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SlowLRT station train ready for students to on NAITSept. 6

Photo by Lauren Hucal Nearly a year and a half after it was originally scheduled to open, the LRT to NAIT station (above) is set to debut with an adjusted schedule. Until the bugs are worked out, it will run at 25 km/h (inset photo). 2 The Nugget Thursday, September 3, 2015 NEWS&FEATURES A year full of politics first quarter of 2015, more than the total job light, with leader Greg Clark securing the (based on the fixed-date Canada Elections losses for all of 2014. Now, the value of the party’s first seat in the Legislature. Outside Act) making it the longest election campaign Canadian dollar has also dropped, hitting of the PCs, the only party to suffer losses in Canadian history. Again, this election is its lowest point since 2004. Oil prices had this election were the Alberta Liberals, who becoming anybody’s game, as long as you’re a significant impact in the Alberta provin- were reduced to a single seat. part of one of the big three political parties. cial election in May, seeing an end to the Yet it appears Albertans just can’t get Recent polling shows the NDP, the Liberal Progressive Conservative regime in a prov- away from the polls. A byelection for Cal- Party and the Progressive Conservatives in ince that has been seen as the Conservative gary-Foothills will be concluding Sept. 3. heated competition for Canadians’ votes. Of stronghold in the West for longer than most Why a byelection so soon? Well, Calgary- course, we can’t discount Elizabeth May’s NAIT students have been alive. Foothills is the riding for former Progres- Green Party picking up another seat but what NICOLAS BROWN What happened in May was nothing sive Conservative leader and Premier Jim appears to be the big focus this election is the Issues Editor short of astonishing – for nearly everyone Prentice. Mr. Prentice, who before the elec- ABC campaign – Anything But Conserva- @bruchev involved. The provincial NDP swept into tion was quoted as telling Albertans to tive, although at times it sounds like ABH – It’s been a busy summer for Albertans, power after 43 years of Conservative rule “look in the mirror” to find who is respon- Anything But Harper. With such a volatile with oil prices crashing, a provincial elec- with a strong majority, a majority that may sible for Alberta’s economic woes, did not political scene on the federal front, even for- tion, a byelection this week and a federal prove a boon or a curse as the party plunges even wait for the ballot count to be com- mer Bloq Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe election fast approaching. Some of you may head-on into governance for the first time pleted before resigning as leader of the has stepped back into the ring, taking the be asking “when will it end?” Now, I say, is in party history. The lack of experienced SS Progressive Conservative. Though he leadership of the ailing separatist party per- the best time to get involved. As the political MLAs has led to a reduced cadre of min- won the seat, his resignation left the riding haps in hope of reclaiming some seats from landscape of our country changes, the oppor- isters in the government caucus and plenty unrepresented at the legislature and forced the NDP after the Orange Crush of the 2011 tunity for the younger generation to affect of criticism from the party’s critics. The the residents of Calgary-Foothills to return federal election. that change is limitless. Let’s discuss what’s Wildrose also made a significant recovery to the polls for a second time this year. With the Canadian economy suffering, happened and what is happening. after what many viewed as betrayal when Now it’s time to ask Albertans, are will we see a repeat of our provincial elec- Often, the economy plays a role as a nine MLAs, including then-party leader you tired of going to the ballot box? Too bad, tion on a national scale? Will Canadian vot- driver of change. This year, it is certainly Danielle Smith, crossed the floor to the Tor- because now we have a federal election com- ers decide to exercise their democratic right proving to be so, as a plummet in the price ies. The party has managed to maintain its ing up! That’s right, Prime Minister Stephen to be heard and how will that affect the of oil and natural gas which started earlier position as Official Opposition and secured Harper has called the 42nd Canadian general future of our country? It’s anyone’s game this year has taken a toll on Alberta’s econ- most of southern Alberta’s ridings. The election. With the writ dropped on Aug. 2, it in this federal election but remember – your omy. Nearly 10,000 jobs were lost in the Alberta Party also stepped into the lime- puts the election campaign at 11 weeks long voice is important, so get out and vote!

NAITSA’sPresident job Justin Nand says “the mostis important things tothat provide fundinghelp for clubs, equipment and facilities for them By ELYSSA TESLYK Student elections took place last February, providing the NAITSA does for the student body is represent them dur- to use so that any interests in program based clubs that they student body with a brand new executive team. The NAIT ing academic grievances, which is what our VP academic have, [allow them to] join or become part of leadership, or Students’ Association council consists of a president, a VP does. So, if a student is having trouble with an instructor, they may start a club themselves.” NAITSA also has the ser- Academic, VP External and VP Student Services. This might they can come to our VP Academic and get more informa- vice centre, which consists of four parts – a food centre, the leave you thinking, “Yeah, so what? What do they actually do tion and have someone represent them and help them in the U-PASS headquarters, health and dental insurance and emer- for me anyway?” situation. Another thing that NAITSA does for the student gency student loans, he said. NAITSA has a lot to offer everyone, really. As NAITSA body is having the foundations to start enjoying clubs. We Getting acquainted with your student government can help make your time at NAIT better in a variety of different ways. Your VP Exter- nal is required to communicate and develop relationships with students and staff on all satellite campuses in order to become a pro- active advocate for full-time, part-time, international, apprenticeship and continu- ing education students with the NAIT insti- tution and all levels of government. Keep in mind that the VP External can’t advocate unless you communicate! If VP External can’t help you, maybe VP Student Services can! What do you want to see campus life look like? VP Student Services can make sure that all the events and activities hosted are exactly what you are looking for to engage in student life on Justin Nand Yang Yu Allannah Wrobel Michael MacComb campus. Get involved, because change only President VP Academic VP External VP Student Services happens when you participate. Thursday, September 3, 2015 NEWS & FEATURES The Nugget 3

