Le journal bilingue de Glendon | Glendon’s bilingual newspaper Issue 6 - Volume 56 - January 31, 2018 In This Issue TO READ OUR INTERVIEW WITH CUPE OR FOR MORE IN-DEPTH COVER- AGE ON THE BREAKDOWN OF THE GCSU HEAD TO www.protemgl.com Vie étudiante: Open letters to the GCSU and the proposers of GL’s new pluralingual degree, and updates on the Pro Tem ref- erendum and Thailand Sympo- sium!

Arts and Entertainment: Re- views of the top albums of 2017, the latest season of Black Mirror, and the feel-good musical, The Greatest Showman!

Metropolis: Discussing Ontar- io’s new French university and Krysta’s picks for the city’s hot- test brunch spots!

Issues and Ideas: Trump’s lat- est racist remarks, and op-ed’s about OHIP+ and the new mini- mum wage. MarketWatch

Health and Wellness: John’s Time’s Up on Elitist Feminism: Lessons from the Golden Globes latest recipe, and a spotlight on mental health featuring GL’s Sabrina Sukhdeo the workplace. But as the campaign working groups with various aims, Lettres d’amour! Contributor debuted at the 2018 Golden Globes including drafting legislation to com- and thrust the cause into the hands bat sexual harassment and advanc- Expressions: Poems about #MeToo began as a tool of healing, of society’s rich and famous, dan- ing gender parity across Hollywood love, life, and longing – and a rid- dle with a winter theme! a lever of agency traditionally with- gerous patterns of elitism threaten networks, agencies, unions, and held from women, but the hashtag to derail the movement’s progress. studios. There is also a clear at- La Prochaine Date Limite: quickly forged a heavy hammer of Of course, “Time’s Up” is an tempt to prioritize intersectionality, 2 fevrier indictment in the world of celebrity. admirable initiative in and of itself. with one working group focused on As women (and men) shared their A leaderless collective backed by amplifying the voices of the LGBTQ experiences of sexual violence by over 300 women in Hollywood, the community and women of colour. the dozen, Hollywood untouchables organization emerged in response The centerpiece of “Time’s Up” is were nailed via public condemnation to an open letter from Latina farm- a legal defense fund set up to sub- and a groundswell of anger erupted workers who had expressed solidar- sidize aid for survivors of sexual into a desire to take action. “Time’s ity with actresses and others follow- assault in the workplace, particu- Up” is the latest extension of this ef- ing the Weinstein accusations. The larly those in low-wage industries. fort — a coordinated endeavour by goal: combating sexual harassment Thus far, the fund has racked up women in entertainment to tackle both inside and outside Hollywood. more than $16 million in donations. sexual misconduct and inequity in “Time’s Up” comprises a network of (continued on page 13) Pro Tem Letter From The Editor

Salut Glendon, is the self-confidence that has come with criticize our approach as being too neutral, knowing that I can do it. A big turning point we believe that in our current culture where Notre Équipe And welcome back! I trust that we’ve all for me was realizing that I am not alone too often the media are being given the Editor in Chief | Rédactrice en chef SarahTadjana settled back into the rhythm of things and in my endeavours. In fact, I owe much of power to socially sentence the accused, an [email protected] have begun breaking our carefully made the credit to the unending support of my unbiased voice is what’s needed to calm resolutions for the new year. I want to take amazing team, who have all stepped up to the unrest and confusion which abounds. Assistant EIC | Rédactrice en chef-adjointe Camille Slaght a moment to introduce myself as Pro Tem’s lend a hand as we adjust to the increased So, I encourage you all to visit www.pro- [email protected] Editor in Chief for the Winter semester. demands that come with a reduced team. temgl.com to keep yourselves informed Being a part of the Pro Tem Executive for To that end, it brings us all great and aware of the facts and varied opinions. English Editor | Rédactrice d’anglais the last year and a half has been an in- pride to present you with this latest issue. As always, if you have any que- Sarah Ariza-Verreault [email protected] credible experience for me and I’m excit- In the time since our last print edition, Glen- ries or concerns – or would like to have ed to be taking on this new role at a time don has been existing in a frenzied state of your opinion added to the discussion – I Media Officer | Agente de media where the student voice is becoming loud- upheaval and, unfortunately, confusion. As invite you to email me at editor@protem- Amanda Jose [email protected] er than ever before! My time with Pro Tem your student newspaper, we consider it our glendon.com. Let’s prove that we, as thus far has already been a huge learning duty to bring some sense of clarity to the a community, are neither apathetic nor Photographer | Photographe curve, full of innumerable challenges and situations unfolding sur notre petit joli cam- willing to be swayed by biased rhetoric. Krysta Veneruz [email protected] rewards, so I’m looking forward to what pus. As such, we have published a number the next few months have in store for us. of unredacted documents directly to our Stay critical Glendon, Layout Editor | Maquetteur Most of all, my time with Pro Tem website regarding both the breakdown of Connor Boyd [email protected] has taught me valuable lessons about the GCSU and the imminent threat of (an- Sarah Tadjana myself – perhaps the greatest of which other) CUPE strike. While some of you may Editor in Chief Section Editors | Chroniqueurs Campus Life | Vie étudiante Reia Tariq [email protected] Issues & Ideas | Actualité et opinions Alex Freeman [email protected] Metropolis | Métropole Behrad Taeed [email protected] Arts & Entertainment | Arts et divertissement Sandrine Exil Vous avez des opinions? Vous aimez écrire? Vous faites de la photographie? Vous adorez dessiner? [email protected] Health & Wellness | Santé et bien-être Pro Tem vous veut! Kaya Harris-Read [email protected] Envoyez-nous un courriel à [email protected] pour apprendre comment vous pouvez vous impliquer! Expressions | Expressions Ayla Sljivar [email protected] About Us Pro Tem est le journal étudiant du collège Glendon. Publié pour la première fois en 1962, c’est la plus ancienne publication de l’Université Sarah Tadjana Camille Slaght Sarah Ariza-Verreault Amanda Jose York. Editor in Chief Assistant EIC English Editor Media Officer Opinions published in Pro Tem are those of the individual writers, and do not reflect the views of the publication as a whole. We will not print copy deemed racist, sexist, homophobic, or otherwise oppressive.

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An Open Letter to the GCSU

An Anonymous Glendon Student mitment, and friendship, but also to criticize friends — although, I don’t necessarily agree ly, it cannot help but be felt that you have your behaviour, actions, and allegiances. with your execution. It has been frequently abandoned those who voted you in be- To the current and recently resigned mem- I would like to say I am disappoint- stated by students that it is uncomfortable cause you felt uncomfortable and could bers of the GCSU, ed that so many council members felt the to walk into the Council Office — that coun- not effectively communicate to those who need to resign after the former President’s cil is cliquey, rude to outsiders, and un- sat on the other side of the senate room. I must applaud and be astounded by the choice to withdraw. We, the student body, friendly; this concern has been something Again, I applaud your actions in events that have occurred over the last few voted many of you in because we believed reiterated by many. However, I don’t think it making a statement, because you have. weeks. It has been nice to see the student that you could accomplish great things as occurs to much of our student body that the But as student leaders, I — as a voter body be so invigorated over Student Coun- an individual on student council. We, the office can be an uncomfortable place for and student — am disappointed in your cil issues, but at the same time, a little un- student body, voted for you as an individual you, the council members, to be in as well. lack of willingness to lead, communicate, comfortable to watch the inevitable unfold. council member, and not the council as a Clearly, council has faced polariz- and set an example for other students The democratic process has been whole. As the GCSU Constitution states, ing issues, so as to push so many of you to take initiative and learn how to coop- something fought over for centuries. Ousting there are no slates allowed in elections to leave and so many of you to stay. But, erate with those on the opposite side. monarchies, dictators, oligarchies, fascists, because Glendon’s elections are meant to I would like to remind those who have re- and the like, we have found in their place a encourage fairness and equality amongst signed their positions as to why you were Sincerely, government founded on the people's voice. all students who wish to run for office. on council in the first place — the students. A student sitting in the dichotomy of The students used their voices to vote you At the same time, I commend you You were elected by the student body to democracy into office, to praise your good-doings, com- for standing by your values, morals, and be our student leaders and, unfortunate-

