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Organization and me rganization and planning aren’t my seen some amazing and fun planners that to mostly stick with still is throwing organizational tool—the Post-it. It’s hard Ostrongest points. I’ve bought many friends own as well, and I’m very jealous appointments into my calendar app, which to miss out on a reminder when it’s right a planner with the intention of this being of how creative some people can get with I keep as a widget on my home screen to in front of your face on a brightly-coloured the time I get my stuff together and them. remind me of what’s coming up. square. actually use my planner, but it falls apart Personally, I turned away from the This is definitely something I need However we go about it, organization incredibly quickly (or never starts properly idea of buying a real life planner once I to work on. It can be tough to always is integral to managing life and adulting in to begin with). realized that my phone can do all that be on top of everything and remember general. From finances to work to school In this week’s feature, our Multimedia stuff—from fancy calendars to budget and everything, and having a physical (or to friends and family and relationships, Editor Lauren Paulsen talks about the habit tracking apps, there really is an app digital) reminder goes a long way towards there’s a lot going on in all of our lives, and many ways you can make a planner your for everything. Since I’ve started trying to easing that stress. I think the key for that all produces a lot of stress. Keeping on own to keep you on track. Going the extra carry a smaller and lighter purse, it’s also this is writing down everything—each top of it means you can manage it all and mile to customize it, or get special things easier for me to keep it all in my phone assignment, article, appointment, plan, enjoy it as much as you can. for it, will make you more invested in instead of in a heavy physical object. even email I need to respond to. There are and likely to use it. There’s some really However, I download these apps and use checklist apps (and apparently stickers cool stuff in there, so if this is something them for a couple of weeks, but it’s easy to for physical planners) that allow you to that has caught your attention, or if this fall off course. A favourite of mine was My plan out all this without sticking to the is something you already actively pursue Budget Book, but I got away from it when I calendar. You (and I) could even go the old (good job!), definitely check it out! I’ve got a new phone. The one thing I manage fashioned way and use my Nana’s favourite

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Mercedes Deutscher march for much of its tenure, told The nothing. You know, there’s nothing I can women leaves them vulnerable to Georgia Straight. do to make sure these women are safe tragedy. News Editor Thousands of people appeared at and alive,” Cranmer said to CBC. “I don’t Besides the threat of violence, the this year’s march, despite the threat of know where they’re coming from, but fentanyl crisis is quickly becoming somber and resilient love pulsed bad weather looming. Many brought they keep coming, and this is where they another deadly threat to these women. throughout Main Street and East A Indigenous traditions with them, such come […] and this is where they die.” The march has also served as a long- Hastings on February 14. It was a love as burning sage and wearing traditional Living in the DTES is difficult for standing message to the government for mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, attire. anyone, but especially for Indigenous that more needs to be done in order and friends who have been lost, but not A disproportionate amount of the women. Cranmer explained to The to reduce the staggering numbers of forgotten. women who have lost their lives lost Georgia Straight that single-room Indigenous women who have been Every Valentine’s Day for the past them in the Downtown Eastside. Those occupancies (SRO’s) and shelters set murdered or have gone missing. 27 years, people have been marching who marched maneuvered their way aside for the disadvantaged are not The federal government launched in solidarity for Indigenous women through the DTES, paying respects to adequate nor safe enough to provide a a national inquiry into the deaths who have lost their lives to emotional, areas where many of these women were lasting solution. They also cannot match of these women in August 2016, physical, or sexual violence. last seen, either living or deceased. the number of women who need them, with commissioners going out into “We purposely pick Valentine’s Myrna Cranmer is another woman and many of these women have no choice communities across the country to make Day because it’s a symbol of love. who has been marching for these but the brave the streets. sense of these cases. However, Nipshank Oftentimes, the women are viewed women. This year marked the 20th year Aside from basic shelter, Carole and Cranmer both noted that those as prostitutes or addicts, and it takes of her participation. Martin, another long time participant, conducting the inquiry are not doing away from their humanness,” Mabel “Before, my heart used to be very explained to The Georgia Straight that enough to reach out to the organizations Nipshank, who has partaken in the sad. Now, it’s getting very angry. There’s a lack of social programs to help these that work with these women the most. news // no. 4 theotherpress.ca

PotCo no more? ööPort Coquitlam officials look to ban marijuana sales Image via Thinkstock

Aaron Guillen has arisen due to the sudden appearance “This is a very sad time for the city laws, [and] of their lease agreement. of compassion clubs and vape shops. In of Port Coquitlam and I feel sorry for These are not upstanding people. They’re Staff Reporter addition, the Liberal federal government the citizens there who have to live under willing to break the law at every corner, is expected to fulfill their campaign such a regressive local government,” she and we don’t want those types of people ort Coquitlam residents may soon promises and begin the regulation of said to the Tri-City News. in our community.” lose the luxury of easy accessibility P medical and non-medical marijuana by In addition, she expressed her On a related note, the local cannabis to marijuana, should specific bylaw this summer. distaste concerning the specific bylaw industry is raising the issues of the changes take place within the next few Last November, Port Coquitlam changes, calling them “ridiculous.” With plain packaging and advertising ban months. A report from Port Coquitlam officials took their action as Cannabis added pressure from city officials, the route, in preparation for future federal city staff has given the recommendation Culture, a local marijuana store front, landlord has been under harsh scrutiny legalization. Garfield Malhood, president to city council to: “Prohibit the sale and was raided by RCMP and had products and has decided to take action. of the Campaign for Justice on Tobacco distribution of marijuana products and seized for inspection under the Recently, Mayor Greg Moore shared Fraud, doesn’t have faith in the federal related paraphernalia.” Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. his point of view to Tri-City News on the government to effectively regulate and Recently, city officials have been Looking to the future, Cannabis ordeal. restrict the marketing of marijuana. dissatisfied with the recreational Culture is planning on shutting its “…[A]ny paraphernalia sold is only Until that day comes, residents across marijuana sales that have been taking doors very soon. With under three promoting an illegal substance. They’re the Metro Vancouver region can only place on their soil. According to a report months since the seize, Jodie Emery, all leading towards illegal activity,” hope that local and federal officials have from the Joint Smart Growth Committee spokesperson for the marijuana said Moore to the Tri-City News. their best interests in mind. and Community Safety Committee, the dispensary, shared her disdain for the “[Essentially], they’re operating illegally. need to review municipal regulations business’ prospects with the press. They’re in violation of city laws, federal A leader in your backyard? ööNew Westminster/Burnaby MP places bid for NDP leadership

Mercedes Deutscher less-clean energy producers, and would continue to oppose oil pipelines. News Editor Social issues that are a concern for Julian include continuing efforts ew Westminster—Burnaby MP to reconcile with Indigenous peoples, Peter Julian became the first N as well as addressing homelessness. person to officially enter the federal “Homelessness in Metro Vancouver NDP leadership race, which is to start and all of the country has reached, as far in July and culminate in October. as I’m concerned, an unacceptable level, After current leader Thomas Mulcair and it’s an issue that hasn’t galvanized lost the confidence of his party at the the support of any major leader,” Julian NDP’s April 2016 convention, many said to The New Westminster Record. began to speculate whether or not Julian While others are likely to enter the would attempt to run for the leadership. NDP leadership race soon—with an On February 12, Julian confirmed early NDP leadership debate scheduled the rumours by announcing his bid for March 12—Julian is securing an early at the Columbia in New Westminster, upper-hand on his to-be-announced with his leadership announcement opponents. He has not wasted time in broadcast live on Facebook. fundraising for his campaign. Even before “Our vision is to change politics in he announced his bid for leadership, this country. We have an appointment Julian has been able to fundraise $31,000 with destiny in the fall of 2019, just from supporters as of the end of 2016, 33 months from now,” Julian said, as according to The National Post. reported by The National Post. “The Julian also has the support of New next election will not be about polls or Westminster mayor Jonathan Cote. money or any of the superficial things Image via ipolitics.ca “He’s been an incredible member our national media love to talk about. of Parliament for over a decade; not only The next election is about the future energy, persons with disabilities, etc. creating a strategy to slow housing represented New Westminster well, but of our country and of our planet.” Yet what would the NDP look like inflation, and removing tuition fees. really represented Canada well,” Cote said Julian has been an NDP member with Julian in charge? It seems that Julian spoke of making post- to the New Westminster Record. “I think of parliament since 2004. During his Julian will use his experience learned secondary education as accessible he’s putting forward a positive vision 13-year tenure as an MP, he has held a from his various roles in the NDP to to the public as healthcare is. for the NDP leadership and it’s what multitude of roles within the NDP— his advantage in structuring policy. Environmentally, Julian said that the party needs at this point in time.” House Leader, and critic of finance, Financially, this would mean his party would create jobs in the clean ending tax breaks for the wealthy, energy sector in order to phase out issue 19 // volume 43 news // no. 5 Vancouver’s West End distraught by anti-trans posters ööNew Westminster pastor promotes feminism in an unusual way

Aaron Guillen dignity is protected within our Human Rights Act,” shared QMUNITY executive Staff Reporter director C.J. Rowe to Global News. Paul Dirks, pastor of the New r. Trudeau, in order to be Westminster Community Church, has a feminist, you have to “M come under heavy scrutiny after the believe ‘woman’ means something. images of his campaign slogan against Take action against Bill C-16.” Bill C-16 spread across the local region These bold words, proclaimed and beyond. According to Dirks, the bill on numerous posters, were dispersed is described as “disastrous.” Dirks argues throughout the Metro Vancouver region. that this kind of legislation places gender Recently, many LGBTQ+ residents in the and sex on opposite sides, thus rendering West End of downtown Vancouver have the word “female” useless, and effectively found these messages to be an act of hate. harming women’s rights for the future. On the poster, the hashtag “The bill opens spaces for predators #killbillc16 is being encouraged to share to come in [and take advantage of these on social media, with an additional link to

laws]. People haven’t thought through Image via www.dailyxtra.com a campaign website that explains Bill C-16 this, so we’re raising awareness,” Dirks as “…[one] that completely undermines letter to the New Westminster Record. his campaign website would suggest.” said to the New Westminster Record. and destroys women’s rights, freedoms, “While claiming to ‘value and Looking to the future, the New Dirks pointed out how many cases of protections, and identity under the law.” respect all people,’ Pastor Dirks does not Westminster Pride Society hopes to violence and assault have been reported, Essentially, Bill C-16 is a proposed believe it to be necessary to consider how have a conversation with Dirks about especially in unisex and women’s areas, amendment of the Canadian Human denying Bill C-16 will affect the daily lives his campaign, in search of informing suggesting that Bill C-16 would open Rights Act to include gender identity of trans persons and further marginalize and educating the pastor about the door wider for harm to women. and gender expression to the list of their experience,” the letter read. “The importance of rights for anyone, no matter “At best, his campaign is insensitive prohibited discriminations. In addition, language of the bill does not attack the how they identify or express themselves. to the experience of trans persons. At the Criminal Code will be amended to definition of woman nor women’s rights. “People who put up these posters are worst, the campaign, and its associated protect against hate propaganda and Advancing the rights and protections obsessed with myths that are unfounded website, convey thinly veiled fear crimes, especially against those who are of trans persons does not diminish the about supposed dangers that trans mongering and transphobia,” explained transitioning or have transitioned. rights and protections of any other women [or men] pose,” said Morgane Kurt Knoblick, Director at Large for “Transgender people need to hear Canadian citizen. The proposed bill is Oger, chair of the Trans Alliance Society New Westminster Pride Society in a that their rights, their human rights, their neither anti-women, nor anti-family as to the New Westminster Record. Christy Clark in hot water after false allegations ööBlunder is bad press for BC Liberals as election nears

