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OCTOBER 17, 2019 • VOL. 52 NO. 1 • VANCOUVER, B.C.
Schools could facilitate democratic process By CHRISTINA DOMMER
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owering the required minimum age to vote to 16 from 18 would increase the involvement of young people in politics, according to Green Party members. The Green Party’s platform claims that a lower voting age would give “young people more say in their future and [instill] habits of civic participation.” Green Party leader Elizabeth May also introduced a bill in Parliament to lower the voting age in May 2018. The Climate Strikes on Sept. 27 this year highlighted the issue, said Louise Boutin, Green Party candidate for Vancouver Granville. “ O u r yo u n g people are saying, on the street … ‘I’m disenfranchised, I don’t feel like voting’,” said Boutin. Joan Martin, a professor in Louise Boutin child psychology GREEN PARTY CANDIDATE at the University of V ictoria, said voting could be treated as a “coming of age” ritual akin to prom. “Currently, they are taught about the [democratic] process in school, but what they are learning would be more meaningful, and more likely to turn into a life-long habit, if the course actually included voting,” Martin said in an emailed statement. However, first-year nursing student Nhan Tran doesn’t think he would have been ready to vote at 16. “When you’re 16 and 17, you’re really young, so [you’d be] a bit confused unless you know about politics,” said Tran. “I feel like it’s better if you’re 18 or 19. You’re a young adult and can make your [own] decisions.” -- With files from Lauren Gargiulo
2019 FEDERAL ELECTION SPECIAL ISSUE Yvonne Hanson, NDP candidate for Vancouver Granville, in front of her campaign office. Hanson said much of the apathy among young voters is caused by the belief that parliament is full of "old white dudes" without youths' best interests in mind. PHOTO KRISTEN HOLLIDAY
Wanted: younger MPs
NDP candidate says youth help create a healthy democracy By KRISTEN HOLLIDAY
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n increase in young voices in parliament would create a more effective democracy, particularly when it comes to issues that fundamentally affect youth, such as climate change, according to 24-year-old Yvonne Hanson, the NDP candidate for Vancouver Granville. A Statistics Canada census indicates that youths aged 15–34 make up 26 per cent of Canada’s population, but there isn’t a single incumbent B.C. Member of Parliament under the age of 35. The average age of a B.C. MP is around 56, according to a tally conducted by The Voice. “Older generations are less likely to perform an accurate cost-benefit analysis when they look at the climate crisis,” said Hanson, an SFU graduate. “They will have to be dealing with the costs, but they won’t see the benefit. Youth will see the benefit.”
Peter Prontzos, political science per cent of people ages 18-24 vote, instructor at Langara, pointed to a 19 per cent increase from the two reasons why there are few youths previous election. in government. Hanson “In general, encourages younger people youth to step “We need young voices into the politidon’t vote as much, which cal sphere. and we need them to indicates, at “ We need least up until young voices be overwhelmingly n o w, t h e r e and we need has been less them to be loud and numerous and interest,” he o ver whelmsaid. “To run ingly loud in a diverse range of for parliament, and numercommunities.” hopefully ous and in a you do have diverse range — YVONNE HANSON, NDP CANDIDATE some expeof communirience, some ties.” education, and that takes a number Prontzos predicts that more of years.” young people will eventually step Some voters view age as a benefit. up as candidates if they engage and “There’s a certain life experience participate early on. you need with that much power,” “People will get more comfortsaid Bryan Lim, a food and nutri- able with the idea that you don’t tion student at Langara. have to be in your sixties to be a The 2015 federal election saw 57 competent politician."
NDP candidate Yvonne Hanson (right) door-knocking as part of her campaign. PHOTO KRISTEN HOLLIDAY
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THE VOICE | THURSDAY, OCT. 17, 2019 | EDITOR ADAM LEVI
2019 FederalElection
Canada votes: South Vancouver ridings
The Voice asked candidates: What's your pitch to young voters in 50 words or less? CONSERVATIVE PARTY
LIBERAL PARTY
NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY
THE GREEN PARTY
VANCOUVER SOUTH
Wai Young
“Young voters will be carrying a burden of $71-billion in debt and $4-billion in interest payments. Vote Conservative for solid economic policy and experienced management.”
