The Ontarion - Issue #176.4

Issue No. 176.4

Thursday, January 29, 2015

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Issue 176.4 • Thursday, January 29, 2015

In conversation with Mayor Cam Guthrie No regrets, no cooking – yes transit ZOEY ROSS To say that the recent mayoral campaign was fiery might be an understatement. However, the campaign is over and session has officially begun; the city’s new mayor, Cam Guthrie, is now looking to put his words and promises into action.

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“...the city’s new mayor, Cam Guthrie, is now looking to put his words and promises into action. ” I had the pleasure of sitting down with Guthrie to talk campaign issues, new developments, and personal cooking skills. Speaking to the recent campaign fires, I asked Guthrie if there was anything he might like to speak to or clear up. “No,” Guthrie responded immediately. “Like any election, there’s choice, and I presented a choice. Democracy wins at the end of the day.” “I am a mayor for all,” Guthrie continued. “There is enough room in the city for a bunch of

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Guelph’s newly elected mayor, Cam Guthrie, sits down with Zoey Ross to discuss campaign strategy, equality, and cooking skills. ideas, and they don’t have to be mine. I am all ears [to] any ideas that can move our city forward; as long as those ideas are coming to me respectfully, that’s all I care about.” Delving deep into the issues facing Guelph, I asked Guthrie about his plans for dealing with transit issues – like often being unable to catch a bus to campus, which affects many University of Guelph students. I also asked if Guthrie would implement his idea to sell a universal bus pass to secondary school students. “Really, to me, that’s a small piece within a greater context of transit as a whole. Personally, I believe that transit needs to be reviewed in its entirety and put back together with those pieces,” Guthrie responded. “One [piece] could be giving high school students or students in general a different kind of pass. Another piece could be bus shelters and better routes.” Recently, the Central Student Association (CSA) – the University of Guelph’s core student government – passed a motion that will assist in the lobbying of the university to divest in the global oil trade and re-evaluate their portfolio. During the recent mayoral campaign, however, Guthrie had placed more emphasis on the local within his platform . “While Mayor Karen Farbridge wishes to focus on global initiatives,” Guthrie told The Guelph Tribune , “I’d like to tackle issues located right outside your door.” With this in mind, I asked Mayor Guthrie if he felt that Guelph, the community and the campus, has a responsibility to global concerns, like carbon emissions and global warming. “I do believe the city should be worried about the global issues,” said Guthrie. “We can still focus on [these], but not at the expense of local issues that might not be getting the attention that they require. Municipal tax dollars should go to municipal issues. It’s not an ‘either-or,’ it’s just making sure that it’s put into the right balance.” Inspired by the recent CSA vote to endorse an anti-racism taskforce on campus, I found it prudent to ask Guthrie what

social policy he had in mind to implement, looking to build both equality and culture. “I think there is a certain role for government to play in [promoting equality]. I think actions speak louder than words,” Guthrie replied. “I don’t know if government is the best thing, sometimes, to be trying to help spread wellness. Sometimes nonprofit associations can do a way better job of promoting [equality], and I don’t want to see government step on toes of other organizations that are already doing a really good job.” When looking at the unique culture of Guelph, Guthrie weighed in on the prominent and important role of the arts. “We are very well known not only outside but within the city for [culture and] arts,” said Guthrie, “and I think [that presence is also] growing.” On a more colloquial note, I asked Guthrie if he considered himself to be a good cook. His response was “negatory.” Concluding the interview, Guthrie took the time to acknowledge the positive atmosphere that the University of Guelph students bring to the community. “Thank you to all the students for being here; [the community] completely embraces you and we want you to come off-campus and explore our great city,” said Guthrie. “Why don’t you consider setting up roots in Guelph? We would love for you to stay and be a part of our community.” Of course, many more questions face Mayor Guthrie, but only time – and what are sure to be intense council sessions – will bring the answers.

Target to discontinue operations in Canada American retail giant pulls plug on Canadian stores SAMEER CHHABRA After less than two years in Canada, the American retail giant Target announced plans to discontinue all operations of their Canadian subsidiary, Target Canada Co. The plans were revealed on Jan. 15, after Target announced that it would be seeking protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Toronto. Shortly after announcing their liquidation plans, Target Canada announced that it had obtained a CCAA order. Alvarez and Marsal will serve as the Court-appointed Monitor of Target Canada during the

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After opening its first doors less than two years ago, Target Canada Co. will close all of its 133 stores this year.

wind-down process. Citing a lack of foreseeable profits until at least 2021, Target Corporation Chairman and CEO, Brian Cornell, released a public statement through the Target website. “When I joined Target, I promised our team and shareholders that I could take a hard look at our business and operations in an effort to improve our performance and transform our

company,” said Cornell. “After a thorough review of our Canadian performance and careful consideration of the implications of all options, we were unable to find a realistic scenario that would get Target Canada to profitability until at least 2021.” Target Canada’s approximate 17,600 employees will be receiving a minimum of 16 weeks of compensation, including wages and benefits coverage

for employees not required for the full wind-down period. Employees will receive their severance payments through an employee trust funded by $70 million. While it will cost the Target Corporation between $500 million and $600 million to cease operations in Canada, the American giant expects to lose approximately $5.4 billion of pre-tax losses from the fourth quarter of 2014. “We do not take lightly the impact that our decision to discontinue operations in Canada will have on Target Canada’s team members who have worked tirelessly to make improvements to the guest experience,” said Cornell. “That is why we took the unique step of establishing the Employee Trust.” On Jan. 24, the CBC reported that approximately 520 “store level managers” will receive an average of $11,000 each, while between 21 and 26 “top senior and operations managers” will receive an average of $30,000 each. These extra payments add up to $6.5 million and are part of a Key Employee

Retention Plan created by Target Corporation to encourage managers to stay with the company during the winddown period. In an affidavit issued by Alvarez and Marsal that four principle issues contributed to Target Canada’s lessthan-ideal fiscal situation. Too many stores opening too quickly, a weak supply chain, high product prices, and a weak online presence – as well as other structural factors – contributed to Target Canada’s current position, according to the global turnaround management firm. Alvarez and Marsal will be supervising Target Canada’s liquidation and wind-down process, while reporting Target’s progress to the Ontario Supreme Court. Alvarez and Marsal will also be providing suggestions on how to handle the coming period. At press time. Target has not released a timeline for when it plans to complete its discontinuation process. However, the corporation maintains that ceasing all activity in Canada is the only logical move that insures fiscal stability.

Obama’s State of the Union address Short-changed on foreign policy MATTEO CIMELLARO Barack Obama had much of Congress – mainly Democrats and honourary guests –standing and cheering on Tuesday, Jan. 20, when he gave his yearly State of the Union address. Throughout the entirety of his speech, the Republican attendees had more stern, conservative looks displayed, only applauding or standing when need be. There were two different speeches on Tuesday night: The first focused on domestic policy that was detailed, precise, and ambitious in a way that also carried a certain swagger. The second focused on foreign policy, which was plagued with vague and short-changed contradictions. The domestic policy speech was quite good. It highlighted many progressive policies expected from the Democratic party. Closing tax loopholes on the too-rich-for-theirown-good one per cent, providing free community college and affordable child care for struggling families, and moving to provide paid sick leave were all presented in the platform. These policies show exciting and strong possibility if the Democrats held the Congress, but that is not the case. Republicans hold Congress, and these policies received stone-faced criticism even during the President’s rousing address. John Boehner, the Speaker of the House and a Republican, gave a stark contrast to the lively Joe Biden. Boehner appeared un-amused throughout the evening, and perhaps even more so as President Obama spoke for the hour. Obama’s brief section on foreign policy was criticized by The Washington Post’s Eugene Robinson as “un-ambitious and lacking in detail.” Obama declared the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq over, as well as promising to “degrade and destroy” the Islamic State. After acknowledging the attacks on the school in Palestine and the Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris, Obama kept firm in his stance on hunting down terrorist organizations and individuals, destroying their networks and communicative abilities. What Obama lacked, however, was any specifics for the legislation and policy which would accomplish this all. President Obama also promised to do everything in his power to deny Iran from nuclear program, but once again, no details or legislation were offered to present the specifics of these actions. When speaking on Russia and their encroachment on and annexation of neighbouring countries, President Obama stated that America is “upholding the principle that bigger nations can’t bully the small – by opposing Russian aggression, and supporting Ukraine’s democracy, and reassuring our NATO allies.” This statement has faced some backlash from those critical of American foreign policy, who believe that this presents a contradiction when America is seen as one of the bigger bullies on the playground.

