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Volume 150, Issue 1, Sept 14th, 2016
Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief - Adam Travis Business Manager - Nicholas Williams News - Stephanie Sirois Arts - Katie Kim Sports - Anne Ugabi Photo - Bradley Parker Production Manager - Connor Jay Copy - Jadrien Hong Multimedia - Camile Coulombe Staff Advertising Manager - Pouria Poursaeid Delivery - Dan Gallagher Staff Reporters -David Bardwell, Nathalie Sturgeon Contributors Justin Collett, Anna Jackson Kyle Lamkin, Caroline Mercier, Rowan Miller and Stacey Taylor About Us The Brunswickan, in its 150th year of publication, is Canada’s Oldest Official Student Publication. We are an autonomous student publication owned and operated by Brunswickan Publishing Inc., a nonprofit, independent body. We are a founding member of Canadian University Press, and love it dearly. We are also members of CUPWire, a media exchange of university media throughout North America. We publish monthly during the academic year with a circulation of 4,000. We publish weekly, online at www.thebruns.ca. Letters to the Editor Letters must be submitted by e-mail to editor@thebruns.ca including your name, as letters with pseudonyms will not be printed or posted online. Letters must be 500 words at maximum. Deadline for letters is Friday at 5 p.m. before each issue. Editorial Policy While we endeavour to provide an open forum for a variety of viewpoints and ideas, we may refuse any submission considered by the Editorial Board to be racist, sexist, libellous or in any way discriminatory. The opinions and views expressed in this publication are those of the individual writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Brunswickan, its Editorial Board or its Board of Directors. All editorial content appearing in The Brunswickan is the property of Brunswickan Publishing Inc. Stories, photographs, and artwork contained herein cannot be reproduced without the express, written permission of the Editor-in-Chief.
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Like our new look? Dear Reader, Thank you for picking up this copy of the Brunswickan! Whether this is your first issue as a new student or you’ve been a fan for years, we appreciate your support and love you so. For those who read the Brunswickan last year, you’ll notice that what you are holding in your hands is substantially different from previous years. The fact of the matter is, times change – and so must we. More and more people are getting their news online; more and more media outlets are publishing exclusively online; more and more the daily newspaper is a thing of the past. It’s for this reason that we are moving to a monthly publication. The first week of each month (okay, we were late this month) we’ll have a beautiful magazine for you, full of longer, better-researched, more in-depth stories. Accompanying these stories will be high-quality art, photo essays and a great layout. We figured after 150 years, it was time to shake things up a little bit. Don’t worry about lack of coverage though. Every week we’ll be posting new content online to keep you up-to-date on all things UNB at www.thebruns.ca. To stay in the know, make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We want to be the best student publication we can be and deliver the news to you in a format that you’ll actually use. If you love it, pick it up and take it home. If not, let us know – we’re here for you, after all.
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A Lasting Impact UNB dedicates memorial to Carter Asbell Words & Photo by Adam Travis In the chaos of orientation week, quiet moments are few and far between. The evening of Sept. 10 was an exception as a large crowd gathered in a corner of the quad below the Student Union Building for what would have been Carter Asbell’s 21st birthday. 4
UNB officially commemorated Carter with a memorial tree, a bench and, in the future, a boulder with a plaque. Rice Fuller, director of counseling services, says the plaque will not shy away from the fact that Asbell took his own life; rather, it openly acknowledges it and urges anyone thinking about doing the same to seek help. Carter took his life in May of 2014 and the effect it had on campus, according to Carter’s father, Dave Asbell,
was shocking. “We didn’t realize the impact that his life and his passing made here at UNB.” His impact was felt tonight, with students, former housemates, professors and staff all in attendance. Dave believes that one of the keys to reducing rates of suicide is acknowledging when it happens. “Right from day one with Carter’s obituary, we didn’t hide the fact that he took his own life,” said Dave. “It needs to be out in the open.” This reduction of stigma can be
Friends of Carter sit on the bench dedicated to his memory. Sept. 10 was world suicide prevention day and would have been Carter’s 21st birthday.
a life-saver and Dave believes that should be a goal across the board. “We need to reduce and hopefully eliminate the stigma that’s attached, so even if one person can avoid that happening to them, that’s huge.” In the past two years, a vigil was held on campus to commemorate Carter and all victims of suicide. At both events a member of the campus community came out to share a previously unknown mental health struggle. For Dave, [survivors] are the real heros. “I was really impressed. People think we’re strong, but for someone to get up
and share that … wow.” Val Reeves, a chemistry professor at UNB, spoke about Carter’s positive impact on her class before confiding her own mental health struggles with the crowd. “You just never know … even if you have a friend who’s always happy, don’t forget to ask them how they’re doing.” Dave said the reactions to mental illness compared to physical illness are still substantially different. “If someone gets up and says ‘I’m a cancer survivor,’ they’re congratulated, if someone gets up and says
‘I’m being treated for mental illness,’ it’s [silence].” He hopes that, by sharing Carter’s story, others will feel more comfortable sharing their struggles and reducing the stigma. If you are having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health crisis please consider calling the CHIMO Helpline at (800) 667-5005.
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UNB Pharmacy opens doors Words by David Bardwell Photos by Bradley Parker Despite it’s small size, the new pharmacy is fully stocked and equipped to handle student needs. The pharmacy is located in the existing UNB bookstore.
