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Cherise Letson News Editor Student leaders from the Atlantic universities are helping take over Parliament Hill this week.

They’re participating in the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations’ (CASA) Advocacy Week, where they’re meeting with over 120 MPs to present their policy research and advocate on students’ behalf.

Schools from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island are taking part. Newfoundland and Labrador’s Memorial University is not a CASA member.

“The UPEI Student Union thinks it’s an important part of what CASA does, connecting students to decision makers and making sure that our words have impact on the hill,” said Travis Gordon, vice-president academic and vice-president external for the University of Prince Edward Island Student Union.

Though students will typically be matched up with MPs from their area, they will be presenting

the same unified policy suggestions created by the membership. Gordon said CASA’s agenda reflects issues facing all Canadian universities.

“I think CASA’s priorities are Islander student priorities. CASA’s priorities are beneficial to students as a whole. The UPEI Student Union, we have our own priorities, but when we go up to the hill, we’re working for all students represented by CASA and Islanders are certainly a big part of that.”

The big issues on CASA’s agenda include focuses on student assistance, including further increasing the in-study income limit, indexing student loans to inflation and offcampus work visas for international students, among other things.

With several national directors for the organization coming from the Atlantic provinces in previous years, Matthew Rios, president of the Acadia Student’s Union, said the region has a strong voice when advocating at the federal level.

“Atlantic schools have continued to have what I would call a dispro-

Atlantic student leaders take on the hill.

Student leaders from Atlantic Universities are in Ottawa for CASA’S Advocacy Week. portionately strong voice in terms of our advocacy in general. “We have a very strong voice at the federal level and I think that reputation and tradition of excellence is something w e ’ r e proud of a nd we need to main-

tain,” Rios said.

“I know in meeting MPs from across the country, not just from the Maritimes, they really do respect students that come from the Martimes.

We’re very grounded, we’re very well-spoken and we’re typically very well research as well. And I think that’s what separates the Maritimes, even more so CASA, from other advocacy groups.”

CASA takes a policy and research approach when it comes to advocacy, which is one that members argue, is effective.

“I think that when you [have] rational and research backing and provide it to government, you’re much more likely to get a result,” Rios said. “I think there is certainly going to be an area and a need for activism, but I think in terms of advocacy, the best avenue is through well-thought out and well researched policy.”

Some of CASA’s successes include a variety of education-related tax credits, various student grants and changes to in-study income on fed-

eral loans and an open access policy for publicly funded research.

Though some may not agree on CASA’s approach being the most effective, Greg Bailey, vice-president external of the University of New Brunswick Student Union, said it’s the foundation for any kind of advocacy.

“At the end of the day, you go to remember that politics is about a small number of people moving a large amount of money. Protests definitely get your point across, but to make sure you really got the details hammered out, you just got to get out there and have the meetings,” Bailey said.

“No matter how you decide to convey your message, you should always be well-researched on it.

There’s no point in going out and trying to convince people something if you’re not backed up by the facts.

I think everyone can agree on that.”

Advocacy Week goes until Friday.

Professors still in negociations with UNB – but strike unlikely Emma McPhee News Editor Although negotiations between the Association of University of New Brunswick Teachers (AUNBT) and UNB are still ongoing, a strike is unlikely, says UNB student union vicepresident of finance and operations, Marc Gauvin.

Since last March, AUNBT and UNB have been negotiating an increase in the salaries of the university’s full-time teaching staff. According to an AUNBT circular, currently UNB’s salaries are well below the national average of other universities in its comparison group.

The situation was brought up in council by Gauvin on Sunday.

“The discussion is no one wants to go on strike but they’re in a grim situation now where they can’t come to an agreement and they’re both very far apart in terms of where they want to see the agreement be,” Gauvin said.

Gauvin said the AUNBT has put forward a plan to have salaries increased at seven per cent each year for two years, which would bring them up to the national average. The increase would then be capped at the standard of inflation.

The university is only agreeing to an increase of less than three per cent which Gauvin said is due to financial reasons.

When the Brunswickan tried contacting the AUNBT and UNB earlier about their negotiations, both sides

refused to comment.

At this point in time, both sides are waiting to hear back from the minister of post-secondary education, training and labour, Jody Carr, who has been given their conciliator’s reports.

The decision will come to a head during the period of Nov. 27 to 29 when Carr will recommend that either a conciliation board be struck or that no action be taken.

“If the board is struck then there can’t be a lockout or strike,” Gauvin said. “[The negotiations] will be an even longer process that will be pushed into the spring.”

If recommendations for the board don’t come through then the AUNBT can put the decision to have a lockout or vote to strike.

Neither the university nor the AUNBT want a strike. According to the AUNBT circular, UNB is the only university in New Brunswick that hasn’t had a strike.

“It’s not likely there’ll be a strike even if they propose one would actually happen,” Gauvin said.

“Usually they’ll propose a date and they’ll come to an agreement like midnight the night before so that they don’t actually close classes. It’s kind of just a leverage mechanism.”

The concern put forth by the AUNBT is that the place where professors’ salaries are now will not cause professors to want to work for UNB. It will also make it difficult for the university to retain the professors it currently has.

Because the provincial government

has recently announced a tuition cap for the next three years, no matter what increase is agreed upon for professors’ salaries, students will not be supporting the bulk of it.

“We did get the announcement that the tuition would be capped so in the event that it does come to a high percentage at least we know it won’t be tacked onto students,” Gauvin said.

Overall, the UNB Student Union is remaining neutral on this issue.

“We’ve come into this fairly neutral and our main push is to really have an agreement,” Gauvin said.

“We don’t want students out of class. We want resolution more than anything. Our main goal is to get as much information out to the students as possible.”

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Computer program helps students deal with anxiety

Brandom Ramey The Brunswickan

With exam time quickly approaching and anxiety levels among students inching toward all-time highs, UNB counselling services is offering a new program to help students cope ¬– and they don’t even have to leave their room.

Cyberpsyc is a program which teaches students more about anxiety and how to relax, and offers several different modules. These modules consist of general anxiety, public speaking anxiety and dental anxiety.

Rice Fuller, acting director of student affairs and services, was approached by UNB psychology professor Darren Piercey about the program.

“I don’t think it’s something people would use in place of counselling but could potentially help students who might not come to counselling because of stigma or other issues,” Fuller said.

It‘s a well known that UNB counselling services has a large wait list at this time of year. Though Fuller said the program might help address that, it also serves another purpose.

“It has the potential to affect the wait time, but I really see it as a way of getting things out to students that may never come to student counselling in

the first place,” he said.

Patrick Dion, vice-chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, was in Fredericton last week to speak to UNB and STU students. Dion spoke of depression and stress among university students, also offering up his thoughts of this new program.

“It’s never going to replace oneon-one counselling. I think it’s only to enhance an already fiscally strained model with other solutions that are less expensive,” said Dion.

He said the program could serve as a great tool for students.

“If it’s an improvement to your mental health or your mental health awareness, I say they are all good tools,” said Dion. “The fact that you have them is an improvement from where we were six years ago.”

Jeremy Parker, 18, is a second-year student at UNB and is happy to see this program offered to the students.

“I think its pretty helpful and I think that more students need to be aware of this service offered,” Parker said.

Whether you are a student suffering from anxiety, student stress or any other form of student pressure, Cyberpsyc is free to try. More information can be found under “Athletics, Recreation and Wellness” on the university website.

Cyberpsyc is free tool for students to help students deal with different types of anxiety.

Karsten Saunders / The Brunswickan

Students petitioning NB voting system Emma McPhee News reporter Students for Democracy, a studentled group seeking electoral reform, are petitioning for a more proportional voting system in New Brunswick.

Two social work students at St. Thomas University and co-founders of Students for Democracy are trying to fight low student engagement in New Brunswick’s voting system by asking for reform in the method candidates get elected.

Their petition, which has been circulating UNB and STU for the past two weeks, aims to address the issue.

“The point of the petition is to push the government to have a referendum to ask the public if they want a more proportional voting system, one that better reflects how the percentage of votes a party gets reflected into the number of seats they get,” said Amanda Gallant, co-founder and co-chair of Students for Democracy.

Currently, New Brunswick’s voting system is based on the first-past-thepost system where candidates with the most votes in their riding become a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). According to Students for Democracy, the problem is that this means voters who didn’t vote for the winner are not being represented.

According to the New Brunswick government website, in the last provincial election the Progressive Conservative Party received 49 per cent of total votes but holds 74.5 per cent, or 41, of the seats in the legislative assembly.

With a proportional voting system, they would hold only 27 seats.