President Obama did briefly mention another form of fatal bullying: the Ferguson and New York cases, and the civil rights issues that have recently come to light. Some criticized Obama for not spending more time and detail on “Black Lives Matter,” but the President addressed these concerns by presenting a focus that looks towards more community trust in local police forces through legislation and reform. There were, however, some high-points. President Obama’s determination on tackling global warming had shadows of 2008 Obama, advocating for and giving hope, speaking and striding with a certain swagger. The President also spoke of a “better politics,” going past frivolous argument and hate-ads: a politics that seeks to find similarities, not differences; progress, not regress; and build, not stall. This “better politics” seemed to point towards a Congress that is a true bi-partisan effort; inspiring the young, rather than angering them, built upon the practical, rather than the ideological For most of the night, Republicans were silent, perhaps in part because of ideological differences, but Obama had the whole Congress in stitches with his now-infamous ad-lib, when he reminded everyone: “I have no more campaigns to run. I know because I won both of them.” Now that Obama has no more campaigns to run, it is up to him to keep to his promises and to keep, as he says, “the State of the Union strong.”

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Japan works to save remaining hostage Japanese PM “speechless” after video claims ISIS hostage dead DIANA KURZEJA The world was shocked after the Sunday, Jan. 25 video release showing one of the two Japanese hostages, held by the terrorist group ISIS, had been killed. Prior to this video, the demands of ISIS had been for Japan to pay a ransom of $200 million in exchange for the group sparing Hurana Yukawa, 42, and Kenji Goto, 47. Goto was featured in the Sunday video holding up a photo of a beheaded Yukawa, forced to read out a script of the group’s newest demands. ISIS is now willing to trade Goto for Sajida Mubarak al-Rishawi, 35, an Iraqi woman sentenced to hang in Jordan for a failed suicide bomb attempt in Amman. “They no longer want money,” Goto said in the video. “You bring them their sister from the Jordanian regime, and I will be released immediately. Me for her. Don’t let these be my last words you ever hear. Don’t let Abe also kill me.” Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, to whom the video refers, appeared on the public broadcaster NHK early Sunday, Jan. 25, stating that the video showing the beheaded Goto was likely authentic – although the video is said to be still under review. In reaction to the video, Yukawa’s father, Soichi, told reporters that he hoped “deep in his heart” that the news of his son’s killing was not true. “If I am ever reunited with him, I just want to give him a big hug,” said Soichi. U.S. President Barack Obama condemned the brutal murder of Yukawa, offering condolences to Prime Minister Abe for this tragic loss. Obama stated that the United States will stand “shoulder to shoulder” with Japan, calling for the immediate release of Goto. Prime Minister Abe stood firm on his foreign policy, stating that Japan would not be deflected from its foreign mission by acts of terrorism. “We will never give in to terrorism, and we will actively contribute to the peace and stability of the world together with the international community,” said the Prime Minsiter to NHK. “We are not wavering at all on this policy.” Prime Minister Abe also offered condolences to the family and friends of Haruna Yukawa, but declined to comment on the message in the video.

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The new video has intensified anxieties over the fate of Goto, and has also led to the criticism of Prime Minister Abe, who some believe is responsible for the hostage crisis due to his drive for a more assertive Japan. Despite those who believe the two hostages acted irresponsibly themselves, both travelling independently to Syria at great risks, many firmly continue to support the notion that Abe should be held accountable for the death of Yukawa and Goto’s capture. About 100 protesters held a rally outside of Prime Minister Abe’s office on Sunday, Jan. 25 to voice their discontent with his foreign policy commitments, which they believe have contributed to anti-Japanese attitudes abroad. Protesters held signs that read “I’m Kenji” and “Free Goto,” in hopes that the Prime Minister will save Goto. Demonstrator Kenji Kunitomi, 66, deems Prime Minister Abe completely

responsible for bringing the hostage crisis upon himself. “This happened when Prime Minister Abe was visiting Israel,” said Kunitomi in an interview with The Toronto Star. “I think there’s a side to this where they may have taken it as a form of provocation, possibly a big one.” Since Prime Minister Abe’s re-election in December, he has supported proposals to remove Article 9 of Japan’s constitution, which was adopted after the Second World War and drafted by U.S. occupation forces. Article 9 renounces the use of war or the threat of force to resolve international disputes, and bans the maintenance of armed forces with war potential. It is unclear whether the public’s lack of support for such changes within the policy will push the Prime Minister to intensify his foreign policy commitments, or shift his stance and withdraw from the policy’s commitments.

Ebola outbreak may have hit turning point Africa sees dramatic decline in cases, but the fight is not over ASHLEY GIBSON Almost a year after the Ebola outbreak was officially declared in West Africa, reported cases finally declining across the continent. If the trend continues, this may be the turning point toward the final stretch of the Ebola epidemic. In the intense-transmission countries – Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone – the most recent data from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows the number of reported cases to be halved per 10 days in Guinea, 14 days in Liberia, and 19 days in Sierra Leone. Although many cases are likely to go unreported, this marks the first time since the declaration of the outbreak that there has been such a dramatic drop. In the midst of the outbreak, the governments of the countries with the most reported cases decided upon the closure of public schools after the July-August break, until the outbreak is contained enough to be deemed safe. On Monday, Jan. 19, Guinea was the first to retract the closures, re-opening most of the compromised schools. Attendance remains much lower than before the closure, most likely due to parents’ decisions to keep their children away from any possible Ebola contact. Liberia will be next, planning to reopen schools by next month if all goes as planned. Sierra Leone, the most affected by Ebola, has not yet established a re-opening date. However, UNICEF continues working with the government and community to prepare for the undetermined official reopening.

Many officials continue to be suspicious about what the decline means for the future of Ebola. In a press conference, WHO Assistant Director Dr. Bruce Aylward explained: “The danger now is that, instead of a steady downward trend, we end up with an oscillating trend where the virus goes up and down.” Ebola is highly contagious, and without proper treatment, it could just as easily oscillate back into an outbreak. What is important to recognize is that we are now seeing the emergence of a very promising situation in which Ebola containment seems possible. “I am terrified that the information will be misinterpreted,” Dr. Aylward

commented. “It’s like saying your pet tiger is under control.” As the fluster Ebola treatment begins to settle, efforts can be turned towards prevention and inhibiting main transmutation roots. The WHO has personnel on the ground researching strains in transmission, while also trying to monitor key contacts to catch the virus before it burgeons into a possible outbreak. “This is the first time that the countries were in a position to stop Ebola,” said Dr. Aylward, who also continued to emphasize the need for further aid effort and public support, if the battle against Ebola is to be won.

