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10 PAYAM AKHAVAN Lawyer, professor, and author of In Search of a Better World talks about genocide, human rights, and delivering the 2017 Massey Lectures.

0 6 THE G ONDOL IER S W IL L TA KE T H E STAG E Behind the scenes of Gilbert and Sullivan’s operatta at Guelph Little Theatre.

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Guelph’s new bus schedule gets lukewarm reviews STUDENTS SOUND OFF ON NEW ROUTES AND EXPRESS SERVICE B U KO L A TO LU Y E M I

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STUDENTS AND COMMUTERS using Guelph transit have mixed feelings about the new bus schedule.

The Ontarion spoke with a few students and commuters about their thoughts.

“I love the new bus schedule, because it really suits my schedule,” said U of G student Am Temilade Akintola. “I always get a bus that drops me right in front of my house. Before it is very difficult to get one, I have to take two buses, but now I only get on one bus.”

A no t her s t udent , V ic t or y Hector, said that she loves the new schedule because she can get to school on time.

“I live at the south area of the city, and there is a new bus now, which is bus 99, that comes every 10 minutes, which helps me to get to school on time. Before I had to wait for 20 to 30 minutes to get on another bus,” Hector said.

“At first I missed several buses because I did not understand the new bus schedule, but now I think I am okay with it. On Saturday I was disappointed because I could

Who is the Governor General anyway?

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LAST WEEK, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau installed Canada’s 29th governor general, Julie Payette. Payette replaced David Johnston, who served in this position since 2010.

As a new governor general takes her place in Canada’s history, many may be wondering just what the role of a governor general entails.

The governor general is the representative to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who is the head of state and the Queen of Canada.

The governor general is selected

by Canada’s prime minister, although the formal appointment is made by the Queen. The governor general acts on the advice of the prime minister and the government.

The governor general has various responsibilities, including:

• Ensuring that confidence is maintained in the House of Commons • Giving royal assent to bills passed in the House and Senate • Appointing superior court judges on the advice of the cabinet The governor general also promotes national identity and national unity through various ceremonial functions, including hosting and welcoming foreign nationals and leaders to Canada.

The governor eneral also has other constitutional powers, including the ability to dissolve government, and acts as the commander in chief for Canada.

not get any bus at all.”

A commuter named Samuel said that the new schedule did not work out in his favour because some old bus stops were scrapped and he now has to walk for ten minutes before getting on a bus.

“The good thing is that the new bus 99 comes in every ten minutes,” he said. “But the busses’ numbers are so confusing — you sometimes see bus 99, which later changes to bus 16 at the south end.”

Meanwhile, another student, Oluwafunlayo Aremu, expressed that the new schedule is confusing with “too many buses [on] the same route.”

Aremu added that the positive side is that “when you miss a bus you can always get another in time.”

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The cast of a new production of The Gondoliers rehearse at the Guelph Little Theatre; Gilbert and Sullivan’s play is a story of mix-ups and mayhem.

Gilbert and Sullivan still relevant in today’s theatre GUELPH LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS THE GONDOLIERS |

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A CONDUCTOR flicks his hand and music whirls as actresses flood a Venetian set. The show demonstrates the musical prowess of the opera and entrances the entire audience. Even in rehearsals, Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers is riveting, a great feat for a play written well over a century ago.

Librettist Sir William Schwenck Gilbert and composer Sir Arthur Sulliva n (G & S) a re fa mous for their comic operas written

between 1871 and 1896. Their shows are reminiscent of modern Broadway musicals, performed in English and sung so that, unlike traditional opera, the lyrics are clear.

The Gondoliers concerns a pair of young gondoliers, one of whom — no one knows which — is the long lost heir to the throne of Barataria, a fact they discover when the heir’s young bride arrives in town. To add to the confusion, the

two gondoliers are already married — and their wives have their own ambitions of becoming queen.

That the show can succeed so many years later comes as no surprise to Jane Martin, who is directing the new production of The Gondoliers at the Guelph Little Theatre.

“When you’re doing the dialogue with the cast,” says Martin, “they think ‘oh we should change it for something more modern,’ but when you hear the audience, they laugh at all the old jokes.”

Tom Gould plays the role of The Duke of Plaza-Toro, working smoothly with Oriana Abrahamse

as the Duchess to portray an imperfect, but realistic marriage.

Gould is a Gilbert and Sullivan veteran, and can vouch for The Gondoliers’ relevance to multiple generations. His grandparents were fans who introduced him to G&S at the age of five, and the beautiful music always pulls him back. The Gondoliers holds a special place in his heart as the first G&S show he ever performed in. “[G&S] have a lot of social statements in their work,” says Gould.

“Although they’ve put them into a ridiculous farce onstage, they still resonate with people. Whether it’s equality, political freedom, or

women’s rights — they’re all in [G&S], and those are the things that I think have kept [them] relevant over the years.”

Guelph Little Theatre up-andcomer Ben Wallace plays Giuseppe Palmieri, one of the gondoliers, in this new production. He navigates the challenging score with ease, and is sure of the show’s success.

“The fullness of the sound and the beauty and the catchiness of the tunes: everybody loves that!”

Wallace says.

The Gondoliers plays at Guelph Little Theatre from October 13-27.

Guelph Fringe Festival soldiers on against the odds THEATRE FESTIVAL ALMOST DIDN’T HAPPEN |

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IT TAKES a certain sort of person to keep a fringe festival going. By his own admission, Kevin Nunn, who founded the Guelph Fringe Festival in 2015, may not be that person.

“I supply enthusiasm,” says Nunn, “not tremendous amounts of administrative knowledge.” Nunn runs the festival with help from just one other person, U of G student Melania Nadj.

Nunn and I talk on the Red Brick patio on a lovely Sunday afternoon — curtains open on the Guelph Fringe’s 2017 festival in just about four days.

This year’s lineup features three

shows, down from eight shows in 2016. The schedule didn’t go up on the festival’s website until last Saturday, less than a week before curtain. But at the very least, fringe is going to happen. According to Nunn, it almost didn’t.

“We lost more than half of our shows within the last month. One had a death in the family, one was just burnt out after touring, one ended up with a conflict of schedule. We went from three theatres, to two theatres, to one theatre.”

In another year, says Nunn, that loss would’ve prompted a last-minute push to find new acts.

This year, that wasn’t possible, as

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family emergencies befell both him and Nadj. “We just didn’t have it in the tank,” said Nunn. “And I had people saying, ‘Just cancel it, just cancel it!’ But I thought, if we cancel it, we’re probably never coming back from the dead.”

