Langara Kendo Club Has Come a Long Way Since Its Formation

“Way of the Sword” ...... 8 The Langara Kendo Club has come a long way since its formation

Relief efforts continue in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. Check out the langaravoice.com to read our web exclusive. oice produced by langara journalism studentsVNovember 21 2013 • Vol. 46 no. 8 • vancouver, b.c. Langara Students go abroad security Langara delegates flew to China to liaise with educators teaching across on alert the Pacific Ocean By VANESSA SZPURKO

Women’s group charges angara continued to develop its Safewalk promotes international education program Lwith Chinese institutions this women needing men month, and there might soon be more opportunities for Canadian students By NICK EAGLAND to study abroad. Members of the Association of Ca- ith campus security gaurds nadian Community Colleges travelled poised to respond quickly in to China on Nov. 2 with a delegation of Wthe event of an assault, Langa- multiple representatives from vari- ra students can rest assured their safe- ous institutions, including Langara. ty is in good hands, but that doesn’t Former Langara president Roy mean they shouldn’t prepare for the Daykin along with dean of interna- worst. tional education Ajay Patel attended In the wake of recent assaults at a joint conference between the ACCC UBC, campus security has become an and the China Education Association important issue and Langara’s Safe- for International Exchange. walk program and blue emergency as- “It was quite a multi-layered mis- sistance towers were constructed to sion,” said Patel. help prevent such attacks. One purpose was promoting an Langara Safety & Security Manager ACCC program that Langara has Dan Krefting said he estimates Safe- been participating in for four years, in walk is used a few times per week but which presidents and vice-presidents that the nine-month-old towers have TAMMY ENGLISH photo from Chinese post-secondary institu- never been used in an emergency. A capoeira demonstration in A building was just one element of International Education week tions connect with their Canadian “We encourage people to get to counterparts. where other people are, to call 911 and “The Chinese to call campus security,” said Krefting, have asked us to adding that security’s response time to help them develop a tower call averages two to five min- their [post-sec- utes, depending on which tower is ondary education] used. Diversity displayed leaders into more Barry Eccleton, director of security entrepreneurial at UBC, said they used to average 10 to leaders that re- 15 Safewalks per night but peaked at 90 Langara shows its cultural side this week with spond to their Safewalks in the midst of the attacks. communities and Ajay Patel And like Langara, their emergency demonstrations from around the globe focus on student Dean of interna- towers haven’t been used at all in the needs,” said ACCC tional education past year. Const. Brian Montague of the By TAMMY ENGLISH not know about,” said Padley. vice-president of Vancouver Police Department said as- Gothic field studies, for example, is a international part- sailants prey on those who are alone or early 10 per cent of Langara stu- month-long university-transfer course nerships Paul Brennan. distracted. dents call a country other than conducted primarily in the U.K. Instruc- The Chinese delegates job-shadow “Being aware of your surroundings Canada home. tor Karen Budra, who developed the Canadian college presidents and vice- is critical – paying attention to what’s N This week the value of cul- course, said integrating travel with presidents and discuss the differenc- going on around you and staying off tural exchange is being celebrated as course work allows her to emphasize es between Canadian and Chinese in- your cell phone.” part of International Education Week, the importance of atmosphere and con- stitutions. Montague said getting away from BRAD VAN DAM and over 100 countries are marking the text to understanding Gothic literature. “The president attended a recruit- the assailant should be a victim’s prior- International stu- event from Nov. 18 to 22. Anne-Marie Dussault, program coor- ment that we do at a school in the out- ity in an attack. dent coordinator “For Langara, we want to celebrate dinator for languages and culture, said skirts of Beijing. He was able to meet “Fight back with everything you not just our own international students . that in her experience, many people with their executive director for the have and be as loud as you can to draw . . but also local students who have gone dream of speaking a second language first time,” said Patel. the attention of others.” abroad and studied elsewhere,” said but are discouraged by the difficulty. “We try and work with our part- Hilla Kerner of the Vancouver Rape For Lan- Brad Van Dam, an international student “Just to learn to say ‘hello,’ ‘goodbye,’ ners so that we have more of an inti- Relief & Women’s Shelter (WRRWS) “ coordinator. ‘how are you,’ is very satisfying. And mate relationship as that student had criticism for Safewalk. gara, we Langara’s participation in previous gives a window on the culture,” said comes here, and help them transi- “It’s still promoting the fact that want to years has been fairly low-key, but this Dussault. tion.” women need men to protect them from year the college is taking a campus- Earlier in the week, small but enthu- Patel thinks international students men,” Kerner said. “Conceptually, I’m celebrate wide approach, with events showcasing siastic audiences enjoyed music and are drawn to Langara for multiple not very fond of this.” not just international education, performance, martial arts performances – kendo and reasons: the city of Vancouver, the Kerner urged women to call 911 if and film, said Sean Padley, chair of the capoeira – from groups representative South Vancouver neighbourhood, the they feel threatened but also to contact our own IEW planning committee. of Langara communities variety of successful academic pro- the VRRWS, where they have access to interna- Today, Langara will use the A build- If you’re looking for a lunchtime grams and the Langara community, a safe house, counseling and strategic ing lobby to showcase over 20 cultural break, the library is screening interna- including students and faculty. advice from other women. tional and educational groups between 11 a.m tional films in the lounge near their “I certainly personally do hope “The grouping of women together is students and 2 p.m. front desk. Monsoon Wedding plays to- that’s something we look at in the fu- a very effective strategy to keep wom- “This is a great venue to peruse a lot day and The Motorcycle Diaries finishes ture because we do have good part- en safe,” she said. of programs that [otherwise] you might out the week on Friday. ners in China,” said Patel.