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Issue 176.4 • Thursday, January 29, 2015

Common cents The biggest business stories of the week ALEXANDRA GRANT The middle class has been shrinking consistently for the last 50 years; however, this was usually chalked up to more individuals climbing the ladder of success. As of 2000, this seems to have changed, as we saw more individuals falling down the ladder than climbing up. In addition, as the middle class has shrunk, its demographic has changed – led by the 65-andup crowd, rather than families of four. With the changes to health care and social security, especially in the U.S., the safety net that was cast for all seems to be missing many, and with an increase in lower-paying jobs, it seems the younger middle class is facing some major financial hurdles. Microsoft recently announced that it will launch a set of goggles named the HoloLens, which will superimpose the operating system on the real world. Though many – especially in the world of markets and business – are interested by the new technology and what it will mean for the value of the company, others are interested in the effects these HoloLens will have on relationships with screens and virtual worlds. Though this could mean a jump in stock strength and value, many are questioning whether this new visual technology is the line between virtual and real. The newly sworn-in Prime Minister of Greece, Alexis Tsipras, is trying to make good on his campaign promise of re-negotiating and lowering Greece’s debt. With the country’s bailout coming in around $270 billion, Tsipras has been attempting to negotiate with Eurozone finance ministers and the IMF. However, as of yet, the response seems to be that there will be no quick fix, and the purposed write-down of the Greek debt will not come to fruition in the near future. Greece, who in recent years has seen high unemployment rates and huge financial debt, voted Tsipras in to power in hopes of getting the situation under control. Only time will tell if they made the right choice. Investment companies have been benefiting from the poor through used car loans, making substantial returns. After September 2014 saw the creation of a bond deal based on sub-prime auto loans, the demand for a piece of the action surpassed $1.75 billion and sent business booming. Seen previously in the markets with mortgages, the car loans, experts warn, could leave the investors and market open to substantial fluctuation and losses. Though these types of loans, when bundled and sold, can warrant high returns in low-interest times, analysts and regulators caution that these loans can lead to unwanted stress on the borrowers and on the market itself.

NEWS J.D., China’s second-largest e-commerce company, has been making headway in differentiating itself from major competitor Alibaba. Through shadowing the likes of Amazon, while also adding home delivery with a company owned and operated fleet of trucks, the giant boasted a yearend revenue of $20 billion, with 49 million active users. The company, which is publicly traded in the U.S., has been working towards these goals for some time now, and is now China’s largest direct-sale retailer. However, some analysts predict that the company will not turn a profit until 2017, with the weight of a costly start up in its not-so-distant past. Even Alibaba Chairman Jack Ma commented on the situation, saying the company was “inherently flawed” and destined to die out. J.D. Mall Chief Executive Shen Haoyu, in contrast, says the company could be profitable today, but they are choosing instead to focus on growing their user base.

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$1.3 million invested in research leaders Canada Foundation for Innovation invests in U of G ALYSSA OTTEMA Researchers at the University of Guelph currently working to find solutions in the fight against cancer and other diseases received almost $1.3 million in federal contributions on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Ed Holder, the Minister of State (Science and Technology), made the announcement at the University of Saskatchewan during an event for the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). The announcement highlighted over $27 million in contributions for tools, infrastructure, and research to 37 different universities across Canada. Seven awards have been handed to University of Guelph research projects across four colleges. John Livernois, University of Guelph’s Interim Vice-President of Research, noted the importance of this funding for both the campus and the community. “This vital investment in U of G’s research capacity reflects the quality of our researchers,” said Livernois, “and their dedication to innovation and discovery.” Katryn Preuss, of the Chemistry department, in coordination with Engineering professors Emily Chiang and Brajesh Dubey, received $400,000 – the top prize awarded to the University of Guelph - to create molecule-based materials with novel functions to handle waste material, such as e-waste, nanoparticle waste, and mining and metallurgical waste. Jim Uniacke, a professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology, received almost $125,000, which he will use to purchase a hypoxia system – the first to grace the University of Guelph campus. This purchase will allow Uniacke and a team of researchers to grow cells under low oxygen, which are common in tumours. “Understanding how cancer cells adapt to low oxygen is crucial in developing new treatments,” Uniacke noted. “This award will be fundamental toward establishing a successful research program.” The Department Molecular and Cellular Biology saw a few other awards head their way. Professor Tariq Akhtar received nearly $120,000 to fund the development of a plant metabolic biochemistry laboratory, while Professor Ryan Scott received over $250,000 to fund a new neurodevelopment and degeneration laboratory. Anthony Mutsaers, a clinical studies professor, received $125,000, which will allow him to equip a cancer research lab at the Ontario Veterinary College. The funding will purchase new equipment to measure metabolic effects in cancer cells and stem cells, which will allow Mutsaers and fellow researchers to “control oxygen levels to better replicate within the laboratory the environment in which targeted cancer drugs will be exposed once they advance into clinical trials.” Linda Parker, a Psychology professor, also received $125,000 to fund her research of the relief of nausea in chemotherapy patients. Along with fellow researchers, Parker will test drugs and naturally produced chemicals that may prevent the occurrence of nausea, as well as directly measuring “the release of the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine in specific brain regions.” Rounding out the seven University of Guelph recipients, Professor Jonathan Newman, of the Department of Environmental Sciences, received almost $125,000 for his research in biology, agronomy, ecological

invasions, and climate change. The John R. Evans Leaders Fund, which will directly provide the contributions, was created to aid universities in attracting and retaining leading researchers and innovative faculty.

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Saudi King dies at age 90 The country of Saudi Arabia has lost its monarch. King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz passed away in a Riydah hospital on Jan. 23, after complications involving a lung infection. The 90-year-old monarch was hospitalized for approximately two weeks due to pneumonia. However, King Abdullah has been in and out of hospital for the past few years due to his declining health. Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, 79, was crowned as King Abdullah’s successor following his death on Jan. 23. King Salman served as Saudia Arabia’s Minister of Defence since Nov. 5, 2011. He was appointed Crown Prince on June 18, 2012, following the death of his brother, Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz. King Salman declared his brother, Muqrin, as heir, while appointing Interior Minister Prince Mohammed bin Nayef as deputy crown prince. Mohammed bin Salman, King Salman’s son, was appointed as Saudi Arabia’s new Minister of Defence. Under King Abdullah’s rule, Saudia Arabia maintained a close relationship with the United States and the United Kingdom, having bought billions of dollars’ worth of defence equipment from both parties. King Abdullah was also lauded for giving women the right to compete in the Olympics, while attempting to bring Saudi Arabia into a modern age embracing western ideology, while honouring Middle Eastern tradition. The King of Saudi Arabia serves as the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques – al-Masjid al-Haram in Mecca and al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina. The Saudi King also acts as the head of the House of Saud. -Compiled by Sameer Chhabra

