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NAIT photo This sumo wrestler takes to the air to put his opponent down last week in the South Lobby at a United Way sponsored event for staff and students. 2 The Nugget Thursday, November 12, 2015 NEWS&FEATURES Campus space at a premium question becomes, when will NAITSA plex and expensive. We should certainly ing valuable services. Not many pre- build its own building? be thankful for the positive relationship existing locations come to mind for a NAIT’s campus is continuing to between NAITSA and NAIT adminis- potential new home for NAITSA, the grow, with the CAT building scheduled tration that allows for the utilization of exception being the now vacant Petrol- to open in Fall 2016 and the student campus space for NAITSA offices and eum Club on the other side of Kingsway population is growing with it. Yet there for student activities. Clubs on cam- Mall or the NAIT Human Resources has been no indication that NAITSA pus enjoy free space bookings on cam- building on Princess Elizabeth Avenue, has been slated pus with rela- if it will be affected by the campus shuf- for new office tive ease, as fle precipitated by the CAT building space as the the process is opening. NICOLAS BROWN growth con- integrated with The Petroleum Club is removed from Issues Editor tinues. The NAIT’s sched- campus but boasts space and parking @bruchev mention of uling office. facilities, at a purchase cost of $13 mil- Construction on a new facility dedi- club space in Another lion. The NAIT Human Resources build- cated to students will get underway in the new SAMU item to consider ing may be more financially viable but the spring after students voted in favour building would would be, where would certainly require renovations to of a fee hike in order to help fund the certainly add could NAITSA make it a student-friendly space. Park- project. a tinge of jeal- build a build- ing would also be an issue, though this No, that’s not our fees going up, or ousy for any ing? Campus location would be more accessible from even our own new building. The Stu- NAIT student leader involved in our is hemmed in by Kingsway Mall to the campus. dents’ Association of MacEwan Univer- campus clubs, as there is precious little south, residential to the east, industrial to One thing is certain, students at sity (SAMU) has put in motion a plan space dedicated to full access for student the north and the Blatchford land develop- NAIT may desire a new building that to build a new building dedicated to the clubs – space mostly limited to legacy ment currently in limbo to the west. offers even more student-run space but Students’ Association by 2018 after a clubs or clubs that have strong connec- A building development would the cost may prove off-putting – at least successful referendum last week. tions to a campus department. require either significant time and for the time being. Students will pay an additional $35 Certainly NAIT students should money in order to purchase and renovate Perhaps there will be a new space in per term for the privilege of having a be happy that NAITSA is conserva- a convenient location, or force the stu- NAITSA’s future as NAIT continues to new space dedicated to student services, tive with the hard-earned money stu- dents’ association to move off-campus, grow. Let’s be glad for one thing though study spaces, and campus clubs. With dents pay in the form of mandatory fees a move that would certainly add another – at least we don’t have students voting campuses at most of Edmonton’s post- every term. The construction and main- level of difficulty for both students and to approve a fee increase that future stu- secondary institutions expanding, the tenance of a facility is incredibly com- the association in providing and access- dents will have to pay down the line. OrgSync a ‘great success’ By Danielle S. Fuechtmann ment manager, have given way to OrgSync’s finely tuned book feeds” because they can use social media to direct @ellie_sara online system. people to OrgSync for all of the details. For events that At the last senate meeting, Senator Cory Sellar (Media “It’s been a great success,” she says. “It’s saved a lot require registration or information from attendees, it’s a and Design) raised some questions about NAITSA’s stu- of paperwork and given people access. They don’t have convenient way to share and collect information between dent engagement strategy on social media, stating that to come to the clubs office to directly apply for an event; event organizers and attendees. there was “room for improvement” and that they needed you don’t have to come to the clubs office to do cheque It’s also helpful if students are checking out their Org- to make the platform more engaging if NAITSA wanted requests, budget requests.” With approximately 77 active Sync account, said MacComb. The platform is host to a to encourage its increased use. The key clubs on campus by her estimation, this calendar of all events happening on campus. It’s a conven- to NAITSA’s social media strategy is the has been a lifesaver. ient way to find out what’s happening on campus without new OrgSync platform. Where OrgSync might be falling flat having to scroll endlessly through your media feeds. NAITSA soft launched Org- is its abilities as an information hub for Sounds great, right? Currently approximately 3,000 Sync to clubs in September 2014 as a the student body. When NAITSA first students are using OrgSync, a decent number for a campus new administration system for clubs; transitioned to OrgSync for clubs man- with a quick turnover of students. One of the unique strug- Michael MacComb (VP Student Ser- agement, they recognized the impressive gles NAIT faces is continually sharing information about vices) said that “[NAITSA] needed a capabilities it had and that they could the platform when short program terms mean that they place for clubs to store all of their forms, easily start using it as a tool for campus need to constantly promote it. do all of their events, budgeting and take engagement. MacComb says they’re aware of the importance of con- a look at their accounts and informa- OrgSync operates as a “private stantly staying on top of that and have been committed to tion so they didn’t have to come in to the online community,” allowing NAITSA spreading the word about OrgSync during all of the orien- office.” to keep ownership of all of the infor- tation events, including the frequent apprentice orientations Previously, club information was mation hosted on the site. MacComb occurring on the satellite campuses. They also intend to all done on paper and email, creating an explains that it works as a “clear- recommend to the incoming executive team that they con- overwhelming and often disorganized inghouse” for event information; tinue to do the same. system for club management. “[NAITSA] can use social media plat- Will OrgSync become a smashing success on campus? The binders and binders of club forms to let people know about [events], It’s hard to say but the current executive is committed to paperwork described by Jenny Lau, Michael MacComb we don’t need a poster that’s a wall of using the platform to it’s fullest potential and Sellar com- NAITSA communication and engage- ‘A clearinghouse’ text [or a] giant block on people’s Face- mented that “there are still discussions to have.” Thursday, November 12, 2015 NEWS & FEATURES The Nugget 3

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For advertising, call 780-264-9900 or e-mail: Events, the United Way [email protected] By Gervaise Branch-Allen During Week 3 (Nov. 16-20), you in growing communities achieve their NAIT’s 2015 United Way Campaign can participate in Toonie Tuesday. Buy potential. has kicked off once again, with the goal unlimited coffee or tea for a toonie at vari- “I encourage students to get involved of raising $75,000. Running from Nov. ous locations around NAIT. Nov. 17 also because United Way is an important 2-27, NAIT staff will be working with features a Silent Auction. You can also pur- organization in our region that helps Letters the United Way to engage staff and stu- chase a chili lunch from Blue Plate at the thousands of people who are living in dents on campus to raise funds for the Common Market on Nov. 19. poverty,” said Nicole Rose, Alumni We want your views organization. United Way is an organiz- During Week 4 (Nov. 23-27), you can Relations Officer. “Forty thousand of Is something bugging you ation that unites companies, community purchase a refurbished computer monitor those [in poverty] are children. The about NAIT or the world? Do members and social services partners to for $20 (Nov. 25), read to children at Sher- numbers are staggering. United Way you have some praise for the achieve one shared goal: break the cycle wood School (Nov. 26) and purchase fresh is the solution for ending poverty. The school or life in general? of poverty. bread and turkey sausage rings from the NAIT community is very large and if Keep your thoughts short In this month, NAIT and United Way NAIT Bakers Club and Retail Meat Cut- each of us contributes just a little, that and to the point. No more have several events to participate in. Dur- ting Program (Nov. 27). From Nov. 24 to support will go a long way to help some- than 100 words. Submit ing Week 1 (Nov. 2-6), NAIT’s campaign 26, your name can be added to the United one in need.” facilitated a sumo-wrestling match, kick- Way Hero Wall by donating $1. Helping your community support your letters with your real off lunches and a reduced price for drop-in On top of all the weekly activities, those less fortunate than us is very admir- name and contact info to: fitness classes. If you missed any of those month-long activities include casual able. United Way is determined to reach [email protected]. events, don’t worry. Each week has more in pass sales, 50/50 draws for a potential their goal of poverty elimination. We can We need to list your real store to raise money. jackpot of $3,500, and an athletic food work together to build a stronger support- name. During Week 2 (Nov. 9-13), you can drive located in the NAIT Arena and ive community. This month’s events around Getting something off your participate in a poverty simulation on Gymnasium. Contributing to the United NAIT ensure you’ll have fun donating. So, Nov. 13 to understand how poverty affects Way can help low income families gain what are you waiting for? November has chest is downright therapeu- people and families. financial stability and support the youth already started! See ad. page 6. tic. Write us. 4 The Nugget NEWS & FEATURES Thursday, November 12, 2015 Girls learn to speak in code By Danielle S. Fuechtmann Canada, caused Mozilla Thimble to go that end up coming out throughout the day of being a robotics expert or aeronautics engin- @ellie_sara down. NAIT Women in Technology and of learning [are] definitely one of the best eer, said she thinks “it’s really cool and excit- On Nov. 7, a group of young girls Trades partnered with the Edmonton things to see,” said Bree Emmerson, Co- ing to come here and see how to actually do broke the Internet. Or at least that was chapter of Ladies Learning Code to host Chapter Lead of LLC Edmonton. [code]. I don’t think a lot of kids know how to the joke when hundreds of girls par- a workshop teaching HTML and CSS to “It happens in our adult workshops, do this!” ticipating in Girls Learning Code Day girls aged 8-12. too – learners come in having zero to min- Partnering together to host this event has events, hosted by 22 chapters across “The smiles, laughter and high-fives imal knowledge of the code they are about benefits for both NAIT Women in Technol- to work with and when they see ogy and Trades and Ladies Learning Code. that something they code outputs “The best thing about having these something cool and intentional, type of events for girls is it allows them to there is an ‘a-ha!’ moment that can experience different areas before making be infectious.” their college or university decision,” said Sam, a 10-year-old girl in Boni Ehman from WITT. attendance, said that it’s “fun to “There are lots of options available see when you’re like creating it, for everyone these days and the more pro- to see you’re creating it and doing grams that promote what they have to it yourself and not just watching offer, the better.” others do it.” Events like Girls Learning Code offer Emmerson said that “by open- a fun environment for them to try out new ing up the world of code at a young skills and make them familiar with career age, we hope that we can help girls paths and post-secondary options they develop a willingness to try new might not have pursued otherwise. things, become more confident and Emmerson explains that the benefits self-assured and discover a passion of partnering with WITT go far beyond a for learning and building.” venue and logistics; “[they’re] just as pas- She says that the goal is to sionate about our goal to bring digital lit- make a comfortable atmosphere eracy to women and youth as we are ... for girls to learn and experiment Attendees, both learners and mentors, are with coding because the more also able to see what a future in technol- comfortable they feel, the more ogy can include and speak with the people