“What we’re seeking to accomplish is that we realize that it’s not just about youth being lazy is why we’re not vot-

ing, there’s a number of issues. But one of them is definitely about the voting system and how it’s just not working for us,” Gallant said.

“We’re trying to speak to why youth are disenfranchised, why they’re feeling disenfranchised and why by putting this in action we’re hoping that it will speak to that,” said Matthew Belyea, the other co-founder and co-chair of Students for Democracy.

Belyea said they started with collecting student signatures because, according to Statistics Canada, the 18 to 24 age bracket typically has the lowest voter turnout.

They are planning to eventually expand their outreach to the general public.

“It started with students because they have the lowest voter turnout, but even though we’re concentrating on that now, we hope that it expands to other areas,” Belyea said.

“We’re hoping we’ll push this into a province-wide type of initiative,” said Gallant.

The petition will be tabled in the Legislative Assembly by Progressive Conservative MLA Bev Harrison at the end of November.

Gallant said Harrison has been working towards electoral reform for a while and so far they have had support from the provincial government.

“That’s the most surprising thing I think. It’s great,” Gallant said.

While they don’t have a set number of signatures to aim for, Gallant said they will be accepting as many as they can get.

“We’re just trying to get as many as we can,” she said.

“It’s actually been overwhelming the amount of support that we’ve received in initiating this project,” Belyea said.

Even if they don’t get the referendum, Belyea and Gallant are optimistic that they will have at least started a conversation about New Brunswick’s present voting system.

“I think that at the very least it’ll start a conversation about it. I think at least people will go, ‘Well, what is proportional representation?’ and then look into it further and then see if that’s exactly what we want,” Gallant said.

The petition can be accessed from the Students for Democracy in N.B. Facebook page.

Amanda Gallant and Matthew Belyea. Karsten Saunders / The Brunswickan

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New way of paying tuition takes flight

Marc Gagnon Staff Reporter UNB has finally found a way to put those loyalty points languishing in your wallet to good use.

The university has teamed with Higher Ed Points Inc. for a new program that turns 35,000 Aeroplan points into $250 of credit that can be applied to tuition, residence fees or meal plans.

Susan Mesheau, executive director of UNB’s Student Recruitment office, said she’s a supporter of the program. She said the tuition credit can be applied to individual students or donated to the university to credit students in financial need.

“Every little bit helps. [$250] doesn’t sound like a lot, but it does add up,” Mesheau said.

The idea for the program started last spring, when UNB’s financial aid director Shelley Clayton met Suzanne Tyson, the founder of Higher Ed Points, at a conference.

When Clayton returned to campus, her proposal was met with enthusiasm from UNB management.

“We jumped on board really quickly, simply because it presented such a unique and creative oppor-

Students can now pay their tuition with Aeroplan points. Andrew Martel/ The Brunswickan tunity to support students,” Meshau said.

To promote the program, Tyson made a donation through the program to Stewart Hillhouse, a bachelor of science in forestry student at UNB and a family acquaintance.

Hillhouse said the program can be more beneficial to students than Aeroplan’s usual rewards.

“A lot of the time, you get those points and you don’t use them,” Hillhouse said. “At least now you

have the opportunity to give it your grandson or granddaughter and help them pay for school, rather than get them a free subscription to a magazine they won’t read. “ While some might see this program as a placebo for ever-growing tuition rates, Mesheau prefers to look at it in a more charitable light.

“Students are having a hard time,” she said. “My son and daughter are in university now – I know personally how tough that is, how hard

College Hill meets Carr says ‘Well, I can get $10,000 in tax credits in four years.’ You need the money up front,” Bailey added.

Student financial aid was at the They also suggested the elimination forefront of a meeting with Minister of parental contribution on student of Post-Secondary Education, Train- loans, or at least, a revision of it. ing and Labour (PETL) Jody Carr “Ideally, we’d like to get rid of it. last Tuesday.

But we understand that the ConUNB Student Union president Ben servatives really liked it and that was big Whitney, vicething that they president exterbrought back,” At one point he sat us nal Greg Bailey, down and was like ‘If you Whitney said.

STU Students’ “So the biggest Union present had a blank piece of paper, issue with it that Elizabeth Mur- what would you do with we said was that phy and executive it doesn’t take director of New student financial aid?’ into account any Brunswick Stukind of situadent Alliance Pat Joyce met with Carr t iona l st u f f.

Just because your for the first time since he was appointed parents make an X number of dollars to the job. doesn’t mean they are going to give “We just wanted get a feel for what you Y number of dollars.” the kind of stud we were looking for,” Whitney said they were given no Bailey said. “We talked about a lot of set time when the revisions will be the programs that were currently there announced, but were told the govern[like the] timely completion benefit, tax ment was aiming for January. credits and parental contribution. They “They just said they wanted to keep wanted to know what our thoughts on meeting with us throughout the prothat kind of thing were.” cess,” he said. “Before they make any Whitney said Carr was very receptive announcements they’re going to meet to their suggestions. with us to review everything.”

“At one point he sat us down and Both Whitney and Bailey felt Carr’s was like ‘If you had a blank piece of approach felt more collaborative than paper, what would you do with student with previous PETL minister Danny financial aid?’ ” Whitney said. “So it Soucy. seems like they’re doing a pretty com“He seemed pretty willing to listen prehensive review of things.” to us and we had a pretty good converWhitney and Bailey said they sug- sation which was encouraging for sure. gested the government provide more He seemed to really take our suggesupfront grants to students, so debt can tions and had a pretty solid discussion be reduced when students begin their I thought,” Whitney said. education.

“Debt reduction’s good, but elimin“Given that fact that they already lost ating that debt from the start is better, two ministers in the past two years, I obviously,” Whitney said. feel like he knows he’s probably got a “Let’s face it, nobody comes in and lot of work to do,” Bailey said.

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they and I have to work to fund their education.”

There is no fixed monetary value for an Aeroplan point, although reports state that it varies usually from 0.7 cents to 8 cents, based on how expensive the reward is. As of press time it was unclear whether Higher Ed is making a profit serving as middleman for the points-to-credit transaction.

While Hillhouse acknowledges $250 does not make much of a dent

in his fees, he said the programs make use of something many people don’t know they have.

“There’s not a lot you can do about tuition rates, so you might as well make the best of it and find this hidden [Aeroplan points] money you don’t know you have.”

For information on how to participate in the program, visit Higheredpoints.com

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Kevin Bourque Chaplain’s Corner There’s a chill in the air as the crispness of Saturday morning has given way to the frigid aftermath of sub-zero temperatures and a cold glance from the Eastern Atlantic winter; the stare from its soon-to-be permanence is pending, but for now, the autumn wind rattles my bones. I’ve recently crossed the border to our neighbouring nation, America, and though my knees are knocking from the cold, my heart and spirit are warm with the anticipation of the night ahead. I have come here with several members of my family to see a Chris Tomlin concert on Saturday night (Tomlin is a very popular contemporary Christian musician).

Only moments ago, we were in transit, travelling as travelers do, with the freedom of exploration nestled snugly in our breasts. However, for the time being, joy has been replaced by apprehension: our vehicle has broken down.

A dear family member of mine, to whom the vehicle belongs, has handed

his keys over to a nearby repair shop.

The verdict: the rear end of his truck is gone. For those who know as much about vehicles as I do, which is not very much, this is not a quick repair, but rather, it represents a significant delay in our itinerary.

Our dilemma: we are stuck in Kittery, ME, approximately one hour’s drive from our concert destination in Lowell, MA. Our bigger problem, it’s 1 p.m. and local car rental companies close at noon on Saturdays. Sure, the airports have rental companies that cater to weekend travelers, but the airports, like our destination, are also an hour away. There’s no possible way we can get to a rental car company, much less our concert. Or is there?

Though I’ve never claimed to have great discernment or intuition, I’m uneasy with the mechanic. I’m not exactly sure why, but something tells me to move on. As my family member discusses the repair with him, I hit the road. I walked across the street to a nearby auto repair shop where I was greeted by the most pleasant of smiles

Stangers might just save your day and a generously outstretched hand; this hand was that of a man our family simply knew as “Pierre.” Pierre and I chatted for five or 10 minutes and I felt as if I had known him my whole life.

He had that rare quality, as some people do, of making you feel comfortable and welcome in his presence – the sort of person that you’d want to take with you on a fishing trip.

I shared with Pierre details about our circumstances and his only disappointment was that we had not brought our vehicle to him. Pierre was confident he could fix it and had time to do it.

What he did next shocked me. Pierre reaches in his pocket, fishes out a set of keys and says, “You guys have only got a few hours to get to your concert.

The rental companies are closed; you’re stranded. Here, take my car!” I am speechless. You know those moments in life when the words “thank you” are just not enough? This was one of those moments.

