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THE P l e a s e r e c y c l e t h i s Thursday, April 2, 2009 newspaper when you are Volume 46, Issue 25 finished with it. NUGGETYOUR STUDENT NEWSPAPER EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA Nest set Changes to kitchen for a part of next year’s budget reno Page 3

INK CULTURE Tuesday at the Nest was devoted to the art of tattooing, with local artist, Bear of Bear’s Skin Art, right, discussing the latest trends. Kyle Williams, left, proudly shows off the work on his arm during the NAITSA-sponsored evening, which included prizes of ink time, jewelry and free airbrush tattoos.

Photos by Kari Knapp 2 The Nugget Thursday, April 2, 2009 NEWS&FEATURES

Photo by Jason Ness When Arlene speaks ... Arlene Dickinson speaks to a large group at the Shaw Theatre on March 26. Dickinson owns Venture Communications, one of the top marketing companies in the country. Her speech, which was open to the public was about her late entry into the business world and about how it was fuelled out of necessity, at 31, with four children. Ten years ago, she bought out her last partner. Dickinson is perhaps best known as a “dragon” on CBC’s hit show, the Dragon’s Den. Minimum wage increased 5% “We want to ensure that Albertans earning the minimum or break their ability to make rent. The majority of these wage are as protected as possible during these changing wage earners are between the ages of 15 and 19 and are times,” said Hector Goudreau, Minister of Employment and working in the accommodation or food industry. Immigration. Lucky for us truck-driving NAIT carpentry students, we’ll “While a vast majority of Albertans earn much more than keep on rollin’ in the dough. the minimum wage, we can’t forget about those in lower-income occupations.” By brittany BLACK Some employees don’t really believe the 40 Assistant Issues Editor cent raise will make much difference in their bi-weekly pay cheques. However, those who NAIT! It no longer matters that your tuition may be have been with a company for over a year have rising by 4.1 per cent! Because all you minimum wage seen some significant increases. Thinking back makers are getting a five per cent raise. Nice. Alberta’s to 2007, Alberta’s minimum wage was only $7, minimum wage officially increased from $8.40 to $8.80. and it jumped by one dollar over the next year. Hallelujah. Since then it has been hiked almost $2. This will make Alberta second among the Canadian prov- Although this is an attempt to keep up with inces with an estimated 20,000 minimum wage earners. the raising wages across Canada, it seems as Although it is expected that by May or June, provinces like though perhaps this recession isn’t killing us Ontario, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland will all be on the all that much. This rate is much better than the rise. Ontario’s minimum wage will lead at $9.50 per hour this wage throughout the Klein years. Then, the year, and it is estimated to rise to $10.25 by 2010. In Canada, problem was said to be that we could not raise however, the hourly wage is quite high, with an average of the minimum wage without killing jobs and the $23.90. economy. Employment ministry spokesperson Barrie Harrison, To put this into perspective, a full-time expressed the stress that comes with deciding about the (40 hours/month) employee will receive about minimum wage. Obviously there is pressure from both the $1,400/month before taxes. Before, at 40 cents employees and employers who really have two separate less, he or she made about $1,340/month before interests: One wants to make money, and the other doesn’t taxes. This is basically a $60 increase, which want to lose it. Finding a happy medium is not a simple may not seem like much, but to a student or sin- task. gle parent living on their own, this could make Thursday, April 2, 2009 news and features The Nugget 3 NAITSA budget Ok’ed direction they want to take. ” leaves 10 to 15 minutes when she does a job inter- The Nugget With all the hard work that went into the bud- view because it’s hard to find,” said Hoffman. Room E-128B get you can expect to see some changes around Along with changes to the Nest, the new budget 11762–106 Street NAIT campus next year. The first change that will bring changes to the first week of the school. A Edmonton, Alberta will take place is in the Nest. The kitchen will new frosh leader plan has been put in place to help T5G 2R1 undergo a complete renovation, giving the kitchen students connect with each other and take pride in Production Office 471-8866 staff more storage, new equip- the fact they go to NAIT. The www.thenuggetonline.com plan is to put key leaders around MacKENZIE MARSHALL ment, and more prep and cook- The (Nest) kitchen Editor-in-Chief ing space. This will lead some areas on campus where new stu- Issues Editor Chris Carmichael-Powell changes in the menu. will undergo a com- dents congregate and help show [email protected] After months of hard work, the NAIT Stu- “The equipment in the plete renovation, them all the things that NAIT dents’ Association Senate has approved its new kitchen is pretty old right now has to offer. Twenty seven lead- Sports Editor budget. Work on the budget began in January and and that had created some incon- giving the kitchen ers, three from each of the nine Amber Tienkamp continued up until last week when the budget was sistencies, but with the new staff more storage, schools, will be selected and [email protected] accepted by the senate. kitchen we’ll be able to keep the new equipment, will attend a two-day retreat at Assistant Sports Editor “It started with me and the great people on my quality high and bring some new the end of August that will build Landon Hommy staff and the finance committee, which is made up menu items. Hopefully we’ll be and more prep and camaraderie among the leaders, [email protected] of five members of the senate,” said Jon Hoffman, able to appeal to some more peo- cooking space. create an understanding of what Entertainment Editor director of finance for NAITSA. ple,” said Hoffman. NAITSA does, build excitement Bryce Althouse “The first part is to start tabulating where we Another change to the Nest for events next year, and bring [email protected] stand on the current year and then seeing where will be the signage outside. NAITSA has bud- pride to NAIT students. we’re at compared to last year’s budget,” Hoff- geted to add an archway to the outside entrance of The new building fund is another interesting Asst. Entertainment Editor man said. the Nest along with a new sign on the brick wall part of the budget. The budget now allows for a Leanne Truong “We get reports from directors of different hopefully to attract more people to the location. portion of student fees to be allotted to a savings [email protected] departments to see where they’re at, then we “The Nest is in a tough spot because it’s not in a fund over the next 10 years to be used on a new Issues Editor get input from the executive and after that is central location. A lot of people don’t usually wander building or to update or renovate spaces on NAIT MacKenzie Marshall working with the finance committee to see what down there. I know our manager at the Nest usually campus. [email protected] Assistant Issues Editor Brittany Black Incident highlights security [email protected] Photo Editor By Katharine Hay erty and attached roadways. They will continue to work with city police on area Javier Salazar NAIT campus served as the backdrop for the latest arrest by the special proj- crime as it relates to the NAIT campus. Current security will still be contracted out [email protected] ects team from the Edmonton Police Service. At noon on Tuesday March 24, offi- to run the A/B parkade on the north end of main campus and to patrol both South Online Editor cers arrested an individual who was driving a stolen car full of stolen property. and Patricia Campuses after hours. Kathleen Versteegt According to a police release to Campus Security, the indi- vidual had no connection to NAIT, and it was a pure fluke [email protected] that they were picked up near campus. Production Manager NAIT security head Jerry Hove spoke to this rela- Frank MacKay tionship with the EPS: “We do have a very good net- [email protected] work with the community beat station nearby, and the security services at Kingsway Garden Mall … we work For advertising, call 471-8866 together a lot on common issues.” or e-mail: [email protected] Answering questions Submissions encouraged: In this particular incident so close to home, Hove [email protected] said EPS was mainly concerned about answering ques- The deadline is noon on the last tions the campus community might have about it. school day of the week. (All sub- “Of course, EPS couldn’t release the names and par- missions must include your name ticulars, but I can confirm that the individual had noth- and student ID number.) ing to do with NAIT,” said Hove. Hove later said that the usual interaction between NAIT The opinions expressed by contribu- tors to the Nugget are not necessarily Security and the EPS occurs when EPS is looking for a stu- shared by NAIT officials, NAITSA or dent and needs help locating them on campus. elected school representatives. “Usually this is just for questioning, or if a student has been subpoenaed,” said Hove, adding “this is a far more formalized process than what happened last Tuesday.” Letters Facelift for security We want your views Within the next year, this existing relationship with Is something bugging you about EPS will change as Campus Security gets a facelift. NAIT or the rest of the world? Do “We will be building on existing relationships with you have some praise to dish out EPS when the new peace officers are brought onto cam- about the school or life in general? Get those thoughts into print. pus,” said Hove. Keep them short and to the point. When the new security force – to be made up of one No more than 100 words. Hell, inspector, four sergeants, and 16 peace officers – takes over we’re a newspaper not an encyclo- security at NAIT on June 28, they will be able to enforce pedia. Give us a break! much more than the current security services are able to. Submit your letters with your real name and phone number to: These new powers include the recently passed Tobacco [email protected]. Reduction act – so no smoking on campus, and the Trespass Don’t sweat it. We won’t publish of Premise Act – which means that people who do not belong your phone number, but we do on campus can actually be removed from campus. Campus need to list your real name. Security is still in the process of hiring the peace officers, and It’s all good. Getting something off your chest is downright therapeu- already has hired the inspector for the new force. tic. Write us. The peace officers will be responsible for all NAIT prop- 4 The Nugget NEWS & features Thursday, April 2, 2009 TechTalk 2.0 Onlive or Offlive?

