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THE Please recycle this Thursday, December 8, 2011 newspaper when you are Volume 49, Issue 14 finished with it. NUGGETYOUR STUDENT NEWSPAPER EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA TEACHER’S MEMORIAL SET Graham Miller to be remembered at Jan. 7 service, story page 4

Photo by Laura Dettling PILED HIGH Joe FM radio announcer Rhubarb Jones looks over a stuffed bus Friday at Namao Save-On-Foods. Approxi- mately 20,000 kg of food and $14,000 were collected at various Save-On-Food stores in Edmonton and Sher- wood Park during the annual Stuff-A-Bus campaign. 2 The Nugget Thursday, December 8, 2011 NEWS&FEATURES Photos for folks take their portrait, print it and deliver it to them. Whether you’re a professional, amateur or hobbyist photographer, your camera can help someone who has never had the opportunity to get their portrait done. Help-Portrait was founded by Jeremy Cow- art, a celebrity photographer from the United States. In an interview with CNN, Cowart said: “I believe in people. I think that people really do want to give back and photographers espe- A DOSE OF cially tend to be very passionate people. When EXTRAORDINARY you combine Christmas and serving people, I really believed it would be a no-brainer.” ANNA ESTANISLAO Cowart’s idea took off and he chose a Issues Editor specific date for the movement to begin so that It’s the last issue and I hope I inspired you people can have their portraits in time for the in some way. If you would like to read the past Christmas season. So this Dec. 10, all around articles and the extraordinary people/organiz- the world, Help-Portrait will commence. ations I featured, visit www.thenuggetonline. The organization is funded by other organ- estherhavens.com com. izations, private donors, sponsorships and mer- Help-Portrait founder Jeremy Cowart and a fan. You know that moment when you look chandise sales. This movement has spread through your old photographs and a blast of around the world, inspiring and motivating nostalgia hits you? It can either be exciting, people to grab their cameras and make some- joyful or downright frightening to see moments one smile and have something to remember by of the past. I find that photographs are special for this holiday season. If you’re wondering memorabilia that one can cherish forever. Our who exactly the people in need are, it can vary mind can only hold so many memories and from single parents who can’t afford to have that’s where photos help capture and treasure their photos professionally taken to homeless those moments. Whether it’s a portrait of you, people. your dog or family, it holds a special meaning. It’s the chance to give someone hope and But not everyone has the opportunity to for photographers to use their skills for good. have their pictures taken. This is where Help- For more information on Help-Portrait, visit Portrait comes in. Help-Portrait is a non-profit www.help-portrait.com. It’s never too late to organization where photographers around the get involved and give back to the community. world gather and use their photography skills For a story on Edmonton’s Help-Portrait to give back to the community. The idea is bril- program, which is run by a NAIT alumnus, see liant and very simple: find someone in need, page 5. Feeling pressure? Just exercise! By BART PADJASEK out that cup of coffee? Morning Jolt Boot- With finals approaching, the com- camp may just be the thing for you. mon themes of a student life include con- TRX Circuit, a workout based on suspen- stant stress, poor eating habits, and sleep sion and weights, is included as well. This deprivation. is the perfect option for those that want to Regular exercise during these weeks is an improve both strength and conditioning. easy solution to combat most bad habits, but Many more classes are available. Check students without a lot of workout experience the NAIT Recreation website for details on or just tired of the same weight room routine all programs and times. may be at a loss of motivation. That’s where Each drop-in preview class ranges the NAIT Recreation Department comes in. from 30 minutes to one hour, depending This month, NAIT is joining with the on the program, and is open to all levels of United Way to bring the next set of drop-in fit- experience. For more information, visit Health ness classes to the main campus. Each class is The United Way, and its associated cen- Services or contact Evelyn Gorecki, only one session, so there is no commitment tres, combats social issues such as poverty Tobacco Reduction Co-ordinator necessary to keep the program up. It’s only $5 and homelessness and works to better the 780.471.8733 or [email protected] (plus GST) to register for any class, with all lives of people all over the world. With such profits going to the United Way in Edmonton. a large goal they could always use your help Want to experience a great calorie-burn- in terms of money, and what better way to ing workout while still having a great time? give then to get in shape while doing it? To Try the Latin-inspired dance workout Zumba. register go to the recreation department at Need a pick-me-up in the mornings with- E-134 before the first classes begin. Thursday, December 8, 2011 news & features The Nugget 3

The Nugget Room E-128B 11762–106 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5G 2R1 Production Office 471-8866 www.thenuggetonline.com Editor-in-Chief Celeste Dul [email protected] Issues Editor Anna Estanislao [email protected] Assistant Issues Editor Claire Theobald [email protected] Sports Editor Patrick Knowles [email protected] Assistant Sports Editor Baljot Bhatti [email protected] Entertainment Editor Natascha Bruhin [email protected] Assist. Entertainment Editor Christine Vu [email protected] Photo Editor Laura Dettling [email protected] Production Manager Frank MacKay Photo by Laura Dettling [email protected] Radio personality Rhubarb Jones, centre, joins ETS bus driver Lorie Sinclair, left, and volunteer Sherry Kordoban in the For advertising, call 471-8866 stuffed bus. or e-mail: [email protected] Submissions encouraged: [email protected] The deadline is noon on the last Stuffing buses for needy school day of the week. (All sub- missions must include your name By MIKE JONES including a signed Magnus Paajarvi Edmonton Since its inception, Stuff-A-Bus has collected and student ID number.) The Edmonton Food Bank held its 17th Oilers jersey, a $100 Earls gift card and a West 282,545 kg of food and $311,729 in cash dona- The opinions expressed by contribu- annual Stuff-A-Bus campaign this past week- Edmonton Mall family attraction pass. In addi- tions helping nearly 5,000 families. tors to the Nugget are not necessarily end and volunteers unloaded nearly 13 buses tion, many secondary prizes shared by NAIT officials, NAITSA or full of food for the Christmas and Festive were awarded, including elected school representatives. campaign. several pairs of tickets to the Forty-foot Edmonton Transit Service buses Citadel’s long-running fan were parked at various Save-On-Foods loca- favourite presentation of A tions over the past weekend in Edmonton and Christmas Carol. Letters Sherwood Park. Early estimates have the events There is still a lot of raising nearly 20,000 kg of food, with volun- work to do for the Edmon- We want your views teers continuing to unload buses late into Sat- ton Food Bank to reach its Is something bugging you urday night. goal to make sure that all about NAIT or the rest of the Organizers are attributing the success to a Edmonton families have a world? Do you have some praise great team of volunteers, young and old, as well good Christmas this year. If to dish out about the school or life as media coverage from Joe FM (which broad- you’d like to donate money in general? cast live on site at all events) and Global TV. or volunteer your time, you Get those thoughts into print. Despite being several days shorter than last can visit the Food Bank’s Keep them short and to the year’s campaign, volunteers managed to match website at www.edmontons- point. No more than 100 words. Hell, we’re a newspaper not an last year’s monetary donations of $14,000, foodbank.com. encyclopedia. Give us a break! thanks in part to a new Donate Online option. Furthermore, you can Submit your letters with your Last year’s campaign brought in almost 35,000 make non-perishable food real name and phone number to: kg of non-perishable food. donations at any City of [email protected]. In an effort to meet significant shortages of Edmonton fire station or Don’t sweat it. We won’t publish certain foods, Stuff-A-Bus incorporated a rec- major grocery store. your phone number, but we do ommended “Item of the Day” program this year. ETS and its partners need to list your real name. The optional program included such items have operated the annual It’s all good. Getting something as canned fish and meat, pasta and juice boxes. ETS Stuff-A-Bus cam- off your chest is downright thera- Donators who brought more than the items paign in late November or peutic. Write us. of the day were entered to win a grand prize, early December since 1995. 4 The Nugget NEWS & features Thursday, December 8, 2011 Much missed by staff, students By MIKE MARSHALL tional chain, Graham became a summer Earlier this semester, NAIT experienced course instructor and eventually a full time a tragedy when Information Technology instructor for the program that he loved. He instructor Graham Miller was killed in a received a major teaching award in 2005, motorcycle accident. and was even sent to China, by NAIT, to The 47-year-old was known by staff, and teach. students alike, as quick to smile and laugh, a With tragedy comes hope, however. lover of rugby and motorcycles and having Although NAIT has lost one of its most an incredible drive, not only to teach, but to beloved faculty members, his passing has learn as well. In 2009, he took a sabbatical been commemorated with the “Graham Mil- to finish work on a Master’s degree in Car- ler Memorial Fund,” allowing a scholarship diff, Wales. to a student who personifies Graham’s val- Miller was born in 1966 in Pasadena, ues of hard work and dedication to the pro- California to Canadian graduate student par- gram and school he loved. ents. It was through his parents that a lifelong For those who wish to make donations to love of travel was instilled in him. Toronto the memorial fund, please address them to: was his home during adolescence and high NAIT, c/o Sabrina Giordano, school, where he quickly took an interest in 11762 106 St. N.W., rugby that would last his whole life. Edmonton, AB T5G 2R1. A collection of odd jobs out of high A memorial tribute will be held at the school, including first cook in a restaurant NAIT Shaw Auditorium on Jan. 7 at 3:30 and helicopter pilot, shaped him into the p.m. to honour Graham. Following this, man affectionately known as “Chopper” to a reception will be held at the Clansmen his friends on the Clansmen Rugby Club. Rugby Club, a short distance away from Graham eventually moved to Edmonton campus. to help take care of an ailing grandmother. Expect a large crowd, as the many stu- It was here that Graham studied Informa- dents, friends and family this fine instructor tion Technology at NAIT. While a student, and man touched come out to pay their he soon discovered that he had an excel- respects to the cook, the helicopter pilot, the lent knack for helping and tutoring fellow rugby player and the instructor but, most of students. Working his way up the educa- all, the man.

edmontonsun.com Graham Miller Killed in a traffic accident Healthy diet gives brainpower a boost

