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GENERAL ELECTION

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“He tried to get me in his car at 1:30 in the morning.” PG. 03

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Guelph’s connections to Black Canadian history BLACK PANTHER

Marvel heroes and villains change cinematic landscape. PG. 19

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ROOFTOP FARM

On Feb. 15, 10C Shared Space welcomed community members to announce that they will receive $39,000 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to set up three rooftop farm pilot projects in Guelph. By reconsidering the use of vacated rooftop spaces, 10C hopes to lessen our environmental impacts and “engage the community in supporting a healthy and sustainable environment.”

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Injustice in Colten Boushie case outrages Guelphites Gerald Stanley’s acquittal in fatal shooting of Indigenous man met with demand for #Justice4Colten |

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ONTARIO HEALTH

Dr. Eric Hoskins has resigned his position as Ontario’s minister of health in order to lead a federal inquest into a national pharmacare plan. MPP Helena Jaczek will take over Ontario’s health portfolio.

PATRICK BROWN

On Feb. 23, former Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown served a notice of libel to CTV News and several of its associates for what he called “defamatory” reports of sexual misconduct allegations against him. On Feb. 26, Brown withdrew his name from the PC leadership race.

GERMANY HOCKEY

After beating Canada in the semifinal game of men’s hockey at the Olympics last week, the German foreign officer tweeted a travel advisory for Germans in Canada, advising them to be empathetic, and “buy rounds of hot chocolate” for Canadians.

Foreign policy Canada returned a congratulatory tweet to the Germans, who played their very first Olympic gold medal game against the Olympic athletes from Russia, the 2018 Olympic champions.

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Guelph’s City Hall to protest the acquittal of Gerald Stanley. In August 2016, Stanley shot and killed 22-year-old Colten Boushie for trespassing on his property.

According to the CBC, Stanley was acquitted because he claimed that the gun went off accidentally.

Bobby Cameron, chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, was skeptical as he stated that, “in this day and age, when someone can get away with killing somebody, when someone can get away with saying, ‘I accidentally walked to the storage shed, I accidentally grabbed a gun out of the storage box, and I accidentally walked back to the car and then I accidentally raised my arm in level with the late Colten Boushie’s head, then my finger accidentally pushed the trigger’ — what a bunch of garbage.”

The rally in downtown Guelph aimed to express outrage at what Boushie’s death means for Indigenous Peoples across Canada, and to remind those listening that this is not an isolated incident. “The message that goes out into the world,” said Anishinaabe elder Jan Sherman, “is that this will not be tolerated in our society any longer.”

Amber Holmes, co-founder of the Indigenous Learning Circle in Guelph, spoke to the crowd. “What happened to Colten is genocide,” she said. “It’s just another form of genocide.”

Raymond Cormier was acquitS ted for the death of Tina Fontaine. The body of the 15-year-old from Sagkeeng First Nation in Manitoba was found in August 2014 INCE THE PROTEST FOR BOUSHIE,

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Brad Evoy, center, posed this thought-provoking question: “How many more will we accept?

How many more will we have rallies for?… If I sound angry, it’s because I am.”

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Xicotencatl Lopez, the 16-year-old organizer of the event, reminded the crowd that the death of Indigenous Peoples is not an uncommon occurrence. “When I first heard the story of Colten Boushie I was unsurprised,” Lopez said. “Horrified, but unsurprised.”

wrapped in a duvet. The cause of her death was not determined because DNA evidence was washed away by the river, however, a pathologist explained that the method of disposal of the body was suspicious. Cormier was arrested in December 2015, based on multiple recordings of him mentioning the death of the girl, and witness statements claiming he had the same duvet that she was found in.

According to the CBC, the jury acquitted Cormier under the claim that there had been “selective interpretations of statements” in the recordings and that the “lack of a cause of death made it impossible to know that Tina died from an unlawful act.” A rally for Fontaine was held on Feb. 25 in Market Square.

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U of G siding with sessional instructor over students?

U of G student demands formal policy for student complaints against faculty T I A N N N A N TA I S

AFTER MULTIPLE alleged altercations with a sessional lecturer last semester, a fourth year student at U of G, who has asked to be referred to as Emma for privacy reasons, has called into question the university’s policy for investigating faculty misconduct.

Emma first approached her academic department with complaints about a sessional professor’s classroom conduct in late September 2017. Emma told The Ontarion that the professor in question was consistently late to lectures, wasted lecture time on non-course related material, and failed to post a course outline until six weeks after the start of the course, in direct violation of the undergraduate degree regulations and procedures (Resolution 4, Part B). He also failed to give a midterm date until one and a half weeks before the midterm, and frequently changed assignment deadlines. Two of Emma’s classmates, who have asked to remain anonymous for privacy reasons, gave similar accounts of the course to The Ontarion. One of these students told The Ontarion that she found the professor’s marking process to be inconsistent and completely arbitrary, resulting in very poor grades and a negative academic experience for most of the class. She had also approached the department about the professor’s behaviour.

According to Emma’s account of the events, she had been in contact with the associate d i re c t o r o f u n d e rg r a d u a t e studies in her department seven times throughout the semester to express concern about the instructor’s behaviour.

This first formal complaint was spurred by the sessional instructor’s unprofessional behaviour during their midterm.

In the middle of her

midterm exam in November, Emma explained to The Ontarion, she got her period. Before beginning the midterm, the professor told the class that if they needed to use the restroom, an invigilator would accompany them. When Emma got up and asked to use the restroom, she was told that she would have to hand her midterm in early if she wanted to leave as there were no female invigilators to accompany her. Although this would have put her at a disadvantage, Emma handed in her midterm early in order to use the restroom. Emma once again contacted the associate director of undergraduate studies with her concerns, and was advised to submit a formal complaint to the director of the department. In addition to the first formal complaint, Emma wrote a letter to the department’s director, which she had signed by 20 of the approximately 30 students also taking the course, affirming their shared negative experience with the sessional instructor in question.

Shortly after this complaint was filed, Emma had another altercation with the professor. While working on a group project on campus late one night, Emma indicated to one group member that she and another student might need a ride home once they were done. The sessional instructor, who had been assisting the students with their project, offered to drive Emma home several times. Emma declined the offer each time, and one of her group mates even told the professor that she already had a ride. The professor then asked to speak with Emma alone in the hallway, where he confronted her about the complaint that she had filed against him. According to Emma, the professor told her during this conversation that it was her fault that she had problems with the course, and that the midterm incident she complained about was untrue. Emma told The Ontarion that his actions that night made her feel very uncomfortable, and one student present that evening told The Ontarion that his behaviour was not only unprofessional, but also creepy.

“I started feeling victimized by the prof when I found out he was spreading rumours about me to other students during his office hours. I didn’t feel unsafe until he

He tried to get me in his car at 1:30 in the morning. tried to get me in his car at 1:30 in the morning [the night of the project],” Emma said.

What struck her most about the professor confronting her about her complaint was that “there was no evidence that the [department] did any proactive measures after my first formal complaint to prevent the second incident from occurring,” she explained.

After this confrontation, Emma filed another formal complaint with the director of her academic department, and soon after, filed a complaint with Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) on campus.

