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When Aimee Bellerose walks being kept from recess for a whole around the University of Alberta, two months as a result. she’ll overhear other’s “struggles”: High school is harder to remem- a girl complaining about her hair ber, but Bellerose’s diploma proves being four inches too short, a guy she got through. She was homeless talking about the party coming during that time, and often under up on Friday, or someone else the influence of drugs. Those days gossiping, “Oh my God, did you were cold, hungry and numb, she see her shoes?” As a 22-year-old said. What got her through was the indigenous woman who’s lived art teacher, who’d walk Bellerose through homelessness, incarcera- to school and make her toast and tion, addiction and mental illness, coffee every morning. Bellerose’s concept of struggle is “A lot of people think (food) is a much different. necessity. People think that only The city is a different place for an happens in Third World countries. indigenous person who has been No. In Canada, in Edmonton, food in and out of the system. Bellerose, is a luxury for a lot of people. And and other women in similar situ- that’s the reality,” Bellerose said. ations, worry about things like As for clothes, Bellerose looks whether they’ll eat tomorrow or down at her outfit and wonders find a place to sleep tonight. Or what everyone else on campus about whether they’ll get stopped thinks of her. by Edmonton Police Services Bellerose is one of the 21 young for jaywalking and arrested for women attending the newly- something completely different, piloted Moving the Mountain which Bellerose said she has seen program, a learning initiative for happen. high-risk youth, mainly of indig- “Go downtown, even on the enous descent, between ages 12 south side” she said. “When you’re and 22. a native person and you walk down Many of the women in the pro- the street people look at you like gram haven’t completed high you’re an outsider.” school and have struggled in the Like many enrolled in university, education and criminal system. Bellerose has gone through the The majority of them are, or have provincial schooling system, and been, homeless. Some have been possesses a high school diploma. diagnosed with fetal alcohol spec- The challenges started early, when trum disorder, while all have had Bellerose could never finish mad severe problems with substance minutes in time. She remembers abuse. continued PAGE 5

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International Endeavours (part two) news briefs “The Wildrose Party wants high quality services for students, we 200 miles north of Montana: the experiences of an American living in Alberta want students to feel represented, compiled by Richard Catangay-Liew I just don’t think the Wildrose Josh Greschner Party supports the fact that official Opinion Editor Wildrose Party calls for end to mandatory monopolies are the best service pro- SU memberships viders do this for students,” he said. The following is part two of three in The Alberta Wildrose Party is SU President Navneet Khinda a series detailing the experiences of denouncing mandatory students’ said the Wildrose Party’s proposal international students at the Uni- union memberships and fees, while was “misguided.” She refuted the versity of Alberta. students’ unions are fighting back, rationale that students’ unions citing their key services and role spend money inappropriately, as a Second-year linguistics student in keeping post-secondary admin- small fraction of membership dues Alex Cook will tell you he’s from istrations and the government support their advocacy efforts. Washington, DC even though he’s accountable. The Council of University Alberta not actually from Washington, DC. A policy proposal by the Wildrose Students (CAUS) released a letter to “Back home, if somebody says recommends that the Alberta gov- the Wildrose Party ahead of their they’re from Washington, DC or ernment look into Post-Secondary AGM, stating that membership fees Baltimore or New York, they’re not Learning Act, and allow students support their roles as “fiscal watch- from Washington DC or Baltimore to choose whether they’d like to dogs” and enabling them to provide or New York,” he said. “They’re gen- become a paying member of a core services for students. erally from one of the outlying cities student association, such as the “What would happen if it was an around there.” University of Alberta’s Students’ opt-in type of thing?” Khinda asked. Last year, Cook left home, in Bow- Christina varvis Union. The policy was applauded at “Does it mean that students don’t ie, Maryland, to study at the Univer- guistics programs in North America as he thought there would be. Cook their AGM on Saturday, Nov. 14. have access to our services? You sity of Alberta as an international wasn’t as much of a financial strain was also surprised to find that there The Wildrose Party’s rationale don’t ever want to deny a student student. The $20,000 tuition cost as it could have been. U of A calibre are people in Edmonton who seem behind the proposal is that “much access to the Peer Support Centre.” looms over his experience abroad, institutions in Maryland and the to take 9/11 conspiracy theories like mandatory membership and While Bexte and Khinda are but impressive high school grades US in general are highly selective. seriously. dues to any public sector union, on opposite sides of the spectrum and scholarships lowered his first- The University of Maryland–College “I’m just like ‘Ok. That’s great. these dues are then often used to in the debate, they agreed on the year tuition to around $3,000. That Park accepted 28,000 applications Tell me more.’” advance certain, often progressive, point that it’s unlikely the current figure bloated to $14,000 in his sec- to form a 2015 fall freshman class He also speculates that Canadian political agenda.” Alberta NDP government would ond year. Adjustments haven’t been of 3,975 students. Universities seek politeness isn’t exactly politeness. One of the Wildrose members legislate a policy such as this. easy. to enroll out-of-state students since “People say Canadians are super who signed off on the proposal “This type of freedom of stu- “(My parents) aren’t 100 per cent out-of-state tuition can be sub- nice. And I didn’t expect them to is University of Calgary student dents isn’t what the NDP wants,” happy that this is something we all stantially more than what in-state be how they’re portrayed in paro- Keean Bexte. Bexte, who served as Bexte said have to account for in our financial students pay. Rather than paying dies. But it almost feels like people a U of C Students’ Union Councillor For Khinda, she said she believes budget,” Cook said. “But we also $30,000 a year, Cook resolved to are misinterpreting this niceness for the Faculty of Science, said “dis- this policy is “out of step with that understand that a university degree study in Edmonton. His friends ask, for this sort of passive aggressive tasteful lobbying” of student asso- Albertans want. isn’t optional anymore. It’s a nec- “Where the hell is that?” smugness, (as if Canadians) have ciations was the wrong approach, “I think this government does essary thing to gain success in the “‘Alberta, Canada,’” Cook re- the moral high ground compared and questioned the merit of student value a students’ right to associate world.” sponds. “’200 miles north of Mon- to American culture,” Cook said. associations. and a students’ right to govern,” she Cook works odd jobs in fast food tana.’ And they’re like ‘Oh. OK.’” “Which is true in some respects. But “If (the Students’ Union) con- said. to supplement his living expenses, While there isn’t much of a it was kind of weird getting used to sulted every single member of the “But this is the official opposition but just as his tuition became more cultural difference between it.” union, not everyone would agree party, and we have to take them expensive, his congested schedule Edmonton and his home, Cook After hearing a number of offhand with them,” Bexte said. seriously. I hope that at least if this impeded him from working the found reality to be different from comments about being an American Bexte added that the policy pro- policy stays in their books, that hours he’d like to work. his expectations. Being competent student in Canada, he said he found posal is not an attack on students’ they at least talk to the students’ Cook explained that studying in in Spanish, he’s disappointed that himself thinking, “OK. Let’s pretend unions, but a just a question to the unions and student associations in Canada and in one of the leading lin- there isn’t as much Spanish spoken this never happened.” status quo. the future.” news 4 thegateway www.gtwy.ca November 18, 2015

ALUMNI ASKED & ANSWERED WITH Heather Rolheiser, ’10 BA Sworn In David Turpin is officially installed as U of A president at the Northern Jubilee Auditorium. Christina Varvis Turpin installed as 13th president Current Occupation: PR/Communications Specialist Announces new space for indigenous students, vision for University of Alberta for Confetti Sweets Jamie Sarkonak will be a $30 million project and will honour song by Adrian LaChance What do you miss most about being a U of A Staff reporter @swagonak be space for Indigenous students to and a performance by the University student? The feeling of constantly learning and being find a home on campus and for all of Alberta Symphonic Wind inspired, sitting in front of the beautiful Rutherford David Turpin was officially installed students to learn, honour and cel- Ensemble, University of Alberta as the University of Alberts’s 13th ebrate their shared history. Madrigal Singers, Concert Choir and House in Fall with a philosophy book, afternoon naps… president and vice-chancellor at the Turpin’s installment address also Opera Workshop. Northern Alberta Jubilee Audito- retold his personal history, family U of A Students’ Union President Favourite campus memory: The first week of classes rium on Monday, Nov. 16. history — he describes himself as Navneet Khinda and Graduate Stu- when the whole campus is buzzing with excitement. “I accept this responsibility with seventh generation “prairie stock,” dents’ Association President Colin humility, and with enormous ap- his experience in living across Can- More delivered Turpin’s first wel- Most embarrassing moment as a student: Every preciation for this university and its ada — including his cabin in the come speech, followed up by a vid- time I had to do a class presentation. Ew. traditions,” he said. woods of the west coast’s Discovery eo-welcome by Prime Minister Jus- Soon after his installment, Turpin Islands. He went over how the U of tin Trudeau. Premier Rachel Notley What’s the one piece of advice you’d give a current announced the guarantee of a place A will help make “a better Canada,” followed with a speech referencing U of A student? Savour every moment; you’ll miss all in residence for every first-year stu- including working towards eco- her affection U of A as an alumnus, of it once you’re out in the work force. dent, starting next fall. Because of nomic diversification, developing and calling the institution a testa- their higher level of engagement, evidence-based policy to social jus- ment to Alberta innovation. Min- Favourite course/professor: A Sociology class called students living on campus tend to tice, providing research in sustain- ister of Advanced Education Lori Theory of the Subject taught by Professor Doug Aoki. feel more positive about their uni- able development in the oil and gas Sigurdson, Notley and the Alberta His mentorship and respect for his students made it one versity experience, participate more industry, and working with the uni- NDP government are both looking in extra-curricular activities and versity’s national and international forward to working with Turpin and of the most invaluable experiences I had at the U of A. perform better in class, Turpin not- partners, and advancing global the university, she said. ed. This is part of a process to bring peace. Turpin later thanked Premier Not- If you got one university do-over, what would it be? students more opportunities to en- ley in his installment address for the Just that — do it all over. If I could, I would. I loved being gage, he said. new government’s quick enactment a student. Turpin also announced the univer- “I accept this of Bill C3 and the “(investment) in sity’s intention to build the Maskwa Alberta’s post-secondary sector and Favourite secret makeout/study spot? House of Learning, a campus space responsibility with (reaffirmation of) its commitment to Study spot — Rutherford Library; it’s a beautiful historic for Indigenous students that will be humility, and with education and research.” building that I felt privileged to have access to. located behind the Education build- enormous appreciation Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson’s Makeout spot — definitely the old Arts building; so ings. The university has submitted termed Turpin a “steward” of one the proposal to government, and for this university and its of the most important economic, beautiful and usually not very populated. Turpin is looking forward to the traditions.” social and environmental drivers in Edmonton. But Iveson also reframed What did you do to help you stay sane during exam teamwork that will bring the vision into reality, he said. David Turpin the job title of U of A president, with President, Students’ Union time? Coffee and procrastination. I used to meet up “To answer the legacy of residen- a little bit of humor. with friends to “study,” but would end up chatting and tial schools with substantial acts of Robed representatives from 33 of “Dr. Turpin is will be officially, as laughing for hours. reconciliation,” Turpin said. post-secondary institutions arrived of today, essentially the mayor of the “It’ll be a tangible demonstration from across Canada to welcome fourth largest municipality in the What impact has the U of A had on your life? A great of our commitment to reaching out Turpin in his new role, along with Edmonton metropolitan region,” impact. I feel lucky to have such an excellent education to First Nations, Inuit and Metis stu- members of provincial, municipal Iveson joked. “Which means if you behind me. It’s one of those things that changes your dents from across the province and and university governance. The don’t like the snow removal on cam- core — you can’t even begin to comprehend how much across the country.” procession of speeches were pus, call him. And we’ve still got to The Maskwa House of Learning musically divided by an Aboriginal work out a revenue-sharing deal.” influence it has on the rest of your life.

What should all new grads know? It can be hard to find something you want to do after graduating. Keep your mind open to things you didn’t think you’d do. You never know when a position can lead you to a career you never knew existed.

Is your current job the one you thought you’d have when you were a student? Definitely not. I thought I’d be working in policy with the Government of Alberta, but I’m so happy I found something that utilizes my analytical side that I honed in university as well as my creative side.