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Photo by Lauren Hucal Josh Ryan A slowed-down version of the LRT line to the NAIT station (above) is scheduled to start running Sept. 6. [email protected] Entertainment Editors Connor O’Donovan [email protected] Debate still rages Photo Editors By Nicolas Brown with its own version of events, claiming the added bonus of the staged implementation is Lauren Hucal @bruchev company has been misrepresented and that that during peak hours, Metro line service will [email protected] It is a saga that NAIT students are all too misinformation has been released. start at Century Park station and provide full familiar with – the long-awaited (and much The company says it still has not received service to NAIT. Trains will not be travelling Online Editor debated) story of the Metro LRT line. Nearly a an official copy of the safety audit report from beyond Health Sciences station southbound [email protected] year and a half after it was originally scheduled the city’s consultant – an unpublished internal during off-peak and weekend service hours. Production Manager to open, the newest expansion to Edmonton’s report completed by a third party expert for the A downside to line of sight operations is a Frank MacKay LRT system is slated to debut with an adjusted City of Edmonton. decrease in overall LRT system frequency. Ser- schedule on Sept. 6. This doesn’t mean that the “We have not been advised of any actual vice between Churchill and Clareview will see [email protected] saga has come to an safety issue or defi- a decrease in frequency to an average of 7.5 Submissions encouraged: end, however. ciency in either the minutes between trains. To compensate, ETS is [email protected] The Metro design, the imple- adjusting service by running five- LRT line has been mentation or in the car trains during peak hours, versus three-car The opinions expressed by contribu- plagued with prob- safety case for the trains planned for the Metro line. tors to the Nugget are not necessar- lems from the start, system that we pro- Once fully implemented, service between ily shared by NAIT officials, NAITSA with concerns over vided,” the company NAIT and the Health Sciences station will or elected school representatives. funding and risks said in a statement. be on 10-minute intervals, with travel time identified early in However, City between Churchill station and NAIT of seven For advertising, call 780-264-9900 the planning pro- of Edmonton docu- minutes. LRT service through the downtown or e-mail: cess. Edmontonians mentation shows core will ultimately have a frequency of 2.5 [email protected] can’t complain about that the safety audit minutes, with Capital line service returning to budgeting, however, LRT routes was submitted to standard five-minute frequency during peak as the project came Thales on Aug. 7, hours. Full service is expected to increase LRT in $90 million under nearly a week before ridership by up to 13,000. its estimated $755 Thales released a Long-term development of Edmonton’s million price tag statement criticiz- LRT network will eventually see the Metro with a final posted ing actions taken by line extended to St. Albert, with a NAIT sta- Letters cost of $665 million. the city. With a legal tion in the Blatchford area, formerly the City Instead, according to battle possible over Centre Airport. Traditional bus service is also We want your views Is something bugging you a recent report from Supplied illustration the costs of pro- being enhanced, starting with an increased the city auditor, sig- ject delays, both the frequency on Route 15 and routes 8 and 9 about NAIT or the world? Do nificant issues were present early on. Major City of Edmonton and Thales are keeping their facing reviews. Although Edmonton Transit’s you have some praise for the milestones were missed early in the city’s time- cards close to the vest on the matter. olive branch last year of the Ookspress will school or life in general? line, with delays as long as 23 months on con- As of last month, the city has approved a be mothballed in favour of the Metro line, the Keep your thoughts short struction and other milestones still outstanding, staged implementation for the new line which service can be restarted immediately during and to the point. No more LRT service outages. notably on the signalling contract, formally begins Sept. 6. In first-stage implementation, than 100 words. Submit known as the Communications-based train trains will run on the Metro line under “line Will this be the last time we hear about control (CBTC) contract. Many requirements of sight” operations, an industry term which the Metro LRT line? With safety concerns your letters with your real for the new CBTC system have not been met translates to a requirement for operators to be and system changes still coming, NAIT stu- name and contact info to: by the contractor, Thales Canada. Chief among able to stop the train within half the distance dents may still be at the mercy of contract [email protected]. the issues raised by the city auditor is concern they can see. In the case of the Metro line, this wrangling and legal manoeuvring. Traf- We need to list your real over project management processes within means speeds will not exceed 25 km/h dur- fic concerns will also abound, as commut- name. the city, with a focus on communication, time ing the first-stage implementation. This trans- ers adjust to Metro line service. Ultimately Getting something off your management and human resources outlined in lates to a 15-minute service frequency between the Metro line may be the answer to NAIT’s the audit report. Churchill Station and the NAIT station, with parking woes as students adjust to utilizing chest is downright therapeu- Signalling contractor Thales has fired back an estimated travel time of 14 minutes. An the new transit service. tic. Write us. 4 The Nugget Thursday, September 3, 2015

Supplied illustration This is an artist’s conception of NAIT’s new 52,000-square-metre CAT building, currently under construction and on time for a scheduled opening next year. The centre will have the capacity to accommodate approximately 5,000 students and the resulting vacated space will become available for other programs in high demand, including trades. CAT building on schedule By TAYLOR BRAAT gest accomplishment over these past four be tiling of the washrooms, painting of the me such a feeling of pride,” he said. Editor-In-Chief months are the two erected pedways which classrooms and corridors and installation The construction of this building has NAIT’s Centre for Applied Technolo- connect to the already standing HP Centre of the millwork and casework in teaching been produced with passionate and prideful gies (CAT) building had its ground broken and also the M Parkade. These south and labs,” Zoldan said. trades people, crucial planning and dedica- on Aug. 29, 2013 in a ceremony attended east pedways are important to the build- “Coming back to NAIT and working on tion to the future of this vital organ which is by former Alberta Premier Alison Redford, ing’s ergonomic structure. the Centre for Applied Technologies gives now a part of NAIT. NAIT President and CEO Glenn Feltham Along with the fully completed ped- and Deputy Premier and Minister of Enter- ways, as of Aug. 30 the building enclosure prise and Advanced Education Thomas is also complete. Lukaszuk. “All of the major elements of the The 52,000-square-metre building will roofing, glazing, stone panels and mason address Alberta’s labour demands and aid re-block are finished,” said Zoldan. Put in the growth of our ever expanding prov- simply, the framework and entirety of ince. The Centre for Applied Technolo- the building is up and now the details are gies will house 5,000 students daily and left. will boost enrollment in the areas of health, With so much work done on this innov- business, engineering technologies and sus- ative establishment and all on schedule, the tainable building and environmental man- future is positive for this amazing structure. agement programs. The Centre for Applied It’s no secret that the building will give stu- Technologies is set to open in the fall of dents access to an astounding quality of 2016 and Lou Zoldan, CAT building pro- education. ject director and NAIT Engineering Tech- NAIT is proceeding with a simulation nology graduate, said without hesitation lab that is equal to those which are cur- that construction is completely on schedule. rently being developed and operated around With most students having been gone the world, Zoldan said. over the spring and summer months, Work on the interior finishes started there are impressive changes. The big- this summer and is underway. “There will