And so the Guelph Fringe Festival soldiers on against the odds.

The 2017 lineup includes Al Lafrance’s solo show I Think I’m Dead, which received some acclaim at the Halifax Fringe this year, and a new musical by local playwright Susan B. Acheson.

As someone who has worked in the arts and the trades, Nunn believes the Fringe is about getting

it done. “An artist is a blue-collar professional,” he tells me. “You produce. Fringes to me are the epitome of that mindset.”

He also tells me that when a new fringe festival reaches its fifth year, World Fringe — the International Fringe Festival Association — sends them a certificate: “Congratulations, you made it, amazingly!” Nunn thinks Guelph Fringe will get there. And if the 2017 festival is small, that’s to be expected. “You need your shock troops to die on the hill,” says Nunn, “before the next people are ready to save the ground you’ve got. And that’s what the first five years are for.”

The 2017 Guelph Fringe Festival runs from Oct. 12-15 at Silence.

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AFTER YEARS OF COMMUNITY-BUILDING, ARTIST DROPS FIRST RECORD | “My music is for the people,” said multimedia artist Alexandra Mackenzie: “Those that have been screwed by patriarchy [and] haven’t been given the space to flourish in this world because it’s been dominated by a white male capitalist colonial elite.”

Motivated by this injustice, Mackenzie, also known as Petra Glynt, worked to make the Toronto music scene more inclusive of women; “I was really alienated by it and frustrated, but I was determined to access it somehow.”

Eventually, with the help of many in the community, she succeeded.

“Voices within the music community [began] to shape and work together to [make it] more inclusive,” said Mackenzie.

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In today’s society, Mackenzie believes artists play a vital role.

“There’s more urgency for artists to use their voices,” said Mackenzie. “It doesn’t feel appropriate to make work that doesn’t help make [those] changes.”

Her work draws from a variety of causes dear to her, the Occupy movement being a major influence.

“That’s when the voice really lets go. When you’re singing about things that you care about, your voice and your music is going to come across as its most honest,” Mackenzie said.

Her vibrato vocals, percussive melodies, and colourful aesthetic breathe new life into resistance movements.

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“I think rhythm contributes to the protest, the movement, and the revolutionary – even if it’s on the dancefloor,” Mackenzie added.

Petra Glynt plays the Ebar on Friday, Oct. 13.

Her debut album, This Trip, drops on Oct. 27 via Vibe Over Method.

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Mo Kenney on songs half written DARTMOUTH MUSICIAN DETAILS HER SOUND AND PROCESS | MO KENNEY, one of Can-rock’s rising stars, played the UC last week as part of a CSA Noon Hour Concert. The Ontarion asked her about her influences and process.

Alora Griffiths: Who’s your favourite songwriter?

Mo Kenney: That would have to be Elliott Smith. He actually passed away in 2003.

When I first started playing music I started playing electric guitar. I switched over to acoustic because he primarily plays acoustic guitar. There’s something about his acoustic music that was a lot more interesting to me. He kind of got me into that sort of stuff.

AG: What kind of genre is that?

MK: Coffeehouse-esque. He’s

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kind of acoustic-punk. It’s pretty sad, but really interesting, melodically and lyrically. It’s really different than your stereotypical kind of style.

AG: Would you say you use his style of songwriting when you’re creating songs?

MK: I used to when I was first starting out. Now I gravitate towards more rock themes. The last record [2014’s In My Dreams] was a bit more production-heavy and more rock, and this record [2017’s The Details] was way more [into] the rock and roll thing.

AG: Do you prefer playing live or making a record?

MK: I think I prefer making records. I really enjoy the actual

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writing process and the creating, and recording is really exciting to me.

AG: What’s your process for writing a song?

MK: It depends, sometimes I have a bit of music I’m working on that will spark an idea for a melody.

Or I’ll have a phrase that pops into my head that I think is interesting, and I’ll try and and put music to it and see where it goes.

AG: How long would you say this process takes?

MK: I’m really bad for writing half a song, and leaving it, and coming back to it. There are definitely a lot of songs that I half finish. It could be a couple of years before I actually really finish something. Maybe I’m working on a record and I think that song doesn’t fit on that record, and I’ll save it for something else. But there’s definitely been some songs that have been kicking around for years, and I’m just too lazy to work on them.

AG: What’s your favourite song

Weaves and Bonnie Trash serve up dinner and dessert at Ebar

to play live?

MK: My favourite song to play live, if I’m playing with my band, is a song off my new record called “Maybe I Am.” There’s a guitar solo in it, and I love playing guitar solos.

That’s a song that I’m really proud of, so I really enjoy playing it live.

The first part of the song is really dreamy and then halfway through it changes to a punk-rock feel, and I like the change — it’s exciting.

AG: Do you have any advice or tips to a new artist starting out?

MK: Basically, write and perform as much as you possibly can.

Try and meet other artists who share your same interests musically. I write all the time. Even before I was playing full-time, I was constantly writing and bettering myself. If you really believe in what you’re doing and you think you have something special, you should keep at it as much as possible. Its definitely a tough job to sustain, but it’s so rewarding.

LAST FRIDAY at the Ebar, Kazoo! ran a memorable show featuring Guelph’s Bonnie Trash, who released their ghoulish EP Ezzelini’s Dead this summer, and Toronto’s Weaves, who released their sophomore album Wide Open earlier that same day.

Bonnie Trash opened the night with an edgy set that made clever use of suspense and delivery. It began with Emma Bortolon-Vettor wielding a violin bow on her guitar to form a swirling drone while her sister Sara stood ready to conduct the approaching storm.

They played their entire EP front to back and the audience consumed it with gluttonous delight. Revelers twisted and contorted in front of the ensemble while Emma overlooked the procession with a dead-eyed stare. Their dance was stilled by spoken word interludes that broke the set up into digestible chunks. With the audience satiated, Bonnie Trash left the stage.

Compared to the dense feast of the previous act, Weaves’ set was a light, poppy treat. Their setlist was a good balance of fan-favourites from their debut album and songs that showcased their evolution as artists.

Though there were plenty of memorable moments, one in particular stood out: when certain audience members — hopped up on the sugary, punky tunes — began to endanger those around them, singer Jasmyn Burke walked into the crowd of swirling bodies and initiated a group hug, urging everyone to respect each other and the space. The crowd immediately embraced one another, demonstrating both the power of Weaves’ live performance and the sense of togetherness within the Guelph community.

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MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, Gryphons opt for eco-friendly reusable bags instead of their plastic predecessors. Of course, this is a choice fueled by good intentions, but could your reusable bags be making you sick?