After my most inadequate attempt to thank him, I left the shop and drove across the street. Driving Pierre’s Lincoln Town Car, I pulled into the competitor’s repair shop; the look across my family member’s befuddled face spoke one word: “HUH?!”

As I popped out of the car rather excitedly, he said to me, “Kevin, whose car is this?!”

“It’s Pierre’s,” I said. Confused, of course he replied, “Who’s Pierre?!” I said, “Hop in, I’ll tell you while we’re driving.”

A few minutes later we gathered the

Never underestimate the kindness of strangers. Submitted rest of the family who were waiting for us to say we were joking. We were not. As the five of us hit the highway, we giggled like little children; imagine the bizarre amusement of driving a complete stranger’s Lincoln Town Car down an American freeway and across state lines. I felt shocked, in part by the situation, and also by the exuberant generosity of Pierre.

The long story short is that we made it to the concert that night. It was fantastic! The next day, we returned to the competitor’s repair shop and discovered that our vehicle had not been fixed.

An attempt was made, $500 worth of work, but no progress. As you might expect, we took our vehicle across the street and let Pierre’s team do the job.

All in all, it was days later when we finally left Maine. For those two days, yes, Pierre insisted that we use his car while ours was in repair. Not kidding.

The most amazing part was that Pierre

would not accept any sort of compensation for the use of his personal vehicle.

He would take neither money nor pizza gift cards; nothing! He gave as generously as I have ever known another human being to give. All he asked was that when we returned home safely, we mail him some New Brunswick vehicle plates that were no longer in use; you see, he was a collector of old plates.

In wrapping up this rather unimaginable story, I’ll close with a thought: never underestimate the kindness of strangers; some day it just might save you. This one is for you, Pierre, and all those like you, little angels and saints of God, who give so unselfishly and help others when they need it the most. As always, you can reach me via email (bourquek@unb.ca), in person (C.C. Jones Student Services Building), by phone (453-5089) or our blog: http://blogs.unb.ca/chaplainscorner/. Peace.

One cologne spray is enough, lads Sarah Dominie The Brunswickan I get it.

You were at Shoppers Drug Mart stocking up on toilet paper and toothpaste and a shiny bottle caught your eye.

You initially shook off the thought and resumed shopping, but the bottle nagged at you until you ended up walking back across the store to get a closer look.

“UltraSexy Testostersmelly MaximumBro – Pour les Hommes,” the label read. You stroked your chin to try and look thoughtful. You figured that if something sold in such a small amount costs so much money, it must be the ultimate powerful tool needed in your arsenal used to seduce the ladies, and you chucked it into your cart.

You initially just started dousing yourself in it when you went clubbing, but when that proved unsuccessful you introduced the tear-inducing cloud as a permanent element of your wardrobe – after all, you’re just as likely to meet that Special Person in the library or the Tim’s line as you are at Zees, and when you do, you better smell like a goddamn hero.

I understand that. Good on ya for trying.

What I fail to understand is why you can’t grasp the difference between a person being able to catch a faint scent when they are in your immediate vicinity [read: hugging distance] and sending everyone in your calculus class into choking fits. I would like to

say that there is a fine line between the two that you have crossed, but that’s not at all true. Rather, there are several kilometres of barren terrain between them, and you took off in a full sprint toward the wrong side the second you woke up this morning and said to your mirror, “Today I am going to get laid.”

Fortunately, I am here to help.

Here’s a handy list of guidelines I’ve developed from real-life situations to help you avoid wearing too much cologne: If we are sitting in different rows in the same classroom, I should not have a headache from having to smell you.

If I am at the back of the bus and you are at the front of the bus, my nostrils should not be burning from having to smell you.

If I am in the Bruns office and you are in the STUSU office down the hall, I should not be gagging from having to smell you.

Perhaps you think that I, as a nonasthmatic and a person without allergies, am being a bit pretentious. You’re right – the comfort of the people around you is not your responsibility.

I have made a revised list for you that includes the needs of people around you who do not constantly have the luxury of being able to breathe: If you are driving the SafeRide van and you are fully aware that you are going to be in an enclosed space with people whose allergies you do not know, the entire van should not be a suffocating chamber full of your stench.

If you are sitting in class and people

in the seats around you are getting up to leave with their sleeves over their noses and tears in their reddening eyes, you may have overdone it again.

You’re right, you’re right; I have no place to tell you how to live your life.

I’m just saying, maybe your struggle to reel in a friend with benefits/soul mate would be less of a struggle if you weren’t instantly repelling everyone with the noxious chemicals that precede you everywhere you go.

So cut it down. Or cut it out. Contrary to what someone told you at age twelve, less is more. This means that the object of your affection should be drawn in by your sparkling eyes and your hilarious knock-knock jokes, and notice after a while that you also smell really good.

At the very minimum, I at least request that you stop wearing that much to class. I’m just here to learn about biological oxygen demand. I’m not interested in your skin snake.

Gags and retches, Sarah Dominie (Note: If you are a woman with a Kinsey number far lower than mine and would like to explain how this act is, in fact, fascinatingly attractive, or if you are a man who would like to mansplain how my lady-brain doesn’t understand your complex sexual rituals, please feel free to email copy@ thebruns.ca and we can chat. If you are an “equalist” and you think I am required to also complain about women who wear too much perfume, well, I haven’t noticed any.)

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November 20, 2013 • Issue 12 • Volume 147 • 7

Standing on guard for Remembrance Day

Richard Kemick Opinions Columnist At the beginning of this month, there was a postering campaign around campus. The posters were printed on white paper with Times New Roman font in near endless combinations of bold, italics, and caps lock. Apart from the assaulting aesthetic quality of these posters, the messages the poster declared were also quite hostile.

The poster’s title exclaimed, “WAR IS A R ACK ET! NO R EMEMBRANCE DAY AT UNB.” The poster then went on to imply that Remembrance Day fosters a military culture that creates a populace that is complicit in war if not outrightly supportive of it.

In the off chance that you, anonymous posterer, are reading this, I thought I’d take this opportunity for us to try and get on the same page.

I think what is perhaps the most interesting thing about your argument is that I agree with almost all of the individual points that your poster mentions. Yes, I agree that peace is not won through war, that reasoned and moral opposition to war is often punished, and that war often creates a vague notion of an “enemy,” someone who is not so much an enemy but only someone born in a different country.

You correctly point out that war is often an economic tool that is used by the rich to become even richer. My favourite point of yours, however, was that universities must not give uncritical support to nation-building exercises.

These are all great arguments. And I can forgive the simplicity of your font choice because of the multi-faceted nature of your declarations.

I think, however, that you are wrong when you state that Remembrance Day argues against these values, that it instead perpetrates the glorification of war. I think the opposite. I think that if we had Remembrance Day every day of the year, there would be far fewer conflicts; if we more often observed the sombre and sober thought that we do on Remembrance Day, war would be ridiculed more than it would be glorified.

I know that this assertion is something that I will never be able to prove, so please forgive me for dragging this conversation into the realm of hypotheticals. But if you look at the historical precedent, I believe that my

assertion does have a factual basis.

Some of the most powerful voices of dissent in America to the Iraq War were from Vietnam War veterans. Canada’s hesitance to declare war on Syria may be largely attributed to the military quagmire in Afghanistan. Some of the most laudable international policies that aim to minimize the devastating effects of war, such as the Geneva Convention and the United Nations, were born in the aftermath of devastating conflicts. Furthermore, inter-generational wars are few and far between.

Often times, the best arguments for peace use no other examples than prior wars. In this sense, war is often the best argument to not go to war.

We go to war because we forget its nightmarish qualities. We go to war because we forget what it turns us into.

We go to war because we forget that we’ve already gone to war.

Remembrance Day glorifies war to the extent that Run for the Cure glorifies cancer. Remembrance Day ascribes human faces to distant conflicts and forces us to realize that war is fought with real people, not abstract extensions of a nation-state’s military industrial complex.

This past year, the federal government has closed nine Veteran Affairs offices, and has implemented cuts that make it much more difficult for veterans who have a diagnosis like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to get the help to which they are entitled. But we support a federal government that treats our veterans like shit, because we have conveniently forgotten the horrifying acts we have asked of them and the promises we made to them in return, one of which being that we will not forget.

Right now, Mr. or Mrs. posterer, you’re probably saying that the equation that remembrance equals peace is not justifiable. (If not, this is what you should be saying because it is the hole that my argument is gaping with). And you’re absolutely right: remembrance does not come close to guaranteeing peace. If it did, we wouldn’t have to keep adding new conflicts to the official mandate of Remembrance Day. Yet, in the same vein, the equation that remembrance equals war is not justifiable either. Saying Remembrance Day celebrates war is like saying Halloween celebrates Satan. Any glorification of war or the devil during these

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UNB hosted its first Remembrance Day ceremony this year. Bronté James / The Brunswickan days is a severe misunderstanding or appropriation of their current intent.

