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Ford challenges Charter with Charter NEVERTHELESS, HE PERSISTED WITH NOTWITHSTANDING M I TC H E L L G R AC I E

A BRIEF HISTORY ON THE NOTWITHSTANDING CLAUSE

IT IS OFTEN said that kitchens cemented themselves in the mythos of Canada in March 1981.

Some even argue that without kitchens, the provinces would have stalled any and all drafts of a constitution in Canada, regardless of its content.

During discussions on the budding drafts of the Canadian constitution, Jean Chrétien met with Roy Romanow and Roy McMurtry in the Government Conference Centre culinary canteen.

He refused to let the Saskatchewan and Ontario attorney generals out of the meeting until some sense of consensus could be met. Together, they let Pierre Elliott Trudeau’s minister of justice know that the federal government couldn’t pass the constitution if courts were left unchecked. The provinces wanted parliamentary supremacy and Chrétien offered it as a preliminary version to what would become the

obligated to pay for non-Catholic students to attend Catholic schools.

The federal government of Canada has never invoked section 33.

DOUG FORD’S USE OF THE NOTWITHSTANDING CLAUSE

notwithstanding clause. The meeting is now historically referred to as “The Kitchen Accord.”

Before the end of the next year, Pierre Elliott Trudeau had signed the Canada Act, 1982 and the Constitution Act, 1982, encoding the override as section 33 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms within the constitution of Canada: all due to a state-owned kitchen.

Since its inception, section 33 of the Charter — the notwithstanding clause — has been sparsely enforced. In Québec — other than a blanket use of it between 1982 and 1987 by the elected Parti Québécois (PQ), Québec has only since invoked the override once — in 1988 — for the French-Language Sign Law. Saskatchewan, the second-most active user, first invoked the notwithstanding clause to break a strike in 1986. Its second invocation fell earlier this year when a judge ruled that the Saskatchewan government is not constitutionally

Fast forward around 37 years to the summer of 2018: Doug Ford has been elected and sworn into office. With two months and a few days into his mandate, Ontario’s Premier invoked section 33. It passed through Queen’s Park on Sept. 18; this is Ontario’s first use of the override.

The administration’s decision has divided mainstream political commentary, even forcing the initial Kitchen Accord architects to release a joint statement through the Toronto Star on Friday, Sept. 14.

The statement read: “We condemn his actions and call on those in his cabinet and caucus to stand up to him.”

Further, Vic Fideli, MPP of Nippissing and current minister of finance in Ford’s cabinet, said in a public statement to the press on Sept. 16 that “Canada’s constitution makes it clear that the province has exclusive responsibility over municipalities.”

According to the Toronto Star,

more than 400 legal scholars have urged the attorney general of Ontario, Caroline Mulroney, to “value the role of the judic i a r y,” b u t Mu l r o ne y, w ho overlooks the provincial justice system, has been silent.

Conrad Black, retired media baron and National Post columnist, even went so far as to write in a recent column that Ford “has taken the first vital step toward the restoration of the high court of Parliament.”

The spokesperson of Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer piped in saying that Ford was well within his provincial powers to invoke the override, according to Global News. The Canadian Press reports that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released a statement that he was disappointed with Ford’s use of the override.

In spite of political grandstanding, the shenanigans in Queen’s Park have only worsened.

On Sept . 1 2 , Speaker Ted A r not t ejec ted A ndrea Horwath — leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party — after she and her party protested the handcuf fing and removal of spectators in the public gallery

by Arnott. Horwath later called Ford “an out-of-control premier,” as reported by the Toronto Star and numerous other media outlets.

In response to the raucous, the legislature booked extra time: an emergency midnight session on Friday, Sept. 14, and an emergency session on Saturday, Sept.

15. After little progress in Friday’s session, Ford threatened Queen’s Park standing orders in an attempt to silence opposition.

With a Conservative majority, it is very likely that this current invocation of the override will pass through Queen’s Park. Once passed, section 33 guarantees five years to ignore the courts for that specific issue.

Sadly, there is no limit on how

NOTWITHSTANDING FACTS

• The notwithstanding clause, also known as section 33 of the Charter, allows the provincial and federal parliaments to override any constitutional challenge to their legislation for up to five years, provided their laws are accused of challenging sections 2 or 7 to 15 and those challenges are within the authority/jurisdiction of the parliament passing the legislation.

• Basically, if a court rules that a law made by parliament is unconstitutional, then parliament has the power to ignore the judiciary for five years and proceed as if their law is constitutional.

• The concept of parliament possessing the power to have final say on their laws in spite of judicial review is known as parliamentary supremacy.

• Public opinion against the Parti Québécois’s use of section 33 attached political toxicity to its use.

• Ever since PQ lost power in 1987, the notwithstanding clause has only been used by Yukon, Saskatchewan, and Québec. Alberta has threatened to use the override in the past, but has never followed through. It has never been used by the federal government, in spite of the fact that it is well within their purview.

• This is Ontario’s first invocation of the notwithstanding clause.

often Ford can invoke the notwithstanding clause between now and the next election in three years and nine months’ time.

Hopefully another kitchen of compromise arises before either of those deadlines. Otherwise, Ontario voters have to choose between toasting to parliamentary supremacy or protesting each invocation along the way.

Horwath later called Ford

“an out-of-control premier.”

Illustration by Barbara Salsberg Mathews.

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An introduction to Parliament Hill A POLITICAL NEWBIE ENTERS THE SHARK TANK

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I AM ABOUT to start an internship in the parliamentary office of Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands and leader of the Green Party of Canada. The internship runs until the end of next June, and will give me the opportunity to attend parliamentary committees, correspond with constituents, attend legislative affairs, and work closely with her office staff.

The catch is, I have absolutely no experience with or knowledge of politics. My entire academic background is in science (evolutionary biology, which I studied at U of G). I have never taken a political science class in my life, but I am a stalwart environmentalist and apparently there’s room in politics for us too.

My internship is through an organization called GreenPAC, a nonpartisan nonprofit that promotes environmental leadership in Canadian politics by endorsing political candidates (including Elizabeth May and Guelph MPP Mike Schreiner) with a strong environmental track record.

In addition to promoting environmentally-minded candidates, GreenPAC also fosters environmental leadership by placing interns in the offices of endorsed MPs to learn about how to enact environmental change through the political apparatus. There are four interns in total and we will work under an MP from each Canadian political party. This is the first year this internship has run, so that makes us the pilot cohort — an exciting and intimidating opportunity to shape the program.

The orientation for the internship went much like you’ d expect — with the exception of

the camping trip. Instead of the formal, seminar-like (and probably boring) orientation that other parliamentary internship programs probably provide, GreenPAC brought us up to Gatineau Park for a low-key few days during which we were visited by and got to know several high-power environmental leaders in the business and political world. Although initially uncomfortable with meeting my idols while unshowered and in casual clothes, the neutral ground allowed us to really connect with our visitors and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to meet these people.

