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Kaity Brown Advanced Education for Alberta, hours and then it was time for briefly came down but did not students to start their journey Publishing Editor address the mob of students. home. He chatted with some reporters The ongoing battle is still not Students in Alberta are taking briefly saying that he would con- over. It started back in mid- a stand; they are tired of bro- tinue to be a champion for post- October with the consultation ken promises made by the Tory secondary education in Alberta. that sparked student action. A Government and they’re demand- “Our system is one where in local protest took place at MRU ing answers and changes. Alberta we invest more per stu- a week later, urging President Students from across Alberta dent than any other province David Docherty to not go through gathered in a never-before-done in Canada. It’s approximately with the market modifier appli- combined protest to make their $51,000 per student basis and cation which would be increases voices heard at the Legislature that is $20,000 more than any to Business, $150 per course, Office in Edmonton on Nov. 17, other province,” said Scott. “We Nursing, $100 per course and the date that the market modi- do an excellent job in post sec- Science, $50 per course. fiers were supposedly being dis- ondary education.” The application did still go Photo: Kaity Brown 10 institutions in Alberta have through. Students’ Council at cussed. Zoe Slusar, VP of Student Life for MRU, reminds students made a total of 26 applications MRU started a letter writing cam- Of the 300 students there was that they are valuable and in their venture to educate and for the market modifiers. Scott paign, addressing letters to Don representation from: University better themselves they will help better Alberta. of Calgary, University of Alberta, said that the discussion is still un- Scott and premier Jim Prentice. University of Lethbridge, Grant derway for the market modifiers. Almost 2,000 letters were sub- MacEwan University, Bow “I don’t have a fixed date of mitted by students when the orig- Valley College and Mount Royal when we will have a decision inal goal for SAMRU Executives University. made, we are going to be taking a was 500. It was another testa- From MRU, a total of 27 stu- look at it, but at this point we will ment showing that students are dents got on a bus provided by be reviewing them. I have still taking a stand. the Students’ Association, and been going around the province To date, they have not received travelled to Edmonton. talking to student leadership,” a reply to those letters. Congregating at the U of A, stu- said Scott. At the protest, VP Student Life dents were escorted by SafeWalk “I want to make sure that I for MRU, Zoe Slusar, had some personnel from the university have all of the best information remaining letters addressed to walking downtown and over the to make a decision.” Prentice. However, when she High Level bridge to get to the However, students weren’t the went, along with a handful of Legislature office, chanting along only ones present at the protest. MRU protesters, to the public the way. Some of the notable MLAs and entrance she was denied. The Heads turned and cars honked party leaders that stood with stu- guard took the letters from her along with the voices of students dents out in the cold and talked and promptly let in other citizens Photo: Kaity Brown to them were David Swan, Raj behind her. screaming, “People want to know, Students from across Alberta gathered at the foot of the Sherman and Brian Mason. Without a doubt the MRU stu- who we are, we are the students, Legislature Office calling on government to be held Student Executive Leaders dents felt proud being a part of the mighty, mighty students!” accountable. Spirits were high and the line of at the different campuses were the protest as they loudly partied students spanned almost a kilo- the driving factor behind these on the bus ride home. meter long. protests and campaign. Navneet Slusar said she was over- The proposed market modifi- Khinda, VP External for U of A, whelmed by excitement and ers were being discussed in office said that the most frustrating pride. and students attended, chanting thing is no doubt the broken “It is really exhilarating and outside with countless signs “I promises. empowering to be part of a had a dream of an education”, “I “Repeatedly, promises have movement that has been really want to learn without thinking been broken. We faced budget quiet for a long time and the fact about my next meal” and “No cuts a few years ago and a year that there were students from all more broken promises.” At mid- ago and now they want to in- across the province gathering for point of the protest, students troduce tuition hikes and it is a united cause that it really valu- sang “Oh Canada” in unison at unacceptable,” said Khinda to able for not only us but also fu- the doorstep of the Legislature the crowd. “Today we are hear ture students, is a really amazing Office. to say, Mr. Prentice, keep your thing,” said Slusar. A few faces peaked out of the promises.” “To be a part of that and have curtains in the warm Legislature “I am proud to live in a prov- our little MRU community with- Office as students rallied with ince that values education but in that wider community of stu- Photo: Kaity Brown their VPs chanting “no ifs, no I think that we need more. We dents from the province is special The protest spanned about a kilometer long. Students buts, no education cuts!” and, need to keep government ac- and I am so thankful to everyone marched from the U of A, over the High Level Bridge and to “keep the cap!” countable.” who turned out.” the Legislature Office. Don Scott, the Minister of The protest lasted around two .OVEMBER sTHEREmECTOR 3 Take a stand; save a life Link between cyber-bulling and suicide rates on the rise

Dayla Brown News Editor Dangers for those Alone, isolated, unwanted and being bullied: outcasted are just some of the • Depression words that commonly cross the • Social anxiety, loneli- mind of someone who’s being ness, isolation bullied. According to Canadian Children’s Rights Council • Stress related health (CCRC), suicide is the second problems leading cause of death for 10 to • Low self-esteem 24-year-olds in Canada. • School absenteeism Eight out of 10 people who and academic prob- commit suicide showed signs of being bullied. lems Stephanie Stone, Diversity • Aggressive behav- and Human Rights Advisor, says iours that according to Mount Royal Photo illustration: Albina Khouzina • Contemplating, at- University’s personal harassment It’s easy to attack someone from behind the screen. New studies show that suicide and cyber tempting or commit- policy bullying is an, “offensive, bullying are linked and on the rise. malicious, intimidating, insult- ting suicide ing or humiliating behaviour, of- are three times higher than in September, a month prior to due to the extreme nature, in the ten associated with the misuse of heterosexual youth, Statistics her suicide. In the video she de- article she says, “They were the Dangers for those power or position.” Canada reported. scribed her life and the bullying nastiest things I’ve ever heard. I While most online statistics are that bully: Alarmingly, bullying doesn’t she was experiencing through can’t even repeat — some of the directed towards primary educa- stop at school, with 40 per cent of cue cards. Her death began a things were just disgusting.” • Not knowing the tion to high school, Stone says Canadian workers reporting that nation-wide anti-bullying cam- These are only a few of the difference between bullying is found everywhere. they experienced bullying on a paign, the National Post reports. many cases. right and wrong “Bullying can be an issue for weekly basis. In recent years bul- CBC reported a case that hap- Stone says there are multiple everyone. It’s not just something • Delinquency and lying has taken on a new form: pened last year, where Rehtaeh resources on campus for those that happens in the school yard - substance use through the Internet. Parsons, 17, took her life after she who are experiencing bullying: it happens in workplaces, online According to the Royal was raped and then bullied for Student Counseling, Student • Academic problems and yes, on university campuses,” Canadian Mounted Police web- months. She lived in Nova Scotia. Advocacy, Peer Education, the and increased school says Stone. site, cyber-bullying is defined as: Canadian journalists protested Pride Centre and the Positive dropout rate While there are many different “sending mean or threatening for her name to be released, Space Initiative, the Iniskim and places to report bullying on cam- • Aggression messages or emails, posting em- which was withheld due to child Native Student Centres, the Peer pus, Stone says she receives five • Sexual harassment barrassing photos of someone on- protection laws. The case, accord- Support Centre. to 10 reports a year. line, creating a website to make ing to CBC, “sparked questions “We can all protect ourselves and dating aggres- “It can often be difficult for fun of others, pretending to be about justice, sexual violence and from bullying by creating a cul- sion students to report bullying, for a someone by using their name and the role of social media.” ture of respect on campus, where • Gang involvement variety of reasons. Students have tricking someone into revealing In another case reported by bullying behaviour is not toler- expressed concerns of not being and criminal adult- personal or embarrassing infor- the National Post, Todd Loik, ated and bystanders speak out,” believed, being labeled a trouble- hood mation and sending it to others.” 15, committed suicide on Sept. Stone says. maker and fear of reprisal as rea- Two years ago, the death of 9 after constant cyber-bullying “We can report bullying when • Difficulties in their sons for not reporting,” she says. Amanda Todd shook the na- through Facebook and text mes- we witness or experience it, seek relationships with Rates of discrimination expe- tion. Todd, 15, committed sui- sages. He lived in Saskatchewan. support and assess our own be- others rienced among students who cide on Oct. 10, as a result of From reaching out to Todd’s haviour to make sure we are not identify as lesbian, gay, bi-sexu- • Being bullied at the aggressive cyber-bullying. She mother, Loik’s mother was able engaging in bullying behaviours.” hands of others al, trans-identified, two-spirited, lived in British Columbia. The to tap into her son’s messages. queer or questioning (LGBTQ) teen posted a video on YouTube While not able to read all of them CREATE a Better Now Call for proposals for sustainability conference