After meeting with Diversity and Human Rights regarding her complaint, Emma met with Jessica Westlake, the student case manager in Student Affairs, to come up with interim measures to ensure her safety on campus. These measures included no contact with the professor, an alternative faculty member to mark her exam and final project, and advance notice should the professor be on campus nex t semester. According to Emma’s account of the subsequent emails that she received, these measures were forwarded to David Gibson from Diversity and Human Rights and Daniel Draper, manager of academic staff relations, to be considered under the CUPE 3913 process. To Emma’s knowledge, none of these measures were actually implemented. Not only did this professor mark her final exam and project, but when he returned to campus over the winter semester to tie up administrative loose ends, Emma had no idea that he would be around.

In early December, Gibson advised Emma about a CUPE complaint process that would be disciplinary in nature, rather than the remedial DHR complaint process. Based on this counsel, Emma withdrew her human

rights complaint and opted for the CUPE process. Charles Cunningham — assistant vice-president (communications & public affairs) — however, told The Ontarion via email correspondence that the University would never pass an investigation off to CUPE to be handled, demonstrating that this point was not made clear to Emma when she was advised to drop her DHR complaint. Cunningham was unable to comment on this particular case as the investigation is still open. Emma has since received an email from Draper, stating that he represents the university, not CUPE, further confusing the process for the student.

W hen opting for what she thought was the “CUPE process,” Emma explained that she was ensured via email by Gibson that the interim measures would still be considered in this process. Cunningham explained that interim measures are implemented when appropriate, but he was unable to comment on this particular case at this time. He was able to confirm via email however, that the professor is no longer employed with the university.

“I feel like the only person that had concern for me as an individual would be [the associate d i re c t o r o f u n d e rg r a d u a t e studies]. Everyone else met with me, and they seemed genuine when I talked to them, yet no action was ever taken, leading me to believe they were just trying to appease me,” Emma explained.

She told The Ontarion that at the end of this investigation, she would like to see a formalized policy that indicates how student complaints against faculty members will be handled. “I want it to be very visible for any student that needs it, on how to file a complaint against

a faculty member,” she said.

Associate vice-president (student affairs), Brenda Whiteside, told The Ontarion via email correspondence that if a student would like to file a complaint against a faculty member, they should take it to the chair of their department, so that an investigation can begin.

However, how does a student know this is what they are supposed to do, and how can they ensure their complaints are handled properly?

Cunningham and Whiteside both confirmed that there is in fact no written policy for this type of issue: “community members know to direct students to the chair of the department if there are issues with a faculty member,” Cunningham stated.

Emma also told The Ontarion t h at s h e wo u l d l i ke to s e e, “accountability for the school, to prevent them from trying to sweep issues under the carpet and just to make sure this doesn’t happen to any other students in the future.”

One of Emma’s classmates told The Ontarion that the academic department made no attempts to rectify the situation for students.

Not only was this professor permitted to finish teaching the course, but based on the accounts of the above mentioned students, no measures were taken to help students whose marks suffered or who faced significant hardship because of their negative experience in the course.

Since the end of the fall semester, and the beginning of her formal complaint process, Emma has received very few updates regarding the state of the investigation. According to emails that Emma shared with The Ontarion, she has recently reached out once more to the director of the department, the dean of the department, and the associate director of undergraduate studies to check in on the process, but has received no response.

Prior to reading week, The Ontarion reached out to David Gibson with Diversity and Human Rights, as well as many members of the academic department for comment.

Instead, Cunningham, assistant vice-president (communications & public affairs), reached out to The Ontarion to respond on behalf of the university.

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CSA EXECUTIVE T ELECTIONS 2018

he Central Student Association’s (CSA) general election period has begun, and candidates are launching their campaigns across campus.

Voting will take place from March 5 to 7, and the all candidates forum will take place on Thursday, March 1.

After the executive restructuring in 2017, there are now four executive positions open for election. There are also positions available on the Boards of Directors for each academic college within the university. The Ontarion has compiled the main campaign points of each candidate for the CSA executive below.

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PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT STUDENT EXPERIENCE

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“In an advocacy role as President, I will continue to support, through tangible actions, those groups and communities on campus that are traditionally underrepresented while growing the CSA as an integral part of the U of G identity.”

“University students are constantly stressed, under so much pressure, and forced to pay exorbitant amounts of tuition. I hope to change this by promoting services that might make their lives a bit easier, which will increase the CSA’s engagement with the student body when advocating to the university.”

• Three years on CSA board of directors and peer helper • Emphasize student consultation • Promote multi-purpose, effective student space

VICE PRESIDENT ACADEMICS

• Increase engagement amongst students • Connect with students on a more intimate level • Make CSA services more visible

VICE PRESIDENT EX TERNAL

N ATA L I E C L A R K

K AY L A W E I L E R

“I am running for the position of VP Academic because I want to be a voice for all Guelph students and advocate for their academic rights.”

“I believe that students at this university cannot be ignored and that their interests need to be a top priority on campus… This past year as VP External, I have advocated for students, and if re-elected, will continue to direct my lobbying efforts so that they are in the best interests of the student population.”

• Lower textbook prices and more access to online textbooks • Increase study space and fight for 24-hour space • Address the stressful exam structure • Increase mental health resources on campus

• Advocate against tuition fee increases and fight for free tuition • Represent students to develop better transit in Guelph • Represent the interests of students over administration • Directly account for the interests of marginalized groups

TA N YA VO H R A

“I want to continue to give back to the University and the undergraduate membership by advocating for academic rights, accessibility, and funding. If elected, I will work with fellow Executives to ensure that the student voice is not lost and that every effort is made to engage in conversation with the student body.”

• Fall reading week • Open education resources and online textbooks • Implement a student grievance policy for rights violations by faculty/staff

K AT E B A KO S

“O vera ll my a im is t o make Guelph, and UoG, feel like home for students, and through my role of publicizing Guelph by-laws, programs, and initiatives that involve students I believe we can make that happen.”

• Help students understand city by-laws • Make Guelph feel like home

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New sexual violence survey launched Advanced Education and Skills Development aims to get feedback on sexual violence TA S H A FA LC O N E R

THE MINISTRY of Advanced Education and Skills Development (MAESD) launched a survey to get feedback on sexual violence on post-secondary institution campuses. The Student Voices on Sexual Violence survey was launched via e-mail to all full-time university students over the age of 18 on Feb. 26.

The survey aims to gather information from students regarding sexual violence in and around post-secondary institutions.

Sexual violence is defined by the Sexual Violence and Harrassment Action Plan (Bill 132) as “any sexual act or act targeting a person’s sexuality, gender identity, or gender expression, whether the act is physical or psychological in nature, that is committed, threatened, or attempted against a person without the person’s

consent, and includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, indecent exposure, voyeurism, and sexual exploitation.”

The sur vey will ask about beliefs, such as perceptions of consent; knowledge, including knowledge of supports, services, and reporting procedures on campus; experiences; satisfaction with the institution’s responses; and education and prevention.

Results of the survey will be used to identify and address issues regarding sexual violence, specifically, understanding what gaps exist in education, supports, and programming. Additionally, the survey hopes to create continued awareness in post-secondary institutions and the community.