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the Glendon community to a country, its culture, An Update on the history, economy, politics, and so much more! Some things we have learned thus far — Thailand Symposium and that you may have the opportunity to learn and expand on during the Symposium — include Shivaani Babuta the following: Thailand was originally the Kingdom Contributor of Siam, Buddhism is the official state-sponsored religion of the country, King Bhumibol was the founder of the self-sufficiency economic mod- el, there are many inflections of the Thai smile, and of course, the food is beyond delicious! Leading up to the Symposium, we will be hosting a number of events, including a bake sale on January 30th and January 31st in the Breezeway from 10am-4pm as well as a Tea Time launch event in the Skyroom on Feb- ruary 5th from 4-6pm. Finally, we will be having one last book sale from February 28 - March 2, near the Cafeteria and in the COE from 10am- 6pm. The Symposium itself will be Saturday, March 10th — tickets will be on sale soon! We are also looking for volunteers and spon- A staple in the ILST department for the past twen- sors. If you are interested in volunteering at any ty-three years, the International Studies Sympo- of our fundraisers or events — or are interested sium is a student-run event which gives a team in sponsoring the Symposium (packages and of eight students the opportunity to work together incentives are available for all levels of sponsor- to create an academic research conference on a ship); please reach out to us at thailandsympo- country of their choice. This conference is held in [email protected] and be sure to like our Face- second semester and is designed to be equal parts book page at facebook.com/ThailandSymposium/ academic and accessible. The idea is to introduce

bien définir sa marque par rapport à la nou- to drop French in favour of another lan- Nonetheless, Plurilingual Founda- Open Letter to the velle Université Francophone de l’Ontario. guage after just one course, not only will tions is correct in recognizing that the Cen- Cependant, Glendon a déjà une we undermine our bilingualism, but we will tre for FSL should not be the only path to the Proposers of marque forte, et unique. Nous sommes undermine the very plurilingual founda- BA for those students who are not already en fait le seul campus universitaire au tions many in our community wish to build. proficient in French. Our Caucus has identi- Plurilingual Canada au sein duquel toutes les étudi- While Plurilingual Foundations rec- fied the arbitrariness, discontinuity, and de- antes et tous les étudiants sont réuni(e) ognizes the difficulties students face while contextualized learning environment of the Foundations: An s et motivé(e)s par l’amour de l’appren- learning French, the proposed solution only FSL classroom as key factors in student tissage de la langue, et particulièrement devalues our Glendon BA by creating two disengagement. It is for this reason that Alternate Path to the de nos deux langues d’engagement tiers of students: those who aspire to the we have struck our Duty to Consult motion civique au Canada, le français et l’anglais. summit of bilingual excellence, and those to consult with students to see what this Glendon BA/BSc This is not to say that we must who seek only ‘plurilingual foundations’. alternative path could look like, including study and learn only in English and in Yes, the bilingual requirement is arbitrary, experiential language learning. We believe Student Caucus French. Au contraire, the Student Caucus and no, it does not mean all our graduates that strong plurilingual foundations at Glen- believes that it is upon a strong bilingual- are truly bilingual. But in the face of hard- don must be built on a strong bilingualism. Tout d’abord, nous vous remercions du tra- ism that the foundations for plurilingualism ship and struggle, the answer is not to low- Nous tenons à remercier à nou- vail et du temps que vous avez investi dans can be laid. We must value the learning of er the standards, but to work harder to help veau les auteurs de cette proposition, et nous le développement de cette proposition. Le all languages, especially indigenous lan- all students meet them. It is for this reason anticipons une discussion vive autour de la débat qu’elle soulève est pertinent, voire guages. But let us be clear, Plurilingual that our Student Caucus voted unanimous- question très pertinente du plurilinguisme et nécessaire, pour une institution qui se veut Foundations does not build on our strong ly to reject the proposal in its current form, du bilinguisme au sein de notre institution. en renouvellement perpétuel. Glendon a bilingual ideal. By offering an alternative and indeed any proposal or amendment 4 besoin de se repositionner et de path to a Glendon BA that allows students that undermines the bilingual requirement. Arts et divertissement

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Cracking Black Mirror: My Top Three Episodes of Season Four Sarah Ariza-Verreault with as we delve deeper into the brave randomly pairs you with another person English Editor new world that technology is bringing us. for a determined amount of time with the If you enjoyed “USS Callister” as much goal of eventually pairing you with your as I did, you’re in luck! Producers of “ideal match”. It was actually a mess, and Attention all binge-watchers! Netflix just the show have reportedly said that they that was the moral of the story; technology released season four of the Emmy Award plan on expanding the universe/storyline cannot determine human emotion. Finding winning show, Black Mirror. As always, of this particular episode; I can’t wait! love and happiness in this vacuum is only Charlie Brooker, the creator of the series, As a side note, I’d like to point possible when you find a person and say, delivers Black Mirror’s special brand of out that this season features a strong “Screw it,” to the system that society im- reimagined and modernized Twilight Zone female protagonist in every episode. poses upon you. I don’t know if that made twists and turns, which are set inside an As easy a marketing ploy as this may sense. I’m getting sappy; I’ll stop now. inhuman, technologically-induced dysto- seem, the show’s producers claim that pia — the kind we are inevitably headed they hadn’t even noticed the trend in Episode 3: Black Museum towards. If you haven’t already devoured their choice of casting. Personally, I was The twist at the end of this episode is gob- the fourth season along with a bag of mi- very happy to see Michaela Coel in an- smacking. Like in episodes from previous crowave popcorn in one night over the other Netflix series! (Her hilarious show, seasons, such as “White Christmas” holidays (like I have), consider yourself Chewing Gum, was cancelled. If you like where the episode contains multiple plo- warned: this article contains many spoilers! British humour, I highly recommend it). tlines that come together to create a cen- tral meaning, “Black Museum’s” plotlines Episode 1: USS Callister Episode 2: Hang the DJ were disturbing from first to last. However, To say the very least: Wow. Black Mirror If you’re like me, you watch Black Mirror I feel like once you’ve watched all of Black has often played with the idea of being for the shock factor, the unhappy end- Mirror from beginning to end, you begin to ‘trapped in the machine’, but, in my opin- ing — I want to feel like hiding my phone expect the writers’ plot twists — a phenom- ion, never to this scale. “USS Callister” under the bed after I watch an episode. enon that I’ve realized this season. The features the archetypal socially awkward That’s why it surprised me that I enjoyed audience begins to understand that every nerd, but this time, his awkwardness this episode so much! I find modern dating small detail in the episode is important. In is shown to a much larger scale. As a atrocious. I dislike the process of having fact, for this episode, I felt like the ending VR software developer, he uploads his someone “slide into your DMs” to eventu- was predetermined; the protagonist goes hostile coworkers’ DNA into his game ally graduate to texting (an undetermined to the Black Museum — a museum con- and carries out sick acts of torture upon amount of time later), only to be asked to taining technological artifacts that were them if they don’t play along to his fan- “hang out” — whatever that means — and involved in crimes — and tells the creepy tasy. Did I mention that the game has a then nothing ever really seems to go any- museum curator that she is visiting her fa- 1960’s Star Trek theme? I think this is where. I’ve always asked myself, “Why ther; ttherefore, the twist at the end could the first time that Black Mirror has used can’t there be a way to know who’s right only be that her father is in the museum. their envisioning of advanced technology for you so that we can all get out of this That said, the fun is in the way that you to access the past — Charlie Brooker is mess?” This episode was an answer to get to the reveal — the stories. This sea- definitely catching onto the nostalgia that my question. It features a dating app that son altogether was deliciously disturbing. 5 we, as a society, are being confronted Arts and Entertainment Top Albums of 2017