Dayla Brown development and sustainable great opportunity to show how placing the Sustainability Centre. The conference will be a three- News Editor communities. students can “create change now Alana-Dawn Eirikson, CSI day event from Jan. 13 to Jan. 15. Students will have an opportu- by getting involved.” Coordinator, says they started Currently CSI is calling on stu- nity to format sessions however “This is about getting students planning the transition last year. dents for proposals to form the Have you ever seen yourself be- they choose such as conference involved with making change in “We wanted to expand pro- conference. To submit a proposal, ing a leader in innovation? In organizers, presentation or work- the areas they care about and to gramming to support students students can contact CSI at csi@ event planning and organization? shop facilitators and collabora- help create global citizens.” while keeping things that were samru.ca and fill out a form. Have you ever had ideas on how tors, round table, panel discus- According to Champoux, this working, like the CREATE a to change the world? sions, display, world café, open is the third year the conference Better Now Conference.” The Centre for Student space and pecha kucha. will be running, with it previ- The CSI has a space for stu- Initiative Centre (CSI) is hosting Zachary Champoux, third-year ously being hosted through the dents to come and study, while a student-led conference that student in Bachelor of Business Sustainability Centre. pitching any innovative ideas encourages students in the areas Administration, says this is a The CSI opened this year, re- they have. of global citizenship, leadership 4 THEREmECTORs.OVEMBER  REFLECTORIAL THE Before you know it, you’ve spent two weeks in REFLECTOR On anger your underpants consuming Nutella and half-priced What makes you angry? If were “ Christmas chocolate watching both seasons of November 20, 2014 to ask Lucy she would probably Orange is the New Black for the third time. say nothing, when really, it’s ev- Issue 7, Volume 53 erything. Linus and his stupid Pg 7 blanket, playing baseball and most of all Snoopy and his slob- bery kisses. EDITORIAL STAFF: Kaity Brown The better question is not what ” Publishing Editor: #MRU TWITTERSPHERE Managing Editor: Ivar Bergs makes you angry, because let’s be News Editor: Dayla Brown real: right now you are an under- Features Editor: Becca Paterson slept ball of anxiety. The better Arts Editor: Kari Pedersen question is what to do with that Sports Editor: Amanda Ducheminsky anger. @kaytyee: Oh my god it’s Photo Editor: Albina Khouzina Do you bottle it up until you ex- bugging me. I wanna know why Layout Editor: Michelle Vaniersel BAJ Visser plode and then justify it because a bunch of police had guns @daniellegibbie: Honouring Web Editor: you are so stressed? 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Afghanistan? as well. MF: A cheeseburger and a bot- MF: Stories on a whole look tle of scotch. Mellissa Fung speaks at MRU negative. Some stories are not What are men’s thoughts on covered honestly. We got in a women’s rights and education? What is your final thought on People in Afghanistan just want a debate with the male reports MF: The majority of men do Afghanistan? normal life, says Fung and I said they were not talking recognize that women’s educa- MF: Afghan needs to take con- to women. They’re not talking tion is an important role in go- trol of their own country, their Jeff Kobar Why go back to Afghanistan? to girl students or female politi- ing forward. An overwhelming own destiny. They still need our Staff Writer MF: I don’t have a good answer. cians. You know 80 per cent of number like 67 or 70 per cent I support. But Canada has exper- I will quote Captain Trevor Green women are still illiterate in that believe. tise when it comes to the econo- (a Captain in Kandahar province, country and it gets worse when my, resource centre and growing Mellissa Fung, a Canadian jour- who had made relations with the you leave Kabul. Development is What are the conditions of the economy. There is hope. nalist, experienced the conflicts villagers),”When your blood has slow though. schools? in Afghanistan first-hand when stained the Afghan sand, you can MF: A man named Aziz (a What can we do to help? she dedicated herself to covering never truly walk away.” How are women represented in teacher) had problems with MF: Support or check out the issue. politics? teaching people about democ- Canadian Women for Women in Reporting out of a base camp What precautions do you take MF: The number of women in racies, humanism and having a Afghanistan. (www.cw4wafghan. alongside the New York Times when you go to Afghanistan? Afghan parliament is over 30 per co-ed school. His school has a ca) and CNN, Fung has been one of MF: I was first a CBC employee; cent of the seats, that’s higher 100 per cent graduate rate with Canada’s only reporters still cov- I was subject to their security re- than Canada. Last election a teaching women in their early ering the political and economic quirements. I stayed in a secure woman was running for vice- years up to their late 20s. struggle in Afghanistan since compound at the New York Times presidency, but there’s still a long 2008. Even after Canadian troops house and I made arrangements way to go. What are hospital conditions pulled out in 2011, she still con- with a security firm to have an like? tinues to visit and cover stories of Afghan driver and I had a GPS How are women being treated MF: Dr. Wazi works at a state of the nation’s progress. on me. in Afghanistan? the art pediatric centre in Kabul, Fung spoke to journalists, stu- MF: 80 per cent of all Afghan which France had also put money dents and spectators alike Nov. Would you change your career? women have been subject to into. You wouldn’t believe that 12 at Moot Court about her de- MF: I’ll use a hockey analogy, some sort of violence. Many girls it’s in Afghanistan, childbirth cision to return to Afghanistan if you know you’re going into the are still married off below the mortality rates have decreased after being kidnapped and held corner and could get hurt you still legal age of marriage, which is significantly in the last 10 years. hostage for 28 days on her way do it. It’s your job! You must be 16. There are shelters provide in Wazi is 28, one of 80 residents Photo courtesy: Twitter to a refugee centre. She spoke very aware; it stays in the back of 10 of the 12 provinces, many of who is expected to graduate in Mellissa Fung reporting on about her book Under The Afghan your head, but you can’t let that which did not exist 20 years ago. the next four years. His boss is a the political and economic Sky and about the need to break stop you. Afghanistan has also recently woman, a cardiologist. struggle in Afghanistan since stereotypes and for Canadians added women in the police force. 2008, came to MRU to talk to understand that Afghanis just What is you opinion on The current president is commit- What did you want right when to students about her want to have a normal life too. how media is represented in ted to improving women’s rights, you were released? experiences.

team being exempt from setting just too hungry for pizza to ask dressed and then retracted their Turning bylaws that ‘suck’ up AGMs. any incriminating questions. amendment proposals. All in An event is to be hosted in Either way, hardly any questions all, the AGM ran on practically into something sweet December, date to be released, were asked and in the end, and record-timing. to determine if the executive no revisions were made. With only one student oppos- SAMRU’s Annual General Meeting announces team would still be able to vote In an article published by ing the bylaw changes, claim- new bylaws to make exec team more efficient on student initiatives if their posi- The Reflector last year, by Jesse ing he didn’t have enough time tions because paid positions. Beaudin, bylaw changes in 2013 to read through all the changes, lence in a Student Executive team Freeing up the executive team saw two main points of debate: a despite their availability 21 days Dayla Brown featuring anything from efficient from having to generate an AGM proposal to create a fifth position prior to the AGM and several News Editor communications to problem solv- would allow the team to serve within the Executive Committee, advertizements throughout that ing and more. and advocate for students more and that the president of SAMRU time, the bylaws went through Some of the highlights includ- and focus on their day-to-day could be elcted among the with resounding approval. Their The Hub was filled with students ed their newly released “Strategic tasks — since so much time is Executive Committee. new bylaws can be found on the on Nov. 13 as people expectantly Plan” which prioritizes: construc- designated towards creating the Those who brought up revi- SAMRU website at: http://www. waited to hear what bylaws were tive relationships professionally event. sions had their concerns ad- samru.ca/governance/bylaws/ changing for SAMRU. Old bylaws and personally between both “A large portion of our day-to- were scrapped, with President of SAMRU executives and the stu- day tasks is answering emails,” SAMRU, Erik Queenan saying old dent body, a vibrant student cen- says Erik Queenan, President the bylaws made no sense. tre through dedicated student of SAMRU, “it takes time to be “We spent time with a lawyer services and responsiveness able to sit down and respond to reflector to make sure everything was per- through listening to, learning people.” fect,” says Marcy Fogal, Executive from and communicating with According to Queenan, the old Director of SAMRU. student and stakeholders. bylaws weren’t altogether adjust- Reflector Publications Perfect does near about cover New bylaws would include the ed, they were just scrapped. it. The team in making headway executive team of SAMRU being “If you see that we have new Society of Calgary on the Imagine Canada Standards paid positions and the executive bylaws altogether, and you’re system which strives for excel- wondering about it, the old ones 2014 Special General Meeting just sucked,” says Queenan, “they Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014, at 12:00 noon were a bunch of bylaws thrown Second-Floor Lounges, Wyckham House together for the sake of having them. These new ones are much All credit students are members of the Reflector better and actually work.” Publications Society and are entitled to vote at The AGM ran a lot more society meetings. smoothly that last year’s; it ap- pears that the shift of the AGM