Photo by Danielle Fuechtmann likely they are to stick with some- who are already part of that world and gain This young code writer in training takes a few tips during a recent thing that interests them. some insight to what next steps they may Girls Learning Code Day at NAIT. Anya, a nine-year-old with goals like to take.” NAIT gets retailing reboot By Nicolas Brown the products carried on campus. Through the focus groups, says Atkinson. Issues Editor staff are getting insight into what items students want, but This increase in website use is a clear indication that (@bruchev) through internal meetings, Shop at NAIT is also gaining the new focus has been successful but future focus groups The face of retail on campus is changing and the prod- insight into what programs need to be offered on campus. will give greater insight into further steps, with Atkinson ucts being offered are changing, too. Shop at NAIT, for- “As much as we are student-driven, the programs have hopeful about the results. merly known as the NAIT Bookstore, is leading the charge a lot to do with us being able to have things in a timely “I think the focus group gave us a jumping off point for in bringing a fresh retail perspective to campus. A focus manner. It is important to talk to staff,” explains Atkinson. moving forward,” she said. group session held last week brought just over a dozen stu- Many programs affect the store’s ability to carry man- As for appealing to instructors themselves, Atkinson is dents together with Shop at NAIT staff to discuss current datory items due to program approval processes. It’s not confident. and past experiences with the campus retail department, enough for programs to approve a textbook, as the store “The difference is that staff and faculty look for last along with suggestions for the future. The hope is for Shop then has to order a sufficient supply for the expected intake. minute items, where students are thinking more outside the at NAIT to become the one-stop shop for everything NAIT If approvals are slow or late, it makes it difficult to have box. So to try to find that happy balance is a challenge but students need while on campus. those items in stock in time for the start of classes. we’re up to it.” “What we’re hoping for, because of the new direction Shop at NAIT recognizes the importance of working With upcoming product changes, there is attention the store is going in, is for it to be all about the student. closely with the programs though, as Atkinson said, “A lot being paid to corporate social responsibility, with a focus So it’s time that the inventory, service, etc. all reflect that,” of programs are giving students lists of things to buy out in on bringing in products from brands which match NAIT’s explains Shop at NAIT purchaser Tacey Atkinson. the real world rather than Shop at NAIT and we want to be own policies. “So it was important to get feedback to the current status, that one stop shop for the students. “One of the first things I started with and is so import- what everyone thinks currently and how people would react “Programs didn’t realize that we can order all the ant to us at Shop at NAIT, is to align ourselves with, one to what we’re thinking of implementing in the future.” things that we can, so that should help make it more con- – brands that people recognize but two – brands that also Although Shop at NAIT does employ students for venient for the student.” meet our values,” explains Atkinson. many of its customer-facing positions, a wider student per- Adding to convenience, Shop at NAIT has put a “So going forward, we can’t work with any vendors spective was desired to look at the changes being made. renewed focus on the website to give students more oppor- that don’t have sustainability, fair trade and fair labour “It’s difficult to try to gauge a good cross-section of people tunities to make necessary purchases before the start of practices. We’ve had to say goodbye to a lot of our previ- to find out exactly what people wish we had,” says Atkin- classes or to explore the different products the store carries ous vendors because of that.” son, “We’d like to do another [focus group] in the spring or can order in. While there are still many changes being made to Shop just for those reasons.” “For this past fall, we saw a web increase of over 400 at NAIT, one thing is certain – students will be seeing a lot There is a focus on making the shop more convenient per cent, so it’s making a difference and that’s our goal. We more benefits for shopping close to home. Or in this case, for students, both in terms of accessibility and in terms of want to make it as convenient for the student as possible,” close to campus. Thursday, November 12, 2015 NEWS & FEATURES The Nugget 5 Life you change may be yours By Joel Leckie showcase various volunteering oppor- groups and more each provide an oppor- a good cause, which in many cases is as A diverse group of volunteer organ- tunities within the community. They tunity for people to share their skills in important or even more so than monet- izations from around Edmonton attended came to attract a broad group of stu- a unique and fun way. In total, 13 dif- ary donations. A lot of organizations can a recent volunteer fair on campus to dents, each one looking to fulfill a dif- ferent organizations were represented in do great work but need the hands to do ferent skill set. As no two groups were their own individual capacity. it. By taking even a few hours a month, alike, neither were the skills they were Volunteering can be greatly bene- you can make a huge difference in the looking for. Some sought general com- ficial not only to the organization and community. munity outreach volunteers, while others community but to the individual as well. The volunteer fair at NAIT was had positions available for more special- Joel Benitez, a member of the Cam- received well by the students. Many of ized roles, such as veterinary technicians pus Activity Board, says that “volunteer- the guests spoke of having seen a good and IT personnel. ing is one of the most important things turnout of students. There were several Among the organizations was Wild- we can do to connect with our commun- interested bodies who received a lot of life Edmonton, a rehabilitation facil- ity.” Joel has volunteered at a variety of valuable information. It allowed several ity for injured and orphaned wildlife. organizations. Such effort can expand of those groups to fill up their sign-up As their annual intakes continue to a person’s skill set in something which sheets with interested students. All are increase, they look for additional volun- interests them. It can also aid in network- ready to make use of the hard working teers to attend their training sessions in ing as you meet all sorts of new people. new volunteers. the spring. There was also the Edmonton “Networking is very much needed as There still remains lots of time for Lifelong Learners Association, a group we progress through our careers as stu- students to become involved. If you dedicated to providing lifelong learn- dents”, Joel says, as a student can gain are looking for an opportunity, you can ing to adults over 50. ELLA runs afford- valuable experience and contacts needed check the Volunteer Initiatives Program able courses that are relevant and chal- for landing a job. (VIP) on OrgSync. There you can find lenging to promote mental and physical One of the best things that we can new organizations and new positions well-being. Carrot Community Arts Cof- give as people is our valuable time. added regularly to the portal. A vast feehouse, a coffee shop run by volun- Time is equal to all, for everyone has the number of opportunities await and these Photo by Taylor Braat teer baristas dedicated to the revival of same 24 hours each day. Volunteering are not the only ones available. Will you Looking for volunteers Alberta Avenue, also came by. These allows us to provide time and effort to choose to go out and give a little?

BizBy Clayton R adcurriculake grounds are coming to schoolunder than did in years past, and in grams theyreview did, where and with whom they hope to work, Last week, students were invited to participate in a today’s global climate institutions must compete with other and what they expect to earn in their first years on the job. focus group to discuss the future of post-secondary busi- schools not just in their city or province but with schools As we are only halfway through the project, we won’t ness education. Part of the Conference Board of Canada’s around the world. When this study is complete, it will show know what its findings are for at least three years, and it Centre for Skills and Post-Secondary Education (CSPSE), what routes Canadian institutions must take in order to may take years after that to implement the recommenda- an investigation into the state, impact and future of busi- remain competitive. tions it makes. Still, when the next generation of business ness education in Canada which began in 2013. The focus In addition to skills and knowledge, student’s expecta- students come up through the ranks, it is almost guaranteed group was attended by about 10 students who were invited tions of the world they will be entering is of interest. The that this investigation will influence what they learn and to give their opinions on the business education they cur- Conference Board asked students why they chose the pro- how they learn it. rently receive as NAIT students. The Conference Board is trying to see how post-sec- ondary education in Canada can be improved as a whole. By holding these focus groups with actual students, says Conference Board Vice President Michael Bloom, they are figuring out the skill sets that universities, colleges and polytechnics in Canada need to be teaching. SHARE the WARMTH is a legacy from Gordon Smith. Gordon you may remember, is the now retired instructor who though confined to a wheelchair could find time not only to be an In recent years, the business world has not seen the interesting and effective instructor, but also to help others who were in need. kind of skills in the recent crop of business graduates from post-secondary institutions that they have expected The collection boxes will be available in the locations below on November 12th. to see. They feel there is now a sizable gap between what is expected of grads entering business now and what the Since we don’t have facilities for washing and cleaning donations, we request that all donations be new and unused. Next time you’re shopping just add socks, a scarf, toque or a grads actually have and so the decision was made to focus pair of gloves to your basket. Drop them off in one of the host locations. on what skills are being taught to business students in post- secondary. The Conference Board is connected to 52 dif- ferent projects relating to post-secondary education, but the DROP OFF lOCATIONS project relating to business education is by far the largest. The Conference Board’s stated goal with the CSPSE A140/141 E214 O102 S105 T403 W205 is to “[create] a skills and post-secondary education strat- A272 E220 Parkwest T110 T700 W309 E101 H300/303 egy for Canada that the many stakeholders will support and PE300 T200 U153 Y305 E106 J300/303 RKP213 T300 V335 operationalize.” E131 N107 Souch T400 W111 They also recognize the growing importance of busi- ness education in Canada, with their own data claiming that Please help local charitable organizations by dropping off your donation of “30 per cent of all college and polytechnic credentials and NEW Mittens, Toques, Scarves and Socks. 20 per cent of university degrees [are] being awarded in business management and public administration.” Share the Warmth campaign will run until December 11, 2015 The goals of the Conference Board are also driven by the issues facing post-secondary institutions as a whole. If you or your office bank would like to host a donation box, contact the NASA office. Students from more diverse social and economic back- 6 The Nugget NEWS & FEATURES Thursday, November 12, 2015 English evolves as we speak By Nima Aden language. New words are being added most of the words that we use today are addition to the Oxford dictionary in 2014, Is popular culture degrading the Eng- every year, while words that can’t keep borrowed from other languages or are any less a “real word”? lish language? Do the sea of emerging up are falling victim to extinction in themselves combinations of words such It seems that there are two questions usernames and “txt spk” make you cringe? order for dictionaries to stay as reliably as downright and hotdog but they make that seem to be looping infinitely like the Or do you find language fads interesting current as possible. sense to us as everyday speakers of Eng- years-old dispute on the sequential order of and exciting? What impact does this have Students were surprised to find out lish because they just sound right. the chicken and the egg: Is the validation of on the future of the English language? I that popular culture and slang words Students were not surprised that a a real word dependent on whether it makes asked students what they thought. had successfully been making it into the whopping 30 per cent of English words it to the dictionary or is it validated by the During a TED talk on what it is that dictionary. I asked students what they actually have a French origin. Other lan- popular use of the word, which, as a result, makes a word “real,” English professor thought of some of guages that Eng- earns it a spot in the dictionary? Anne Curzan, at the University of Mich- the new additions lolcat – “On the Internet, lish takes from I went back to ask fellow students for igan, suggested that dictionaries, albeit to the Oxford dic- a photograph of a cat include Spanish, a final round. Students surveyed over- great resources, are human and like the tionary in 2014, Arabic and Swa- whelmingly welcomed the evolving Eng- various progressions of humankind, the which included accompanied by a hili. It was already lish language and most were under the dictionary is not timeless. She pointed “duck face” and humourous caption written a recurring pat- opinion that we are the directors and valid- out how fascinating it is that so often we “man crush” typically in a misspelled tern for English ators of what makes a word real. Students look to dictionaries for answers to what a amongst others. and grammatically to expand by tak- rationalized that because word choice is so word means while treating them as though “I’m surprised incorrect version of ing from a variety heavily influenced by popular culture and they are written without an author. We are they made it to the English.” of places. This is current trends, there may be an expected taught to critically question the informa- Oxford diction- – Oxford dictionary what has formed resistance to the change at first but, as tion we are exposed to and not to conclude ary,” said one stu- the foundations of one student put it, “People just don’t like everything as absolute truth. This senti- dent. “It’s a reflection of the impact our present English dialogue. change but it happens regardless.” ment makes it all the more intriguing to culture has on the language.” Another James Nicoll, in his 1990 epigram on For those words that stick, whether wonder how easily the dictionary escapes student commented, “I didn’t think those the English language wrote, “English has they have made it to the dictionary or our trial and questioning. would even be considered real words.” pursued other languages down alleyways not, by the time new vocabulary comes So, where do the words in the dic- But why wouldn’t they be real words? to beat them unconscious and rifle their to push them out of dictionaries, they tionary come from and who decides what Perhaps it’s because many of these new pockets for new vocabulary.” will be to future generations as unfamil- goes in? Dictionary editors contend that words are combinations or abbreviations So, if new words of different kinds iar and confusing to decipher as Middle they’re only trying to keep up with us as of other words in the English language. were always being added to the English English is to us. Language will continue we are constantly changing the English However, in the history of the language language, what makes, “lolcat,” another to evolve. WEATHER Some rain, snow on the horizon By Brandon Hess ning temperatures can be as cold as minus model has its own strengths and weak- els to develop an accurate forecast that Meteorologist in training 5 C at times, with some rain and snow mix nesses, but we all use different mod- matters to you! Average high for this time of year is action likely towards the later part of this now 0 C. So, it is expected and considered week. normal to be around 0 C for a daytime high. We are still warm enough at the ground/ We did see a slushy day earlier this surface to see the snow melt on contact. week on Sunday. It started as rain showers, Once daytime highs start falling below 0 C, but quickly turned into a slushy mix snow will be sticking. Temperatures remain towards the end of the day. above 0 C this week, so it will remain a If you were studying at NAIT over slushy, sloppy mess. You may have been the weekend, you may have noticed the thinking it is weird to see rain in Novem- decent sized snowflakes falling from ber. However, it is common to see rain this the sky outside the window. Winds were late in the season. We usually see rain into light, so we did not have to contend with December and January, too (in the form of blowing snow. freezing rain). I caution you to be extra careful now- Winds will be out of the south today, so adays as you walk along sidewalks and a bit on the breezy side as you are walking roads. We can at times get unexpected outside the doors of NAIT. bursts of freezing rain through the area. Did You Know? This can coat sidewalks and roads with a Forecasters use different types of slippery glaze. We have already seen this models. The Global Forecast System is happen a couple weeks ago. American and produces model output Freezing occurs when we get a warm to 15 days. The Global Environmental layer above in the atmosphere. Here we Multiscale Model is Canadian and get rain falling from the sky and freez- contains a regional and global scale ing upon contact with the surface (if the model. The North American Multiscale ground/surface is 0 C or colder). At this model is used for the short term fore- time of year we can sometimes get an casting. We also have a weather model upper level warm front pushing in con- from Europe called the European Cen- tributing to this. tre for Medium-Range Forecasts. We Temperatures have been between 0 C forecasters interpret each model and and 5 C over the past few days. We will its parameters of precipitation, wind likely not get above 10 C for a while. Mor- and pressure to make a forecast. Each Thursday, November 12, 2015 The Nugget 7 opinion — Editorial — Home delivery a luxury? for the trouble that will become of this. were nine billion items delivered in 2014, according to In September, one Edmonton man decided not to plant Canada Post’s 2014 annual report overview. I believe that flowers but to plant himself on his lawn where the “clus- even if it decreased to two billion, there would still be a ter box” was to go. He had many reasons for sitting in that need for the door-to-door service. Not everyone is capable lawn chair for over a week, one being that he is a disabled of walking, driving or scootering three blocks to pick up veteran and former peace keeper who could not handle their mail and, until there are only two pieces of mail the responsibility of shovelling the snow around the mail- being delivered throughout Canada each year, mail should box so that the entire neighbourhood could access their be dropped off to our personal mail boxes. Although Tru- mail throughout the long winter months. He won that bat- deau will not be re-instating the already converted cluster tle and the box was built in front of another neighbour’s boxes, I am grateful that the community mailbox idea has TAYLOR BRAAT house and he kept the home-delivery service at no charge. been discontinued. Editor-In-Chief Although this was a win for the man, the community A letter in the mail, delivered right to my house, what @TaylorBBraat did not escape the transition. There are also many others a luxury! Well, it is now. I am one of the lucky ones who was standing in a friend’s kitchen as her mom opened across Canada today who were not as lucky. still gets to have my mail delivered to a mailbox attached a letter from the government, which included a mes- Although the amount of pieces of mail delivered to to my house. So much is changing in our society and the I sage about how and where they were to receive their residences declined from five billion in 2006 to four bil- way we do things but I’m relieved that this is the one mail in the near future and, no, it did not say, “right on lion pieces in 2012, I would like to point out that there thing Trudeau decided to keep the same. your doorstep, in the mailbox attached to your house.” Their mail was to be delivered to a “cluster box,” where they would, without any other option, get their daily mail. I felt the world start shaking beneath me, the walls turned grey and a solemn vibe came over me and everyone else on the premises. We had heard about it in the news but until you witness someone reading the letter informing them that would no longer have home delivery mail, you don’t believe such a change could ever happen in your lifetime. I may sound melodramatic but things like this are only part of a bigger problem and it’s a slip- pery slope.

