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Phone Twitter 780.492.5168 @RichardCLiew Volunteer News News meetings every Monday at 3pm in SUB 3-04 Researchers make rescue at right place, right time Mitchell Sorensen “He walked towards us, but it was more easily.” finding the man. the researchers, but so did the Staff reporter @sonofamitchh in a really zig-zagging, unsteady After explaining to the research- “We were planning on being in knowledge that they were prepared manner,” Rudolfsen said. ers that he had been trying to signal that spot for literally five minutes,” for just such an incident. When they set out from Fernie, B.C., Upon talking to the man, the two a search and rescue plane when he Ruppert said. “If he had wandered “We realized while helping him Jonathan Ruppert and Tyana Rudolf- researchers discovered that he was saw their truck, the hunter and re- off or we had covered that site the that U of A field students are super sen were expecting an ordinary day a hunter, who had been separated searchers motioned to the plane in day before, we would have missed well prepared to handle these situ- of examining temperature record- from his party and lost for more an effort to call off the search. him.” ations,” Ruppert said. “If we didn’t ing boxes on the Flathead River. In- than a day and a half without food. “We found out that he was pre- have the training, first aid supplies, stead, they might have saved a life. diabetic,” Ruppert said. “When we food, or spare gas that we did, the Rudolfsen, a master’s student in found him, he was in really bad “If we didn’t have situation might have turned out dif- conservation biology, and Ruppert, “We were planning shape. I (as a non-diabetic) might ferently.” a postdoctoral research associate be able to last for days in the wilder- the training, first aid Both Rudolfsen and Ruppert also in the same lab, were about two on being in that spot for ness with only water, but when we supplies, food or spare pointed out how the situation high- hours from Fernie on a disused log- literally five minutes. If found him, he probably had 12 to 24 gas that we did, the lights the importance of thinking ging road. Rudolfsen and Ruppert, we had wandered off ... hours left.” about safety how situations can take whose research involves the sculpin The researchers proceeded to give situation might have a turn for the worse. Despite the or- fish, were about 50 metres from the we could have missed the man first aid for exposure and turned out differently.” deal and the whirlwind of media site of a water temperature monitor- him.” low blood sugar, and drove him the coverage that has followed, Rudolf- ing box when they spotted a man off two hours back to his home in Fer- Jonathan Ruppert sen said she was glad the situation graduate student, university of alberta to the side of the road. Jonathan Ruppert nie. Once there, they waited until turned out the way it did. graduate student, university of alberta The man, who was holding a foil they had ensured the search and By the time they discovered him, “When we left him, we realized emergency blanket over his head, “(Ruppert) gave the man, whose rescue party was called off and the the hunter reported only being that it was a really feel-good mo- began walking towards the research name was Garth, a spare Gatorade hunter was safe. able to be active for 30 minutes ment,” Rudolfsen said. “We helped truck. Even from a distance, Rudolf- we had in the truck,” Rudolfsen The part of the day Ruppert at a time before having to rest at someone who really needed it and sen could tell he was in some form said. “After that, he became much remembered most vividly, however, least two hours. The seriousness could have been in a really bad place of distress. more aware and communicated was how close they were to not of the situation hit home for both had we not.”

Research rescuers Grad students Tanya Rudolfsen and Jonathan Ruppert were camping in Fernie when they came across a dehydrated hunter who was stranded for a day and a half. Supplied — Tanya Rudolfsen Stepping up Syrian refugee relief efforts

Jamie Sarkonak some of the refugees. “I am a proud U of A student Staff reporter @swagonak The awards are open to both grad- knowing that our community is do- uate and undergraduate students. ing what we can for displaced Syrian Syrian students in crisis will be on Criteria for eligibility have yet to be people,” she said in a press release. their way to Edmonton as soon as released. Some students have expressed Winter 2016. The U of A has supported stu- they don’t feel the award isn’t help- Last week, the University of Alber- dent refugees in the past with the ing those currently enrolled at the U ta announced the President’s Award World University Service of Canada of A. Turpin responded that reach- for Refugees and Displaced Persons (WUSC). Through WUSC, one refu- ing out to refugees will build the on Sept. 8, which is to be awarded to gee student is sponsored to attend International Student community up to ten Syrian refugee students. the U of A. Turpin said he wanted to help all students appreciate the The award covers the tuition and liv- to continue refugee support in the world’s complexity. Turpin said he ing costs of those accepted. wake of the Syrian crisis. doesn’t subscribe to the idea that the An estimated 4 million Syr- Education outcomes are critical only people who merit support from ian refugees are currently registered in social and economic integration the U of A are its current students. with the United Nations with many into Canada, and may mean the dif- “I think the most important thing more likely unregistered. With the ference between being productive is that we reach out and show that announcement of the award, U of or dependent in the Canadian econ- Canadians are compassionate,” he A President David Turpin invited omy, said a U of A report. said. all other Canadian universities to “This is a country that has in part Student refugees and institutions take on similar initiatives. Though built up by waves upon waves of im- are already expressing interest in taking only ten students may seem migration, and many of those im- the awards, and the university will small in comparison to the scope of migrants are refugees,” Turpin said. be setting up programs for back- the crisis, the cumulative effect of all “Universities have played a big role ground checks of those interested in universities taking refugee students in helping them land and helping the months ahead, Turpin said. would be significant, Turpin said. them start new lives.” “One of the things we can never “No one country, or institution, Students’ Union President forget is we’re talking about individ- can itself make a difference,” Turpin Navneet Khinda,said the U of A’s fi- uals,” he said. “The transformative said. “It’s only when we stand to- nal goal should be ‘uplifting of the effect that we can make of an indi- gether as a community of nations whole people,’ and the President’s vidual’s life is something we should where we all reach out and take Award achieves this goal. never forget.” saving syrians Syrian refugees will be awarded U of A scholarships in 2016. Supplied news 4 thegateway www.gtwy.ca September 16, 2015 AB pharmaceutical alliance to lighten drug procedures

Mitch Sorensen data, the process has become more Staff Reporter @Sonofamitchh streamlined, and the drugs are coming out faster and more consis- For students, filling prescriptions tently across the provinces,” Eurich every month or after an unexpected said. “Also, (the pCPA) have report- illness can be a significant financial ed that they have saved consumers burden. The pan-Canadian Phar- over $80 million through improved maceutical Alliance (pCPA) might negotiation, if that’s accurate, it’s a lighten that load. great thing for consumers.” Dean Eurich, Associate Professor The is the list of pharmaceuticals at the School of Public Health, said which are subsidized by the provin- the pCPA was created to streamline cial healthcare system. For Eurich, the process by which prescription expanding the formulary, is key to drugs are approved for coverage improvement of care for all. under provincial healthcare plans. “Those decisions at the provincial “Historically, the manufacturer level trickle down to private plans,” would go to every province sepa- Eurich said. “If you want to have the rately and try to negotiate that best drugs covered by your student agreement,” Eurich said. “Through plan, for example, the best thing for this pCPA, they are trying to band it is to have it covered by the formu- together as a larger group, talk lary.” it over with manufacturers as a Once drugs are subsidized at whole, and then hopefully get bet- some level by various coverage pro- ter pricing out of it as well.” viders, the out-of-pocket cost to pa- The pCPA was established in 2015 tients is reduced, thereby lessening Birdie BOnk A research project is looking at ways to prevent birds from crashing into windows, such as the above. Supplied – D. Kendall and recently underwent a study the impact of chronic or unexpect- of data collected from all partici- ed health issues on sufferers. For pant provinces. The three primary Eurich, the pCPA needs more time Preventing bird-window collisions goals of possibly streamlining the to improve its methodology before process include identifying which final judgment on it is rendered. Jamie Sarkonak Birds and Windows was initially around houses, but Kummer found drugs are covered by provincial “I would hope that in another Staff Reporter @Swagonak launched online as a survey, open that this isn’t a big factor in colli- health care systems, decreasing the three to five years, someone does to anyone around the world. It asks sions. The survey is still going, so time it takes these drugs to reach this study again and sees a real im- Those living in older, treed neigh- residents to check the perimeter of researchers can’t yet say how build- patients and providing more af- provement in how we get drugs to bourhoods are bound to have a their house and report any bird fa- ing types and bird attractants affect fordable medications via bulk were consumers,” Eurich said. “I’d like to variety of backyard visitors. Some- talities. It also asks for information mortality. investigated. see that whole process streamlined, times they’re cute, but they’re also about the participant’s residence Kummer started researching The study concluded that the because right now there is a lot of the source of that occasional “thud” and any bird attractants around it, birds in a Biological Sciences lab pCPA has not made major improve- bureaucracy in the system of get- coming from the window. such as feeders. as a volunteer after completing her ments in time taken to bring drugs ting drugs to market and into the This problem is the focus of the Citizen science has allowed for Bachelor of Science. She was then to patients or the number of drugs hands of clinicians.” Birds and Windows project, an on- Kummer to gather lots of data, but it employed in the lab, and started her on the provincial formulary, the list Though it has not yet achieved all going study from the Department of still comes with challenges, she said. Master’s. of medicines available. Despite this, of its initial aims, the pCPA aims to Biological Sciences. Unlucky birds It’s difficult to determine whether “I didn’t know it when I was an Eurich said that change is coming. provide improved drug access for crash into windows all the time protocol is being followed by all par- undergrad, but there are so many “If we look at the last year or so of all of its members, Eurich added. — it’s the second biggest human- ticipants. To keep data consistent, opportunities for people to volun- caused killer of birds in Canada after daily reporting of bird deaths — or teer in labs,” Kummer said. “It’s a cats. The project’s goals are to find lack thereof — was ideal. Kummer great way to get experience and see the number of affected birds and said she had to hope and trust par- if you like (research) and a good way how this number can be reduced. ticipants. to make connections.” Birds and Windows obtains its Some local survey participants She now supervises her own vol- data from field experiments and later became part of more involved unteers. surveys. Studies have shown that experiments. The most recent one Kummer is in her last semester 90 per cent of collisions happen in studied how bird feeders influence and finishing with her thesis, but residential windows, meaning help collisions. Kummer set up feeders the project is ongoing. from residents was needed. Gradu- with the help of 43 homeowners at For Kummer, her favourite bird to ate student Justine Kummer, whose different distances from windows, see around Edmonton is the chicka- master’s thesis is on Birds and to find how distance from windows dee, which seem to be more resilient Windows, enlisted the help of ho- impacts the number of bird fatali- against residential windows. meowners from people around the ties. “A lot of the little guys will just world as well as in Edmonton. She found that placing feeders hit a window and bounce off and fly Kummer said the project is made further away from windows resulted away,” she said. “It just makes me possible through citizen science. in more collisions. In other words, laugh.” “I’ve learned a lot about working the closer the feeder to the window, People can still become a part of with people,” she said. “My project’s the better. the survey at birdswindows.biology. relied entirely on it.” Feeders increase bird traffic ualberta.ca. dispensing drugs The pCPA could streamline drug distibution. PHOTOG NAME Students criticise U of T’s “inadequate” response to anonymous threats