Printed on recycled paper Check out our web exclusives at http://langaravoice.com/ 2 The Voice, THURSDAY, november Editor ben bulmer News Smash & grab on the rise South Vancouver and Oakridge to see holiday theft increase: police

By GAVIN FISHER

hieves struck the parking lot of Oakridge Centre shopping mall Tlast week, stealing items from cars after smashing their windows. Const. Brian Montague, a spokes- man for the Vancouver Police Depart- ment, said three smash-and-grab incidents were reported at Oakridge Centre on Nov. 12. According to a VPD crime map, at least four incidents of theft from cars occurred near Cambie and 41st Ave between Nov. 6 and Nov. 12. Jeremy Sally, communications officer for the Kerrisdale Oakridge Mar- pole community policing centre, said there may have been more thefts than were reported and that these incidents become more common as the holiday season nears. Sally said these thefts will likely occur in the mid- to late-afternoon. “If there’s day- light it makes it a little bit easier for [thieves] to peer in.” Some shoppers were surprised to photo courtesy of ERICA CARTER hear about these smash-and-grab Jessica Radonich-Scanlan legacy will live on through her bursary benefiting Langara nursing students Jeremy sally incidents. Communications “During the day- officer KOMC PC time I don’t feel like my car is in any sort of danger Bursary honours nursing student from this area,” said Vivek Sahay, an engineering student at UBC. “I just make sure there’s nothing The memorial bursary will help future nurses attend conferences valuable visible from the windows, and lock the car and put the alarm on. If I have anything valuable I put it in the By BILL EVERITT ager of alumni and donor relations at their best and help others reach their trunk, which is locked.” Langara, the amount of the award has potential,” said Huang in an email to Sally said these types of thefts are angara College is recognizing not yet been determined. The Voice. I think nursing student Jessica Radonich- “We try to keep awards over $500 so According to nursing instructor Deb “ “entirely preventable.” that “A lot of people just leave their pos- Scanlan with a memorial bursary that it makes a real difference for stu- Filleul, Scanlan was “totally involved in sessions in the vehicle . . . this makes it Laimed at helping nursing students dents, but it will depend on how much the program and wanted to help oth- honour- an easy target for thieves. attend professional health conferenc- the investment earns,” she said. ers.” ing her “It only takes seconds for a thief to es. A friend of Scanlan’s and fellow “She was one of the nursing tutors shatter a window, grab the good, and Scanlan was in her fourth year of the nursing student, Erica Carter, said the for biology,” she said. “Not only nurs- with this run,” Sally said. nursing program at Langara when she bursary fills a void in scholarships ing faculty have been contributing to scholar- “If people would keep their cars free suffered a brain aneurysm and died in available for nursing students. the fund, but students as well. She was of valuables it would go a very long hospital on Thanksgiving weekend. Nursing conferences can be expen- a really popular young woman.” ship will way to thwarting these criminals.” She would have turned 24 this Satur- sive and are often done on a student’s The Scanlan memorial bursary has encourage Susan Nicol, general manager of day. own time, she said. “[This bursary] is not yet raised enough funds to be a Oakridge Centre, said in an email Scanlan’s family, in conjunction with about supporting scholarly studies for part of the fall awards ceremony on people to statement that she is unable to com- Langara College and fourth-year nurs- serious nursing students.” Nov. 27, but Pam Robertson said “they follow in ment on individual cases as they may ing students are putting the new bur- Nursing student Frances Huang re- have reached the halfway point, with still be under investigation, but said sary together. membered Scanlan as a student highly more donations coming in all the time.” her foot- the security of patrons is taken seri- They aim to raise $12,500 from which regarded by classmates. Donations can be made in-person at steps ously. the interest earned will make up the “I think that honouring her with this the advancement office in room A171a, award. scholarship will encourage people to or online at www.langara.bc.ca/about- FRANCES HUANG According to Pam Robertson, man- follow in her footsteps, to strive to do langara/giving-to-langara. Langara instructor ABC’s is NDP president Bookstore focus group discusses ‘branding’ of branding By BEN BULMER What is its Students discuss various marketing and merchandising servic- cussed, and some participants voiced purpose Langara poli-sci instructor has es. their support for the Falcon icon, if not Creating a unique name ideas for wider choices and image in the become the new BC NDP presi- Merchandising the Langara “brand” the actual college name. consumers’ minds Adent. was the focus of the session. Lau sug- “The store should be about books, By GLEN TRUAX gested everything from Langara T- not souvenirs,” said Emre Ogutcen, a Craig Keating, a North Vancouver Whom does it councillor, and Langara professor for shirts, sweaters, mugs, pens, and even marketing student. The Langara Bookstore could soon blankets could be sold, and she fielded A focus of the group was the sale of target 22 years, won the race on Nov. 17. Everybody. Through “It’s a lot of balls in the air, you’re offer more than just textbooks and cof- ideas for other branding concepts. food. The group was animated on this fee mugs. Actual book sales – specifically the point, and a strong call was made for advertising campaigns trying to balance things and still do a usually with consistant The bookstore and marketing de- sale of fiction and non-course related Asian snacks such as Pocky and cheap good job in every realm, and hopefully themes. so far so good,” he told The Voice in Oc- partment invited volunteers to attend a volumes – were briefly discussed, but nutritional products. focus group on Nov. 13 to gauge what the bulk of the session focused on Lan- There was some question about the tober. WHY? new products students are looking for. gara merchandise and convenience relevance all these items had for a col- The five-term NDP councillor told 24 It aims to establish a Ideas from the eight students that at- Hourshe hopes to reinvigorate B.C. items. lege bookstore. significant difference tended included clothing, electronics residents to engage in politics and en- The focus meeting was aimed at Lau said that “the main focus of the from rival products, and sure the ruling Liberals are held to ac- and even food. meeting students’ needs, above and be- bookstore is still books,” but certain maintain a relationship to count. He also said that the party lead- “What else can we do to provide ser- yond simply buying texts, said Lau. participants were confused by the di- retain loyal customers. vice?” asked Amelia Lau, manager of The Langara logo itself was dis- rection of the focus group. ership vote would be announced soon. Source: BusinessDictionary.com Campus news Editor JAMES Mclaughlin The Voice, THURSDAY, november 21, 2013 3 Experts fear a parched world nears Students are being urged to conserve B.C.’s water before scarcity becomes a major problem