The University of Guelph plans to use the results to improve its sexual violence policy, procedures,

Students over the age of 18 will receive the survey via email.

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and services. U of G also hopes to gain a deeper understanding of sexual violence behaviour and supports specific to Guelph.

Lastly, the survey will allow the

implement and report on sexual violence policies.

Results will be shared with institutions this summer, and general results will be published.

This survey is not just the largest survey on sexual violence in Ontario, but is also the largest post-secondary survey on any topic in Ontario.

Development of the survey was completed by MAESD’s Sexual Violence Reporting Advisory Committee, which was formed in 2015.

MAESD plans to conduct the Student Voices on Sexual Violence survey every three years. In addition to the survey, MAESD is compiling Common Institutional Metrics, which are measurements of reports of sexual violence at post-secondary institutions. These two initiatives are part of MAESD’s survivor-centric approach to creating a comprehensive understanding of the experience and perception of sexual violence on campuses.

ministry to access the effectiveness of the required sexual violence policies. In 2016, the MTCU Act was revised to require all Ontario post-secondary institutions to

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Reporting to the Assistant Registrar - Student Recruitment, each incumbent will assist in ensuring that the University meets its enrolment and revenue targets through a strong applicant pool of committed and well-qualified applicants by: developing a personal, compelling and informative presentation about the University of Guelph and delivering dynamic presentations at approximately one hundred Ontario high schools as part of both the Individual School Visit Program and the University Information Program. Liaison Officers will be required to complete extensive, rigorous training which will include presentation skill development and content learning regarding the University’s academic programs and student services, admission policies and requirements, and scholarships and awards. This information is used to deliver engaging presentations, respond to questions and counsel prospective students, parents, teachers and secondary school officials.

Liaison Officers will also participate in all on- and off-campus recruitment events, including the Ontario Universities’ Fair, Fall Preview Day and Science and Engineering Sunday. Liaison Officers will also be responsible for: logistics planning as it pertains to travel and school visits, preparing reports on all visits, completing expense reports, assisting with the production of liaison materials and information; general correspondence; and other duties as assigned.

Requirements of this position include: A university degree (preferably from the University of Guelph) and one (1) year relevant experience in the liaison, registrarial or student services environment, public relations or marketing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; demonstrated excellence in public speaking, presentations, verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills; professional judgement, tact, diplomacy; flexibility and adaptability; ability to work both independently and as part of a team; excellent organization skills and demonstrated problem solving skills. A valid, full G - Ontario driver’s license is essential.

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Black Panther brings identity politics to the Marvel Universe Blockbuster risks glorifying violence with villain Killmonger C AT C O O P E R

in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Panther, opened on Jan. 29 to rave reviews. Colin Covert, a critic from the Minneapolis Star Tribune, called the film, “A big and bold change of focus in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Panther pushes past many of the clichéd plot devices, archetypes and formulas of standard comic book blockbusters.” Another critic, Helen Lewis from New Statesman, wrote “Black Panther is not just smart and politically aware for a superhero film — it’s smart and politically aware, full stop.”

Another reviewer, Ed Power from Irish Independent, credited with the film’s first “rotten” review, writes “Black Panther spirals into a stodgy tale of internecine feuding, in which T’Challa is required to come to terms with the sins of past generations. What he doesn’t get to do much of is jump around beating up bad guys. That’s a shame.” Power also delivers a very concise summary of what the film symbolizes: “Black Panther arrives on storm-clouds of hype and with the presumption that, as the first African-set Marvel movie, it will deliver a resounding high-kick to prejudice and decades of hierarchy, racial and otherwise, in blockbuster cinema. It is expected to stand for something bigger than itself.”

The film follows T ’Challa (Chadwick Boseman), the newly crowned king of Wakanda, a fictional African country built on a mountain of vibranium — a

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The biggest problem with this film can be seen in the reaction of some of its fans. mysteriously powerful metal that has allowed Wakanda to develop advanced technology and conceal itself from the rest of the world.

As the plot advances, T’Challa’s peaceful policy of isolation is challenged by the WakandanA m e r ic a n m e r c e n a r y E r i k Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan),

who wants to use Wakandan technolog y to arm oppressed minorities around the globe.

The elements of African culture and tradition woven into the technology and culture of Wakanda made it immersive, interesting, and unique, and created some especially beautiful visuals totally new to the Marvel Universe. The Wakandan technology also fielded some interesting sci-fi concepts, like the portable devices that allowed remote control of vehicles. There were some outstanding action scenes, where we got to see Black Panther in action, using cool tech and throwing banter back and forth with co-stars. The characters were well developed, with nuanced motives and relationships, the casting was well considered, and the world was built solidly.

The biggest problem with this film can be seen in the reaction

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of some of its fans. Instead of T’Challa, the protagonist, some are glorifying Killmonger, the antagonist, as the hero — suggesting the film didn’t go far enough in condemning him. Ameer Hasan Loggins writes for Blavity, “How can one truly vilify Killmonger, whose mission was to, by any means necessary, atone for the history of slavery, of colonization, the carving of Africa, the racialized systemic oppression plaguing those throughout the African diaspora...?” While this is true on some level, it does not justify starting a race war, as Killmonger intends to do, ultimately perpetuating the violence and oppression against black people that Loggins claims Killmonger so opposes.

As Twitter user @AsToldByZee_ accurately states, “Killmonger isn’t a villain for wanting to right a wrong or liberate his people, it’s

the lengths he was willing to go [to] and how many people he was willing to kill (and actually did kill) to get his way.”

What it comes down to for me is that this movie didn’t need to be about contemporary race politics.

It could have been a celebration of African culture and tradition, and a movie focused on looking to the future, maybe with T’Challa fighting for a globalist view similar to the one he takes in the film, and the antagonists being those that still believe in Wakandan isolation. It could still have been an effective commentary on international affairs, but with a more positive and constructive tone.

When people can’t tell who’s the hero and who’s the villain, it’s highly problematic.

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The Lonely Parade puts new tunes to the road test Follow up to 2016’s No Shade is in the pipeline |

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is in limbo.

The trio of guitarist Augusta Veno, bassist Charlotte Dempsey, and drummer Anwyn Climenhage all attended Peterborough’s Rock Camp for Girls, then officially launched as a band in 2011. They steadily rose to Canadian indie success, playing festivals like Sappyfest in Sackville, Lawnya Vawnya in St. John’s, and Kazoo!

Fest in Guelph, and many, many other shows in between. But in the last six months, as the band members have relocated from Peterborough to Montreal, things have come to a halt.

Partly that’s due to the ebb and flow of the album release cycle.

The group recorded their new record, the follow up to 2016’s No Shade, last August. “It’s done, we’re just sitting on it,” said Dempsey, speaking on the phone from THE LONELY PARADE

Montreal. “It feels like there’s been a big lag,” added Climenhage. “We’ve been working on a lot of things, they’re just not in the public eye yet.”

But while they can’t go into the details of their new release, that hasn’t stopped them from breaking in the material live. In fact, recent shows have drawn almost exclusively from the new record.