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Jamie Sarkonak home. Right now, there’s a girl in volunteers from Edmonton Public Moving the Mountain work space at childhood development class, even Staff Reporter @swagonak the program who’s missing. Anoth- Schools, youth learn about science 9 a.m. There’s a decent view, she can though she’s not particularly fond er girl has punched out workers in and history through projects and look to the right and see whatever’s of kids, she said. Outside of Moving From Street life to student life her group home. Others have been practical work. They decide to learn, happening in the Education Gym. the Mountain and CJSR, she feels sexually exploited, or are in abusive which is the key point, Kendal said. To the left, numerous records hang somewhat adjacent to campus. Continued from page 1 relationships. A lot of them expe- “If you can’t be independent and on the wall, representative of her “Classes are weird. I’ll walk Program facilitator Wallis Kendal rience manic-depressive swings. direct yourself to learn because you love of hip hop music. Bellerose’s down the halls and I’ll feel really said traumatized youth with neu- These individuals easily fall off the want to, you’ll never do anything,” first album is set to release Decem- ghetto. Everyone stares at me like robiological problems will cost radar, Department of Education Kendal said. ber, 2015 under her rap pseudonym I shouldn’t bring a backpack or between $2-3 million per person. Psychology neuroscientist Jaque- Challenges arise with the way “Persuasion.” She also knows a bit something. I feel judged sometimes Those millions flow to the system of line Pei said. the youth come and go. Progress about the broadcasting aspect as here,” she said police, group homes, disability sup- harder when the youth also have to well, as a volunteer at the CJSR cam- Like most people on campus, Bel- port and social services. deal with group homes, bus passes, pus radio station. lerose will tell you she’s not sure The cost group home living at $15- “I’ll walk down the court trials, and the like, Kendal what she wants to study. But she’s 20,000 a month and the cost of in- halls and I’ll feel really said. Funding is also troublesome. okay with it, in indigenous culture carceration at $30,000, Kendal said. Last year, the Jaqueline Pei received “If you can’t be life is believed to happen in cycles, Upwards of age 20, youth are put ghetto ... I feel judged a nearly $40,000 grant for Mov- independent and direct and she’s comfortable with follow- solely on disability support. That’s sometimes here.” ing the Mountain from the Alberta ing many different paths. $1,500 a month. Having grown up Centre for Child, Family and Com- yourself to learn, you’ll “We’re not meant to decide what in the system, they’re direction- Aimee Bellerose munity Research. Those funds are we want to do forever,” she said. Student, University of Alberta never do anything.” less with money, which will likely running out though, Wallis said. Bellerose calls herself “blessed be spent on alcohol, bad food and “(The traditional system) says, ‘So Currently, the program mostly runs Wallis Kendall with opportunity.” She’s free to drugs. They become the “shadow why don’t you sit in a classroom and on donations. Program Facilitator, Moving the Mountain create art, free to engage in cam- people of the streets,” Kendal said. like everyone else?’ And (the youth) For some individuals like Aimee pus community, and free to simply Funding for preventative mea- are like, ‘I would just like to know Bellerose, the end goal with Mov- She’s also part of a Youth Ac- go for a smoke when she wants — sures and reconstruction of trauma- that I’m actually going to get food ing the Mountain will be to attend tion Against Poverty Team, which which is nice for when class gets tized lives is zero, Kendal said. That’s today, and maybe that I can sleep classes and receive a formalized discusses the problems she faced stressful. the mystery Moving the Mountain is somewhere other than a street cor- education. For others, it might just growing up: homelessness, lack Next year, Bellerose is probably trying to solve: whether these trau- ner tonight,” Pei said. “I’m really be learning how to manage mental of opportunity, marginalization, going to be taking courses in art matized youth that have been re- not all that concerned on how I per- illness and finding stable work. among others. therapy and psychology. She loves jected and abandoned by the system formed on that math test.’” “Sometimes little steps can take Bellerose’s weeks are busy, they the former, and is fascinated by the can recover their ability to learn. There’s no set schedules at Mov- you a really really long way,” Pei involve going to class — just to latter. In 2014, a 15-year-old girl in the ing the Mountain, but youth are said. “It just takes a while to get audit for now, but the goal is to “I’m scared. But I know that I’m Moving the Mountain program asked to attend three days a week. there.” enroll in classes full-time next smart, and I know that I can handle committed suicide at her group Under the guidance of Kendal and Today, Bellerose arrives at her year. Right now she’s in an early it,” Bellerose said. news 6 thegateway www.gtwy.ca November 18, 2015 Science ministers appointed Faculty of Science reps comment on Trudeau’s new federal cabinet

Jamie Sarkonak and the Natural Research Council. Staff Reporter @swagonak The Democracy Watch report also details a case where results from Since the Justin Trudeau era was a 2011 Environment Canada study, sworn in, Canada has unmuzzled led by U of A scientists Erin Kelly its federal scientists and appointed and David Schindler, were to be pre- two ministers dedicated to science sented at a conference — the study at the federal level: Minister of Sci- originally concluded that industry ence Kristy Duncan and Minister of activity in the oil sands substantial- Innovation, Science, and Economic ly increased the amount of toxins in Development Navdeep Bains. the Athabasca River. The research- David Coltman, the University ers had been given a “Q&A pack- of Alberta Faculty of Sciences’ As- age” before to presenting. The pack- sociate Dean of Research, said the age was in fact a script outlining the appointment of two ministers with expected questions and answers to “Science” in their titles sends the be given after the researchers’ pre- Business experience from the bronx Majora Carter delivers a lecture in CCIS on Nov. 16. Mitchell sorensen community a “very loud and en- sentation. couraging signal” that the govern- The Professional Institute of the ment is going to make a big invest- Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) Greening the Ghetto: Carter brings ment of science. And while it’s too surveyed 4,069 federal scientists in early to tell what effects having a June “to gauge the scale and impact new government will have on aca- of ‘muzzling’ and political interfer- business acumen to social causes demia, the rapid move to unmuzzle ence among federal scientists.” Only federal scientists is “especially wel- 10 per cent the survey’s respondents Mitchell Sorensen said. “You have to identify a market, Bronx initiative is employing young come,” Coltman said. said they were allowed to speak Staff Reporter @sonofamitchh get some investment of money and people from underprivileged back- A 2013 report released by Democ- without constraints about their time, and create a beta version of the grounds to do quality assurance for racy Watch, a national non-partisan work in their departments or agen- When Majora Carter walked through idea.” tech companies. Carter said that advocacy group, detailed occurrenc- cies. Another 48 per cent said they an abandoned riverfront lot in the Startups supervised by Carter in- since the community around her es of muzzling of federal scientists, were aware of their department or South Bronx in 1998, all she saw was clude a contracting company that was so tech-savvy already, it made which was happening either di- agency suppressing or declining to old tires, garbage and cracked ce- creates green roofs on the traditional sense to take a service that was usu- rectly, where policy and regulation release information, leading to “in- ment. In 2005, a project headed by tar-topped warehouses so familiar ally shipped overseas and bring it prohibited from communicating complete, inaccurate or misleading Carter lead to a complete rejuvena- in New York City, to a startup that local. with media and other researchers; impressions.” tion of the area, transforming the employs young people for quality In terms of future endeavours, and indirectly, where federal scien- St. Clair said she’s optimistic, be- space into one of the only public control in the tech and gaming in- Carter said that making the South tists were made almost inaccessible cause one change in government parks in the neighbourhood. dustries. Carter said her goal with all Bronx a place where people want to behind the veil of communications openness is already a huge step. Such transformations have be- these projects is to create a fiscally vi- stay and keep their time and effort is teams which media and other re- Despite the growing federal inter- come standard practice for Carter able idea that people will buy into. a main goal. searchers couldn’t always navigate est over the past several decades, since then, as her consulting compa- Carter emphasized keeping envi- “We hand-deliver gentrification,” through. the eight years’ communication of ny has supervised the startup of sev- ronmental and social sustainability Carter said. “We should be providing That lack of communication start science, trust of science, and invita- eral companies. These endeavours in the fore of any project. Her green- housing that makes people want to a domino effect, U of A biology tion to evaluate science seemed to and others were discussed in her talk roofing business, where warehouse stay.” professor Colleen Cassady St. Clair recede rapidly. on Monday, Nov. 16, as part of the roofs are turned into gardens, arose Preventing the brain drain out of said. “If (the new ministers) do noth- Sustainability Speaker Series hosted from New York City’s issues with the neighbourhood creates a mixed “By hampering that dialogue, and ing more than say, ‘we invite your by the Office of Sustainability. waste water management. Rather income space, which Carter said en- preventing any form of criticism opinions, citizens of Canada,’ that As founder of Sustainable South than building large and unsightly courages economic development. or dissent or disagreement, we’re will be a huge accomplishment,” St. Bronx, a community greening pro- stations to deal with runoff, Carter’s “The things that make you know sentenced to less than the best op- Clair said. gram, as well as the Majora Carter startup used the water to irrigate that you are in a poor commu- tions,” she said. “It’s not an issue The Liberal government is still Group consultancy firm, Carter has rooftop gardens. nity breed poverty,” Carter said. “A of ideology, it’s just an issue of how very young, and there are few fi- been called “The Green Power Bro- Combined with the fact that food mixed-income neighbourhood helps progress occurs and the fact that no- nancial details available, which is ker” by the New York Times. Carter’s can be grown on these green roofs prevent this.” body can know anything.” expected to be announced in the Greening the Ghetto, is one of the and the fact that the startup hired Though Carter has grand plans for The 2013 Democracy Watch 2016 federal budget, and what Da- original six TEDTalks clips on You- mainly young people from low-sta- revitalizing the place where she lives report details various cases where vid Coltman is looking forward to Tube, and has over 1.2 million views. tus neighbourhoods, Carter’s con- with new construction, her advice researchers were either unavailable the most. Receiving numerous awards for her cept caught on quickly. to students looking to make change for interviews about their work, “Obviously, everybody wants activism and business acumen, Cart- “Now, people who install these was simple. or were only available after their more money, not just scientists,” er’s sustainable approach to all of her green roofs can get pretty significant “Know your market, and come up information was no longer time- Coltman said. projects has defined her work. tax abatements from the city,” Carter with something that will make them relevant. Multiple cases of muzzling “So it’ll be interesting to see how “The process of bringing an idea or said in her talk. “It was a win-win- love you. Taking your idea and turn- occurred in Environment Canada, the government decides to balance project concept to reality is very sim- win.” ing it into something you can sell is the Department of Fisheries and the demands or the needs of the sci- ilar to launching a product,” Carter Currently, her Startup Box South the key.” Oceans, Natural Resources Canada ence community.” U of A prof details battle with schizophrenia

Yuetong Li clozapine, but noncompliance to illness — the “real illness,” and not News writer take medication is common. Some the one showcased in Hollywood. patients may struggle with finding The Mardons have made it their Austin Mardon first felt the effects a reason to stay on medication, so mission to act as a voice for sufferers of schizophrenia when he was five- they refuse treatment and their and prepare students in social work, years-old. The mental illness caused prescribed anti-psychotics and their psychology, nursing and medicine high stress, and Mardon couldn’t side-effects, which include weight for those “real” sufferers. trust his senses, as the disease af- gain, erectile dysfunction, blurred As someone who earned a PhD fected his personality, cognition and vision, drowsiness and dizziness. in geography from Greenwich Uni- short-term memory. Mardon was Growing up and watching his versity in Scotland after he was di- officially diagnosed with schizo- mother struggle with the illness agnosed with schizophrenia and phrenia at the age of 30, as he was made Mardon feel like he lived in eventually being named as an ad- wheeled into an emergency room in the shadow of schizophrenia. This junct professor in the Department a psychotic state. He left the doctor’s made him determined to stay on his of Psychiatry, Mardon wants suffer- office with the message and feeling psychiatric medication. In an open ers to know it’s still possible to have that “life was over.” letter detailing his fight a “mon- a normal life. Seeking help, visiting “Doc was wrong,” Mardon said. ster,” Mardon said he had to find a campus support services and taking Schizophrenia runs in the Mardon reason to stay sane and deal with medication could be the first step, family. His great-grandmother lived the “horrible” side-effects. That rea- he said. with schizophrenia, and his mother son is volunteering and advocacy, Those people may hide their con- dealt with post-partum schizophre- “for those who can’t speak for them- dition because they are scared of nia and depression. His cousin, who selves.” the societal stigma. Mardon doesn’t committed suicide, also battled the “The stigma we live with makes blame them, but said he’s optimistic mental illness. It’s currently un- it very difficult to publicly acknowl- that public view of schizophrenia known what exactly causes schizo- edge that I have this illness,” Mar- will change over time. phrenia, but predisposed gene don said in his letter. “I’ve had social “You don’t discriminate people pool, stress to the brain and the sur- workers tell me that I’m a monster with heart attacks, why would you rounding environment are widely because of it. The only way to fight discriminate other people with a believed to be main contributors, all the stigma we live with is through psychological disorder. But now of which apply to Mardon. education. Sometimes that means a things are much better than when I Many patients diagnosed with person at a time.” was in my youth. The conversation schizophrenia are prescribed anti- Mardon and his wife, Catherine, has started. That’s the most impor- psychotic medication, such as often speak publicly about the tant thing.” Schizophrenia sufferer Austin Mardon is an advocate for the disabled. Yuetong Li thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 16 opinion 7

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editorial comment Retaliation isn’t the answer to attacks in France

