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184.10 MAR. 22, 2018

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$600,000 REBRANDING?

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018 AT 6:30 P.M. IN UC 442.

AGENDA 1. Call to order 2. Introduction of Board and Staff 3. Approval of the Agenda 4. Approval of the Minutes from AGM 2017 (March 23, 2017) 5. Items of information - reports 5.1 President 5.2 Vice President Finance 5.2.1 Acceptance of Year End Financial Statements of April 30, 2017 5.3 Editor-in-Chief 6. Board elections 6.1 Outlining of Board responsibilities 6.2 Election of new director(s) 7. Items for action* 7.1 Quorum amendment proposal 7.2 Nominations committee proposal 8. New business 9. Adjournment * The text of the proposals listed under Items for Action is available in The Ontarion office, UC264.

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U of G’s half a million dollar financial scandal

ON THE RADAR Compiled by Tiann Nantais

GUELPH TRANSIT

In a $106 million agreement with both the federal and provincial governments, the City of Guelph has secured a significant amount of funding for new transportation projects over the next 10 years. This deal comes as part of the federal government’s wider funding agreement to provide Ontario with money for green infrastructure.

ELORA GORGE FALL

Police are investigating the University of Guelph’s $600,000 rebranding based on suspicion that they awarded an illegal contract.

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An 18-year-old man from Grand valley had to be airlifted out of the Elora Gorge on Monday after he lost his grip and fell nearly 12 metres. The man suffered non-life-threatening injuries. He and his two friends were issued trespassing tickets by provincial police.

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The consequences of rebranding QUINN BAKER

has been making headlines recently due to its decision to carry out a $600,000 rebranding process. The entire contract was assigned to one American company. Sounds simple enough, right?

Here’s where it gets tricky; the university did not take competitive bids from other companies, which, unfortunately for them, is mandatory under provincial law.

The company in question is called Tenzing Communications, which the University has worked with in the past.

According to CTV News, back in 2016, Tenzing was used for a communications audit, and because of this the school is technically following the Request For Proposal (RFP) purchasing rules. This is what makes the situation so controversial. Many people are complaining that the University should have opened up bids, regardless of this loophole, and that the University spent far too much money on this rebranding process — especially considering $140,000 was spent on seven videos alone. Considering this is taxpayer money, according to CTV, members of the Guelph community are arguing that the University should have looked for a cheaper option.

Charles Cunningham, U of G’s assistant vice-president (communications and public affairs), explained via email correspondence to The Ontarion that: “The

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Local Guelph production agencies stated that they could have done the job at a much cheaper rate.

University of Guelph issued an RFP in Nov. 2015 inviting vendors to bid to complete an audit of all University of Guelph, University of Guelph-Humber, and U of G’s Ridgetown Campus external communications materials. Several vendors bid and Tenzing Communications was identified as the successful bidder […]. Over the next two years, the University procured additional, related services from Tenzing through the sole/single source process.

These related services were documented and rationales provided in accordance with appropriate purchasing and procurement practices.”

Cunningham went on to list all of the events and services that Tenzing was used for, such as:

• Updated photography • Recruitment materials • Media pages Regardless of whether or not U of G was within its rights to forgo seeking new, competitive bids, the question still stands: Was this a smart financial decision? Over half a million dollars may be

a justifiable amount to spend on re-branding, but that does not justify the fact that less expensive alternatives were not even explored. If similar work could have been done for a cheaper price, then why not at least attempt to seek that out? While I understand that redesigning the University’s brand is at times necessary, I cannot wrap my head around spending this much money on U of G’s image, instead of using it to improve the actual education that the University offers.

Furthermore, it appears that it would have been completely possible to spend this money using Guelph production companies. In a CTV News video, local Guelph production agencies stated that they could have done the job at a much cheaper rate.

The result of this PR catastrophe is not only the police complaint, which has yet to be fully reviewed, but also a serious blow to the University of Guelph’s image. This institution did want to raise its public profile and reshape its brand, but it is unlikely that this is what they had in mind.

Andrea Horwath’s Ontario NDP party has announced their plan for a $1.2 billion public dental care initiative. According to Horwath, their plan would help 4.5 million Ontarians who currently do not have workplace dental coverage.

WYNNE’S OHIP++

In an expansion of the recent OHIP+ plan, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne announced this week that the government plans to make prescriptions free for Ontarians over the age of 65.

HISTORY AWARDS WIN

U of G master’s student Amy McBride has won a prize in the Government of Canada’s history awards for her thesis on women’s liberation in the 1970s.

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North America’s biggest student run open house S TO RY BY A M I A K H O S L A & P H OTO S BY M I C H A E L C I M E S A

The goats at Old Mac’s New Farm enjoy all the attention they’re receiving.

Einstein, the great horned owl, is shown off at the Wild Ontario exhibit in Alexander Hall.

A cow at Old Mac’s New Farm has a window called a fistula that lets observers see inside the cow’s digestive tract.

COLLEGE ROYAL is a great way for U of G stu-

dents to volunteer their time while gaining invaluable skills in animal handling. This past weekend, the College Royal Society, in conjunction with a number of U of G organizations and clubs, hosted the 94th Annual College Royal Open House, the largest student-run open house of its kind in North America.

College Royal, which takes place over 12 days, is host to a variety of events including the Kick Off Pub, square dancing, livestock shows, and of course, the Open House. This year’s Open House saw classics like the Line Dancing Competition, Old MacDonald’s Farm, and the popular lecture series.

A closer look at the fistula.

The Open House weekend is an opportunity for guests from all over to get a taste for what life is like at the University of Guelph. Hannah Sweett, president of the College Royal Society told The Ontarion: “I feel like a lot of the community just passes by the university and they don’t really know what goes on here, so I think it’s a great open house for the public to see... Like, every door is open on campus.” The Open House also provides opportunities for U of G clubs, faculty, and students to interact with the community in a hands-on environment.

HANNAH SWEETT, PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE ROYAL SOCIETY

College Royal is not only “a great event for all ages… [but] we’re a not-for-profit company, so it’s a free event,” said Sweett.

Sweett also mentioned that there are lots of ways to get involved whether it be helping with livestock shows or with any of the clubs that host booths and activities. Needless to say, this past weekend was full of fun and gave people from all walks of life a glimpse into what our campus has to offer.

The llamas at Old Mac’s New Farm exhibit carefully observe everyone passing by.

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SUSTAINABILITY WEEK AT U OF G Daily themes range from clean water to sustainable cities and communities K AT E LY N N E M AC L AC H L A N

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Wendy Li, Emma Fox, Samantha Casey, Emily De Sousa of the Sustainability Week Planning Committee

A number of on campus groups collaborated with the organizers to make the week a success.

Events took place all over campus from March 19-24.

Organizers emphasized that small everyday changes can lead to major change long-term.

a nnual Sustainability Week is taking place from March 19 to 24. This year’s festivities are representing the United Nations’ sustainable development goals with a splash of localized action initiatives.

In the midst of working on beeswax wraps for the pollination blitz event that occured on Monday, Samantha Casey, one of the Sustainability Week organizers, told The Ontarion the week’s motto: “Six days of action that can help generate 365 days of commitment.” The Pollination Blitz event kicked off the week with the theme of sustainable food systems and food security.

Casey is one of five students coordinating the week’s 22 related events and activities.

In addition to Monday’s events, Wendy Li also directed Tuesday’s sustainable communities design development event.

This project saw students brainstorming innovative and sus-tainable ways to use both community and campus spaces.

This interdisciplinar y collaboration between students and local outreach organizations has displayed an incredible amount of local support and community involvement.

The week has been entirely funded by community and campus supporters, including the Hunger Project Canada, Indigo Girls, and a handful of department faculties and undergraduate programs.

On Wednesday, there was an exciting game of sex bingo to help empower individuals and promote gender equality. This event was a great way to have fun together and focus on “heating up the bedroom instead of the planet,” said Casey.

Thursday is World Water Day, so make

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sure to sport your blue shirt and ditch the plastic water bottle. Thursday’s events are directed by Emily De Sousa who is also the coordinator of the TapIn! campaign, an initiative sponsored by the Central Student Association (CSA).

If you make it out to the events at the end of the week, you can count on receiving a free Fairtrade coffee and being treated to live music for animal welfare charities as part of the responsible consumer initiatives day.

The week will end with an informative presentation of Canadian settlement from an Indigenous perspective at the blanket display event.

The Sustainability Week organizers encouraged students and community members alike to use the week as a reason to make positive changes towards leading a more sustainable lifestyle.

“Six days of action that can help generate 365 days of commitment.”

PHOTOS BY ALOR A GRIFFITHS

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Thanks to preparations by Guelph Police, Chancellors Way, and U of G, major messes were avoided this St. Patrick’s Day. Left: COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH Right: PHOTO BY PATRICK SUTHERLAND

Guelph mayor pleased with St. Paddy’s party preparations Community joins together to ensure responsible partying PAT R I C K S U T H E R L A N D

PROACTIVE POLICE and community interventions appear to have been successful in preventing a repeat of last year’s illegal homecoming party and associated disorder.