Once we got back to “civilization,” we were absolutely spoiled with a private tour of Parliament Hill’s Centre Block and the Library of Parliament. I felt especially privileged to be able to see inside Centre Block, as it will be shut down entirely in January 2019 for 15 to 20 years as it undergoes extensive renovations.

In my opinion, the most interesting thing about the Library of Parliament wasn’t the millions of dollars’ worth of rare books housed there — it was the Library’s staff.

Librarians aren’t typically known for being real live wires, but the enthusiasm of the surprisingly young and fantastically geeky staff members who showed us around was so contagious I couldn’t help but get excited about web-accessible resources.

A few members of the library staff even took us out for a drink afterwards to continue the conversation, which drifted from the renovations of the Parliament buildings to how (and how not) to behave on the Hill during our internships. Essentially, they

recommended that we take it upon ourselves to know everything of relevance to our MP — including developments in our MP’s riding, the nitty-gritty of the legislative process, and the current status of ongoing business on the Hill.

Their advice was both reassuring and foreboding: we will crack under the pressure, but that’s expected, and we just have to learn from our mistakes.

Our conversation took an interesting turn when we asked if they had any tips for us as former MP’s interns. They recommended that we try to figure out what the Senate actually does. This took me by surprise — how could people not know?

After some probing, I learned that in early 2014, the CBC

reported that Justin Trudeau removed all 32 Senators from the Liberal caucus in a bid to unseat Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

This action has had lasting repercussions on how bills are passed in the Senate, as it effectively means that the formerly Liberal (now independent) Senators are no longer formally associated with the ‘Liberal parliamentary machinery.’

In case you (like me) never took a class that reviewed the Canadian legislative process, a quick Google search can tell you that bills must be passed by both the House of Commons (which is comprised of elected MPs) and the Senate (which is comprised of senators appointed by the Governor General) before they can be made into law. According to the library staff members, having no party line for the senators to toe has apparently prolonged and confused the legislative process, and the Senate appears to still be figuring out how to adjust to a change made almost five years ago.

So, in a way, as the parliamentary buildings are undergoing renovations, so is the political infrastructure that they contain.

By the end of the two-week orientation process, and after having met several high-power professionals on the Hill, parliamentary librarians and tour guides, and the staff of Elizabeth May’s office (a lovely, warm, and hard-working bunch), I can definitely confirm that I have no idea what I’ve gotten myself into. That being said, I welcome the challenges ahead and look forward to getting (and sharing) an inside view of how things happen on the Hill.

ON the Radar COMPILED BY MATTEO CIMELLARO NDP LEADER JAGMEET SINGH TO RUN IN B.C. The New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh is set to run in Burnaby, B.C. once byelections are called by Prime Minister Trudeau. Singh was previously an Ontario MPP for the Bramalea-Gore-Malton riding before entering federal politics.

ITALIAN PM THREATENS TO PULL ADS FROM NEWSPAPERS In a Trumpian move, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio of the populist Five Star Movement (M5S) said the government was threatening to send a letter to state-run companies to stop buying advertisements in Italian newspapers.

Di Maio had long claimed that traditional media perpetuates “fake news.”

GUELPH PREPARES FOR HOMECOMING 2018 U of G and the City of Guelph are preparing for upcoming homecoming festivities. A larger police and bylaw force will patrol local neighbourhoods, and the universit y advises to register parties to avoid harsher penalties. For more see pages 7 and 10.

FLORENCE TOUCHES DOWN The tropical storm has left the Carolinas, but the wreckage continues as f looding remains the biggest danger.

The death toll has raised to at least 32, and Fortune reports that the storm could cost over US$18 billion.

FETTY WAP American rapper, Fetty Wap, was a no-show at the Guelph stop of his Wayne Out Canad ia n Tou r at t he G uelph Concert Theatre on Tuesday, Sept. 18.

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Fearful when walking home or being out late at night alone?

TAKE BACK THE NIGHT AND RISE AGAINST FEAR AND VIOLENCE L AU R A VAU TO U R & TA S H A FA LC O N E R

TAKE BACK THE NIGHT (TBTN) is a yearly international event to raise awareness about sexual violence and to support survivors.

Events first began in Belgium and England in the ’60s with protests about women not being safe walking down the street alone.

Similar protests happened in the ’70s. In Philadelphia, citizens held a march to protest the murder of a microbiologist walking near her home after work. In San Francisco, rallies were held in protest of violent pornography and violence against women.

Early marches were exclusively comprised of women to symbolize women’s walks through the darkness of the night and demonstrated that women can unite to resist fear and violence. Now, most protests not only include men, but include men who are survivors and allies.

Some marches are still exclusive to women, which has caused debate on whether this exclusion ignores

the stories of male survivors.

Nevertheless, the unifying theme of past events is the protest of sexual violence and suppor t for survivors with documented events in over 36 countries.

In 2001, Katie Koestner reached out to early event organizers and participants about uniting efforts and sharing their history which solidified the Take Back the Night Foundation, which is a 100 per cent volunteer-run organization.

According to the TBTN website, Koestner was the first woman in the United States to speak out publicly and nationally about surviving campus “date” rape.

This organization has provided resources, funding, and healing to individuals and communities, and offers survivors within the United States an intake form for free legal assistance if they are in a situation requiring such.

TBT N aims to stop sexual violence. Sexual violence is an

The Guelph Wellington Women in Crisis plays a pivotal role in TBTN Guelph events. Photo by Alora Griffiths.

umbrella term that includes any non-consensual sexual acts.

This includes, but is not limited to sexual assault, sexual abuse, intimate partner sexual violence, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, and coercion.

Worldwide, one in three women and one in six men will experience sexual violence, but less than 50 per cent of these cases will be reported. Sexual violence is a vastly underreported crime. In recent years there has been an increase in reports of sex-related crimes in Guelph. For example, according to the “Guelph Police Service 2016 Annual Report” sexual assault reports increased from 63 in 2015 to 106 in 2016.

The purpose of TBTN events is to create safe communities and bring awareness to the issue

of sexual violence. This is done through sharing stories, supporting survivors, reclaiming the streets, and uniting.

Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis organized the first Guelph TBTN event in 1987 and continues to host rallies each year.

Their poster advertising the event reads: “Come and march with us, Survivors and Allies, Unite in Solidarity. Reclaim our Streets.”

The main event in Guelph will take place on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. and begins in Marianne’s Park. Attendees will march up Gordon Street and into the downtown core to rally against relationship, interpersonal, and sexual violence.

There will also be a TBTNthemed event each night of the week leading up to the main event

on Thursday, Sept. 27. This year’s event will include: • Yoga at Marianne’s Park • Sign and button making with the LGBTQ+ Youth Group of Guelph • Skate night at the Guelph Skatepark • Sexuality wellness workshop on the U of G campus After the march, the event will feature both spoken word and musical performances, as well as a keynote speaker that will share their personal story of survival, courage, and bravery.