Plans for a million more Already there were 100,000 home-delivery conver- sions in 2014 and the plan for 2015 has been to convert 1,000,000 more. Canada Post preaches about their com- municative way of putting this in place but no one has asked whether we wanted it or not. There was no choice but I guess we should have been thankful for the tactical and conversational approach. A lot has “changed” since Justin Trudeau stepped into power but there was one if-elected promise he is keep- ing that involves keeping a status at quo. Home-delivery mail service conversion has been stopped in its furiously moving steps and all people who still receive mail to their door will continue to have this feature indefinitely, some- thing I would, if given the chance, personally thank him for. armchairmayor.ca Protesters show their anger about former prime minister Stephen Harper’s mail distribution plans. A right, not a privilege There are many people who have protested to have mail delivered to their homes and for better reasons than mine. In August, an older Ottawa couple planted a garden where their new community mailbox was to go and put up signs that read “save door-to-door.” Their reason was that the wife had bad circulation and stepping out into our merciless Can- adian winter for even a second made her hands and feet too cold to bear. She shouldn’t have this as one of her worries, because home mail delivery is a right, not a privilege and mail is necessary for our survival. Though chrysanthemums probably won’t put a stop to the government paid post office workers who will plow through them, it did raise awareness 8 The Nugget Thursday, November 12, 2015 SPORTS

Enoughdomestic violence. A perpetual is circus sur- resulting enough! in the prosecution dropping the Hardy if he finds Jacksonville QB Blake rounded the issue, which lasted for a few case. The defensive end was placed on the Bortles attractive. Come on guys! This is extra months after Minnesota Vikings run- league’s exempt list (suspended with pay) 2015, not 1952. ning back Adrian Peterson was suspended and after a two month investigation, NFL As alluded to earlier, Deadspin released for whipping his son until the child bled. Commissioner Roger Goodell banned Hardy material from the Hardy case over the week- But nothing has changed. Millions of view- for 10 games. However, the NFL Players’ end, which includes graphic pictures of the ers still gather around the television on Sun- Association appealed the decision and an woman battered and bruised. This prompted day with a beer in one hand and arbitrator reduced the suspension “some” Internet vitriol and players from the a burger in the other; questioning to four games this summer. Philadelphia Eagles to make a point of put- the masculinity of injured players Since then, Hardy made an ting “a little more mustard” into playing JOSH RYAN and cursing officials. immediate impact on the Cowboys against No. 76. However, I fear that the initial Sports Editor I’ve turned my attention to roster. Soon after however, he dis- outrage is all that will come of the situation. @JoshRyanSports other sports. I still cheer on my played the societal awareness of a The Cowboys continue to defend Hardy and, Domestic. Abuse. Scandal. Three words Flames and I had joined Raptors dog barking in a senior’s home in other than a few media members, no one with associated more and more frequently with Nation right before Masai Ujiri his first scrum. Hardy deflected any real influence is doing anything. professional sports but none more than was named GM. But simply turning my questions about the dropped sentence, used the the National Football League. The United eyes away from the TV screen isn’t enough, term “guns blazing” and when asked a specif- Bottom line States’ biggest money-maker in pro sports because the situation with Dallas Cowboys ically football question, the 27 year-old stated The problem with professional sports is continues to reach new highs in television defensive end Greg Hardy is a travesty. the following, “I love seeing Tom Brady. You that the owners care about the bottom line. No ratings despite issues around concussions, For those who haven’t yet read the inten- seen his wife? I hope she comes to the game. I changes will ever occur without the motiva- suicide amongst retirees and domestic vio- sive Deadspin article, which I will get to hope her sister comes to the game.” tion to avoid losing money. However, that is lence. Much was made of the Ray Rice later, Hardy was with the Carolina Panthers What’s even more baffling than Hardy also the solution. That has always been the solu- case a year ago, when the former Baltimore in 2014 when he was arrested for allegedly being tone deaf, sexist and uninterested in tion. The only reason FIFA, soccer’s governing Ravens running back was caught on camera assaulting his ex; strangling her, throwing his public image is the constant defence body, made changes to counteract the scan- knocking out his then fiancée Janay Palmer. her onto a couch covered in assault weapons he’s received from owner Jerry Jones and dal resulting from the FBI investigation was The video sent shock waves around and threatening to kill her. A judge found the Dallas coaching staff. Are all power- sponsors threatened to pull their support unless North America, with many people get- him guilty but Hardy appealed for a trial by ful men in the NFL misogynist pigs? Even President Sepp Blatter stepped down. Of course, ting their first glimpse into the ugliness of jury and the victim failed to appear in court, worse is the reporter who asked Greg sponsors make decisions for monetary reasons, not morality reasons but why can’t we, the pub- lic, band together and force these corporations to see that this behaviour is unacceptable? It takes one person to start the conver- sation and this is a conversation that we are simply not talking about in enough length. There is hard evidence pointing to Greg Hardy physically abusing a woman, enough for a judge and an NFL investigation (from a league that has no problem sweeping dirt under the rug) to find him guilty. Yet, the reaction from many is simply “well, it’s not really a surprise, why get so outraged?” This is a case of basic right and wrong, where a man broke the law and harmed another human being, a woman less than half his size. That is why we should be outraged.