By AARON NODELMAN As well, since the Hi and welcome to TechTalk Onlive doesn’t seem 2.0. This week we’re discussing to boast an onboard video game consoles. Recently, hard drive to save at the Game Developers Conven- the purchased video tion it was announced that there games, it appears that will be a new type of video game should the online ser- console released. This new con- vice drop out due sole, called “Onlive” is a revo- to server problems lutionary new way to get video or even an Internet games out to gamers around the problem in the user’s world. home, the Onlive will Basically, it works like the suddenly become an Shaw Video on Demand box Offlive.

by allowing the user to plug the This isn’t stopping thegamereviews.com modem into the Internet and developers though, as a number ware problems and it actually is My personal opinion is that access any number of games of game companies have already a neat solution. They’ve provided this system is a cool idea that online and play them instantly. given the makers the rights to the hardware to run the games on might work if they get past the This amazing technology their games for when the first their end so all you need is the barriers I mentioned. I proba- (according to the press release), public device becomes available. modem to connect to it. bly won’t buy it but that is only will be compatible with PCs, If you need any more informa- The next, of course, is that it because I already own many Macs and even a regular TV and tion, just visit www.onlive.com. doesn’t replace the already exist- consoles and buying the Onlive will have many different games Now after all that, I person- ing consoles. It won’t have exclu- would only be an exercise in available on release. ally don’t think this will be as sives and this is a big downside. redundancy. If you don’t have The downside of this how- big a hit as it looks to be. It has None of the games on this sys- enough money to buy all the con- ever, are that the Onlive will not a number of barriers that need tem are unavailable from another soles though, it might be worth a have access to video games that to be overcome. First, the entire source, be it computer, Xbox, look … provided enough devel- were dubbed “exclusive” by the system is based on its network, Playstation or Nintendo. This opers sign up. developers. Thus you will not so it needs to develop a very too is a downside as those of us Well, that’s all for now folks. likely be seeing games like Halo powerful network before it will who already have one or more of Hope you enjoyed this quick pre- or Gears of War for it any time work correctly. I understand that those consoles are likely to not be view on the Onlive! Until next kotaku.com soon. this is how they got around hard- all too interested in the Onlive. time. Thursday, April 2, 2009 The Nugget 5 opinion — Editorial — Legalize pot? Why not! think I have a great idea to help stimulate our Ieconomy without our current dependence on the fossil fuels. Now bear with me here, I know this might sound like I am out to lunch, but I do have a pretty good Chris Carmichael-POWELL argument. I think Canada Editor-in-Chief should legalize the use of marijuana. I can hear all the conservative prudes cursing me as they read this. Now before you all jump down my throat, hear me out. Imagine the tax dollars that could be saved if people were no longer being prosecuted for smoking pot, and the money that could be earned on the taxation of marijuana cigarettes. Honestly if people are willing to pay $10 for a pack of smokes, I can only imagine the amount they would be willing to drop for a pack of joints. If 50 per cent of that is going to the government, how can they complain? That would be a nice chunk of change, if I say so myself. I am not saying it is going to pull us out of the recession, but it could make a difference. In addition, think of all the people that go to Amsterdam simply to enjoy the freedom of smoking a joint and not getting a beat down by the local police. We could be the new

Amsterdam! How exciting does that sound? I’m positive it would be good www.stonerforums.com for the tourism industry. Quality assured Legalizing marijuana would allow the government to ensure it is a safe Put sex back in unisex and quality product that can be purchased in safe places. I don’t know if they are kidding themselves, but I’m not. It is common knowledge that By Colleen Nuc out the fear of seeing my tatas on the a downfall; it’s a straight up perfect marijuana is being bought and sold every day. Why not make purchasing If there’s one thing I hate, its next Girls Gone Wild – College Girls setting for a porno: male lifeguard it safe? This is the same government that made safe havens for intrave- segregation. Why is it that men and Edition. walks into change room, catches two nous drug users after all. Plus if someone knows they can get some grass women have to urinate and change in This proposed new change room, blonds making out, and then joins in from the liquor store (or wherever they would sell it) people would have different rooms, I have no idea. But which is to include 22 large stalls that on the action. Dreams do come true, no need to get into contact with sketchy drug dealers. Edmonton has finally heard my cries can accommodate families or per- my friends. for equality by proposing to set up sons with a disability, is the perfect So to sum things up, Queen Eliza- Alcohol, butts more addictive the very first unisex change room at size for those 14-year-old schoolboys beth outdoor pool will pretty much be And speaking of being safe, I believe it has been proven on more than the Queen Elizabeth outdoor pool. or 22-year-old welding students look- my destination of choice this upcom- one occasion that alcohol and cigarettes are not only far more addictive Men and women would be able to ing to pop their cherry. ing summer. It’s going to be the next but additionally far more dangerous to the human body than the effects of change in front of each other in the But wait, there’s a catch. The city cheap motel for cheating husbands marijuana use. What the hell is with that? Why are those not illegal? Think light of day without any of the shame says that in order to protect patrons, and the next lookout point for stu- about all the frat students you hear about that have died of alcohol poison- or embarrassment from any previous showers will be situated on the pool dents still living with their parents. ing. How many times does a story about a marijuana overdose hit the air- night’s activities. There are so many deck; so unfortunately, men won’t be It’s going to be a daytime nightclub, ways … that’s right, you haven’t, because it doesn’t happen. advantages to this decision, I don’t able to get that “deep clean” and will minus the booze but adding the skin. I am not saying that all legislation regulating marijuana use should be even know where to begin. probably be going home with some It’s going to be great. abandoned. It’s not like I think people should be able to have their own First, I can now get a sneak sudsy balls. Either that or it’s just going to grow operations in their basements, I just think it should be regulated the peak of some precious goods here Also, lifeguards will be making be another boring change room same as alcohol. Seeing as alcohol is more dangerous and addictive, it and there without the fear of getting routine change room sweeps, keeping that people use before they go only seems to make sense. arrested. I can now flash a man with- an eye on things. But this to me isn’t swimming. 6 The Nugget Thursday, April 2, 2009 SPORTS AMENS BASKETBALLn eager look ahead It often gets worse before it gets better. For the NAIT remainder of the season. men’s basketball team, that’s a cliché they hope proves Despite this they still made the playoffs and pushed true heading into the offseason. the defending national champion Mount Royal College After a season of unusual and frustrating circum- Cougars in two close games before being eliminated a stances, the Ooks are looking for- few weeks ago. ward to a fresh start next fall. As for next season, Phillips It was the first year for head cites a couple of key areas to coach Don Phillips, who was one improve upon: of six full-time coaches hired by For himself he plans on NAIT in their new approach to taking a more invested inter- improving the athletic program. est in off-the-court affairs in The only downfall was that order to avoid another eligibil- Phillips, a former NCAA and CIS ity mishap. standout, with coaching experi- By LANDON HOMMY “It is my responsibility to ence at the U of A and Paul Kane Assistant Sports Editor micro-manage my own pro- High School, took on a program gram. It was a difficult lesson comprised of a talented young squad, but with less time to to learn for a young coach and an even younger team,” prepare entering the season. admitted Phillips. “But whatever doesn’t kill you will def- Even with familiar faces from St. Albert like Evan initely help you build character if you identify it, accept it Eger, Marcus Bennett and Klaus Figueiredo on the squad, and learn from it.” it was an accelerated bonding process between players As for the team, he emphasized the need to mature, and coaches to start the season. Unfortunately this was either by recruiting new players or developing the ones complicated by a number of student athletes leaving the already here. He pointed to Mount Royal’s recruitment of team at the start of the season. Craig Jantzen from Briercrest in 2007 as a key catalyst to “All of the kids that decided to join us and stick this their success. turbulent ride out should be commended for the blood, The second is getting bigger in the shooting guard and sweat and tears they contributed to NAIT Ooks Athlet- small forward positions. ics,” said Phillips. “In the crunch, this made it tough for us to score and The praise was returned by brothers Cyril and Dennis defend bigger opponents,” said Phillips. Ashworth, who commented in this year’s NAIT Athletics He also pointed out a grim reality for Canadian col- Magazine: “It’s great to see a coach who loves the game leges, citing the inability to offer full-ride scholarships so much. He makes us work so much harder.” to players like our NCAA counterparts. Regardless, opti- It was this mutual respect that helped lay the founda- mism is present among fans, players and staff alike, in tion for a solid start to the season, not to mention the emer- particular for the man at the helm. gence of players like the Ashworths, who emerged from “Rome wasn’t built in one day, but I think what we relatively low expectations to become impact players. have been able to build here in one year has and will serve File photo But by midseason, adversity struck. A coaching sus- as one hell of a foundation to continue to rebuild this pro- First-year men’s basketball coach Don Phillips has some ideas pension, key injuries and the forfeit of five games due gram back into national prominence.” about taking the team to the next level in the coming year. to student eligibility issues plagued the team over the The worst is over – now for the good part. Baseball pre-season should be scrapped

