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THE TROUBLE WITH STUDENT LOANS THE STRUGGLES OF BEING UNDER OR OVER AWARDED

BY STEPHANIE SIROIS| PAGE 3

UNB TEAMS UP WITH ‘BELL LET’S TALK’ TO FIGHT MENTAL ILLNESS STIGMA

BY CAMILA VERGARA | PAGE 11

UNB ARTS CENTRE TURNS 75

BY NATHAN DELONG | PAGE 9

Cover Photo Credit: Brad Parker

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2 • January 20, 2016 • Issue 16 • Volume 149 The UNB administration is currently in contract negotiations with three unions on campus and will be entering into negotiations with two more by the end of this academic year. The Bruns has compiled some facts to give you the low-down.

AUNBT consolidating demands/ goals full time expires april 30, part time june 30th

UNB admin’s last negotiations with the Associa-

UNION fun facts: Small, local unions will often align with larger, national organizations in order to receive the funding, training and support the larger unions can offer. PSAC, UNIFOR and CUPE are all large unions.

tion of UNB Teachers resulted in the strike of 2014.

It’s been two years already and the AUNBT’s con-

PSAC and CUPE represent public service and public employees

tract with the university is nearly at an end. The full time

respectively while UNIFOR represents private sector workers.

members’ contract ends on April 30, while the part-time instructors’ contract expires on June 30. According to AUNBT president Allan Reid, at this point the AUNBT is consulting its members and gather-

CUPE

ing information before they head to

local 3339 contract

the negotiation table.

expires in June, 2016

Grad Student Worker since 2013 The Public Service Alliance of Canada repre-

Local 3339 represents the approxi-

sents the Grad Student Workers (UGSW), who have

mately 55 support staff on Saint John cam-

been without a collective agreement with the univer-

pus. This includes clerical, secretarial, library

sity since 2013. Bargaining priorities for the union include health and workplace safety, discrimination, ha-

assistant, tradespeople, labourers and tech-

rassment, whistleblowing, intellectual property rights,

nicians. Their contract with the university

wages and other monetary matters. As of April of

expires in June of this year.

last year the union has been negotiation with

Unions entering or in negotiations Unifor Local 4504 contract expired in 2015

the university through a provincially appointed conciliator.

Professional and Technical Staff Union 100+ days without contract

Unifor branch Local 4504 is a union at

Also known as PSAC Local 60551, this

UNB that represents staff including gener-

union was certified by the government in

al labour and trades and the secretarial, accountant, library assistants and clerical workers. Local 4504’s contract with the univer-

2013, but is still without a collective agreement. Approximately 400 workers across campus are represented by this union.

sity expired in 2015 and negotiations are under way.

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It is possible to be both under and over awarded with your student loans and, in both cases, it’s the students that pay the price of these mistakes.

Bradley Parker/ The Brunswickan

Students have 99 problems and they’re all loan related Stephanie Sirois Staff Reporter The new school term brings the expected f inal payment of tuition fees, but for some students, their loans aren’t going to cover it.

Students can try to f ind a job, but if the news comes too late that they’ve been awarded more or less money than expected, they have to make up the difference themselves.

Matt Nightingale has had his share of diff iculties with student loa ns. He’s had t he poor luck to have been bot h u nder a nd over awarded during his time at UNB. He completed a BA with an honours in history in f ive years, before returning to school. He’s currently in his third year of engineering.

“Sometimes they wouldn’t give me anything at all, then decide a month later, ‘Oh hey, by the way here’s your loan,’ ” said Nightingale.

Nig ht i nga le expect s to ta ke two more years of study before he completes his degree. He said he’s probably got over $70,000 in student loan debt accumulated.

“I was over awarded, I want to say year two of my arts degree … and then the following winter term I got $400, and they’re like this is to correct the over award, and I said ‘what over award, what

a re you t a l k i ng about ?’” sa id Nightingale.

Molly Cormier, the communications director of the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training, and Labour, said in an email that anything from a withdrawal from full time studies to a reduction in the length of a program of studies could affect a student’s application.

“An “over-award” occurs when a student receives more loan or grant money than they are eligible to receive. An over-award may be caused by a re-assessment of a student’s application due to new information,” said Cormier.

Cormier said that when a f ile has been re-assessed “and a student has been ‘underfunded,’ the additional funding is issued to the student.”

“Luckily I’m really good with money, so when it came to that winter term, I stretched that $400 out a nd t hat sta r ted my habit of not buying textbooks. I still haven’t really bought a textbook to this day,” said Nightingale.

Nightingale said he’s seen other students have to drop out because they haven’t been given enough money in their student loan and couldn’t afford their f inal courses. Some loans come too late.

“I can’t imagine being in your f irst or second year, having your loa n come late, a nd not k now what to do. That would be stress-

ful,” said Nightingale.

Shelley Clayton, the director of the f inancial aid off ice at UNB’s student services, said under and over awarding could happen to any student. “ T here’s a w hole s p e c t r u m of what can cause either so just looking at the individual is the best case,” said Clayton.

Clayton said that student loan ser v ices rely on cer ta i n codes being entered on loan applications, and if the wrong loan is entered, either by the student, or employee, it could have a big effect on the amount of money a student gets.

“That could result in you not

getting enough, and so I always say to students, ‘let me start with your notice of assessment,’” said Clayton.

Accord i ng to Clay ton, most students access the student f inancial services at UNB to clear up loan diff iculties.

“If you think that’s not enough, that’s a great way to come into our of f ices a nd say, ‘look t h is is my not ice, t his is what I’ve been given, it’s not going to be enough, what are my options?’ ” said Clayton.

Clayton said the best way to avoid any student loan application mistakes, is to apply early for a loan, and get all the paperwork

looked over as soon as possible.

If a student is short on funding for their tuition, they can apply for f inancial aid via bursaries or scholarships to make up the difference.

Nig ht i nga le sa id despite h is problems with student loans, he hasn’t had any bad experiences with the people involved in the student loans process.

“As much as I like to rag on student loans and I know a lot of people who have had a lot of problems with them … they’ve got a lot of people you can call in that can help you out,” said Nightingale.

“I was over awarded ... and then the following winter term I got $400 ... to correct the over award.”

-Matt Nightingale, student

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UNB replaces CO-ED washroom signs with gender neutral option Shawn Goff The Brunswickan

The new gender neutral washroom signs that are going up in the SUB don’t portray any gender.

Brad Parker / The Brunswickan

If you spend lots of time at the SUB, you might notice a subtle d i f f e rence to t he s i ng le s t a l l co-ed washroom signage in the coming weeks.

Ver y soon U N B w i l l be replacing those signs, which imply that the washrooms are open to st udents who ident if y as ma le or female, w ith gender-neutral ones. T hese new sig n s cla r i f y that the washrooms will be open to students identif ying with any or no gender, not simply to the male-female dichotomy.

To most people this may seem like a very minor change. But for many students who don’t ident if y w it h in t he gender bina r y, the f ight to have gender-neutral washrooms has been an arduous one.

L ee Thomas, a 2015 g raduate and former Student Union LGBTQ rep and vice-president internal, f irst began the movement to get gender-neutral signage i nsta l led for si ng le-sta l l washrooms, said that the process has been overly complex and unnecessarily drawn out.

“I felt in this particular case t he bu r e auc r at ic pr o c e s s w a s impeding rather than facilitating the process of helping students,” Thomas said.

Shirley Cleave, associate vicepresident academic said that the

decision to postpone placement of gender-neut ra l sig nage was logistical.

“The Committee came to the decision to remove any gendered icons f rom t he sig ns i n t he spring, but chose to hold off on ordering them until the fall as we knew a new UNB logo was on its way at that time,” Cleave’s off ice said in an email.

The placement of gender-binary signs in the summer of 2014 was for Thomas and other concerned individuals a step back.

Caroline Mercier, current LGBTQ Representative, feels that those signs did not alleviate the problem of gender exclusiv it y, considering t hem only to have made those bathrooms open to both male and female students, but s t i l l not non-ide nt i f y i ng ones. “ T he d i f f e r e nc e b e t we e n a gender-neutral washroom and a co-ed washroom is a gender-neutral washroom is intended for all genders where’s co-ed still recognizes dichotomous gender, as in two genders” Mercier related.

Both Mercier and Thomas believe that the placement of gender neutral signs goes a long way to make such students feel welcome on the UNB campus and improve their quality of life.