“We’re kind of the worst and get really tired of our songs really fast,” said Dempsey.

When it comes to some of their oldest material, tired is an understatement. I asked Dempsey and Climenhage for their feelings on the songs from their first record, 2014’s Sheer Luxury.

“I’m just plain embarrassed about them,” said Dempsey. Much of that embarrassment comes back to “My Mom Got Hit on at a Punk

In their hometown Peterborough, The Lonely Parade are big fish. Now in Montreal, they’re outsiders again.

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Show,” a perky pop-punk tune that started as a gag and became, to their chagrin, one of their most requested numbers. Only now, years later, are The Lonely Parade beginning to see the joke again.

“We’re back to being like, ‘Yes, that was funny,’” said Climenhage.

“It took a while,” said Dempsey.

2015’s Splenda Thief EP marked a turning point for the band. “Stuff got a little less… juvenile, if I’m being honest,” said Dempsey, “that

was our first step into writing more serious stuff.”

“Or establishing more of a set style,” said Climenhage. No Shade saw band members writing lyrics individually, lending each song a more cohesive, personal direction.

The new record marks yet another step in the band’s development. “We wrote with intention, [like] ‘This is for this album. This is how we want this album to sound,’” said Climenhage.

For now, if fans want to know how that album will sound, they’ll have to catch The Lonely Parade at one of their upcoming gigs — like this Friday’s appearance with Weaves at the Guelph Concert Theatre. Sometimes limbo isn’t so bad.

Lonely Parade play the Guelph C o n ce r t T h e at re w i t h B a by Labour and Weaves on Friday, March 2.

Baby Labour maybe get their act together Guelph math rockers prep to launch second album W I L L W E L L I N G TO N

AFTER ALMOST FIVE YEARS as a band, Baby Labour is finally getting a promotional photo taken, as only Baby Labour would — at the Walmart portrait studio. They’ve got a new record coming out this summer, and they’ve got to be prepared.

“We’re anticipating a ton of press on this record,” said drummer Jake Cadieux, with a big roll of the eyes. At a recent practice in their Guelph rehearsal space, where the trio recorded their new album, the jokes flew fast.

“At least we know we’re outcasts, right, Troy?” Troy LaFontaine, the band’s impish, soft-spoken rhythm guitar player — who’s about 20 years the senior of the rest of the band — laughed.

Two and a half years ago, after months of touring and a quick, intense recording session, Baby

We’re anticipating a ton of press on this record,” said Cadieux, with a big roll of the eyes.

Labour released their first fulllength album, Aruban Sandwich, a tight 24 minutes of thick, riffy math rock. They followed that up a matter of weeks later with the two-track Gun Black Tape, in what lead guitarist Dan Loughrin now calls “a pretty stupid move.”

For their new f ull-leng th, which incorporates the Gun Black Tape material, Baby Labour took their time. Loughrin made a point of learning to produce and engineer the record himself — then did so not once, but twice, coaxing the band back into the

studio after the first set of mixes wound up lacklustre.

The result, titled Full Legal Stop in homage to LaFontaine’s flawless driving record, will be out on cassette in June, accompanied by a book of illustrations by Toronto illustrator Scott Shields.

Few bands are as serious and as goofy as Baby Labour. Loughrin detailed the band dynamic: “These guys keep it really tight,” said Loughrin, “and then I’m able to either fuck the song up or try to get everybody off their game by doing stupid shit that isn’t in the practice regimen.” That’s Baby Labour: rehearsing their tunes meticulously with the ultimate goal of running them off the rails.

It kind of makes the weirdly timed releases and long overdue promo materials seem like part of the plan. When I asked Loughrin about what they’re going to do in support of the release, he responded immediately: “Torpedo it.”

“Maybe we’ll play some shows,” he added.

Baby Labour play the Guelph Concert Theatre with Lonely Parade and Weaves on Friday, March 2.

Troy LaFontaine (right) keeps it steady — Dan Loughrin (left) tries to throw him off. | PHOTO BY WILL WELLINGTON

’s Top Ten Albums FAITH HE ALE R* Tr y ;-) (Mint) NAP EYES* I’m Bad Now (You’ve Changed) C A R S E AT H E A D R E S T Twin Fantasy (Matador) L U K A* What Kind of Animal (Self-Released) BORN RUFFIANS* Uncle, Duke & The Chief (Paper Bag) OUGHT* Room Inside the World (Royal Mountain) MAUNO* Tuning (Idee Fixe) VA R I O U S * Musicworks #129 (MusicWorks Magazine) U. S G IRL S* A Poem Unlimited (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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GRYPHON SCOREBOARD END OF SEASON AND PLAYOFF EDITION Men’s Basketball

Gryphons 100, Warriors 86 Gryphons 59, Mustangs 97 Gryphons finish the season with 6-18 record and don’t make the playoffs.

Women’s Basketball

Gryphons 71, Warriors 51 Gryphons 85, Mustangs 76 Gryphons finish the season with 14-10 record.

G r y p h o n s 6 8 , Mu s t a n g s 7 2 — Round one of playoffs The lid was on the basket for the Gryphons in the fourth quarter, getting outscored 24-17. Costly turnovers hurt the Gryphons down the stretch as the purple and white knockout Guelph.

Men’s Hockey

Gryphons 3, Lancers 4 — OUA West Quarter Finals (won series 2-1) Gryphons 6, Lancers 1 Gryphons 3, Badgers 4 (OT) — Gryphons 4, Badgers 5 OUA West Semifinals (lost series 0-2) The Gryphons lose their season’s momentum in overtime against the Badgers at the Gryphon Centre, losing home ice advantage. The Gryphons were unable to extend the series in St. Catharines, and end their season at the OUA West semis.

Women’s Hockey

Gryphons 4, Rams 0 Gryphons finish their regular season with a 14-4-6 record Gryphons 2, Badgers 1 — OUA Gryphons 3, Badgers 2 Quarter Finals (won series 2-0) The Gryphons sweep the Badgers 2-0 to advance to the OUA West Finals against the Mustangs.

Men’s Volleyball

Gryphons 2, Mustangs 3 Gryphons 3, Lancers 0 Gryphons’ record at the end of the season: 8-9.

The Gryphons fall short of making the playoffs this year and look forward to their 20182019 campaign.

Women’s Volleyball

Gryphons 3, Mustangs 1 Gryphons 3, Lancers 2 Gryphons’ record at the end of the season: 9-10.

The Gryphons will play in Toronto against the Varsity Blues during the first round of the OUA playoffs on Saturday March 3 at 1 p.m.

The Gryphons defended home ice advantage in their win against Windsor on Feb. 14.| PHOTOS BY MICHAEL CIMESA

Gryphons defeat Lancers 3-1 to keep home ice advantage First playoff win gave Gryphons 1-0 lead in the series MICHAEL CIMESA

Rookie forward Todd Winder scored two of the three unanswered Gryphon goals.

ON THURSDAY, FEB. 15, the Gryphons played the opening of their OUA playoff run against the Windsor Lancers. The Gryphons were 0-2 against the Lancers during the regular season, getting outscored nine goals to four.

