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GREAT WEEKEND NAIT midfielder Kaily Mohn fights her way up field in a weekend game against Key- ano in Fort McMurray. The women won both of their matches by scores of 8-0 and 5-1. See story on page 9.

Photo by Robert Murray/Fort McMurray Today/Postmedia Network 2 The Nugget Thursday, September 22, 2016 NEWS&FEATURES Taking care of business always the thing sacrificed. The multiple versions of the whole “grades, social life, sleep – pick two” joke is so ubiquitous for a reason. Why do we punish ourselves like this? Lack of sleep can impact your ability to pay attention and retain information. You’re less attentive, less productive, and even more likely to procrastinate further. Setting a regular sleep schedule will help NICOLAS BROWN you in class and serves as one of the best Issues Editor preventative measures when it comes to @bruchev staving off illness. Stress and lack of sleep With classes ramping up, the last thing are not conducive to a scholarly environ- students can afford is missing class (or ment, especially at exam time – so instead assignments!). Yet we are also faced with of cramming, make sure you have a study lmt-lss.com pressure to pack more into our schedules. plan ready, and keep a decent amount of More work to pay the bills, more events to time set aside for sleep. Busy students often sacrifice their sleep for other tasks. have fun and meet people, more study time Dress properly can they help alleviate symptoms, they As I go grab another box of tissues, I’ll to boost your grades. It’s all important, but Heading into fall, some of us may be will keep you well-hydrated. When you’re leave you with this – don’t try to be the pushing yourself too far can mean all that brash and feel that we can survive wearing stuffy-nosed and sweating out whatever hero. As much as you don’t want to miss effort goes to waste. You can’t do well if our summer attire until the first snowfall. illness you’ve contracted every night, class, do everyone a favour and stay home. you get sick or burnt out. As I’m sitting here Don’t do it! As the days get cooler, bra- keeping yourself hydrated will mean more Talk to your instructors and classmates attempting to nurse my health back to nor- vado is not going to keep you warm. Even rest, fewer “I can’t breathe!” mornings to get assignment information and notes, mal, here’s some of my tips for taking care with outdoor sports, you will need to be and put you on the slightly-faster road to work out how you can hand in necessary of yourself – both preventative maintenance prepared to add some layers if you don’t recovery. assignments or make up for missed par- and post “oh god why” illness impact. want to catch a chill. There’s been a lot of coverage in the ticipation. Coming to school sick means Sleep Fluids – lots of fluids Nugget over the years on proper study everyone in your class are that much more Sleep is critical to maintaining If you do happen to get sick, remember habits, self-care, and dealing with stress. likely to get sick as well. So if you start to your well-being – yet it is also the first your mother’s (or at least, my mother’s) Even if you think you won’t need them feel sick, stay home and get the rest you thing sacrificed when our procrastina- old adage – drink lots of fluids! Whether – read them! You never know when the need so you can get back into the class- tion catches up to us. In fact, it’s usually it is soothing teas or hearty soup, not only information will prove valuable to you. room sooner, rather than later. International Student Centre moves By NICOLAS BROWN have more privacy when talking about working with you, we want to bring our Lobby were the two prime locations on Issues Editor difficulties. culture to your space’. campus for accessing student services. @bruchev “And then we have the open space, “It’s taking what we had before and E-Wing in particular has been the pri- A closed door and empty room is which is solely for students to get to expanding it further.” mary home for most student engage- what awaits you if you try to visit the know one another. It’s definitely been a As for the potential for new pro- ment, including NAITSA, the Cam- International Student Centre in the big upgrade for us and we’re very happy grams offered by the centre, that’s pus Clubs office, the Encana Aborig- E-Wing. Why, do you ask? It’s simple – with it so far.” currently up in the air but Almajil is inal Student Centre and the International they’ve moved! This space upgrade also means that optimistic. Student Centre. A move way from that As of August, the International Stu- physically, the Centre can accommodate “We haven’t really gotten to [add- major thoroughfare, even with the new dent Centre moved into W-101 in the HP more events and services than before. In ing new programs] yet but we do have a CAT building, is a major change from Centre just in time for the Fall semester addition to extra computers (six com- plan,” he said. “We had the NAIT meet centralizing those services. – taking over the space formerly occu- puters for student use, up from three), and greet in the centre – that used to be “We were very worried about our pied by the Advising Centre. work stations for peer mentors and the somewhere else like the North Lobby move, because we knew that we were in The new space offers a lot of poten- Centre’s engagement co-ordinator and because the space wasn’t big enough but a high traffic area on campus and a lot tial for the Centre. The old E-Wing loca- a more formalized reception area, the now we can just attract the students into of students would know where we were, tion, located next to the Nugget offices, added capacity for events is beneficial our own area and with that it allows us so we were worried that maybe they had limited space and capabilities. for students and the centre. For example, to be more creative, to bring in some- wouldn’t get enough notice or would “Well, our space has almost more the centre hosted the Autumn Festival thing new. have the old habits of just going to the than doubled in size,” said Sultan this year for the first time. “We’ve been here now since August old locations,” said Almajil. Almajil, centre supervisor. “In the past, “We’re always open to something and things are starting to settle now after “But the returning students have eas- our advisers had cubicles within the new. In the previous location, that prob- the new intake. We’re definitely going ily migrated with us to the new space. space, so it limited us ... if students ably wouldn’t be possible,” explained to bring in something new but it’s in the We see them here regularly. And because wanted to have more confidential meet- Almajil, “Now, with a larger venue, works, it’s in the plan.” it’s not crowded during that afternoon ings or discussions it was more exposed we’re getting international students The move was met with some trepi- period, they’re actually bringing in their but now we actually have an advising who are representing clubs seeking us dation, however. Before the CAT build- friends. It’s been really positive so far.” division in the space so students can out saying ‘we love this space, we love ing opening, the E-Wing and South Thursday, September 22, 2016 NEWS & FEATURES The Nugget 3