A full service pharmacy has opened up on the UNB campus with cheaper medication and services tailored to students. The new pharmacy will be sharing space in the UNB bookstore building and offering a vast selection of prescription drugs for students and staff who want to shop on campus. The prices will be similar to those at big-box retailers, and the pharmacy will prioritize using generic drugs for those worried about cost and is able to bill directly to student insurance plans. Ayub Chishti, the pharmacist on duty, has been a pharmacist for over thirty years. “The pharmacy will provide a full service experience, which means not just prescriptions, but we can do consultations,” said Chishti. “We specialize in sports medicine, travel health and travel medicine. So students that are travelling abroad as part of their studies, they can come here.” Chishti said he strives to bring the best service possible to the students he
serves and feels the services of a pharmacy have been needed on campus for some time. He also said that convenience isn’t the only advantage the new pharmacy has. “The pharmacy also provides specialized compounding, which is important if anyone needs special mixtures of pain medications or hormones,” said Chishti. “We also deal with the largest wholesaler in Canada, so we’re independent but have the pricing of a much larger chain.” Students receive a discount of ten per cent on Wednesdays. There are ten per cent discounts for faculty on Fridays. Travis Daley, UNBSU president, wrote in an email that he welcomed the addition. “Having a pharmacy on campus is another step [toward] providing students with more services on campus. Speaking with [Chishti], it is clear that he is excited to provide this additional resource to students.” UNB alumni Jesse Bradley has already noticed the new facility. “While I was buying books, I noticed it was there and thought it was pretty
convenient,” Bradley currently attends St. Thomas University’s social work program. He doesn’t think he’ll need to use it himself but is glad to see the option there if he needs it. Shelley Nowlan, the manager of the campus bookstore, said she’s confident that it will lead to positive developments for the campus community as a whole. “It’s a fantastic thing for our students. It’s another thing in our gates for students that live here, [as well as] students that just go here … they need to have everything that they need on campus.” Chishti said an advantage of being both independent and local to the campus is that students can feel more comfortable coming in. “If any student [or faculty] has any questions or wants to inquire about what we do, they shouldn’t hesitate to call or come down and ask,” he said. The official opening ceremony will be held Sept. 14 but students and faculty are still encouraged to take advantage of the facilities before then. 7
TAB gets mixed reviews Words by Rowan Miller Photo by Bradley Parker The new Tuition Access Bursary has been heralded by some, but others argue it needs improvement.
The new Tuition Access Bursary has come into effect for the fall semester and students say it doesn’t provide financial coverage for enough people. TAB is a NB non-repayable grant first announced in April by Premier Brian Gallant as a way to reduce tuition costs for low income students and their families. As of the new fall semester, any New Brunswick students applying to public universities have the option of applying for TAB if their family earns less than $60,000 per year. Tyler NacEachern, a third year student receiving TAB, said in an email he still finds himself taking out student loans to help pay the balance of on-campus housing. “It’s helping out a bit, but I expected it to go further than it did. They’ve [TAB] given me around 5k while Student Loans is giving somewhere around 10k. I’ll be paying somewhere between $250-500 out of pocket,” said NacEachern. NacEachern said the cut-off is a 8
problem and expected greater coverage because his family falls well below the $60,000 cut-off. “It should be a bit higher. Not everyone’s parents are going to shell out money to help pay for university even if they make 80k/year,” he said. Rob Burroughs is the director of the New Brunswick Student Alliance. He thinks TAB is a great step forward for higher education in the province but the cut-off does represent a serious problem and a major area for improvement. “Improvement would be the implementation of a sliding scale [of eligibility]. We have given the government one year to install such an option,” Burroughs said in an email. “Will it be cheap? No. But if this government is committed to NB’s post secondary education students as the future of the province, then they will invest in us all the way.” “Beth,” a third year student not
receiving TAB requested to remain anonymous. She thinks the cut off for the program is flawed. “I feel that cut off could be neglecting a lot of other factors involved in that income and where the income is primarily going in the home,” said Beth. “It’s painting a population with a very large brush.” Beth said she is concerned students like her who are not receiving TAB will have to struggle to receive financial aid. “[TAB] provides education for the largest amount of people possible which is great,” said Beth. “But on the other hand, students who aren’t eligible may have to work harder to receive that same amount of funding through scholarships and bursaries.” Only full time NB students applying to publicly funded colleges or universities whose yearly income is less than $60,000 are eligible for TAB.
Matt Nightengale argues money spent on marketing would be better spent on faculty.