David Rosen For the full list of David’s Top 25 Albums of 2017, check out www.protemgl.com! Contributor

#1: Brockhampton – Saturation Trilogy #2: The War on Drugs – A Deeper Understanding #3: Big K.R.I.T. – 4eva is a Mighty Long Time

It’s impossible to consider Brockhampton’s three amazing albums released this year as anything other The War on Drugs engage in some dedicated Bruce Toward the end of the first disc of this double album, Big than a unit, especially considering that they are titled Springsteen-worship for an hour, and the results are K.R.I.T. includes a skit which pokes fun at how quickly as installments of the same project, Saturation. Aside magical. There are songs in this album which honest- people will call a newly released album “classic”. 4eva from representing the most beautiful mix of hip-hop ly make me feel like I’m being transported to a par- is a Mighty Long Time is certainly the kind of record and R&B of 2017, the trilogy stands for the best that adise of sorts. A near-perfect album, every song on that presents such temptations. Fusing southern hip- millennial music could offer, and for the ever-enduring A Deeper Understanding is fantastic. The songs use hop with gospel music, it is ambitious, daring and, most truth that great music can come from anywhere, at soaring guitars and driving synths to give the listener of all, incredibly inspiring. This has got to be one of the any time, and from anyone. Brockhampton are a mot- the sensation of flight. Every time I finish this album, most uplifting albums I’ve heard in a very long time. ley crew of eccentrics who know what they want and my first instinct is to immediately start it again. relentlessly strive to get it; their uncompromising push Favourite Tracks: toward unbridled expression is evident on each one of Favourite Tracks: “Subenstein”,“Get Up 2 Come Down”, “Aux Cord” these three albums. Constantly surprising, and never “Pain” “Holding On” “Strangest Thing” boring, Brockhampton brought the best that music in 2017 had to offer, and their future looks blindingly bright.

Favourite Tracks: Part I: “HEAT” “STAR” “FAKE” Part II: “GUMMY” “JUNKY” “GAMBA” Part III: “BOOGIE” “ALASKA” “SISTER/NATION”

#4: Foxygen – Hang #5: Protomartyr – Relatives in Descent #6. Converge – The Dusk in Us

Hang was one of the first albums I heard last This album is one of my favourites from 2017 sim- I’ve listened to my fair share of post-hardcore, year, and it’s been on repeat ever since. There ply because of the cohesion with which it opens but if there’s one album that has really sold me simply isn’t a bad song here. Just eight mad, and closes, but it accomplishes so much more. on the genre, it’s this one. The record is chock- goofy, hilarious, touching, poignant and outra- Fantastic songwriting, tight musicianship, and bit- full of well-written, ferocious, and teeth-gnashing geous songs that mix glam rock and indie pop. I ing lyrics add up into the ideal post-punk package. songs that spoke to me like little else did in 2017. wish more people were talking about this album. Favourite Tracks: Favourite Tracks: Favourite Tracks: “A Private Understanding”, “The Chuckler”, “Eye of the Quarrel” “The Dusk in Us” “Reptilian” 6 “Follow the Leader” “Avalon” “Mrs. Adams” “Half-Sister” Arts et divertissement

#7: Rosalía – Los Ángeles #8: Father John Misty – Pure Comedy #9: Oxbow – Thin Black Duke

Nothing but vocals and flamenco guitar, this album Intentionally frustrating, purposefully ironic, and rath- I have no idea what this album is about. The lyrics I found makes the list simply because Rosalía has one er pretentious, this album is still a brilliant, moving, nearly unintelligible through some of the most ec- of the best voices I’ve heard in the last ten years. and hilarious indictment of modern society’s faults. centric vocals I’ve ever heard. Still, Oxbow’s in- credible orchestral rock songwriting, coupled with Favourite Tracks: Favourite Tracks: said eccentric vocals creates a gorgeous, dark, “Si Tú Supieras Compañero” “De Plata” “Catalina” “Pure Comedy” “Total Entertainment Forever” “Ballad unsettling, and euphoric musical experience. of the Dying Man” Favourite Tracks: None that I can name, mainly for the reason stated above. Just listen to the whole thing.

#10: Tyler, the Creator – Flower Boy #11: Rapsody – Laila’s Wisdom #12: Daniel Caesar – Freudian

Tyler toned down his trademark aggression and cal- This album is obviously deeply influenced by Ken- This kid from Oshawa decides to mix together what lousness on this album, and came up with the sec- drick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly. But it doesn’t sounds like some Frank Ocean worship with heavy ond-most beautiful mix of hip-hop and R&B of 2017. matter, because Rapsody is such a compelling gospel influence, and ends up releasing an un- storyteller, as well as a brilliant lyricist. This al- believably intimate and deeply intelligent album. Favourite Tracks: bum has something to say ㅡ and it says it loudly. “Foreword” “See You Again” “Garden Shed” Favourite Tracks: Favourite Tracks: “Get You” “Best Part” “We Find Love” “Laila’s Wisdom” “Power” “Pay Up”

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this film was very well done. Just con- ema is that it has the power to tell Review of The sider the number of cast members us a story through more than just who are a triple threat (proficient at dialogue. The score, visuals, cam- Greatest Show- dancing, singing, and acting)! There era angles, and scene transitions all are also a few child actors cast in have the power to speak far louder man this movie, which can be hit or than what the characters alone are miss, simply because they are not saying. This film presents such a Kaya Harris-Read – understandably – as well-trained rich story because these techniques Health & Wellness Editor or as professional as older actors. are all used to add colour and depth In other films, this is often avoided to the plot. For example, during the A couple weeks ago, I saw the film by having children cast as char- first ovation Barnum receives for The Greatest Showman at a near- acters who look young for their his show, the film’s sound is com- by cinema and since then, I’ll admit age, or avoiding having them pletely cut out at first, adding im- with no shame that I’ve been to play a main part in the story. mensely to the impact of the scene. see it two more times. That con- Neither of these were the case Finally, and possibly one sidered, this review will be equally for this movie, as some extremely of the best things about this mov- a recommendation. For those who talented child actors were featured. ie, watching The Greatest Show- haven’t heard of this movie, in a Additional kudos go to the chore- man gives the audience a genu- nutshell, it portrays the life story of ographer, Ashley Wallen, for her ine feeling of joy. Let me be clear, P.T. Barnum and how he created masterful work in coordinating large the movie is not happy all the way the art of show-business. Without group routines in complex sets. through – there are ups and downs giving too many spoilers, here’s Something I find that mu- in the journey of the characters, what stood out to me about this film. sicals can sometimes suffer from is but in the end, it leaves you smil- The first thing is the over-exposition. This comes from ing. Before the film’s credits rolled, soundtrack – arguably one of the the fear that an audience might not the screen fills with a quote from most important things about a mu- understand the plot through means P.T. Barnum, “The noblest art is sical! I find very often with musicals other than outright dialogue. This that of making others happy” – and there will be two or three songs that fear leads to pauses in the middle that’s exactly what this film did. are well known, while the rest lack of songs for dialogue exchanges what it takes to make a song mem- which undermine the flow – and orable. This is not the case with The usually involve unnecessarily re- Greatest Showman’s soundtrack; peating something that is already not only is every song well-written being portrayed in the song. The and well-composed, they also all fit Greatest Showman does not do the theme of the film without seem- this. It puts its faith in the audi- ing repetitive as well as adding to ence, trusting them to pick up on the plot without forcing unneces- subtleties without feeling the need 8 sary dialogue into the lyrics. to force these ideas into dialogue. Secondly, the casting for The great thing about cin- Métropole