I DON’T REMEMBER SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. I DON’T KNOW WHAT I DID that day, I don’t know where I was or who I was with, and I don’t remem- ber hearing that New York City was under attack. I remember the days after, though. I remember traveling to the air- port with my family because my mom was scheduled to get on the first flight out of the Edmonton International Airport after the lockdown was lifted. I remember bawling my eyes out while visualizing her plane crashing into the ground. I had no concept of what had happened. I obviously knew nothing of Al-Qaeda, the tension in the Middle East, or American foreign policy. All I knew was that a group of people — people who were different both in the way they looked and they way they lived — wanted us dead. And for that, I hated them. The attack on Paris last week has provoked a similar response from many. Masked shooters barging into a concert and shooting innocent people with machine guns is a sickening image that elicits both fear and anger. We feel powerless, without an ability to intervene in such events and without a target to direct our anger. While there’s a commendable amount of love and respect being paid on social media, there’s also a tremendous amount of hatred. This hatred shows not only an ignorance of the unknown, but also a fear. It’s a hatred of the unknown, or to those whose differences we fear will eventually hurt us. I understand the fear. Dozens of young adults — people just like us trying to have a fun Friday night at a concert — had their lives stolen from them with the pull of a trigger. What I can’t understand is the hatred. I can’t understand why this tragedy would lead people to demand Canada to close its borders to refugees and immigrants in search of a new home as they try to escape the exact same hell that we just witnessed in Paris. I can’t understand why people are suggesting we be more skep- tical of Muslim people because their faith inherently promotes hatred It’s funny how tragedy makes you realize your own tunnel vision. adaire beatty and violence. I can’t understand why anybody would suggest Western military forces bomb and murder millions of innocent people in order to wipe away a problem. letters to the editor The purpose of terrorism is to make people afraid. It seeks to tear us apart from the inside, as we live our lives in fear not only of the unknown Editor’s Note in the future the paper would realize mashed,” by Jamie Sarkonak, Oct. 27) across the ocean, but the unknown living next door. They want us to that they have an image to uphold as react with anger and hatred. They want us to show the world that we’re Since the publication of the column they are part of an institution that is I would be interested in the violent, self-absorbed animals who know no other way to handle adver- entitled, “St. Albert-Edmonton voted well know and rooted in excellence. author identifying a single instance sity than becoming monsters ourselves. They want us to validate the for a puppet in favour of experienced where stalled vehicular traffic on disgust they have for who we are as a society. MP”, The Gateway was contacted Bobur Bubira a roadway is the direct result of a We can’t put an end to terrorism by fighting it with force. The only by legal counsel for Mr. Michael oct. 28, 2015 bicycle(s) being on the road. Extra thing we can fight is the negative and violent response to terrorism. The Cooper, the new Conservative MP points if the example is close to the right-wing, radical, emotionally-driven reaction that seeks to divide us for St. Albert-Edmonton. Mr. Cooper Orgy article remains U, such as 114st southbound, uni- as a people and build fear to a point in which we not only validate but indicates through his legal coun- disgusting versity ave eastbound, 87ave east- demand action through “wars on terror” that only sink us deeper into sel that he does not hold the views bound, Belgravia road eastbound. (Re: “Student-orgaized orgy coming the problem. reported, which were based upon Extra extra points for proof that soon for U of A community,” by Jamie Let’s learn from the mistakes we’ve made in the past. We need to The Gateway’s construction of a major chronic traffic congestion on Sarkonak, Oct. 27) remember the way we, and our governments, responded to the 9/11 survey that appeared on the web- Whitemud or Henday are the result attacks and where that’s landed us nearly 15 years later. We spent bil- site of Campaign Life Coalition. Mr. I am a student at the U of A and I of bicycles. Extra extra extra points lions of dollars on a war with no possible victory that saw thousands Cooper did not complete this survey. respect the institution, I also enjoy if the author owns a bike and is will- of unnecessary deaths pile up, bringing us nowhere near a solution. Campaign Life Coalition removed reading the student paper from ing to bike down Whyte ave with me We alienated a massive group of people and created an undeserving reference to this erroneous survey time to time. However when I read during rush hour, in traffic, but it common enemy that lives among us. from its website. The Gateway this latest issue and came across the will be safe because all the cars will Now here we are, back again at square one. Sitting and shaking our acknowledges that the record had article talking about a student orga- be inching along due to congestion fists in rage at the idea that a shadowy group of militants hate our way been clearly corrected, respecting nized orgy I became so sick to my caused by volume or else caused by of life enough to shoot up a concert, while we shake in fear that we could the erroneous survey, before the stomach and disgusted that such an the presence of two people on bicy- be next, and the best way to stop it from happening in our own backyard publication of this column. article would be put in a university cles, hard to say which is by rejecting refugees and telling Muslims they don’t belong. community newspaper that has so There’s nothing we can do about terrorism. A boogeyman that seeks much history and academic pres- tbulger to destroy us from the inside with violence and fear will always lurk in Orgy article is disgusting tige. I feel that this article totally via web the shadows, pushing us to abandon our rationality and show the world (Re: “Student-orgaized orgy coming changed the way I view the uni- that we in fact are the monster. If we put an end to ISIS, there will be soon for U of A community,” by Jamie versity community and your news- somebody else to fill its place. Sarkonak, Oct. 27) paper. I hope that in the future the Letters to the editor should be sent to All we can control is the way in which we respond to terrorist acts paper would realize that they have [email protected] (no and the way in which we let it affect our values. We can be foolish and I am a student at the U of A and I an image to uphold as they are part attachments, please). let them win by abandoning our morals and projecting our hate onto respect the institution, I also enjoy of an institution that is well know The Gateway reserves the right another group of innocent people, giving our enemies more ammuni- reading the student paper from time and rooted in excellence. to edit letters for length and clar- tion to warrant what they view as resistance. Or we can act rationally to time. However when I read this ity, and to refuse publication of any and with compassion. We can treat those who are different than us with latest issue and came across the arti- Bobur Bubira letter it deems racist, sexist, libel- respect, avoiding ignorant blanket generalizations about their beliefs, cle talking about a student organized nov. 15, 2015 lous, or otherwise hateful in nature. while offering compassion to those in need. orgy I became so sick to my stomach The Gateway also reserves the right If we respond with hate, all we’ll be doing is playing into the trap like and disgusted that such an article from the web to publish letters online. an angry child. would be put in a university com- Letters to the editor should be no munity newspaper that has so much longer than 350 words, and should history and academic prestige. I feel Bicycle. Bicycle. Bicycle. include the author’s name, pro- that this article totally changed the I want to ride my bicycle gram, year of study, and student ID Cam Lewis way I view the university commu- (Re: “Editorial: Cyclists bumbling number to be considered for publi- editor-in-chief nity and your newspaper. I hope that down the road will probably get cation. opinion 8 thegateway www.gtwy.ca November 18, 2015 Online databases such as StuDocu have legal implications

information to their detriment, not faculty. Although these databases have the potential to offer well-made notes, Brenna students risk wasting valuable time Schuldhaus searching for and using notes that opinion writer might end up having little positive impact. The fact that students often Online databases providing supple- must pay to have access to full docu- mentary class notes such as StuDocu ments on many sites also alarms are gaining popularity, and can be professors. Sociology professor Dr. seen as potential goldmines by stu- Alison Dunwoody is appalled by any dents. Students are paid up to $22 to price students must pay on these da- upload notes and other course ma- tabases, calling it a “commercializa- terials onto a publicly viewable data- tion of knowledge.” base. Do I believe that these various is- While it’s possible that these da- sues cross the minds of student up- tabases might have some worth, and loaders? Not at all. Students aren’t the act of students sharing materials screenshot - studocu.com using these sites with malicious or with their peers seems like a noble versity is the preparation of such vider of study aids is decidedly bad ment to be waived in some cases. frivolous intent, but as the often cause, the availability of such online works.” PR (your guess is as good as mine as Whether this exception applies to desperate attempt to improve their resources has serious implications However, professors retain moral to whether universities would have these databases is unclear.” grades. Likewise, these databases for students and professors. rights. The Waiver of Moral Rights any vested interest in controlling Given the plight of the music in- don’t exist for the purpose of copy- Uploading academic material in states “In addition to ownership of these resources) and professors have dustry regarding the theft of creative right infringement or to step on the original or edited format can deny the copyright in a work, the author of more important things to do than go work, I expected the same problem toes of professors and universities. authors the recognition they are due. a work has “moral rights” in a work to court. in academia to be a subject of discus- They exist to provide a service to stu- A more alarming and surprisingly that the author creates.” Copyright sion and debate among faculty. After dents who are searching for help. The overlooked issue is one of legal ori- owners can “prohibit other people speaking with several professors, I fact that the help comes at a price is gin. Self-produced material upload- from distorting, mutilating or modi- Students aren’t was surprised to find that this issue no real surprise — what is supply and ed to databases poses no problem, fying the work, to the prejudice of the using these sites with is rarely brought up in departments demand without the attempt to capi- but if professor-made material is in- honour or reputation of the author” or among individuals. This could be talize on a resource? cluded without the creator’s consent, and “prohibit other people from us- malicious or frivolous because of their relatively new onset, That being said, who knows the copyright could potentially become ing the work in association with a intent, but as the often or the fact that they don’t pose an ob- trajectory of these sites in the future. an issue. According to Article 10.01 product, service, cause or institution, desperate attempot to vious enough threat to professors or They have the potential to grow ex- of the University of Alberta Faculty to the prejudice of the honour or rep- universities at the moment. ponentially, and the implications Agreement, “The University shall be utation of the author.” The dual own- improve their grades. Dr. Christine Brzezowski, profes- could easily become issues that re- the owner of the copyright and of all ership has interesting implications sor of Organic Chemistry, acknowl- quire legal action. Passively watch- copyright works produced by a staff should legal action ever be taken. Dr. Cameron Hutchison, a profes- edges the implications but also notes ing a problem, especially one that member who has been engaged by Theoretically it’s possible that legal sor of Intellectual Property Law here that these databases are “largely involves legal implications, is rarely the University to prepare such works action would be taken over this, but at the University of Alberta, said new, chaotic, and unsystematic.” She the right thing to do, but the issues for the University or part of whose that doesn’t mean that it will ever “There is also an education exception perceives their immediate threat be- surrounding these databases are new normal responsibilities to the Uni- happen. For a university to sue a pro- in copyright law that allows infringe- ing to students who may rely on the and complex. Keep wearing your poppy

Akanksha many people who refused to take Bhatnagar a poppy for reasons I cannot un- opinion writer derstand. In contrast to the hoards of Costco shoppers who passed Halloween ends, and as far as me as I awkwardly stood there, a many Canadians are concerned, young girl of about six-years-old it’s already Christmas. A day that approached me and politely asked deserves to be remembered, Re- for a poppy. I was excited to have membrance Day, is lost and easily someone so young take an interest forgotten in this transition from until I watched her mother pluck it supplied - zaid al balushi ghosts and ghouls to peppermint out of her hand and toss it in the and Black Friday deals. trash. I couldn’t and still cannot Koran warrants critical analysis It’s astounding that Canadian fathom the level of disrespect such citizens who so thoroughly enjoy an act conveys to the countless things in the Koran unsettling? I do well to acknowledge he actually their democratic rights are so eas- men and women who have died in daresay it is not. Those professing to believes in paradise. ISIL isn’t mak- ily able to dismiss the importance military service. Wearing a poppy uphold liberal values must render it ing this stuff up. The ideas of martyr- of November 11th. It’s become a is a simple means by which each of socially acceptable to notice the rela- dom and jihad as prongs of Holy War convenient holiday, one which us has the opportunity to display Cole tionship between Islamism and the incumbent upon Moslem men really people use to shop for Christmas our respect and solidarity for what Forster religion which incubates it. Nothing could be textually justified. Meekly or catch that movie. You hear it all we know is right. We are privileged politics columnist is more tediously regurgitated in the countering with “(w)hoever kills a the time, “11:11, make a wish!” yet it to enjoy the freedoms many of us mainstream media than confirm- person (unjustly)…it is as though he becomes a burden to take one mo- have not had to fight for. A cowardly attack caused creeks of ing the obvious, that the majority has killed all mankind” from verse ment on Remembrance Day to stop As the years pass, the memory of innocent blood to trickle into the of Moslems do not obey the deeply 5:32 of the Koran doesn’t eliminate wishing for an A on the midterm our veterans fades. What doesn’t gutters of Paris last Friday night. sinister exigencies prescribed by the the notion that killing unbelievers you just wrote and to honour the seem to fade is our freedom of It was the gravest mass murder on Koran and the example of the life of can be canonically supported if cer- sacrifices made by Canadians. As speech, our freedom of religion, French soil to be committed since Mohamed. But one can never be to- tain trespasses are committed by per the Veterans Affairs Canada, the freedom of education and our the Second World War. The thugs tally certain of one’s audience, so I’ll said unbelievers against the faith. over 100,000 Canadian soldiers ability to feel safe in our own coun- responsible represented ISIL, this repeat it at the risk of sounding like Reforming Islam can only happen have lost their lives since World try. What we take for granted is much we know for certain, but al- a broken record. A majority of those with change from within. For this War I fighting for a cause greater what many people across the world ready the nauseating reaction of the who confess an Islamic faith do not we need to look to secularists in the than what an average citizen is are deprived of. West is to disentangle this atrocity treat the Koran’s nasty passages with Moslem world who agree that there able to comprehend. It’s difficult to understand the from religion. Indeed, the tendency much seriousness. Still, propagat- is a problem, and that the future of As an Air Cadet, one of our an- idea of commemoration when you in response to this kind of attack is to ing the myth that Osama Bin Laden Western civilization depends on our nual tasks is helping the local Le- haven’t lost a loved one overseas, immediately, and without justifica- was somehow transforming a truly ability to make Islam politically in- gion distribute poppies. This year, and so many continue to feel the tion, cleave the weld between Islam peaceful religion into a violent polit- ert. Majid Nawaaz a former Islamist, standing in the middle of Costco pain of the deaths of their family and terrorism. This is in truth the ical ideology sabotages the conversa- is one of the critical voices being with a bucket and a basket full of members. most damaging course of action. We tion we have to enter. heard in this sphere. He recognizes poppies in hand, I found myself For their sacrifices, for our free- need to speak openly and honestly Nothing helpful comes from play- the importance of a global society lacking patience. There was so dom, I will not forget. about the connection between the ing hide and seek with the articles of wherein clear links can be drawn be- liturgy of the religion and the be- faith in this arena. When the heads tween doctrine and behavior with- havior it makes incumbent upon its of state of Western countries go on out the accusation of Islamophobia three adherents. television and proclaim that an at- being brandished. There exists a convenient word tack like the one suffered by France The taboo surrounding criticism lines in our modern lexicon to annul any last week has nothing to do with of Islam in particular is thoroughly attempts to criticize Islam by ascrib- Islam, they are deluding the public asphyxiating. To notice that there #3LF free ing it to the bigoted, racist sickness about the realities of Jihad. Where- are scary illiberal bits of the Koran is of Islamophobia. The word is bogus. fore did these eight attackers draw not racist, it’s attentive. If the point So much booty on r/uofagonewild. I like how our new minister of It is a meaningless twelve letters ar- their motivation if not scripture? wasn’t clear by now, I’ll leave you So much. *drool* transport is an astronaut. ranged to prevent what the Mullahs When a man screams ‘Allahu Akbar’ with the damning words of Sam Har- “ha ha wow that’s still around, they co-curricular records: would call blasphemy. A phobia is while reloading his AK-47 so he can ris, who once noted that, “the prob- had 3LF back when I was at univer- the straw not simply a fear, it’s an irrational spray bullets into a mass of concert- lem with Islamic fundamentalism is sity too” - every old person ever that breaks the student’s back fear. Is it irrational to find certain goers in the French capital, we would the fundamentals of Islam.” thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 16 opinion 9 LHSA was inaccessible and needed to be disbanded