By JENNY PENG

he threat of water scarcity hit home last week when author and Tactivist Kerry Coast flooded the minds of students and staff with issues around water mismanagement. Coast cautioned that 47 per cent of the world’s population will live in a water-scarce region by 2050. Solutions start with a universal rec- ognition that access to drinking water is a basic human right. Drinking water should not be comodified, said Coast. The talk, hosted by the human rights and international solidarity committee of Langara, in partnership with the Federation of Post-Secondary Educa- tors of BC, was part of the United Na- tions’ International Year of Water Co- operation. Coast cited Bolivia in the mid-90s as ANDREA ANTHONY photo an example of people fighting against water privatization. Members of the Langara Hong Kongers Club in the cafeteria, where they normally eat lunch together. From left to right: Jessica Kwok, Twenty years ago, committee chair- Man Ni Kwok, Joey Mak, Hei Tung Tsang, Hin Yung Chiu. woman Susan Weber witnessed water shortages first-hand in Bolivia. “There was a serious water shortage. So the drought left people without water. Water had to be trucked-in in ‘Hong Kongers’ feel a distinction trucks that had huge water bladders and then there would be long line-ups of people with their containers of water. That was their drinking water, Language and culture attract members to Langara’s Hong Kongers their washing water. Everything had to be put into a small container.” Club but one member of the CSSA has mixed feelings about it The city Weber lived in limited water usage to two hours a day. By ANDREA ANTHONY tonese, while most from Mainland ther Mainland China or Hong Kong, Water shortage was also a personal China speak Mandarin. and currently has 200 members, said topic for political science student Syed angara students from Hong “Language is a very important club member Henry Siu. Ahmet who attended the talk. Kong have formed a new club component in how people interact,” He said he has mixed feelings about We’re all “We have two countries, China and this semester to promote Hong said Mak. the new Hong Kongers Club. “ India, which have really large popula- LKong’s unique culture. He said it can be difficult to make “We’re all Chinese and we don’t Chinese tions and [water shortage] is one of the Club president Hin Yung Chiu said friends with Mainland Chinese peo- want to make it so complicated,” said and we reasons for electricity shortage in Paki- the Hong Kongers is Langara’s only ple because of communication barri- Siu, adding that the CSSA welcomes stan. It gets privatized and it’s not as club that focuses solely on Hong ers. people from Hong Kong. don’t want free flowing,” said Ahmet. Kong, rather than Mainland China. However Mak said the Hong However, he said he recognizes to make it Projections by the World Health Or- “We wanted to get together all the Kongers Club welcomes anyone who that those from Hong Kong may have ganization suggest stories like these Hong Kong people,” said Chiu. wants to learn about Hong Kong. started their own club because of lan- so will be more common as world popula- The club has 13 members, said vice Before the establishment of the guage differences. compli- tion increases. president Jessica Kwok. Hong Kongers Club, students from Siu said there are already many Even in Canada, where seven per Joey Mak, one of the club’s mem- Hong Kong only had the option of people from Hong Kong in their club, cated cent of the world’s renewable fresh wa- bers, said the main difference be- joining the Chinese Students and and he hopes the two clubs can work Henry Siu, CSSA ter exists, WHO warns that scarcity tween Hong Kong and Mainland Chi- Scholars Association (CSSA), which together. member can still occur depending on how it is na is language. has been around since 2008. “We’re definitely open-minded,” conserved, used and distributed in People from Hong Kong speak Can- The CSSA is for students from ei- said Siu. “We’re all one nation.” communities. Mickey Mouse wants YOU Langara students are considering whether to use their tuition money to live and work as possible “character performers” at Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida

By JESSE LAM be paid while working at Walt Disney The working portion is five months World, however, don’t expect to bank long and students will get 12 transfer- tudents have the opportunity to much in savings. able credits from the University of study and work for Disney as Lan- “One student came home with $200,” California, Riverside following the pro- Sgara once again looks to recruit said Bronwyn Jenkins-Deas, dean of gram’s completion. students into its Disney International the University of California, River- “You should not be going into this Program. side’s international education pro- program thinking it’s an easy way to As part of Langara’s fourth-year grams. get credits,” said Jenkins-Deas. partnership with the University of Cal- “We had a student that came home “This is one of the most challenging ifornia, Riverside, students will take a with $2,000. But he’s exceptional. He experiences you will ever have.” two-week intensive course there be- said he spent $100 in food over six Sean Padley, co-operative education fore flying to Orlando, Florida to study months. He was very strategic. He instructor at Langara, said students and work at Walt Disney World Resort. found every party, every activity that would be working during the Christ- “I’m hoping to meet some friends. I had food in it.” mas season, the peak season of the just want to use this as an opportunity Jenkins-Deas led an information year. to maybe go around the world a bit and session at Langara last Tuesday. “I cannot put into words how busy it put something that differentiates me “A, it’s a study abroad experience. B, gets at Christmas,” said Padley. on my resume,” said 22-year-old Ste- it is work experience. C, you’re getting “Just being a worker during that phen Buerger, a marketing manage- credits for it,” she said. busy season, not only seeing that phys- ment student. Jobs at Walt Disney World Resort ically but working in that environment, JESSE LAM photo Overall costs for the program come include resort hospitality, front desk, if you can work through the time, the University of California, Riverside’s Bronwyn to around $8,700. concierge, lifeguard, costuming or stress, because of how busy it is, that Jenkins-Deas explains program requirements to a Part of the bait is that students will “character performer.” would be an experience all itself.” dozen or so Langara students last Tuesday. 4 The Voice, THURSDAY, november 21, 2013 Editor dana bowen Entertainment Acting: a Students share books timeless Langara instructor starts community book share in the A building By AMY JONES “My experience is that students love Popular it,” she said. “There’s really a lot of en- fter spotting the 10th Avenue com- thusiasm. I thought the books might at book munity book share in his Mount just migrate but it’s amazing how peo- share passion APleasant neighborhood, English ple really do bring them back. Yester- instructor Gregory Holditch decided to day two young women were there just Tess of the start his own at Langara. bringing books.” 1 Founder of Studio 58, D’Ubervilles by The project began last summer as a Arts student Holly McKinn usually Thomas Hardy Antony Holland, will single bookshelf outside Holditch’s of- relaxes in the “comfortable and wel- fice on the third floor of A Building. coming” armchair at the book share 2 Madonna: Like perform his show One Man Since then it has expanded to a cozy while she waits for her evening English an Icon by Lucy in His Time on Nov. 30 reading nook that continues to grow. class to start. O’Brien “We’re planning hallway domina- “I think it’s a neat idea,” she said. “It

