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Editors-in-Chief Ryan Henderson Steve Muchena The Caveat Lector Tom Posyniak Kristél Kriel VOLUME 8, ISSUE 1 Sachia Longo* Graham Christie* LETTER FROM THE EDITORS Margi Margit* Alyssa Vassos* Sarah Miller* Greetings and welcome back to the College of Law! Design Kristél Kriel You’re in for a real treat. This is a very special year for a number of rea- Sarah Miller* sons. First, as you may already know, this is the College of Law’s Cen- tennial Year. And of course, you’re also aware that we’re the oldest, and Contributors therefore best, law school in western Canada. The entire year will have Peter Kazman frequent reminders of Centennial celebrations, so stay tuned. Tom Posyniak Ryan Henderson Todd Lucyk The second reason it is such a special year is because we have a new Luke Coupal Dean. Dean Anand hails from the U of A and will be taking the reigns of Wilf Tucker the U of S for the next five or so years. The Caveat Lector has an exclu- Kristél Kriel sive interview with the Dean in this issue. We spared no detail, sniffed out Sean Fagan every juicy piece of gossip, and dug deep and hard – all for our readers. Look for hard-hitting questions like: “What is your name?” “Do you think Disclaimer Ryan should grow a handle-bar moustache?” “Do you play foos?” and The Editors of the Caveat Lec- “Do you want to play right now?” Remember, the Caveat Lector is your tor, in their infinite wisdom, do number one source for nonsense reporting. not necessarily endorse or con- done the opinions included herein. The submisions are the Of course, before we get to all the fun, we at the Caveat wish to extend views of your peers. Take it up our warmest welcome to the new first year class. Like true heroes, you, with them. dear first years, answered the call. The Caveat’s torch will be passed. A new generation of lazy and narcissistic failed journalism and political sci- Misson Statement ence majors will run the show next year when the current third year staff The Caveat Lector exists to hangs up our journalist fedoras. be redundant. It also exists to publish and make available in- formation and creative works See, their names are right there (to your left). We aren’t making this up. from law students for law stu- We actually found fivechumps great people who were enthusiastic to do dents, all the while maintaining a standard of journalistic integ- bitch work editing! (* denotes said great people). rity. Well maybe not integrity but something close. So, College of Law, enjoy this year of transition. Any and all errors, inac- curacies, ad hominem attacks, and profanities are the responsibilities of Address the first year editing staff. They apologize in advance. Caveat Lector c/o College of Law The Editors 15 Campus Drive Saskatoon, SK. S7N 5A6 E-Mail [email protected] EL PRESIDENTE By: Peter Kazman, LSA President As your president (even if you people, and can result in didn’t vote for me), I would like to ridicule from upper year welcome all of the new students at students. Regardless of the College of Law! You are prob- what you might think, ably already tired of hearing this everyone who is in the col- but getting in is the hardest part of lege is academically gifted; law school. Still don’t believe it? give the ego a rest and Ask the third years if they remem- move on! ber seeing me in first year class- es… not only am I still here, but Another word of advice: they elected me to run the show! we are a small college. That being said, welcome back to Everyone talks to everyone, all upper year students! I trust you so know that what you say all had a great summer full of ar- about others is likely to be ticling application madness (don’t passed on. Think about you first years worry - you still get that and act accordingly. a full two years of procrastination time before you have to dive into On a happier note, wel- the job hunting process). come to the Bell Curve System!!! They will tell Previous presidents have tried to you that it doesn’t exist, but entice their readers with serious no one buys it! For those I’m sure you’ll learn who the real and seemingly deep articles full of of you who aren’t familiar with foosball sharks are by the time advice. That’s not my style. I take a this concept, let me give you the October comes around). It’s also more laid-back approach to writing CAN’s version: If you are per- the central hub for wine and cheese articles. This should act more so as forming at the same level as your events, the selling of tickets for a casual reassurance for first years: classmates, you will all get 60s and most of our L.S.A. events, and beyond the books, classes, CANs, 70s. Take a minute and just let that most of our pizza lunches (We are exams, moots, memos, and papers, sink in. This is not to say that you working on a new supplier, don’t law school can be the most enter- cannot have marks similar to your worry). [From the Caveat editors— taining (or most trying), three years undergrad glory days, where walk- also check out room 150 when of your life. ing into class got you an 85. You’ll there are guest speakers—they can just need to work your ass off for it blab about whatever the hell they this time around! want if we’re getting a free lunch. Don’t feel bad about ditching when “Law When studying in the library you you’re full either]. will notice that sometimes upper year students will stare daggers at Spare Time school is other students and refer to them as “SNAILS.” You will learn what Yes I said it, spare time. Now, you this term stands for later, and you’ll might be saying, “But Peter, this what you hate them too by mid-November. is law school. We have a hundred There have been SNAIL extermi- pages of readings each week! We make it nation strategies enacted by previ- have assignments!! HOW CAN ous upper year students, but the YOU TELL ME I HAVE SPARE infestation has persisted despite our TIME!?!?!?” To which I would out to be.” best efforts. reply, post-slap across the face, “Simmer down. You’re being dra- If the Lounge is where you plan matic.” School Life: on spending most of your time, you better know your way around Law school is a lot of work and Now that you’re here please, a foosball table. If you don’t, the readings are tedious, but few peo- PLEASE refrain from comparing upper years will wipe the floor ple can function effectively with- your LSAT scores and undergrad with you between classes (not out social interaction and taking degrees. This does not impress me personally, I’m too nice, but some time to relax. It’s a scientific fact. The best strategy is to stay Just saying!!!) [From the Caveat organized and perfect a little thing If you are still sceptical about your Editors: not gonna happen]. called “Time Management.” ability to balance work and play, then by all means do not take this That about wraps up this part of the I could tell you about all of the as a “must do” article. Even by lectu- I mean rambl- ...article. But amazing school related events you taking the few quick minutes to if there is anything I’ve missed feel can participate in during the year. peruse this outstanding collection free to go to the Caveat team with I could tell you about all of the of literary brilliance you will find your inquiries or comments and amazing restaurants, concert ven- yourself more relaxed, maybe even maybe they’ll let me rant again. ues, sporting attractions, bars and chuckling here and there. The point Also, if anyone ever wants to chat clubs that surround the University, is that you should not limit yourself or needs help, there is a counselling but you all have Google, Face- to just the classroom while you are service offered in Place Riel, But book, And PAW’s. ALWAYS check here. The beauty of our college be- they’re probably pretty busy, so PAW’s!!! ing as selective as it is, is that it re- you can also bug me from time to ally does allow you to meet and get time down in the L.S.A. office. However, if you are looking for to know almost everyone that you some unique experiences that may will be attending classes with. Now Law school is what you make it out not make the mainstream commu- you’re not going to love everybody. to be. Don’t be afraid to try new nication lines, I urge you to talk to It’s a given that some personalities things and every once in a while the upper year students. By now, just don’t mix, But I urge you all to take a night off and enjoy yourself! both the second and third years make as many contacts as you can have spent enough time around while you charge through first year Cheers! here to either fill you in on, or in- (third years, if you’re reading this, vite you to, special events.