Get locked in a room – for fun!

Alex Corbett News Editor

Fredericton’s f irst professiona l escape room promises to of fer hours of fun to UNB students.

A n escape room is a real life scenario game that requires you to solve a series of puzzles and ridd les in order to accomplish a n object ive i n t ime. The objectives and scenario can range wildly from room to room. Players are usually given one hour to complete the objective at hand.

Players are a lso encouraged to complete the puzzles as fast as possible, in order to beat other team’s times.

Escape rooms f irst took off in Japan, then grew in popularity across Europe and North America. Escape Logic Games is the latest room to hit the Maritimes, with one start-up in Saint John, two in PEI and two in Halifax.

Fredericton’s new room is put on by a local start-up company Escape Logic Games. Founders and UNB alumni Brad McCann and Kodi Belliveau launched their room last week.

McCann and Belliveau f irst got the idea to start their own escape room in August, but were both work ing as chemica l engineers out West.

“ W hen we hea rd about [t he conce pt], we t houg ht , ‘ t he s e things are great, why isn’t one in Fredericton?’ So there’s a combinat ion of t hat and Brad and I both lost our jobs around the same time,” Belliveau said.

“We were like, you know what?

We’re going for it.”

After months of red tape with the city and tens of thousands of dollars of personal f inancing into the project, the start up was nearly ready. McCann and Belliveau then received a loan from Ignite Fredericton, an entrepreneurial g roup set up to suppor t loca l sta r t-ups, wh ich a llowed t hem to f inally take their room public.

The nature of t he room and puzzles are kept secret. There are no phones or cameras inside. This is in part to keep players from researching on their phones for answers, but also to not spoil the surprise for t hose who haven’t played yet.

Escape Logic Games currently has one room, titled “The Study” and will be opening its second room, “The Tomb” sometime in February.

Cameron McNeil, a fourth year engineering student, was among the f irst to tr y The Study. His team earned a time of one hour and 16 minutes, off icially failing

Escape Logic Games is a new entertainment option in Fredericton.

Alex Corbett / The Brunswickan

the challenge but were nonetheless able to solve the entire puzzle.

“It’s a n a ma zi ng concept, I think it’s really going to blow up

in the next couple years,” McNeil said.

“I think we would have gotten a better time, but a few of the

boys showed up pretty hungover.

Nevertheless we still had a blast.”

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City transit workers voted to strike Chris Brooks Staff Reporter

Fredericton transit workers voted early last week to move towards a strike by declining the city’s final offer for increased wages. This could mean a strike by the transit workers.

CUPE representative Ralph McBride told CBC New Brunswick’s Terry Seguin that CUPE 1783 rejecting the city’s offer would put the workers in a legal strike position.

The transit workers are represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees 1783 (CUPE 1783), and have been negotiating with the city for wages closer to that of transit workers in other New Brunswick cities for over a year.

Fredericton city bus drivers make roughly $22 per hour, around four to six thousand dollars less per year than bus drivers in Moncton. Closing that gap is their main goal for the negotiations.

The Daily Gleaner reported that 73 per cent of the transit workers voted to reject the offer. Buses have kept running since but that may soon change.

McBride later told reporters that the bus workers were been doing strike preparation training through last week. The union would need to make 24-hour notice before declaring a strike.

Later talks between the city and the union representatives produced no useful results.

More information on the potential strike will be made available soon, keep up to date at thebruns.ca.

A strike could occurr for Fredericton’s transit workers after they declined the city’s final offer for increased wages.

Kyle Lamkin / The Brunswickan

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Co-curricular transcript to benefit UNB students Liam Floyd CUP—The Baron Students graduat ing t his spring may not be aware of a benef icial program available to them upon graduat ion.

The Co-curricular Transcript, formerly k now n as t he ca mpus a nd com mu n it y cont r ibut ion t ra nscr ipt, is basica l ly a l ist of ext racu rr icu la r act iv it ies a st udent participated in throughout t h e i r d eg r e e p r o g r a m a n d i s included w it h t heir d iploma.

L e ig h-E l le n D u n s t a n , S t udent Development C oord i nator, a nd ad m in ist rator for t he prog ra m says t hat “For ma ny st udents it ca n be ha rd to remember a l l of t hei r volu nteer work or leadership experience”.

The Co-cu rr icu la r t ra nscr ipt is va luable as it prov ides a n off icia l record of a ll act iv it ies, on ca mpus a nd of f, t hat a st udent may have part icipated in during t heir academ ic ca reer. Th is record may be usef u l in apply ing

to graduate schools as well as to prospect ive employers.

“I have st udents who ask me for a n u nof f icia l copy of t heir t ra nscr ipt when apply i ng to law, med ica l or ot her forms of graduate school prior to graduat ion” says Du nsta n.

I n order to receive t he t ra nscr ipt, st udents must complete a va l idat ion form ava i lable on t he U N B website a nd subm it it to student ser vices. For students graduating this spring, the form must be subm itted at least t wo weeks before graduat ion.

A c t i v it ie s t h at c a n b e cons ide r e d i nc lude s p o r t s c lub s , st udent clubs a nd societ ies, employ ment on ca mpus, ca mpus med ia, a nd posit ions i n residence such as [proctors] or on house comm ittee members.

Du nsta n out l ines t he imp or t a nce a nd b ene f it s of t he t ra nscr ipt: “ W hen I appl ied for my posit ion here at U N B Sa int Joh n, I referenced t h ings I d id as a n

u nd e r g r adu ate s t ud e nt s e ve n years earlier, It would have been g re at to h ave h ad a n of f ic ia l record to refer to a nd to sha re when apply ing.”

Du nsta n a lso notes t hat t he Co-cu rr icu la r Tra nscr ipt is not exclu sive to on-ca mpu s act ivit ies eit her, “St udents ca n add volu nteer work a nd leadersh ip posit ions from act ivit ies in the local commu n it y as wel l as on ca mpus so volu nteer ing w it h Big Brot hers Big Sisters, t he SPC A , being a scout leader, or work (at) t heir church or mosque could a lso be appl icable.”

T he sig nat u re of a n exec ut ive member of t he pa r t icu la r club or societ y is requ ired for s ubm i s s ion. St udent s a re encou raged to subm it va l idat ion forms at t he end of ever y term or academ ic yea r.

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Upcoming provincial budget could cost students: NBSA

The New Brunswick Student A lliance is concerned about what the 2016 provincial budget could mean for post-secondary education.

L i ndsay Ha nd ren, execut ive director of the NBSA, said after the government’s pre-budget consultation event last Tuesday that the potential for cuts to university operating grants is worrisome.

“We understand New Brunsw ic k ha s a pret t y s ub st a nt ia l structural def icit to deal with, a nd u lt imately, as government says, it needs to make some tough choices,” she said. “It’s a matter of whether they’re mak ing the right choices.”

A s pa r t of its st rateg ic prog ra m rev iew, t he gover n ment previously released a report titled “Choices to Move New Brunswick For ward,” which explains

t he possible opt ions for $50 0 million to $600 million in cuts or increased revenue.

The province currently faces a def icit of more than $470 million and a net debt that exceeds $12 billion.

In its initial report, the government highlighted six initiatives that could provide more revenue or reduced expenditures. They included streamlining the civil service, spending less on health care, allocating less money for education, increasing the harmonized sales tax, corporate tax hikes and introducing highway tolls.

Health Minister Victor Boudreau – the minister responsible for the program review – said that, i n tota l, t he repor t conta i ned more than 30 choices for cuts or revenue increases.

“We want New Brunswickers to have the opportunity to have their f inal say before government ma kes a ny decisions,” he sa id.

“Ultimately, it’s government that needs to make the decisions, but we want to get feedback as much as we can before making the ultimate decision.”

Before the government’s consultation tour began last Monday, Premier Brian Gallant pledged to protect health and education in the budget, which is set to be tabled Feb. 2 – the earliest release date in recent history.

“The NBSA is certainly hopeful that this vow stands, given how important both the delivery of accessible a nd h ig h-qua l it y education and health care are to the future of this province,” said Handren. “However, we remain caut ious about t he content of t he budget a nd, in pa r t icu la r, the impact it may have on postsecondary education.”

Ba s ed on t he gover n ment ’s initial report, cutting or freezing operating grants for universities would be projected to save the

Tuberculosis case on campus Alex Corbett News Editor T he U N B s t udent d iag no s e d w it h t ubercu losis is receiv i ng treatment well.