#WhyUNB still drawing criticism Words by David Bardwell Photo by Stephanie Sirois The Why UNB marketing campaign has returned its first set of results after facing criticism last year for its high price tag. According to a video published on UNB’s YouTube marketing channel, there were 3.4% more applications for both Fredericton and Saint John campuses, with a 5.1% increase in high-school applicants to UNB Fredericton. This was overshadowed by the 2.1% dip in attendance last year according to numbers recorded by UNB Fredericton’s Registrar’s Office. The news of the dip came last year after a wave of opposition to the campaign’s $5 million budget. For those like Matt Nightingale, a biomechanical engineering student, investing in things like new signage and social media campaigns like #OnlyHere rather than facilities and faculty was a poor idea. “It’s a smart move to try and
appeal to people on social media with a simple tag, but they can be used in a negative connotation pretty easily as well,” said Nightingale. Nightingale added that most of the advertising was met with cynicism from people he knows who saw it. Noah Ritcey, an information and communications studies student at UNBSJ, also expressed a distaste for the social-media driven portion of the campaign. “I find that marketing and packaging the university experience through hashtags and other skin-deep methods sells the wrong idea of what university is about,” said Ritcey. “I think the school should work more with students in their final two years at UNB and recent alumni. They should be showcasing real experiences and achievements in a more organic way.” For Jean Sauvageau, president of the Federation of New Brunswick Faculty Associations, the concern lies less in the nature of the advertising and more in the
source of the funding. Sauvageau said his organization is concerned with the recent trend of investing in marketing over staffing. “We’re not convinced this is the proper way to invest … we’re waiting to be proven wrong,” said Sauvageau “How wise is it to spend time energy and money into these branding campaigns when we see some faculties and facilities struggling?” Anthony Peter-Paul, a creative writing honours student at UNBF, said he’s not sure that re-branding and marketing is the solution to sliding enrolment numbers. “After years of dispersing large sums of money for student retention, there should be an increase in student population. If not, they need to try a new approach,” said Peter-Paul The administration and marketing team said their choices are backed by numbers, regardless of criticism related to the campaign’s methods. Sonya Gilks, director of communications for UNB said in an e-mail that competing with the large marketing campaigns of other institutions was key. “The best way to raise awareness of UNB is by sharing our stories with the world. The funding secured in year one had very tangible results,” said Gilks. According to the UNB marketing video, there has been a large increase in the number of visitors who stay on the UNB homepage, as well as increases in web traffic from select out-of-province markets such as Ontario and Calgary by more than 100%. Nightingale remains unconvinced despite the numbers. “#OnlyHere reminds me of that awful “Be ... In This Place” line we had for NB.”
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Editorial Team
Adam Travis - Editor-in-Chief Hello UNB! After three years working at Canada’s oldest student publication, I felt it was about time to start running the show. In my second year, I was urged by the then-layout editor to join the Brunswickan as a volunteer photographer. After a stint as both photo editor and business manager, I felt confident (or foolish) enough to apply for my current role as editor-in-chief.
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Nicholas Williams - Business Manager My name is Nicholas Williams and I am currently in my fourth year of the BBA program here at UNB; I am unbelievably excited to be a part of the Brunswickan team this year! I have always been a fan of the Brunswickan and how they are a completely student-run publication. I cannot wait to bring my previous business experiences to this great paper.
While I haven’t followed the path as previous editors, my mandate is the same: to provide UNB with the best student publication I can.
I have been involved in a variety of activities at UNB and my interests include entrepreneurship, social innovation, and non-profit organizations. My current goals include becoming Instagram famous and hosting my own Ted Talk.
Anne Ugabi - Sports Editor
Katie Kim - Arts Editor
My name is Anne Ugabi and I am in my fourth year at UNB. I am a biology major who has somehow managed to end up in the student journalism world working at the Bruns. Between freaking out over deadlines for the Bruns and freaking out over deadlines for school I am a varsity athlete on the track and field team and a chronic nap-aholic.I am looking forward to covering all the amazing teams at UNB and their successes and wishing all the students at UNB an awesome, awesome year.
My name is Katie Kim. I am a third year business student at UNB, and I am happy to be a part of the Brunswickan team as the arts editor. My ties with student journalism started at age nine when one of the local newspaper companies started a project for young students to read and write about today’s issues. I am now twenty, and after working as the Bruns volunteer arts writer and a features writer, I will be bringing you the news about the artistic events going on around us.
Stephanie Sirois - News Editor It takes a certain kind of person to enjoy being a news editor and I feel like I’ve finally discovered the correct amount of coffee to become that person. My downtime can normally be described as reading or drinking more coffee, sometimes at the same time. All joking aside, I love being a journalist and I take my role seriously. I am here to keep you informed about what matters to you, to answer your questions about things you need to know about and to prepare you for your day.
Camille Coulombe - Multimedia Editor As the multimedia editor for the Brunswickan I’m all about social media, filmmaking, video editing: anything and everything that has to do with creating and publishing digital content. I’m in my final year, majoring in media arts and cultures with a concentration in digital film production. All in all, I’m likely to always have a camera on me or to be fidgeting with a tripod. I’m really looking forward to working with such an amazing team of talented and devoted people here at the Bruns. Cheers UNB!
Jadrien Hong - Copy Editor
Bradley Parker - Photo Editor
Connor Jay - Production Editor
As the copy editor for the Bruns, it’s should be pretty clear that I love words. I’m in my last year of English Honours at UNB and in my spare time (ha) I can probably be found with a book or passed out in front of Netflix. I’m a huge nerd, so the HIL is one of my favourite places on campus and I’m actually looking forward to the start of class and colour-coding my notes.
Hi all! You may know my as last year’s man behind the camera, and I’m coming back for another year as the photo editor. I’m in my final year of information systems. When I’m not in classes, snapping photos for the Bruns, or working, I’m trekking around the province taking more photos, playing video games, or trying to keep up with all the local breweries.
As the production editor for the Bruns, I’m the one who makes the paper into a physical product. I’m responsible for the design, layout and art direction of the Bruns. I’m in my final year of Journalism and Political Science at St. Thomas, just up the hill. You generally find me with a book or a bike nearby. Stoked for the complete new look of the Bruns this year and the other things we’ve got up our sleeve. Get ready.
Contact me if you have any questions or concerns; if you spot any grammatical errors in the publication I’ll immediately and dignifiedly hide under my desk.
I’m looking forward to another great year of working with the Bruns! If you’re handy with a camera and want to work with us, get in touch with me at photo@thebruns.ca.