“Anything reusable is always going to be prone to contamination,” says Keith Warriner, a food safety expert and professor at the University of Guelph.

He explains how people often threw away their plastic grocery bags in the past, so food poisoning was never a major concern.

The juices that leak from meat placed into reusable grocery bags have the potential to create a residue called a biofilm on the inside surface. Biofilms are a sticky matrix that promote microbial growth.

“Biofilms are nature’s way of preserving bacteria,” says Warriner. “Once you get a biofilm, it’s very hard to remove.”

Some of the groceries you buy may carry pathogens such as Salmonella or Campylobacter — and these have the potential to make people sick.

If a piece of chicken carries Salmonella, the biofilms found inside a reusable bag will be the perfect home for the bacteria to grow. If you then place ready-to-eat foods, like grapes, into the bag, they will become the perfect vessel for the bacteria to enter your body.

Warriner explains that biofilms may last for months, and there is no definitive way to tell if your reusable bags are a carrier for food-borne illnesses or not.

But don’t fret, there are ways to help prevent you from getting sick.

Anything reusable is always going to be prone to contamination.

Here is a brief list, provided by Warriner, t h a t i n c l u d e s w a y s yo u c a n a vo i d foodborne illness from reusable grocery bags:

• When you buy meat, wrap it: use a plastic bag, or another precaution, to contain juices containing bacteria • Have different bags for different purposes: one for meat, one for ready-to-eat food, and one for chemicals/cleaners • Use bags for their designated purpose; avoid putting your dirty gym clothes, which could harbour bacteria, into your grocery bags • Wash them. Cloth bags can be cleaned in the laundry and plastic bags can be washed with some water and a bit of bleach Warriner does point out that no study has proven the risk of food poisoning being contracted from reusable bags, however, preventative actions are always a safe choice, especially if you want to avoid any emergency washroom visits.

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EXPECT NEW ENERGY TO CARRY LEAFS IN 2017-2018 SEASON | IN ONE YEAR, the Toronto Maple Leafs went from last place to a playoff appearance in which they pushed the Washington Capitals, last year’s Presidents’ Trophy winners, to the brink of elimination. Led by one of the youngest rosters in the NHL, the Leafs look poised to become a serious contender in the league.

STRENGTHS

The Leafs have scored 19 goals in three games from Oct. 4 to Oct. 9, and if these games are any indication, the team’s offensive fire power will continue to be their number one strength this season. All four lines have goal-scoring potential.

Toronto native Connor Brown is on the fourth line, despite scoring 20 goals last year.

The net looks to be well protected by starting goalie Frederik Andersen, and the recent trade for Calvin Pickard from Las Vegas has added more depth in goal.

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“The biggest thing is not even team defence. It’s what you do with the puck that puts you in bad spots.

We’ve got to take care of the puck way better,” Leafs head coach Mike Babcock said in a gameday interview with Maple Leaf Hotstove before facing off against Chicago.

The offence should be enough to carry them to the playoffs, but some people still question if their defence is strong enough for the Leafs to be legitimate contenders for the cup.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

The surprise acquisition of free agent Patrick Marleau gives the Leafs more depth, as well as a much-needed veteran presence to help influence the youngsters’ development.

After such stellar rookie campaigns, all eyes will be on the sophomores this year, especially the big three: Matthews, Marner, and Nylander.

WEAKNESSES

PREDICTIONS

While the team’s offence has fans drooling, their defence remains the biggest question mark going into this season. The Leafs signed Swedish defenceman Andreas Borgman and Calle Rosén to help address the issue.

The expectation is that the Leafs will make the playoffs and sit close to the top of the Atlantic Division.

We are all expecting fast-paced and exciting hockey from the boys, and after three games, the Leafs are clearly delivering.

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The notable offseason move for the Cavaliers was the trade of Kyrie Irving to Boston for guard Isaiah Thomas, forward Jae Crowder, center Ante Žižić, and Brooklyn’s 2018 first-round draft pick.

With the projected starters being LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, K ev in L ove, Tr ist a n Thompson, and Derrick Rose, you don’t need any more notable all-stars.

Thomas is expected to return from injury in January 2018. He will likely crack into the starting lineup and send fellow point guard Rose to unfamiliar territory: the bench.

James on the roster guarantees, at the very least, a run to the Eastern Conference finals.

The Cavaliers also have the ability to run a drive and dish offence with effective shooters, and players who take it hard to the basket.

T H E WEST: G O LD EN STATE WA RRIORS

Coming off an NBA Championship win, it seems as though the Warriors’ motto for this season is: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

The starting lineup for Golden State has not wavered at all this offseason and is anticipated to consist of Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Zaza

Pachulia, and Draymond Green.

Four of these athletes have been named all-stars, and Curry and Durant have each been named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player.

The addition of rookie power forward Jordan Bell will give the Warriors an even larger presence around the rim.

HOM ETOW N: TORONTO RA PTORS

The Raptors are building their play around DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry.

Serge Ibaka, a power forward in his first full season with Toronto, may be the difference maker.

It’s clear that the Raptors need to improve their offensive rhythm.

Their success this season will be dependent on DeRozan’s capacity to move the ball on offence.

The acquisition of CJ Miles will also help with Toronto’s lackluster shooting performance, giving them the consistency they crave from beyond the three-point arc.

A contract extension makes it clear that Norman Powell will also be taking on a more consistent role off this young bench.

The NBA regular season starts Oct. 17, with the Boston Celtics facing off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in what will surely be the start of a close race for the Eastern Conference title.

G RY PH O N S CO R E B OAR D second place behind the 8-0 York Lions. The Gryphons hope to deliver the Lions their first loss of the season at home on Wednesday.

last two games of the season next Sunday in Waterloo against the York Lions and UOIT Ridgebacks.

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Gryphons 0, Badgers 6 Gryphons 1, Badgers 3 The Gryphons dropped two at home last Friday against a tough Brock Badgers squad that currently sits at the top of the OUA standings. The loss lowers the Gryphons to an even .500, at an 8-8 record. The Gryphons are currently in the middle of the pack headed into the OUA championship tournament next weekend in Toronto.

Gryphons 1, Golden Hawks 3 The Gr y phons won another exhibition game at home in the Gryphons Centre. The Gryphons are looking strong going into their home-opener slated for Oct. 19 against the Ryerson Rams.

Gryphons 17, Golden Hawks 4 An offensive flurry gave the Gryphons the victory last Wednesday at home. The victory elevates their record to 5-3, and leaves the Gryphons four points behind second-place Brock in the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) West division.

The Gryphons are set to play the McMaster Marauders next Friday in Hamilton.