The slogan for Take Back the Night is “no one should fear the night… or the day. Shatter the silence. Stop the violence.” | Map courtesy of Google Maps.

New media studio seeks to improve digital literacy EMERGING LIBRARY SERVICE PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT AND RESOURCES M AT T E O C I M E L L A R O

FRESHLY OPENED IN the fall of 2018, U of G’s McLaughlin Library has developed a new digital resource library located on the second floor of the library, room 267. According to their website’s about page, the studio will give students the equipment and support to “develop the digital literacy and media creation skills [students] need to succeed.”

In the summer, the studio held workshops for instructors to promote its digital literacy initiative.

The studio has since launched its

pilot program with the interested faculty.

“We are working with approximately 20 instructors on campus, staff from the media studio provide workshops in those classes, then those students come and use the studio to complete their assignments,” Digital Media Librarian Melanie ParletteStewart told The Ontarion.

UNIV*1200 first year seminars, language classes, and landscape architecture are some of the disciplines taking part in the pilot project.

Parlet t e-St ewar t said that

Guelph’s new media studio room is still in its preliminary stages in terms of student use. | Photo by Alora Griffiths

students not registered in a media studio integrated class can still have access by appointment. “[Any Guelph student] can book appointments in our filming studio, our editing station, or in our sound booth,” said Parlette-Stewart.

The studio has trained four full-time staff members on site to answer questions and to guide

students in their projects, during its business hours: Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two of the staff members are from the library and two are co-op students from the library program at Western University.

The studio currently has an editing suite with four workstations, a portrait studio with studio lighting, a sound booth with

microphones for recording podcasts, DSLR cameras, Go Pros, and more.

The studio staff is also experimenting with both virtual reality goggles and a 3D printer, and hope to give students access to those resources in the future.

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My favourite part about writing/photographing for The Ontarion is getting to go to events I would not normally go to.

It’s hard to choose just one favourite, because I have so many events that I’ve loved covering, but one of my highlights was in May 2017 covering a charity fashion show in support of Hospice Wellington.

What is one of your favourite things that you’ve covered for The Ontarion?

It’s hard to choose just one favourite, because I have so many events that I’ve loved covering, but one of my highlights was in May 2017 covering a charity fashion show in support of Hospice Wellington.

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Dionne Brand discusses new releases, The Blue Clerk & Theory POET, NOVELIST, ESSAYIST, AND U OF G PROFESSOR STORY & PHOTOS BY KAREN K. TRAN

IN AN ON-STAGE interview at the Art Gallery of Guelph on Friday, Sept. 14, professor and author Dionne Brand spoke about her new works, The Blue Clerk and Theory, with Professor Winston Smith of Seneca College. The event was co-presented by the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival and Guelph Jazz Colloquium.

Throughout the event, Smith invited the audience to follow along with the poetry readings if they had copies of the book, announcing page numbers to flip to, reminiscent of a class reading a textbook.

The Blue Clerk: Ars Poetica in 59 Versos is Brand’s newest book of poetry, her last was Ossuaries, released in 2010. In it, she details the interactions between an author, and the titular Blue Clerk, who have a turbulent relationship.

“I have an unwise amount of faith in what language can do,” Brand said about writing poetry.

She also read from her new novel, Theory, which centres on a PhD student attempting to write her dissertation. While Brand is best-known for her awardwinning poetry, her prose also engages readers through a more complete narrative.

Both Theory and The Blue Clerk were released on Sept. 18, 2018.

Winston Smith (left) interviewed Dionne Brand (right) at the Art Gallery of Guelph.

Book cover images courtesy of Penguin Random House.

TOP TEN ALBUMS

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GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS* The Waves, The Wake (Nettwerk Music Group)

JANOWSKII* Janowskii (Self-Released)

WILLIAM PARKER Voices Fall From The Sky (AUM Fidelity)

DUMB* Seeing Green (Mint)

RAE SPOON* bodiesofwater (Coax)

HAOLIN MUNK* Planestasia Suite (HAVN Records)

U.S. GIRLS* In A Poem Unlimited (Royal Mountain)

THE CLUTTERTONES WITH LEE PUI MING* Leeways (Snailbongbong)

ELISAPIE* The Ballad of the Runaway Girl (Bonsound)

NICK FRASER* Is Life Long? (Clean Feed) *Canadian Artist

I have an unwise amount of faith in what language can do. –Dionne Brand

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Homecoming entertainment aims to curb excessive partying GUELPH ORGANIZATIONS WORK IN CONCERT TO PRESENT ROCK SHOW M A R S C H E S T E R C H OW

THIS YEAR, YOU can expect some changes to homecoming at U of G — namely, the rock band The Glorious Sons will be playing a live concert after the homecoming game. The Central Student Association (CSA) has been working with UC programming, Off-Campus Living (OCL), Alumni Affairs, and Gryphon Athletics to bring various events, such as a free pancake breakfast, pre-game brunch at The Brass Taps, a half-time concert featuring The Reklaws, and of course, The Glorious Sons. The concert will be held in the U of G Athletics Centre, with a capacity of 2,000 people.

The homecoming concert is part of the increased efforts of many organizations in Guelph to encourage students to centre their homecoming day in a manageable location, such as campus.

Kayla Weiler, CSA VP External, told The Ontarion that the purpose of the concert was “to create a better connection between the alumni, the football game, and the current students because there is a big disconnect.”

You can expect an increased pr e s e nc e o f G u elph p ol ic e this year, in cooperation with

Off-Campus Living, patrolling neighborhoods that are known to host raucous parties and there will be more cruisers driving around in the community. They will be doing community calls, coming by to check in and drop off water, to help ensure the safety of everyone who’s participating in homecoming. CSA President Jack Fisher will also be joining in on these housecalls during homecoming, so if anyone is hosting a party, you might see his face around.

This year, Chancellors Way, a popular student housing neighbourhood, will be hiring extra security in preparation, in order to prevent something like last yea r ’s ma s sive homec oming party. Security will be ensuring that people who try to enter Chancellors are tenants there.

A major issue that arose last year was the amount of trash that was left behind after all the partying was over. On campus, there are more garbage cans, washroom facilities, and access to water, which prevents some of those problems.

W hat if you wa nt t o host a party, but don’t want to get calls by the police? Students can

If you’re planning on having a party this homecoming remember to register your party! | Photo by Alora Griffiths

always register their parties with OCL. Fisher told The Ontarion: “Over the past five years, 97.5 per cent of registered parties have not been fined.”

By registering your party, not only does it inform the police and your neighbours about it, but it also puts less strain on the police as their resources can be directed elsewhere, instead of responding to a call about a party.

When you register your party

with OCL, remember to go to both of the meetings, Weiler stressed. “ S ometimes you’re denied reg ist rat ion b ec ause you don’t go to that secondary meeting.”

Even if you are denied registration, as long as the proper by-laws (such as acceptable noise levels) are followed, there should be no reason for anyone to call the police.