Welcome back
The new school year has always brought with it a sense of possibility: this year will be the year you get your shit together, get that 4.0 GPA and have the MOST FUN EVER. Coming to a new school in a new city amplifies this feeling tenfold. When your first day at university starts with a fireworks display, it’s hard to imagine the next four years being anything less than the best time of your life. Your Snapchat story is full of toga parties and slip n’ slides, there’s a party every night and it seems like everyone has instantaneously become best friends with their roomie. I remember being so excited during my first month at UNB that I basically forgot my parents existed (sorry, mom!). Life is good in Freddy beach, right? But once the glow of orientation week gives way to the grind of 8:30 a.m. classes, the reality of university life can come as a shock. From everyday duties like scrounging up quarters for laundry to staying on top of a monstrous course load, this newfound liberty also comes with some new adult problems. Throw that on top of a few ounces of academic anxiety, a drizzle of roommate conflict, topped off with dollop of financial insecurity and you’ve got yourself a delicious life crisis latte. This is where your safety net should come in. Whether it’s the friends you met in o-week, that club you joined, your roommate, your mom or your proctor (they’re more than just the party police!), life crises are much easier to navigate if you’ve got someone to vent to. In the midst of this, don’t get caught up comparing yourself to everyone gushing on social media about how great their life is. Last week, they could have very well been in your shoes, debating whether or not they had prematurely ruined their life. Next week, the person on top of the world might be you. The point is, while your university career won’t be the best time all the time (and you shouldn’t expect it to be), having realistic expectations of yourself and building a strong net to fall on will help you make the most of your time here. 11
Bruns: Opinion Letters must be submitted by e-mail to editor@thebruns.ca including your name, as letters with pseudonyms will not be printed or posted online. Letters must be 500 words at maximum. Deadline for letters is Friday at 5 p.m. before each issue.
Staying healthy away from home Words by Stacey Taylor, MN/NP University can be one of the best experiences of your life, but it can be challenging and stressful at times! As a student, it is critical to find that seemingly elusive balance between working hard to achieve academic success while still making time to exercise, energize with good nutrition, revitalize with enough sleep, and socialize for fun and enjoyment. While living a balanced lifestyle can support personal wellness, it is not a foolproof plan. So what happens if you do get sick? What if you simply want to be proactive and take charge of your own health (great move by the way!)? Maybe you are due to have a PAP test, need a prescription for a new medication, or a prescription refill for a medication you are already using for an illness, like depression or thyroid disease? What if you have a bad cough, a rash, feel really tired, or feel generally crappy but cannot figure out why? Where would you go for help? Did you know that UNB has a Student Health Centre (the SHC!) located very conveniently right here on campus?! On site are two full-time and two part-time Physicians, a Nurse Practitioner (that’s me!), a team of Registered Nurses, a Registered Dietitian and Medical Administrative staff – all committed to providing quality Primary Health Care services to full time students of UNB and STU. We even have a dedicated Psychiatrist and Orthopedic Surgeon who will see our students at the SHC by referral – that means you need to see one of us first for assessment in order to determine if 12
specialist care is required in your situation. You also need to know that if you see me or one of our physicians and we decide you need to have non-urgent bloodwork collected, you can book an appointment at the SHC and one of our experienced Registered Nurses can draw your blood sample! Appointments for bloodwork are booked each morning (Monday through Friday) to make life easier for you, our students. I mentioned that we have the services of a Registered Dietitian at the SHC – you can make an appointment to see our Dietician without a referral and for free! No student wants something as basic as food to interfere with their academic success here at UNB. Our Dietician helps students assess their nutrition intake and find simple, practical strategies to fill gaps while meeting their health and nutrition goals. If you want to maintain a healthy weight, increase your energy, feel healthier and boost your immune system, or begin to practice healthy eating for long term health, consider booking an appointment to learn how! A few other things about the SHC that may surprise you … The clinic is open year round – even in the summer! If you decide to opt out of the university student health insurance plan, you can still access medical care at the SHC! It is important to bring a valid student ID and a valid Canadian or International Health Card with you every time you come to the SHC for an appointment (i.e. Medicare, MSI, OHIP, Cowen, Great West Life, etc.). In addition to clinic appointments, the SHC offers educational outreach
programs. This includes guest lectures and more informal talks with student groups in residence, on sports teams, as well as those involved with various clubs and organizations on campus. Program topics include personal health and wellness, sexual health, nutrition, mental health, and many more. We can even design a presentation to meet your specific needs! Are you still not sure why you would choose to go to the Student Health Centre? Think of it this way: if you would call your family doctor’s office to book an appointment for a specific health-related concern, you can come to us. Our services are completely confidential and non-judgmental – we want you to feel comfortable to come and see us about any concerns you have that could impact your health and well-being. To book a same day or next day appointment, just phone the SHC or drop in. Calling or coming in earlier in the day increases your chances of getting an appointment with one of us before our appointments fill up for that day. When we are full, we do book into the next workday or refer students to an appropriate community resource if needed. At the SHC, we truly understand the importance of wellness to academic success. Our goal is to help you - our students, minimize interruptions to your studies by preventing and treating illness in a timely manner. For more information and medical resources check out our web site at go.unb.ca/healthcentre, or contact us at shc@unb.ca or (506)453-4837.