Paws thatand I wasn’t coming back. That thisrefresh wasn’t organized times to bring Flynn to the differ- The Nugget By OLIVIA ADAMS With school back in session and the going to work for me. I stopped to talk to you ent buildings around campus. She sets up a Room E-128B semester already quite busy, students can because I saw your dog. I played with him gated area with yoga mats so any student 11762–106 Street become overwhelmed quickly. NAIT offers and you kept me there long enough to catch can come spend time and play with him. Edmonton, Alberta many stress-coping workshops, counsellors my breath. After we were done, I went to stu- Flynn and Shaw visit the Spruce Grove T5G 2R1 to go and talk to but what’s more relaxing dent counselling and learned a few things and Patricia campuses once a month and Production Office 780-471-8866 than playing with a dog? After a long day about myself. I continued and I graduated.’ twice a month on the main campus. This www.thenuggetonline.com at school, nothing de-stresses me more than Now, how can you get the opportunity week he will be on the main campus, either Editor-in-Chief seeing my dog as I walk through the front to meet Flynn? He’s in his office with Shaw in the CAT building, the HP Centre or the door. That wagging tail and excitement to three to four days a week and they are South Lobby as they rotate through twice Danielle Fuechtmann see me puts a smile on my face every time. located in room W-111PB (Student Coun- a month. You can find out where and what [email protected] selling Centre). He does not have regu- time he will be there by following his twit- Issues Editor Reduces stress lar office hours as they are currently being ter @Flynntherapydog. Coming home to Nicolas Brown It’s well known that canine therapy confirmed, but you can pop by to see if my dog every day always calms my anxiety [email protected] reduces anxiety and stress in individuals he’s there. You can also call Shaw at (780) and stress. The opportunity to spend time and, luckily for the students at NAIT, we 471-7550 or e-mail her at [email protected] with a dog like Flynn is worth it, so go and Sports Editor have our very own! I had the pleasure of to book a session with Flynn. She has also paws for a break! Connor O’Donovan meeting Flynn, a three-year-old [email protected] Australian Labradoodle and his Entertainment Editor handler, Linda Shaw. Born on April 9, 2013, Flynn has been Brendan Chalifour a therapy dog since he was one [email protected] year old. It’s no surprise that Photo Editor he is a therapy dog as when I Stephanie Cervo met him, he was sociable and [email protected] well-tempered. Linda Shaw is a regis- Online Editor tered nurse and joined NAIT’s Danielle Fuechtmann Health and Sciences depart- [email protected] ment 10 years ago. So why was Production Manager she inspired to get into this kind of work? She had seen a mini- Frank MacKay documentary on TV about util- [email protected] izing animals in different set- tings and thought, ‘Wow! NAIT Submissions encouraged: would be a great place to do [email protected] that!’ The opinions expressed by contribu- 2 years of service tors to the Nugget are not necessar- Her dedication to educating ily shared by NAIT officials, NAITSA herself on how to bring an ani- or elected school representatives. mal into a school for therapy purposes and writing a proposal letter to NAIT resulted in Flynn! This led her to her current role at NAIT as student well-being facilitator. Flynn has been at Letters NAIT for two years helping stu- dents cope with the stresses that We want your views post-secondary can bring. He Is something bugging you has impacted students in such a positive way that he’s helped about NAIT or the world? inspire some to stick it out and Do you have some praise finish their programs. for the school or life in gen- eral? Positive results Keep your thoughts short Linda runs sessions called and to the point. No more Paws for a Break, in which she than 100 words. Submit hands out a survey to see how a student’s well-being is affected your letters with your real by a therapy dog. At a Paws for name and contact info to: a Break session, a student had [email protected]. come up to Linda saying, ‘I need We need to list your real to tell you something, I met you name. a few years ago when I was in Getting something off your a different program at NAIT. I had met you in the hallway after chest is downright thera- I had packed up and left class. I Photo by Brendan Chalifour peutic. Write us. had decided that I was leaving Flynn with his handler, Linda Shaw. 4 The Nugget NEWS & FEATURES Thursday, September 22, 2016 U-Pass talks underway By A.J. SHEWAN agreement in February. The negotiations the student body. area of Edmonton Transit System, St. Albert School fees are a necessary part of life have been taking place for several months Roth sees the steep discount that stu- Transit and Strathcona County Transit. The for students. The amount for post-second- now and our NAITSA representatives are dents receive for the U-Pass versus a regu- City of Spruce Grove has been approached ary varies by program and institute. One upbeat about what the future holds. lar four-month bus pass as the primary by ETS recently and has been considered for fee that is nearly inescapable for most post- Jason Roth, Advocacy Director at benefit. Statistics show that the vast major- inclusion into the U-Pass network. Unfortu- secondary students is the Universal Transit NAITSA, is the lead negotiator at the table ity of U-Pass holders are using the pass at nately, no agreement has been reached to Pass or U-Pass. Often that acronym brings representing our interests. He tells me the least once, with most using it on a regular date and it does not appear that one will be about an emotion for students, which var- No. 1 issue that NAITSA is pushing is the basis. When asked about the students who prepared in time to be presented to students. ies, depending on program, demographic or cost to students. When the last negotiations choose to drive, he said the main factor is Student Andy Degruchy has seen the desired level of freedom. took place, there was difficulty in coming to the ride time. He understands the challen- benefits of the U-Pass and often finds uses The NAIT Students’ Association, along an agreement on the price increase structure. ges students face who might live in an area for it outside school hours. He sees it as a with other student associations repre- This time around the transit service provid- where a bus ride to NAIT wouldn’t be feas- worry-free way to enjoy a night downtown senting various post-secondary institutions ers have been very flexible on working with ible. He wants to hear from you. and not have to pay for parking. He encour- across our city have started the negotiations the various institutions toward an agreement. Feedback on route improvements, bus ages students to give it a try. toward a new U-Pass contract in 2017. He believes that students will be very happy capacity, cleanliness, safety concerns and I also had the opportunity to speak with NAIT students will be voting on the new with the numbers when they are presented to anything else that would encourage tak- Dave McReynolds, director of Research, ing advantage of transit are welcomed and Revenue and Expenditure Control for would be brought forward to the various Edmonton Transit Services, who has been transit service providers. one of the main negotiators for ETS this NAIT student Debbie Poole brings her round. He said that he is pleased with how vehicle to school and pays for daily parking the negotiations have been proceeding. He because of the convenience of having her points to the introduction of a pro-rated vehicle with her. She would like to be able replacement fee for lost passes as one of the to opt out of the U-Pass but does see the improvements made from feedback. benefits. She concedes that if she pursues a So it appears that the U-Pass is here to longer academic program she would most stay, with the last referendum passing 78 likely find a way to make transit work. per cent in favour for the U-Pass. It can be Katie Spencer, VP External at NAITSA, claimed on your federal taxes, allowing for has joined Roth at the negotiation table and a partial cost recovery. Unlike other insti- agrees that the transit representatives have tutions that mandate that spring and sum- shown goodwill towards getting an agree- mer courses be covered by a four month ment in principle to put forward to the stu- U-Pass for what might be a two-month dents. Previous referendums have shown course, NAIT does not. Add your voice to large support for the U-Pass and she believes those looking for improvements. Suggest this time will be no different. I posed the ways that would make transit something Photo by A. J. Shewan question to her about the challenges faced worthwhile to you. After all, it is your fees The LRT is an important component of the U-Pass system. by students from outside of the catchment at work. Investment club gets real By RYAN HOULE skills related to finance courses at NAIT or majoring in finance, has been a part of the “NAIT’s alignment with student suc- The investment club of NAIT is a group prepare students for investing in their per- club since his first year at NAIT. He has a cess never falters and the Real Money of students that are interested in stock mar- sonal portfolios. year of experience working with TD Bank, Fund is a key example of providing real ket and the methodology and practices. Meetings take place in the new CAT two years at the Alberta Investment Man- world skills to NAIT students.” Logan In previous years, students would Building in Room 213, the stock simulation agement Corporation and has spent this said, exhibiting how much of a key role the research different companies and pitch lab, on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:30. previous summer in New York working school plays in the club’s success. them to the members of the club who The meeting area features a at JP Morgan and Chase, a “Students can really take the initia- would then decide whether or not to virtu- new computer lab that pro- world renowned banking tive for themselves and create their own ally invest in that particular business. This vides a perfect environment This year, ICON organization. paths. The Investment Club of NAIT is a year ICON will be investing real cash into for students to learn about will be investing The club’s VPs are great example of how a grassroots student the market in efforts to provide real trading the stock market. It has real cash into Brandon Morin, Jake organization can turn into something really experience in the Canadian and American a stock ticker around the the market in Freedman, Jesse McDonald special.” equity and debt markets. This is called the room, similar to what you efforts to provide and Dominik Brkic. Aside Logan is adamant that the school’s sup- Real Money Fund and the starting capital would see in movies or on real trading from NAIT’s entire exec- port is one of the greatest parts of Invest- for this year is $50,000. the floor of a professional utive management team, ment Club. During their meetings, ICON talks stock exchange. experience ... Ray Block, NAIT’s CFO, If you think you have what it takes to about macroeconomic events that affect “Having computers in the classroom is played an instrumental role in creating the be a wolf of Wall Street, show up to one of the market, facilitate skill-building sem- very convenient during the meeting and the Real Money Fund. the next ICON meetings to join in on the inars and hosts presentations by students, massive screens all over the room allow the Max Varela, Anna Beukes and Ivan fun. If you do not want to participate dir- staff and industry professionals. The club is entire club to focus on a stock pitch at once, Ourdev are responsible for assisting ectly, you are welcome to join the club’s open to anyone, regardless of their course said club president Logan Phillips. in finding secure funding for the club. meetings to experience real life investment of study at NAIT. Their objective is to cre- “The stock ticker in the room is In addition to helping secure funding and macroeconomics through the club’s ate an environment in which students can extremely cool and is very popular among for ICON, Ivan Ourdev, instructor of members. You can check out the club’s discuss and learn about investing together. club members.” Advanced Finance, is personally oversee- website investmentclubofnait.org for recent Participation in the club could help refine Phillips, a fourth year Business student ing the Real Money Fund. news and information. Thursday, September 22, 2016 NEWS & FEATURES The Nugget 5