Happy Homecoming!

Gryphons Read novel follows lives of family struck by tragedy DAVID CHARIANDY’S NOVEL, BROTHER K I E R A H A L F YA R D

DAVID CHARIANDY’S book tells the story of a family who is struggling. It tells the story of first generation Canadians, the pressure put on them by their parents to succeed, and the rejection they face by others in society.

Set in Scarborough in the early ’80s, Chariandy describes the location as “a wasteland on the outskirts of a sprawling city.” The novel is written from the perspective of Michael, a young man living and working in the same neighborhood where he was raised.

Michael takes care of his grieving mother; a woman still recovering from the sudden death of her other son, Francis — an event which took place a decade earlier.

We learn of Francis’s death at the beginning of the book, but slowly uncover the circumstances of his death throughout the novel.

The writing itself is beautiful, weaving memories from Michael’s childhood, the events leading up to Francis’s death, and Michael’s present situation. The story is also heartbreaking — the family lives

in a country that constantly shows prejudice against them because of their skin colour. They experience racism on a daily basis — they are profiled by store owners, verbally abused by strangers, and unjustly given a reputation as troublemakers.

Brother is the story of a single mother caring for her two sons in a society that rejects and mistreats them. But above all, this novel tells the story of a family who give each other the strength to survive.

Dav i d C h ari an d y w il l b e v i s i ti n g U of G o n Tu e s day, S e pt. 2 5 for a pub l ic t a l k , as p art of t h e G r y p h o n s Re ad p rogram. T h e eve nt w i l l be h os te d by U of G profe s s or, L aw re n ce H il l , an d w i l l b e l oc ate d in t h e Rob e rt Wh i te l aw Ro o m (2 5 6 ) , Mc L au gh l i n L i b ra r y at 7 p . m .

Brother is the story of a single mother caring for her two sons in a society that rejects and mistreats them.

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Slim Shady versus the world, or much ado about nothing?

RAPPER’S SURPRISE ALBUM FEATURES UNNECESSARY DISS TRACKS JA N A N S H OJA D O O S T

ABOUT TWO WEEKS ago on Aug. 31, the album Kamikaze was released out of nowhere by Marshall Mathers, a.k.a. Eminem.

The sudden release of the album came as a surprise to many, but what’s more is that lots of people were confused by the amount of effort Eminem has put into dissing fellow industry people throughout the album.

Diss tracks are nothing new in the world of hip-hop. They have been popular since the ’90s as a method for artists to resolve their differences by musically confronting each other. But things are not always as peaceful as they seem with diss tracks, as some have actually instigated real life beef and led to irreversible consequences.

There have also been cases where diss tracks actually accomplished their ultimate purpose of resolving issues and reconciling artists.

Recently, the longtime beef between Drake and Meek Mill, which originally started with a comment regarding Drake’s ghostwriting, was squashed and the two now seem to be open to working with each other.

What makes Eminem’s actions on Kamikaze questionable, however, is that he is not using diss tracks for their main purpose. Instead, he is constantly sneak dissing a whole range of people, including his ex-wife, Kim Scott, and some of the new school rappers. One of the most controversial disses is against Tyler the Creator, a fellow

rapper who had minor criticism about Eminem’s previous album.

T he inc onsis t enc y in t he lyrics makes us wonder whether Eminem merely wrote those disses to bring attention to his new album. His previous album, Revival, was released in 2017 and did not receive as much publicity in comparison to his other projects.

Moreover, the disses are erratic because the issues they address are not even recent and some of the shots thrown are at those with whom Eminem has no business.

Eminem addresses rappers of the new generation, the most notable one being MGK (Machine Gun Kelly). The two do have a bit of

history over a minor altercation on Twitter in 2012, but it is unclear why Eminem has decided to catch up with MGK now, after six years of doing nothing about it.

The way Eminem comes after MGK in the title track, “Kamikaze,” is as if he is the one who’s new to the industry while MGK is the well-established hip-hop veteran. In “Kamikaze,” Eminem raps, “Why don’t every other white rapper sell what I sold?”

This comes across as a bit amateur, since a mogul would already know about the greatness of his own contributions in the industry and would never even bother to brag about it in a song.

Diss tracks can get very hot especially if the parties involved go

back and forth. But in this case, Eminem needs to re-evaluate his ways because he is an established artist. At the age of 45, he would do better to show some maturity and actually give a helping hand to younger artists like MGK. Eminem has phenomenal potential for becoming a mentor to many talented prospects. He can build a musical empire of his own at this stage of his career, support his protegés, and come up with something legendary that can be left behind for generations after he says farewell to the industry.

Many underestimate the power of hip-hop and how it can change lives. In the cases of dissing, when words turn into actions, it’s no joke.

But when we turn that upside down and bring positivity out of it, we can see tangible changes in the lives of many, including the fans. So will the real Slim Shady please stand up and walk away from all of this drama?

Left: Eminem’s latest album, Kamikaze, was unexpectedly released on Aug. 31.

Top: The leading single, “Killshot,” is a response to MGK’s song, “Rap Devil.”

Below: Photo courtesy of Aftermath Entertainment.

Headshots of Tyler the Creator and MGK courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Many underestimate the power of hip-hop and how it can change lives.

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Guelph Jazz Festival throws street party for all MUSICAL NIGHT CHAMPIONS RICH MUSICAL GENRE A DA M M AU E

THERE’S SOMETHING TRULY wonderful about a jazz player taking a solo. The player is in the moment: expressive, soulful, playful, communicative, humorous, passionate, daring. On Friday, Sept. 14, those of us present at the Guelph Jazz Festival (its 25th anniversary) witnessed all of the above within the spirit of a New Orleans-style street party.

The bands played to a crowd — which surrounded the performance

space from all sides in Market Square — that seemed to be bursting with joy. People danced and cheered. Food and drink flowed.

Family and friends gathered. And then, as the sun went down, the lights turned on and a beautiful night emerged.

The four bands, Heavyweights Brass Band, Samba Squad, Surefire Street Band, and The Shuffle Demons, played with camaraderie, energy, and good vibes. Every

song seemed to be an expression of “what-a-great-time-to-be-alive.”

It made you smile, move, and participate in the music. And like the best in live music, there was no invisible wall between the audience and the performers — all were on the same level (both physically on the street and emotionally). The party vibe was a back and forth conversation that brought everyone together into happy times.

The bands — each with their own sensibility, form, and configuration — called upon the moment

of spontaneity with pure enthusiasm. They all played straight from the heart to the ears.

You could hear pure devotion coming from the players for the genre they love. You could hear history. You could hear subtleties. You could hear profession.

You could hear grace. And like any form of music, all of these things and much more, came to form that human thing that makes us who we are. It’s like the air we breathe.

So, whether jazz is your favourite, or evolving to be favourite, or unbeknownst favourite musical genre, there is no denying what the power of a great performance, on a great night, at a great place, can do to put you in the moment and send you off on your way, happily.