I lived in Kelsey Hall during the ignored in favour of the status quo, In fact, the LHSA made little to no to be ameliorated. 2014-15 school year. During these and executives didn’t actively seek effort to include students from non- Because the university community eight months, I saw how the LHSA students’ input on issues towards Western cultures who don’t speak Eng- is largely unaware of problems in resi- was more self-serving than a repre- Residence Services or the University lish as their native language, despite dence and in Lister specifically, a new Alex sentative or a counsellor should be. of Alberta in general. the fact international students make up student advocacy group has been es- Cook about 500 of the 1800 Lister residents tablished, with the formerly elected opinion staff “To abolish the (Lister Hall Students’ Association) was a this year. They did not try in any way to LHSA executives from the end of win- reach out to international students that ter 2015 semester leading the group. Here at the University of Alberta, good decision regardless of the alleged hazing incident.” did not fit their idea of a western, Eng- No real change has been made besides the Lister Hall Students’ Associa- lish-speaking student. This was shown practically changing the name of the tion (LHSA) has been irresponsible, Despite being the voice for the The LHSA had created an exclusive in the attendance at their events, which organization. acting in a thoughtless manner to- residents of Lister, the LHSA was group, and convinced Lister residents had predominantly Canadian students. A student advocacy group can go a wards their students. often inaccessible to the students that if the LHSA was abolished, Lister A lack of reaching out to international long way to improve the quality of life An alleged hazing incident that that lived there. LHSA Executive culture would disappear. By present- students prevented easy integration for students in residence. It can provide occurred in January 2014 caused members were elected at the end of ing this specific association on first into Canadian society, while creating fun and entertainment for students, as the organization to be on suspen- the previous winter semester, so the year students upon arrival, the LHSA barriers that keep different cultures well as justice when wrongs are com- sion while the group was disbanded executives in place were always at had already expanded its influence separate. To tout Lister as a beacon of mitted against students. But problems in August 2015. However, the LHSA least an academic year ahead of the by suggesting that anyone against the intersectionality as Residence Services arise when the organization exists sim- deserves to be disbanded whether incoming first years. This created LHSA is against Lister as a whole, and does on its website is inaccurate. ply for its own self-preservation. Lister or not the incident was hazing. The a cultural disconnect between thus against the residents. This was To abolish the LHSA was a good de- desperately needs representation ad- LHSA claimed to be a student ad- executives and students who were problematic when any member of cision regardless of the alleged hazing vocating for the sake of other students. vocacy group, yet they represented often living away from home for the Residence Services, particularly when incident. Yet the lack of professional- Quality of life in Lister will improve themselves in a very exclusive and first time in their lives. New ideas to the Resident Assistants, criticized the ism within the LHSA that led to its inef- among students when this provision unprofessional manner. improve residence life were often LHSA. fectiveness in the first place still needs is met. Alberta remains very conservative despite left-leaning government

staunch opposition, and the NDP are the voters and not the NDP because Conservatives for the dozens of the NDP up for failure. The recent rapidly losing support only seven the aforementioned policies were scandals that suggested to Alber- federal election shows that Alber- months into a four year term — but major components of their platform tans that the PCs were taking this tans seems to want leaders with through no fault of their own. and actions that Rachel Notley pub- provinces’ much discussed parti- the same political leanings as the Abdulhalim According to a Mainstreet/Post- licly planned on taking. sanship for granted. conservative parties that led this Ahmed media poll, the NDP’s approval rat- province for 43 years, without opinion writer ings plunged by 12 percentage points having the stench of scandal and only 2 months after the provincial “By wanting to punish the PCs, we have elected the NDP via ineptitude of the most recent one. On Oct 27, the provincial NDP an- election and is expected to fall even default, and in doing so have set the NDP up for failure.” Albertans wanted a conservative nounced its first budget, which proj- further, primarily due to the increase government, just not this conser- ects Alberta’s biggest deficit in its of the minimum wage, rising corpo- vative government. 110 year history. This deficit is in re- rate taxes and the large deficit. The By voting for these measures and Albertans were tired of an inept And thus, the NDP has the short action to adverse economic circum- swift disapproval to these changes then swiftly objecting to them only and entitled government, and de- end of the stick. We’ve asked Notley stances: according to the Globe and only months after a massive win sig- months after, Albertans have es- cided to vote NDP to stick it to the and her young caucus to weather Mail, Alberta has lost about 64,000 nals that Albertans were apparently sentially voted in the NDP because Conservatives without giving the this economic storm for us, but in jobs in the first 8 months of the year, not prepared for increased taxes for of what the party promised and NDP platform much thought. the same manner of previous con- the biggest job loss since the global the richest and spending during re- then deplored them for sticking to But by wanting to punish the servative governments. The NDP financial crisis of 2009. The- bud cessions. those promises. Albertans elected PCs, we have elected the NDP via we elected is not the PCs, and they get announcement was met with The blame for this though falls on the NDP to punish the Progressive default, and in doing so have set are not going to act like they are. opinion 10 thegateway www.gtwy.ca November 18, 2015 Wine, punchlines & 3some fun

extremely nervous. It’s hard to stranger’s penis; general butt stuff. walk into an apartment knowing “Oh no! I’m open to anything really,” that you’re going to have sex with I replied in mild horror. everyone inside. It sounds like a After hyperventilating, chain Pia serious first world problem, but I’m smoking, and taking shots in my Araneta sure you could sympathize with the ride’s car, I arrived comfortably in- sex columnist awkwardness. I was half expecting toxicated and ready to go. The night the ultimate pampering session, and unfolded a lot more naturally than Ah, the threesome. The holy grail half expecting to get my teeth kicked I had anticipated. I enjoyed some of life’s sexcapades and a common in by an enraged girlfriend, realizing stir-fry courtesy of Katie, some card objective on any liberal’s bucket her boyfriend was having sex with games and yes, wine and jokes. Once list. I recently had the experience another woman before her eyes. I we were all comfortable enough Call now! of having sex with a couple, and also hoped that they didn’t expect with each other to know no one was no, it wasn’t as weird as you’d think me to be some kind of sex guru, a secret murderer or sex trafficker, 1-253-326-4179 it would be. It was erotic, liberat- who somehow knew how to steer we retired to the bedroom. email: [email protected] ing, and oddly enough, it was pre- two vaginas and a penis into the I must say, we were a generous planned. promised land of equal pleasure. trio of lovers. No one was excluded, It started with a text from a co- forced to fake text in the corner of worker, inquiring if I’d be interested the room, or awkwardly watch as in having sex with her best friend. After hyperventilating, the other two went to town. All was “Good evening. Katie (names have chain smoking, and fair and equal (on a side note, mak- been altered) wants to know if you’d ing out with a vagina always tends to have a threesome with her and her taking shots in my ride’s be alarming, and what’s less encour- boyfriend.” I replied, “I am open to car, I arrived comfortably aging is getting tips on the Internet the experience on the condition that intoxicated and ready to which basically tell you to dive in un- there will be more than two bottles til you’re wearing a vagina as a turtle of wine and at least four notable go. neck). I had left shortly after, happy jokes from the evening,” and just for my new friendships and fasci- like that, I had coined the value of I received a text from Katie in the nated by my experience. Perhaps my vagina. Sold for cheap wine and morning. “Hey! We just wanted they would wake up in the morning a punch line. After that, Katie en- to know if you are uncomfortable and exchange stories of how they sured me that there would be wine with anything.” This immediately both dreamt of a 5ft Asian girl who of my choosing and home-made sparked a montage of possible sce- tried to hump their leg. Who knows? snacks. Wow. I was being courted by narios: being covered in chocolate All I know is that threesomes always a couple, and I was damn right flat- syrup; forced not to move until ev- seem to be a hit or miss. Just have tered. I felt like a surrogate mother ery bit of vegan whip cream had the courtesy to make everyone com- without the whole baby aspect. been licked from my body; being fortable and included, which is all Once the date arrived, I was Eiffel towered by a strap-on and a you can really ask for, really.

FOLLOW US adaire beatty Communication = hot one-night stands the_gateway lack of sexual pleasure contributed about 57 per cent of the time. For a to her leaving before morning.” lot of women, it’s harder to reach And one guy — the epitome of that climax from sex itself and it’s male egotism — confidently stated clitoral stimulation brought on by Ashton that he “know(s) (he) is the best at foreplay that seems to help those Mucha (sex).” Looks like Buddy needs an percentages. opinion writer intervention. So why is this important? With I’ll admit I’m making some as- apps like Tinder, more and more This is a shout out to all those ladies sumptions about the male sexual people are entertaining the idea of who have left a one-night stand experience since I have no personal casual hookups. To me, a one-night early because the sex was subpar. insight being of the female variety. stand implies a one time thing It’s okay girl, I’ve got your back. But TV shows, movies, and that “I where two people have sex with You, my friends, have contributed Just Had Sex” song — clearly reli- the intention that both parties will to the half-night stand revolution: able resources that don’t play off of have an enjoyable evening. So why a pop culture trend that I think all gendered stereotypes at all — tell not discuss your likes and dislikes men and women should be aware me that men are thrilled to simply in the bedroom and disclose what of, and here’s why. have sex, even if it is just subpar. you’re looking for prior to hooking In October, Cosmopolitan pub- For example, “Woo-hoo, I just got up in order to maximize your po- lished an article, “The Rise of the laid!,” said Bro. tential sexual satisfaction? Half-Night Stand,” which address- Women on the other hand may What do you have to lose? You’re es women’s frustrations after hav- expect a little bit more than that. never going to see him again, and if ing one-night stands that were not I’m not talking about the over- you’re going to commit to another entirely satisfying. As a result, they hyped “let’s cuddle” moment after notch in your belt, you may as well don’t bother spending the night sex that turns into men embodying make it worthwhile. Plus, he might just to experience the societal the big spoon and receiving a face learn a thing or two that may ben- judgment that is the morning-after full of hair, but it’s an option too. efit the women swiping right on his walk of shame. No girl, you leave I’m more so talking about the dif- profile once you’re done with him. early. ference in male and female orgasm So, from one woman to another just Cosmo interviewed 10 men who statistics: according to Cosmo, ap- trying to help a sister out, may your had all been “half-nighted” and “not parently men orgasm 95 per cent of one-night stands be satisfying and one of them believed the woman’s the time, while women orgasm only may your orgasms keep coming. thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 16 opinion 11

UofA Students To talk about loneliness in the abstract is like calling a trans- * atlantic flight “sailing the ocean.” get FREE