Nearly five minutes into the game, the Lancers were able to get a shot past the Gryphons. Rookie forward, Todd Winder, quickly responded not 10 minutes later, balancing out the score on the powerplay and ending the first period 1-1.

The Gryphons carried over their offense into the second period and scored two unanswered goals, including another by Winder, leaving the score 3-1.

As a result, the Gryphons claimed their victory over the Lancers in the first game of the OUA playoffs.

Later in the week, the Gryphons were defeated in Windsor, but bounced back again at home by winning the three-game series two games to one.

The Gryphons dominated the shot column, outshooting the Lancers 40-16.

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Sexercise: The health benefits of orgasms | SEX CAN BE PLEASURABLE and it is a way to connect with your partner, but there are also health benefits to sex.

Studies have shown that having an orgasm can help to decrease stress and can also help people fall asleep. This is likely because of the surge of oxytocin that comes with orgasming. Anke Hambach and colleagues at the University of Munster found that sexual activity can help decrease headaches and migraines. Other studies have shown improvements in other aches and pains, including cramps.

Sexual activity also helps to burn calories. A study done at Université du Québec à Montréal and Université de Montréal

by Julie Frappier and colleagues found that, on average, men burn just over four calories per minute and women burn about three calories per minute while engaging in sexual activity. The researchers noted that although this is less than you would typically burn per minute during a 30-minute exercise session, it is still enough to be considered an exercise activity.

According to researchers Carl Charnetski and Francis Brennan,

young adults who had sex one to two times a week were found to have higher Immunoglobulin A (IgA) levels than those who were abstinent. IgA affects the ability of the immune system to respond to infection, which means that having higher levels of it can help protect against sickness and infection.

Sexual activity may also reduce the chances of cancer; Planned Parenthood notes a couple of studies that have found that prostate cancer may be reduced in men who have high ejaculation rates.

High ejaculation is defined differently depending on the study that you look at, ranging from four or more times per week to 21 or more times per month.

Other studies have found a decrease in breast cancer for women who engage in more frequent penile-vaginal intercourse (PVI). This may be because of the release of oxytocin and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA).

The DHEA hormone may also positively impact men’s risk of experiencing heart problems. Men who had sexual intercourse two or more times a week were at a lower risk for fatal coronary events

Scientific studies have found that sexual activity reduce stress, and lowers the risk of major illnesses like cancer and heart disease. | PHOTO COURTESY OF PEXELS

compared to men who had intercourse less than once a month.

Additionally, sexual activity has been linked to longevity in both men and women. Men who had two or more orgasms a week, compared to men who had an orgasm less than once a month, had a lower risk of mortality. While

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the frequency of PVI can impact longevity in men, for women the health benefits are mostly centered around the enjoyment of intercourse.

The points mentioned above are just some of the many benefits of sex. In addition to improving health and wellbeing, sex can

also have sexual and reproductive health benefits and positive psychological impacts.

Check out next week’s column to learn more about orgasms.

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These positions will consist of 20 to 24 hours per publishing week.

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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.

Coordinates with and manages volunteer photographers, illustrators and multimedia content creators to obtain media elements for the paper. Provides guidance to volunteers regarding image composition and content, distributes supplies, generates and scans photos and images for use in the paper and website.

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

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The history of Black History Month Where it comes from and where it is today L E S L I E T H O M P S O N & TA S H A FA LC O N E R

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Racism is still alive and well on campus and in Guelph in general…

[There’s] still a lot of work to be done.”

- Angelique Robinson

BRIEF HISTORICAL TIMELINE According to the Government of Canada’s website, as early as the 1600s, people of African descent were fleeing to the country to escape slavery, or being brought over as slaves.

1700s

In 1793, the Government of Upper Canada passed an act that stated that any slave who arrived in the province would officially be declared free. Over the years, Black Canadians slowly gained rights to own land, work, and be legal members of society, though prejudice and racism continued to perpetuate amongst their white neighbours as black people were denied jobs and remained segregated from society.

1900s

In 1910, the Canadian government banned the immigration of “undesirable” races, which included blacks.

This policy lasted until 1962, at which point there was a complete reform of the Canadian immigration system.

NORMA BOWEN

Over the course of the Second World War, Black Canadians were officially being accepted into the Canadian Armed Forces, despite initially being rejected as volunteers.

However, they continued to be both physically and ver-bally harassed, and did not receive the same training as their white comrades.

The Globe and Mail states that although Canada didn’t have any express laws against interracial relationships, the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) was burning crosses to protest interracial marriage.

1950s

In the 1950s, according to Black History Canada, Black Canadians were still being refused service at certain restaurants across the country.

1960s

In 1963, Leonard Braithwaite became the first African-Canadian elected to Parliament.

2000s In August 2005, Michaëlle Jean became the first black Governor General of Canada.

EMERGENCE OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH Though Black Canadians were an integral part of many events in Canadian history, including the War of 1812, the creation of the railroad system, and the First and Second World War, their contributions were not recognized until many years later.

In 1915, Carter G. Woodson and Jesse E. Moorland created the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) in the United States.

In 1926, in the second week of February, the ASNLH then sponsored a national Negro History Week.

It wasn’t until 1976, however, that U.S. President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month.

In Canada, it took until December 1995 for February to be recognized as Black History Month, after a motion was proposed

by Jean Augustine, the first black female member of Parliament. Augustine also has an honorary degree from the University of Guelph.

In 2008, according to a senate report, the Canadian government put forward another motion to further “take note of the important contribution of Black Canadians to the settlement, growth, and development of Canada, the diversity of the black community in Canada and its importance to the history of this country, and to recognize February as Black History Month.” This motion would aim to further recognize Black Canadian contributions to the country, instead of simply recognizing the month.

BLACK HISTORY IN GUELPH According to the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS), Guelph was once a stopping place for many fugitive slaves on their way to the Queen’s Bush Settlement. When Queen’s Bush was disbanded, many families moved to surrounding communities, including Guelph. At the time, most people of African American descent lived in the EssexNottingham neighbourhood in Guelph.

Lincoln Alexander was an influential leader at the University of Guelph and across the country. Alexander served as the University of Guelph’s chancellor from 1991 to 2007. Before becoming chancellor, Alexander was the first black member of Parliament, the first black lieutenant governor, and the first black chair of the Workers Compensation Board. Alexander’s career in politics allowed him to greatly impact youth, education, and racial equality.

Norma Bowen was a founding member of the University of Guelph’s psychology department. She made many contributions to the university community and actively encouraged others to get involved. Bowen was regularly elected to the university senate, chaired a number of committees, and was involved in the faculty association at the university and provincial levels. Bowen’s research focused on education issues, specifically for racial minorities, and sexual

harassment. She also consulted on national education goals in Guyana and the racial and ethnic implications involved in police hiring.

Addie Aylestock was a deaconess with the British Methodist Episcopal Church (BME), which was the highest position for a woman at the time. When the BME’s regulations changed, Aylestock became the first ordained female minister of the BME. This also made her the first African American female minister in Canada. During her work with the BME she further organized congregations in Ontario, including in Guelph.