STUDIO 58 photo tion,” Holditch joked, saying he would gets people to read more.” 3 The Lovely Bones like to keep expanding the communal by Alice Sebold By ANDREA ANTHONY Antony Holland is the oldest working actor in Canada at 93 library, where students can take or leave books. ntony Holland has been per- 58 scholarships. Holditch explained that, like many forming all over the world since Before moving to Vancouver in 1957, book-lovers, he struggled with hoard- he was first introduced to acting Holland enlisted in the British Army ing, leaving his books to sit on shelves. 85 years ago. during World War II. At the time of A “I need to set them free because no Now 93, Holland is the oldest work- conscription, he was studying at a dra- one is going to be enjoying them as ing actor in Canada. He also helped ma school in London. they sit on my bookshelf,” said Hold- found Langara’s Studio 58. “I was originally trained as an actor, itch. “That’s what I hope to instill with In fact, Holland gave Studio 58 its and I didn’t want to lose that entirely,” the book share – sharing books is good name. said Holland. “I had no wish to join the and books are meant to be shared.” Before Studio 58 moved to Langara army.” Staff book drives have provided the in 1970, it was located at the former During the war he was stationed in majority of the books, but students King Edward High School, said Hol- Egypt, where he often put on shows for have started donating their own books land. his fellow soldiers. as well. “I was tired of telling people who vis- Holland currently lives on Gabriola “It’s started to take a life of its own,” ited that we were in a room called 0058. Island, where he started the Gabriola he said. “There’s been a lot of positive So I just called it Studio 58 and it stayed Theatre Centre. response.” that way,” said Holland. Jim Wilson-Storey, the president of The book collection is very eclectic. Holland was the artistic director un- the Gabriola Arts Council, has known “I’ve noticed everything from graph- til 1985, when Kathryn Shaw took on Holland for 10 years. ic novels to history books and classics,” the role. “This guy’s got more energy than said Holditch. On Nov. 30, he will return to Studio people 30 or 40 years younger than Fellow English instructor Debra 58 to perform his show One Man in His him,” said Wilson-Storey. “He gets on Scott pointed out an illustrated begin- Time, which covers Holland’s experi- stage and he drops 20 years right ners Swahili book, donated by an in- ences in World War II. away.” structor who used to live in Africa. “I’m probably the only veteran who’s Holland said acting and performing From her office door, Scott sees peo- translated his war experiences into a keep him healthy and he hopes to nev- AMY JONES photo ple using the book share a few times a piece of theatre,” said Holland. er fully retire. English instructor Gregory Holditch shows off the book day. The show is a fundraiser for Studio “It energizes me,” said Holland. share that he calls ‘his baby’

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Have a smart phone with a QR code reader? Scan the box to be directed to your Plan’s website. ihaveaplan.ca Lifestyles Editor niall shannon The Voice, THURSDAY, november 21, 2013 5 Hamper Heroes Langara staff unite to help students for the holidays

By JESSE LAM

ifferent departments from Langa- ra College are now able to spon- Dsor students with hampers of goods just in time for the holiday season. In the Adopt-A-Family program different departments are to supply hampers of goods based on a family’s situation. “We participate in the Adopt-A-Fam- ily program in order to bring awareness to and help less fortunate families who are in need during the holiday season,” said Ahmad Rahi, assistant registrar of continuing studies at Langara Laura Vail, an assistant registrar in Langara’s financial aid department said, “The department doesn’t know GAVIN FISHER photo who the student is,” If you’re looking for love, someone to casually date, friendship or even just a hookup, look no further than your Smartphone “[The department] only knows the family’s make-up. For example, how may kids [the family has].” The program started in early No- vember, when the financial aid services notified all the departments of Lan- Is Tinder sexy or superficial? gara asking for volunteers. “If a department wishes to participate,” said Vail, “they let us know and Langara students are using new meet-up matchmaker we assign them a family, sometimes multiple families, depending on the By GAVIN FISHER have used it but none with the inten- ronmental sciences student, said she Top 5 size of the department.” tion of using it to hook up.” wouldn’t use Tinder or any other on- Tinder lines For a student to be chosen for the ooking to find someone to hook For Hildebrand, it’s mostly just to line dating site. program, they need to apply through up with? There’s an app for that. have some fun on his phone. “With the Internet it’s more superfi- bursaries with financial aid. Students Say hello to Tinder. This app “It’s a game more than it’s a genuine cial,” said LaBoissonnière. 1 “God bless America, are then chosen based on their finan- creates a profile based on your way to meet people.” First year student Jordan Melny- u are beautiful!!” cial need according to their bursary ap- L “Erik” plications. Facebook pictures and “likes”. Then, First-year student Tristen Birch said chuk said, “I think it’s just as valid as using GPS, it provides profiles of other he hasn’t tried Tinder, but likes the meeting somebody in person. Maybe “As we get departments volunteer-