GPA™ goggles, which restricts vi- self-confrontation. On the smoky sion to the symbol “A,” plus or mi- and torn, alcohol-soaked battle- admission to nus. Taking these off once a week field that is your post-turnt mind, is a lot of fun. There are perceptive, dread stands as the often only Matti funny, animated and beautiful survivor those Sundays. The body Thurlin people around you. It feels great lacks hydration, but also some- opinion writer to get down to Earth occasionally, thing else. A few weeks of this and Conference but not too much. Your principal the tank becomes less than empty. Student loneliness is revealed as concern remains your grades, so The lack of some unknown thing experience if we think about the going out again on Saturday, you turns into a substantial antigen, student essence: we procrastinate tell yourself, is procrastination. emptiness goes on offence mid- Home Games like hell. Every student, without Nobody says, out loud, that you October, and the tragedy is that exception, has procrastinated and don’t have time to be a human you only did what you’re supposed *Valid ONEcard must be presented at the gate upon entry. will continue to do so absolutely being if you want success. It just to: try. Some restrictions apply, visit uab.ca/freetix for details. remorsefully. turns out that getting As requires Loneliness is non-essential to There are a lot of students. Some a monk-like fidelity to your course student life. This means it can be of them say the same prayer as you load. Finding a job you love will be changed. This literally requires every night. Some of these stu- near impossible without said As that we work together. dents wish they were dead. Some and a real social life might tragi- Think about your small, private of them are wrong, They aren’t re- cally blow the opportunity your victories: that A-; weekly Opa ally in love. Others are. Some of us parents worked so hard to set out subsidized by Tuesday’s tips; flaw- conform to the “ivory tower” aes- for you, which is literally the only less spatio-temporal coincidence thetic — the mile high club. Each thing you know for sure you never between you and the LRT; getting of these students procrastinates. wanted to do. So we all crack at to class that extra minute early The difference between them is night like mishandled eggs who during which the bathroom re- how. never had a shot and leak and leak mains a sanctuary; or the glimpse This difference isn’t actually to sleep. of that person MWF, who isn’t yet all that huge. We procrastinate, So what happens is you binge. consciously decided as your crush, chiefly, by binging on social inter- You have one day, one night, a few walking into lecture hall as you action — though this interaction hours to recharge. And the bars walk out. itself is really unnatural. I would know this. They know that you It’s easy to think that these vic- say unsatisfying, but this is a mat- need effective liquor cheaply and tories are a jewel that you alone ter of so much more. We go to the fast. The result is so called “Red carry, hidden in your pocket. Re- bars, but remain thirstier than Light, Green Light” parties. These ally, though, we all walk with ever for social connection. It’s are parties in which pleasure is these joys. We all in fact share a as if our hangovers have nothing made so economical, so effortless, campus, a lifestyle, and a passion. to do with liquor. Think of it this that one wonders if this is IRL. So- The same holds for our blunders way: what one procrastinates do- cial interaction, in other words, and pains: we frequently ask official online ing is what one is truly passionate has been rendered into radically stupid questions, we frequently of, or in need of — like water. It’s accessible entertainment — a cry over grades, we frequently something one can go without, structure similar to the easiness of give what feels like far too many merchandise store but not for long without hurting television, something that, while shits. Yet, we remain protective and eventually dying. You always requiring minimal effort on the in the totalitarian bodily fear make time for water, and you have part of the viewer, delivers plea- that what if opening up to share to, whether consciously or not. sure with pure efficiency. Some- means opening up to be stolen There’s a fundamental, quiet de- times we need this easiness. But from. Sometimes this turns out to privation working alongside us, actual social interaction requires be the case, but when we agreed one that lots of us never quite re- work and time — more than we’re to love, we agreed to these terms plenish: loneliness. allotted weekly — and often dis- which, love will tell you, are non- Day in and out we wear our comfort and embarrassment and negotiable.

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WRITTEN BY MITCH SORENSEN DESIGN BY ADAIRE BEATTY PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA VARVIS ter in in’ el W e h

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Cold weather cycling in Edmonton

Snow on the ground for six months of the year means that cyclists in Edmonton have some tricky conditions to adapt to. If you’re interested in cycling in the winter months , you can spend thousands outfitting yourself in top - of- the - line k it , but most of what’s required is likely already in your closet, or can easily be DIYed together. With a little time and effort, you can cycle comfortably through most of the winter on a student budget.

The Bike DRESSING THE PART

As supervisor of the University Eifert stresses the importance When it comes to outfitting about minus 15, and past that, of Alberta Bike Libary, as well as of lights and reflective cloth- yourself, layers are key. People traditional ski gloves are a its on-staff mechanic, Nathan ing. Battery-operated lights on often dress too heavily and good option. Your local bike Eifert is an experienced winter front and rear means that cars begin to sweat during their shop has a plethora of things cyclist who has advice on and pedestrians can see you ride. Getting wet means you to keep your hands and feet everything from maintenance in dark, snowy conditions. Also, get cold, and in minus 30, that cozy, so check it out and see to what to wear. In a workshop wear the maximum amount isn’t good. A wicking under- what’s right for you. presentation in October, Eifert of reflective clothing possible; shirt, fleece or wool sweater, Lastly, and most importantly, stressed that cycling in winter high-visibility vests might look and shell jacket on top are ade- your head. Almost everyone takes a large mechanical toll on stupid, but they could save your quate, as well as a good pair cycling in winter will crash, so your wheels. life. of long underwear and water- a helmet is a must. Putting a “It’s a good consideration Where the drivetrain is con- proof pants on the bottom. light toque underneath your to have a cheap mountain cerned, it’s really a matter of Your hands and feet tend to helmet, as well a scarf or neck bike that your build up for the what you have. Eifert recom- get cold fast, so grab multi- tube on your face and neck will winter,” Eifert says, “things rust mends not using a fixed-gear layer gloves and shoes that mitigate wind burn. Also, a pair and wear much faster than in setup, as these can lock their keep out the wind and water. of clear glasses or ski goggles the summer.” rear tires easily and lead to Designated winter cycling are a good idea to protect your Riding in the winter starts crashes. Whether you are more mitts do work well down to eyes from wind. with the bike itself. Eifert rec- comfortable with a traditional ommends a sturdy, steel-frame derailleur setup, internal hubs, mountain bike, these can be or single speeds is up to you. had used from anywhere from Just remember that drivetrain free to a few hundred dollars. maintenance becomes much When intending on winterizing more intensive in the winter a bike, there are several must- months. have add-ons. When slowing your roll in the First of all, fenders and winter snow, brakes matter. Drum or tires are a must. Fenders keep disc brakes are best, as the the snow, slush, and rain on the rubber pads of rim brakes can ground, not on your backside, be contaminated with salt and keeping you warmer for longer. grit, thereby wearing out quickly. Winter tires can be store bought In addition, cold and wet condi- or made yourself fairly cheaply. tions can lead to reduced brak- When it comes to snow and ice, ing capability on rim brakes, and rubber alone doesn’t cut it, the the melt-freeze cycle can cause studs in winter tires will stop rims to ice up quickly. To prevent you spinning your wheels and this, store your bike outdoors or sliding out in bends. indoors, and going through the With winter sunrises late in the cold-warm cycle as few times as morning and sunsets at 4 p.m., possible. thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 16 feature 13

Riding in the snow requires an entirely different style of riding, so Eifert gave us the following tips: HOW 1 2 3 4 SLOW DOWN KEEP IT STRAIGHT KNOW YOUR ROUTE CONSIDER WEATHER

Don’t expect to cruise down the Though you might be used to In terms of where to ride, know Choosing whether or not you TO street at the same pace you swerving left and right in a des- your neighborhood. If there’s cycle on a winter day comes do when the mercury is above perate attempt to avoid ruts in a route that stays smooth and down to common sense. If you zero. When riding in the winter, the summer months, cycling on works for you, use it. Outside of know your route is treacher- you should be going slowly ice and snow is about maintain- this, look at main roads as your ous, don’t ride. Also, consider RIDE enough to read and navigate ing as straight a path as pos- primary routes. They are usu- combining use of your bike around anything that might be sible. You’re most likely to have ally the first to be ploughed and and transit to get where you’re in your path. an accident in a turn or under sanded and are great if you are going. Lastly, if everything goes brakes, as losing traction in comfortable in traffic. Sidewalks, downhill, sometimes you just these situation usually results for Eifert, are fair game in the have to walk. with you on your rear end. Also, winter for cyclists, if you are avoid leaning your body through respectful of pedestrians. turns, this can exacerbate bal- Conditions are less predictable ance issues on trails or side roads, so don’t expect them to be passable.

Maintaining Your Bike

Your bike will still require maintenance, probably more so than in the summer months. Keeping pivots, levers, and chains lubricated and in good working order becomes much more of a chal- lenge. In addition, parts are more likely to break when subjected to winter con- THE NEXT LEVEL ditions. Fear not, for there are several FAT BIKING institutions on and around campus to help you. Though you can get by without “Eventually people realized that an expensive two-wheeled ride, this lets you ride on every single there is a ton of fun to be had in trail in Edmonton in the winter … the ever-growing fat bike scene it’s a great continuation of the EDMONTON BICYCLE in Edmonton. With a more sig- cycling season.” COMMUTERS SOCIETY nificant upfront investment, Jung said that though it may these go-anywhere machines have started with a handful of Part cyclist advocate, part com- U OF A BIKE LIBRARY can have you zipping over ter- companies making the bikes, munity organization, the EBCS SAB 1-13, Open TR 10-1, W2-5 rain you never thought two almost every brand in cycling has two BikeWorks workshops human-powered wheels could now does their own version. on the North and South side. Deep in the heart of the handle. Having become more All tastes and budgets are They have a huge selection of South Academic Building lies commonplace over the past accounted for, with everything used bikes and parts for sale, a resource few students know few years, you can find many from $1,300 setups with basic and will provide a warm, fully exists. The University of Alberta quality new and used models steel frames to full-carbon, equipped workshop to work in. Bike Library is a Sustain SU for $1,000-1,500. The fat tires $10,000 race machines. They run Women’s, Trans, and initiative that provides bikes, combine with low gear ratios “It started as something that Non-Binary Only nights three parts, and assistance with to create a machine that is a few of us had,” Jung said, times per month, as well as cool repairs to students and staff at relatively easy to push through “and now it’s come to the point film screenings among other the University of Alberta. snow, sand, or whatever other where you see strangers riding things. They’re a great resource With nearly 60 bikes that can terrain you want to cover. In in the river valley. I used to know and awesome to work with, and be rented out from April to late addition, their low stand over everyone with a fat bike!” are definitely worth a look if you October, the Library also has a height means that you can Jung points to the fat biking plan on cycling in Edmonton. fully stocked workshop of new step off the pedals into deep community as a great new addi- and used parts with which stu- snow and not hurt yourself on tion to winter activities in the dents can repair their bikes. the top tube. city. Cycling at a slower pace, REDBIKE or your Eifert emphasized that the Essentially, they go where with soft snow to land in makes preferred local bike shop Library is an educational work- no other bike does. Combine winter riding more approach- shop, and that they’ll teach you four or five-inch-wide tires, as able for many people. For Jung, A five-minute walk from campus how to fix your bike, not fix it for well as running on very low air something about riding bikes in (it’s beside Sugar Bowl), Redbike you. pressure, and these bikes will the snow gives a sense of fun carries an enormous selec- If you aren’t looking to invest grip any terrain you put them you can’t get anywhere else. tion of parts, bikes, and equip- in parts, they have a wide vari- on. Mark Jung, President of the “Even with some of the crazi- ment to suit any budget. One ety of old and new available for Redbike cycling club and inter- est wipeouts we’ve had, people of the first stores in Edmonton sale. If you blow a tire on the club fatbike ride leader says fat will just get up and dust them- to embrace the fat bike trend, way to school or you just want biking has skyrocketed in popu- selves off with a smile. There’s Mark Jung and the rest of the a warm space to work on your larity in recent years. a real sense of childlike glee fine folks at Redbike will be more bike, the Library can help you “Initially, they were kind of when you’re riding in the snow than happy to walk you through out! a novelty item,” Jung says. on a fat bike.” what’s available. arts & culture 14 thegateway www.gtwy.ca November 18, 2015 A & C Editor Phone Jonathan Zilinski 780.492.5168 Email Twitter [email protected] @jonneedstwitter rts & ulture Volunteer A C Arts meetings every Wednesday at 4pm in SUB 3-04