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NAIT photo Interior work is well underway at NAIT’s CAT building, which is scheduled to open next fall. 6 The Nugget NEWS & FEATURES Thursday, September 3, 2015 Clubbing at NAIT pays off By ELYSSA TESLYK Between homework and work, it seems as though there is hardly enough time for social interaction any- more. Often times the most social interaction any post secondary student gets is through family friends, work affiliations and the classroom buddies he or she has chosen to stick with. Making friends on campus has become much eas- ier over the years through campus clubs. The NAIT Stu- dents’ Association offers a diverse collection of clubs that range from (but aren’t limited to) the Accounting Club, the Advertising Club of Edmonton, Enactus NAIT, Hatch, Business Connex, Alberta Economics Debate, Anime Club, Bakers Club, Board Gamers Club, Martial Arts Club, Toas- masters, Investment Club, Ski and Snowboard Club and (Investment Club of NAIT),” he said. dream career you are chasing.” the Robotic Engineering Club. “I’ve also attended many other events and worked with It is important to be vigilant when socializing. Conveniently, NAIT has adopted OrgSync, which col- a number of other student executives. I’ve spent a lot of “You will never know at which event you will meet lectively allows students to log in with their ID and search time networking and developing relationships at NAIT and that person that will make the connection,” he said. or register for clubs at NAITSA. All clubs are program- out in the workforce. “The best chance of figuring that out is by going related, involve sports and fitness, the arts or are hobby- “One thing I’ve learned is that having friends and con- to as many networking events as you can. Getting based. Although NAITSA does an amazing job of making nections is extremely important in the business world. involved with student clubs is a great way of developing over 70 different clubs available, students also have the Networking is becoming more and more important in the relationships and hearing about these awesome network- option of creating their own club. workforce.” ing events. A couple perks of going to networking events Curtis Donald currently has a diploma in finance And the sooner students start building relationships, is that they are generally social atmospheres where food and is finishing his BBA with a marketing emphasis. the better. is involved. He has been part of Business Connex since his first “One of the most common things I’ve heard is to start “A lot of the opportunities I’ve received over the last week at NAIT, which has provided him with many networking as soon as you can, especially in your first couple years have been directly linked to being involved opportunities. year,” he said. on campus and attending networking events. I’ve made “In that time I’ve been the VP Finance, president and “You will be nervous but most people are and the some lifelong friends and business relationships because of currently VP Communications for Business Connex,” Don- more you do the easier it gets. Even though you still have everything that I’ve done. I’ve had a blast being involved ald said. a couple years of school you can start developing rela- and I’m extremely grateful for everything I’ve gotten out “I was also the VP Marketing for one year with ICON tionships now that could eventually lead you to land that of it.” Program LEADs to success By ELYSSA TESLYK involvement and leadership skills. dent Leadership Program. Now I can really LEAD gave student Mitchell Lapansee Do you sometimes catch yourself “The LEAD program has been an say education creates opportunities.” from the Construction Engineering Tech- wondering what you could be doing to incredible experience for me, says Tania The program is geared towards stu- nology program, said he believes the foun- strengthen your career as a soon-to-be Pineda, a Bachelor of Business Administra- dents who ultimately want to enhance their dation has contributed to success “in both graduate of your program? There are tion student. employability skills, set themselves apart my career and personal relationships.” many different routes you could take “It’s been a year of growth, confidence from others, personally and profession- “If you have the desire to improve to reach some of your career objectives and exciting learning. LEAD increased ally, learn how to set goals and priorities, yourself and your skill set, LEAD is for but which will benefit you the most and my confidence to pursue my dream career. learn about the events and businesses that you,” he said. which will get you to your goals most Besides improving my leadership skills, I are within Edmonton, make a difference Students interested in the program efficiently? have been able to support the community at NAIT and in the community and be an can locate a schedule and outline online NAIT offers many opportunities for in return. Accomplishments started once I aspiring, committed and self-confident to learn about the requirements and students to take initiative and seek ways decided to become part of the NAIT Stu- leader. training dates. to improve their careers and personal lives. One of the ways students may look to enrich their time in post secondary is through The Student Leadership Award of Distinction (LEAD) Program. The LEAD Program is a two-year, extra-curricular commitment that helps develop leaders and allows individuals to stand out from peers and make strong impacts at NAIT and in the community through a two-level program. The program levels are broken down into one for aspir- ing leaders and another for evolving as a leader. The program consists of a range in classroom and online learning, as well as assignments, project leadership and volun- teer requirements. The program focuses on categories such as personal development, NAIT campus involvement, community Thursday, September 3, 2015 The Nugget 7 opinion — Editorial — Unpaid, invaluable it very fast became a comfortable place to come to. In a I relished in the amazing time I had in that building with practicum you have a certain level of control and manage- those people. My advice for anyone that is going to be tak- ment because you aren’t getting paid and are learning. I ing a practicum is, drink it all in and I don’t just mean the had no specific role so I was kind of like a jack of all trades coffee. Develop as many relationships as you can with – a person who worked in every position but none at all. I people around the office not only for your career but for had my own work but I also gave a helping hand to every- your quality of life. I had the pleasure of getting to know one, which gave me a lot of brownie points. My most fond so many kind people and gained friendships that made my memory was when we had an office party for my birth- summer a little warmer. day, which is one of the perks of any job. Free cake and we When I left I said “this isn’t goodbye, it’s see ya later” don’t have to work for half an hour, sweeeeet. and I truly meant it. Three and a half months is a long time TAYLOR BRAAT Interns in the movies are seen being treated badly and to spend anywhere and while I’m really starting to get a Editor-In-Chief always have to get the coffee. Well, we had a coffee maker. knack for all this radio stuff, the employees there made it @TaylorBBraat I was not treated poorly or used for my social media skills, just that much more of a learning experience. My summer was not the “stay up until 3 a.m. with friends on weeknights, go on house boat trips and attend all of the music festivals that I possibly can,” type of sum- mer. I didn’t fly across the world and lay on the beach of a tropical island or even buy a red-velvet mini donut stick at K-Days. I was preoccupied with my practicum. The days were hot but that did not give me an excuse not to wear “business casual” every day. Let me tell you something. Practicums, although fruitful in knowledge are not fruitful in income. The one thing about practicums is that, for mine at least, it was hard not to feel like I was working without pay. I know it should be treated like school but it’s hard not to feel like you really should be get- ting something. I think it’s just human nature to feel that way.