A nd like a great trumpet, drum, or saxophone solo, the human soul comes through — and other souls respond.

The Surefire Street Band filled Market Square with music on Friday night of the Guelph Jazz festival. | Photo by Sarah Hutchison

Heavyweights Brass Band plays from its traditional Samba Squad starts a dance party. | Photo by Adam Maue. roots | Photo by Adam Maue

The Shuffle Demons get the crowd cheering. | Photo by Sarah Hutchison.

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omecoming is a time-honoured tradition at universities across Canada, and the University of Guelph is no exception. U of G students and alumni alike are no stranger to school spirit. Enter the Glory Bowl — an event that reunites alumni on campus through a game of touch football. Coach Bill Brown, the director of advancement for the Gryphon football team, noted that there are usually 30 to 50 people who play in the Glory Bowl. Brown also said that the Glory Bowl has given alumni a chance to reconnect on the morning before the big game for over 30 years now. In fact, the Glory Bowl may have a much longer history than that — dating back to a tradition from before the University of Guelph was even created.

In 1874, the Ontario Agriculture College (OAC) opened at the current location of the University of Guelph and was one part of what would, in 1964, become the University of Guelph. The OAC football team used to play a game against the “old boys” as their season opener. This tradition was an annual event starting in 1922.

The game was often followed by an impromptu dance and refreshments in the cafeteria.

The game against the “old boys” was a chance for former football players to return to their alma mater and visit friends. This is one important aspect of homecoming: community. In 1940, the OAC Review stated that “our graduates, men and women, are deeply interested in returning from year to

Story by Tasha Falconer | Photos by Alora Griffiths & Courtesy of U of year, whenever possible, bringing with them their husbands, wives, and families, in order that these may meet and enjoy the acquaintance of former classmates who are their dearest friends.”

The reunions of past players continue to this day. This year will see a Decade’s Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 20, where teams of past decades reunite. This year will also see the 1958-1959 Redmen football team in attendance at homecoming to celebrate their 60th anniversary. While football has a long history at Guelph, the team has not always been known as the Gryphons. Sports teams at the Ontario Agricultural College (one of three colleges that founded the University of Guelph) were originally known as the Aggies, then became the Redmen, before finally becoming the Gryphons in 1967, after the creation of the University of Guelph.

At its core, homecoming is about supporting your alma mater. The OAC Review noted that there is “a

genuine feeling of being ‘Home,’ a feeling common to every graduate returning” and that no matter how far away alumni go there is still a “unity of spirit which has in it something of the nature of clannishness.” The love for their alma mater that alumni have is celebrated at homecoming, where everyone cheers at the football game. This gives the team moral support and alumni can make their presence felt, which seems to create a sense more akin to family than community. In recent years, Alumni Stadium has been packed with alumni, students, and community members.

Brown shared one aspect of getting ready for homecoming with The Ontarion: “our players research an alumnus that has played their position. They then present back to their unit groups during film sessions. This is an important part of introducing alumni and traditions to our current team.

This exercise forms a mutual connection and respect between our

current roster and the alumni.”

While the game itself is like any other game, Brown said that “it is hard to ignore the excitement,” as homecoming “has the most hype and fan base.” For the past eight years the team has worn their traditional homecoming jersey, which is different than the jersey worn for much of the regular season.

The homecoming jerseys are black with red and gold writing and red and gold stripes on the shoulder.

According to Brown, the current red, black, and gold colours were “established in 1964 after the amalgamation of Ontario Agricultural College, the MacDonald Institute, and the Ontario Veterinary College,” and “are the product of these three colleges/institutes combining.” The homecoming jersey is “unique and reserved for only [homecoming],” Brown added.

Other home games in the season have a black jersey with white and red writing while away games are played in a white jersey.

The game can create a feeling of

triumph, such as in 1976 when the Gryphons beat the York Yeomen 42-7, or feelings of defeat, such as in 1972 when the Gryphons lost 23-3. Homecoming can also be a time of great achievement, such as in 1990 when Chuck Sims broke the OUAA record for rushing yards, having rushed 331 yards in the game against York, which Guelph would go on to win.

Homecoming can also be a time of grave injury, such as in 2017 when quarterback James Roberts was tackled and injured playing against the McMaster Marauders.

As a result, Roberts would miss all remaining in-season games.

There are also several events surrounding homecoming that teem with school spirit. Early homecoming weekends, for example, were timed so they fell in line with the Halloween dance. Historically, homecoming weekends included banquets, dances, dinners, bands, and even a parade that went through the streets of downtown Guelph.

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N A GAME G’s Archives events surrounding homecoming showcase school spirit as a facet of community building. Last year at homecoming the community of Guelph was negatively impacted by students partying.

The Guelph police received 123 noise complaints and there was an abundance of litter left around the city. One party that caused particular concern took place at Chancellors Way. The Guelph Mercury reported that while attempts were made to shut down the party before it started, it was already too late. With over 4,000 people in attendance police had to close the road. Pictures of the garbage left around Chancellors Way were posted on social media, which brought more attention to the disrespectful behaviours.

Both Mayor Cam Guthrie and President Franco Vaccarino made statements regarding these events, in which they noted their disappointment in those who created these problems. They acknowledged that it was a minority of

Building community since 1922 students that behaved inappropriately and that not all U of G students caused issues. Guthrie and Vaccarino said that they would be partnering with each other and various other organizations, such as the police, to ensure this nuisance does not occur again.

Guelph Today noted that last year had several factors that likely led to the issues, including great weather and other police priorities, but campus police are implementing extra precautions to ensure this year’s homecoming does not negatively impact the community.

Guelph Today also reported that Guelph police will be adding 50 extra officers. The university has also added extra events, such as a community breakfast and concert, that they hope will keep more students on campus. (See page seven for more on this story).

Part of the initiatives being put in place includes sharing information by knocking on doors in the community, so residents know what the by-laws are and who to

contact in case of an issue. Those who are having an off-campus party are asked to register their party. Registration must be done online before 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20. Parties that are registered are less likely to receive nuisance or noise fines, which can run up to $650. Registering your party means you will receive goodies from Off-Campus Living the morning of homecoming, get an extra waste bag collection from the City of Guelph, and participate in a party consultation (in which you will get tips on reducing complaints and how to interact with officers).

This year, on Friday, Sept. 21, the Gryphon Hall of Fame will induct new members, including Dave Irwin who played football from 1990-1993. Saturday, Sept.

21 will include a pancake breakfast, tailgating, alumni events, and of course the games. The Gryphons football team will be playing Queen’s Gaels and the women’s rugby team will be

playing the York Lions. Saturday evening includes a concert

by T he Glorious S ons w ith Shotty Horroh opening.

Both the Gryphons and the Gaels are coming into the football game with a 2-2 record. The last time these teams met was at the 2016 O-week game, in which Guelph beat Queens 38-29. The Gryphons’ losses this season have been close calls, with both being within two points. All this means that the football game is likely to be a good one.