By Matt Di Marco thinking about baseball. And if you’re coming into September. mental comeback to actually make Manny Ramirez, A-Rod, Dustin The Concordian Pete Rose, when you’re not thinking Why on Earth would players want the final round, as they were down Pedroia, Kevin Youkilis, Chad (Concordia University) about baseball, you’re betting on base- to endure another 30 pointless games three games to none to the Yankees Billingsley and Joe Mauer are all MONTREAL (CUP) – Prac- ball. It consumes your life. before they can even count towards in the ALCS. So, barring that large hurting. That’s just the tip of the ice- tice makes perfect. Stretch out those There’s the regular season, the your team’s standings? The Cactus historical anomaly, I could have berg that dips all the way down to muscles, we don’t want you to pull post-season, the winter leagues and and Grapefruit Leagues are causing looked immensely clever. Regard- caveman Randy Johnson who is hav- a hammy. No hustle, no love. Keep every now and then there’s the World way more harm less, the underly- ing biceps problems, probably stem- your eye on the ball. Stick the needle Baseball Classic, but the most worth- than good, and ing facts are hard ming from stamping his cards too in your butt because Congress hates less and damaging of them all is they offer abso- to refute. hard at the bingo hall (he’s way too talking about your ass. Pretend you the pre-season; a useless showcase lutely no indica- So what do old). don’t speak English. Misremember. of long-shots, over-achievers and tion of who will we have spring Not to mention I didn’t count the These are all solid pieces of inflated rosters that seems to be more be contenders. training for? sudden frequency of pitchers being advice that any Little Leaguer will of an exercise for the infirmary than Let’s exam- Well, it’s a great drilled by line-drives. hear when working his way up to the the actual players. ine the evidence. way to injure Why not just take your expanded Major Leagues. The regular season is painfully Of the past six your players a lot roster, make each player run two Not all will take the road paved long. The players have to endure a World Series win- earlier in the sea- miles, and then push them down a with hormones, steroids and 15 year- marathon campaign of 162 games ners, only one has son so they can flight of stairs. It seems to yield the old country singers, but those lucky to finally decide who advances to posted a pre-sea- come back rested same result. few who make their way up to the the playoffs. Let’s face reality. No son record of over and repaired in Spring League is to baseball upper echelons of pro ball will know one cares what happens in the first 500. That team time for the dog what showers and dignity are to there is no down time. 50 or 60 games. No one is chas- was the 2004 Red Sox, who went days of August. Kevin Federline, what a hairstyl- When you’re not playing base- ing any records, and as Colorado a decent 17-11-1 in spring training That sounds ridiculous, but ist is to Donald Trump, what tal- ball, you’re practising baseball. When proved in 2007, it doesn’t mat- fun. in essence, it seems to be what is ent is to Simple Plan: clearly not you’re not practising baseball, you’re ter how many games you’re down For the record, it took a monu- happening. important. Thursday, April 2, 2009 SPORTS The Nugget 7 2 minutes in the box