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enough times that you are herby student loans to good use and get granted a “get out of family time out of here! free card.” Use it wisely. Have a great break! Eat Read a book You have a whole year to com- Remember the last time you plete that New Year’s resolution; Make the most of your time off had time to read a book that the holidays are all about good wasn’t a textbook? You were food, so enjoy it. If you want probably being washed in sun- to eat that entire gingerbread this holiday season light by a gorgeous Calgary sum- house while sitting cross-legged mer, or maybe you were lucky on the kitchen floor, you do it. If Katie Wotherspoon exactly what you were hoping for, your eventual stupor (boy, that enough to be lying on a beach. another dozen latkes suits your it’s okay. You can return them — thermos sure did disappear Contributor Going outside to lounge on the fancy, then grab the applesauce! just make sure that you do so as quickly) snow angles are inevi- deck and read might lead to a Whatever you decide to munch soon as possible. Lots of stores table. Sledding is a fun activity trip to the hospital for frostbite, on, make sure you find a nice When your exams are finally over, have special “holiday” return pol- for a big group of friends to do though, so stay inside instead. wine to pair it with. You have there’s probably going to be little icies and those can be great, but and it is super cheap, depending Curl up with another rum and plenty of time to worry about on your mind other than getting there’s a time limit and it’s usu- how strong you’re making that eggnog and get lost in a novel for your calorie intake later, but into the holiday spirit — eating, ally about a week into January hot-chocolate. a while. soon stores will start stocking shopping, partying, drinking, eat- that your time runs out. If you the Valentine’s Day candy and ing more, and … did I already say don’t want to be stuck with that Spend time with family Get out of town you will no longer be able to have “hilarious” bathroom reader that drinking? After all of those hang- Some of us love our families If you have the funds to the same candy-cane rush you’ve your distant relative bought you, overs wear off, you are left with and school takes time away from scrounge together a last min- grown accustomed to. Enjoy it suck it up and get this part over a few weeks before school starts. them. Lots of people have time ute trip out of town, do it! Take while you can. with. You can use the extra cash That time can fly by; before you off during this period, so you a couple of friends out to the No matter how you choose for better things. know it, you’ve spent two weeks can take this opportunity to just mountains and spend some time to spend this coveted time off, in your underpants consuming be with your family without the away from the city. Or, if you can make sure you relax and take Nutella and half priced Christmas Go sledding added stress of everything else. travel a little further, head to the time for yourself. Even if you chocolate watching both seasons Sledding is one of those activi- Take time to sit with them to talk States and allow yourself to thaw do spend your time doing all of of Orange is the New Black for the ties that there is no age limit to and laugh. It’s easy for family out a little bit before returning to these things, make sure you still third time. If you want to make — promise. It is still fun, even as time to fall to the bottom of the the brutal Calgary weather. If you spend at least a couple days binge the most of those precious days a twenty-something. Just make to-do list, so take this opportunity can’t spend a few nights out of watching Orange is the New Black off, check out The Reflector’s sure you bundle up, and by bun- to let it be a priority. town, there are plenty of moun- in your underpants. No one will handy guide to making the most dle I mean booze. tain escapes that are just a day judge you for the Nutella smudg- of your winter break. Make a nice batch of boozy … or don’t trip away: head to Kananaskis es on the corners of your mouth. hot-chocolate, grab a crazy car- At this point you’ve buttoned for brunch or Banff for a couple Brave the malls pet and head out to the local hill. up your best shirt for ample fam- Beaver Tails. While school is in, it If you received gifts over the While you are out there, you may ily functions, and forced a fake can be hard to find the time to es- holiday season and they weren’t as well make a snowman and in smile for all the extended family cape the city limits, so put those 8 THEREmECTORs.OVEMBER  Christmas is cumming Give the gift of pleasure this holiday season

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Logan Krupa For shutterbugs GoPro Hero favourite music with these and to get media from smartphones Tech Columnist $149.99 you’ll likely hear details you’ve and computers to your TV! Sony Cyber-shot RX100 Sport Chek and major elec- never heard before. Digital Camera (first gen.) tronics retailers Roku Streaming Stick Welcome to The Reflector’s 2014 $549.99 For artists $59.99 tech gift guide! There are lots of Videos from GoPro cameras look amazon.ca and major elec- awesome, but they haven’t been great gadgets out there for every- DSLR cameras might offer great Wacom Intuos Graphics tronics retailers very affordable until now. The one to enjoy, regardless of what image quality, but they are rath- Tablet CTH480 er bulky. The Sony RX100 offers new GoPro Hero shoots full 1080p Roku’s Streaming Stick looks their interests may be. In some $79.99 cases (where noted), I have rec- amazing image quality thanks video at 30 frames per second like Google’s Chromecast, but Futureshop and major elec- ommended an older version of a to its large one inch sensor. or 720p at a buttery-smooth 60 it functions a bit differently. product to be sensitive to student Amongst truly pocketable cam- frames per second. There also is tronics retailers Because the Streaming Stick budgets. I hope this gift guide eras, the RX100 is the undisputed a 5MP photo functionality. Can it If you love to draw, you might has its own remote, it does not provides some inspiration for champion of image quality and it make my skiing look less clumsy enjoy using a graphics tablet. require a smartphone or other your holiday shopping! would be a great camera to travel as I fall down the bunny slope? With 1024 levels of pressure device to deliver media. The with! No. Nothing can do that! But it sensitivity and a non battery- Streaming Stick has many native For bookworms will be a gift that keeps on giving powered pen, the CTH480 from apps and paid subscription ser- Joby Gorillapod when that wipeout is shown on Wacom is a perfect graphics tab- vices like NHL Gamecenter. Kobo Aura e-reader $24.99 AFV. let for beginners — or anyone on $139.99 Major electronics retailers a budget. I like how lightweight For foodies and slim the unit is, and it works Chapters/Indigo and major The Gorillapod is a pocket sized well with Adobe’s range of cre- electronics retailers tripod with flexible legs that can Crock-Pot WeMo Enabled ative software. attach to a wide range of sur- Smart Slow Cooker While newer Kobo models have faces. I bought one while visit- $159.99 been released with waterproofing Holga iPhone Lens ing London a couple years ago, crock-pot.ca and higher-resolution screens, and it was quite fun mounting $39.99 USD in my opinion, the Kobo Aura, A slow cooker that connects to my camera to benches and lamp photojojo.com from last year, is the best looking the Internet? Yes, indeed! The posts to get photographs from e-reader ever. With an edge-to- The Holga iPhone Lens attaches Crock-Pot WeMo Enabled Smart unique angles! There are a range edge 6-inch glass display, a slim to the iPhone 5/5S, providing a Slow Cooker allows you to ad- of Gorillapod models available, profile and excellent support for set of nine different lenses to take just the temperature and timing depending on the type of camera different book formats, the Aura creative photographs right from of the cooking vessel from any- one may have. would be a great gift for any your phone. Different colours where using your smartphone. reader. You need not worry about your

