questions at a job fair for hospitality students chest is downright therapeutic. recently in the South Lobby. Write us. 4 The Nugget NEWS & FEATURES Thursday, April 2, 2015 All the hard questions By Courtney Bell casting in 1973 and has been a pillar of NAIT If you passed through the South Lobby ever since. It broadcasts live from the V-Wing, during lunch this week you may have South Lobby, and the NAIT Bookstore. Every noticed a gaggle of yellow clad NR92 radio semester a new batch of eager radio students students, asking all the tough questions, hit the airwaves and get to show off their like would you rather have forks for legs or entertaining personalities in preparation for a spoons for hands or would you rather fight rewarding career in the radio industry. 100 duck-sized horses or one horse-sized Other than stumping the students of duck? Hard questions, indeed. NAIT with those incredibly difficult “Would The NR92 “Would You Rather” team is You Rather” questions, the crew also teamed made up of six second semester radio stu- up with NAIT Food Services and gave away dents – Courtney Bell, Emilee Senchyna, some tasty Popsicles and ice cream treats. Sam Vaughan, Jesse Kempenaar, Katherine You are still able to add NR92 on Snap- Svenkeson and Austin Litwinowich. chat by adding the username NR92radio or The reasons they were scanning the QR codes on there other than having a posters around NAIT cam- good ol’ time was to launch pus. You can check out all the official NR92 radio the happenings of NR92, Snapchat. It’s an ambitious from getting to know the task but the response has been phenomenally jocks to getting a sneak peak behind the positive with very few pictures of wieners scenes of an actual radio station. being sent to the NR92 Snapchat, which the You can listen to all your favourite person- team said they were expecting. If you don’t alities and listen to the future voices of radio on already know what Snapchat is, it’s a pic- NR92.com. They have a large variety of shows ture and video app that’s been taking young playing seven days a week! NR92 is your cam- people’s phones by storm. The app was pus station. Show your school spirit and sup- brought into the spotlight by young adults port your fellow NAIT students. setting time restraints on how long personal The week has been a great success, for content could be viewed, which led to many not only the NR92 “Would You Rather” Photo by Benjamin Sim users using it for sending pictures of their team but for the station as well. They would SPECIAL AWARD junk. That has since somewhat changed and like to thank everyone who participated and Chris Chelmick, executive director of the NAIT Students’ Associa- the app has become a prevalent form of com- answered all the weird, hard hitting “Would tion, presents the prestigious Golden Torch Award to Gillian Wilson, munication between young adults. You Rather” questions. This has been an vice-president of Student Services, at NAITSA’s annual awards night The motivation behind creating the Snap- amazing learning experience for them and on Saturday March 28. This award is given to an executive mem- chat was simple – to interact with NAIT stu- they hope to see your snaps soon! Add ber who has been judged by peers to have shown leadership quali- dents and make them feel connected with their them, right now, NR92radio. It’s the station ties, achievement, co-operation, school spirit, sportsmanship and to have made an overall contribution to NAIT. campus radio station. NR92 started broad- for the students, by the students.

Tattoosthe design – is showcased take in ways you – Liquid spraya bandage testreveal a light outlinerun of your design. By TANIA BOYKO Tattoos. A lifelong bond between your couldn’t imagine. For instance getting – Washcloth Step 8: Go over your design with skin and ink that represents some of the a tattoo on the outside of your foot or – Rubbing alcohol the eyebrow pencil. Depending on your worst and best decisions in your life. Tat- along your bra line will cause your tat- – Cotton balls design you can use different colours. toos have risen in popularity and are con- too to be rubbed on a daily basis. This Step 1: Print your design and trace Step 9: Sprinkle baby powder on top tinuing to trend. With many struggling to could cause your tattoo to fade quicker over it onto the trace paper using your of your tattoo and brush off the excess. find the right design and placement, fake than other locations. Also, after a couple pencil. Step 10: Spray the liquid bandage tattoos are a great way to test the waters. days you may find that the design Step 2: Flip your trace paper over onto your design for a long lasting hold. By wearing a fake tattoo you will be doesn’t suit you. That’s where the use and redraw overtop with pencil to ensure Something to keep in mind is that the able to get a taste of how the finished of temporary tattoos can come in handy. the drawing is dark. liquid bandage spray smells really bad. product will look like and feel with- Below are the materials and steps that Step 3: Cut out your design. It’s best to spray it outside and make out the permanence. After that needle you can use to get started. Step 4: Prepare your skin where you sure nobody’s standing downwind. You touches your skin, it is hard and expen- Materials: want the tattoo with a cotton ball damp do not want this stuff near your eyes. sive to turn back if you don’t like the – Tracing paper with rubbing alcohol. The temporary tattoo will last three finished results. – Pencil Step 5: Dampen your washcloth with to four days, depending on where you Placement in of itself is just as – Chocolate chip cookies lukewarm water. have placed it. If you place it on your important as the tattoo’s design. The – Your desired image Step 6: Place the trace paper right side hand, it will stay for one to two days, way it catches the light, the amount of – Eyebrow pencil (any colour) up on you skin and apply the washcloth max. If it lasts longer, you really need to wear and tear that area of your body – Baby Powder and gently rub the tattoo to transfer it. straighten out your priorities and wash faces and the curves can affect the way – Soft bristle brush Step 7: Peel off the trace paper to your hands more. Thursday, April 2, 2015 NEWS & FEATURES The Nugget 5 A finger on the p“ ulse” By TAYLOR BRAAT and peas. They are foods that will satisfy your Editor-In-Chief hunger, while holding many health benefits. Mission ImPULSEible, the student The name “Pulse” is derived from the Latin food product development competition, word “puls” meaning thick soup or potage. was held at Ernest’s on March 23 and this “It’s an opportunity for post-secondary was its seventh year. students to learn about pulses and to be able Three culinary student groups from the U to take an ordinary pulse and elevate it to a of A put their best foot forward to prove that new level,” said Mission Impulseible Co- they had the best “pulse.” A pulse is a food ordinator Debra Mclennan, registered diet- which includes chickpeas, lentil seeds, beans ician and with Alberta Pulse Growers. “It’s an opportunity to learn how to do made from chickpea flour. This team’s edge different types of food products with pulse was that there are not very many items like products. It’s not just about whole beans, this on the market. It was fascinating to find whole peas or whole lentils, it could be chick that there are only three main savoury spreads pea flour, it could be black bean flour and (Cheez Whiz, peanut butter and mayo). The any of those products that they can use.” last team created a dessert called the peamon It was an enlightening event but not one to tart, which is made from canned red kidney be taken lightly. These students put many hours beans, chickpeas, romano beans and great of hard work into creating these pulses and white northern beans. There were so many were truly proud to show it all off. After tast- types of beans included in the recipe, which ing all three, the judges and guests all sat down was shocking, as it looked exactly like a for the team’s presentations, which had nutri- lemon tart and tasted magnificent. tional information, market competition facts and The fact that young people are so multi-media visuals. The winner of this compe- excited to create such innovative food tition will move forward to the national compe- products is inspiring. The team of U of A tition, which is in Calgary at the Canadian Spe- culinary students who placed first and will cial Crops Association Convention. be moving on to the national competition The three teams included one which in Calgary is made up of Andrea Roman, made a chickpea nugget, the only dinner Kaixing Tang and Minghua Yu. Their pea- themed item and quite delicious. The second mon lemon tart is innovative, delicious and Supplied photo team created pulscotti spread, which is a glu- sustainable! I can’t wait for next year’s Peamon tart ten free, nut free and dairy free cookie butter competition. 6 The Nugget OPINION Thursday, April 2, 2015

Point Counter Point Where there’s smoke ...

