The Confluence Issue 27

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Sew up our Summertime Blues

Let us and everyone else in town know about your favourite summer activities. Pg. 1

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June 18th 2013

So Long Mr. Bowman HouseKeeping Garett Svensen, Production Editor The President of CNC, John Bowman will be stepping down from his role administering CNC. Bowman will take up the role of President of North Island College on August 1st.

Starting July 1st, Dr. Bryn Kulmatycki, the current Vice President, will be stepping up as interim president of the college. In a news release from the college, Kulmatycki said,“I am delighted to be taking over as Interim President. We have great students, a cohesive executive as well as excellent faculty and employees.

This is an exciting time for post-secondary education and I look forward to getting started.”

Kulmatycki will be administering the college until a new president is recruited and passed by a search comittee. The process is expected to take approximately a year.

We would like pictures. Your pictures.

Pictures of barbecues, extreme sporting or just a relaxed evening by the lake. We want everyone in town to see what the summer brings to our readers.

With that in mind, anything related to summer fun is most welcome from our contributors. Recipes, cocktails, stories and events are all welcome along with our usual fare. Let us know how you’re spending your summer and we’ll let everyone else in on the fun.

Want $20?

The Confluence is actively seeking submissions for biweekly publication. Submissions are ongoing, so if you have news, opinon, short stories, poetry, comics, pictures or anything else you would like to see in the paper, send them to us and we will pay you $20 for a published submission.

Contact us at: news@cncsu.ca

Summer Solstice:

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Garett Svensen, Production Editor Ah those long summer months. When the days are long, the drinks cool and the content dry... We are continuing our biweekly production schedule this summer, rather than the monthly schedule we had last year, and would like a little help.

Friday, June 21 2013

I Remember:June 15, 2013.

Andy Johnson, Editor-in-Chief

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Taren Johnson, Web Manager

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The Confluence is produced biweekly at the CNCSU office on CNC’s Prince George campus by Garett Svensen and Andy Johnson.

Submissions, inqueries and requests can be made to news.cncsu.ca, in person at the CNCSU office room 1-303, or mailed to “The Confluence c/o CNCSU 3330-22nd Ave. Prince George, BC. V2N 1P8”

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Environment Canada 7-Day Weather Forecast: For Prince George, BC. 17-23 June 2013 Monday, June 17: 21°C, Chance of Thunderstorms.

Tuesday, June 18: 20°C, 9°C, Chance of Thuderstorms.

Wednesday, June 19: 17°C, 10°C, Showers.

Thursday, June 20: 22°C, 10°C, Partly Cloudy.

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Friday, June 21: 24°C, 11°C, Sunny.

All submissions are welcome, the authors of edited works used in the Saturday, June 22: 24°C, 11°C, Partly Cloudy, Showers. confluence receive a $20 cheque upon publication. Advertisement rates are Sunday, June 23: 24°C, 11°C, Partly Cloudy, Showers. availiable upon request.

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The Latter-Day Knight

Paul Strickland, Contributor The creatively anachronistic knight rode his reliable, eight-year-old steed south from Skiff, getting across Etzikom Coulee just before a dragon that suddenly appeared from the west could chase him down.

The knight rode past fields farmers were spraying with Furan to try to stop a massive invasion of grasshoppers.

Paul Strickland Contemplates the Life of a Knight in the Cynical Age

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dragon growled. “You’re a failure.” And he When the knight had arrived at the Milk breathed a wave of fire at the persevering River Canyon, the dragon appeared again. knight.

“Where do you think you’re going?” the The knight suffered a few second-degree dragon challenged. burns to his feet and elbows, and the dragon disappeared again.

“To the Bullshead Hills to escape the heat,” the knight answered.

After a few hours cooling off as best he could, the knight carried on with his “You haven’t worked enough seventyjourney.

He rode through Orion and by hour weeks and all-nighters to deserve the wheat fields to the north. He saw that rest and refreshment,” the dragon representatives of an overseas dictatorship said. He breathed flames at the knight that looking over several sections of farmland made him uncomfortably hot in his suit of to purchase on behalf of their government. armour and burned the tips of his fingers.

The knight turned east into a road The dragon disappeared and the knight, allowance and then entered Crown after cooling off, carried on east with his grazing lease, saying hello to the occasional journey along the banks of the Milk River. friendly steer or cow.