Tinder users in your area – to within a simplicity of it and would consider us- not quite as effective because you don’t 2 “I put the STD in ing, we asked these students if they distance of one mile. ing it if he decided to try online dating. have that physical response of seeing stud, I’ll I need is u” would like to participate,” Vail ex- “Matt” Swipe right if you like, swipe left if “You can go through more people them in the flesh, but I think nonethe- plained. “Students typically have children, and are often single-parent fami- you don’t. If two users “like” each other than going through everyone’s individ- less it could still be a helpful tool for “Hey girl can I buy 3 lies.” then they can chat using the app. ual profiles,” Birch said. somebody trying to find somebody.” you a canary? Students at Langara are divided – Tinder will show you up to five pic- Whether you choose to ‘Tinder’ or “Drew” “This is our way of supporting the some say it’s superficial and they would tures of other users’ profile, any mutu- not, healthcare professionals recom- community and making a difference in never use it, while others find it amus- al Facebook friends, and any mutual mend taking proper precautions. 4 Excuse me, are you people’s lives.” ing and fascinating. Facebook likes. Other than that, all you “Make sure that you are in an envi- a sharpie? Cause Food, gift cards, and toys are donat- “It’s a lot of fun to use, it’s a very ri- have is their name, age – and possibly a ronment where there are a lot of people you are ultra-fine!” ed. Vail said it’s up to the department diculous hot-or-not website basically,” catchy tagline if they chose to write around when you’re meeting some- “Joey” what they donate to the program. said Jordan Hildebrand, a second-year one. body for the first time,” said Pauline “It’s really wonderful that children “Is it ok if I use sloth science student. “It’s interesting, it’s different, but I Sumel, a nursing instructor at Langara 5 of these families are able to receive stamps on our wed- Hildebrand said that people may use think it’s solely based on physical College. gifts as well,” said Vail. “It’s just a love- ding invitations?” ly way for Langara staff members to it for reasons other than meeting for looks,” said Priya Prasad, a second- Sumel also said that people who “Ryan” casual sex. year psychology student. meet online should practice safe sex to support our students and their fami- Source:Tinderlines.com “I know of a number of people that Arianne LaBoissonnière, an envi- prevent STIs. lies.”