By CHELSEA BIRD Also fresh fruit and vegetables are a great As this semester comes to an end, it’s source of energy and plant protein. easy to want to mentally check out and Another thing you can do to help beat coast through the next couple of weeks on stress and keep yourself focused is to exer- autopilot. cise. This is obviously important, but even For most programs this is the busiest getting outside or moving around for 10 time of year, so how can you power through minutes will help keep you focused. the last round of assignments and group pro- Ever leave a report or project for a few jects and perform well on your final exams? minutes, then come back to it and find you Well, a healthy diet is a good start. Eat- have more perspective or a new idea? If ing well enough for it to you can get up and take affect your brain and pro- a bathroom break to ductivity doesn’t take as stretch and clear your long as you might think. head, you’ll come back Reaping the benefits to your exam or project of a healthy diet starts with more focus. Also, with the first bite of make sure you’re drink- healthy food. So which ing a lot of water. Get- foods are right for your ting dehydrated doesn’t brain? The big winner take long and can quickly overall is anything that lead to headaches and contains omega-3 fatty exhaustion. acids. Foods like wild Finally, this is a no salmon, nuts, blueber- nicolemccance.com brainer – sleep. Make sure ries, avocados and seeds are all full of them. you’re sleeping enough for your body to feel Sugar and caffeine are an easy source of good. We’re all adults; we know how much energy but ultimately lead to a crash. If you our own body needs to feel good. For some can’t do without your morning cup of cof- people it’s six hours, for others it’s nine. fee, at least pair it with a healthy breakfast. Final exams and projects are stressful Foods with a high fibre content like cereals because most of us have a big portion of our and breads or high protein like eggs will marks riding on them. Treating your body help keep your energy levels up for longer. right will help get you through them. Thursday, December 8, 2011 news and features The Nugget 5 The gift of a photograph By CLAIRE THEOBALD Assistant Issues Editor Although Javier Salazar, a successful professional photog- rapher and NAIT alumnus, has made his living capturing people in their best light, the power of a portrait never really struck him until he stumbled across the Help-Portrait Campaign. “It’s amazing,” Salazar said. “It’s a very good way for pho- tographers to give back.” Help-Portrait was a movement started in the United States to have photographers world-wide join together on Dec. 10. to give back to those less fortunate by taking portraits of them free of charge. Now in Help-Portrait’s third year in Edmonton, Salazar has organized three locations where individuals can have their hair and makeup done and have a professional portrait taken that Salazar says helps people see themselves in a different, more positive light. “I think it gives them a lot of hope,” Salazar said, “and you can totally see it in the tears that they have when they receive the photo.” Salazar, lead organizer of the event, says that he was amazed by the response he got after he gave these Javier Salazar individuals their photographs, but it was hearing their stories that really www.writrams.com encouraged him to continue with the event. “I take portraits all the time ... but when you take these por- by the idea because they did not see the point of giving people in Salazar said that it may be difficult for some people to under- traits, it totally takes it to a different level,” said Salazar. “The need photographs. stand the impact without seeing it for themselves, and with most [response] that we get are tears and hugs, and seeing these Salazar admits that at the beginning when he was asked charities focusing on immediate needs, Help-Portrait does seem people, it just makes it definitely worth it.” “Why are you giving a homeless man an 8 by 10 photo when a bit out of the ordinary. Salazar recalls a man who came in with his daughter to have he doesn’t have anywhere to put it?” He didn’t really have an “A lot of organizations, and a lot of time we volunteer, a lot a family portrait done. The man only got to see his daughter on answer. However, he stuck with his guns, knowing that the proof of people when they donate, they go for just the first needs,” weekends, and never had a picture of both him and his daughter of the impact would be in the photos and the stories of those who Salazar said. “There’s more then that, human beings need a little together. His daughter was 15 years old. arrived. bit more then just food.” “That photo for him was priceless,” Salazar said. “Homeless people come, and they leave with that photo, and Salazar believes that these photographs have a huge impact This year, they are adding a new project where they will they mention that that’s one of their treasures,” Salazar said, on that person’s sense of pride and self-worth and serves to print off extra copies of the portraits and have those who were adding “they don’t have a house, but at least now they have a improve their quality of life. photographed write the significance of the portrait on that copy. photo that they can have with them wherever they go.” “They see the best of themselves right in the photo,” said Then, Salazar will post them on his blog so that people can see One man he photographed was glad he finally had something Salazar. the impact this kind of work has on a community. to send to his mother in Toronto, something that would show her This year, the volunteer photographers, hair stylists and “Now it’s not just us hearing these stories,” Salazar said. he was still alive. makeup artists will be set up in three locations: the Paramount “We are actually going to be able to show you.” “When you’re there, and you take their photo, and that per- Theatre building on Jasper Avenue, Trinity Lutheran Church and It was not without trepidation that Salazar decided to start the son opens the envelope and sees the photo and starts crying, the Alberta Community League. Anyone who would otherwise Edmonton chapter of the campaign. Many people were confused that’s when you understand the impact,” said Salazar. be unable to afford a portrait is invited. Opportunity to voice your opinion By BALJOT BHATTI We believe students know best why they respected,” he said. tunity to express your vision for NAIT Assistant Sports Editor came to NAIT and what they expect from Students who will attend the event and this January, the week of the 9th, and When students return to NAIT in Janu- us.” answer the above question will be gifted let yourself be heard in this important ary, they will have a chance to express their The event will be scheduled to accom- some free goodies. Watch for your oppor- conversation. opinions on NAIT and what the campus can modate both students who are at school dur- do for them. NAIT’s President and CEO, ing the day and those who attend school Dr. Glenn Feltham, is working on a vision during the evening or on weekends. Leanne for NAIT to be realized in 2021. For that McCarthy, executive director of the depart- to come to fruition, Dr. Feltham is asking a ment of Continuing Education said: “It is single question – if NAIT could make you important for all students to have an oppor- one promise as a student, what would it be? tunity to be heard, including those who During the week of Jan. 9, NAIT stu- study here on evenings and weekends.” dents will come down to the Main, Patri- Malcolm Haines, the associate dean of cia and Souch campuses to spend 10 to the School of Trades commented on the 15 minutes answering that very question. opportunity not to just improve the main Dr. Feltham seems determined to continu- campus, but the other NAIT schools as well. ally improve the NAIT campuses around “This is an excellent opportunity for the Edmonton. students at our satellite campuses to partici- “In creating our vision for NAIT in pate in the process of change that is sweep- 2021, we’ve not yet determined our funda- ing through NAIT,” said Haines. mental promises to students,” said Dr. Fel- “They are an important part of the tham. “We’ve done this quite intentionally, NAIT community and this will reinforce because we want students to take the lead. to them that their opinions are valued and 6 The Nugget NEWS & features Thursday, December 8, 2011 Virtually Speaking Skyrim – a beautiful fantasy By GRAHAM McCANN The recently released Skyrim is taking up many people’s time. If you haven’t heard of it, you are probably far removed from almost any gamer out there. It is a massive role playing game, though not online like World of Warcraft, it is a single-player adven- ture. However, its expansive world provides hours and hours of content and exploration. It would be easy to clock 60 hours into it. The graphics in the game are absolutely gorgeous. If you want to get the most out of the game visually, go with the PC version over the 360 or PS3 versions if you can. Also, the load- ing times are faster. The Elder Scrolls series started on the PC and I see it as a PC game as default. Skyrim is the fifth main installment of The Elder Scrolls series, the previous being Oblivion, released in 2006 and the one before that Morrowind, in 2002. The Elder Scrolls was first released in 1994 as The Elder Scrolls: Arena. It was a revolutionary first-person RPG which has the very basic mechanics that have evolved over the last 17 years. It also began the deep expansive lore continued in the sequels and videogamesblogger.com side story games. becoming more powerful and had more pre- ing. In fact, you can download Arena for free and be blown away again with how incred- From the 1980s to the mid 2000s, PC cise and expansive controls with the key- at www.elderscrolls.com/arena. Check it out ibly beautiful, big and absorbing it is. gaming culture and console gaming culture board and mouse. Not many people know of if you are playing Skyrim. You don’t have to If you’re a patient gamer that enjoys var- had somewhat different vibes because of the Arena, nor Daggerfall, the sequel released devote time to finish it, just play around with iety and being absorbed into a beautiful fan- different nature of the two platforms. in 1996, but looking back at them can pro- it for a while. Get a feel for it and get used tasy world, you owe it to yourself to buy PCs were upgradeable, were always vide insight into the evolution of PC gam- to the graphics and then go back into Skyrim Skyrim. Thursday, December 8, 2011 The Nugget 7 opinion — Editorial — Triumph of the spirit ith school coming to a Wclose for me and my field placement starting up in January, this is my last article for the Nugget. It has been an amazing experience and I’m extremely grate- ful to have it. CELESTE DUL In my last article, Editor-In-Chief I would like to share a story I just discov- ered with you. After learning about the life of Lizzie Velasquez, it’s hard to feel down on yourself about anything. I want to use this as my last article because I feel like it’s something that everyone can learn from and, after you hear Lizzie’s story, nothing will seem impossible. No idea how she survived Lizzie Velasquez was born in Austin, Texas. Four weeks premature, Liz- zie only weighed only two pounds, 10 ounces and had very little amniotic fluid protecting her in her mother’s womb. Her skin was translucent and her parents, Guadeloupe and Rita Velasquez, had to dress her in doll clothes. Her mother said that doctors had no idea how she survived. At 21-years-old, Lizzie weighs about 60 pounds and has zero per cent body fat. She is one of three people in the world living with an undiagnosed disorder that doesn’t allow her to gain weight. In order to survive she has to eat roughly every 15 minutes. In a statement on her website, aboutlizzie. com, Lizzie said: “I have a lot of the same physical features as kids with progeria. Like the pointed nose, small mouth and appearing with aging skin. The difference is that progeria is terminal and has a lot more complications. The small amount of information that I just wrote about is literally the only information my doctors know about my syndrome. It’s just one big mystery and hopefully one day there will be a miracle and an answer to all our questions.” Loving nature After learning about her story, I watched some of the videos she has posted online and I was blown away by her positive attitude and loving nature. Even though she has been bullied most of her life, she doesn’t even remotely let this bring her down. She’s written a book, called Lizzie Beauti- ful: The Lizzie Velasquez Story and has become a motivational speaker. No matter what life has thrown at her, she is determined to make her dreams come true and she tells others to do the same. I don’t feel like my writing can do justice to just how amazing Liz- zie is, so I strongly suggest you see for yourself. Visit www.aboutlizzie. com, or check out her youtube channel, http://www.youtube.com/user/ lizzitachickita?feature=watch.

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NAIT Ook Rebecca Merasty digs the ball during a game against Grande Prairie on Friday. NAIT lost the match 3-1. V-ball teams Photos by Anthony Houle NAIT Ook Austin Hinchey goes high for a block against Grande Prairie during the men’s game at the NAIT gym. The Ooks won 3-2.