Real-life experience I really did take in all that I could throughout the three and half months that I got to be an intern and it gave me a lot of real-life experience. There has been a lot of argu- ment lately on the topic of unpaid practicums. Are they fair? Should students be getting paid for their long hours and hard work over a period of time within a company? I do not have the answer. I was not paid, so all I can do is appreciate the opportunity given to me and the opportun- ities to come because of it. There’s no point in crying over expensive milk that I’m buying with money from my sav- ings account, is there? I learned a lot every day, if not from the material, then about the human race and office life in general.

Eye-opening experience I completed my practicum at a local radio station as part of NAIT’s Radio Program and it was an eye-open- amppob.com ing experience to work in an office for the first time, not to mention at a radio station. Being in a radio station, there are Is something bugging you about NAIT or some big personalities. I met some crazy awesome people the rest of the world? Do you have some and then I met some just crazy people. I truly did learn a praise to dish out about the school or life lot though, from my on-air shifts to my online news stor- in general? Get those thoughts into print. ies and everything in between. The week after I completed Keep them short and to the point. No more my practicum, there was definitely a feeling of absence and than 100 words. We’re a newspaper, not an disbelief that I had actually completed my entire program. The last day of school feels a lot different than the last day encyclopedia. Give us a break! of a practicum. Submit letters with your real name and Before I began my practicum I had a very good rela- phone number to: [email protected]. tionship with the people who worked at the station and 8 The Nugget Thursday, September 3, 2015 SPORTS Ooks worth supporting is a step behind in terms of funding and fied for the playoffs last season, bringing Ooks and munch on popcorn for 50 bucks sponsorship. This is unfortunate, because home six golds, a silver, a bronze and indi- or less. Even better, staff and students get college athletics in Canada is an extremely vidual hardware in badminton at the Con- into games for free! underrated source of entertainment, com- ference Championships. There were CCAA The athletes are worth cheering for. munity pride and character building for achievements as well in women’s soc- While I don’t wish to cast any poor images everyone who sets foot inside the gym, cer, women’s curling and badminton. Our of professional athletes, as many of them arena or boundaries of the field. At NAIT, hockey, basketball, badminton, curling and do great things for their communities, ama- we haven’t the student body following soccer squads are title contenders every teurs train without the same advantages for of our teams where every game is a sold year and the volleyball teams are close to far fewer rewards. These are your friends, out, can’t miss event but I say this year we joining them. The Ooks are part of the most classmates, students – good young people JOSH RYAN start to make it so. Here are a few reasons successful athletics program in the con- who love their respective games. There’s Sports Editor why it’s worth it to stick around campus a ference because greatness is demanded of more to fall in love with than what you find @JoshRyanSports little later on Friday and Saturday nights every team, rather than hoped for. from an NHL roster. Hello NAIT students, staff and other to watch the Ooks play. There are additional entertainment The impact of fan support for college words that begin with the letter S. For those The level of play is elite. It’s a crime benefits. Besides the prowess that is dis- athletes is priceless. Playing in a full build- new to our campus, I’ve covered the Sports that the average sports fan in Edmonton played by the players, fans are treated in ing of screaming fans is wonderful enough Section of The Nugget since the turn of the doesn’t realize how good ACAC athletes several other ways. There are goodies at for any amateur sportster but by attending New Year. I hope to turn my sportsy geeki- are. Many Ooks have gone on to compete the concession, competition for prizes at games, buying snacks and telling friends, ness into a job in sports media. I also like to at the CIS level and professionally overseas halftime and a great team working the PA. you are providing more opportunities for watch movies. That’s pretty much all you in basketball, hockey and more. There’s no Admittedly, that’s fairly egotistical of me, aspiring athletes to pursue their dreams and need to know. room for the average schmuck from high as I am one of those people behind the mic acquire an education. Every dollar from So … sports! This was an excellent school playing competitively after graduat- but everyone else is excellent and keeps ticket gates, donations and sponsorship summer in this country for fans of many ing. ACAC schools all recruit kids from top me afloat. I’m just along for the ride. The goes a long way and if, as a country, we athletic pastimes, notably soccer, basket- schools and club teams. Many programs most important benefit, however, is that can just inch towards the experience of col- ball and baseball. The support from fans even import international talent, whether it you are a part of an atmosphere that’s fun, lege athletics in the United States, then the during the FIFA Women’s World Cup, be south of the border or way down under friendly and shouldn’t be missed. When future will grow brighter for players, fans the Pan Am Games and the FIBA Amer- (shout out to Trent Mounter). Ooks Nation gets a decent crowd, things and all others who partake in the wonderful icas Women’s Championship was fantas- The Ooks are really, really good. Not get electric! world of sports. tic, showing that athletes pursuing some- only are ACAC sports filled with a high The cost is criminally low. Rather than Looking forward to the fall, folks. For thing other than hockey can flourish when level of skill and athleticism but the Ooks pay hundreds of dollars to attend profes- additional content on NAIT Athletics and given the opportunity and the resources. are the cream of this crop – really smooth, sional events at Rexall and Common- other sporting type things, follow me on However, post-secondary sport in Canada delicious cream. Every NAIT squad quali- wealth, a family of five can cheer on the Twitter @JoshRyanSports. Cheers.