Homecoming allows us to remember the past and respect those that came before that have made the university what it is today.

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Exhibition reveals unappreciated history of brewing CITY OF GUELPH: BEER IS IN OUR BLOOD S TO RY & P H OTO S BY C O R B E N G R A N T

WITH THE ANNUAL homecoming fiasco approaching, the city is set to witness, once again, the more inconvenient impacts of alcohol consumption. But, no matter how disappointed the people of Guelph (and maybe even Mayor Cam Guthrie) may be on the morning of Sept.

23, the relationship and history of alcohol to our city is undeniably a part of what makes Guelph the city it is. Brewing Changes Guelph, a new exhibition at the Guelph Civic Museum seeks to explore the rise, fall, resurrection, and future of brewing in the Royal City.

From the start, brewing and distilling has had an impact on Guelph’s development. It all began with the first European settlers who brought traditional beer styles to Canada and founded the first distilleries, breweries, and malt houses. The impact of brewers and their craft reached far beyond the lips of thirsty patrons, influencing politics, infrastructure, and even local sports of 19th century Guelph.

The University of Guelph’s contribution to brewing history is a strain of barley known as “OAC

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21.” This variety at one time accounted for 98 per cent of all barley grown in Canada, and is now seeing a revival among craft brewers today.

The first room of the exhibit traces the story of brewing in Guelph until prohibition and economic difficulty closed the last of Guelph’s breweries in the late 1930s. The next room presents the second major wave of Guelph brewing as it began in the 1980s with the opening of Wellington Brewery and the revival of the Sleeman Brewery. Both areas are full of artifacts from their respective eras including antique packaging and memorabilia, an array of modern tap handles, and a carboy of live beer complete with an airlock in the style of the modern homebrewer.

A particular focus of the exhibition is on the roles of women in the brewing industry. It has been common for beer marketing to rely heavily on objectifying women as a way to sell products to a perceived consumer base of men. This is best exemplified by the infamous

Old Milwaukee pin-up girl label designs — a product of Sleeman Breweries, which has come under fire from women’s groups for sexualized depictions of women.

Instead, this exhibition considers the roles of women in brewing as creators, owners, and consumers. From success stories of the early woman hotel owners in Guelph, to present day initiatives of woman-oriented groups, the exhibition emphasizes representation for a group that has been regularly overlooked in 20th century brewing culture. One such initiative, Wellington Brewery’s yearly Queen of Craft event, combines beer education and tasting while celebrating women and collecting proceeds for local charities in support of women and children.

One display features the work of artist Cai Sepulis — whose iconic designs have adorned the products of multiple Guelph breweries like Royal City, StoneHammer (which is now closed), and Wellington— shaping the identity of the modern industry in Guelph through her art.

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Improv show pays tribute to Guelph Jazz Festival TIGHT-KNIT AUDIENCE TESTAMENT TO MAKING-BOX SUCCESS H A N N A H S T E WA R T

A WHOLE LOT of hilarity with a pinch of sincerity — that’s how I would describe The Making-Box’s show, Royal City Heroes. Once a month, downtown Guelph’s own improv studio and comedy club puts together a unique show which highlights a spectacular person or group from Guelph, and tells their story in the funniest way possible. Through a combination of interviews, improv, and — in the case of this month — music, The Making-Box offers a fantastic show which immerses the audience from the moment that they walk through the door.

Before the show even begins, it is clear that The Making-Box

is a special kind of place. Upon entering The Making-Box, you are entering a community. It seems that the majority of audience members were returning guests at the show on Friday, Sept. 14, and it is also absolutely undeniable that the audience’s familiarity with the venue did not at all lessen their enthusiasm.

At times it was difficult to distinguish the staff members from everyone else, as they seemed to be having just as much fun as the people who were there to watch the show. Members of the improv team, the bartender, and various other Making-Boxers got warmed

up by dancing along to the excellent music, which played until the show began, and bear hugs and jokes were amply shared. Also, did I mention that their WiFi password is “friendship”?

While the sense of community may be enough to make anyone want to come to The MakingBox, the show itself assures that the audience will never want to leave. Hayley Kellett, the host of the show, started the night off by introducing Jeff Wilson, Carey West, and Tyler Wagler — performers from the Guelph Jazz Festival, and the inspiration for the night’s show. Then hilarity ensued as the improv team took to the stage, warming up the audience by acting out a film noirthemed story involving a detective, a cactus, and the Chupacabra. As would be imagined, this set some

pretty high expectations for the rest of the show. Luckily, what followed did not disappoint.

The show started with Kellett interviewing the evening’s guest — a notable member of the Guelph community (in this case, it was Carey West) — in order to provide the audience with an accurate idea of who the chosen person is, what inspires them, and why this town has been a good place for them to live and thrive. Then the improv team took to the stage to perform a comic rendition of the events that they had just learned about.

Among the many skits performed that night was a scene that featured children preparing for a talent show that was organized by West in her role as a music teacher. This depiction was… less than accurate. The audience members seemed to laugh until their stomachs hurt. Repeat.

This show is something incredibly unique and wonderful to experience. Both the interview portion of the evening and the skits put on by the improv team are testaments to a very strong love for this city, which allows its inhabitants to create, connect, and laugh together (a lot).

Did I mention that their WiFi password is ‘friendship’?

The Making-Box’s Royal City Heroes show pays tribute to influential members of the Guelph community. September’s show focused on Carey West, a Guelph Jazz Festival performer.

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Five ways to take care of yourself during the semester PUT YOUR HEALTH & HAPPINESS FIRST MEHAK MOHINDRU

AS SCHOOL BEGINS to kick into full gear, we will start slipping away from our regular habits to accommodate late-night studying, early-morning classes, and everything in between. Sometimes we slip away from good habits and by finals we aren’t taking care of ourselves the way we’d like. Self-care must be emphasized, perhaps most of all during midterms and finals when we are stressed and most need to relax. These are five ways to take care of yourself during the semester, no matter how busy everything else becomes.

1. TAKE OCCASIONAL BREAKS

For every 45 minutes of work you do, aim to take a 15-minute break. This will give you time to relax your brain, so you can start to work again refreshed and avoid feeling overwhelmed.

During this 15-minute break, you can try to walk around campus or even by your house just to relax your muscles. You can also try to do some stretches since you would have been sitting for so long and you don’t want your body feeling sore from constant sitting. It’s important that you make sure your body is always energetic and not tired since this will make you tired and unmotivated to continue studying.

2. ENSURE A PROPER BALANCE

Often, we want to accomplish so much that we unthinkingly will keep adding to our to-do lists, which in turn causes us more stress. If there is too much on your plate and you feel as if you are not able to give your best effort towards all of your commitments, then it is time to prioritize and take a step back from some things. Your body will be overexerted from the excessive amount of activities and academics, and you will start to ignore them because you’re so overwhelmed.