Iris Robin fied with these efforts,” a portion of feminists and staff and students in “I think the provost’s response student liaison for the Women and The Varsity University of Toronto the email read. particular departments were target- was incredibly inadequate,” she Gender Studies Union. Vaid spoke “Such measures might include ed. Additionally, recent reports have said. “The fact that they failed to the problem of violence against The University of Toronto has in- having uniformed or plainclothes indicated that similar threats sur- to mention the specificity of the women not being treated as a seri- creased its police presence across all security personnel outside or in- faced in June on the same website, threats puts the targets of the threats ous issue and said that such vio- three of its campuses following an side classes, the requirement that and that the administration failed in danger by not letting them know lence has become normalized. “The anonymous comments section post everyone have a U of T photo ID to to inform the students or staff. that they are the targets.” recurring phrase that I heard was on a blogTO article encouraging enter class, or any other measure we “I feel this should have been taken 680 News reported that Toronto that this issue was being blown out readers to shoot U of T feminists. believe is necessary to ensure that more seriously by the university, and Police services do not consider the of proportion by none other than The comments, which have since students feel they can safely come more disclosure should have been comments online to be a credible feminists, because ‘that is what they been removed, include the user’s to class next week.” given to students, especially those threat. do.’” assertion that feminists and profes- “I am not overly concerned for at risk,” Mary O’Brien*, a WGS, in- “It’s upsetting to hear comments “This issue is not just about a sors who teach Women and Gender my safety but do feel that an emer- ternational relations, and political from students at U of T who are not threat made to the university. It is so Studies (WGS) or Sociology classes gency preparedness plan should be science student, said. WGS students or feminists because much bigger,” Vaid said. at the university should be shot. The initiated by U of T in the unthink- O’Brien said she was dissatisfied they aren’t taking the threats seri- Many groups, both student and user also recommended sources for able event that something does oc- with the administration’s response ously, saying ‘something like this local, have released statements con- acquiring a gun to carry out such an cur,” Esther Saunders, a fourth-year to the threats. would never happen at U of T, we’re demning the threats including the act. WGS student, said. “It should out- “I am appalled that the University perfectly safe’ and by saying that U of T president’s office, the Uni- Students in Women and Gender line what they students and faculty would not inform people (specifi- they are making light of what has versity of Toronto Students’ Union Studies classes received an email on should know such as locations of cally, someone in my circumstances the potential to become a national (UTSU), the Canadian Federation Sept. 12 outlining the increased se- best exits, best actions to evade a for example) when ANYONE [sic] tragedy,” Smith said of people not of Students-Ontario, the Canadian curity measures being implemented potential disaster.” who identifies as a woman and/or taking the issue seriously. Union of Public Employees 3902, as a result of the threats. Many students first heard about participates in a WGS or Sociology “The reality is that as much as we and blogTO. “WGSI and the university are put- the threats from an email sent out Program is at risk,” she said. claim to be a progressive and tol- Iris Robin is the news editor for ting in place a security plan for each by U of T provost Cheryl Regehr. Camilla Smith, a second-year life erating [sic] society, it is incidents The Varsity, the official student class, and next week’s classes will The email acknowledged the com- sciences student minoring in WGS, such as these that prove otherwise,” newspaper of the University of only be held if instuctors are satis- ments, but did not specify that that agreed with O’Brien. said Zahra Vaid, the academic and Toronto. thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 8 news 5

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Remembering the war The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park (above) and lecture organizer David Marples (below). Supplied 70 years after Hiroshima Faculty of Arts to host conference, Hiroshima atom bomb survivor on Sept. 25 to 26

Jamie Sarkonak “We want to focus on what les- who will speak on the discrimi- Staff reporter @swagonak sons Japan can give to the world,” nation towards those afflicted by Fujiwara said. “Ironically, Japan is atomic bombs. Most undergrads only remem- the only nation that experienced Many institutions often go out- ber the threat of atomic warfare catastrophe caused by the atomic side their campus to hold events through Cold War films and high bomb. At the same time, it’s one of like this to get a larger audience, school classes. This weekend, an the few countries that experienced Fujiwara said. on-campus conference will give the a nuclear accident.” “If we have resources at the U of opportunity to hear from a more di- Lecturers include keynote speak- A, but don’t have the conference verse array of perspectives. er Ritsuko Komaki, a radio on- at the U of A, we’re almost losing This year marks the 70th anni- cologist at the University of Texas. the opportunity, especially for stu- versary of the Hiroshima disaster, Komaki’s life has always been con- dents, to be involved,” she said. which will be remembered Friday, nected to radiation, through life Though the bombings occurred in Sept. 25 and Saturday, Sept. 26 by and career. Born in 1944, she was August of 1945, “70 Years After Hi- the University of Alberta’s Faculty an infant in Osaka at the time of the roshima” is held in the fall to make of Arts, who is hosting an interna- bombings. The majority of her fam- it more accessible for students. The tional conference on Japan and the ily lived in Hiroshima, making the conference will hopefully get stu- atom bomb. disaster impactful on her life. Ko- dents to think about where they “Seventy Years After Hiroshima: maki’s family moved to Hiroshima are, both locally and globally, De- Conceptualizing Nuclear Issues in when she was four, so her early life partment Chair of History and Clas- Global Contexts” will have speakers was spent in the reconstruction era. sics David Marples said. from abroad and U of A. She later went on to study radia- “Seventy Years After Hiroshima” The purpose of “Seventy Years tion oncology and use the atom for brings Japanese perspective to a After Hiroshima” is to expose at- medical purposes, which she will topic largely known through Euro- tendees to many issues in nuclear speak on, as well as her experience centric film — stories of the Unites technology. Topics cover the bomb- of living post-atomic bomb. States saving a million citizens. In ing and aftermath of Hiroshima and In the near future, society won’t reality, Japan had an army of 32,000 Nagasaki, Japan, the development be able to hear the first-person ac- active military and was unlikely to of nuclear weapons during the Cold counts of living in the direct after- kill so many people,” Marples said. War, and peace campaigns against math of an atomic bomb, Fujiwara “The North American perspective them. Present day topics such as said. on the topic tends to be skewed.” nuclear meltdowns and medicine “Anyone born in 1945 is already “We know a lot about the Ameri- use are covered as well. 70, so generational change is hap- can side of this,” he said. “We don’t Holding “70 Years After Hiro- pening,” she said. “Probably, for the really hear the Japanese side at all.” shima” at the University of Alberta 80th and 90th anniversaries, no- Students are encouraged to at- is a way to promote Asian studies, body who actually experienced the tend, and those registered will be Director of Prince Takamado Japan bomb will be left.” served free lunch. Lectures and Centre and lecture organizer Aya Other lecturers from abroad panels will take place in Telus Cen- Fujiwara said. Campus has many include professor Osamu Ieda of ter from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM on international students from Asia, Hokkaido University, who will be Friday and 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM on and university classes usually cov- speaking about the aftermath of Saturday. er European and North American the Chernobyl and Fukushima Students can register at events. topics, as opposed to Asian subject nuclear disasters, and Noriyuki gobigevent.com/events-web-pub- matter. Kawano of Hokkaido University, lic/event/start.

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Richard Catangay-Liew Q: What is the main idea of News editor @Richardcliew Cleaner, Greener, Healthier?

One of the most “transformative A: This book is actually how the moments” in David Boyd’s life was weakness of Canadian environmen- the week he found out his wife was tal law is contributing to a tsunami pregnant. of adverse health affects in this In 2005, Boyd and his wife, Margot country. This comes as a real shock Venton, realized they were going to to most Canadians. All of the expert be parents. Boyd, an environmental evidence suggests there are tens of lawyer and author, had published thousands of premature deaths in several books which examined the Canada because of exposure to en- conservation of biological diversity vironmental hazards. Millions of and protection of wilderness by that cases of preventable deaths and bil- time. But in the same week he was lions of dollars of heath care money made aware of Venton’s pregnancy, is being wasted on preventable ad- he read a research report which verse affects. investigated blood samples from This book lays out the evidence maternal cords of newborn infants. of what are those environmental af- What he read next became the basis fects on human health, how much for his next book, Cleaner, Greener, is this costing us as a country, how Healthier: A Prescription for Stron- unfairly are those impacts distrib- ger Canadian Environmental Laws uted and why are our laws so far be- and Policies. hind other western industrialized The report found that hundreds countries. of topical industrial chemicals, such The book concludes with a blue- as pesticides, heavy metals, flame print for what future governments retardants and plasticizers were who are actually interested in pro- found in the blood sample — a “real tecting human health and the envi- witch’s brew of everything in soci- ronment can do to move us from a ety,” the new father thought. laggard internationally to a world “That was a real sobering discov- leader. ery,” Boyd said. “It’s been a 10 year voyage of discovery, and since then, Q: Realistically, when do you I’ve learned a lot of things that hor- think these changes you suggest environmental educator David Boyd will be delivering a lecture on how healthy law could impact the environment. Christina Varvis rify me, and some things that make could be implemented? me hopeful.” has, but Canada does not. This say, “what about the cost of environ- fallen behind other countries in Boyd’s focus shifted towards look- A: The book has a short and long would set up a research budget, mental laws?” If you consider the terms of protecting our health and ing at the connection between envi- term blueprint. The short term a national monitoring system, health benefits of those environ- environmental hazards, but we ronmental degradation and human blueprint can be implemented which would immediately take mental laws, than those health ben- have the tools, knowledge and ca- health. right away from governments such steps to strengthen these Canadian efits are far larger than the econom- pability to catch up and be a world It’s also the topic of his lecture, as the new Alberta government environmental laws and policies ic costs of stronger regulations. leader in this field. “Should we have the legal right to under Rachel Notley. There’s a lot of which are so far behind that of a healthy environment?” hosted by things Canada can do in short order countries such as the United States, Q: One thing you want people The Right to a Healthy Environ- the University of Alberta’s Centre to put together what I describe as Australia and the European Union. reading the book or going to the ment will take place in the Telus for Constitutional Studies at the a National Environmental Health We can make progress that’s lecture to walk away with? Centre (room 150) at 7:00 p.m. Faculty of Law and the Parkland In- Action Plan, which every other rapid and makes economic benefits Entrance is free and open to the stitute on Wednesday, Sept. 15. industrialized western country that dwarfs the costs. 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editorial comment Direct democracy grants autonomy