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MEN’S RUGBY

Gryphons 8, Badgers 12 Gryphons 3, Golden Hawks 14 Two losses in Waterloo last Saturday drop the Gryphons record to 1-9-1. The Gryphons hope to find something positive in their

Gryphons 52, Golden Hawks 0 The Gryphons dominate the Golden Hawks in a blowout victory at home. The win increases the Gryphons’ record to 4-1 and keeps them in a close second place

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to their OUA rivals, the Queen’s Golden Gaels. The Gryphons play the Trent Excalibur next Saturday in Peterborough.

three points behind a York Lions squad with 31 points. However, the Lions currently have played one more game than the Gryphons.

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MEN’S VOLLEYBALL

Gryphons 0, Badgers 1 The Gryphons lacked offensive finishes and got shutout in their game against the Brock Badgers last Friday. The loss lowers the Gryphons’ record to 7-3-2 and puts the Gryphons tied for second with the Laurier Golden Hawks in the OUA West division.

Gryphons 1, Western Spartans 3 Gryphons 0, Golden Bears 3 Gryphons 1, Rouge et Or 3 T he men’s volleyball squad dropped all three games against three out-of-province universities at the Gryphons invitational last weekend. The Gryphons take only two sets throughout the weekend.

However, the Gryphons lost six of their nine sets by five points or less. The team plays their last preseason game against the Toronto Varsity Blues on Friday Oct. 20 at home.

MEN’S SOCCER FIELD HOCKEY

Gryphons 4, Warriors 0 The Gryphons shutout the Warriors on the road in Waterloo last Friday raising their record to 4-1-2. The Gryphons remain in

Gryphons 2, Badgers 1 The Gryphons won a close game against the Badgers. The win keeps the Gryphons behind the York Lions’ heels for first place in the OUA West Division. The Gryphons currently sit in second,

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is not a choice PAYAM AKHAVAN ASKS WHY THE WORLD STANDS BY

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ayam Akhavan knows the power of words: those that separate us and those that unite us.

When I speak to him over the phone on a Wednesday morning, he’s busy preparing to deliver the fifth and final part of the 2017 Massey Lectures. Akhavan’s lectures, In Search of a Better World: A Human Rights Odyssey, are out now in book form via Anansi Press. Akhavan has been giving the lectures in person in five different cities across the country throughout the past month. The CBC will broadcast recordings of those appearances in November.

The opportunity to give the Massey Lectures is a big one for Akhavan, who considers the CBC a national treasure. In giving these lectures, Akhavan joins the company of celebrated thinkers and speakers like Martin Luther King Jr., Noam Chomsky, Jane Jacobs, and U of G’s own Lawrence Hill.

Not too shabby for someone who came to Canada as a nine-year-old, escaping religious persecution in revolutionary Iran, with only a handful of rote phrases in his English vocabulary.

Today, one would be hard-pressed to find a more well-spoken man than Akhavan, a distinguished professor of law at McGill University. Years before he commanded the lecture hall, Akhavan learned the art of oratory as a United Nations prosecutor at The Hague, cross-examining war criminals.

And even before that, Akhavan experienced firsthand the power of the spoken word to reckon with injustice.

In April of 1993, the young Akhavan, then a junior advisor on a diplomatic mission to war-torn Yugoslavia, travelled with a group of UN soldiers to the village of Ahmići to investigate reported atrocities. They found the homes of the local Muslim population levelled and smoking, bodies twisted in the wreckage.

Overcome with emotion, Akhavan demanded to see the person responsible. In his lectures, he describes what followed as a moment of “utter suicidal stupidity.”

He barged into the office of General Tihomir Blaškić: “Dispensing with the usual formalities, I placed my UN blue helmet on his desk, calmly sat down, stared him in the eyes with fury, and gave him a graphic account of what I had witnessed. My impulsive impudence could have cost me dearly; yet somehow he listened, unable to meet my gaze.”

It was not justice, not anything close. But, as Akhavan puts it, “The only thing I knew for certain was that silence was not a choice.”

The Akhavan that greets me over the phone seems far removed from that reckless, furious young man. For someone who has seen the devastation of genocide, worked extensively with those who survived it, and fought to bring the perpetrators to justice, he seems oddly relaxed, humorous, even happy. He answers my questions thoughtfully, appreciatively, and generously — sometimes apologizing, with a laugh, for his long, professorial responses.

The Massey Lectures offer Akhavan a beguiling opportunity and challenge: that of addressing Canada as a whole. The lectures, after all, aim to confront Canadians with “the ideas that make us who we are and […] the questions that make us better human beings,” according to the CBC website.

“It’s been a real challenge,” Akhavan tells me, “especially coming from academic writing, to write this book in a language which is accessible to a wider national audience — and also to write it in a way that will touch people and inspire them to become engaged in fighting the injustices of the world.”

For Akhavan, that means discussing one of the concepts that has guided him through courtrooms, classrooms, and sniper fire: universal human rights.

In 1948, the fledgling United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,

which pronounced the “inherent dignity” of the human character. It did so in defiance of the evidence of the first half of the century, characterized by the scientific refinement of mass violence.

“Human rights, in the wake of the Second World War, in the wake of the unprecedented horrors of the Holocaust, was a return to a kind of mystical faith. It’s a kind of secular sacred,” says Akhavan.

The Declaration set a standard by which societies might be measured — and created a looking glass in which we might see ourselves.

“Human rights are not just legal constructs: they are also a reflection of a fundamental cultural, moral, and spiritual self-definition.”

But in the so-called First World today, the language of human rights and global justice often rings false. “Everyone says the right

“The way in which we speak about human rights itself is either part of the problem or the solution.”

things,” says Akhavan. “But we fail to act when the time comes.” The United Nations’ capacity to protect fundamental human rights has come a long way since the Declaration’s adoption, as Akhavan’s lectures detail in depth.

But the time to act comes over and over again — as in the ongoing Syrian Civil War, or the ongoing displacement of Muslims in Myanmar — and as often as not, the international community stands by.

Canada, says Akhavan, needs a “national conversation … that goes beyond the recycling of liberal cliches.” It’s just this kind of conversation that Akhavan hopes to start with his Massey Lectures. “[It] has to do with awakening a deeper motivation, a deeper commitment, a kind of authentic relation to human suffering, which teaches us why human dignity matters: why we cannot remain indifferent to the injustices of the world.”

So why do so many in the West, myself included, indulge in what Akhavan calls an “effortless despair?” It is a question almost as baffling as the question of why people commit atrocities in the first place.