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Zavitz: Refigure – Rory Steels & Alannah Vokes Joint installation features collages and canvases WILL WELLINGTON Last week, Zavitz Gallery featured Refigure, an exhibition of the work of Rory Steels and Allanah Vokes. At first glance, the show represents one of the most accomplished and substantial Zavitz exhibitions in recent memory, but I remain ambivalent about the work’s significance. It certainly occupied the space beautifully, due not only to the number and size of the works on display but also to their elegant arrangement. Steels’ paintings and Vokes’ collages joined two collaborative pieces: a large pseudo-sculptural performance portrait in the centre of the gallery and, for the souvenir hunter, a series of six customized postcards in editions of 10. In Rory Steels’ paintings, exactly rendered coloured shapes contrast with loose black lines that trail and arc across the canvas – a bit like calligraphy, a bit like abstract expressionism, and a bit like a Sharpie doodle on a napkin. In Allanah Vokes’ collages, thin strips of magazine cut from Playboy centrefolds form towering polygonal figures on austere white backgrounds. These two bodies of work differ in aesthetic terms, foregrounding wiggle and rigidity respectively. Steels’ “natural drawing” suggests spontaneity and haphazardness; Vokes’ “reconstitution of the pornographic centrefold” suggests assiduousness and accuracy. Both involve conflict: sharp angles and hard blocks of pigment corral Steels’ unruly scribbles, while hints of image-flashes of fabric and flesh – and minor compositional irregularities mediate Vokes’ seemingly sheer symmetry. Part of the pleasure of Vokes’ collages – I like to think of them as “post-nudes” – that of private jokes and dirty ones. The Playmate’s naked form is both concealed and exposed, and one peers closely at the lines as if through a keyhole, searching for a glimpse of forbidden fruit. Steels’ lines also hint at aspects of anatomy, but purport, instead, to record or represent the artist’s own movements and mindset. His canvases become allegorical: the lines stand for Steels’ subjectivity, the slabs of colour for the societal structures imposed upon it. Steels thereby explains his work in terms of a pair of facile binaries: subjective and objective, nature and nurture. But the purportedly naturalistic black lines really tell us nothing in particular. They reveal Steels’ to us only insofar as hen scratchings imply a hen. They project impulsivity, but may, for all we know, be as studied, contrived, or “objective” as anything else. It is silly and cliché to equate squiggly lines with subjectivity and tidy shapes with objectivity. Surely the humanities oppose this sort of simplistic thinking. Vokes’ collages, meanwhile, aim at “transformation, crystallization, and elevation.” This last term is key, because it figures them as morally redemptive. They certainly possess a chilly, crystalline beauty – like so many snowflakes – but they constitute an exercise in elevation, only if one believes a mathematical figure is more beautiful, poignant, or sensual than a human one. There is also a more grotesque, lurid dimension to her work, aside from its ideological critique of

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Refigure is an experiment in repurposing narratives of sexuality and transformation through sparse lines and crafted collages. formalized beauty: the pleasure taken in mangling the object of desire. Perhaps these collages represent the liberated postmodern dismantling of

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gender, sex, and desire, but a darker interpretation of Vokes’ antiseptic vision reads it as the imposition of Puritanical control.

Issue 176.4 • Thursday, January 29, 2015

CFRU celebrates 35 Years CFRU rings in anniversary with karaoke, DJ sets ZOEY ROSS Last week CFRU 93.3, Guelph’s nonprofit, campus, and community radio station, turned 35. Everyone in the community and on-campus was invited to come enjoy the occasion. For over three decades, CFRU has been a sonic heartbeat in the community. On a daily basis, CFRU lauds equality, liberty, and good vibrations through music and spoken word programming. To embrace the occasion, a birthday party was thrown at The Brass Taps in U of G’s University Center. Golden Throats Karaoke came by to get things going with their unique selection of local and hit karaoke tracks. Brian Borcherdt and Graham Walsh, of the acclaimed Canadian electronic-rock band Holy F**k, were there DJing between rounds of karaoke. Vish Khanna, renowned radio personality, journalist, and station manager at CFRU, talked about the 35 years they’ve been casting waves. “To me, it is really meaningful. I mean, I had a career there for a while [at CBC] because of CFRU, using it as a training grounds,” said Khanna. “I still call upon those skills I first learned at the station for everything I do. So yeah, it’s amazing, personally.” Andrea Patehviri, host of the CFRU show Indie Alarm clock, offered her thoughts on the anniversary. “I think it’s awesome that we’re celebrating CFRU, because campus

ARTS & CULTURE community radio is so important. I got into it in my first of my undergrad and now I’m in my last,” said Patehviri. “Community radio is so important because it’s a platform for people who don’t always have voices in larger media.” If you are looking to get involved in the media industry, CFRU may be great place for you to start. “There is certainly programming opportunities… but CFRU is way more than that. It’s a volunteer driven enterprise almost top to bottom,” said Khanna. “CFRU has opportunities in marketing, audio production, music review, public relations and administration.” In the next 35 years for CFRU, Khanna said he has “no earthly idea” what’s going to happen, but offered some whimsical, spacy thoughts on the topic. “I wish I knew. I will be 71 in 35 years – no, 72. So, I will still be managing the station at 72 – that’s for sure, I don’t think there’s any doubt about that,” said Khanna. “When you look at our schedule grid, either online or on paper, it does look like the shows are kind of clouds floating in space, and I think in 35 years that’s actually what they’ll be. Every show will have to be on a cloud and you’ll have to harness the cloud in your mind and in your heart to access the programming. All of us, of course, will be flying by then, so it’ll be easy to go from cloud to cloud, station to station.” Part of the CFRU website’s About Me section reads, “we engage, inform, and entertain our listeners; we empower and teach our volunteers, and we support all of the great people doing cool things around Guelph.” Whether people are flying or not, this constant is sure to stay.

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Sleater-Kinney – No Cities to Love ADRIEN POTVIN Once-legendary creative spaces of New York City are gentrifying more and more by the day, becoming beacons of status, with value placed on just “being seen” in them. Detroit, a hub of Motown and punk rock, has all but gone to the dogs, as infrastructure crumbles and people are getting the hell out quicker than any other major American city. I could go on, but I’ll leave it there. This is the doing of a post-capitalist, post-9/11 America, and for Corin Tucker, Carrie Brownstein, and Janet Weiss of Sleater-Kinney, their new album, No Cities to Love, is less of an “old-man-yells-at-cloud” sentiment found in most lamentations on the state of culture and more of a wake-up call for us to start building a new culture from the rubble of the old. Simply because nobody else is going to do it for us. Sleater-Kinney has certainly spent a lot of time thinking about these changes in their 10-year downtime. Their sly, slow-burn rolling out of promo material and singles towards the latter part of 2014 pointed to a new album that few saw coming at the particular time it did. Their latest LP, and the group’s first since 2005’s The Woods, is a literate, furiously heavy consolidation of the death of the “artist’s city.” Their angular, guitar-driven sound, punctuated by furious drum blasts and acrobatic vocals, hasn’t changed much since 2000’s All Hands on the Bad One – or 1997’s essential Dig Me Out – but a certain attention to production headspace on this latest record displays a markedly cohesive growth. It’s not a concept album by any means, but these very real socio-cultural problems seep through nearly every aspect of the record’s 32 minutes. And it’s not entirely hopeless, either. “Invent our own kind of obscurity,” holler Tucker and Brownstein on “A New Wave,” one of the album’s handful of standout cuts – a sentiment that seems more suggestive to do something about our current situation, particularly at the grassroots level. This means re-evaluating ourselves, the places we inhabit, and the art we create in these spaces.