By QUINTON BERGER By NATE BRYANT Smoking laws are a prime example of things being taken too far. I’m all in favour Thank god for smoking laws. I don’t mean to be rude, but smoking is gross. Cut that of good health and I’m all for not infringing on others’ comfort but smoking laws cross stuff out, OK? Even smokers know it’s a filthy habit. That’s why so many of them con- the line. There are literally no buildings you can smoke cigarettes in these days. Now, I stantly complain about trying to quit. You know deep down you hate it. This isn’t about completely agree with not having it in most places but, consider this, if I want to open a constitutional rights and freedoms or whatever America uses as an argument, it’s about bar and make it a “smoking bar,” I should be allowed to do that, right? Wrong, you can’t health and common sense. We are cracking down on smoking because it’s horrible for do that! This is where I think it becomes unfair. An independent business owner should your health and the health of those around you and we all know it. If marijuana is illegal be allowed to permit smoking on their establishment and if folks don’t like it, they can with no related deaths or proven negative health effects, why is smoking legal when we go somewhere that smoking isn’t allowed. That seems reasonable, right? Well, nowadays know it’s killing us all? I think it’s totally fair that we ban smoking in some places, espe- people are so terrified of smoke, you can’t smoke in front of some buildings, let alone in cially those that are family oriented. Your health is one thing, but what about the children? them. It’s just unnecessary rules. Part of being free is being able to do things others don’t Won’t somebody think of the children? agree with. So why must smokers be forced into designated areas like cattle? Smokers are slowly being phased out like the tobacco in the cigarettes they enjoy. Getting drunk and not smoking Now, I’m a little too young to have gone into bars back when you could smoke in them Why such heavy warnings? but I do remember when the law passed, making it illegal. Sure there was a backlash, but at the Why must the entire cigarette pack have a warning on it? I agree that they should same time, a lot of people were like “Oh well, guess I’m just going to deal with getting drunk have some kind of surgeon general’s warning but why do tobacco products get such and not smoking.” People survived. It was a long and hard battle but, in the end, humans pre- heavy ones while alcohol only gets “drink responsibly” in fine print? Now don’t get vailed. Some, including my mother, even quit because of it. She swears it’s because she loves me wrong, I’m fully aware of how destructive cigarettes are but I’m also fully aware us but I know better than that. Even if you were too young to go into the bars then, can’t you of how destructive things like alcohol and terrible food are. These days, we’re sit- imagine how disgusting and smoggy it would have been? I mean, sure, having someone slip ting at a 50/50 chance of getting cancer, yet smokers sure don’t make up 50 per cent drugs into your drink is bad but cigarette butts? Yeah, no thanks. I don’t think we’ll ever go of our population. Other products out there cause disease as well, so why aren’t there back to smoking in bars. Why? Because we know better. This isn’t the ’60s, and doctors aren’t big warnings on those products? Why are cigarettes being singled out as the big black telling you that smoking is good for your health. I honestly can’t believe they ever did but, killer? Sure, they’re terrible for you but why only put focus on one thing that isn’t par- whatever, that’s another stupid point. No, now we have the government telling us where and ticularly awesome and not on other things that aren’t particularly awesome? I guess when we can’t smoke. Normally, I’m super not down with the government telling me where because you can’t sway public opinion on the alcohol and fast food that they love so and when I can and can’t do things but I’m definitely on board with this one, because I actually much. I never had lobbyists come feel like it’s common sense. to my school to preach about poor Don’t smoke in places heav- diet or tanning beds, yet those can ily populated with people who also cause cancer. don’t want you smoking. It isn’t a right. No one ever said Outrageous prices “humans deserve to fill their Finally we arrive at the abso- lungs with tar whenever and lutely outrageous prices of ciga- wherever they are.” rettes! I don’t even smoke, yet it hurts me to see us Canadians get Need these laws hook-line-and-sinker’d like this. Some people believe Last time I checked, smokes were access to water isn’t even a like $5 a pack in the U.S. and $3 in human right and we allow Mexico. Yet here, people are pay- companies to sell it to us, ing $12 a pack. Once again, I see with some not getting it. the logic behind it but I can’t stand The truth is, we need these the thought of us being saved from laws because in this particu- ourselves. People should make their lar instance, people seem too choices based on simply wanting to stupid to survive on their or not wanting to. They shouldn’t own. People are babies, have to be forced out of wanting to. angry that their government Let’s keep in mind that lots of these mommies are telling them laws are fairly new, too. I remem- they can’t fill their lungs ber when restaurants had smoking with rat poison and tar. Grow sections and cigarette packs only up and get over it. Go smoke had little warnings and I’m 20! The somewhere else while you smokers are being systematically can or quit. Smoking doesn’t phased out of society, one bogus law make you look cool any- after another … File photo more. Tattoos do. Thursday, April 2, 2015 The Nugget 7 OPINION — Editorial — Taylor (self) made rather own porn site domain names that could be about but, Taylor Swift is awesome. her, rather than some guy in Malibu who has a fetish about In the very midst of writing this article, Taylor Swift her. Really smart girl. Whether she’s insuring her legs for was named Artist of the Year at the iheartradio Music $40 million one day or buying all of the possible porn Awards. She not only gracefully accepted the award for site names that relate to her on another, she’s saving face, best artist but took home the song of the year award for (before it needs to be saved). “Shake it Off,” proving once and for all that she really So, let’s go back a year and look at the whole Gram- does not mind the haters. Can’t forget the best lyrics mys/Kanye West debacle. Not only did a ton of people award, which also went to her for “Blank Space.” The have her back, including Beyonce, she capitalized on the girl cleaned the place out at the iheartradio Music Awards moment. At the Grammys this year, she was seen speak- but when does she not? Taylor is killin’ everyone in the TAYLOR BRAAT ing with Kanye and Kim and was said to be talking about game right now. Editor-In-Chief a collab with Kanye. I don’t know what that song would I love Taylor because she knows what it’s like to be on @TaylorBBraat sound like but I’m guessing something along the lines of top and she has seen the bottom. She used to be bullied and Taylor Swift, a.k.a. T-swift or T-swizzle, has been a her “Thug Life” collab with T-pain from 2010. The girl I believe that people who know what it’s like for life to just hot-button topic for a while now but it seems like lately, can do anything. From country to pop to rap, she isn’t suck, can really appreciate when life is great. There’s not she’s in our newspapers and magazines on the daily. Well, afraid to try new things musically and personally. It takes a lot of stars I can say that I respect but Tay Tay is defin- the girl may be a serial dater and is perpetually heart- a lot of guts to change genres but she did it and she hit itely one of them because she has integrity not only in her broken but she has got a good head on her shoulders and it out of the park. Hold on a second, imma let you finish music but herself. sure knows how to stir up the right amount of drama. Her drama isn’t like our drama, where we get annoyed ’cause someone bought the same coat as we did or is dating our ex. Taylor has full-on media engrossed wars with Katy Perry, Diplo, John Mayer and Harry Styles. Diplo has just said in a recent interview that dissing Tay was the worst career move he ever made, due to the overwhelming back- lash he got from her fans. Yeah, I wouldn’t publicly diss her butt unless I wanted 50 million Swifties going after me either, Diplo. Whether we want to pick a side or not, Tay Tay always wins. The reason is that she is always going to be known as country music’s good girl and she doesn’t even make country music anymore!