According to Akhavan — and this is the crux of his argument — these questions are one and the same. The answer comes down to the language we use, and the way we consequently perceive ourselves and others. “My thesis is that the way in which we speak about human rights itself is either part of the problem or the

solution,” says Akhavan.

It is important to prosecute war crimes and crimes against humanity for countless reasons. Chief among them is this: individualizing responsibility for atrocities de-legitimizes the myths by which tyrants justify their monstrous business — and by which global powers excuse their own inaction.

These myths always describe essential, irreconcilable differences between ethnic, national, and religious groups. They channel uncertainty, fear, and anger toward a common enemy. They invent or exaggerate past injustices to create a pretence for violence.

From the Third Reich to the Islamic Republic, from Yugoslavia to Myanmar, tyrannical leaders carefully cultivate these myths to consolidate power. Akhavan devotes a large part of one of his lectures to describing how this process unfolded in Rwanda, laying the groundwork for genocide.

In the Western academy, seemingly innocuous notions of cultural differences — like Samuel Huntington’s famous “Clash of Civilizations” — serve a similar function, painting atrocities as inevitable, conveniently absolving politicians and intellectuals of the responsibility to intervene.

As Akhavan puts it in his lectures, “There is nothing random or spontaneous about radical evil; it is a conspiracy of prodigious proportions.” Similarly, there is nothing random or spontaneous about apathy in the First World, not so long as the powers of corporate capitalism can convince us that

shopping will cure what ails us.

What is the antidote to the poisonous ideology of irreconcilable cultural difference?

Human rights offers a counter-mythology, but Akhavan has a more concrete solution: the way to dispel the notion of the differences between us is to establish real human connections beyond the surface of a smartphone.

It was a similar thought that led Akhavan, in his role as chair of the 2007 Global Conference on Prevention of Genocide, to orchestrate a conversation between global leaders and genocide survivors.

Such conversations are not easy, but that might be the point. Through this painful struggle to connect, we reach our greatest potential. We make life worth living. Maybe that’s why this man who has seen so much war seems so at peace.

If, as the mythology of human rights has it, all of humanity is one, then, as Akhavan tells me, “By giving to others, we are retrieving our own authenticity. We are nobody’s saviour,” he says, his voice rising to deliver the point, “except our own.”

It may be no more than a quirk of the English language that one “gives” a lecture, but in this case, it seems fitting.

Payam Akhavan appears in Guelph at Knox Presbyterian Church on Oct. 17, 2017.

In Search of a Better World: A Human Rights Odyssey airs on CBC Nov. 6-10, 2017.

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An “everything but the kitchen sink” mac and cheese recipe for when you’re too lazy to make another trip to the grocery store, but want a good homecooked meal.

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Spicy mac and cheese with broccoli, black beans, and corn RIFFING ON SOME CLASSICS |

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EVERY SO OFTEN, my kitchen turns into an episode of Chopped — the show where chefs get a box of random ingredients and are asked to quickly turn them into a delicious meal.

I don’t plan on this happening, but life gets busy; I don’t get a chance to shop and I hate wasting food I already have, so I take to the web in search of a solution.

On one such day, I had some canned items and macaroni in the pantry as well as broccoli and cheese in the fridge.

What I found out online was that recipes for baked mac and cheese get complicated and expensive with all the different cheeses listed.

Online recipes were a great starting point to create my own mac and cheese recipe; it’s everything I want in my one-bowl dinner: delicious, warm, spicy, and satisfying.

Except I usually want two bowls of it.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup of macaroni (or similar sized pasta) • 1 teaspoon of salt (half for boiling water and half for cheese sauce) • 2 broccoli stalks (the way they sell them), washed and cut into small florets • 1 medium can of black beans, drained and rinsed • 1 small can of whole corn kernels, drained and rinsed • 3 tablespoons of butter or margarine • ¼ cup of all-purpose flour • 3 cups of 2% milk • 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, or to taste • 1 teaspoon of paprika, or to taste • 1 teaspoon of red chilli powder, or to taste • ½ teaspoon of dry mustard powder • ½ teaspoon black pepper (or a couple twists of the pepper mill)

Ready for the oven.

• 4 cups of marble cheddar cheese, grated (other kinds of cheddar, gouda, and havarti also work) • A handful of tortilla chips, crushed INSTRUCTIONS 1. Bring

a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover the pot with a lid to speed this up.

2. While water is boiling, place corn, black

beans, and broccoli in a large casserole dish.

3. Add half a teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.

4. Cook pasta according to package instructions.

5. When pasta is done, drain and place in the large casserole dish with the corn, black beans, and broccoli.

6. Rinse and then return the pot used to

cook pasta to the stove. Set at medium heat.

7. Add butter to the empty pot.

8. Once butter melts, add flour and stir constantly for five minutes (using a whisk if the pot is just metal or a wooden spoon if the pot has a non-stick coating).

9. Add milk to the butter-and-flour mixture (also known as a roux) and stir well.

10. Now add all of the spices listed and the remaining salt; if you have trouble with spicy food, then cut back on the spices, adjusting to your taste.

11. Stir frequently until the sauce is bubbling; usually it will thicken by the time it is boiling.

12. Add three cups of the grated cheese to the thickened sauce and stir until the cheese is melted and the mixture returns to bubbling.

13. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

14. Pour the cheese sauce over the ingredients in the large casserole dish and give everything a good stir.

15. Top with crushed tortilla chips, a couple pinches of paprika, and the remaining cup of cheese.

16. Place the casserole dish in your preheated oven for thirty minutes or until the sauce is bubbling, the cheese is melted, and the chips are golden.

17. Let it cool for a few minutes.

Enjoy!

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Becoming invisible helps my art INTRODUCING A NEW COLUMN: “ON THEN AND NOW” BARBAR A SAL SBERG MATHEWS

SINCE RETIRING, I’ve gone back to my first love — making art.

I’ve noticed that two things have changed since the last time I drew in public places, B.C. (Before Children).

1. I’ve become a ‘Woman of a Certain Age’ — which to many, makes me invisible 2. People are often so engrossed in their cell phones, that they don’t notice me looking at them Becoming invisible is helping me with my art.

Before I came to the University

of Guelph for my first degree in 1982, I was a student at the Ontario College of Art — now OCAD University. I spent over 120 hours a year riding public transportation, and so I thought I’d make good use of my time by proposing to my art teachers that I draw people on the subway in exchange for an art credit. They went for it, and I had to produce a lot of quality drawings in record time. The problem was that people noticed me drawing them.