On approaching Writing-on-Stone, he On reaching the Michelle Reservoir, in saw a dark grey thunderhead building up sight of the Bullshead Hills, he saw the just across the line in Montana over the dragon again.

Bunchgrass Hills. As he rode up among some higher-elevation hoodoos, he felt “Once more I ask you, where do you his hair stand on end. Fearing he was in think you’re going?” the dragon demanded the field of an imminent lightning strike, to know. he galloped back down to the river’s “To the Bullshead Hills for rest and edge and, he hoped, out of range of any a chance to cool off on the banks of lightning activity.

Deerwater Lake!” the knight answered.

North of Aden, a rattlesnake, coiled “You haven’t risen up the corporate and threatening, lunged up at him and his career ladder to a respectable level by faithful horse. The reptile couldn’t pierce being hard-working and obedient!” the his armour but it did cause his horse to dragon said, and continued to block the rear up in terror, and the knight with only knight’s path. the greatest difficulty managed to stay on his mount.

Then the dragon breathed forth a wall of Just outside Orion, the dragon appeared flame that lasted for several minutes and burnt the knight and his horse to a crisp, again. along with the edition of Aristotle in the “Where do you think you’re going?” the knight’s saddlebags. dragon demanded to know.

“To the Bullshead Hills to enjoy the cool breeze,” the knight answered.

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Miss Teen Northern BC

Sonja Olsson, Contributor I first found out about the Miss Teen Canada-World pageant a few years ago, and after a few of my friends had competed and gone to nationals, I decided to give it a shot. I thought it would be right up my alley; I’m very girly and am interested in the whole industry of fashion, hair, makeup and modeling. The truth is, it’s so much more. I soon realized that pageantry wasn’t so much about the glitz and glamour, but being the best you can be and bringing out the best in others. Also an important piece to a pageant is your platform; the cause you stand for, which you are to promote thorough whichever means. (volunteering, fundraising, rallies, etc.)

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To get to where I am now hasn’t been easy. After having sent in forms, applications and photos, I had an interview with the director, after which I was told I was eligible to compete in provincials this last February. The provincial competition was two long days of rehearsals, practicing walks and turns, sore feet and meeting wonderful girls. The night of the competition, 12 of the 24 girls were crowned and given titles. Each girls’ title is specific to her region and they all spend a week in July competing for the national crown and title of Miss Teen CanadaWorld.

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The pageant has already gotten me out in the community in ways I would never have had reason to before. Not only am I asking for the help and support of businesses in Prince George, but I’m also finding ways to be active in events around town, as well as integrate my platform (to raise awareness for poverty in developed countries) in the volunteer work that I do.

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Miss Teen Northern BC, Sonja Olsson

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A focal point in scoring is fundraising.

The MTC-W pageant joins with Free the Children, a Canadian based foundation which fights for the rights of children.

Each girl going to nationals is to raise a minimum of $400 however they choose to do so. So far I have had a bake sale and am planning a silent auction for June. I really enjoy raising money. Not only because it’s a great cause, but it’s a great way to connect with my supporters on a more personal level. I’ve found that when it comes to fundraising, the people of Prince George come together and go the extra mile, and that makes it so much more special.

I am very proud to be representing Prince George as Miss Teen Northern BC 2013. This town is a great community that has given me so much growing up and I can’t think of a better way to give back. To follow my journey as Miss Teen Northern British Columbia 2013, you can like me on Facebook (Miss Teen Northern British Columbia 2013), follow me on Twitter (MissTeenNBC) and read my blog at: www.missteennorthernbritishcolumbia. com

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To prepare for nationals, I have been treated wonderfully by the ladies at Core Spa & Salon, as well as Urban Tan, two of my ongoing sponsors throughout the pageant. Over the course of the national competition, we will do sightseeing, as well as rehearsals for the big night. We will each be judged on:

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Further Pictures from the CNCSU trip to our Quesnel Campus. Clockwise from top left: A bear. The CNC trades section of campus. Garett Svensen in the main atrium.

Arnold Yellowman talking with students.