Photo by Stephanie Cervo Recognition for aboriginal commitment NAIT President Glenn Feltham presents the 2016 Sen. Thelma Chalifoux Award to Business instructor Donna Bentley on Sept. 19 for her commitment to aboriginal success. Bentley, a management instructor in the School of Business, is being recognized for her commitment to diversity, cultural awareness and inclusion. She was nominated by former student Dawn Lameman, who graduated in May with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

It can take time to settle into a Brendan Chalifour Nicolas Brown Connor O’Donovan school and studying routine. What Entertainment Editor Issues Editor Sports Editor do you wish you knew during your One thing I feel like I missed out My first year at NAIT was actually as Being a student at NAIT allows you first year at NAIT? on last year was the events NAITSA a Continuing Education student (what is access to a number of perks you might ●●● put on because I didn’t know about now known as “Open Studies”). I wish I not have been aware of. One that can be Danielle Fuechtmann them. I remember when I first started had known the opportunities full-time stu- incredibly helpful is your full access to Editor-in-Chief at NAIT, I received a card with all dents had to get involved on campus. Full- Lynda.com web tutorials. Accessed from Take advantage of the services that of the September events, but I guess time students have the opportunity to access the “Student Services” tab in NAIT por- are available to you through both NAIT school and assignments snowballed on funding, take leadership roles on campus, tal, Lynda.com features in depth tutorials and NAITSA. There are a lot of amazing me after that and I never went back to and take advantage of services on campus. on a wide range of topics, from video and support services and more that can make see what other events were happening As a Con-Ed student, I couldn’t access stu- audio production, to 3D modelling and being a student a bit easier. One thing that around campus. Now that I am more dent loans or scholarship funding to pay for animation, to business and marketing. I tend to forget about is the Health and involved I am aware of NAITSA’s my courses. Getting involved in campus Another area holding hidden treasures Dental Plan. The NAITSA plan has bet- “Absolut Thursday” where they put clubs or accessing certain campus services is is NAIT’s library. Students have access to a ter coverage on a few things I’ve needed on a special event every Thursday at also extremely difficult for students in sim- range of equipment at the library, including over the last year than the plan I pay $145/ the Nest. Another is NAITSA’s How to ilar situations. When I started my first year cameras, flashes and tripods, laptops and month for – go check it out! Next on my series, a unique How to each month. I of full-time studies, I couldn’t believe what I tablets, projectors, microphones and more. list? A visit to Flynn, NAIT’s adorable went to my first one this week: How had missed – so don’t miss an opportunity to Check out the library’s web page for book- therapy dog! to: Canoe! see what is available on campus! ing information. 6 The Nugget Thursday, September 22, 2016 Thursday, September 22, 2016 The Nugget 7 OPINION — Editorial — TV needs to take care Skeptical? Game of Thrones, The Fall, NCIS, Hawaii – an uncomfortable brush with the realities of rape and our Five-O, Bones, The Mentalist, The Americans, Bates flawed system for dealing with sexual assault. The cas- Motel, Dexter, House of Cards, Jessica Jones, Scandal, ual inclusion of rape simply to further plot lines is entirely True Detective, Downton Abbey, Happy Valley, Last Tango reprehensible. However, the argument can be made that a in Halifax, Mad Men, Reign, Top of the Lake, Orange is the place for thoughtful discussions of assault may provide an New Black. These are just some of the examples of recent approachable theatre for discussing these issues. shows where rape has reared its ugly, violent head. A study published by Washington State University Rape stories are always unsettling. They should be. found a connection between the way sexual violence is Over the last couple of years, however, I’ve noticed that portrayed in media and how people view sexual consent. an unsettling feeling and compulsion to double check that I A 2015 study from the Journal of Health Communication DANIELLE S. FUECHTMANN locked my door has become more of a sickening knot. Part found that shows like Law and Order, which show both the Editor-In-Chief of it is knowing too many victims of sexual assault – one in criminal act and the process of going to trial and senten- @ellie_sara four Canadian women will be sexually assaulted during her cing, was associated with an increase in viewers’ intention iving on my own and the time I spend working lifetime. But part of it is seeing stark similarities to stories to adhere to expressions of sexual consent and to refuse on design projects for my classes means I watch like the Steubenville rape case, Rehteah Parsons and many unwanted sexual activity. According to the study, the find- Lan embarrassingly large amount of television in of the Title IX (an American law that prohibits discrimin- ings suggest that the show’s focus on establishing the pres- the background, consume many hours of podcasts and ation on the basis of sex in education programs or activ- ence of consent provides a valuable opportunity to discuss am rarely without a never-ending list of articles to read. ities that receive federal funding) cases currently under misconceptions and could potentially provide a tool for Powering through that much content provides an interest- debate, particularly on shows like SVU. No longer simply practitioners focused on preventing sexual assault. ing opportunity to view a wide breadth of content and cul- lurid plots providing absurd fodder for crime scene inves- If crime shows are here to stay, I hope they think care- tural criticism and I spend a lot of time critiquing the media tigations and behavioural analysis, these shows hit close to fully about the way they portray assault and violence. around me (thanks, English degree!). home, particularly as many leave the case without justice Assault has a horrible impact on many lives and if we’re for the victim in an ending that is tragically true to life. going to allow rape stories to be depicted in media we con- Crimes as entertainment Maybe this sickening knot is what today’s viewers need sume for entertainment, it needs to be done with great care. Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about how popular crime procedurals like Law and Order: SVU and Criminal Minds or true-crime documentaries like Serial or Making a Murderer portray violent crimes and how we interact with this media. Law and Order: SVU As this genre has slowly crawled out of late night television to popular, prime time (relatively speaking in today’s on-demand media era), what does it mean when we consume portrayals of horrific crimes as entertainment and how does it change when there are true events behind the story? I remember the early episodes of SVU and Criminal Minds. They were disturbing, of course, but regularly over the top and focused on the who-dunnit-y procedural so there was room for viewers to cling to the fictional aspect of the show. However, lately I’ve noticed that the plots are becoming increasingly violent and seemingly inspired by real headlines.