Not afraid to be different Not only is Taylor Swift one of the sweetest girls in music today, she has a good head on her shoulders. I like her because she isn’t afraid to be different. I relate to her not only because we share the same name and love cats but I like to dance to the beat of my own drum, too. This girl literally dances to the beat of her own drum. Just search “Taylor Swift dancing,” on YouTube. You’re welcome. I love it, though, because she’s truly enjoying the moment and throwing away any care in the world that people may talk about it the next day on TMZ. Taylor shakes it front row at the Grammys, while I sing along to the words to music with my headphones in on the train. entertainthis.usatoday.com Soul sisters Taylor Swift Yeah, we’re pretty much soul sisters. Don’t get me wrong, I am soo not fan-girling out right now. I am just Is something bugging you about NAIT or spotlighting someone in the celebrity world who really the rest of the world? Do you have some knows what’s up. She is using her star power to the best praise to dish out about the school or life of her ability and I admire that. She’s making all the right in general? Get those thoughts into print. moves while standing up for what is right, like throwing Keep them short and to the point. No more shade at “the Biebz” when he broke Selena’s heart. than 100 words. We’re a newspaper, not an You heard it here first. OK, maybe you heard it last week, actually but Taylor Swift just bought a bunch of encyclopedia. Give us a break! website domains. Yeah, weird, right? She has the best rea- Submit letters with your real name and son for this though. Tay bought website domains such as phone number to: [email protected]. TaylorSwift.porn and TaylorSwift.adult because she would 8 The Nugget Thursday, April 2, 2015 SPORTS Great hockey, good price Oil Kings and the NAIT Ooks are great or see the Oil Kings win a thriller and have disappointing showing for a good brand. brands of hockey at a far more affordable money for dinner afterwards? There’s plenty of additional entertainment price than the Oilers. Even more cost effective than attending during the game as well, such as a T-shirt Since the Oil Kings were reborn in an Oil Kings game is going to a NAIT gun, trivia contests, local dancing talents 2007, the franchise has steadily become one Ooks tilt. The public pays under $20, between periods and more. It’s quite the of the most consistent teams in the WHL. including tickets and parking, kids get in night, yet many people don’t experience it. The EOK has made postseason six times, for less than $10 and stu- Ooks games also have won the WHL championship twice and are dents get in for free. surprisingly low attend- currently in defence of the Memorial Cup. That’s right, NAIT stu- ance numbers. Some of In the past five seasons, the squad has won dents pay zilch to see their that comes from having JOSH RYAN at least 31 games each year. Remember, team play, a bargain for the no campus residence and Sports Editor these are Major Junior hockey players, on quality of hockey on dis- attendance numbers are @JoshRyanSports the doorstep of playing in the NHL. play. ACAC hockey ath- growing every year but Edmontonian hockey fans are naïve, The speed and the skill is just one step letes are all former junior there are so many hockey and somewhat blind. Harsh, I know, but down and the players all play with purpose players, some even from fans on campus who are it’s a fact that needs voicing. Since the Oil- and desire that rivals NHLers. There’s a Major Junior and they also feature a high capable of attending games here that don’t. ers secured the Western Conference base- certain charm to these kids. They all want degree of speed and skill. The Ooks have Every NAIT student that’s sick of the Oil- ment once again back in to make it to the show co-dominated the league along with the ers’ losing ways has a solution that costs late October, fans have and wear their passion SAIT Trojans and are fresh from reclaiming nothing outside of parking and the goodies finally showed frus- front and centre for those the ACAC title. In using the family-of-five purchased at the concession stand. And if tration with manage- in attendance. example again, an evening watching the you use the bus, you’re saving money on ment and less interest in Attendance at an Oil Ooks will cost half as much as an Oil Kings parking, too. attending games. If only Kings game comes at a game. Let’s not forget, if the men aren’t So, hockey fans of Edmonton and there was a good hockey price that puts a much in action, there’s the three-time defending area, start looking past the blue and team in town eh? Well … smaller dent in your wal- women’s champions at NAIT as well. orange. I could tell you there is a whole has anyone ever bothered to read a news- let. Club seats are around $35 and some So there are two fantastic male squads new world out there with tons of great paper? We have two fantastic men’s hockey tickets go for less than $20. That’s insane, to watch for miniscule prices. Why doesn’t hockey teams to follow but you need not teams in Edmonton that have recently won especially considering getting an Oilers anyone watch them? look outside the city for that kind of on-ice championships and provide entertainment ticket under $100 is lucky. A family of five In Game 3 of the Oil Kings quarter- action. There are two teams that provide for fans every single game. One squad also can attend a game for the same cost of one final series against the Brandon Wheat a great product every evening. Save your- competes in Rexall Place, the other … right Oilers ticket. Would you rather see the Oil- Kings, the lower bowl hadn’t sold out self some time and cash, cheer for the Oil here at NAIT. That’s right, the Edmonton ers lose 6-0 and have to work extra hours at Rexall and no one sat up high. Such a Kings and Ooks. Mountain hiking tips, trips By CONNOR O’DONOVAN Backpack: For a day hike, your school You can get away with hiking naked, as One of the best things about Mor- @oadsy bag should suffice. As long as there’s room long as you screen up. row is its early season accessibility. With Summer is almost upon us! It may be for trail mix and water, you’re set. Bear Bells/Mace: In my opinion, the this hike you can achieve good eleva- coming slowly, with 10 degree teases fol- Clothing: I usually just bring a jacket, best prevention against wildlife attacks is to tion (about 1,700 metres) in early May. lowed by repugnant springtime snow although sometimes I’ll pack waterproof hike in groups. It finishes with spectacular views of the dumps but it is surely coming. That means pants if the forecast is iffy. Again, not abso- Money: Most worthwhile hikes in Yellowhead highway route and the sur- barbecues, patios, ball diamonds and, if lutely necessary but will make you feel a Alberta are in National parks, so you’ll rounding peaks. you know what’s good for you, hiking sea- lot more comfortable if the heavens decide have to drop some cash on a park pass to It should be noted that Morrow peak son. The fresh air! The views! The exer- to open. If you’re gaining decent eleva- avoid a fine. For a group of two or more, a can be defined as a scramble, meaning the cise! Here is a basic guide to get you trek- tion, it’s smart to bring a sweater because day pass runs around $20 (per vehicle). trail is not maintained and requires slightly king this season, a gear guide for your par- the summit can be chilly, even in harsh Morrow Peak more effort than your average tourist ticular endeavour, the lowdown on one sunlight. Trailhead: Accessed from Yellowhead, route. It’s easy, though, as far as scrambles of my favourite routes and some insider Food/Water: Try to pack at least two about 16 km east of Jasper and a couple go. There is some route-finding required tips to make sure you get the best of your litres of water or more if you can fit it, hundred feet east of where the Yellowhead but frequent trail markers and other hikers experience. because you can never be too hydrated. As crosses the Athabasca. Approximately 3.5 will make sure you don’t get lost. Day Hikes – Gear for food, go nuts! Seriously, pack nuts – hours from Edmonton. Pro tip: If you’re hiking in the early Hiking Boots: A lot of day hikes trail mix is quick, easy and tasty on the hill. Distance: About 3.5 km round trip; season, make sure to periodically check can be done with running shoes simply I also like to treat myself on shorter hikes. four to six hours round trip for ticks along the trail and do a thorough because if weather conditions become Sometimes I’ll toss some chili in a thermos, Elevation Gain: Approximately 650 check before you get back in your vehicle. wet, you’ll be back at your vehicle by the or even yoghurt and granola. Summit beers metres. They are plentiful in May and June and end of the day anyways. Still, I’d recom- are commonly found in my pack. Best season: May-September they can carry Lyme disease. Trust me, I’ve mend picking up a pair of boots, just for Sun Screen: Maybe the most important You may have seen and wondered found one on me a day later and it is not extra comfort and peace of mind. Make supply, after water and food. Always wear about the wooden cross sticking out of a pleasant experience. Tick repellent offers sure to wear them around town before sun screen! Listen to your mother! Those the top of this mountain from the highway peace of mind but physical checks are the you hit the hill to break them in. UV rays are extra intense at high altitude. below. Hike this route to get a closer view. best way to avoid them. Thursday, April 2, 2015 SPORTS The Nugget 9

NATIONAL CURLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Flickr The womens curling team pose with their national bronze medals on the weekend in Olds. They are, left to right,Tegan Dutton, second; Katie Roskewich, lead; Amanda Moizis, second; Richelle Baer, third; Karynn Flory, skip and head coach Jules Owchar.

NAIT AT NATIONALS Wednesday, March 25 Draw 1 – 11 a.m. Women vs. Fanshawe – Lost 8-7 Men vs. MacEwan – Lost 7-5 Bronze for gals! Draw 2 – 3:30 p.m. By KEVIN MAHER Owchar. “Not everyone gets to go to sure,” said Ooks skip Karynn Flory. Women vs. Mohawk – Won 6-4 The NAIT womens curling team Nationals.” “I know it’s not the one we wanted, Men – Bye came away from the CCAA national On the women’s side, the Ooks fin- obviously, but we were the only Alberta Draw 3 – 7:30 p.m. championships with a bronze medal last ished the round-robin play with a 5-2 team to medal, so it’s something to be Women – Bye weekend at Olds College. record, good enough to set them up for proud of, for sure.” Men vs. Fleming – Lost 8-4 This matches the third place fin- a semifinal match against Fanshawe Col- In round-robin play, the men had a Thursday, March 26 ish from last year’s tournament for lege. However, NAIT came up short of tough first match against their Avonair Draw 4 – 8:30 a.m. the women while playing in the gold Curling Club rivals, MacEwan Uni- Women vs. Augustana – Won 6-5 the men couldn’t medal final as the versity, dropping the game 7-5. After Men vs. Fanshawe – Won 7-6 repeat the silver fin- Falcons defeated that, the men just couldn’t get some of Draw 5 – 12:30 p.m. ish from 2014 and the Ooks 6-3. The their crucial shots to go their way in the Women – Bye ended up out of the loss relegated the remaining games. Despite not qualify- Men vs. Olds College – Lost 11-5 meals for the first women to a third- ing for the playoffs, the Ooks men’s skip, Draw 6 – 4:30 p.m. time since 2012. place bronze fin- Matt Brown, was still pleased with his Women vs. MacEwan – Won 7-5 The men, under ish. The Falcons team’s effort. Men – Bye skip Matt Brown, went on to slide “Overall, the team played very well Draw 7 – 8:30 p.m. walked away with past Humber Col- and had we gotten a few more breaks, we Women vs. Holland College – Lost 11-6 a disappointing 3-4 lege 4-2 to win the could have been in the playoffs very eas- Men vs. Sault – Lost 8-3 record, not good national champion- ily,” he said. Friday, March 27 enough to qual- ship. However, that “Both teams played well,” added Draw 8 – 8:30 a.m. ify for the playoff wasn’t all the hard- Owchar. “This was the most competitive Women vs. Olds College – Won 8-2 round. ware the women Nationals in my time here.” Men – Bye Early portion of brought back to Next year, both squads return sev- Draw 9 – 12:30 p.m. the tournament was NAIT, as Ooks eral players and look to get back to the Women vs. Humber – Won 11-3 a long one for both lead Katie Roske- podium. The road back isn’t an easy one, Men vs. Red Deer College – Won 8-3 teams. Thursday’s wich was named to but the Ooks are up for the challenge. Draw 10 – 4:30 p.m. schedule had both the women’s first “Next year only the Top 3 go, so Women - Bye squads play at 8:30 Matt Brown all-star team. In that adds some pressure,” said Owchar. Men vs. Augustana – Won 8-6 in the morning and the end, the Ooks “But it’s always competitive at Provin- Saturday, March 28 the evening. women’s rink is still happy to bring home cials. We have a couple of good rook- Semifinals – 4 p.m. “It was a long day but no one was a medal from Nationals. ies coming and could be really good Women vs. Fanshawe – Lost 6-3 complaining,” said head coach Jules “It is a good feeling to medal for next year.” NAIT women win bronze 10 The Nugget SPORTS Thursday, April 2, 2015 Keeping score MVP debate begins ... Welcome back to another edition of Keeping Score, the weekly segment where I enter into friendly debate with former Nugget Sports Editor (and current Saskatoon Blades video intern) Connor Hood over various topics in the world of sports. This week, we move our discussion from the ice to the hardwood to pick the National Basketball Association’s MVP. The frontrunners in 2015 are Golden State’s Steph Curry, Houston’s James Harden, Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook and Cleveland’s LeBron James. Curry’s Warriors are dominating the league, Harden’s an offensive wrecking ball, Westbrook is posting ridiculous triple-double numbers and LeBron is still LeBron. What do we think? Read on…