I nter i m v ice - pre s ident ac ademic Jane Fritz said the university is assisting the NB Public Health Off ice in its investigation into the occurrence. UNB will be compiling a list of names of people who have likely to been i n c o nt ac t w it h t he i n f e c t e d student.

“It is important to note that a ny a nd a l l per son s f rom t he universit y communit y who require screening will be informed d i rect ly by t he P ubl ic Hea lt h Service,” Fritz said.

“At t h is t ime, we wou ld remind you of the importance of keeping your contact information updated with the Registrar’s Off ice, should Public Health need to reach you. Public Health will on ly contact t hose ind iv idua ls who require screening.”

The Public Health Off ice has informed U NB that the invest ig a t io n c o u ld l a s t f o r m a ny months.

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria which primarily affects the lungs, and ca n be fata l. Symptoms of tuberculosis, according to the NB P ubl ic Hea lt h of f ice, i nclude “loss of appet ite, weight loss, fatigue, fever or night sweats.”

Howe ver, t he N B P ubl ic Hea lt h of f ice a lso says t hat it is possible to carry the bacteria without experiencing any symptoms for an extended period of time.

province $15 million to $45 million per year. Handren said that worries the NBSA. Meanwhile, she said, Manitoba recent ly a nnounced a four per cent increase in funding for postsecondary education.

“So $15 million to $45 million is roughly 5 to 15 per cent of t he budget,” said Handren.

“If t hat happens, t hat’s going to have a really negative impact on the quality of education and the quality of student services at those institutions. So we’re really concerned about that.”

To make matters worse, Handren sa id, t he 2015 provincia l budget froze tuition and operating grants.

“That’s really detrimental to the qualit y of educat ion delivered and the quality of student support services,” she said. “But ultimately, it also means that, if the universities keep losing money from the province, they’re going

UNBSU updates: Alex Corbett News Editor

University confirmed a tuberculosis case involoving a UNB student last Friday.

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Those who are suffering from these symptoms are encouraged to seek out a clinical assessment.

The ident it y of t he infected st udent is st i l l u n k now n, but UNB conf irms that the student was a member of the residence community.

T he s p r e ad of t ub e rc u lo s i s

requires close, prolonged exposure to infected individuals. The d isea se is t reatable, requ i r i ng six to twelve months of medications, but can still pose a serious threat, especially to those with suppressed immune systems.

UNB students are unlikely to see their student union fees increase next year, according to vice-president of finance and operations Will MacMackin, who says the UNBSU’s finances are looking good. This is in spite of fewer funds coming in from outside sponsors. MacMackin doesn’t regret losing the sponsor, he believes that the Student Union is better off to be less reliant on outside income and influence. Student council also passed its budget with a unanimous vote.

Local Liberal MP Matt Decourcey will be meeting with the student council today in the Alumni Memorial Building at 7 p.m. to discus the upcoming federal budget. Decourcey will be looking to hear the ideas and input of students in order to contribute to the discussion around the budget, similar to the UNBSU’s meeting with the federal finance meeting earlier this month.

The second reading of the amendment to the UNBSU’s Bylaw 2 passed unanimously Sunday before student council.

The amendment, if passed in its third and final reading would better define referendums. It would also introduce the concept of plebiscites, which are nonbinding referendums on particular issues.

The UNBSU will consider appointing a new student senator after accepting the resignation of one its senators. While policy exists for appointing temporary senators before elections, it’s not clear what action is to be taken after a resignation. There is currently no pressing concern about being down one student senator.

to increase tuition in response.

They need revenue to operate, and that just puts the burden on students.”

Handren said the NBSA still fears that the $22.4 million saved from scrapping the tuition rebate prog ra m i n la st yea r’s budget won’t be rei nvested i n f i na ncial aid, which the government pledged to do.

“We’re really hopeful it’s in this budget, but at this point, nothing is for certain.”

Boud reau wasn’t specif ic on what the budget could mean for post-secondary education, but he said health and education were only two of the choices outlined in the government’s report. “ We most def in itely have to look at the four remaining ones and the rest in the report,” he said.

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Thank you T h a n k s to ou r s p on s o r s , t he Br u nsw icka n sta f f was able to attend the 79th annual national conference held by Canadian University Press earlier this month.

T h i s con ference i s i m men sely valuable to student journalists, providing them the opportunity to network, learn and be inspired by their peers and working professionals. We also had our hard work recognized, winning Best Social Media at the JHM awards, and were f inalists in a number of

other titles. None of this would have been possible without our s p on s or s: t he U N B S U, U N B Student Services, UNB Business Faculty, UNB A rts Faculty and the City of Fredericton. They are the reason we are able to attend this conference year after year, for the benef it of you, the readers. Thank you to our sponsors, and thank you to our dedicated readers.

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Common fitness myths debunked STUDENT DIGEST

Stacey Taylor It wouldn’t be a new year without resolutions. Many of us are determined to make positive changes in our lives, like prying ourselves off of the couch and becoming more physically active and f it. This is a good thing – but don’t believe everything you hear.

The f itness industry is loaded with snake-oil salesmen selling empt y promises and provid ing misguided advice that preys on those who know what their fitness goals are, but have no idea how to achieve them. What’s worse is that the world of f itness is f illed with the proverbial cornucopia of equipment, programs, at-home DVDs, famous TV personal trainers and a whole wonderland of gyms.

Many of these gimmicks promise that if you “stick-with-thisyou-will-look-and-feel-like-thefamous-and-or-photo-shoppedperson-endorsing-this-productdoes.” Don’t fa l l for it! A l ina Cress, program coordinator of UNB recreation services, debunks some common f itness myths to help us make positive choices on our way to improving personal wellness.

Myth #1: Doing sit-ups will flatten my belly.

Sorry - spot treating exercises will not help you lose weight in a targeted area. Weight loss oc-

curs systemically – simply put, it occurs throughout the entire body. Therefore, losing weight in specif ic areas of your body does not happen by doing exercises that only use one part of your body.

Stick to a well-rounded program that encourages you to use all your major muscle groups.

Myth #2: Exercising in the “Fat Burning” zone defined on cardio equipment burns fat.

Wrong! Without getting too much into the nitty-gritty about exercise physiology, fat – in partnership with other sources – is u sed a s energ y; it’s “bu r ned” when we are working at a lesser intensity, i.e. in an aerobic state.

However, working at higher intensit ies requ ires more energ y expenditure, and higher energy expenditures equal more calories burned. Therefore think about add i ng some h ig her i nten sit y intervals to your work out rather than a lower-intensity steady state.

My th #3: If you want to l ose weight, do cardio.

While cardiovascular training is certainly important for your overall health, keep in mind that most energy metabolism (caloric burning) takes place in your muscles.

Do you remember high school biology when you learned about the cell and its various components? What about the mitochondrion? Hint, we all know it as the “power house of the cell” or the cell’s “furnace.”

What I’m getting at is that the more muscle you have and/or the better quality your muscle is, you will have an increased number and more eff icient little power houses t hat w i l l be bu r n i ng ca lor ies.

Therefore be sure to incorporate resistance (weight) training into your regular exercise routine.

Myth #4: “No Pain, No Gain”

Smarten up, people! If it hurts, don’t do it! Exercise should not be a physically painful experience.

Sure there are times when it is diff icult and uncomfortable, but it is important to know the difference bet ween pa i n a nd d iscom for t.

Pain is when your body is telling you that an injury is occurring or reoccurring and that’s not good.

Discomfort, however, is when you are aware that whatever you are doing is not particularly enjoyable, but it is safe for you to keep going.

K now that burning sensation you get in you r muscles when working hard? That’s uncomfortable, right? But guess what? It’s normal and it’s safe to experience.

On the other hand, that sharp, r ippi ng feel i ng you feel when stretching deeply? Stop! That’s bad! Therefore listen to your body and don’t be a hero, because pain is not there to bring you any gain (other than to tell you to STOP.) Myth #5: One machine can do it all Nope! There are a lot of fancy machines out there, most of which are backed by pretty convincing testimonials, but we have to remember the old adage “if it’s too good to be true...” So perhaps the ‘MuscleFlex-5000’ isn’t what it is cracked up to be. To be perfectly honest, there is only one machine that can – for the most part – do it all ... your body. Therefore chose a variety of movements, exercises, environments and equipment (or perhaps no equipment) to achieve your desired goals.