BC NDP,” said Horgan to CBC. “The Mercedes Deutscher premier just wants to distract from News Editor the issues she is weak on.” By the end of the week, on February C Premier Christy Clark found herself 10, independent MLA Vicki Huntington Band her party in trouble after hastily revealed that she had access to the accusing the BC NDP of hacking the leaked documents, but was able to access BC Liberal website earlier this month. them without hacking, adding leverage It started on February 6, when Emile to the claim that the information Scheffel, Director of Communications had been leaked from the inside. for the BC Liberal party, revealed that Furthermore, Huntington revealed the governing party’s website had been that security surrounding the BC hacked over the previous weekend, and Liberal website was weak, and that the that an investigation was underway. information was found while her staff was According to Scheffel’s twitter, researching donations to the BC Liberals. information from a document regarding “No passwords were used, no grassroots supporters had allegedly usernames, no encryption devices. been stolen through the website. Just the clicking of the mouse and “Dirty tricks by our opponents are they found a number of documents, in stark contrast to the constructive one of which contained personal feedback gathered for our first- information that was obviously publicly ever #VanIsle platform,” Scheffel accessible on their website,” explained tweeted regarding the incident. Huntington to Global News. The BC NDP was quick to Clark was quick to backtrack on retort, insisting that the document Image via i.huffpost.com via Image her accusations toward the BC NDP had been mistakenly published by a and apologized for her actions, yet that’s what they have done,” Clark about whether or not and how the NDP staff member of the BC Liberals. Horgan suggested that the whole told The Vancouver Sun and The is going to conduct the campaign.” Clark was quick to join in accusing scandal was meant as a distraction. Province in a Facebook interview. BC NDP leader John Horgan the BC NDP of hacking the website, and “They’ve got a throne speech coming Clark followed up her statement on was outraged by the accusations, and began making direct accusations toward up next week and a budget the week February 8, and told The Globe and Mail the party began to look into legal the opposing party on February 7. after,” Horgan said to Global News. “They that “whether or not they would admit action regarding the accusations. “Hacking into websites with should have been focused like lasers to doing it, I don’t know, but I’m not “I believe that the premier should malicious intent is against the law. on those events to set themselves up spending a whole lot of time thinking do the right thing and apologize to the They haven’t exactly admitted that for the ensuing election campaign.” Have an idea for a story?   [email protected] OO High fantasy versus low fantasy OO The figure skating anime ‘born to make history’ OO Giving a voice to Japanese Canadian history Arts And more! A note on history: Drummer’s time to shine ööThe drum solo from jazz to rock Caroline Ho Arts Editor

hat’s the most essential component Wof music? Your instinct might be to say melody, because without a tune, how can one have any music? But even more important is rhythm. A single note or a cluster of notes can’t create music without being played, and to be played they need to be set to a tempo. Even a simple beat can stand on its own without a melody. We might not realize the musicality of percussion by itself, and instead hear it as a complementary backdrop for other instruments, which is why the drum solo stands out as a moment of acknowledgment for this vital instrument. Modern rock drumming owes its roots to jazz music of the early 20th century. In the 1920s and ’30s, Photograph via www.drummertalk.org via Photograph jazz drummers like Baby Dodds and Chick Webb had immense impacts on and big band was Buddy Rich, whose lead guitarist Eric Clapton). Cream’s perhaps be encapsulated by Neil Peart, future generations of drummers, with technical mastery and crazy drumming 1966 album Fresh Cream included the drummer of Canadian band Rush. He Dodds’ distinctive “shimmy beat” and speeds astonished audiences. Rich is still track “Toad,” an instrumental song that performed with colossal drum kits Webb’s flashy, powerful style of swing. acknowledged as the most technically was almost entirely a drum solo, one of that included a variety of percussion But for all their skill and influence, skilled drummer ever—even though the first of such recorded in rock. The instruments such as wind chimes these and other early jazz drummers he never received any formal musical album version is five minutes long, but and tubular bells. In the late ’70s and didn’t really play solos—they were instruction or even learned to read music. there are also live recordings of Baker ’80s, Peart’s solos, which were partly recognized for their work in backing up Through the ’40s and ’50s, musical playing “Toad” for well over 10 minutes. composed and partly improvised, other musicians and playing breaks. trends moved from jazz to bebop “Toad” opened the doors to a flood earned him a massive following. Gene Krupa was the drummer and gradually into rock and roll. Jazz of drum solos in rock and metal. One of Drum solos are, of course, still who really brought a spotlight onto the musicians like Max Roach and Art the most notable was John Bonham of a big part of rock music today, and instrument. Embodying all the vivacity Blakey pioneered new techniques of Led Zeppelin. The band’s instrumental probably one of its most divisive aspects. of the Big Band Era, his drumming was combining time signatures and shifting track “Moby Dick” (1969) featured a drum Some fans love seeing their favourite as distinctive as it was flashy, and he’s accents to create complex rhythms. The solo that Bonham would sometimes play drummers showcase their talents usually recognized as the person to make influences of these artists can be heard for up to half an hour in concerts. The singlehandedly (or, well, four-limbed- drum solos into a performance. Krupa not just in jazz, but also in the styles of ’60s and ’70s saw drum solos take centre ly). Other listeners regard solos as the was also the first to assemble and arrange many early rock drummers who were stage again and again, although one epitome of self-indulgence and a tedious the modern drum kit, made up of a snare taught and inspired by jazz musicians. notable abstainer was The Who’s Keith waste of concert time. Whatever your drum, bass drum, tom-toms, and cymbals. The drum solo in rock was ushered Moon, who allegedly thought drum solos perception, it’s undeniable that drummers Another drummer superstar of jazz in by Ginger Baker, drummer of the were boring and refused to play them. deserve recognition of their own. British band Cream (which also included The heyday of drum solos can Sex addiction in the city ööA retroactive review of ‘Sleeping with Other People’

Jan Prchal one awkward, yet formative night. with is, as the title suggests, sleeping with This is obviously an oversimplified people other than those they are currently Contributor cause for the two protagonists’ later seeing. Jake and Lainey’s behaviours are problems, which is exactly why it is both adulterous and fuelled by a sort of nother film that probably slipped used in the film. Through its exposure, sexual addiction that demands the thrill past your radar in the last couple A this plot device highlights that many of an adulterous sexual encounter. Once of years was Sleeping with Other People people in modern times consider their more, these issues have been watered (2015), starring Jason Sudeikis as Jake virginity something precious, and down and moulded into comedic fodder. and Alison Brie as Lainey, two people its loss to potentially be something Overall, Sleeping with Other who cannot seem to make monogamy formative in their later sexual health. People is well directed, with solid lead work for them. On the face of it, this is Another modern issue that comes and supporting acting. The writing a conventional romantic comedy, filled up, particularly with Lainey, is anxiety is such that, unlike many modern with sexual humour and heart, but it stemming from an unhealthy sexual comedies, the trailer doesn’t contain also provides a podium to expose the relationship. She is shown coping the only funny scenes in the movie. prominent features of the modern hookup with anxiety attacks more than once The principal merits of Sleeping with culture, such as the loss of virginity, throughout the movie. Again, by being Other People are that it is a pretty decent relationship anxiety, infidelity, sexual shown in the film, anxiety is exposed as romantic comedy, and that it retains a addiction, and the boundaries between an important issue affecting sexually- sharp relevance to a modern viewer due friendship and sexual partnership. active urban inhabitants, though none to its light engagement on issues that The history of the two characters of its underlying causes or appropriate people face in the present hookup culture begins in college, when they lose their treatments are dealt with in the film. that many of us live in, wittingly or not. virginity to each other. The implication The principal hookup culture here is that the two characters’ sexual problem that the film’s protagonists deal

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Samurai Souls öö‘Nioh’ video game review Image playstation.com via

Lauren Kelly There, William finds Nobunaga’s wife features the same wait and react style of with the game’s familiarity feature, which Nouhime turned into a yokai, driven fighting, as well as the same punishing rewards players for sticking with one Editor-in-Chief mad by despair and unable to move on. consequences for being too brash. weapon for a certain length of time. Nioh is an incredibly fun and Additionally, features such as the Shrines, The other big weakness is the co-op ince people first saw Nioh’s gameplay, challenging game. Like most RPGs, you the reliance on shortcuts in levels, and the system. As the developers didn’t want the the comparisons to From Software’s S choose your build. You can specialize in soul—or amrita—leveling system, show game to be made too easy through co- Dark Souls series abounded. These a melee-centric samurai build, with five just how much of the game was inspired op, they implemented more restrictions comparisons have both helped and weapons to choose from. There is a large by the other series. It does have its own than the Souls series has. When you’re hindered Nioh in the two weeks since ninja skill tree, complete with shuriken unique takes on Souls elements, however. playing most missions, you can summon its launch. Considerable hype was and kunai. Lastly, there is Onmyo magic, In Dark Souls, you could see a blood mark a visitor to help you by using an Ochoko built up on the back of this—who involving mostly buffs, debuffs, and on the ground where another player had Cup. However, the only way you can enter wouldn’t want to play Dark Souls projectiles with a focus on elements. All died in their own world, and interacting someone else’s world to help them with set in Japan’s Sengoku period? offer incredibly different experiences, with it would let you watch how they died a mission is by already having beaten I’m a sucker for the Sengoku, or evident in my axe and Onmyo build and and learn from it. In Nioh, bloodstains the mission. This means that most Warring States, period of Japanese history. my boyfriend’s dual sword ninja build are there, but instead you can interact interactions are between someone trying It’s been the setting of Musou games having nothing in common. There is also with them to fight the player’s “revenant,” to traverse the mission for the first time such as Samurai Warriors and Sengoku a lot of depth in your build—everything in a unique form of PvP, and receive their and someone who’s already beaten it and Basara, turn-based strategy games like the game seems to affect your stats, from equipment and Ochoko cups for winning. can just run them through to the boss. Nobunaga’s Ambition, and manga like regular stat leveling, to prestige points, The loot system in the game, I You can still technically play with friends, Inuyasha. Using this setting for the game to equipment upgrades, to accessories, believe, is one of its larger downfalls. but with the limitation of one having allows William, the player character, to to skills, to the Kodama you can find in It shares much more in common with to have already beaten the mission, you interact with real people and historical levels. It can be a bit overwhelming, and Diablo III than with any of the Souls can’t play through the game together. events in interesting ways. William has it does seem a little excessive at times. games. Loot is randomly generated at Although there are some fair the ability to see Yokai, or demons, and Unlike many recent RPGs of this sort, one of four rarities—five in new game criticisms of the game, it is still a great destroy them. This makes him a powerful you do not get to create your character. plus—with a wide variety of different experience, if a frustrating one at times. tool during this time period, and he is William is a predefined character with stat increases, and an enemy can drop If you haven’t played it yet but it’s caught used as such. For example, in one earlier his own motivations and appearance, anywhere between nothing to five or six your attention, try coming into it without mission William is sent to Honnō-ji, giving his personal story more weight pieces of equipment upon dying. It can any expectations. While it does draw from the temple where Oda Nobunaga was than if he was of our own creation. be exhausting always changing armor the Souls series, Nioh is its own game, betrayed by Akechi Mitsuhide, one of his The main comparisons to the Souls and weapons to get a small advantage, and it has a lot to offer on its own merits. closest men, 20 years after the incident. series come from Nioh’s gameplay, which and the system makes even less sense It deserves a chance to stand on its own. Dissecting the mystery of a horror movie öö ‘The Autopsy of Jane Doe’ film review

Colten Kamlade machete-wielding killer. The realism however, you’ll be disappointed. The accentuates the supernatural elements spurting blood and severed limbs are Columnist and helps us relate to the characters. kept to a minimum. What violence The script doesn’t demand much is depicted is shown tactfully. he Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) opens in from Emile Hirsch (Austin) or Brian Unfortunately, the film goes downhill a house full of dead bodies. Detectives T Cox (Tommy), but they play their roles after the one-hour mark. This is partially and police scour the scene, uncovering competently. I found myself more because the movie does such a good job of grisly murder after grisly murder. A impressed with Olwen Kelly as the corpse. building suspense. After the big reveal it’s woman is found half buried in the She had the most difficult role, even if hard to stay as involved, particularly since basement, the cause of her death unclear. it didn’t require any acting. There is the the film is based around solving a mystery. She is taken to Tommy Tilden and his son psychological toll of lying naked for hours You would think that once the mystery Austin, the town coroners, who begin to in a room full of cameras and crewmen, was answered, it would quickly come to unravel the mystery behind her death. but she also demonstrated impressive a close. Instead there’s a lot of running The Autopsy of Jane Doe is as control over her body and her breathing. around and hiding, which feels both much a mystery film as anything else. While the mystery is what held my unnecessary and out of place. It’s a messy In fact, the opening scene feels like attention, the film had its fair share of ending for an otherwise polished film. the beginning of a gruesome crime terror. The gore is limited to the autopsy Despite its flaws, I would highly thriller, not a supernatural horror, and table, but watching Jane Doe’s slow recommend The Autopsy of Jane Doe. It that might be why the film works so dissection is unsettling, especially when might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s well. The world that we are thrown the camera lingers on her expressionless something different in a genre plagued into feels very real. There are no college face. If you’re a hardcore gorehound, by cookie cutter plots and tired trope. bimbos or frat boys; there’s no masked, rogerebert.com via Image arts // no. 8 theotherpress.ca All by myself ööBoard games for one Ed Appleby (2014) depending on whether you’re in the mood for Marvel superheroes or Illustrator sci-fi monsters. Though the games can be played with multiple people, they o, how did your Valentine’s Day go? are still challenging with just one. Oh? Really? That bad, eh? Well, don’t S When I’m lonely, I like to think of worry, the Chairman of the Board has the cold void of space and my favourite you covered, you poor, lonely sot. Here cancelled shows. Firefly (2013) has several are some great games to play by yourself. missions designed for solo players to take For those of you who like a little on by themselves as they fly into the black. adventure, you can pick up a game I know you don’t want to feel based on one of the loneliest men in the like a loser, but what if you are losing world. Robinson Crusoe (2012) is a game to unimaginable horrors? Arkham where you have to survive on a deserted Horror (2005) and any of the Call of isle by collecting resources and crafting Cthulu Lovecraftian horror games civilization with your own two hands. allow you to play all by yourself. Great And if the colonialism of Jacobian-era if you have several hours to kill due Britain has you down you can always play to the loneliness driving you mad. Friday (2011), where you play Robinson Maybe helping others will help pass Crusoe’s native friend trying to make the time? Even though they are generally sure this stupid white man doesn’t die considered cooperative games, Pandemic from exposure on his first night. (2008) and Flash Point (2011) can offer If you’re looking for something a the same sort of harrowing adventure little more, well, legendary, you can try for one as they can for larger groups.