much better that player’s team is with him and not nearly the powerhouse they are on the floor. James Harden is second in the now. Without Harden or Curry, the Rockets league, LeBron is third. Curry is also first and Warriors are still title contenders with in defensive RPM, a nice achievement for players like Klay Thompson and Dwight a point guard called a defensive liability a Howard on their rosters. Just take a look at year ago. Curry is over plus-12 in raw plus- the Miami Heat, James’s former team. With minus. When he’s off the floor, G-State is Lebron, they averaged 56 wins per season. more than a full point worse. This season they are clinging to the final Whenever Curry has the ball, he’s a threat playoff spot, winning only 33 games. to score from anywhere on the court. When And what about his current team? James JOSH RYAN he gets a hot shooting hand, the momentum CONNOR HOOD spent some time on the bench recently with @connorhood27 Sports Editor of the game shifts. These stretches of Curry a knee injury and the Cavs were struggling @JoshRyanSports becoming unstoppable are the most exciting In almost every sport, the MVP of said to stay over .500 during that time span. After The Most Valuable Player award in the aspect of the NBA, and that includes every- league is almost always determined on who his return, the Cavaliers have gone 28-8. The NBA doesn’t go to the player most valuable thing LeBron, Durant and Russell Westbrook is having the best statistical season – who has Cavs add over 16 points per 100 possessions to his team. It goes to the league’s best player bring to the table (Russ is a close second). the most points, touchdowns or home runs. with Lebron in the lineup compared to when during that season. Normally, that player is Whenever opposing teams take away the long And when it comes to the NBA, it’s no dif- he isn’t, by far the biggest swing made by LeBron James, with Kevin Durant in waiting. ball, Curry goes to the rim with ease or dishes ferent. Steph Curry and James Harden are the any one player in the NBA. There is a reason This year, that player is the Golden State War- inside with a flair reminiscent of Steve Nash. two favourites for this year’s MVP award and he has won four MVP titles already. riors star point guard, Steph Curry. Plus, Curry is the best player on the they are both having their best year statistically. The biggest deterrent for voting in The former Davidson Wildcat and son of best team in basketball. G-State has no But when it comes to who is the most valuable favour of the King is voter fatigue. He has the Charlotte Bobcats all-time leading scorer equal through 70-plus games and looks player in the NBA, it isn’t Harden, Curry or won four already, he doesn’t need another Del Curry, has lit up opponents since the pretty heading into the first round of the even Anthony Davis. It’s Lebron James. one. Let somebody else win! They couldn’t season opener. He’s among league leaders in playoffs against a depleted OKC squad. I know what you’re thinking, Lebron be more wrong. They should be look- almost every major statistic, he’s made more Without Curry, the Warriors are a good again? He is by far the most valuable player ing at his body of work, not his award his- three-pointers than any other player and team but nowhere near the juggernaut that’s to his team. Who has led his team to four tory when it comes to voting for this year’s he also leads the league in real plus-minus dominated the league. straight finals appearances, including two award. I am as big a fan of Steph Curry as (or RPM). This stat measures the impact a If the MVP had fan participation, I’d titles? That’s right, Lebron. Without James, there is but when it comes to the most valu- player has on both ends of the court and how vote Steph Curry. the Cavaliers are a borderline playoff team, able player in the league, it’s King James. Athlete Profile Athlete Profile Player: Nathan Obrigewitsch Player: Chawncy McClenan Sport: Basketball Sport: Basketball Position: Wing Position: Guard Program: Business Program: Personal Fitness Administration Training

By CHARLIE ZHAO 6. Who inspires you the most? Prob- By CHARLIE ZHAO born blind but has surpassed me in school. 1. What made you start playing basket- ably my dad. I admire his hard work ethic. 1. What made you start playing basket- I love her drive. ball? I loved to play sports when I was a kid 7. What three things can you not ball? I started playing because of my friends. 7. What three things can you not live and I loved to play in elementary gym class. live without? My faith, my family and my 2. Who is your childhood idol and without? My music, my bed and my good 2. Who is your childhood idol and fiancée. why? I didn’t really have one. friends. why? I didn’t really have one. 8. What is your dream oasis? Some- 3. What are your hobbies during 8. What is your dream oasis? Some- 3. What are your hobbies during where on a beach or mountain ski resort. your spare time? I like to chill, play Call where on a tropical beach. your spare time? I like to watch Netflix 9. What is the best advice you’ve of Duty and watch Netflix. 9. What is the best advice you’ve and work out. been given? Work hard because hard work 4. What type of music do you enjoy? been given so far? Never give up on your 4. What type of music do you enjoy? beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. I like old school R&B, hip hop and reggae. dreams, always follow your heart and don’t I like R&B, hip hop, reggae and country. 10. What do you want to say to your 5. What sports do you like besides let others bring you down. 5. What sports do you like team? This is my favourite team I have ever basketball? I used to play soccer and run track. 10. What do you want to say to your besides basketball? I love baseball and played for. Looking forward to next year and 6. Who inspires you the most? Prob- team? I love you guys and I’m happy to snowboarding. I’ll miss the guys who aren’t coming back. ably one of my younger sisters. She was have played with you this year. Thursday, April 2, 2015 SPORTS The Nugget 11 Athletes of the week March 23-29 Katie Roskewich Curling The NAIT Ooks women’s curling team won the Bronze medal at the CCAA National Championships hosted at Olds College this past weekend. Katie was the team lead who was named to the All-Tourna- ment team. The Ooks finished the round-robin 5-2, tied for first place before falling 6-3 to Fanshawe College in the semifinal to earn the bronze medal. “Katie was unreal at the nationals,” said head coach Jules Owchar. “She curled 98 per cent in a game and was easily the top lead at the championships.” Katie is a third-year Chemical Technology student from Gibbons.