the team’s schedule over the upcoming break. score of 25-14. Although Grande Prairie pushed “Next up, we resume training, Dec. 29-31 with back in the third set, it just was not good take 3 of 4 the University of Alberta. We will also be compet- enough. The Ooks won with a score of 25-23. By EVAN DEGENHARDT sets, 26-24, 25-13, 25-22. Although the matches ing in the Mount Royal Tournament Jan. 2-4.” There were a couple of players to make note of. After a long first half of the season, the NAIT were close, NAIT proved to be a team that could Meanwhile, the men’s team also faced off NAIT’s Lyndon Mercier had 29 kills over the volleyball teams are headed into a much needed bounce back from a previous night’s defeat. A against Grande Prairie. Going into the weekend, weekend and also finished with 21 digs. Ook Christmas break. Both teams were in action over stat leader for the Ooks over the weekend was NAIT’s record sat at 2-6 and they were hoping to Trevor Langvand, who had not played since the weekend, playing their final two games before Sarah Watson, who had 17 kills as well as 20 get a couple of wins. NAIT’s first weekend due to injury, provided a the break. The men swept Grande Prairie, winning digs. Tayler Smith also had a great weekend, Friday night’s match proved to be a battle of major impact on both nights. Langvand finished both of their games in the two-game series, while with 16 kills, 40 digs and two attrition for both teams, but the weekend with 20 kills and 23 digs. the women’s team earned a split against Wolves. aces. it was NAIT that came out Coach Simon Fedun spoke of his team’s Coach Erminia Russo on top in the end. It took five efforts over the entire semester and how they Began weekend in 3rd Thorpe spoke about her sets to determine the winner, handled themselves despite a tough schedule. Heading into the weekend’s action, the team’s efforts. with the Ooks winning 3-2. NAIT’s women’s team was third in the ACAC “This is one of the first The scores from Friday night’s ‘Entire team healthy’ with a record of 6-2. weekends of league play this match were 19-25, 25-20, “This was the first weekend since the end of NAIT was hoping to go into the break with term that we were really challenged. Although 25-22, 23-25, 15-13. October that we’ve had our entire team healthy a couple of wins and remain in the top of the we lost on Friday we still played well. We fell Saturday was a completely different story. enough to play,” Fedun said. standings. On Friday night, Grande Prairie short in the last three sets by committing errors NAIT came out and completely dominated the “It was a tough semester with only four of proved to be a worthy opponent. NAIT lost at critical times in the match and we didn’t serve play. The Ooks won the first three sets and took the 10 matches at home and I am really proud the match 3-1, with set scores of 23-25, 25-20, the ball tough enough. Saturday was different. the match 3-0 over the Wolves. The first set of of the guys and how they have handled the 25-21, 25-18. There was an increased level of intensity and the match was extremely close but the Ooks adversity. We have kept ourselves in the mix Saturday’s match was a much different the focus was on each play and each player just edged out Grande Prairie with a score of 28-26. to make playoffs and now we control our own story. The Ooks came out with a distinct deter- doing her job”. The second set was not as close. The Ooks took destiny. mination and swept the Wolves in three straight Coach Russo Thorpe also commented on control of the play and beat the Wolves by a “Should be a fun second half.” Thursday, December 8, 2011 SPORTS The Nugget 9 Tiger Woods is back! going to be back to where they were before he went under the needle for numerous repairs, but for turning 36 later this month he is in very good Tiger Woods salutes the physical condition. Add in the changes he has made crowd after winning the 2011 in his swing, and by changes I mean completely Chevron World Challenge at changing the entire mechanics of how he swings a Sherwood Country Club in golf club, which look to finally be coming together. Thousand Oaks, Calif. It was Things are looking up for Tiger. his 83rd worldwide victory For me the one thing that I think Tiger needed and first since Nov. 15, 2009. to fix more than anything was his personal life and PATRICK KNOWLES dealing with the aftermath of everything that came Sports Editor out in the tabloids. Even Superman had a weak- Finally, after 749 days, Tiger Woods has made ness in kryptonite. Tiger’s was letting his fame his way back into the golf winner’s circle. After and name become bigger than himself as a person winning the PGA Chevron World Challenge this and being so caught up in that, that he thought he past Sunday, I think that it is safe to say that all the could do whatever he wanted and get away with it changes that have gone on in Woods life, on and off because he’s “Tiger Woods.” As Tiger found out, the course, are finally behind him. that’s just not how the cookie crumbles and you It has been over two years since Tiger’s infam- can’t live the lifestyle he was living and expect it ous Thanksgiving night debacle, involving a golf not to come and bite you in the ass. club, a Cadillac Escalade, now ex-wife Elin Nor- I always wondered what that thing would be degren and a whole lot of crazy. Let’s not pretend that would knock Tiger off of his pedestal, because that this incident didn’t turn Tiger’s world upside let’s be honest, sooner or later you had to know down, because it did. For a moment I thought that something would come up to put a chink in this he would never be able to recover and he would knight’s shining armour. I just never thought it end up as one of those “what ever happened to … ” would be something that was so scandalous that sports stories, that my generation would talk about every type of media source, from sports to enter- and future generations would have no idea of how tainment and news outlets, would cover it. ibtimes.com dominant Tiger Woods was on a golf course. This victory was the first for Tiger in the last 27 Thankfully, I don’t think that will be the case. events he entered, the longest streak of his career. weekends of golf together back to back for the first try and dethrone the King of the Links. This is Tiger’s first victory since his personal The 749 days between wins was 500 days longer time in over two years it is hard not to be optimistic With his personal life finally back to actually life made the front page of every tabloid on the than any other winless streak since 1996, the year about what the future holds for him. being a personal life, health issues hopefully fixed planet; his last victory prior to that came on Nov. that he became a professional. He earned $1.2 mil- The PGA needs Tiger to be relevant in order and a swing that is finally coming around for the 15, 2009 at the Australian Masters. And maybe, just lion for this victory, $500,000 more than his earn- for the it to be relevant to golf fans and sports fans first time in over a year and a half there are no maybe, this victory is the first step of many needed ings in the seven events he has entered this sea- alike. In the last 10 major championships we have distractions for Tiger. He can finally focus on the to help get Tiger back to that level of dominance son combined. With this victory, the former No. 1 had 10 different winners and personally I couldn’t game the loves and return to the dominant form that he had over the entire field in the first decade golfer in the world moved up to the No. 21 ranked name three of them. This is not a good thing for the we all have become accustomed to seeing. And of the 21st century. golfer in the world, which is about 30 places higher PGA. who knows, maybe that discussion that has died Don’t get me wrong, in no way do I think that than he was ranked going into last weekend’s When Tiger was in his prime and destroying off about Tiger catching Jack, maybe with a strong Tiger is going to be able to go out and win prac- action. all who dared challenge him, that was great for the start to his 2012 season, that conversation will start tically every tournament that he enters, but all the This is only two good weekends off golf back PGA because you were always wondering if any- to be a popular topic again on the 19th hole of your signs say that Tiger is back on the right track. His to back and the wheels could fall off at any second, one could compete on the same level as Tiger and local golf courses … body is finally healthy. I mean his knees are never but with Tiger actually being able to put two good Athletes of the week Nov. 28-Dec. 4 Sarah Watson Volleyball Sarah was a force for the NAIT women’s volleyball team this past weekend, leading her team to a split with the GPRC Wolves. Sarah had 17 kills and 20 digs in the two matches and was the team’s most consistent player. “Sarah is a player who makes very few errors and she is that all-round player that you look for, who plays well both in the front and back row,” said head coach Erminia Russo Thorpe. “As a mature player, she brings a sense of calm and confidence to the floor.” Sarah is in her fourth year and is in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at NAIT. She is from Edmonton.

Trevor Langvand Volleyball Trevor played his first matches since being injured in the first weekend. Trevor had 13 kills, 15 digs and a block in Friday night’s five-set victory over the GPRC Wolves. He followed that performance up with seven kills, eight digs, four blocks and a service ace in the Ooks sweep of GPRC Saturday afternoon. “Langvand has not played since our first weekend due to injury and provided a major impact on both nights,” said head coach Simon Fedun. “He took home Player of the Game honours on Saturday, which was well deserved.” Trevor is a third-year Finance student from Red Deer. 10 The Nugget SPORTS Thursday, December 8, 2011 Athlete Profile Athlete Profile Player: Braden Overwater Player: Stephanie Brown Sport: Basketball Sport: Volleyball Position: Guard, power forward Position: Middle Program: Business Program: Animal Health Tech. Age: 18 Age: 20

By EMILY FITZPATRICK my Grade 12 year he came out to some of my By ANIKA NOTTVEIT Where do you work? – At barns and vet How long have you played basketball? – games and told me he wanted me to play for How long have you played volleyball? – clinics. I’ve worked a various barns in the area. I have played since Grade 6, so just over six NAIT. And I came out to a scrimmage in June I’ve been playing since Grade 7. I’ve played What do you enjoy about that job? – It’s years. and yeah decided this was the place for me. three years of college volleyball – one year at pretty chill. I get to have time off whenever I Has basketball always been your favour- Where did you grow up? – Didsbury, King’s University and two at NAIT. want. It’s nice to be able to work with horses, ite sport? – I played hockey and baseball when Alberta. Has it always been your favourite sport? my passion. I was younger but I eventually picked basket- Any future plans with basketball – Well, – Yes. I ride horses, too, but volleyball has Any pre-game rituals? – Usually I like to ball because it was my favourite. this is my rookie year so I just want to keep always been my favourite team sport. eat an omelet in the morning. We always have What do you like to do in the off-season? improving and becoming a better player. How did you decide to go into Animal fun in the team room, dance and pump our- – I like to play other sports like baseball, hang Biggest competition this year? – Probably Health Technology? – I’ve always loved ani- selves up. out with my friends, play video games, work Lakeland this year. They have a really strong mals. I wanted to work with them. This pro- Where did you grow up? – In Edmonton. out and try to get in better shape. team with a lot of talent. We’ve lost to them gram is only two years and I knew it would get How did you decide to come to NAIT? – Any pre-game rituals? – Nothing specific twice already this year but the way I see it we me into the job site right away. It has one of the best Animal Tech programs. for pre-game. I like to chew gum when I play, have to beat them once when it matters and I What do you want to do with your dip- What’s something cool about your pro- though. And I have a lucky pin for high school definitely think we have the potential to do that. loma? – I want to work to in an equine clinic gram? – You can bring your animal in to get that I like to keep with me. What do you eat before games? – I try to with horses. Hopefully work on the track. spade, neutered or dental work done, for only What has been your best career eat some protein to give me energy. So chicken Do you own a horse? – Yes, I own two. $25. It’s a really good deal for students and moment? – Probably my whole Grade 12 or pasta, stuff like that. They are my favourite animals. staff. Vet clinics charge way more. year. We had a great team with some amazing Favourite movie? – I like sports mov- What’s your dream job? – On the track or Best career moment? – The travelling. I talent. Just the whole experience has left me ies. Like Hoosiers, Glory Road, Friday Night any equine clinic. love being on the bus with the girls. It’s a lot with some great memories. Lights, Caddyshack, Slapshot. Stuff like that. What do you enjoy doing in the off-sea- of fun. How were you recruited to NAIT? – Favourite NBA team? – Boston Celtics. son? – I show horses quick competitively What’s your favourite movie? – Gladi- I’ve known Coach Hansen for a while. And in Favourite NBA player? – Ray Allen. through the States and Alberta. I work, too. ator. I like war movies. AFC – 4 weeks left By STEPHEN A. KACZMAR Jr. Steelers headline this division once again the Indianapolis Colts’ spot as the supreme that move, you can’t blame him for the sea- Last week we looked at the NFC, this this season, but with a twist. The Cincin- team in this division. What we didn’t think son they’ve had – there’s a lack of playmakers week it’s the AFC. Not a lot of surprises here, nati Bengals, formerly known as the “Bun- was that they would have nine more wins than down there. just a devastating injury to one player that gles” are in contention for a playoff spot, the Colts this season. The Texans should roll on as division derailed an entire team and a division that no thanks to an underrated defence and Can players who don’t play a sin- champions. It will be interesting to see how one seemingly wanted to win until this week. a rookie tandem of Andy Dalton gle snap win the MVP? If so, give it this team performs in the playoffs for the first AFC East and A.J. Green. Quite the accom- to Peyton Manning because his team time ever. Early on in the season it looked like the plishment thus far for a team that is brutal without him. AFC West Buffalo Bills were going to turn this division at the start of the season had no Just when you thought the Tex- Remember the division I mentioned that no upside down by winning five of their first business being involved in the ans had finally gotten their break, one wanted to win, until this week? This is it. seven, but they’ve cooled off in a big way, playoff race. they got broken – literally. The Denver Broncos actually want it. The Oak- losing five straight to take them out of the The Ravens, Starting quarterback land Raiders put up a stinker in Miami. It was a picture. meanwhile, beat Matt Schaub and line- game that good teams win and they didn’t. The New York Jets were supposed to take the Steelers both backer Mario Williams What can be said of Tim Tebow at this over the reins atop this division but that has times this season are out for the sea- point? All he does is win; he won in Florida, failed to materialize. The New England Patri- although with both son and Andre John- wins in Denver and wins in life. Everyone has ots remain the class of this division; Tom being at 9-3, it’s a son is in and out tried to knock him on his throwing mechan- Brady and Wes Welker have been amaz- safe bet we’ll be see- of the line-up but ics but something that cannot be questioned is ing. Their defence has taken a lot of scru- ing both of these teams their defence this kid’s heart. He believes he can win, and tiny but the league leader in interceptions, in the playoffs and has been sim- he goes out and does it. Kyle Orton is out of Kyle Arrington with seven, plays in their maybe one of them in ply spectacular, the picture, John Elway can say what he wants secondary. the Super Bowl. the best in the but this is Tebow time. Let’s not forgot that a While the Miami Dolphins forgot to show Let me add that even league. rejuvenated Willis McGahee is there to help up in the first half of the season, only now, though the Cleveland To make mat- him along the way. when it’s pointless, do they start winning. Browns are pretty irrel- ters worse, they lost Lost in this are the Kansas City Chiefs and Rex and his boys picked up an absolutely evant when it comes to their backup in Matt Leinart so it’s San Diego Chargers – the same Chargers who massive victory to keep them in contention, talking playoff races, the T.J. Yates show. If he falters, were pretty much handed this division at the their offence has been bad all year but Shonn they own the best pass- then it’s Jake Delhomme ... yikes. start of the season. It was looking good five Greene finally woke up this weekend against ing defence in the league The Tennessee Titans have quietly games in, sitting at 4-1. Oh yeah, then they the Washington Redskins. with an improving Colt remained in the mix behind a real lost six straight. It’s safe to say this season is a Patriots have an easy schedule to end the McCoy – next year they quiet Chris Johnson who has lost one for San Diego. season; they’ll win this division while the Jets could pull a Cincinnati. been horrible this season. As for Kansas City, two words. Tyler still have an uphill battle to get in. AFC South redfalcon.picturepush.com Meanwhile, in Jackson- Palko. Really? I think Tebow and the gang AFC North We knew the Houston Tim Tebow ville, coach Jack Del Rio was will continue to roll and who knows what he The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Texans were gunning for How good can he be? let go by the Jaguars. I don’t like can do in the playoffs? Thursday, December 8, 2011 SPORTS The Nugget 11