A$AP Yams, of A$AP Mob, passes away Founder of rap crew A$AP Mob passes away aged 26 CADEN MCCANN On Jan. 18, A$AP Yams, the visionary founder behind A$AP Mob, passed away at age 26. Taking into account Yam’s storied history with substance abuse, the cause of death is thought to be a drug overdose. Since the announcement of Yams’ death on Sunday, members of A$AP Mob have denied this claim, however. Born in 1988, Steven “Yams” Rodriguez was born in Harlem to a Puerto Rican father and a Dominican mother, and grew up listening to hip-hop. In the late 2000s, he would organize the rap crew A$AP Mob with a group of MC friends – the name an acronym for the Mob’s motto of “Always Strive and Prosper.” The group would break through commercially in 2011, with star protege A$AP Rocky’s mixtape, LiveLoveA$AP , introducing the A$AP aesthetic of talk-rapping and woozy, ethereal beats as something new and different to the hip-hop world. A$AP Yams’ death has been meet with widespread mourning in the urban music community. Having previously collaborated with members of A$AP Mob, Canadian rapper Drake tweeted Sunday night “Rest in Peace Yams. A$AP is family,” while singer Azealia Banks gave a more elaborate meditation on the rap personality’s career, writing “A$AP Yams should be remembered as a leader, innovator and most importantly as an important part of NYC youth culture. Mainstream media outlets such as, The Guardian, The Independent, and CNN covered Yams’ passing. In addition to his work organizing A$AP Mob, Yams was popular in hipster circles for his extensive knowledge of hip-hop music. Never one to simply name-drop classic albums, Yams was able to speak in interviews about esoteric late 90’s collaborations between The Dogg Pound and Lost Boyz, as well as pop culture landmarks like The

Chronic with the same degree of clarity and insight. As indie music review site Pitchfork so eloquently worded it, Yams possessed an “overwhelming, manic passion for every piece of hip-hop.” Coupled with the recent death of former Runaways manager Kim Fowley, Yams’ passing puts a spotlight on the oft-overlooked role of the behind-the-scenes ringleader in popular music. Though it is the artists, musicians, and loud personalities that often take up the limelight, it takes a certain kind of visionary to organize a group of people with disparate talents into a scene. As one of modern hip-hop’s great movers and shakers, this is where A$AP Yams’ legacy will inevitably lie.

Publication Studio launches Model Minority Interdisciplinary book probes multicultural narratives in Canada ADRIEN POTVIN As part of Musagetes’ and the Guelph Black Heritage Society’s ongoing People of Good Will project, Saturday, Jan. 24 saw Publication Studio’s launch of Model Minority – a book compiled of newspapers, essays, photographs, and other ephemeral and archival materials from Toronto’s Gendai Gallery. The gallery’s project, also titled Model Minority, is an intermedia approach to thinking about how Canadian multiculturalism operates in the contexts of urban spaces, settler-colonist discourse, the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the pervasive idea of the “model minority” – an idea predicated on racist exceptionalism and, according to the program, “a problematic concept that intersects deep within the ambiguity of the existing condition of multiculturalism in Canada.” The book was edited by Chris Lee and Maiko Tanaka, and features contributions from filmmakers Angad Bhalla and Min Sook Lee, artists Alvis Choi, Jacqueline Hoang Nguyen, and many more thinkers and artists. As an exhaustive compilation of archival data, critical research and multidisciplinary practices, a salient aspect of the book, the project, and its creative process is discovering these kinds of “hidden histories” that are absent – sometimes purposefully – from contemporary dialogues on multiculturalism. One such hidden history comes in the form of Richard Aoki, a member of the Oakland Black Panther party – one of the people who first armed Huey Newton, Jr. and Bobby Seale’s revolutionary efforts, and was revealed to have been an FBI informant since the Panthers’ inception. Another history revealed in this publication is a tradition of ChineseIndigenous solidarities during the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway, in which tens of thousands of Chinese workers died in its building. “What you are about to read are vignettes of another world that are difficult to fact-check,” writes Tings Chak, a scholar, architect, and designer based in Toronto. In her text “Remembering Absent Histories of Chinese-Indigenous Solidarity,” Chak points to oral

and written stories of Indigenous people aiding Chinese workers during the railroad’s building. “The railroad” is a key theme in this publication and the discourse it aims to establish – the British Methodist Church – now Heritage Hall – is part of a history of helping escaped slaves resist captors and survive their journeys to Canada – a history that the People of Good Will project successfully attempts to relive and breathe life to. The publication of this exhaustive, important book signals a vital re-purposing of histories and cultural narratives in the context of settler-colonist discourse in Canada and the United States, and probes the problematic thinking of Canada as a passively multicultural society with a sharp critical eye and an intense empathy for these historical and current problems.

To read or not to read The merits of young adult literature ALYSSA OTTEMA Young adult literature, or YA lit, has been the subject of contentious debates for many years. Some of these debates focus on the merit — or lack thereof — of fiction written directly for the teenage population, while others question the mere existence of this particular genre. Generally, it’s accepted that YA lit is literature written for and marketed to young adults, ranging in age from 12 to 25. Some argue that there is little literary difference between YA lit and the bildungsroman; both genres use age specificity and youthful voices to address problems which transcend age, delivering lesson and wisdom that defies literary or social boundary. In an article for The American Conservative, Catherine Addington explores a potentially powerful historical difference between the two genres: as “pop culture” has largely come to be defined by the culture of youth, YA lit has become “the literary incarnation of a culture obsessed with youth.” This obsession extends beyond the youthful generation, as Adam Roberts notes in an article

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ARTS & CULTURE for Sibilant Fricative: adults often “secretly feel that [they are] immature individual souls walking around in grown-up bodies.” Though oft-forgotten, early examples of YA lit are today largely considered to be classic, irreplaceable volumes in the literary canon: Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer are simply a few examples from the 19th Century. The 1950s and 60s brought with them The Catcher in the Rye, The Outsiders, and The Bell Jar. Other greats from this time, often assigned in high school and university English classes alike, include Watership Down and To Kill a Mockingbird. Today, YA lit is not thought of in such prolific terms. Stephanie Meyers’s Twilight saga, and the wave of popular vampire fiction which followed it, is often the first example used when defining the modern YA genre. Other post-apocalyptic publications, such as Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games series, Veronica Roth’s Divergent trilogy, and Cassandra Clare’s The Mortal Instruments six-book succession, round out the typical YA lit stereotype. Based on this, many are quick to write off the YA genre as “literature” worth reading — or, more specifically, literature worth studying. Beyond the arguments of whether or not Twilight has literary merit, the arguments against the merits of

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Does young adult fiction have “literary” merit? Is it exclusionary or elitist to say otherwise? This article evaluates the young adult novel as a form itself and its weight in the context of literary canon and the perceived “legitimacy” of the novel form. YA lit seem to forget about the literary canon, ignoring the fact that “adult” fiction is not judged by its most popular or widest read material. If the merits of adult literature are not questioned on the basis that the 50 Shades of Grey series — originally written as an adult-focused Twilight fan fiction — has sold over 100 million copies worldwide, then why should YA literature be judged by the popularity of vampiric romance amongst teenagers? Writing off YA lit because of a few popular books – which may or may not be questionably written – means to miss out on truly amazing, wonderfully written books in the process. Stephen Chbosky’s The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Jerry Spinelli’s Stargirl, Rainbow Rowell’s Eleanor and Park, Scott Westerfeld’s Uglies, and anything John Green has ever written – these are the types of books upon which the judgments of YA lit should be based. These are the YA literary canon, and if the merits of adult fiction are to be focused on the cream of that crop, so too should the merits of YA lit, differing only from this already “acceptable” literature in marketing.