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They can either be big or small, pus onto the ice because the number It’s a mix of a bear and fox and has a an animal or creature of some sort. of legs on the creature corresponded mullet. No trailer park included. What could be more excit- to the number of wins needed to win S.J. Sharkie & Fin the Whale: ing than the life of the team mas- the Stanley Cup. The tradition contin- The San Jose and Vancouver mas- cot?! Well, besides water boy. Many ues during the playoffs. cots, respectively, are both part of teams in the NHL have adopted a Harvey the Hound: The Chucky the water world. But it makes you mascot. Even NAIT has a mascot – Cheese reject for the Calgary Flames think, who would win in the battle the Ook, an arctic owl of some sort. was the first mascot introduced in of fish versus mammal? But how does one team go about the NHL back in 1983. One of his Stormy: The Carolina Hurri- deciding what their mascot will look most memorable moments was canes mascot is a hog! The pig is the like or be named? when Craig MacTavish yanked his coolest animal on the farm, with his All but five NHL teams (Edmon- tongue out back in 2003. oinking and playing in the mud. But ton, Philadelphia, Colorado, Dallas Carlton the Bear: While bears the best part about it is they picked and New York Rangers) have a mas- are supposed to be menacing, this the pig due to the abundance of hog cot. Here’s a list of some of the ones mascot has a cuddly face and a farms in eastern North Carolina. Youppi: What the hell is a out there. name resembling a card shop. This By cdnuniguy photobucket.com www.gaiaonline.com Al the Octopus: While he may mascot is weak, just like its team, Youppi? That is the question that not be a mascot per se, he’s an integral the Toronto Maple Leafs. gets asked all the time. But it is the hairy creature when he was orphaned ray in French. part of the Detroit Red Wings. Back in Nordy: The Minnesota Wild mas- cutest mascot out there. The Mon- by the Montreal Expos. And a side Most popular animals: bears (4), the ’50s, two fishermen threw an octo- cot is like a mascot for trailer trash. treal Canadiens took in the orange note – youppi means yippee or hoo- birds/insects (5) and lions/tigers (5). Everyone loves a good rodeo! girls are badass. For all you boxers, hockey and rugby play- ing, Team and Breakaway Roping, Tie-Down Roping, Bar- ers, or whoever you are that you think your sport is rough, rel Racing, Goat Tying, Steer Wrestling, Pole Bending and try riding a half ton to Saddle and Bareback a full ton bull. Then Bronc were on through- try getting out of the out the weekend for ring before he runs you the entertainment of down. Edmontonians. By amber tienkamp I think everyone Clay Creasy from Sports Editor thinks they know how the U of A competed big a bull is, and then and was the named the Yeeeeeee-haaaaaw!!!! Who doesn’t love a good rodeo? It they see a person sit- champion in Bronc rid- means tight pants for both men and women, bucking broncs ting on top of one – ing, and also competed and a rip snorting good time for all. they are freakin’ mas- in Tie-down roping. The Canadian National College Finals Rodeo moseyed sive, not to mention All-around champs of into town from the 26th-28th, the contestants are from all that they just look pure the Rodeo were Casey around Western Canada and are college or university stu- mean, with all the snot C r a n d a l l a n d S c o t dents. Many of the competitors end up going on to become and drool, and so on. Sigfussion. pros, such as 2007 Canadian Bull Riding Champion Nathan Around 100 athletes were in attendance for the three So next time the rodeo is in town, and you think you’re Roy, who was a two-time college champion. days of horses, bulls and dirt. The number of athletes has too cool to wear Wrangler’s, just remember that guy in the The rodeo began nightly at 6 p.m. in the D hall of the doubled since 2005 when CNCFR started and is usually too tight pants is about to take on a bronco … without a Northlands AgriCom and seriously, these cowboys and cow- held at Lakeland or Olds College. Events such as Bull Rid- saddle. Major League Soccer is on the move By KITA MURU cer League might be promoted to MLS. The Whitecaps, the City of Vancouver helped the city of Vancouver acquire the While the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL This would be simi- and Port Metro Vancou- franchise. There will be a $40 million fran- probably have the economy, and possi- lar to the way that this ver are looking at a pro- chise fee that the ownership group has to ble scaling back, on their minds, there’s year’s expansion team posed soccer-specific cover. one league that’s moving in the opposite the Seattle Sound- stadium on the Van- Portland, Ore., was awarded the second direction. ers have moved from couver waterfront. The MLS expansion slot for the 2011 MLS sea- Major League Soccer is set to have the USL. The Vancou- project is lead by an son. The Portland Timbers, also from the an expansion team, the Seattle Sounders ver team will play in ownership group con- USL, will take to the field at PGE Park for open up their 2009 season and Philadel- B.C. Place Stadium for sisting of Whitecaps the 2011 MLS season. phia to follow suit in 2010. MLS brass also home games. The sta- owner Greg Kerfoot, In April 2010, the city of Philadelphia unveiled that in 2011, Vancouver, B.C. will dium will seat 20,000 Phoenix Suns guard will have their MLS franchise playing home be awarded an unnamed MLS expansion for soccer events and is Steve Nash, San Fran- games in an unnamed, 18,500 seat stadium. franchise. going under a $365 mil- cisco Giants owner Jeff Recently MLS Philadelphia 2010 announced It’s still unknown what the team name lion renovation, which Mallet and Boston Celt- a Fan Vote campaign, providing every fan will be, but it could be assumed that the includes a retractable ics owner Steve Luczo. with an opportunity to select their favourite Vancouver Whitecaps of the United Soc- roof. They offered the financial backing that team name. 8 The Nugget Thursday, April 2, 2009 It’s March and ... I’m mad there isn’t a better time of year. Others seem to agree, consid- ering the fact that March is the most unproductive month on the calendar in the U.S. – not to mention the $10 billion bet on the tourney annually. Speaking of gambling, By LANDON HOMMY with money or pride, you may Assistant Sports Editor also have filled out a bracket. If you did, and it isn’t trashed It’s springtime baby. Beautiful, like mine, then you can attest to warm, snow-free March. the spectacle that this weekend And I’m mad. embodies. That’s saying some- Mad, in part, because March thing, since it’s taking place in is none of those things, instead Detroit. being potholes, windshield washer The Final Four kicks off fluid and sand covered streets. But on Saturday, when number one mostly it’s due to a little basket- seeds North Carolina and Con- ball tournament coined, fittingly necticut face off against third enough, March Madness. ranked Villanova and two-seed If you don’t follow it, the name Michigan State. refers to the craziness that ensues The Final Four is kind of like Huh? tain college, either due to regional Ty Lawsons of the league. Which during the annual 64-team tour- Christmas, except Santa is a seven- Stars like these are only part of proximity or being alumni, the isn’t bad since they’re unreal and ney. The bracket format brings foot-three centre from Connecticut what makes it so great to watch. tournament breeds a loyalty make the games even better. The you back to junior high days and in the form of Hasheem Thabeet Unlike the NBA, where the indi- beyond the name on the back of point is that it’s just nice to watch inspires possibly the most intense and Jesus is forward Tyler Han- vidual reigns supreme, the NCAA the jersey. a product with such a dynamic, excitement sport has to offer. sbrough from UNC – and they’re spotlight is on the team, with the Still, that doesn’t stop nearly multi-dimensional presence. Sure it involves only American dishing out double-doubles for all key players adding emphasis. With every analyst from talking up the Doesn’t that just piss you right colleges, but if you like basketball the boys and girls. so many fans invested in a cer- Blake Griffins, DeJuan Blairs and off?