Langara grad hopes to inspire change

Langara grad hopes to inspire others Craigslist, everything is tion,” which she describes in her popu- with radically new online community free. According to Dubois, lar TED Talk as a social revolution in Share Shed is about “rede- which individuals share items with By NADIM ROBERTS fining wealth from what others instead of having personal own- you own to what you have access to.” ership over them. ormer Langara business student On Oct. 18, Dubois shared a Rogers For now, Dubois is starting with his Daniel Dubois is gaining attention Arena stage with figures such as for- own community. Part of his research Ffor his idea for a website and app mer U.N. Secretary Kofi Annan at We has involved asking other students that will teach us something we learned Day Vancouver where he presented his what they would be willing to share on in grade school but may have forgotten concept to a crowd of over 20,000. Share Shed. Many are willing to share, since: sharing. Dubois, currently a business student he says, but there are some obstacles. Share Shed, which is currently in de- at Capilano University, first developed “Trust is the biggest barrier for any velopment, will be an online communi- the idea while travelling with friends sharing economy,” says Dubois, “but it ty where members can interact with through Australia and Fiji for six can be broken down when people have one another and share goods and ser- months with next to no money. positive experiences.” vices through various networks that “For the first three weeks we stayed For Dubois, Share Shed is a small are defined by geography. For example, in hostels, and the rest we couch- part of the larger change he wants to suppose you live in Marpole and you surfed,” says Dubois. “When you go inspire in his community. want to borrow a lawnmower. Dubois’s travelling, you shouldn’t have to bring “I see Share Shed as a platform that website would hook you up with some- everything you need, and it was so cool helps break the ice so people can con- one else in Marpole with a lawnmower that the people we were meeting were nect with their neighborhood and their to lend. willing to share everything they have.” community,” says Dubois. “People who The sharing can involve anything Dubois was also inspired by the use Share Shed should feel like they from lending a neighbour that lawn- ideas of social innovator and author don’t even need to go online to request Daniel Dubois photo mower, to offering a language class, to Rachel Botsman. Botsman is known for something, they can just go knock on Daniel Dubois underlines the core idea behind his site just giving someone a ride. Unlike her work on “collaborative consump- their neighbour’s door.” 6 The Voice, THURSDAY, November 21, 2013 Editor Jacqueline LAngen viewpoints Escorts theVoice New hook-up app is The Voice is published by Langara College’s journalism department. available Editorial opinions are those of the staff and ith the sun going down are independent of before a lot of students are instinctual & addicting views of the student W finished class and multiple government and administration. sexual assaults taking place within et’s be honest—we live in an criteria, the app pulls up pictures of The app is mostly removed from the greater Vancouver area, it’s not overly superficial society. The people located nearby. You swipe the taboos of online dating. It’s not We welcome letters preposterous to feel your safety is at novelty of Tinder is that it each one to the right if you’re so much “I’m here because I can’t to the editor. All risk, especially if you’re alone. erases the guilt associated with interested, or to the left if you’re not. get a Friday night date,” but rather letters must be L signed. They may Langara’s SafeWalk program is a being shallow. It’s indulgent. It’s If the interest is mutual, you can “Look how many people find me wise initiative toward increasing liberating. It invites you to be chat with each other through attractive.” be edited for brevity. student safety. Names may be judgmental, and Tinder’s built-in messaging feature. That being said, it’s still an app withheld in special Langara’s Security Services are it’s kind of fun. As for how many people actually you’d best hide from your friends cases, but your letter available seven days a week to Tinder isn’t a meet up after being matched, your — not because you’re ashamed, but must include your escort students to their vehicle, bus dating app. It’s guess is as good as mine. because you don’t want anyone else name and phone station or even another building on not even a Co-founder Justin Mateen said in on your phone swiping away those number. campus. hook-up app. It’s an interview with the New York photos. Once they’re swept to the HOW TO REACH US The recent string of sexual a game, and it’s Times that 70 per cent of matches left, they’re gone for good. assaults and chants that have one we’ve been strike up a conversation. Beyond Sure, Tinder inadvertently PHONE occurred at UBC over the past few playing for as that, the company doesn’t track the encourages a society that prizes 604-323-5396 months have been alarming and OPINION long as we can number of meet-ups. appearance over substance, but you FAX unnecessary. No person, female or tricia Lo remember. Even if Tinder never lands you a can opt to get to know someone 604-323-5398 male, deserves to be violated in that At its very date, the entertainment value is before committing to anything. manner. SafeWalk is a resourceful E-MAIL core, Tinder is undeniable. The app is casual and there’s no [email protected] preventative program that will instinctive. Tell For one thing, there’s the ego- pressure to actually interact with reduce the risk – if any – at Langara. me you don’t make an unconscious, stroking aspect. Every match brings any of your matches. DROP-IN The Safe Walk program at Room A226 split-second judgment about the satisfaction of knowing that At the same time, there’s nothing Langara College Langara began several years ago. whether you think a stranger is hot someone out there likes the way you to stop you from taking things as far There is a mailbox at “This type of service has been a when you first meet him or her. look. as you like. the entrance to the safety and security best practice on Now, all of that has been packaged Because it’s mutual, it’s somehow So step aside, Candy Crush. journalism rooms. post-secondary campuses and at into a self-gratifying, addictive, and less creepy. Plus it doesn’t hurt that There’s a new eye-candy app in SNAIL MAIL other campus environments across simple app. you never find out who says no to town, and it makes swiping to get a The Voice North America for several decades,” Using age, sex and location you. match a whole lot more fun. 100 West 49th Ave. said Langara’s Vancouver, B.C. Safety and V5Y 2Z6 Security Manager WEBSITE Dan Krefting. www.langaravoice.com According to EDITORIAL STAFF Krefting, serious THIS ISSUE: assaults have rarely occurred MANAGING EDITOR/ on campus. PAGE 6 Students are Jacqueline Langen OPINION able to obtain a Jacqueline PAGE EDITORS Langen security escort by PAGE 1 calling 604-562- Brian Horstead 1011 or by using PAGE 2 the blue emergency call towers Ben Bulmer located in multiple places throughout the school grounds. PAGE 3 James McLaughlin I have never experienced any type of assault, or even felt threatened PAGE 4 while on campus. However, the Dana Bowen notion of SafeWalk does make me PAGE 5 feel more conscious of what could Niall Shannon potentially happen. Knock on wood. PAGE 7 Unfortunately, some people have Garin Fahlman agendas that involve damaging the PAGE 8 health and well being of others. Kristen Harpula I walk around nearly everywhere with my headphones on – including WEB EDITORS later at night. Perhaps it would be Jesse Adamson Marie-Andree Del Cid optimal if I were completely aware PATRICK COLVIN AND JACQUELINE LANGEN illustration Puneet Dhami of my surroundings rather than Kayla Isomura feeling groovy. Warren Jane´ Whether it be walking with a Quinn Mell-Cobb friend, campus security or just Kelci Nicodemus COPY EDITORS heightening one’s own awareness, Video gaming time needs moderation Brenna Brooks precautions should be taken when it Deanna Cheng comes down to personal safety. or years I lived with two undiag- turns into a six-hour gaming who recently moved to Canada and Patrick Colvin PHOTO EDITOR nosed gaming addicts. Instead of marathon. is worried about her teenage son Angie Holubowich Fdoing what young adults are For those who know someone who is emotionally traumatized supposed to do such as playing on with a gaming addiction, it seems from having to adjust to the Cana- REPORTERS sports teams and getting rejected by like a helpless situation. But the dian culture. Andrea Anthony potential employers, they substi- problem often starts before the Because of her work, he is often Nick Eagland We want to hear from you tuted the fear of failure with video compulsive behaviour manifests. left home alone after school and Tammy English Bill Everitt and computer games. Oddly enough, I have noticed a seeks the companionship of violent Gavin Fisher Did we get a fact wrong? Nothing was more sad than commonality among everyone I games. Instead of diminishing his Tyler Hooper watching intelligent young men tune know or have heard about who frustrations, the games fuel them. Amy Jones Tell us. out their poten- develops a gaming addiction: they Having attended a boarding Jesse Lam Got a different point of view? tial and get lost in all lack strong adult mentors in school where student schedules Tricia Lo the virtual world their lives who can help them were packed with extracurricular Jenny Peng Write to us. Nadim Roberts of gaming. process difficult emotions and offer activities. Vanessa Szpurko Problems with something we’ve said? We all seek encouragement. I know that youths naturally don’t Emma Taylor Let us know. an escape from It is not a coincidence that all of want to play games if they can learn Glen Truax disappointments the gaming addicts I know are males survival skills in the wild or play Kendra Wong we encounter in who were raised by hardworking soccer with dad. Journalism instructor life. single mothers who don’t have the Instead of pointing our fingers Contact Ethan Baron oversees But we cross a luxury of staying home and looking it’s time to reflect on what the OPINION line when the after their children all day. preventative measures are. Most us: The Voice. Email him at Jenny Peng ambition to keep Last month, a college instructor cost very little except quality time Online at [email protected] learning from told me a story about one of the between a parent and child and the langaravoice.com personal chal- students in his ESL class. steady comfort that a strong role Twitter at lenges stops, and a two-hour hobby The student is a single mother model provides. @langaraVoice Issues & ideas Editor Garin Fahlman The Voice, THURSDAY, November 21, 2013 7 New consoles arrive this month Students will have to balance playing with the new consoles and focusing on schoolwork PS4 first to hit