Legendary (2012) or Legendary Encounters Illustration by Ed Appleby The figure skating anime ‘born to make history’ öö‘Yuri on Ice’ anime review

Carlos Bilan harassment and the uke somehow falls for their “captor” like a form of Stockholm Staff Writer syndrome. Fortunately, the relationship in Yuri on Ice takes a 180 approach , as there is a ou might have heard something about healthy romance that develops between Ythat figure skating anime called Yuri the two male protagonists and it is on Ice lately. In fact, the MAPPA-produced depicted as consensual. They start off as Japanese sports anime series, written friends, then show feelings of affection by Mitsurō Kubo and directed by Sayo for one another. In addition, both have a Yamamoto, has attracted such a massive realistic mix of masculine and effeminate online following that even non-anime qualities. However, it is evident that in watchers have been hearing about it. Its the anime’s setting, homophobia does impact has been huge, to the point that not seem to exist, as the protagonists’ it was the most-tweeted about anime relationship does not make anyone bat during the season it was airing. Its season their eyelids. It might not seem realistic, finale crashed the servers of Crunchyroll but it can be argued that the anime can be and Tumblr due to the high volume of an escapist form of entertainment. people on both websites who wanted to The show has been praised by watch and blog about it respectively. After successful and prominent figure skaters. watching the anime, I can really see why it Openly gay American figure skater has achieved historic success. Johnny Weir, who has been a victim It is an ethnically diverse anime. of homophobia throughout his career, The cast comes from different countries said in an interview with TheGeekiary besides Japan, such as Russia, Thailand, that he ended up binge-watching it and Korea, Canada, and more. The figure commended its “positive imagery on skater who represents America is Latino, LGBT themes,” saying that “every little showing that the creators really wanted it bit helps” when it comes to “chang[ing] to be diverse. the perception of gay athletes.” Russian The soundtrack is riveting in that it figure skater Evgenia Medvedeva is also complements every situation, atmosphere, a huge fan of the show, and she tweeted and event where it plays, especially Yuri about her favourite scenes from the show, Katsuki’s theme songs on the ice. most of which are romantic. Other figure www.animenewsnetwork.com via Image skaters have also endorsed and praised The anime depicts a healthy same- scenes, it can be inconsistent. When you Dean Fujioka. It is an English song, which the anime, with two-time world champion sex relationship, which is unfortunately put the animation on slow motion and is a seldom-seen characteristic for an Swiss figure skater Stéphane Lambiel even uncommon in most anime of the pause it, you can see that these segments anime theme song. The chorus says, “Yes, playing as himself in the season finale. It same genre. The Yaoi and Boys’ Love were poorly animated. Despite this, these we were born to make history.” The anime is also interesting to note the nationalities genres are usually presented with frames roll too quickly for a candid viewer has done just that, given the success and of the two male protagonists in a problematic tropes, such as the “seme to notice, unless you are an animator with popularity of the show, as well as the relationship: Yuri Katsuki is from Japan, and uke” dynamic, wherein the active keen attention to detail. It can be argued ground it has made with its depiction of and Viktor Nikiforov is from Russia, two or dominant partner (seme) is explicitly that since the anime is in its first season, it gay relationships. If you want something countries that have problems concerning presented as masculine and the passive did not start with a huge budget, and the feel-good to watch, Yuri on Ice has a LGBTQ+ rights. or submissive partner (uke) as feminine animation inconsistencies may be due to good storyline, interesting characters, The animation is visually pleasing through their female or androgynous this. and cliffhangers that will keep you for the most part regarding scenery, food, features. Another unfortunate trope is The opening song for the anime is entertained. If you end up watching and and everyday life, but during the skating that the “relationships” stem from sexual called “History Maker” performed by enjoying it, then See You NEXT LEVEL! issue 19 // volume 43 arts // no. 9

Giving a voice to Japanese Canadian history öö‘BC Studies’ launches special issue on Nikkei history Photograph b yCara Seccafien

Cara Seccafien scholarly disciplines, and genres, Geiger Japanese intelligence testing in Japan and be linked to an early belief in Japanese has curated a complex overview of Nikkei North America. The subject is fitting, psychiatry that “treated mental illness Layout Manager history that publicly breaks silences. since Matsumura studies how “political simply as a physical condition that could Archeologist Robert Muckle, who ideology can influence people’s notions be excised out the body,” almost as if the emember high school History class? teaches at Capilano University, presented of what is medically fit.” She elaborated body is a mechanical object. While North Yeah, neither do I. At the age of 17, R a photo essay on a “secret” community further, “One group of people might Americans understood that socialization the last thing I cared about was some from the early 20th century. Muckle think you’re medically sound because it’s had a factor in mental wellbeing, Japanese white guy who stripped away the human has spent the better part of 17 years convenient […] [to be] deemed that way. psychiatry historically treated mental rights of anyone who produced an excavating Nikkei camps that predate […] There are subjective and incidental illness as “though there’s something obstacle to world domination. And then internment, including a camp in Seymour reasons of how disease is diagnosed.” flawed in you, and therefore we have I grew up and realized it has continued. Valley. This logging camp housed about Likewise, in her article she addresses to cut and remake you.” Personally, I While Canada recommends celebrating 50 Japanese Canadians through the how reports on intelligence testing was surprized by this notion, because 150 years of colonialism, a few pockets year, but was largely undocumented. were exploited for propaganda that I believed that Cartesian theories of of our local community remember Through the excavation of everyday furthered racial hierarchies in North the body as a machine that can be fixed that it has been 75 years since Japanese objects, Muckle plays pseudo historian, America and classist hierarchies in the were one of the major flaws of western Canadians were forcibly interned. envisioning the lifestyle of an isolated Japanese Empire. During a question medicine and psychiatry, and it seems Last Sunday, this fact was recognized community in the woods and the reasons and answer period after the panel, that most modern practices continue by Sherri Kajiwara, Curator-Director for the camp’s end. Despite the lack of Matsumura confirmed that she doesn’t to revolve about these understandings. of the Nikkei National Museum and documentation, somehow the Canadian believe in intelligence testing, and However, Matsumura pointed out to me Cultural Centre, at the launch of BC government knew enough to forcibly implied that the methods used for testing that while Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Studies’ special edition: Nikkei History. intern the camp in WWII. Muckle intelligence, both now and in the early began to be recognized in North American The history of internment, in addition to ominously tells of valuables buried in 20th century, are not very scientific. soldiers, the PTSD of Japanese soldiers what came before and after, is addressed the woods that were never retrieved. This perspective is largely accepted by had been historically unrecognized or in this publication on Japanese Canadian Geiger and Muckle knew each other the psychiatric community, and social not addressed on a societal level. She history. At the launch, I was privileged from when she taught at Capilano College. justice advocates will point out that explained, “Japan had a horrendous to hear two of the contributors speak Geiger would take her Japanese History intelligence testing contributes to racist war in the 1930s. Its army didn’t want to on a panel: Robert Muckle and Janice class on an hour-long walk into the woods and genocidal practices, such as eugenics. recognize Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Matsumura, introduced by Guest Editor to see the site that Muckle’s group was Interestingly, Matsumura studies One must think that you had a lot of Andrea Geiger. Spoiler: this is way more excavating. Geiger said, “It was amazing unique exploitations of this “science” soldiers who came back with disorders. interesting than high school History class. to see that work. I think one of the things from around the ’20s, which specifically How did these people cope with that?” Geiger is a professor of History his work shows is how much scholars pushed that Japanese nationals were Muckle’s and Matsumura’s profound at Simon Fraser University. She has of other disciplines can contribute to superior to Japanese emigrants and perspectives are incredibly valuable to devoted her academic career to the study understanding different aspects of history North Americans alike. While in North Canadian society. As Geiger describes, of Japanese Canadian history. Geiger […] This is a community that would be America we are familiar with intelligence “This history […] can tell us […] how grew up in Asia and also across the US. all but erased from the historical record testing supporting racist agendas, race and citizenship and nationhood Some of her earliest research was done if we relied on archival sources alone.” Matsumura explains how similar tests have been constructed over time in at the Nikkei Museum, when it was Janice Matsumura is an associate supported classist agendas integral to Canada.” It couldn’t be more timely just a small institution on Broadway. professor of History at Simon Fraser the Japanese empire. She also suggests given the current politics south of the Geiger spoke of silences. She said University, though she is not a specialist that these views still hold fast today, border, our own impending federal that topics that are typically avoided, in Japanese Canadian history. She with Japanese emigrants being viewed and provincial elections, and our also known as taboos, are often “rooted instead focuses mainly on the history of as “less Japanese” the longer they remain nation’s 150th anniversary in 2017. in the past” and have little to do with Japanese psychiatry from the 1930s to ’50s. away from the home land, as emigrants This special edition of BC Studies— current concerns. That is why the study Despite this, under the encouragement were historically of a lower class. Nikkei History—is available at the of silences “enriches our understanding of Geiger, Matsumura contributed to Matsumura also commented on Nikkei Museum and Cultural Centre of history.” Through diverse perspectives, the special edition with a paper on the practice of testing, and how it might bookstore and through BC Studies. Have an idea for a story?   [email protected] @TOPDC_Sports OO International Paralympic Committee

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OO Sending off the seniors Sports And more! The playoff picture ööA top two finish ensures an interesting playoff run