Unapologetically Queer Words by Caroline Mercier
Sports pose sticky situations for some transgender people. From the beginning athletics has engrained in itself a nearly inescapable gender dichotomy that will likely continue into the foreseeable future. Though there has been progress towards allowing more well deserved accommodation for transgender athletes the rules are still, at best, difficult to navigate. Some of these trans athletes face a difficult decision: they can continue in their sport as their assigned sex and delay their transition until they are passed a competitive level (which comes with the possibility of facing irreversible psychological consequences), or they can transition, encountering the possibility of getting kicked off their team, losing the support of their teammates, and being deprived of the chance to participate in the activity they love. Though this may not stand true for all transgender athletes, it is absolutely a prominent issue that must be addressed. One of the athletes at the forefront of the push to change gendered rules is Chris Mosier. He is the first
openly-transgender athlete on a USA national team. Ever. He came into the public eye after starring in an unprecedented Nike commercial. As a result of him and many others placing pressure on the IOC (International Olympic Committee), this leading sport authoritative body was forced to change their ruling that had stood since 2004 from the Stokholm Consensus. This new ruling in 2015 allow trans athletes to compete without gender reaffirming surgery, opening the doors for many who could not compete under the previous ruling that demanded surgery as a prerequisite. In many cases, the IOC creates a trickle down effect. Since the ruling, the National Collegiate Athletic Association has adopted a similar policy in order to accommodate transgender athletes. However, though in Canada there are sanctions installed in national sport organizations to protect persons of sexual minority, there was not an excess of easily accessible information about the participation of transgender athletes, particularly at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport level.
A controversial argument that arises from this discourse is that it is unfair for transwomen (those who transition from male to female) to compete in the women’s gender category. I would argue differently. According to regulations, for a transwoman to compete against other women their hormones must remain within a certain threshold. As a result, their bodies are no more likely to build muscle or stamina than any other. Their bodies would be built no different than the other athletes competing. Therefore, there is no reason as to why the competition would be unfair. What does this mean? Public stigma around transgender people is decreasing, though not at the rate it should. When rules and regulations are created around these matters it is not special treatment; it is equal treatment. The push to change the view of the regulating bodies is an understated part in the fight to change the view of society as sport, whether watched or participating in, is an enormous aspect of our lives. It’s time to get unstuck.
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Book Review: The Vegetarian by Han Kang Words by Katie Kim
The Vegetarian by Han Kang, originally written in Korean and translated to English by Deborah Smith, is the winner of the 2016 Man Booker International Prize. The Man Booker Prize is considered one of the most prestigious literary awards in the United Kingdom. Set in modern day South Korea, the story starts with Yeong-hye, a “completely unremarkable” women, suddenly announcing that she will no longer eat meat due to a dream she had. This causes a disruption in the perfectly uneventful life she leads. Yeong-hye begins to exhibit more extreme behaviour and nearly starves herself. At a family dinner, when Yeong-hye’s father resorts to violence as he tries to feed her meat, she cuts her wrist and is admitted to a hospital. There she is found in the garden with blood smeared across her face and a dead bird in her hands. Perhaps due to Kang’s background as a poet, the story’s description of dreams, visions, and flashbacks seem almost psychedelic. Despite the violent and at times grotesque scenes illustrated by the novel, it is narrated throughout with a sense of impassivity. This practice is not uncommon in contemporary Korean literature and is beautifully captured by Smith’s translation. It is hard to believe
that Smith has studied Korean for only seven years. The Man Booker Prize awards both the writer and the translator when the book is not originally written in English, and it only seems reasonable. Smith’s translation seems like an art in its own. Some Western critics attribute many of the novel’s consequences to Korean culture and its “polite society.” This may in part be due to the translation emphasizing certain elements to clearly set the stage as contemporary Korea. For instance, Korean words such as “manhwa” is used even when a clear English substitute, “comics,” exists. It is interesting to note, however, that Smith also uses words that the Western audience would be more familiar with, such as “miso” to describe a similar but different Korean ingredient. In the last part of the novel, Yeong-hye refuses to consume anything but water, claiming that if she becomes a tree, she will not need anything else. In this sense, she is no longer a “vegetarian.” In fact, some critics argued that she never really was a vegetarian; she simply decided not to eat meat, and by default, could only eat vegetables. Labelling Yeong-hye as a vegetarian is therefore others’ attempt to prescribe a sense of normalcy to her, since without it, she is “crazy” and “selfish” to
have made a decision based on a disturbing dream. Not surprisingly, when she loses that label, she is admitted to a psychiatric institution. It is difficult to pinpoint exactly what lead to Yeong-hye’s eventual destruction. It might have been domestic violence she had to endure throughout her childhood, the stifling marriage she had, or others’ disapproval when she decided not to eat meat. What all of these events have in common, however, is violence towards those who are different. Yeong-hye’s sister is an interesting character in this respect, as she condones her father’s violence, dislikes her brother-in-law, feels empathetic towards her sisters’ breakdown, yet eventually admits that her “survival” is only due to her compliance with her father and responsibility she has for her son. She is a perpetrator, a bystander, and a victim all at once. Perhaps the novel is telling us that we are not unlike these characters. Depending on the situation, we might unconsciously be fueling someone’s destruction or giving in to the social pressure. Maybe it is this message that transcends the context of one culture and appeals to an international audience.