Szabados shuts Photos by Kevin Tuong out MacEwan By AVRY LEWIS-McDOUGALL and a one point, there was resulted in a Our NAIT men’s hockey Ooks brief (and unsuccessful) 5-3 advantage rocked the house on Friday with a crush- for MacEwan. However, Szabados and ing 5-0 win over the MacEwan Grif- her defensive cohorts kept the puck out fins. It was NAIT’s last game before the of the net and the shots to a minimum. At Christmas break, and a raucous crowd the end of the night, MacEwan had seven cheered on both teams. powerplay chances,and couldn’t capital- NAIT’s defence and goalie Shannon ize on a single one of them. Szabados shut out the MacEwan offence, Heading into the Christmas break, with Szabados stonewalling 22 shots in the Ooks are currently third in the ACAC her 60 minutes on ice. This was her first standings, with only three losses on their shutout of the season and she was ana- record. They left the NAIT arena Friday lytical about the win and positive about night riding high on an eight-game win- her defence. ning streak. Head coach Serge Lajoie “I think we did a good job,” she said was happy with the result. in an interview shortly after the game. “We were just discussing that it “Keeping the puck out, getting pucks might have been one of our most com- out, keeping it in the other end, and the plete games,” he said, after the game. guys in front of me did a great job with “Shannon was instrumental in mak- that.” ing some big saves when we got into NAIT answered with 37 shots of their penalty trouble, which could have own. Josh Koper got his seventh goal of changed the outcome of the game. Josh the season with the finale of the hat trick Koper did a good job of capitalizing on that’d been in the works all game. Andy all his chances … when we look at it as a Willigar and Kjell Reid got the other full 60 minutes, the guys did a good job two goals. Koper spoke about the team’s of executing at a fast pace.” strategy. The Ooks will be back in action in “We knew going in that the (other) January with a series of home and home team had a short bench so we just kept games. The first series is against Augus- plugging away at it, and getting the pucks tana on Jan. 11 and 13. The other two in, and it worked for us,” Koper said. series will be against SAIT and Mount This didn’t stop NAIT from being Royal College, the current ACAC plagued with penalty problems. During leader. the second and third periods, a number We wish coach Lajoie and his Ooks NAIT Ook Steele Boomer gets ready to face off against a Grant MacEwan player during a of penalties were called against NAIT the best in the new year. game on Friday, Dec. 2 at NAIT arena. The Ooks won the contest 5-0. 12 The Nugget Thursday, December 8, 2011 Miguel Cotto gets his revenge

By WILL CORTEZ submission. losing his belt and getting a one-year suspension. he never knew of the wraps and is innocent. The first fight between Miguel Cotto and Six months later though, there was a lot of Cotto since then has told the world he Since then, Margarito has fought once in Antonio Margarito took place three years ago controversy surrounding Margarito when he was believes he was cheated by Margarito and the Mexico and then took on Manny Pacquiao, but in July, with Margarito showing the resilience caught with plaster in his wraps for his title defence reason he lost the first fight was because Mar- lost and suffered a broken orbital bone around of a man with a steal chin, beating Miguel to against Shane Mosley, ultimately leading to him garito used tainted wraps. Margarito swears right his eye. Cotto since then won the light middleweight championship. This fight, on Saturday night in New York’s Miguel Cotto, right, of Puerto Rico, punches Antonio Madison Square Garden, was considered Margarito, of Mexico, during their WBA world junior tough to call. Both men are considered broken, middleweight championship boxing match on Sat- mainly due to the amount of punishment they urday, Dec. 3, in New York. Cotto won the fight by a have taken. Cotto hasn’t been the same after TKO decision before the start of the 10th round. the Margarito fight and Margarito has a bad eye due to the Pacquiao fight. Cotto came out on fire, boxing and moving a perfect fight. From the opening bell, he kept Mar- garito at bay with a stiff jab and by never stay- ing in one place. Whenever Cotto could he would shoot a three- or four-punch combination, always trying to end with a left hook to Margarito’s eye. The fight looked pretty much a repeat of the first, with Cotto moving and boxing and Marga- rito blocking punches with his chin and stalking Cotto to the ropes. The big difference was how ineffective Margarito’s punches were this time. By Round 7, doctors were rushing in and out of the ring making sure Margarito’s right eye was OK. Rounds 8 and 9 saw Cotto landing stiff jabs and left hooks to the eye, which swelled it shut. By the end of Round 9, the doctors had seen enough and after a mild state of confusion at the beginning of Round 10, the fight was called to spare Margarito’s eye from further injury. Cotto didn’t even really celebrate. Instead, walked over to Margarito’s corner and just stared him down. When asked about if he thought Margarito had used plaster the fight time, he said: “I’m still up, I’m still on my feet.” Indeed he was, scoring a TKO victory carbonated.tv over his hated rival. Ice golf in Greenland, anyone? By SEAN EVANS “The course is played on during the insight. “Ice golf is all about survival. It’s The Cascade winter months and “melts away in May.” about handling the elements.” University of the Fraser Valley So, each year the course is completely Again, one has to wonder why. Why ABBOTSFORD (CUP) – Let me unique. not just take a hike? But hey, whatever answer your first question: they use col- An obvious difficulty is the weather. floats your boat – er, iceberg. oured balls to avoid losing them in the Players are recommended to use golf The official tournament is played in snow. clubs with steel shafts, as they handle Uummannaq, Greenland, a mere 600 km Your second question: the “green” is the cold weather well. The length of the north of the Arctic Circle. The tournament referred to as the “white.” course is reduced by about 25 per cent, as is a 36-hole competition and is usually Ice golf has been around for cen- golf balls are “less elastic in the cold,” the decided by who can figure out how to not turies. It was first played, as far as we website states. lose their balls the fastest. know, back in the 17th century in Hol- Probably the biggest challenge that The last tournament, held in 2006, was land. Originally called “kolven”, the the weather presents is to the athletes, as won by an Australian, Jason Cunningham game was played on frozen canals and temperatures can drop as low as -25 C, – an unusual victor, considering the lack players used clubs to get a ball into but, the World Ice Golf Championship of ice in Australia. a hole in the ice – much like regular website states, “the cold feels less bitter The most unfortunate part of this golf. than one might expect, due to the dry cli- story is the fact that ice golf’s days could The World Ice Golf Championship is mate and the strong sunshine.” A likely be numbered. Yes, global warming is played every year in Greenland, weather story. having a negative affect on the sport. The permitting. What is so unique about the Floridian Ramon Bernhard, who had last tournament was played in 2006, as modern version of the sport is that it is “never seen snow before,” commented on global warming and changes in the cli- played on icebergs in the fjord ice. his experience golfing in Greenland, on mate have caused the ice to be too thin On the World Ice Golf Champion- the World Ice Golf Championship web- to play on. ship’s website, they explain the process of site: “I was fascinated by the icebergs and So, if dying polar bears and the how the course is made. the snow.” thought of the extinction of the “The real architect of the course every Indeed, the snow and icebergs would human race were not enough to year is the ocean, which interacts with the surely be fascinating. But one has to won- motivate you to carpool, let this be weather and the formations of icebergs in der why anyone would be so inclined to your warning; if you don’t do your January and February to create an exter- play golf on an iceberg in 25-below-zero part and stop ruining the environ- nal framework for the course,” the web- weather. ment, ice golf may be no more. Con- Photo courtesy of Morton Lin site states. American Tom Ferrell gives some sider yourself warned. A competitor takes a snow divot during a tournament. Thursday, December 8, 2011 The Nugget 13 NBA saves its season By NICK BERRY up the already loaded opening day schedule Well, the NBA is going to have a season by adding two more games. after all. The Oklahoma City Thunder will host In an off season that saw everything the Orlando Magic before Blake Griffin and from a take-it-or-leave-it offer from the the Los Angeles Clippers visit the Golden league, to the disbanding of the players’ State Warriors. Those games are to go along union, a federal antitrust lawsuit and a long with the Boston Celtics heading to New strenuous settlement negotiation, the two York to play the Knicks, and the Miami sides in the NBA labour dispute came to Heat heads to Dallas to play the Mavericks a tentative agreement to settle the players’ in a rematch of last year’s NBA Finals, and lawsuit. This agreement is expected to pave Derrick Rose will lead his Chicago Bulls the way for a new collective bargaining to meet Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles agreement (CBA) and it allows teams Lakers. to resume business operations on Dec. 9 With all of that business out of the way, with opening day of the season slated for the NBA free agent frenzy will have to go Christmas. into overdrive in order to cram what is usu- This deal was a surprise, as three weeks ally a four-month process into just over two ago the talks had stalled between the two weeks. Free agency talks will begin on Dec. sides and the players union had filed the 5 but players will not be able to sign deals antitrust lawsuit. until training camps open and business changemakersorg.com So NBA Commissioner David Stern and operations resume on Dec 9. David Stern Billy Hunter, the executive director of the Key players like Tim Duncan, Jamal NBA Commissioner National Basketball Players Association Crawford, Tyson Chandler and Caron But- deserve kudos for working out the founda- ler could all be finding new homes this year tion for the new CBA. and with stars like Dwight Howard, Deron The sides came to an agreement to end Williams, Kevin Garnett and Steve Nash all the 149 day lockout, a 10-year deal with hitting the open market after the 2011-2012 new agreements on revenue sharing, luxury schedule, it is sure to be an active market tax, contract length and extensions as well through the shortened season. as escrow. With the drama that has already hap- The league will play a 66-game sched- pened and the drama that is sure to come, ule beginning on Dec. 25 and running the 2011-2012 NBA season will be like no through until April 26. The NBA has juiced other in recent history.

sportsbully.com Billy Hunter Executive Director, Players Association 14 The Nugget Thursday, December 8, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT Evidently, beauty is pain silicone, when, in reality, it was ‘industrial’ sili- a lot of money.” While a lot of girls start to shave and tweeze cone comprised of the above-mentioned ingredi- Morris is currently free on bond but the when they hit the age 13 mark, this new trend ents. These kinds of procedures are happening Miami Gardens police will continue to investi- of the tween-set already acting as adults in the more often than one might think. Dr. John Mar- gate the claims made by several alleged victims. beauty department is something new that has tin, the doctor currently treating one of Morris’s The pictures that accompany this story are been hitting salons across North America. I don’t victims, says: “A surprising number of educated horrifying, and leave you wondering how far think there’s anything wrong with the tween- people who should know better – nurses, etc. – people will go to reach the kind of beauty stan- set getting their nails done on special occa- use backroom treatments.” dard created by our society. sions such as their birthdays. Sitting in a nice Many people won- But what is the salon next to your mom while getting your nails der why individuals beauty standard these painted a pretty colour is exciting and fun. How- SPOTLIGHT ON ... would agree to have a days? What seem to ever, I think getting anything waxed at age 11 NATASCHA BRUHIN procedure done in such be the new trends and is unnecessary and slightly disturbing. Getting Entertainment Editor an unprofessional, dan- requirements for women waxed in general is a pretty grown up thing to gerous setting. One of and men living in North do, so what are we as a society telling children The story that has been making headlines Morris’s victims, Rajee America? when we let them go through with such a mature these past few weeks is about the unlicensed Narinesingh, originally It seems the new activity? The earlier they start with these beauty doctor in Miami, Florida who has been injecting born a man but now liv- trend is for young girls regimes, the faster it seems they’ll grow up and toxic ingredients into patients’ bodies. It’s really ing as a woman, says to be concerned about partake in grown-up activity years before they’re quite appalling that this isn’t a made up story; she didn’t have many beauty and hygiene at emotionally ready to. Or is that just me? sadly, every detail is true. options. an earlier age than ever With such shocking stories like the fake doc- Fake doctor Oneal Morris has been arrested “It becomes so dire before. tor taking advantage of self-doubting individuals and let out on bail after she was found to be prac- that you want to match Many salons have in the news and the uber-trendy children’s sal- tising medicine without a licence and causing your outside with your popped about just for ons popping up in big city markets, what will the serious bodily harm to patients. Morris allegedly inside that you’re will- Oneal Morris young children to go future generation of adults grow up to be like? injected cement and tire sealant into victims’ ing to roll the dice and Charged to, with services such as Like previous generations before them, will they faces and buttocks and used superglue to patch take your chances.” hair blowouts and wax- be just fine or is there a serious cause for con- up entry wounds in the skin. She further states: “As a transgender person, ing available to them. These days, girls as young cern here? The alleged victims paid Morris to give them you’re thinking, “Oh, my God, I can start to look as 10 receive bikini waxes and chemical facial Let me know your thoughts at grapevines@ butt and face injections, thinking it was medical like I want to look like and I don’t have to spend treatments. nait.ca Thursday, December 8, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 15 for your listening pleasure ... $3.99 mixtape ...