Donald Oliver was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Guelph in 2006. He started his career as a lawyer and legal educator. Oliver served on the Senate of Canada from 1990 to 2013 and has worked throughout his career to promote equality for racial minorities in Canada.

He has also lectured on an array of topics, including human rights.

JEAN AUGUSTINE | PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CANADIAN ENCYCLOPEDIA

BLACK PRESENCE IN GUELPH TODAY In 2012, the Guelph Black Heritage Society became the owner of the British Methodist Episcopal Church on Essex Street. The church was built in 1880 by slaves who had escaped from the United States using the Underground Railroad. The church was a haven of worship and freedom, and according to chairperson Marva Wisdom, “a refuge for those who had left enslavement.”

The church remains both a cultural and spiritual centre for the GBHS. According to Student Life on campus, in November 2015, a #BlackOnCampus rally was organized where black students and allies presented a list of demands. The Provost met these demands with a letter that outlined a timeline and steps to move forward, stating that a review of the needs of black students would occur.

According to a Student Life study, whose findings were released in May 2016, black students stated that they were disappointed with the amount of representation on campus, and that there are insufficient counsellors, therapists, and faculty members who are racially diverse and can identify with the students. Some of the students surveyed mentioned moments on campus where they had felt “objectified, ridiculed, harassed, and the subject of unwanted attention.” Gabriel Broderick, a Guelph alumni who took part in the 2015 protest, told The Ontarion in August 2017 that a lot of the racism he encountered “was subtle and passive.”

In April 2017, the University of Guelph released a document entitled “Fostering a Culture of Inclusion at the University of Guelph,” which outlined their inclusion framework. According to Angelique Robinson, a member of the Guelph Black Student Association (GBSA), the university has begun to put this into practice by hiring some diverse members of their Student Life team, and students of colour have noticed the influx in the diversity of new students on campus.

However, Robinson reminded us that “racism is still alive and well on campus and in Guelph in general… [There’s] still a lot of work to be done."

MICHAËLLE JEAN | PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

RELEVANT RESOURCES The Office of Intercultural Affairs at University of Guelph “aims to foster a supportive, affirming, and inclusive campus for racially and ethnically diverse students.” They are in charge of organizing U of G’s Black History Month, as well as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21.

In addition, the GBSA, formerly known as the CJ Munford Centre, was established on campus as a support for black students.

For students looking to connect, the Cultural Diversity Office, the Office of Intercultural Affairs, and the GBSA are a great place to start.

LEONARD BRAITHWAITE | PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CANADIAN ENCYCLOPEDIA

Special thanks to the members of the GBSA for providing insight during the creation of this article..

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What do you think about wearing mismatched socks?

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SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENTS BELLA HARRIS : I regularly wear mismatched socks with a theme for my own amusement. Like a bunny sock and a carrot sock

What is your favourite part about writing for The Ontarion?

My favourite part of volunteering and writing for The Ontarion would have to be going to the meetings every week.

There’s always such a welcoming and cheerful atmosphere during them, and getting to hear what everyone comes up with as their fun fact is super fun and entertaining.

idea what to expect. Luckily, one of the other photographers there came over and showed me good spots to get photos and offered a lot of great advice. It was a really nice gesture from him to do that and made any nervous or anxious feelings I had disappear.

What are your favourite things about the Guelph community?

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?

What I love most about the Guelph community is how friendly everyone here is to each other.

There was a football game that I took photos for during O-Week; it was my first time covering anything for The Ontarion, as well as my first time going to a football game, so I really had no

Tell us one fun fact about yourself.

@fatimasjournal I never wear socks that match! I can’t find any pairs #mybad Unless it’s my knee high socks, I only own the one pair, so that one’s not hard to find

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I’m a huge nerd for anything Nintendo or Final Fantasy related.

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A visit to the DMZ in South Korea Remembering those who fell and appreciating the Winter Olympics KO R N E L I S K L E V E R I N G

I WENT TO KOREA for a tour of the demilitarized zone (DMZ) and then onto Busan to pay my respects to the 516 young Canadians who died, according to the United Nations Memorial, fighting ‘Communist aggression.’ I wanted to get a feel for what took place during the 1950-1953 Korean War. I wanted to see what a new outbreak of hostilities might look like were the United States to resume bombing North Korea. I figured it was safe to travel because the Americans would wait at least until after the Winter Olympics had ended if they were planning to launch a second Korean War. The first observation I made upon entering the DMZ and adjoining Joint Security Area (JSA) was the eerie, Disney-like approach that the Americans employ as they scuttle around this very popular tourist attraction. Instead of Donald Duck and Daffy Duck being the tour guides, however, there are GIs with real guns, who ask the public not to take pictures of sensitive areas or to think of defecting to the other side. I was invited to descend down a 265 meter underground portal leading to where the South uncovered a two-kilometre tunnel dug by the North through solid rock using just picks and shovels. At the Dora Observatory, for a buck, I peered out over Kim Jong-un’s barren North while nearby loudspeakers blasted endless South Korean pop songs in his direction — as punishment, an effective weapon of propaganda.

K or e a r ema i ns a d iv ide d 5,000-year-old civilization. The Japanese annexed the peninsula in 1910 and after 1945 it was taken over by the Americans. Northern forces under nationalist Kim IIsung battled this new imperial power whose singular focus was to contain regional Communist Chinese influence. Syngman Rhee, a cruel and murderous tyrant loathed by his own people, was

A bronze statue, entitled This One Earth, stands strong in the DMZ in South Korea. | PHOTO BY KORNELIS KLEVERING

Instead of Donald Duck and Daffy Duck being the tour guides there are GIs with real guns... quietly installed by Washington to legitimize a deliberate policy of provoking the North. According to William Blum’s book, Killing Hope: U.S. Military and C.I.A. Interventions since World War II, the U.S. objective from the start relied on hundreds of illicit cross-border raids and then used northern reaction as an excuse to go to war.

This madness, as the Pentagon Papers helped to reveal, emanated from a fanatical, anti-communist, proto-capitalist, McCarthyist ideology that Washington appropriated throughout Southeast Asia. The thought of the U.S. setting up

dictators while young men died fighting for freedom and democracy is a disturbing, unpleasant, and often unspoken legacy of the war.

The Korean War was a crippling ground war that killed over 2.5 million people. Regardless of superior U.S. air power, the Nationalist Communists were never defeated and it took 40,000 dead U.S. Marines to bring about the current stalemate, so beware Mr. Trump.

Great powers can end up losing big time if a war goes badly.

Nowadays, a single nuclear tipped land-based missile, fired

comfortably from hundreds of kilometers away, will send the best protected aircraft carrier battle group to the bottom. Seoul with its 25 million won’t be a Mosul, Raqqa, or even downtown Baghdad; it could take years to clear it of determined, well-armed North Koreans. Remember: new, untested military technolog y entirely changes the parameters of how the last war was fought. The danger is sending so many to die in a protracted, nuclear war scenario.

Not forgotten are the 40,896 young men who died the last time, with appreciation, their names inscribed forever into a grey marble “Wall of Remembrance” found at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan. The North lost 520,000 soldiers and the South a further 415,000 while fighting each other and destroying themselves — and for what? Was it about ‘containing’ Chinese Communism by American elites — an utter failure — or was it more about killing hope in

people fighting colonialism and seeking an alternative, socialist way?