File photo The Ooks men’s hockey team celebrates after defeating SAIT to win the ACAC championship last year. Thursday, September 3, 2015 SPORTS The Nugget 9 Keeping Score

StoryWelcome back to a new school year andof another edition the of Keeping Score, the weeklysummer debate on a chosen topic in the world of sports. My counterpart, Connor Hood, has moved on from NAIT into the career phase of his life, so long-time Nugget contributor Matt Mosewich is tak- ing over as my partner/adversary. Our first topic of fall, 2015: What is the biggest sport story of the summer? In Canada, there are a pleth- ora of choices, such as the Women’s World Cup, the Pan American Games, the NHL Draft and the rise of the Toronto Blue Jays. Connor McDavid going to the Edmonton Oilers is the major headline around Edmonton right now and will continue to be for the next eight months but the Jays are trending nationwide and beyond the border. Which is bigger? Read on …

ever, since the flurry of moves that saw Jose hype the latest “shiny new toy” but the Reyes and Danny Valencia leave and Troy buzz surrounding McDavid is … well, Tulowitzki, David Price and others arrive, generational. His name is often men- Toronto has a legitimate shot at winning their tioned amongst the legends of the game division and end a record playoff drought of like Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, 22 years. Eric Lindros and Sidney Crosby. He McDavid going to the Oilers is a big truly is a franchise changing player story but the meat of that saga dates back and change the franchise he did. From to spring. The Blue Jays’ prowess has dom- the second the fateful lottery balls were MATT MOSEWICH inated the back half of the summer and has pulled on April 18, McDavid’s impact JOSH RYAN captured the attention of all Canadian sports hen I think of the biggest on the franchise could be seen. The Oil- Sports Editor fanatics. I’ve hated baseball all my life. I sports stories of this past ers’ future plans needed to be adjusted @JoshRyanSports find it utterly boring 90 per cent of the time Wsummer there are several that and accelerated. The Oilers fired Dallas etween a pair of great finals in the but even I’m glued to the screen watch- come to mind. The Toronto Blue Jays Eakins and demoted Craig MacTavish, NHL and NBA, the emergence of ing the Jays take on the Yankees. Bats hit- deadline, Jordan Spieth’s back-to-back both of whom were as useful as the BJordan Spieth (golf’s next superstar), ting grand slams, David Price shutting out major golf victories, American Phar- white crayon in your Crayola set. Man- a surprisingly captivating Pan Am Games all sluggers and Josh Donaldson putting up aoh winning the Triple Crown and the agement made trades and signings that and the insanity surrounding one Connor MVP numbers has become must watch TV women’s World Cup uniting Canada addressed the team’s weaknesses, moves McDavid, the summer of 2015 will go down for sports lovers north of the border and has are just a few. All were great and highly that may not have been possible without as a memorable one, particularly for Can- even garnered attention on the south side as memorable. McDavid. adians. However, one phrase has left the lips well. ESPN analysts arguing over Toronto’s However, no other story has been With the addition of McDavid, along of Canuck sports fans more than any other in playoff chances is territory we haven’t seen more captivating than the arrival of Connor with the subsequent changes to manage- the English language. How about them Jays? since the ’90s. McDavid in Edmonton. I realize that this ment and the roster itself, the Oilers’ long- Canada’s only Major League Baseball Edmonton’s latest first overall selec- story may not have the same global reach suffering fan base may finally be seeing squad has frustrated its loyal fan base for tion was a big deal and still is but even TSN as the others but this is the NAIT Nugget some light at the end of one of the darkest years, mired in mediocrity and constantly pushed their coverage back for Blue Jays after all, a paper that is exclusively distrib- tunnels in NHL history. And that may be teasing fans with the hope of meaningful analysis. Outside of Edmonton, some fans uted in Edmonton, so I’m sticking with it. McDavid’s biggest impact – hope. games in September, only to crush hopes year are curious how McDavid does but every- McDavid’s arrival to the NHL would You can call me biased, you can call after year. This edition of the Toronto Blue one wants to know if Toronto can take the AL be a big story, no matter which team he me a homer but the biggest sports story Jays gave off similar signs of failed promise East from New York. Hockey is still Canada’s went to but the fact that he’s coming to of the summer is, without a doubt, the with a .500 record at the all-star break despite sport. Right now however, the Jays are Can- Edmonton just elevates it to a different Edmonton Oilers and the addition of the boasting the best offence in baseball. How- ada’s team. level. I know the media here loves to latest saviour, Connor McDavid. Must-see home games As one who follows NAIT athletics open the gym doors to the King’s Eagles on Oct. 30 – The women’s ice warriors badminton hosts all comers for the ACAC might expect, the 2015-2016 campaign car- the 18th and the basketball teams host Grande take on the Red Deer Queens, the team championship, as NAIT attempts to win a ries high expectations for all Ooks’ squads. Prairie on the 30th and 31st. For women’s they defeated in last year’s final. The Ooks sixth straight team title. Six teams look to defend conference cham- volleyball, it will be a tough first test as the will see the Queens on home ice again Jan. Feb. 25-27 – Men’s volleyball hosts the pionships from last season and the rest are King’s Eagles are gunning for ACAC title 6 and Feb. 12. Conference Championship, with the team gunning to join their counterparts as cham- contention once again. Badminton’s