At the time, I was a shy 18-yearold with wild, curly hair. Some people tried to pick me up, while others gave me ‘dagger eyes,’ leaving me uncomfortable. In that state of mind, I had a difficult time capturing my subjects accurately. So I started wearing mirror sunglasses to hide my eyes. This helped a bit,

but I still found others noticed me more than I liked. I began wearing bland, loose clothing, which helped me to further blend into the crowd.

Nothing tops this stage of my life. I’m getting oldish and this helps me to become invisible — like a fly on the wall. Now, I’m better able to shift to a relaxed state and quickly sketch a face or someone’s body as they walk through the University Centre.

My best work unfolds when I’m not thinking, when I shift from my linear left brain to my observing right brain. When I’m in the right brain zone, I feel more centred and have better success in capturing the essence of what makes my subjects unique. I let the drawing ‘speak to me,’ telling me what shape, what type of line

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Barbara draws people on the U of G campus.

I’m getting oldish and this helps me to become invisible — like a fly on the wall. to draw, and what medium to use.

Being retired allows me the time to savour the sights around me and to translate them into art.

This stage of life also gives me more opportunity to reflect on and process life’s ups and downs, its twists and turns. With this in mind, I’ll be sharing some thoughts through The Ontarion in a new column called, “On then and now” — reflecting on how things have changed from when I was a

U of G student in the early ’80s to my time here now as a mature student.

I’m fortunate to be able to slow down and notice the variety of people, buildings, and beauty around me. There’s so much to see around the University of Guelph, and I feel very lucky to be back in this royal city.

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Reflections on what vet life en-tails

I will be using this medium to ‘ruminate’ on life as a vet student.

STRIKING A BALANCE FOR THE SAKE OF MENTAL WELLNESS C A R L E I G H C AT H C A R T

THE UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH is made up of seven awesome colleges, the collection of which has helped make our school one of the most comprehensive and diverse in the province. Roughly a month ago, I began my journey at ‘the one across the street,’ also known as the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). Established in 1862, and officially situated in Guelph by 1922, the OVC is the only vet school in Ontario, and one of only five in all of Canada.

As with many of my colleagues, making it to OVC has been a setback-riddled endeavour. It is no

secret that admission to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program is highly competitive.

The pressure to achieve sky-high grades while also building connections, accumulating several hours of experience, and maintaining some semblance of a personal life can often take its toll on aspiring veterinarians.

Since my first year of undergrad, I have indulged in the completely non-vet-school-related practice of writing pieces for The Ontarion. I think it is crucial for students, regardless of discipline, to have avenues of release that are

The Ontario Veterinary College is the oldest veterinary school in Canada and one of the highest ranking of its kind in the world. | PHOTO BY ALORA GRIFFITHS

not directly related to their school or work obligations. It is important that everyone have the opportunity to engage in activities that are rooted in desire, rather than need.

Admittedly, maintaining said work-life balance is more difficult than it sounds for the majority of us. Yet the difficult path that has led me to this next chapter of realizing my dream has served as a stark

reminder that one’s mental and physical health are never a sacrifice one should be willing to make.

As humans, we often find ourselves caught in a complicated web of doing what makes us happy, but enduring many unhealthy expectations to reach that point. I am a firm believer that with the right support, a fragile harmony can be struck.

In the coming months, I will be using this medium to ‘ruminate’ on life as a vet student. I will discuss some of the barriers to admission, the challenges of the intense DVM program, and the endless aspects of practice that make this job so much more than “playing with puppies and kittens all day.” I am so excited to embark on this journey — and hope you will find it interesting to ride along with me.

Happy petting!

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n Oct. 1, 2017, Jagmeet Singh won the leadership of the federal New Democratic Party (NDP) on the first ballot, signalling a watershed moment for both the NDP and Canadian politics alike.

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Singh’s election makes a bold statement at a time of profound xenophobia both at home and abroad. To see a brown, turbaned politician leading a federal party represents a renewed promise of democracy to Canadians, most of all to visible minorities. On this note, Singh’s role as NDP leader has also brought into the limelight some uncomfortable, yet urgent, questions in Canadian society on the topic of race.

In the months during the leadership campaign, pundits often speculated whether Singh could adequately win the votes of Quebecers in 2019. Bill 62, which would bar Quebec’s government employees from wearing religious face veils, is on its way to becoming provincial law. For Quebec’s Official Opposition party, Parti Québécois, the bill doesn’t go far enough in banning all religious symbols, according to VICE News.

Quebec, once under the intense authority of the Catholic Church, underwent a secular, “Quiet Revolution,” which is alleged to be the origin of today’s infatuation with religious headwear. Yet, despite the rhetoric of a secularized Quebec, a Duplessis-era crucifix still hangs on the wall in Quebec’s National Assembly. Earlier this year, public outcry forced a hospital in Montreal to restore a crucifix taken down for the purpose of “religious neutrality.”

The inherent danger of a leader ripe with as much symbolic appeal as Singh is one played over and over again for leftleaning parties. It was not long ago that the United States elected its first black president, Barack Obama, supposedly ushering America into a golden post-racial age of social justice. Only nine years later, the populist and racist zeitgeist that is Donald Trump’s presidency has abolished this vision of America.

Although the results of running a campaign based on hope, change, and the cult of personality brought success to both Obama and Singh, the lesson learned from the Obama presidency is that identity politics will crumble without the support of a broad-coalition movement. In the early days of his presidency, Obama established a diluted commitment to the labour movement through his abandonment of pro-union laws such as the Employee Free Choice Act.

Despite the skepticism of the NDP within leftist factions, many have voiced support for a clean-slate with Singh.

Labour Leader Sid Ryan urged New Democrats not to “pre-judge” their new leader before Singh has the chance to actually propose policies.

Given these most absurd hypocrisies, Canadians are forced to ask if it is Singh’s skin colour rather than his faith that disadvantages him in Quebec.

If the purpose of the NDP as a third party is to provide Canadians with a true alternative to the centre/right binary, then substance must come before style.

In a recent op-ed for the Ottawa Citizen, former communications director to Stephen Harper, Andrew MacDougall, seems gleeful over what he views as the superficial competition of “Charisma Olympics” between Trudeau and Singh. This, MacDougall believes, presents an “interesting opportunity for Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer.” The man has a point.

Based on proposals from throughout the campaign, many reasons for both excitement and skepticism under Singh have been revealed.

For example, policies such as Singh’s tax rebates for investment in green technology rely on market-oriented solutions. This stands in stark contrast to his leadership opponents’ calls for an accountable crown corporation to promote sustainable development without profit-driven incentives.

However, Singh’s proposals, such as eradicating the ban on homosexual blood donors, give him considerable ground against the failings of Trudeau’s outwardly-progressive Liberal government.