Andy Johnson, Editor-In-Chief Back in 2007, I was working as a supervisor at one of the newer restaurant chains in town. The job was nothing special, mostly directing strings of menial tasks of high school and university students and occasionally cooking. While the job may have been soul-crushing, at least I enjoyed the company of my coworkers, especially when the buxom 17 year old hostess, Melissa, was on shift.

There was definitely chemistry between us, but out tension always seemed a little awkward whenever we worked together.

Undoubtedly this had to do with the 6 “Whatcha looking for, James?” I took a year age gap between us. One Friday night seat next to Mac on the beige wrap around Melissa came up to me when I was in the couch. back of the restaurant by myself.

“Some goddamn batteries for the xbox “Hey,” she smiled at me and slyly walked controllers.” The rustling slightly muffled closer to me, “I’m having a party tonight his answer. and would really enjoy it if you showed After five minutes of going through the up.” Her blue eyes ran down my 5’11”, 160 pound frame before snapping back to closet, James gave up and joined us on the couch. “Guess I’ll pick some up on the way appropriate eye contact. home,” he grumbled.

“Of course I’ll come—to your party, We spent the next hour talking about I mean.” I looked down at the floor, politics and pension plans before we called embarrassed by the slip of my tongue. a cab to head over to Melissa’s place. When Melissa giggled and told me she would the cab arrived, we loaded two cases of see me later tonight before turning Kokanee and a 26 of Crown Royal into the and heading back to the hostess stand. I trunk. watched her blonde ponytail and hips, on her 5’2”, 110 pound frame; bob from side A few kilometres before the turn onto to side for a moment as she walked away. the road that Melissa lived on, we decided to walk the rest of the way. We decided to At 7 PM, I got off work and headed do this because it made our fare slightly home to shower and change. After that, cheaper and it would allow us to have I walked across town to Mac and James’ another drink on the way. Once we had place for a few pre-party drinks. When unloaded the beer and 26 from the trunk, I arrived at their place, I was greeted by Mac’s 4’11” frame leaning in the doorway we paid the fare, cracked another round of beer and began walking. smoking.

“How was work buddy?” A plume of blue As the cab turned around in the middle smoke drifted from his lips and softened in of the road, the headlights washed over us and we caught a glimpse of something the setting-sun light. grisly. A deer’s head and upper torso was I chuckled, “Same as always, Kris twisted, like a wet towel, lying on the side managing the kitchen in the least efficient of the road. The green reflection off its way possible. Excited for Melissa’s party?” retinas gave me the impression that the lifeless form was staring directly at us, “Yeah, it’ll be fun to catch up with at least for a moment, before the cab’s everybody.” Mac exhaled another blue plume of smoke before flicking it into the headlights passed over the dead animal. rock bed near the front door. Mac and me The lack of smell and sticking of our shoes on what was undoubtedly the deer’s blood walked inside. Mac walked to the living room as I went into the kitchen to grab a was enough to indicate that the gruesome beer. I joined Mac in the living room and form we walked silently past in the dark saw James was leaning into a closet on the was hit recently. far wall.

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As we walked up to Melissa’s house, it seemed lonely and isolated. This impression came mostly from the leafless poplars that littered the newly zoned sub-division. The house itself appeared to have three levels with the peak of the third level jutting out of the peak of the second level. The dusty shale coloured concrete contrasted nicely with the dark royal blue of the sky dotted immensely by stars common to northern summer nights.

Melissa and I eventually ended up in conversation. She told me how excited she was to finally be finished high school and that she planned to enroll into the Social Work program at the local university in the fall. Roughly fifteen minutes into our conversation, I had to piss. She told me that I could use the upstairs bathroom and that she may have to follow me in a few minutes. I thanked her and went inside. On my way upstairs, a few more co-workers walked into Melissa’s house. I greeted them and told them that I would be right back, then headed upstairs.

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When Mac, James and I got inside, we were greeted by two more co-workers, Jacob and Mary, who were making their way upstairs, probably to a guest room. I noticed that the interior of the house was fairly open, the dining room opened up immediately to the left of the front door and a small closet was beside the staircase Jacob and Mary had disappeared up. There were two short walls that opened up in the middle and the sliding glass doors to the deck and backyard could be seen. Mac and I headed to the deck, while James made his way to the kitchen to mix a Coke and Crown. Once outside, Mac and I cracked a couple of beers and began to mingle with our co-workers.