only Nov. 13 – Men’s hoops host the Lake- hoping to win a banner for the first time pions at the awards banquet in the spring. sanctioned home competition is the ACAC land Rustlers for the first time since the Ooks since 1977. The volley boys took bronze in While every NAIT Ooks home game is Championship on Feb. 20 only regular season loss at the thrilling fashion this past winter at Augus- worth attending, here are a couple of key and the curling squads have end of January. The women tana against a tough Medicine Hat squad. dates to mark down on your calendars, no home events but open the match up with the squad that March Madness: On-ice edition – electronic or print, as can’t miss. season with the Fall Regional beat them out for top spot in Unless we are hit from above by an alien Home openers – It’s always a great time Nov. 27 in Red Deer. the North Division. invasion, a giant meteor or a gigantic, steroid- to see the new-look squad during the home Sept. 13 – Our footy Nov. 6 and Feb. 6 – infused, cartoon version of Donald Trump, opener. Men’s and women’s soccer open friends take on the Huskies. Ooks volleyball will bat- NAIT will host home playoff action for men’s the fall at home by taking on the Augustana This is a key matchup for the men, who tle the Augustana Vikings. For the men, and women’s hockey in the month of March. Vikings on Sept. 11. Men’s hockey begins their defeated Keyano in last year’s final and will this matchup likely decides first place in the For more information on NAIT Athlet- title defence under new coach Mike Gabinet travel to Fort Mac for the conference finals. North, while the women look for a pair of big ics events, home or away, go to http://www. on Oct. 2 and the women’s squad will face off Oct. 17 and Jan. 23 – Men’s hockey will wins against an improving Vikings squad that nait.ca/65720.htm, http://www.acac.ab.ca/ against the SAIT Trojans on Oct. 10. take on their hated rival, the SAIT Trojans, in pushed the Ooks several times last season. and check out the NAIT Athletics app on A week later, NAIT’s volleyball teams a rematch of the ACAC championship series. Feb. 20 – As previously mentioned, your mobile. 10 The Nugget Thursday, September 3, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT

Case forsupply struggles to keepthe up with overflowing Theselfie headlines piqued my interest. I your lawn chairstick or, if you’re a crazy Rus- demand. Reports pronounce the deaths of began asking people I encountered for their sian teenager, from the antennae of the millions of trees in California, conditions in selfie thoughts. world’s various skyscrapers. You can docu- southeastern BC have prompted its provincial “I would never buy one,” said a friend. ment your stroll through the Louvre or even government to raise local drought ratings to A Buzzfeed commenter declared that conduct a solo fashion photo shoot. their highest level, and the mighty Edmonton only a “self-absorbed douche” would make Agreed, they are absurd, outlandish even Queen riverboat sits complacent in the lower- the purchase. Much of the population, it but you don’t have to scoff. I say let those than-average North Saskatchewan. seems, agrees with the bans. narcissisticks stand proud and defiant against It’s been difficult to read through a I do not. After a summer of fireballs, the cynical sky! Should you all stop what paper without shuddering. There have been droughts and recessions, I feel we are too you’re doing and make habits of gazing out forest fires, earthquakes, ISIS, police bru- often buffeted by dark tales of the mistakes along Bluetooth-enabled carbon fibre rods tality, adulterous online security breaches, a and disasters humanity faces. Those events (and hitting delete when you don’t look hot)? By CONNOR O’DONOVAN poached lion, a violated moose, oh my! Are deserve the most honest coverage, of course Probably not. I don’t think that’s a good look Entertainment Editor you not entertained? but we should be celebrating the nuances of for the human race. Just smile when you do. There was some frightening news this A less morbid story also caught my eye life’s lighter side when we get the chance. Be entertained! Gossip about the Kar- summer. over the summer. Major music festivals from True, the sticks could pose a threat to dashians. Gossip about your friends! Tell Did you hear about the chemical explo- across the continent have started banning the priceless works of art or be used to scar ancient everyone how great “Pemby15” was, make sions in Tianjin, China three weeks ago? use of selfie sticks during their festivities. The Roman ruins. In the hands of the benevo- a meme and grow a man bun. Read The Footage of the disaster abounds. One mighty festival giants, Coachella and Lol- lent individual, though, they are tools of both Nugget! Write for The Nugget! shocking clip shows an angle of the fiery lapalooza, decided the sticks were not to be practicality and hilarity. For one, they counter Embrace entertainment in the Year of the blast shot from the 34th floor of a nearby seen on their grounds. I delved deeper into the the exclusion of being the designated pho- Selfie Stick. You can buy them anywhere – apartment building. It is breathtaking and canon of selfie related headlines and found tographer. They can also yield a hearty laugh 7-11, Walmart. The Eskimos recently gave borderline apocalyptic. the festivals to be following in the footsteps towards the ridiculosity of the human race. 7,000 away at a home game. Just remember, Then, of course, there is the ongoing of historical landmarks like the Palace of Ver- They open up outrageous worlds of as www.epicselfiestick.com advises, “For story of how dry weather pervades great sailles and the Colosseum (those great bas- photographic opportunity. You can take ideal results, you should take the selfie cas- chunks of North America. Precious water tions of ethics and good taste). a selfie in a crowd, without getting out of ually and you will look very cool.”