Davie Wong immediate moves to fill the team’s already bolstered roster. With a team overflowing with talent, the Royals have Sports Editor MEN’S BASKETBALL more than enough depth to make it through the playoffs. In the hitting positions, the Royals will probably have ven before their final series, the Royals women’s INSTITUTION CONF PTS Juliana Penner as their number one. In her final year with volleyball team were guaranteed a historic finish—a E the team, the Royal’s captain has found more than a few top three finish with a chance to contest a top two VIU 16-2 32 ways to get it down for her squad. Having a new coach to finish was the highest the team has ever finished in the work behind is never easy, but Jeff’s movements around LANGARA 13-4 26 PACWEST. They capped off a highly successful season the team have given Juliana the freedom to play without with a split series with the Capilano Blues (3–2, and much less pressure, and the effects are staggering. CAPILANO 10-8 20 1–3). The result ensured them a tied record with the In the number two and three spots interchangeably, Blues, but due to the Royals’ head-to-head record with DOUGLAS 10-8 20 are third year Vicki Schley, and first year Vania Oliveira. them, they finished in second and the Blues in third. Vicki has had a breakout year offensively. On many nights, The second place finish is so important to the team. QUEST 6-11 12 she has been a clear number two hitter. However, her prior It allows the team to have a quarter final bye, and an extra experience as a libero makes her a smooth all-around day of rest. However, perhaps most importantly, it allows CAMOSUN 5-13 10 player, and a key player on the court for the Royals. them to watch their competition. Speaking of which, the Rookie Vania Oliveira has had an offensive breakout CBC 2-16 4 Royals will face off against the winner of the Capilano Blues year. She played as a redshirt under Kyra Iannone’s system, and Camosun Chargers series. Should they win, the Royals and it was clear why she was brought into the program. Her will probably move to face off against the VIU Mariners. hard swinging style and focus on attack is reminiscent of The Mariners have an interesting side to their bracket. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL a young Juliana Penner. There have been plenty of times They play the winner of the COTR and UFV series. during the year where she has been a talented number two Considering that College of the Rockies are the defending INSTITUTION CONF PTS hitter. However, her lack of experience is also her weakness. provincial champions, I feel safe saying they’ll make it past On off nights, she’s been an outside threat as a number UFV. Up against the VIU Mariners, they have a record of CAPILANO 16-2 32 three hitter, and her tendency to collect serving errors 1–3. However, if last year has shown us anything, it’s that makes her a bit of a liability on the service. Nonetheless, DOUGLAS 14-4 28 anything can really happen. Can COTR upset the giants of she is a part of the Royals’ endless attacking presence. the PACWEST again? Probably not, but fingers are crossed. In the middle, the Royals have two very talented VIU 10-8 20 Should the Royals face off against VIU, it’ll be an players. Autumn Davidson and Georgia Hurry have intense series. They split their season meetings, going CAMOSUN 9-9 18 defined the Royals’ blocking game. Although they started 2–2 against each other. For the first time in a very long splitting minutes, Autumn has become the clear number time, the Royals manage to 3–0 the Mariners, before QUEST 8-9 16 one, with Georgia being a very solid number two. The two getting beat 3–0 by them. Needless to say, it’s every bit have been interchangeable throughout the season, with of a heavyweight tilt that one might think it to be. LANGARA 5-12 10 Autumn being a bigger defensive presence, and Georgia If the College of the Rockies Avalanche manage to offering a surprising burst of offence on the court. CBC 0-18 0 upset the Mariners once again, it’ll be an interesting Coordinating the entirety of the Royals’ offence matchup. The Royals have gone 3–1 against the COTR has been two very talented rookies in Jane Kepler squad, but if they defeated VIU, anything is a possibility. and Abby Mitro. The two setters have done an If the COTR squad do make it through, one can only MEN’S VOLLEYBALL excellent job of picking up Jeff Ross’ playbook as well expect that the Mariners gave them hell the night before as adapting to a completely new set of attackers. and have at least worn them down for the Royals. Defensively, the Royals could not be in better hands. INSTITUTION CONF PTS No matter who they face in the final, the Royals will Second year Claudia Corneil has been nearly unbeatable need to make it there and need to win gold to qualify for VIU 21-3 42 in the libero role. She plays with a game sense that is the National Championships. With the Camosun Chargers beyond her age, and has ensured that the Royals has hosting the National Championships, the PACWEST only UFV 17-7 34 every chance to win sets in every game they play. gets one berth into Nationals. That goes to the winner of Package this all together and you have a triple threat CAMOSUN 14-10 28 the PACWEST. Unless somehow the Chargers manage offence. Between the Royals hitting talents, fantastic to find a way to pull their landslide of a season together setters, and nearly impenetrable defense, the Royals COTR 11-13 22 (8–16), which I highly doubt, it’s going to be the winner have a winning composition. This may just be their best of the Provincial Championship that will be moving on. DOUGLAS 11-13 22 chance at a National berth. Never has the team looked Regardless of their opponent in any stage of the so strong. They are my favourites to make the finals for playoffs, the Royals are ready to give every team a run CAPILANO 10-14 20 sure, and maybe even the entire Championships. for their money. Coming in late this year, Jeff Ross made CBC 0-24 0

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CBC 4-20 8 Photograph by Davie Wong issue 19 // volume 43 sports // no. 11 Up against the odds ööTough playoff bracket awaits Royals men’s volleyball

Davie Wong role as a leader on the court that has made Like his teammate, Zackery with a split record, the second round him invaluable this season. Having not Thielmann had a bit of a rough start of matchups looked convincing for the Sports Editor missed a single set this season, and hardly to the year. Originally brought in as an Royals. Especially that 3–1 to start. ever getting subbed, Faester has been the outside hitter, Thielmann was given the However, the Avalanche are coming t’s hard to believe that the volleyball consistent presence on the court that the task of switching to libero mid-season. off a bye weekend. A weekend of forfeits, regular season is over, but it is. This I young Royals squad has turned to when It wasn’t an easy transition for him, and to be exact. The UFV Cascades forfeited weekend saw the Royals face off against they need reassurance or guidance. This he struggled in his first couple of games. their games against the Avs, so that means the Capilano Blues in what would be season could have gone so much worse However, it’s Zack’s personality that the COTR team pretty much got a rest their last regular series of the year. They for the Royals, but Faester has done more really brought him to the next level. His week. They will undoubtedly be fired up would end up splitting that series 1–1 than his fair share to make sure it doesn’t. never-give-up attitude and his passion and ready to go. Since it’s only one game, with the Blues, going 3–0 on Friday Jared Collins has been the heart of for the game has seen him grow from a the Royals really need to be careful they night, before falling 3–1 on Saturday. the Royals’ attack this year, and although shy kid trying to cut it on the big court, don’t get swept away early by the rested With the split, the team managed fairly quiet on the court, Collins has to really the heart and soul of the Royals Avalanche team. I have faith that the men to secure themselves the fifth seed in the managed to pull together a mostly new defence. When Zack is having a good will make it past the Avalanche, somehow. PACWEST Provincial Championships. Royals attacking core, as well as step up game, you can feel it radiating from After that, a date with the VIU They ended the season with a record of 11– to the role of starter this year. Johnson Yi him, and it’s that sort of energy that Mariners awaits them… Now it’s looking 13. However, one must really look beyond has been a pillar for the Royals. Always will be so important during playoffs. bad. But is it really? I recall that two weeks the record to understand the Royals squad. there when you need him to be, Yi has However, there is really one player ago, we actually beat the Mariners in a 3–2 In the season, the team won 45 sets and been the epitome of clutch, but has also that has had an exceptional year despite game. While they defeated the Royals the lost 50 sets. In a season of 24 games, the seen some of his performance taper off his age. Jerry Yan started the year with a night before, this time may be different. team averaged to win, or lose, in slightly from last year. Nonetheless, Yi can always broken finger, limiting his ability to play Or it could be the exact same. The under four sets. This bodes quite well for be counted on to make a tall impact. in his role of hitter. Coach Jay slotted Mariners, with their top of the table the team. In fact, the team has only been The Royals also have the talents of him into libero to get him some valuable finish, receive a free pass in the quarter- swept in three sets four times. It really Devon Dunn to draw upon. To say that minutes to start the year, but it wasn’t finals, allowing them to rest an extra day. shows how much fight the squad has. Dunn has been an excellent addition to the until after he was able to hit that he really Having to play the College of the Rockies However, going deep can also have team would be an understatement. In his found his groove. Moving back into the the day before, then the VIU Mariners a hard toll on the players. Their inability return to indoor volleyball, Devon Dunn hitter position, Jerry had an immediate the day after? It’s going to be tough to to sweep teams has also been hard on has taken the PACWEST by storm, and impact on the game, the team, and his pull off, and the Royals will really have their lineup. Coming into the season, taken the Royals’ offence to a whole new teammates around him. Able to put the to buckle down and push. But should the squad was already one of the smaller level. When Dunn isn’t on the court, which ball down anywhere on the court with they pull off the upset and win? It’s a teams in the PACWEST. The team grew is hardly ever, it’s noticeable. He may deadly accuracy, it didn’t take Jerry long trip to the gold medal match and the even smaller as they lost budding left side have what the Royals need to push them to establish himself amongst the elite National Championships for them. hitter, Mike Howren, to an unfortunate past the first round and even past some on the team and in the PACWEST. His With a wildcard spot for the foot-related injury. While the hope was giants. After all, what does he have to lose? accuracy in the serve, as well as his ability PACWEST in the CCAA National to see Howren back for the playoffs, it’s Rumour has it that his return to the Royals to finish, paired with his tremendous Championships, it means that the Royals now become obvious that that will not will be short-lived, and that he intends to power and cool demeanour, makes Jerry need only to make it to the finals to go to be the case. Sam Harder, another rookie, move on after this season. If this is true, Yan a vital part of the team’s ability to win. Nationals. As much as a stretch as that has been hampered by his fair share of then how better to leave than with a gold With nearly every tool on the team may seem, when one game can decide injuries this year, and his participation medal around his neck. Either way, Devon accounted for, it’s time to look at the everything, it’s very much possible. in the Championships will be in the air has shown several times this year that he playoff matchups. The Royals split finish However, I will recognize that VIU indefinitely. With limited options to has what it takes to be an impact player. against the Blues has landed them a are the favourites for the PACWEST lean on should the team go deep into On the younger side of the team, first round tango with the College of Provincial Championship title. I can’t the playoffs, head coach Jay Tremonti the future is looking bright. Coach Jay the Rockies Avalanche. The Avalanche help but feel like the Royals are the dark will have to hope that his team will Tremonti talked a lot about growing at the sit above the Royals in the standings horse of that side of the bracket. Who be fit enough for the trials ahead. start of the year, and looking at the team with the same record. However, their will face the Royals in the finals should However, Tremonti can rest a bit now, many of the youngsters on the squad head to head records this year have they make it? It could be the Camosun easier knowing that what he does have in are now playing like seasoned vets. Aaron been 3–1 in favour of the Avalanche. Chargers, for the ultimate rematch of his arsenal has been more than enough to Neumann wasn’t expected to get many The season matchup for these last year’s gold medal match. But I have top giants. Justin Faester has had his run minutes this year. Behind several middles two teams does not bode so well for a feeling it’s probably going to be the in with the injury bug this season, and has on the depth list, it took Neumann until the Royals. They lost to the Avalanche number two seeded, UFV Cascades. cast that demon aside (hopefully). This nearly the end of the season to work his early on in the season in consecutive Win or lose in the finals, the Royals season, Faester has played the role of a way onto his coach’s list. But he did it. 3–1 games. However, it’s the late season will be going to Nationals if they make number one, two, and three hitter, as well The emphatic middle is now nearly a part meetings that interest me. The Royals it there. While the road is undoubtedly as a defensive role when he was hampered of every set and even challenges fourth soundly defeated them 3–1 about a month tough, I’m sure the Royals will make it, with a shoulder injury. However, it’s his year senior Johnson Yi for playing time. ago, only to lose 3–2 the next day. Even or put up a valiant fight trying to do so. International Paralympic Committee confirms Russia ban ööBan upheld after massive doping scandal widespread and illegal doping scheme eradicate cheating within its ranks in how deeply entrenched the cheating ring Greg Waldock in the 2016 McLaren Report, the Russian order to have their appeal to lift the ban was, as indicated in the WADA’s report. Staff Writer team tried to avoid all discussion. considered, which they have failed to do. Despite IPC President Dr. Phil The decision reached in the report Russia has loudly voiced complaints Craven’s encouragement at some of he International Paralympic was a unanimous support of the ban. The about the ban, which it considers to be the findings, the decision made in the Committee (IPC) has re-confirmed T IPC has been encouraging Russia to take too drastic and unfair. Alexei Karpenko, report is the final nail in Russia’s bid to the ban on Russian Paralympic athletes responsibility and to make preventative the lawyer for the Russian Paralympic play in the Games without a “bilateral in the next Paralympic Games in Korea measures before the games begin in Team, called it a “flagrant violation of invitation” from the IPC in January 2018. after a report from the IPC Taskforce, Pyeongchang in 2018. “The IPC is of the human rights” to prevent innocent, non- However, an invite may be granted if citing the doping scandal and their view that there can be no meaningful doped athletes from participating in the team follows up on the Taskforce’s evasion of the charges over the past change in culture,” the report stated. the Games. Many of these athletes have recommendations and requirements, several months. The focus of the report This was due to a reluctance on Russia’s come forward to voice displeasure with one of which is an honest admittance was Russia’s attitude following the 2016 end in penalizing those responsible or the Committee’s decision and its lack of of guilt from the Russian officials. The revelations of a massive doping ring in publicly taking fault for the cheating. flexibility and fairness. However, the IPC team has not yet responded to this latest both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Both the IPC and the WADA needed feels that a zero-tolerance policy will send decision and has not announced if it After the World Anti-Doping Agency to be convinced of a significant effort a stronger message to the leadership in would accept the potential invitation (WADA) announced its findings of the on the part of the Russian team to the team, which is possibly needed given to Pyeongchang early next year.

How to make planning fun!