I am fairly confident that I can bring my “A” wrist for lack of creativity but you can’t the World (City of Evil, 2005) game and pull it off effectively. I wouldn’t, deny the sheer awesomeness and rocking 7. Auralust – Gift For A Traitor (A Gift however, assume that these picks are “the power of the As. I encourage you to pur- For A Traitor, 2008) big guns,” as they are quite literally, the chase the music and support the bands. 8. Avantasia – Ride the Sky (Lost in “As.” You will notice that every artist on 1. AWOLNATION – Wake Up (Mega- Space Part I, 2007) this list begins with an “A”. In my defence, lithic Symphony, 2011) 9. Atreyu – Honor (Lead Sails Paper you have to respect the As. The As are 2. As Tall As Lions – Maybe I’m Just Anchor, 2007) the ones who show up first on your play- Tired (As Tall As Lions, 2006) 10. Against Me! – Pints of Guinness list. The As are always at the top of your 3. Alexisonfire – Rough Hands (Crisis, Make You Strong (Acoustic EP, 2001) By MICHAEL MacMULLIN search bar. The As warm you up for the 2006) 11. All That Remains – The Waiting Bs. They have quite the important role, in 4. Aerosmith – Dude Looks Like A One (For We Are Many, 2010) Hello all, and welcome to this week’s my opinion. Besides, there’s a lot of good Lady (Permanent Vacation, 1987) 12. Arcade Fire – Rebellion (Lies) $3.99 mixtape. I’m slowly but surely run- to come out of the As, with artists like 5. All Time Low – Vegas (So Wrong, (Funeral, 2004) ning out of good ideas for centralized Aerosmith, Against Me!, All That Remains, It’s Right, 2007) 13. AC/DC – Spoilin’ for a Fight (Black themes around the top picks but this week AWOLATION and more! So smack my 6. Avenged Sevenfold – Strength of Ice, 2008)

VIRAL VIDEO OF THE WEEK Nickelback can laugh at itself By MIKE JONES than ignoring the issue or firing back with anger to the video might be one of the reasons people like Tom Selleck, Robocop and Dave Coulier In case you’ve been living under a rock, towards the haters, which would both likely only hate them so much, even though there are just (who despite the video, is very much alive). Nickelback were booked by the NFL to play for add fuel to the fire; Nickelback have taken the many haters here in the land of the free health At one point, the exec suggests the band free at half-time for the Detroit Lions-Green Bay best possible route; poking fun at themselves. care than anywhere else. But as Canadians, become motown group “The Four Nickels” Packers game in support of the United Way. A Teaming up with Will Ferrell and Adam we all have one thing in common (besides our which is eerily similar to the 2002 Sum 41 fan who allegedly wanted a local artist to play McKay’s Funny or Die webpage, the band loves of beer and hockey), we love to poke fun music video “Still Waiting” which featured half-time instead started a petition against the meet with a record label executive (played bril- at ourselves! Nickelback make fun of them- then Mad-TV cast member Will Sasso sug- show which soon went on to gather 55,000 votes liantly by comedian Paul Scheer) to determine selves, even going as far as to admit their spe- gesting the band become “The Sums” to cap- from Nickelback-haters from all over the world. why Detroit hates Nickelback so much (the fact cial fondness for goats. italize on the garage band movement. Now, normally when your band has sold that no audible occurred during their actual per- Along the way, the video mocks record Similarities aside, the video is pure hilarity close to 50 million records worldwide, 55,000 formance withstanding). labels and the absurdity of online petitions, and if you haven’t seen it yet you should defin- people not liking you is hardly an issue. But rather Nickelback are Canadian, which according while bringing up dated pop culture references itely check it out at www.funnyordie.com 16 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, December 8, 2011 Be stress free thanks to NAITSA By ANIKA NOTTVEIT for free during a break. That’s a pretty Massages – they are awesome. Who sweet deal. The info on the NAITSA web- doesn’t like getting a massage? They site says, “We’ll touch you in all the right feel so good and they are so immediately places.” That’s not suggestive at all … relaxing. Anyways, they’ll be in many areas around Just think for a moment what some- NAIT. The list doesn’t leave many areas one looks like as they’re getting mas- out – HP Centre, South Lobby, Fresh saged. Their body loses tension and they Express, the Tower main floor, outside sink into the chair they’re sitting on and the NAITSA office, Patricia Campus cafe- their eyes close. Massages put a person in terias, South Campus cafeterias, Distri- that magical land you never want to leave. bution Centre downstairs in the man cave Time slows down … but then it ends and and the second floor of the Annex by the it never seems to have been long enough. drafting tables. It’s likely you don’t have Massages are proven to have many to walk far! The services will be available health benefits. They decrease anxiety, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Maybe there’s enhance sleep, lessen migraines, improve even a chance to snipe two massages? sleep quality and help concentration and The next best thing to getting a free energy levels. Sounds like a great list for a massage is obviously free food. On Friday student in the middle of exam season. Dec. 16, free wraps are being offered. You These days a monetary exchange is can grab a wrap for breakfast, lunch or a needed for a good massage. Wouldn’t it break, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. The slogan be nice if that weren’t the case? There’s for this day is “You’ll be satisfied when always the option to get a friend to mas- we wrap you up.” If you’re wondering sage you. But then they most likely want what kinds of wraps are available, you’ll you to give them one back. Well, there is probably just have to check it out! There an unusual and unique option at NAIT. On is most likely a pick up spot near you. Thursday, Dec. 15, courtesy of your Stu- Wraps are being offered in all the meet- dents’ Association, there are free massa- ing places around campus. (They’re in the ges! There are “stress free zones” being same places as the massages). created around campus. You probably won’t be able to miss the Now, this might sound a bit creepy. But “stress free zones” around campus. Take brandontapper.com just imagine getting a 10-minute massage advantage of them! Thursday, December 8, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 17 Belly laughs

Comedian John Hastings in action at the Nest. at the Nest By BRETT PLAXTON adian Homegrown Competition as part The Nest held its first comedy of the 2010 Just for Laughs Festival in night on Thursday, Dec. 1 and boy, Montreal. He was also named one of the was it a good one. The show started at Top 5 comedians to watch by the Com- about 4:40 and the first performer was edy Network. Hastings was one of the Edmontonian Ryan Patterson. first comedians to be signed to Canada’s He was pretty funny, despite only stand-up comedy record label, seeming kind of nervous. What I Comedy Records, and was featured on liked about him was that he made their debut release Comedy Records jokes that were relatable to us Presents. Edmontonians, one of which was a He started off the show by bug- joke about 118 Avenue and Emos ging a couple sitting in front of the around there. Another joke of his stage. He claimed to be nervous, but that me made me laugh was that he didn’t seem like it to me. He made he was talking about being hung jokes about touring in the U.K. and over and he described a new drink- some of the trouble got into in one of ing game to us. The premise of this the hotels there. He also went on to game is to call Telus and have a talk about Wales and described it as drink every minute until you talk “Saskatchewan when you kill the one to a Telus person. He also went on funny guy.” to joke about the dangers of being The entire show went on for a grenade jumper or a wing man for about an hour and the Nest did a a friend. After about 20 minutes, great job of putting it on. I must say he turned the mic over to the head- I had a good belly laugh that night. lining act, John Hastings. After the show when I was paying For those of you who haven’t heard my bill, I filled out a survey about of John Hastings, he is actually a quite the show and was given a $5 voucher well known comedian. This Ottawa off any entree for the next comedy native has garnered quite a bit of rec- show, which will be held on March ognition, including being the winner 8. I hope to see you guys there next Photo by Anthony Houle of the Irving Baker award at the Can- time! Simple fare but oh, so good! By KEVIN TUONG Over time, I’ve tried the steak decompose. The result is ultra crispy it’s made from actual cranberry tea like “mmm ... ” and “nom ... ” and – Have you ever seen those din- sandwich, fish ’n’ chips, hotdog, that explode with flavour in your that’s been carefully tweaked to taste insert annoying chewing sound. The ers on TV and wished that we had a breakfast burger (weekends only) mouth. They also have different daily sweet, but still taste like actual tea. place is reasonably priced; both the similar kind of restaurant with simple and my personal favourite, the Black specialty items, which is always worth The truth is, I cannot sum up food and decor is suitable for all ages delicious food? Well, if you haven’t Angus burger. Although the menu having a look at. Then there’s their this restaurant in a single review and and occasions. Urban Diner is a place been to Urban Diner, you really need list is simple, everything is special. homemade iced – take a breath – tea. their food is too delicious to put into that will keep you (and me) wanting to go – like, now. The location isn’t Take the hotdog for example, what It’s not like Nestea brown sugar water; words. I can put it better in sounds to come back for more. too far away from NAIT by car, so can really be done to it? Aside from it’s a great place to go to for an extra having the option to add caramel- long lunch break. ized onions to it or wrap it in bacon The interior is well balanced and cheese, it’s really big, a good nine between a classic feel and mod- inches or so (get your mind out of the ern looks. The seats, tables and gutter!) and the bun is garlic toasted! wall decor are all modern, but That’s just heavenly. they’re made mostly out of wood If you do decide to go on the week- (real or fake), and therefore noth- ends, it’s breakfast menu only in the ing attacks your senses when you afternoon, which is still loaded with first step in. Instead, it feels welcom- goodies. Their breakfast burger is more ing and homey. The first thing you than enough to kick-start your day. With may notice when you enter is a des- black forest ham, bacon, meatloaf, fried sert showcase for you to drool over egg, cheddar, onions and cilantro, it’s before you’re seated; unfortunately just ... it’s the ultimate breakfast in a I’m normally too full before dessert. bun! But as I’ve said, the Black Angus The tables are clean and new- burger is my favourite. Apart from its feeling but then you see their older amazingly juicy patty, it’s loaded with looking condiments in the middle, bacon, black forest ham, sautéed mush- and everything just fits into place rooms, caramelized onions, multiple somehow. For the most part, the ser- cheeses and best of all, a Dijon aioli vice is friendly and fast. The menu is sauce that is absolutely addicting. extremely simple, almost too simple. Almost all their dishes are served There are items like “hotdog,” “mac with a large helping of fries but and cheese” and “club sandwich” on they’re unique to anywhere else in there, which made me question them the city. They’re very thin, almost Photo by Kevin Tuong on my first visit, but not for long. McDonalds like, except they actually The Urban Diner has taken ordinary dishes and made them extraordinary. 18 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, December 8, 2011