Just another rape story Earlier this week, The Globe and Mail published a piece by Ellen Vanstone about her experiences as a writer allthingslawandorder.blogspot.com for television dramas and the rise of rape as a plot device. She describes losing her innocence in the writing room after pitching a (chilling enough) Jane Eyre-esque story of mental illness and a hidden grandmother in the attic, which tweaks and changes had turned into another rape story. Her “dead old lady had turned into a thirtysomething adultress who gets her head bashed in and [her] old lady in the attic had turned into a beautiful blond teenager in a basement being held captive by the world’s most adorable predator, Rossif Sutherland.” Vanstone said her horror in unintentionally becoming complicit in the creation of another story of sexual violence quickly morphed into rage over the amount of rape and violence towards women shown in our media. It’s a back story, a plot device to motivate male protagonists and is even casually tossed in “to raise the stakes”. 8 The Nugget Thursday, September 22, 2016 SPORTS Those mighty Cubs! the MLB-leading Cubs take on the Mil- Willis Tower, the Chicago Tribune tower, Goodman’s “Go, Cubs, Go” echoed from waukee Brewers and clinch the NL Cen- with its collection of exotic building frag- sports bar to sports bar. I’ve never high- tral Division in the process. The Chicago ments (from the Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat fived so many strangers in my life because trip was rather impromptu – a short pit- and the Great Wall of China, among others) in those moments, it was impossible not to stop on my way to visit family in south- or maybe the Cloud Gate (the giant, iconic be a Cubs fan. ern Ontario – but it made me realize a reflective bean sitting in Millennium Park). Last Friday afternoon, I forgot all of my couple of important things: One, letting And, of course, the city is home to established sporting allegiances as Miguel your sports fandom take you places is a the Chicago Cubs, the White Sox, the Montero’s walk-off jack hit the Budwei- very rewarding experience and two, it’s Blackhawks, the Bears, the Bulls and the ser Bleachers in the 10th, sending his white OK to hop on another city’s bandwagon Fire and most have enjoyed great suc- flag-clutching teammates onto the field and every once in awhile. cess in recent years. The exception has Wrigley Nation into a frenzy. As I left the By CONNOR O’DONOVAN Chicago, for instance, is a city full of been the Cubs, which brings me to my stadium, I belted out Goodman’s chorus Sports Editor history, culture and architectural marvels. It next point. without really knowing the words and @oadsy was built by a diverse population of immi- Cubs fans are amped right now. The drifted along wave after wave of blue and Contrary to my old broadcasting grants, which is reflected in the music, cui- Cubbies haven’t tasted World Series glory red all spouting the same thought as I was: teacher Jeannette, I love a good cliché. (By sine and construction of the city. Famous since 1908. That is a cold streak, my this could be the year. the way, congrats on the new job, Jean- blues clubs pepper the downtown core, the friends and this year just might be the year A week later, I’m back to worry- nette!) I’m not saying they’re the best thing jazz scene is still swinging, good hip-hop it comes to an end. I was lucky enough to ing about the Toronto Blue Jays and since sliced bread but sometimes they fit and rock shows can be seen on any night experience the excitement in Wrigleyville their slumping ways. I could have been like a glove, especially in sports. and house music actually originated in a following the aforementioned title clinch, that way in Chicago, too, and taken in This past week, I uncorked a wild Chicago nightclub. Chicago’s hotdogs and and that place was bumping. The “bucket the Cubs game as a detached observer. pitch, shed my sporting skins and went deep dish pizza are nationally recognized boys” beat their plastic drums with invigor- You’re missing out on an experience yard, taking my sporting interests out and can be enjoyed underneath a number of ated fury outside of the ivy-clad red-brick that way, though. Let your love of sports of the local ballpark to Chicago to see awe-inspiring structures – the skyscraping walls of Wrigley Field. Choruses of Steve take you places. Keeping Score

WithGreatest the NFL season just getting underway, looking backof at past NFL them records provides fans a way to baskall? in the glory of certain incredible feats. Whether it be team records or single athlete records, each and every one are impressive in their own way. BUT… Which NFL record is the most impressive of them all?

By CONNOR O’DONOVAN Since 2004, according to the oldest record By RYAN CRAIG to do with the coaching and playing style Sports Editor of these stats I could find, he was listed as The answer to this is the record held that dominates the modern day National @oadsy “probable” 24 times, “questionable” six by the great running back Eric Dickerson. Football League. The OJ Simpson pure In 2010 Brett Favre played the last times and “out” zero. Do you know how Dickerson owns the record for the most rushing style of football that once domin- of 297 consecutive NFL starts. 297. He much the average NFL defensive lineman rushing yards in a single NFL season. ated the league is now over as teams begin started in 1992. I watched the first start weighs? Tallying up a grand total of 2,105 rush- to “air it out” much more. from my high chair. That Through those days, ing yards in 1984 for the Los The term ‘running back,’ is a record that will never weeks, years and injuries he Angeles Rams, Dickerson not which was once a job descrip- be beaten. The next closest tossed the ball 10,168 times, only joined into the illustrious tion, has basically changed is Peyton Manning, who completed 6,295 of those 2,000 yard club that season – into just another position title. wimped out at a measly passes, threw for 507 touch- he became its president. If rushing for 2,000 yards (a 208. The longest active downs, won a Superbowl, Rushing for a whopping feat that was just barely com- streak? Peyton’s puny little was league MVP thrice and 131.6 yards per game made pleted five years ago) is now brother, Eli at 185. showed up at the Pro Bowl for certain that Dickerson’s deemed almost unimaginable, Over those 19 sea- 11 different times. name would live on as the the all time record of 2,105 sons, most of which were It was all done in one all time rushing leader of the yards is untouchable, isn’t played in the wind and of the most unnecessarily NFL in a single season. What it? Great quarterbacks will cold of Green Bay, Wis- brutal activities a human makes this feat so impressive www.profootballhof.com come and go and their records consin, Favre was sacked www.nfl.packers.com being can compete in. It’s a is that this record will most Eric Dickerson will be topped and topped 523 times. His listed injur- Brett Favre symbol of talent, persever- likely stand the test of time. again but the role of the run- ies jeopardized his feet, his ance and idiocy – Favre’s I mean, let’s face reality – the NFL has ning back has changed dramatically, thus ankle, Achilles tendon, groin, hip, finger, 297 straight starts is one of the most grown to become a passing league (see still making the current rushing record likely hand, forearm, shoulder, neck, chin and impressive records not only in NFL history effective 39-year-old Tom Brady). Rushing unbeatable- and in turn, making this record his loveable, crew-cut-topped noggin. but in sporting history. for 2,000 yards would be almost impossible the most impressive one in NFL history. Thursday, September 22, 2016 SPORTS The Nugget 9