THE PEOPLE'S PARTY OF CANADA (PPC)
Harjit Sajjan
Sean McQuillan
Judith Zaichkowsky
Alain Deng
Joyce Murray
Leigh Kenny
Geoff Wright
Sandra Filosof-Schipper
Yvonne Hanson
Louise Boutin
Naomi Chocyk
“Being an informed citizen is important to making the right choices and we will be a better country for it.”
“If you exercise your right to vote, encourage everyone around you to do the same.”
“Vote for someone who has the issues that you are interested in and the government will know that is what you are interested in. They will see a critical mass of votes for a party that represents what you stand for.”
“Get the money back to Canada. Put Canada first. Put Canada’s seniors and veterans first.”
VANCOUVER QUADRA
Kathleen Dixon
“Conservatives will support our economy so that hardworking students will graduate and be able to get high paying jobs in their fields.”
“Your voice matters. In 2015, high youth-voter turnout helped us elect Canada’s most progressive government in Canada’s history… we have increased student grants and made it easier to pay back student loans. Don’t miss your opportunity to have a say.”
“Young Canadians are filled with creativity and ingenuity… entrepreneurism is bringing in new products and industry especially in emerging green technology.”
“We need to move away from a hydro-carbon economy and switch to sustainable energy… we expect to reduce hydro-carbon emissions and CO2 emissions by 60% from the 2005 levels.”
“The most important aspect is individual freedom… it will ensure prosperity, scientific solutions on saving our planet and getting people out of poverty.”
VANCOUVER GRANVILLE
Zach Segal
“My main focus is making sure life is more affordable so that people can get ahead, not just get by.”
Taleeb Noormohamed
“Over the last four years, the Liberal government has taken decisive action on climate change, on housing, and on ensuring that young Canadians have the same opportunities as their parents. We need to keep that momentum going.” pecially young professionals, to stay in the area and work when they have completed their education.”
INDEPENDENT Jody Wilson-Raybould “The high cost of living in Vancouver has made it difficult for professionals, es-
“Politicians of all stripes in all countries are being accussed of failing young people and youths are starting to understand our betrayal. For our collective lack of action we are being told, 'how dare you'. None of us are immune to this criticism.”
“Get out and join protests, join rallies, join groups, volunteer on campaigns. Young people, get involved with politics.”
“The climate is the biggest issue for youth. We need to change how we are living. Young people are already starting to change the way they commute: they are taking buses, riding bicycles, walking. They understand that we have to change.”
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“Our immigration policy can benefit Canadians only if we welcome the right kind of immigrants. It should prioritize Canada’s economic interests and be calibrated in a way that does not jeopardize Canadian values.” Source: PPC
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EDITOR MISSY JOHNSON | THURSDAY, OCT. 17, 2019 | THE VOICE
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Opioid crisis requires action Split on how to deal with the epidemic, NDP, Liberals and Greens agree action is urgent By JAKE HOHEISEL ,
CHRISTOPHER MACMILLAN, LINA CHUNG, RYAN NG, RUI YANG XU
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Vancouver South candidates from left to right: Liberal party incumbent Harjit Sajjan, NDP candidate Sean McQuillan, Green Party candidate Judith Zaichkowsky and People's Party of Canada candidate Alain Deng speak to students and faculty at an all-candidates forum at Langara College. GINA ROGERS PHOTO
Free tuition a no-brainer
Green Party, NDP: education and housing crisis are linked By GINA ROGERS, HENRI
NGIMBIS, STEVEN CHANG
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ree tuition is the key to solving Vancouver’s student housing crisis according to the Green Party candidate for Vancouver South, Judith Zaichkowsky. Countries in Europe already offer free education to citizens and Zaichkowsky said Canada should do the same. Education and income are related, Zaichkowsky said to an audience of students and faculty at Langara last week. She said she understands how unaffordable schooling is for postsecondary students. “The Green Party has a platform to eliminate tuition for Canadian
citizens,” said Zaichkowsky at an McQuillan, a Langara graduate all-candidates forum at the Lang- from the Studio 58 program who ara Students' Union. “I used to work also spoke at the forum. i n D e n m a rk Both the where students “The Green Party has a Green and not only got free the NDP platform to eliminate c a n d i d a t e s tuition but also got paid to go say there tuition for Canadian to school. This needs to be is one of the changes in citizens.” happiest counthe everyday — JUDITH ZAICHKOWSKY, GREEN PARTY tries and the costs assoCANDIDATE people there do ciated with quite well.” being a student in Vancouver. NDP candidate Sean McQuillan Student Pierna Malik, who shares said his party also believes the best an apartment near the campus with way to help students is through free another Langara student, said she tuition. has few options because of the high “Student loans should become cost of rent. student grants and eventually “My basement apartment is the working toward free tuition,” said best option because of the commute
time,” she said. “I have to sacrifice other things to afford it.” McQuillan said a major part of the NDP platform is reducing costs that are out of pocket, such as Pharmacare, dental and rent payments. “For those who rent, there’s up to a $5,000 a year rental subsidy,” he said. “When you have that subsidy, your overall affordability to go to school is lower.” The forum had candidates from four of the five parties attending. Besides the NDP and the Green Party candidates, the Liberal Party’s Harjit Sajjan and the People’s Party of Canada candidate Alain Deng also made their pitch to voters at Langara. The Conservative candidate, Wai Young, did not attend.