Photo courtesy: Facebook pulled pork if you can pull in a Amazon Kindle e-reader WiFi signal! The GoPro is the handy $79 dandy little camera that is iGrill Mini Remote Meat Amazon.ca perfect for any athlete. Thermometer The bare-bones version of $39.98 Amazon’s e-reader is a great val- lowes.ca ue. I really like the integration For music buffs with Goodreads (an online book Meat thermometers are smart, reviewing community) that the Rocksmith 2014 too! The iGrill Mini pairs up with Kindle offers. It’s important to $79.96 Android and iOS devices over keep in mind that Kindle models Amazon.ca and major elec- Bluetooth. As soon as a desired have limited format support and tronics retailers temperature is reached, a noti- they are not compatible with fication will be delivered to your book downloads from Canadian Rocksmith claims you can Photo courtesy: Facebook Photo courtesy: Facebook smartphone. libraries. But for someone who learn to play guitar in 60 days A pocket sized tripod that Make drawing and editing does not mind buying e-books with its software for PC and all There you have it! The best you can attach almost any- easy with the Wacom tablet, only from Amazon, the Kindle major video game consoles. With tech this holiday season for any- where for the perfect selfie! perfect for the artsy type. would be a pleasant surprise un- an included adaptor cable, any one you are buying for! der the tree. actual electric or electric bass For athletes guitar becomes compatible. The and vignette effects are all cre- software adapts its difficulty to ated in a delightfully old-school your unique level of progression, way. No Instagram here! For any 94Fifty Smart Sensor as you work through Guitar Hero- iPhone user with a passion for Basketball esque levels. photography, this is sure to give $219.99 them some fun! Sport Chek Grado SR60e Headphones The 94Fifty Smart Sensor $109.99 For digital media fans Basketball pairs with iOS and Canadacomputers.com and Android devices to give basket- specialty audio retailers Google Chromecast ball players immediate feedback $39.99 Grado is a small manufacturer as they fine-tune their shots. The based out of NYC that makes google.com/chromecast and accompanying app displays infor- some of the best headphones major electronics retailers mation on shot speed, backspin, available. The SR60e headphones dribbling force and more. Also, In a previous column, I wrote are “open,” (they don’t have a it’s worth noting that the ball is about how I think the Chromecast sealed cover) so they won’t block is one of the best values in tech Photo courtesy: Facebook available is both men’s and wom- Photo courtesy: Facebook out much outside noise, but the today! With iOS, Android, Mac en’s sizes, so everyone can have Listen to music the way Never lose your page clarity of sound they produce is and Windows compatibility, fun improving their basketball it’s meant to be heard with with Kobo. incredible. Listen to some of your Google’s tiny device makes it easy skills! Grado headphones. 10 THEREmECTORs.OVEMBER 

out cutting them. without boundaries about sex, you are not going to be judged. It The beauty of a show like to experience new ways to play is a safe space to really let loose Be Naughty but Nice Taboo is that everyone is there in a safe environment and to have and enjoy yourself and your sur- Annual Taboo sex show provides safe for the same reason, to talk fun. The show is a place where roundings. space to release inhibitions

gets you a bag full of toys, cou- Kari Pedersen pons, novelty items and other Arts Editor “play requirements.” A few of the more notable vendors included The Taboo Naughty but Nice the NomoreWetSpot blanket When it comes to an incredible cofee, latte Show had everything you need creators and the always-popular or espresso experience, Cafè Artigiano is in a for the perfect night out with firemen, selling their calendars, league of its own. your friends, significant other or which, every girl needs, (it’s for a just to take in the sights on your good cause, right?) Plus, it didn’t Regarded as North America’s premier cofee-house own. The show, which took place hurt that the cover model was on chain, Cafè Artigiano launched in Vancouver in December 1999 with a vision of an Italian-style Nov. 13 to 16 at the Big Four hand to put out any fires, or sign cofee house and bistro that ofered superior building at Stampede Park, had calendars. a little something for everyone to cofee, excellent food and a lively-yet-comfortable On the opposite side from the atmosphere. enjoy, (as long as they were 18 or “Love” Stage was the “Lust” dun- older.) geon. A room where no cameras Today, the company famous for its stunning When walking in you were were permitted and S&M demon- ‘latte art’—a unique rosetta, tulip or heart atop greeted with a sample bag filled strations are going on, keeping each cappuccino and latte served—ofers a warm with coupons, tea and lube things pretty 14A though. atmosphere rich with rustic-meets-contemporary (what else.) Many aisles filled A member of the Calgary Adult Italian fare. with items to create your fantasy Playground Club (CAPC) was take over, and cause you to in- demonstrating knife play in the www.cafeartigiano.com evitably ask “where do I begin?.” dungeon. To one side, there is the “Love” “It’s the most amazing way to Join us for an incredible cofee cut out the voucher below and sample our famous café latte! stage, featuring drag queen Terri build trust with your partner, giv- and espresso experience at our Stevens and other special guest ing you complete trust in them new café attendees. Ron Jeremy, Alexis like you could never imagine, it’s Texas and Bachelor in Paradise very empowering,” the demon- Cafè Artigiano Westmount cast member, Dylan Petit, were strating member says. 5010 Richard Road S.W. on hand as celebrity guests, Knife play is a practice in which (across from Mount Royal along with everyone’s favourite knives are used in mental and University) sex guru, Sue, from Sex with Sue. physical stimulation. They dem- Exhibitors brought their best onstrated knives running up and Free parking around building in the large parking lot deals, including the popular down the body of a partner, with- “Grab Bag,” where $50 dollars samru.ca samru.ca Arts Editor Kari Pedersen arts artseditor@thereflector.ca Where are you, Christmas? What better way to spend your break than a movie marathon?

Kari Pedersen Baby, its cold outside. So we at The Reflector put together a Christmas movie countdown, so you can stay inside and lounge in your Arts Editor pyjamas over break. We have covered the funny, the sad and the action-packed in our list, so be sure to check out these holiday cheer films.

ELF A Christmas Carol So grab your onesie pyjamas, 2003 1951 pour yourself a big hot chocolate 97 minutes 86 minutes and settle in for a Christmas mov- ie marathon to set your holiday This Will Ferrell (Buddy the Elf) This Christmas classic tells season in motion. classic has all the laughs you the Charles Dickens’ story need this holiday season. It is a about Scrooge, a man who story about an elf who gets fired hates Christmas, and the three from Santa’s workshop and must ghosts who teach him what is make his way in the world on his important in life. This movie is own. Wrecking havoc amongst a classic for families of all ages. mall Christmas villages, Buddy Will he stay a Christmas grump the Elf must find his true identity. forever or change his ways and celebrate the holiday? For more fun

National Lampoon’s Die Hard holiday content, Christmas Vacation 1988 visit us online at 1989 132 minutes 97 minutes TheReflector.ca! A group of terrorists threatens to Christmas at the Griswolds’ is ruin Christmas for John McClane one accident after another. The (Bruce Willis). who has just ar- We’ll be back in usual bad luck for Clark (Chevy rived in Los Angeles to spend Chase) is amplified when his Christmas with his wife. It is up January. Follow family spends the holiday at his to McClane to stop the terrorists us on Twitter, house. With plenty of laughs, and save the lives of the hostages. this Christmas movie is the per- Instagram or fect “adult humour” classic. Can he save the spirit of Christmas? Facebook to stay in the loop.

How the Grinch stole Home Alone Christmas 1990 Have a nice, 2001 113 minutes safe break! 105 minutes As if Christmas needs any more than Macauley Culkin fending Take a trip to Whoville in this for himself after his family leaves Dr. Seuss classic adaptation. The him behind for Christmas vaca- — The Reflector story focuses on the Grinch, the tion. But the fun adventures soon Staff only who in whoville with no end for Kevin (Culkin) when Christmas spirit, perhaps be- two burglars attempt to ransack cause his heart is two sizes too his family home and it is up the small. Can Cindy Lou Who save 8-year-old to save the day. Can the Grinch and the Christmas we just say, this kid is mighty celebrations in Whoville? Find creative. out with this holiday classic.