Not sure where to start? Check out some of the f itness and wellness programs available right here on campus at: http://www.unb. ca/fredericton/urec/f itnesswellness/index.html

Give students a break FranÇAY What?

Alec Boudreau Now two and a half weeks into the winter semester, many of you may a lready be feeling a litt le stressed, tired, and overworked.

For those who had exams on the la st pos sible d ay of t he exa m period, your return to university life comes after only 15 days of rest. If you work as well, you had

even less time to replenish your intellectual and physical reserves for another 13 weeks of academia.

Luckily for you, in only 37 days, you will have 9 days in which to catch up on readings, visit home and rest before gearing up to f inish the academic year.

L a st s eme ster, t houg h , you didn’t have that to look forward to. By the end of October, you might have been having diff iculty (re)adjust ing to universit y life, missing home or struggling with your mental health. Some of you may have considered suicide.

A study by Queen’s University in 2012 found that four per cent of their students had considered su icide du r i ng t he prev ious term, and that 10 per cent had considered it at some point. In 2009, four students at Queen’s took their own lives in a period of t h ree mont hs. Accord i ng to Stat ist ics Canada, suicide is

responsible for 20 per cent of deaths for people aged 1-24.

One of the recommendations of the Queen’s report was to add a fall semester reading week, as November was found to be the month with the highest demand for menta l hea lt h ser v ices. I n 2013, 11 of Ontario’s 20 publ ic l y f u nde d u n i ve r s it ie s h ad fall semester reading weeks. In New Brunswick, the Université de Moncton and Mount A llison Universit y have read ing weeks in October and November, respectively.

At U N B a nd ST U, t houg h, we on ly have a sing le read i ng day i n t he fa l l semester. Th is needs to change. If UNB wants to compete with other universities, it needs to be competitive in how it cares for its students.

Five days off in November might not seem like much, but it’s a necessar y step towards keeping

students healthy. Those f ive days allow students to relieve f inancial strain by taking on extra hours at work, to relieve homesickness by going home, and to achieve academic success by catching up on readings and school work.

The inevitable criticism of this opinion piece, written in the language of the online commenter, w i l l u se word s l i ke “ wh i ner,” “baby,” and invite me into the “real world,” where one doesn’t ever get a week of f. These attacks are part of the reason it’s diff icult to speak up about the issue. You’re told to “suck it up,” to “deal with it,” just like those who are legitimately struggling with their mental health are told to on a daily basis. To complain about not having enough t ime off feels self ish and entitled, not to mention the fact that “reading week” conjures up images of drunken students screaming the

words “spring break” on a dirty beach in Florida.

For mo st st udent s , re ad i ng w e e k s a r e n o t a b o u t g e t t i ng dr unk and losing t heir minds.

T he y ’r e a b o ut t a k i ng a d e e p breath and engaging in self-care.

They’re about going home, eating a home-cooked meal, travelling, socializing with friends they haven’t seen in weeks, and being b ot h phy s ic a l l y a nd ment a l l y healthy.

A fall semester reading week can’t be put in place overnight.

It requires cooperation between faculties, the university administ rat ion a nd st udents. It may require start ing classes a litt le bit earlier, pushing t he w inter semester back, and compressing the exam schedule. In the end, though, these changes are worth it, if it means students can be happier, healthier and perform better academically.

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on What’s YOUR eek? w s i h t d min

What do you think of the possible bus strike?

Jermaine Andrde

John Monahan

Michael Ishaka

Hayley Dickson

Graham McAtter

“I don’t that the bus, so it doesn’t affect me.”

“Won’t affect me, but a lot of the working class could be burdened.”

“It doesn’t really affect me, I use SafeRide to get around.”

“If the bus drivers go on strike I’ll have to drive my little sister around.

That’d be unfortunate.”

“Just like Moncton’s strike, if they stop the buses people will stop using them.”

Heather Miller

Ashley Pothier

Garrett Ogden

Nikou Mahfroujaki

Elladee Windsor

“I have no need for the bus, so unaware of the situation.”

“It will be inconvenient if they strike, especially in bad weather.”

“I take the bus exclusively to school and work, so it will have a big impact on me.

I still support the drivers to do what they feel they have to do for fair wages.”

“I take the bus to and from work and school, so I hope they can find a resolution before shutting it down.”

“Too many unanswered questions!!”

Simon Docking

Nadia Fr an

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The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same will be on display at the UNB Art Centre from Jan.22-March 11. The galleries are located in Memorial Hall.

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UNB Art Centre celebrates 75 years with latest exhibition Nathan DeLong Staff Reporter The UNB Art Centre’s first exhibit of 2016 will also kick off the centre’s yearlong 75th anniversary celebrations.

The exhibit, titled The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same, will highlight the centre’s early history. It will focus on the year 1941 – when the centre was founded – along with the city of Fredericton and the era in which the centre came to be.

“It’s a great honour to be a part of that,” said Marie Maltais, who has spent 25 years as the centre’s director.

The UNB Art Centre was launched

in 1941 by artists Lucy Jarvis (18961985) and Peggy Nichol-MacLeod (1904-1949).

“They were sitting on the steps of the Old Arts Building with the president’s wife at the time,” said Maltais.

“The three of them were looking over at the Brydone Jack Observatory, and Margaret, the president’s wife, asked what that funny little building was.

Lucy gave her all the details, and she said ‘gee, wouldn’t that make a great arts centre?’”

Maltais said the building was repaired, and it opened as the art centre’s first location during the winter of 1941.

She said the centre moved to a build-

ing on the present-day New Brunswick Exhibition Grounds in 1946, and in 1951 it was located on the site of the science library. The centre then was where Annex C is now before it moved to Memorial Hall in 1961, where it has operated ever since.

“People would come and drink tea and hang out,” Maltais said of the centre’s early years. “At the time, there wasn’t the same kind of access to entertainment as we have now, so [the centre] was like the only record player on campus.”

Maltais said the centre’s 75th anniversary is a special one.

“In the east gallery, we have photographs from the New Brunswick Provincial Archives that show the market and the train going across the bridge and what cars looked like,” she said.

“In the west gallery, we’re actually focusing more on the art centre, so it’s a photographic exhibition from both the UNB archives and the Provincial Archives with photographs dating back to that time.”

The exhibit will also pay tribute to Jarvis, who was the centre’s director until 1951. Maltais said Jarvis’ legacy remains evident in the centre’s exhibits and activities.

“It’s fun to put things into perspec-

tive, and when you look at things over the course of 75 years, things really change, but they also stay the same,” she said. “We’ve carried on the grand tradition.”

“The kinds of exhibits we do are of interest and look at contemporary life,” Maltais added. “We’re very much a part of that tradition of bringing awareness and getting people to participate in those kinds of activities.”

The galleries at Memorial Hall are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission to the exhibit is free of charge. The exhibit opens Friday, Jan. 22, and runs until Friday, March 11.

Unique events on tap at The Capital Sebastian Maynard Arts Editor

For the second year in a row, Wednesday nights in the winter mean arts and crafts at The Capital.

“It really was meant to be pretty casual, but what was neat was the type of people that came out,” said The Capital’s manager, Zach Atkinson.

“We renovated Wilser’s Room three years ago and it was always meant to have this cozy vibe but still a place where we could play music,

pull tables away and have a party.”

The weekly Arts & Crafts Wednesday in Wilser’s combines the best of both worlds, as specialty hot drinks are available, as well as live music and the opportunity to learn and create original works of art.

“What the night has turned into has a type of preschool aspect to it, where people have ended up teaching each other how to do things,” explained Atkinson.

While most work done has been for personal use, others have been sold at fairs and markets around the city.

“It’s not a traditional bar thing to

have going on,” said Atkinson, “but I think these days a lot of people are looking to get out but also like the idea of it not being that different from being at home.”

Along with Arts & Crafts Wednesdays, The Capital is preparing for a busy week of Shivering Songs events.

On Thursday night (Jan. 21), The Hypochondriacs will be hosting a night of old country tunes performed by a various set of musicians, while Friday sees artists like Alan Jeffries and Vogue Dots coming through.

Saturday night will close out the

festivities at the bar, with performances by The Burning Hell, Quiet Parade and brooksidemall, Mo Kenney will also perform her second set of the night, as she is scheduled to go on at The Capital at around 12:30 a.m., following her performance at the Boyce Farmers Market.