The PlayStation 4 and EB Games at Oakridge Centre, predict- ed Sony will have better sales overall. Xbox One are the first She said the system a student buys consoles out by Sony and should be based on the type of gamer they are. Microsoft in seven years “Traditionally, PlayStation will pro- duce more role playing games and ad- By KENDRA WONG venture games, whereas the Xbox is a lot more into the first-person shooter he launch of the PlayStation 4 games and open-world games,” she and Xbox One marks the first said. time new consoles have been re- But Pedram Habibzadeh, a Co- leased by Sony and Microsoft quitlam resident, said the new Xbox T has more to offer in terms of the online since the PS3 and Xbox 360. Many Lan- gara students are leaning toward pur- gaming experience. chasing the PlayStation. “Xbox Live has one of the highest on- The PS4 was released on Friday, Nov. line match making services there is, as 15, while the Xbox One hits storesNov. far as getting connected with other 22. players and players at the same skill Altman Kwong, a first-year market- level as you, they’re quality sportsman- ing student at Langara, said he prefers like players . . . which I think is really the PS4 because it offers a larger selec- cool, it’s not something that [Microsoft] tion of games. had to do,” said Habibzadeh. “More of the titles that I’m interest- Uy said the PlayStation’s new chip ed in are with PS4,” said Kwong. “I used system is intended to allow more inde- to have an Xbox, but I sold it because I pendent developers to create a wider was disappointed with the games.” selection of games, while the Xbox is First-year biology student Jerry focusing on being an all-in-one console Wang is also going with the new Play- that allows users to multi-task effi- Station because he has owned previous ciently and can act as an entertain- models and because of the games he ment centre. hopes will appear on the console Despite the hype surrounding the re- lease of both consoles, many students “It’s Asian made, so you can play a KENDRA WONG photo lot of Asian games,” said Wang. said they don’t have the time to wait in line to purchase the new consoles. Justin Chan, a Coquitlam resident, bought the PlayStation 4 from Best Buy when it was first Students think the PS4 will sell bet- released on Friday, Nov. 15. ter than the Xbox One. The PS4 retails for $399 and the Xbox Elizabeth Uy, assistant manager of One for $499. Games good for the brain Researchers say games graphic novels, comic books, televi- an accessible pace. sion, movies, there’s no reason why we “We need to appreciate and recog- and education go together can’t talk about video games,” said nize that compelling, interactive expe- Holditch. riences are the best way for us to By NICK EAGLAND “I think a lot of people dismiss games learn,” said Voll. “Our brains are hard- as time-wasters, but a game like Bio- wired to want that.” ith the releases of the Xbox Shock is one that encourages the play- Kurtis Smejkal, editor-in-chief of One and PlayStation 4 coincid- er to think critically about the game Vancouver gaming news website The ing with term paper due dates W world in which they’re in, to think Motherboard, said he games for both and final exam cram sessions, do the about the narrative that’s being creat- mental stimulation and relaxation. new systems pose a threat to students’ ed.” “I think that games as a whole are educations? Local video game re- Dr. Kimberly Voll of the Centre for mental exercises,” Smejkal said via searchers don’t think so. Digital Media in Vancouver, holds a Skype. “Players can still use forward, Langara English instructor Greg PhD in computer science and an hon- creative thinking while playing Holditch, an avid gamer, believes video ours degree in cognitive science. through an engaging narrative.” games belong in school. He is develop- She said games are good at manag- All three researchers said they NICK EAGLAND photo ing a course that focuses on video ing cognitive loads so players can han- would purchase the PlayStation 4 over Langara instructor Greg Holditch hosts a forum on the games and narrative. dle information appropriately and at the Xbox One. game BioShock on Nov. 27 and is developing a course. “In academia, if we can talk about Addicting not the same as compelling Director at Vancouver’s Centre for Digital Media in Vancouver as social, such as golf, or brings the key strategies for time management says that when talking about games, participant potential for prizes, fans or are to prioritize assignments - finish- Richard Smith Centre for Digital Media it’s important to distinguish between professional success, the time devoted ing those that are due earliest or worth digital media says that games have compelling and truly addictive. to the activity is seen as justified. “On- the most first - and to schedule time to researcher “Using a term like addiction should line games are – so far – not recognized do those assignments as you would same merits as sports not be done lightly as it diminishes real in that way, although this is changing.” schedule classes. And if you find your- By TAMMY ENGLISH addictions and possibly exaggerates Similarly, while the benefits of sports self gaming as procrastination, turn it what is merely compelling,” Smith said or reading, such as fitness and learn- around and make gaming a reward for Novel ast week, Sony sold more than a by email. “Often, the time spent in an ing, are obvious, the advantages of a job well-done. “ million PlayStation 4 consoles in online pursuit is no more or less than gaming – which Smith said could in- New pastimes often go through reading LNorth America in its first day of someone who is very committed to ski- clude well-honed decision-making, growing pains, according to Smith. “Al- was wide- sales, and proved without a doubt that ing or golf or swimming. team management and leadership though it is long forgotten, novel read- gaming is mainstream. But many non- “We tend to gloss over the hours skills – are not widely recognized. “As ing was widely decried in the 1700s as a ly decried gamers are concerned that those who someone might spend perfecting their a result we tend to lump [games] in crazy pastime that was going to ruin in the 1700s play hours of video games are addict- piano skills because we associate [it] with harmful activities like drug-tak- youth and women. Perhaps, someday, ed. with an approved and familiar activi- ing.” we will have Xbox moms and dads as a crazy Richard Smith, director of the mas- ty.” Tim Charters, director of the Langa- proudly driving their kids to practices pastime ter’s of digital media program at the Smith said that if an activity is seen ra counselling department, said two in the minivan.” 8 The Voice, THURSDAY, November 21, 2013 Editor Kristen Harpula sports Badminton team in the top spot First-place Falcons head to second tournament this weekend with confidence