The Weekly Scene: Boyhood (2014) 4 Epic-comingof-age-stories out of 4 SAMEER CHHABRA Watching Boyhood affected me on a deep and strangely personal level. There are many films that are emotionally powerful, but there are few that made me relieve portions of my childhood, or reminded me of the times of my youth. Boyhood, then, is perhaps the first movie to ever make me want to talk about myself more than talk about its writing or production. However, this is partly because, other than the much-advertised fact that the film was shot over 12 years, there is little in Richard Linklater’s Boyhood that isn’t derivative or unoriginal. The basic premise – observing a boy live his life over the course 12 years – is a common one in the coming-of-age genre. That his parents are divorced and his life is shaped through the actions of his guardians is no original theme either. In short, Boyhood is a remarkably simple film that cinematically offers very little to its viewers other than a cavalcade of pop culture notes spanning the past decade. However, the film’s truth strength lies in the way Linklater captures American culture in a way that truly represents what many children – boys in particular, of course – experienced as they grew up in the early to current 2000s. Written and direct by Linklater, Boyhood stars Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, and Lorelei Linklater as Mason, Olivia, and Samantha. Occasionally entering their lives for brief moments of time is Ethan Hawke, as father and ex-husband, Mason Sr. Over the course of 12 years, we see these four characters shift through time, allowing life and circumstance to dictate the course of their personal, academic, political, and professional lives. As Mason Jr., Coltrane grows on-screen. As he experiences heartbreak, personal loss, and the lack of a stable father figure, his acting feels natural and free of the nonessentials often plaguing child actors. Linklater’s film succeeds because it sheds the unnecessary moments

often found in other similar stories. Instead of dwelling on individual details, or raising the argument that our lives are determined by the small moments affecting the large, Linklater argues that our lives are made of a series of moments – small and large. Linklater seems to argue that, in life, everything doesn’t happen for a reason. Instead, everything just happens. The years pass and Olivia succeeds professionally, but struggles personally. Linklater argues that her poor romantic choices are not derivative of an underlying weakness, but simply from bad luck. In turn, as Mason Sr. attempts to bridge the gap between himself and his children, Linklater avoids writing the traditional absentee-father character. These people feel like people precisely because their emotions, actions, and choices seem real and natural. Boyhood is an exercise in restraint, and it is a better film because of its simple shots, consistent colour palette, and no-frills direction. Especially striking is the manner in which Linklater’s film organically evolves as a stylistic

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time-capsule, capturing hallmark cinematic tropes from 2002 to the present. A change-of-setting shot early on features a transition-by-car from one city to another; scoring the scene is Sheryl Crow’s “Soak Up the Sun.” The scene is reminiscent of every scene change from early 2000s’ low-to-mid-budget comedy-dramas. However, as time slowly edges forward – and real-life history shows that Linklater evolved as

a director – so too does the film. Linklater’s independent-film roots begin to grey and his scenes take on a more stylistically mature tone – shots begin to feel more like something screened at Sundance and Telluride than something shown on the television. Ultimately, all of Boyhood serves as a time-capsule of sorts. Young Mason Jr. watches Dragon Ball Z while Samantha prefers Sailor Moon. The children grow, and Mason plays Halo 2 on an Xbox console. We see the children play with a 20Q toy, and Soulja Boy’s terrible classic “Crank That” fills the screen. Mason Sr. discusses voting for anyone other than Bush in 2004, and, in 2008, he enlists his children into spreading Obama signs across neighbourhoods. Boyhood affected me personally because, as a boy growing up in the 2000s, I could immediately relate to Mason Jr. Hemingway argued that big words don’t mean big emotions. With the simple, yet profound, Boyhood, Linklater proves that simple cinema does not mean weak emotional resonance.

Issue 176.4 • Thursday, January 29, 2015

A rundown of the Grammy’s Best Rap Album nominees Will History Repeat this Year?

ARTS & CULTURE Discussing the process of adaption EMILIO GHLOUM This is a true story. The events depicted in this article took place in Guelph in 2015. At the request of the editors, the names have been changed. Out of respect for the readers, the rest has been told exactly as it occurred. In 1996, the Coen Brothers unleashed upon the public the story of Fargo. A tale of murder, mystery, and comedy, Fargo creates an entire world of simplistic, unassuming, and loveable characters. From everything from the quirky Minnesotan accents, to small-town coffee shops, the Coen brothers provided a refreshing and traditional unique take on the dark-comedy narrative. After becoming a classic among movie-goers, the unique storytelling of the Coen Brothers set in the quaint and charming landscape of Minnesota, the brilliant 1996 tale has clearly stood the test of time. In 2014, FX released a modern “revival” of Fargo – continuing in the tradition of the classic film. Produced by FX, show creator Noah Hawley has provided a refreshing look at the Fargo universe – essentially projecting all of the magical atmospheric qualities of the movie into a new narrative. Just having finished its first season in 2014, the Fargo miniseries boasts 10 episodes of a tale which utilizes moral ambiguity, enthralling visuals, and large thematic character arcs to provide

Oh jeez, let’s talk about Fargo, eh?

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RACHEL VAN ZEUMEREN The Grammys never fail to be controversial for hip-hop fans, with numerous questionable wins and notorious snubs over the duration of the awards. Last year’s notable drama was when Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’s The Heist beat out Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city for best rap album. It was widely acknowledged that Lamar’s album deserved the win, and while many tried not to disregard Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ hard work, even Macklemore said in a text to Kendrick he posted on Instagram, “You got robbed. I wanted you to win. It’s weird and it sucks that I robbed you.” This year’s Grammy nominations present a similar situation. Macklemore had tremendous Top 40 success, which put him on the voters’ radar. If 2013 was Macklemore’s year, then 2014 was Iggy Azalea’s. Many are dreading a repeat of last year’s upset. While no one means to ignore the hard work and success of these artists, is this category the best way to reward them? Is Top 40 success enough to justify best hip-hop album of the year? Let’s take a look at the nominees for the 57th Grammy awards. The Marshall Mathers LP 2 – Eminem There is an interesting theme of growth throughout the album, exemplified in songs like “Headlights,” where Eminem apologizes to his mother. It has catchy allusions to classic hip-hop and classic rock, but sometimes Eminem over-focuses on technique, and this tendency is placed above making a good song in some instances.

Because the Internet – Childish Gambino In this album, Gambino finds his voice and improves his skill – the production is fantastic. Its main downfall may be that it was too ambitious, with its accompanying short film and screenplay, but it definitely cannot be dismissed, because it tackles a prevalent issue: social media. The New Classic – Iggy Azalea “Fancy” was a definite success; however, the rest of the album doesn’t live up to the single. It has an inspirational vibe, but no authentic backstory, other than a brief explanation through the hook in “Work:” “No money, no family, 16 in the middle of Miami.” Blacc Hollywood – Wiz Khalifa This album has some great singles, but the track placement is questionable when listened to as a whole. The alternation of “turn-up” and slower songs is too jarring and lacks flow. The production isn’t outstanding, but core Wiz fans will enjoy this album. Oxymoron – ScHoolboy Q Q’s first album with major label backing lives up to expectations, and does it well. However, we don’t find out much about him that we didn’t already know. He combines his street and party sensibilities in his singles, and the entire album is strong. Nobody’s Smiling – Common This is Common’s 10th studio album, and it is considered his best. It focuses on Chicago and its ever-increasing gun violence. He is careful to appeal to all generations, thankfully not coming off as preachy. It has fantastic tracks, but isn’t flawless. Despite the controversy, the Grammys are one of the biggest nights in music, recognizing the efforts of artists both in the studio and onstage. However, awards aren’t everything; last year, Kendrick Lamar acknowledged that winning isn’t a confirmation of success for him, and his fans’ reactions to his music and their support is more meaningful.