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Now there are definitely My Recommendation: Beat hollandaise Distillery District Sunday, February 18, 8PM - 10PM some special places in this big city, and af- eggs benedict; the sauce is pink and that The Fermenting Cellar, 28 Distillery Lane ter having tried quite a few, here are the should be the only reason you need to try it. Wednesday, February 7, 5:30 - 10PM Bleachbath/Greenhouse/Cheapsmokes The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W. top three on my revisit-to-stuff-my-face list. SMITH A Plant and Pour Event - Terrarium Monday, February 19, 8PM - 1AM Workshop 553 Church St. School Resto Ward Tech Talent, 202 - 626 King St. W. Family Day at Fort York 70 Fraser Avenue Saturday, February 10, 7 - 9 PM Fort York National Historic Site Smith has recently upped their brunch Monday, February 19, 11AM - 6PM This liberty village joint is BOPPIN’, and I game, to the point where reading their Arts and Craft Beer Night mean nothing less than that. Take a look menu makes me think I’m in France — if Rorschach Brewing, 1001 Eastern Ave. Closing Keynote: 70 Years of Dior at their Instagram, @schoolresto, for abso- only for a second. The location in the Vil- Tuesday, February 13, 7 - 10PM Royal Ontario Museum lutely mouthwatering breakfast creations. lage makes for a quaint little morning stroll Tuesday, February 20, 7 - 8PM Whether you’re a savoury person or have a down Church St., and can easily be fol- A Very Canadian Whisky Tasting SpiritHouse, 487 Adelaide St. W. Beers & Books with Michael Winter sweet-tooth, this restaurant offers fantastic lowed with errands or a trip to the Univer- Tuesday, February 13, 7 - 9PM House of Anansi Press, 128 Sterling Rd. pancakes loaded with perfectly curated top- sity of Toronto’s library for that thing I keep forgetting to mention called studenting Wednesday, February 21, 7 - 9PM pings, like their apple crumble pancakes, 3rd Annual GeekFest Toronto (which we probably should be prioritizing which feature apples, pecans, brown sugar Cinecycle Coach House, 129 Spadina Ave. Ceremony The Rhubarb Festival over getting really pricey brunch...). I can butter, and caramel. Are you drooling yet? Wednesday, February 14, 5 - 10:30PM Buddies In Bad Times Theatre admit Smith’s prices are a little overwhelm- School’s brunch is unfortunately a week- February 21 – 25 end-only event, but don’t fret, because ing, but the quaint environment, Pinter- A Valentine's Paint Date! they’ll likely have the Fleetwood Mac Ru- est-worthy decorations, and wooden ta- Paint Lounge, 784 College St. Bloor-Yorkville Icefest 2018 Wednesday, February 14, 2 - 11PM mors album playing to give your ears a meal bles will make you swoon. The menu also Village of Yorkville Park as well. Still need another reason to visit? changes seasonally, so you know you’ll be Saturday, February 24, 12 - 8PM Afterwork Singles Mixer School has a seasonal patio just waiting getting top quality and fresh ingredients. Sunday, February 25. 12 - 5PM Bangkok Garden, 18 Elm St. to be crossed off your summer to-do list! Thursday, February 15, 7 - 10PM My Recommendation: Pistachio Waf- Authentic Africa with Andrea My Recommendation: Super cheesy ba- fle: roasted banana, toasted coconut, TIFF Next Wave Film Festival Radisson Airport Hotel, 640 Dixon Rd. con french toast with cheddar-jack cheese, crème anglaise, and, of course, pista- TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St. W. Monday, February 26, 7 - 8:30PM Ontario maple syrup and mixed greens. chios OR for my savory friends, Smith February 16 – 18 Quiche: balsamic braised shallots, as- paragus, goat cheese, and frisee salad.

Happy Brunching everyone! 9 Lionheart Productions Presents Little Shop of Horrors

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A strange array of plants — real and the cheers get louder, people might Camille’s Corner: and fake — crowd the bar itself, and plastic even get up to dance in front of the stage. vines cover the ceiling above it. Posters line One of the many things that make Exploring Toronto’s the walls that lead to a tiny stage, framed by the Cameron feel so welcoming is the pay- red velvet curtains. It likely has not been ren- what-you-can cover for the front room. A big- Live Music Venues ovated much since its beginnings as a mu- ger, hidden room behind it requires a cover sic venue in 1981, which gives it a retro feel. of around $10, but as a student on a budget, Camille Slaght Decor aside, what makes the I’m always content staying in the quaint and Assistant Editor in Chief Cameron so special is the quality music cozy front room. The drinks are reasonably and relaxed atmosphere. No matter what priced, but keep in mind that the bar is cash The Cameron House day of the week, you are bound to stumble only, and the Cameron does not serve food. 408 Queen St. W. on some great local talent at the Cameron. From folk to blues to classic rock, at least My Rating: 4/5. Tiny venue, good live mu- two bands play every single night; the first sic, and an opportunity to dance like no- Growing up in Toronto, The Cameron House starting at 6pm and the second at 10pm. body’s watching. Whatever you do, don’t was one of the first bars I wanted to visit Although the small size of the venue can let the dingy look of the room turn you when I turned 19. The spray painted store- make it hard to find a seat on busy nights, it away. One beer and a couple songs in, I front was regularly redone, often displaying also makes the setting more personal. Un- guarantee that the old, slightly cluttered vibrant portraits of women that covered the like several bars in Toronto, it’s not unusu- space will start to feel lived-in and warm. entire exterior wall. When I finally walked in al for strangers to strike up a conversation for the first time, I was a little overwhelmed Tourism Toronto at the Cameron. As the night gets darker by the excessive decor in such a small area.