The September 2017 party saw approximately 4,000 partygoers show up at Chancellors Way, leaving behind substantial litter,

vandalism, and crime. Amid community outrage, Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie expressed disappointment in the events of the party and outlined his intention to work with community stakeholders to address the issue.

Speaking to The Ontarion hours before this year’s St. Patrick’s Day

festivities were to begin, Mayor Guthrie commented on the preparations underway: “It’s been great, we made a commitment to the community that we would take this seriously.”

Guelph Police Service deployed police officers, vehicles, and a mobile command vehicle, equipped with a surveillance camera, to deter illegal street partying along Chancellors Way, while Richmond Properties, which manages the apartments at Chancellors Way, hired security guards to supplement the police presence.

Student Life participated by

promoting safe and responsible partying through social media and allowing students to register their parties. Registrants received resources and information to help manage their party safely and received free garbage pickup the following day.

“Our method of communication was not to prevent students [from] partying, by all means, go have fun… [but] with the neighborhood’s safety in mind,” said Jay Rojas, the rental living and student leadership coordinator with Student Affairs.

Guthrie expressed his gratitude

for the cooperation of community stakeholders: “Many thanks to the CSA and the off campus co-op, the [University of Guelph] administration, the police, and neighborhood groups. They have been a great help and things are going well…

I can say at this point I’m very pleased with how respectful the community has been and that is what we are about and that’s what I want people to know about Guelph.”

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Flowie water sensor cuts water usage and saves money Guelph citizens encouraged to go with the flow HANNAH RUUTH

THE AVERAGE CANADIAN wastes 38,000 litres of water, a cost of about $150 per year, according to Ruth Casselman, COO and co-founder of Alert Labs. The Kitchener-based technology company, developed a new device called the Flowie, which reduces water intake by an average of 18 per cent, or about 30 litres per day.

The Flowie aspires to accomplish two missions: 1. To avoid 2. Improve

water damage water conservation The sensor can be installed without any tools or plumbing experience in less than two minutes. The device connects with a cellular app, alerting home owners when there is unusual water usage at their house. In an interview with The Ontarion, Casselman reinforced that, “Everybody can use

The City of Guelph is providing a rebate to any households that purchase the water-saving Flowie device. | PHOTO COURTESY OF SHAMA ANDANY

[the Flowie], everyone can install it, everybody benefits from it.”

The sensor provides real-time water use monitoring, sends alerts about high water usage caused by leaks, identifies inefficient plumbing fixtures, and helps reduce wasteful water use habits.

Alert Labs began working with the Civic Accelerator program in Guelph last year to commercialize the Flowie in the region. Because of this partnership, the City of Guelph is providing citizens with a $100 rebate on the device. With

this rebate, the Flowie costs $159, with an additional $5 monthly fee to support the alert system.

Mayor of Guelph Cam Guthrie said in a press release: “In Guelph, we take water conservation really seriously, and so any of these types of conservation methods that we can present to the citizens and businesses of Guelph really just helps us all.”

Currently, the Flowie works with over 20 municipalities in seven states and six provinces.

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you want to see in the world MARIK A LI

ART BY JUSTIN FRANCISCO

Garlic mustard flowers.

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THERE ARE FEW living things as selfish as garlic mustard.

Have you ever met someone truly evil? Someone who makes decisions solely for their own benefit, even at the expense of others?

Who would rather let others go hungry or die than compromise or share? Yeah, me neither.

But then there’s garlic mustard — an invasive plant with large heart-shaped leaves and tiny, white flowers. Garlic mustard is explosively abundant in forests and roadsides across North America.

Once established, garlic mustard can out-compete nearly all native plants and tree seedlings in a forest’s understory. Each plant produces about 8,000 seeds per season and can regenerate from roots left in the soil. Plants removed from the soil or put in the compost can still produce viable seeds.

But the most nefarious garlic

mustard trick happens underground, hidden away. The roots secrete noxious substances that kill beneficial soil fungi that other plants need to survive, such as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). In a heartwarming symbiotic relationship, AMF grows into the root cells of plants and delivers mineral nutrients from the soil in exchange for sugars. Without AMF, many plants wouldn’t survive. And fewer native plants means reduced forest diversity, which leads to problems farther up the food chain for pollinators and herbivores.

Garlic mustard seeds were originally brought to North America

by European settlers as a food source in the 1800s. Garlic mustard leaves are rich in vitamins A and C, and are a source of calcium and antioxidants. The leaves have a pungent, garlicky smell and taste. They’re typically used as an herb or leafy green vegetable in pesto, stir-fry, sauces, salads, and soups. The seeds can be used as a spice, like mustard seed, while the roots can be harvested raw to make horseradish.

When settlers arrived they planted some seeds, hoping to get a small and steady supply of edible

herb. Instead, they introduced a forest biodiversity terminator. In Europe, garlic mustard has natural enemies — small weevils — that prevent populations from dominating forest ecosystems. But here in North America, the plant lacks predators probably because it’s so pungent and bitter-tasting. That’s where people come in. Because who doesn’t like the taste of garlic?

Garlic mustard starts growing in forest understories and along park trails around March. Early spring is an ideal time for pulling garlic mustard out of the ground and banishing plants to landfills.

It’s also the perfect time to harvest garlic mustard for a simple vegan pesto pasta recipe.

D I R EC T I O N S 1. Locate

garlic mustard in your neighbourhood.

2. Harvest by grabbing the base of each plant and pulling until the entire taproot comes out (the root should taper to a wispy point).

3. Place plants in a bag, making sure no leaves or seeds fall out.

4. Pick garlic mustard leaves off stems and wash thoroughly.

5. Cook pasta according to directions on package.

6. Combine garlic, garlic mustard leaves, avocado, lemon juice, and olive oil in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

Add more olive oil if the sauce is too thick.

7. Once the sauce is the right consistency (like a really thick green smoothie), add salt and pepper to taste.

8. Drain pasta and put back into pot. Slather the sauce over the pasta until evenly covered.

9. Finish with lemon zest and garnish with garlic mustard leaves if you’re feeling fancy.

10. Throw remaining plant parts into the garbage.

INGREDIENTS

• 250 grams uncooked pasta • 3 cloves of garlic (substitute with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder for less intense flavour) • ¼ cup garlic mustard leaves (use extra as garnish) • 1 ripe avocado • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • ½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste • Black pepper, to taste

Do not compost.

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Who could say no to this pepper?

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Cadence Weapon stresses connection in a divided time Edmonton rapper Rollie Pemberton’s new record features new focus

The Pepper perfectly paired with tiny gallery

on collaboration W I L L W E L L I N G TO N

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Single-artwork art show suits Capacity 3 W I L L W E L L I N G TO N

Gallery doesn’t tend to take itself too seriously. After all, the space itself, described on Facebook as “a recently discovered lost space between the main floor and basement of Boarding House Arts,” is little bigger than a broom closet. It is suited to small works with big senses of humour.

The gallery’s current show, The Pepper, highlights this, featuring only a single work by Canadian artist Gar Smith. The piece, on loan from the Art Gallery of Guelph, is an approximately lifesized lead sculpture of a pepper, displayed in a transparent box. I don’t know what I was expecting, but this humble pepper took me by surprise. Confronted with such a small, yet curvaceous statement, I found myself chuckling, especially given the authority granted it by the name of the show: not “a pepper,” but The Pepper.

The pepper itself is immaculately crafted from the humblest of materials — lead, a metal synonymous with dullness. But despite this, and especially in the intimate space of Capacity 3, the pepper’s curves and ridges possess a sensuous quality, reminiscent of the human form. It is not just a small pepper, and a humble pepper, and a dull pepper.

It is also a sexy pepper.

I highly recommend standing in this little room with this little pepper. It certainly brought me a little joy.

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The Pepper runs at Capacity 3 Gallery until March 31.

Cadence Weapon made his name with glitchy, selfproduced electro-rap that sounds like nothing else.

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grew up in Edmonton in the late ’90s and early aughts, a time when widespread use of the Internet was only beginning to influence human communication. So when Pember ton, better known as Cadence Weapon, describes how he learned to rap, parts of the story seem timeless, while other parts seem more dissonant.

“I would just be in math class with my friend, and we would just be writing raps on pieces of paper, showing them to each other,” said Pemberton over the phone from SXSW in Austin, Texas, before adding: “I would also battle people online, on some early Internettype shit. We’d be sending files back and forth — rapping over an instrumental dissing somebody.”

Pemberton laughed. “It’s kind of funny to think back now.”

That very contemporary contrast — between physical presence and digital relationships — haunts much of Pemberton’s music. He’s always made hip hop that stresses the importance of place, especially his hometown of Edmonton, but he’s always done it alone, producing all his own beats, often using abrasive, electronic tones.