SOCCER Women sweep, men swept By CONNOR O’DONOVAN Sports Editor @oadsy NAIT’s women’s soccer Ooks (3-0-1) displayed some early season domination on the weekend with a pair of big wins over the Keyano Huskies (0-4-0). The women were firing on all cylin- ders on Saturday in an 8-0 rout that featured a hat-trick from midfielder Kailey Mohn. Photo by Robert Murray/Fort McMurray Today/Postmedia Network Kassy Jajczay scored for Ooks in the first NAIT defender Kayleigh Pepper (6) fights for the ball with a Keyano player on the weekend in Fort McMurray. minute of the game and, by the 17th, NAIT had six markers on the board. Marissa Webb scored twice Peter added the final goal in the Ooks’ 5-1 victory. team,” O’Toole said of the 2015 ACAC champion Huskies, on Saturday. Kiera O’Toole and Keara Quinn also got on Next up for the women’s Ooks are the Kings University “and we were unable to cope with it.” the board. Kailey Harder made two saves for the shutout. Eagles (0-1-1) and the undefeated Grande Prairie Regional Sunday’s match saw a similar score. The Ooks dropped Sunday’s rematch featured similar firepower from the College Wolves (4-0-0). The Ooks face the Eagles at 4 p.m. their second game of the weekend 4-1. Defenceman Sean Ooks. Marissa Webb added her third and fourth goals on on Friday. The battle between the undefeated squads kicks O’Toole registered the NAIT tally in the 84th minute when the the weekend, Kassy Jajczay also scored twice and Hallee off on Saturday at 2 p.m. Both games will take place at Ooks were already down 3-0, before Keyano added another NAIT Field. in the 90th. Competition was tight in the first half – the Husk- The men’s Ooks (2-2-0) saw less success in ies didn’t light up the scoreboard until the game’s 43rd minute the north, however, dropping both of their matches – and a NAIT shot that rang off the post nearly tied things up against the Huskies (4-0-0). The Ooks lost Satur- early in the second but a Keyano penalty marker and a couple day’s game 3-1 in an outing that displayed a close of “mental lapses” in the second half put the comeback out of score until the final moments of the second half, reach for the Ooks. O’Toole mentioned a few areas that need though the scoreboard may not have accurately work following the weekend’s losses. reflected the competition. “We need to improve our discipline when we do fall “We were totally outplayed in the first half. We behind in games, and we need to be more composed. We gave up a goal in that time and it set us back a little have the skill and the players that can do the job, we just bit,” said head coach Charles O’Toole. need to be more focused,” he said. The Huskies put That focus will their first marker on be tested this week- the board in the 39th end against King’s minute, but didn’t add University (1-1-0) their second and third NAIT curling and Grande Prai- goals until the 88th rie Regional College and 90th minutes. The (0-4-0). The first game Ooks lone goal came team tryouts kicks off at 6 p.m. on off the foot of forward Friday and the second Matthew Zima, also in Registration at 4 p.m. on Saturday, the 90th minute. Ook ● Wednesday Sept. 28 noon to 2 both at NAIT Field. keeper Tyler Larison p.m. in the gym “We gotta get the saw six shots on goal on ● Final registration and first boys back on the right Friday. The Ooks man- path again. If we’re a aged just three of their practice, Monday Oct. 3 at the little more focused we own. Avonair Curling Rink should be able to get Photo by Robert Murray/Fort McMurray Today/Postmedia Network “They’re a very Inquiries: Jules 780-221-1717 the job done this week- Ook defender Sean O’Toole in action against Keyano. stacked and very skilled end,” O’Toole said. 10 The Nugget Thursday, September 22, 2016 Thursday, September 22, 2016 The Nugget 11 12 The Nugget Thursday, September 22, 2016 ENTERTAINMENT Ready, set ... watch! families. Since the families represent such teacher who was assigned a social stud- Ringer (on the CW) was absolutely incred- diversity and age range, almost anyone can ies class. The twist? He has no knowledge ible. From the storyline to the acting and relate to it. of the subject except for what he remem- even the music, I think I’ve re-watched this Two of my all-time favourites, Shark bers from when he was a student. With one about three times already … it’s really Tank and Dragons’ Den, will be coming unconventional teaching techniques, which that good! back. Now, if I were to tell you that this include using the smartest student’s test as So, which new or returning TV shows show is just about business owners and an answer key and reading the textbook are you looking forward to this fall? Consider entrepreneurs pitching their ideas to poten- chapter the night before teaching it. I love writing an “On the Screen” article for us, join tial investors, your first thought might be this show because it shows the personality us in room E-128 on Tuesdays from noon to 1 “how boring.” However, the level of emo- and realness of teachers but hopefully they p.m. for some article pitches and pizza! BRENDAN CHALIFOUR tion, personality and drama that comes in aren’t all like that! Also, make sure to check out Olivia Entertainment Editor each episode may surprise you! I love these TV shows are my media of choice. Adams’ Fall TV Roundup in this section to shows because every pitch is (usually) done Since they’re ongoing, you can just hit play see all the shows coming this fall. School has started up again, the leaves by someone with an incredible story. This and continue from are turning yellow and orange, and the days ranges from a homeless man who created where you last left are getting cooler. This means that the fall an invention that was sold for hundreds of off, you’re not intro- TV shows are starting up again! I’m always thousands of dollars to families who start a duced to new plots excited for the fall TV season. I like see- business out of their home that now makes or characters like ing which of my favourite shows will be millions. I love how unique and interesting when you start a new returning, which ones won’t be and, of each and every pitch is. Wondering what movie. I always find course, all of the new ones. the difference is? Shark Tank is the US ver- it so devastating, Modern Family premiered yesterday. sion and Dragons’ Den is Canadian. however, when one Don’t worry, there are no spoilers ahead! If Another great show is Mr. D. This show of my favourites gets you haven’t seen it, I encourage you to do will be airing on CBC for its sixth sea- cut, and won’t be so. It is a great show that captures the com- son next month. It’s based on the unfortu- returning for another edy, drama and complexities of our modern nate true story of a physical education season. One of them, www.christianpost.com Thursday, September 22, 2016 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 13

FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE ... $3.99 mixtape ... every year and it’s always a great time! On Sunday October 9th, doors open at 9PM. Tickets are still available and can be bought at showpass.com. I threw in two songs by Zomboy because I’m THAT excited to see him! I may have teared up a little bit when I also saw that Tritonal would be performing too. For more details www.youtube.com By OLIVIA ADAMS please visit purewhitenight.com ● Get Away ft. Voice – Bad Royale This week’s Shuffle inspiration ● Sorry (Justin Beiber) Remix stems from the upcoming annual – Brillz PURE. “Western Canada’s largest ● Be Your Sound ft. Emma Hewitt and longest running WHITE cloth- – Cosmic Gate ing themed dance event returns ● Man on the Run – Dash Berlin for the seventh consecutive year. ● Way to Happiness – Mark Sixma Attracting thousands of music and Jonathan Mendelsohn lovers from all over North America ● So Long ft. Madi – Slushii - PURE has become widely known ● Until You Were Gone – Tritonal as one of Western Canada’s and The Chainsmokers favourite DANCE events.” The ● Burn it Down event is split into two stages: the – Wildstylez and Coone Bass arena (bass and hardstyle) ● Invaders – Zomboy and the Synergy area (trance and ● Don’t Let Me Down ft. Daya house). I look forward to this night (The Chainsmokers) – Zomboy www.youtube.com 14 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, September 22, 2016 What makes

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FROM THE KITCHEN Warm roasted sweet potato salad By HANA LAVERICK ● 1/4 cup diced red onion ● 1/4 feta cheese Who said cooking had to be perfect and clean looking? ● 3 large handfuls of spring mix or spinach The thing I love the most about cooking and baking is that Honey Dijon balsamic vinaigrette: every person has different ideas and ways of cooking and pre- ● 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar senting their dish. You get to feed off of other individuals’ ● 1/2 cup olive oil (extra virgin works too) ideas and create your own master piece, it is kind of interesting ● 2 tbsp Dijon mustard actually! Before I get carried away now, and before you think ● 1 tbsp of honey that this is too difficult for you to make don’t worry – I threw ● 1 tbsp of lemon juice everything into a bowl after and ate every last bit of it and it ● 1 tbsp of orange juice tasted amazing! If there is anything I love about fall it is the Instructions: beautiful amount of produce that we get to select from. I chose 1) Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. sweet potato for this dish because it tastes lovely roasted and 2) Peel and cube (one to one-half inch) the sweet potatoes, it pairs really nicely with feta, quinoa and red onion dressed making sure they are about the same size so they cook evenly. in a honey Dijon vinaigrette. Hearing that already makes my 3) In a pot, combine one cup of quinoa with one and a half mouth water! Salads are easy and a healthy lunch to bring to cups of water. Bring it to a boil. Cover and reduce heat and school so you can have your cake and eat it, too. With this simmer until quinoa is tender. It should take about 15 minutes. recipe though, you will have to make it the night before and 4) While the sweet potatoes are roasting and the quinoa just add the dressing prior to eating. It does keep well for a is cooking, dice the red onion and toss it into a bowl, peel couple of days so you will be golden and full of nutrients to and cut the carrots (dice, if you prefer). Put the spring mix keep you energized for the week! Cheers! into a bowl as well.