The only thing that remembrance equals is remembrance. The only thing participating in Remembrance Day does is demonstrate that you are making an effort to be aware of past conflicts and their human cost.

I, however, believe there isn’t a single aspect of history that understanding will make you a less rational, critical person – the same type of person your poster charges the university with the responsibility to create.

This past Remembrance Day ceremony was the first time UNB has

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hosted one. The only thing that was offensive about UNB’s Remembrance Day ceremony was that it took ninety four years after World War I for the university to start marking the occasion.

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Cute (Lori is creepy and weird).

I want one in my house.

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“They’re pretty creepy!”

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Lee Thomas Arts Editor Sawmill Creek defies description.

It’s a Friday night, and the band members are hanging out in a warmlylit living room just off campus. They’re mixing Pepsi and Bacardi Oakheart, and joking around with each other.

“This is a music house,” says Corey Thomas, the bassist.

“Like, that TV is broken.”

Everyone laughs.

Sawmill Creek is composed of Michelle Morrison, Scott Michaud, Patrick Gushue, Liam Keith-Jacques, and Corey Thomas. The group is from Sussex, with the exception of Thomas, who is from Quebec.

Morrison, Michaud, and Gushue formed the group in May, but Morrison said they’ve all known each other since high school.

“That’s actually where we starting playing music together, just jamming at school” said Morrison.

“We were all in Sussex, hanging out, and the band just kind of formed.

Then when Liam came back [from working in Nova Scotia] we were just like, ‘Liam, you’re in the band’,” said Gushue.

Thomas, the most recent addition to Sawmill Creek, joined immediately before the band performed at the Sussex Balloon Festival in September.

“They were supposed to play the

Sussex balloon festival and at the time they didn’t have a bassist . . . so I had three days to learn the song before playing at the festival,” said Thomas.

“I basically locked myself in a room, played for two hours, cried for one, and played for another two.”

Morrison and Gushue go to UNB, while Keith-Jacques and Thomas are at STU. Michaud is currently attending school at Mount Allison. All of the members are in their second year of schooling. Despite the distance between them during the school year, making the shift from a group of friends to an official band seemed like a natural decision.

“When you have a name and decide to be a band, you can gigs and play live music. We thought, might as well, we play music every day anyway, so who don’t we just do it,” said Morrison.

“It’s a bit more professional. Now we write our lyrics down,” said KeithJacques, laughing.

Although it’s hard to juggle the workload between student life and their passion for music, Thomas said he can see the band playing together for many years.

“It’s hard, because we are balancing [a heavier workload] and music – that’s just more fun, so obviously you want to spend a lot of time doing that too,” said Morrison.

“It’s always hectic, but it’s always fun,” said Gushue.

Sawmill Creek From Sussex to Cellar The band put together an EP during this summer in Alma.

“We lucked out – me, Scott, Liam, and Michelle all got jobs with Fundy Park. We were going to record an EP anyway, but it was cool that it worked out this way. We recorded it in, I think, under 7 days,” said Gushue.

“We got kicked out of playing music at the house [where we all lived] so we ended up recording like ¼ of an album in this big church,” said Gushue.

“The fourth track on the EP, Soggy Demise, you can really hear the acoustics of the church. It has a very full effect and it’s super organic sounding.

That whole EP is very organic,” said Thomas.

Although the band defines itself mostly as “folk/bluegrass,” the band said that the EP seems to defy genre.

“We have everything from bluegrass influence, even bluegrass instruments like mandolin, violin, banjo, and acoustic guitar – but also with electric bass, electric guitar, percussion, and rock elements. There’s even like barbershop quartet snippets, and everyone’s a vocalist in the band, too,” said KeithJacques “Some of our songs have the most random little things, like a ska solo or chanting in Gaelic,” added Morrison.

“The Deck Song,” one of the songs on the EP, is one of the songs that demonstrates the band’s unique take on sound and music.

“It’s about this party and the deck breaks, and there’s a bottle breaking in the sink, and so we thought.. Ok, get a beer bottle, set up the microphone, and [smash the bottle],” said Gushue.

“You could probably go online and get a bottle breaking sound, but we were like ‘No. We need our own,’ ” said Keith-Jacques.

Despite their obvious musical talent, the members are modest and personable, giving credit to Ryan Evans for mastering their EP and Peter McComb for their EP art.

“That whole project is a good picture of what a bunch of university students

(Front) Michelle Morrison, Patrick Gushue (Back) Corey Thomas, Liam Keith-Jacques. Karsten Saunders / The Brunswickan from a bunch of different schools can codeine,” joked Thomas. do if they actually put their minds to “Or being trampled by turtles.” it,” said Keith-Jacques.

Sawmill Creek will be performing at Before we left, the group gifted the Cellar this Friday night at 12:45, us with a performance. Moving with after midnight, at the Cellar. Other the casual ease that only comes from upcoming events include Dec. 6 at years of experience, they pick up their the Plan B in Moncton, and Jan. 5 in instruments and moments later begin Campbellton. For more information a toe-tapping rendition of “Codeine” about upcoming gigs, check out their

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“We do not condone the use of bandcamp.com.

Cadence comes to campus

Submitted Tess Allen Arts Reporter Between the four of them, the members of Toronto a cappella group Cadence can play everything from the trombone and the trumpet to the electric guitar and the harmonica – but only half of them on actual instruments.

You read right. Everything you hear in a Cadence performance comes out of the mouths of the four talented

musicians themselves: Carl Berger, Ross Lynde, Lucas Marchand and Kurt Sampson.

“With an instrument, you just try to play it and the response you get will tell you what sounds it’s capable of . . .

With making instrument sounds with the voice, we not only have to learn what an instrument sounds like, but what kinds of notes it would play and what kind of range it has,” said Berger.

“It’s challenging, but that’s what

makes it fun. It’s the idea that you can have a full band sound with no instruments.”

While the group has released four critically acclaimed albums over the last 16 years, it’s their mesmerising live performances that truly set them apart.

Featuring a blend of complex harmonies and intricate arrangements – not to mention their stupefying vocal skills – a Cadence show is certainly something to behold.

It’s an experience Berger can’t wait to bring to Frederictonians on Nov. 21, when they will entertain spectators at Memorial Hall as part of the University of New Brunswick’s “Music on the Hill” concert series.

“The most common response we get is that people are blown away by what they’ve just seen and heard. We can perform anywhere and the reaction is [pretty much the same],” said Berger.

In fact, the interview was conducted via Skype from Leipzig, Germany, where the group was wrapping up their

international tour.

“In one song we’ll all be singing words together and in another we’ll have four different instruments at the same time. It really creates a wide range of what the group can sound like and what kind of music we can perform.”

While the group’s music is largely rooted in jazz, Berger said they experiment with a wide range of styles, including everything from “Gregorian chants to Justin Bieber.”

Berger believes part of Cadence’s continued and growing charm is the fact that they are virtually one of a kind in Canada.

“I think that in a way we’ve stumbled upon almost a niche market in that there aren’t really a lot of other groups in Canada that are doing what we do the way we do it,” he said.

“I think that we . . . bring a performance that is fresh and unique and highly entertaining, both with high-level musicianship and humour and emotional gambit. They’re not going to be

able to guess what we would do next.”

This is the kind of reaction Richard Hornsby, UNB director of music, hopes to inspire Thursday night.

“It’s kind of a unique group. These are four really wonderful voices that blend together incredibly well and are able to present a huge range of styles of music. It’s pretty impressive to see them pull that off and you don’t miss the fact that there are no instruments on stage,” said Hornsby.

“It’s the kind of thing that if you were in Montreal or Toronto, you’d be paying 40 or 50 dollars. The fact we’re able to bring them here to campus for our students to see them for [the price of] a beer and a half is a pretty good deal.”

Tickets – $25 for general admission, $22 for seniors, and $10 for students – are available at Westminster Books, Memorial Hall, or at the door.

The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 21.

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UNB Art Centre hosts new exhibtions Marc Gagnon Staff Reporter The UNB Art Centre is welcoming two new exhibits from Maritime artists this week: Archipelago – String of Islands by the SilverFish photographic collective and Landmarks and Legends by Dennis Reid.

Archipelago is a collection of photog raphs deta i l i ng va r ious islands from around the world, from Hawaii to Newfoundland. For Lori Quick, artistic and graphics coordinator of the UNB Arts Centre and member of SilverFish, the show has very personal roots. ”I’m from an island,” she said.