Both the NDP in parliament and the NDP as party members need to make a decision about whether they are prepared to invest their hopes in a single leader (just as Democrats under Obama did), or whether they are prepared to stay fortified and hold the fresh face of Jagmeet Singh to account.

From Las Vegas to Puerto Rico REFLECTING ON TRAGEDY OVER THANKSGIVING QUINN BAKER

TRAGEDY seems to be around every corner. Las Vegas. Puerto Rico. And so many more instances that have been overshadowed or forgotten.

It seems that every generation feels like they are living in the most chaotic time period in history, with anarchy taking precedence over reason and order.

If history is any indication, nature will do terrible things to innocent people, but what is even truer is that people will do terrible things to other people.

In the past, there always seemed to be a reason for terror. Maybe an act of terror was committed for an

ideology or religion, who knows.

But there were reasons given as to why something was done and there was almost always a train of thought that could be followed — regardless of how terrible that thought might have been.

In an age of mania and sporadic violence, events like Thanksgiving — and other meaningful holidays — become a time of healing, a time to reflect, and a time to consider how we want to be when we return to our everyday lives.

Regarding the acts of violence in 2017, however, everything just feels random.

Maybe the difference between past terror and our present issues is that nowadays it is so easy to report on them. Twitter, Facebook, heck even Instagram, are all reporting news. The availability and constant stream of news is overwhelming; every day it feels like the news comes at us like waves of terrible events, beating us down until we are totally numb and desensitized to it.

Hopefully these terrible events will spark a conversation about change — about gun control,

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mental illness, etc. — and what exactly needs to be done.

I certainly do not have all the answers, but if people keep talking, then change is possible. That is the hope.

There are positives in life though, and I feel like now is exactly the time to focus on these positives.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, it seems appropriate to reflect on how fortunate we all are at the

University of Guelph to benefit from living in a safe environment.

It really puts things into perspective, and if worrying about a midterm is our biggest problem, then we should really count ourselves lucky.

While so many of us get to go home for Thanksgiving and see our families and friends, some people will not have that luxury, and that makes this holiday even more important.

Although many of us spent Thanksgiving at home eating turkey and pumpkin pie, lots of people were dealing with, and continue to deal with, the trauma experienced in Las Vegas and Puerto Rico. As much as I’m sure the people in Las Vegas appreciate our thoughts and prayers going out to them, it seems much more likely that this Thanksgiving they are hoping for change, hoping for society to take a hard look at itself and question what it values.

These are trying times, and it is so easy to get lost in our own little worlds and problems, but trying times breed improvement.

Improvement is what we all need to strive for now.

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Thanksgiving

Many products are available for the adventurous shopper, including:

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My first Thanksgiving EXPERIENCING THANKSGIVING FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A CHINESE EXCHANGE STUDENT | IT WAS my first time celebrating Thanksgiving. Before I came to Canada, turkey was the only impression I had for Thanksgiving and images about the holiday were all about an American-style Thanksgiving.

I asked one of my Canadian friends what Canadians usually do on Thanksgiving Day. She suggested I enjoy the outdoors, to admire the spectacular maples in Canada, and of course, to try roast turkey and pumpkin stuffing.

I told my Chinese friends at U of G about these suggestions and we decided to take a trip to Algonquin Park.

The cabin we reserved is in a maple forest with a peaceful lake near it. We hiked along the paths, which were covered with yellow and red maple leaves, feeling the spectacular colours of the Canadian autumn. We went boating on the lake at sunset, chasing the last rays of sunshine. We cooked in the cabin with simple cookers, warming our bodies with thick chicken soup. The whole night was so memorable, especially being together.

Fortunately, Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival was on Oct. 4 this year.

Like Thanksgiving, it is also a time for family and friends to visit each other.

In China, the circle is a symbol of reunion, so a reunion dinner always includes round, sweet

NAVIGATING THANKSGIVING weekend can be tricky for vegetarians and vegans. We’re tired of being berated by distant relatives about how we “need to eat more protein!” and explaining why we don’t support the meat industry as the rest of the dinner guests excitedly carve up the turkey.

If your family and friends aren’t considerate of your diet, your food options probably only consist of salad, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce.

However, with the rise in vegetarian and vegan diets comes an influx of meat-free alternatives to try.

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We hiked along the paths, which were covered with yellow a nd red maple leaves, feeling the spectacular colours of the Canadian autumn. mooncakes. I find this point interesting, because in Canada, people also have the tradition to hold a Thanksgiving feast at home, with round pumpkin pie.

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Veggie burgers Tofu dogs Vegan pepperoni Tofurky

These products have been hit-ormiss for me. They’re either able to successfully simulate the texture of meat, or are blandly-flavoured tofu disguised in the familiar shape of a hot dog.

For instance, my boyfriend and I once served a vegetarian lasagna to some friends using veggie ground round. It was halfway through the meal when one of our guests stopped short and wondered aloud why we made a beef lasagna when the two of us were vegetarians.

Another time, I convinced my family to try some veggie dogs around the campfire. My dad, who is known to be frugal when it comes to food waste, was quickest to spit out his bite.

I have mixed feelings about eating meat-free meat. When I chose to become vegetarian, I chose to give up the taste of meat as well. So why am I buying products that promise to taste just like it?

I believe meat substitutes have merit in some cases.

P H OTO BY K A R E N K T R A N Thanksgiving dinner can be underwhelming for vegetarians and vegans.

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Meals like these are so amazing, they give us happiness through enjoying delicious food and strengthening people’s bonds with each other. It seems to be a common fact in both China and Canada.

Thanksgiving Day, for me, is a time to get together with my friends and do interesting activities. We are all thankful for nature, for autumn, and for the chance to meet with each other.

I think this is what Thanksgiving taught me: we need to grasp today and show gratefulness to people who are with us.

• Tastes good when prepared well • Adds substance to meals • Lends variety to regular vegetarian food • Can be a surprisingly great meal every once in a while for non-vegetarians Meat-free alternatives can also be a great help when it comes to the transition to a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. However, not all of them taste good, which can be discouraging for those who are just starting out.

Grocery stores carry many meat-free alternatives | PHOTOS BY ALORA GRIFFITHS

When I chose to become vegetarian, I chose to give up the taste of meat as well. So why am I buying products that promise to taste just like it?

When trying fake meat, it’s best to avoid comparing it to actual meat. You’re never actually going to

replicate that taste, but if you keep an open mind you might just enjoy a new spin on an old favourite.