bufffalobeast.com Nickelback CD REVIEW Nickelback – a valiant effort By MIKE JONES they know their demographic. Beer swil- (first single “When We Stand Together”). the album, while the ballads are kept at the Give Nickelback credit. They know lin’, tattooed, blue jean wearin’, cowboy hat There’s the itchin’ for a fight arena metal end. The problem with this is most of the people hate them. They know that what- wearin’, air-guitar jammin’, whiskey swig- track (“This Means War”). There are songs songs blend together with only a few stand- ever they put out, a lot of people are going gin’ blue-collar rock fans. Look at some of about drinkin’ (“Bottoms Up”), songs about outs such as the first single and “Kiss It to hate it. And while it’s true that the band’s Nickelback’s predecessors: Motley Crue. one night stands (“Midnight Queen”), even Goodbye.” There aren’t many overly mem- latest release Here and Now is not going to Lynyrd Skynyrd. Bon Jovi. songs about hooking up orable songs ... but I’m sure after hearing garner them any new fans, Nickelback has Like those bands, Nick- ... Nickelback is with your best friend’s ex them a few thousand times on the radio that produced another album virtually guaran- elback has produced doz- not a band to be (“Gotta Get Me Some”). opinion will change. After all, on 2008’s teed to top the charts. ens of smash radio singles While lyrics like “She’s Dark Horse, eight of the 11 tracks were Let’s face it, over half of the songs on and sold out arenas and sta- enjoyed on the gonna lick my pistol clean” released to radio and almost all were sig- this album are going to receive significant diums the world over. But CD player. Where might make half the popu- nificant hits. radio play and chances are you will secretly also like those bands, there lation cringe, the formula But despite the album not being as mem- like at least one of them but would never is an intense hatred from Nickelback really seems to be working. But orable as some of their earlier work, Nick- admit this to your friends. But wait ... if critics and listeners alike. shines is live in for every song about strip elback is not a band to be enjoyed on the everyone hates Nickelback, who is buying Do you really think Journey clubs and body shots there’s CD player. Where Nickelback really shines their albums? A recent petition signed by cares what kind of a review concert. a tender love song (see is live in concert. Nickelback’s music is to almost 55,000 football fans tried to stop the they get in the New York what I mean about Motley be accompanied by beer, strippers and stuff NFL from having the ’Back play the Detroit Times? How about AC/DC? And to Nickel- Crue?). blowing up. You won’t catch this album on Lions thanksgiving games. Yet they’ve sold back’s credit, they can don’t always use the The album is a valiant effort, with a constant repeat on my iPod but you will close to 50 million albums and were the No. same three chords. heavier style recalling All The Right Rea- catch me at their show the next time the 2 selling foreign act in the U.S. in the last Nickelback do love their formulas sons more than Dark Horse. One interest- boys come to town, beer in hand. decade behind only the Beatles. and they are apparent on the band’s sev- ing observation is virtually all of the gui- Another place to give Nickelback credit; enth album. There’s the feel-good crooner tar-driven rockers are on the first half of Thursday, December 8, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 19 December welcomed in style By ANIKA NOTTVEIT was cookie decorating. In the North Lobby, stu- decorating attracted lots of attention. The end participants held impressive gourd shaped This past week, NAIT was honoured to dents hovered around tables glazing delicious result was many, many very creative cookies!” penguins. have the staff put on an event called Jingle chewy cookies. In another area, a staff member handed out In one of the courtyards near the North Mingle. There were various activities around All the supplies were laid out on the tables, NAIT lanyards with glow sticks on them. The Lobby, ice sculptures were being created by campus on Dec. 1 to bring in the Christmas you just had to walk up and start decorat- random surprises didn’t end there. At another two men working at their hunks of ice with season. ing. Roxanna Stumbur, chief of staff said that location in the North Lobby, a chef taught a chainsaws. This attracted many cookie-eating One event that students seemed to enjoy “while all activities were enjoyed, the cookie group how to make vegetable sculptures. The bystanders. These ice sculptures are impressive and are still standing. The south lobby offered a book sale as well A horse-drawn wagon ride as a free food. The spread was amazing. Many was one of the attractions at unique food options were offered such as Brie NAIT’s Jingle Mingle on Dec. 1. cheese bread, meat dumpling buns, cheese balls, veggie wraps, assorted desserts and fruit skewers. As can be expected, this was a hot spot to hang out. Free coffee and juice drew in a crowd as well. A student, enjoying some food, offered these words concerning the day: “This food is awesome! I didn’t think they would set out such delicacies. The staff seems really into the events around campus, that’s cool.” Stumbur had some reflective words, from the staff poit of view: “The Jingle Mingle NAIT Festive Event was a wonderful opportunity for staff and students to come together to celebrate, have fun, and do cool and nifty things. “We are uncertain as to how many folks participated but expect that next year’s event will attract even more people, especially since we plan to include more activities. As well, additional efforts will be made to better adver- tise the event and provide signage directing folks to all the activities.” If you missed out this year, be sure to look Photo by Laura Dettling for signs next year! Movies for the holiday season By KARL GARNEAU by the demented girlish scream he often blasts stocking-stuffer. I mean, sure Cars was con- heh ... heheh ... That was a good joke ... The winter holidays, as we all should know with the force of a furious demigod as he fires sidered the weakest of the movies, but Cars 2 Super 8 by now, are less about getting gifts and more a machine gun wildly, or hang-glides with the really plays out like the kind of thing kids would I personally didn’t like any of the scenes about hibernating like bears in a warm comfy corpse of a giant bat (no, seriously). do with nothing but their toy cars. I mean some- that didn’t have the kids. I also really didn’t like home, sitting close to a wood fire or potbelly Ip Man thing like the ridiculous movie Death Race (with the excessive amount of lens flare and I was stove, while listening to Pink Floyd and fight- Bless you. In all seriousness, this is Jason Statham). bored out of my skull at the monster design, but ing bears – wait, those last two parts are just a modern marvel of martial arts I can speak for myself, when I had if you wanted something to tell you that ET was me. My point is, it’s about family, friends and movies. Out of the two movies some toy cars, (made with Lego) a great movie, knock yourself out. warmth. Before I get to my movie list, I’d like that employed similar colour I always had them do sweet Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury to say “Happy Holidays to all, and to all a good palettes, based loosely on a jumps and unrealistically awe- Well, the direct-to-video release consists break of that one candy bar.” historical person in China some chase scenes, where they of two shorts based in the How to Train Your Captain America (the other being Fear- have sticky tires that could Dragon universe, both of which cheesy but both OK, I have no idea why you don’t have this less, starring Jet Li) Ip scale walls and guns of which are fun to watch. The kids will love it. movie on your shelf already. (That’s to those who, Man (Donnie Yen as in the hub caps – all Well, that’s all good for a list, but what’s in fact, don’t.) I mean, sure it’s a movie about a the eponymous role) is that stuff. Cars 2 per- coming up for the rest of 2011 are more movies. guy who literally wears the flag that, in some parts loosely based on the fectly embodied that Here’s a list of what I’m personally interested in. of the world, doesn’t have the best of reputations. life of Grand Master kind of nostalgia. It’s War Horse I prefer to look beyond that when it comes Ip Man, who basic- just hilarious, even I was interested as soon as I saw the to a good film like this. As an adaptation, I ally brought the Wing Captain America though I don’t know the strangely awesome choreography for the horse. can’t really judge it on account of not growing Chun martial art to the first thing about NASCAR or In a way, it reminded me of that old movie The up with comic books. (Lego made a more than modern world, where F1, or even acknowledge the existence of the Indy Incredible Journey, where they choreographed excellent replacement.) As a standalone film, it was previously a closely- 500, whatever it’s called ... you get what I mean. movements for two dogs, a cat, a lynx, some the pacing is excellent, the cinematography is guarded secret amongst The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim bear cubs and a full-grown bear. Seriously ... really, really good and the fight scenes are eas- family. Seriously, the fight Oh wait, that’s a game, not a movie. how they did that is still beyond me! ily the best in any live-action movie that’s come scenes in this movie are Thor Girl With the Dragon Tattoo out in the past four years. just so excellent. Couple Obviously for the same reasons as Captain Blasphemy Inbound: I’m not that interested in Chris Evans hasn’t really been in the best that with some of the better America. The costume design alone makes this the Girl with the ... I’ll just call it “Gwit.” How- of roles (Human Torch, that guy in What’s Your cinematography and pace the more interesting-looking movie that’s come ever, this movie, and those afterward, are being Number, um ... ) but he absolutely destroys as I’ve seen in any Chinese out this year. I rather like those ridiculously larger- directed by David Fincher, of Fight Club, Zodiac Captain America. In all honesty, I can’t think of cinema (trust me, I’ve than-life scale mail suits and the booming classic and The Social Network, among others. He’s my anyone who could play Captain America bet- seen really bad examples theatre acting. Besides, this is all coming together favourite director. I want to check this out. ter than Chris Evans. Although that’s pretty of that) and you’ve got bajanreporter.com into The Avengers next year, so if you haven’t Anyway, happy holidays to you all! Hope your funny, considering the last live action actor who one of the best martial arts movies today. seen it, get it. kids enjoy the movies (or yourself or your younger played the Cap was Reb Brown. He is a beefy Cars 2 Green Lantern siblings or whoever would like any of the previ- dude who’s lack of acting talent is made up for Oh come on, Pixar always makes a perfect Pff-BAH-HAHAAHAHAHAAHohoho ously-mentioned movies). 20 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, December 8, 2011 Where is the Bagman? By STEVEN CRESSWELL could be a big prize in store for you. man’s arch nemesis Dr. Nefarious showed clicking on the “contests” tab, and then click- If you’ve been wandering any hall of NAIT Bagman, the man with a face for radio, is up and offered a bounty on Bagman’s head. ing on the “Bagman” banner. How to enter is over the past few weeks, it’s very likely you’ve the spokesperson for NR92, NAIT’s radio sta- Consequently, our hero Bagman quickly went explained on the website. noticed a peculiar man with a bag over his head tion. On Nov. 24, Bagman and some students into hiding. Now, some students are willing to While you may have realized by now that doing the same thing. Unfortunately, he’s not were doing a presentation in the HP Centre. fight back. Three pictures have been posted the tension between Bagman and Dr. Nefari- around anymore. If you can find him, there The party was quickly crashed when Bag- online on NR92.com of Bagman’s where- ous is slightly fictional, the prize certainly isn’t! abouts. A reward of a Union Hall “Rockstar This promotion is run by NAIT’s Radio and Night Out” is being offered by the students for Television students to get word out about our anyone who can figure out which three loca- school’s awesome radio station. NR92, run “by tions around NAIT the photos were taken at. the students, for the students.” It airs all genres The prize includes a limo ride to Union Hall, of music, depending on which show you tune a reserved table and a cool $100 cash! You into. You can listen in the South Lobby or by can access the photos by going to NR92.com, logging on to NR92.com. Drat, missed it By EVAN DEGENHARDT and the reward for student participation was well If you haven’t noticed, there has been a lot worth the time that it took to like the page. Plus, of interesting things going on around the NAIT it was hard not to notice the acoustic melodies campus these last couple of weeks. Whether it’s and the boisterous singing and ranting! hockey shootouts, roller-chair curling or acoustic Unfortunately, the contest ended on Friday, guitars, you can bet that NR92, NAIT’s campus Dec. 2. A winner was picked and the tickets were radio station, is behind all of the action. given away! If you didn’t get yourself entered, NR92 is always cooking up some new way you should be asking yourself the question: why of interacting with the student body and getting not? It was a great chance to support your cam- people involved around campus. These last few pus radio station and to gain some free tickets weeks have been packed with NR92 promo- in the process. But don’t worry, NR92 still has tions, making it hard not to catch a little school some great contests going on around campus. Be spirit! Plus, the prizes that NR92 have been giv- sure to be on the look-out for the NR92 logo and ing away are definitely worthwhile. don’t let another opportunity pass you by. One such example is the “Where’s Mae and Even if you are not a fan of winning free Mike” promotion that NR92 was putting on all stuff, NR92 is still playing 24 hours a day, seven last week. In case you are unaware as to what days a week. With exams looming in the near exactly this means, here’s a little recap. Mae, future, don’t be afraid to blow off some steam Mike and the rest of their radio crew were roam- and tune into the station for the students. NR92 ing around the halls of NAIT last week. They plays all kinds of music and it could definitely Find the Bagman in a were playing guitars and entering students into help relieve some exam tension and get you photo and win a prize. a draw for a chance to see City and Colour at the pumped up for the holidays! I think it’s a win- Jubilee Auditorium! Pretty sweet deal. All stu- win situation, so go check out the website, www. dents were asked to do was “like” the NR92.com nr92.com. RTA photo Facebook page. It was a pretty simple concept You won’t regret it!

lates and cakes to work in some fruit and you’ve had your eye on for a while on for things you want to do. Camping with vegetables, otherwise your New Years a date, winter is the perfect time to cud- your buddies? Mention it now so no one resolution is going to have you spending dle by the fire and you’ve got a romantic can back out last minute. a lot more time on the treadmill. streak happening this week! Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) MADAME O Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Gemini (May 21-June 20) Stop eating so much fast food. Cook- Make some more time for friends. You’re Christmas shopping has been your ing for yourself is not as hard as you’re December 8-14 a bit of a lazy bum lately. Make some calls biggest activity lately. Treat yourself to a making it seem. Look online for easy (Warning: These Nugget horo- to your buddies and get off the couch. little gift of your own! You’re so generous recipes and try to at least make one thing scopes are not written by an to others, you deserve something shiny this week. accredited astrologer however, Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) and new! believe them if you like, as they Feeling a little lost lately? This New Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) are absolute and unquestionable.) Year, look for a new hobby or an activity Cancer (June 21-July 22) Yikes, your Starbucks tab is racking that you can be passionate about. You’ll Money is tight this holiday sea- up. Put a coffee maker on your Christ- Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) feel better knowing that you have some- son. Instead of spending a lot on gifts, mas wish-list and start making joe at Stress is piling up on you, Sag. Take thing to apply yourself to! research things you can make for home. You’ll save big time when you cut some time for yourself to unwind and people. They’ll appreciate the thought those triple grandé lattes. clear your head. Go to the gym, take a Aries (March 21-April 19) and your wallet will appreciate the bath or watch a movie for some alone You need to apologize to someone savings. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) time. and make things right. Everyone makes Do you like being treated badly by mistakes, so own up to it and move on. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) the person you’re seeing? No? Well then Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You’re missing summer big time, what are you sticking around for? Open Holiday food is a little too tempting Taurus (April 20-May 20) Leo. Start researching what you want your eyes and realize you can do wayyyy for you. Break away from the choco- Feeling romantic? Take that cutie to do this summer and set some dates better, and move on. Thursday, December 8, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 21

Cartoon by John Benesch

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FEELIN’ IT Travis Pankiw of Lounge Pistol lets loose, left, at the Nest on Friday Dec. 2 and then acknowl- edges the crowd, right.