By Lauren Paulsen, Multimedia Editor

When the New Year rolled in, did you make a resolution to be more organized? people like to keep track of their hydration and check off each glass of Have you managed to stick with that? Or, like a large percentage of people, have water they consume (there are, in fact, specific trackers for this purpose). you already fallen off the wagon? Not to worry—you can still pick yourself back up, Another popular way to personalize your planner is to use washi tape, which wipe off that dirt, and continue down the righteous path of steadfast organization. is like a fancier version of scotch tape. You can find really interesting and If you really want to keep that resolution to stay more organized, the best unique designs when it comes to washi tape. You can use them to create way is to get yourself a planner. It seems obvious, since that’s what planners borders or boxes. You can cut them into shapes, like banners, or leave are for, really, but maybe you didn’t think you needed one, or maybe you them ragged (some people like that ripped tape look), and use them as have bought yourself one in the past but never seemed to use it. headers. Washi tape is also really useful if you’d like to stick something into I’ve been in both situations. your planner. It’s much more aesthetically pleasing than masking tape. You may not think you need one because you have a great memory, but no Stamps and stencils are also great to use, and, unlike stickers, you can matter how great you think your memory is, the human memory is faulty. reuse them over and over. There are a lot of stamp and stencil templates The human brain can only remember four things at any given time. In this for useful things when it comes to planning. These include things like day and age, everyone has a million things going on. That means a lot of banners, checklists, trackers, cute, random, or quirky things, and different things are going to fall through the cracks, no matter who you are. icons that can be used in calendars to mark doctor appointments, birthdays, special occasions, etc. There are even those specifically geared for Keeping a planner is a great idea to help keep track of everything students that let you mark down assignment due dates and exams. in your life. It helps free up your brain from trying to remember too many things and lets you focus on the really important ones. There is a great deal of other accessories that you can get, including fancy binder clips, paper clips, magnetic bookmarks, pockets, and a variety of charms. Maybe you already know that, but whenever you decide to get yourself a It’s also possible to get covers for your planners that zip up or act like binders. planner it just ends up collecting dust on your shelf. How can you make it These come in different sizes to fit a variety of planners, and you can even get so that you actually use that planner? Personalize it. Make it fun. Did you hole punches for each standard planner size to add things to the binders. know that there’s an entire hobby revolving around planners and planning? If you really want to go all out on the creative side, you can take a There are tons of different accessories and embellishments that you can find or blank notebook and totally trick it out yourself. Some people who create to make the planning process less boring. There are also a ton of different do this use all of the above embellishments, while others just use types and styles of planners that you can choose from. They come in all shapes, different coloured art pens. A bonus with this method is that, if sizes, and colours. Erin Condren is a popular brand because they let you totally you’re artsy, you can use pages for drawing or journal entries. customize your planner when ordering it, though their products can be a bit pricey. The Happy Planner is more student friendly on the affordability side of If you don’t really want to use go to that much effort starting from scratch, things, and can be found at Michaels, along with a bunch of extras to go with it you can still completely tailor a planner to your needs. If you purchase (use coupons!). Or, if you really don’t want to spend much (or any) money, pick one of the binders mentioned above, there are various inserts you can get up one from the dollar store, or simply grab an old notebook. Whatever you that allow you to make different sections for your planner. Some examples choose, make sure it’s something you love and that you’ll actually want to use. you might find could include a fitness log, a gratitude journal, a budgeting plan, meal prep, blank pages, lined pages, and calendars. A bonus here So how can you personalize it? Stickers, for one. You can get a sticker of just is that you can reuse the cover year after year, and if you use a hole about anything, or even make your own. When it comes to planning, you can punch in your binder’s size, you can put whatever you want inside. actually buy a large variety of stickers specifically meant for that purpose. For example, there are stickers for borders, photo corners, photo frames, mini There is no limit to how you can personalize your planner. All you calendars, fancy hole reinforce tabs, sticker tabs to divide sections, small lists, need to do is think creatively and outside the box. And, if you need notepads, to do stickers, little banners and flags, checklists, and a great deal inspiration, there’s an entire community that revolves around this hobby. of different cool, motivational, pretty, and interesting stickers just for fun. You can find people that post page layouts and ideas on Instagram and Flickr, and there are even people who do videos on Youtube. Similar to the stickers, you can also get a wide variety of sticky notes in different shapes, sizes, colours, and designs. There are speech bubbles, You can have so much fun with your planner and completely tailor it arrows, banners, checklists, notes sections, reminders, to do lists, and many to you. Those boring business planners are a thing of the past, and, more. There are even trackers that you can use to fill in for the number of if you would rather not spend any money on extra accessories and times you do something. (If you’re trying to start a new habit, this is a great embellishments, you can make a lot of these items yourself. way to stay motivated and keep track of your progress.) For example, some Have fun planning! sports // no. 14 theotherpress.ca Malcolm out of the Middle ööMen’s basketball honours their captain

Davie Wong was conducted to congratulate Malcolm on his time at Douglas as a Royal. Sports Editor Malcolm Mensah has been a dominant force for the Royals for so many oing into this weekend, the Royals years. “It was like watching a man playing still didn’t have the time off that G against boys. Maybe it was because he was they needed or deserved. Normally, the 30,” Coach Enevoldson said jokingly in his last week of the season either means congratulatory speech. But there was truth nothing, or it means everything. For the behind the joke. Malcolm Mensah came Royals this year, it meant everything. Still, into the PACWEST, and made more than the men took time, Malcolm Mensah, his fair share of teams looking like double their captain, who after five years of A high school teams. It’s truly going to service to the team would be playing be difficult to replace the giant on the his last home game over the weekend. court, and even more difficult to fill the However, waiting for the squad to hole in the locker room when he leaves. arrive was a desperate Quest Kermodes The Royals truly had a star in Malcolm team. This too was their last chance Mensah, both on and off the court. Gifts to solidify their playoff position, and were given, words exchanged, and pictures they needed to win against the Royals. taken. Then it was right back to business. But the Royals needed the win too, and Right from the start, you could tell it a battle ensued. It was a tight match was going to be a close game. Both sides overall. The Royals only managed to traded leads rapidly through the game, grab a solid lead in the fourth quarter. and throughout the quarters. Going into They would go on to protect that lead, the fourth quarter, the Royals trailed Photograph by Davie Wong just barely, to win 76–68. It wasn’t their the Falcons by a single point. That lead of their own to finish off the quarter. overtime quarter in every aspect. They best night out, but a win is a win. skyrocketed for the Falcons, as the Royals With less than 10 seconds left on would win the game respectably with a The team went home, eager to close missed opportunities and gave up more the clock, the Royals managed to tie the final score of 96–88. All in all, it was a very out the season. For their last dance, they than a couple themselves. However, the game and force overtime for the first good finish to the season for the men. faced the Langara Falcons, who were Royals weren’t done. They stunned the time this season. After giving the Royals Hopefully, things are looking up for the looking to solidify their playoff position as Falcons with consecutive point scoring the chance to comeback, the Falcons guys as they begin to prep for the playoffs, well. Before the game, a small ceremony drives while playing some solid defence just fell apart. The Royals dominated the which begin in just a week at Quest. Sending off the seniors ööWomen’s basketball says goodbye to long-time players Davie Wong Sports Editor

oing into this weekend, the GRoyals knew that their playoff spot was secured, and a top two finish was theirs. In fact, it was impossible for them to move up or down in the standings. With that in mind, and the playoffs right around the corner, it was a bit of rest week for Coach Steve Beauchamp and his team. Facing the Quest Kermodes in their last road game of the year, the Royals came just a little short. It wasn’t for a lack of effort, though. More simply, it was the lack of importance linked to the game. That and the fact that a couple of the Royals’ top scorers sat the game out, and the other top players played limited minutes. Simply put, the game wasn’t too important, but it was for the Kermodes. Playing for their playoff seedings, the Quest Kermodes had everything on the line. Any sort of slip up meant Photograph by Davie Wong that they could potentially drop into the sixth seed and be placed against the third best team in the PACWEST. With the Royals honoured Adelia Paul, presence a positive one for the team. lot to the Falcons. But it was something that sort pressure on the Kermodes, they Garaline Tom, and Jettie McLaughlin. Jettie, although not in her fifth about playing their last home game of turned their play on to a new level and Adelia has been a long-time year with the team, is graduating from their career that pumped up the seniors. triumphed over the Royals, 70–62. It playmaker for the Royals. Her five years a fifth year program and will no longer Jettie McLaughlin finished the was a disappointing loss for the Royals, with the team have been filled with trial be with the team next year. During game with a season high 17 points and but by no means too surprising. and tribulation, but her dedication to her four years with the team, Jettie 24 minutes. Garaline Tom finished with The Douglas squad returned home the program has been unwavering. You was always a very reliable player. If 9 points and 12 rebounds, a season high. the next day to play their last home would be hard pressed to find a player you needed someone to put a couple of And though Adelia Paul was limited to game against the Langara Falcons. who has given more of her time to giving buckets down during a crucial moment only 20 minutes on the court, probably Along with it being their last game back to the Royals and her community. in the game, you would turn to Jettie. due to Coach Beauchamp resting her of the regular season, it was also Similarly, Garaline is also finishing A small ceremony was held before a bit for playoffs, she left her heart Senior’s Night. Senior’s Night has long her fifth year with the Royals. Her the game, honouring the players. Once out on the court. All of this lead to a been a night where the Royals take path was also one paved with difficult the game started, it was sort of like the nice 71–61 win for the Royals to cap off time to honour their players that are choices and situations. However, she Kermodes game, but nothing like it at their season. Now, they get to rest a bit playing their last home game of their has always found her way back to the all. The game meant nothing to the team before the playoffs begin next week. career with the Royals. This year, Royals and found ways to make her on the standings, and the game meant a Have an idea for a story?   [email protected] OO Talking dirty

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Jerrison Oracion the chicken cutlet with plum sauce. The chicken cutlet is very crunchy Senior Columnist and the specially-made plum sauce is very sweet, which makes the cutlet our months ago, the Sui Sha Ya taste more delicious. It is even more Japanese Restaurant near the David F delicious when you eat it with rice Lam campus was closed down. When because it adds more flavour to it. that happened, the building was quickly Some of the other items that renovated, and in a few weeks it turned the restaurant offers are rice dishes, into a Bubble World. This is the second marinated meats, a Japanese pork chop Bubble World in Coquitlam, with their sandwich, and even waffles for dessert. other location near Lougheed Mall. The Their bubble tea has a variety of new Bubble World is a restaurant that choices to choose from. They have the has a variety of Taiwanese food, which usual teas, available in both cold and is delicious, and they have bubble tea, hot; milk teas; supreme teas; slushies; which you can drink in the restaurant or ice cream teas; and shaved ice. For most on the go. This is the same as the Bubble of them you can add extras, including World near the New Westminster campus, pearls and green tea jelly. One of the more but not all locations serve hot food. unique bubble teas that the restaurant They have a lot of specials that you has is the honey ice cream slush with can only get at Bubble World. One of mixed nuts, which is milk green tea the chef specials is the Hakka style pork with honey ice cream and assorted nuts. and squid with satay sauce, which adds The ice cream in it is so chilly that you a peanut butter taste to it. Currently, the could get a brainfreeze when you eat it. restaurant has new items that are very So, if you like delicious Taiwanese delicious. One of the new items is the food and refreshing bubble tea, you can spiced chicken cutlet with special chilli go to Bubble World and have great food sauce. When you eat it, it starts to get and drinks. Bubble World is located spicy and the taste of it is very powerful. at #120-2991 Lougheed Highway. Another new item to highlight is Image 30dayadventures.ca via Does music help you study? ööThe effects of music on cognitive performance