pressure from the francophone community sur le taux d’inscriptions d’autres univer- 90+ other extremely bright and competent L’Université de to have a say in the matter – a letter pub- sités bilingues. La ministre des Affaires post-grad classmates: where I’d probably lished by l’Assemblé de la Francophonie de francophones de l’Ontario, Marie-France find myself the weaker of candidates, my l’Ontario français : l’Ontario (AFO) highlights the need for fran- Lalonde, a confirmé que certains pro- bilingualism has given me considerations cophone representation on the committee. grammes offerts par l’UOF seront en from employers my colleagues wouldn’t Où se trouve Glen- L’UOF est officiellement une entité partenariat avec des universités bilingues. have otherwise received – especially in the légale, adoptée en loi à Queens Park le 14 That being said, l’UOF is strong- public and not-for-profit sectors. An educa- don dans ce débat? décembre 2017. La création de cette univer- ly considering setting up shop in Toronto, tion solely in French doesn’t necessarily sité fait partie d’une loi omnibus proposée meaning it will be more directly competi- respond directly to employers’ demands Andrew Thies par le gouvernement Libéral qui comprend la tive with Glendon for student enrollment for candidates with language capabilities Alumnus reconnaissance d’Ottawa en tant que ville bi than, say, Laurentian. A recent survey as much as a bilingual education would. lingue. L’adoption de cette loi est une done by ONFR, however, shows Glen- A candidate’s mastery of both French and Perhaps Glendon isn’t such a special place réponse aux demandes de l’AFO de la part don might not have to worry as much as English would be taken into higher con- after all? At least by 2020 it won’t be – 2020 du gouvernement Libéral pour améliorer they think. The results show that while sideration, with the obvious assumption will mark the start of the inaugural academ- les services en français dans la province. most Glendonites agree with the need for of working proficiency in English. So far, ic year for l’Université de l’Ontario Français En tant que demandes spécifiques qui con- more French education options, franco- programmation entièrement en français (UOF), breaking into the market of post-sec- cerne l’UOF, l’AFO exigeait que tout autre phone students especially aren’t ready is what l’UOF will offer, and I do not see ondary institutions in Ontario whose pro- université cesse d’offrir leurs courses en to trade their bilingual education pour how that will offer more for employees than grams are taught in French. How will it be français. Cela a évoqué des réactions po- une éducation seulement en français. a bilingual degree from Glendon would. different from other bilingual universities, larisées dans la communauté francophone, And herein lies the crucial differ- The passing of this omnibus like Laurentian or Glendon? Firstly, it will be notamment à Glendon. Notre principal, ence that (perhaps) keeps Glendon so law, as well as the subsequent creation the only university to offer all their courses, M. Ipperciel, a annoncé que cette propo- unique. In addition to Anglophone learners of l’UOF, is a huge victory for language and subsequently their degrees, exclusive- sition serait « très triste ». Pour lui, l’UOF (75% of the student body), Glendon is home rights within the Franco-Ontarian com- ly in French. Secondly, it could potentially pourrait faire partie d’une constellation to a good portion of international Franco- munity. The fact this law was passed be an institution governed by and for Fran- d’institutions qui offrent des formations en phones (10% of students) who came to im- and went relatively unnoticed by English cophones – though the details of this sec- français, y compris Glendon. Pierre Zun- prove their English – a selling-point l’UOF media is indicative of the sorry state of ond distinction are still being sorted out. At del, président intérimaire de l’Université wouldn’t be able to offer. Bilingual education la Francophonie we find ourselves in in the time of writing, a planning committee Laurentienne, espère que les universités seems like the all-important middle ground Ontario. La création de l’UOF sera sans is in charge of seeing through the devel- adopteront une relation de collaboration et for Anglophones, Franco-Ontarians, and in- doute un petit pas vers le but ultime d’une opment of curriculum, governance non de compétition. Il postule que l’inscrip- ternational Francophones. Take it from me, francophonie plus présente en Ontario. 12 structure, and other logistics, with tion à l’UOF n’aura pas un grand impacte a recent Glendon alum, vying for jobs with Actualité et opinions What This ‘Shithole’ the US had violated international law. Somalia: The US military is cur- Inhabitant Wants rently heavily involved in Somalia, conduct- ing more than 30 airstrikes in the country in You To Know: 2017 against militant groups, al Shabaab A Commentary on and ISIS, killing as many as 230 people. Syria: The US has intervened Trump’s [Latest] Racist heavily in the Syrian war since its earliest days, providing funding for anti-government Remarks rebels and groups fighting ISIS and other well in the game of politics. There are pose of Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Islamist militant organizations. US Special people eagerly waiting to read about the which is granted to individuals from coun- Operations Forces, Marines, and Army Isabella Akaliza misfortunes of Africa so that they can use tries where conditions including war, natu- Rangers are currently on the ground in Syria, Contributor us as a vanity mirror to help them brighten ral disasters, and political strife prevent cit- and US planes have conducted more than their own self-image and feel better about izens from returning safely. The fact is that 8,700 airstrikes in the country since 2014. I woke up this morning to hear that the themselves. American racists hailed his people rarely become immigrants willingly. I want to stress, this is not the first President of the United States believes that comments as “an illuminating and beauti- Trump's remarks, and those who have de- time Trump has made racist remarks about I come from a “shithole” country. Delight- ful” contribution to the start of a revolution fended them, ignore both the histories of Africa. So the real question is: what hap- ful. Despite his subsequent denials, Trump that would “restore racial sanity”. I won- these countries and US involvement in them. pens next? How is it that people around the criticised immigration to his country from El der what sanity looks like to the insane. I guess he doesn't know why our countries world continue to remain silent in the face Salvador, Haiti, and the African continent, In a strongly-worded statement, are poor and why the US is rich. Maybe we of Trump's behaviour due to the residing by calling them all "shithole countries" at the UN said it was impossible to describe should shed some light on the role the US belief that the US still has a leadership role a meeting with members of Congress at his remarks as anything other than racist, has played in these 'shithole' countries… to play? How can we continue to let him the White House on January 11th. Instead, while the Vatican decreed Trump’s words Haiti: Haiti has been under have a say in the affairs of other countries he called for more immigrants from places as “particularly harsh and offensive”. The TPS since a devastating 7.0-magnitude when he has refused to reconcile human- like Norway, a predominantly white popu- US State Department tried to pour water earthquake struck the island nation in ity? How does an immigrant dictate which lation that modern white supremacists still on the flames by issuing a tweet from its January of 2010, killing as many as 300 immigrants have the right to live in the US? look to as a model of racial purity. Typical. Bureau of African Affairs saying that “the 000 people and displacing more than a So to the man who continues Trump initially allowed reported United States will continue to robustly, million. Relief efforts in the wake of that to disparage my continent… I am from accounts of his comments to go unchal- enthusiastically, and forcefully engage in disaster, led by US organizations, were a “shithole” country that has the highest lenged, but went into damage control mode #Africa, promoting this vital relationship”. highly criticised and often ineffective. percentage of women in government, a on January 12th, insisting he had not used I cannot imagine an African employee Nicaragua: During the Reagan “shithole” country that is fourth in the world derogatory words — although he admitted tweeting this, because we deserve and administration, the US funneled mon- in terms of gender equality. I am from a that the language he used on immigra- expect a unified voice of outrage and un- ey and arms to right-wing rebel groups, continent of brilliant and ambitious people. tion was “tough”. Trump did not retract his equivocal rejection of this blatant disregard known as the Contras, who fought Lastly, to my fellow “shithole” inhabitants comments because he knows that — in for our dignity. Do better than a tweet. a brutal civil war against the Nicara- who continue to defend Trump, why do the US, as in many places — appealing Trump appears to have glossed guan government until 1990. In 1986, you remain silent? It’s time to speak out. to the lowest common denominator pays over the fundamental humanitarian pur- the International Court of Justice ruled

mative than substantive — more self-serv- and anti-racism to the forefront of politics. Time’s Up ing than self-aware — and it was “Time’s The misguided notion that elected office is (continued from cover) Up” that provided them with the means the mainspring of social change constitutes through which they could whitewash a fraction of the absurdity of this scenario; their problematic pasts. The hypocrisy is feminism would surely be impoverished to However, “Time’s Up” has swiftly overwhelming, and it’s a PR move that sacrifice the expansive breadth of experi- evolved from a weapon of feminist activism only the most privileged could finesse. ence and radical politics of any of the afore- to a shield for men with ugly histories. In Not only accused Hollywood mentioned women for a television person- its inaugural letter, the organization en- actors benefitted from this disingenuous ality. The last thing everyday, marginalized couraged celebrities attending the Golden show; both men and women in entertain- women need is another liberal in the White Globes to wear black in support of survi- InStyle ment who have been complicit in previous House, and the last thing the world needs is vors; black-and-white “Time’s Up” pins controversies were afforded this free pass. vocacy enables celebrities to uphold rape another Hollywood star in the White House. were also an optional statement piece. Consider, for example, the host of celebri- culture, while simultaneously exonerating Feminist activism, as expressed Although a well-intentioned gesture, this ties who have worked with director Woody themselves from their spineless complicity. through “Time’s Up” and this year’s Gold- initiative ignorantly invited a slew of men Allen, suspected of sexually abusing his The height of this tilt of entitle- en Globes — in which performative activ- who face allegations of sexual harass- adopted daughter. Although these allega- ment in “Time’s Up” is the romanticization ists are welcomed into its ranks without ment to deceptively position themselves tions have been common knowledge since of further elite leadership in this movement. vetting — are far-removed from long-es- on the side of ‘justice’. James Franco, for 1992, Allen’s movies have successfully fea- During an event where grassroots organiz- tablished grassroots mobilization. It’s a example, has been accused of sexually tured a number of popular actors and ac- ers were intended to be front and center message that reveals itself time and time exploitative behaviour since 2014; after tresses over the past two decades. While a — indeed, activists Mónica Ramírez, Marai again: feminism, to be broad-ranging and he donned a Time’s Up pin at the Awards, handful have suddenly chosen to renounce Larasi, Calina Lawrence, as well as Tara- transformative, must be driven by the five more women stepped forward. This ini- their affiliation with the director, refuse fu- na Burke, the creator of #MeToo, were all most disadvantaged. To have necessarily tiative also failed to bear in mind the men ture work, and even donate the salaries brought as plus-ones — the take-away from nuanced conversations about issues like whose transgressions had yet to surface. they earned from his films — the timing the evening turned out to be #Oprah2020. sexual violence, rape culture, and consent, Aziz Ansari’s sexual misconduct only came screams of insincerity. Even more artificial With a rousing speech on the grand poten- individuals that wield power under systems to light after the Golden Globes where are those who continue to defend Allen and tial of this moment in social justice, spec- of oppression must be afforded due scru- he, too, sported a black-and-white pin. slander his accuser, all the while vocalizing ulation turned to the possibility of a Pres- tiny: Time’s Up on elitist feminism. Clearly, these men are engaged support for “Time’s Up”. In effect, this ad- ident Winfrey, who would push feminism in a sort of activism that is more perfor- 13 Issues and Ideas