“I grew up beachcombing; I can hardly walk past a piece of driftwood without picking it up.”

In 2012, SilverFish met on Quick’s home island of Grand Manan for an exhibit. While there, the collective brainstormed about what their next show should be – and their natural surroundings made it an obvious choice.

“Opening the definition of our show up from ‘island’ to ‘archipelago’ gave us a lot more room for interpretation,” Quick said.

SilverFish wanted each artist to bring their own unique vision to the exhibit.

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This individualistic approach led to a mixture of colour and black-andwhite photos, from various travel destinations all over the world.

Quick focused her work on beachcombing.

“I wanted to capture that [theme] of traversing to an island,” she said.

“The first thing I thought of was collecting – you take something back as a souvenir, off the beach or from a store, paid or not, that reminds you of your trip.”

In his exhibit Landmarks and Legends, Dennis Reid has focused on his childhood experiences as well. A series of large, blue-hued paintings of rural settings, the exhibit is meant to invoke the significant places we visit as children – and how different they seem when we return as adults.

“The images are places I had experienced at as kid, and how you build things up in your mind before going back to see them,” said Reid.

As someone who grew up exploring the countryside of Newfoundland and now lives in Dorchester, N.B., Landmarks and Legends is heavily nostalgic for Reid.

“When I’m looking at the images, I have a different response [than the

audience] since I know these places.

But I still go to these places, I return every couple of years, and have new experiences.”

Reid finds it essential for artists to stay emotionally invested in their work, and he does not spend much time dwelling on how others will interpret it.

“I don’t often think about what someone will take away from it.

Rather, it’s ‘What am I trying to say?

What am I thinking about?’ whether it’s right or wrong.”

For Reid, the narrative of a piece is often the motivating factor that pushes him forward and keeps him painting at 2 a.m. when he could be sleeping. He recounted a story where, working on a painting that was nearly done, someone commented on the preliminary sketch that he was working from.

“The guy said, ‘you know how it’s gonna turn out before it’s done!’ and I said ‘No!’ That’s the difference between craft and art – I never know what’s gonna happen.”

Archipelago – String of Islands and Landmarks and Legends will both be opening at the UNB Art Centre at Memorial Hall at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22.

BRUNSWICKANARTS Point of Light Huron Carole | Good will and good music shines spotlight on pinhole photography

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Arun Budhathoki The Brunswickan Photography is about capturing an image for remembrance. But for Larry Holder, it goes beyond taking a picture.

“My style is pinhole photography and is basically fairly unref ined, digitally scanned and unedited per se except for dust-marks,” said Holder.

Holder is a Fredericton-based photographer and mixed-media artist. His style of work is unique in the sense that he captures things as they are on film.

“My technique is simple as I don’t use a lens, and my camera basically has a pin-pricked hole which lets the light in to expose the film,” said Holder.

Holder took photography for fun when he was attending the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD). He holds a diploma in photography and a certificate in graduate studies from NBCCD, and graduated in 2005 and 2012 respectively.

His friend showed him how to build cameras and he eventually decided to build few on his own.

“The fun became a passion and eventually stayed with me over the years,” said Holder.

“The original fellow who showed me this style is Drew Gilbert. He also does amazing pinhole photography and is my inspiration.”

Holder said he has discovered simple techniques since he began his work with pinhole photography.

“I’ve learned to do this art in easier ways after much experimentation,” he said.

“My goal is to promote pinhole photography and to let people know that the film medium can bring out beautiful images that cannot be captured digitally. It is not redundant, unlike what some people think.”

Photography for him is about capturing an image in time, exposure of light and exploring how light works and illuminates things.

“I like photography and do it for future purposes. The works in this exhibition capture the stuff I know . . . it somehow captures the foggy sort of image, and the reflection of a memory.”

Holder shares his wisdom for aspiring young photographers: “Don’t be afraid to try some of the older techniques, play around with the vast history of the photography, and don’t limit yourself to normality. Try to expand out and hit off the wall.”

Point of Light, an experimental exhibition on pinhole photography, is being exhibited at Charlotte Glencross Gallery in the Charlotte Street Arts Centre. It will be on display until Dec. 9. The centre is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week, and admission is free.

(Left to right) Beverley Mahood, George Canyon,Tom Jackson and Shannon Gaye will performing at the Playhouse on Sunday. Submitted Tess Allen Arts Reporter The Huron Carole has a special significance for country singer Beverley Mahood.

The annual national concert series, which helps to raise funds and awareness for Canada’s hungry, reminds Mahood of a time when her own family struggled to put Christmas dinner on the table.

“I grew up not always having money. My dad has great pride, so he never wanted to seem like he was using a food banks. But I think it’s important to say you’re going through a bad time and you need a little help,” said Mahood, who has been participating in The Huron Carole since the late 1990s.

“The Huron Carole . . . makes me reflect and remember what [Christmas] is all about. It’s perfect for somebody who is not feeling the spirit

or not feeling they can get into Christmas. You feel good when you walk out because you’ve seen an amazing show, but you’ve also given back to a wonderful cause.”

This is indeed the dual purpose of The Huron Carole, which brings a slate of world-class musicians across the country every holiday season with the aim of raising money for local food banks. This year the bill includes Mahood, George Canyon, One More Girl, Shannon Gaye and Tom Jackson.

The Huron Carole will touch down at the Fredericton Playhouse on Nov. 24, with proceeds from ticket sales going directly toward The Fredericton Food Bank.

It’s a cause singer/percussionist Shannon Gaye is thrilled to get behind year after year.

“Everybody realizes how tough that particular time of year [Christmas] can be for people and everybody knows somebody who . . . just needs

help in one way or another,” said Gaye, who has been participating in the event since 1994.

Gaye added that the need for events like The Huron Carole has become increasingly dire in recent years, with economic woes weighing on the minds of Canadians from coast to coast.

“The economy has taken a hit and the average person is struggling more than ever, let alone people who live below the poverty line. Over all, we as Canadians are feeling this postrecession crunch and it continues to be a struggle for people, and it will be for years to come,” she said.

“Along with the pressures of the Christmas season, it [can be tough].

This is the time when people really feel that they need a hand.”

But Gaye believes it’s this taxing time of year – and the music that goes along with it – that makes The Huron Carole such a success year after year.

“Christmas music is so universal. If you just threw a concert in the middle of the year, it might only attract certain people, but Christmas music joins people.”

This is precisely the message Canadian actor and musician Tom Jackson has tried to convey since he launched the series in the late 1980s. He said the annual event “embodies all that Christmas was meant to be.”

“The Huron Carole . . . is a [way] for others to help their own community and at the same time, garner something from the experience which is fantastically incredible Canadian talent,” said Jackson.

“It allows people to take something away as well as give.”

Those interested in partaking in the magic can purchase tickets for $40 at the Playhouse box office, by phone or online. The show will start at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 24.

LGBTQrazy: A different kind of coming out Lee Thomas Arts Editor There’s been a lot of talk about mental illness on college hill lately. From the UNBSU striking a mental health committee to Patrick Dion’s lecture at STU, it seems like it’s something everyone’s talking about.

As a concept, that is.

We talk about mental illness through the stories of other people – a celebrity, an acquaintance, a person we see at the SUB. We talk about statistics, not people. It’s something that affects other people. Not our loved ones, not ourselves.

So why am I writing about this in LGBTQrazy, a column normally about queer terminology and heteronormativity? Well, there are a couple of reasons.

Firstly, because mental illness and queerness have a complicated relationship, dating back to the days when homosexuality itself was seen as a symptom worthy of institutionalization, and they continue to be conflated in many aspects.

Secondly, because legitimate mental illness is disproportionately prevalent in the LGBTQ community. Al-

though genetics “load the gun,” the environment of alienation, shame, discrimination and hatred that queer people experience plays a huge role in triggering mental health problems.

Thirdly, because I found that the experience of being in the closet as a queer person and being in the closet as a mentally ill person were remarkably similar. And for me, coming out as someone who struggles with a chronic mental health issue was much, much harder.

Telling someone I’m queer is normally greeted with a moment of surprise and not much more. Telling someone I struggled with bulimia, depression, and ADHD is normally greeted with an awkward silence and quick escape, or worse, a response like “I know what you mean, I was anorexic one time for a week.”

From Obama to Macklemore, queer acceptance is growing, while millions of university-aged youth struggling with mental illness are too ashamed to seek out the help they need.

I’ve been downtown holding hands with a woman and had people stare – but I’ve also had many people give me a thumbs-up and tell me that I’m

brave to show my love. I’ve never had someone tell me that revealing my self-harm scars is beautiful or brave.