A final, unique event that The Capital has planned for the coming weeks is a performance by Julie Doiron and Nancy Pants on Jan. 30.

The show is part of the Greville Tapes Music Club.

“Basically they write music together, record everything and then they

tour all in a really short period of time,” said Atkinson.

The Greville Tapes series brings two sets of artists together at a farmhouse studio in Port Greville, Nova Scotia. Over the span of a few days the artists work together to write new music, record it and create packaging designs. Then they tour the music.

Only the second volume of the Greville Tapes Music Club, Julie & Nancy Pants are also set to perform at some recognizable venues in Toronto and Montreal following their Capital set.

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Josh Steeves The Brunswickan

Films from the stacks

This week’s films are a mix of a child’s imagination, a pair of con artists and two films worthy of a midnight movie marathon. Before that, since 2015 has come and gone and everyone likes to compile lists, here are the ten films that I enjoyed the most from the year that is behind us: Mad Max: Fury Road, What We Do In The Shadows, Spotlight, Tangerine, Bone Tomahawk, Inside Out, Sicario, Creed, Chi-Raq and The End of the Room.

The Spirit of the Beehive (1973) Dir: Victor Erice

When a screening of Frankenstein arrives to a small Spanish town in 1940, a little girl is deeply shaken by the monster. That is the basic setup in this heart stirring tale set after the Spanish Civil War. Like Guillmero Del Toro would do, decades later, in Pan’s Labyrinth, the girl Ana (Ana Torrent) replaces the realities of post-war tension and life with Hollywood’s towering monster. Whereas Del Toro delves into the fantasy world, director Erice remains in reality, allowing Ana to explore her imagination in the real world. The film is exquisitely shot and captures the beauty and destruction of the remnants of war while also tugging

at your heart.

Trouble in Paradise (1932) Dir: Ernst Lubitsch A tad bluer than your normal romcom of the 1930’s studio era, Trouble in Paradise is about two con artists who plan on swindling a flourishing socialite.

Setting up what would be a trope to come in the genre, Gaston (Herbert Marshall) disguises himself and warms up to Madame Mariette Colet (Kay Francis), who invites him to be her secretary. More of a match than he is used to, Gaston gets in too deep and struggles to finalize the con.

The film moves at a brisk pace and is full

of crackling dialogue that is a reminder or how great a rom-com can be.

defend his family’s honor, showing range beyond his fists. A great midnight watch.

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) Dir: Liu Chin-Liang My experience with martial arts films doesn’t go deep into canon but I feel 36th Chamber of Shaolin is without a doubt canon. After the slaughter of his village, San Te (Chia-Hui Liu) escapes and begins mastering martial arts at the Shaolin Temple for his inevitable revenge.

The film has an exhilarating training sequence that lasts for nearly an hour but is well worth every second of it. Liu is great as the young student who prepares to

The Wiz (1977) Dir: Sidney Lumet If you get past the first 15 minutes, The Wiz is a great time. An honest-togoodness, great time. Anyways, this is a re-imagining of The Wizard of Oz set in 70s New York with an all-black cast.

Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Richard Pryor and Nipsey Russell are all fantastic in various familiar roles. The Wiz is full of elaborate colorful set design that is far from an eye sore. If you’re fan of fun, you’re welcome.

Songs of the Week Sebastian Maynard Arts Editor Flatbush Zombies – “Glorious Thugs”

Along with the announcement that their debut album, 3001: A Laced Odyssey, will be out on March 11, Flatbush Zombies also shared a song that will not be featured on the album. Paying homage to the Notorious B.I.G. and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony’s classic, “Notorious Thugs,” on “Glorious Thugs” Flatbush Zombies deliver fast paced lyrics that often mimic lines from the original. Trying to put oneself into the same conversation as your idol can be a dangerous proposition, but the Brooklyn natives have successfully peaked interest for their upcoming album.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20 LUKA, Jane Blanchard, Pierre Von Biscuit Charlotte Street Arts Centre, 7 p.m., $7

THURSDAY, JAN. 21 Songs of the City The Playhouse, 7 p.m., Free Admission

Isaiah Rashad – “Smile” Back in 2014, Isaiah Rashad released one of the best EP’s of the year with Cilvia Demo. He is set to put out his debut album this year through TDE, and after releasing “Nelly” in September he has followed it up with “Smile,” a characteristically laid back song that still has some bite to it, the track is filled with Rashad’s muffled singing but also contains tense lyrics that show a consciousness and conflict within. Though he’s got a “pocket full of money” he still worries about following in the footsteps of Kurt Cobain. Despite this, he is happy to bring his friends with him “to the hills,” where at least there they have no worries.

FRIDAY, JAN. 22 The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same UNB Art Centre, Jan. 22-March. 11, Free Admission

SATURDAY, JAN. 23 The Burning Hell with Quiet Parade & Brookside Mall The Capital, 10:45 p.m., $8

SUNDAY, JAN. 24 Introduction to Photoshop Memorial Hall, 1 p.m., $55

MONDAY, JAN. 25

Jeff Buckley – “Just Like a Woman” (Bob Dylan Cover)

Jesu / Sun Kil Moon – “Father’s Day”

In May of 1997, at the age of 30, Jeff Buckley died of accidental drowning after having only released one album – 1994’s Grace. The album featured songs like “Mojo Pin,” “Lover, You Should Have Come Over,” and “Hallelujah,” a cover of Leonard Cohen’s original. Nineteen years after his death, a collection of his early recordings and covers will be released, titled You and I. One of the covers featured on the new album will be “Just Like a Woman,” originally performed by Bob Dylan on his 1966 album, Blonde on Blonde. With Buckley’s version, the raspy vocals of Dylan are swapped for the beautifully delicate voice of Buckley. Accompanied by a guitar, Buckley leaves a lasting reminder at the talent that he possessed.

The artwork on cover of the collaborative album between Jesu and Sun Kil Moon is a black and white photograph of a field full of sunflowers.

Instead of letting the vibrant yellow and beauty of the sunflower show, the artists elected to dull it down, restrain its beauty and give off a sense of melancholy happiness. This is the feeling behind the group’s music as well, which ranges from garage rock sounding “Carondelet” to the softer acoustic songs like “Fragile.” On the electronic themed “Father’s Day,” Mark Kozelek sings in his signature descriptive, storytelling fashion, and speaks of watching CNN, FedEx packages being destroyed and calling his Dad on Father’s Day.

Monday Night Film Series: Son of Saul Tilley Hall, 7:30 p.m., $7

The Brunswickan’s Food & Liquor: Best sushi in town Naru

Sebastian Maynard

After the positive review that Slipp Advisor gave Naru (See Brunswickan Issue 16), I went back with our resident food critic to see if the downtown restaurant was worth his praise. Beginning with some hot sake, I went for an assorted tempura plate and avocado shiitake roll. With a menu that ranges from typical North American sushi options to more exotic choices, making a decision can be tough but all seem to be safe bets. The plates at Naru are beautifully presented, which makes eating them far more pleasurable than the sushi that comes in disposable plastic containers. The food itself is noticeably better put together as well and contains better, tastier ingredients.

All in all, a recommended choice for lunch, take out or dining in.

Bulgogi

Mathieu Wong

Sobeys

Devin Patterson

As a sushi enthusiast, I was a little sceptical reviewing sushi that’s pre-made in a factory and kept in a fridge at Sobeys. This California roll, though, wasn’t too bad. The rice is obviously a little more solid than you get with fresh made sushi but, besides that, the crab and everything else in it was pretty tasty. Not quite what you’d get from one of the sushi joints downtown, but it is what it is. A huge positive is that the roll is also pretty reasonably priced, as you are able to get nine pieces for $6, which can be quite filling when topped with the ginger and wasabi. This particular brand - Bento Express - is also sold at the HIL, so you can grab some study sesh sushi if you so desire.

The sushi at Bulgogi is as plentiful as it is tasty, with many options that can satisfy any craving. I recently tried out the spicy salmon roll and crunchy roll, both of which include your basic California roll setup, but one is topped with salmonandspicysauceandtheotherincludesshrimptempurawithin.Though they have the same base, both end up being very different kinds of sushi, though equally delicious and quick to get after ordering. It’s not just the sushi menu that has variety, but in fact the entire selection of dishes, which extends mainly through Korean and Japanese cuisine, and is reasonably well priced.