In the heart of the DMZ stands a statue very near the Bridge of No Return, next to where ribbons from sepa rat ed fa mily members flutter in the wind. It depicts a large, bronze, globe-like Korea, cut in half through the center, both ends held up firmly and being pressed back together by the peoples of both Koreas.

Why? Because, from what I’ve observed, in every Korean there is a deep longing for reunification, to see their loved ones again, to be united as one country. The magic of the Winter Olympics presented an opportunity for doing so, proudly marching together as a nation under one flag, in open defiance of America’s self-interest.

There is hope in such action, a promise of a united future, and a blessing for world peace.

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The hypocrisy of Tim Hortons’ environmental commitment Roll Up the Rim campaign perpetuates disposable waste ideology K AREN K . TRAN

Customers who want to use reusable mugs for Tim’s coffee don’t get a chance to play Roll Up the Rim. | PHOTOS BY ALORA GRIFFITHS

FEBRUARY IN CANADA is Roll Up the Rim to Win season. Since 1986, the beloved Canadian coffee and doughnut chain, Tim Hortons, has offered a chance to win food, cash, electronics, or vehicle prizes by unrolling a hidden message in the rim of their disposable coffee cups. For many Canadians, this adds some extra excitement to their routine morning coffee and enticement to return for refills throughout the day.

However, the thrill of winning a free coffee is short-lived compared to the decades it takes for a paper cup to decompose in a landfill.

Calling it a paper cup is actually misleading — disposable cups at most quick serve coffee chains often use paper cups lined with plastic. This plastic coating prevents these single-use cups from being recycled at the majority of recycling facilities in Canada.

When I asked an employee at my neighbourhood Tim’s what happens if you bring your own reusable mug to fill, he explained that in most cases, they will offer you an empty small-size Roll Up the Rim cup, which upon acceptance, negates the positive impact of using a reusable mug in the first place.

And while chains like Tim Hortons appear to uphold eco-friendly initiatives with their ceramic mugs and in-store recycling programs, according to a CBC Marketplace investigation, many of the cups placed in the in-store recycling bins are sent straight to the garbage bin anyway.

As for the ceramic mugs they provide — in my experience (and what I’m guessing is yours, too) — most employees automatically reach for the disposable cups without asking if your meal is to go or not.

“Tim Hortons is one of the few quick service restaurants to offer china mugs, plates and bowls to guests eating in our restaurants,” the Tim Hortons FAQ page reads.

Surveying the interior of the local Tim’s where I sat and drank hot chocolate from my mug (which I presented at the start of my order), I noticed that every guest except

Most employees automatically reach for the disposable cups without asking if your meal is to go or not.

for me had been handed their food and drinks in disposable packaging.

Another eco initiative many chains offer is to provide a 10 cent discount for customers that choose to bring a reusable mug into the store. But from what I could see, this discount wasn’t advertised anywhere in the storefront, and often, this incentive isn’t enough to convince customers to shoulder the inconvenience of lugging their own mug with them all day. Adding to the inconvenience is when customers bring in a reusable mug from a different store, which might have cup sizes that don’t conform to Tim Hortons’ sizes, making it difficult for employees to gauge what price to charge.

The Tim’s employee I spoke to told me that if customers bring a non-Tim’s brand reusable mug, the employees are instructed to guess the closest size, and should there be extra space left at the top of the mug, most are happy to fill it up the rest of the way without charging for extra. And if you ask to use the in-store ceramic mugs, you can choose from small, medium, or large, but won’t get the 10 cent discount.

Another important note is that cold drinks can’t be served in reusable containers of any sort — they unfortunately don’t fit into the cold

UC Tim Hortons participates in Roll Up the Rim to Win.

drink machines.

One area that I initially felt certain would be disappointing was the accessibility for drive-thru goers to use their reusable mugs.

The Tim’s employee, however, reassured me that if you wanted to go through the drive-thru, you should just mention to the drive-thru employee that you wish to use a reusable mug when you order, then hand it to them through the first available drive-thru window.

But speaking with friends who have worked at Tim’s before, one explained that in the interest of moving the drive-thru line quickly, it was standard for employees to measure the drink size with a paper cup, pour it into their reusable mug, then throw out the cup.

This might not be standard practice at every single coffee chain, as each franchise is independently owned and operated, but it’s alarming to imagine how little some employees and customers think of their waste contribution. Canadians used an estimated 1.5 billion disposable coffee cups in 2010. Only a tiny fraction of these cups are actually recycled, and let’s not forget the amount of energy it takes to manufacture and transport them.

While Tim Hortons isn’t the sole villain to perpetrate the environmental epidemic of disposable paper cups, I would like to challenge them to deliver on their promise to deal with the “litter issue.” In the near future, I hope to see a stronger push for ceramic mugs to be used in-store, drivethrus to become more reusable mug-friendly, and chances for customers to participate in Roll Up the Rim to Win while using their reusable mugs.

As a brand that’s so strongly associated with being Canadian, Tim Hortons can’t deny how much influence they have. Why not offer Roll Up the Rim prizes as encouragement for bringing their reusable mugs? It’s time to convince consumers that reducing billions of items of waste is possible, even if it’s just one coffee cup at a time.

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The University of Alabama’s Morgan Hall is named after a KKK Grand Dragon. PHOTOS BY FIONA CASHELL

Representing the past: Observations from the University of Alabama Steps towards highlighting past injustices need to be improved FIONA CASHELL

TO SAY THAT the University of Alabama has had an eventful history when it comes to race relations would be an understatement.

I spent reading week with a good friend who attends the school, and while I enjoyed my time with her, it was difficult to ignore that

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racist events are a part of the university’s history.

Beyond its strong football team, the University of Alabama is best known outside of its state for the “stand in the schoolhouse door,” the confrontation between the first enrolled black student Autherine Lucy and Governor George Wallace, who was trying to prevent her from registering. While she was allowed to register, she would be expelled three days later.

A monument now stands in front of the building where the standoff took place, commemorating Lucy and a number of other black students who attended the university in those early days. The plaques su r rou nd ing t he monu ment

celebrate the achievements of these students, applauding their bravery and their ability to inspire others.

But, they do not mention that many of the barriers those students had to overcome were imposed by the institution itself.

While the plaques are definitely a start in acknowledging the university’s past of institutional racism, there are still examples of this troubled history on campus.

Morgan Hall, for example, was named after a Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan. Despite a petition circulated last year to rename the building after Harper Lee, an alumna of the university, the name remains unchanged.

A s the institution was

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established in 1820, it is unsurprising that there would be remnants of racial tension built into the university. However, it is the way that this past is presented that is important.

Walking the line between protecting a university’s heritage and being open to change in the name of inclusivity is not unique to the southern United States.

Last summer, the Ryerson Students’ Union and the Indigenous Students’ Association urged their university to change its name because of Egerton Ryerson’s role in shaping the residential school system.

Many students at the University of Alabama also want to change

the way their institution is represented, creating a campaign called “Whose Campus is This?” to make sure campus tours include information about the historical experiences of students of colour at the university.