For the salad: 5) Once the sweet potatoes and quinoa are done, let them Photo by Hana Laverick ● 3 sweet potatoes, peeled cool before mixing them with the rest of the ingredients. After dress your salad when you’re ready to eat. You will have ● 1 cup of quinoa (uncooked) it is all mixed you can crumble your feta cheese into the salad. extra dressing left over, so save it for another salad. It will ● 2 carrots, peeled 6) For the vinaigrette, mix it all into a container and be good for a week or so. Poetry Corner Rose-shaped Sapphire Melt away with me cherry sunshine, You are the dawn’s trembling break- The second’s kaleidoscope lay crying Below - it’s tears dreary heartache.

Forget dying sleep which makes a man crazed. The chords you dance sound so sweet, Transform the pasture of dream, illuminate the days Tap your fingers on the windowsill, Count out the beat

Eyes like diamonds, Knives like fire. All there is, is love, pure desire. Give to me your rose-shaped sapphire.

Words soft patience - flashes sweet lips, Waves of mandarin light keep me warm. Whispers unsaid my love springs and drips. Awake rainy daydream, safe from the storm.

The reflection sits cross-legged, Bluer than ocean’s lonely stare. It’s edge smiles then walks out the door, leaving her gaze floating in air.

Breakthrough paper roofs Love, what are you? Not given enough - accepted by few. Yellow evolves your mind. The brain’s eternal fire - Who smiles and plucks A rose-shaped sapphire.

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THROWBACK THURSDAY Get out those old VHS tapes! By GERVAISE BRANCH-ALLEN assic Park. Maybe you enjoyed watching Back in a time before we could watch episodes of TV shows or you liked to rec- films in the comfort of our homes via ord TV shows. DVDs, Blu-rays and digital streaming, we Being able to record over already had VHS. VHS, a.k.a. video home sys- recorded footage was really handy. If you tem, was released in 1977 in North Amer- didn’t want to keep a recording, you didn’t ica, changing the way consumers viewed have to throw the VHS with the recording film and television. With a VHS cassette, away. You could tape over it and use it owners could record television shows or again. I remember going to church one view films outside of the movie theatre. Sunday while an exciting event was tak- We may take it for granted today but back ing place in my favourite TV show, so my in the late 1970s, this was a brand-new brother and I set up the VCR to record the concept. episodes. That tape is still somewhere in Interestingly enough, the VHS wasn’t my house. alone in the home video market. During I had great memories of VHS, watch- the late 1970s/early 1980s, Sony’s Beta- ing recordings of Pokémon or episodes max competed with the VHS as the pri- of Rugrats. When I grew up, DVDs had mary source for home video viewing. The VHS cassette already been introduced to the market but Betamax was released a few years before tapes were played I still enjoyed watching both VHS tapes VHS in the mid-1970s. Sony collaborated on a VCR (videocassette as well as DVDs. My only real issue with with JVC (the company that created VHS) recorder). Placing the tape in the VCR, VHS tapes was that you had to rewind to create U-matic (videotape inside a cas- hearing the VCR rev up as the tape was them after you watched them and it took sette). Afterwards, the two companies sep- loading and watching the previews/trail- way too long for me. arated and decided to start their U-matic cheaper cost compared to Betamax. Even ers before the main feature started is a great If you own VHS tapes and a VCR, I formats. This led to a rivalry between Sony though Betamax had a strong audience, memory of mine. definitely recommend going back to the and JVC once Betamax and VHS were out I’m glad the VHS was popular enough to Most people over 18 likely have good old days and enjoying a film or in the market. become the dominant tape on the market. fond memories of VHS, watching popu- television show from years ago in the During this bitter competition, VHS It’s been part of consumers’ lives for dec- lar movies like Ghostbusters, Teenage home video format most people grew managed to gain enough sales due to its ades now. Mutant Ninja Turtles: the Movie, or Jur- up with. It’s all “Talk” all the time By BERNIE BERNHARDT ence and the performers and how lovers con- July Talk came out with their self-titled nect and find communication through touch. first album in 2012 and Canadians have been Now let’s see what Touch has to offer. singing their praises since and with good The first song, “Picturing Love,” kicks reason! Not many bands nowadays cap- off with a classic drum beat, adds some ture the spirit of blues rock straight from synth and then hits you hard with Peter’s the Delta while having synth alternative ele- unmistakable roar. Then the guitar picks up ments incorporated into their music. and ties the whole thing together. This song The quintet formed in Toronto after talks about how the digital era has changed July Talk’s singer-guitarist (and Edmonton the way we view love. A consequence of native) Peter Dreimanis saw Leah Fay sing being interconnected is the expectations that with her previous band, Mothers of Brides, are given to us through profiles online and in a Toronto bar. After hearing her sing, he the way love is marketed to us in media. www.ottawashowbox.com knew he wanted to start a band with her. Now we move to “Beck + Call,” which Peter Dreimanis and Leah Fay of July Talk Waking up the next morning, he knew he features Canadian throat singer Tanya Tagaq. had to find her again. And so he did, convin- Her breathy beat mixes well with the drums same time. This song tells us of the feel- ful stranger. cing her to found July Talk with him. They and adds to the theming of this song about ing of attraction for an old flame or some- “So Sorry” is about a couple growing embody conflict and dichotomy in every- lust, love and using someone. This song gets one who keeps drawing you in. Powerful, apart and the fighting that ensues. In this thing they release, with Peter’s voice sound- straight to the point as it starts with a hot and while quiet, it makes for a moving listening song, you can feel the anger flow through ing like the personification of whiskey and heavy riff at the beginning. experience. you. cigarettes and Leah’s sultry call make for a “Now I Know” shows the feelings of “Push and Pull” is the big single from “Jesus Said So” is an interesting song gripping listening experience. Now that you falling in love all over again and takes us to this album and it is popular for a reason. It that talks about modern society and the know a little of the backstory of July Talk, a lighter, funkier side of July Talk while still takes its swing at July Talk’s constant theme things that influence our lives. we can talk about the highly anticipated fol- retaining the dark chilly feeling, fitting with of fighting with someone who is close to you. Touch ends with the title track, which low up to July Talk’s debut. their black and white aesthetic. I thought this song really shows the evolu- is a summary of July Talk. The band’s per- The name Touch makes sense for July “Johnny + Mary” gave me serious nos- tion of how they make music. It’s still bluesy sonal expression here deals with longing and Talk as a band whose live performances are talgia for the first time I ever listened to July but now in more alt-rock territory and I love opening up to your friends or loved ones. It a staple of their brand. They’ve always made Talk (Sonic Boom 2012) while keeping with every second of it. This is a song that grabs builds slowly and puts the perfect bow on the theme of their songs relevant this way. the evolution of their sound. It quite literally you by the collar and yells here we are! the album. It’s a fitting end to what turns Touching someone is intimate and this band deals with the relationship between Johnny “Lola + Joseph” is about raw attraction out to be one of my favourite albums of the is all about intimacy. The title also represents and Mary and their conflicting personalities. between two people and you can feel it. The year! Give it a listen and throw some love many things from the band’s own personal “Strange Habit” is the most experi- sexy riff behind the lyrics makes this song July Talk’s way. They are coming to Edmon- interaction, the interaction between the audi- mental song – off-putting and soft at the sound like a night on the town with a beauti- ton on Nov. 29 and Dec. 2 at Union Hall. Thursday, September 22, 2016 The Nugget 17 18 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, September 22, 2016