Jessica Berget genre of music to listen to as they work, without realizing the harmful effects it Staff Writer could have on their studying abilities. Unfortunately, listening to music you f you listen to as much music as I do, like while studying can actually obstruct chances are you have probably tried I your cognitive performance. In the 1977 to convince yourself that studying while study Effects of Stimulative and Sedative listening to music would help you. While Music on Cognitive and Emotional it has been shown that listening to Components of Anxiety by Carol A. Smith music before performing a task can be and Larry W. Morris, students were beneficial in many areas, does playing asked to study while listening to their music while studying actually help your preferred genre of music, but ended up grades? The fact is that, depending on performing at their worst in these cases. the speed, tempo, genre, and volume Furthermore, these students performed of the music, it could either hinder or their best in a no music environment. benefit your performance. This is due to the fact that cognitive Music has been shown to resources are less available when your significantly impact mood, making you mind is occupied on a song’s lyrics, feel more relaxed, which is the best rhythm, the memories it invokes, or mood to study in. Studies have shown when you’re trying not to scream the that listening to music before performing lyrics to your favourite My Chemical a task improves attention, memory, and Romance song. the ability to do mental math. It can Music may help in some aspects even lessen symptoms of anxiety and of cognitive performance, but when it depression. However, listening to music comes to the question of whether or while you are studying is an entirely not it helps you study, the answer is... different story. Studying while listening it depends. The effects of music on to any stimulative music has shown to studying habits will vary from person to have negative effects on the effectiveness and notes in the music. tasks if Mozart was playing in the person depending on the genre, how loud of studying, especially when it comes to This doesn’t mean all music is background. Lyrical or stimulative music it is, the speed, tempo, or whether or not memorizing things in order. Music with bad for studying. On the contrary, is a strong distraction and impedes you even enjoy the music. Personally, lyrics is especially difficult in this sense, instrumental or “sedative” music is cognitive processing more than sedative when I want some background music, as your cognitive abilities are thrown off known for being beneficial to cognitive music, so next time you feel like listening instrumental jazz and classical help me when trying to read or memorize things performance. Research from the to Beyoncé while you study, try putting to focus. Everyone has different studying in a certain order, because your brain is University of Dayton found that students on some Chopin or soft jazz instead. habits and preferences; you just need to too busy focusing on the various words performed better at spatial or linguistic Many people have a preferred figure out what works best for you. life & style // no. 16 theotherpress.ca Talking dirty ööTalk show culture and feminine victimization Brittney MacDonald I started watching daytime talk shows because that’s what my Life & Style Editor mother and older sisters did. If you 27th Annual work nights or have early morning f you’ve ever taken a gender classes, then talk shows can act studies course or read a I as a means of informing yourself Cosmopolitan article on the power as they often comment on topical of the modern woman, then you events. I did notice a disturbing understand the general idea behind pattern as these programs played gendered socialization. Women in the background. These shows Career are taught from a very young are marketed mainly towards age to see ourselves as weaker, women, but the way in which they both physically and mentally, structure themselves seems to than our male counterparts. This perpetuate feminine victimization. particular brand of instruction Despite the fact that I dislike Dr. somewhat acts as a self-fulfilling Phil immensely, I decided to try prophecy. As women we don’t want Fair to watch his show for several days to be weak, but we become weak in a row. The topics of discussion because we see that as a feminine Tuesday, Feb. 28 Thursday, March 2 Tuesday, March 7 ranged from out of control alcoholic characteristic and therefore a 10am–3pm 10am–3pm 10am–3pm mothers, to female victims of desirable characteristic. This type Coquitlam Campus New Westminster New Westminster domestic abuse, and even a of mentality has been changing, as woman that was kidnapped and atrium Campus, concourse Campus, concourse our generation has become aware chained up for two months by a of this socialization process and former male employer. Believe me © Meet prospective employers one on one become creators of ideas that will when I say that the Dr. Phil show shape the next generation. The © Submit your resumé to company recruiters is not alone in featuring these ways that we teach our children types of stories—repeatedly. © will become less gender specific Explore different fields and career paths The problem here is the and more about individual power same problem that would outrage as opposed to social constructs. many people had these stories In essence, we teach the next been featured, in this way, on any generation to not rely on how “serious” television platform. It is society sees them, but how they PREPARE! portraying women as weak. The fact choose to present themselves to Contact the Student Employment Centre for tips on how to: that it is marketed towards women society, thereby taking the power does not nullify the fact that it is © Approach employers © Dress appropriately © Prep your resumé away from the group and putting it sexist and displaying a very clear into the hands of the individual. message: you should be afraid. But this process of socialization More info: bit.ly/CareerFair17 I’m not saying that these types is ongoing, and it doesn’t end when of stories should be swept under we hit puberty, or when we decide Open to Douglas College students and alumni. the rug, nor am I in any way trying which gender, if any, we want to Hosted by the Student Employment Centre and the Alumni Association. to distract from the very serious be. We are just as susceptible to and traumatic events that these gendered socialization as adults women went through. But when as we were as children—the trick you set up a television program is to be aware of when this occurs. that only focuses on women being Sometimes it’s easy to spot; action kidnapped and beaten, you are movies in which a man has to perpetuating the patriarchal ideal 17-012 save the woman he loves by facing that women should be cossetted #DOUGLIFE dangerous physical challenges and protected, as opposed to are a good example. But other the genders being equal. This is times it’s not so overt—such as Share your photos with us on Instagram using the hashtag #DougLife, for a not only a form of socialization, when a daytime talk show chooses chance to be featured in the paper! it is also fear-mongering. to feature victimized or “badly The question then becomes: behaved” women as their topic of How do we stop it? Well, to put it the day, several days in a row. as simply as possible, you just have Talk show culture kind of flies to stop watching. The only way under the radar because we don’t that socialization is successful is view it as serious television. Despite when it is fully absorbed. If you, as the fact that it often reports or a grown adult, choose not to watch comments on serious news events, or expose yourself to this kind of it is not held to the same standard propaganda, then there is no of accountability that the way for it to work. Instead, news, or even that fictional there is a plethora of other television, is. Audiences are television talk shows angry when a strong female that avoid focussing on character dies, or when only the bad. As with all the media focuses on things, there must be murders with only balance. Choose female victims, your television but a talk show programming can literally wisely, feature stories because even about female if you don’t rape victims think so, it three days in does affect a row and you just the no one bats same as any an eye. other element Like of your most environment. women issue 19 // volume 43 life & style // no. 17 Mistakes were made ööFashion failures on the 2017 Grammy red carpet

Brittney MacDonald Adele’s aesthetic to be elegant, classic, and over-all Beyoncé. Solange Knowles was able to pick up her Life & Style Editor quite chic. This pea green Givenchy gown, however, first Grammy in a gold Gucci gown. It sounds like did not live up to that high standard. It’s not that the a dream come true, except for the fact that this he red carpet for an awards show is generally gown itself wasn’t beautiful; it was just the wrong gown is probably one of the most confusing things Tmy favourite part of the show. Yes, the musical choice for Adele. The problem here lies in the bust. to ever be worn on a body. Problem number one: numbers and the excitement of cheering for your top Adele is a very well-endowed woman in this area, and there is no shape to the dress except for what is picks is always nice—but nothing beats witnessing the criss-crossing seams mixed with the checkerboard created by the odd fan-texture of the fabric—and the birth of future trends as celebrities of all shapes pattern and the high neckline simply added more that is limited to the sleeve. On Knowles this isn’t and sizes step out to impress. Unfortunately, volume. This added volume could have then been a huge issue, because she is incredibly thin, but on sometimes these shooting stars fall a little flat. balanced out with an A-line or a fuller skirt, but it anyone else it would prove a big problem. The second February 12 was the Grammys, an awards show wasn’t. So instead, the over-all effect made her look problem is almost in contradiction to the first. This where artists don’t have to crumble to the pressures even more top-heavy than she already is. The point of dress has a peplum. A peplum is a short overskirt of formality, and instead can play a little more with paying attention to things like shape and silhouette at the bottom of a shirt or jacket. Generally, the their fashion choices. Some did this amazingly well— is that it is all a matter of proportions—you want to shirt or jacket is heavily structured and the peplum people like Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and Demi Lovato look proportionate, so you find fashion that will trick becomes a means of softening, or feminizing the managed to pull off daring, impressive looks that had the eye into seeing you as such. This gown would look—but as I said before, this dress has no structure. the crowds swooning—but others didn’t fare so well. have worked very well on someone with a smaller Peplums also have a secondary function, which is to Looking beyond the obviously hideous—such bust, or someone who is pear-shaped, where they disguise a gut. Being as this dress cannot be worn as whatever McDonald’s playroom nightmare are larger on the bottom than they are on top. by anyone who isn’t bone-rail thin; this peplum has inspired Girl Crush’s ill-fitting ball-pit skirt—let’s My next pick for fashion failures might be a bit no purpose. Instead, all it is doing is eliminating instead examine wrong shape or silhouette choices. controversial, considering that she has made it onto any possibility of a flattering shape. What you’re left First up was Adele. Now, I would normally find numerous best-dressed lists. My only explanation with is layers upon layers of fabric that is literally for this is that people like shiny things… and swallowing Solange Knowles whole, and eating her. Images via img.wennermedia.com; digitalspyuk.netn; wennermedia.com digitalspyuk.netn; img.wennermedia.com; via Images Geek DIY: Rolling a natural 20 ööD20 inspired lamp Brittney MacDonald well, but they’re cheaper at any hardware need to point this out, just kick them out store, so just make a quick stop at of your house—they’re not really your Life & Style Editor Canadian Tire or Rona on your way home. friend anyway. The lampshade itself already looks The next step is to just start ’m all about expressing my nerdy like a 20-sided dice, so whether you want numbering the sides. Because this will nature in my home décor, but I’m I to paint it or keep it as the pale green hue never be a faithful re-creation, you can also all about making things as easy as it comes in is completely up to you. Just do this in any way you want. I used a possible. I hate home projects, but I hate keep in mind that this is a lamp shade, so number stencil and a sharpie as per the paying inflated Etsy prices for geeked you’ll need to use screen printing paint to original image I saw of this on the Our out furniture and household items even avoid streaks. Or you can go really wild NERD Home blog, but if you want to more. So you better believe that when and simply recover the shade, piece by get fancy with it and free-hand it then I I found out that there are nerdy IKEA piece, in a fabric. I would suggest doing say go for it. There are some amazingly hacks, I was all over that—and this this if you have a particular design or beautiful elf-inspired dice I may use as project is no different! pattern you’re fond of. inspiration if I were to do this again. For one of the most basic DIYs you’ll The only problem with this is that From then on the project is pretty need an IKEA “Joxtorp” pendant lamp the lamp shade actually has 30 sides, so simple. Just insert the socket and bulb, shade ($4), and a lamp cord kit. Now you you can’t faithfully re-create a D20, but and hang your new nerd lamp where ever can buy these lamp cord kits at IKEA as

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Cazzy Lewchuk drug making its way into pot. However, marijuana from sketchy sources can be Opinions Editor laced with all sorts of things (even if less fatal than fentanyl) and knowing the arijuana is now a bigger business source for any drug is very important. than ever before. As many US M Most dispensaries will only sell products states and Canada prepare for full bought directly from the grower. They also legalization, the industry has become a test all of their products, and take safety billion-dollar enterprise. Gone are the seriously. It’s not just the knowledge that days when one had to buy weed from the weed isn’t laced with fentanyl (or a sketchy dude on a street corner. In any other drug), it’s detailed knowledge many areas, marijuana dispensaries are of what a user is putting into their body. becoming more and more common, Many places offer not just strain names, particularly in certain parts of Vancouver. but also knowledge of the specific effects If you are someone who uses or is on the user, and THC/CBD percentages. considering using marijuana for whatever Vancouver has over 100 dispensaries, purpose, dispensaries are extremely with many operating illegally without beneficial. In addition to carrying many a licence. While the city has upped different strains, many of the dispensaries enforcement, and handed out tickets offer marijuana in some form you may frequently in the last year, many question not otherwise have access to, or even have the value in coming down on products heard of. Lots of dispensaries sell edibles, that will soon be legal across Canada. oils, pills, creams, and even bath bombs I believe accessibility to cannabis in containing THC (the active ingredient that all of its forms is important, and that makes a user “high”). For those who don’t

Image www.ottawadispensary.net via dispensaries are subject to much greater like getting high and only use marijuana restrictions than other businesses (such medicinally, some of the products products, and knowledge of what exactly giggle and watch cartoons. Dispensaries as a much higher licencing fee). As contain little or no THC and only CBD, it is you’re putting in your body. Most can offer the right product for both. Canada moves towards legalization, an ingredient that does not intoxicate staff are also knowledgeable about The fentanyl crisis is a serious it is my hope that dispensaries will the user or give other side effects. the products (just like any specialty problem, particularly in Vancouver. continue to flourish across the country. Whether one has never tried weed store) and can help with one’s specific Warnings of fentanyl in marijuana have Dispensaries are essential for public before or has tried just about every treatment. Some people use marijuana been put out by police and government, safety and as a model for how drug variation, dispensaries offer great advice, for cancer treatment, and some simply to but there is no actual evidence of the legalization works when put into practice. ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ promotes unsafe practices and all kinds of abuse ööPlease don’t support this franchise