TransLink riders in need of more Different kinds of transit proposed at forum By KRISTEN HOLLDAY,
ANITA ZHU, LAUREN GARGIULO, RAY CHOPPING, SOUBHIK CHAKRABARTI
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reen Party and NDP candidates in Vancouver South say they use public transit, the other candidates did not confirm if they are transit users during an all-candidates forum at Langara College. Most of the candidates agreed that the 49 bus route which runs in front of the campus is too crowded. “Right now, we have more busses on 49th and 41st,” Harjit Sajjan, the Liberal Party candidate and incumbent for Vancouver South said. “There is a plan still in place to be
Passengers wait for the 49 bus near Langara College. KRISTEN HOLLIDAY
able to increase that. But we need to do even more,” he said. Transit ridership has increased 7 per cent between 2017 and 2018, according to TransLink’s 2018 Transit Service Performance Review. The 49 bus is the second busiest route in Vancouver with 20 per cent of the
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trips being overcrowded despite running every five minutes. Garima Mittal, a Langara Health Sciences student, says while bus service has improved, the wait for a bus is a frustrating part of her rushhour commute. “Normally, I wait for 10 minutes,
but during evenings, it gets to 20 minutes,” she said. Green candidate Judy Zaichkowsky, a frequent transit rider, said she understands what students have to go through. “That line should be a B-line from Metrotown to UBC,” Zaichkowsky said, referring to the 49 bus. “You would have two buses on there, one more local and one that only stops at intersections where people transfer.” Sajjan said the Liberal party had a plan to increase bus service on the 49th and 41st arteries, but also mentioned the importance of looking at other routes. Sajjan and NDP candidate Sean McQuillan both agreed that more needs to be done to increase services in the South Vancouver area. An NDP government, McQuillan said, would incorporate different transportation services. The PPC has no transportation platform at this time.
he same reasons that led the Liberal government to legalize cannabis last year could lead the Vancouver police to look at a more holistic way of combatting the opioid crisis, according to Vancouver South Liberal candidate Harjit Sajjan. Sajjan said when it came to marijuana, the reason why it was legalized was because it was clear that enforcement wasn’t the way to go. As opposed to decriminalization, the federal Liberal Party plans to combat the opioid epidemic solely with treatment. Over the past four years, the Liberal Party has been dramatically increasing the number of safe injection sites across Canada. If elected, they’ve pledged to continue the investments to expand access to drug treatment resources. “Children were getting access to it,” said Sajjan at an all-candidates forum at the Langara Student Union. “Organized crime was benefitting from the profits and what we want to do is prevent that.” Sajjan, who is a Langara alum
Join the conversation #elxn43 #cdnpoli and a former Vancouver police officer, praised what is being done at the local level to help opioid addicts. “The Vancouver police are very open minded to taking a look at things and working with other agencies,” he said. “I want to support attacking this problem from a much more holistic way.” NDP candidate Sean McQuillan, and graduate of Langara’s Studio 58 program, said he believes it’s necessary that more needs to be done. “The number one way to stop drug abuse is decriminalizing it and [allow] it to become a mental health issue,” he said. The Green party’s platform is to decriminalize all drugs and to increase funding to combat the opioid epidemic, according to candidate Judith Zaichkowsky. According to the federal government’s website, approximately 4,600 people in Canada died of opioid related deaths in 2018, an 11 per cent increase since the year before. That is roughly one death every two hours. Student Joseph Thompson said he hopes that whatever happens on Oct. 21st the government should continue to “support the Downtown Eastside and the safe shoot up area.”