No one gives you a hug for getting through a triggering meal. There’s no “Recovery Pride” parade.

In both situations, being queer and struggling with mental health issues, I was terrified of telling my close friends.

I felt surrounded by stereotypes that I didn’t feel I fit into. I was terribly ashamed of what I was, and I would spend hours on Google wondering how I could cure myself. Fortunately, in both cases, when I actually did tell my closest friends, I was overwhelmed by their love and support – for the most part, at least.

Of course, there are times when people are going to be absolutely shitty about both things. One of my best friends and I no longer speak because she didn’t understand that she couldn’t fix me. I have family members who (somewhat infamously) believe that I’m making everything up for attention – the ADHD is clearly faked for the meds, the “bisexuality” is just a trendy phase, the depression is all in my head. And that’s shitty for me, it really is. But I’m one of the lucky ones.

I’ve never been beaten up for being

gay. My family hasn’t disowned me for being queer. I’m not homeless because of my mental illnesses. I have friends who love me.

And I’m still alive.

When I came out as queer, I was stunned by the support of my friends.

When I came out on World Mental Health day, I was moved to tears by that same support, but this time there was something new.

There were dozens of people who approached me, messaged me, hugged me. They said, thank you for sharing your story. They said, I always thought I was alone. They said, please don’t tell anyone.

Those people are still in the closet, and it’s fucking miserable in there.

The thing is, being in the closet is awful, but life outside the closet is terrifying – and it’s only people who are outside the closet who can fix that.

We need to realize that mental illness is more than a concept. It affects your family, your roommates, your friends, your classmates, yourself. It’s not about statistics, it’s about real people.

They’re in the closet, and only you can create a climate where they can open that door.

So let’s start talking about that.

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Songs of the week.

Blended Babies – See the World (feat. Asher Roth, Chuck Ingish) Chicago production team Blended Babies has made a name for themselves by working with some of hip hop’s finest young MCs. From Chance Tha Rapper to Ab-Soul and Kid Cudi, the duo has a unique talent of crafting songs that fit their guest’s style. On “See the World,” they provide Asher Roth and Chuck Inglish an awesome beat filled with a tambourine, organ and guitar solo. With the sample on the chorus singing “see the world the same as me,” it is clear that everyone involved with this song was on the same page, and all shared the same vision for their final product.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 Festival international du cinéma francophone en Acadie: Grand Pré - Écho de l’UNESCO, Ma radio, mon amie, and Emma fait son cinéma at Empire Theatres. $8, 7 p.m.

Woodwind Quintet Ventus Machina at Theatre BernardPoirier. $10 student tickets, 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, NOV. 21

Gary Clark Jr. – (In the Evening) When the Sun Goes Down The film 12 Years a Slave has been getting lots of attention, and rightfully so, but one thing forgotten in all the buzz is the accompanying soundtrack. With songs by such artists as Hans Zimmer, Alicia Keys, John Legend and Alabama Shakes, there is no shortage of star power or talent on the album. However, it is Gary Clark Jr., who provides two tracks, that steals the show. On “(In the Evening) When the Sun Goes Down,” Clark covers Leroy Carr’s original with a haunting steel guitar, while also displaying his singing ability. Clark is not the first artist to cover the song – Ray Charles and Ella Fitzgerald both gave renditions – but he is able to do his predecessors justice by delivering a simple yet moving song.

Cadence performance at Memorial Hall. $10 student tickets, 7:30 p.m. Check out the article by Tess Allen in this week’s issue!

Rock Legends at the Playhouse. $40, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, NOV. 22 Gallery opening of Archipelago and Landmarks and Legends at the UNB Art Centre, 5 p.m. Check out the article by Marc Gagnon in this week’s issue!

SKATERS - Deadbolt Music news source NME has described the New York band SKATERS as “everything we wished The Strokes still epitomized.” Critics often throw out lofty predictions for bands at the start of their careers – The Strokes were supposed to be the saviour of rock ‘n’ roll, but that didn’t really happen – and there is always the possibility that SKATERS will fall into the same category of bands that never lived up to their hype. Their debut album is due out in February, and “Deadbolt” is the first taste of what the record is going to sound like. It is a grimy, unpolished song that during the verses holds back to just a steady thump of drums and guitar behind vocals . . . but when the chorus hits, the instruments explode. It is only a small sample size, but SKATERS is impressing those that listen, and hopefully they can continue doing so.

Cinema Politica: The Devil’s Miner at the Conserver House. By donation, 7 p.m.

SoHo Ghetto and 60 LPs at the Capital. $8, 9 p.m.

Les Hay Babies at iRock. $15, 8p.m.

Jimmy Rankin Tinsel Town Tour at the Playhouse. $42, 8 p.m.

Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Craft Sale at Wilmot United Church. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, NOV. 23 City Natives & Guests at the Capital. 10:30 p.m.

Dear

Ari.

If you have a question for Dear Ari, email Arts@thebruns.ca with the subject line “Dear Ari”, or tweet her @AskDearAri Dear Ari – The people who live above me have really loud sex. Like, good for them, but how am I supposed to sleep?!

Sincerely, The Guy Downstairs Dear Guy – Depending on the time of day, you have a couple of options here.

If it’s late at night, I suggest you make friends with ear plugs, or else listen to music through headphones. If not, feel free to blast some tunes. If they can be loud and have fun, why can’t you?

Affectionately, Ari

Dear Ari – I’d never been to the gym before, but I went to the Currie Center a few weeks ago. I felt so awkward! Everyone was more fit than me, and I didn’t know how to use any of the equipment, and I just looked stupid. I haven’t gone back since!!! Any advice?

Sincerely, Notta Gymbunny Dear Notta, Sounds like you could use a confidence boost and a gym buddy! You can start by congratulating yourself for even going to the gym! You’ve already

made some progress compared to the people who consider going to the gym but who never go. We are very fortunate here at UNB to have this facility available to us. You already pay for it, so you might as well use it.

Although the gym is a public facility, fitness is a personal project. To improve and maintain both your physical and mental health, you need to recognize that everyBODY is different.

This is not a competition against anyone but yourself.

Find a friend who has similar fitness goals to yours, and ask them to mentor you. Perhaps they can teach you how to use the equipment, and if not, the lovely Currie Center staff is super approachable and is there to answer questions. Do some studying. The internet is a glorious place in which you can find many tutorial videos and instructions. Be mindful of your sources though—any old schmuck can post about fitness without being properly educated on the subject.

Hoping you can transform yourself from “Notta Gymbunny” to “Nowa Gymbunny” Affectionately, Ari

Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Craft Sale at Wilmot United Church. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOV. 24 The Huron Carole at the Playhouse. $40, 7:30 p.m. Check out the article by Tess Allen in this week’s issue!

MONDAY, NOV. 25 Monday Night Film Series: Hannah Arendt at Tilley 102. $7 non-members, 7:30 p.m.

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The men’s basketball team racked up over 100 points in their second game – the first time on home court in a long time.

Alex Walsh / The Brunswickan Bronté James Sports Editor They say it takes a team to win and a team to lose, but rookie Javon Masters proved one man can be the driving force behind a victory.

The University of New Brunswick (UNB) Varsity Reds would defeat the University of Prince Edward (UPEI) Panthers 93-81, Masters scoring 44 of the points himself.

“It was really good. I mean, it was a great feeling. It’s always good to score in the high 30s, 40s, so I just stayed in the flow of the game, really, that’s pretty much it,” said Masters.

The game would start with Jordan Irvine hitting a 3-point basket and UNB taking the lead from the first

shot.

The Panthers would answer the 3-point basket with one of their own and from there it would be a back-andforth game.

At the end of the first quarter the Reds were leading 19-17, Masters with eight of the points.

“I have faith in my teammates, Dan and all those guys, I can count on them to get us going and then find myself later on,” said Masters.

The Reds wouldn’t keep the lead and would only get 11 points in the second quarter, but UPEI’s Joe Kendrive, Donathan Moss and Brian Ofori would hit their shots and give them a 42-30 lead at the half.

Masters came out strong in the third quarter and would help narrow the

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I am on the fence about this. On one hand the sport should be played for the pure passion and love for the game, but on the other hand we live in a society where money makes the world go ‘round. A sad truth is if the sport isn’t bringing in the fans and money it won’t be played.

score to 44-35. V-Red Daniel Quirion would score back-to-back points, the Reds would pick up their passing and the teams would rally points back and forth and end the third quarter 62-60 for UPEI. It wasn’t until the final quarter of the game when UNB would dominate and take the win.