CANADIANS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE GETTING READY TO experience something that only happens every few years: democracy. Soon, we can all head to the polls and choose which of the four — ok, let’s face it, only three of them have a shot — candidates we want to have decide our country’s fate. During the election, these candidates will promise to represent us well in Ottawa. Once they’re actually there, they’ll fall in line with the rest of their party which will vote as one big block on whatever issue comes up. That’s representative democracy, and that’s how it works in most democratic countries around the world. All decisions ultimately come down to what the 338 members of parliament decide. That’s about 100,000 citizens to each MP, although it depends on the riding. Yes, citi- zens can present petitions and calls for action to their representatives. Yes, they can protest for their causes, gather their friends, and write their MPs, but it’s all pointless if a representative isn’t willing to vote against their party. I’m fortunate to hold dual-citizenship in Canada and Switzerland and I’ve participated in both political systems. Switzerland is the closest thing the world has to direct democracy, and laws passed by parliament may be challenged by any citizen. If they gather 50,000 signatures, the law is put to referendum. Similarly, if a citizen wants to introduce an amendment to the Constitution, they need to gather 100,000 sig- natures to start a referendum. The government may also offer a mid- dle-ground counter-proposal, which is voted on the same day as the citizen-proposed one. There are some common arguments against direct democracy. Those that wouldn’t trust their fellow citizens to make decisions are terrified of it. I would argue that this is undemocratic thinking, and that the Swiss system’s addition of some representative democracy adds checks and balances to both branches to make sure power isn’t being misused. Some argue that direct democracy isn’t possible with a large popula- tion, but this is also not an issue. I get letters with codes to vote online in Swiss referendums, so it wouldn’t be that farfetched to make an entirely digital voting system. The campaigning parties are making much more expensive proposals than that. adaire beatty Realistically, Canada isn’t moving to a direct democracy anytime soon. Instead of voting for issues, we’ll continue to vote for bundles of issues represented by parties. I’ve looked at all of the major parties, and letters to the editor a few of the minor ones, and there isn’t a single one that I agree on all points with. Every online vote compass and political party picker tells Stop complaining about members of the academic staff asso- thinks. You can look at the pay scales me I like the NDP and Liberals about 60 per cent, the Conservatives lack of pay increase ciation (called AASUA) are saying here: http://www.aasua.ca/member- about 40 per cent and the rest don’t matter anyway. It reminds me of the ‘enough is enough’. services/salary-scales/ Conservative omnibus budgets many people were against, where small, (Re: “Administration won’t award So Dr. Cahill’s remarks can be Thirdly, professors do not belong unrelated laws were snuck in. merit-based pay to professors,” by thought of as an expression of collec- to a union. In fact the academic staff The only way I can see representative democracy actually working is Professor JC Cahill, Sept 16) tive frustration. at all universities in the province of if our representatives were to actually represent us. Unfortunately, the However, there are some points, Alberta, are not allowed to belong concept of party discipline, and with that free votes and party whips, go Load of sniveling. “…the only incen- made by Dr. Cahill and others in the to a union. Academic staff are legis- against the way it should work. Our representatives should be gather- tive the system has to motivate…” comments, that require correcting: lated by the Alberta Post Secondary ing data on how people want them to vote, even if it goes against the Really? What about a job well done, Firstly, FECs rarely award merit Learning Act, to belong to a collective party line. Then again, instead of having representatives polling their pursuing science, giving a hand up (remuneration) increases on the bargaining association. At UAlberta constituents and having the option to ignore them, we may as well have to the next generation, for the love of basis of teaching. So the lack of merit it’s the AASUA. This means that in some form of direct democracy. it. I feel privileged to work at the U of increases does not directly disincen- Alberta, academic staff lack the pro- One argument against direct democracy is that we can’t trust A, to leave my mark on the future and tivize quality teaching per se. What it tections of a union including the right Canadians to make the right decisions. But can we really trust politi- to know I have done the best I can do. affects is the morale and potential for to go on strike when a contract nego- cians? There are constant scandals not only in Ottawa, but closer to Merit is extra to the regular salary, it a faculty member to move up in rank tiation has failed. So that even though home, too. And while we’re quick to blame Harper for the federal ones, is not equivalent to student grades. from assistant to associate to full pro- the current contract negotiations have does anyone else remember the sponsorship scandal which destroyed We should all be striving for an A all fessor. It affects their sense of having stalled, even though the University’s our former Liberal government’s support in the first place? Corruption of the time. You are whining about not being shown respect by the adminis- senior administration has decided to isn’t something we can get rid of by switching out one set of politicians getting the stick-on gold star. tration. withhold merit increases allocated for another. We also can’t get rid of it by changing the system, but at What does affect the rewards from on last year’s productivity and excel- least citizens would have more autonomy under direct democracy. George F. Sternberg FEC is an individual’s productivity in lence, even though the University is Even our own Students’ Union isn’t free from scandal. Last year’s SU via web terms of research and publication. ‘bargaining in bad faith’, academic elections were fraught with problems, from disqualifications to revotes, But in a situation like the one where staff, including professors, must keep vote tampering to straight-up intimidation. It’s not something we expect Administration professors find themselves now– loos- working. to see at the university level, especially not from people that have likely increases at expense of ing departmental support staff, loos- So, while I deplore Dr Cahill’s asser- wanted to be in politics their whole lives. These are the people who will ing basic equipment like telephones, tion that lack of merit at FEC will pro- one day rise up the ranks of politics to represent us commoners. If this profs loosing full-time colleagues to share vide disincentives to good teaching, is how they’re starting, is it any wonder we have Duffys, Wrights, and I’m not condoning Professor Cahill’s the load of work within a department, I welcome the fact that The Gateway Redfords? perspective, but I understand his inevitably there is less time to do published his letter, thereby opening I was recently invited to the Students’ Union’s Get Out the Vote frustration: University of Alberta’s research and write and publish about to the student body awareness of the Facebook event and it made me laugh. It reminded me of how little senior administrators have not done it. And so when professors are pulling problems with the senior adminis- I actually care about voting in this election. I live in Edmonton well with their responsibility to pro- double or triple duty and are told zero tration at the University of Alberta, Strathcona, where it’s obvious that the NDP will win. I may like them a tect the institution, and for years the dollars are available for increases, that problems affecting all professors. whopping 60 per cent according to the internet, but that doesn’t inspire professoriate has bourn the brunt of is a problem. Especially when they see I encourage all students to become me to elect them to run our country. It doesn’t matter, though, because cutbacks while senior administration bloat in the senior administrative more aware of what is happening to even if we don’t have direct democracy, we also don’t have proportional has bloated. Mostly this has been kept level, the parts of the personnel struc- universities in Alberta and other parts representation. I already know without a doubt who’s going to win and I from students, because professors in ture that have zero student contact, of the country. The post secondary don’t have a better alternative. I might as well not waste my time, stay at general care about the quality of stu- and rarely do research either. education system is being destroyed home, and write about things I have no control over in The Gateway. dents’ educational experience, and Secondly, professors, librarians, lab by overt political policy. You have a know that students have other things instructors, and many other forms right to know about this. to worry about. of personnel are paid according to Liz Leslie Kevin Schenk But things are coming to the point set scales. Professorial pay is not via web online editor where many professors and other unlimited, contrary to what “Insider” thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 8 opinion 9 Alphabetized organization in bookstore is a nightmare

the process of picking up books much more complicated for students. Now, students need to look up the authors, titles, and possibly even editions of ev- Hannah ery book in each course (in case of dif- Madsen ferent editions of the same book being opinion staff used, as they will now be side-by-side on the shelves), and then come pre- Textbooks are one of the most aggra- pared with all of that information. vating aspects of being a student. Pere- Under the old system, a student only nially-expensive, constantly-changing needed to know their course numbers and, in most cases, absolutely neces- and subjects (and perhaps sections if sary, textbooks provide a challenge to there were multiples), which made even the most seasoned of us. the process of buying textbooks a little Up until now, the University Book- less onerous. While it could be argued store’s inventory of textbooks was that the only difference between the organized by course, with all neces- old system and the new is that the stu- sary texts in the same area. This fall, dent is required to take initiative and though, the organizational system was be prepared for finding their books, changed — all books are now shelved it still seems that the system is miss- christina varvis alphabetically by author. While this ing something: an overarching way of system is more logical from an inven- breaking down the giant alphabetized torying perspective, especially given section and making it a bit easier to three the redundancy in locations for books handle. that are being used in multiple courses, If the sections were broken up by lines ultimately it has served to alienate the faculty, for example, that could help. main customer base of the bookstore: By putting Arts books in one section, #3LF free university students at the U of A. Science books in another and so on Got something that you need to get off your mind? Either email us at [email protected], tweet @threelinesfree, or message us at Alphabetization is, in most cases, and then alphabetizing the texts with- www.thegatewayonline.ca/threelinesfree a wonderful way to organize books. in those larger sections, then at least It forces books by the same author to the sections would be smaller and if a FUCK THE BOOKSTORE here. I only play HUB RUN can we fit in? cluster together, which is particularly student showed up without having the Instead of $13.00 chili !!!! at RATT, I want a girl who figuratively can’t i am not just my gender useful in the case of fiction series or information they needed to find their order two chili dogs ($8.50), buns even. we are girls. we will do whats right anthologies with the same editor, books, the number of books that they on the side, weiners on the side, Admissions Officers are often con- for us because if people like works by one would need to browse through would chili on the side, an empty bowl and fused about Special Student status Quit telling people to fuck their author, they will tend to read more be far more manageable. Installing au- a knife to cut the weiners into the criteria. professors that’s grooossssss by the same author. Most bookstores tomated kiosks that come with a built- chili. Get ready for server glares. I have a book of quotes about how Revert recipes, also organize their sections by genre in inventory update would be helpful, Eat with relish (not literally) other people suggest living life. Make the SUB Nut live again, before breaking them down alphabeti- too, so that a student wouldn’t have Hey Dewey’s, what’s it take to get a Thanks Gateway for the 2 free tick- Cram Dunk was the best. cally, as having an entire bookstore as a to check each book’s location only to beer in here? I’ve been waiting 35 ets to Sonic Boom! That brought RICHARD huge alphabetized section is a little too discover that they’re out of stock. That minutes . Can’t catch the hops? the number of Sonic Boom tickets I RICHARD widespread for the average consumer could help relieve pressure on employ- I love the business lab located in won up to 10. 0 to tackle. ees at the bookstore too. Right now the the basement. Especially the same Who is that cute person? /|\ The same sort of principle applies at system seems to be generating a lot of 4 fucking loud talking idiots who apple pencil is the future /\ the U of A bookstore. While the new frustration and confusion, but with seem to be there every day. Going to the meeting of a club alone Need help in turning it into an system is very intuitive from a staff a few tweaks, maybe it could be fixed I don’t read anything on the is so intimidating, plus it seems like exciting project? Sign up for eHub perspective and has helped to make and end up being a win-win for both Gateway website. I don’t even go everyone hates first years... How Spark www.espark.com the store more organized, it makes students and the bookstore itself. WHAT’S ON AT UALBERTA?