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THE VOICE | THURSDAY, OCT. 17, 2019 | EDITOR MATHILDA DE VILLIERS
Ancient brighten Vanco Left: "Flower of Life" abstract created for the Gilroy's personal use. Right: John Gilroy holds the historic lime chalk used for drawing on the glass.
Top three pieces speak to artists' unique style T
he Gilroys have worked on and created many works over the years, but there are three pieces that have stood out to them over the course of their career here in Vancouver. “Resurrection” This nearly 300 sq. ft. piece took roughly one year to create and fill the east window of St. John the Apostle Parish church in Kerrisdale, Vancouver. They also completed sets of aisle windows for the church. "What you’re looking for is someone to say ‘that’s a Gilroy Window’," John said.
“Shaughnessy Entryway” Commission work for Gilroy Glass presents the artists with an exciting challenge. “It’s a literal and metaphorical puzzle,” Laura said. They are always designing, piece by piece, for each job. “Each piece that we do is entirely unique, influenced by the location, the size of the window, the light source," she added. “Your style is what you introduce into the painting so it can look very different from say Victorian or Medieval," John said. This particular Gilroy is a three
piece doorway, with three and a half sq. ft. pane in the center with two four to five sq. ft. side panels. It speaks to the longevity and honours the Chinese culture of the client. “Flower of Life” When “what you’re really looking for is to keep on improving what you do,” John said. “No two days are the same.” The details in this piece, of seasonal constellations and symbolic flora and fauna, were created for exhibition with a mind to what the artists would put in their own home.
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Top Right: A current Gilroy work of art located in their studio in South Vancouver. Left: Ancient, thousand-year old tools used by the artists to create their glass
S o u t h Va n c o u v e r company is on the cutting edge of modernizing a timeless medium that has been practised and admired for centuries. Laura and John Gilroy, owners of their company called Gilroy Stained Glass, located on Barnard Street in South Vancouver, still use ancient techniques dating back centuries. Eschewing modern computer technology and doing everything by hand allows the glass to react to light streaming through it in a unique and authentic way, according to Laura. “Your style is what you introduce into the painting,” John said. They have been pushing the limits of the form through their residential, church and restoration projects. The Gilroys said they manage to do this while preserving the traditions of construction, enabling their windows to be structurally sound in all weather conditions. The couple studied together, training under long-renowned James Clark & Eaton, stained glass makers in London, with lineage tracing back to 1788. They decided to move their family and business from England to Canada nearly 15 years ago, to focus on the highest end of their craft. John said proximity to nature is, in part, what inspired them to move
to Vancouver, and much of their commission work here expresses the nature that is found in B.C. Their traditional methods might not be the quickest or easiest, but with these practices, Laura said they can cover a wide range of works, anywhere from “genesis and old testament” to Cuban themes. They declined to discuss the cost of their work, but said that some of their works can take up to a year to complete. The cost and timing all depend on the size and the complexity of the piece.
“It's all about the way the artwork makes you feel.” — LAURA GILROY, ARTIST
The glass they use comes from Europe, and their studio is one of the few on the West Coast that still uses historic materials throughout the process of cutting the glass and creating a window. Gilroy Glass works with India ink, watercolour and pencil, tools that artists have worked with for millennia. Other local companies use computerized print-based methods,
Photos and story by Gina Rogers
Left: The Gilroys stand below their 300 sq.ft. work located in a church in Kerrisdale, called "Resurrection". Right: John Gilroy holds cuts a pane of glass.
which Laura said “are nowhere near as effective.” Their preferred lime chalk, used for drawing on sheets of glass, dates back about a thousand years. The Gilroys said this is the most sustainable material today, due in part to water contamination issues with alternatives. Local architect Walter Francl, certified in Leadership in Environmental Energy Design, believes in the possibility of a stained glass being made “compatible with the thermal requirements of current building technologies as they are progressing.” Laura said that in England they didn’t get to create many new designs. Many of the new work they did was for the state but in Vancouver they are able to create a new concept and design for an entire church. “We can basically control how the art feels throughout the entire building and how it influences the congregation and how the light comes in,” she added. Bigger projects that incorporate their whole vision is something that they get a lot more opportunity for in Vancouver, according to Laura. Traditionally made, Gilroy Glass works are made to last hundreds of years. “It’s all about the way the artwork makes you feel,” Laura said.