Free throws for both teams, continual drives to the net and a strong presence on the court made the game a close one – partway through the quarter they would be tied 74-74. At the 76-74 mark, Quirion would sink a three-pointer, giving UNB a 79-74 lead and they would stay in the lead for the rest of the game.

The game ended with a two-point shot from Masters and they would win

93-81 over the Panthers.

Their second game against the Panthers was a little slower at the beginning. The Panthers would score the first 11 points, and the Reds wouldn’t sink a basket for the first five minutes of play.

UPEI would lead 11-0 until Daniel Quirion hit two back-to-back threepoint shots. Dylan Baker followed suit and hit a three-pointer of his own, and it was now an 11-9 game.

“We’re sometimes a team that takes a slap in the face to say ‘wake up, come on now,’ ” said Baker. “I plead, beg and all that other stuff, but they’re going to come out . . . [and] the hardest thing to do as a coach is get your team up after big wins or big losses, and that was a big win last night, so no matter what you

say or do, [even if you do] cartwheels, they don’t seem to respond.”

The Reds would be within one point at the end of the first quarter, finishing 19-18 after Baker hit another three-pointer.

The second quarter would start off faster than the first, but it was a back-and-forth game with both teams sinking shots. Jordan Irvine and Mark Matheson would hit major shots, including Matheson’s three-point shot giving them a 42-34 lead, and they would lead the second quarter 44-43 over the Panthers.

Masters would find his momentum in the third and fourth quarter, sinking a three-point shot in the third, pushing them to a 64-55 lead and he hit another one later in the quarter making it 70-62.

Matt Daley would sink a threepointer at the buzzer and end the third 75-69.

In the final quarter Masters would get a huge breakaway from the Panthers and get a slam dunk, giving the crowd a bit of show.

“As long as I get on a fast break and there’s no one there it’s going down,” joked Masters.

“That was one of the reasons he came here, was to come and light the place up, and he really did a great job,” added Baker.

Daley would continue to push up the wing, and get the ball to teammates and hit shots of his own; he was able to contribute to the 103-91 victory over the Panthers.

“It was us buying in, how we came here all together,” said Masters. “We picked up the defensive intensity, shots were starting to fall, but as long as we keep the defense going then we’re good.”

The men will be taking on the Dalhousie Tigers next weekend in another double-header weekend.

Do you think certain varsity sports should be cut if they aren’t bringing in enough revenue?

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This is a tough one to explain in 50 words, but no, that shouldn’t be the only reason. It is a valid reason though. If a team is becoming a financial liability, the university has to start thinking how important it is to keep it around.

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A tough call. I believe the onus is on the university to do a better job at promoting a variety of sports and equally attractive venues – Currie vs. BMO field seating. The varsity world creates a great addition to the culture of a campus and by having such a focused view we are restricting the growth of that culture and the team spirit. #UNBQuidditch2014

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14 • November 20, 2013 • Issue 12 • Volume 147

Stretch it out - Men’s hockey chopped down by Axemen why the pre-workout matters Kyle Merritt Sports Writer

Lindsay Weidhaas Keeping Checked In Stretching has been proven to decrease the risk of injury, increase flexibility, promote blood flow to muscles and decrease muscle and body aches.

“Exercise, and other factors, can cause your muscles to shorten. By regularly stretching the muscles, you counteract that shortening,” according to the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC). “Stretching promotes f lexibility, allowing you to move your muscles and joints through their full range of motion.”

It is more effective to stretch after a light cardio workout, such as jogging or biking for 10 minutes. This allows muscles and the body to warm up, says URMC. Stretching after this exercise will promote blood, oxygen and nutrient uptake by the muscle cells, which also decreases muscle soreness. Without warming up before stretching, muscles can become strained.

These are the benefits, but how does one properly stretch? First off, there are two main types of stretching: dynamic and static.

Dynamic stretches are exercises that are better to do pre-workout.

Some of t he st retches a re a rm circles, lunges and neck extension and flexion.

“The main benefit of using dynamic stretching just before a sporting event or fitness routine is that, because dynamic stretches use motions similar to those that an athlete undertakes, they effectively simulate a performance experience.” says FitDay, a weight loss and diet journal. “For example, doing kicking stretches before soccer or a similar sport will effectively warm up the limbs and body to anticipate specific challenges.”

Static stretches are beneficial to do post-workout. They are stretches that increase range of motion and mobility by holding a movement for 20 to 30 seconds – they include bending down to touch your toes or holding your leg behind your back.

Stretching may sound easy; however, it poses a risk for injury when it is not done right. URMC recommends these helpful tips: 1. Don’t bounce while you stretch or make sudden movements, and back off if you experience pain.

Stretching should not take a joint past its normal range of motion.

Doing it the wrong way can harm muscles by creating small tears that may become bigger when you exercise.

2. Stretch each muscle group individually using slow, gentle movements. Breathe while you stretch, exhaling as you move into the stretch.

Hold the position no more than 20 to 30 seconds. Three to five repetitions are recommended.

The University of New Brunswick (UNB) Varsity Reds hockey team holds on to their first place spot, despite their 4-3 shootout loss to the Acadia Axemen Friday night.

“We had moments where strong, and had good pressure, but there were also moments where we needed more,” said head coach Gardiner MacDougall.

There were three goals in the first period, all on the power play. The V-Reds were on the board first in the opening 20 seconds with a goal by Adrian Robertson.

Axeman Christopher Owens answered the Reds’ goal a short while later, with UNB’s Cam Braes keeping them ahead to close the period.

The V-Reds got caught flat by the Axemen, with Dustin Ekelman tying the score just 11 seconds into the second period.

The score remained tied until a beautiful top shelf goal was scored by V-Reds Chris Culligan, after carrying the puck the length of the ice through the entire Acadia line.

The V-Reds almost carried their lead into the final frame, but not before Acadia’s Liam Heelis tied it with just 22 seconds left on the clock.

The Varsity Reds lost in a shootout to the Acadia Axemen on Friday night. Adam Travis / The Brunswickan The third period saw both teams on their heels in a fast-paced back-andforth game.

The Axemen almost took the lead with a shot on the wide-open net. However, with quick thinking, V-Reds defenceman Marc-Antoine Desnoyers came up with a big block to save the day.

The overtime period brought the V-Reds a power play opportunity with a too-many-men call on Acadia.

The V-Reds were unable to capitalize, especially with Acadia blocking a handful of shots.

The V-Reds performed very well

on their power play opportunities, keeping the shots and pressure going on strong, and MacDougall was very happy with what his team gave.

He also said he takes pride in the fact that his team is always ready to go, having total respect for the league.

“We are almost there, we just have to capitalize on our opportunities more,” he said. “We need to protect our leads and expand on our defensive game.”

The second star of the game, Cam Braes, had one goal and an assist in the game. He also shot first in the shootout with a top shelf goal.

Braes also noted the team had all of the momentum they needed; they just need to tweak the fundamentals and work towards more favorable results.

“I’m not worried about out penalty kill [PK], obviously when you come into a game at 97 per cent for the PK, you need to focus elsewhere,” he said.

The V-Reds are looking forward to their upcoming games, taking the positives and the negatives and working to make their game more complete as a whole.

Both MacDougall and Braes said they have to keep the power play going and work on defending the lead as they

Masters on the court

Masters leads the CIS with 30.5 points per game.

Anne Ugabi / The Brunswickan Johnny Cullen Sports Writer His dad handed him a ball, and he took the shot.

What he didn’t know then is how much of an impact basketball would have on his life.

Javon Masters is a first-year arts student at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). He has been

playing basketball competitively since the age of seven, but even before he started playing in an organized league he was shooting hoops with his dad since the age of two.

“My dad gave me the ball and I just shot it . . . and I fell in love with the game.”

Masters attributes his passion for basketball to his dad.

“Me and my dad would watch

Toronto Raptors games and go see them live,” he said. “And since then I’ve just been in love with the game.”

The Kitchener, Ont. native has been playing “rep” basketball, the highest level in Ontario, since he was in the fifth grade.

Throughout his high school years, Masters played for three teams. For the majority of his high school career, he played for Forest Heights Collegiate Institute in Kitchener. In his senior year he transferred to a private school, St. John’s-K ilmarnock in Waterloo for basketball. He also played for the Waterloo Wildhawks rep team, who had a very successful season in Masters’s last year with the club.

“We [the Wildhawks] finished third in the province last year and we were a really high division 1 team,” said Masters.

Now 19 years old, the studentathlete has high hopes for his four years wearing the Varsity Reds jersey.

But these high hopes go beyond the basketball court.

Masters enjoys being successful in everything he does. Whether it is in the classroom or on the hardwood, he puts in a solid effort.