Karynn Flory Curling After leading her NAIT Ooks women’s curling team to the ACAC championship, Karynn skipped her rink to a bronze medal at this year’s CCAA National Cham- pionships held at Olds College. Karynn led her team to a tie for first place after the round-robin only to drop a close semifinal to Fanshawe 6-3 to capture the CCAA bronze medal. “Karynn has had a magical year,” said head coach Jules Owchar. “She skipped a team to the Alberta Scotties, won an ACAC championship and took home a bronze medal at the CCAA Nationals.” Karynn is a third year Bachelor of Business Adminis- Photo by Sergei Belski tration student from St. Albert. NAIT Ook Katie Roskewich accepts her award as a member of the All- Tournament team at the CCAA national championships at Olds College. 12 The Nugget Thursday, April 2, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT Four fabulous festivals Boonstock’s top priority, which resulted ScHoolboy Q, Slightly Stoopid, Porter Rob- Pemberton released its lineup and it cov- poor planning, overcrowding, an increas- inson, The Kills and the list goes on. If you ers everything pretty well. In rock, we’ve got ingly incompetent staff and the slippery slope want to not only have a great time but also The Black Keys, Weezer, Sam Roberts Band, which resulted in the death of the festival, shed a man tear or two, hit up Squamish. I’d Hozier and Billy Talent. Rap has Kendrick the promoter’s reputation and, worst of all, be there myself if it didn’t fall on the very Lamar, Kid Cudi, J. Cole, Missy Elliot and people’s lives. So Boonstock is no more, what same weekend as my home away from home. electronic has Tiësto, Bassnectar, RL Grime can ya do? If you’re into electronic music, then and then there’s Pemberton’s comedy tent, Oh yeah, go to any number of the other Shambhala is pretty much as good as which this year features Cheech and Chong! awesome festivals out there. Western Canada it gets.This festival features six differ- Of course this is only a sliver of Pemby’s alone is home to a variety of insane festivals ent stages, each with its own unique vibe. massive lineup, ensuring that no matter what QUINTON BERGER to show former “Boonstockers” what a qual- Shambhala released the headliners for you’re into, you’ll have fun. Entertainment Editor ity festival is like. You have Tail Creek, Pem- 2015 a couple weeks ago and ho-lee shit! Tail Creek also gave us a taste of what @QuintonBerger6 berton, Squamish, Astral Harvest and my per- This year, Sham brings us legendary hip- they’ve got and while I’m not crazy about What happens when you poorly attempt sonal favourite, Shambhala just to name a few hop DJs DJ Jazzy Jeff (who produced the the rock lineup, you might be. This year, to hold a massive event, place it in the sear- and, the way things are looking, no matter Fresh Prince theme song) and Mix Mas- we’ve got Billy Talent, Art of Dying, Sub- ing heat, then hire slap-dash security who go where you end up, it’s going to be an unreal ter Mike (resident DJ for the Beastie Boys) lime with Rome, Pop Evil, Gob and Bad around dumping out people’s water while festival season. along with dubstep heavyweights Skril- Religion. I’m super crazy about the elec- they wait in line and accompany said secur- Let’s talk about Squamish first. This fes- lex, Excision and Datsik. More into house tronic lineup, though. This year features ity with slap-dash medics? Well, a few people tival has always brought us amazing artists. music? Fine, they’ve got Kygo, Justin Mar- Zeds Dead, GRiZ, Pretty Lights, Koan die and over 80 get sent to the hospital. In past years, Eminem, Bruno Mars, Weezer, tin, Worthy. Say funkie beats are more your Sound and more. There’s also two country This was the scene at last year’s Boon- Queens of the Stone Age and The Tragic- jam, well I guess you could go see GRiZ, artists, Brantley Gilbert and Tim Hicks as stock Music Festival so it shouldn’t come as ally Hip appeared, just to name a few. Well Stickybuds, The Funk Hunters … you get well as motor sports. Should be fun! a surprise that the festival won’t be returning this year, they’ve spared no expense for a the idea. This festival’s got something for There you go folks, four top notch events for an 11th installment in 2015. Most “Boon- star-studded lineup. This year, Squamish everyone so if you’re into letting your freak to replace the hole in your heart left by the stockers” can pinpoint when money became has Drake, Sam Smith, Mumford & Sons, flag fly, I highly recommend going. grease pit that was Boonstock. Thursday, April 2, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 13

FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE ... $3.99 mixtape ... Of course, a good daydreaming play- World (Imagine That) list wouldn’t be complete without a couple ● Gang Starr Ft. Inspectah Deck of tunes about having a few dollars more in – Above the Clouds your pocket. I had to throw the Barenaked ● Guru – Moment of Truth Ladies in there, sorry. ● Barenaked Ladies – If I Had a Million zm.ourden.net Day dreaming isn’t all about looking Dollars towards a better future. Sometimes all you ● The Flying Lizzards – Money (That’s can think about is the past. Bryan Adams What I Want) can help you with that. “Summer of ’69” ● Travie Mccoy Ft. Bruno Mars is one of the greatest look-back nostalgia – Billionaire By CONNOR O’DONOVAN tunes out there. Then, if your high school ● Bryan Adams – Summer of ’69 summer escapades don’t quite live up to ● Oasis – Don’t Look Back in Anger We all love to daydream. Whether Bryan’s, Noel Gallagher reminds to keep ● The Beatles – Yesterday it be on a bus, on a plane, at your grand- your jaded eyes on the road in front of ● Van Halen – Hot for Teacher ma’s house or in class, dreaming about bet- you. ● Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Maps ter times in great places can be key to get- Next we’ll honour the best kind of ● Aerosmith – Dream On ting you through the day. This can be espe- daydreaming: thinking creepily about that en.wikipedia.org cially true in these late semester days, with special someone you’ve always wanted that blue sky and sunlight peaking through to take on a hot date. There’s Van Halen’s the classroom windows. So here’s a playlist track, “Hot for Teacher,” about that polit- for your distant eyes and distracted cerebral ically incorrect crush that we’ve all had. hemispheres. Albert Einstein himself said If you’re one of those sappy, emotional “I live my daydreams in music.” dreamers, skip to the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s We’ll kick it off with a little hip-hop “Maps.” Wait! They don’t love you like I and Nas’s “If I Ruled the World.” love you! “Life, I wonder, will it take me under? Finally, we’ll end the list off with I don’t know.” possibly the cheesiest song I could have This classic hip-hop duet stretches a included. Dream on, my friends, dream laid back beat over contemplative lyrics until your dreams come true. that both entertain and provoke thought. ● Nas Ft. Laurynn Hill – If I Ruled the highlevelsound.blogspot.com connectionstr.blogspot.com 14 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, April 2, 2015

piece of art, do something out of the ciated. Let them see what it’s like Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ordinary! Your lucky craft store is when you aren’t the first to help out. You may have noticed that your Michaels. Your lucky pie is rhubarb. friends are spending less time with you. Don’t take it personally. They Aries (March 21-April 19) Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) just can’t handle your stunning pres- This week is your week! Although Maybe Taurus didn’t understand ence any longer. Give them a little recent setbacks have affected you, their horoscope or something but if space. Your lucky star is the Sun. the coast is clear now. Go ahead and someone is eyeballing you for some get it done! Your lucky number is 65. reason, it’s because they’re jealous Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) of your horizontally symmetrical body. Take advantage of the warm Taurus (April 20-May 20) Your lucky pizza is Hawaiian. weather while you can. Go outside MADAME O Look out for the vengeful Leo this and sports around for a while. Your week. No, like his actual name is Leo. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) lucky popcorn flavour is Dill Pickle. Be on watch because he will distract Don’t let that incident at the coffee April 2-8 you from your goals. Stay strong! shop impact the rest of your week. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) (Warning: These Nugget Your lucky celebrity is Chris Evans. You’re better than that! It’s not the There’s an opportunity for you to horoscopes are not written your fault they didn’t get your drink shine this week. Look for it and take by an accredited astrologer, Gemini (May 21-June 21) right. Your lucky candy is No Name advantage of it because you may not however, believe them if you Although you’re feeling ener- Sour Patch Kids from Bulk Barn. have a similar opportunity for a while. like, as they are absolute getic this week, try to cool down for Your lucky time is 9:41 a.m. the next one. You’ll feel like you’re in Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) and unquestionable.) a slump and you need to store your OK, slow down. Yes, you’re Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) energy for then. Your lucky flavour is beautiful and talented but that doesn’t People around you need your Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Berry Blue. mean that other people aren’t. Step help and they don’t want to ask for it. Take out that notepad and paper back and let others show their skills They’re going through a tough time that you have stored away in the Cancer (June 22-July 22) this week and see what happens. and all they need is for you to ask if closet. Your creativity needs to be You’ve been helping a lot of Your lucky currency is Medieval they’re really doing OK. Your lucky unleashed. Write a song, make a people lately but you’re under appre- Islamic Terra-Cotta Tokens. toilet paper brand is Charmin. JUST THE TIP What’s wrong with virginity? By FREAK FLAG I am a virgin and I am not ashamed of it. I mean, I From the beginning of history, sex was looked at don’t shout it from the rooftops but it has been my as a private matter between two people. Anyone who choice. talked about it or strayed from that norm was con- I am not a prude. I talk to my friends about their sidered dirty and shunned from the social commun- sexual experiences and laugh over their awkward ity. As you can see in the photo, chastity belts were a encounters. Over the years, I have gotten really good reality and not something that was considered a joke. at giving others advice. I’m not socially isolated and If you can’t tell from the photo, that chastity belt in I love to have a great time at bars or wherever the particular is meant for men. It ensures that nobody, night has taken me. I have had opportunities to have not even the wearer, could touch the second member sex but it was my choice to decline. Whatever rea- because that would be blasphemous and unnatural. son somebody has for remaining a virgin is nothing Thankfully we do not live in times where uncom- to be ashamed of and the reason behind it is nobody’s fortable garments like that are necessary and we’re g-darn business other that yours and your partner’s. in a time when human sexuality is celebrated not The assumption that those who are older and berated. However, while people are becoming more remain virgins are either waiting for marriage or open and accepting of sexual exploration in and out are too geeky is a dated stereotype. Steve Carrell’s of relationships – really, kudos to you – there are ris- 40-Year Old Virgin was hilarious but does not repre- ing stigmas against those who remain virgins in their sent the ordinary virgin. If your reasons are religious 20s and beyond. or you want to wait until marriage to do it with ‘the I’ve been around conversations where people one,’ hats off to you. At the same time, there are some talk about their sexual adventures like they are bet- who are asexual, some who haven’t met anyone they ter than others because they are no longer a virgin. A trust to share that experience with or just have other lot of people try to hide the fact that they are virgins priorities. because they want to feel accepted. They don’t want Virgins can get creative if they really want to. to feel socially isolated because they haven’t had that There are other ways to get release that sex pro- shared experience with their peers. vides for others out there. The point is let your Anti orgasm device created by the Ferier Brothers in Some people even think virginity is adorable and freak flag fly, be it a sexually adventurous one or Paris displayed in the Museum of Sex Collection. “Cre- that your views are dated or unrealistic. It’s 2015 and a virginal one. No flag is better than the other and ated during the Victorian Era, this device was intended people need to accept one another’s choices. Be that both should be accepted. If your flag is more like to deter young boys from engaging in the act of mas- they have chosen to have sex with however many a kite, own that kite and fly it like Mary Poppins is turbation, or ‘orgasm,’ which was historically believed people or if they have chosen nobody. I am single, smiling down on you. to have both negative and social consequences.” Thursday, April 2, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 15