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Pick up your free copy at Student Counselling, Room O-117 Thursday, April 2, 2009 The Nugget 9 10 The Nugget Thursday, April 2, 2009 ENTERTAINMENT Ways to waste your $$$ ute lap dance is $30, a 15-minute lap dance ally buy large amounts of canned beer for us, then we wouldn’t gamble at all. How- is $90 (they don’t give you a “volume dis- around the same price, and if you don’t use ever, for that to happen someone else has count”), and when you figure it out quickly, it all, it’s easy to store and drink weeks later. to lose (especially in poker) and usually a 60-minute lapdance is $360. Now stop and Clear Creek Ice, anyone? you end up on the receiving end of losing. consider this for a second … $360 dollars 3. Fast Cars Don’t even get me started on VLTs or Keno, an hour? When was the last time that your This is pretty self-explanatory, I feel. A because those are just losing bets to begin job at Wal-Mart paid this well? Never, that’s fast car, while fun, is almost a universally with. If you are going to play, though, I sug- BRYCE ALTHOUSE when. Of course, I’m sure the strip club bad idea while in gest online money Entertainment Editor takes a fair chunk of this revenue from the c o l l e g e . T h i s i s p o k e r. S k i l l i s You know that feeling you get when you dancers, but now just going out to the bar u s u a l l y b e c a u s e involved and you wake up one Saturday morning with a ter- and picking up a random doesn’t look that one lacks the funds can win small rible hangover and an empty wallet? Well I expensive, does it? to (a) maintain/ amounts of money, do, as it tends to happen to me more than I’d 2. Kegs repair/put gas in b u t s t i c k t o t h e like to admit and I know that it happens to This goes back to a saying that my dad said vehicle, (b) put fixed limit tables a fair amount of you too, not even just with used to tell me as a young boy. He would decent insurance with small blinds. partying. Some of us buy things impulsively, say, “Son, if you are going to buy alcohol, coverage on a car You’ll thank me we think we are going to take the next spot you best damn well buy it in bulk … now of that nature, and w h e n y o u t h i n k on the World Poker Tour or we simply just go get me another beer.” These strong words (c) afford all the twice about going spend money and try to justify it later. I’ve taught me the value of purchasing a 60 oz. photo radar tick- all-in with your seen and done this all too often, so I’ve or even a Texas Mickey (101 oz.), but a ets that you will soon receive in the mail. student loan. started compiling a list of things that you keg is a different story. A keg (or a multi- I’m sure there are exceptions to this situa- So there you have it, four things that should never spend your money on while in ple of said keg) is useful if you are throw- tion, but it’s not hard to flip open an Auto you should not put money towards unless school, unless you’ve got a cool half-mil to ing a party and plan on selling “cups” to Trader and see a handful of Mustangs and you want to kiss it goodbye and spend your burn up. So sit back and read through the the crowd for $5 bucks a pop (made over a RX7s that are selling “due to school.” days slaving away at work to make it back. following wastes of capital. grand that way once … true story), but for 4. Gambling I had a few more things up my sleeve to talk 1. Strippers just you and your friends a keg is a terri- So you think you are the next Doyle about, such as spending large amounts of Do I even need to tell you why this is ble idea. When a keg is opened it instantly Brunson and you have what it takes to be a money on people you are dating, but I just such a bad idea? Sure, having a semi-hot/ becomes a ticking time bomb, that is you poker champion and make millions or you plain ran out of space. So discuss it among hot girl peeling off clothes and grinding all have at best a week to drink it and after think that you and your buddies are a group your friends, make a list yourself and post over you seems like a great buy, but first the first two days it’s never quite as good of crack card counters and can tackle Black- it on Facebook or write into the Nugget you have to realize how badly you are get- as when you first tapped it. Most girls don’t jack tables like a certain MIT team. Well, so Grapevines, even. You only have two issues ting screwed for the 15-minute lap dance drink beer, so unless you are having a sau- does everybody else out there that gambles. left, so get it off your chest. What do you, you are receiving. As I learned through sage party you will still require rum, vodka, If we didn’t think in some way or form that the NAIT student, see as a colossal waste of “research” (let’s just call it that) a five min- rye and/or coolers. Finally, you can usu- we could win more than we brought with money? RESIDENT EVIL 5 Play this one with a friend By KITA MURU but an enemy receiving five head- more action-adventure. If you’re a have been interested in trying the with a friend, though. Not too long ago Capcom brought shots, and still standing is pretty fan of RE, you’ve probably already series out, RE5 is not a bad start; out Resident Evil 5, a survival-horror nuts. The main feature of RE5 is played RE5. If you’re not a fan, but but you’ll probably want to play game for the Playstation 3 and Xbox cooperative play, which you’ll be 360. Set in the fictional African vil- able to play with a friend locally lage of Kijuju, you take the role of or online, which is recommended. Chris Redfield and his partner Sheva Artificial Intelligence on enemies Alomar. The story involves viruses, and allies is also very weak. tentacles, mutated African people, The inventory system, which has and (as usual) umbrellas. nine slots for weapons, ammo, etc. is At the beginning, RE5 looks broken. It’s just the balancing. One incredible and captures the essence herb takes up the same space as an of being in Africa. Then Capcom puts RPG. It gets worse with the protective their spin on Kijuju as it progresses, vests, because they take up a space keeping the experience fairly unique. even when you’re wearing them! The The writing and acting are cheesy, but cover mechanic is annoying, but the the story is very deep. It builds up on quick time events are exciting. The the previous RE titles and offers up best part about RE5 is the boss bat- insight on the whole series, so RE5 tles, as they pack a sense of scale can appeal to a broader audience. The and challenge that keeps it exciting music throughout isn’t memorable (unless there’s an RPG). There are with the exception of the final boss lots of extras, like mercenaries mode, fight. the gallery, and the theatre. RE5’s core gameplay is Resident Evil 5 is a game which unchanged from Resident Evil 4. is frustrating and exciting at the You still move around and stop to same time. It has gone through a aim at the people you want to shoot, transition from survival-horror to Thursday, April 2, 2009 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 11 for your listening pleasure ... $3.99 mix-tape tions with both rapping/being a “jam” band, I have followed to Ill) the . Now, mind you, their first album Check 7. Beastie Boys – B-Boys Makin’ With the Freak Freak Your Head was released two years before I was born, but (From ) what counts now is that they are one of the few artists of 8. Beastie Boys – Professor Booty (From Check Your which I have bought almost every single album they have Head) produced. Anyhow, I felt I should manifest this strong like 9. Beastie Boys – Oh Word? (From To The 5 for the band into a playlist of songs that avoided most of Boroughs) BRYCE ALTHOUSE their mainstream hits. If you are as big a fan as I am, you 10. Beastie Boys – Electrify (From ) Entertainment Editor may recognize some truly rare tracks here that few people 11. Beastie Boys – Time to Get Ill (From Licensed It has dawned on me that soon the Nugget will be done have ever heard. Enjoy. to Ill) its run for this year and my time as Entertainment Editor is 1. Beastie Boys – Jimmy James (From Check Your 12. Beastie Boys – Super Disco Breakin’ (From Hello coming to a complete and total close. I was actually sur- Head) Nasty) prised, as it seems like yesterday that I was first hired and 2. Beastie Boys – Rhymin’ & Stealin’ (From Licensed 13. Beastie Boys – (From Rock Hard EP) came up with the idea to write the 3.99 mixtape column. to Ill) 14. Beastie Boys – She’s On It (From Krush Groove So, after shedding a few tears and drinking a few beers, I 3. Beastie Boys – Beastie Groove (From Rock Hard Soundtrack) decided that for one of these final “mixtapes” I would come EP) 15. Beastie Boys – Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun up with an entire set of songs by none other than the one and 4. Beastie Boys – Flute Loop (From Ill (From Paul’s Boutique) only Beastie Boys. Communication) 16. Beastie Boys – Cooky Puss (From Some Old This is one of my favourite trios to ever walk the earth. 5. Beastie Boys – The Brouhaha (From To The 5 Bullshit) From their days as a punk band, to early success as a rap Boroughs) 17. Beastie Boys – B-Boy Bouillabaisse (From Paul’s group, to the “experimental” ’90s, and now to their flirta- 6. Beastie Boys – Hold It Now, Hit It (From Licensed Boutique) New look – a new outlook First off, both ladies received the that’s the price you have to pay! was great,” she said. service at Southgate, I can’t wait latest haircuts, colour treatment “My favourite part was the “(Emily) knew exactly which to use it again myself! It is such a and makeup application from stu- shopping at Southgate. I have had stores to go to for the different ele- confidence booster to wear clothes dents of Marvel College, which my hair and makeup done before, ments of the outfit. I never would that fit properly and look great!” took about 3½ hours, but as you but I never had a style consultant have thought I could look that So the next time you need some ladies know, there is no time con- to help me find clothes that looked good. It was a great boost for my expert advice on what to shop for, straint when it comes to our hair amazing on me. ego,” she said. remember, a style coach is avail- and cosmetics. “I have a lot of trouble shop- “Along the way, I got to see able and is closer than you think Leanne TRUONG Afterwards, they all met up ping. The clothes I like on the myself in different varieties of out- (and a bit of pampering doesn’t Assist. Entertainment Editor with Emily at Southgate and were hanger usually don’t work too well fits and I have a much better idea hurt either!). For information about Did you know that having your consulted about the style that most on my body, so to have clothes of how to shop for myself. I would, this service, e-mail emily@mypur- own personal fashion consultant suited their overall looks. The picked for me (suggested anyway) and have, recommended using that estyle.ca or call 780-910-5116. is closer than you think? And you ladies received pants from the Gap, don’t have to be rich, famous or tops and outerwear from Reitmans, even fussy about it at all. It’s just scarves from Le Chateau, shoes a phone call or e-mail away to from Spring and bags from Aldo booking an appointment and only and Sirens. requires a tax deductible $20 dona- tion to Suit Yourself (an Edmon- Looked stunning ton-based charitable organization The winners looked stunning which collects and distributes qual- and you probably wouldn’t rec- ity clothing and accessories, free of ognize them, as they looked quite charge, to low-income women who different afterwards, compared to are seeking employment or making their look before the makeover. a transition in the workforce). To finish off the night, the ladies dined and enjoyed the evening at Your own style coach the Shark Club. That will entitle you to your Endeavours such as this make- own style coach at Southgate Mall. over can make a significant change Your stylist, who is a knowledge- and perhaps impact one’s life in a able fashion expert, will discuss positive way. your needs, preferences and bud- Later, Allison said her Make- get, and as a professional fash- over experience was “like being on ion shopper, she will guide you an episode of What Not to Wear, through a selection of stores that except no Stacey & Clinton to crit- best fit your style and will offer icize my wardrobe. co-ordination and outfit-manage- “Being pampered all day long, ment tips and suggestions. with no worries was fabulous,” she On March 5, NAITSA’s Make- said. “No kids bugging me, just a over Event chose two lucky win- personal hairdresser and makeup ners, Allison and Barb, to get pam- artist to work their magic on me!! pered from head to toe and styled I looked like a whole different per- by Emily Salsbury. son when I left Marvel College NAITSA’s Fe Maquinay and Fe said I looked five years accompanied these ladies as they younger! You have got to like that! Photo by Fe Maquinay received their glamorous trans- Not sure if I liked getting photo- Barb, left, and Allison flank stylist Emily Salsbury after they were given a new look recently in formations from various places. graphed in the “during” phase, but NAITSA’s Makeover Event. 12 The Nugget Thursday, April 2, 2009 Time to “Empty the Nest” …