UNB is known for successful athletic programs, and excellence in academics. Naturally, this made UNB seem like a good fit for the athlete.

Masters says that UNB’s style of play, “really up-tempo and good in transition” is something that caught his attention when he was choosing a university. His relationship with the Varsity Reds coaching staff also played a key role in bringing

him out east.

Approaching the end of his first semester, Masters thinks that his decision to come to UNB was a good one.

“I’m really liking it. Everyone is so friendly – it’s a nice atmosphere and the professors are understanding,” he said.

In addition to the basketball, the first-year student-athlete said he has also enjoyed the academic side of his university experience so far. If basketball doesn’t become a profession for him, Masters would gladly take sports broadcasting as an alternative.

He hopes, however, his basketball career will take off at UNB. “In the end, I want to play professionally – that’s every basketball player’s dream,” he said. “I want to go down as one of the best players to ever play in this conference.”

In order to reach this level, Masters thinks he needs to get stronger, quicker, and more consistent in shooting. He’s optimistic though, and plans to improve in all of these areas by the end of the season.

Moving forward, Masters wants to help the Reds win the Atlantic University Sport championships this season.

“We have the talent to do it.

We’ve got off to a good start, but we still have a marathon of a season with 18 games left.”

For now though, Masters is happy.

“It’s been a great experience so far, and I’ve still got four more years to enjoy it,” he said. “I just want to play my game and not force anything.”

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November 20, 2013 • Issue 12 • Volume 147 • 15

Women go 1 and 2 in double-header weekend

Men’s soccer finish season strong

Bronté James Sports Editor

Bronté James Sports Editor

The University of New Brunswick (UNB) women’s basketball team went one and two with the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) Panthers in back-to-back games this weekend.

The first game would end 59-52, with Rachel Cleary scoring 12 of the points for the Reds and Amy Gough leading the Panthers with 16 points of her own.

“We were not aggressive enough . . . we only took five foul shots and that wasn’t the referees fault, we kept bombing threes instead of going to the basket,” said head coach Jeff Speedy.

“So you can attack the basket two ways, off the dribble or pound it into your post players, and I think we did that better in the second half.”

They would play the Panthers again on Saturday night, but this time the final score was in their favour.

It would be a close score all through the game, but the Reds would never finish a quarter with a lead. It wasn’t until the third quarter that it would be tied 29-29; anyone’s game.

Danielle MacDonald of UPEI would get a breakaway and take a 60-58 in the fourth, leading with less than a minute in the game. Teammate Laura Power would foul and it would be UNB’s ball. Chelsey Collette would be the hero of the team, hitting a twopoint shot, tying the game 60-60 with less than five seconds to go in the final quarter and push them into overtime.

“Pretty great, I mean, I think the whole team stayed pretty calm, which is something we’ve been struggling with,” said Collette. “We kind of struggled in the third quarter . . . a few times we kind of lacked defence, but we stayed strong.”

In overtime Rachel Cleary would step up to the foul line and go two for two, giving them a 64-62 lead. Much of the overtime score would be dependent on foul shots. The Panthers and Reds would go back and forth in free throws, but the Panthers would have a 66-65 lead going into the final minute.

UNB’s Awo Farah broke through UPEI’s defence and sunk a huge basket, giving them a 68-66 lead. They would hold onto this lead for the rest

They would finish their regular season with an 8-2-3, finish first place in the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) Conference, and rank third in the country.

The University of New Brunswick (UNB) Varsity Reds men’s soccer team said they set out to place at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) nationals, and they accomplished their goal.

“Playing in front of that loud boisterous crowd at home is something that we’re always going to remember, and one that I know was important to the boys,” said head coach Miles Pinsent. “Just that energy and that feel and just the excitement of playing in a national tournament on your home field.”

It was an 8-2-3 season for the men, their only two losses to the Moncton Aigles Bleus and the Cape Breton Capers.

They would tie three more of their games, but take eight wins which would eventually lead them to first place in the AUS conference, allowing them to play one less game in the playoffs. They would start their weekend off against the Capers and defeat them 1-0 – last season they lost 2-0 to the Capers in playoffs and came second.

They would play the Saint Mary’s University Huskies and take a 3-0 victory.

Goalkeeper Bradon Eagle would take two clean sheets over the weekend in his first appearance at AUS playoffs as goalie.

“Didn’t surprise me, that’s part of the reason why we were taking a look at him; we knew what he was capable of,” he said. “We have three very talented goaltenders and it was just a matter of Brandon taking advantage of the opportunity when it became available for him.”

The men would earn their spot at the CIS nationals, rather than just having the bye because they were hosting. Their first game would be against the Saskatchewan Huskies.

The game would end 2-1 with Oliver Jones and Mohammad scoring their

Awo Farah scored 16 points against the UPEI Panthers this weekend. Sarah Badibanga / The Brunswickan of the game and finish 72-66.

“Well, we had to score to make it 60-60, so any time you’re losing you’re thrilled to get into overtime,” said head coach Jeff Speedy. “You never like to go into overtime, but if you’re losing you’ll take it.”

Speedy said he is happy with the team’s performance, but in particular Collette’s two-point shot to tie the game. He also said he joked with her she could have won the game if she was half-a-step back.

“This is two weekends in a row that we don’t have any success without her,” he said. “She was in double-figures both games in Dal last weekend, and I gave her crap – in a joking way – in timeout, half a step back and we would have won the game; it would have been a three instead of a two.”

Collette said some of the things they did right in this game compared to Friday’s were battling for the ball, improving their on-ball defense and being composed with their shots. They were also able to pull 20 free throws and would sink 15.

THE V-REDS PLAYLIST Athletes are infamous for blaring music through the locker room before a game to get them ready. Music can amp you up, and some need it as part of their ritual. This week we’re looking at what the women’s volleyball team plays pre-game to get focused and get ready to play.

1. BOY OH BOY – DIPLO & GTA 2. YOUNG – FELIX CARTAL (FT. KOKO LAROO) 3. END OF TIME – BEYONCÉ (WULF & FOREVER KID REMIX) 4. PLAY HARD – DAVID GUETTA (FT. NE-YO & AKON) 5. BOM BOM – SAM AND THE WOMP 6. BONELESS– STEVE AOKI (FT. CHRIS LAKE & TUJAMO) 7. I LOVE IT – ICONA POP (CASE & POINT BOOTLEG) 8. ANIMALS – MARTIN GARRIX

“Yesterday the team had a lot more foul shots than us, and we talked about how many we wanted to get today and he said he wanted 20,” said Collette.

“So we tried to go out and do that and I think we accomplished that.”

But there were still missing components. Boxing out was a missing element in both games as the Panthers had 24 offensive rebounds over the course of the weekend.

“They made a lot of shots, they’re a great shooting team, but especially in overtime they were one-and-done, we had a lot of defensive rebounds late in the game.”

They also will be working on their three-point shooting. For both games the women were one for 19 and one for 15 from the line.

“It never got any better, so I might not do any five-on-five all week, we might just shoot.”

The women play another doubleheader weekend next weekend, taking on the Acadia Axewomen on Friday and Saturday.

only goals – one scored in overtime.

But during their game against the Huskies, rookie Diego Padilha would take an elbow to the cheek.

He would be out for the rest of the season and required plastic surgery and they would lose a strong centre going into nationals.

They wouldn’t be as lucky in their Laval Rouge et Ors game where they would fall short after penalty kicks and lose 1-0. Their final game was against the York Lions, where it would once again go into penalty kicks, but this time it would be in favour of the Reds and they would win 1-0.

“I’m still just feeling there was something was left on the table that we should have grabbed, I guess, in that we never got beat in the national tournament in the run of play,” said Pinsent.

This time last season the men had given up 12 goals in their final four games and only had one win and three losses. This year they won all of their games but one in the finals and gave up only one goal.

“So there’s definitely progress being made when it counted, and that’s obviously a sign we’re moving in the right direction,” he said. “So there’s still a little bit of that burning feeling, I guess, compared to last year. “ It was a bittersweet victory for nine of the players as it is their final season with the V-Reds and they were hoping to finish first.

Benjamin Law, Cassian Ferlatte, Yassin Shehab El-Din, Amir Razak, Shea Nordheim, Will Allen, Jason Rouse, Philippe Demers and Yousuf Mohammad will not be returning to the team next year and finished their time on the BMO field with the Reds by taking a bronze medal.

“I’m just so proud of how the boys conducted themselves, on all areas, obviously the way they trained and the way they performed on the field,” said Pinsent. “They were just top notch on all fronts . . . and hopefully that’s what we’ll carry forward with this group of young players; their willingness to do things the right way, and if they do then I am sure there will be more successes to come.”

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