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Based on Joel and Ethan Coen’s 1996 film, FX’s Fargo updates the dark humour of the original while offering a new look at the quirky regional themes of the film. viewers with a fulfilling and satisfying experience. Those who have seen both the movie and the show can attest – while there are uncanny similarities between the two, the overall narrative and the experience of the viewer is entirely different. The brilliance of Noah Hawley is undeniable. He has taken a beloved movie, and has interwoven key elements of its world, turning it into a unique narrative of his own. When describing his ability to adapt and transfer concepts from the film to the show, Hawley even further distances his work from the Coen Brother’s original. “I always had this image in my head of some old, leather-bound book with hand-drawn illustrations that was published in the 50s,” he said. “It’s like The History of True Crime in the Midwest. The movie was a chapter from it, and our first year was a chapter from it.” While I have strongly resisted the urge to spoil the show for any readers, it is definitely a series worth exploring. The show is filled with action, dark comedy, witty dialogue, stunning cinematography, and of course, Minnesotan accents. The new season is preparing to air on FX in fall of 2015. Oh jeez. Jason Aldean’s latest album, “Old Boots, New Dirt,” released on Oct. 7, 2014, pushes previously tapped into boundaries of combining country, rock, and a touch of R&B genres further. With his vocals sounding even better than his five other released studio albums prior to this, Aldean’s tracks will be the real test for fans. The instrumental sounds off “Too Fast” will be front and centre in a Throwback-Thursday theme, while other songs such as “Burnin’ It Down” and “Just Gettin’ Started” could make or break the album for some listeners. However, Aldean didn’t forget his standard and expected track for the boys club with “Gonna Know We Were Here,” keeping at least some things in tact. Key Tracks: Just Gettin’ Started, Burnin’ It Down, Tryin’ To Love Me, Tonight Looks Good on You

Album of the Week: Old Boots, New Dirt (Jason Aldean)

Jan. 29: Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Duo Concertante. 12 p.m. in MacKinnon 107. Jan. 30 & 31: Off the Floor Fest! Music by Dirty Frigs, Monomyth, Start Something, and many more. 10 p.m. at Jimmy Jazz (Free) and DSTRCT ($13 at door). Jan. 30: CJ Munford and CFRU present After Dark, the Realest Edition. Trap/RnB/Hip-hop DJ show. 10 p.m. at Silence (46 Essex), $8. Feb. 4: Rob Shuebrook: The 2014 Gaitskell Address Revisited. Influential artist discusses art/community. 7 p.m. at Boarding House Gallery. Free admission.

Upcoming events

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Gryphons women’s volleyball went 2-0 with victories on Jan. 23 and Jan. 24 over Western and Windsor, while the Gryphons men’s volleyball team fell 1-3 and 2-3 to Western and Windsor respectively on the same dates.

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Gryphons volleyball hosts Western and Windsor Men and women’s teams face off in back-to-back match-ups ALEXANDRA GRANT The men’s and women’s volleyball teams hosted Western and Windsor in back-to-back games on Jan. 23 and Jan. 24. To kick off the games, the women’s team faced the Mustangs, where the ladies fought back-and-forth for the win, besting Western in the first set, 25-20, and then the third set 25-23. With the pressure on during the final set, the girls jumped out to a fast lead of 8-4 before the teams switched sides and closed out the final set 15-8. Becky Breau led a balanced Guelph offence with 15 points (15 kills), followed by Shannon Morelli with 14 (11 kills, one ace, two�������������������� blocks), and Jennifer Johnstone with 13 (seven kills, one ace, five���������������� blocks), while ������������ Kristen Almhjell and Morelli had 15 digs a piece to anchor the defence. Moving on to the men’s team, who started off strong against the Mustangs and jumped out to the lead with a score of 10-5. The Mustangs came back, rattling off five straight points to tie the game back up at 10. Gryphons’ fifth-year middle Marc Wilson would have a big kill, and followed it up with a massive block to put Guelph up 16-13. The Gryphons kept up the pace and took it to the Mustangs, and would take the opening set 25-20. After losing the second set 17-25, the third set would feature Luke Woud stepping into the game, adding some power up-front. Despite the addition, the Gryphons would be bested again 18-25. The fourth set would start out much better for the home Gryphons, keeping the game close halfway through the set. However, the Mustangs would keep up the pressure, mounting a 17-13 lead before going on to another 18-25 win to take the match in four sets The girls faced the Windsor Lancers in their second game of the weekend, where they only needed three sets to defeat the visiting team. With the victory over Lancers, the Gryphons move to an 8-7 record surpassing a .500 winning percentage. The first set would start off shaky for the Gryphons, until Morelli would go on a serving spree, rattling off four great serves to get her team back on track. The Gryphons would not look back, winning 25-17, with Johnstone, racking up several big kills in the process. Johnstone would add four more kills in the second set as part of a balanced attack from the Gryphons that included great contributions from Morelli, Johnstone, and Madison Dedecker, as the Gryphons would win the second set 25-21. The Gryphons would continue to take it to the Lancers in the third set, with Morelli sealing the victory 25-20. Finally, the men faced off against Windsor and would quickly take the first set with an impressive 25-16 margin. However, the next set would not be as easy, and the Gryphons would fall to the Lancers.

In the third set, the Gryphons would fight back against the Lancers and go back-and-forth, trading points at an almost a one-for-one pace. Much to the dismay of the home crowd, the Lancers won the set 28-26 to go up two-sets-to-one. Guelph bounced back, though, and kept the pressure on during the fourth set, with strong plays from Kendrick Kerr and a gamefinishing serve from Austin MacIntyre. A fifth set would be needed, with the Gryphons taking the set 25-21. The fifth set would get underway with the visiting Lancers taking three quick points, and though the Gryphons put up a good fight, they fell short in the fifth set 9-15. Wilson and Connor Cressman would lead the attack for the Gryphons while Libero Eric Wagner led the team with 10 digs.

SMOOTHIES

Pomegranate Berry -Makes 3 ½ cups for two, 1 3/4-cup servings -Total of five minutes to make INGREDIENTS -Two cups frozen mixed berries -One cup pomegranate juice -One medium banana -½ cup nonfat cottage cheese -½ cup water PREPARATION -Put mixed berries, pomegranate juice, banana, cottage cheese and water in a blender. -Blend until smooth and serve right away! NUTRITION -206 calories -Vitamin C (39% daily value), Potassium (18% daily value) -2 ½ carbohydrate serving

Clean Breeze -Makes 3 ½ cups for two, 1 3/4-cup servings -Total of 10 minutes to make INGREDIENTS -One small cucumber, chopped -Two ripe kiwis, peeled -One cup ginger-flavoured kombucha (Look for kombucha tea near other refrigerated teas in natural foods stores and supermarkets.) -½ cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt -Two tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves -Six ice cubes PREPARATION -Put cucumber, kiwis, kombucha, yogurt, cilantro, and ice cupes in a blender. -Blend until smooth and serve right away! NUTRITION -116 calories -Vitamin C (101% daily value) -1 ½ carbohydrate servings

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Issue 176.4 • Thursday, January 29, 2015

Gryphons’ goaltender continues support of cystic fibrosis Andrew D’Agostini desires nothing more than to make a difference STEPHANIE CORATTI There’s more to life than the game of hockey. A lesson former Peterborough Pete and now Guelph Gryphons goaltender, Andrew D’Agostini, recognized after only a single season in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). “The entire city and the people of Peterborough, they were so good to me,” D’Agostini said of the feeling he was left with following his rookie year. “I wanted to give back and was looking for the opportunity to do that.” That opportunity would come knocking in the form of a boy named Anthony in 2011-12, D’Agostini’s third season manning the crease for the Petes. Anthony has cystic fibrosis, a disease that primarily affects the body’s lungs and digestive system. Tracy Romanelli, Anthony’s mother, shared his story with the Petes prior to the club’s game dedicated to cystic fibrosis awareness. “He didn’t get to live like a normal kid should,” D’Agostini remembered of his introduction to the condition. “He didn’t have many friends because he wasn’t in school consistently, [he was] always traveling to Sick Kids Hospital. A lot of different things affected him, both mentally and physically.” Anthony, proving he was no different than any other young hockey fan, was too shy to join his mom in the recounting of his story, and, instead, provided the simple request of meeting some of his favourite players he had grown to idolize through listening to the Petes play on the radio. D’Agostini was one of them. Greeting and signing an autograph for this fan, however, wasn’t quite like the rest. “I felt a connection to him and his mom right away,” the Scarborough, Ontario native said of meeting Anthony for the first time. “In my first couple of years, whether it was taking a picture or helping out in whatever way, it made me feel good, so to do this – to take it to the next level – it was perfect.” To finish the 2011-12 season, D’Agostini introduced Saves for CF, with the support of the Petes franchise and two local organizations donating a dollar for every save made by the goaltenders donning the notorious Peterborough-maroon. Swapping that maroon for red and gold this year, D’Agostini has prompted the University of Guelph to participate in the Saves for CF cause, with Frank & Steins as the sponsor. For his efforts, in addition to other community outreach, D’Agostini was awarded the Dan Snyder Memorial Trophy as the OHL’s Humanitarian of the Year following the season – something the humble netminder neglected to share when passionately discussing how far the initiative has come. D’Agostini, instead, talked of the evolution of the initiative, from raising around $8,000 the first year, jumping to a remarkable $13,000 in his fifth and final year with the Petes two years later.