The new Cadence Weapon

record, which is self-titled, feels different. That’s largely because, for the first time, Pemberton called on friends and contemporaries like Kaytranada, FrancisGotHeat, Blue Hawaii, and Deradoorian for beats and hooks. Having so many collaborators on board freed Pemberton to focus on his love of songwriting, and throw his voice into what he calls “weird stories from other people’s perspectives.” Although the new record isn’t 100 per cent Cadence Weapon, Pemberton has never felt more himself. “This focus on how all the songs are written has allowed me to really fully embrace what it means to be Cadence Weapon on this album,” said Pemberton.

This focus on collaboration and connection reflects Pemberton’s personal concerns — he struggles with smartphone addiction, memorably detailed on “Infinity Pool.”

“I live with my girlfriend,” he said, laughing, “And you don’t want to wake up and look at your phone before you look at each other.”

It also has a political import following the 2016 American election, when people are in desperate need of solidarity. “[The election] was just a seismic event,” said Pemberton. “[It’s] made people more politically engaged than they ever have been, at least since, I don’t know, the ’60s.”

Pemberton is glad to be more engaged than ever: “It’s important to do things that remind you that you’re human,” he said. Cadence Weapon does just that.

Cadence Weapon plays the UC Courtyard on Wednesday, March 28.

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Charley Clegg and Ruby Price Burns of Midnight Travellers.

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Girls Rock Camp attendees tear the house down at annual showcase

Alpaca Nachos performed three songs, including their personal theme song.

Campers debuted original tunes written during March break day camp W I L L W E L L I N G TO N

family and community members filed into a Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute (GCVI) gymnasium to support participants in this year’s March break Girls Rock Camp. Presented in partnership with Kazoo! Fest and the Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition, Girls Rock Camp is aimed at “local female, trans, and gender nonconforming youth.”

Throughout March break, this year’s campers learned to play rock instruments, divided into bands, and wrote original music, which they performed at Saturday’s showcase. Camp founders Alanna Gurr and Steph Yates began the evening by thanking their fellow counsellors and expressing their own excitement.

“This is the best part of our year,” said Gurr.

Counsellor Sara BortolonVettor then thanked the camp’s many sponsors, as well as the GCVI janitorial staff for their crisis management: “I thought I was going to get locked in a

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bathroom,” she said. “That did not happen. No one got locked in a bathroom.”

“I got locked in a bathroom!” chirped one of the campers.

“I don’t think that happened,” said Bortolon-Vettor, as the crowd laughed.

Following a performance by a vocal mashup group, the first band, ILLL Cobras, took the stage. “You ready?” screamed singer Lucia Escobedo, a very small girl in a very large red top hat, slamming her hands on the keyboard.

ILLL Cobras were followed by Dirty Queen, Midnight Travellers, and Alpaca Nachos. The bands all displayed a strong grasp of rock and roll’s love of danger and darkness: “The end is near / And I’m overcome with fear,” sang Dirty Queen. “I think I am going to die / I’m terrified, hiding in my basement.”

Alpaca Nachos tell all New g ro up revea l s wh at it ’s l i ke be i n g a G ir l s Ro c k C a m p ro c k ban d

All the Girls Rock Camp bands tore the house down at their showcase on Saturday evening. We asked one of those groups, Alpaca Nachos, what Girls Rock Camp is all about.

Will Welling ton: W hat does Girls Rock Camp mean to you?

Nell Roberts (guitar, vocals): It just means having a really fun time and meeting a bunch of really cool girls all week and

Alanna Gurr and Steph Yates, both active local musicians and organizers, started Girls Rock Camp in 2016.

This is the best part of our year. getting to spend a ton of time with them and working hard....

And playing cards at lunch.

All: [Laughter] Nathalie A nbek ( bass guitar): I totally second that.

Totally. Cards at lunch.

Abrielle Reeves (keyboard, vocals): I love the people here because we’re besties now. I love hiding queens from [Nathalie], because she gets so aggravated.

NA: She hides the queen cards from me, and I get mad.

WW: It sounds like most of this camp is playing cards at lunch.

NA: Yes! Elena Smith (drums): We do play cards at lunch, but I really like camp because we get to play instruments a lot. It’s like music school, which I love!

Emma Nero (keyboa rd, vocals): This camp is all about forming a band with people you didn’t know in the first place.

You get to make music with these people and become good friends with them.

ES: Friends and music! Yeah!

Lucia Escobedo of ILLL Cobras also acted as general hype-person throughout the event.

PHOTOS

BY WILL WELLINGTON

’s Top Ten Albums NAP E YES* I’m Bad Now (You’ve Changed) C H A R L O T T E D AY W I L S O N * Stone Woman (Self-Released) YA M A N TA K A // S O N I C T I TA N * Dirt (Paper Bag) VICTIME* La Femme Taupe (Michel Records) RHYE* Blood (Last Gang) E RIC CHE NAUX* Slowly Paradise (Constellation) P O N C T U AT I O N * Mon Herbier Du Monde (Blow the Fuse) SUE FOLEY* The Ice Queen (Stony Plain) THE BREEDERS All Nerve (4AD) BIRD CIT Y** Winnowing (Label Fantastic/Coax) *C A N A D I A N A R T I S T

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Spare Time captures artistic range of U of G drawing students

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Mother Nature’s Distress FAT I M A B U E L A

Mother Nature cries out in agony With her thunderous roar She weeps floods Crying for her children The greens and blues of the Earth We take for granted this gift of life We must protect Mother’s children For they gave us food and shelter Warmth that is needed to survive Life depends on other life to grow The Earth will sway one way Like the trees in the breeze The next day falling onto each other

Sinister Trailer Park Magic by Agnes McCormack incorporates collage and shows how these students stretch the definition of “drawing.”

PHOTO BY JONATHAN ST MICHAEL

Students in Drawing IV display work at Boarding House Gallery J O N AT H A N S T M I C H A E L

ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, the

Boarding House Gallery held a reception for Spare Time, an exhibit showcasing work by 14 upper-year drawing students in the U of G’s fine arts program. Students in the Drawing IV class presented the final products of their explorations into different practices, some of which took multiple semesters to finish. The gallery itself was open and inviting, with pieces lining the

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7:15 PM doors 8:00 PM show

movies and more 4:30 & 9:00 PM

walls. Each student was allotted a section of the gallery to display his or her own artworks, creating a diverse environment for viewers.

“It’s a great way to show what people have been working on and showcase their different styles,” remarked Emily Reimer, who took part in the show. She also described the opportunity presented by the Drawing IV class (SART*4130): “You get a chance to develop your own body of work and explore your own practice.”

The gallery contained a broad array of differing styles loosely connected as “drawings,” ranging from collages, to portraits, and abstract paintings. The art did not necessarily relate to any common theme, but instead maintained itself as a collective contribution from multiple artists, all of whom had distinctive styles and approaches to their field. “Every

material is different, every colour is different, every style is different,” said Reimer.

Breanne Mouflier Proulx’s Louis Riel in G Minor featured a simple yet vibrant depiction of Louis Riel. Agnes McCormack’s collage Sinister Trailer Park Magic encompassed a multitude of colourful shapes, resulting in a dynamic set of colours reflective of a setting sun. Conversely, pieces by artists Laurel McLeod and Emily Reimer focused more on the abstract dimensions of drawing. McLeod’s drawings displayed the dynamics of spontaneity, using melting snow mixed with ink to create bright splashes of colour, encircled by pen lines to create expressive scenes.

Reimer’s set of untitled drawings featured a subtle approach to the practice, including pastel colours and shapes reminiscent of flora.

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Juried Art Show celebrates student artists Jurors award Racquel Rowe top prize in 50th annual event Walking Discharge #1

by Racquel Rowe, 2018 JAS winner.

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Left: Honey, SelfPortrait (based on compliments from men on my skin colour) by Kaya Ratnasabapathy.

Right: Janusz by Nenad Vitas.

The 2018 JAS Top Ten:

Rowe — Walking Discharge #1 2. Kaya Ratnasabapathy — Honey, Self-Portrait (based on compliments from men on my skin color) 3. Nenad Vitas — Janusz 4. Emelie Robertson —This is definitely not A grade 5. Lachlan Sheldrick — Three Derelicts 1. Racquel

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Vandeborne & Abby N o w a k o w s k i — Un t i t l e d (43.5410896, -80.2504659) 7. Agnieszka Zeglen — Transmute 8. Three-way tie: Michelle Ouellet — Wilton 201; Agnes McCormack — Party party; Richelle Forsey — inorganic performance

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IF YOU HAPPENED to walk through Zavitz Hall this past weekend, you may have noticed the space was filled with even more art than usual. That’s because this weekend was the annual Juried Art Show (JAS).

Each spring, JAS runs for about three days. Considered a highlight of the year for many studio art majors, JAS offers an opportunity for students to showcase their work and hopefully take home a prize; this year’s first place prize was $1,100.

Professor Martin Pearce opened the prize ceremony on Friday evening by discussing the history of JAS. Founded in 1968 (the same year as the death of iconic French artist Marcel Duchamp), JAS began when the University was only four years old. This year marked the JAS’s 50 th anniversary.