Special lunch and dinner combos allow you to pick between 2-5 generously portioned items that fill your plate and ensure you go home satisfied. This restaurant located across from King’s Place Mall and a few doors down from Read’s definitely has one of the most extensive and well-priced menus in town.

H Mart and Kitchen

When you’re thinking about getting sushi the last place that comes to mind is a convenience store, but trust me and try some sushi from H Mart and Kitchen- the little convenience store that’s right next to the intersection of Montgomery and Regent. While they only serve basic rolls, they’re made fresh to order, are extremely tasty, and cheaper than anywhere else in the city. My personal favourite is the Spicy Philadelphia roll.

Get your chopsticks ready.

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THE BRUNS

SPORTS sports@thebruns.ca

V-Red athletes pictured above supporting the Bell Let’s Talk campaign in association with the AUS partnership.

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UNB Varsity Reds join Bell Let’s Talk campaign in support of mental health Camila Vergara The Brunswickan I n p a r t ne r s h ip w it h A t l a nt ic Un i ve r s it y S p o r t (AU S), t h e UNB Varsity Reds will join the Bell Let’s Talk campaign to f ight the stigma surrounding mental illness.

St udent at h letes w i l l joi n together on Jan. 27 to promote the campaign through four hockey games across Atlantic Canada, one being UNB against STU. Andy Campbell, the communications manager of the athletic department at UNB hopes that with the rivalry between the two teams, more people will come in support to f ight mental health stigma.

The idea of Bell Let’s Talk Day is that customers use the hash tag #BellLetsTalk on twitter, social media or texting and Bell will donate f ive cents each time the hash tag is used.

Last year the campaign raised well over $6 million for mental health awareness.

The purpose of partnering the AUS with Bell Let’s Talk is to make student athletes role models for other students and increase awareness and acceptance of mental illness.

“If an athlete can say, ‘I deal with an issue,’ hopefully somebody who isn’t on a big stage or on a team representing the university, will see that and say, it is ok for them to do it and I can do it too.”

Campbell says that all athletes were thoughtful and compassion-

ate when talk ing about mental health issues because they knew what they were talking about.

“They embraced the idea that their platform, which is university

sports, is going to be able to help somebody or a number of people,” said Campbell.

Hannah Currie, from the UNB Varsity Reds women’s basketball

team feels that, as an athlete, she has the opportunity to continue the discussion of mental health and create consciousness.

“It hopefully helps others f ind

The Bell Let’s Talk campaing is an annual event that raises awareness and money for mental illness.

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comfort and recognize that they are not alone in this f ight. There is support,” she said.

By push i ng t hese i n it iat ives through campus and the student body, the rumors and negative talk around mental health can be eliminated.

“The Varsity Reds have done a great job, especially through social media by making mental health awareness not just one day, but an ongoing conversat ion,” said Currie.

The AUS will release a video on Jan. 18 about student athletes sharing their own stories and experiences with mental health to help show their support.

The video can be viewed on the Bell Alliant FibreOP Youtube page.

In the game on Jan. 27 at UNB, there will be ‘thought bubbles’ where students can write their own message about mental health and pictures will be taken and posted on social media by Bell Alliant.

“Dollars generated with each message, then you can get a real grasp of the impact the campaign has on campus and see their high reaching effects, it is great,” said Campbell.

There are now 2,200 student at h le te a mb a s s ador s ad vo c ating in support of Bell Lets Talk campaign.

“It is ok, if you deal with it yourself, we can help you, and it is ok to talk about it and to help people going through with it,” Campbell said.

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Hockey Reds, red hot

Iain MacMillan Sports Columnist The sign of a great hockey team is one who ca n w in t hose h igh energ y, gr itt y a nd close ga mes when t hey come dow n to t he w ire.

The U N B Va rsit y Reds men’s tea m d id just t hat t h is weekend as t hey won bot h of t heir contests in na i l-bit ing fash ion.

They k icked t he weekend of f with a contest in Halifax as they faced the then 4-10-3 Dalhousie Tigers.

T he ga me wa s scoreles s for t he large majorit y as goa ltender A lex Dubeau stood on h is head bet ween t he pipes once aga in.

Chris Clapperton notched the f irst goa l of t he ga me a nd h is f irst as a R ed at 14:46 of t he f i na l per iod to g ive U N B t he 1- 0 lead.

Dylan W illick popped in a n empt y net ter i n t he dy i ng seconds to secure t he 2-0 w i n for t he V-R eds. Dubeau’s 31-save shutout i s h i s second st ra ight game w it hout a llow ing a single goa l.

A f ter t he ga me, V-Reds head coach G a rd i ner MacDouga l l had not h ing but pra ise for t he play of h is t wo goa ltenders as of late.

“It’s terrif ic to see both those g u y s b at t l i ng h a rd a nd pl aying rea l ly wel l in t hat posit ion wh ich is such a key posit ion for ou r tea m,” he sa id.

T he te a m t hen t r avel led to A nt igon ish on Sat u rday to face St Fx in a batt le for second place in t he AUS. Emot ions were h ig h when t hese t wo tea ms met last weekend as they combined for a total of 191 p en a lt y m i nute s . You cou ld feel t he intensit y pick up r ight where it lef t of f t he mo-

ment t he puck d ropped in t he rematch t h is weekend.

Holden Cook opened t he scor i ng for t he X-Men at t he 12:52 ma rk of t he f irst per iod, but U N B’s Fra ncis Beauv i l l ier s c o r e d t he e qu a l i z e r j u s t 3 6 seconds later as he notched h is n int h goa l of t he season.

It seemed l i ke déjà v u at t he end of t he per iod when St Fx’s Holden Cook scored his second of t he n ig ht w it h 17 second s rema i n i ng on ly to have U N B respond once aga i n w it h a n e q u a l i z e r w h e n Ta y l o r M a c Douga l l scored w it h just t h ree seconds rema in ing in t he f irst.

U N B’s net m i nder, Et ien ne Ma rcou x was sol id for t he rest of t he ga me as he made a habit of f l a sh i ng t he le at her w h i le ma k i ng key stops t h roug hout t he second a nd t h ird per iod.

T he ga me wa s forced i nto over t ime as neit her tea m cou ld brea k t he 2-2 t ie inside reg u lat ion.

Jorda n Mu rray was t he hero for t he Reds as he shot a puck p a s t t he X-M e n g o a lt e nd e r D r e w O w s l e y a t 4: 2 2 o f t h e over t i me per iod to g ive U N B t he 3-2 w in a nd sole possession of second place in t he AUS. “I t h in k we’re gett ing better each a nd ever y n ight” MacDouga l l sa id, pra isi ng h is te a m’s pl ay, “O ne of t he big t h ings is t he group is becoming more responsible, especially away from t he puck, t r y ing to get t he goa ls aga inst dow n a nd t hat’s been ach ieved so fa r.”

U N B w ill cont inue t heir road t r ip next weekend as t hey play in Ha l ifa x aga inst Sa int Ma r y’s on Friday night, and t hen t ravel to Wolf v i l le to ta ke on t he f irst pl ac e A c ad i a A xem a n on t he n ight on Ja n. 23.

PANEL

THEY KNOW WHAT’S UP

The men’s hockey team won both of their games last weekend.

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The V-Reds hockey team took on both the Dalhousie Tigers and StFX’s X-Men on the weekend.

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“What is your opinion on the NHL All-Star format that has allowed John Scott, a 6’8” tough guy who is a borderline AHL’er, to be one of the four captains voted in?”

Tyler Belyea

Rob Trites

John Robb

Former Mediocre Athlete

Sports Editor

V-Reds Fan

I’m all for All-Star games including players with varying talents, but John Scott, really?

The NHL should create criteria that populates a list of 100 players for the fans to then pick the 44 All-Stars. This would eliminate the John Scott’s but still give the fans their say.

Until the All-Star game actually means something, I am all for having representation from all corners of the NHL. The fans are making a mockery of an institution that is absolutely deserving of the abuse. Make the All-Star game for home-ice advantage in the Stanley Cup Finals, then and only then will I care who plays in it.

It is as flawed as the old system that had Mike Milbury name Chris Nilan in the 42nd All Star Game. I am no fan of “Fan Voting.”

It is unregulated, many votes per person, silliness. What is great about it is it creates debate about what the All-Star game really is. Talk among yourselves!

Nathan DeLong Staff Reporter

The All-Star Game is meaningless, which the league realizes, hence the gimmicks and format changes over the years. If Mike Komisarek has played in the All-Star Game, it’s bound to happen to players like John Scott and ageless wonder Jaromir Jagr with fan voting for an event that’s a joke.