TELEVISION Disney needs convincing By GERVAISE BRANCH-ALLEN Windu. Arguably, the best voice comes (Rebels Season One). The Clone Wars and more. May the Force Be With You. Let me start off by saying I am not a from Dee Bradley Baker, who voices all Legacy lives on through comics, novels Always. hardcore Star Wars fan. At the same time, the Clone Troopers. Well, there’s also I definitely enjoy the outstanding franchise a few characters voiced by legends but and the Star Wars: The Clone Wars ani- mentioning them would be spoilers. mated series is no exception. After Dis- I have no plans to spoil the episodes, ’N’ ney purchased Lucasfilm and Star Wars, but here are the general descriptions. In Star Wars: The Clone Wars was cancelled the first story arc, a Clone Trooper loses SINGLE with many episodes still in the works. For- his mind, forcing Anakin and Captain tunately, the crew behind the series man- Rex to take action. This storyline takes a aged to finish a few episodes to finish the dark turn as secrets are revealed. In the sixth season. To help ease the pain of the second story arc, Padme Amidala finds beloved series, Disney released the epi- herself in the middle of a bank plot and sodes on Blu-ray and DVD as Star Wars: meets an old friend. In the third story arc, The Clone Wars – The Lost Missions. Mace Windu joins Jar Jar Binks (you read correctly) to stop an evil plan involving Tough situations dark magic. In the fourth story arc, Yoda In the episodes included in this set, char- discovers the trippy side of the Force. acters are forced to overcome tough situa- tions. Characters die, secrets are revealed Balanced stories and darkness looms over the galaxy. These While many of the episodes are particular episodes include heavy ties to steeped in dark plots and secret plans, Star Wars Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. the action, character development and The Clone Troopers and Yoda, in particu- occasional humour (AC-3!), manage to lar, experience great battles with darkness as balance out the stories. While these epi- they take the lead for most of these episodes. sodes take place after Season 5, you don’t Anakin Skywalker, Count Dooku and Chan- need to have seen those episodes to know cellor Palpatine have great roles throughout what’s happening, though fans of the ser- these episodes, as well. ies will be at an advantage. Also worth The animation is absolutely gor- noting, a few characters are missing from geous, and if you purchase the Blu-ray these episodes (C-3PO, General Griev- version, all the air battles, lightsaber ous, Asajj Ventress, Ahsoka Tano). duels and blaster showdowns will abso- Bonus features include a documen- lutely glow in front of your eyes. tary and four story reels. The documen- All of the sounds are quite sharp and tary is a solid (if a bit short) look back the voice actors are as brilliant as ever. at the series. The story reels (available Matt Lanter completely sells Anakin, for Blu-ray only) are episodes in the ani- James Arnold Taylor is excellent as Obi- matic stage because they weren’t com- Wan Kenobi, Tom Kane is great as both pleted in time. Trailers for Star Wars Yoda and the narrator and Tim Curry Rebels (great show), Big Hero 6 (great very nicely takes Ian Abercrombie’s movie) and Maleficent are included. place (R.I.P.) as the chancellor. Other If you haven’t already watched these amazing voices include Corey Burton episodes on Netflix, I highly recom- as Count Dooku, Phil LaMarr as Bail mend you buy this set and help convince Organa and Terrence T. Carson as Mace Disney to release more Star Wars sets

Photo by Ciaran Boyle Victoria Brown Landscape Architectural Technology Instagram: VictoriaBrown7 What are some of your interests? – Music, art … and trucks. Describe a perfect evening. – Honestly, it could be something super simple like drinks on a tailgate or something like an amusement park or speeders. What are some major turn-offs for you? – Someone who has no manners or can’t stop talking about going to the gym. Like, come on, guys. What do you find attractive in a guy? –Someone tall with tattoos and manners. What do you like most about yourself? – My tattoos! I have five and I can’t wait to get more. I’m slightly addicted. Are you hot and single? E-mail us at [email protected] schmoesknow.com 16 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, April 2, 2015