Two groups of awards were given out, first being the “Technicians and Faculty Awards” and second being “Honourable Mentions” and “Top Ten.” Picking from students’ work anonymously submitted to the show, a group of three jurors selected 10 artists for honourable mentions, and another “Top Ten” artists to receive cash prizes and the opportunity to showcase their pieces at the Boarding House Gallery in downtown Guelph.

This year the panel consisted of:

• Patrick Cruz, a recent graduate from Guelph’s MFA program • Will Gorlitz, a retired drawing professor • Maegan Mehler, another graduate from Guelph’s MFA program Third place was awarded to Nenad Vitas for his piece Janusz, a large-scale digital print. Second place was given to Kaya Ratnasabapathy for her painting Honey, Self-Portrait (based on compliments from men on my skin colour). Finally, Racquel Rowe took home the first place prize for her video performance piece, Walking Discharge #1.

“My practice explores the realm of gender politics and the female body through video, performance, and public intervention. People are often made uncomfortable by bodily functions and I am interested in facilitating critical dialogue around this,” Rowe explained.

Aside from a few minor technical difficulties, the night was filled with positive energy and celebration of students’ work. As artist Abby Nowakowski put it, “JAS is a great opportunity for students to have their work seen, not only by their peers but also by the general public coming through from College Royal, and other professors and old students. The ceremony is great because we get to celebrate each other’s works.”

The top 10 pieces will be on display at the Boarding House Gallery from March 19 to March 25, with an opening reception on Thursday, March 22.

A Treasure Trov Documentary highlights how to reduce, reuse, and recycle waste in Guelph.

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alev Jaason’s documentar y, DIVERTED: A story about modern day treasure hunting and second chances, provides an inside view into what happens after move out day at Chancellors Way, an off-campus student residence in Guelph. These accommodations have been in the news more recently for a rowdy homecoming party, but the trash produced by students moving out for the summer is perhaps of greater concern. Couches, tables, chairs, pots, pans, plates, pillows, blankets, electronics, and clothes of all sorts are left strewn around dumpsters as students rush at the last minute to clean out their rooms. Without people scavenging through this rubbish, most of it would inevitably end up in the landfill.

DIVERTED follows Jaason as he sifts through the garbage and sorts out anything that can be reused.

After organizing 20 carloads of stuff weighing over 3,400 pounds in total, he is left with only one small bag of real garbage. The rest of what was tossed in the trash is perfectly fine to be repurposed, salvaged for scrap, or sold.

Over email correspondence with The Ontarion, Jaason expressed his shock at the quality of some items being thrown out: “There were a lot of clothes that were brand new and still had the tags on. Other items were in really nice condition or were barely used in some cases. Some real treasures. A lot of people look at it as garbage, but the way I see it, most of those items were part of someone’s kitchen, living room, dining room, or bedroom a few hours before they were thrown out. It really was like modern day treasure hunting in a way.”

The issue of large amounts of trash building up during move out day at Chancellors Way is nothing new — it has been happening for at least a decade.

When asked about his inspiration for creating the film, Jaason said: “I happened to go by that complex during their end of year move out about nine years ago. When I saw it again this year and realized that not much had changed, I thought it would make for an interesting story and hopefully help to create change in how it is organized. I also didn’t think a lot of people would believe it unless they actually saw it.”

And let me tell you, it is quite the sight to behold.

While the film takes a local view of the issue of wastefulness, this problem occurs across Canada.

Surprisingly, Canada is the number one producer of garbage per person in the world, according to Canadian Geographic and the Conference Board of Canada.

Every year, between 720 and 777 kilograms of trash is produced per Canadian, which is even more than the notoriously wasteful U.S. at 730 kilograms per person.

Why don’t we hear more about this problem? Most people prefer to turn a blind eye and simply forget about their trash once it enters the bin. But in reality, all that garbage ends up somewhere in the world. Picture this: what if every piece of trash you threw away had to be stored in your room? Imagine how much more thoughtful people would be about their waste.

“The interesting thing about most garbage is that if it is all mixed together in a bin, it is considered garbage and you have to pay to get rid of it, but if you take those same items and actually separate them, they become a commodity and you can actually get paid for them… Being able to turn garbage into a resource or a commodity is a pretty interesting concept and a different way of looking at waste,” Jaason wrote.

“A lot of people look at it as garbage, but the way I see it, most of those items were part of someone’s kitchen, living room, dining room, or bedroom a few hours before they were thrown out. It really was like modern day treasure hunting.”

ve of Trash One of the best ways to reduce waste is at the point of purchase. Ask yourself: do I really need this? Could I get this secondhand instead? Then, once you’re finished with the item, instead of throwing it in the trash, try to give it away online first or donate it to a charity like Goodwill.

Jaason’s documentary also provides an overview of organizations and initiatives in Guelph that are working to reduce waste and to enhance the community. Many initiatives have been created on the University of Guelph campus to address these issues, but so far off-campus initiatives have been less organized. It’s understandable that students may not bother to sort their things — they’ve just finished exams, they might not have a car, they have to get home quickly to start their summer jobs. The easiest thing does seem to be to just drop everything and leave.

Jaason understands this rationale, but he still urges students to take some time to properly dispose of their trash: “I know that students have a lot on their minds, and a lot of pressure — especially at the end of the school year, but it really is worth the time and effort to actually recycle or donate items instead of just discarding them. It benefits a lot of people in the community economically and does have an environmental impact.”

Jaason hopes to improve off-campus move out by sorting through students’ stuff when they move out so it can be kept in good condition and diverted from the landfill. “The plan is to help organize something for this year with the help of the property manager [at Chancellors Way], the Sustainability Office, Move Out Madness, Transition Guelph, volunteers, and a lot of the organizations that were in the film to help divert as much as possible this year and find places for the items to be reused or recycled,” he explained.

Separate piles for furniture, cookware, bedding, empties, paper, and electronics will be organized by volunteers and then trucked off to charity or to the recycling centre. A little bit of forward thinking and careful planning can help save tons of resources from ending up in the dump.

Photos Courtesy of DIVERTED

WHICH COUNTRY IS MORE WASTEFUL?

Pictured above is the DVD cover of Diverted, but the documentary is also available online on Vimeo.

The “trash” thrown out at Chancellors Way includes enough furniture to outfit multiple apartments.

Between 720 and 777 kilograms of trash is produced per Canadian versus 730 kilograms per person in the U.S. Making arrangements before move out day to donate, give away, or sell furniture is a great help to the environment.

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Take out your pitchforks when you hear plantbased diet?

Flexitarianism is the compromise that focuses on meat-moderation C AT C O O P E R

FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY SAVVY,

vegetarianism seems to be the only choice for an environmentallyfriendly diet. In addition to the direct health benefits of cutting out meat, such as lower cholesterol, vegetarianism also reduces the amount of land it takes to grow your food. However, many cultures have historically eaten meat, so cutting it out is a big step for people engaged in their communities.

Being vegetarian also means that you have to be conscious of the nutritional value of the foods you eat, which can be more effort than people are willing to put in to their daily diets. The health benefits of vegetarianism are proven when contrasted to the effects of the average American diet, which

traditionally includes more processed meat, oils, and fats than a human should realistically eat.

So, what’s the solution? Flexitarianism is a good option, which focuses on cutting back on meat as opposed to omitting it from your diet entirely.

This can be as easy as consciously choosing the vegetarian option in a restaurant, or picking one meal a week to go meat-free.

Alternately, try giving meatless Mondays a shot. For the ambitious, weekday vegetarianism is a way to promote a plant-based lifestyle while still having the go-ahead to savour a Sunday roast.

Flexitarianism cuts down on the health risks associated with excessive meat consumption, while still maintaining a nutritionally

Flexitarianism comes in many shapes and sizes, all it takes is reducing the amount of meat in your diet.

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balanced diet with all the vitamins and minerals associated with optimal health. Protein, vitamin B, vitamin E, iron, zinc, and magnesium are all important nutrients associated with meat. Protein and magnesium help build bones and muscle, which can be critical for maintenance of good health later in life when these physical attributes start to decline.

Iron is critical for the transmission of oxygen in the blood and prevents anaemia, which is especially important for menstruating women. Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish and seafood may also reduce the risk of heart disease.

And for the meatatarians that can’t sacrifice their lifestyles, buying from local, cruelty-free farms can also promote sustainability and

good farming practices, reducing the carbon cost of transport.

While it is important for some to eat meat, it’s valuable to moderate the amount you consume. In this case, less is more, and choosing to eat vegetarian sometimes can be just as important for your health as it is for reducing your carbon footprint.

Magnesium supplements Do we really need them?

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IN RECENT YEARS ,

the introduction of nutritional supplements to the Canadian diet has become increasingly common. With products ranging from vitamins and minerals to fish oils and antacids, many individuals have begun to add supplements to their daily routine.

Some of the more popular supplements include B vitamins, calcium, iron, vitamin C, vitamin D, and omega-3s, all of which are essential to help the body with varying functions. However, one essential mineral often overlooked is magnesium.