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Volleyball teams suffer 4 defeats

Nathan DeLong Staff Reporter It was a disappointing weekend on the road for the UNB V-Reds volleyball teams.

The UNB women’s side (3-9) fell 3-0 to the Dalhousie Tigers (9-2) on Saturday after the men’s squad (4-7) fell 3-2 to the Tigers (8-3) in Halifax.

The men’s team’s 3-1 loss to Dalhousie Friday night followed the women’s squad’s straight set defeats to the Acadia Axewomen (3-7) in Wolfville.

V-Reds women couldn’t tame Tigers The margin by which Dalhousie beat UNB increased by the set, with the Tigers winning 25-21, 25-16 and 25-11.

The V-Reds stayed within striking distance in the f irst set, but fell behind early in the second and couldn’t catch up. The Tigers dominated throughout the third set.

Maggie McLenahan had 11 digs for the V-Reds, while Olivia Witteveen recorded eight and Paige Nelmes scored five.

Courtney Baker paced the Tigers with 13 digs, while Marisa Mota had 12 and Anna Dunn-Suen had nine.

UNB men fall to Tigers on Saturday The V-Reds fought back after going down 2-0 on the match to tie it at two sets apiece before the Tigers

took the fifth set and ran with it.

Dalhousie won the first two sets 25-22 and 25-17 before UNB took both of the following two sets 2521. The Tigers came out on top in the deciding set, winning 15-10.

Patrick Surette had 14 digs for the V-Reds, while Elvind Anderson had 10 digs and 14 kills. Pascal McCarthy had seven digs and 17 kills for UNB. Adam Sandeson led the Tigers with 22 digs, while Jonathan MacDonald and Scott Bailey each had four.

UNB loses to Dalhousie on Friday The V-Reds won the f irst set 25-19, but the Tigers clawed their way back to take the next three sets 25-21, 25-21 and 25-17.

Tristen Burridge scored 12 digs for the V-Reds in the losing effort, while Surette added seven. Anderson recorded five digs and 11 kills.

Sandeson paced the Tigers with 12 digs, while Harrison Callaghan had seven. Bailey added six digs and nine kills for Dalhousie.

V-Reds shutout by Axewomen Acadia won all three sets 25-22, 25-17 and 25-19.

UNB scored the first couple of points in the opening set, but the Axewomen quickly battled back and went up 4-3 and never looked back.

The second set stayed close until about halfway through, when the Axewomen went up 12-11 and held on to go up 2-0.

The men’s and women’s volleyball teams were unable to secure a single victory last weekend.

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The third set was more of the same, but Acadia cruised to an early 10-5 advantage and UNB couldn’t keep up.

Paige Nelmes led the V-Reds with 13 digs, while Megan Kuciak

and Claire Richard each recorded 10 digs and five kills for UNB. Michaela Sabean paced the Axewomen with 15 digs and eight kills, while Sarah Ross added 12 digs. Marissa Chin had 10 digs for Acadia.

The V-Reds women face the Memorial University Seahawks (4-4) Friday, Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m., while the men will host an interlock Friday, Jan. 22 and Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Richard J. Currie Centre.

Eat right, be well: Tips for a healthy 2016 Anna Jackson Registered Dietitian

these small goals long term can have a major impact on overall health.

While December is a time of celebration and indulgence for many of us, January is often seen as a new beginning, and time to set resolutions to lead a healthier lifestyle.

Diets marketed to result in fast weight loss are very tempting when we are looking for a quick fix. However, these types of diets are difficult to maintain, causing us to regain any weight lost and resulting in feelings of discouragement and frustration.

As we approach the end of January, it is often at this time that we abandon our lofty goals set at the beginning of the New Year. If this is the case for you, don’t despair! Here are five realistic tips to set you on the right track for improving your health and eating habits this year.

2.Focus on real food.

Keep things simple with a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, fish and dairy products.

Aim to include as little processed food in your diet this year as possible. The fewer the ingredients, the better! By focusing on natural, whole foods, you will be consuming less trans fats, added sugars and sodium, all of which can be detrimental to our health.

1.Don’t attempt to overhaul your entire diet overnight.

Research has shown that setting small, realistic goals is the way to go. A few examples of attainable goals might be: “Meet Canada’s Food Guide recommendation for number of servings of fruits and vegetables each day” or “Limit eating fast food to one time per week.” Achieving and maintaining

3.Ditch feelings of guilt.

We all have bad days! Life as a student is stressful and busy, and this can sometimes lead to less than ideal food choices. What you eat is not a reflection of who you are as a person, and should never be the cause of feelings of guilt or shame. Food is just food. Having the ability to move past a bad day and refocus on the goals you have set is imperative to long term success.

4.Move!

It is well known that physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Making time in your day for some activity can result in increased mood, reduced stress and increased productivity with school work. For Canadians, cold weather often encourages us to re-

main indoors and hibernate during the winter. This is the perfect time to put your URec membership to good use. If you’re not a fan of the weight room, try a yoga or spin class. Lastly, don’t forget the health benefits of walking! Bundle up and take advantage of the beautiful walking trails Fredericton has to offer.

5.Seek out credible information.

Finding evidence-based information online can be a huge challenge.

The Dietitians of Canada website (Dietitians.ca) and EatRight Ontario (Eatright.org) are two sites that provide credible nutrition information on a wide variety of topics, including budgeting, vitamin and mineral needs, heart health, and more. Check out these sites for the answers to your nutrition questions and to help set your goals this year. For inspiration, visit the UNB Nutrition Pinterest page at Pinterest. com/unbnutrition. Here you will find meal ideas, and plenty of tips to make healthy eating fun and easy!

For help with setting goals to live a healthier lifestyle this year, call, or drop in to the Student Health Centre (506) 453-4837 to book an appointment. Dietitian services are FREE to all full-time UNB and STU students. No referral is needed.

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Reds able to declaw the Tigers Rob Trites Sports Editor Daley dials in A 32 point fourth quarter, conducted by fifth year point guard Matt Daley, was the difference for the Varsity Reds in an 86-71 win over the Dalhousie Tigers on Saturday night.

The Dalhousie Tigers have had the Reds’ number lately, ever since they upset UNB in the semi-final of the AUS playoffs last year.

“I don’t even know what I was feeling,” said Daley who was locked in all night and lead his team to the victory over the Tigers. “[It was the] second one [and] I was a little tired but we knew we had to push through here, especially on the home court we [couldn’t] lose two in a row.”

It didn’t look good for the Reds in the early going as they only scored eight points in the first quarter and shot a dismal 17 per cent from the floor.

“Our biggest problem is our biggest strength,” said UNB head coach Brent Baker “We’re a very good jump shoot ing team and when we start relying on living and dying on that jump shot it can be a real lonely first quarter as you saw tonight.”

The Reds would go on an 8-0 run to end the first half to cut the lead to a manageable seven points and would go on to win the second half 56-34, aided by a 15 point fourth quarter from Javon Masters who had only seven points going into the final frame.

Masters would score nine straight points for the Reds in the fourth to gave his team their first lead since they were up 5-4 in the first.

“Sometimes great players are going to find a way to get it done and Masters did that tonight,” said Tigers head coach Rick Plato. “He’s a transition guy, he gets to the basket and as much as we talked and went over it and walked through it today it didn’t make any difference.”

Masters lead the game in scoring with 22 trailed closely by Daley who had 20 points, ten assists and seven rebounds, falling just short of a triple-double and earning himself player of the game honours.

For UNB, the win puts them in a

tie for second place with the Tigers and two points behind the AUS leading UPEI Panthers.

The Reds will get a chance to surpass the Panthers next Friday as they play a crucial four-point match in Charlottetown.

Ladies sweep home stand The lady Reds came out of the gates red-hot once again and managed to survive the Tigers comeback effort in a 64-50 win to complete the two-game sweep.

The first half was eerily similar to that of the previous night. UNB got up big, 24-11 Friday night and 20-6 Saturday night and then let the Tigers back into it in the second quarter, with halftime scores of 3523 on Friday and 30-21 Saturday.

“I think we got a little complacent and stopped doing the little things in the second quarter,” said head coach Jeff Speedy on allowing the Tigers back into the game. “We weren’t quite as sharp with some of the reads and some of the passes as we were in the first quarter.”