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arc Petreman wants to see the Langara Falcons badminton Mteam continue to dominate the league at the next tournament, but it won’t be easy. The Falcons won the first tournament of the season at Douglas College on Oct. 19 and 20. They are ranked first in PacWest standings and are looking to build on that position at the next tournament at Vancouver Island Uni- versity Nov. 23 and 24. “We want to beat all four colleges again and improve on our first place position,” said head coach Petreman. “Even if we lose to Douglas College, we could still be in first because we did so well in individual events.” Ashley Jang, who won gold at VANESSA SZPURKO photo provincials and sil- Left: Falcons guard Toni Li faces off against Eagles guard Shilpa Khanna at the opening tip-off at the Nov. 14 home opener game. ver at nationals Right: Falcons guard Daniel Kim leaps for a rebound ball against Eagles guard Devonte Pierce during the Nov. 14 men’s home opener. last year, said her team is confident. “Douglas Col- lege has been the first place team for the past eight Ashley Jang years,” she said. Won gold at Pac- Basketball battle of the birds West provincials “In the last tournament we beat them last year Both teams played home opener against Kwantlen Eagles in the team event Upcoming and we also beat them in individual By VANESSA SZPURKO Forward Charlotte Lau sank a clean seemed frustrated during a time-out. games points. We’re hoping to beat them three-pointer with 25 seconds on the “Defensively we just weren’t playing again in Nanaimo.” t was a battle of the birds on Thurs- clock leaving the Falcons three points as hard, so I just wanted to remind Falcons men’s The Falcons lineup was given a boost day, Nov. 14 as the Langara Falcons away from a lead, but three successful them you don’t want to get bad habits,” Douglas College this year with the addition of Nathan Nov. 22, 2013 8 p.m. men’s and women’s basketball foul shots by the Eagles carried said Eberhardt. “It’s easy when you get Choi, the 2012 national champion who teams faced off against Kwantlen Kwantlen to a 58-53 win. a big lead to sort of let up, but you’ve attended Douglas College last year. I Camosun College Polytechnic University’s Eagles. “We had our chances, but dug too got to think long term – you don’t ever Nov. 29, 2013 8 p.m. “It’s a nice bonus to have him here,” It was the first home game this sea- deep a hole for ourselves I guess,” said want to let up.” said assistant coach Bonnie Cheng. son for the Falcons, and the courtside coach Mike Evans. “We were missing a Eberhardt was pleased with guard/ Vancouver Island Versatility is a key part of the Falcons’ was full of supporters cheering them bunch of players and I thought the forward Elliot Mason’s rebounds and University success according to the coaching staff. on. It was a well-fought battle against group that was on the floor played their scoring 15 points during the game. Nov. 30, 2013 3 p.m. “Douglas College have about four the Eagles that ended in a close loss for asses off.” “He hadn’t been playing that well players - two guys and two girls - that the Falcons. Evans thought Lau’s play was “out- the past couple games, so it was nice to FAlcons women’s are really strong,” said Petreman. “Our The scoring was even throughout standing,” after she scored 22 points. see him get going today,” he said. Douglas College top 10 players are very solid. Lots of the first half, with Kwantlen up by only He also said the team needed to re- The men’s team won against the Ea- Nov. 22, 2013 6 p.m. depth on our team.” two at halftime, 28-26. group before their game Nov. 16 against gles 109-63 and continued their win- Cheng, who has played badminton The Eagles pulled ahead in the third, the Columbia Bible College Bearcats. ning streak by beating the CBC Camosun College for 18 years, agreed with Petreman. starting the fourth period with a score Langara won 52-46. Bearcats 119-73 on Nov. 16. Nov. 29, 2013 6 p.m. “In previous years we had players of 47-34. The men’s team dominated the first Both the men’s and women’s teams who would be good at one event,” she The Falcons managed to close the two quarters, leading 56-27 at halftime. will host the Douglas College Royals on Vancouver Island said. “One player can play in more than gap considerably in the fourth, sitting While they kept a sizeable lead into Nov. 22. University one event, so we try to maximize points at 55-50 with 1:03 left to go. the third quarter, coach Paul Eberhardt Nov. 30, 2013 1 p.m. by playing in them all.” Kendo Club tests physical and mental limits [battle], I said that’s something I want Lagos, a first-year Langara environ- The one-year-old Langara to do,” said Raymond Chow, a Langara mental studies student. “Once you computer technologies instructor who start this kind of stuff, you start gaining Kendo Club not only offers founded the club last fall. respect for what you do and [what] oth- students a good workout, it “It’s something that’s totally differ- er people do.” ent than what Langara has offered in Vicky Wang, president of the club, enhances concentration the past.” said she’s not generally a very focused Kendo requires a combination of person but kendo has helped her con- By TYLER HOOPER both mental focus and physical stami- centrate in her day-to-day life. na, which can push students to their The club presently has roughly 35 f you’re looking to push yourself to limits. members and has participated in one your mental and physical limits, the “You want to stop, you want to drop competition with plans to compete ILangara Kendo Club might be for to your knees and you want to cry like again in the future. you. a little baby, but you don’t,” said Rahim The club is affiliated with other local Kendo, which means “Way of The Hasanali, a Langara accounting stu- universities, such as UBC. Because the Sword,” is a Japanese martial art that dent. “You just get that burning desire club has only been around for the past consists of a bamboo sword, called Shi- and that addiction to stand up and year, there is no designated instructor nai, and protective gear known as Bogu move forward. There’s nothing that can at Langara, meaning they have to bor- (also referred to as Kendogu). Combat- beat that.” row instructors from UBC and other ants score points by calling out and hit- The sport also requires dedication, outside institutions. ting certain areas of the body including which is why the Langara club only However, Chow said he hopes some takes new members annually. the torso, wrist, head and neck. of the Langara students in the club will TYLER HOOPER photo “Ever since I saw Obi-Wan [Kenobi] “I used to not care about a lot of eventually be able to take over and Rahim Hasanali practices strikes with a fellow student. and Darth Vader go at the light saber things,” said Samuel Humberto Agüero teach.