Found in foods such as almonds, spinach, quinoa, and whole wheat products, magnesium is a key mineral in the body, yet it is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies. Known for its ability to reduce muscle tension, improve sleep, and prevent headaches,

magnesium’s effect on the body is equivalent to that of some prescription drugs.

Professor Dr. Dalia El Khoury from the University of Guelph’s nutrition program discussed magnesium’s role in the body with The Ontarion: “Because magnesium functions as a cofactor for more than 300 enzyme systems, it is critical in supporting fundamental metabolic pathways such as energy production. Magnesium deficiency, often undiagnosed, has been linked to a spectrum of clinical conditions, including low-grade inflammation, insulin resistance, impaired lipid profile, cardiovascular diseases, as well as inefficient energy metabolism and decreased physical performance. Accordingly, ensuring adequate intake of magnesium from the diet is essential for a healthy status of magnesium.”

T her e a r e t wo imp or t a nt questions: “Do I get enough magnesium?” and “Should I be taking a magnesium supplement?”

Although supplements can be beneficial, there are other ways

The efficacy of magnesium supplements is still unknown. It is best to rely on magnesium-laden food instead.

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to prevent magnesium deficiencies including reducing your carbonated beverage intake (particularly dark-coloured sodas), decreasing your sugar intake (if you frequently eat candies or other sweet foods), reducing your caffeine intake, and limiting yourself to no more than seven alcoholic beverages a week.

For men, the recommended daily dose of magnesium is 420 milligrams, and for women it is 320 milligrams. In general, a single serving of magnesium is around 320

milligrams. This can be obtained simply by replacing or increasing certain foods within the diet.

For example, one cup of spinach includes 157 milligrams of magnesium, and one cup of black beans includes 120 milligrams. For those of you who have more of a sweet tooth, try choosing dark chocolate as a healthy treat, as it provides 64 milligrams of magnesium per serving (28 grams or one ounce).

In response to the question, “Should I be taking a magnesium

supplement?” the answer is still unclear, as there is little evidence presented to prove that the intake of magnesium supplements are beneficial.

If you are still unsure as to whether or not you are consuming enough magnesium, the best way to resolve this is to first consult your doctor and ensure you are eating a well-balanced diet — and I wouldn’t complain if my doctor suggested I eat more dark chocolate.

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Bike battles: Theft prevention tips Because no one wants to get their bike stolen DA N I E L L E B O U R Q U E

at any given time and you can probably spot a bike rack (or two!). Cycling is the most efficient way to get around, get exercise, and be ecofriendly — all at the same time!

And yet, only the strongest seem to survive. Cyclists and bike thieves are engaged in a cut-throat — or rather “cut-lock” — struggle, with no end in sight.

But don’t despair. Whether you’re looking for a new source of cardio, or just want to be on time for class, you can still do it by bike.

Here are some basic tips for keeping your two-wheeled steed in your possession.

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WHICH LOCK(S)?

The best balance between security, cost, and portability is a U-Lock and a cable. The U-Lock captures the bike’s frame, the thing you are locking to, one of the wheels (if possible), and the cable. The cable, as an added precaution, secures any wheel(s) that the U-Lock can’t get at.

If your only option is to use one lock, then it must be a quality U-Lock. Cheap locks aren’t usually any good, and good locks aren’t cheap! Never use a cable alone to secure your bike; while economic, they are cut in seconds by a thief ’s most common tool: bolt/cable cutters.

HOW TO LOCK UP

The most expensive parts of your bike are the frame and the wheels. The “Sheldon Brown lock strategy” secures both the frame and the rear wheel with a single U-Lock. Using this method, the front wheel can also be removed and secured with the lock, or a cable can be used to capture the front wheel.

Fill as much space as you can inside a U-Lock with “stuff ” — frame, wheel(s), bike rack — to make lock cutting more difficult.

Good locking habits also involve keeping a lock away from the ground so that using an angle grinder against it becomes a bigger task.

Many bikes attach the seat post and wheels with a quick release (QR) lever for easy adjustment.

Thieves take advantage of QR to swipe seats and wheels, no tools required. Switch out your QR seat post clamp for a bolt-style one for less than $10. You can also replace QR wheel skewers with a bolt- or pin-based version, but this may put an extra dent in your wallet.

Other easily removable accessories, such as lights or mini pumps, should be taken off of your bicycle if parked for long periods of time.

DON’T RIDE A PEACOCK

If you commute by bike, don’t

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Bike secured using the Sheldon Brown method. A cable is included to secure the front wheel. | PHOTO BY DANIELLE BOURQUE

use something overly fancy or colourful. Leave those four-figure, brand name race bikes at home!

Blend in instead: choose discreet frame colours, like grey or black, whenever possible. If your bike utilizes disc brakes (braking surface is a rotor disc, not a wheel rim), be sure to secure those: thieves prioritize these wheels for their value. Front and rear suspension on mountain bikes also screams, “I’m expensive!” to a passer-by.

NOT ALL RACKS ARE EQUAL

areas with lots of light; in front of a store, window, or entrance is also a good idea. Avoid leaving your bike locked on campus overnight whenever possible. At home, store bikes indoors.

Record the serial number of all your bikes and take pictures of them. Register bikes online with the brand and a third party database, such as bikeindex.org or project529.com.

The onus is on you to keep your bike safe. Good luck out there!

Ensure the object that you’re locking to cannot be moved or altered. Choose high-traffic, open

Orgasms, Part 3: Common misconceptions TA S H A FA LC O N E R

misconceptions about orgasms that are important to clear up.

While it is common knowledge that cisgender men sometimes cum before they want to (a.k.a. premature ejaculation), it may be a surprise that cisgender women can also have premature orgasm.

A study done in Portugal found that approximately 40 per cent of cis women had premature orgasm occasionally.

Both cis women and men can orgasm in their sleep. Males’ nocturnal orgasms are more common and obvious due to the residue they leave, but cis women can also orgasm in their sleep. If a cis woman is going to experience orgasms during sleep, she will likely experience her first before

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The goal of sex should be pleasure.

Legislation protecting amateur athletes passes Rowan’s Law

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the age of 21. Alfred Kinsey, a pioneer in sex research, had a narrow definition of nocturnal orgasm for cis women, but still found that 40 per cent of women had had an orgasm in their sleep.

Achieving orgasm is not the goal of sex. The goal of sex should be pleasure. Pleasure and satisfaction look different for everybody, and pleasure can be achieved without orgasm. Women get pleasure from sex even if they do not have an orgasm. Elizabeth Armstrong and colleagues found that 86 per cent of cis women enjoyed sex during a hookup, and 97 per cent of cis women enjoyed sex in their relationship.

Despite this, cis men often believe that cis women need regular orgasms to be satisfied

and feel the need to make sure women cum. The knowledge of this sometimes leads cis women to fake orgasms.

The importance that is put on having an orgasm during sex does not just lead cis women to fake orgasms, but cis men to fake them as well.

A study done at the University of Kansas found that 25 per cent of cis men and 50 per cent of cis women had faked an orgasm.

So next time you’re engaging in sexual activity, don’t worry so much about having an orgasm or getting your partner off. Instead, focus on what feels good for the both of you.

Rowan Stringer. COURTESY OF CBC

of 17-yearold rugby player Rowan Stringer, the Government of Ontario has passed a safety-based law called “Rowan’s Law,” which protects amatuer athletes from concussions suffered through sport. Rowan experienced a rough tackle on the field while playing, but ignored her concussion symptoms for multiple days following the incident.

After her passing in 2013, Rowan’s parents took action to implement legislation that protects amateur athletes. After five years of rallying, petitions, and work with Ottawa MP Lisa MacLeod, the dangers facing amateur athletes are being addressed.

The bill passed with full support, and includes awareness, prevention, and support measures for those who are involved in any activity, from high school athletics to university intramurals. The bill states that any player who sustains a head injury during a game must be taken out of the game immediately. It also gives coaches an online training requirement before they can take charge of a team.

This training resource, which also applies to Gryphons who participate in intramural athletics, will help better identify when a player has a concussion and how to treat them properly until they receive medical attention.

If players don’t acknowledge their symptoms, or if their coaches don’t know how to treat those symptoms, lives are put in danger.

Rowan’s death was preventable, and the legislation that has been named after her will now ensure that future athletes are better protected.

FOLLOWING THE DEATH

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In memory of Stephen Hawking An unknown sociologist reflects on the celebrated physicist’s influence E. WILSON

WHEN I WAS 16, I was on the cusp of taking the one course I had been looking forward to all summer: physics.

I went t o high scho ol in Rimouski, Que., where I had to take advanced math, chemistry, and physics in my final year. I was not a good student. I consistently got 97 per cents in art class, but I was famously awful at math, despite entire weekends spent trying to crack the code.

Despite this failing, I was obsessed with the idea of one day being an astrophysicist.