Theatre: Art: Music: Theatre: Theatre Calgary presents Reflexion, an art show by Lights performs at Flashdance the Musical A Christmas Carol at Epcor Lori and Luke Lukasewich, MacEwan Hall on Nov. is running through Nov. Centre from Nov. 27 to plays with reflections 25. The Canadian singer 23. This adaptation of the OUT’N Dec. 24. An event that is using different mediums tours North America again popular movie tells the fun for the whole family such as paint, sculpture in support of her new story of Alex Owens a is back for its 28th year. and illustration. The show album, Siberia. Tickets are steel welder. Taking place ABOUT Tickets are available at runs now until Nov. 29 at available through Ticketfly. at the Jubilee, tickets Ticketmaster. Check out Framed on Fifth. are available through more information about Ticketmaster. this event on page 15. 12 THEREmECTORs.OVEMBER  A Christmas Carol is back at Theatre Calgary Going into its 28th season, the production is the perfect family Christmas activity

Stephanie Weber play, the tradition is faithfully push-back, and a very convincing Staff Writer preserved with many returning lunch, Hair was cast in the role 21 audience members each year, years ago. Theatre Calgary’s A Christmas and the incredible Stephen Hair, But the Christmas Carol is Carol is back at Epcor Centre for Calgary’s Ebenezer Scrooge, for not just based on the man who its 28th year of retelling the clas- 21 years and counting. plays Scrooge, but on the cast as sic story. Hailing from Kingston, Ont, a whole, with some returning to Last year, the Calgary Herald Hair has been performing in their roles and others beginning declared it “an annual gift that the production even before his their time in the role. The show deserves to be treasured and leading role, having played both is sure to be a success amongst passed down from generation to Scrooge’s business partner Jacob Calgarians again. generation.” It has been made Marley, and the momentous role Another popular addition to Calgary’s own with a whimsical of “Man With A Turkey.” Hair’s the show was the creation of set, costume design and a re- dedication and familiarity with Toonies for Turkeys, raising mon- vamped adaption. the material shines through ev- ey for the less fortunate through The adaptation is an attempt ery year, making the production the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank. to make the production slightly an unforgettable and spirited one Since the program started A more “kid-friendly” by add- — definitely one not to be missed Christmas Carol has raised over ing ghosts reminiscent of a Tim if you need something to pick up $1.5 million in donations. Burton classic and humour for your holiday spirit. Celebrate Calgary’s greatest Photo courtesy: Facebook Originally, Hair was rejected annual holiday tradition Nov. both kids and adults. Don’t be a Scrooge. Take your family to see Theatre Cal- from the role because producers 27 through Dec. 24, but get your Though there have been six gary’s A Christmas Carol this winter season and re-learn felt he was too young to play the tickets early! Theatre Calgary versions of the the real meaning of Christmas. infamous Scrooge. After some Another zombie movie What would you do with your last day on Earth? ‘These Final Hours’ forces character to assess what is truly important

Matt Sutton missing father. This movie takes you to a lot of Staff Writer It’s apocalyptic and fucked up places and it’s not perfect, but if one minute and warm and fuzzy you let yourself go for a minute it Within five minutes of These the next when James and Rose definitely has the potential to be Final Hours you’re exposed to are having a moment and bond- enjoyable. nudity, death and cocaine. So if ing throughout. Then gore and If you’re bored, stoned or you that’s what you’re into, you’re chaos are thrown back into your just like weird movies, definitely going to enjoy this new zombie face and your heart drops. Thank check out These Final Hours. movie God this wasn’t in 3D. The movie takes place over the final 12 hours of the planet. ni ble In the film, the Earth is being peeled, until it is a complete ball Where does your mind take you? of fire. Possibly the best Australian movie since Mad Max, These Final Hours is 90 minutes of pure vio- lence and confusion. The movie is a small indie flick, being released in select theatres in Calgary. The movie focuses on the char- b m acter James (Nathan Phillips)

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Weezer is back for the ninth time even recall the sound of the sar- with a strange and charming al- castic and witty material from bum that is already a hit. Though Pinkerton and Blue. It may not their maturity means that there’s be quite the same, but it’s time to less wit and youth, it’s a refresh- forgive them for Hurley and Rati- Photo: Ali Hardstaff ing change from their last few tude. Weezer is finally sounding considerable disappointments. Sam Roberts returns to Calgary, once again rocking the Jubilee Auditorium, with a tour of like Weezer again. Some songs, “Lonely Girl” his new album Lo-Fantasy. and “The British Are Coming,” — Stephanie Weber Sam Roberts Band brings new album to life onstage ‘Lo-Fantasy’ calls on listeners to challenge themselves Taylor Swift 1989 Big Machine Records Ali Hardstaff fans of Canada’s favorite band,” He is hopeful that he can instill Staff Writer Roberts reminisces about their a love and respect for music with Score: B+ first Calgary appearance and them, because he feels that it is recalls watching The Tragically one of the things that can help to It was a Sunday evening and Hip play their hearts out from “bridge the gap between a future Sam Roberts did not care. In the side stage. that we don’t think we can have middle of his set at the Jubilee “We had to get up there and but we want, and the life we’re Taylor Swift had fans claiming become some sort of unabash- Auditorium on Nov. 16, he and prove to them and prove to our- actually living.” she “broke the Internet” on the edly awkward pop princess. She his band dominated the acous- selves that we were a band worth The screen behind the band release of her new album, 1989. still does what you love to hate, tically magnificent stage and getting behind.” during the performance could They’re not entirely wrong. An reminiscing on lost loves but in a announced, “I’m glad everyone Roberts describes Lo-Fantasy have something to do with impeccably timed iTunes glitch less “bitter” fashion than on 2012 has the day off tomorrow!” The as being about the need for peo- these collective enlightenment made the second single, “Out release, Red. On the new album, cheers and applause that fol- ple to expand how the world is thoughts Roberts is sharing — a of the Woods,” appear sold out. “I Wish You Would” and “All You lowed were a clear indication it seen, and to veer away from the vast triangle enveloped with ab- While Swift probably had noth- Had to Do Was Stay” are good ex- didn’t matter what day it was. “what is in front of your tunnel stract colors, shapes, faces and ing to do with that, I like to amples of Swift turning hate-fire “Well, just pretend,” Roberts vision that most people live their astronomical-like images inter- think the hype on Twitter helped into a simple hate-spark. shrugged and then the room ex- lives by.” twining, flashing and stealing her sell more records. (You go, This album is catchy at the very ploded with sound. “We just come to find this attention. iTunes.) least. I still can’t get “Shake it Off” The audience obeyed, and comfort in that daily repetition Music is a vital part of the hu- 1989 shows a 180 degree spin out of my head. I knew T-Swift they would be hard-pressed not in a way, but we don’t neces- man experience in Roberts’ mind from where Swift began in the was trouble when she walked in. to with the grooving guitars, sarily move forward, through and he says he is hoping to bring early 2000s, as a sweet little coun- bass, saxophone, keyboard and it. Sometimes you need to chal- this record to life onstage, as it try peach, to 2014 where she’s — Michelle Vaniersel at times the harmonica — espe- lenge yourself to look beyond, to was recorded live from the floor cially with Dave Nugent’s conta- look wider. If not to look forward, of their studio. gious dance moves and James then at least to step sideways to From the sight of non-stop Hall’s flailing Hogwarts-esque see it from a different angle.” hand clapping across every level Foo Fighters cardigan cape. “We’re all in this together,” of the auditorium and the pulsing Sonic Highways Calgary has been graced with is just one of the songs that at- sensation of the beat reaching the the experience of Sam Roberts tempts to have the listeners ex- lungs from the floor with the ad- Roswell/RCA Band’s live performance through- pand their views and challenge, joining rainbow of lights around Score: A out the years, but this particular as Roberts says, “What consti- the stage, he did just that. With tour follows the release of the tutes real and unreal, what sepa- the sultry guitar duo in “Chasing new album, Lo-Fantasy. rates the real from the fantastic.” The Light,” multi-instrumental Roberts confirmed his famil- He tries to keep this idea in elements of “Sister,” and the in- iarity with Calgary by making a mind of having an open mind evitable nodding heads that arose shout out to the familiar faces he while touring — especially being during the piano of “Detroit,” his could see in the crowd that he has a family man with three kids at thoughts of positively affecting seen in his audience before. home. He shares the challenges the minds of his listeners is not After three years of waiting, and ‘90s are there. We start with the Which could seem unrealistic, of leading the nomadic lifestyle problematic. the band breaking up and then single “Something from Noth- but The Reflector spoke on the of being in a band and attempt- “The world is stuck. It feels reuniting, the Foo Fighters pull it ing,” which almost represents phone with Roberts about the ing discipline by not drinking stuck. I know were moving some- together and help make some of the spectrum of the album. Soft new album earlier this month, before three in the afternoon but where but it feels stuck in so their best material to date. But, start, building middle mixed with and he shared that the band’s first also the danger in becoming too many ways, we still come back come on, what else would you funky keyboards, a guitar riff and time in Calgary was also at the tentative. to the same thing over and over expect from Dave Grohl? a face-melting outro. The final Jubilee Auditorium when they “You want to be a rock and roll again,” Roberts explains. The music in this album third of the album slows it down were still a, ‘young, clean band’ band without being a rock and Sam Roberts Band latest al- comes off more progressive than and wraps things up nicely; bal- and opening for The Tragically roll cliché all the time,” he says. bum, Lo Fantasy is available now their early stuff, but is the most lad city. Hip. The three young Roberts know through iTunes. logical step since Wasting Light “A big stage in front of a lot of their dad makes music and his job and songs like “Rope.” The same — Jeff Kobar people, in front of these die hard is to go on tour with ‘the guys.’ old punky riffs they used in the Sports Editor Amanda Ducheminsky sports sportseditor@thereflector.ca Cougars set up for a new season Men’s and women’s basketball teams host home openers at MRU