TELEVISION Season’s must-see TV By OLIVIA ADAMS season right after How to Get Away with Project Runway Murder. The main character is Raymond Thursdays on Lifetime “Red” Reddington (James Spader) who Project Runway is a competition voluntarily turns himself into the FBI among 16 designers wanting to become with a list of the most dangerous crimin- “the next great American designer.” It’s als in the world that he has compiled over Season 15 and goes back to its roots with the years and is willing to inform on their an unconventional challenge right off the operations in exchange for immunity bat. The 16 new designers meet at a lovely from prosecution. If you like true crime New York City loft for what they think is TV shows, this fictional one will defin- a premiere party with Tim and Heidi – but itely interest you! Seasons one to three surprise! The party supplies in the room are available on your TV provider’s On are actually materials for their first chal- Demand page. lenge. Cue shocked looks from everyone ●●● as if they’ve never seen this show and Hell’s Kitchen thought a party would actually be a party. Friday Sept. 23 on Fox But only the Season 1 designers could get If you enjoy chefs being yelled at by www.ign.com away with that. Check out episode two a British man, then this show is for you! clever and hilarious! The voice of one Homer, to be his family and Glenn Close tonight at 8 p.m. Lifetime is playing a re- Back for its 16th season, Hell’s Kitchen of his teenaged daughters is voiced by returning as Mona. Unfortunately, FXX run of Episode 1 at 7 p.m. brings sugar and spice into your life. This a man so how can you go wrong? The doesn’t stream in Canada but they are ●●● reality television show uses a progres- show’s creator, Loren Bouchard, has been available at Best Buy. How to Get Away with Murder sive elimination format to narrow down tight lipped about the upcoming season ●●● Thursday Sept. 22 on ABC a field of twelve to twenty aspiring chefs but there are hints of more Louise cen- The Walking Dead Back for its third season, How to Get to a single winner over the course of one tered episodes and old characters coming Sunday Oct. 23 on AMC Away with Murder follows professor and season. The contestants are split into two back! The five previous seasons with the The Walking Dead is going into criminal lawyer Annalise Keating (Viola teams, usually by gender, and are given six quickly on its way, are available on its seventh season with a major cliff- Davis) at Middleton University. In Sea- chefs jackets with panels of blue or red ShowMe. hanger finally being answered! Based on son 1, she selected five students (Wes to differentiate which team the person ●●● the graphic novel, the series is about a Gibbins, Connor Walsh, Michaela Pratt, is on. The past seasons are not streamed The Simpsons post-apocalyptic world filled with zom- Asher Millstone and Laurel Castillo) anywhere from what I could find, but you Sunday Sept. 25 on Fox bies and those trying to survive in it. to intern for her firm and they become don’t need to watch them to be ready for Back for its 28th (yes, its 28th!) sea- Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) leads involved in a murder plot. The show uses season sixteen. son, The Simpsons will be airing its his group through the United States in flashbacks of Annalise and her students ●●● 600th episode! This season will include search for stability and possibly a cure. which creates an air of mystery and sus- Bob’s Burgers a parody of The Great Gatsby “The Great The Comic Con 2016 trailer introduces pense. Seasons 1 and 2 are on Netflix, Sunday Sept. 25 on Fox Phatsby” which will be its first hour long some new characters like King Ezekiel so get caught up! This series is highly Another television series that will episode. This season will also include and his tiger (yeah, a tiger! How did that addictive! be returning for its seventh season! One a Pokémon Go-themed episode, couch come to be?). I am most looking forward ●●● of my favourite cartoons currently, this gags spoofing Robot Chicken and Adven- to some epic zombie mashing scenes and The Blacklist show follows Bob and his family run- ture Time, an episode that shows how who is going to make it to season eight! Thursday Sept. 22 on ABC ning a burger restaurant in an unnamed Homer learned to feel better with food, The previous six seasons are available The Blacklist is premiering its fourth seaside community. The sitcom is very Mr. Burns hiring the Simpsons, except on Netflix. ALUMNI CORNER – PREPARING FOR TOMORROW Slow and steady wins race end when you are among hundreds of fessional because you dress like one with many opportunities to work with grads or summer students actively look- and you will be reminded of your career others and to get great references. Vol- ing for work. goals regularly. unteer positions often have greater flex- Getting started now (yes, now) will Communication is by far one of the ibility and learning options. NAIT is help open up more doors and oppor- most important pieces to working effect- full of amazing volunteer opportun- tunities to give you a head-start in your ively in teams. Learning technical lingo ities, so I definitely invite you to explore career. So what is one to do? is an all too common part of our edu- your options. I can speak from experi- First, get polished. If this is your cation we are familiar with. What isn’t ence when I say what I learned outside first time entering the workforce it often taught in classrooms is how to the classroom on campus propelled my really helps to start getting in the habit deal with conflict, how to communi- career to where it is today. of walking the walk and talking the talk. cate workplace issues without offending Networking is key. It isn’t what you By SHANT CHAKMAKIAN That means learning how to dress, act someone and effective written communi- know it’s who you know – we’ve all BAIST 2012 and communicate in the workplace. cation. Little things substitute for time. heard this but we don’t always do it. Whether you are a first year or Dress is an easy place to start. Shop- But the best course I can recommend for Learn to make as many connections as graduating the next year, there is no ping for future work clothes prepares interpersonal communication and life possible in your industry and embrace doubt that the job market is currently you for presentations or maybe gives skills is the Landmark Forum. opportunities to go to industry events competitive and a point of worry for you better gear or safety equipment References are important! That is outside of school. It’s easy to get caught most individuals. depending on your trade. It also helps why I recommend that you start vol- up with homework but slow and steady It also gets more competitive at year- you feel confident that you are a pro- unteering. Volunteering provides us wins the race! Stay consistent. Thursday, September 22, 2016 The Nugget 19 Improving self esteem ● Mind reading. Believing that you 4. Set realistic goals. Establish goals from reaching your full potential. know what another person is thinking. on the basis of what you can realistically 9. Use available resources. There (“She must not like me since she didn’t achieve. Look for projects that stretch are many book, seminars and audio-vis- say hi to me.”) –but don’t overwhelm – your abilities. ual materials to enhance self-esteem. Ten ● Believing your feelings without Break your goals down into small steps Days to Self –Esteem by Dr. David Burns questioning them. “I feel ugly/ stupid/ and then work towards completing each is a good book to start with. See a coun- unpopular so it must be true.” step. To strive for perfectionistic absolute sellor in Student Counselling or make use ● “Shoulding” on yourself. goals such as, “Anything less than an A of study skills seminars, drop-in tutoring “Should” statements are often perfec- in school is unacceptable,” sets you up and learning assistance to enhance aca- tionistic and reflective of others’ expecta- for stress and feelings of failure. demic success. TIMELY TIPS tions rather than our own. For example “I 5. Take risks. 10. Take responsibility. There is only MARGARET MAREAN should be getting straight A’s.” 6. Be assertive. This means looking one person who can really improve your NAIT Student Counselling ● Labelling. Attaching a nega- after your own needs while being respect- self-esteem – you! You have the choice tive label to yourself like, “I am stupid” ful of the needs of others. to move forward or stand still, to be posi- People with high self-esteem have instead of thinking, “I didn’t do well on 7. Take action. Trust yourself to tive or negative, to be happy or sad. You positive, yet realistic, views of them- that exam but now I know that I have to make good decisions and to deal with have only one life to live and the choice selves. They trust their own abilities, study harder or get help with that class”. the consequences. Procrastination lowers of how to live it is yours. have a general sense of control in their ● Blame. Blaming others for every- self-esteem so get to work right away on “Today is yours to make it whatever lives and believe that they will be able thing that goes wrong in your life or tak- important projects and goals. Approach you want it to be” to meet most of their goals. High self- ing the blame for everything, even if it is new experiences as opportunities to learn – H. Johnson esteem means accepting yourself for who not your fault. rather than occasions to win or lose. 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ON THE SCREEN Remember to breathe By MICHAEL MENZIES Saturday night trip. sion builds to insurmountable heights. The For the most part I’ve been lukewarm Director Fede Alvarez’s second offer- characters become trapped and hunted. We to the new modern horror films populating ing is a thrilling adventure about three don’t know what’s coming next. We aren’t the silver screen. But when I went to The teenage burglars who decide to rob a sure who to cheer for, which makes all the Conjuring 2 earlier this year, I was pleas- blind army veteran’s house. The vet sits action and violence more intriguing. antly surprised by the storytelling and it on a small fortune because of his daugh- The blind man is the centrepiece and rekindled my love of the horror film. ter’s wrongful death court settlement. The best part of the film. Stephen Lang’s per- Now, I’m more prone to take trips 88-minute film wastes little time settling formance as the originally sympathetic, to the movies waiting for the thrill of the into the major plot and the blind man’s turned gruesome villain is the magic behind scare. With that being said, I went in blind house, where the majority of the picture the movie. The strength in any film lies in to Don’t Breathe. My girlfriend was in takes place. His house – in the middle of direct correlation with its villain and this town for the weekend and, because she too an abandoned neighbourhood – becomes a is no exception. As the tension tightens, loves horror movies, asked if I wanted to shape shifting haunted mansion with more the weight of escape, fortune and mor- go see Don’t Breathe. I hadn’t seen much going on behind the scenes than first meets tality all create a dilemma that taunts and press about it but decided it was good for a the eye. As the film progresses, the ten- eludes the robbers. They all want to bank www.comingsoon.net one last score so they can move away from their gloomy lives and start fresh. But soon were uncomfortable for portions of the enough they are hoping for their lives back film. But out of any grotesqueness comes ’N’ instead. scenes making the movie even more enter- Generally, I am skeptical when I pay taining. It is done with care, not just for SINGLE money to go to the movies, especially to shock value and it works with the story. go see a horror film. I fixate on small flaws Don’t Breathe is better because of its dark or chunky dialogue or missteps in the plot. content. But here Mr. Alvarez did a marvellous job After seeing it on the weekend we of engaging the entire theatre for the full walked out of the theatre and weren’t runtime, as there isn’t a slow part to take exactly sure what we just watched. I’m out. The paper-thin teenage characters are still not sure if the movie is really good or at the beginning uninteresting but that fades not. What I can tell you is that it’s superbly away as the film develops. entertaining and worth the $16 ticket. Don’t Breathe earns its R rating but be Don’t Breathe at times becomes remember warned some of the content is dark and dis- to breathe as this is a promising return to turbing. There is little doubt a few patrons interesting horror films in the future.