It’s best to realize what your top priorities are and stick to them.

3. TIME MANAGEMENT

Everyone you ever talked to in order to get some advice on college and academics probably told you to manage your time properly. They’re not wrong. Check your schedule and see if you can fit some studying time or time to work on assignments in between your classes throughout the day.

Therefore, at the end of the day you don’t have as much to do.

4. DE-STRESS YOURSELF

I’m sure that almost everyone has a hobby or passion that they like to keep going back to because it makes them feel relaxed. That is important because when you have some free time, it’s good to destress yourself by doing something you love. If that’s fitness, then go to the gym a few times a week.

Working out is known to make you feel more productive, therefore after your workouts you’ll be motivated to do more studying.

5. EATING WELL

It’s so important to eat well throughout the day and while you’re studying just to make sure you’re getting the nutrients you need to keep going. During your study breaks, try to have veggies or some kind of fruit, like an apple.

This will keep you energized as you study. Another thing you can do to ensure that you’re eating well is start packing meals and snacks for school at home. It can be tempting to buy food on campus, but you will be saving money and avoid making food decisions based on hunger and convenience.

I hope you find these tips useful.

Make sure you are looking after yourself during the semester, so that you have formed healthy habits before heading into the stressful seasons of midterms and finals.

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Could your diet be causing your back pain?

SITTING ALL DAY CAN BE PAINFULLY HARD WORK, EAT BETTER TO GIVE YOUR BACK A HELPING HAND A LO R A G R I F F I T H S

WHEN YOU HEAR “back pain” you might think about hurting yourself after lifting something too heavy. If you study long hours, drive a lot, or work in an office then you’ll probably think about sitting for too long in the same uncomfortable position. But few people might think the cause of back pain could be due to what they eat.

Are you someone who suffers from lower back pain, whether acute or chronic? Well, what if I told you that your back pain may be directly connected to your digestive tract and gut health?

The body consists of complex physiological systems that work together to keep you healthy.

Sometimes, when one system is out of whack, it causes a ripple effect that negatively impacts other systems.

One of the most common digestion and spinal health connections is the link between constipation and lower back pain.

Here are some reasons why back

pain might occur: • Eating foods that create inflammation in the body can cause muscles to contract and not relax, which can lead to muscle spasms in the lower back.

• You may have already hurt your lower back, and these injured muscles are in spasm. These spasms stop the movement of food in the digestive tract and the bowels, therefore causing constipation and more pain.

• You may take prescription drugs for back pain. These medications, like opioids, may cause constipation as a side effect.

If you experience back pain, take a look at the types of foods you’re eating, stay hydrated, and get the proper amount of fiber in your diet — balancing soluble and insoluble fibers. All of this may help to keep you regular and not constipated while also lessening the back pain you experience.

One approach you can take is trying an Elimination Diet. The Elimination Diet, also known as

the “exclusion diet,” is a way to identify the foods that you might be intolerant to or allergic to. A list of common inflammatory foods you can try and stay away from are in the chart above.

Editor’s note: If you’re dealing with back pain, or inf lammation caused from the foods you eat, it’s recommended you see a doctor or dietitian who specializes in this subject before making any major changes to your diet

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The myth of the teacup pigs hurts real animals SUFFERING DUE TO HUMAN IGNORANCE MUST STOP C A R L E I G H C AT H C A R T

AS THE EXHAUSTION of April’s exam season finally started to ebb, I spent my first summer as a vet student in what was essentially my dream job. For two months I was an employee at Kingston’s Happy Tails Farm Sanctuary, a rescue and education centre featuring pigs, alpacas, sheep, goats, and a large flock of various birds, among other species.

Considering that I entered my position as an “evidenced-based” kind of girl, I spent a surprising amount of time talking about things that do not exist. Like a trained fighter, my summer consisted of swinging left at misconceptions and right at blatant untruths, all while maintaining respectful dialogue to ensure the conversation remained informative, not condescending. (Yelling “FAKE NEWS,” even facetiously, just doesn’t seem to fly when you’re in academia).

Most prominently, there was plenty of discussion with supporters and visitors about the myth of the teacup pig. For those of you who may be unfamiliar

with these adorable creatures (on account of the fact that they are totally fictional), teacup pigs are what animal owners believe they are receiving when they purchase swine from a self-declared breeder.

Somewhere along the way, the notion that this “micropig” will stay cute and small forever has become widely accepted by the general public.

What breeders conveniently tend to forget disclosing to consumers is that none of these pigs will stay little for long, and certainly not small enough to fit in a dish one enjoys with the Queen on a Tuesday afternoon. Potbelly pigs not only grow to be 100 to 300 pounds, but the behaviours considered cute when exhibited at a few months of age can become destructive and even dangerous as their actual size at adulthood is reached and hormones kick in.

Let it be known that (all) pigs can bite. They have teeth, tusks, and powerful jaws; they display dominance behaviour that is normal for their species but can cause injury to humans and other

animals; they poop and pee more than any suburban dweller would find tolerable. These incredibly intelligent animals also have physical and social needs that cannot be satisfied by the typical citizen.

I cannot stress enough how important it is for any potential pet owner to do their proper research (hint: Facebook and/or clicking the first Google search result leading to an anonymous blog doesn’t count). As a result of human ignorance, sanctuaries across the province are beyond capacity to take in the countless “teacup” pigs currently needing a home through no fault of their own.

When assuming responsibility for the life of another, it is

imperative to ensure that one’s decision is thoroughly informed.

To do anything less is irresponsible, possibly illegal, and worst of all — cruel. Please, be a responsible pet owner.

Below: Anna, senior girl who was abandoned in a garage when her family moved, extremely malnourished with overgrown hooves and teeth.

Right: Mia, a piglet featured on Kingston’s CK WS News. She is an excellent example of a piglet obtained by a well-meaning family that did not have the ability to provide for her.

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What do you know about the Learning Commons?

HOW TO GET HELP FROM MCLAUGHLIN LIBRARY DIGITAL LEARNING COMMONS

EMMA EVENDEN

SOME DAYS IT feels like I’ve spent far too many hours of the day on campus. During the academic year, I work a part-time job on campus and spend a minimum of three hours a day here for classes. On those busy days, I can honestly say that the last thing I want to do is spend even more of my time at school in search of academic support. Sometimes I just want to sit on my couch in my sweatpants with a bunch of snacks in the comfort of my own home. However, the guilt of not doing school work or getting help for assignments quickly washes over me and I go into a frenzy of textbook reading and note taking. Personally, I feel like I need to strike a balance between getting assistance online and in person — although online is convenient and easily accessible, occasionally I need human interaction to make things click.

IRL APPOINTMENTS

One of the best-known resources the L earning Commons has to offer students are in-person appointments. They are sometimes the most visible, as many of the writing appointments are held on the first f loor of the library amongst all the studying students. Appointments can be booked online for a variety of different things like writing support, data and research help, and other academic support for things like presentations and time management. These are great if you want to talk to a real-life human, and if you have some extra time on your hands throughout the day.