Amanda Ducheminsky On Friday, Nov. 14 Mount Royal University hosted both the men’s and women’s basketball home openers. Their Sports Editor seasons started in the second week of November and both teams are trying to set the stage for a winning year.

The guys Coming off of a 1-1 record. It was a close game as the men celebrated their first win at home this season on Nov. 14 against the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) Heat. The home opener, on Kenyon Court, showcased an impressive 12 of the team’s first 16 points scored from Cougars’ player Deng Awak. The Cougars couldn’t quite light it up again in their rematch game on Nov. 15. The team lost 62-44 and lacked offensive strength. Game high- lights included Cougars’ player, Femi Ogun’s, lead scoring with seven points, and the Heat Photo: Albina Khouzina Photo: Albina Khouzina dominating the fourth quarter. The Men’s Cougars kicked off their season playing against Men’s Cougars played a great first game and won, getting the UBCO, taking the win 88-73. new season off to a good start.

The gals The women’s team is off to a rough start. They lost both their back-to-back home opener games. On Nov. 14 and 15, the Cougars levelled off their series to 0-4, after two defeats from the MacEwan Griffins. The games weren’t total blow outs with the first game scoring 79-62, and the second game finishing 66-47. Jayla Vereney shone in both games for the Cougars. Abby Gibb and Drew Knox currently hold first and third shooting percentage spots in the conference, with Gibbs at

100 per cent and Knox at 66.7 Photo: Albina Khouzina Photo: Albina Khouzina per cent. Women’s Cougars played a good first game against UBCO but The women’s team gave it their all in their first game, play- lost with a final score of 87-72. ing their hardest until the last minute of the game.

the the year old hockey hour before the tennis 50–17 Montreal 18-10 Edmonton 86 legend, Gordie 1 ATP Tour Finals, Roger Allouettes destroyed the Eskimos beat the Howe’s family, on Nov. 17, Federer pulled himself due BC Lions in the CFL eastern Saskatchewan Roughriders says he’s not doing well at to back problems on Nov. 16. semi-final on Nov. 16. in the CFL western semi- all after stroke. #s final on Nov. 16. 16 THEREmECTORs.OVEMBER  Bite into a different lifestyle Be both an athlete and a vegetarian with these easy steps

Amanda Ducheminsky ing well. Yet, with the right tips in 1985 as a vegetarian player. The approach to being a veg- be ready to compete. Sports Editor it’s fairly easy to do. Grand Slam singles tennis cham- etarian athlete is really not that Elite pros have found ways to pion and record holder, Marina different than preparing for Competing train and perform for decades Navratilova, spent most of her games normally. As an athlete, Getting in shape and achieving without eating meat. Former career as a no meat eater. Dave your diet is focused around pre- Paying attention to your body your physical goals takes a good National Football League quar- Scott was the first person to win game and post-game meals and while it’s active is a key element diet. Being a vegetarian athlete terback, Joe Namath, was in- six Iron Man competitions; he nutrition. to greatness. Keeping yourself presents new challenges to eat- ducted into the NFL Hall of Fame won all six as a vegetarian. Keeping track of how much hydrated is the single most im- nutrients makes it even easier for portant recommendation from athletes to transition into becom- the report. The duration, type ing a vegetarian. The Vegetarian and intensity of your workout Resource Group provides a sports affects whether you need more nutrition study with guidelines than just water to rehydrate. on how to be a vegetarian athlete As a vegetarian, you can look for both the pros and the average towards protein powers to get When it comes to an incredible cofee, latte Joes. that extra boost. Just keep in or espresso experience, Cafè Artigiano is in a mind each drink isn’t calorie league of its own. free. It’s called a supplement Fueling for a reason. It’s meant to fill Regarded as North America’s premier cofee-house The pre-activity meal is the fuel in areas of your diet that are chain, Cafè Artigiano launched in Vancouver in that runs your body’s engine. The lacking protein, not become a December 1999 with a vision of an Italian-style study says that neglecting to eat staple source. If you’re eating cofee house and bistro that ofered superior before activity is the easiest way solid protein with every meal, cofee, excellent food and a lively-yet-comfortable you probably don’t need to be atmosphere. to impair your performance. There are two types of starter supplementing. Today, the company famous for its stunning meals: one larger hearty meal ‘latte art’—a unique rosetta, tulip or heart atop and one smaller snack sized Recovering each cappuccino and latte served—ofers a warm meal. The guide recommends Being your best physically also atmosphere rich with rustic-meets-contemporary eating the larger meal about four requires post activity diet atten- Italian fare. hours before activity. The smaller tion. To be able to train harder meal can be consumed about one and faster the next time, you to two hours before. Both these www.cafeartigiano.com need to feed your muscles prop- meals should be high in carbohy- erly after activity. High protein Join us for an incredible cofee drates, states the resource group. cut out the voucher below and sample our famous café latte! is recommended by the research It’s also recommended that pro- and espresso experience at our group for your post work out tein should be included in every new café meal. Protein helps repair and meal as an athlete for high mus- rebuild small tears and imperfec- cle performance. Consume about Cafè Artigiano Westmount tions in your muscles after a hard 13 per cent of your total daily in- 5010 Richard Road S.W. workout. The average amount take of the stuff. Good vegetarian (across from Mount Royal suggested is between 15 to 25g. go to foods for fueling up include University) Carbohydrates are also impor- bagels or pasta with snacks like tant for glycogen replenishment. Free parking around building in the large yogurt. Pair a high water intake parking lot Vegetarian staples for recov- with this meal and your body will ery could include post workout snacks like fruit and larger meals like tofu stir fry with rice. For best results eat the snack 30 minutes after activity.