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12th Annual ACT: Decolonizing Thanksgiving Dinner 5:30 p.m. Guelph Youth Music Centre

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M-B Comedy #93: Headliners ft. Anthony Mlekuz 8:30 p.m. The Making-Box

U of G History Society’s Ghost Walk 8:40 p.m. to 11:40 p.m. Historic Downtown Guelph

Oct. 12 to Oct. 15 Guelph Fringe Festival Various times. Silence

Oct. 13 to Oct. 27 Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Gondoliers Various times. Guelph Little Theatre

FPOP & Guelph Pride Present: Petra Glynt This Trip Album Release ft. Bobbypin 10 p.m. Ebar

Oct. 14 Animal Welfare Forum 9 a.m. PAHL 1800 Graduate Studies Preview 10 a.m. UC courtyard

Walk for freedom Stopping human trafficking 11 a.m. City Hall Disco Soup Combatting food waste 12 p.m. Lakeside Hope House Homesick: Emo Night 10 p.m. Dstrct

Oct. 17 Super Smash Bros. 4 Tournament 6 p.m. every Tuesday Afterlife Video Game Lounge Karaoke night 10:00 p.m. Van Gogh’s Ear

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Payam Akhavan in conversation 2017 Massey Lecturer 7 p.m. K nox Presby terian Church

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Guelph Book Bash 2 p.m. Lakeside Hope House

Water is Life International Trade Agreements and the Threat to Water as a Public Commons 7:00 p.m. The Italian Canadian Club

Comedy Night at Jimmy Jazz Ft. Sandy MacFarlane 9 p.m. Jimmy Jazz Sunday Cinema: Baby Driver 9 p.m. THRN 1200

Guelph Creatives Networking Night 7 p.m. The Dragon South Kazoo! #264: Rae Spoon Ft. Geoff Berner 9 p.m. ANAF

Oct. 18 to Oct. 21 Guelph Comedy Festival Various times Various venues

Oct. 19 Mario Kart 8 Tournament 6 p.m. Afterlife Video Game Lounge P4B presents: H. De Heutz Ft. Laps & Margret 8:30 p.m. Villa Villa Coola (42 Jane St.) New issue of The Ontarion on stands

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5–Betel palm

2–URL starter

10–Bad day for Caesar

3–Like ___ not

14–Sock ___ me!

4–The day following today

15–Garr and Hatcher

5–Maker of Pong

16–Female child

6–Remember

17–Tiny particle

7–Historical periods

18–With ___ of thousands!

8–Prehistoric sepulchral tomb

19–Bear in the air

9–Moving

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21–Island in the Bay of Naples

31–Spoil

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35–Mistakes

25–Dispatches

37–Texas tea

26–Sing like Bing

39–___ Grande

27–Threepio’s pal

40–In spite of

29–Domineering

44–Scooby- ___

30–Take a load off

45–Absolutely!

32–Skater Slutskaya

46–Yellowish brown pigment

33–Simpleton

47–Snob

34–Roman garments

50–Scandinavian rug

36–Eye infection, pig house

52–Cafeteria items

38–___ Vegas

53–Deranged

41–That ship

55–Take ___ Train

42–Gunpowder ingredient

57–Rutabaga

43–Mad

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48–Beaten egg dish

64–Head cold

49–Little bit

65–Departs

51–Bring into harmony

67–Beget

54–Sad song

68–Actress Davis

56–Pertaining to people

69–Ages and ages

57–Agitate

70–Once, once

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59–Cartoonist Silverstein

72–Buenos ___

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DAY 10

October? #Inktober.

EVERYONE SHOULD MAKE A DRAWING EVERY SINGLE DAY FOR A MONTH F R A N C E S E S E N WA

W

hen October rolls around, I think about ink: ink stains, ink spots, and ink sketches. And, as ink drawings start pouring into my Instagram feed, I am reminded that I am not the only one. For artists the world over, October is the time to put away their paints and get their pens ready for #Inktober.

In 2009, Jake Parker picked up a nib and challenged himself to create one ink drawing a day for the month of October. He started it as way to improve his skills and develop good drawing habits. Eight years later, #Inktober has grown into a yearly event.

Here are just a few reasons why I participate in #Inktober and why I think you should too.

You can join a community

It’s a gateway to a supportive online community of art lovers and art makers.

The beauty of #Inktober is that anyone can take part — all you need is a pen, a piece of paper, and a little passion for drawing.

Search the hashtag on Instagram and you’ll see hundreds of artists’ ink work. Use the hashtag on one of your posts and you’ll probably be met with likes, follows, and encouraging comments from artists all over. That’s what happened when I joined in last year. Just like me, other artists were challenging themselves. And, their support helped to keep me motivated.

You don’t need to be an artist

#Inktober is not about being

good at drawing. The spirit of #Inktober is personal growth. If you’re even a little interested in drawing, inking, or art, then this challenge is for you. If you just want to test yourself then #Inktober is also for you.

Don’t worry if you can’t think of anything to draw, there’s a convenient prompt list on Parker’s website to help get you started.

And, if you can’t commit to drawing every day, that’s okay too, just do the half marathon and post every other day or once a week.

The important thing is to be consistent.

DAY 8

Drawing witches while following the official #Inktober prompts.

Day Seven - Shy. Day Eight - Crooked.

Day 10 - Gigantic.

Making something every day is its own reward

I don’t need to tell you how good it feels to accomplish something.

Now imagine that feeling every

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You will learn a hard lesson

As it turns out, being consistent is hard. Last year, I went big and committed to making a drawing for all 31 days. It was day 14 when I finally bowed out. I was motivated at first, but then suddenly four days passed and I hadn’t drawn a single thing. School, work, life — they all got in the way.

However, I learned something that has stuck with me and has helped me improve not just my art, but also other areas of my life.

What I learned from last year’s #Inktober is this: creativity and motivation can only get you so far; nothing is accomplished without a little discipline. This year, I’m approaching #Inktober with a greater appreciation for discipline.

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DAY 7 day for a month. That’s #Inktober.

The challenge isn’t just one big goal, it’s 31 parts of a whole.

As you finish each drawing, each day, you’re hit with a growing sense of accomplishment. As you look back on drawings from the days before, you get to see your improvement. By the end of the month, you could have 31 tangible markers of your efforts. All of them proof that you succeeded.

As I write this, I have eight

drawings done. When you read this, I hope to have four more. I’ll make it to 31 this year…I think.

But even if I don’t, it doesn’t really matter. The rewards I’ve gotten from trying to make something beautiful every day are significant to me.

Why don’t you join me? You can start at any time. All you need is a pen and a piece of paper.

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