WORKSHOPS

The library also hosts a series of workshops that cover everything from creating effective surveys, to writing a literature review.

Here’s the kicker, they also have resources that you can access any time from the comfort of your own space through the Digital Learning Commons (DLC). A personal favourite of mine from the DLC are their online Course Guides — a grouping of course-specific resources like databases and articles that are extremely helpful for assignments and solidifying course content. These guides have saved me from feverishly Googling “really good journal articles to use for an assignment that I definitely should have started a week and a half ago” time and time again. They also produce a variety of YouTube videos that can break up an all-too familiar Netflix binge. I used one of these videos to learn how to write a proper Chicago Style citation.

By simply going t o the library’s website students have

easy access to on-the go assistance, which is perfect for our busy student schedules.

In next week’s column, I’ll be writing about Supported Learning Groups (SLGs), which are a great resource for many challenging classes!

Emma Evenden studying in one of the quiet study spaces in the library.

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Apple in 2018 A GRAPHIC DESIGNER’S PERSPECTIVE OF APPLE’S FALL LINE | TIFFANY AGLIANI A P P L E I S A C O M PA N Y constantly at the forefront of technological innovations, pushing the boundaries of devices that we use to enhance our daily lives. As a graphic designer I use my Macbook Pro, iPad Pro, and iPhone 8 Plus every day as tools to share my creativity with the world. So, sit back because I’m about to fangirl over the new tech Apple is releasing this fall while touching on the broader societal implications of the company’s advances.

APPLE WATCH

Apple really pushed the boundaries of the Apple Watch with the new Series 4 model. The adline “A guardian for your health” is not only catchy but fits the device’s capabilities. The new Apple Watch is an electrocardiogram (ECG) on your wrist. That’s right – it can perform an ECG test with the touch of a finger on the digital crown (spin dial) and can give you low and high heart rate

notifications throughout the day.

The new watch can also detect a fall and immediately contact your emergency contacts listed in your Health ID profile. With the ability to perform an ECG, detect a fall, automatically detect your workouts, and cellular capabilities so you can leave your phone at home, it’s not hard to see why Apple is marketing this as the number one watch in the world.

As a healthy, young adult with no apparent family history of heart disease, why would I care about my smartwatch being able to perform an ECG? Preventative medicine. It’s the sense of reassurance. By having a guardian on my wrist monitoring my health in ways that I can’t, I can be at ease knowing that if my heart health were to take a turn, my watch would be able to detect it before I started to notice it. The Apple Watch can aid physicians in collecting medical information and has the potential to help catch issues before they escalate. The

In addition to the ECG feature, the watch can also detect a fall and immeditaley contact emergency services. | Photo courtesy of Apple.

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implications this could have on the healthcare industry are enormous.

CAMERA UPGRADES

The camera’s upgraded Smart HDR feature makes it possible to take multiple photos at once and combine the best components from each into one beautiful photograph. So, you can expect to see punchier highlights and deeper shadows in your photos.

There’s also a new sensor that creates greater colour accuracy and better low-light shots.

What really blew me away were the upgrades Apple made to portrait mode. Portrait mode was introduced with the iPhone 7 Plus and it’s an amazing way to create professional-looking photos with a phone camera. With the XS, XS Max, and the XR, Apple has introduced a new editing feature that allows you to change the depth of field after you take the photo.

This has never been available in the photography world before now.

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Technology like the iPhone has opened up an entirely new world to people. Some millennials and those in generation Z have never grown up without the Internet. They have never experienced a world where they can’t get the answer to something in 0.0000039 seconds on Google.

It will be interesting to see what future generatoins may never have to grow up without.

Sure it starts here with a watch able to monitor your health in ways you can’t and an amazing camera on your handheld device, but where does it end? Who’s to say that we don’t already have the technology to make photographs move in print like in Harry Potter? Technology is a beautiful thing that is forever evolving and changing the way we interact with the world around us, and I think we can expect to see Apple at the front of every innovation that is to come.

The enhanced Bokeh feature of the upgraded cameras for the new iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR. | Photo courtesy of Apple.

EDITORIAL STAFF Mirali Almaula

Por trait mode also got an upgrade on its bokeh effect.

Bokeh refers to the aesthetic quality of the blur produced in the out-of-focus parts of an image produced by a lens. The bokeh effect has been improved using new image mapping so that the edges of the subject in your photo are even more accurate. Another innovation is that portrait mode is now available on the frontfacing camera, meaning users should get ready to take their selfie game to a whole new level.

With technology like the iPhone so easily accessible to the general population people don’t necessarily need an education in photography or filmography to be good at it. Just Google the principles of photography on your iPhone, take a photo with Portrait Mode, then Google how to edit in Photoshop with your iPhone on the mobile iPhone app.

Post your content on platforms like YouTube and Instagram to gain a following, and brands will want to

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C A L E N DA R

F PETS O THE K WEE

SEPT. 20 Thursday At Noon Concert The Madawaska String Quartet. Free.

12 p.m. Mackinnon 107 (Goldschmidt Room)

SEPT. 21 Five Alarm Funk Steamy funk-punk fusion. Co-presented by the CSA and CFRU 93.3FM. 12 p.m. Branion Plaza The Making-Box Headliners Stand-up comedy show ft. Ashley Moffatt 9 p.m. The Making-Box

SEPT. 22 Campus Community Pancake Breakfast Part of homecoming celebrations 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Branion Plaza Glory Bowl Touch football game with Gryphon alumni 10 a.m. Alumni Stadium Football: Homecoming Guelph Gryphons vs. Queen’s Gaels 1 p.m. Alumni Stadium

PETS OF THE WEEK Two conures (unnamed, send in your suggestions!)

Human: Robin White Pets’ Ages: 14 weeks Fun Fact: The smaller conure with the cinnamon coloured head likes to dance to Rockin’ Robin and other golden oldies. The larger, green conure likes to sit on people’s heads!

Half-Time Concert Starring country band, The Reklaws 2 p.m. Alumni Stadium Women’s Rugby Vs. York 1 p.m. Varsity Field

Do you think your pet deserves to be the next pet of the week? Send your photos to ktran@theontarion.com by 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 24, along with your full name, pet’s name and age, and a fun fact about them. | Photo by Lorrie Taylor.

The Glorious Sons, Shotty Horroh High-spirited rock with blue-collar roots 7 p.m. Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre Guelph Comedy Festival Preview Gala Fundraising event for Guelph Comedy Festival ft. The Lusty Mannequins, Carol Zoccoli 8 p.m. Guelph Youth Music Centre

SEPT. 25 Gryphons Read author visit: David Chariandy Public talk hosted by U of G Prof. Lawrence Hill.

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. McLaughlin Library, 256 Robert Whitelaw Room The Making-Box Rookies Monthly comedy show featuring up-and-coming talent 8 p.m. The Making-Box

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