Photo by Bernie Bernhardt Harley Myhovich Radio What do you look for in a woman? Someone who likes Home Alone 2 as much as me, so we could scream KEEEVIINN on a plane. Like in Home Alone 2. What are your turn offs in a woman? I wouldn’t date a nurse because their job is to take care of and help people, so she probably wouldn’t come home and want to take care of me. Purses over nurses, man. Also, she couldn’t have snakes for hair because I don’t like fictional people. Who is your celebrity crush? Judge Judy, no question. Because that woman has so many kids. I have to respect that. What is your ideal date? Building an igloo together with my lady, then listening to smooth jazz and watching a sports game together. What’s your message to the ladies of NAIT? If you are looking for a man, come find me and then hunker down for some major romance. Thursday, September 22, 2016 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 21 Fashionista of the Weeksta

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Photo by Erika Acorda Nicole, 21 Respiratory Technology Nicole is a first-year student in the Respiratory Therapy program. She moved to Canada at the age of nine from the Philippines and is still learning to adapt her aesthetic to suit Canada’s cold temperatures. Tell me about your outfit today –Well, I typically wear a lot of black because I still don’t know how to wear colours that much, so I tend to default to black. I got my shoes from Topshop in Vancouver, my jeans are from Urban Outfitters. [My jacket] is from Forever21, I luckily found it and the top, Zara! How would you describe your style? Anything dark. Sometimes I like to wear colours because, in the summertime, it’s harder to wear anything dark. I would also describe it as comfortable and layered. What are your closet essentials? 1) Dark, high waisted jeans. I think everyone [can] rock high waisted jeans! 2) Cardigans: I have a lot of cardigans. I just think you can wear whatever pieces with them and it’s comfortable and cute. You have five minutes to get ready for school, what do you grab from your closet? Honestly, I’ll probably just grab a really baggy pullover or a T-shirt and cardigan with pants, jeggings, leggings. What’s your favourite thing about fashion? You’re able to express yourself. If you have a hard time expressing yourself vocally, I think your fashion sense says a lot about you. I like how diverse it is and I like how everyone has [his or her] own sense of style. Do you have any fashion tips for our readers? Just wear what makes you comfortable. It doesn’t matter what anyone says. If you wanna wear that, go for it! It’s your body, it’s your choice, it’s your life. It’s not going to harm anyone, whatever you wear. So wear what makes you comfortable, what you feel amazing in! 22 The Nugget Thursday, September 22, 2016 Thursday, September 22, 2016 The Nugget 23

future. Getting angry now will only start Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) career move. Important people will you down a slippery slope that could Shortcuts will take you in the wrong be on your side and taking their sabotage your long-term goals. It won’t direction this week. You know what advice into consideration will soon matter who or what makes you angry, needs to get done and what it will take have you moving up in the world. the effect will be the same. to do your best. Now is not the time to Your ability to discern right from compromise on either your vision or the wrong is indicated as being import- Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) work it will take to realize it. ant in this move. The next 24 hours will be very active. You won’t have much time for Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Gemini (May 21-June 21) sitting still. You will understand that Something you do today will get Expect the best and the best is getting out, meeting new people and attention and start people talking. Do what you will find. Be clear about your MADAME O engaging in sociable activities will not let this sidetrack you, or give you dreams and what is important to you. have benefits down the road. Party cause to feel awkward. Just relax and Putting a name to your dreams will on! accept both the accolades and the criti- create positive energy that will attract September 22-28 cism. It is only information after all and success. (Warning: These Nugget Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) it is up to you to determine if what you horoscopes are not written It is most important to be crystal did is on track or if it missed the mark. Cancer (June 22-July 22) clear about your wishes over the com- Change is in the wind and there by an accredited astrologer.) ing weeks. The planets are very sup- Aries (March 21-April 19) may be too many happening at once Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) portive of your success. Family and You may be amused by the antics for your comfort zone. Keep steady, the Reach for the stars today. The friends are set to assist you, but it will of friends; however, laughing at other upheavals are no reason to worry as it heavens may not be out of reach with be up to you to set the direction and be people’s expense can potentially get is all working in your best interest. You a confident, believe-in-yourself attitude. clear where you are heading. you in trouble and could create ene- have much to look forward to. Doors will open that were previously mies. Take a moment to put yourself blocked. It all rests on your taking the Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) in their shoes and see what reaction Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) risk to step through them. The timing is right to rock the boat you would like to have in a similar Money matters are before you over at least a little bit. Taking on too much situation. the next month and it is the ideal time Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) though could get you into hot water. to push yourself that much harder. The Practising a little self-discipline by So be mindful of what actions you take Taurus (April 20-May 20) extra effort will not only result in more stilling the mind and mastering your and watch the results closely so that Planetary positions are open- money now but also in the long term. emotions will prove valuable in the near you don’t end up sinking the ship. ing the way for you to take the next Celebrations are in order. 24 The Nugget Thursday, September 22, 2016