Cazzy Lewchuk as romantic instead of frightening. Christian Grey’s backstory involves Opinions Editor an abusive childhood, causing him to have these violent desires and behaviour. This is espite being critically panned and not reflective of most BDSM practitioners, literally originating as a “Twilight” D or those with abusive pasts, nor should fanfiction, the erotic “romance” Fifty it be romanticized. Christian Grey is an Shades series went on to sell over 100 abusive partner with traits that are made million copies and is being turned into out to be desirable instead of disturbing. an entire movie trilogy, with part two in So many people who enjoy this theatres now. The story follows Anastasia franchise are inspired to do these Steele, an innocent college student who things that are not normal or okay. The becomes involved with Christian Grey, inaccuracy presented in the BDSM a troubled billionaire who introduces practices alone can lead to dangerous her to his twisted BDSM desires. situations, and glamourizing abusive It’s not just that the series isn’t relationships encourages others romantic; Fifty Shades promotes unsafe to fall prey to this behaviour. practices, unhealthy relationships, One should also avoid the Fifty and physical and sexual abuse. Shades franchise as a whole, because Most of the activities depicted are quite frankly, it’s terrible. The writing dangerous and inaccurate. BDSM Image via Thinkstock is painfully boring and not sexy in any practitioners heavily emphasize way, and the actors have been heavily consent and boundaries, something berates her, and physically abuses her recognized just how wrong those actions criticized in their performances and often disregarded in the franchise. in a non-sexual or consensual context. really were. However, supporting the chemistry. There’s very little to like about The books promote full-on violence, It is worth noting that the more movie supports the franchise as a whole, it, besides a soundtrack that’s actually including rape, at several points. Christian violent and non-consensual aspects of and normalizes the series’ “romantic” pretty great. It may be hyped up and repeatedly goes past the boundaries of the story were removed for the movie portrayal of an abusive relationship. popular, but Fifty Shades is still terrible, what Anastasia has agreed to, including adaptations. This was done to give the Anastasia’s distrust of Christian is a and deeply problematic in so much of its having sex with her against her will (the movie an R-rating instead of NC-17, but central theme of the series, but the portrayals of pretty much everything. literal definition of rape). He insults and also because the filmmakers probably storyline is still obviously portrayed issue 19 // volume 43 opinions // no. 19 Vancouver’s lack of a ride share service is out of touch ööWhy we need Uber, now

Cazzy Lewchuk Opinions Editor

ancouver is considered a world- Vclass city. We have hosted a World’s Fair and the Olympics, and continue to host TED Talks every year. Despite being a metropolitan hub with millions of people, we are one of the largest cities in North America that does not have Uber. It’s not just that one specific app that’s banned, as Vancouver voted in October to not allow any new taxis or ride-share services. It is not just a convenience issue for letting ride shares into Vancouver, it is one of safety. Taxi companies are mostly reliable, but there are very few in the city, and on peak times the wait can take hours. With a SkyTrain that stops running before the bars even close and many suburban bus routes stopping hours earlier, many can end up stranded far from home in unsafe conditions. Taxis are not only expensive, but there are some times when one needs a ride immediately instead of waiting for a dispatcher to radio someone to find your location an hour later. In extremely popular locations, like Vancouver International Airport, there can be hundreds of people waiting to get a taxi. I am fortunate enough to be male and to live in an accessible transit area,

and have not had a lot of difficulty or independent.co.uk via Image safety concerns with being stranded. However, there have still been nights while driving in East Vancouver. operate, even locally-created ones. The other informal services. Uber offers a when I have been unable to get a taxi Many have expressed concern additional refusal to allow any more safer and more reliable way to make for a long time and been left out in about Uber’s lack of regulation or its taxi licences into the city shows that these transactions, but the city has the cold, intoxicated and frustrated. effect on taxi companies. However, Uber the deep pockets of higher-ups in a repeatedly banned them from making a I have felt taken advantage of by taxi does background checks, and there are small industry are more important than presence in the area. Uber works just fine drivers who picked me up only to not a lot of incidents reported where the demands and safety of millions of in the many Canadian and international demand a flat fee up front, or told me it does operate. If the issue is specific people across the Lower Mainland. cities in which it operates currently. they could only take me downtown to Uber, such as its pricing scheme, Carpooling is still done frequently, Vancouver may cave and get a ride share instead of my home in East Vancouver, Vancouver is still doing a disservice and one can organize “unofficial” eventually. But we want and need it now. by not allowing any ride shares to payment for rides through Craiglist or Abuses of human rights in the Middle East ööWhy do we tolerate these governments? Cazzy Lewchuk of these countries also restrict freedom Many of these harsh regimes only came of the Quran, just as most Christians of speech and assembly, effectively to power in the last few decades, with the don’t advocate for literal biblical law. Opinions Editor terrorizing their citizens into acceptance. countries having been more moderate and We live in a complicated global Sharia law and the practices tolerant until a new, specific brand of law economy in which we are heavily he Middle East is a vast and diverse of some Islamic countries has been took over. The problems vary from country dependent on the Middle East for oil, cultural region. Heavily involved T criticized for violating human rights, to country, and many Islamic countries and it is for this reason we have to be in geopolitics and the world economy, particularly the United Nation’s Universal do not have the barbaric laws of others, diplomatic. I don’t support an oil-based the area is also well-known for its Declaration of Human Rights. Human or have a mixed law system. Some areas of energy economy, but for now, Saudi perceived instability, internal conflicts, rights abuses are never okay, even the Middle East have laws forcing women Arabia is our number one oil source. There and values that clash with other areas, when adjusting for cultural differences. to wear hijab, while many countries simply is a lot of irony when our governments particularly those of the Western world. When women are publicly flogged or have many citizens who wear hijab of their send troops to fight “radical Islam” Most of the Middle Eastern executed for “adultery”/being raped, own free will. We can’t automatically view terrorists, but continue to support Islamic population is Muslim, with many it’s wrong. When citizens are shot for covering as a sign of women’s oppression. governments with radical laws. Donald countries officially Islamic by law. Most protesting against the government, it’s Many right-wing fear-mongers Trump may criticize the Middle East of the region uses sharia law in some terrible. When people are sent to jail for worry about sharia law affecting Western and ban citizens from some of their form, which is based on the teachings of denouncing Islam and their country’s society. I don’t believe that this is a countries, but he’ll also do business sacred Islamic texts. The law is complex practices online, it’s a dictatorship. realistic thing to worry about, and I personally (hotels and golf courses) and and varies in its severity and enforcement. Islamophobia is an incredibly especially don’t believe a growing Muslim nationally with others, because money. In some countries, such as Saudi Arabia, important issue that needs to be presence in society makes this a threat. Hopefully we can someday live in sharia law is the only law and it is enforced addressed. Just because the government The West will almost certainly never a world where countries do not abuse harshly, in ways that are considered has tyrannical and oppressive laws does be Muslim-majority. In addition, the their citizens and we can openly work barbaric from a Western perspective. not mean its citizens believe the same vast majority of the 1.6 billion Muslims towards enforcing human rights. Cultural Child marriages, public floggings, and thing. Muslims are no more likely to be in the world do not support society sensitivity will always be important, but the death penalty for sexual impurity oppressors or terrorists than anyone else. operating on a literal interpretation some things are universally reprehensible. all take place in many countries. Many opinions // no. 20 theotherpress.ca What are Canadian traits and values in our blended society? ööExamining our stereotypes

Cazzy Lewchuk and economic issues, Canadians are the other hand, we can also be just as and the migrant crisis all provoke generally divided, with more support peaceful, progressive, and patriotic. a significant response. We are a G7 Opinions Editor for conservative values in rural areas There is often a self-deprecating guilt country and vying for a spot on the UN and a liberal leaning in major cities. at being too conscious of ourselves, but Security Council. We may soon find anada has an unclear national Canada may be accepting more refugees perhaps Canadians should embrace how a bigger economic role as American identity. Our shared loves are C than our neighbouring country great we are. Our current global role and isolationism begins to take hold. Our not for values, but for material currently, but distrust and opposition image is a very positive one. Canadians reactions to global tensions, refugees, things—maple syrup, Tim Horton’s to refugees continues to be popular are respected almost universally and our role in an uncertain era may coffee, and hockey, eh? among many citizens. We may have an internationally and we are praised for ultimately be what brings us together. In an era of social justice, it international image of tolerance after our peacekeeping and tolerance. It’s Canadian society’s internal conflicts, is time to evaluate what really electing Justin Trudeau, but Canadian something more to be proud of than jokes most notably systemic oppression, will matters to Canadians. What do we opinions will forever be divided no about our cold weather and how we like take a long time to fully dismantle. We really value besides our brands? matter who the prime minister is. to apologize. We are currently shining may never be as progressive as some What is “the Canadian way”? What We may be known for our politeness even brighter in light of our neighbour’s European countries, or as economically does the Canadian identity mean and saying “sorry,” but how much sudden and shocking new president. successful. We may never fully accept to oneself, and to the world? of that is just a stereotype? Many Perhaps Canada’s ultimate identity different lifestyles or completely Canadians may be smug and Americans are some of the nicest people will be uncovered in its role on the world extinguish the intolerances that have seemingly united in their perceived you’ll ever meet. Many Canadians are stage in the next five years. The current plagued societies everywhere for progressiveness, but the country incredibly rude. Canadians can be US political climate is unpredictable thousands of years. But we can certainly remains fraught with the same problems just as intolerant, mean, and corrupt and unlike anything ever seen before. aim to become better by becoming that plague most societies. On social as citizens in any other country. On International tensions, sovereignty, united, and I like to think that we will. Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ should have won Album of the Year ööEven Adele said so

Carlos Bilan to single out artistically-innovative albums released by black artists on a Staff Writer predominantly white tableau. It can be argued that this gives the Grammys he 58th annual Grammy Awards justification in giving the cross-genre took place on February 12, and T highly coveted Album of the Year award once again for the Album of the to white artists, which is evident when Year category, Beyoncé lost. looking at the pattern in recent years. In 2013, when Beyoncé Knowles’ Black artists seem to only be winning in self-titled album lost against Beck’s the genres of Urban and Rap/Hip Hop, Morning Phase, many were shocked as the then ultimately snubbed in cross-genre Beyoncé album created a huge impact in categories like Album of the Year, Song the music scene for its massive opening of the Year, and Record of the Year. week sales (despite being released out of Solo singer-songwriter Sufjan the blue), for putting feminism in pop Stevens also implied through a post on culture, for being a visual album, and his website that there is a race problem: for having a fresh sound. Many people “Q: WTF is Urban Contemporary? on social media said that Beyoncé lost A: It’s where the white man puts the because the “Grammy’s are not about incomparable pregnant black woman sales.” Fast-forward to 2016, when because he is so threatened by her Beyoncé’s Lemonade was released and talent, power, persuasion and potential.” received widespread acclaim while Annie Clark, known artistically as St. also being commercially successful. Vincent, echoed the same sentiment Despite this, history repeated itself through a tweet in agreement. and Lemonade did not win Album of Adele, the recipient of the Album of the Year. Now, people on social media the Year award repeatedly emphasised who support this decision are saying throughout the night of the award show that she lost because “Lemonade sold that she thinks that Beyoncé should have less.” Wait, hold on a second—how won. In this case, her speech would not come this year, it is now about sales? even really be considered an “acceptance Well, here is something to think speech” since she said that she “could about. A now-deleted tweet by Solange not possibly accept [the award]” because Knowles: “There have only been two black Lemonade was “so monumental, well winners in the last 20 years for Album thought-out, beautiful, and soul-baring.” of the Year. There have been over 200 Moreover, it was a surprise when Adele Image www.etonline.com via black artists who have performed.” If you used her white privilege for good when broaden the statistics, only 10 black artists Obviously, the visual is very new, and incredible album that deserved all the she highlighted how Lemonade was an have won the award out of the 58 years the Grammys are very traditional, recognition that year. However, 25 was empowering album for black people in the Grammys. That is disturbingly but this year I thought would be the just a rehash of 21, and there was not during her speech. During the backstage low, and you might think that in the year they would go with the tide.” really anything ground-breaking about it. session, Adele told the reporters: “My past decade, the Grammy Awards would When even the winner of the Lemonade pushed the envelope in music Album of the Year is Lemonade. […] For have become more progressive. In fact, award herself recognizes there seems through its brilliant narrative (stages her to make such relevant music for it probably even made things worse to be a mistake in the decision and of grief) relating to her personal life, that long of a period, I felt the need—it when it introduced the award for Best acknowledges that she expected the its multitude of genres, and its artistic was her time to win. What the fuck Urban Contemporary Album. You might Grammys to be more progressive, then innovation. By definition, Lemonade does she have to do to win Album of think that would make it inclusive but you know that there is a problem. I is really THE Album of the Year. the Year? It was another side of her. in fact, since its creation, it has managed respect Adele and I think 21 was an Have an idea for a story?   [email protected] OO Ask Adalard’s Advice Corner