Sonic 102.9 favourites known as Christian Hansen & the Autistics, previous Nest guests The Raptors and now Edmon- ton heavyweights RADIO- FORHELP have been added to the playlist. How did they BRYCE ALTHOUSE secure such a band lineup? Entertainment Editor Power? Influence? Money? So the events such as “Ink Night” Sexual favours? We may never and “NAIT’s Got Talent” have come know … and gone this week, and like many of But that’s not where it you facing the “end of year workload ends. In fact, that’s more of blues,” I was not able to go to them. the icing on this meatloaf, Some of us are simply just too busy, and then we hit the meaty Tupelo Honey stressed out and unable to freely allo- core and see that they are giv- cate time toward going out/drink- ing away an “economic depression or a Jack Daniels electric guitar. the Nest is a fantastic orgy of bands, of the last times the Nest keeps its ing. For the other section of our stu- friendly” boatload of prizes at EtN. More meaty goodness finally booze and prizes to give away to the current look. This event is also spon- dent population, they have gotten their This year we’ve got both awesome comes onto the plate as the Nest man- entire student population. Tickets were sored by the Shark Club, so you all tickets and are waiting for the sold-out prizes and then we have some almost ages to roll out some drink specials $10, but now that they are sold out, best put your hands together for the Empty the Nest (EtN) party on April 3 as awesome prizes that follow up. On of $3 beers and $4 coolers for all that you may have to scalp them from the assistance they have provided, and at, where else, the Nest! the awesome side, we’ve got stuff attend to enjoy. But this is only while unfortunate souls who bought them you may just have to stop into the First off, you have not just THREE like used big-screen TVs, an acous- supplies last, so it’s best to order two and are now unable to attend. This is Edmonton location over the summer bands headlining this year, but thanks to tic guitar, a NAITSA cooler bag and a up on every round and double fist a onetime deal, so you ticket holders months. Anyhow, look out for your a last minute change you have FOUR case of Kraft dinner and ketchup! Not those drinks until they announce that best get on down to this shindig and favourite entertainment editor at this bands taking over the Nest stage to pro- interested yet? Well than you probably the bar is closed. make it incredibly memorable, as I event … I’ll be hanging out at the vide you with excellent tuneage for the won’t dig the lame prizes either, such So on that note we have estab- have a funny feeling this could be one bar, as usual. entire evening. They’ve got the “big as a brand-new LCD widescreen TV, a lished that this shots” known as Tueplo Honey, the Wii, a new Laptop, Pilsner Beer fridge year ’s Empty fire emblem, the shadow dragon Can’t go wrong By Aaron Nodelman cally make a one time save if you reset or turn With it’s newest release of Fire Emblem, off your system. the Shadow Dragon for the Nintendo DS, Nin- New features abound, though, as you can tendo and Intelligent Systems have done their now upgrade a weapon you own to make it best to bring an old classic into the next genera- more powerful and even give it a unique name tion. The game is a remake of the original Fire to go with it. Additionally, you can now “re- Emblem which was never translated for North class” your troops and change useless or extra American audiences but new players will still units into different ones for a more rounded recognize the classic favourite Marth from the army. Too few armour knights? Change one of Super Smash Bros series. your cavaliers into one! The game is A thing that excellently redone bothered me though, with the graphics is the graphics and engine beauti- style. Nintendo has fully formatted to recently been slid- include new func- ing towards a par- tions and better ticular 3-D graph- images on the DS. ics style that bothers The touch screen the heck out of me. is also fully uti- To me, it’s not too lized to provide a big a deal, however, new level of game- as all the new fea- play to those stylus tures and the release fanatics out there. of the original story Fire Emblem with Marth in North brings about some America for the first old features from time excites me previous games too much to worry and introduces us about how it looks. to a few new ones If you’re a fan a l o n g t h e w a y. of the Fire Emblem However, some of series you can’t go those same old fea- wrong with this tures from the pre- one. Even new vious two portable players can get into Fire Emblem titles honya-ch.com the series just as for the Gameboy easily as old ones. Advance were left behind. The most notice- able is the ability to have the game automati- Thursday, April 2, 2009 The Nugget 13 Your horoscope

Taurus (April 20-May 20) mon Market for lunch. Impress oddly turned on by the naked will be your ticket into pants Don’t buy that brand of pro- her with your knowledge on blue man. You will then sug- and panties of all kinds. The tection; otherwise you’ll have a where she works, what time gest to your boyfriend to paint only downside is that your little Taurus bull-child running she goes to bed and what her his package blue. This will end teeth will slowly rot away. around by this time next year. hair smells like. Then wait six up being the only way for you months for the restraining order to climax, as well as the ulti- Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Gemini (May 21-June 20) to blow over and try again. She’s mate cause of your relation- You know that sweet car MADAME O You will find financial suc- a sucker for relentless men. ship’s demise. So, needless to down the street. It’s yours. cess by starting up a POG say, you’ll have the blues this They stole it from you in your franchise that millions of chil- Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) month. past life. Just take it back. March 12-18 dren will latch onto. The busi- If you would have signed (Warning: Nugget ness will be the source of all up for NAIT’s Got Talent, you Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) horoscopes are not writ- playground fights, but you would have won 500 bucks. Impress your friends by Your genitals will flare up in ten by an accredited won’t care, cause you’ll be Sucks, doesn’t it? picking up an English accent. a hurricane of agonizing pain astrologer; however, bathing in 100 dolla bills. Then Not only will your friends think by the end of the weekend. you’ll wake up and realize that Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) that you’re smarter, the oppo- You will require a sex change believe them if you like, it’s 2009 and not 1995, and the Buy a lottery ticket. You will site sex will also find you more to fix it, and your new theme as they are absolute and pain will be just as intense as win. But you will split half of attractive. This little schtick song will be If You Seek Amy. unquestionable.) losing your favourite Slammer. the winnings with a waitress Aries (March 21-April 19) as payment for a missed tip. Since it’s spring, you will Cancer (June 21-July 22) The two of you will fall in love. decide to wear that cute little There comes a time in You are Nicolas Cage. pink tutu dress that you bought everyone’s life when they from Forever XXI. But unfortu- should skydive. Or is it get Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) nately on your way to school, married? Either way you Believe in Oprah. Follow you will get splashed by a bus should do it. her words of love and hope. rolling through a puddle. Don’t Kill Dr. Phil. worry, your friend Samantha Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) will be there for you, after she You will finally build up the Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) bangs five guys ... because courage to ask out that cute You’ll go see The Watch- she’s a slut. babe who always sits in Com- men this week. You will be 14 The Nugget Thursday, April 2, 2009 SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEXDr. SEX SEXCONwisDOM SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX