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THE VOICE | THURSDAY, OCT. 17, 2019 | EDITOR AUSTIN EVERETT
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liminating animal products from your eating habits could be the single most effective way to reduce your environmental impact, a recent research said. Veganism is growing in popularity, according to a 2018 Dalhousie University research survey that showed 850,000 Canadians selfidentify as vegan. Sixty-three per cent of those vegans are under 38-years-old. And that number is likely growing. Particularly for young people, we live and breath climate crisis, which will affect our lives moving forward. While we should be critical of the environmental impact for which our food is responsible, how much sacriAUSTIN fice is too much? EVERETT Should everyone go vegan? Personally, no, but consuming less animal byproducts is a positive step moving forward. We need the vitamins and proteins we get from eating meats. Although vegans can get the protein necessary for human health, in some cases they have to almost double the amounts of their food intake to match the protein and nourishment you get in meat and its byproducts. That’s a lot of food, so why not still eat meat but just less?
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“Consuming less animal byproducts is a positive step moving forward.” An Oxford University study done in 2019 uncovered that while only 18 per cent of our general caloric intake and 37 per cent of our protein consumption is provided by meats and dairy, its production alone uses 83 per cent of farmland. This farmland produces 60 per cent of the agricultural industry greenhouse gas emissions. Huh. The Brazilian president burning down parts of the Amazon certainly isn't looking so good. So vegans, you are the people who are taking a stand against this. You are activists who raise awareness to all of us meat eaters that we should be more critical about the food we put in our bodies. So for you non vegans out there, in the end, how hard do you want to work, and how much you love our planet are the questions you need to ask yourself before you bite into that 20 oz. rib steak. Just saying.
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Federal party leaders are chosen younger and younger, as federal politicians have accepted that Millennial Canadians now represent the majority voting pool in this 2019 federal election. MANDY MOON ILLUSTRATION
Boomers choking the Hill T
he under-representation of youth among Canadian members of parliament remains a persistent problem across federal politics. Elected in 2011 at age 19, Pierre-Luc Dusseault was the youngest MP to be elected to the house. He remains the RAY youngest MP CHOPPING today at age 28 and is among three in the House of Commons
who are under 30-years-old. been indifferent to their needs and This lack of youth representation is dismissive of their political concerns. troubling due to several factors. The results speak for themselves: Over the lower voter last five federal turnout is a “Lower voter turnout elections Baby reflection of Boomers repreMillennial is a reflection of sented the d i s i n t e re s t Millennial disinterest in politics. majority of voters, therefore Compare in politics.” little considerthat with the ation was given 21 per cent to younger voters. These youth had difference between Boomer and neither the numbers nor taxable Millennial voter turnout and the income to compete with the Boomer generation which cares speaks for majority so the federal politicians itself. largely ignored them. In 2015, Justin Trudeau’s Liberals Millennials have grown up under were the first to take notice of the a series of political systems that have youth vote. Despite major criticism
of his young age and lack of experience, Trudeau attracted a 15 per cent increase of younger voters from the previous election. Political parties this time around recognize that Millennials make up the majority of the voting block. As a result we see that considerably younger politicians are set forth as party leaders. Andrew Scheer and Jagmeet Singh are both 40 and Trudeau is 47, some of the youngest leaders in Canadian history. Will putting more young faces forward intrigue Millennials enough to vote? With power to enact change, Millennials could shake up this country
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EDITOR CHELSEA LIU | THURSDAY, OCT. 17, 2019 | THE VOICE
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Veganism made easy with beer
Potential environmental and health benefits with vegan and organic brews
Giant metal tanks where beer is placed after fermentation for the beer to mature and clarify at Dogwood Brewing in South Vancouver, B.C. PALAK KLAIRE PHOTO By PALAK KLAIRE
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or a city like Vancouver, a vegan alternative is always in demand. That holds true for beer, too. Dogwood Brewing, is a South Vancouver brewery that focuses on producing not only organic but vegan brews, too. The brewery said it ensures its beer is vegan by using special vegan fining agents that are used to help clarify the beer. Typically, breweries use isinglass, a type of
gelatin derived from fish bladder as a fining agent to clarify regular beer, according to advanced cicerone Kevin Emms, “It sounds strange, but [it] works very well. The British have been using it to make their craft beers for many years,” Emms said. Using vegan fining agents means there are no preservatives, according to Dogwood. The company sources organic ingredients locally and makes maintaining the quality of those ingredients a priority.