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Rebecca Peterson McPhee. “I think the prof is doing material all before reading break. Due but it wasn’t enough… It wasn’t enough…” that thing where she’s ignoring all to the snow days of early February, According to many in the class, Humour Editor questions until the end, though. I however, it seems the class has fallen the professor does put her PowerPoint fear by then it will be too late.” behind on the syllabus schedule. slides on Blackboard; however, she only eports have been coming in from “It was bound to happen at some “I mean, it’s admirable, I guess,” keeps them up for an hour, and she a fourth floor history class, stating R point,” said another student, Jennifer said Park. “She does try to end class never tells anyone when it goes up. that the professor has skipped ahead Park. “I mean, she’s been blitzing early when she can. But I honestly think “I spent a week refreshing to the next slide in the PowerPoint through this lecture like crazy. We’ve it’s more important that we actually Blackboard, just waiting,” said before the students could finish copying all been writing our hands off to keep get the information down on paper.” McPhee. “Just in case. It went up at down notes from the one before it. up. Then our time with each slide got “I tried taking pictures of the slides 9:57 p.m. on a Thursday night, and “I think there was some shorter and shorter, while we wrote with my phone to be safe,” said an ex- was down again before 11 o’clock rolled important shit on there, too,” said faster and faster, but eventually… student, Jordan Jones. “But that’s not around. It’s just pure madness.” one witness to the event. “I only got well, something had to give.” allowed, apparently. I mean, it didn’t The Other Press attempted to about halfway down the page.” The professor in question is help that I’d left the flash on by accident. get a statement from the professor, The incident occurred around noon, known for her quick delivery of lecture She wasn’t too happy about that. But but as far as we know, the reporter and so far has not yet been resolved. material. According to students in I told her even back then, right at the sent to collect this statement still “I put my hand up the moment her class last year, she managed to beginning, that she was going too fast. I has their hand up, and has not it happened,” said one student, Lena get through three textbooks worth of tried my best to save the rest of the class, yet been called upon to speak. Douglas student paid off Mother Nature to bury school under snow ööStudent apparently did this to avoid taking midterms

Rebecca Peterson said. “Jackie F. Rostman immediately stood out to us as a suspect. I mean, Humour Editor really? ‘Jackie F. Rostman?’ Jack Frost? A two-year-old could have come up enizens of the Lower Mainland with that. We got a warrant to hack were surprised by the unusual D his computer and sure enough, there amount of snow dumped on the were several large bank transfers from South Coast the week of February off-shore accounts to off-plane-of- 5–11, and many were left searching existence accounts. As far as evidence for an explanation. Some blamed goes, that was pretty damning.” climate change, others deduced The arrest was made that the snow was brought on by a the following day. backlog of prayers for snow from Many have come to Rostman’s 2010, during the infamously warm defence (it has mostly been grateful and un-snow-filled Winter Olympics. students whose midterms were However, it seems the truth is far more also cancelled due to the snow sinister. Recent investigations have days), however, the opposition has revealed that one of Douglas College’s been strong and unforgiving. students, Jackie F. Rostman, paid “Why would you want to put off a Mother Nature a lucrative amount midterm, really?” said Douglas student of money to dump enough snow on Kali Lee. “The prof is just going to the school to cancel midterms. take those extra days to make it more The investigation was undertaken difficult. I didn’t want to spend my by the school’s Meteorological Reading Break studying, I wanted to Phenomena department, who sprung spend it in Cuba. In fact, I did spend into action the moment the school it in Cuba. So if I fail my midterm, it’s closed on Monday, February 6. totally Rostman’s fault. I just wanted “It just wasn’t natural, we knew it to have it over and done with.” wasn’t natural,” said Jolene Harding, Rostman has yet to make a president of the Student Weather Illustration by Ed Appleby statement on the matter, however Investigation Service (SWIS). “We were her Twitter has been revealing of his breaking snowfall records from the precautionary measure… it was motive.” pushed to this week and affording motives. To pull a tweet written by 1940s, like honestly, what the hell? But Working off of that premise, the whole reading break to prepare. Rostman on February 5, “Just made we didn’t open an investigation until the team tirelessly cross-checked “Finally, from that shortlist, we a great deal that’ll help a LOT of we realized the school cancellation was students who had cancelled classes looked at students whose names could stressed out students (ESPECIALLY something far more sinister than just a on the snow days with students conceivably be Humour-Section worthy who had scheduled midterms, now puns under the circumstances,” Harding ME LOL). Feeling #blessed.” humour // no. 22 theotherpress.ca Ask Adalard’s Advice Corner ööThe best advice from the world’s foremost advice-giver! Adalard Skiddly and lupus. Should I be worried? - Sickie Advice Consultant Dear Sickie, I wouldn’t worry about it. I’m sure he world is a tiresome, stressful, everything is fine, and remember, unforgiving place. Whether it be T the internet lies all the time. love, finances, school, work, family, You’re totally going to be okay. friendship, politics, health, fashion, (Please remember how comforting or food, I—Adalard Skiddly—have a and kind I was to you in your hour wealth of knowledge to draw upon to of need when you next update your offer my best expertastical advice. will, which, as an extra piece of Dear Adalard, advice, I suggest you do ASAP.) My boss at work is totally unreasonable! - Adalard She changes my shifts every two days Dear Adalard, so I never know when I’m working and The person I’m dating just told me schedules me for days I have booked off. I eat too much (and not in a good She also bullies some of the other staff way). I don’t know what to do. members and jokes about it when I’m -

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Jessica Berget Aliens and sex; how much more controversial could Forever 21’s Staff Writer clothes be? Linguistics professor Walter Bottel attests to the fact that nyone who has ever shopped in subliminal messaging is being used a Forever 21 before knows the A in the company’s clothing, and offers odd sinking feeling of thinking you his own supernatural interpretation. have found something cute, only “Shirts that bear simple words and to pick it up and find it covered in phrases like ‘off limits’ or ‘star baby’ miscellaneous patches or words. have some sexy yet extraterrestrial But what if these patches are not undertones,” Bottel claimed. “Being ‘off as miscellaneous as they seem? limits’ has been historically interpreted The popular clothing company, as being sexually or romantically Forever 21, has been under fire recently unavailable, but it could also be hinting as their clothing has been called out for at the secretive nature of Area 51 and bearing cryptic subliminal messages the government’s history of harbouring in the form of seemingly random alien life forms and intelligence there. words, phrases, and illustrations. ‘Star baby’ also sounds like a cute, It appears that the nonsensical nonsensical word, but unpacking the gibberish and random images that word literally translates to baby of covers most of the store’s clothing the stars, or, in simpler terms, alien is not nonsensical gibberish at all. Illustration by Ed Appleby baby. By connecting the alien imagery Each random phrase and image is warning their customers that aliens the iceberg, according to Stone. Looking and the images of pineapples and found on Forever 21’s t-shirts and may be coming in contact with Earth closer, it appears that every patch and flamingos, it could even be deducted jackets are a symbol for something very soon, or that the government has random phrase has a shocking symbolic that aliens may have taken some role much deeper and more complex. intelligence on alien life that they’re meaning. Their clothing may also be in human reproduction, or vice-versa, According to hieroglyphics not sharing with the public. Either way, encouraging young teens to have sex. or that Forever 21 is subliminally expert Tom Stone, these arbitrary it definitely has something to do with “Patches of flamingos, pineapples, telling teens to get that alien dick.” patches and illustrations found on aliens. The government is so secretive and butterflies shown on one particular All this evidence points to the fact almost 90 per cent of the store’s about this that the only way to notify jacket was especially troubling to see. that Forever 21 is attempting to expose clothing contain secret messages people is to sew these patches onto the Flamingos are a symbol of confidence the government’s lies about alien life, concerning extra-terrestrial life. clothes of teenagers, which is exactly and sexuality, butterflies represent and may even be trying to establish some “Images such as the alien heads what the people at Forever 21 are doing.” growth and fertility, and pineapples are sort of new world order. But we can only and spaceships are not unlike the ones Aliens aren’t all that the clothing no doubt a symbol of oral sex,” claimed speculate for now about what this all found in ancient pyramids long ago,” Dr. company has produced subliminal Stone. “It’s not hard to figure out what means, and eventually, time will tell. Stone said. “It appears that Forever 21 messages about. This is only the tip of this jacket is telling teens to do.” Your Horoscopes ööSee what the stars have planned for you!

Rebecca Peterson the shin; at least then, if they ask why, LEO (July 24–August 23) SCORPIO (October 24–November 22) you’ll presumably be able to come up Humour Editor This is the time to think about big Roll for initiative. with at least five reasons on the spot. concepts: careers, relationships, SAGITTARIUS TAURUS (April 21–May 21) family ties. Just think about it. Maybe ere at the Other Press, we care (November 23–December 21) Habout your future. So much so that This week is a time for reflection. By eat a salad. That’s not the psychic The days are getting longer, the we hired a psychic to start unveiling the this I mean, your reflection. You’ve talking, that’s just good advice. Unless nights are getting shorter. The grass ways of the stars for us. Here is what the been neglecting it. Perhaps your evil you’re allergic to salad, or don’t like is getting greener, the air is getting universe has in store for you this week. twin from the mirror dimension is it, in which case never mind. warmer. The small are getting taller, lonely. Perhaps it’s tired of helping If today is your birthday… VIRGO (August 24–September 23) and you are getting older. There’s you slay your eyeliner, or search for Well, that’s a coincidence. What are New opportunities are coming your a freckle shaped like Charlemagne stray eyebrow hairs. At the very least, the odds you’d pick up this paper on way. They’re coming your way very that’s sitting on your shoulder. please leave a bundle of flowers in your birthday? Given our publication fast. If you’re nimble enough, you front of your bathroom mirror to show CAPRICORN patterns we only had a week’s margin might be able to dodge them. After your reflection you care. This will (December 22–January 20) to catch you, and gosh darn it, we did all, no one wants to take a new certainly brighten your countenance the thing. Good for us! I guess what this opportunity straight to the face, Now is the time to share the dankest next time you look in the mirror. means is that if today is your birthday, right? Quick, here comes one now! of memes. However, in doing so, you our psychic is worth the $10,000 per GEMINI (May 22–June 21) will be contributing to the detriment LIBRA (September 24–October 23) of modern society and bringing week retainer we’re spending on her. Now is the time. For what, you That thing you told that one person forth the end of days. I wouldn’t Please let us know if this is the case. might ask? I don’t know. I’m psychic, you might do at some point has worry about that too much. Our business manager is worried. not omniscient. Even so, you something that makes it impossible know deep in your heart what I’m AQUARIUS (January 21–February 19) ARIES (March 21–April 20) to do maybe within a few minutes but talking about. Now is the time. You will meet a tall, dark stranger. In also if you try hard you might do it It’s not your birthday anymore. fact, you will meet many strangers. In CANCER (June 22–July 23) and anyway it might not be all that Sucks to be you. transit, at work, at school, on the street, Things are looking up. You are looking important to begin with so take some PISCES (February 20–March 20) even in your local coffee shop. Strangers time to think about the fallout from up! You are looking up into a night This is your time. Your time to shine. are everywhere. Due to your fiery and without stars. The void expands before this significant or insignificant task combative nature you will be tempted and whether or not that one person Buy all the expensive highlighters you. You cannot tell if you are looking you can. Bathe your face in it. If to kick one of these strangers in the up into the sky or looking down into who had nothing to do with any of it shin for no discernible reason. Please might be affected by the emotional or they can’t see you from space, an endless universe, stuck upside- you’re not taking advantage of the do not do this. That stranger could down upon the planet’s surface by the physical or geographical ramifications be me. Only kick people you know in of the thing you may or may not do. opportunity you have here. Shine, powers of gravity. You don’t sleep well. shine now, shine before it’s too late!!! D S U P R I D E C O L L E C I V E 90's Throwback Party! F E B R U A R Y 2 3 R D , 2 0 1 7 4 - 7 P M D S U R O O M 2 0 7

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