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.OVEMBER sTHEREmECTOR 17 Another exciting year of NBA begins Competitive edge and challenges of both conferences set up an unpredictable season

Ashley Grant for a high seed in the conference Kobe Bryant, even after he set the Staff Writer to reclaim their place as one of all-time record for career misses. the more dominant teams in the It’s hard not to get carried away division. with that stat. Although the pros- The National Basketball League The Thunder are normally pects seem to mean that Bryant season is still young, but there an extremely good regular sea- has played a long time and he is are already some developing and son team, but when it comes to trusted to make the shot, like he Photo courtesy: Facebook very intriguing storylines. The playoffs, they tend to lack those usually does. To see his current The new NBA season kicks off! The new season is still young shake ups in the offseason sur- clutch performances. For exam- stats as more positive, consider but has already had some shakeups. rounding the Cleveland Cavaliers ple, they lost in the critical 2012 other Hall of Famers who have caught everybody’s eye. The inju- NBA Finals. The team is now made the all-time missed shot have instant success. In their first knee injuries each of the two ries the Oklahoma City Thunder proving they can take that next list like John Havlicek in second; year, together they made it with years. This year, Rose has already have suffered might have some step to greatness. Karl Malone, in fourth; Kareem the team to the NBA Finals, but missed several games, due to him people predicting a season write Sticking with the Western Abdul-Jabbar, in fifth; and they ended up losing to the Dallas being cautious about his knee his- off. Plus people are asking can Conference, one of the surprise Michael Jordan, in sixth, just to Mavericks. It was the duos’ sec- tory. Recently, he also sustained the Philadelphia 76ers really be teams this year is the Phoenix name a few. ond year, when the Heat finally a hamstring injury. Rose could this bad? Suns. Resigning Eric Bledsoe, to If Lakers fans are looking for a started to gel and they captured also very well earn the nickname However, one thing that has a five-year deal worth $70 mil- silver lining this year, the obvious their first title, starting a “big “glass-man,” not because he can remained consistent this season lion, locked in the Suns with a positive is their potential position three” era, that was adopted in grab rebounds, but because he’s is the Western Conference com- dependable point guard. Despite as a top five overall pick in next playoffs. really that fragile of a player. petitive edge. Only 13 games getting off to a sluggish start, year’s draft. The other positive is Dwayne Wade already had a The Portland Trail Blazers are separate the conference champi- this year Suns fans aren’t looking just a rumour, but it is possible championship ring before link- extremely dangerous this year on, San Antonio Spurs, and the worried. Last year at the start of that Kevin Love may opt out of ing up with James and Bosh. too. They have one of the bet- eighth seeded, Dallas Mavericks, December, the team was at a 99 his contract with the Cleveland Based on the Heats’ postseason ter, and often overlooked, star last year. This year looks to be no and managed to turn it around. Cavaliers, as he sets his eyes on experience, it doesn’t look good player trios, with Damian Lillard, different. Although in my opinion, due playing for the Lakers. for the Cavaliers, and I don’t see Lamarcus Aldridge and Nicolas The San Antonio Spurs cham- to the skill of the teams in the Speaking of Cleveland, the them organizing a champion- Batum. pions are showing they can still Western Conference, it cannot most hyped team of the season, ship parade any time soon. Kyrie Other teams to watch are, head compete with the best. This is be expected that the Suns will was the Cavaliers. They were able Irving has zero playoff experi- coach, Doc Rivers’, Los Angeles most likely because the team has finish high enough to claim home to sign one of the best players in ence; Kevin Love has zero play- Clippers, and Stephen Curry’s one of the best coaches in the court advantage, but they could the league, LeBron James. They off experience; and you guessed Golden State Warriors, as well league, with Gregg Popovich. Not still land a sixth or seventh seed. also traded for Kevin Love from it: Dion Waiters has zero play- as the Dallas Mavericks, the to mention, the Spurs have possi- It had to be expected based on the Minnesota Timberwolves. off experience. Expecting the Houston Rockets, the Memphis bly the best center, Tim Duncan, how last year went, but the Los The James and Love combina- Cavaliers to lift the Larry O’Brien Grizzlies and the Washington the NBA has ever seen. Fans can Angeles Lakers awful start is still tion, mixed in with the young Championship Trophy may be Wizards. also notice the emerging star, shocking, especially considering talent of players, Kyrie Irving and just too high of expectation for Overall, this NBA season is go- Kawhi Leonard, who showed his how iconic the Lakers are. The Dion Waiters, the Cavaliers were the team this season. ing to be one of the more difficult potential in last year’s finals. team was dealt a blow as a first thought to be a slam dunk to win The Cavaliers will have to bat- years to predict. It’ll be tough to Oklahoma City Thunder has pick in the draft, when their top the championship. Yet somehow tle the Chicago Bulls for wins in tell which team is going to win been riddled with injuries. Most pick, Julius Randle, broke his they aren’t performing as some the Eastern Conference. It would it all, considering how close the valuable player, Kevin Durant, leg during his first career game. predicted. be made a lot tougher, for the teams really are. Although noth- and all-star, Russell Westbrook, Hardships aside, it’s clear the It can be related to the time Cavs, if Derrick Rose, from the ing looks certain this season, the are currently both injured and are Lakers are suffering because their when James joined Dwayne Bulls, could stay on the court. only guarantee is that it’s going leading towards sub-par records. defense is just terrible. Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami, Rose has only played a combined to be a fun and an exciting ride. Yet, the duo should be back with Another interesting NBA story, with the Heat. There was a lot 49 games in the last two seasons, plenty of time to make a charge is the league jumping all over of expectation for the players to because he has suffered from Athlete jumps into new territory to find success The story behind Femi Ogun, Cougars men’s basketball player

Amanda Ducheminsky come to a new nation. He knew be his last. He says being a part school because people recognize Sports Editor no one. of the team has made his experi- you, even when you’re not play- “It took me a while to get used ence in Canada that much more ing.” to that,” says Ogun. memorable. The player hopes to continue The Cougars men’s basketball He immediately enrolled at “My favourite memory, and on his Canadian winning streak. team kick started their season Mount Royal University the year something I will miss the most, After convocation, he is plan- on Friday, Oct. 14. One, now vet- he arrived. This year he will grad- will be traveling with the team. ning to go to grad school to get eran, player risked it all to earn uate with a Bachelors of Business I pretty much went around all his Master’s degree in business. his spot on the roster. Administration and a minor in of Canada and the United States Femi Ogun moved to Canada to International Business. with them.” set the foundation for his future. After his second year at MRU, Ogun is no longer a stranger to “I came to Canada for school he joined the men’s basketball people. He’s now known all over “It feels good to and basketball. I’ve been here team. He’s been on the roster for campus and says the process of represent the now for six years,” says Ogun. five years now. Currently, he’s getting to know new people has The young hopeful left all of his the team’s power forward wear- been rewarding. school...” friends and family in Nigeria to ing jersey #1. This season will “It feels good to represent the — Femi Ogun Photo courtesy: Cougar Athletics 18 THEREmECTORs.OVEMBER  Mental Distractions Crossword Sudoku

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Angie Lang Staff Writer Climbing culture 101

Alberta is home to some of the Amanda Ducheminsky world’s most epic mountains. The Sports Editor Rocky Mountains’ beauty often go underappreciated when you see them every day in Calgary’s 1. Man-buns are welcomed skyline. There are so many activi- and encouraged ties to take advantage of on the 2. Hand lotion is your ridges to gain a better apprecia- saviour tion of how truly spectacular the 3. Comparing yourself to a mountains are. Some are choos- ninja is normal ing more extreme activities like 4. You develop a carabiner rock climbing. clips hoarding obsession The thrill seeking activity is a 5. Stretchy pants become relatively modern sport, but the an everyday thing practice has existed since the day 6. Pinterest climbing ancient man discovered the rock. boards are your inspira- Rock climbing was first devel- Photo courtesy: Facebook tion oped as a survival skill in difficult Rock climbing has its own culture. The thrill-seeking activity is now gaining popularity. It 7. You will be a backpack terrains. It’s now a popular past was first developed as a survival skill in difficult terrains and although people lose their lives carrying veteran time and even an extreme sport, to the sport every year, it continues to draw people in. 8. Scary movies seem like drawing in thrill seekers and dare child’s play after reach- devils to compete. People lose ing your peak height Southern Alberta Institute of helps our brains balance our re- their lives to rock climbing every Train in climbing gyms 9. Conquering Mount Technology has been rock climb- sponse to stress. year. What draws people back for Everest will start to seem ing both indoors and outdoors for Luckily, you don’t have to be Numerous health and fitness more? Tyler Klinkhammer, a third realistic years. He says climbing is very a seasoned expert to enjoy rock clubs have designed indoor rock year journalism student at Mount 10. All your friends probably physically demanding. It targets climbing. Start slow, and get climbing walls for those who Royal University, says climbing is think you climb moun- muscles in the arms, chest, back some grime under your finger- aren’t ready for the mountain air just another form of puzzle solv- tains anyway and legs, without ever having to nails. The rush of seeing things or might not have time to make ing. He says that as the climbing step in to the gym. from a bird’s eye view is just a few it outdoors. “puzzles” get more challenging “The full body workout while steps away. Here are some ways the sport becomes more reward- doing something fun as hell you can get started. Have good equipment pointed. ing. is what I enjoy most. Also, the MRU offers a variety of rock “[Climbing] gives me a great Make sure you have the proper climbing community is pretty climbing training sessions and sense of accomplishment, which Try it, don’t ditch it equipment and double check it. much the friendliest and most practice times. The university’s is invaluable to me because it Climbing a rock is dangerous helpful around,” says Sykes. There is no point in rock climb- wall offers both free style and staves off depression and makes whether it’s indoor or outdoor. Ascending walls not only gets ing if you are not going to enjoy tethered experiences. For more me feel like I’m good at some- Even the pros make mistakes, so your heart pounding, it is also a it. Get out there and try it. Take information visit mtroyal.ca and thing,” says Kinkhammer. make sure you are always check- great form of cardio. A one hour some time to swing around on search ‘climbing.’ For more infor- Rock climbing isn’t all about ing over your knots and anchors. climbing session can burn well the ropes and ascend down the mation about Rocky Mountain the thrill and pushing yourself Whether you enjoy the fresh over 700 calories while reducing wall. Rock climbing has the pow- climbing check out rockclimb- to that next step, the sport also air, getting in-shape or tackling a stress levels and increasing nor- er to bring you back to your child- ing.com. has many health benefits. Brody new challenge learn to love rock epinephrine — a chemical that hood. Sykes, a recent graduate at the climbing and you won’t be disap- How would you rank Calgary’s sporting facilities? Sport Calgary releases 2014 facility and demands study