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supplied Yes, sexual preferences based on race are still racist

cially defined predispositions and ous forms of racial bigotry. While to have. If one recognizes or con- can prefer brunettes to blondes tendencies, it seems self-evident the problem is usually understood fesses to a racially discriminatory and not be racist. You can prefer that discriminating against cer- as being concentrated in the gay approach to prospective roman- men to women and not be racist. tain races in romantic or sexual community, it would be flippant to tic or sexual partners, then one is But the specific exclusion of peo- Cole circumstances is actually categori- deny that sexual racism is an issue obligated to consider the origins ple from your dating pool based on Forster cally racist. regardless of sexuality. of this discrimination. In Canada race can only be described by one opinion staff A recent study of gay and bisex- at least, our society does a com- word. At the distinct risk of sound- ual men in Australia found that The specific exclusion paratively decent job of condemn- ing like a broken record about this, So you have a preference for part- racially discriminatory dating be- ing most forms of overt racism. If it’s racist to take every member of ners of a certain race to the exclu- liefs were inextricably connected of people from your someone openly states their aver- an ethnic group (that you’ve some- sion of other races? Maybe you to higher levels of racial bigotry in dating pool based sion to doing business with Arabs how defined in your unyielding sa- like Asian guys. Maybe Latinas are general. Titled “Is Sexual Racism on a purely racial basis, a severe gacity) and neatly set them on the more your thing. Maybe you prefer Really Racism?” and published on race can only be majority of us would be disgusted shelf never to be considered as hu- partners who look like you. in Archives of Sexual Behavior, described by one word. and say as much. But, if someone mans to be courted, dated, loved, Do these sentiments make you a the study compared responses mentions in passing that a certain fucked, married, whatever. See- racist? to questions about race and dat- When someone expresses a pref- racial group is not their “type” ing it trite to suggest that anyone The evidence is compounding, ing with a parallel questionnaire erence for partners of a certain race most people don’t bat an eye. Why is under the obligation to increase and may now be fairly conclusive, about general racial tolerance. they usually won’t admit that their does society fail to admonish rac- their amorous diversity, I propose that sexual racism is a form of rac- There was an undeniable correla- tendency has racist implications. ism when it happens to be cloaked a humane compromise. See people ism and therefore indefensible tion linking those respondents The more odious corollary — ex- in terms of “taste?” as individuals before you see them by claims of “preference.” While who were discriminatory in their cluding certain races outright — is There are preferences that are as a caricature of some race you some people invariably have ra- dating preferences to more obvi- a very questionable commitment actually just that, preferences. You supposedly “don’t date.” Homo naledi bones raise old questions about human nature

ered to be “justified true belief.” When you have justification for beliefs that are indeed true, you have knowledge. The catch is, we Matti only have access to the “justified” Thurlin part of this equation. The ancients, opinion writer for example, mathematically justi- fied the claim that the sun travels Scientists have unearthed, yet around the Earth; of course, they again, glowing insights into the hu- couldn’t possibly verify the truth of man condition. In this case, a new their claim, but it was nonetheless species of human has been discov- knowledge. ered, bearing even more knowledge In the same way, we are now (pre- as gifts to our wonderfully adorned, sumably) justified in thinking that human throne atop Olympus. We we don’t have a fundamental hu- call this new species “Homo nale- man “x-factor.” But do we actually di.” have access to the truth of this? We What’s so special about this dis- are simply justified. covery? Homo naledi supposedly My view, then, is this. Rather than “bridges the evolutionary gap” be- relying on “knowledge” to contem- tween primates and ourselves. More plate the so called “deep questions,” significantly, though, Homo naledi we should rely on a humility that were apparently capable of sym- runs deeper than readily admit- bolic thought, made clear by their ting that humans aren’t what we being found in a ceremonial tomb. thought. We should be humble Combined this fact with the first, enough to say: the question of hu- and this new species becomes im- man nature is open, and at best we portant; scientists have, until now, can love the pursuit of answers to it. thought that only we, Homo sapi- We can only approach knowledge. ens, are equipped to think symboli- This is different than saying “hu- cally. It appears that this “x-factor” mans don’t have essential, special we all have — separating us from nature.” I’m saying that we must “animals”— doesn’t actually count supplied - berger et. al humbly keep the question open. as unique. Being human looks more human-centrism. In fact, it pushes specific point here is two-fold: on er animals by virtue of our superior To be sure, rather than know the and more like being animal. us the other way. the one hand, we needed scientific intellect. We come to know things world, we do things in it; indeed, we I’m almost always for views that This claim will need to be quali- knowledge to even consider (again, about the world, and this is what can become good at doing things. refuse to privilege humans above fied, of course. But let’s start here. culturally or “legitimately”) that hu- makes us special. It thus becomes We become good at building, ma- the rest of existence. In sum, we all Naturally, scientists think that mans aren’t the centre of the world apparent why knowledge doesn’t nipulating, in the same way one be- need to realize that being human- the discovery of Homo naledi and endowed with godly gifts; on really help demote humans from comes good at a sport. The utmost centric has cost us lives and, at this poses deep questions about hu- the other, this knowledge itself is the top of natural hierarchy: this is important thing, though, is that rate, a planet — indeed, a home, a man nature. It strikes me as weird tricky, for reasons owing to thinkers what puts us there in the first place. “knowledge” is therefore a tool: re- family. Why I’m not over the top that we needed to discover really writing roughly two-thousand years You might say: but isn’t knowl- alizing this amounts to realizing about the discovery of Homo naledi, old bones in order to ponder these ago. edge now leading us to justify your that knowledge need not be a weap- though, is because “gaining” knowl- sorts of things culturally — even To elaborate, then: doubtless, we desired natural egalitarianism? on aimed at our home in the name edge is strictly not the way out of legitimately, for most people. My are thought to be different than oth- Knowledge is generally consid- of human well being. thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 8 opinion 11 The faces of Canadian currency

Queen Elizabeth II ($20) As of last week, Queen Elizabeth II is the longest reigning UK Monarch in history. Queen at 25 in the wake of Parker her father’s early death, Elizabeth had SEEKING: Ali endured the blitz bombings of her opinion staff country, as well as trained as a mili- tary driver and mechanic. Her reign Between four Prime Ministers, the saw Buckingham palace the victim of Queen, an annoying bird and a sail- two notable breaches in security, an BRIGHT IDEAS boat, Canadian currency has a whole archivist of 23 years was revealed to lot of characters to talk about. Most be a Communist spy, and another in- people probably see the folks on our truder who was able to find himself at bills as a generic wash of old white the foot of the sleeping Queen’s bed. guys (and a lady), but the history With no indication of abdication in FOR A BETTER that led to their appearance on our the near future, the Queen’s appear- currency says as much about them ance on the 20 will, at the very least, as it does about our country, or at stay a reminder of our colonial past. least our Royal Canadian Mint. William Lyon Mackenzie King CAMPUS Wilfrid Laurier ($5) ($50) Our seventh Prime Minister, Lau- Canada’s PM at the onset of the rier is arguably known best today as Great Depression, King thought the the Leader of the Opposition during economic crisis was a mere fad. King the first World War. Laurier’s stance lost favour, and subsequently his of- against Canadian war involvement fice by infamously shooting down included blocking and protesting any notion of unemployment relief the advancement and investment in 1930. King regained office in 1935 in the British Royal Navy, as well as and provided public aid at last. He being one of the most notable op- met with Hitler in Germany follow- ponents of conscription. Laurier’s ing militaristic advancements under position, which was shared by many the Nazi Party. While King disproved French Canadians, led to the vio- of Nazism itself, he was intrigued lent conscription crisis, an event in with Hitler, saying Hitler would “rank Laurier’s legacy that is often over- some day with Joan of Arc among the shadowed by the growth and rela- deliverers of his people.” King also tive prosperity Canada previously privately held a penchant for the oc- achieved under his oversight. cult, holding séances and using me- diums to contact the “spirit world.” John A. Macdonald ($10) Among those he contacted after their If you don’t know that Johnny A. death were his mother, his predeces- was our first Prime Minister, you sor Wilfred Laurier, and his beloved need to go back to sixth grade. This dead dogs. While King died 39 years wistful purple fellow in your pocket too soon to make Pet Sematary jokes may look innocent, but it was Mac- to his face, you can always give it a donald who pushed for the arrest shot with Ouija board. and hanging of Louis Riel, an act intended to quell rebellion among Robert Borden ($100) the Metis which (not surprisingly) Like Macdonald, Borden was backfired miserably. One election originally a lawyer by trade, and was debate saw John, accused to be Canada’s WWI Prime Minister. While drunk at the time, vomit on the responsible for women’s suffrage in stage between himself and his op- Canada, Borden’s legacy also includes ponent. He then proceeded to play the War Measures Act, which during the incident up as a disgusted re- in World War I and II indefinitely inter sponse to his opposing candidate’s Ukrainian and Japanese immigrants rhetoric. Seen by many as a symbol respectively. The Act also gave the Ca- of Canadian independence, Mac- nadian government the power to put donald was ironically loyal to the restraints on its own citizens during crown, famously stating: “A British the October Crisis, setting curfews and subject I was born, a British subject detaining suspects with little to no evi- I will die.” dence in the name of public safety. The U of A alumni network Fuck it. Have sex with your professor. wants to help you help

turn-on. Yes, I’m quite aware it’s attained over the years. Knowl- others. “ethically wrong,” and “frowned edge is sexy and there’s no way upon,” but in this sexual day and they got where they are today by age, I say what the hell. What’s having a vernacular ranging from Pia that you say? How did I get an A+ the words “bro” to “shit, dude.” Apply for up to $2,500 Araneta on that paper I never wrote? I had Even the secrecy is a turn-on — opinion writer the most logical affair of my life, weaving through empty class- that’s how. rooms and offices, violating the to support your campus Like most developing adults my University is not the time to sacred environment of learning. age, I do a lot of my daydreaming assert your inner prude. Experi- What a time to be alive. project to improve student in the classroom — my attention ment. Explore. And if that experi- Jokes aside, this isn’t to justify wandering in the same direction ment happens to land you a 4.0 grade-digging your professor in health, student life or the as my hormones, locking eyes with GPA, then you go girl (or guy). order to ensure your unearned, the snickering frat boys in corner, Really create the erotic and edu- bright future. You can still respect campus community. only to roll away into the eyes of a cational experience every student academia while exploring your true man. This man is knowledge. strives for in a university environ- primitive impulses with one an- This man is wisdom. This man is ment. You got an extension on other. At the end of the day, sleep- twice my age and wearing the sex- your assignment? Nice. Do you ing with your prof isn’t the worst iest pair of khakis I’ve ever seen. know what’s even better? If that thing you can do in university. I Apply online by Sept. 30. Yes, this man is my professor and extension came from his pants. for one would take a quick bone he’s reading an excerpt from… I Professors gain their appeal as over plagiarizing any day. uab.ca/alumgrants don’t even know, but he sounds authority figures — their position So make yourself noticeable. damn good reading it. of power automatically attracts Add cryptic phrases in your as- As a female harbouring every any submissive being, and any signments with enough subtlety stereotypical classroom fantasy, of those with basic daddy issue to ensure your intentions. For ex- I strongly encourage the pursuit traits. Profs are also confident as ample: “Hamlet was very much a of professors. My obsession began hell. They don’t walks into a class, byproduct of his social climate, forming in high school — my Eng- stumbling over their words and very much like my lady wood be- lish teacher continuously using twiddling their thumbs. No, pro- ing a byproduct of that turtleneck phrases such as “I’m invested in fessors know what they’re talking you wore last lecture.” Let there your future” and “Pia, I’m going about and aren’t afraid to look you be no shame here. After all, the to have to keep you after class” in the eyes while delivering what- classroom is where all the magic eventually led to my forbidden ever plethora of sexy facts they’ve happens. feature 12 thegateway www.gtwy.ca September 16, 2015

President Navneet Khinda

Q: What’s your academic life like? Q: What are your main goals for the year? MeetMeet I graduated with a BA in Political Science so My goals are to coordinate with the VP’s and I’m just taking a couple courses right now. support them. Kind of like the team captain. Q: What has your experience in student I make sure everyone is on the same page. government been like prior to this year? A lot of my time is spent relationship build- My experience has been amazing. I was on ing and realtionship maintaining. We have a council for two years as an arts councillor. Last new president, a new provost, a new govern- year I was VP External and outside of all that I ment, and a new board chair coming up, so we have just done student leadership roles. need to make sure our messages are in sync. Q: What’s your job description? VP External will talk to governement, VP TheThe As president, I am the primary spokesper- Academic will talk to the admin, and it’s my son for 30,000 undergraduate students. But job to make sure the messages are the same. unlike the VP’s who focus on one portfolio, I My personal goals come from ensuring stu- need to have situational awareness of what is dents can access leadership opportunities, going on in the SU, operationally, advocacy- making sure the SU is running smoothly and wise. That means I have to understand what effectively and that we’re serving students each VP’s goals are and to find ways that they well. Most of it is high in the sky ideas, and the can work together. But to make it more con- rest of the nitty gritty stuff comes down to the SUSU cise: The President is in charge of overseeing day to day. both the operations of the SU and advocacy Something that is taking up a lot of my time efforts. is looking at when a student group can’t func- Q: What’s the best part of your job? tion anymore or is supended. Working with Being able to do so many different things in the SU to make sure students arent left unrep- one job. I can be a lobbyist, I get to read awe- resented. And meeting with all the players in some things and meet awesome people. I get to the university area. manage as well. So HR stuff and policy stuff. Q: What’s your favourite thing to do on a 20152015 Q: The worst? rainy day? I guess the long hours. And time-manage- I like to binge-watch Netflix shows or read a ment is something I need to work on too. book. Rainy days are good for introspection. 20162016