During my visit, I met some wonder ful and open minded people. I believe that the remnants of this racist legacy do not accurately portray the best that the University of Alabama has to offer, and that it is a disservice to the students to include such racially problematic forms of commemoration on campus.

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Why Dr. Google is not your friend Misinformation abounds on the Internet C A R L E I G H C AT H C A R T

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is not infallible — including, of course, veterinarians. Yet with seven to 10 years (or more!) of postsecondary education necessary to complete a veterinary degree, one would hope that consumers realize their local vet is a more reliable source of information than an Internet search engine. Sadly, the experiences of both myself and many others show that this is often not the case.

Over this past reading week break, I logged onto Facebook to check out one of my favourite pages: “Saint Bernards are Freakin’ Awesome!” (Yes, it’s a real page. And yes, I am in love with the breed. No, I do not have any whisky in the decorative barrel of my beloved Norm). To my horror, the very first post I saw sought advice on the best medications

to sedate a dog, whose nails were apparently difficult to treat. Even more horrifying was the fact that many unqualified individuals made it their prerogative to respond.

The plentiful answers ranged from moderately acceptable to appalling. Common remedies (that should still always be confirmed with a vet before administration) were shared, along with suggestions of human sleep supplements and even marijuana. Some folks took it upon themselves to provide advice that included dosing and mixing medications — recommendations that should never be given by strangers over the Internet.

As a first year veterinary student, I knew I was not in a position to rightfully dole out medical advice to this person, however well-intentioned their questions may have been. So how on Earth do folks with no veterinary background other than ownership of a certain animal feel they are qualified to do so? The spreading of misinformation on the Internet is not an uncommon occurrence. And, in the context of medical or veterinary advice, it can be especially dangerous and even

The plentiful answers ranged from moderately acceptable to appalling.

Our beloved pets deserve love and respect, including trusted medical advice. | PHOTO BY CARLEIGH CATHCART

downright deadly.

When time (and money) is tight, it’s understandable that owners might be hesitant to go to the vet if they feel that it’s unnecessary. In fact, 15 per cent of owners report using the Internet and 39 per cent

report attempting to treat their pet on their own before visiting their vet. And yet veterinarians are a rich source of reliable information, advice, and compassion. Your pet is not simply a stranger’s dog to us, but rather a patient whose history

and medical state are thoroughly understood, so that you go home with the safest and most effective recommendations.

The temptation to befriend Dr. Google is real. But in a time when Facebook friends share satirical articles thinking that they are real news, and when you can date someone who does not exist for several years online, one can only hope that owners have enough love and respect to give their animals the care they deserve.

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of Black History Month, I was going to write this editorial about black artists through history who used their work to document the African American experience. But with all the hype it’s getting and after seeing it on the big screen, there is no way I could write about anything other than Black Panther.

It was one of the most anticipated movies of 2018. Starring a majority black cast of talented actors, directed by Ryan Coogler, and featuring a soundtrack produced by Kendrick Lamar, the film acts as an important victory for diverse filmmaking and representation. But, with that comes a lot of high expectations. So, is it any good? Well, I’ve seen it three times, so you can trust me when I say it’s pretty damn good. And, the box office numbers agree with me. There’s no better time for a groundbreaking movie like this to come out than during Black History Month. With the world the way it is, a trip to Wakanda is a much-needed vacation.

For those not in the know, Wakanda is the fictional African country where Chadwick Boseman’s character, Prince T’Challa a.k.a. the Black Panther, rules. It’s also the afro-futuristic homeland of my dreams. A stylish, technologically-advanced metropolis powered by vibranium, an alien metal. It is a beautiful, egalitarian society where women wear their natural hair, can be powerful elite warriors (Dora Milaje) and oversee/develop technological advancements (Princess Shuri). In the Marvel Cinematic Universe,

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Wa k a n d a w a s n e v e r beading seen on the front c oloniz e d a nd ke ep s of the Dora Milaje suit B L AC K PA N T H E R T R I V I A its abundant resources is “in the same tradition secret from the rest of that you see throughout 1. Black Panther was the first black superhero. the world. This lets our Africa — the Turkana, imaginations run wild the Maasai.” Finally, both 2. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced Black with possibilities by invitthe Dora Milaje Warriors Panther in July 1966, three months before the ing us to ask ourselves: is and the Black Panther’s founding of the Black Panther Party in October this what Africa could costumes feature triangu1966. have looked like? lar patterns that, in the Black Panther star Lupita words of Carter, reflect 3. On screen, the native language of Wakanda is Nyong’o (Nakia) appeared “the sacred geometry of isiXhosa. One of 11 languages spoken in South on The View, stating that Africa.”

Africa. In the comics, the Wakandan languages for her, Wakanda repreYes, the film is beautiare Wakandan (fictional) and Yoruba (a Nigerian sents “what would have ful. I could go on and on dialect). been possible had Africa about it. But, beyond that been allowed to realise there are deeply political 4. The movie grossed $400 million in 10 days of itself for itself. And it’s themes of colonialism, release. Behind only Jurassic Park ($404 million) beautiful.” racism, and isolationand Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($540 million).

But it’s not just the ism running throughout. country that is beautiful; However, it’s the relationit’s the people, the tribes, ship between Africans and the clothes. All of and African Americans which were drawn from real-world making of the film. The head- that drives the film. This is best African cultures. In the New York gear worn by Angela Bassett’s exemplified by the movie’s vilTimes, costume designer Ruth E. character, Queen Ramonda, was lain, Erik Killmonger, played by Carter describes the various cul- based on “a traditional Zulu mar- Michael B. Jordan. tures that inspired her during the ried woman’s hat.” The intricate K illmonger’s father was a

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Wakandan. He was also a black radical living in Oakland (where the Black Panther Party was formed in 1966) who betrayed his country in the hopes of mobilizing African Americans with vibranium. Scarred by the death of his father, and feeling abandoned by his father’s country, Killmonger wants to start a revolution by arming black people around the world with Wakanda’s weapons. To do that, he needs T’Challa’s crown.

He is vengeful, he is angry, and yet... I find him incredibly sympathetic. Not just because I have a major crush on Michael B. Jordan, but because Killmonger’s motivations are personal and historical.

In an interview with The Washington Post, Coogler describes the conflict between the Black Panther and Killmonger saying, “T’Challa represents… an African that hasn’t been affected by colonization [...]. So what we wanted to do was contrast that with a reflection of the diaspora. But the diaspora that’s the most affected by it. And what you get with that is you get African Americans. You get the African that’s not only a product of colonization, but also a product of the worst form of colonization, which is slavery.”

Both of the characters’ upbringings are very different. This makes Killmonger the best foil for Wakanda’s king. He’s a villain that forces the hero to rethink his position. Why should present day Wakanda stay isolated and hide its resources? Though it does not need to be violent, think of all the good Wakanda’s resources could do around the world.

Forgive me if this editorial is all over the place. It’s just such a rare experience to see African standards of beauty proudly celebrated on the big screen. In this movie, black characters are the heroes, villains, kings, queens, spies, warriors, and more.

That’s amazing.

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