ALBUM REVIEW 30 years young By CONNOR O’DONOVAN it back,” still gives me chills. The album B.B. King joins Bono for “When I decided to do a throwback for the CD features three more songs from the Colo- Love Comes to Town.” One of the review this week and look at an album that rado concert, including a powerful version most memorable scenes from the actually came out three years before I was born. of “Bullet the Blue Sky,” a song that was companion movie released with That is U2’s Rattle and Hum. I uncovered an old originally released on their previous album, the album shows King and Bono copy recently while cleaning and realized it had Joshua Tree. The song is one of U2’s most meeting before performing the been a while since I had listened to it. I currently, overtly political and you can feel the pas- song live. You can see the shyness of course, have all of the songs on my phone but sion in Bono’s snarling spoken word verse in Bono’s face when he greets the somehow fell out of touch with the band and a and Edge’s cascading guitar slides. big man but all inhibitions are lost record that I adored growing up. I’ll be a U2 die- “Van Diemen’s Land,” the album’s once King fires up the blues guitar. hard forever but their music hasn’t really stood second track, is a haunting power ballad Bono is also joined by Bob Dylan www.amazon.com out for me recently, not like Rattle and Hum did. actually sung by the Edge and tells the tale on “Love Rescue Me,” which the It’s got a great mix of live and studio of the Tasmanian island that was once an two co-wrote. Dylan’s troubadour poetry U2’s tours to this day. recordings that showcases a band full of Australian penal colony. From there, things mingles easily with Bono’s anthemic spirit Rattle and Hum is one of those records passion, energy and motivation. It also pick up with “Desire,” one of the band’s best here. Jimi Hendrix also makes an appearance that just keeps on giving, no matter how features a couple of awesome covers and tracks. Featuring a blistering electric guitar on the album, which includes his iconic elec- deep you dig. Once you’ve listened to its some of the most legendary acts in the his- track from Edge and rollicking lyrics from tric “Star Spangled Banner” instrumental at better known tracks, you can close your eyes tory of western music. Bono. The atmosphere of “Desire” is echoed Woodstock in 1969. and put your finger on any of the others and At 17 tracks long, the album is U2’s in “Angel of Harlem,” an homage to jazz U2 covers Dylan’s “All Along the it will be just as full of pure devotion and longest. It opens with a fiery cover of the songstress Billie Holiday. It features Bono’s Watchtower,” also recorded live with the passion for music. It may be nearing its 30th Beatles’ “Helter Skelter,” recorded live vocals at their finest. In my opinion, “Angel” same fervour as on “Helter Skelter.” That birthday but for me it’s as exciting as the first at a concert in Colorado. Bono’s open- could compete for the title of best U2 song. energy is prevalent throughout the album, time I slid it into a CD player. ing quote, “This is a song Charles Man- Like I mentioned before, the album also including on “I Still Haven’t Found What son stole from the Beatles. We’re stealing has appearances from some musical greats. I’m Looking For,” which is a staple on How to change bad habits best time for you to make a change? Which tionship habits, recognize that there will be crossword, dancing to some music or call- of your personality traits will help you and some hard times ahead. After the novelty ing a friend. which might get in your way? Should you of change wears off it is the mind’s normal 11. Be mentally prepared. What are change gradually or go ‘cold turkey’? Are response to pull you back to the older, more you going to say and do when you feel the you a private or a public person? familiar habit. Be prepared! What positive urge to backslide? Telling yourself how 3. Work on changing one habit at a habit are you going to replace your nega- you are getting stronger, fitter, happier or time. Ensure that you set realistic goals and tive one with? What are you going to do more effective can keep you on track as can timelines. when you feel drawn back to the old pat- imagining the benefits when you succeed. 4. Know your motivations. Write terns? Remember that the first few weeks Giving yourself positive messages such as down reasons for making the change – are generally the most difficult but the new “I am a smoke-free person” or “I can feel physical health, mental health, saving habit gradually becomes second nature. Try myself getting healthier” or “I am strong TIMELY TIPS money, looking better, or any other bene- these tips: and I can do this” will increase your motiv- fits. Keep expanding your list and have it ● Have a plan for keeping on track. ation. Emotions such as anxiety, anger or MARGARET MAREAN on hand to look at when you are feeling Take the time to write down your plan. depression can easily weaken resolve. NAIT Student Counselling weak. ● Journalling. Emotions, obstacles, 12. Get support. While you have to Being aware of habits that are imped- 5. Make your goal public. Tell friends successes, ongoing plans … related to the make changes on your own it is often help- ing our progress, or that may have been and family about the change you are plan- change. ful to get professional help. There are pro- useful in the past but are no longer bene- ning to make and be specific about what is ● Have a friend touch base periodically grams to help with smoking, over or under ficial, is the first step to change. For most and is not be helpful in terms of support. and/or have a list of people you can call for eating, compulsive shopping or other hab- students the end of term is stressful – finals If possible do not tell anyone that you feel support. its. While friends and family can be sup- are looming and projects are due - so this will belittle your goal or be unsupport- ● Use relaxation techniques, yoga, deep portive most often they cannot be object- may NOT be the best time to make major ive. Even if you are a private person, it is breathing or meditation can help you get ive about your situation. Professional coun- changes. However it IS a great time to look usually beneficial to tell at least one other through tough times. sellors at NAIT Student Counselling can at changing habits that aren’t serving you person. 9. Clean up your environment. Get facilitate your progress towards changing well academically such as procrastination, 6. Set specific short-term goals. If rid of things that are likely to trigger you unhealthy lifestyle habits, or work with you perfectionism and inability to make deci- you are gradually cutting something out be like ashtrays for smokers, ice cream for on any other personal or academic concern. sions. It may also be a good time to start specific about how much, when, where, etc. overeaters … This may mean letting go, at All counselling is free and confidential. considering habits that will improve your If you are quitting cold turkey ensure that least temporarily, of relationships that fos- If you would like further assistance long-term success. Here are some tips: your timing is right and your supports are ter your bad habit. Re-arranging your fur- book an appointment: 1. Learn from the past. If you have in place. niture or moving around some pictures can Main Campus: Counsellors are avail- tried to make changes in the past consider 7. Give yourself realistic rewards for reinforce that you are making new, positive able Monday to Friday. Call 780-378-6133 what factors prevented your long-term suc- going a day, a week, two weeks, a month, lifestyle changes. or come in person to Room W-111PB, HP cess? What triggered you to go off track, etc. 10. Surround yourself with success Centre. what could you have done instead, and 8. Have a plan to deal with with- – positive people, environments that you Souch Campus: A counsellor is avail- how could have handled side effects, social drawal symptoms. Whether your goal feel good in, hobbies or pastimes that you able on Thursdays. Book in Room Z-153. situations, public reaction or other factors is to make changes to shopping, eating, enjoy. Think of activities that are not com- Patricia Campus: A counsellor is avail- differently? smoking, drinking, gambling, procrastina- patible with your bad habit such as going able Wednesday afternoons. Book in Room 2. Know yourself. When would be the tion, emotional outbursts or negative rela- for a run, cleaning a cupboard, doing a P-133. Thursday, April 2, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 17 THEATRE Fashionista of the Weeksta A satire with heart and humour By MATT MOSEWICH The two-and-a-half hour show is brim- If you’re looking for wholesome family ming with the profane humour we’ve come fun … look elsewhere. Unless your idea of to expect from the men who thought up the wholesome family fun includes female cas- likes of Eric Cartman and Randy Marsh. tration, aids and frog screwing. The Book of It’s riddled with profanity and even man- Mormon played for six days last week from ages to make “baptism” a dirty word. And, Tuesday to Sunday at the Northern Alberta of course, there are also countless jokes at Jubilee Auditorium. I was at the sold out the expense of Mormonism. But for all the Wednesday night showing. criticism they heap on Mormons, the show is never hateful. Sure they mock Mormons’ Music and satire unwavering optimism and their faith’s ori- The Book of Mormon is a religious sat- gin story but the message is never anti- ire musical that was created by Trey Parker religious. Mormonism is simply a front to and Matt Stone. If those names ring a bell, point out all the troubles in life. And, in congratulations, you’ve been blessed with mocking religion, the show is, in a way, the genius that is South Park. If not, drop endorsing it. The message is that if you what you are doing and watch all 18 sea- need an absurd story to get you through the sons of the classic cartoon right now, then horrible parts of life, no matter what that thank me. I grew up on South Park. It was story is, then by all means, have it. a staple of my childhood. So needless to As is the case with most of Parker say, I went into the show expecting it to be and Stones’ works, the vulgarity is always really good. It exceeded my expectations in combined with a ton of heart and warmth, every way and further enhanced Matt and which leads to the true heart of the show. Trey as comedic geniuses. They give the main characters a naïve vul- Matt and Trey first came up with the nerability and sweetness that lets them get idea for The Book of Mormon in 2003 and away with joking about extremely serious after nearly seven years of development, subject matters that will get even the most the show opened on Broadway. The show prudish person to laugh. Which leads me was met with exceptional critical response to one of the biggest surprises of the night. and set records in ticket sales. The show I expected a younger crowd but was sur- took home nine Tony Awards, theatre’s ver- prised to see an older and, in my opinion, sion of the Oscars, including Best Musical. a stuffier crowd, who, from my eye, really The show also took home the Grammy for enjoyed the show. Best Musical Theatre Album. The Book of Mormon tells the story of Music brilliant two young Mormon missionaries sent to a The musical numbers are brilliant. remote village in northern Uganda, where a Co-written by Robert Lopez of Avenue brutal warlord is threatening the local popu- Q fame, they are hilarious and catchy. lation. Naïve and optimistic, the two mis- You’ll be whistling them as you leave sionaries try to share the Book of Mormon the theatre. The set is imaginative and but have trouble connecting with the locals, well thought out. It moves flowingly who are more worried about war, famine, with the story and never takes away poverty, AIDS and scrotal maggots than from the actors. The different charac- about religion. ters in the show – ranging from Jesus Photo by Wallace Zuzana to Satan, from Darth Kate Puim Vader to Hitler – all add to the laughs. The writ- Digital Media and IT ing is sharp and, as an Kate is specializing in graphic communications and game design. She is avid South Park fan, was a huge gamer. Her favourite games are Mass Effect, Dragon Age and Portal. reminded of that show. In Kate also loves fashion. Her favourite style is INDIE. Her idols are radio broad- conclusion, this is a must caster Megan Edwards, British musician Natalia Kills but her most favourite of all is musician and designer Gwen Stefani. see. I laughed so hard I Kate is wearing a dress from Garage, shoes from Payless, earrings from gave myself a headache Budha shop and Ray-Ban glasses. Kate is very geeky, nerdy, spiritual. She is … a good headache. So a cos player as well and likes dressing up. She is also a musician, sings, plays if you get the chance to guitar, keyboard and writes songs. A solo artist, she plays at cafes around the artistviewblog.com see this show, do it. city. Her biggest dream is to perform at K-Days. 18 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, April 2, 2015 What’s your favourite pastime on campus when you don’t have class?