Dear Conwisdom: normal? None of my gay friends seem to have stock of NAIT You may be in love with your instructor, I I’ve started sleeping with a guy who had this problem ... – Dirty Underwear am not going to lie to you. But if you’re not a thing with my roommate a few months – Worried and Hollow in love with him, relax yourself. It is com- back. They only made out a few times, Hey Dirty, mon for people to fantasize about random though, but she can be really territorial. I’m Dear Worried and Hollow, Calm down! It happens to more people than things during sex. If you look on askmen. not sure how to approach my roommate on Did you ever see that Sex and the City epi- you think. Tell your girlfriend. I’m sure she will com, the eighth most common fantasy for the subject. I’m afraid she’ll be mad. Should sode where Samantha works on tightening up understand. Just say she is way too sexy and women is a teacher/student fantasy. A senior I tell her? her vag? This is the same thing. Just spend 10 you can’t hold it in. It works every time, well, so might be awkward, but hey, at least you were – Lindsay minutes a day flexing and thinking of flowers I have heard. It is important that you get com- not fantasizing about dead people. If you are or hair scrunchies. At least you don’t have to fortable with your body. Get used to the sen- worried about yelling it out again I have a Dear Lindsay, take more fibre. sations prior to ejaculation, that way you will great idea, get your boyfriend to gag you. You seem like a nice sloppy-seconds type ●●● know when to slow down if it is needed. An ●●● girl. Too nice. What you need to do is get a Dear Doc: additional option is desensitizing lubricant, that Yo, Conwisdom, head start on your roommate by spazzing out I have a very embarrassing problem. I’m way if you do get the chance to start, you won’t Please give me the 411 on etiquette in the on her for no reason – call her a bitch and a 22 year old male and I’m having issues ... blow so quickly. men’s change room. Is it OK to look at guys in throw her chair through the mirror. Babble sexual issues. The majority of the time my ●●● the shower? Not in a sexual way. Sometimes I on about irrelevant shit that will leave her so girlfriend wants to have sex, I must decline. Help me Dr., just want to size myself up. Is it so wrong to see confused that when you slide in “I’m humping Not because I don’t want to. But because by Yikes! I made a big mistake this weekend. I where I stand? that guy you made out with” she’ll feel like the time we actually get down to business I was having sex with my boyfriend and I yelled – Peeker she deserved the lack of a heads-up. have already finished in my underwear. This out one of my instructor’s names. My boyfriend ●●● is causing a lot of grief in my relationship. was fine with it, but I am freaked out. Am I Hi Peeker Dr. Conwisdom: My girlfriend thinks I don’t want to be with secretly in love with my teacher? The worst I don’t think there is anything wrong with I have a little problem ... Recently, I engaged her or that I am gay. What am I suppose to part is I think he is a senior. Sex with a senior, it. It’s natural to be curious. There are only two in anal sex for the first time with my boyfriend. do? I can’t tell anyone, who says ‘Sorry, who does that? rules. One, don’t get caught; two, look but don’t It was great, but now it always feels like I have honey, I can’t have sex with you, because I – Likes them old touch. It is important you follow these rules to to take a big shit and I feel like there is a gap- just jizzed in my pants.’ After the Saturday the tee. You know what they say, curiosity killed ing hole in my ass. Should I be worried? Is this Night Live episode I would be the laughing Hey Oldie: the cat. Thursday, April 2, 2009 The Nugget 15 GrApE To Gary Regnier (paramedics), trar’s office. We feel your pain and I’d rather have a piece of toast, zero more and more ... and obvi- – park ’n’ pissed I’m in love with you and want to hate the registrar’s office as much Watch the evening news ously it’s nearing to finals time ... Dear Instructors: have your babies. They would have as you. – Hallmark Card Spring is upon us! We should all Thank you for heeding our call beautiful eyes ... xoxoxo. PS: If you feel the same pain, join ● ● ● rejoice! with our homework! With the help – Colleen the facebook group called “Where’s Oh, for the sanctity of my lunch! – Spring in my Step from you, we can now organize our ● ● ● Marco?” Thoust jumps into the path and I will ● ● ● lives and have some good work in How can I contact last week’s – MEC TECHS UNITED strike! Really NAIT, I now pay five dol- there with good measure. Being Hot Single Callen Gilmore? I wanna ● ● ● – DM lars for parking and and you can’t an instructor with guidance during throw it in ... my mouth. I don’t want to see a ghost, ● ● ● pave your parking lots ... I believe these times has been most helpful! – Sheridon I’m as serious as cancer, Spring has arrived! Take it from you told us the price increase was for I do not know what exactly has hap- ● ● ● When I say rhythm is a dancer, me ... as my nose seems to be act- maintenance. WELL GET TO IT!!!! pened, but obviously it’s all for the This is for my fallen brother Slowly walking down the hall, ing up in the wrong way. No, it can- Sometimes this place makes me sick. better. Thank you for realizing the from another mother in Mechani- It’s the sight that I fear most, not be a cold or a flu ... I don’t feel Milk your students $100 a month for problems and issues we’ve been cal Engineering Technology who Faster than a cannonball, stuffed up all the time. Does this parking and driving through the park- having and sorting it all out. We got kicked out because of the Where were you when we were mean that it really must be Spring? ing lot still feels like a mine field. really do appreciate it. incompetence of the NAIT regis- getting high? The weather is starting to be above Disgusting! – Need More Time

In Grapevines, you can speak anonymously to other students. Contributions: [email protected] U of W bans bottled water By Loredana Pero Sustainable Concordia have already adopted Hénault-Éthier also points to the high resource, she says, and “we shouldn’t need The Concordian a “no bottle” policy. Beach calls this a sign of price of bottled water. Water is a free to purchase it.” (Concordia University) hope. MONTREAL (CUP) – Last week, the Uni- “I am optimistic that things versity of Winnipeg became the first university will happen and the ball will in Canada to ban plastic water bottles on cam- keep rolling,” she said. pus. An advocacy group is trying to do the same One obstacle anti-water at Montreal’s universities. bottle advocates have to over- The ban at U of W came after almost 75 per come, she says, is how compa- cent of students voted in favour of it. nies make people think bottled The ban is not being implemented just yet, water is safer for them. because the university does not have enough While city water is tested water fountains installed on campus to serve daily, companies don’t test their the entire student population. water very often. Louise Hénault-Éthier, All containers Concordia’s environmental co- Once implemented, it will include every ordinator, says water bottles are container from small, portable water bottles to unnecessary. the bigger gallon water containers. Vinay Iyer, University of Winnipeg Stu- Water fountains dents’ Association president, says that realisti- “The quality of tap water cally speaking, water bottles should be out of in Montreal is really high,” sight by January 2010. she said. “Bringing your own Though he considers the ban a success, some refillable container will allow students are a little upset about this new rule. you to have fresh, clean water “They have a right to be angry, because they available to you whenever you are just not informed,” said Iyer. like, by simply refilling it at the Iyer says tap water is safer than bottled water fountain.” water because it does not boast the same toxic The Students’ Society of elements found in the plastic used for water bot- McGill University has already tles – something he said many students aren’t taken a step in banning water aware of. bottles in their building. Tap Thirst, a Montreal-based project that “McGill is committed to lobbies against selling and consuming bottled sustainable operation,” said water, is working with McGill and Concordia Dennis Fortune, McGill’s in hopes of eliminating bottled water on cam- Sustainability Director. “We puses at both universities. believe we should be encour- According to a recent audit of the univer- aging tap water.” www.runningpixels.net sity’s waste, Concordia University alone sees 1.2 million bottles of water go through the hands of students and administration each year. Getting the attention of admin- istration at Concordia hasn’t been the problem, says Laura Beach, Tap Thirst’s co-founder. The problem, she says, is that they’re not following through. “A major obstacle is the lack of commu- nication,” said Beach. On-campus associations such as 16 The Nugget Thursday, April 2, 2009 SINGLE OF THE WEEK

Photo by Javier Salazar Mandy Kostiuk Program: Photo Tech Hot Single: If you could describe yourself in three words, what would they be? Mandy: Organized, caring and kind. HS: What do you look for in a guy? M: Kind to others, a good person to hang out with … like your best friend. HS: Favourite place to go out? M: Suite 69. HS: Do you kiss on the first date? M: No. HS: What’s the first think you notice about a guy? M: His eyes. Thursday, April 2, 2009 The Nugget 17 CLUBS CORNER Upcoming events ... PGC When: Thursday April 2; a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Common Market Event: Beer Garden 3:30 p.m. Where: NAITSA office and HP Where: NAITSA office Petroleum Club When: Friday April 3; 4 p.m. Where: The Annex Dock Centrer 2nd floor RTA Event: Beer Gardens Where: Tower Lounge, 8th floor Dental Tech MRT 62 Event: NR92 Promotion When: Wednesday April 15; CETSC Event: Bake Sale Event: Bake Sale When: Wednesday April 8; 3 p.m. Event: Bubble of Doom When: Monday April 6; 11:30 When: Wednesday April 8; 12 p.m. Where: The Annex Dock 18 The Nugget Thursday, April 2, 2009 NEW OFFICE HOURS Looking for a job FOR NAITSA on campus for NAITSA has set up new, more convenient office hours for students. The Students’ Association office at E-131 is now the fall term? open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday and from NAITSA (NAIT Students’ Association) is now accepting 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. With the new hours, Continu- applications for the following positions: ing Education students who want to make contact can do so Street Team by dropping by before their evening classes begin. Any other ● Students needed to promo upcoming NAITSA activities to other students on the NAIT main Campus. students who have late afternoon classes will also be able to ● You need to possess an outgoing and positive attitude, access the receptionist later in the day. be creative, energetic and possess the ability to have fun! Volunteer Co-ordinator ● Help co-ordinate the NAITSA Volunteer Program. Want to volunteer? TUITION TAX ● Assist with recruiting volunteers. Centre for Autism Services RECEIPTS ● Responsible for scheduling volunteers for campus events, The Centre for Autism Services runs a variety of group programs leading volunteers during events. for their clients. These programs range from speech, feeding, sym- ● Responsible for planning all logistics associated with bolic play and gross motor skills development. Group programs pro- 2008 regular Volunteer Recognition Nights. vide a socially stimulating environment in which you, the volunteer, can help the children to learn and play. If you would like to become Movie Night Co-ordinator a volunteer, educational support is provided on autism and you may STUDENTS: The T2202A Tuition Responsible for: choose from a variety of eight-week group program blocks. E-mail ● Co-ordinating movies from supplier. [email protected] or call 780-488-6600 ext. 284. Tax Receipts for the 2008 calendar year will be available on ● Filling out monthly forms for supplier. ● Arranging for marketing for each Movie Night. Sexual Assault Centre the Student Portal at Crisis line volunteers are needed! The Sexual Assault Centre ● Executing Movie Nights in the Shaw Theatre. www.nait.ca/MyNait by February is recruiting volunteers for our 24-hours crisis line. Approximately Event Co-ordinator / Head of Security one in three women and one in six men experience sexual abuse 27, 2009. at some point in their lifetime. These statistics show that a signifi- ● Assist in planning/set-up/clean-up of all NAITSA events. cant portion of our community is affected by sexual assault. You ● Act as the lead contact to schedule and supervise all can make a difference by volunteering with the 24-hour crisis line. Instructions are provided on line to student security (SUDS). We offer 50 hours of crisis intervention training at no charge. If you ● Heavy lifting may be required. are empathetic, caring, non-judgmental, want to gain experience assist in creating your NAIT login within this field and/or want to make a change in your community, SUDS Security Guards this is an excellent opportunity for you! Please call Erin at 780-423- and printing your T2202A. 4102 or e-mail at [email protected] for more information. ● Supervise and ensure student events are safe. ● Check IDs and ensure policies and procedures are followed. Please note: Tax receipts will not Community Park Little League ● Guards will be expected to complete a training program Are you a sports enthusiast? You can gain some experience be mailed. Students requesting a (provided) before starting any shifts. and help your community by volunteering or coaching Little League printed T2202A form will be teams. For more information, contact Darryl Poole at 780-984- Application forms available in E-131, or submit a cover letter 5053. charged $12. and resume to Shannon Marshall at the NAITSA office. Are you an Aboriginal student at NAIT? If so, there is a centre right on Main Campus designed specifically to meet your needs! The EnCana Aboriginal Student Centre is a great alternative to many of the study and work spaces available on campus. Unique features of the centre include cultural awareness workshops, mentorship programs and many business services such as fax and computer access. Even if you are not self- identified through NAIT, you may still make use of all the programs and services offered! The EnCana Aboriginal Student Centre is available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Room E-121. Questions? Please feel free to contact Stephanie Bean, co-ordinator of Aboriginal Student Services (780) 471-7839, or at [email protected] Come by the centre and we would be happy to give you a tour! Thursday, April 2, 2009 The Nugget 19