supplied Royal Bison Craft & Art Fair returns to Edmonton for two weekends

event PREVIEW together local artists and patrons for there’s this category of designer who ly maintain the Bison at the size it who Wiercinski felt were doing in- a community-minded event. want the chance to show their wares is and the location it’s at. You don’t teresting work that Edmonton hadn’t According to Vikki Wiercinski, a and they maybe aren’t necessarily want to mess with a good thing,” she seen before. More of the same can be Royal Bison University of Alberta Art and Design making everything by hand and we says. “And it does get busy in there expected this year. grad who now co-facilitates the fair encourage it because it’s designed in at times, but if you come at the right Since community is such an impor- Craft & Art Fair with her husband, craft culture in Edmonton and professionally pro- time you have the opportunity to chat tant part of the event, The Bison tries Edmonton has changed drastically duced.” with your neighbour down the street to keep its admission and table fees as since The Royal Bison began eight She says there are still vendors that you haven’t seen in a long time or low as possible. WHEN Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 4-6, years ago. hand knitting, hand-painting, and an old design school friend. So there’s “Our tables are nowhere near the 2015 “In 2005 or so, we really found selling one-off prints, but much of a lot of value to it being how it is.” cost of any other craft fair that has WHERE Location (8426 Gateway that everybody was focused on hand- the fair showcases designers who do At the heart of the Royal Bison is this kind of attendance, and we want Boulevard) made,” she said. “And what’s hap- the design work themselves, but have a desire for a community event that to make it an affordable accessible HOW MUCH $3.00 pened in the last ten years is that peo- products manufactured elsewhere. is a “snapshot of current goings-on” fun hangout for families and people ple started realizing that they were “The handmade revolution is over,” in art, design, music, and really any our age and anybody in between,” Lisa Szabo getting better as designers, but their Wiercinski says. indie field in Edmonton. For this rea- she says. arts & culture writer own skills at hand-making weren’t The fair hosts 70 vendors, and last son, the fair strives to include as many The fair will take place Nov. 27-29 getting any better, or things were Christmas saw over 4,000 people in Edmontonian vendors as possible. and Dec. 4-6, at the Strathcona Per- The snow has yet to fly, but the time getting harder to produce on a mass one weekend. To accommodate the “How do we tell someone from Ed- forming Arts Centre and admission is for Christmas craft sales is upon us. scale.” number of visitors, which Wiercin- monton they’re not at the Royal Bison $3.00. If you’re searching for quirky, Among those returning for another Since its inception, The Royal Bi- ski says has doubled in the past two when our goal is for the most part to locally designed, and unique gifts this year to showcase handmade and lo- son has evolved to meet the needs of or thee years, The Royal Bison has provide a snapshot of what’s going Christmas, The Royal Bison has what cally designed products is The Royal a changing craft culture by includ- introduced a second weekend to the on in Edmonton, and pick someone you’re looking for and more. Bison Craft & Art Fair. ing vendors who design and manu- Christmas fair. This allows more peo- from Calgary or Vancouver instead?” “Our goal is much more altruistic Founded in 2007 by Raymond facture goods rather than just hand ple to attend the event without dis- Adding the extra weekend at the than just grabbing some gifts at the Biesinger, The Royal Bison is a twice- making them. rupting the cozy, community feel. Christmas sale last year opened up mall. We definitely aim to give an a-year arts and craft fair that brings “What makes us special is that “We very purposely and conscious- a few spots for out of town vendors experience.” Interrupt This Program explores underground art scenes Eryn Pinksen “Their culture is being eroded,” quo, globally, artists are reminding arts & culture writer Mechi states. “Those stepping up to people to move forward. preserve it are the passionate young “Anywhere you go in the world Interrupt This Program is a CBC series artists saying ‘we were once a very whether they’re going through a war that profiles five war torn cities as the strong militant people … we can be or social unrest or they’re in a very creators of the show, Nabil Mehchi victorious again in a more modern comfortable westernized setting, and Frank Fiorito search through “the way.’” artists are still trying to push certain inspiring underbelly of the city.” The The people were excited about fi- buttons and bring up the issues that duo set out to understand the power nally showing another image of their need to be brought up,” Mehchi illu- of the underground art scenes in Bei- cities, Fiorito found it easy to find minates. rut, Kiev, Athens, Port-au-Prince and people to talk to, as the media gener- This team is giving viewers a Medellin. The docu-series follows ally enters to show nothing but mis- glimpse of the courage that young young artists attempting to rebuild ery in the aftermath of some disaster. people have around the world as they their city’s identity from various In the Haitian earthquake aftermath, take a stance in their own city and trauma while preserving the culture. citizens in Port-au-Prince were ex- it truly reminds Canadians what an “We wanted to show that there is cited to share their dynamic musi- amazing country we live in. Mehchi more than meets the eye in each and cal scene after seeing nothing but and Nabil outline how important it is every one of these cities,” explains the devastation of the earthquake. as Canadians to know more about the Mehchi. They were taking new things in the different backgrounds we come from Despite choosing cities that have destruction and finding hope in the so that people can be more aware of gone through major events, they medium. their collective identity as global citi- wanted to ensure that they were “Its interesting that it’s the young zens. showcasing cities that were improv- generation waking up and saying, Fiorito says that after meeting all ing. ‘how about we do rap and hip hop in these inspirational young artists, “We want to focus on cities that are our own language?’ How about we do their advice to young people is that if getting better and that are dealing graffiti using the old Arabic calligra- you feel you have a project you want with their past … and the people who phy letters? I find that actually very to do, just do it. are provoking that change in most inspiring and humbling,” Mehchi “Instead of waiting for galleries of these cities are the artists,” Fiorito reflects. these artists just jumped in and took elaborates. The artists the duo spoke with to the streets,” Mehchi says. “They The unifying theme in the series found various mediums important used any medium they could in order is that there are artists around the to helping the rest of the population to present their message to whoever world who want to implement the deal with anger about their situa- is watching. They have very little in- common goal of transformation and tions. Whatever they were trying to frastructure to present their art in but change the conversation regarding do, be it exist under an oppressive somehow they find a way. 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jonathan zilinski Protest the Hero tour their debut album Kezia … This time in 2015 Sam Podgurny arts & culture staff record a dust-off, gather up some Kezia X, it was decided that the memorabilia from Kezia’s for Protest to take the stage, the old friends and hit the road for a tour would not only be a chance original inception in 2005. So room was completely packed. The Nostalgia has been everywhere celebratory, headlining tour. to relive the old music, but also far submissions have included Starlite Room was sold out and in pop-culture over the last year. “Ten years is such a landmark,” reunite the original group for one everything from old concert everyone was in for a wild ride. From the billion dollar tent-poles long-time guitarist Tim Millar last hurrah. tickets, photos with the band all The initial intricate riffs of “No banking on the youthful memories says of the band’s motivation to “Arif and Moe, never really had over the world, and even a thesis Stars Over Bethlehem” set the tone of T-Rex roars and neon-laser- embark on the Kezia X Tour. a proper last show and send off,” for a college paper written based for the rest of the set as the boys swords, to the reappearance of “[These tours] seem like a Millar explains. So it seemed on Kezia. on stage sounded tighter and more long-thought-retired rap moguls popular thing that a lot of bands like Kezia X was the perfect cohesive than ever. A more mature (we just couldn’t forget about are doing now but I think it’s a opportunity. effort from a now seasoned group Dre), it’s been a year where really good way to revisit albums Edmonton was only the second “The response has of professionals. the biggest moments in 2015’s that you have of moved on from,” stop for the tour but already Millar been really good. From Highlighted by the head banging popular culture seemed to come Millar continues. “We don’t get to noted the great appreciation and intro of “Heretics and Killers,” the from any year but 2015. play a lot of material from Kezia enthusiasm he saw in the fans at anyone I talked to last intermittent stand-up comedy For, Canadian prog-metalcore in the set anymore, so it’s nice to the previous venue. night it seemed really of lead vocalist Rody Walker and pioneers Protest the Hero, this get a chance to do that.” “The response has been really well received.” “Turn Soonest to the Sea” with trend couldn’t have come at a The band itself is not the same as good. From anyone I talked to its crowd pleasing, sing-a-long better time. Their debut, and now it was back in the heydays of Kezia. last night it seemed really well Tim Millar finale, the Kezia X show was a Protest the hero guitarist classic, album Kezia (pronounced Lineup changes in recent years received”. Millar says. prime example of why nostalgia Keh-Zee-Uh) turned 10 this year saw the departure of Protest’s In tandem with the tour, has ruled supremely over popular and with it provided the perfect original drummer Moe Carlson Protest the Hero are also creating With this level of dedication culture in 2015 — sometimes, it’s opportunity to turn back the and bassist Arif Mirabdolbaghi. a commemorative booklet of from their fans, it came as no just more fun to live in the emo- clocks (circa 2005), give the So when it came time to plan fan-submitted memories and surprise that when it came time tinged past. Charming Aussie indie rockers stay up all night on new album

music PREVIEW their songs would lead to interna- of their second album, twelvefour, ates is a distinctive shift from their process of recording an album. tional success and recognition. the band returns to North America initial album and EPs, signifying a “We’re really lucky to be able The formation of The Paper Kites for the third time to grace us with sound which matures as the band to come over here to do what we The Paper Kites has captivated a dedicated fan-base their mesmerizing melodies and does. do,” says Bentley, “and fortunate through the gentle tug of each gui- their Aussie accents. “It’s hard to lock in and be tied enough to have fans who listen to WITH Old Man Canyon tar string and the soothing harmo- “twelvefour is a concept album, down to one certain genre,” says our music all the way over here.” WHEN November 21st, 2015 (Doors nies present in each lyric. based around the theory that an drummer Josh Bentley. “We’re al- The growing popularity of the 8:00 p.m.) The indie-folk band consists of artist’s creative peak is between ways trying to come up with new band has not taken away from WHERE Starlite Room (10030 102 five members hailing from Mel- the hours of midnight and four stuff and push the boundaries, so their humility and the gratitude street) bourne, Australia. The release of a.m.,” explains Bentley, the lead it keeps us and others interested.” they have towards their fans. HOW MUCH $20 (unionevents.com) their two EPs and the success of vocalist. “That idea turned into the The band worked with Grammy- “We’re starting to get our bean- their 2013 debut States , was fos- heart of the project, so every night nominated producer, Phil Ek (The ies, jumpers and gloves ready for tered by remarkable talent, word I’d sit down when the clock ticked Shins, Fleet Foxes, Manchester Or- the next few weeks. We don’t get Pia Araneta of mouth and of course, the In- over to midnight and just start chestra) and did their first-ever re- much snow back home so we’re arts & culture writer ternet. Their first two music vid- writing.” cording overseas in Seattle. They’ll looking forward to going to Cana- eos, “Featherstone” and “Bloom,” Any artistic insomniac or any- be releasing a documentary on da,” says Bentley, painting an ador- When Christina Lacy and Sam surprised the band by going viral one with enough teen angst could twelvefour, which will follow the able picture of something that will Bentley first began writing music shortly after being uploaded onto easily empathize with this theory. band during their six weeks of pro- almost certainly be forgotten with- in high school, little did they know Youtube. And now, with the release The late-night vibe the album cre- duction and capturing the creative in moments of outdoor exposure.

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Jon Zilinski about their gear getting stolen. arts & culture editor Access to Wi-Fi, help loading and unloading gear and breakfast are For 10 dollars a night, Bad Lunch also included in the 10 dollars. wants to make tour stops in Mon- “We just kind of put that out treal as comfortable as possible. there as like a price that we feel Adam and Michael Langiewicz is affordable for a lot of people,” have been playing in bands to- Langiewicz explains. “So it doesn’t gether for a decade, and they really cover much or most of our found that their hometown of expenses by any means. So we Montreal is difficult for touring are still working and doing other bands to find affordable space to things to cover our basic expens- stay. On the average touring mu- es. It’s kind of our way of giving to sician budget, it’s tricky to find a the music community of trying to place in Montreal that allows for get this up and off the ground.” cheap shelter, as well as practice space. After the brothers found a “We had put a lot of supplied house with extra square footage, work into it and we think the duo, along with their friend Amelia Robitaille, decided that it looks a lot better now.” fl p reported 12-hour wait time, you rant about our entitled, narcis- they could start housing bands Michael langiewicz o could join him. If you’d rather sistic, coddled generation, but from across Canada. From this bad lunch culture watch paint dry or help your lets not kid ourselves, those idea, the concept for Bad Lunch goldfish write a novel than hang people don’t actually use the was born. The trio had a lot of work turn- COMPILED BY Shaylee Foord out outside a theatre with 200+ internet enough to know about Touring can be difficult for ing the space into a home for not strangers, don’t worry, Shia Shia antics. Instead, All My small bands, the travel expenses only themselves, but for artists Shia LaBeouf thought of you, too, and put the Movies was for people like me to of 100 dollars a night at cheap travelling from miles away. After whole thing online. According shake their heads and wonder motels add up quickly. Many art- cleaning up from the past tenants, All My Movies (Shia LaBeouf’s to the project description on why they’ve spent the last three ists resort to sleeping in their ve- furnishing the space, and gutting most recent venture in a series New Hive’s website: “At the hours of their lives watching hicles in fear of being strapped one of the bathrooms completely, of bizarre projects) was the same time, a live stream will Shia fall asleep in the aisle to for cash, which ends up damaging the space started to morph into a exact kind of self-indulgent, continuously broadcast the per- Transformers 3. Oh well. If noth- the artists’ performance, which is home. fake-deep celebrity trash that formance above.” The “perfor- ing else, All My Movies provided a problem Bad Lunch is trying to “We had put a lot of work into it our uphill-both-ways parents mance” referred to didn’t even enough reaction gifs to last until fix. and we think it looks a lot better. are constantly ragging on mil- include the actual movies being James Franco makes something “Having a good night sleep di- And it is really home-y now,” says lennials for, and for once they shown in the theatre. Instead, even weirder in response. rectly is reflected in the perfor- Michael might be on to something. for three days straight, the world mance of a band, so obviously if Bad Lunch hopes to inspire oth- From November 10, Shia was was treated to an audio-free live Flop Culture is a semi-regular a band is like sleeping in a van ers across Canada to do this along at the Angelika Film Center stream of Shia’s seat, so we could Gateway feature voicing our anger because they cant afford anything with them. Robitalle explainins in New York City for 72 hours, all silently watch Shia watch at self-centered Hollywood trash so else then the way they perform the that if more cities start participat- watching every movie he’s ever Shia. This would be the perfect they can come back down to earth, next day is not going to be as best ing, more bands could tour. been part of in reverse chrono- example for the type of fist- chill the fuck out, and eat some Taco as it could be,” says Robitaille. “If we could have these logical order. The theatre was shaking old people who mutter Time with our Opinion Editor. For The Bad Lunch mission is to en- destinations that bands just also open to the public, and about “the damn Facebook” to three coffees and no tacos contact sure that bands no longer have to commonly took we could really if you weren’t deterred by the cite at family dinner when they him at [email protected]. ask for a floor to crash on or worry grow the industry.”