Claire Wilson, brewmaster at Dogwood, explained that due to the significant organic agriculture
“People who drink vegan and organic beer have much less allergies.” — CLAIRE WILSON, MASTER BREWER AT DOGWOOD BREWING
industry in B.C., sourcing organic ingredients isn’t too much of a hassle.
Wilson, who said Dogwood uses unpasteurized, raw organic honey in their beers, claimed their brews are a healthier alternative to regular beer. Emms said brewing vegan beer begins with hop and water. They are the two core ingredients in the production of vegan beer. Hop is a flower commonly used to give beer its bitterness and to add aroma. Emms explained that hop helps with the consistency of vegan beer and the quality of the plant is crucial when determining the
product’s flavour. It also acts as a preservative, extending the life of vegan brews. Besides the obvious health benefits of choosing a vegan or certified organic alternative, Wilson said a vegan choice can benefit those with allergies as well. “People who have allergies due to alcohol is often due to sulfites and preservatives [in] normal [beer]. Wilson said people who drink vegan and certified organic beer have a better experience. "People have much less allergies."
Never too late to shake
A new experience that's challenging and exciting By LINA CHUNG
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o improve their mental and physical health, seniors say belly dancing might just be the answer. Kerrisdale Community Centre offers belly dancing classes for people 55 years of age and above. Seven women currently attend the class taught by instructor Rahma Haddad. Participants who attend the class wear colourful scarves around their hips as part of their dance attire. The scarves move with the students’ as the class dances to Middle Eastern music. Student Sophie Crow said belly dancing isn’t as easy as it looks. “I just wanted to give it a go. It looks like fun, but it’s work. I wasn’t sore after the second class.” According to Trevor O’Malley, a physiotherapist at South Vancouver Physiotherapy Clinic, seniors
belly dancing is not an issue as long as the activity is done in moderation. “As long as it’s taken in a gradual manner [and] you listen to your body,” O’Malley said. Haddad, the instructor, has been belly dancing for 45 years and said it’s a great exercise to keep bodies limber. “I also think maybe there’s a bit of fantasy attached to belly dancing. There’s a gracefulness and sensuality to it and they want to tap into that part of their being which gets kind of beaten out of us over the years,” Haddad said. During class, Haddad leads the women through a set of upper-body warm up exercises. “Imagine you have a pencil stuck out of your chest,” she said. “Draw a circle with the pencil.” Crow said she encourages other seniors to experience something different. “Get out and try something new. Go at your own pace and don’t push yourself because we’re getting older and things don’t work as well as they used to,” she said. “Challenge yourself to a certain degree.”
BELLY DANCING
HOW IT CAME TO BE
» Terminology
"Belly dance" is the westernized term derived from a traditional Middle Eastern dance.
» Origin
Belly dancing originates from Egypt, starting with a group of traveling dancers know as the ghawazee.
» The West
Belly dancing grew in popularity in the United States from the 1960s to 1970s, time period where women began to have more rights and freedoms.