VP Ops-Fi What’s the Student’s Union? Cody Bondarchuk

Q: What’s your academic life like? early morning and late at night. So I have to go They’re the official body that represents all I’m just starting my fifth year of a Bachelor of home almost every day to walk her and come Arts with a sociology major. Fifth, but not last. back. The commute is more stressful than I undergraduate students. They operate (and own) Q: What has your experience in student thought it would be but I’m working on it. government been like prior to this year? Q: What are your main goals for the year? SUB, as well as the businesses within it, have a I’ve always been interested in governance The biggest thing is about accessible food and the model of being able to select your own for students. It’s specifically based around $10 million budget to work with and a hefty staff representatives. I came from a high school healthier food and prepared meals to go as with no student government at all so it was well as groceries. There’s not a lot around of 200 people. They have a lot of responsibility. an exciting idea that instead of people hired campus in terms of a grocery store, so having being at the top it was people that we actually some semblance of that in SUB is what we’re So who’s in charge of what the SU does on a daily wanted. So I voted since my first year, but I had going for. I want to get those groceries, and no governance experience before this. then provide healthier and more of a variety basis? Meet your elected SU executive friends Q: What’s your job description? of options at L’Express. Like the name would suggest, it’s largely Aside from food, there’s the idea of safe that keep the SU moving and grooving. the operations and the financial part to the spaces and accessible washroom spaces. I student’s union. So it’s very internal. It’s work- want to look at how the University uses gen- ing with operations, anything from buildings dered spaces and where they are appropriate to staff and then financially from a budget- or not, and where there is an opportunity for ing perspective for each of the departments. ungendered spaces. The biggest being single- Really working with the businesses and ser- unit all-gender washroom stalls. I’m working written Kieran Chrysler, Jamie Sarkonak & Jason Timmons vices we offer. with the university architect to make more Design Adaire Beatty Q: What’s the best part of your job? inclusive signage, and working to create an Photo Christina Varvis Being able to run with things. I’ve had SU all-gender changeroom in Van Vliet. I’m also experience before working for SafeWalk, and hopefully working with the Government of a lot of the time you have your goals that are Alberta to change their building codes so related to your service and the goals are set single unit washrooms are required in all each year. Now, if I have an idea I can actually buildings. go try to do it which is really exciting. Q: If you could have any food available Q: The worst? on campus what would you want? Scheduling in terms of my dog. She needs I want a salad bar. I want a legitimate, to be walked in the afternoon and it’s very long salad bar where you can make your common for me to have things planned for own salads. thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 8 feature 13

“ EVERyday is “ EVERyday is VP Academic exciting,exciting, thethe Fahim Rahman Q: What’s your academic life like? well if they’re going to affect a lot of students. I’m in my fifth year of a specialization in Q: What’s the best part of your job? chemistry, so at the end of this year I’ll be What I’m doing can directly benefit stu- scheduleschedule isis ready to convocate. dents. Quality instruction, how much we pay Q: What has your experience in student for textbooks, what I’m doing is making a dif- government been like prior to this year? ference in the lives of students. I got really lucky. When i was visiting clubs Q: The worst? packedpacked”” fair I was rushed by Pike (the fraternity). I Between all the meetings and commit- didn’t pledge or initiate, but I still got an inter- ments, it’s hard to find time to read reports or view with then VP Academic Petros Kusmu write reports about what’s going on or what and became interested in what goes on in the undergraduates really like to see. Not having VP Academic portfolio. In my second year I got enough time is probably the least desirable involved with the Academic Relations group, part of the job. proxying for the VP Academic on sub-commit- Q: What are your main goals for the year? tees. The following year I ran for VP Academic Quality instruction, so making sure stu- of the Interdepartmental Science Student’s dents have the highest quality instruction Society, then was President the following year. possible. Affordability is another big thing. So So that’s how I got experienced representing looking at making sure instructors have aca- students on broad issues across campus and demic material that is affordable for students. specific issues within the Faculty of Science. Finally, supporting other student represen- Q: What’s your job description? tatives, specifically the faculty associations. VP Academic focuses on anything within We represent 30,000 students on campus, we the classroom for students. So anything from know that it’s better if some initiatives are quality of instruction to class size to how much better if they come from within the faculty so you pay for your textbooks. That’s the core of we want strong faculty associations. the portfolio. I’m really involved in university Q: What’s your favourite thing to have for governance. I sit on a lot of different meetings. breakfast? I’ll [pick up on different issues like changes Lately I’ve been enjoying Corn Pops cereal. to the university calendar as well as program It’s really simple, but it takes a while to get changes in specific programs and faculties as through a whole bowl. VP External Dylan Hanwell Q: What’s your academic life like? students of the U of A ““TheThe studentstudent I’m in my fifth year of Political Science. Q: The worst? Q: What has your experience in student Sometimes I miss the student life. I miss government been like prior to this year? going to class sometimes, but I do like school In my first year I ran for Student’s Council and I do like learning. I miss doing my degree. experience experience ”” as and Arts Councilor. I lost that election and That’s the toughest part, as nerdy as it sounds. was a Councillor in waiting. In August some- Q: What are your goals for the year? one dropped it, so I became a Councillor. I I ran on three goals in my campaign. One was spent essentially two years on council, spent a renewal of tuition cap. With the new change couple years on a faculty association and now in government that came through right away I’m here. which is super exciting. The next thing was Q: What’s your job description? the Get Out The Vote campaign. I’ve set a goal The best way to describe my position is that of 7500 students pledging to sign up. The final I deal with everything external to the purvue goal is to talk about the student experience. It’s of the university. So anything outside the con- this nebulous topic that everyone likes talking trol of the university or the Student’s Union about. I want to delve into it more and make that relates to student issues I deal with. That sure our university is being held to the high includes getting students to vote in the fed- standard that we expect when coming here. eral election, to tuition regulations, to student Q: What’s your favourite dog breed? financial aid. I’d want like a midsize dog, that doesn’t Q: What’s the best part of your job? shed, relatively low energy so it’s not jump- I think it’s the ability to see how the Student’s ing all over the place. Right now I think french VP Student Life Union can influence a huge system that affects bulldogs are like the cutest dog you can ever our own students. So I can be a part of the post- see. But those are the criteria i’m looking for in Vivian Kwan secondary system with it’s hundreds of thou- a dog, but i’m not sure what breed that would sands of students and move that system for the be. Q: What’s your academic life like? for the week, so there’s no chance to be I just finished my Bachelor of Science in bored, it’s not routine. June with a major in biological science and Q: The worst? a minor in psychology. Now I’m in Open Processes are a little slow, I can get impa- Studies, I was enrolled in a wrestling class, tient and a lot of the projects are more long but dropped it because, commitment issues. term so I get anxious Now I’m in a Health Ed course, just going Q: What are your main goals for the year? with the flow. Most of my goals tie back to student well Q: What has your experience in student being. I want to focus on residence issues. I government been like prior to this year? want to open up the housing policy and see “ Most of it is I was on Student Council last year, so I what we can add to it. So we’re in the prog- “ Most of it is have one full year of experience with stu- ress of talking to other residence hall asso- dent governance. Before that I was more ciation execs to see what the major concerns involved with the university side, so I sat are. high in the on a lot of committees with the university Also, working with international students high in the on the health services and stuff like that so to do a mental health campaign. I’m hoping more of an advisory, student at large. to talk to international students about their Q: What’s your job description? mental health struggles in their language. sky ideas ” I focus on more of the non-academic And we’ll feature it in English as well, get sky ideas ” issues. Any advocacy related to residence the message out that we’re all in the same, services, international students. I also work we all have struggles and it’s okay to talk with a bunch of services, anything big to about it. small dealing with the student experience. Q: If you could only bring one thing to a Q: What’s the best part of your job? desert island, what would it be? Everyday is exciting. The schedule is packed Water just came to mind, so water. arts & culture 14 thegateway www.gtwy.ca September 16, 2015 A & C Editor Phone Jonathan Zilinkski 780.492.5168 Email Twitter [email protected] @jonneedstwitter rts & ulture Volunteer A C Arts meetings every Wednesday at 4pm in SUB 3-04 fashion streeters compiled & photographed by Christina Varvis

Katelin Karbonik human ecology iv

supplied Bone Cage deals with devestation theatre PREVIEW dependence. necessarily in productive ways). The characters are hard-headed “These characters are going and try to constantly keep feelings through a ton of devastation, one Bone Cage in check, which Dicey admits has thing after the other, and self-med- been a bit of a challenge to portray icating with drinking, smoking, WHEN Thursday, Sept. 24 to as an emotional person. abuse,” Dicey says. “People’s ways Sunday, Oct. 4 “It’s been a total 180 for me go- of dealing with their problems is WHERE La Cite Francophone ing into this character, it’s really something we can all think about.” written by Catherine Banks fun and has been such a great op- Kuefler says that part of his inter- DIRECTED BY Heather Inglis portunity for me,” she says. est in the play has stemmed from “I’m playing a character that I the contrast of the hard characters STARRING Alyson Dicey, Neil Kuefler wouldn’t be friends with,” Kuefler and how they are portrayed on the adds. stage in such a contrasting, poetic HOW MUCH $15 to $28 Bone Cage’s characters deal with way. Kieran Chrysler such a touchy industry, something “It’s really theatrical, poetic style managing editor @chryslerrr that will resonate strongly with delivered by people who are driv- many Albertans, where they deal ing half ton trucks; their idea of a Set in Nova Scotia where characters with such a fluctuating oil market. weekend is hanging out by the riv- rely on a volatile industry much The Nova Scotia forestry industry er and drinking beer and getting in gateway: Describe your outfit. like Alberta, Catherine Banks’ play sets the scene for the characters, fights,” he says. karbonik: It’s kind of my rainy day outfit. I always Bone Cage is a coming of age story like Kuefler’s Jamie, to reflect on While the subject matter is dark where jobs come at a personal how the industry impacts him. at times, Dicey notes that there wear this jacket when it’s raining and I thought that price. “There’s a huge struggle going is a quality of humour to the play, [the scarf] matched, so I wore that, and then I did the Actors Alyson Dicey and Neil on with how they relate to their as the characters fall deeper and lipstick because it also matched the head scarf. My Kuefler, both alumni of the Univer- own lives and their dependence on deeper into self-destruction. sity of Alberta’s BFA program, por- the industry and forestry,” Kuefler “It’s sad but it’s funny. [The play] backpack is from Roots; I love Roots! This jacket is tray Chicky and Jamie, two of Bone says. has this really dry, dark humor and Roots. I have this outfit that is 90 per cent Roots and Cage’s characters who have to deal But along with the forestry in- there’s that point where so much it’s one of my favourites. with the struggle of the Nova Sco- dustry’s tough financial times, the shit is happening, you can’t cry tian forestry industry. Along with characters are also pulled through anymore so you have to laugh at it gateway: What are you most excited to wear in fall environmental impact, the play several tragedies and have to fig- and watching these characters deal and winter? hides themes of family ties and in- ure out how to cope with them (not with this mountain of crap.” karbonik: Sweaters! Sweaters. I’m a textile student ALBUM REVIEW and I’m a knitter, so I knit things. I have one more of Christmas bells numerous times sleeve to go on this sweater that I’m really excited to Battles throughout the album. Although wear. La Di Da Di many of the tracks are similarly Warp formulated, Battles demonstrates a constant stream of original ideas bttls.com and interesting reinventions to pos- sible borrowed ideas (such as the Cage the Elephant sounding intro Joshua Storie to “Summer Summer”). Some es- arts & culture writer pecially notable moments include “The Yabba”, which acts as a proud La Di Da Di (no affiliation with presents a host of layered synthe- introduction to La Di Da Di, “Mega- Slick Rick) is the third full length sizer melodies, hard hitting drum touch” which features some in- studio album and the first without breaks, and unusual staccato guitar credibly unique ghostly sounding lead vocalist Tyondai Braxton, by licks. Individually, each track starts synths, and the roominess of the American experimental rock band with simple repetition and slowly sustained guitar tones on “Cacio e Battles. This album is confident and builds into an immaculate and of- Pepe”. dynamic, and is a strong progres- ten chaotic climax before deciding Overall, La Di Da Di feels like the sion for the now three-piece fully to end abruptly or descend into its first listenable hybrid of rock and instrumental group from their 2011 original base parts. Battles finds electronic since Atoms for Peace record Gloss Drops. a unique way to mesh unusual in- or The Whos Baba O’Reily. Battles As a whole, La Di Da Di feels struments together into something proves that they can continue on like an extended jam session that masterful, one example is the use without Braxton. thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 8 arts & culture 15 doin’ you Planning an international trip? Don’t stress out!