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Andy Johnson Spins a Spooky Yarn.

June 18th 2013 The upstairs of Melissa’s house was a lot narrower than I had initially thought from the open floor plan of the downstairs. To my right I could hear the moaning of the co-workers who had greeted Mac, James and I as we walked in. I turned left and began heading down the hall. I noticed that there was an office at the end of the hall, the interior walls were panels of glass and the hallway had a break as if there was another hallway. This piqued my interest and I walked past the open bathroom door on my left.

bright green with the tears streaking her face. She just stood there, looking up at me, her hands tucked behind her back. As she looked into my eyes, a smile crossed her face. Her stare was penetrating, looking right through me as if I wasn’t standing there.

Mid piss, I heard a faint sobbing. At first I thought Jacob and Mary may have gotten a bit too rough, but when I left the bathroom and got closer to the room they were in all I heard was the sound of slapping flesh and delighted moans through the door; the sobbing was also noticeably quieter.

The girl thrust her arm forward and buried the scissors into her right eye. I puked. My vomit landed on the glass and blurred the girl behind the glass who was now twisting the scissors further into her eye socket. I turned to get away, I would have ran, but my rubbery legs only allowed me to hobble away from the grotesque scene.

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After a few moments, the girl tilted her head to the right and began bringing her hands forward from behind her back. I noticed that she was holding something in her left hand: a pair of those old iron scissors, the kind with the black-painted As I walked closer to the office, I noticed handles, looking brand new and shiny. that the short hallway was only to allow Her right hand hung by her side as she access to the office door. I looked inside kept raising her left arm until it was at a and thought I saw a dog under a red 45 degree angle. All I could do was stand blanket cleaning itself. At this point, I there, watching in silent horror, as the really needed to piss, so I headed back to little girl began drawing her arm back the bathroom. slightly.

I walked back down to the end of the hall, stopping at every door to listen for a moment before continuing on. When I reached the office, the figure I had thought was a dog under a red blanket was still under the desk.

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That’s when the laughing started. Not some evil, deep-booming cackle or anything; it was the giggling a little girl would make when talking to her teddy bears at a tea party. Pulling myself along the walls of the upstairs corridor, I could As I looked closer through the glass wall, hear the laughing until I reached the stairs.

I realized that what I mistook for a dog under a red blanket was actually a girl I fell down the stairs. That giggling, that about 3 years old in a red dress. She was goddamn giggling was still in my head as just sitting there, sobbing. Why would this I tumbled down the slick hardwood steps. girl be sitting in the dark, crying? Is this When I finally reached the bottom of them Melissa’s sister? I thought to myself as I stairs, James and Melissa looked over at watched the form under the desk in the me. Shaking, I took a seat. office.

“Jesus, man, are you okay?” James asked I heard a door open behind and turned to me as he walked over. see Mary laughing as she came out of the “I—I don’t know.” I answered. I felt a bedroom. “Next time you’ll know to look cold itch on my lip and swiped it. My down.” Jacob said through his own bout of hand came away bloody. laughter.

“You’re looking pretty pale, what I turned back. The little girl was happened?”

Melissa asked. standing directly in front of me on the other side of the glass. She didn’t look “It—it was the little girl…she, she anything like Melissa. Her dark hair was just…stabbed herself in the face. I—I’m pulled back in a ponytail. Her eyes were sorry, Melissa, I. I puked, I couldn’t hold

it back, that goddamn girl. She really…I can’t believe what I just saw.”

Melissa and James looked at each other, a silent glance of acknowledgement passing between them, then they turned back at me.

“What little girl?” Melissa asked.

“The—the one in the red dress. She was in the office upstairs.” I cupped my head in my hands, still a quivering wreck.

Melissa and James headed upstairs; of course, there wasn’t anything in the hall except for my vomit, which had streaked down the glass wall of the office. They told me I had just drank too much and didn’t have enough time to make it to the bathroom. If that were the case, I could have lived with embarrassment for the few weeks it takes for people to forget about it.

Lockers FAQ

The Universal Transit Pass gives you unlimited use of Prince George Transit as well as full use of both the Aquatic Center and Four Seasons pool in Prince George.

You may rent your locker at the Students’ Union office, Room 1-303, near the Gathering Place in the main building on the Prince George campus.