I understand now that this was perhaps a foolish dream, but the fact remains that I devoured anything I could find related to the subject. I don’t remember exactly how it started, but I think it might have been because there was a copy of Max Born’s Einstein’s Theory of Relativity in my dad’s study. I eagerly read it over the summer. The thing that really stuck with me was this: E=mc² explained something about how the stars I could see from my backyard, the planets, and everything else in the universe, worked.

I was enchanted, and I proceeded to read A Brief History of Time, which I loved even more.

Dr. Hawking wrote in a way that was both funny and serious.

He wrote in words that I could, with a little effort, understand.

Space-time, not space and time, as I’d always thought. Mass curves space-time. There are things called black holes. How was it possible that I lived in a universe of such staggering and epic grandiosity?

By the time the first day of school rolled around, I was dying of excitement. I approached my first physics class with my mind full of

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stars and general relativity and sat down in the front row. I think we started with Newton, though the details are hazy. I do remember, however, what happened when I went up to the teacher after class and, quivering, asked if we would be covering E=mc². I was eager to learn, I explained. I’d read about it in advance and would love nothing more than to understand what Einstein meant.

He laughed at me.

He said that the most we’d ever be covering was E=mc (whatever that even means — maybe a physicist reader can explain it to me, but to this day, I don’t know of anything that would allow one to remove the square from the theory of relativity). He shooed me out scornfully, and broke my heart.

The rest of the year was more of the same.

I remember how it felt when I failed that class with a 32 per cent. I scraped a 60 per cent in math, and therefore was allowed to graduate, but it felt like the stars themselves had shut me out as unworthy.

I still joined the local astronomy club, where I was known as the girl who was obsessed with black holes. I was the only young woman in a group of much older

men who were almost all serious amateur astronomers, and I think they found my presence refreshing. They asked me to give a small presentation on black holes, which made me very happy, and them, I’m sure, kindly amused.

My main reference, of course, was A Brief History of Time. Almost nothing could take away the sting of being deemed rather stupid by the educational system. Except, perhaps, being able to read Dr. Hawking’s work on my own and imagine what it meant to have all the mass in the universe packed into a tiny singularity, or spacetime be a web that bends to the mass of planets and stars.

These days, I’m finishing my Master’s in Sociology. Although I have a great love for this field, there’s still a speck of sadness buried somewhere in the part of my heart that is still sixteen. The few real physicists and mathematicians that I’ve met can attest to the fact that I’ve rather embarrassingly fawned over them, monopolized their time, and asked them all kinds of questions about their work that they probably didn’t feel like explaining.

The truth is, I’ve never been able to recover from the wonder I experienced when Dr. Hawking turned my incurably artistic and unmathematical mind towards the mind of God. And so, I offer this unlikely tale of appreciation for Dr. Hawking from an unknown sociologist.

When Dr. Hawking died, I looked back on myself over a decade ago. I remembered the way his work was a balm for a young girl who often felt out of place and out of her depth. If I could read A Brief History of Time, I must not be as stupid as I sometimes thought I was. I must not be as stupid as my physics teacher thought I was.

Stephen Hawking, by writing that book the way he did, showed that the world’s greatest physicist since Einstein believed in me and people like me. And that is a gift to the world that is equal to all his stunning work, and that to me, is everything.

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Pining for sustainability: Confessions of a tree planter Sprucing up the world, one tree at a time L AU R A VAU TO U R

is often viewed as this hippie, down-to-earth, full-of-culture university town; I also believe it is a central hub for tree planters. I may be biased, but I’ve got an anecdote to validate my claims. One day at the Grotto Climbing Gym, I overheard two young women talking about how they spent the summer tree planting and how it seems as though everywhere you turn in Guelph, there is another tree planter. At this point, I piped in and confirmed their theory by saying that I too tree planted for two years in Northern British Columbia. Even while I was planting in B.C. I met fellow tree planters from Guelph and the GTA. When people hear the word treeplanting, they often think: “Oh, so sustainable and environmental, bless your heart for volunteering to do such a sacrificial job for our Earth.” Unless you have tree I BELIEVE GUELPH

planted, you will not know the dirty truths of the job. Sure, there are benefits to the sustainability of tree planting, and in theory, it is sustainable, but there are a few catches.

Planting companies contribute to environmental sustainability in a few ways, such as: 1. Planting

trees in clusters to be potential future homes for grizzly bears.

2. Planting trees for reclamation projects in British Columbia and Alberta where oil companies have been located.

3. Replanting trees that have been cut down or burned by forest fires.

Now, here are a few ways that planting companies and the logging industry are not so sustainable and environmentally friendly: 1. Planting

companies work on contracts for the large logging industry and this industry treats trees like a crop to harvest and replant every 60 years.

2. These logging companies, while logging the land, disrupt natural wildlife habitats, and definitely leave behind a footprint.

3. Replanting does not involve great biodiversity of the sapling

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species planted. The most I planted was four species and that was for the government; the least was two and that was for the logging companies.

The logging company contract specifications only have two species, therefore not sustaining the soil and promoting greater biodiversity.

While tree planting has its issues, the planters are still conquering the tough terrain and weather to plant an average of 2,000 saplings into the ground per day. The benefits I took home with me were immeasurable. I learned a lot about how much strength and perseverance I am capable of wielding. I gained some of my

most honest and humbling lifelong friendships.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Last week, I was struck by an article entitled, “I know why you didn’t vote in the CSA elections — but why didn’t you run?”

Engagement is almost a universal challenge for student unions.

Student life is a balancing act: academics, extracurriculars, work, grad school applications, social life, maintaining overall health! It’s a lot. And we understand that keeping up with and getting involved in the work of the student union is another ball to juggle. The CSA also struggles with visibility. Many students don’t know who we are or what we do. We do our best to do promotion and outreach, but we know we could do better.

I’m not surprised that people ran unopposed in this year’s election, and I don’t believe this was just a case of apathy or taking employment opportunities for granted.

Being on the CSA Exec is not a 9-5 job; it’s the type of work you take home with you. If you think all you’ll have to do is “read a bunch of policy and fill out a bunch of paperwork,” you’re in for a rough ride. And in response to the comment made about salary: after taxes, you’re pretty much making minimum wage. My point is, this isn’t a job you should seek out if it’s to build your résumé or make money. You have to love the work, and genuinely care about the issues. Not just for your own health, but for the students who rely on you.

You should run for the CSA. Not because of the salary or the “fancy title,” but because it is fulfilling to pursue something you believe in. Because it will make a positive impact not just on your life, but on the lives of other students.

—Becca Cheskes, CSA VP Academic

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Food sustainability initiatives in Guelph Because Canadians can do better than $31 billion in food waste per year E L L I OT T C U R RY Apps and online groups change the way we interact with food. | Photos Courtesy of: OLIO, BUNZ, TG

unsustainable behaviour, addressing your individual food waste doesn’t have to be daunting. There are many tips, tricks, and community groups in Guelph to help you along the way.

Food sharing is something that needs to become the new normal.

In Canada each year, $31 billion worth of food is wasted. That is equivalent to 40 per cent of the total value of food that Canada produces. And that number is the most conservative measure of the value of Canadian food waste — it doesn’t even include the added waste of energy, resources, and labour that goes into producing food waste.

Whether you’re having trouble making ends meet, or consider yourself well-off, limiting food waste is something you can work towards by engaging with local food sharing organizations and

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groups. Food sharing is an integral part of limiting food waste created by businesses and individuals.

Food sharing groups on Facebook, and apps such as OLIO, are ways that individuals can get involved by reducing food waste in untraditional ways.

For example, the Facebook group “BUNZ” started as a place to trade unwanted food, but has evolved into a place to exchange a wide variety of items.

Similarly, OLIO is a phone app for local food sharing where community members and businesses post extra food that they have on hand and arrange for pickup from a recipient in need. Since its launch in 2015, the number of food items that have been shared through the app has been notable; at least 401,208!

If food sharing groups and apps

aren’t for you, but you’re still interested in getting involved, there are a number of things that you can do both on and off campus.

At home, focusing on changing personal habits is a great way to reduce your own personal food waste. In Canada, 47 per cent of food wasting occurs at the consumer level, which means that we’ve got a lot that we can do right here on the ground.

Some fantastic ways to cut back on food waste are:

• Making a list before you shop • Having meals in mind while shopping • Learning how to repurpose leftovers • Donating unwanted food items on a regular basis There are also great resources on campus that can help you get started on your journey towards

reducing food waste.

The Guelph Student FoodBank is a CSA service that brings food security referrals, financial support, and a breakfast program (among other things) to students and the greater Guelph community.

Meal Exchange is a national student-run charity that uses student-driven solutions to solve food distribution issues in local communities.

Transition Guelph is a local group that focuses on communitybased agricultural practices like community land sharing and community gardens.

If you’re having trouble limiting your personal food waste on your own, any one of these organizations is a great way to get assistance so that you can learn how to conserve food for your community.

How to have a sustainable, guilt-free vacation Student-friendly travel tips for sustainable living LESLIE THOMPSON

AS THE SUMMER fast approaches, many of us will be heading off on vacation soon. Here are five environmentally-friendly ways to cut down on your carbon footprint while traveling.