Rachael Phillips flights). Try using your browser’s or tours that you don’t want to miss arts & culture writer ‘incognito window’ to search flights; out on, try and book as early as pos- prices are often boosted if you’ve sible during popular tourist seasons So you’re dreaming about going on recently searched for plane tick- since these fill up quickly. a trip but the whole idea of planning ets. Use sights such as Skyscanner, it is entirely overwhelming. Where Momondo, or Vayama to find cheaper Step 5: 15 days before departure do you start? What needs to be done flights. Farecompare says that 3:00 make a list of things you should and when? It’s actually a lot easier p.m. on Tuesdays is the best time to pack and/or buy to take with you. than people seem to think. Before find inexpensive flights! Make sure you consider your des- anything else you’ve got to pick a tination’s climate as well as what place to go. Base your choice not only Step 3: About two months ahead of kind of activities you plan on doing on personal desire, but on things like your departure date, make sure that while there. Don’t pack three pairs the location’s current socio-political you have all of the necessary docu- of heels if you’re going hiking in New on-goings (try to avoid countries that ments for your trip. This includes a Zealand and don’t pack a tent and a are at war) and currency exchange valid passport, a driver’s license (or a heavy jacket if you’re spending most rates (the worse the rate, the more second form of photo ID), an interna- of your time lounging on the French expensive the trip will be). Once you tional driver’s license if you plan to Riviera. You get the idea. If you don’t have some sort of plan and know need one, as well as a small amount of already have one, now is the time to that you can afford it, it’s a lot easier currency for your destination. Now buy a suitcase or backpack that will to bite the bullet and say you’re going is the time to organize getting any fit all of your travel needs. Pro-tip: to do it. Here’s a basic list of what you visas and vaccinations that you may the bigger the bag, the more likely it have to do and when to do it in order need based on where you’re going. is that you’ll over-pack. to successfully plan your adventure. Don’t forget to call your credit card companies to let them know you’ll be Step 6: A week before departure Step 1: A few weeks before book- abroad. Also at this point you should you should do a trial pack to make ing anything, check out what the look into getting travel insurance, an sure you have everything that you typical price for transportation extra but worthwhile cost. will need, but also to make sure and accommodation is in the place that you’re not breaking any weight you’ve decided to go. It’s a good Step 4: About 30-50 days before restrictions that your airline/cruise idea to search for deals and promos your departure date you should book ship/train might have. Most impor- early. Add on extra expenses for any any train tickets that you may need, tantly: be reasonable—are you really activities you plan on doing, as well even if it’s just an open train pass. prepared to carry that 50-pound bag as any spending money you’ll need. Train schedules are typically posted on your back across eight countries? This is where you really need to start about 20-45 days in advance, so early Probably not. Unpack the unneces- budgeting everything out to make research never hurts when looking sary items. If you forget something, sure you actually can afford this trip at rates. Now is the time to also start chances are you’ll be able to buy it and whether or not you should try booking accommodations, even if where you are travelling if it’s super making some extra money before- it’s just for the first few nights of your necessary. Other countries use hand. trip. Hotels and hostels often fill up shampoo, too, you know. pretty quickly during peak seasons, Step 2: Flights get cheaper around so having a few places booked will Step 7: Say your goodbyes, board four months before departure (five definitely help you when you arrive. your plane and have the time of your months before for international If there are any must-do excursions life! illustrated by adaire beatty Miley: From Hannah Montana to 420 Queen LEAVE MILEY ALONE! SHE’S JUST BEING HERSELF, OKAY??! MILEY, WHAT’S GOOD? STOP THROWING SHADE AT NICKI, OKAY!!?

herself. In support of the Happy Hippie Founda- accessorizing people of colour, using them as tion, a foundation helping LGBT youth, Miley did props in her performances, and the appropri- a photo shoot with gender-fluid teens for V Maga- ating of black culture, such as twerking, or the zine to spread acceptance. Her advocacy for the dreadlocks she wore to the awards this year. “Love is Love” campaign even incorporated drag Cyrus receives positive attention and rev- Raylene Lung queens in many of her performances. Brittney Hubley enue by using the culture that the black com- Point During the 2014 MTV VMA’s after winning Vid- counterpoint munity has created and is criticized for. This eo of the Year for her song “Wrecking Ball,” the star isn’t acceptable, because Cyrus spent twenty Whenever the name Miley Cyrus is heard, one au- sent a young homeless man that she met through Even though MTV is careening towards ir- odd years marinating in white privilege before tomatically thinks: “Great, what has this pyscho My Friend’s Place, an organization helping home- relevance, this year’s VMA’s received plenty deciding that she wanted to take “The Best of pothead done this time?” But despite the public’s less youth find shelter. His speech brought tears to of attention: somewhat due to this year’s host, Both Worlds” to a whole new level. dislike for her unconventional antics and her glit- the Cyrus’ eyes and encouraged the public to go to Miley Cyrus. After Nicki Minaj fielded com- The polarizing personality that Cyrus pres- tery nipple stickers, the 22 year-old is more of a Miley’s Facebook page to learn more and how to plaints on Twitter about the racist implications ents is fulfilling it’s purpose: she’s incredibly philanthropist than the world is giving her credit help. of the VMA nominations, Cyrus was asked relevant. While Cyrus has put effort into using for. If you Google her, Miley’s uncomfortable Internet about her thoughts on the matter, telling the her celebrity to draw attention to a few specific Miley is involved in more than 40 charities, hysteria will flood your computer screen. A photo New York Times that, “I don’t respect [Minaj’s] and important issues, such as homeless youth, such as Elton John AIDS Foundation, Habitat of her grinding up against a foam finger or perhaps statement because of the anger that came with the blunt ignorance she shows towards the ra- for Humanity and multiple children’s hospitals. Robin Thicke will appear. But the world fails to take it.” She refuses to acknowledge what Minaj is cial implications of her actions cheapens it. She‘s a known animal lover, even adopting a pig notice of the humanitarian side of the artist. Sure, saying because of how she is saying it, an act Lastly, I don’t think of myself as a music crit- from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. she smokes a shit ton of weed, but she never asked called tone policing. ic, or even a particularly picky person when Using her uncanny actions, such as sporting a to be anyone’s role model. She is being herself and Her disregarding the inequality that Minaj it comes to music, but I would sooner punch rainbow unitard, Cyrus avidly supports the LGBT if anyone objects to her flashing her private parts is addressing is unsurprising. Cyrus’ racist be- myself directly in the face than listen to “Dooo community as, even identifying as gender-fluid around, Miley honestly doesn’t give a damn. havior is a pattern, not an incident. It includes it!” ever again.

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75 years covers a lot of ground in the Edmonton Common is today,” says “In another theatre you would Trying to find a place where there cinematic world. Metro Cinema’s executive director shave 20 or 30 different films over is a sense of grandeur to the experi- In 1940, the world saw Disney David Cheoros. the course of the year, here we have ence.” release Pinocchio, Katherine Since its inception in 1940, The about 350,” Cheoros says. “It is a Though Metro is updating the Hepburn star in The Philadelphia Garneau has seen many tenants new toy every day.” interior, those who love their glim- Story and Charlie Chaplin fascinate occupy its grand stage. Going from Along with playing more films mering sign need not worry that it in The Great Dictator. And as it hap- a suburban movie theatre, to being in a year than has been done in will disappear anytime soon. The pens, the bright, beautiful sign that operated by a theatre company in Edmonton before, Metro Cinema sign, and three of the theatre’s walls bathes 109 Street with flashing red the 70s and then being ran by the is working with the owners of the are protected historical structures. and green lights was there for all Magic Lantern movie company space (two Edmonton developers) This is partly what helped to fund of it. The Garneau Theatre turns from 1990 until 2011, it has had to restore the Garneau to its origi- the renovations to the front of the 75 years-old this week, and Metro many uses over the years. nal glory. Along with making stag- block, as they could apply for civic Cinema, the company that cur- “It’s gone through different iter- gering improvements to the sound, funding to maintain the historic rently occupies the space, is throw- ations but has always had a com- lighting and projection, they are also buildings. ing a huge party to celebrate. munity aspect to it,” Cheoros notes. slowly working towards making Part of the 75th anniversary Past Forward to 2015: The “Especially as the neighbourhood the whole experience excellent for celebration is Flash Bash, where Garneau Theatre at 75 is a four day grew up so much around it.” patrons. The owners renovated the they will be showing Flash Gordon celebration of the rich history of the The current occupant of the the- entire front of the theatre, updating Conquers the Universe, hosting a theatre. They are showing great atre is the Metro Cinema company, the retail spaces occupied by local sci-fi themed photo booth and films from the 40s, as well as some an Edmonton-based not-for-profit businesses like Transcend and La holding a silent auction. Metro more current fan favourites, and charity that has been operating Poutine. The dedication to making is also encouraging anyone with hosting some events to show off the in the city since 1977. Metro had the Garneau into an updated the- fond memories of The Garneau at theatre’s rich history. mainly been operating in the atre is part of their goal to make any point over its long life to email The Garneau was built in 1940 downtown core, in venues like attending the theatre into more them to garneau@metrocinema. in a race to build the first theatre in Ziedler Hall at The Citadel Theatre than seeing a movie, it’s an entire org so they can share them at Flash what was, at the time, a blossoming and the library. Now that they are experience. Bash! Edmonton suburb. using The Garneau space, they “There aren’t many single screen The anniversary celebrations “It’s hard to think of this as at have taken a different approach to theatres left,” Cheoros says. “You run this weekend. The full schedule the time, it filled the same sub- showing films than conventional go to a movie house and you’re of the festivities can be found at urban film niche as what South theatres. shuffled into one of 18 little boxes. metrocinema.org thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 8 arts & culture 17