found ways to gain access to banned social foreign websites, most Chinese citizens In the 2016-2017 annual report to parlia- Freedom and the networks and use alternative forms of com- are limited to the services deemed appro- ment, the Privacy Commissioner of Can- munication. For instance, some people use priate by their government. This creates a ada addressed the risks the bill presents: Internet the app “FireChat” that utilizes Bluetooth self-insulating economy; without a strong Our submission noted that Bill C-51 put and cell radio technology to make calls presence of rivaling international busi- the privacy of ordinary Canadians at risk Connor Boyd as opposed to more traceable mediums, nesses, Chinese tech companies such with the dramatic expansion of the scale Layout Designer such as cell service or the internet. Others as Tencent, Baidu, and Alibaba have be- and scope of government information own Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to come monopolies in China. As the world’s sharing — a problem exacerbated by Governments can have a major effect on send their IP addresses to other countries. biggest retail marketer, with over 695 mil- seriously deficient privacy protections. the way its citizens use the internet. Chi- This way, they can gain access to loca- lion internet users as of December 2016, In the United States, the Feder- na is notorious for its pervasive legislation tion-locked services and banned websites, these companies have been manipulat- al Communications Commission (FCC) on internet censorship, so much so that without being tracked by their government. ing China’s large online market and strict has created much controversy concerning its system has been popularly dubbed Many Chinese citizens use these Internet regulations for their own profit. its vote to repeal existing net neutrality the ‘Great Firewall of China’. This system services because they are afraid of having legislation. Net neutrality laws mandate blocks foreign websites including Google, their government cut off their Internet access that internet service providers (ISPs) not Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, or facing criminal repercussions. In 2014, charge users differently based on their and many other online platforms popular in nearly two dozen people across mainland metadata (platform, content, location, the West. In addition to the websites them- China were detained for sharing articles etc.). If these laws are repealed, ISPs selves, a large amount of online content and photos sympathizing with Chinese pro- may pose a threat to the freedoms of is blocked every day by the Chinese gov- testers. One of the most famous examples many internet users and will encourage ernment, ranging from sensitive material, of this was in response to the 2014 “Umbrel- other nations to adopt similar practices. such as pornography, to articles stating po- la Revolution”. Protesters sat in the streets The mutual lack of trust between litical opinions. According to the watchdog with umbrellas to protect themselves from the Chinese government and its citizens organization, Freedom House, China was police tear gas in protest of new electoral Many Westerners are tempted to is a result of the country’s widespread in- ranked the worst nation for promoting Inter- reforms in Hong Kong. Those who were see this as a ‘Chinese’ problem but should ternet censorship and surveillance. These net freedoms between 2015 and 2016. This not detained, reported being threatened not become complacent whenthey consid- practices limit its citizens’ privacy and free- lack of internet freedom in China serves as with arrest by authorities if they continued er China’s current situation. In Canada, dom of speech and makes outside commu- an important reminder to Westerners of how to publicize news of the protest. In recent there has been much controversy over nication more challenging. The internet is a important it is to monitor any efforts to curb years, there have even been instances of the past few years surrounding the An- place where ideas are shared and connec- or control our own freedoms — whether government-sponsored phishing — gain- ti-Terrorism Act, commonly referred to as tions are made. For the Chinese govern- perpetrated by governments or companies. ing online information through deceitful Bill C-51, which was passed in 2015. This ment to limit, track, and control its nation’s In China, internet censorship advertisements and malicious website legislation further constrains the promotion access to this valuable resource stifles the has greatly affected how its citizens com- links. These surveillance tactics contribute of terrorism and “expands information shar- freedom of its citizens. While Westerners municate. With the rise of social networks to the fear many Chinese citizens feel un- ing among federal government institutions continue to enjoy more online freedom and mass communication, it is becoming der the watchful eye of their government. that have jurisdiction or responsibilities than their Chinese counterparts, they increasingly difficult for the Chinese gov- China’s internet censorship also concerning national security threats”. This must continue to guard these freedoms ernment to censor certain websites and has controversial economic ramifications. authorization of increased government diligently from powerful tyrannical forces. online services. Chinese dissidents have Since China has blocked access to many surveillance has raised privacy concerns.

Hoping to fully implement the program by the Liberals’ OHIP+ “[shifts] costs from adjustment in response to disorders such OHIP+ : Who is it 2020, the NDP considered this policy to employers to government unnecessarily”. as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, be the start of universal pharmacare for After surveying the drug claims of over which, if unsuccessful, could result in an really helping? all Canadians. Costing only $10 million one million Ontarians and examining the invasive surgical procedure to remove part more than the Liberals’ proposed budget drug expenditures of those under 25 with- of the gastrointestinal tract. When dealing Amanda Sears of $465 million, some argue that the NDP in this group, Stevenson calculated that with private insurance, specialists were Contributor offered better drug coverage. If the goal is the cost of OHIP+ will likely be close to granted the flexibility to adjust drug dos- to pave the way for universal pharmacare, $840 million — a marked increase from ages when urgently needed. Benchimol OHIP+, the Liberals’ appropriately named the $465 million the Liberals are current- states that this isn’t allowed under Ontar- expansion of Ontario healthcare, came ly boasting. While the private sector will io’s new pharmacare plan. Under OHIP+, into effect on January 1st. The new pro- happily roll back employee drug benefit specialists need to undergo the process of gram allows anyone under 25 in Ontario programs, taxpayers are left questioning applying for exceptional access, and Ben- already covered by OHIP to access more why the financial burden is being shifted chimol fears how this may affect patients than 4400 common prescription drugs to them. One might even cautiously won- going forward if access isn’t granted in time. for free. Parents and students couldn’t der whether OHIP+ has more to do with OHIP+ will hopefully go down in be happier, and the polls show high sup- cutting corporate expenditures in the wake Ontario’s history as the rocky beginning to port for the initiative. Sounds great, right? of Ontario’s minimum wage increase than universal pharmacare, and we must remind Not so fast. Kathleen Wynne, do the NDP wins gold for its inclusiveness. it does with helping cash-strapped On- ourselves that major policy changes, such you accept constructive criticism of your Many wonder how great a ben- tarians get the medical care they need... as this, start slowly and are prone to future policies? Let’s consider the NDP’s less-dis- efit OHIP+ will really be, considering that Eric Benchimol, a specialist at the tweaking. In the future, we should focus less cussed pharmacare program proposal. a significant number of eligible Ontarians Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, has on party affiliation and the fleeting nature of According to their website, the NDP had were already covered under their parents’ also voiced his concerns about OHIP+ and partisan decision making, and instead fo- hoped to make only 125 essential med- private, employer-provided insurance. the unintended harm it could bring to his cus on utilitarian approaches to healthcare icines free — much less than the 4400 Helen Stevenson, former Assistant Depu- patients. Prior to the introduction of OHIP+, in Canada. Let us consider OHIP+ — flaws offered by the Liberals — but intended to ty Minister of Health and CEO of Ontario many of the children treated by Benchimol and all — to be the budding seed of a tru- make these drugs free for every- Public Drug Programs, admits that she had their prescriptions covered by the pri- ly universal pharmacare for all Ontarians. 14 one in Ontario, regardless of age. preferred the NDP approach, arguing that vate sector. These drugs required regular Actualité et opinions Santé et bien-être