Withdrawing support I admit, if this happened in the NBA or the NHL, I would have a much more difficult time saying this, but I can’t hon- estly continue to lend any form of sup- port to a league that allows for this gar- bage to continue. So, I’m done with the NFL. Because as long as we continue to give the league and its sponsors our money, nothing is going to change. Will my “bold” stance make even the slightest dent in the shield by next week? Hardly, but every- thing begins from nothing and I’m not going to sit through another game or sit out cowboysblog.dallasnews.com a chance to talk about this issue, because Greg Hardy enough-is-enough. Thursday, November 12, 2015 SPORTS The Nugget 9 Keeping Score Raptors for real or not? Welcome back to another edition of Keeping Score, the weekly debate on a chosen topic in the world of sports. This week, NAIT NewsWatch anchor Brennan Klak makes his third appearance, as we discuss the mania surrounding the strong start of the Toronto Raptors. The squad went 5-0 to start the season for the first time in its 20-year history. While the team came down to earth a little by losing to Orlando and Miami soon after, basketball fans in Canada are buzzing about the country’s lone NBA franchise. A slimmed down Kyle Lowry, healthy DeMar DeRozen, improved Jonas Valančiūnas and ornery newcomer Demarre Carroll are matching blows with the best the league has to offer. But it’s only the third week of the season. Are fans simply giving their typical knee-jerk reaction to what’s happening at this moment? Or does this group have the potential to take the Raptors franchise to new heights? What do we think? Read on…

like Joseph, Terence Ross and Luis Scola at the tempo with timely baskets? Will their disposal, the Raptors can match play Jonas Valančiūnas consistently be a top with the rest of the field. rebounder or will he still fluctuate from This rhetoric has graced the tele- night-to-night? Is Terrence Ross, fresh vision and radio airspace before. But off a huge new contract, actually going what analysts aren’t talking about is to do something? the impact of last season’s first round The Eastern Conference, for the first failure. This group is really motivated. time in seemingly forever, looks compe- They’ve learned from that shellacking tent and competitive. LeBron James is they took at the hands of the Wizards. still the king of Cleveland. Last year’s JOSH RYAN Not only are they healthier, deeper and BRENNAN KLAK playoff teams such as Atlanta, Chicago, Sports Editor more likely to enter the playoffs at their @nhlupdate Milwaukee, Washington and Boston @JoshRyanSports peak, they’ve also got fight in them that et’s remember a crucial point have only improved. Chris Bosh’s return was sold on this team the moment they was missing in the springtime. about the NBA season thus far: to basketball is sparking Miami. Andre signed Demarre Carroll. In fact, I have Finally, they’re still in the East, LIt’s November. Drummond’s sudden rise in production Ibeen sold on this team ever since Masai folks! While not the cesspool of medi- At the start of December 2014, the has coaches changing their whole game Ujiri managed to trade Andrea Bargnani ocrity of 2015, the Eastern Conference Raptors were sporting a cool 13-4 rec- plan for the Pistons’ big man. The Pacers away for more than noth- is still much weaker than ord. The team scored fewer than 100 have Paul George back and healthy. And ing – a miraculous feat. The The Raptors’ the West. Chicago is never points in only two of those games and remember how Orlando and New York Raptors’ play early this sea- play early healthy in April, Atlanta never scored less than 90. were laughing stocks last season? Euro- son continues to reaffirm this season has a true star and That same team only hit 100 pean rookies Kristaps Porzingis and my faith that this franchise continues to Miami is only points one time when the Wiz- Mario Hezonja are helping change that is headed for great things. reaffirm my good as long as ards slaughtered them in a perspective so far. Kyle Lowry was Hassan White- forgettable Then again, it’s early. faith that this already an all-star, now he’s side behaves April playoff, Although this If the Raptors want to a fitter, more athletic all- franchise is like an adult. leaving some continue with their vic- star. DeMar is healthy, JV is headed for great Of course, fans wondering team is another torious momentum deep finally turning a corner and things. Cleveland is in in the summer year wiser and into spring, they’re going the new additions are all the East but they if Dwane Casey’s off to a similar to have to keep improv- making a difference. Cory Joseph is a very have injury issues with Kyrie Irving, job was in danger or if hot start, I’m ing team defence and solid point guard and a great defender. Car- Iman Schumpert, Kevin Love, Timo- the team needed a large still skeptical stop sleeping until the roll is a defensive juggernaut that can also fey Mozgov and LBJ himself! What if shakeup. end of the first half in score and the Raps have players throughout LeBron isn’t healthy come playoff time? Although this team that this Raptors games. With the major- their lineup that can provide when called The Cavs’ supposedly unstoppable ros- is another year wiser team will ity of Eastern Conference upon. ter is in danger of flaming out in the first and off to a similar hot improve on their teams actually playing Most important, the underdog mental- round with the injuries they have. start, I’m still skeptical first-round exit. like they deserve a spot ity on D is back. This team will outwork Meanwhile, the Raptors are primed that this Raptors team in the league, the mar- anybody in the game and they still have for the next step. Does that mean they are will improve on their first-round exit. gin of error is quite slim. Even a playoff enough energy to electrify on offence. going to win the championship? Not neces- They still sport a scrappy energy led by spot will have to be earned, which was a Toronto’s starting five holds up against sarily but they are a strong contender for Lowry and DeRozan that will keep them laughable idea last year in the East. most lineups in the league and they are the conference finals, at the very least. fresh into January but questions still We have a long way to go before I’m winning the bench battle to boot! With guys #WeTheNorth linger. Will their bench be able to push convinced. 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HOCKEY Men sweep, women swept By Eithen Smythe stra added his fourth of the season for start the third and Tyler French scored the the boards with few breakouts for either It was a wild two nights for the the lone goal of the period. Although tying goal with just 2:53 on the clock in side. Ooks captain Breanna Frasca was NAIT Ooks men’s hockey team, as they Vikings goaltender Andy Williams had the third period. In the four-on-four over- all over the ice in this game and was the took down the second-place Augus- been playing very well up to this point, a time, John Dunbar ripped one past Augus- lone goal scorer for the Ooks, with one tana Vikings in a midweek home-and- collision with NAIT forward Klarc Wil- tana goaltender Curtis Skip to give the in the first and one in the second to give home affair. The first game took place son had left him shaken up. He stayed Ooks the incredible comeback win. With the Ooks a 2-0 lead. Following that goal, Wednesday night, a 4-1 victory, before in the game, but allowed two more goals the sweep, the Ooks increased their lead MacEwan decided to pull goaltender the Ooks won 5-4 in overtime on the in the third period to NAIT defencemen on Augustana to seven points in the stand- Morgan Glover for Sandy Heim, who road the following evening. The Ooks Dallen Hall and Tyler Yaworski. NAIT ings and NAIT will next face the fifth- held the Ooks scoreless. improve to 12-0-0-0, well ahead of the outshot Augustana 52-37. place Concordia Thunder this weekend in rest of the pack in the ACAC. A tougher task was in store for the a home-and-home series. Puck drop is this Momentum Ooks as they travelled to Encana Arena Saturday at the NAIT Arena is 6 p.m. Late in the second, the Griffins got Plenty of shots Thursday night to battle the Vikings. The NAIT Ooks women were also a bit of momentum heading into the Wednesday started off well for the NAIT started out rough, as the Vikings in action this weekend but fared badly third and cut the deficit in half. A goal Ooks, as while both teams got plenty scored two goals in the first six minutes. against the Grant MacEwan Griffins, by ACAC leading scorer Michelle Poc- of shots on net, Jordan Wood scored The Ooks struck back, however, as cap- losing 5-1 and 3-2 in a shootout. The hapsky tied the game at 6:53 of the his seventh goal of the season midway tain Scott Fellnermayr made it a 2-1 game lone goal for the Ooks on Friday was third and sent the game to a shootout. through the first period. Shortly after, midway through the first. Two late goals scored by Chelsea Gauchier near the After the shootout went scoreless for Vikings centre Boyd Wakelin was dis- gave the Vikings a 4-1 lead heading into end of the second period, while the Ooks five rounds, Shanya Shwetz was able patched with a ten minute misconduct the second period, leading Kyle Birch to were down 2-0. The third began with a to beat Tehnille Gard and then, with the following a checking-from-behind pen- come in for Cameron. NAIT was able to rough start for the Ooks as MacEwan chance to advance the shootout directly alty, but Augustana squared up the game dictate the play for the majority of the scored early and, with a late third period after, Veronica Kuzelova was unable to at 1. Period two saw much of the same second period and received two goals goal, the writing was on the wall. do so. Next up for the Ooks is a home back-and-forth action from both teams, just 30 seconds apart, from Tanner Dun- Saturday’s game was much more and home against SAIT, with the game with Cameron continuing to stop the kle and Trace Elson. The Ooks killed off competitive on behalf of the Ooks, as at the NAIT Arena taking place tomor- Vikings’ offense whilst Connor Hoek- a five-on-three Vikings’ power play to much of the play was contained along row evening at 7 p.m.

Photo by Jesse Kushneryk A NAIT Ook fights for the puck in front of the Augustana Vikings’ net on Wednesday Nov. 4 at NAIT arena. NAIT won the contest 4-1 en route to sweeping the Vikings in their two-game home-and-home series. Thursday, November 12, 2015 SPORTS The Nugget 11