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ALBUM REVIEW when you think I’m looking sad” Grimes which feels like a response to the Art Angels criticism Grimes received from blogs 4AD and fans for moving away from a www.grimesmusic.com dream pop style on her last single Go. On Easily, Grimes expresses dis- satisfaction with people who attach on to her because of her fame. And Steven Andrais on Butterfly, the albums final and arts & culture writer most diverse track, Grimes tells fans “If you’re looking for a dream girl/ For the length of her career, Grimes ed by piano before giving the floor I’ll never be your dream girl,” which has rarely broken away from a to Claire’s floating vocals. This track feels as both a statement that she’s dream-pop aesthetic. A lot of the standouts against an album primar- moving on from Dream Pop, and time Claire Boucher’s vocals blend- ily composed of dance pop. There’s that she may never meet the tradi- ed with the production until the two an abrupt transition between the tional standards demanded of a pop were indistinguishable. first and second track, as California star. However with Art Angels, we get establishes snappy drums and up- Claire Boucher is far too artsy and a different look at Grimes, as she beat guitar that reappear throughout talented to be overshadowed by the uses the production as a podium to the album. We also get to get to hear production anymore. Of course project from, rather than something Claire for the first time, as the crisp some fans will be disappointed in to get lost in it. The opening track, production on her lyrics allow her to the more up tempo shift, but in the Laughing and Not Being Normal, impart herself onto the music. words of Jay-Z, “you want my old builds with pulsating strings accent- Claire sings, “you only like me shit, buy my old album.” ALBUM BATTLE One Direction Made in the A.M. Columbia www.onedirectionmusic.com Justin Bieber Purpose VS Def Jam www.justinbiebermusic.com Eryn Pinksen you have been given. hear the boys’ songs like “Hey An- gateway: Where do you usually buy your clothes? arts & culture writer Despite feeling like many of his gel,” “I Want To Write You A Song,” pinto: I tend to buy all my clothes in Europe, I travel a songs are an apology, which “Sor- and “What A Feeling,” that talk It was an exciting week for pop ry” is the perfect example, there about hopeful romance and adora- lot and the clothes there are nicer. But if I buy clothes music, as Justin Bieber and One are many lyrics about redemption tion in a positive, clean way. here, I buy them at H&M Direction both released their and forgiveness. “All In It,” where The album hits every boyband much anticipated albums on Nov. he sings about seizing the moment trope, from classic goodbye songs gateway: Do you do your own laundry at home? 13. Here, we take a look at both and giving it your all, is a depar- to upbeat tunes that make you pinto: Absolutely not, my mom still does my laundry. Purpose and Made in the A.M. and ture from the Bieber who typically hope Harry Styles will jump out decide which heartthrob(s) made sang about his relationships with and take you by the hand. “Never the better album for blessing the women. Enough” is one of these quirky charts. Don’t fret, the classic Bieber is songs on the albums that starts still evident in songs like “Compa- with an a acapella rhythm and has Justin Bieber: After his very ny,” “Been You,” and “Get Used To an adorably cheesy upbeat feel. long hiatus Bieber is back with It” which all have very pop sounds However, the album also has pow- an interesting medley of songs. as he sings about girls just as he erful ballads like “If I Could Fly” They range from traditional pop always has. However, this new al- and “Love You Goodbye,” which to EDM, R&B and emotional bal- bum shows a new side to Bieber has a gorgeous arrangement of lads with just his dulcet voice and that feels like a step in the right piano and strings. a piano. We see Bieber reaching direction. Each song has strong lyrics that across genres and experimenting are so sincere that this album has to find where he fits in the scape One Direction: One Direc- proven to be another great accom- of artists such as Ed Sheeran, The tion may be one member down but plishment for One Direction. Weeknd and Drake. they are stronger than ever. With Lyrically, Bieber sings about re- a more mature sound, Made In The Verdict: While Bieber has created demption, apologies, lost love, and A.M. manages to keep the band’s a great album with many differ- hope. “I’ll Show You” feels like an boyish charm while proving that ent styles, there may be too many apology and an explanation to fans even though this is their fifth al- genres on the tracklist. He is very as he sings about the pressure he’s bum, they are not wearing down. talented and from the sounds of felt and his new outlook on life. What is most striking about this Purpose he is passionate about “Life Is Worth Living” and “Pur- album is how relatable it is. “A.M” moving forward with his career pose” are both emotional ballads will make anyone think of simple and the world will see where he as a piano accompanies Bieber vo- times with family and friends goes with it. However, despite los- cals with lyrics about what gives making memories in the early ing Zayn Malik, the boys of One him inspiration and direction. hours of the morning, and having Direction have made an incredible The title track feels like a sweet deep conversations that stick with album that may be their best yet. thank you to either a former lover you. They have most definitely found or to God for ‘giving him purpose.’ Refreshingly, One Direction has their niche and more than excel He begins speaking at the end of written such positive and caring at what they do. Made In The A.M. the song about how mistakes are songs about the women they ad- will steal anyone’s heart with their bound to happen but that it is im- mire. With so much smutty music relatable songs and comforting portant to make the best of what that objectifies women, it is nice to sounds. sports 18 thegateway www.gtwy.ca November 18, 2015

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Zach Borutski upcoming matchup with the UBC sports editor @zachsprettycool Thunderbirds, who are currently tied with the green and gold for The Bears hockey team recorded second place in Canada West. consecutive wins for the first time Lajoie said his team is looking in over a month this past weekend, forward to the matchup. defeating the Calgary Dinos 6-1 on “It’s an opportunity to Friday and 1-0 on Saturday night. challenge ourselves again, and Friday night’s game was tight at it’s happening at a good time of the start, as the Bears were only up the year.” 1-0 after the first period but they The Bears now sit three points were able to break it open early clear of the Mount Royal Cougars, in the second period. Riley Keiser and four points up on the slid a pass from behind the net Lethbrdge Pronghorns, and have into the slot to fifth-year forward posted an impressive 7-3 record Jordan Hickmott, who made no in their last ten games. mistake, giving his team a 2-0 Conversely, the Thunderbirds lead. The Bears were then able to have been trending in the opposite press home their advantage just direction of late, salvaging the 50 seconds afterwards, as Brett final game of their weekend Ferguson capitalized on a goal series against the first place front scramble, giving his team a Saskatchewan Huskies to snap a 3-0 lead. three-game losing streak. Stephane Legualt, Will Tomchuk, Both teams sit three points and Levko Koper added goals for behind the Huskies in the the Bears afterwards, while the standings, and will look to make Dinos were only able to respond up ground this weekend. with a single goal of their own, The Bears have not met their making the final 6-1. west coast rivals this year, but Head coach Serge Lajoie said posted a 3-1 record against them those quick goals in the second last season, including a series period really helped his team’s sweep last Nov. 14 and 15 that mindset in the first game. bookended a 12 game winning “I think there was collective streak for the green and gold. The sigh of relief, because in our last Bears outscored the Thunderbirds four or five games we hadn’t been 15-8 in their four matchups rewarded for how hard we worked, during conference play last year. and how many chances we had The Thunderbirds will look created,” Lajoie said. to ride their goalie-by-comittee “We played the game the same strategy to success this weekend. way, the puck just went in, so it perfect weekend Bears hockey were in fine form last weekend, winning both games against the Calgary Dinos. ruilin fu Matt Hewitt and Eric Williams was good to see the guys rewarded have both played six games this for all their hard work.” second game, stopping 32 of 33 Bears goalie Luke Siemens was said these wins against the Dinos season, and have posted goals The Dinos made sure there was shots, denying Levko Koper on a excellent on the weekend, stopping came at the right time to give his against averages of 2.14 and 2.43 no 6-1 blowout in the second breakaway in the third period to 52 of 53 shots he faced over the team confidence moving forward. respectively, good for second and game, holding the Bears scoreless keep the game scoreless. course of the two games. “It’s validation for us that we’re third in Canada West. throughout regulation, and killing Lajoie said that his team was able “(Luke) was dialed in,” Lajoie heading in the right direction,” The Dinos meanwhile, now have off all five of their penalties. The to stick with the game plan in the said. “At one end, when we’re not Lajoie said. lost three straight games, and sit Bears were finally able to break second game, despite not being able to put the puck in the net, we “When you’re not rewarded on second to last in the Canada West through within the first two able to capitalize on their chances. need that kind of goaltending at the scoreboard for how you play standings. They will look to right minutes of the overtime however, “They stuck with it, everything the other, and he was huge in our the game, it can be discouraging, the ship next weekend against as Thomas Carr was able to deflect on the bench was very calm,” two wins this weekend.” so from that standpoint it gives us their cross town rivals the Mount a point shot past Dinos goaltender Lajoie said. “If it took us more than This is the first time the Bears a bit of confidence to know that Royal Cougars. Steven Sanford, giving the Bears 60 minutes to get the job done, we have won consecutive games since what we’re doing is working.” The Bears will take on the the two game sweep. were prepared for that, and that’s a weekend sweep of the Regina The Bears will look to take Thunderbirds on Friday, Nov. 20, Stanford was excellent in the exactly what happened.” Rams on Oct. 15 and 16, and Lajoie this momentum into their and Saturday Nov. 21. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Q: When did you start tennis? A: Milos Raonic. He’s from Ontario — he’s A: I started when I was 11 years old, so a lot Canadian. And he’s the highest ranked later than everyone else. The usual age to Canadian ever. He’s my bae, if I ever meet start is five, so I had to play lots of catch- him. He has an amazing serve. It’s amazing. up. So I played when I was 11 and thought, He hits so hard and so fast. No one in the “Oh that was kind of fun!” So I went in a world has a serve as fast as Milos Raonic. program throughout the year, and I really Q: What’s the funniest thing that’s liked it. So I kept enrolling, and here I am happened to you on court? I guess. A: It happened actually three weeks ago. Q: What do you like about the sport? We were taking our action shots, our A: There’s such an athletic component to it, photos. So I was like, “I’m hitting a back- but also a mental component — like math, hand, so I have to look nice and smile kind in a way. Also, you have to maintain a posi- of. But something happened and I was late Ashley Burke tive attitude, because it’s very easy to get on the ball. So you know who I hit? The Science 1 mad at yourself if you miss or if you make photographer. That has never happened. Hometown: Edmonton a really silly shot. So you have to maintain And my coach said no one has ever hit the Team: Tennis being really mentally strong. photographer. 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Daily sports betting sites still gambling, despite skill needed

Zach Borutski algorithms,” Smith said. sports editor @zachsprettycool “They’re putting 1,000 teams in there, so the skill involved is having a Daily sports betting websites like computer program that finds one that Draftkings and Fanduel would have works.” you believe that their brand of betting Right now, Draftkings and Fan- resides in some magnificent grey area duel bear many of the same traits as — not quite gambling, but more ex- single event sports betting, but aren’t citing than traditional fantasy sports. thought of in the same way. Techni- This is far from the case. cally, the Unlawful Internet Gam- On Nov. 10, both companies were bling Enforcement Act protects them subject to a cease and desist order by from being considered unlicensed the New York State attorney general, gambling, as the act states that games ordering both companies to stop op- “determined predominantly by accu- erating in the state because their ac- mulated statistical results of sporting tivities were now considered illegal events,” to be illegal. Draftkings and sports gambling. other websites of its ilk can hide be- While some may be on the fence hind that all they want, but the fact about whether playing Draftkings that real money can be won or lost is and Fanduel is gambling, Garry fairly damning evidence that what Smith is not one of them. Smith, re- happens on these sites is in fact gam- search coordinator for the Alberta bling. Even Jim Leach, the man who Gambling Research Institute’s Uni- authored the act, was quoted as say- versity of Alberta branch, cited that ing that it was “sheer chutzpah for a Draftkings and Fanduel users are wa- fantasy sports company to cite the gering money on events that are in no law as a basis for existing.” In plainer way certain. terms, he think it’s bullshit that these “The amount of skill involved is companies are hiding behind this act. very minimal,” Smith said. Draftkings and Fanduel are private Both sites have stated repeat- companies running a gambling op- edly that they take skill to win, and eration, and that, by definition of the say that because of this, they’re not law, is illegal. technically gambling. While both under fire Both Draftkings and Fanduel were recently classified as illegal gambling in the state of New York. christina varvis “If there is any legal gambling, it’s Draftkings and Fanduel require some supposed to be run by the state, these level skill to succeed, it doesn’t mean over the span of an entire season. For example, if I were to bet on the appeared Sports Business Journal in are private companies, so it meets they’re not gambling. Both Draftkings and Fanduel in- point spread for a game between the July 2015, only the top 1.3 per cent the definition of (illegal gambling),” If you compare Draftkings to single volve skill, however people who fre- New England Patriots and the Cleve- of players won 91 per cent of profits Smith said. event sports gambling — which is il- quent daily sports betting sites aren’t land Browns, I would probably bet from daily fantasy sports in the first Sure, winning with Draftkings and legal in Canada and all but five states just throwing their money around that the spread for those two teams half of this year’s MLB season. That is Fanduel unquestionably requires in the U.S. — you start to see the simi- randomly — at least if they’re seri- would be higher than the normal a huge discrepancy, and one that links skill, but that’s not the point. Gam- larities emerge. ous about actually winning — they’re odds. However, if Tom Brady or Rob Draftkings and Fanduel even closer to bling and skill aren’t mutually ex- Both still have more of a chance looking at background information Gronkowski were injured, I would gambling. These sites want people to clusive; it takes skill to win at sports element as opposed to more tradi- about the teams or players that they’re alter my bet. Skilled betting requires believe that anyone can win, but in betting. tional forms of fantasy sport because betting on. background research and an acute reality, their winner demographics Draftkings junkies might want to they’re only played over a single day, “There’s skill involved in sports bet- knowledge of the sport. You have to at are far more similar to gambling. start looking at housing prices in Las or week. Someone can get lucky ting, but even the professional gam- least know that the Patriots and very “The ones that are winning 95 per Vegas, because that may be one of the over the course of a day or week, but blers find it hard to make money,” good and the Browns are very bad. cent of the prizes are the people that only places the site may be allowed to they’re much less likely to get lucky Smith said. According to an article that are betting big, using computers and operate in the future.