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Exotic-sounding wines are always fun, espe- Written by: Kieran Chysler Alumni Innovation Award cially so when they’re under the $15 mark. This Ray Muzyka, ’90 BMedSc, ’92 MD Argentinian tempranillo is one of the absolute Greg Zeschuk, ’90 BMedSc, ’92 MD best it it’s price range, and if you’re willing to spend a little more than average on your friends, it will definitely make you seem more impressive. Alumni Centenary Award Even if you have wine-averse friends, this is am Helen Kwan Yee Cheung, ’13 MA extremely drinkable red, and is almost off-put- Edmond Levasseur, ’67 BEd ting with how refreshing the taste is. Trevor Mak ’82 BCom, ’84 MBA After uncorking this wine, you aren’t met with too much smell off the bottle. If you often find yourself drinking wines from the bottom shelf of Sports Wall of Fame the liquor store, this will probably be a pleasant Debra (Covey) Barnett, ’83 BPE, ’89 MA surprise since you can now be assured your taste- buds won’t be assaulted with vinegary grape juice. Jenny (Cartmell) Benkie, ’03 BPE The pour into the glass makes for a gorgeous not- Doug Bruce, ’01 BA quite-opaque ruby hue. Dale Schulha, ’72 BPE, ’74 MSc, ’74 Dip(Ed) The first sip is spicy, light and clean. The lack of aftertaste makes for an almost clean palate for every following sip. It’s a very unobtrusive red, The Honourable Dr. Lois E. Hole and will definitely pair well with anything you eat with it. Student Spirit Award Most would probably just say that the Campo Bretton Hari, ’12 BSc Viejo Rioja’s tempranillo tastes like wine. And Blue Knox they aren’t wrong. But if you’re looking at other wines in this price point, it is definitely one of the best. It isn’t trying too hard to be anything other than a wine, and sometimes that is all you need.

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Volunteer Sports Sports meetings every Wednesday at 3pm in SUB 3-04 Huge second half powers football Bears past Huskies football roundup game beyond all reasonable doubt. The final score ended up being 38- 26 in Alberta’s favour. Bears vs. Dinos While Morris certainly was pleased with his team’s result, he Sept. 17 @ 7 p.m. noted that comeback wins aren’t McMahon Stadium possible every week. “If you continue to only play at Zach Borutski half of your ability at the beginning Sports editor of games, somebody is going to be able to finish it before you can get You’d probably be forgiven if you going,” Morris said. “When you left Foote Field after the first half of play against really good teams, they Friday night’s game. aren’t going to just keep leaving At the half, it looked grim for doors open for you.” University of Alberta Golden Bears Next up in the schedule, the Bears football team, as they were down travel to Calgary this Thursday to 18-0 to the Saskatchewan Huskies, clash with the Dinos, who are tied and had only managed to amass 89 with Alberta atop the standings in yards of offence. Canada West after beating Manitoba Things took a dramatic turn in 46-38 on Friday. This is a matchup the second half, as Alberta out- that hasn’t been kind to the Bears in scored Saskatchewan 38-8 en route recent years, as last year’s 71-3 wal- to a 38-26 victory. loping would attest. Even though The Huskies look unstoppable in the Dinos would eventually forfeit the first half, as they had the ball for that game due to the use of an in- over ten minutes in the first quarter, eligible player, the Bears surely still compared to the Bears’ 4:46 of pos- would have lost that game with or session time. Despite this, Alberta without that player in Calgary’s was still very much in the game starting lineup. after the first, only trailing 4-0. Before last year’s forfeit win, Saskatchewan upped their game in which was actually a 71-3 loss on the second quarter however, as run- the field, the Bears hadn’t beaten ning back Tyler Chow scored a pair Calgary since 2008, a span of six of rushing touchdowns to push the games. Morris acknowledged that lead to 18-0 by the half. Calgary is a good team, but was Heading into the locker room at more focused on his own team half time, head coach Chris Morris preparation. knew his team had work to do. “That’s a good team down there “The first thing I said to the guys second half surge The Bears outscored the Huskies 38-8 in the second half, pushing their record to 2-0 on the season. randy savoie (in Calgary),” Morris noted. “We’re in the locker room at the half was, going to do our best to come up with we’re only down by 18, which means always tells us that it’s about the next two possessions, one of which lunch pails and they all play to- a good game plan, and go down we’re still in this,” Morris said. five seconds in front of you, so I was was missed, making the score 24-14 gether and for each other, and it’s there and compete every snap, and “This is an opportunity given to us just trying to play with that mental- heading into the fourth quarter. remarkable what you can do when see what happens.” by somebody, so let’s make sure we ity, and if you make a mistake just Corner back Tak Landry was a you do that.” It’s not often that these two teams take advantage of it.” keep going and keep playing.” huge contributor, leading the Bears The Bears ultimately took control meet on such level terms, as Alberta Those words definitely seemed Kopczynski certainly did get it defense with ten tackles. of the game in the fourth, moving hasn’t made the playoffs since 2009, to work, as quarterback Ben Kop- going in the second half, complet- “We bend, but we don’t break,” into the lead courtesy of a Jimmy and Calgary has made it every year czynski got the comeback rolling ing 15 of 21 passes for 261 yards. Landry said. “We’ve been doing our Ralph three yard TD reception. since 2006. The two teams will be with an eight-yard touchdown run Saskatchewan was able to re- job, and believing in the system, After conceding a safety that cut meeting with first place in Canada on the opening drive of the third spond with a field goal that pushed and when you do that, you see what their lead to 28-26, Alberta was able West on the line, and there’s sure to quarter. the lead to 21-7, but Kopczynski happens on the field.” to rebound with a field goal on their be a lot of energy in McMahon Sta- Kopczynski had a rough start like drove his team down the field again, Morris was also quick to credit next drive, and after stopping the dium Thursday night. the rest of his team, only throwing and capped off the drive with a six his defence. Huskies on the drive afterwards, Meanwhile, the Huskies return for 39 yards in the first half. Despite yard touchdown pass to third year “That’s a good group, they’re had the ball with less than a minute home with their tails between their this, he said he was just focusing on receiver Tylor Henry. playing hard, and they’re playing to go. Just for good measure, run- legs to face inter-province rivals one play at a time. Alberta’s defence was also able to together,” Morris said. “There’s not ning back Ed Ilnicki busted out a 61- Regina, who are also 0-2 after drop- “We got off to a slow start just like hold the Huskies in check, forcing many elite athletes in that group, yard touchdown run, part of his 149 ping their game against the UBC last week,” Kopczynski said. “Coach them to try for field goals on their but they just all come with their rushing yards on the day, to put the Thunderbirds this past weekend. thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 8 sports 19 Serena Williams is still dominant despite loss Jason Shergill sports staff already won the three previous 33 years old (for perspective, that US Opens and was an overwhelm- is the same age as Pennetta, who is While in the midst of a career year ing favourite for a fourth. Having now retiring), Serena is at the top and on the verge of a run that would won the previous four grand slam of her game, winning 4 consecu- have even more firmly placed her as events dating back to the 2014 US tive majors for the first time in her the greatest women’s tennis player Open, Serena was chasing history. career and holding a record of 48-2 of all time, Serena Williams left the A win would have made her the in 2015. US Open empty-handed as she was fourth woman in tennis history to The concluding of the US Open stunned in the semifinal in a three- complete the grand slam (winning also marks the end of Tennis’ ma- set defeat to the unranked Roberta all four major tournaments in the jor season, but come January when Vinci. same year), as well as put her ca- the Australian Open comes, there Before this weekend, she held a reer major total in a tie with Steffi will be tremendous media atten- 33-match winning streak in major Graf for the most in women’s open tion on Williams once again as she competitions, but could not over- era. chases Steffi Graf’s record. As well, come what Vinci called the best day While this historic upset serves next year she should have another of her life. Vinci went on to lose in as a sobering moment for Serena, chance at a record in the Olympics the final in a one-sided affair to her she will still sit safely atop the with the chance at most medals in countrywoman, 26th seed Italian Women’s Tennis Association rank- Olympic tennis. In short, while she Flavia Pennetta. After the match ings, and is expected to match and may be at the centre of the world of Pennetta announced her plans to surpass Steffi Graf’s major record sports many times of the next year, retire at the end of the year, but it within the next year. It is this de- you can count on it being because still seems all attention remains on gree of dominance, semifinal loss she broke yet another record, or the Serena Williams. notwithstanding, that Williams most astonishing thing in tennis Entering the tournament, the has shown in the last couple of happens, which is when someone tennis world was abuzz, prema- years that makes her cementing manages to beat Serena Williams turely anointing 2015 as ‘the year of herself as the greatest women’s (or of course if her relationship of Serena’, as this year’s US Open tennis player of all time a question with Drake is a real thing, but that’s merely seemed inevitable. She had of when and not if. Despite being not really tennis related).

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Zach Borutski walks, and often, they would end in other NHL player will ever wear it. sports editor @zachsprettycool home runs. Bonds set records for Gretzky was very similar to Bonds most career home runs and walks, in that he put up numbers that fans Even though many people have and also won eight gold gloves in had never really seen before – 92 crowned Serena Williams the most recognition of his excellent defen- goals in a season, 163 assists in a dominant athlete, these other ath- sive play. We could throw numbers season, these are both single season letes might have something to say at you all day, but all you really records that are unlikely to ever be about it. need to do is look at his 2001 season broken. Gretzky also holds the all Ronda Rousey: The athlete that to get a sense of how dominant he time record for points in a season, Serena Williams gets compared to was: 73 home runs (a seasonal re- with 215. But if there’s one stat the most often, and the most domi- cord), 177 walks, (also a seasonal that put Gretzky’s dominance into nant women’s fighter in the UFC record), and a .515 on base percent- perspective, it’s this: Gretzky had by a healthy margin, Rousey had age. To put that into perspective, more assists (1963) than the NHL’s put her stamp on the UFC women’s that year Bonds had a 51.5 per cent second all time leading scorer had division since her arrival in 2012. chance to reach base whenever he points (1887). Rousey’s record currently sits at 12- was at the plate. When you consider Tiger Woods: At one point, 0, with all of her either ending via that the average on base percentage Tiger was considered one of the submission or knockout. She owns that year was .332, Bonds’ season greatest goflers on the planet, the record for quickest defeat in UFC looks even better. Of course, the gi- and looked like a sure bet to pass history, submitting Cat Zingano via ant asterisk hovering over his entire Jack Nicklaus’ record for all time armbar in just 14 seconds. If there’s career is the steroid controversy. major tournament wins with 18. one knock against Rousey’s domi- Since 2003, Bonds had been caught During the early 2000’s, Woods nance however, it’s that she doesn’t up in the steroid scandal that took spent a record 264 straight weeks face to high level of competition over baseball at that time. Despite as the world’s top ranked golfer. that Serena Williams does, as the this, he is still one of the greatest Woods also became the first golfer UFC women’s division is not deep in baseball players of all time, steroids since Ben Hogan in 1948 to win terms of talented fighters. or not. six cosecutive tournaments, one of Barry Bonds: Even though base- Wayne Gretzky: There will which was the 2000 US Open. Once ball is a team sport, Barry Bonds never be another hockey player considered a lock to break Jack was essentially a one-man team in like Wayne Gretzky, literally. He Nicklaus’ major wins record with the early 2000’s, forcing teams to was so revered by the league that 18, Woods currently sits at 14, and entirely plan around facing him. his number 99 was retired after he is nowhere near the dominant form Often, these at bats would end with played his final game, and now no he showed earlier in his career. sports 20 thegateway www.gtwy.ca September 16, 2015 Bears soccer rolls, while the Pandas struggle to open season Pandas soccer falls victim to two quick goals in a draw against Thompson Rivers, while the Bears dominate Lethbridge to open their season