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David in the Dark has seen grabbing a lot of attention, but it hasn’t been without hard work. Photo submitted
David in the Dark Finds The Light Words by Nathalie Sturgeon It is hard to describe David in the Dark in one word. The music has a Mumford and Sons vibe – a soft-but-hard, rustic tone with a beat to which you can tap your foot. This student-lead band from Fredericton has gathered momentum in recent months and it’s only the beginning for them. Comprised of Stefan Westner on drums, Dylan Ward on bass, Evan LeBlanc on vocals, Jane Blanchard on keyboard and Kevin Belyea on lead guitar, the band came together after Belyea realized he wanted to expand his solo act. Originally LeBlanc was playing under the stage name David the White, but he knew that he needed to bring in other people. As a songwriter, he said that writing music is 16
“a way to not think about the actual world” and to “go off into a different space.” As a local band, David in the Dark faces many challenges; among these is the fear that they will not succeed as a band. “I think being a band in Fredericton you’re kind of told and taught that you won’t be able to go anywhere unless you move to [somewhere] like Toronto,” said Blanchard. Blanchard added that you have to be able to read your own scene. For instance, being in Fredericton is rewarding in that it allows them to play, experience and be appreciated while still being affordable. “Why not have bands bigger than Fredericton?” said LeBlanc. The band has played venues small and large across eastern Canada, from intimate shows in pubs and bars to opening for east-coast legend Matt Mays at the
Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market. They’ve also made it as far as Quebec city on a tour this summer. For all six members, producing music is something they want to do full-time, but all of the members currently have regular jobs. Balancing the two, they said, can be one of the most difficult things. “It’s hard to say I need a month and half from my job … a lot of us are very lucky, but if we want career jobs, it’s hard to do that and play,” said Blanchard. The band hopes that one day, as they watch the Harvest tents go up, they’ll be headliners. This band is a self-propelling machine of art. A lyrical writer, a merchandise maker, a recording and producing enthusiast, a kick-ass vocalist and an intense, speaker-climbing lead guitarist can all see the musical future in front of them.
CLOCKWISE: 1. Yukon Blonde performing at last year’s festival. 2. Charles Bradley was one of the most anticipated acts of 2015. 3. A fire spinner draws a crowd on the Harvest street closure.
A community effort: volunteers key to Harvest success Words by Nathalie Sturgeon Photos by Bradley Parker Since 1992, the Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival has been the crown jewel of Fredericton’s live music scene. From Sept. 13 to 18 the festival will feature blues, rock, jazz and soul acts from all over the world. This year’s lineup includes Drive-By Truckers, Robert Cray, Metric, the Sheepdogs, some local talents like St. Thomas University Jazz and Fredericton High School Jazz, and many more. Here is a preview of some of the bands expected at the festival this year. Drive-By Truckers Hauling all the way from Athens, Georgia, the band was founded in 1996 by long-time friends Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley. The band has had more than a dozen releases
and thousands of shows, gaining its four star review in the Rolling Stone magazine. DriveBy Truckers will be making their debut in New Brunswick’s capital city on Sept. 17 at the Moose Light Stage behind city hall. Robert Cray From Columbus, Georgia, the four-time Grammy award winning blues singer will be among many talented artists to take the stage in Fredericton. Cray and his band have recorded 20 studio albums over the course of 40 years. He has played with the likes of the Rolling Stones, John Lee Hooker, BB King and Bonnie Raitt. Cray will be taking the stage in Officers Square on Sept. 17. Metric Metric, from Toronto, Ontario, will also be at the Harvest Jazz & Blues this year. This
Grammy nominated and Juno-award-winning band has their plan for a rock concert. Pagnas in Vegas, their most recent album, “is being described as an album that captures the quandaries of life in an age where bad news is unavoidable and great art is a life saver,” said Harvest website. The Canadian band will be performing on Sept. 16 at the Moose Light Stage. The Sheepdogs Hailing from Saskatoon, S.K., this band will be rocking and rolling at Harvest Jazz & Blues this year. The Juno-award winning band has had nothing but success since their 2012 gold singles Feeling Good and The Way it Is. The band that started small and once even self-recorded is now taking the main stage at one of Atlantic Canada’s crown jewel music festivals. The Sheepdogs will be playing on Sept. 16 at the Moose Light Stage. 17
From Bruns to Brazil Words by Anne Ugabi
With the Olympics wrapping up last month and the Paralympics just starting, the buzz of Rio is still very much alive. Canada won a total of 22 medals at the Olympics and there were many memorable moments for team Canada this year: Penny Oleksiak becoming a household name by winning gold in the women’s 100m freestyle, as well as getting on the podium in three other events, all at the tender age of 16; Andre DeGrasse winning silver in the men’s 200m behind Usain Bolt and then taking home the bronze medal in the 100m behind Usain Bolt and Justin Gatlin; the women’s soccer team beating Brazil to take the bronze medal; and many other iconic moments that had Canadians across the country cheering at their TVs. It was a great two weeks, something UNB alumni and former Brunswickan sports editor Jamie Tozer and STU alumni and former Brunswickan editor-in-chief Nick Murray got to be a part of when they covered the games. Tozer, originally from St. Stephen and currently finishing up his master’s degree in journalism at Ryerson University, had the opportunity to be a part of Olympic coverage when he was as a summer intern with the Canadian Olympic Committee’s digital team. Murray, originally from Ottawa, moved to Fredericton to study journalism at STU and is currently a CBC reporter in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The Brunswickan was able to ask them a couple of questions about their experiences covering Rio 2016. Bruns: How did you get into journalism? 18
JT: I always liked journalism growing up but never considered going into it as a career because of the state of the job market. I started a blog about the Saint John Sea Dogs – called Station Nation – while in high school in 2009. It rapidly grew in popularity and continued the blog throughout university. NM: Well my debut in the journalism world goes way back to my time in Ottawa when I worked as a statistician for Rogers TV, back when the Ottawa Lynx were still around. It materialized from there. At the Bruns, it was actually my mom who encouraged me to write my first story – an advancer for a Bob MacKenzie speech at STU. But I always wanted to write sports, and quite frankly I knew UNB had the better hockey team. I also had a friend who was the sports editor at the time, so all of those combined made for a perfect storm. Bruns: How did you get the job you have now? JT: I’m still completing my master’s degree at Ryerson, so I’m no longer with the Olympic team. I found the job posting for a summer internship with the Canadian Olympic Committee’s digital team through a sports job posting website. I was originally going to be a researcher, but they offered me the role of being a written content creator instead. NM: Short answer, I applied. But seriously, I’m not going to sugarcoat it, journalism jobs out of University are incredibly hard to come by. I had a summer internship with CBC in