Photos by Anthony Houle Recipe Vegetarian chili

By ALI MAGEE ● zest of one lemon This is the perfect recipe to impress the ● 3 Tbsp lemon juice vegetarian in your life. One of the best parts ● 1 teaspoon sugar about making chili is that you can custom- ● ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro ize it to your taste. With this recipe you can Directions: choose to make it as spicy or as mild as 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Scatter egg- you’d like! Another common add-in is corn, plant cubes in a shallow roasting pan and or other chickpeas. Enjoy finding out which slather with two tablespoons of olive oil. variation you like best! Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake Ingredients: for about 30 minutes, stirring once during ● 1 one-pound eggplant, cut into one- the cooking. Remove from the oven and set inch cubes aside. ● olive oil 2. In a large thick-bottomed pan, ● 2 yellow onions, chopped heat three tablespoons of olive oil on ● 3 cloves garlic, minced medium heat. Add the onions and cook ● 2 medium zucchini, chopped until translucent – about four minutes. ● 2 large red bell peppers, cored, Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, seeded, diced about a minute more. Add the red pep- ● 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded, finely pers, zucchini and jalapeno peppers. minced Cook for about five more minutes, stir- ● 1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, ring occasionally. coarsely chopped, including liquid 3. Add the tomatoes to the pot along ● 1 Tbsp ground cumin with any liquid that may have been in ● 1-2 Tbsp chili powder the can (if using canned). Add oregano, ● 2 Tbsp chopped fresh chopped oreg- cumin and fennel seeds. Add chili pow- ano or 2 teaspoons dried der to desired heat. Stir in the eggplant ● 1 tsp fennel seeds cubes (carefully so as to not break them ● 1½ cup cooked white beans up), and simmer for 20 minutes over low ● 1½ cup cooked kidney beans heat. Thursday, December 8, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 23

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Ladies and gentlemen, buy your coffee, please go out with me! singing Christmas carols through the way by Common Market smells funny A crisis is afoot. There is no jerky in the – Shy guy halls lately? meat store. What the hell is going on? Oh ●●● – Jolly for Christmas – Not liking it the humanity! Dear Grapevine Girls ●●● – Jerky Boy You are both sexy and need to come Does anyone else have a countdown to If I catch that red Ford in the loading ●●● over and visit in the HP Centre. Christmas Break? zone again, pain will come swiftly for the Dear nurse girl I see in the cafe ●●● – I’m getting antsy driver, just kidding, but seriously, not cool, everyday: Does anyone want to make Christ- ●●● hombre. I haven’t seen you in two days. I wanna mas cookies with me? I’ll be the one Has anyone noticed that the hall- – Never any parking

How can I get him to start paying more atten- would be the perfect time to fulfill his fantasy. and kill him. Make sure Mr. Peabody with tion to my undercarriage? Should I go through with it? Angina doesn’t catch your doctor act. Signed, Signed, ●●● “Tired of this grease monkey” “Triage booty call” Do you have any personal questions that Dear “Triage booty call”, you want to have answered by the good doctor? Dear “Tired of this grease monkey” My heart says to go for it and give your Just send an e-mail with your concerns to con- Men have long had a fascination with their boy toy some sexual healing in the middle of [email protected] or submit them online to www. automobiles since they replaced the trusty the ward. I must caution you, however, that thenuggetonline.com and your sex doctor will steed as transportation. There’s only one way the sight of your gyrating bodies might be just have your “prescription” ready for you the fol- to really get him to take his eyes off the ride enough to put an old man’s heart out of whack lowing week! MIKE MARSHALL and on you: show an interest. If you bend AKA Dr. CONwisDOM down with a 9/16ths, I guarantee he’ll want you to play with his camshaft in no time. Dear Dr. CONwisDOM, ●●● I recently met my new girlfriends’ mom and Dear Dr. CONwisDOM: what a cougar she is! She’s a total babe, rubs my My girlfriend is a total bookworm. She leg when I sit next to her and licks her lips when invites me over for “study dates” … then she looks me up in down. I’m faithful to my girl- actually studies the whole time. I’m afraid that friend but I don’t know if I can take it anymore! this just won’t do. How do I get her nose out of Signed, the textbook and studying my anatomy? “Stacie’s mom has got it goin’ on” Signed, “Need some extra-curricular activity” Dear “Stacie’s mom has got it goin’ on” I know that a girlfriend’s mother may seem like Dear “Need some extra-curricular activity”, forbidden fruit, but I’m an optimist, so why can’t Looks like it’s time to give her a quiz of you have your cake and eat it too? See if you can your own. Start asking her to describe little work out some sort of time share between your things about you. Reverse the roles, and I prom- flame and her momma. Between the sex and the ise it’ll lead to dirty talk heaven. Soon enough home cooked meals, you’ll be made in the shade! you’ll have her in bed giving you an oral report. ●●● ●●● Dear Dr. CONwisDOM, Dear Dr. CONwisDOM, My boyfriend’s idea of a romantic date is to My boyfriend has always wanted to have sit in his garage and work on his car. I swear sex in a hospital bed. 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Another electro event is taking place at evening out, the Delta Edmonton South has time to start planning your New Year’s Eve. year is des- the Edmonton two classic options for you, including the And if the Mayans and/or Roland Emmerich tined to be no Events Cen- 12th Annual Latin New Year’s Papo Medina are on to anything, it might just be our last different. For tre: Boodang’s International Orchestra and Proyecto Puno. one! the first time Countdown Alternately check out the Jazz New Year’s There are so many options for New in almost 10 2012 will fea- Eve at the Top of the Inn featuring Swing Year’s Eve that you don’t have to be “that years, legend- ture one of Kings. Both parties offer dinner and dance guy” who sits at home alone and watches ary Canadian the biggest packages. the immortal Dick Clark countdown to mid- rockers the trance deejays 8. Looking for a romantic meal before night in Times Square. Events in Edmon- Headstones are on the planet, heading out on the town? Check out the Melt- ton include everything from family friendly back together Gareth Emery, ing Pot on Calgary Trail for a romantic three- activities, to hitting the clubs, to live music to perform clas- as well as 20 course meal featuring fondue and your choice and featuring everything from dubstep to sic hits and other local and of either filet mignon and pine-encrusted lamb rock to Latin and jazz. rock the night international or cold-water lobster tails. Bookings are avail- 1. The oldest tradition in the books has to be away. Popu- deejays per- able between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. and run at the City of Edmonton’s annual First Night Fes- lar local group forming on $200 per couple plus tax and gratuity. tival at Churchill Square and various other loca- Tupelo Honey three stages. 9. The sports fanatic will want to check out tions downtown. This year will feature many is slated to open 6. But what the final preliminary game of the IIHF World events such as live music, fireworks and other the adults only if you like both Junior Championships as Canada takes on the family friendly activities. Keep checking www. event. The show rock and elec- United States at 6 p.m. at Rexall Place. Of edmonton.ca for more info in the near future. gets underway tro? Check course, tickets are long sold out, so check your 2. Another exciting new family friendly at 8 p.m. with out the Three friendly neighbourhood scalper! event is the brand new medieval themed family the Bear Band Room New 10. And, of course, virtually every night- New Year’s event at the Muttart Conserv- and tickets are Year’s Party club in town will have its own themed New atory. Entitled The Knight is Young, this event just $59. at the Starlite Year’s party. Some of the highlights include the will feature medieval themed games and an 4. Rock not Room and sup- Ice Palace at Vinyl Ultra Lounge, the Catalina thegloss.com armoury display and will cap off with a clas- your thing? port local music Wine Mixer at Oil City Roadhouse and New sic medieval duel and a mini New Year’s count- Don’t worry, there are several events for the with two of Edmonton’s favourite party bands: Year’s E-ROCK-Tica at Union Hall. down. And the event will wrap up by 10 with electro fan going on, including the Urban dance punkers Shout Out Out Out Out and ska Get your tickets to these events now plenty of time to scope out a viewing loca- Metropolis Big Bang being held this year at band Mad Bomber Society. Cygnets and Degree because a lot of them will sell out far in tion for the fireworks. Tickets are just $45 for the Edmonton Expo Centre (formerly the Agri- will also play and other local bands and deejays advance of the big night. And as for next year, a family of four. com). The event features two rooms and eight are expected to be added to the list. Check out you might want to have John Cusack on speed 3. For the party types, one of the craziest deejays, including Harman B and DJ Kwake. www.starliteroom.ca for more information. dial.