1. Bring your own water bottle.

Yes, you are allowed to bring your water bottle through security at the airport. It has to be empty, but you can still bring it.

Most airports have water fountains once you’re past security, so you can fill it up there. Aside from the obvious environmental benefits, why would anyone want to pay five dollars for a bottle of water in the first place?

Disclaimer: If you’re in a country where you’re advised not to drink the tap water, follow those rules and buy it bottled. Your safety comes first — but where you can, use your reusable bottle.

Being a sustainability queen or king needn’t end when you leave home.

PHOTO BY LESLIE THOMPSON 2. When

you can, take a train or a bus instead of a plane.

According to the International Energy Agency and the International Union of Railways, planes account for 12.3 per cent of carbon dioxide emissions, while trains account for only 1.8 per cent. Of course, sometimes you have to take a plane,

but if you’re able to spend 12 hours on an overnight train instead — do it, even despite the inconvenience. Another option: carpool (but don’t rent a car just for yourself, because that’s just as bad). Even better: bike!

3. Save energy: Turn off the lights in your hotel or hostel, and unplug everything. This one

may be kind of obvious, but it’s still good to mention. Shower as quickly as you would at home. If you aren’t given a recycling bin in your room, keep your recyclables together in one spot and bring it down to the hotel’s general recycling bin later. If you don’t know, ask. A lot of hotels have a recycling system, even if it’s not directly apparent. Turn off all the lights when you leave.

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4. Bring a reusable bag. It’s so easy to pack a small reusable bag in your suitcase or backpack.

You can even buy ones that fit into little pouches that look like strawberries, ladybugs, owls, and other cute things. This way you don’t have to use plastic bags, and it’s actually more convenient for you.

5. Don’t use the hotel laundry.

Reuse your towels. Most hotels give you the option to choose not to wash your towels. Use it. If you’re staying for a longer amount of time, take your stuff to a laundromat instead of sending it downstairs. It might be more inconvenient, but hotels tend to wash each room’s clothes separately.

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Green Gryphon shines bright Student commits to living a sustainable, waste-free lifestyle C A R O LY N N W H I T E H O U S E

student Vicky Huang is on a mission to live a sustainable, waste-free lifestyle, and all while being an active and engaged student. I had the opportunity to talk to Vicky about her mission, what living close to waste-free looks like, and how other students can be stellar green Gryphons too.

Carolynn Whitehouse: What is your sustainability mission?

Vicky Huang: My own personal sustainability mission is adopting a plant-based, minimalist, and zerowaste lifestyle.

CW: Why did you decide to go zero-waste and what or who inspired you?

VH: I actually decided to try going zero-waste in first year during Sustainability Week. There was a zero-waste challenge and that was one of the first things that opened my eyes to the lifestyle, and I thought, “This is so cool! Why not try it?” From there, I decided to keep going with the challenge and extended it to my daily life. I did a bunch of research too, and my inspiration definitely came from Lauren Singer — she’s amazing! Her blog, Trash is for Tossers, has so many resources,

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including recipes for homemade products, her daily zero-waste essentials, and lots of tips and support!

CW: What do you never leave home without?

VH: That kind of depends on what’s going on that day. Of course, there are definitely essentials that I usually never leave home without. First of all, my water bottle — my mason jar here (laughs)!

But also my utensils kit with my reusable utensils and straw, my reusable bag and produce bags, food container, reusable napkin, and handkerchief. It’s super easy and simple, and I can’t tell you how much waste I’ve reduced by using them!

CW: Is there anything you wish the university was doing to improve its sustainability initiatives?

VH: So much! Yes, there are a lot of things that Guelph can be doing to live up to its sustainability values. Creating more awareness on plastic waste, promoting more plant-based meals, and of course — divesting from fossil fuels. Shifting the reusable containers as the “default” offer instead of automatically giving out single-use plates would be a great thing to change.

A handy reusable straw is all you need when you’ve got a smoothie on the go. | PHOTO BY CAROLYNN WHITEHOUSE

They could also increase their advertising for reusable mugs, and instead of getting a 10 cent discount for reusable mugs, have a 10 cent increase in price for disposable cups. Although that equals out to the same price, I think that people would definitely be more susceptible to reconsider! Oh, and speaking of single-use, I do also wish that Brass Taps would stop giving straws with their drinks, and maybe only have them for people who specifically request it.

CW: Do you have any tips for students or anyone else who’s thinking about reducing or going zero-waste?

VH: Yes! I know that it may seem like a huge step to go zerowaste, but don’t feel overwhelmed!

There are so many little steps that you can take. Start by remembering your reusable bottles for water and coffee or tea, your reusable grocery bags, bringing your own utensils and containers to a free food event, or asking for your water or drink with no straw next time you’re at a restaurant. If you menstruate, maybe take it a step further and consider switching from disposable pads and tampons to a reusable menstrual cup or reusable pads. Or try buying in bulk, using shampoo bars, thrifting your clothes, or making your own products. There’s no right or wrong place to start!

CW: Anything else you’d like to add?

VH: Just that it may seem like

Sustainable period.

Menstrual cups save you money and save the environment C AT C O O P E R

periods are a painful, bloody reality, and so is buying pads and tampons to try and manage the flow. According to Chatelaine, Canadian women spent $519 million on menstrual products in 2014 alone. The Huffington Post reports that up to $1,773 could be spent on tampons over the average individual woman’s lifetime. All those tampons eventually end up in the landfill, and Slate reports that this adds up to as much as 300 pounds of waste over a woman’s lifetime. For those of us who are trying to be more environmentally considerate, that is a lot of waste — and for me, a

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lot of guilt. So instead of buying another box of tampons, I decided to buy a menstrual cup.

I first read about menstrual cups years ago when they weren’t widely available in stores. I thought it was a cool idea, but didn’t get around to buying one. They also seemed pretty intimidating, especially when I was already uncomfortable with using tampons, something that seemed second nature to every other woman I knew. I decided to try the most popular brand of menstrual cups: the DivaCup. Not only did the DivaCup I bought live up to the hype, but it absolutely changed the way that I deal with

DivaCups are safe, comfortable, and can change the way you see your period. | PHOTO BY CATHERINE COOPER

and think about my period.

When I was using pads and tampons, I felt imprisoned by my body.

It was always something I worried about, whether I was bleeding through, whether I should change my pad or tampon, and just the awful feeling of sitting down and marinating in your own blood.

Tampons never seemed to catch the blood fast enough either, so I

found myself in a constant state of insecurity. Not so with the cup. I wore panty liners as a precaution, but most of the time I didn’t need them, as the cup caught most, if not all, of the blood. I woke up and went through my days feeling clean and miraculously not thinking about my period. I didn’t have to stop and change a tampon three or four times a day, just once in the

it’s challenging and hard, but honestly every little thing makes a difference, and every baby step is special and should be celebrated!

I just want everyone to know that wherever you are on your sustainability journey — if you’re in the process of taking another baby step, or just starting out — I’m supporting you and sending you all the positive energy! Nobody is perfect. But we can all try our best, and when I say try — actually do try! You’ll be surprised and proud of what you can accomplish.

Editor’s Note: This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. For more on sustainable, waste-free living from Vicky, please visit www.theontarion.com.

morning, and once before I went to sleep. There’s also no equivalent to the uncomfortable task of having to pull out a dry tampon, as the medical grade silicone used in the cup doesn’t cause any friction.

My only advice for removal of the cup would be to give yourself enough time to ease out the cup.

Pulling it out too quickly might cause some vaginal whiplash. It can take a little getting used to, but now that I’ve used it, I could never go back to traditional feminine hygiene products. The cup also sports millilitre markings, so if you’ve ever wanted to find out how much blood you shed in a given month, now you can.

The cup itself costs a little less than $40, can last up to ten years, and is made in Canada. That means all the waste that might have been produced in that time (almost 2,000 tampons by my calculations!) is kept out of the landfill, and saves you hundreds of dollars. That’s a win-win for both your wallet and the environment.

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TO DO LIST March 22 Working within the cis-tem: A panel of trans folks Presented by Guelph Queer Equality 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ROZH 102 Herbarium tour with the Botany Club 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. U of G Herbarium Comedy Night with the Psychology Society Ft. The Making Box 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Peter Clark Hall

Kazoo! & CSA present: The Weather Station Ft. Alanna Gurr 7:15 p.m. Royal City Church

March 23 Rhythm of the Dance Modern arts of dance and music merge to form costumed show 8 p.m. River Run Centre Music for Change III Presented as part of Sustainability Week. Local bands performing in charity fundraiser 7 p.m. DSTRCT SATE Ft. Solhounds 8 p.m. Guelph Concert Theatre Samson Wrote 7 p.m. Red Brick Cafe

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Scrap Arts Music 7 p.m. River Run Centre

M-B Comedy #119: Rookies Amateur stand-up comedy 9 p.m. The Making-Box

First annual Mental Health Conference Organized by the Psychology Society 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Science Complex Atrium How-To Expert Festival 14 experts teach visitors new skills 11 a.m. Guelph Public Library G B SA a n d CCC p re s e nt: Welcome to Wakanda Formal event celebrating culture, life, and black excellence 6:30 p.m. Holiday Inn Guelph Hotel & Conference Centre

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My vegetarian diet is none of your business Try a veggie burger — it won’t kill you K AREN K . TRAN

“I could never be vegetarian, I love eating meat too much.”