Special price for NAIT Students! GA Weekend Passes: $169.99 Use promo code NUGGET Thursday, September 3, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 11 for your listening pleasure ... $3.99 mixtape ... attend the new student orientation ● Brave – Sara Bareilles and get your U-Pass as a way of dip- ● Yearbook – Hanson ping your toe into school again but I’ve found that a back-to-school­ play- list can do that even better. It’s some- thing to get yourself in the mood for learning and expanding your brain. Don’t worry, this playlist isn’t filled with Beethoven and Bach but rather songs that are somehow related to By KYLE MATZ school. Some of these are a little random, and maybe aren’t as cool Well, as the cliche goes, it’s that as they were a year or two ago, but time of the year again. It’s time to get they’re school related anyhow. www.flickr.com back to school. This time of the year To get ready for classes, turn up is bittersweet for many students as the volume and blast these songs www.fanpop.com they give up their summer and likely on your ride to NAIT. a full­time job, in order to get back ● Live While We’re Young into the classroom. For me, it’s nice – One Direction to get back to a regular schedule and ● Teenage Dream – Katy Perry catch up with the friends I made last ● Touch the Sky – Kanye West year. I’m also really looking forward ● Call Me Maybe to learning more from my instructors – Carly Rae Jepsen in the Television Program. ● I Love College – Asher Roth My sister is still in high school and ● ABC – Jackson 5 she starts classes on Aug. 31, so I’m ● Fifteen – Taylor Swift a little happy that I have more time ● I Don’t Want to Go to School away. That doesn’t help the fact that – The Naked Brothers Band there’s no transition between sum- ● Playground – Sia mer and school. I suppose you could ● Little Things – Good Charlotte www.fanpop.com rhythmrecord.com

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www.leductransit.ca 12 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, September 3, 2015 Adjusting to life at NAIT ● Take time during these first weeks to – In eating areas Maximize Learning Potential, an online study take care of yourself. Try and include some fun – In common study areas skills booklet designed specifically for NAIT activities, some relaxing activities and some – At the “Nest” students, can be downloaded at www.nait.ca/ time with family or old friends. If you are new – Group lunches or pub crawls counselling under Online Resources. Take the to Edmonton, keep in touch with friends and ● Meaningful new relationships skills assessment on Page 4 of the manual to family from your home town. develop over time. Remember to be your- see which skills you may need to work on. ● Use positive self-talk and give yourself self and to send friendly, outgoing sig- ● Get familiar with NAIT services and use credit for the risks you are taking and the situa- nals to others. Smiling, making eye con- those that are appropriate for you. Academic tions you are handling well. tact, nodding when someone is speaking, resources include: Student Counselling (Room TIMELY TIPS ● Instead of berating yourself for things and sending body language signals such as W-111PB), the Tutorial Learning Centre you should have said or done, treat these situa- uncrossing your arms and leaning slightly (Main: Room A-133; also at Souch and Patri- MARGARET MAREAN tions as learning experiences for the next time forward are ways to signal to others that cia campuses), Peer Writing Tutors, the Online NAIT Student Counselling a similar situation arises. you are interested in them. Peer Registry (MyNAIT Portal under ‘Student A warm welcome to all new and returning Socially: ● Some people have a tendency to get into Services’ and ‘Get Support’) and Services for students. Starting a new phase of education can ● The first few weeks on campus can be intimate relationships too quickly when feel- Students with Disabilities (Room W-111PB). be a major life change. It may be your first edu- lonely. You may be concerned about forming ing lonely. Take time to stand back and assess The McNally library and the Learning Resour- cational experience away from familiar faces, friendships or feel like you don’t fit in. It may why you are in the relationship and whether it ces Centre (U-130), Health and Safety Services the first time you have attended school in years seem that others are self-confident and socially is healthy and supportive for you. (Room O-119), NAITSA (Room E-131) and a or your first experience living away from home successful. The reality is that many students Academically: variety of fitness activities. for an extended period of time. Although it is are having the same concerns and finding your ● You may find NAIT more difficult ● Watch for weekly Nugget articles from exciting to pursue higher education, common social niche may take a few weeks. than high school with a much heavier work- Student Counselling that will provide aca- feelings in the first weeks at NAIT are stress, ● There are many ways to meet people. load. It is important to take responsibility for demic and personal support. loneliness and feeling out of place. NAIT stu- Consider getting involved. Here are some your learning – set up a regular study rou- Counselling is free to registered NAIT stu- dent counsellors are available to help you with common ways NAIT students meet each other: tine, follow course outlines, keep up with dents and is completely confidential. For fur- difficulties adjusting to student life or with any – At beginning of semester activities readings and assignments, attend all classes, ther assistance, book an appointment: personal or academic concerns. Here are some – Before and after classes borrow lecture notes if a class has to be Main Campus: Counsellors are available tips for coping with those first few weeks: – Doing extracurricular activities such missed and ask for help if you do not under- Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 8-4:30, Personally: as clubs, intramural activities or fitness classes stand material. Wednesday from 8-5:30 and Thursday from ● You may find that NAIT provides more – Volunteer at events or fundraisers; ● Student Success seminars are offered 7:15-4:30. Call 780.378.6133 or come in per- of a feeling of freedom than your high school check at the NAITSA office for opportunities during the semester. Plan to attend. son to Room W-111PB, HP Centre. environment. The increased personal free- or put your writing skills to work for The Nug- ● See a counsellor if you need specific Souch Campus: A counsellor is available dom can feel both exhilarating and