When the shots weren’t dropping for the Reds however, they could still hang their hats on the defensive end of the floor.

“That’s two nights in a row we kept them right around 50 and that’s a pretty special defensive effort for sure,” said Speedy.

Rebounds and second chance points were enormous for the VReds as they outrebounded Dalhousie 46-21 on Friday and 31-23 on Saturday, edging the Tigers on the offensive glass both nights.

“It was somet h ing we rea lly talked about at halftime and it made a big difference in the second half,” said Speedy.

Katelyn Mangold and Chelsey Collette who are both coming off knee surgeries played signif icant minutes in the second half Saturday and looked good in the process.

“They’re fourth year kids that have some things that they can really do well and it’s really going to give us a boost,” said Speedy about having two extra players down the stretch and heading into playoffs.

The women will also travel to Charlottetown on Friday to take on the Panthers in a four-point match, the game will tipoff at 6 p.m.

Kaleefah Henry penetrates the Tiger’s defence on a night the Reds were finally able to avenge their 2015 semi-final loss.

Brad Parker/ Photo Editor

Laura Kaye and the rest of the Reds played stought defence and held the Tigers in check last weekend, limiting them to 50 points on Saturday. Brad Parker/ Photo Editor

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Visit www.atlanticuniversitysport.com/ landing/index for complete AUS event listings.

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Brooks out of bounds

Chris Brooks

BRUNS SPORTS

A s the f irst truly cold temperatures have truly hit Fredericton recently, I’ve been spending less

and less time woodworking in my tiny backyard shed and more time dayd reaming of wa rm summer days and the act ivit ies that go along with them. When I heard about a UNB slackline enthusiast I f igured that maybe other people are going through the same bit of warm weather longing so I’d wait a bit longer before I dove straight into winter activities for this column. I called up A lex Matson so he could tell me about slacklining.

Brook s: Tell m e a lit t l e bit about why you enjoy slacklining.

A lex: It’s super versatile, you can set it up really anywhere and it’s a little different every time you set it up. A lso it just acts as a good break from whatever you’ve

been doing.

Brooks: How much time would you say you’ve spent on a slackline?

Alex: I’d have to say around 600 hours. I‘d say I’m on it consistently an hour a day for probably f ive months out of the year if the weather is good and I’ve been doing that for years now.

Brooks: How long does it take for you to get good at it?

A lex: It’s really not something you can just jump on and be good at it, but if you really focus on what you’re doing for like an hour even if you fall off 100 hundred times, you’ll start to get a feel for it and you could walk all the way across.

Brooks: Is there a social aspect to it?

A lex: Yeah def initely. A bunch of my friends and I longboard so we’ll go longboard ing t hen grab some lunch and set up the slackline. It’s kind of a nice way to be outside and be active but at the same time you can relax while doing it.

Brooks: Have you gotten any other people into it?

A lex: Yeah, it took a long time but I’d say this year and last year a couple of my buddies ordered their own so they’re out doing it whenever rather than before it was just kind of a thing they would do when I was doing it. But no matter whose line it is, it’s always

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a good time when you got friends there with you.

Brooks: If someone thinks that they don’t have good enough balance for slacklining, what would you tell them?

A lex: A lot of people t h i n k it’s all about balance or that you have to be really stiff in order to be good at it, but that’s not true.

You have to really f low with the movement so that the line doesn’t throw you. It’s not like tightrope walking, it’s very f luid.

If you or somebody you know at UNB would be a good f it for this column then contact me at cbrooks@thebruns.ca.

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Reds Notebook: LeBlanc, swim team travel to PEI Rob Trites Sports Editor The UPEI invitational saw UNB post some good results in the pool with Charli LeBlanc and Mayra Peters finishing first and second respectively in the women’s 50 metre freestyle.

Peters’ followed up her second place 50 metre freestyle with a third place finish in the 200 metre freestyle.

Victoria Gardiner was also able to reach the podium as she finished third in the women’s 800 metre freestyle.

The men also had an athlete step onto the podium as Michael Walz placed third in the 200 metre butterfly stroke.

This was the final invitational race for UNB before the AUS championships on February 13 and 14.

For complete race results visit http://www.atlanticuniversitysport. com/landing/index.

Jake Allen announces “Jake Allen Celebrity Classic” The NHL goaltender from Fredericton has announced his plans to host an annual charity event/golf tournament at Kingswood Park.

The funds raised during two-day

event will go to help young athletes reach their dreams by giving them opportunities they may not have had otherwise.

“I have always wanted to give back to the people, youth and businesses in Fredericton, for the years of support they’ve given me,” said Allen in a recent press release regarding the event.

NHL Athletes who plan to attend so far are Robby Fabbri, Robert Bortuzzo, Brad Malone and Logan Shaw.

If you want to register for the event taking place July 13 and 14 you will need a team of four and a registration fee of $1000 per team.

For your money, you will get a round of golf at Kingswood, a Gala dinner, an auction and you will be able to meet the NHL athletes and other celebrities who will be in attendance.

Volunteers Wanted If you, or anyone you know would be interested in getting some sports writing experience, please contact sports@thebruns.ca.

All experience levels are welcome, if you are passionate about sports there is a volunteering option for you at the Brunswickan.

Laura Kaye and the rest of the Reds played stought defence and held the Tigers in check last weekend, limiting them to 50 points on Saturday.

Brad Parker/ The Brunswickan

BRUNS UPPER DECKERS V-REDS EVENTS

HANNAH CURRIE #20 “The culture of our team is something that will be really hard to leave.”

FRIDAY, JAN. 22 Women’s Basketball UNB @ UPEI, 6 p.m. Charlottetown, P.E.I. Men’s Hockey UNB @ SMU, 7 p.m. Halifax, N.S. Men’s Volleyball Laval @ UNB, 7 p.m. Fredericton, N.B. Currie Center Men’s Basketball UNB @ UPEI, 8 p.m. Charlottetown, P.E.I.

SATURDAY, JAN. 23

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HANNAH CURRIE

Hannah is a member of the UNB Varsity Reds team that will be WOMEN’S hosting CIS nationals in March, which is just eight weeks away.

BASKETBALL Currie has been coming off the bench this season but head coach Jeff Speedy attributes that to the depth of the team and has said Hannah would be a starter on most other teams in the league.

Height: 6’0” Background: Currie started playing competitively when she was Position: Forward ten years old. She grew up playing many different sports includYear: 3 ing Volleyball and Soccer and gives credit for her basketball sucStudying: Sociology cess to her high school basketball coach who taught her everyFrom: Collingwood, thing she knows. Between High School and University Hannah Ont. played for a Junior Elite team in Ontario and was recruited to play for UNB while on this team.

Favorite part of being a V-Red: The close knit, interactive community within the team and other teams in the league.

Victory Celebration: Moving on and focusing on next week’s opponent

MATT DALEY #3

Men’s Volleyball Montreal @ UNB, 1 p.m. Fredericton, N.B. Currie Center

“It’s definitely had its ups and downs,” said Daley on his time with the Varsity Reds.

Men’s Hockey UNB @ Acadia, 7 p.m. Wolfville, N.S. Men’s Volleyball Sherbrooke @ UNB, 8 p.m. Fredericton, N.B. Currie Center

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27 Men’s Hockey STU @ UNB, 7 p.m. Fredericton, N.B. Aitken Centre

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MATT DALEY

Daley has had a rather tumultuous tenure with the V-Reds as he has had to deal with several injuries and a very talented backcourt where minutes were MEN’S far and few between his first two years. This year however, is a different story.

BASKETBALL Matt has been able to stay healthy and has been one of the best players in the AUS, leading the league in assists while scoring over 16 points a game.

Height: 5’7” Background: Daley has been playing basketball for as long as he can rePosition: Point member. He played for two different high schools and in his senior year Guard played for Bathurst High School. His team won the provincial title that year Year: 5 with Bradley States who now plays for the UPEI Panthers. Daley made the All-Star team and immediately started being recruited by university programs Studying: Bachelor of Recreation and and was eventually landed by head coach Brent Baker and the Varsity Reds.

Sports Studies, EdFavorite part of being a V-Red: Being able to see the turnaround the team ucation has made, going from a non-playoff team his first two years to a CIS ranked heavyweight in the last two. Recreation Activities: Daley can’t wait to get out From: Jacquet Rivhis hockey skates and baseball glove and start playing sports he did before er, N.B. university basketball.