“Ew. I hate the taste of tofu and vegetables.” “ How do you get enough protein?”

“I tried that for a while, but it didn’t last for very long.”

“Why do you even bother? You don’t make a difference.”

These are just a few of the most popular phrases I sometimes get in response when people find out that I’m vegetarian. While in most cases the response is positive or indifferent, I hear these negative responses all too often. Certain family members, friends, and coworkers have all given me their unsolicited opinion about my diet, at times trying to convince me to change my mind because my diet is an inconvenience to them when it comes to choosing a restaurant, ordering food, or bringing food to a potluck.

And it’s true, a plant-based diet is an inconvenience to some people. But in all likelihood, most people only have a few friends and family members who restrict their diets, and you’re not being forced to eat every single meal of the day with them. Also, most restaurants have a handful of vegetarianfriendly options, so chances are you can still have your preferred plate of protein while dining with your vegetarian friends.

On the off chance that your acquaintances insist on eating at a vegetarian or vegan restaurant, I

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promise you can sit through a meal at a plant-based restaurant once in a blue moon. You don’t have to be a vegetarian to try vegetarian food after all! I’ll admit that not all vegetarian and vegan foods are equal, but a lot of it tastes better than you think. And let’s not pretend that all carnivorous foods taste good, so stop ragging on vegetarian and vegan food because you might’ve had one bad experience.

Unfortunately, many national restaurant chains haven’t added vegetarian- or vegan-friendly

options to their menus. In fact, a few chains have seemingly taken firm stances against inclusivity, directly antagonizing potential customers.

In 2015, the fast food chain Arby’s launched a marketing campaign comprised of a “Vegetarian Support Hotline,” and an open letter to vegetarians that attempts to convince recent vegetarians to break their diet and try Arby’s bacon burger.

More recently, in February 2018, an Arby’s ad featured a slab of tofu

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next to the phrase, “FRIENDS DON’ T LET FRIENDS EAT TOFU. JUST EAT MEAT.” Many commenters on their Facebook page stated their displeasure over this distasteful ad, but many top comments included: “As a man, I refuse to eat anything that gives me estrogen.

I’ll stick with rare/medium rare steaks with a glass pint of beer.”

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Meat good, tofu bad.”

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CONTRIBUTORS Anna Aukema Quinn Baker Danielle Bourque Fatima Buela Michael Cimesa Cat Cooper Madigan Cotterill Elliott Curry Tasha Falconer Justin Francisco Odesia Howlett Melanie Katz Amia Khosla Marika Li Katelynne MacLachlan Barbara Salsberg Mathews Spencer McGregor Hannah Ruuth Jonathan St Michael

“To all the vegans trying to shame Arby’s for this, I don’t think they’re going to lose any customers. The venn diagram of people who love tofu and people who love arbys is two non-intersecting circles.”

–Robert L. Lynch This t y pe of marketing is nothing new. Burger King New Zealand revealed its promotional “Meatatarian” menu in August 2016. In an Instagram post featuring their new menu, the caption reads “Lack of protein can lead to mood swings. Get hold of the new Full Meaty to stay in check.”

It’s clear that there are a lot of misconceptions about plant-based diets, and fast food restaurants like Arby’s and Burger King only further spread these ideas that are not supported by scientific facts.

Whether or not their executive teams actually need to feel threatened by the rise of plant-based diets remains to be seen.

In a survey by Statista in 2015, eight per cent of Canadians reported that they were vegetarian or mostly vegetarian, and that number only seems to be going up. At the moment, it’s not a high enough number to affect the sales of national restaurant chains, so why bother creating marketing campaigns to alienate potential customers?

Instead of spending the effort on shaming plant-based diets, why not work on something more productive, like adding vegetarian options to the menu?

Vegetarian and vegan diets aren’t as inconvenient as you might think. And even if a plant-based diet isn’t right for you, it’s not your business to tell someone what’s right for them.

CONTRIBUTORS Megan Sullivan Laura Vautour Cheryl Verschueren E. Wilson

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47–Give it ___!

57–In the buff

48–Writers of verse

62–Sault ___ Marie

49–Blender setting

63–Enamel

50–Fang, e.g.

64–Ridiculous

52–Clue

65–Half a fly

55–Nasser’s org.

66–Fidelity

56–God, in Italy

67–Tickle pink

58–Popular ISP 59–Hawaiian acacia

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CL A SS I FI E DS Want to see some great live music while supporting a great charity? Come to Punk for Paws: a live concert fundraiser where all proceeds are going to OVC Pet Trust. OVC Pet Trust is Canada’s first charitable fund entirely dedicated to advancing the health and well being of companion animals. Punk for Paws is on Thursday, May 3rd at Lee’s Palace in Toronto (19+). It features the bands: The Filthy Radicals, Sixteen Scandals, ShootR & Young Honey. Go to https:// punk4paws.eventbrite.ca/ to buy advanced tickets and get more information!

Chance to Win a $25 Gift Card! Like what we’re doing? Don’t like what we’re doing? Help out The Ontarion campus newspaper by participating in a short survey! Contact onsales@uoguelph.ca to book a 15-minute survey any day or time during business hours on campus.

The Ontarion is setting aside space for three free classified ads in each issue. First come, first served. Free classified ads cannot be booked more than a week ahead of the issue they appear in.

NEXT WEEK’S FREEBIES ARE AVAILABLE NOW. The deadline for the next issue of The Ontarion is 1 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2018. Classified Ads have a limit of 90 words and start at $6/30 words. Email ontarion@uoguelph.ca to book yours.

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#IWriteTheOntarion

WE’RE HIRING

DIRECTOR OF LAYOUT AND DESIGN PHOTO BY ALORA GRIFFITHS

Responsible for implementing the overall look of the paper by creating weekly page layouts using Adobe InDesign, as well as creating and formatting ads. This position requires excellent attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to manage time wisely.

A successful candidate will have proven skills using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Hours are 30-34 per publishing week.

There are 26 publishing weeks between August 2017-April 2018.

Please apply with a portfolio of at least 6 relevant samples, resume, and cover letter to:

Od esia H ow l ett

GR ADUATE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN ENGLISH LITER ATURE , PSYCHOLOGY, AND THE ATRE STUDIES

What is your favourite part about writing for The Ontarion?

The Ontarion is a great place to learn about the publishing industry and polish your writing. With a team of editors, everything is perfected before it goes out to the public, and I learn in the process.

W h at i s o n e of yo u r favo u r i te things that you’ve covered for The Ontarion?

The land acknowledgement from the Arts Everywhere Festival! I wasn’t expecting it to be interesting at all (I wasn’t even going to cover it), but it turned out to be so intriguing that I felt compelled. If it weren’t for The Ontarion,

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I wouldn’t have gone to that festival.

What are your favourite things about the Guelph community?

Guelph is a wonderfully accepting community and is home to some of the freest and funniest people I’ve met. Once comfortable in their skin, people do the silliest and most entertaining things.

The Ontarion EIC Hiring Committee, UC 264, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1 Email: ontarion@uoguelph.ca

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS MARCH 26 AT 11 A.M. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT THEONTARION.COM/JOBS

Only those applicants granted an interview will be contacted. The Ontarion offers a learning environment in student media and considers this in their hiring process. To obtain a copy of The Ontarion’s Employment Equity Policy and/or the Job Description for these positions, please email us at ontarion@uoguelph.ca or visit our website @ www.theontarion.com/jobs. The Ontarion reserves the right to prioritize candidates who currently live in, or who commit to moving into Guelph or the immediate surrounding area, for the duration of their employment.

The Ontarion’s Employment Equity Policy is a proactive measure to recruit qualified people from a variety of ethnic, religious, and class backgrounds, lesbians, bisexuals, gays and transgender people, people of colour, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, and women. Members of the previously identified groups are encouraged to self-identity.

Tell us one fun fact about yourself.

I’ve recently acquired a green thumb and I’ve had to fight myself to not drown my Instagram in photos of plants.

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@theontarion PHOTO BY MEGAN SWIM

We’re celebrating our awesome contributors! Interested in seeing your name in print? Come to our volunteer meetings on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (UC264). If you can’t make it, just drop by the office or email Mirali at oneditor@uoguelph.ca for more info!

MASON The Goldendoodle

Human: Megan Swim Pet’s Age: Nine years old Fun fact: Mason has learned to

recognize the sound of a cheese wrapper and comes running to the fridge when he hears the word “cheese.”

Do you think your pet deserves to be the next pet of the week?

Send your photos to onweb@uoguelph.ca by 9 A.M. on MONDAY, MARCH 26, along with your full name, pet’s name and age, and a fun fact about them.