Fredericton out of school in 2014, but they cut me loose by October. I applied everywhere all through November, Iqaluit included. Nothing. It wasn’t until a fluke meeting when I was in Ottawa in January 2015, where I met the sports comms person at Carleton University at a basketball game. We went to dinner and turns out she had just come off a 5-year stint in Iqaluit with CBC. She gave me some names to call and a few weeks later I got a call myself. My contract was for two weeks, starting the first week of February - the coldest month in the Arctic. Almost two years later, I’m still here, now as a permanent employee. Bruns: How did your time at the Bruns prepare you for journalism in the “real world”? JT: It sounds weird to say, but I didn’t learn a lot about journalism at the Bruns. What I did learn was how manage people, how to work with a team to produce a single product, how to handle a lot of stress/pressure, and the importance of developing relationships, and other “business-like” stuff. It was definitely valuable to see how a newsroom operated and the staff functioned, even if it was just a student paper. NM: I think the Bruns and, for that matter, student journalism in general, is a great place to foster your skills as a journalist. Most mistakes you make as a student journo aren’t career-defining, as much as they may feel like it at the time. You can experiment, push your limits and, most importantly, learn from your mistakes. The beauty about writing
Former Brunswickan Editor Nick Murray recently covered the Rio Olympics with the CBC’s Olympic team. Photo submitted.
sports in Fredericton is you’re covering the same events as the pros in Bruce Hallihan and Bill Hunt over at the Gleaner – who by the way are two of the best guys I’ve ever worked for and with, and who are still friends of mine to this day. Having a chance to work side-by-side with those guys as a student couldn’t be a better training environment for a young sports journo. You learn a ton from them, and if you’re as lucky as I was, they’ll take you under their wing. Bruns: How did you get the opportunity to cover the Rio Olympics? JT: Sadly I didn’t get to go to Rio, but I got to cover the Olympics from the COC’s Toronto office with a couple members of the digital home team and the rest of the interns. I was at the COC for four months, covering the build up to the Games (team announcements, tournaments, public appearances, etc.) and then the actual Olympics. I got to write about almost everything and also helped produce videos, photos and social content. NM: It’s a bit complicated but, long story
short, I made a lot of phone calls. Never before, I’m told, has anyone from the North been brought down to cover the Olympics for CBC. There are hundreds of people in Toronto they can pick to fill in. I’m very fortunate. Bruns: What was your favourite part of covering the Olympics? JT: My favourite part was being able to produce content for something so big, something that a lot of the world was watching. It was awesome to produce stuff that got shared and read by thousands of people. My favourite moment was definitely Penny Oleksiak’s gold medal race. Halfway through the race, it looked like all the content we had planned for a medal win wasn’t going to be usable. Moments later it was gold. NM: Easy. The people I worked with. It was amazing. Being in a newsroom where everyone eats, sleeps and breathes sports was a thrill. Everyone working there all has the same interests as you, and share that
genuine excitement when Penny Oleksiak unexpectedly wins a silver medal. Bruns: What did you take away with you from this experience? JT: The COC had about a dozen people on its digital team. Four years earlier, in London, there was barely a digital team at all. The increase in demand and interest for digital content in such a short time frame is astounding – and it’s hard to imagine what the 2018 Games will be like. My biggest take away is that - whether you are in communications, journalism or any industry really - you’ve got to keep up with the trends and adapt. NM: Lots of great memories for sure, but definitely it reinforced something I learned after my last day at the Bruns and graduating from STU; don’t take anything for granted. It was an amazing opportunity. It was a 24-day grind, but before you know it – much like being a student – it’s over.
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Fighting the Freshman 15 Words by Anna Jackson, RD
We’ve all heard of the dreaded “Freshman 15” phenomenon, but does it really exist? The good news is that research shows that most university students do not gain the feared fifteen pounds. However, most students do gain about five pounds in their first year. Although five pounds may not seem like much to worry about, gradual weight gain year after year adds up! Starting university is a major transition. University life is busy, exciting, and stressful. It can be hard to squeeze in physical activity when you’re stuck studying in the library or sitting in class. On top of that, many social activities revolve around alcohol and late night snacks. Establishing healthy eating habits during your university years makes it easier to maintain a healthy lifestyle long-term. Shift your focus from fear of the “Freshman 15” to setting healthy eating goals that will help you feel your best! Here are five tips to start the year off on the right foot. Balance your plate. If you’ve eaten pizza at meal hall every day for the past week, it’s time to branch out and try something different. Aim to fill half of your plate with veggies, one quarter protein, and 20
one quarter grains/starches. This will ensure that your meal is well-balanced and provides a wide variety of nutrients to satisfy your hunger. Understand the impact of alcohol. There’s about 150 calories in your average bottle of beer and 100 calories in a 1.5 oz shot of liquor. Say you have a night on the town and end up drinking six beers and one shot. Not only does this fall under the definition of binge-drinking, but it also adds up to 1000 calories of no nutritional value! Practice moderation when it comes to alcohol consumption. Be sure to eat a good-sized meal before drinking, space drinks one hour apart, and alternate alcoholic beverages with water. Stock up on healthy snacks to keep in your backpack and dorm room. Snacks are crucial for marathon study sessions and busy days on campus. Having healthy snacks on hand will save you money in the long run and help you resist those Tim’s donuts. An apple with peanut butter, Greek yogurt mixed with fruit, or a small handful of trail mix are all great snack options to fuel your study sessions! Manage stress. During stressful
times, food can often serve as a comfort. Instead of turning to junk food when you’re stressed, think of ways that you could reduce your stress in a healthy way. Being physically active, getting adequate sleep, and practicing relaxation techniques such as meditation have all been shown to be effective stress-relief practices. Live a little! Embrace the 80/20 rule. Healthy eating doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Although stressful and busy, university is supposed to be one of the best times in your life. Sometimes you just need that late night pizza or scoop of Ben & Jerry’s and that’s okay! In fact, being able to practice moderation by eating a nutritious diet the majority of the time, yet indulging in your favorite treats on occasion, guilt-free, is the definition of a healthy lifestyle. A registered dietitian can help you achieve your nutrition goals. The UNB Student Health Centre offers one-on-one nutritional counselling to all full-time UNB and STU students for FREE. Drop in or call the Student Health Centre at 453-4527 to book an appointment. No referral is needed.