TOP 10 TIPS Steps to finding happiness

ing in mind that old saying ‘happiness is tional meals and snacks, getting adequate tion might feel good momentarily but overall it a journey not a destination’). Does your sleep, taking time for relaxation, doing things creates discontent. Having long-term goals as definition depend on someone else (I will you enjoy and having things to look forward well as realistic daily goals enhances satisfaction be happy when I meet the right partner) to. By prioritizing self-care (doing things that with life. However make sure your whole life is or something out of your control (I will make you happy) you are automatically fos- not about achieving goals. Balance is important. be happy when I win the lottery) or some- tering happiness. 8. Take risks. Trying new things, even if it is thing unlikely (I will be happy when my 4. Nurture relationships. Too busy to get just doing something differently, makes life parents admit they were wrong)? If so, together with a friend? Then chances are you seem fresher. Challenge yourself to learn you need to rework your definition so that always will be. Take the time to schedule in something new every day or to take a risk MARGARET MAREAN you are in control of your own level of coffee dates with people you have neglected. every month. NAIT Student Counselling contentment. Do kind things for others. Not only will this 9. Don’t worry. Worry and guilt use a lot of When I ask students who come for personal 2. Choose to be happy. Once you recognize that make you feel better about yourself – you’ll mental energy and foster negativity. Try to counselling what they want, many will say “I just happiness is a choice, and that you can probably get kindness in return. stay focused in the present and use your men- want to be happy.” But when I ask “What does choose to react to things positively or neg- 5. Take control of your environment. tal energies by making the best use of your happiness mean to you?” most don’t have a clear atively, you have taken a big step towards Surround yourself with happy, nurtur- time and energy right now. Deal with con- definition. It takes some work but there are many becoming happy. Give yourself permission ing people, things you love, and an orga- cerns that are within your control and accept things that you can do to improve your happiness to feel good and enjoy your life. Find things nized work space. Whenever possible avoid those that you cannot change. immediately and throughout your life. you are grateful for. Monitor negative self people or situations that cause you to feel 10. You are OK just the way you are. 1. Define what happiness means to you. If talk and change your language to be kind and stressed and negative. Evaluate whether Perfectionists are usually disappointed you want something it is important to be forgiving to yourself. Look for silver linings your routine and lifestyle is working for in themselves and this leads to self-criti- clear on what it is that you want. What in negative situations. you, and if not, what needs to change. cism which fosters more negativity. Strive factors make up happiness and how will 3. Take care of yourself both physically and 6. Laugh. Don’t take yourself too seriously. to do the best you can under the circum- you know when you get there? (keep- mentally by exercising, eating regular, nutri- “Laughter is a marvelous medicine with stances and forgive yourself when it isn’t no side effects. It is the great tranquilizer perfect. of life. In all stages of laughter, the brain releases endorphins, those feel-good com- Many factors can contribute to happiness. Uncharted territory pounds that increase your sense of peace If feeling good is a constant struggle for and serenity. Laughter even stops hyper- you, or if you have other personal, aca- ventilation, regulates digestion, blood pres- demic or career choice concerns, it may be sure, and boosts immunity function.” (From helpful to seek help from a professional. of digital law Be Happy: Tips to Banish Bad Moods by T. Counselling is free to registered NAIT stu- Satiroglu). dents and is completely confidential. Call By Alex Hamlyn ing the news, will only increase as people’s lives 7. Achieve. Find things you are passionate 780-378-6135 or come by in person to book The Eyeopener move further online and the disconnect between aboutand engage in them. Working hard and an appointment at Student Counselling, (Ryerson University) law and society grows. reaching goals create satisfaction. Procrastina- Room O-117. TORONTO (CUP) – Facebook offers its users “We’re facing a generation gap like we haven’t a sense of confidentiality and privacy. Personal seen since the 1550s,” said Mark Federman, a messages, private chats, and embarrassing pho- researcher at the Ontario Institute for Studies in tos are meant to be just between the user and their Education. friends. But everything John Leduc considered pri- Federman says the last time a similar change vate will soon be public. occurred was the societal upheaval of the Renais- Leduc is involved in a lawsuit over a car acci- sance, when great scientific discoveries shared the dent, and the defendant’s lawyers claimed his Face- world stage with the likes of the Inquisition and book page should be included as evidence. The witch hunts. judge on the case agreed, ordering Leduc to submit He adds everyone needs to be extra-cautious the contents of his page for trial. while in the midst of such social change. This groundbreaking ruling is an example of Federman believes our digital culture increas- the developing culture of digital law and privacy ingly leads us to conduct our private lives in public that first erupted on the Ryerson University campus view on the Internet. last spring, surrounding the case of Chris Avenir. But how people behave in person and on the Avenir, then a first-year engineering student, Internet is very different. was accused of cheating for taking part in a Face- “Society is in a state of confusion,” he said, book study group that offered solutions and help on pointing to what many students post on Facebook chemical engineering assignments. as a perfect example. Though one of his professors originally called “Some of the people in the fogey generation for his expulsion, the ensuing media maelstrom and would say: ‘Be careful. Your employer is going to student outcry led Ryerson to rethink its position, see this.’ and Avenir was allowed to stay at the school. “We’ve now outed what used to be private and Cases like these, and others constantly pepper- are surprised by our actions,” said Federman. 20 The Nugget Thursday, April 2, 2009 What do you think of a unisex change room at Brittany Black and Colleen Nuc Queen Elizabeth Pool?

“I don’t know why so many “It’s awesome. Nudity is “It works in other places.” “It would be just like a family “Guys would really like it. people are bitching and com- great.” change room.” Most girls may be creeped plaining about it. It’s not a big out.” deal.” Theron Smith Molly McMahon William Murphy Christen Long Jenna Calver Computer Systems Tech. Radio Retail Meat Cutting Television Personal Fitness Training

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