organization surveyed a variety cessibility. Calgarians recognize continued participation growth. implementer of Civic Sport Policy Amanda Ducheminsky of people to see if the city was recent funding given to the city’s The report found that if current in the city. The report will be Sports Editor keeping pace with the growing sport system, but it’s clear that sports facilities scheduled more used to inform future sport facil- sport facility needs and demands. existing facilities need more help. practices or games, people us- ity initiatives, and include recom- The research surveyed local, Calgary Sport stated in the re- ing the spaces would face higher mendations for Calgary’s 10 Year Whether you’re skating at a local provincial and technical sport port that “few sport organizations costs. Local sports organizations Strategic Plan for Sport Facility hockey arena or sliding into home organizations. Calgary Sport [in Calgary] have the financial say spaces are needed to accom- Development and Enhancement. base at a community’s baseball also reached out to 130 local fa- resources to contribute to facility modate more practices, training To learn more about the report diamond, you are engaging with cilities and 1,000 Calgarians (half development and enhancement, and competition. Others voiced visit sportcalgary.ca. Calgary’s sporting facilities. Has who played sports and half who but many are willing to help out a need for more tournament fa- there been a time where you or did not.) Its research found that by providing other resources.” cilities. Correction: your team were unable to access Calgarians are above the national Under half of Calgary’s sport- Calgary currently has about a Calgary gym, park or arena to We would like to apologize for a average for sports participation. ing facilities have limited funding 400 sport organizations, with mistake that we published in our practice or play? New research is Opinions on equitable access to and do not have long-term plans over 85 different activities of- last issue in the “Corporate gyms finding that you’re not the only care about coin, not your health”. facilities, now and in the long- for development. fered. Calgary Sport estimated We mistakenly said that “Holowaty one. term, were gauged in the report. Participants were also con- 360,000 recorded Calgary sport ended up signing up for something In late September, Sport she didn’t actually need and had to A top concern expressed in the cerned with the costs and com- organization registrations in pay for it in the end through cancel- Calgary released its Sport Facility sport community included the mitment expectations of playing 2013. ation fees” however, she did not pay & Demand Report stating that the cancelation fees and had to use need for current Calgary sport sports. The study determined Calgary Sport is the voice of the contracted time that she signed “sport is growing in Calgary.” The facility enhancement and ac- that this concern could affect sport in Calgary. It acts as the key on for. 20 THEREmECTORs.OVEMBER  Slap in some excitement to your holiday season Mac’s AAA midget hockey tourney is back for another year on Dec. 26

Photo courtesy: flickr / Tazphotos Amanda Ducheminsky “The championship [tour- Mac’s AAA midget hockey is back! Started back in 1978 the tradition goes on starting Sports Editor nament final] is played at the Dec. 26. Scotiabank Saddledome. It’s a very special moment for the play- It’s Canadian holiday tradition ers of the tournament. I mean for most hockey fans to huddle who wouldn’t want to play on around the TV, during Boxing that ice,” says Corcione. Day, for the International Ice Volunteers also flock to the Hockey Federation (IIHF) World event in hopes of seeing the next BRENTWOOD VILLAGE Junior Championship hockey. NHL all-star. Each year, over 100 This year, start a new hockey people lend a hand for the tour- habit and fill a seat or volunteer nament. DENTAL CLINIC at the Mac’s Midget AAA World “My favourite part about the Invitational Tournament on Dec. tournament is it’s so volunteer 26 to Jan. 1. driven. These volunteers are the “Many volunteers and staff root of the tournament. Without members [for the tournament], them, it wouldn’t go on,” says are fellow classmates, coming Corcione. from Mount Royal University, New features have been added the Southern Alberta Institute of to the event, this year, to better Technology and the University of engage volunteers, fans and play- Calgary,” says tournament media ers. Proud to director, Maria Corcione. “As part of our new social be your Local support for the event is media strategy, we are excited clear. The tournament draws an to introduce the tournament average 100,000 fans, over the Instagram, @macstournament. MRU dental seven days. Yet, Corcione says the Throughout the tournament we provider competition often gets underval- will be encouraging fans to fol- ued by the city’s hockey fans. low our page, post pictures and “I believe that people should use our hashtag. Those who use know and appreciate the talent our hashtag will be entered into a that we have in our city. Many draw to win fun prizes including DR. RONDA SALLOUM, DR. CHRISTOPHER ORR, DR. AMREESH KHANNA, of us are Calgary Flames fans, tickets to the tournament games,” DR. REKHA PARAJULI, DR. ALANA CARTWRIGHT, DR. SUSAN LAFLEUR, and we watch National Hockey says Corcione. DR. LAURA METCALFE, DR. ZAINAB BAGHDADI, League games throughout the Create new holiday memo- season. Yet, some of these play- ries online and in person with DR. OSCAR RENISON, DR. JAMES PENG ers [from the Mac’s tourney] find the midget hockey community. themselves playing in the NHL.” Tournament tickets run from $10 The Mac’s Midget AAA a day, to $45 for a tournament GENERAL DENTISTRY PRACTICE Invitational is a prestigious pass. For information on the ice hockey tournament. It first event or how you can become a started in 1978 and has run in volunteer, visit macstournament. Calgary ever since. The event ab.ca. Mount Royal students NO NEED TO PAY UP brings together 25 male and 15 enrolled in the SAMRU FRONT FOR COVERED female teams from Canada, the United States and even Europe. health and dental plan are SERVICES It features some of the world’s “I believe that covered at Brentwood We bill student’s most promising female and male people should players, ages 17 and under. Village Dental Clinic insurance directly If you take a trip down to the know and We directly bill most insurance Max Bell Centre, in Calgary, appreciate the 100% Exams, first cleanings you’ll see photos of midget companies even if you’re not tournament players who made talent that we have and fillings it to the big leagues. Former in our city ... some 70% Root canals covered by SAMRU’s student Dartmouth Subway player, insurance plan Sidney Crosby, can be found on of these players 70% Additional cleanings the Wall of Fame. Others include find themselves Conveniently located in the Patrick Eaves, Joffery Lupul and We extract wisdom teeth Brentwood Village Mall close to the Brent- Drew Stafford. playing in the in our office Current tournament teams can NHL.” wood and University C-Train Stations only imagine making it pro, as di- vision finalists get to skate on the same ice as some of their major Monday - Friday 8 am - 9 pm Saturday 8 am - 6 pm league idols. 3630 Brentwood Road NW 403-210-5050