WEEK IN REVIEW Soccer women advance at nats By Josh Ryan p.m. MT today. Catch the live stream on YouTube at 25-14, 14-25, 26-24, 15-4 for NAIT) and Augustana’s Sports Editor CCAAsportsACSC! men’s team got their revenge in a 3-0 sweep of NAIT. The NAIT Ooks female footy phenoms began their bid Basketball POG’s for NAIT were Nalani Stang and Brayden Ken- for a national title at Fleming College yesterday morning Meanwhile, back home the men’s and women’s nedy on Friday and Lauren Smith and Jordan Teliske on with a bold statement to the rest of the field. basketball dominated their weekend against the Augus- Saturday. After arriving in Peterborough Ontario earlier in the tana Vikings, completing a four-game sweep of the red- Both teams now take on the Lakeland Rustlers. Match week, the Ooks crushed the Mount Saint Vincent Univer- and-black. The women won 70-47 on the road before time on Saturday at NAIT for the women is 6 p.m. with the sity Mystics 6-0 in their quarter-final match. The ACAA blowing the Vikings out of the NAIT gym on Saturday, men following 30 minutes after the women’s result. champions from MSVU were unable to keep up with NAIT 97-59. Torey Hill posted a season high 24 points while after the first 26 minutes, as the blue-and-gold notched teammate Shea-Lynn Noyes added 20. The men blew three goals before the half. Player of the Game Kassy Jaj- open their road contest against Augustana in the second czay and ACAC Player of the Year Kayla Michaels each half, winning 91-59, before squeaking out a tight 78-66 scored two goals, while Marissa Webb and Rayna Hamieh victory at home. NAIT’s hoop ladies (ranked eighth in added the other two tallies. the nation as of Nov. 7) remain undefeated and the guys The previous day, Kayla Michaels received distinc- improve to 5-1. Player of the Game winners were Nicole tion as a CCAA All-Canadian for the second straight Ruptash and Hill for the women and Jacob Jackson both season. Michaels was named CCAA Women’s Soc- nights for the men. cer Player of the Year last fall at the nationals, where Next up for the squad is a matchup with Lakeland Col- the Ooks suffered their only defeat of the season, a 3-0 lege. The Rustlers men’s squad sits in the middle of the loss in the final match. pack, but the women are ranked 12 in the nation (as of Nov. Next up for the Ooks is a semifinal showdown with 7). Game times Friday night are 6 and 8 once again. the third seeded Douglas College Royals, the PACWEST Volleyball Champions from Coquitlam, BC. The Royals won their The Ook vballers couldn’t quite manage the clean quarter-final against NAIT’s ACAC rival, the Con- sweep of the Vikings, but they came close. Friday even- cordia Thunder, by an identical 6-0 score. Kickoff is 1 ing was a massacre, the two matches combing for less than three hours. Women’s scores were 25-10, 25-22, 25-17, men’s scores were Player: Mia Jane Augustin 25-23, 25-21, 25-20. The following day however, the Sport: Soccer Vikings ladies pushed the Position: Defender Ooks to five (scores 24-26, Program: Emergency Medical Responder Athletes of the week November 2-8 Joslyn Peters By JOSH RYAN Bryan, He’s the GOAT “greatest of all time” ha, Volleyball 1. What made you start playing soccer? ha. Always been a big basketball fan. And I love The Ooks women’s volleyball team won their first When I was little, I moved to Canada at age six. his shoes, I have two pair of Kobe’s. two matches of the season this past weekend against I saw my other cousins playing soccer and, as 9. Which sports do you like to play the Augustana Vikings. In Friday’s 3-0 win at home, soon as I did, I was immediately interested in besides soccer? See above. Played volley- Joslyn had 10 kills and two service aces. She fol- playing and I’ve never stopped. ball, basketball, soccer, golf and track and field lowed that up in Saturday’s 3-1 victory with 16 kills, 2. What is something people don’t know throughout all of high school. six service aces and six digs. “Joslyn works so hard about you? I really enjoy golfing, ha, ha. I 10. Do you have a pregame meal? Don’t at getting better and loves to compete,” said head joined my high school golf team during my really have a pregame meal but as long as coach Benj Heinrichs. “At the beginning of the year, Grade 12 year and I did it jokingly but I ended there’s rice involved, I should be good to go. we moved her to a different position and she has just up being really good at it and I made it to city 11. Who inspires you the most? My taken off. Joslyn’s only going to get better and she’s finals. However, I skipped it because it was on mom. She always supports me in every- already become a force at the net, not just attacking, the day of my 18th birthday! thing that I do and she makes me want to be but blocking as well.” Joslyn is a second-year Aca- demic Upgrading student from Edmonton. 3. What three things can you not live a better person. If someone asked me why I without? My mom, rice and Snapchat. do it, I’d say I do it for her. Jackson Jacob 4. What is your favourite movie? Fro- 12. What is the best advice you’ve zen. I know the lyrics to “Do You Want to Build been given so far? Work hard, stay Basketball a Snowman?” pretty well. Plus, Olaf is my humble. The NAIT Ooks men’s basketball team picked up favourite character. 13. What do you want to say to your two victories this past weekend over the Augustana Vikings. Jackson was named player of the game in 5. What type of music do you enjoy? team? Shout out to Megan Loyns for our both contests for the Ooks. He netted 44 points, six Country! Everybody is usually surprised when team theme song patio lanterns, noth- rebounds, five assists and nine steals in the two games I say that, because I’m Asian and they wouldn’t ing gets us more pumped than listening to and was a game-changer all weekend. “Jackson made have guessed that I liked country. Carole’s least favorite song in the dressing some timely plays on Saturday night to maintain our 6. What are your hobbies in your spare room. Thanks to big Mitch for being the 10-point lead throughout the game,” said head coach time? Playing guitar, karaoke night with my best vet ever, centreback buddy for life. To Mike Connolly. “He has been one of our more con- 100 cousins and, does Netflix count as a hobby? my roomies, thanks for all the water pong sistent players ... not just scoring but also defensively. 7. What is your dream oasis? To be back memories; never drank so much water in Jackson takes on important defensive responsibilities in the motherland, drinking my favourite Fili- my entire life. And lastly, I love ya, guys! each game and can dominate at both ends of the floor.” pino beer. Thanks for putting up with me. Monkeys Jackson is a 1st year Automotive Pre-Employment stu- dent from Nassau, New Providence Island. 8. Who is your childhood idol? Kobe never cramp. - Donna! 12 The Nugget Thursday, November 12, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT City a snow-go zone dow scraping, the traffic commute horrors St. Albert’s Lacombe Lake Park is free hovering over steaming coffee that some- and the social media updates that will cata- to access, well-kept and well-lit at night. body actually took their time making and logue it all. 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“They should wait until after “I don’t think it’s too early. “I don’t think it’s too early. “I think stores should wait “I hate it. Bull crap. Way too Remembrance Day because This way, people have I don’t think veterans are until after Remembrance early. And calm down.” it’s between Halloween and time to plan Christmas and against Christmas.” Day to start putting out Christmas. So, pay respect to decide what to buy or where Christmas decoration and veterans and then go crazy on to go.” products.” Christmas.”

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Photo by Joel Leckie Never-ending pasta bowl By Joel Leckie other drinks can get pricey! Last week, I had the opportunity to If you do happen to be going with others, it take my fiancée, Kelly, to Olive Garden to might be a good idea to order different pastas experience their never-ending pasta bowl, and different sauces. That allows everyone which ends on the 22nd. Since we went on a to sample all the flavours on the first serv- Tuesday evening, we were able to miss most ing. Then you know what your favourite taste of the crowds. On a busy weekend there can is when you order your refill. The refills are easily be 45 minutes to an hour before get- about half the size, but you can order half-and- ting in, so it was really nice to not wait to half for the first serving. This allows better get a table. All the wait staff and hosts wore pacing and fewer leftovers. radio earpieces for quick communication to I started my dinner with a meat sauce on keep things moving efficiently and reduce rigatoni. It was well cooked, with a touch of delays in any customer requests. It was all spice but nothing too excessive. The flavour really nice to see. gives way to the ground beef in Inside, the Olive Garden the meat sauce, so it was very has a very nice, Italian-themed well balanced with no single décor, all clean and well kept. distinct flavour. Kelly started The light colouring provides a with half of a new chicken calm and relaxing feel, while the pomodoro and half of a five Photo by Tom Armstrong scenic pictures and decorative cheese marinara on top of angel plates on the wall draw the eye hair noodles. The pasta was Matt Luedke without it being too busy. We received a nice good but cooked a little beyond al dente (a Business sample of red wine, which was light, tasty, not measure of how well the pasta is cooked, What’s the best part about the ladies in the business program? too bitter or too sweet and did not carry too being firm to the bite), which we normally They are quite smart, you know? You have to be smart to be in this strong an aftertaste. Add to that some smooth prefer. The pomodoro was a bit basic, but program, that’s why I’m in this program. I’m looking for an intelligent jazz quietly playing in the background and it what really makes it are the sizable chicken lady with a bit of wit and charm. A nice big brain is pretty sexy. is a nice romantic atmosphere without being pieces which had a subtle sweetness to them What else do you look for in a woman? She’s gotta be adventurous. Looks always help, but I don’t want somebody that’s gonna be overly fancy. – probably why I chose that for my refill. The boring and just sit at home all of the time. Straight teeth are The main draw right now is the all-you- cheese marinara was pretty amazing, being important but they aren’t a requisite can-eat pasta. Where a regular entrée will super creamy and tangy. We also got the new Where are you taking a girl on a first date?Probably out for dinner, cost you $16-$25 (which is still reasonable), pesto alfredo for a refill, which happily had then maybe an activity like bowling or mini-golf. If I’m feeling really the base meal is only $12 each. Considering a noticeable basil taste in a thick sauce that adventurous, maybe horseback riding. that comes with unlimited soup or salad and stuck well to the noodles. Are you paying for dinner? Of course, it’s very important to pay on unlimited bread sticks, you certainly can get This is definitely a restaurant I would rec- the first date. your fill. So make sure you bring with you a ommend for pasta lovers. Not truly authentic Are you a hook-up-on-the-first-date kind of guy? Yes, if necessary. healthy appetite. Beware of filling up too much Italian or super fancy but a nice step up from What’s something unique about you? Oh, I can play the guitar. on the appetizers. Keep particular care for how fast food. What kind of music do you listen to? I’m a big Taylor Swift fan. I also enjoy some Ed Sheeran, some Of Monsters and Men and much you drink before the meal arrives. Water Imagine Dragons. will take up space better served by pasta and Thursday, November 12, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 15

MOVIE REVIEW A flick for cold winter nights By CLAYTON RADKE The players provide plenty of laughs storm through their division to earn a one- may seem obvious. But we don’t watch this “People ask me what I do in winter through their ineptitude early on. Despite game playoff against the hated Yankees. kind of movie for the destination, more so when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what that, no character is stronger in the baseball Can the Tribe finally win one and get to the the journey and the journey offered by Major I do. I stare out the window and wait for scenes than team broadcaster Harry Doyle, postseason? Will Jake and Lynn come back League should help to make the destination of spring.” who relays the team’s early struggles in an together? It’s a sports movie, so the answer spring training seem not so far away. – Rogers Hornsby unprofessional yet totally entertaining way on Baseball fever swept across Canada the radio. When he says into a live mic “One this year as the Blue Jays reached the posts- hit? One goddamn hit, that’s all we got?” we eason for the first time in 22 years, making feel sympathy for the pain a bad team inflicts it all the way to game six of the ALCS. In (especially the Oilers fans among us). order to keep that enthusiasm alive, I rec- The film benefits from some emo- ommend a dosage of baseball movies this tional weight brought by catcher Jake Tay- winter, starting with 1989’s Major League. lor, played by Tom Berenger. Coming back Rachel Phelps, formerly a Las Vegas to Cleveland initially gives Taylor a chance showgirl, inherits the Cleveland Indians to re-connect with Lynn, an old flame from baseball club after her husband dies. Eager when he was a more established player. to exploit a stadium deal in Miami, she When he learns from Lynn that she is needs to tank the Indians’ attendance to get engaged, he becomes determined to win her out of Cleveland and sets out to build the back, while also trying to win games against worst possible team, pulling players out of incredibly long odds. As the Indians start to retirement, the Mexican leagues and the win some games, the team jet is replaced prison system. Early on, the team prom- with a rattling old DC-3, later downgraded ises to be a total embarrassment: Pitcher again to a rusted-out bus. The team is not Ricky Vaughn seems incapable of hitting demoralized so easily, however, and when the strike zone at all, speedy runner Willie the players find out about the owner’s plot, Mays Hayes will never get to base because they decide to come together and try to win he keeps hitting pop flies and power hitter the pennant to spite her. Pedro Cerrano practises voodoo in order to This improbable film concludes with sports.yahoo.com enable him to hit breaking balls. an equally improbable setup, as the Indians Tom Berenger, left, and Charlie Sheen in Major League. 16 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, November 12, 2015 More important than famous By Cameron Malcolm without audition. Their drummer at the time national success – no Top 10 singles and no of their demise. It was May 18, 1980 when If I was to tell you that one concert could dropped out and this allowed the final piece Top 10 albums to their name. However, it’s Curtis committed suicide at the age of 23. change the music landscape forever, would of the puzzle to come, Stephen Morris. Only what they accomplished in those short years However, out of the ashes, arose New Order. you believe me? four years later and two albums officially and the long lasting effect that matters. Like They became one of the most influential It was in 1976 and two young lads from released, the legacy of these young men was other outfits of yesteryears (e.g. the Vel- groups of the ’80s releasing classics such as, Manchester saw the legendary Sex Pistols. It cemented. vet Underground) it’s only after they have “Blue Monday” and “Bizarre Love Triangle.” was a catalyst for Bernard Sumner and Peter The band I am referring to is, of course, broken up that people start to recognize their I credit these four young men for help- Hook. After that show, they bought a bass Joy Division. contributions. ing me explore music in a different direction. guitar and put up ads for a vocalist. Ian Curtis, To the uninitiated, Joy Division is an Joy Division has a very raw sound but They opened my eyes to what could be done, from Stretford, replied to the ad and was hired unknown group with minimal to no inter- somehow they were still filled with enough lyrically and musically. emotion to separate themselves from the punk So if you are so inclined, here are my sug- scene in which they were born. Ian Curtis’s gestions for What’s That Sound? reflective lyrics, at times morose and bleak, Transmission - Single meld with the chaos of Sumner’s guitars, Love will tear us apart - Single Hook’s punchy bass and Morris’s high flying Isolation - Closer drumming. To add to the darkness, their name Shadowplay - Unknown Pleasures actually comes from a 1955 book, House of She Lost Control - Unknown Pleasures the Dolls by Holocaust survivor, Ka-tzet- Interzone - Unknown Pleasures nik 135633. “Joy Division” was the name of Atrocity Exhibition - Closer the prostitution wing for the Nazi officers at Auschwitz concentration camp. When I first heard Joy Division, it was nine or so on a Sunday night. I had been lying in bed listening to the radio when “Transmission” came on. I was mesmer- ized by the song. I couldn’t move, I couldn’t think. I knew at that point, I had stumbled upon some hidden secret from the annals of music. Instantly, I was researching as much as I could about this new and exciting sound. JUST THE TIP hdwallpapersfit.com Through my research (and countless hours Joy Division with headphones on) I was saddened to learn en.wikipedia.org Thursday, November 12, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 17