» Culture
The dance crosses many cultural boundaries, starting in the Middle East then making its way to Africa before evolving in the West. SOURCE: DANCE.LOVETOKNOW.COM
Student Sophie Crow attends the belly dancing class offered at Kerrisdale Community Centre, South Vancouver, B.C. LINA CHUNG PHOTO
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THE VOICE | THURSDAY, OCT. 17, 2019 | EDITOR MAXIM FOSSEY
Top Falcon flies East for nationals
All Star winner eyes crown; Langara's first female golfer still swinging By SOUBHIK CHAKRABARTI
These tournaments need you to have focus and concentration, as you have to come up on top every day,” said ohn Jamieson will end his season McCallum, adding that Jamieson as the only Falcons player at the has been doing that perfectly. 2019 CCAA Golf National Okamura and Jamieson are aiming Championto make golf more popular among ships. Natalee students. Okamura became “The season is short, so it won’t the first Langara interfere with your schoolwork,” female golfer in Okamura said. “There is no reason the PACWEST not to join.” league this year Jamieson said the team was in but didn’t qualify good shape though depth was always Natalee for nationals. a challenge at Langara. Okamura It will mark “The issue is that of eligibility, as FIRST YEAR KINESIJamieson’s second OLOGY STUDENT players graduate, they aren’t able to appearance at play,” he said, but lauded Christine the prestigious Wong, the Falcons’ golf coach. “We tournament, and he comes off a have around five players in the team recent success of having won the now, and with our coach, it’s in good PACWEST Golf All-Stars award hands.” at the beginOkamura said ning of the PACWEST “As players graduate, October. league was the Jamieson highest level she they aren’t able to said he hopes had ever played. to finish in “I have played play.” the top half a few club tour—JOHN JAMIESON, SECOND YEAR MARKETING at nationals. naments before, MANAGEMENT STUDENT “I am but not a major working on one as this,” she my short games, especially chip- said, adding that it had come as a ping and putting,” said Jamieson, a surprise to her that was the first-ever second-year marketing management women’s Falcons golfer to play in the student. PACWEST league. Jake McCallum, the director of On the lack of female players, athletics and intramurals at Lang- McCallum said, “It’s what I and ara, said that John has been an asset Christine have been working on, to the team. and are looking at ways to gain more “He has performed really well. engagement. ”
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Midfielder/forward Megan Estrada practising alongside Donn Sparks at the Minoru Park in Richmond, B.C. on Oct. 15 2019. MAXIM FOSSEY PHOTO
Coach 'sparks' players Former assistant trainer returns to Langara By HENRI NGIMBIS
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ith the return of coach Donn Sparks and his training methods, Langara women’s soccer team is feeling more confident in the PACWEST league — even with the loss of several players to university transfers. Sparks, who has been involved with soccer in Vancouver since 1992, is returning as head coach. He was previously the Falcons’ women’s assistant coach in 2005 and then the
full 2006-07 season. Carly Dhanda, captain of the team, said she and her teammates have been playing together for at least one year, but the team regularly loses players who transfer to a university. “Our trainer is aware of that problem. His training methods, based on tactic and motivation, considerably increase our confidence and fighting spirit,” Dhanda said. Addressing a new scene and adjusting team chemistry can always be tough factors for a new
head coach once settled in, but Sparks said he and his players are like a family. “Conversation and tactic are the key elements of my teaching methods,” said Sparks. “I motivate the players, by talking to them and showing them all the aspects of mistakes that they can make.” Assistant coach Nick Riccardi said that he has definitely noticed a change in team chemistry. “It’s been progressive over all with the time we’ve had.” With only two games remaining, Oct. 19 and 20, the Falcons sit at the bottom of the PACWEST rank-
“I do not think they lived to their potential this year.” — NICK RICCARDI, FALCONS ASSISTANT COACH
ings, with a 1-9 record. Still, Sparks is optimistic about improvements within his squad. “My players have a very good tactic and an excellent passing pace,” he said. “Unfortunately, in modern soccer, a tiny detail can cost you points.” Riccardi is confident and said that he expects the team to make the playoffs next season, “100 per cent.” “I want to see these girls going again, because I do not think they lived to their potential this year and I want to see them do that next year.”
FALCONS' TALLY PACWEST STANDINGS
W-D-L 1-0-9 Win %: 0.100 Goals for: 8 Goals against: 28 Games played: 10
Ranked: 4th/4th (3 pts)
Donn Sparks watching his team training at Minoru Park on Oct. 15 2019 NATHAN GAN PHOTO
Source: pacwestbc.ca
John Jamieson adjusting on his putting skills at the Langara golf course on Oct. 10 2019 SOUBHIK CHAKRABARTI PHOTO