their margins to compensate for paying the potentially negative repercussions Minimum Wage their employees more. A minimum wage of their legislation; instead, they saw a hike of 21% could eventually lead to a 21% chance to make more money through tax- Increase… More increase in the cost of rent or groceries. es and seized it without considering how That means that an individual with $1000 much they would be hurting Ontarians. Like Misfortune a month in expenses would need to pay an Many high school and university extra $210 for the same goods and services students work minimum wage jobs, as they Libbey Dresser — yet only 11% of Canadians have had require little skill and are easy positions to Contributor their paid wages increased as part of the replace when the person moves on. In- David Bush Liberals legislation; the other 89% of work- stead of filling these positions, businesses When you first heard about the Ontario ing Canadians are unlikely to benefit at all. are now combining jobs or eliminating them Liberal Party's idea to increase minimum absolutely not, and that is a major issue. What’s more, small and family-run entirely to save money. And for those busi- wage back in 2014, your first reaction was Why, you ask? The increase in businesses have also been threatened nesses that do continue to run as they did probably to be ecstatic. I know mine was — minimum wage also leads to inflation, and many have been forced to reduce in 2017, they will likely be forced to increase then I realized what a horrible misfortune it which means more expensive groceries, hours or let people go because they can- prices and reduce their hours to make up would really be for this legislation to pass, gas, rent, and even tuition fees. While these not afford to pay the increase. The gov- the difference. This means that even though which it ultimately did. On January 1st, the inflationary changes won’t immediately ernment has put an unimaginable burden individuals are getting paid more per hour minimum wage in Ontario increased to $14 take hold, price rises are inevitable. Short on these businesses, and for many of as a result of this minimum wage legisla- an hour. But what about people not earn- term rises (separate from the effects of them it’s only a matter of time before they tion, working Ontarians could be pocketing ing minimum wage? Did their salaries also the aforementioned inflation) will also take close their doors for good. But the Ontar- even less money as a result of diminished increase $2.40 an hour? The answer is place as employers are forced to squeeze io Liberals did not take into consideration hours and increased spending costs.

farming practices. One of the most strik- er things we do every day ─ can have Tofurky and New ing examples for me has been the way a positively impact the environment and chickens are kept on these farms ─ in help prevent the effects of global warming. Year’s cages so small that when they move, their One final suggestion that doesn’t require feathers are rubbed off against the cage changing the foods you eat, per se, is to Resolutions? bars so that by the time they die, they avoid buying foods that come in exces- are nearly bald. Personally, I disagree sive packaging. For example, buy a larger Natalie Somerset with the lives of animals being used in an glass bottle of juice, rather than small and Contributor assembly-line style production scheme individually wrapped juice boxes; or use whose primary concerns are speed and So, if you are one for making New reusable containers and water bottles to This past holiday season, I tried the (slight- profit, rather than care for the animals. Year's resolutions, perhaps consider eating reduce the overall amount of garbage you ly infamous) food that is Tofurky. I had nev- Another important reason for my a more plant-based diet. Even if you don't are producing. I’ve even started bringing er tried it before, but I’d heard many people becoming a vegetarian is that it great- want to become vegetarian, or don't feel my own utensils to the cafeteria that I can joke about it − perhaps because the name ly helps reduce our carbon footprint ─ ready to make such a big change, simply wash, instead of using and throwing out the sounds slightly unappealing. In any case, I clearly an important factor in the face try reducing the amount of meat you eat by plastic ones they provide. So as the new didn’t find it all that bad. I mean, it’s definite- of global warming. Agriculture is a ma- choosing one or two days a week to not eat year begins, consider making some chang- ly not going to become my new favourite jor producer of greenhouse emissions, meat. If that stills seems like a tall order, sim- es to your daily routine because if every- food, or even my favourite meat-substitute, particularly animal agriculture given the ly try reducing the amount of beef you eat, one commits to making small changes, but at least I can finally say I’ve tried it, methane animals produce through their as its production results in the most green- together, we can truly make a difference. after being a vegetarian for many years. manure. Becoming vegetarian has reduced house emissions out of all types of meat. Originally, I decided to become my carbon footprint by up to a third, com- Consider it your daily food for a vegetarian after learning about factory pared to an average meat eater’s diet. thought: what we eat ─ and many oth-

or professional programs, higher tuition be done. Think of a time when you stayed mental health awareness is increasing, Why Physical costs, and higher living costs (especially up all night studying and the next day you institutions like our schools and the gov- in Toronto), it’s inevitable that students are were sleep-deprived, making you signifi- ernment (particularly OSAP) need to take Health is Mental going to face, at minimum, feelings of anx- cantly more irritable than normal. Think of a these factors into account, because living iety during their post-secondary careers. time when your head felt like it was going to an all-around healthy lifestyle is expensive. Health To familiarize you, 1 in 5 Cana- explode and you couldn’t perform your best One easy and cost-effective step dians will experience some sort of mental because you hadn’t had any water that day. students can take is to improve their phys- Krysta Veneruz health illness in any given year; whether Or have you ever thought about how your ical health, as a means of helping their Photographer that be anxiety, depression, schizophre- body becomes increasingly stiff the longer mental health as well. It may seem cliché, nia, manic depression (bipolar disorder), or you sit still? Wouldn’t all these things affect but your body really is your temple and the With all the talk surrounding #BellLetsTalk something else. So it’s not hard to surmise your thoughts and your self-perception? way you treat it in one aspect of health will today, as well was the demand on cam- that mental illness has become more or Health is an enormous compo- directly affect another. That’s why I think the pus for more mental health initiatives and less normal, despite the continuing stigma nent of our lives that encompasses so concept of self-help needs to include phys- awareness, it’s clear that the fast-paced, surrounding it. According to the Canadian many different variables — mental health ical health. We need to be nourishing our demanding environment we live in takes a Mental Health Association, nearly 80% of is one of them, along with physical health. body with healthy foods, sleeping enough, toll on people. At the institutional level, men- people with mental illness could be helped I’ve been really impressed by all the pos- and exercising enough to be able to perform tal health is definitely cast aside; universi- if they chose to seek resources — that is an itivity around mental health, but I’m be- well academically. So the next time you’re ties and colleges rarely take into account exuberantly high statistic that not enough coming increasingly dissatisfied at the stressed or feeling panicked, try stretching, the stresses that come along with today’s people have been paying attention to! amount of stress put on physical health running, going for a walk or bike ride, or just educational standards. With increasing In terms of mental health and self- by the general population — particular- drinking some water — you might GPAs requirements for graduate studies help, I think that there is so much more to ly post-secondary institutions. Now that be surprised at its effectiveness! 15 Health and Wellness John Kemp’s Kitchen: Brining and Dining

John Kemp Columnist

Happy New Year everyone!

I hope your resolutions are still holding sugar, vinegar, and whatever other sea- strong. Personally, I’ve never been much sonings you may add as a flavourful meaty of a resolution type of guy; I’ve always bonus. Although it takes a bit more time, it figured that if I want to change something really does make all the difference – and about myself, I should have some kind it’s easy as pie! Now if you’re the type of of concrete motivation to give the whole person who needs a recipe for every- thing purpose, and I find that the some- thing (like me), I’ve included one below. what arbitrary date that is the beginning of the new year just doesn’t cut it for me. Happy brining! That said, I did make a new discovery over the holidays which I’ll be commit- ted to from here on out: brining meat. To be fair, my ‘discovery’ was really more so me going for dinner at a restaurant here in Lausanne and being informed that the reason my turkey breast was so juicy Pro Tip: For all of John’s previous recipes, was the brine it had been sitting in. So, when find him on Facebook as ‘John Kemp’s Kitch- (Optional – if you’re brining for longer than needed. it came time to roast our turkey for Christ- en’ or on Instagram @johnkempskitchen! 5 hours skip this, it’ll make the meat “cook” 3. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours mas dinner, I immediately pulled out the without heat – a process called denatur- (preferably overnight). biggest stock pot I had and started soaking Recipe for Meat and Poultry Brine ation – which will make it taste... off) 4. Remove the roast from the brine and the bird in my homemade savoury solution. 8-10 cups cold water pour out any remaining juices from the For those who don’t know, brine Yield: Brine for one large roast crevices. Don’t be alarmed if there is an is a combination of water, salt, vinegar, Method: odd smell, this will cook off. and sometimes sugar, which is used to do Ingredients: 1. In a large stock pot, combine all ingredi- 5. Season and roast the meat/poultry as all sorts of things – from making pickles 1 cup kosher salt (Note: It’s crucial to use ents. Stir until dissolved. you usually would. to making sure your roasts come out fla- kosher salt here, table salt won’t have the 2. Add meat/poultry to brine and ensure vourful and juicy to the core. The thought same effect) that the entirety of it is covered in brine. Enjoy! behind it is that the salt breaks down mus- ½ cup granulated sugar If brining poultry, be sure to insert the cle proteins in the meat, rendering ¾ tbsp. freshly ground black pepper bird with its legs pointing up so as to fill 16 it more tender and leaving the salt, ½ cup apple cider vinegar the cavity with brine. Add more water if Santé et bien-être