new and see if you can make it stick. you want and you want it now. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Don’t forget about the big picture You’re the regal life of the party Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) and try to be a little more flexible but make sure you’re not being You like to think things through while you’re pursuing what you bossy and overshadowing the people and make a calculated decision, this want. around you this week. can be an asset as long as you don’t become cold and detached. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You don’t always need to dig You want things to be perfect Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) deep but don’t fall into being shallow but this week, challenge yourself by You are searching for something, to a fault. This week, appreciate the going with the flow. You’d be sur- but don’t just settle for anything. details. prised by how great things can turn MADAME O Consult your friends for advice this out! week, even though it is against your Cancer (June 22-July 22) nature. Sometimes people get under your Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Nov. 12-18 shell and hurt you but unlike an oys- Your life is ruled by balance and is (Warning: These Nugget Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) ter, that grain of sand won’t make a a constant journey from one extreme horoscopes are not written Feeling indifferent or lazy? Hon- pearl. Move on. to another. This week, get some rest. by an accredited astrologer.) our how you’re feeling but don’t let yourself fall into a rut! This week, try Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) something new or set a fun goal. The world may be a stage, but this NAITNAIT Student STUDENT Counselling COUNSELLING week, you may find yourself cast as Aries (March 21-April 19) an extra rather than your usual star- Your willingness to speak your mind RoomRoom W-111PB,W111 -­‐PB, HP HP Centre, Centre, Main Campus Main Campus ring role. is usually an asset but sometimes you can push friends away. This week, be Telephone:Telephone: 780-378-6133 780-­‐378-­‐6133 Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) sensitive to how you treat people. Website: www.nait.ca/counselling Change can be exciting but if you’re Website: www.nait.ab.ca/counselling constantly switching it up it can be hard to Taurus (April 20-May 20) make progress. This week, try something You’re stubborn. You know what

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DIY It’s time for snow tires By CLAYTON RADKE With the wheel up, take the nuts all the Our last DIY column opened by declar- way off. Then take off the wheel and swap in ing the ghosts and demons gone as we move the snow tire. Make sure you’ve matched the along towards Remembrance Day and then rotation indication on the tire if there is one. on to Christmas. However, there is still one Replace the hubcap if you have one and put white demon that we must all face before the nuts back on but don’t cinch them until even hanging one ornament. the wheel is on the ground. Snow. Snow covering the roads, up to a When a lot of people tighten the lug nuts, foot thick some days. Snow blowing across they like to force the iron down into the pave- the highways, making the oncoming lane ment. It’s easier on the back, but if the iron extremely difficult to see. Snow so thick that slips off the nut, your knuckles are going to if you drive anything smaller than a Corolla, get up close and personal with the road. Get your best hope is to get the car back after behind the wheel you’re working on and pull everything melts in March and hope a snow- the iron up. Lift with your knees. plow hasn’t take it away in the meantime. Your tires will tell you the maximum Now is the time to put on your snow tires and pressure they can hold. Also check inside buy a good snow brush with the money you’ll the driver’s door. There should be an infla- save by doing it yourself. tion guide. While we’re at it, take a moment First, you need to secure your car where to check the spare tire on your car, not only to you’ll be working. Set the parking brake, then pump it but also to ensure the rubber hasn’t (if you’re changing the front tires first) slip cracked over time. some blocks behind the rear tires. Find the You might never become a master mech- jack and tire iron that came with your car and anic and you might even forget to clean out jack up the wheel you’ll be changing first. the empty pop bottles from the back seat. But Stack some 2x4s under the car to catch it in with proper winter tires installed and proper case something slips. Don’t forget to loosen care taken on the roadways, we can all do our the lug nuts on the wheel before you hoist it. part to make the roads safe this winter. Thursday, November 12, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 19

THROWBACK THURSDAY Gone in 60 Seconds – the original By JOEL SEMCHUK A bunch of respectable, professional car through a window. Car alarms then were for holds the Guinness record for wrecking the There was a time in Hollywood when thieves have three days to steal 48 cars for rich people only and rare at that. There were most cars on a set (over 250). He has four or anyone could film any kind of movie. With a South-American drug lord. Sound famil- only about a dozen ways to start a car without five such films in his repertoire. 360 cloudless days a year and an average of iar? Yes, Gone in 60 Seconds was remade a key and the original movie proudly displays Why so few movies from someone so 3,348 hours of sunlight, all you needed was in 2000 with Nicolas Cage and it’s an OK most of these techniques. In the remake, you passionate? Halicki nearly killed himself in a camera and props. A distinct feature of movie and is probably the least violent have to suspend disbelief a little bit when Cage the final jump scene in the original Gone in scenes back then was the lack of people on summer action flick in a decade but Nicolas and his buddies are clipping wires and hooking 60 Seconds and then actually (and accident- Los Angeles streets – no one could afford Cage is like McDonald’s, no matter how ignitions up to strange little computers. ally) killed himself in a crash while filming the extras. good it is, well ... Even with the bad acting in the original, a sequel. His family agreed to the remake in part Back in 1974, H.B. Halicki bought a Hollywood nepotism notwithstanding, the sense of togetherness can be felt with everyone to keep Halicki’s legend and legacy alive. bunch of cars at an auction for $200 each. He original Gone in 60 Seconds is a tribute to a and, all-in-all, a fairly decent film was patched Finally, the original gets the win over the stored them until he got everything organized. time when cars were expensive blocks of metal together by this amateur. It still has the distinc- remake for one last reason – the original has He gathered friends and family, briefed them that were distinctly uncomplicated in how they tion of being the longest car chase in movie a scene where head-car-thief-guy lights a cigar on the movie, then told them to improvise their started, ran and locked. Hundreds of models history. Halicki established several such mile- and walks past all 48 stolen cars and they are scenes. All-round, it was pretty simple. could be opened with a screwdriver or worked stones. In his movie The Junkman, Halicki beautiful, beautiful machines. JUST THE TIP Keeping abreast of sex techniqes By JOEL SEMCHUK affected the same area of the brain as clitoral with friends might be a good way to get ideas You’ll have to start with exploring what To the chagrin of most women, men gen- and vaginal stimulation – the genital sensory (someone told me once to turn the nipples different techniques work best in what erally appreciate breasts visually during the cortex. Nipples also swell with blood to the like you do a radio dial) but for the love of all areas and then go from there to putting it all day and even less than that during sex, espe- point of growing and even turn a darker shade things intimate, talk to your partner! together. Be creative! Remember that avoid- cially later in the relationship. when aroused. Some research suggests that Spending a few weeks practising nipple/ ing sensitive areas makes them ‘crave’ being This is a shame, because there’s a level of the breasts swell when aroused as well. This breast stimulation techniques sounds like a touched, so spending time away from the nip- intimacy available from breasts that few are suggests that the breasts and nipples are much better way to spend your time than a “movie” ple will make it want you to come back. lucky to have experienced and even then it’s more than adornment and should have a more and takeout pizza, so to speak. And even if the Be open-minded. Remember that this mostly by accident – breast orgasms. While active role during sex. attempts fail at instilling full-on orgasm, such is new for both of you. If you find a rhythm some people consider them a myth, let’s As with everything sexual, everyone’s focused effort on a single erogenous zone and it’s working, keep that rhythm going upgrade that to “legend,” because there are preferences will differ when it comes to can only have positive and fulfilling long- until orgasm is achieved. Then try to remem- some scientific facts behind breast orgasms. enjoying any kind of stimulation. That said, term effects. You might discover a few things ber what you both did ... maybe even write it The Journal of Sexual Medicine stud- there are some base moves that can be con- about your significant other that you didn’t down. ied nipple stimulation to discover that it sidered a good place to start. Sharing ideas know before. Have fun! 20 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, November 12, 2015