“Snackin’ in the NAITrium.” “Working out in the gym.” “Hanging out with my “Liquor drinks at the Blind “Sleeping in the library.” friends.” Duck.” Easton Wigley Jay Vick Justin Schell Architectural Tyler Suteau Amy Locke Biological Sciences Instrumentation Technology Geological Technology DMIT

THROWBACK THURSDAY Are stores on the way out? By KYLE MATZ Even though this is Alberta, not used to need to visit may become obso- how a device works or how it feels in your For the longest time, we as humans everyone has a truck or SUV with a lete in the coming years, being converted hand, unless you try it out first. have gone to physical locations to pur- large trunk. to fulfillment and distribution centres for We’ve gone full circle in this throw- chase items that we need. Since the The most recent development in this online giants. back from looking back at stores we had wide-spread acceptance of the Internet, story is the announcement of the closure Though one thing that the digital that we don’t need any longer, to stores the number of retail stores operating is of 131 Future Shop locations across the works cannot compete with is the abil- that we have that we may not need in the slowly decreasing. As an example, the country. Sixty five of those will be con- ity to try out a product in person before future. Although I’m not a futurist, I can iTunes Store launched in 2003 offering verted into Best Buys. In a written state- investing money in it. That is one thing tell you that things are going to change digital content in the form of music, mov- ment, Best Buy said that this move was that a retail store does better than a digital and it will change into things that we never ies and TV shows. Blockbuster, and many made to strengthen the company’s pos- counterpart. You’ll never know exactly anticipated. other DVD/VHS rental houses slowly ition in the market. It comes at a time when lost business to the point where they had people are spending more and more online to close. Blockbuster announced that it and, even in the statement from Best Buy, would close all of its Canadian stores the company said that, as a part of this mer- in August of 2011. Although the iTunes ger, they’re going to spend more time on Store is not the sole reason the company developing the e-commerce portion of their went out of business (piracy was what site. the company blamed their demise on), it What does this mean for the future of was one of the main reasons. People just retail stores? Will there be a future where wanted the ability to get a movie without we wouldn’t need to leave the house to buy having to leave the house. anything? The same thing is happening with other What about groceries? In select U.S. markets. Although it may not necessarily cities, Amazon has started a new program be cheaper to purchase things on the Inter- called AmazonFresh that delivers fresh net, it is more convenient for certain items. local products to your house and, if you For example, if you purchase a TV from order more than $50 worth, you get free Best Buy online, it includes free shipping same-day shipping. This program, in con- to your house. This is especially useful to junction with their drone initiative, really someone that may not have the means to shows that the future for retail stores may www.zerohedge.com transport the product they buy back home. be pretty bleak. All of these stores that we Amazon is working on a drone service to deliver merchandise. Thursday, April 2, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 19

MOVIE REVIEW Song of the Sea enchanting By CONNOR O’DONOVAN I first saw Song of the Sea, just released for DVD and download, when I was in Toronto over the holidays. It was showing at the Toronto International Film Festival theatre and I had an afternoon to kill. I had already seen Citizen- four, which I’m pretty sure was the only other film show- ing in English at the artsy cinema, so the decision to go was more impulsive than researched or motivated. I wish I could do that kind of thing more often because there’s something about seeing a film that you know absolutely nothing about that adds to your suspense and anticipation. It definitely added to my growing sense of wonder while watching Song of the Sea, an animated account of the traditional Irish legend involving the ocean and the Selkies, magical creatures that are seals below the water and humans above. The film, directed by Irishman Tomm Moore, is cen- tred around Saoirse and her older brother, Ben, who live on an island in a lighthouse with their father. In the film’s haunting prologue, the siblings’ mother passes away after giving birth to Saoirse, a tragedy that leaves Saoirse unable moviemezzanine.com to talk and Ben with a jaded view of his little sister. Cut discover the magic of the Selkies and reunite their family. mood and atmosphere of Song of the Sea. Ranging from gen- to a few years later and the family still lies in pieces. Sao- What really makes Song of the Sea stand out, apart tle to piano, to intricate acoustic guitar, the soundtrack draws irse, unaware of what transpired at her birth, navigates from its deep, family driven storyline, is its beautiful, hand from the likes of Irish singer-songwriter Lisa Hannigan and through her confusing world with a playful curiosity, won- drawn animation. There is something enchanting about accomplished French composer Bruno Coulais, who created dering wide-eyed at her brother’s anger and her father’s the way the characters and environments are shaped and the score for Tomm Moore’s first film,The Secret of Kells. depression. This curiosity leads her to find a magical sea shaded to reveal emotion and atmosphere that sets the Song of the Sea achieves the aesthetics necessary to shell instrument that belonged to her mother and with it she movie apart from today’s computer animated flicks. The allow an animated film to truly inspire the imagination. begins to understand what troubles her family. style of the artists is more clearly on display, giving the I remember watching certain animated films when I was But before she can fully explore the sea shell’s meaning, film a chance to become truly unique. The art enthralls, young, like The Fox and the Hound, that really made me she and her brother are whisked away to the mainland with their entertains and inspires all at once in a manner reminiscent feel the emotions of the characters. Song of the Sea does grandmother, leaving their father and the sea shell behind. Thus of the original Snow White or The Iron Giant. this consistently with its purposeful animation, plot-leading begins the young duo’s adventure to return to their lighthouse, The film’s eerily beautiful soundtrack also enhances the sound and heart-warming family themes. DJ-ING 101 EDM becoming mainstream tronic dance music drug MDMA has even ucts and services through the popularity of As many of billboard-hit lovers attend adopted its own brand “Molly,” and head- dance music. Big corporations that were these massive concert congregations, the liners of the events are taking in $20-mil- once reluctant to take part in any sort of venues have begun to compel the required lion profits. EDM relationship (mainly because of the permits to host such events. Even more Raves started out in the 1990s and over drugs associated with its hot-spot rave loca- intense security, with extreme entrance the past 20 years, EDM has slowly begun tions) are now looking past what was once search checks and overall safety provisions to take over the modern North American assumed to generate negative publicity and have been implemented along with the concert revenues. The word festival is now realizing that these raves are attracting big development represented by promoters as something crowds and are the places where there is Venues that were once abandoned BRETT BOHL drawing the line between a ’90s rave and big money. buildings and remote farms have pro- @djBohLd the EDM concerts of today. The music of Today, EDM has come a long way from gressed to deliberately thought out, in Electronic dance music is everywhere. ’90s hasn’t changed the way people are its early days of house and techno when plain-sight locations, advancing from foot- What used to be an underground movement dancing nowadays but the music itself has the DJ booths were often tucked away in a ball stadiums all the way up to desert wil- is leaving modern day “hipsters” searching changed. corner compared to being up on stage with derness excursions. for the genre that will become the next big The music has become much more live dancers. Thousands of people purchase A couple of examples are the week- thing. complex, becoming a rehash-mash of tickets for some of these major events and long Black Rock Desert festival in northern Festivals like Electric Daisy Carnival in trance, house and electro combined. With now not everyone is facing in the same Nevada called Burning Man and the largest the U.S. are grossing more than $40 million technology improvements always advan- direction, looking at the same place at the longest-running, five-day, four-night elec- in profits, translating into history repeating cing, the genre will never stop growing and same time. They are meant to get lost in the tronic music festival Shambhala. itself with massive crowds of dance loving changing. Multiple artist collaborations are psychedelic futuristic sounds, lost in the Without the people making music, youths gathering with a united passion for being combined into masterpieces of music dance floor in a sea of people, becoming a the people promoting these venues and the genre. and are then even being remade into newer collective member of the intimacy of some the people paying for the EDM experi- The culture’s terminology is being and improved remixes. Our dance DJs are giant extravaganza only growing larger day ence, the expansion couldn’t continue. rebranded as it has been taking on more fol- selecting only the best when you go out to by day. What used to be underground is now a lowers. DJs in 2015 are becoming the new dance. These massive events require no- long-term plan that will always continue rock stars. What society once termed a rave The venue promotes the DJs and the expense-spared LED graphics and cutting- building. The day an EDM concert turns is now called a festival. DJs promote the venue. Other endorse- edge visual technology. The dance music out to just be a regular concert is the EDM has formally grown out of its ments are following the advertising these has become so mainstream and popular day that I am not going to be inspired name of “Techno.” The popular elec- two entities, cross promoting their prod- it’s entering the Top-40 billboard charts. anymore. 20 The Nugget Thursday, April 2, 2015