What do I need to get a U-pass?

You need to bring your CNC Student Card which can be obtained from the Admissions office.

When can I get my U-pass?

You can get the U-pass up to two weeks prior to your program start date. For example, if your program starts on September 3, 2013, the soonest you can get your U-pass would be August 19, 2013.

Health & Dental FAQ Am I covered?

All full time students enrolled in the Fall semester taking three or more courses or enrolled in a vocational and trades programs that are 14 weeks or longer are automatically included in the plan.

If I already have coverage can I Opt-Out?

Yes, if you already have extended health and dental benefits you are able to be exempted from the plan. Just bring proof of existing coverage to the CNCSU Office room 1-303 before Friday September 27, 2013.

Where do I rent my locker?

When can I rent my locker?

Locker rentals begin two weeks before the start of your program; For example, if your first day of classes is September 3, 2013, you may rent your locker starting on August 19, 2013.

How long may I rent my locker?

Per program term to a maximum three terms (1 full year).

You must be registered in a least one course in the term to be eligible to rent a locker.

What do I need to bring to rent a locker?

CNC Student Card or CNC registration statement and Photo ID.

What is the cost to rent a locker?

- Half size lockers are $5 per term - Full size lockers are $10 per term - $5 lock deposit fee - Payment method: Cash Only

If I’m a part time student can I Opt-In?

Yes, if are enrolled in atleast one class at CNC Prince George or Quesnel campus you can Opt-In at the CNCSU Office room 1-303 before Friday September 27, 2013.

MEET THE 2013-14 CNCSU EXECUTIVE & STAFF

Joshuah Balsom PG Campus Representative

Arnold Yellowman Secretary

Patricia Obasi International Students’ Representative

Leila-Soila Abubakar Womens’ Representative

Mick Frazier Treasurer

Teleah Old (Staff) Services Coordinator

Robert Chavarie (Staff) Executive Director

*Note: No picture available for Chantelle Quock, Aboriginal Students’ Representative

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Roxanne Quock Chairperson

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U-Pass FAQ

Your Students’ Union

The College of New Caledonia Students’ Union (CNCSU) is the collective voice of all students attending the College of New Caledonia. The CNCSU provides services and events, and advocates for student rights locally, provincially and nationally.

The CNCSU is also a founding member of the Canadian Federation of Students, Canada’s national student movement.

Your Students’ Union provides many opportunities to get involved, such as joining committees, volunteering at events, or advocating for the rights of students everywhere. Whatever your interest, your Students’ Union has an opportunity for you.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, e-mail us at: info@cncsu.ca.

Room 1-303 3330 22nd Avenue Prince George, BC, V2N 1P8 Tel: (250) 561-5852 Fax: (250) 561-5884 Web: www.cncsu.ca

Student Advocacy

Advocacy is the primary function of your Students’ Union. The CNCSU can support and assist you through grade appeals and student complaints, and provide advice and assistance with any issues you might face as a student.

The CNCSU also lobbies for a fair, affordable and fully accessible post-secondary education on the municipal, provincial and national government levels. Contact us at info@cncsu.ca to find out how you can help.

Members’ Handbook

- Dayplanner to help you keep organized - Great source of information on your Students’ Union, the College, and the campaign work of the Canadian Federation of Students.

ISIC/Student Saver Card

- FREE to all CNC Students! ($20 Value) - Great discounts on travel with Greyhound, Via Rail and Travel CUTS - Discounts around Prince George, all over BC, across Canada and abroad.

Campus Clubs

- Funding available up to $500 per club!

- Great opportunity to make new friends & build campus community - Start a club today!

Extended Health & Dental - Coverage includes prescription drugs, health practitioners, travel, dental and partial vision - Cost of $260 for a full years (Sept-Aug) coverage included with your tuition and other fees.

U-Pass (Transit/Pool Pass)

- Bring your student card by the CNCSU Office room 1-303 to receive your U-Pass sticker which entitles you to unlimited access to all city transit and both aquatic and recreation centres - The U-Pass sticker is available 2 weeks before your program start date and lasts for the duration of your program

Lockers

- Lockers are available for rental in room 1-303 - There is a $5 lock deposit and they cost either $10 per semester for a large size locker or $5 per semester for a small size locker (CASH ONLY)

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