person you can be. You will unintentionally Glendon’s Lettres allow people to burn just as bright as you. I, Councillor B. Mello, with the d’amour help of Pro Tem, invite the entirety of Glendon College to participate in Lettres Diogo Mello d’amour. This initiative is dedicated to Contributor anyone and everyone who has ever need- ed some love. I invite all of you to write a Dear fellow students, letter – of any length – with words of en- couragement to your fellow peers; let them I want to start off this letter by letting you know they are not alone. Let them know know, life is not easy. Life does not come that no matter what situation they are with an instruction manual, nor does it currently facing, we are all Glendonites. come with a guideline. We all get pooled The idea is for this system to op- together and hope for the best outcome erate as a student-for-student collective. for everyone – sadly, that is not always If you need a letter you can come into the the case. We forget to acknowledge that GCSU office (B126) and pick one off the people have off-days. We forget that wall. You can either take it with you, or our emotions are not meant to be sup- read it and put it back. We want to stress pressed. We forget that we are completely to everyone that you are all loved! You and entirely entitled to every drop of love. are not alone. You are worth every ounce I will talk about this ‘til the day I of adoration. Know that self-love isn’t die: self-love is the most important thing made overnight, but it starts with affection. you will learn throughout your life. My new Letters are being accepted be- philosophical view is that we are all bright, tween January 22nd – February 5th and burning lights; every day we allow ourselves we highly recommend that they be bilin- to burn and show the world the greatness gual! If you would prefer to handwrite your within us. Here’s where it gets tricky: some- letter, there will be pens and paper in the times our own light will dim so that someone GCSU office. There will also be boxes lo- else’s can burn a little brighter. This does not, cated in the breezeway, the GCSU office, however, allow you to let your light burn out. and Lunik for you to deposit your notes of I’m aware this task is easier said than done; love. For electronic letters, please email however, self-love is not a one-day process them to [email protected]. – it takes time, energy, and passion. Even if For any other inquiries, visit our Facebook it starts with a single eyelash, you can learn event page, “Glendon’s Lettres d’amour.” how to transpire that love to the rest of you. Live your life to be the truest, most authentic Sincerely, Krstya Veneruz Councillor Diogo B. Mello

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The Trees Grow for Miles head. The clock’s light screams at me to go back to bed but my sheets have become treacherous moors that leave me feeling unwelcome. I stand and wait for something to tell me what I should be doing. The Shelby Shapiro clock blares numbers too early to read, and the darkness outside shows Contributor itself as a sign that the time for sleeping is unfinished. I change the sheets. I The trees grow for mile; beautiful and tall. They are a power of their own. We dress and prepare for the day. What else is there to do? I return to the bed. look to them for life, and we tear them down for sport. Yet my words will egg on I can still see the outline of where my sleeping body rest peacefully mo- to the page in perfect parallel lines, never to be confronted. Though they seem ments ago, though now it only appears as a blurry shadow of the time before. disconnected at first, the print will steal away all this work, as the foresters skin Though more comfortable now than before, the bed still does not the trees and submit them to torture in order for my thoughts to live and breathe. welcome me. I sit on it, eliciting a loud long creak. This is when I think of you. It’s cold now. The snow lays itself down, as it tucks us all in for our long winter’s sleep. Perhaps that’s why I feel tired all the time. I’m awake, but I really * * * shouldn’t be. My body aches to sleep away this incessant time of year; to hiber- I miss you. It has not been long but when you are gone I find I nate until my hair grows longer and the grass and roots begin to grow once more. need distractions to stop myself from willing you to be with me. You and Then comes the blistering heat, and the next thing I know my your warmth make everything feel better. Things don’t taste as good when body will be ignited with fire, and I will become unfeeling as all ofmy you aren’t around. When you leave, you must take my senses with you. senses become lost. I will lose them as the fire toasts away my finger- You ground me; you are the soil I have decided to plant my tips. It will be then that I ache for the cold I once feared as comfort. roots in — you have been helping me grow. You are rich with nutri- Welcome to the twenty-first century, where we know what we do is ents, beautiful, and your smell reminds me of home. You are my home. wrong, but no one makes an effort to change. What good would anything else I haven’t had a home since I was nine years old. I’ve forgot- do us? We are all too busy suffocating on our own egos to see clearly any more. ten what it felt like to always have a place to go. A place to be myself Suddenly there are crunches of feet on snow, of cackling crows in trees and to be loved no matter what. This I have found in you. I miss you. — fear consumes me. I feel my sweat turn to ice as I stand barefoot in the snow. Why is it that to you I don’t feel as cold as I do to myself? To The vastness winds me; I know I cannot walk forever. Then, there is darkness. you, I am the blistering sun; to me, I am an eternal glacier. I take up so much space and am deceiving on the surface. Please, help me melt my- * * * self down to a more palatable size — I am scared of all of this ice inside. I keep dreaming of this moment, yet never make anything of it. I never get My heart was off-beat until you came along and made it skip. Now it far enough to know what is actually to happen. Why does it repeat itself to me if it beats only in time with yours; my heart belongs to you now. Promise me you has no purpose? What unfinished business has this forest left for me? Why me? won’t break it, because I haven’t quite figured out how to piece it back together. I awake in a sweat even though moments before I was freez- I’m not obsessed I swear, this is all just poetic shit to tell you I love you. ing in the snow. The sheets are wet, and there is a pounding in my 18 Expressions

Contradiction What I’ll Miss: A Si la neige était des A Winter Riddle

Anonymous Contributor Short Story feuilles Ben Desalco Contributor Walking along in a darkened wood, Anonymous Contributor Nadin Ivanova Contemplating the denial Contributor Four united, one isolated. In which we live. It’s things like this that I’ll really miss; Apart within, together akin. the colours, the vibrancy, the life. J’imagine les branches d’arbres Warding off winter’s gale, Self. One. comme si la neige était des feuilles. The five no longer frail. You. Me. I don’t want you to leave but I can’t Who are we really? make you stay because I would risk los- Je rêve au moment que le soleil What am I? ing everything – we both would. I can’t se réveillera et poussera les nuages. Amid the destruction, deception tell you what to do; the only thing I can Look for the answer on the next Defeat and control, do is tell you how much I’ll miss you. La mouche ouvrira ses ailes, page! How ever are we to know? prendra son premier vol, I’ll miss your warmth and beauty. I’ll et le ciel reflétera toutes les couleurs brillantes. For some, it is evident. miss your liveliness and generosi- They are the lucky ones – ty. But what I’ll miss the most is what L’écureuil sortira de sa cachette Confident and self-assured. you brought out of people – you gave et le rire des enfants fera son apparence them life and made them better. Some- à tous les coins de rue. I must confess, thing like that is so hard to find, so My self-esteem is lacking, I hope you carry it with you always. Les plantes commenceront à fleurir Self-expression is alright. et éclateront de joie. I know that one day you’ll come back and Determination is my thing – bring that captivating aura with you. Until Cher printemps, je t’attends! Get anywhere, do anything. then, all I can do is sit and wait, patiently.

Swift as the canary’s song, I’m moving along.

Camille Slaght 19 Glendon in Winter

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