frightening. get student newspaper. work in any study skill area or for personal on Thursdays. Book in Room Z-153. Accept that emotional fluctuations are normal – At adjoining lockers concerns interfering with academic progress. Patricia Campus: A counsellor is avail- and that they will pass in time. – In bookstore or food stall lineups ● Strategies for Success: Techniques to able Tuesdays. Book in Room P-133. Thursday, September 3, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT The Nugget 13 Full slate of events planned By CONNOR O’DONOVAN be a networking night beginning next month. NAITSA is hoping beer gardens and After seeing success hosting USS and Cards Against Humanity will help increase Said the Whale at the Nest in March, Mac- student engagement this year. The Students’ Comb and company are bringing back Association is planning a 2015-16 campus NAITSA concert night and doubling it in size. life calendar full of interactive events both MacComb said the windows of the Nest will proven and untested. rattle first in the second week of October and “We’re trying to make sure there are once in the second semester although he did different focuses for our events,” said not confirm any musical acts. NAITSA’s VP Student Services, Michael “I will say that it is a band that is fast MacComb, “so that no matter what you’re approaching stardom in the Edmonton coming to school for you can find something area,” he hinted before mentioning that the that you’re interested in.” announcement should be made in the third The beer gardens are one of the most week of September. notable additions to the calendar and will NAITSA created this year’s event cal- take place at the soccer fields on Wednesday, endar in co-ordination with NAIT’s Campus Sept. 9. Beers will be sold for $3.25 and stu- Activity Board. The CAB is an organization dents can further entertain themselves with of paid students from across the school who File photo Zorbing, Twister, beach volleyball and an work with NAITSA to brainstorm, market The annual pirate party on the Edmonton Queen is always a winner. outdoor movie which will begin at 9 p.m. and carry out social events. MacComb said nesdays when students can receive free five in advance. The Pirate Party, which sold The beer gardens will open at 3. the collaboration resulted in hundreds of minute massages. out last year, is the only NAITSA event Sept. 10 will see the debut of Absolut ideas which were eventually distilled down “We want students to make sure that allowing non-NAIT students to attend. Thursdays. NAITSA hopes to host events to the ones seen on this year’s calendar. while they’re going to school they are taking Those tickets are limited and cost $25. every Thursday at the Nest. Every second A topic that received special focus when care of themselves,” MacComb said. When the events of this year’s calen- Thursday of the month will see a themed planning was mental health. MacComb Returning events in September include dar have been completed, MacComb hopes karaoke night, beginning with a beach worked with a lobby group representing pancake breakfasts on Sept. 8 outside the to have engaged more students from across party on the 10th. The third Thursday technical colleges from across Alberta to dis- Business Tower and, on the 10th, underneath NAIT’s programs and campuses. will be board game night, beginning with cuss and acquire funding for events promot- the pedway between HP and Spartan. “When students are asked, ‘Why didn’t Cards Against Humanity on the 17th and ing mental health. NAITSA’s resulting cam- Friday, Sept. 18 will see the return you come to this?’ they complain that they the month’s final Thursday will be Enter- paign, “All You Need is Love” will highlight of NAITSA’s pirate themed party. The didn’t know enough about it, so one of tainment Night. On the 24th, alt-rocker Joe events centred around dealing with stress event takes place on the Edmonton Queen my goals is to have more information out Nolan and his band will play the Nest start- and mental health while at school. It will riverboat and is what MacComb calls for students about what is happening on ing at 4:30. The month’s first Thursday will also be tied in to the return of Wellness Wed- NAITSA’s “premier event.” Tickets are $15 campus.” 14 The Nugget ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, September 3, 2015 On the Fringe By RANDI ADAMS matured and grew, it started to incorpor- As I walked around the Fringe grounds ate a “Kids Fringe” and street performers on my first day of volunteering I noticed to gain a more diverse audience. It is now all of the smiles. The smell of elephant in its 34th year and is stronger than ever. ears and delicious green onion cakes was It’s amazing how the community, the city in the air. Childhood memories came rush- and the province come together for this ing back. The feeling was electric. event. There is year-round funding and the On my first day I was fortunate to work organization itself receives private dona- HAVE A the wine tent and met two volunteers: Dir- tions from the community. ector of Development Debbie Bucynski, My experience with the Fringe this year with the festival for the last will never be forgotten. I four years and bar man- have met so many passionate ager Kelsey Kat, a Grade 6 people whose sweat and tears teacher. This was her first keep it fun and entertaining. year. I spoke with many Artists and actors come from others and they all had so all over the world to partici- much heart and soul pouring pate. We, as a city, are very out of them when they spoke fortunate to have such an of the Fringe. Many of the event and most don’t even volunteers return each year realize what it takes to keep for the 10-day event just off something like this going. Whyte Avenue. If you had a chance to The Fringe international originated take in the festivities or plays, you were one in Edinburgh, Scotland and has spread of the lucky ones. If you didn’t, it will be across the world, from Canada to Aus- back in full force next year and for years to tralia. In 1977 a man named Brian Pais- come. If you would like to volunteer next GET HOME SAFE. ley created the Chinook Theatre in Fort St. year, you can contact Matthew Fasullo at John, B.C.. He wanted to create a space [email protected] Also, if HAVEAGAMEPLAN.CA for young audiences and show them some- you would like to take a look at the Fringe’s HAVEAGAMEPLAN thing different. In 1980 the Chinook The- website to get more information, you can atre relocated to Edmonton. As the Fringe go to www.fringetheatre.ca Thursday, September 3, 2015 The Nugget 15 16 The Nugget Thursday, September 3, 2015