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QUALIFICATIONS: We are seeking applicants who are attending university or other post-secondary institution and who are available to work 12-15 hours/ week when the House is in Session (Tuesday-Friday). Some positions require competence in both official languages.
COMPÉTENCES REQUISES : Nous recherchons les candidatures de personnes qui fréquentent l’université à temps plein et qui peuvent travailler de 12 à 15 heures par semaine, du mardi au vendredi, lorsque l’Assemblée siège. Certains postes exigent la connaissance des deux langues officielles.
SALARY: The salary is $12.00 per hour. Applications are available at the Office of the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly or online at www.gnb.ca/legis/education/ page/page-e.asp, and at the Student Employment Centre, Neville Homestead, UNB Campus and should be submitted ON or BEFORE September 28, 2016 .
SALAIRE : Le salaire est de 12,00 $ l’heure. Des formulaires de demande peuvent être obtenus au bureau du greffier de l’Assemblée législative, en ligne à www.gnb.ca/legis/ education/page/page-f.asp ou au centre d’emploi étudiant, au Neville Homestead, sur le campus de UNB, et les demandes doivent être présentées AU PLUS TARD le 28 septembre 2016 .
APPLY: Mr. Donald J. Forestell Clerk of the Legislative Assembly Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick P.O. Box 6000 Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5H1 Telephone: 453-2506 Fax: 453-7154
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Work -Study Fall 2016 Part-time Employment Opportunities for UNBF Students
Work-Study is a subsidized work program designed to assist financially needy students with the high costs associated with post-secondary study. The program will also provide students with an opportunity to gain valuable skills/experience in an on-campus, part-time employment situation. Work-Study positions are 10 hours per week, $13.02 per hour. Due to the limited number of available positions, program eligibility will not guarantee employment. Eligibility is restricted to full-time UNB undergraduate and graduate students with demonstrated financial need. Students must also be in good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 and over from the most recent assessment year) to be eligible for program consideration. VIEW available Work-Study positions on-line Friday, August 19th, 2016, at Career Development and Student Employment Centre (Neville Homestead).
MANDATORY Step-by-Step Application Process: Step 1: CONTACT the Financial Aid Office at 453-4796 between Tuesday, September 6th - Thursday, September 22th, 2016, to set up an appointment for a “Financial Assessment� to determine program eligibility. Needs Assessment Application is available at the Financial Aid Office. Step 2: COMPLETE Resume and Cover Letter Writing Workshop by September 23, 2016. To secure your seat, please register at http://www.unbtls.ca/events/ . Review the Workshop Schedule for dates and times. You may also review the Event Calendar by month to review upcoming workshops. Step 3: SUBMIT up to a maximum of eight resumes and cover letters NO LATER THAN September 23, 2016 (4 pm) to Career Development and Employment Centre (Neville Homestead). Step 4: HIRING DEPARTMENT will contact those selected for an interview.
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drawing the katana. Because of its focus on precise, controlled movements, iaido is sometimes referred to as “Japanese yoga”.
5 Days for the Forest MONDAY
September 19 | 6 PM
Old Hemlock Forest Walk With Jim Goltz
Location: Odell Park, meet at the Odell Lodge
TUESDAY
September 20 | 6 PM
OMISTA’s Local Chews & Brews Free local hors d’ouevres, cash bar with local brews & ciders with poetry by Marilyn Lerch
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For more information, visit our website at higashikaze.org or email us at higashikaze.iaido@yahoo.ca
THURSDAY
September 21 | 6 PM
September 22 | 7:30 PM
A Visual Forest Feast with Milda’s Pizza!
Forest Gala with Gypsophilia
Photo-storytelling of Nicaragua’s rainforest and NB’s Acadian forest with Nick Hawkins & film screening of Kokota: Islet of Hope about Tanzania’s reforestation efforts.
Location: The Playhouse, tickets $40 at The Playhouse
9:30 PM | Tumba Sound
Location: The Capital, 362 Queen Street, $8 at the door
Location: Forestry & Geology Building, Room 2013, UNB
7:30 PM | TREEvia Night
Location: The Grad House, 676 Windsor St.
Location: Crowne Plaza
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September 23 | 6:00 PM
Film screening of A Beautiful Forest
Location: Conserver House, 180 St. John St.
Contact: 458-8747 or forest@conservationcouncil.ca
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