TELEVISION Reasons to watch Supergirl By Gervaise Branch-Allen Helen Slater (Supergirl – 1984 Quite a few live-action superhero shows have returned to film) as Kara’s adoptive par- TV including Arrow, The Flash, Gotham and Marvel’s Agents ents, which is pure fan-ser- of S.H.I.E.L.D. At the same time, one more show has hit the air vice. Hopefully, other guest featuring a female lead: Supergirl. actors will appear from older When baby Kal-El (a.k.a. Superman) was sent to Earth for Superman shows and movies his own protection, his 13-year-old cousin Zor-El (a.k.a. Kara/ like Tom Welling (Smallville) Supergirl) was sent to Earth as well to protect him. Unfortu- and Ned Beatty (Superman – nately, her pod was sent off course due to Krypton’s explosion The Movie/Superman II) for and she was sent to a reality where time and space are static. example. Decades later, Zor-El’s pod crash-landed on Earth and Kal-El Speaking of Super- greeted her while revealing himself as Superman. Since he was man, the character is nota- a grown man, Superman didn’t need his cousin’s protection. bly ambiguous whenever he Instead, Kara grew up with an adopted family longing for a pur- appears in the show. We’ve yet pose in life. As an adult, Kara started working at CatCo, a big- to see his face and often hear name newspaper publisher in National City. “him” used to refer to Superman. fanpop.com When her sister is in danger, Kara races to help her by sav- I’m assuming, if not for legal rea- Supergirl ing a plane. In doing so, she is reinvigorated and decides to use sons, the producers are reducing Superman’s role in the show to ting past that impediment. her powers as a superhero instead of living a ‘normal’ life. Fol- keep the focus on Supergirl. Additionally, the villains introduced so far have been rela- lowing this spark, Kara reveals her identity to a friendly co- Executive producer of Arrow and The Flash, Greg Ber- tively mediocre and underdeveloped (major villains aside); worker, wears a costume and decides to fight crime. Unbe- lanti, is also heavily involved in this series, crafting the story a continuing issue with various superhero shows and movies. knownst to her, a slew of Kryptonian criminals are formulating for the first few episodes with fellow Arrow/the Flash produ- Comics are able to develop characters over numerous issues, her downfall, including some surprise characters. cer Andrew Kreisberg and Allison Alder (No Ordinary Family). whereas TV shows only have an hour to develop a character Supergirl stars Melissa Benoist as the titular character, who Comic characters like Non, Red Tornado, Livewire and Toy- that is only appearing in one episode anyways. Since these portrays Kara’s hope, enthusiasm and charm in a resounding man are all set to appear. shows want to focus on their protagonists, the antagonists usu- manner. Mehcad Brooks plays James Olsen, Superman’s buddy I’m really having a good time with this show so far. The ally get short-changed. Hopefully, future episodes will feature and news photographer at CatCo. Chyler Leigh plays Kara’s tone is whimsical, the characters are fun, and the action is pretty better developed enemies. adoptive sister, Alex Danvers. Jeremy Jordan plays tech expert interesting since Supergirl has so many powers other heroes on Supergirl looks like it will quickly become competition Winn, Kara’s friend and co-worker at CatCo. David Harewood TV don’t have, like flight. It’s nice to see the crew work their for other superhero shows thanks to its humour, optimism and plays Hank Henshaw, head of the department of extra-nor- VFX magic and make the heroics look convincing with a TV Melissa Benoist’s likability. Even with other female-led shows mal operations and Alex’s boss. Rounding out the main cast is budget. like Marvel’s Agent Carter and Jessica Jones, Supergirl is the Calista Flockhart as Cat Grant, head of CatCo. The pilot was pretty similar to other superhero pilots, so it first prime time series with a superpowered protagonist and an Guest actors from previous Superman media include Dean would have been nice to see some changes in the formula. Pilots all-ages rating which will definitely inspire more girls to enjoy Cain (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman) and are often pretty tricky, though, so I commend the writers for get- superheroes. And that’s why you should watch Supergirl! reality TV Chaos Kass strikes again By Ka Chun Yung For inexplicable reasons, Kass decides to tries to use the opportunity to show how by everyone but it’s best to not go out of In her first appearance on Survivor, save Spencer by blindsiding Woo. Kass later deceitful and untrustworthy Tasha is. She your way to be hated. Kass McQuillen quickly earned herself the claims that Spencer can trust her now because says some people are playing a new game nickname of Chaos Kass. She was known she supported and never lied to him. That Spen- in Survivor Second Chance, while others for her unpredictability in Survivor Caga- cer is with her. The flaw in her thinking is that are playing the same old game. Pockets Devoid yan, when she flipped alliances. InSurvivor she “earned” the trust of Spencer by blindsid- Unfortunately for Kass, too many Here now I hold a tale of woe Second Chance, she vowed to change to ing Andrew and Woo. Kass had a solid work- people are aware of her history. She is To enter the world of toil With pockets now devoid of dough improve her chances. Despite her efforts, ing relationship with two people but traded that known as Chaos Kass for a reason. Kass And a wallet of lint and dues she could not resist the urge to stir the pot. for the trust of one. I’m also not certain why she often justifies her actions saying she has In the last tribal council before the merge, thinks Spencer would be with her the rest of the never lied to anyone. Although it may To fund new skills in ivy halls Spencer appeared to be the obvious choice for way. She blindsided one of her allies. Given her be technically true, she regularly breaks I’ll beg and plead supplies Ta Keo to vote out. Spen- history, why would Spen- implied non verbalized deals, as was the Then face the greatest test of all cer had little to no previ- cer put any faith into any case when she blindsided Andrew and Woo To give it back when all is done ous relationships with deal she offers? to keep Spencer. Andrew was visibly upset Toil and suffer at the hands many of the other tribe A slight twist occurs with the result. So, though Kass is correct Of those who would provide members. The few that next, when the two tribes that she never lied to him, the result was A gift of empty broken lands he did have were usually merge. A 13-player much worse as Andrew now loathes her. Where I can but survive on the other side, work- merge is the largest in If you look at all the past winners of ing against him. Kelly the history of the game Survivor, you will find that the majority With proper tools with which to grind Wiglesworth and Spencer and Chaos Kass is the of them are well liked. This isn’t a coinci- But no place to call home I give and give all that I find were considered the out- centre of attention. She dence. People generally support someone Back to those who to me lent siders but Kelly bonded tries to obtain more they like, not someone they despise. Just with Andrew, leaving information in a conver- ask Russell Hantz. He played exceptionally An endless cycle that we are in Spencer to fend for him- sation with Tasha. How- well on his first two appearances in Sur- With no hope to escape self. That was until Chaos ever, Tasha wants noth- vivor to reach the finals but his cutthroat You must have the thickest skin Kass resurfaced to wreak parade.com ing to do with Kass and gameplay left him with virtually no chance If dare you learned be havoc in the game. Kass McQuillen blatantly lies to her. Kass of winning. It’s impossible to be well-liked – By Joel Leckie Thursday, November 12, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 21 reflections and insights Fashionista of the Weeksta Moods and taking control By Jagrit Bajwa many moods can decide the well- Your life revolves around your being and health of the relationships moods and the moods that you con- you have with the people around you. sistently stay in make up your gen- Now you can analyse why your girl- eral behaviour. The very first thought friend or boyfriend don’t behave the in your mind as soon as you wake up way you want them to. The stability can decide whether or not you are of your moods is in your hands! going to create a mess of the day and The determined mind rises the approach which you will use to moods and carries on with purpose. deal with routine moments and situ- So if you are doing something that ations. So, it is always important to you feel is bad or looks bad but has have a good start. a good end in the future, don’t get swayed by your feelings, hold them Morning’s best a bit and move on to accomplish the The morning is the best time to task. It is just like the restless emo- utilize to reach toward the maximum tions that you will throw at me when level of inner peace. You can always I ask you to sit for meditation for spend some time unifying your mind one hour. Yeah! How uneasy you are with your life. This means that all of going to be! your mindly shit – your ideas, opin- ions, expressions, emotions, needs, Only you can do it thoughts, etc. need to be kept aside Moods can always be manipu- while you are in a process of moving lated and transformed from one to towards totality. another. But the supreme authority Remember, moods and emotions who can do this is you only, no one are temporary feelings, they are not else. Don’t form the habit of leaving going to remain the same always. it on others to make you feel better. They can let you wander within your- If you let others control your mood, self. Getting hold of those continu- you will gain every chance of los- ous wanderings is all that you need ing the best you could have given to (easier said than done). The only a moment or a situation. Being able thing which is permanent is the “one” to hold your emotions in testing situ- that can penetrate or keep a watch on ations is a sign of maturity and you those swinging moods. That higher don’t need to brag about it when you level of consciousness (if you are do. aware or know what it is) can always The stronger the relationship is act as a watchdog for your thoughts with yourself, the more easily the and moods that keep popping up now feelings and moods can be woven and then. into a direction. Being a moody per- Happy moods, sad moods, anx- son is good but being too moody ious moods, calm moods, confused won’t be that cool. moods, sick moods, refreshed moods, Choose the best emotions and etc. can decide the level of energy feelings for yourself, the choice is you may put into your tasks. Your yours!