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Varsity sports Basket Bears split against Wesmen Jason Shergill home win. Bears coach Barnaby ters, as they held a 24-point lead roundup sports staff Craddock credited the team’s im- heading into the final quarter, but provements between games to had that lead shortened by a late After starting the season with a their mindset. rally from Winnipeg. close win and a blowout loss at “For us we needed to play with “I was disappointed. we wanted UBC, the Bears inconsistent play more defensive intensity and en- to put together 40 good minutes, pandas hockey continued as they split their week- ergy,” he said. “The first game we but they outplayed us for a good end series with the Winnipeg Wes- didn’t do that and you won’t beat a chunk of the fourth quarter. We’re men. decent team if you don’t play with young and a little inexperienced, In the team’s home opener Fri- better energy and teamwork.” so hopefully we can learn how to day, the Bears took a 34-30 lead The team rallied around an ex- shut the door in those scenarios after the first half, but couldn’t cellent performance from first year and play for the full 40 minutes,” 8 - 2 hold on as Winnipeg came back guard Colby Jackson, who poured said Craddock. to win 71-60. The Wesmen rallied in 21 points, five made three-point- This weekend’s games brought behind a third quarter where they ers, and six assists. the Bears to 2-2 on the season head- outscored the Bears 23-14, and “We’re better when he’s on the ing into their road matchup with 1 - 2 they never looked back from there. floor and he’s had a couple really the University of Manitoba Bisons Fifth-year forward Jelane Price led good games for us, like when we this coming Friday and Saturday. the visitors with 21 points on the beat UBC the previous weekend,” For Craddock, the key to winning The Pandas had an up and down weekend against the Calgary Dinos, win- night. Third-year guard Mamadou Craddock said of the point guard. those games will be to keep build- ning their game on Friday 8-2, but losing the Saturday contest 2-1. Despite Gueye led the Bears with 21 points The Bears also benefitted from a ing and improving as a team. only registering three shots on goal in the first period, the Pandas were and 11 rebounds for his first dou- strong performance by sophomore “We got better from Friday night able to take the early lead, as Regan Wright scored her first career CIS goal. ble-double of the season. Sebastian Denault. The La Prairie to Saturday night, so now we’ve got It was the second period where the Pandas really blew the game open, Saturday’s game showed the Quebec native poured in a double- to keep on that path. Manitoba will scoring three times on eight shots. Seven different Pandas found the back Bears in much better form, hand- double, racking up 12 points and be really good test for us.” of the net, with Amy Helfrich leading the charge with two goals. ily beating the Wesmen 79-67. 13 boards. The Bears will take on the Bisons The second game was a different story however, as the Dinos were able The team took a lead early on, and Alberta was in complete control on Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, to jump out to a 2-0 lead after two periods, despite being significantly out- never let it go en route to their first of the game through three quar- Nov. 21. shot by the Pandas. Sasha Vafina and Chelsea Court bulged the twine for the Dinos. Regan Wright scored her second goal in as many games for the lone Pandas goal, but it wasn’t enough in the end, as the green and gold had to settle for the weekend split. The Pandas will look to get back on track against the UBC Thunderbirds this weekend. — Zach Borutski bears volleyball 3 - 0 3 - 0

The Bears were on the road this weekend, though it only meant going a few homecoming The Bears split versus the Wesmen. melissa webster hot start Pandas basketball is now 4-0. miguel aranas LRT stops north from their home at the Saville Centre. In the second-ever series between the team from the U of A and MacEwan, the Bears domi- nated both matches. On Friday night, the Bears used all aspects of their game to lead them to a straight-sets victory. Left side Ryley Barnes and Pandas basketball stays hot, jump to 4-0 right side Ryan Nickifor both reached double digits in kills, with 13 and 11, respectively. Zach Borutski It was a similar story in the sec- These new leaders have stepped Saturday night saw more consistent play from the Bears and another sports editor @zachsprettycool ond game of the weekend, with the up so far for the Pandas this year, straight sets win, though MacEwan side forced the Bears to eke out a 26-24 game being tied at 35-35 going into as they were a team that had five victory in the third set. The Bears offence was firing on all cylinders with The Pandas basketball team re- the third quarter, only to see the fifth year players depart last year. six service aces to win the day. Next weekend sees a matchup of undefeated mained undefeated this past week- Pandas break it open once more, Players like Wickstrom, Fairbanks, squads, as the Bears take on the Manitoba Bisons. — Mitch Sorensen end thanks to a pair of decisive this time outscoring the Wesmen and Byrne — who are the team’s wins over the Winnipeg Wesmen. 28-15 in the quarter. only fifth year players — have The Pandas won 70-52 on Fri- “Both games ended up ultimate- shown that they can lead with their day night, then topped their per- ly looking the same, big second play so far this season. pandas volleyball formance on Saturday, notching halves by us that led to the two Edwards spoke about his team’s an even more commanding 84-63 wins,” Edwards said. new leadership core. win. “They’ve been in a lot of big The first game started off tightly They’ve been in a lot games, so it was their turn to step contested however, as the Wes- up and really take the lead on this men actually carried a slim 31-30 of big games, so it was team,” Edwards said. lead into the half, but the Pandas their turn to step up and “It’s been fun watching them came out firing in the third - quar evolve as leaders this year.” ter, outscoring the visitors 23-8 really take the lead on The Pandas will now travel to 3 - 0 to ultimately put the game out of this team.” Winnipeg this upcoming week to reach. take on the province’s other team, Scott edwards Head coach Scott Edwards said pandas basketball coach the Manitoba Bisons. They’ve been his team took a little while to find the victims of a tough start this their stride in the first game. This time, it was Megan Wick- year, losing all four of their games 3 - 1 “(Winnipeg) play a unique style strom leading the charge for the so far, and suffering 24-point and that’s different than most teams Pandas, pouring in 19 points, 29-point losses against the Calgary in our league, and I think it took while also adding four rebounds. Dinos last weekend. us a while to get comfortable,” Ed- Renee Byrne added 13 points, Despite the Bisons’ status as Another successful weekend for the Pandas saw them best their crosstown wards said. while Maddie Rogers stuffed the basement dwellers in Canada rivals the MacEwan Griffins in both matches on Friday and Saturday night. “The big thing we talked about stat sheet, scoring nine points, West, the Pandas won’t look past Friday’s match saw a hungry Griffins squad simply outmatched by the fire- at half time was taking care of the dishing out six assists, and also these games to the next week. power of the CIS #1-ranked Pandas. Though both teams got into error trou- ball and not turning it over.” racking up four steals. “(They’re) well coached, and a ble throughout the match, the three-pointed attack of Meg Casault, Kacey Fifth year guard Jessilyn Fair- Edwards said that his team scrappy team that’s going to come Otto, and Karly Janssen was too much for the Griffins to handle. Casault banks was key to the Pandas pull- showed a lot of character by being play hard, especially at home,” Ed- had 15 kills to go along with 11 from Janssen and 10 from Otto, all contrib- ing away in the third quarter, able to kick things up a notch in wards said. uting to a Pandas offense that outhit MacEwan by a margin of .213 to .163. scoring eight of her game high 19 the second half of both games. “We’ve got to get on the road, The Pandas controlled Saturday night’s match with eight service aces, 11 points in an 18-2 run to open the “It speaks to the leadership of and take those couple of days to fo- team blocks, and a .266 attack average. MacEwan only managed five, seven, quarter. She also helped out on the the older athletes that have been cus on who we are, and take care of and .054 in the same categories. Casault, Otto and Janssen all reached glass, pulling down eight boards. through a lot games,” Edwards our business.” double-digit kills again for the Pandas, with 12, 11, and 16 respectively. The Fellow fifth year Megan Wickstrom said. The Pandas will look to keep their Pandas will look to stay undefeated after a visit from the Manitoba Bisons. added 12 points, while Renee “They understand that it’s the undefeated season alive when the The Bisons have started the season a disappointing 1-7, and sit second to Byrne and Maddie Rogers chipped ebb and flow of the sport, and they clash with the Bisons this upcom- last in Canada West. — Mitch Sorensen in 11 points each in the win. just stay with the plan.” ing Friday and Saturday. sports 21 Swedish supremacy: Victor Hedman vs. Erik Karlsson To hell with the numbers, Hedman is the better all around player UofA

but Karlsson needs his partner to be responsible for an exorbitantly large part of the defensive burden. Hedman, on the other hand, is probably the most Students well-rounded defenceman in the NHL today. For a 6’6” 235-pound monster of a man, his smooth skating is a * Mitch Sorensen rare gift for a player of his size. He has a great first pass, get FREE Point solid shot, and is a defensive wall on the back end. Hed- man averaged nearly four times as much shorthanded When trying to pick between the players that are likely TOI than Karlsson. Karlsson may play more minutes, to go down as two of the top three Swedish defenceman but Hedman sees more time in pressure situations. admission to of all time (sorry, but they’re not going to unseat Niklas Also, Hedman was +13 at home and -1 on the road last Lidstrom anytime soon), it’s really not a hard choice. season. Karlsson was +11 and -4 in the same situations. Victor Hedman is more physically gifted and defensive- Probably most importantly, Hedman is now a seasoned ly responsible than Erik Karlsson, and if you pick one on playoff veteran at 25, having made deep runs in more Conference your fantasy squad, it should be Hedman. than one season with the Lightning. First of all, Hedman can stand independently on the Though Karlsson is one of the most offensively daz- ice. Though Anton Stralman is an excellent player in his zling defenceman we’ve seen in a long time, Hedman Home Games own right, Hedman is dominant regardless of who else does what is required of him, on both ends, night in and plays the back end with him. Karlsson’s run-and-gun of- night out. That being said, the world had better look out *Valid ONEcard must be presented at the gate upon entry. fensive style that is prone to turnaround rushes requires when Team Sweden is on the ice, as the left shot of Hed- Some restrictions apply, visit uab.ca/freetix for details. a stay-at-home talent to play the opposite side. Marc man and the right of Karlsson could link up to make the Methot and Karlsson make a great pairing, no question, most dynamic pairings in international hockey. The best defence is a good offence, Karlsson proves that easily

last season in comparison to Karlsson’s 53.3 per cent. Also, Karlsson, on average, faced opposing team’s top forward on a much more regular basis than Hedman did, probably be- cause he was averaging more than 27 minutes of ice time per game while Hedman was averaging under 23. Then finally, we get to plus/minus, which is a big red flag. Cam Lewis A player’s plus/minus is an ugly way to judge their perfor- counterPoint mance, as it accounts goals scored against that could be completely the fault of another player, poor goaltending, or UPCOMING games A criticism surrounding Erik Karlsson, two-time Norris Tro- any other circumstance. All in all, Karlsson plays more, pro- phy winner for league’s top defenceman, is that he’s poor duces much more, plays against more difficult competition defensively and he’s too soft to be truly considered elite. As in less favourable situations, and is easily the more valuable a result, many would suggest Victor Hedman is the superior player. player between the two, which is completely false. Offensive This, more than anything, represents a flawed misunder- defencemen, while risky, are much more valuable to a team standing of how the position of defence in hockey is sup- because when they’re on the ice, their team is generating posed to be played. It’s commonly understood that the best scoring chances, and by osmosis, the other team isn’t. offence is a good defence. The goal of hockey is to out score Before I get into my point, we have some objectively false your opponent. That’s simple enough. As statistics would vs MANITOBA BISONS notions about Hedman floating around that I think we need suggest, the best way to outscore your opponent is by get- to address. ting more shot attempts and controlling the puck more than First off all, suggesting Hedman can stand alone on the they do. As a result, the best way to view the game is that the ice is wrong. His possession numbers massively improve best defence is actually a good offence. 6:00pm FRIDAY 7:30pm when on the ice with Anton Stralman than when he’s on Old-school hockey types glorify the rugged, stay-at-home with anybody else, while Stralman’s remain similar regard- defenceman because they think, “hey, defenceman, that 6:30pm SATURDAY 5:00pm less of teammate. Also, Hedman has the luxury of playing means defence, right?” Not necessarily. When a guy is at the SAVILLE COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTRE with Steven Stamkos, Ryan Callahan, and Valtteri Filppula, top of the league in statistics like hits and blocked shots, it who are three of Tampa Bay’s best players, as his most com- generally means his team doesn’t have the puck. That can mon forward linemates. None of Karlsson’s common line- either mean he’s always playing with poor teammates, or mates have a Corsi For percentage above 50 per cent, unless, he himself lacks the skill to give his teammates meaning- of course, they’re on the ice with him, in which case we see ful possession and scoring opportunities. As a result, even each of their individual possession numbers massively spike though they appear rugged and tough like a stay-at-home from where they are when they play without him. defenceman apparently should, his team is actually in a less Also, the idea that Marc Methot is somehow doing any- favourable position to out chance their opponents because thing other than dragging Karlsson down like a bag of rocks of it. is ludicrous. When Methot plays with Karlsson, he has a What Karlsson’s possession numbers suggest is that when Goals For percentage of 62.5 and a Corsi For percentage of he’s on the ice, Ottawa is generating scoring chances at an 53.8. When apart, Methot’s numbers crumble all the way astronomically higher rate than they are when he isn’t. Sure, down to 47.5 and 47.9 respectively, while Karlsson remains he’ll make turnovers and gaffes just like anybody else does productive. — and I remember Hedman making multiple in the Stanley I’m also not sure where the notion that Hedman is used Cup Finals against Chicago — but he offsets it driving his in more high pressure situations comes from. Hedman team’s offence to a higher point whenever he’s on the ice. made 59.6 per cent of his shift starts in the offensive zone Give me Karlsson any day of the week. vs UBC THUNDERBIRDS FRIDAY | 7:00pm SATURDAY | 2:00pm CLARE DRAKE ARENA

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