Zach Borutski Jepsen said. “You’ve got to know sports editor @zachsprettycool that if you make a mistake in Canada West, you will pay.” The Pandas soccer team opened The Pandas will hit the road for their season on a slightly their first games away from Foote disappointing note this past Field this year, playing the UBC Friday, earning a drawn against the Thunderbirds on Sept. 18, and underdogs from Thompson Rivers the Victoria Vikes Sept. 19, two University. teams that they did not play in the The draw came as a surprise, but regular season last year. Victoria it could have been much worse, as will be looking for their first win Alberta saw their 1-0 lead turn into of the young season, as their a 2-1 deficit within a five-minute record currently sits at 0-2-1, the span near the end of the game. The most recent loss coming against tying goal was conceded in the 75th defending champs Trinity Western. minute, and then Thompson Rivers UBC, meanwhile, is coming off went ahead in 78th on a nifty lob their first loss of the season against shot from forward Jaydene Radu, the Fraser Valley Cascades. who accounted for all of Thompson The Golden Bears soccer team Rivers’ offence in the game, and also opened up their season this past also leads Canada West with four weekend, playing two road games goals early in the season. against the Lethbridge Pronghorns Luckily for the Pandas, Jamie and the Saskatchewan Huskies. Pasemko came to the rescue in Unlike the Pandas, the Bears had the 85th minute, converting off a a loss free weekend, crushing the corner kick to tie the game back up. Pronghorns 6-1 on Friday on the Despite some solid pressure late, back of a hat trick from fifth year the game ended in a 2-2 draw. Mohamed Teliani, and scraping out Head coach Liz Jepsen noted a 3-2 win against the Huskies on that there was a certain amount of Sunday. disappointment associated with The game against the Huskies the draw. was a back and forth affair, with “We didn’t manage our game the Bears leading 2-0 at one point, very well,” Jepsen said. “Having only to have Saskatchewan rally those two goals scored on us wasn’t back and tie the game 2-2. The ideal.” big goal came from Niko Jankovic Despite that, Jepsen said she was in the 78th minute, and it put the impressed that the Pandas were Bears up for good. The men now able to steel themselves and come incoming! Pandas midfielder Jamie Pasemko gets up for a header against Thompson Rivers. u of a athletics have an off weekend, and return up with the late tying goal. to the pitch for their home opener “(Our team) really had to fight, able to win 2-1. able to claw ahead and stay there, “The last 20 minutes of the game, against the Mount Royal Cougars really had to grind it out to put the Like the first game, the Pandas benefitting from a 59th minute the girls really knew how gritty you on Sept. 26, and will follow that up ball in the net,” she said. “Mistakes jumped out to a lead, the goal goal from 2013 Canada West MVP have to be to have a win when it’s with a against the Calgary Dinos on are going to happen, breakdowns coming courtesy of second year Julia Ignacio. a one goal difference against good Sept. 27. Mount Royal is currently are going to happen, but it’s what forward Karissa McNutt. Also Jepsen spoke about the Pandas players.” undefeated, as they swept their you do in response that shows your like the first game however, the notably better execution against Jepsen also spoke about how two games against the Winipeg true character.” opponents were able to tie the the Heat. despite the less than ideal results, Wesmen this past weekend, while Thankfully for the Pandas, game, as the Heat equalized in first “The girls showed that that could this weekend was a good learning Calgary has yet to play a game this there was a quick turnaround in half injury time. really lock it down at the end of the experience for the Pandas. season, and will open their season the Sunday game against the UBC Unlike the game against game, which is what we failed to do “You have to play 90 minutes, and this upcoming weekend against the Okanagan Heat, which they were Thompson Rivers, the Pandas were on the Friday prior,” Jepsen said. you can’t have mental breakdowns,” Lethbridge Pronghorns. U of A Pandas rugby has optimistic outlook towards 2015 season

Alyssa Demers Thursday, Sept 3. Parrish viewed viewed this hurdle as a success. sports writer this preseason game as a valuable “Last year was a tough year, but start to the season, and the over- in reflection, we actually exceeded After a disappointing finish to the whelming fan presence reminded my goal, which was to get to Na- 2014 season, one where they fell the team of the paramount support tionals,” he stated. “The big dif- short of a CIS National Champion- at the University of Alberta and in ference with this year is that, in ship, the Pandas Rugby Team is Edmonton. 2014, we lost a lot of those key, gearing up for the 2015 season. decision-making positions — the Opening the regular season Scrumhalf, Flyhalf, Number 8 — against the Calgary Dinos next Sun- “If you win you whereas this year, we’ve kept all of day, head coach Matthew Parrish perceive everything to be those players and they will be an- feels like this game will be a con- good, but when you lose, other year older, wiser, stronger,” structive opportunity for the team. Parrish said. “We’ve played them in the final you look through the “Our expectation is to always for the last three years. So it is a little game with a more critical make it to nationals. But this year different opening up against them,” we will have a lot of girls that have Parrish said. “It’ll allow us to see lens.” already experienced being start- where we’re at and make changes.” Matt parrish ers. All those games in 2014 at The Pandas concluded their 2014 pandas rugby coach Nationals were all fairly close—so regular season with a 19-15 loss now we’ll know how to finish off against Calgary heading into Cana- “We didn’t advertise it at all but those games; that’s the big differ- da West playoffs, however, this loss we ended up having more than 100 ence this year,” proved to be a learning experience people there,” he said. “I didn’t Parrish concluded, setting his for the squad, as Parrish pointed think there would be more than sights early on the CIS National out. 20. We always get good support at Championship. “The biggest thing last year was home.” Overall Parrish is optimistic losing that game against Calgary The result was an encouraging about this season, yet acknowledg- because it showed us what we need- one for the Pandas as well, as they es the dedication and hard work ed to do to beat them in the final,” secured a 43-22 victory against the the Pandas will undergo to win this Parrish said. “Sometimes losing Vikes. year’s national title. teaches you more than winning. If Last weekend, the squad headed “Due to the success of our pro- you win you perceive everything to to The Garrison Army Base for a gram, we always go in with high be good but when you lose you look weekend of team building, fitness expectations. It’s going to be an ex- through the game with a more criti- and fundamental skills. Parrish citing season and I feel like we have cal lens.” says it integrates the rookies and a team that is capable of winning Although the regular season will ultimately gives a chance for the the whole thing. It’s a nice thing take place on the road with no home team to get to know each other and as a coach to know we have the tal- games until the Canada West Cham- feel a part of the team. In 2014, ent. It’s just a matter of getting out pionship at Ellerslie Rugby Club the Pandas lost 10 starting players, there and performing well.” Oct. 23-25, the Pandas played their which resulted in a year of rebuild- The Pandas open their season in first preseason game in three years ing and integrating players into Calgary against the Dinos on Sept. against the University of Victoria on key positions. However, Parrish 20. scrumming it up The quest for nationals begins for the Pandas this Sunday. Joel malina thegateway www.gtwy.ca Volume 106, Issue 8 sports 21 Getting involved in motorsports may be easier than you think

Jason Timmons the drivers are a quintessentially ply wanting to drive their street sports staff @journophobic important aspect of the event, car a little faster. Making the re- without which the races simply sponsible choice to fuel this desire Local racers took to the track this couldn’t go on. at a sanction event paves the way weekend as the Northern Alberta People come for the adrenaline for many casual enthusiasts to be- Sports Car Club (NASCC) hosted rush and stay for the community. come full-blown racers within a its fifth and final race event of the Racing attracts a truly dedicated few short years. season at Castrol Raceway. This and passionate group of men and Others are out at the track season’s final race proved to one women who have put years of fulfilling lifelong dreams of of the most exciting of the sea- work in to the progression of the becoming racers, realizable only son. sport. Racing, as a sport, rewards after years of hard work and Racers came from all over the its participants with more than saving money towards the goal of province to test their merit on the just podiums. one day owning a racecar. Kevin track in wheel-to-wheel compe- Most racers get their start in Robertson, lapping enthusiast tition. Sorted into classes based competitive driving through and rookie racer, commented that on car weight and displacement, increasingly common lapping only in recent years has he been the drivers battled it out amongst events in which drivers are given able to achieve his racing dreams. their classes for prestige, brag- the opportunity to test their cars “I’ve loved racing all my live, I’d ging rights, and prizes. on a racetrack without the com- never had the time [or] the money. Despite the inherently danger- petitive aspect. Sean Lin, a long- Fortunately [now] I’ve been able to ous nature of wheel-to-wheel time car fanatic and seasoned play a little instead of just watch- racing, safety is the number one racecar driver mentioned that his ing it,” he says. priority among the NASCC and start sprouted from the days when Racing attracts a truly dedicat- the greater racing community. the Edmonton Indy was the city’s ed and passionate group of men Resources such as on-site ambu- premier racing event. and women who have put years lance crews, motorsport response of work into the progression of teams, and volunteer track work- the sport. Racing rewards its par- ers ensure that all racers and spec- “I’ve loved racing all ticipants with more than just po- tators experience only the highest my life, I’d never had diums, it’s an experience like no levels of safety. the time (or) the money. other that allows those involved In the event of a consequential to feel indescribable excitement driver error or mechanical mal- Fortunately (now), I’ve and a true sense of community. function, the Canadian Motor- been able to play a little Friendships forged on the tarmac sport Response Team is on site to while duking it out for first place help. Acting fast to remove any instead of just watching are seldom forgotten. broken or damaged cars from the it.” Racing doesn’t have to be an track and ensuring the safety and expensive hobby. The most basic health of the drivers involved. kevin robertson racing enthusiast of race cars can be purchased or It truly does take a village to created on a shoestring budget as raise a racing event, as a multi- long as safety is the top priority. tude of parties are necessary for “Once I started a lapping at the If you’re willing to put the time a successful event to go off with- Indy and saw the wheel-to-wheel and effort in, you could be out on out a hitch. The group involved racing, I decided I wanted to get the track fighting for first during that participates purely out of into that,” he says. the next season of NASCC racing love for the sport is the group that Lin isn’t alone when it comes to events. For more information on also needs the most recognition. the humble beginnings of many racing, lapping, and the motor- The corner workers used to com- racecar drivers; a large majority sport community, visit nascc. municate pressing information to of racers begin their careers sim- ab.ca vroom vroom The NASCC accepts racers of all ability levels. jason timmons

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