Photo by Maham Fatima Vipanpreet Sangha Chemical Engineering Tell me little bit about your style. My style is more towards the smart-casual. I don’t really look up to anyone as for trends or style, I wear what I like best. What do you think about when you get dressed in the morning? I assess my comfort level as I find that the most important factor when deciding what to wear. Where do you like to shop? I mostly shop online but it would be Footlocker, Express, Finish Line, Zara, Jack & Jones, Guess and Calvin Klein. 22 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, November 12, 2015 Alcohol abuse is no party By Sheeba Lindseth have smoked cigarettes and 47 per cent per week. The three stands for no more I smell like a minibar who have used marijuana. So, it’s safe to than three per 24 hours.” DJ’s passed out in the yard say that most of us know what alcohol does He said that this plan is to help Barbie’s on the barbeque to us. But do we know where to draw the students decide for themselves what This a hickie or a bruise? line? Do we know when it’s time to say, “I will work the best for them. He – From Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) think I will stop for tonight.” Is there such a explains his strategies on how to drink ●●● thing as drinking responsibly? responsibly in his book Party With A Oh, Katy Perry, you make last Friday I had a skype chat with Randy Have- Plan which came out last week. night sound like so much fun! We can for- son, a well-known American alcohol and Haveson explained to me that get that we have a paper due on Monday or addiction abuse counsellor. He told me the question every student has to ask a giant exam coming up this week that we a little about his battle with alcohol and themselves is, why are they drink- really need to study for. drugs, about how he was kicked out of col- ing? Are they drinking for the sake If you haven’t guessed it yet, I am talk- lege twice because of his cocaine and alco- of drinking? Or are they drinking to ing about something most of us like indul- hol addiction. He told me how he got his get drunk? Because if alcohol is used ging in. I am talking about alcohol, booze, life together and now helps college students as a way to relax, it will cause a kind the wobbly pops and the barley pops. But with their struggles. He said you cannot just of reliance that you do not want to this is not a funny article, it’s about how tell students to drink responsibly and expect develop. It might easily give way to sometimes a few drinks turn into a few too them to know what that means. addiction, in which you can only relax many. And next thing you know, you have What does drinking responsibly if you have a drink or two. no idea how you got to where you are. mean? Is it two drinks? Is it one drink? Just remember, there is noth- Nationally, a very large majority of col- I asked him what he tells students who ing wrong with drinking in company lege students drink alcohol. The research come to him for help. with friends and having a good time. on college student drinking is interesting “I tell them about the 0123 plan” he said. But while doing so you need to keep in that it shows that more than 70 per cent “Sometimes the best option is to have no in mind that if you indulge in heavy of college students report that when they drinks. Like, if you are the designated driver drinking, it takes your body a couple of www.bloomingtwig.com drink, they drink four or fewer drinks on or if you have a test the next day. Sometimes days to clear it out. If you want to be sharp just saying that it is not worth it to fail an any one occasion of drinking. it’s OK to have one drink per hour. You for that test on Monday, make sure that you exam because you were too hung over. After Up to 81 per cent of high school stu- have to be the judge of what you can han- are ready for it body and mind. Because, all, we are paying for good education for our dents have tried alcohol at some point in dle. Know your boundaries. The two stands after all, we are students. I am not telling you futures. Let’s be responsible with it. their lives, compared to 70 per cent who for two per week. You can have two drinks that you need to stop living your life, I am Spine chilling body snatching By Joel Leckie threat due to their symbiotic agreement. The parasites all the host body into long, flexible blades to cut their victims Based on a science-fiction horror manga of the same have a psychic sense for when another parasite is nearby, apart. name, Parasyte: The Maxim can send some chills down so it just comes down to properly identifying the host. If you are a fan of sci-fi horror, this is definitely your spine as you watch. Set in modern day Tokyo, a Combat ensues in the most creative way as the parasites an interesting watch. The pace does not move quite as group of worm-like aliens descend upon the Earth and start manipulate their hosts’ bodies to form various weapons. quickly as I would like sometimes but there is a variety invading people’s bodies. They crawl into a person’s head The most common being to surprise their victims by con- of elements to keep you interested. It brings a new per- through the nose or ears and take complete control. Shini- verting their own head into a mouth reminiscent of a venus spective on alien body snatching that can really pique chi gets lucky; since he wears headphones to bed the para- flytrap. If surprise does not work, they will stretch parts of the imagination. site is unable to reach his brain and enters his arm instead, creating a symbiotic kind of bond. Though the concept of your hand not being under your own control is a bit of an old one, I think Parasyte does a good job creating a unique portrayal of it. Migi, the now intelligent right hand, depends on Shinichi for survival. Shinichi, however, first wants to get rid of Migi but soon discovers he can’t. One of the abilities of the parasites is to mutate their host. This allows them to stretch the limbs to great lengths, grow an eye or a mouth, tighten muscles into blade-like weapons or appear completely normal. So Shini- chi constantly lives under the threat of having his head chopped off by his own hand. Of course, the two work out an agreement so they can both survive. This gives the plot a way of moving forward in each episode as Migi tries to stay hidden from other humans and combat the many other parasites who have taken other hosts in the area. The dark elements of your neighbours being eaten by an alien creature are offset by the antics of a 17-year-old boy who talks to his hand going through the last days of high school. His hand is curious, and does not know the local customs, so Shinichi is con- stantly trying to teach Migi about life on earth. With many other parasites having landed with the goal www.reddit.com of eradication, Migi and Shinichi are considered a grave Parasyte: The Maxim Thursday, November 12, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 23 Overcoming perfectionism Perfectionism usually interferes with, ● Decide on one or two things that are ● Watch for positives. Perfectionists are rather than contributes to, success. Perfec- most important to you and put your effort usually wonderful at spotting flaws in them- tionists never feel satisfied and, even if they into those things. Practise doing a mediocre selves and their work, as well as in others. get some temporary satisfaction, they usually job or even a bad job, of other things that Make a conscious effort to see more good don’t accomplish as much as non-perfection- are not important to you. than bad in everything and everyone you ists because they spend so much time trying ● Try new activities. Remember that evaluate, and to alter that negative inner voice to get things just right. Becoming so obsessed we learn by making mistakes. Often perfec- to have a more positive, realistic viewpoint. with achievement often means missing out tionists don’t try new things because they ● Stop chasing the impossible dream. on the joys of life. Perfectionism is a major don’t want to make fools of themselves. Judge yourself by who you are, not by what cause of procrastination. Fear that they cannot ● Know your overload warning signs. If you accomplish. No one is, or ever will be, per- TIMELY TIPS do a task perfectly or anticipation of the effort you are having symptoms of stress, feeling like fect. You are wonderful just the way you are! MARGARET MAREAN involved to achieve perfection, often causes giving up, avoiding necessary tasks or feeling Healthy achievers take pleasure in pur- NAIT Student Counselling perfectionists to avoid tasks. As well, perfec- tearful or irritable you may be setting standards suing their goals rather than feeling stressed tionists often have problems with relation- that are unrealistic or taking on too much. that they might not achieve perfection. Let- Do you set excessively high standards ships because they apply their own unrealistic ● Schedule time for fun and relaxation ting go of perfectionist tendencies requires for almost everything you do? standards to others and can be critical. every day. This actually makes you more time, effort and patience (and the willingness Do your accomplishments rarely meet While setting high standards is good, creative and productive in the long run. to accept that your efforts to change won’t your expectations? aiming for compulsively high targets is ● Try not to compare yourself to others. always have a perfect result). But healthy goal Do you try to appear faultless to the harmful to your mental, emotional and ● Alter your negative self-talk. Be aware of setting is within your reach … and you will outside world, even your friends? physical health. Here are some tips for set- how hard you are on yourself and practise giv- probably find yourself having a lot more fun. Do you judge yourself based on your ting realistic standards: ing yourself more praise and changing negative Counsellors at Student Counselling can accomplishments … consider yourself a fail- ● Set boundaries on the amount of time self talk to positive or at least neutral, messages. help you set healthy standards. We offer aca- ure if you get a ‘B’ … put things off because you put into projects and studying and stick ● Ask yourself “What is the worst thing demic and personal counselling. For more you can’t get them perfect ... avoid giving to those boundaries. Perfectionists often put that could happen if I don’t do this perfectly assistance, book an appointment: your opinion for fear of looking dumb? two or three times the time and effort into or if I get a mediocre mark?” Usually the Main Campus: Counsellors are available Perfectionism is a self-defeating cycle projects, even if the projects are minor. And consequences are not that critical. Monday to Friday. Call 780.378.6133 or come where individuals set excessively high stan- all that extra effort usually leads to minimal ● Make a list of how perfectionism is in person to Room W-111PB, HP Centre. dards for almost everything they do, often improvements (two or three per cent). In hurting you and those around you. Some Souch Campus: A counsellor is available fail to live up to them and blame themselves the meantime, they get stressed about not common examples include low self-esteem, on Thursdays. Call 780.378.6133 or in person for not being good enough or not trying hard working on other projects and lose balance micro-managing, negativity, isolation, diffi- in Room Z-153. enough. They then feel compelled to set more in their lives through not spending time culty making decisions, not taking risks and Patricia Campus: A counsellor is avail- unrealistic goals in order to try and feel better. with friends or doing activities they enjoy. keeping relationships distant. able Thursdays. Call 780.378.6133. GAME REVIEW Arkham series a treasure By Gervaise Branch-Allen prison in the slums of Gotham iety of punches and kicks. If an enemy When people think about superheroes in City. After suiting up, Batman attacks Batman, he can counter the attack video games, licensed movie titles with ter- tackles the growing threat of (dodge and retaliate). Additionally, Batman rible reviews usually come to mind. Yet the “Protocol 10,” co-ordinated can stun enemies with his cape and then Batman: Arkham video game series has aston- by the prison’s warden, Hugo attack them. Throw in special takedowns ished gamers and reviewers alike with its tight Strange. At the same time, Joker or stealth sections where you can pick off narrative, brilliant combat and unique take on is dying from a fatal disease and en.wikipedia.org enemies one by one and the combat can’t the Batman mythos. Rocksteady Studios, the decides to give Batman the dis- get much better than this. developers, make you feel like Batman. If ease as well, just for fun. This game is sim- this is the first time Batman is locked in a you haven’t played any installment in this ser- ply amazing. It’s hard to wipe a smile off prison and he has Catwoman to help him. Reprise roles ies, you’re missing out. For quite some time, I your face when you’re using new gadgets, This is the first handheld installment in Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill reprise didn’t have the opportunity to play any of these gliding over the prison, or simply encoun- the series and utilizes a 2.5D aspect. The their roles from Batman: The Animated Ser- games. Fortunately, I’ve more recently dived tering a new foe. Playing as Catwoman is story isn’t really amazing but the game- ies as Batman and Joker in the majority of the into the series, and I don’t want to leave. also a nice change of pace, as her gameplay play and exploration are pretty fun, since games with Roger Craig Smith and Troy Baker and story really add to the experience. there are three different endings to discover voicing the younger counterparts of Batman and First installment Batman: Arkham Origins is the third depending on which boss you fight last. Joker. Other voice actors include Tara Strong Batman: Arkham Asylum is the first installment in the series as a young Batman Batman: Arkham Knight is the final as Harley Quinn, Nolan North as Penguin, and installment in the series as Batman personally faces Black Mask and his eight assassins and installment in the series thus far, as Batman Grey DeLisle as Catwoman. escorts the Joker to Arkham Asylum, Gotham meets the Joker during Christmas Eve in this tackles the growing threat of Scarecrow and Other contributions have been made to the City’s prison for the criminally insane. Soon, prequel story. Warner Bros. Games Montreal the mysterious Arkham Knight with allies series including mobile titles (Batman: Ark- Batman finds himself in a nightmare as Joker developed this game in place of Rocksteady Nightwing, Catwoman, Oracle and Robin. ham City Lockdown), comics (Batman: Arkham escapes and locks down the prison trapping Studios, who were working on the next This time around, Batman is up against the Unhinged), and an animated movie featuring the guards, prisoners, and Batman inside. This installment of the series. This game isn’t con- wall as he confronts a fear toxin and an army Suicide Squad (Batman: Assault on Arkham)! game was the start of something brilliant as sidered quite as amazing as the previous titles of villains, thugs and crime lords all trying to There is so much more to talk about Batman traverses the horrific and sinister but the game’s story is still praised by fans. kill him. With a playable Batmobile, tons of from Detective Vision to gadgets. The building filled with creepy inhabitants and Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate is a side-quests, and brilliant voice acting, Rock- company that succeeds Rocksteady Stu- genetically enhanced maniacs. companion game to Origins as it continues steady Studios saved the best game for last. dios as the developers of Batman games Batman: Arkham City is the second Batman’s story into Blackgate Prison where The stunning combat system in the ser- have quite the challenge to overcome. installment in the series as Bruce Wayne he’s locked in with the Joker, Penguin and ies is simple to learn, yet complex to mas- Simply put, the Batman: Arkham series is sent to Arkham City, a massive open-air Black Mask. Sound familiar? Of course, ter. Batman can attack enemies with a var- deserves to be played. 24 The Nugget Thursday, November 12, 2015 WHAT’S GOING ON AROUND CAMPUS WEEKLY CLUB MEETINGS To get involved please visit naitsa.ca/clubs/current-clubs/ WHO WHEN WHERE BCX General Meetings Wednesdays, Sept 9-Dec 15 | 4:30pm – 8:00pm Room T-607 IntoNAITion General Meetings Mondays, Sept 14-Dec 14 | 4:45pm – 6:00pm Room X-111 LOL Weekly LAN Party Wednesdays, Sept 16-Dec 16 | 4:30pm – 7:30pm Room X-215 IntoNAITion Tuesday General Meetings Alternating Tuesdays, Oct 13-Dec 14 | 4:45pm – 6:00pm Room E-225 Juggling Club Weekly Juggling Jam Mondays, Oct 5-Apr 30 | 5:00pm-8:00pm Shaw Theatre Foyer Craft Club Crafting Time Thursdays, Nov 12-Dec 10 | 1:00pm-10:00pm Room U-154 UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE Exercise is Medicine Blitz Condition Q&A Nov 13 | 12:15pm-1:15pm Outside Shaw Theatre Chem Tech Barcade Extravaganza Nov 14 | 9:00pm-2:00am Denizen Hall SFA Range Visit Nov 20 | 7:00pm-9:00pm Wild West Shooting Centre SFA Info Booth Nov 19 | 11:30am-1:00pm Outside Fresh Express EDSS Movember Beer & Beards Garden Nov 27 | 3:00pm-9:00pm Annex Dock IntoNAITion Campus Engagement Panel Dec 3 | 12:00pm-1:00pm Shaw Theatre SFA Range Visit Dec 11 | 7:00pm-9:00pm Wild West Shooting Centre IntoNAITion Toastmasters Leadership Institute Jan 16 | 7:00am-6:00pm Shaw Theatre