TIP OF THE WEEK – FROM NAIT SECURITY SERVICES Safety over the holidays

The holiday season is upon us once again. vehicle, as well as the area around you, before ● If you live in an apartment, do not allow is devoted to bettering the lives of children This season is meant to be joyous and filled entering your vehicle. If you see anything sus- unescorted strangers inside. Report strangers in our community by delivering the “spirit with love for fellow human beings. Many crim- picious get help immediately or begin scream- that appear to be loitering to the building care- of Christmas” to less fortunate children in inals, however, find this time of the year as a ing. Criminals wish to remain anonymous. takers or to the police. Edmonton. Help us to make this Christ- wonderful opportunity to further their careers. In school or while shopping ● Be suspicious of unknown persons loi- mas a little brighter. You can drop off new, Others, driven to desperateness by economic ● Do not carry large amounts of cash with tering in the area of your residence. Crimin- unwrapped toys to our offices on Main Cam- conditions, feel that stealing from others is their you. als do not want attention and will usually try to pus, Souch Campus or Patricia Campus or at only option. To protect yourself, and your pos- ● Keep all of your valuables with you at keep their faces hidden and give vague answers the Tech Store. Toys will be accepted until sessions, from theft, follow these few simple all times. Do not leave them unattended on when questioned. Report any of these incidents Friday, Dec. 9. rules: a food court table or on the vanity in public to building caretakers or the police. Food Bank In and around vehicles washrooms. ● Never leave an exterior door propped Each month Edmonton’s Food Bank serves ● Lock your vehicle every time you leave ● When shopping use the buddy system open. This is like inviting a fox into the chicken more than 15,000 Edmontonians through the it. and be aware of your surroundings. Watch for coup. hamper program. In addition another 300,000 ● Never leave it empty and running, not suspicious activities such as someone paying ● Keep records of your valuables including snacks and meals are served throughout the city even for a few seconds. uncustomary attention to the contents of purses, descriptions and serial numbers. Include pic- every month. This would not be possible without ● Don’t leave your windows rolled down, wallets and shopping bags of shoppers. tures or video if possible. One copy needs to be the support of our community. Please join us in not even a crack. ● If you suspect someone is following you, kept with a friend or in a safety deposit box at supporting this worthwhile cause. Non-perishable ● Don’t leave vital information in your or is otherwise acting suspicious, contact Pro- the bank and should be updated regularly. foods and other items can be dropped off at our vehicle. Your home address is listed on the tective Services at 780-471-7477 and tell our The management and staff of Protective Main Campus location at D-104 or at the Tech vehicle registration certificate as well as the Officers what you have encountered. Services wishes to extend a very happy and Store until Dec. 15. insurance card. ● Be extra alert when being jostled or safe holiday season to everyone. Please visit Christmas Bureau ● Park in well-lit, well utilized areas near a pushed or if there is a loud altercation taking www.nait.ca/security for more tips. In 2011, it is anticipated that over 70,000 store entrance when possible. place nearby. This is often a diversion to attract If you have information regarding a crime, individuals will benefit from the services of the ● Don’t leave valuables, such as Christmas people’s attention allowing associate members contact Protective Services at 780-471-7477. If Christmas Bureau of Edmonton. In order to pay presents, in full view. Store them in the trunk or to pickpocket unwary shoppers. you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime the grocery bill, they will need to raise $1.8M. under the seat. ● Invest in a high quality shielded lock and Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You will By working together we can ensure all Edmon- ● Affix your parking permit to your be sure it is securely fastened before leaving remain anonymous and if the information you tonians can embrace the warmth of the Christ- window. your locker at school or at the gym. provide leads to a conviction, you could eli- mas season with a festive celebration. Please ● Consider investing in a car alarm or a At home gible for a reward of up to $2,000. come to our office on Main Campus (D-104 locking device such as The Club. ● Lock your doors and windows whenever Everybody benefits, except the criminal. – Services Building) to donate. Donations can ● When at NAIT use the Safe Walk Pro- you leave your room or residence. Keep valu- Santas Anonymous also be made online through the Christmas Bur- gram to escort you to and from your vehicle. ables away from direct exterior observation It’s still not too late to donate to San- eau (www.christmasbureau.ca) by visiting the ● Always check the back seat of our whenever possible. tas Anonymous. CHED Santas Anonymous donor page. Thursday, December 8, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 25 Crossword Across Down 1- Killer whales 1- Approves 6- Metal fastener 2- Blame 11- French possessive 3- PC core 14- Key letter 4- Calendar abbr. 15- El Greco’s birthplace 5- Bloodsucking insect 16- Mil. rank 6- Young haddock 17- Scorn 7- Black bird 18- Way to cook 8- “Michael Collins” actor 19- 401(k) alternative 9- Aliens, briefly 20- Arab sailing vessel 10- Marsh 22- Actress Sophia 11- Hubert’s successor 24- Proud 12- Violinist Zimbalist 28- Zigzag 13- Examine, search 30- Small lobe 21- Tee follower 31- Rise to one’s feet 23- Shoppe adjective 24- Ascend 32- O. Henry device 25- Goddesses of the seasons 33- Form of backgammon 26- Letter-shaped fastener 37- _ de mer 27- Amusement 38- Green _ is the place to be 28- Alloy of iron and carbon 39- Athletic supporter? 29- Puts down 40- Engagement 31- Beat it! 43- Property claims 33- Flu symptoms 45- Seraglio 34- Wombs 46- Last car? 35- Perfume the air 47- Musical dramas 36- Affirmatives 49- Newspapers 38- Gillette brand 50- Bailiwicks 41- Greek fertility goddess, flightless bird 51- New Mexico art colony 42- Person who rows 52- Conditions 43- Unhurried ease 53- Feudal estate 44- Proverb ending? 56- Band together 46- Monetary unit of Vietnam 61- Albanian coin 47- Monteverdi opera 62- Old-womanish 48- Annoying 55- Never, in Nuremberg Puzzles provided by BestCrosswords.com 63- Gum 49- Challenges 57- After taxes (http://www.bestcrosswords.com). Used 64- Non-dairy milk 50- Has a bug 58- Language suffix with permission. 65- Calls for 51- Related 59- Juan’s uncle 66- Community character 54- “Wheel of Fortune” buy 60- Dash lengths SOLUTION – Page 27 RATE YOURSELF Managing panic attacks

your body. Do this at least five times. It can also I can substitute for anxiety-producing thoughts. Power by Lucinda Bassett and Overcoming Anx- be helpful to carry a balloon or paper bag with When anxious feelings start up, it is helpful to iety by Reneau Z. Peurifoy are two good resources. you. Focusing on blowing up a balloon or bag have a statement ready such as, “My thoughts There is plenty of information on-line as well. can prevent full-blown attacks. are not helpful right now. Instead, I am going ● I seek help when needed. Seeing a counsel- ● I keep something with me that will to focus on something supportive and healthy lor to discuss other options to deal with stress and immediately help me to become grounded. such as my cat playing with his ball.” or “It is panic and having someone objective that you can Carry a pebble or other small object that you normal to feel anxious in this situation. When talk to can be very helpful for individuals who can hold and rub when you start to feel panicky. this is over, I will be glad that I did it.” experience panic attacks. Counsellors are avail- If you always have this in your pocket or purse ● I maintain as regular a routine as possible. able at Student Counselling, W-111PB, HP Cen- it will be easily accessible. Regular times and habits for going to bed and tre, Main Campus. Appointments can be booked in ● I make sure to move my body if I feel symp- getting up, eating, exercising and other activ- person or by calling 780.378.6133. toms of a panic attack. During a panic attack, a lot ities in your life can decrease overall stress. The staff at Student Counselling wish you all a TIMELY TIPS of adrenalin is released. Shaking your hands and ● I educate myself about panic. From Panic to wonderful and joyous holiday season. MARGARET MAREAN arms can provide immediate relief. NAIT Student Counselling ● Regular exercise is one of the best ways to reduce overall stress and anxiety. If you have ever had a panic attack, you know ● I never allow myself to avoid situations out Who ya gonna call? that the feeling can be overwhelming. Common of fear of having a panic attack. Avoiding gives symptoms include a racing or pounding heart, diz- the control to the panic and actually makes it more Academic and personal concerns – Student Counselling, 780-378-6133, ziness, light-headed,ness shortness of breath, chest likely that you will have future panic attacks. Try Room W-111PB, HP Centre. Online housing registry at www.rentingspaces.ca pains, flushes or chills, jumpiness or trembling, ter- to schedule regular activities with people you trust. Housing – Injury, minor medical concerns – Health and Safety Services, 780-471-8733, ror, fear of losing control, fear of going crazy or ● In case I start to panic, I have a plan. You Room O-119. fear of doing something embarrassing. The good shouldn’t expect to have a panic attack; however, Special needs students – Services to Students with Disabilities, news is that panic attacks are manageable. Check it is calming to have a plan of what you would do 780-378-6133, Room W-111PB, HP Centre. off the tips you already use and then choose one if you did have one. For example, being aware of Student loan/grant assistance – Financial Aid Office, 780-491-3056, more that you can incorporate right away: where the public washroom is in case you need pri- Room O-111. ● I focus on breathing slowly and deeply. vacy, carrying taxi fare in case you want to leave a Tutoring – The Tutor Centre in Room A-133 (main campus) offers free assist- Breathe in through your nose to the count of five, situation or going to events with someone you trust ance with Math, Physics and Chemistry. Open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon- hold your breath and then exhale through your can greatly reduce the probability of a panic attack. day to Friday. Also available at Patricia Campus (Room P-150/152) and Souch mouth for at least five counts. As you breathe, focus Making trusted friends or classmates aware that Campus (Room Z-153A).Peer Tutors – Sign up online to get or to be a tutor by completely on your breath coming in and going out you experience panic attacks can also be calming. e-mailing [email protected]. The cost is approximately $15/hour. of your body. Try to draw your breath deep into ● I have several supportive statements that 26 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, December 8, 2011 Thursday, December 8, 2011 The Nugget 27 USS back for big show

By MIKE JONES it or support it until the day it dies. I Big things are happening for USS think that’s why we’ve been able to (Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker) right come back again and again.” now. “Yo Hello Hooray,” the second The band is particularly excited single off their critically acclaimed about playing the Edmonton Event album Approved, is burning up the air- Centre for the first time. waves and the band is headlining their “We started at the Urban Lounge biggest show to date at the Edmonton when it was still around in like Events Centre Friday, Dec. 9. For the August ’08. I’m good friends with band, making Approved was an emo- the guys from Finger Eleven and tional roller coaster. I hung out with them when they “Ash and I often joke about how played the EEC back in the spring we almost died making it”, said Jay of ’07. I went to the show and I was a.k.a. Human Kebab in a phone inter- like, whoa, there’s 2,000 people here view. “It’s so important to us because and everyone knows their songs, we couldn’t believe we did it and it’s what does it take to get here? Fast been so well received.” forward to Dec. 9, 2011. Two dudes. The first single off Approved, Wow,” Human Kebab exclaims. “N/A OK” set personal records for the band in terms of airplay and “Yo Unseen side Hello Hooray” has already broken Long-time USS fans will see those, with no signs of slowing a side of the band they have never down. seen, as the band just recently added

live drummer Matt Murphy to the planetlyrics.co ‘We were scared’ mix. Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker “When we first put it (“Yo Hello “We really wanted to deliver the Hooray”) together with our produ- live rock and roll element of what we Kebab reveals. continues to compliment our story, Catch USS as they headline cer Tawgs Salter, we were scared do. There’s no better way to do that “We’re hoping to play some maybe we’ll even find ourselves in a the all ages Jingle Bell Rock Fri- because we thought this could pos- than with an actual drummer. We showcases like South by South West, place where someone wants to work day, Dec. 9. at the Edmonton Event sibly go down the pop road,” Human asked Matt to come in because of the maybe jump on a cross-Canada tour with us outside of Canada. We might Centre with guests Mass Choir. A Kebab said. way he plays.” with a major headliner, which we’ve have to go back in the studio and portion of the proceeds from each “That’s not something we’d ever Some fans of the band may have never done before. And then while write some more songs and put out a ticket goes to benefit the Youth really encountered but we also recog- been skeptical about the live addi- that’s going on, when “Damini” full length album which we haven’t Emergency Shelter Society of nize what we do creatively can reach tion to the two-piece, but Human comes out, knock on wood, if it done since Questamation.” Edmonton. that audience. We felt good doing Kebab says the reaction has been it even though it was totally differ- extremely positive thus far. ent than a lot of our other material. “It’s resonated with a lot of the Crossword solution You write so many songs, you put out fans both new and old (and) the three records, radio spins the s**t out show trucks along better.” of your music and then all of a sud- It’s been a landmark year for den you do something and it’s kind USS and it seems like things are of like people are finding out about only about to get bigger in 2012 as us for the first time.” the band tries their hand at break- In the meantime, the band are in ing into the difficult United States the midst of a winter cross-Canada market. tour. And fresh off playing Boon- stock in June and a whirlwind of ‘Our own niche’ three Edmonton shows in 48 hours “We have our own niche. [In this past September (including a stop addition to the alternative side] at NAIT’s own on-campus bar, the we have the electronic element, so Nest); USS are excited to be back in some people think of us as club ori- the capital region headlining Jingle ented. With the advent of progres- Bell Rock this Friday. sive house and dubstep, now you’re seeing young people, who 10 or 15 ‘More reserved’ years ago would have gone to Edge “Just from my own personal Fest or Sonic Boom, are more lean- experience from working in the ing to go see a guy hammer away oil fields, there’s a big difference on his laptop with his best electro. (throughout Alberta). Calgary is a lot Like Skrillex, you can’t get a ticket more reserved, (it) kind of reminds to see his show to save your life all me of the financial district in Toronto. over the world and he’s one guy. (Whereas) Edmonton reminds me of And it makes no difference to the Hamilton or Oshawa where people audience; they’re just going for the go out and party or experience an event. We have some of those ele- event like it’s the last night of their ments and I think that’s why we lives.” think we can take a shot at the U.S. Human Kebab also acknowledges We do things a little bit differently. the dedicated fans of Edmonton. We’re proud of it and we don’t care “I think (it’s because of) Sonic if anyone likes it, so we might as 102.9 playing our music and you well take a shot at it.” guys as a city embracing it. Edmon- As far as a possible third single tonians have such strong convictions from Approved? of what they’re into. If Edmonton “Major talks in USS camp is all gets behind something, they pursue roads lead to ‘Damini,’ ” Human 28 The Nugget Thursday, December 8, 2011