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First-year Gryphons goaltender Andrew D’Agostini in net.

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“It’s not about how much we raise,” the now-Gryphon added. “It’s just that we’re making a difference in a small way.” For D’Agostini, it’s always been about how he can help. “When I met Tracy, all I wanted to know was what I needed to do to help, how to be involved,” he explained, further describing the Great Strides walk – an annual event that happens across Canada to raise awareness and funds for cystic fibrosis, an event Anthony’s Mom introduced to the netminder. This year, the walk is taking place on May 31, and D’Agostini more than

plans to join Anthony in Peterborough once again for the event. Until then, D’Agostini will be raising funds for cystic fibrosis through his sponsorship page with only one goal in mind. “I’m just trying to give Anthony, his Mom, and everyone else affected by it, hope that something is going to be done sooner rather than later.” That hope, however, is so much bigger than the dollar amount for No. 30. “I learned that it doesn’t take a lot of your time to make a difference, and that small act can go such a long way,” D’Agostini said, adding that the real message of his efforts stands in everyone’s ability to make a difference. “It’s so easy, and it makes me feel as good as them to know I’m helping them in some way.” Emphasizing his dedication to fight in the battle against cystic fibrosis, D’Agostini continued, talking of plans to maintain and improve the ways he has made an impact thus far as he gets older. “It’s changed my life.” A feeling surely shared by Anthony Romanelli.

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Meet the csa Contenders Academic & Commissioner University Affairs External Affairs Commissioner External Affairs Commissioner

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Asia Barclay Describe yourself in one sentence: I am a dedicated, accountable, and well-rounded individual who is passionate about human rights, education, and community development. Why are you running for this position? I am dedicated to working with students to improve the university experience by running effective campaigns on relevant issues, creating opportunities for engagement while moving toward a sustainable, accessible, and equitable future. What makes you the best candidate? My five years as an engaged student at the university have given me a large breadth of knowledge on how to approach the issues students face. My work with campus and community organizations has provided me with the skills necessary to excel, reinforcing my strong understanding of policy frameworks and passion for advocacy on issues impacting us as community members. What is your platform concerning governmental collaboration to ensure the voice of the student body is heard? It is my duty to represent student voices at the provincial and federal levels. One big concern is rising tuition fees. I will collaborate with students to run a strong campaign at the provincial level for increased public funding for education. With federal elections approaching, I will provide students with accessible resources on election information, keeping them engaged and informed when heading to the polls. Another issue that requires significant attention is that of campus safety. I’m looking to connect with the provincial government, and other student unions and organizations, to find solutions for a safer, more equitable campus.

Tawny Allison Describe yourself in one sentence: A hurricane of a girl with a frog named Turtle and an unalterable appreciation of cereal for dinner. Why are you running for this position? I care deeply for giving a voice to students. There is potential in External Affairs to create real change within the university and in the student body. I am confident that I will positively impact our community. What makes you the best candidate? My leadership experience is extensive, and I am fully committed to change. I am consistently unsatisfied until real change is made, positively affecting others. The issues we face need someone who won’t give up, who believes in the power of thoughts turning into action. I will put my strong skill set to use within our union. What is your platform concerning governmental collaboration ensure the voice of the student body is heard? There needs to be mutual understanding of respect and professionalism in governmental collaboration. I believe strongly in restorative practices, and would implement this in order to properly represent the student body. I would create strong working relationships with governmental bodies through open lines of communication, obtaining student input in order to best represent the needs and concerns of all. I have a deep understanding of student time commitments. I would make forums for student voices as accessible as possible, so every need is met. I am confident in my ability to assist in creating the change that Gryphons need.

Human Resources & Operations Commissioner

Matthew Campbell

Human Resources & Operations Commissioner

Lauren Zalewski

Describe yourself in one sentence: I’m a chill person who is upset about high tuition fees and budget cuts. Why are you running for this position? I’ve decided to run for re-election because I want to continue helping build student power at the University of Guelph. Students make up the majority of the campus population; yet, we have no say in the school’s budget. If we use our collective strength to demand affordable, comprehensive education, we can win. What makes you the best candidate? I have five years of experience as an organizer in student movement. I’ve also learned a lot in my first year as Academic and University Affairs Commissioner; a second year will give me the opportunity to finish projects I have started in my first year. What is your platform concerning academic issues (class sizes, study space, tuition costs)? Tuition fees are a problem because they harm learning conditions. Education should be free and public, like high school. I will work hard to build student movement with the longterm goal of free education. As we face higher tuition fees, our class sizes are getting larger. I will work with students to address these issues through the Pay More Get Less Campaign. Expensive textbooks are another issue, and I will continue to inform professors and students about cheaper textbook options. The lack of study space is another problem, and I will work to lobby the administration for more study space.

Describe yourself in one sentence: Rootsy, yet progressive. Why are you running for this position? As a CSA Board Director for over two years, I see great opportunity to continue to advocate on behalf of undergraduate students. In order to best represent students, the CSA must spend student union fees as efficiently as possible: the more efficient the operations, the greater the reach of services and campaigns. I will help achieve this and contribute to the improvement of society. What makes you the best candidate? I recently finished my degree with a focus in economics, finance, and business operations. I have experienced all “phases” of an undergraduate degree, giving me perspective on the various needs of students. I’ve previously worked in Project Management, overseeing the operation of a $50,000 project and working intimately on other projects of greater scope. My experience in Project Management would be a valuable asset as Human Resources and Operations Commissioner. What is your platform concerning the university’s standard of excellence for campus resources, student spaces, and funding allocation? The CSA provides great campus resources such as the Health and Dental Plan, City Bus Pass, SHAC, Safewalk, and more. When these services operate as efficiently as possible, they can reach many undergraduate students and maximize the student dollar. The rising cost of living and tuition fees make it even harder to be an undergraduate student, so it’s vital that the CSA does everything possible to ease that process.

Describe yourself in one sentence: Legend… wait for it… spirited, approachable gal who is in love with Guelph and is slightly obsessed with T-swift and loves eating…Dary

Why are you running for this position? I am passionate about improving the undergraduate experience! I love Guelph’s campus atmosphere, and CSA plays a major role in shaping our community. I want to be part of the team behind it all! I would like students to have more say in what their union does and what their fees are allocated towards!

What makes you the best candidate? As a member of multiple organizations and committees, I developed extensive leadership skills and gained managerial experience. As Vice-President of Finance for Interhall Council and a commerce student, I became knowledgeable of financial statements and daily operation systems. I’m a great problem solver, and I’m always looking for ways to challenge myself!

What is your platform concerning the university’s standard of excellence for campus resources, student spaces, and funding allocation? The CSA has access to many campus resources; I want to ensure students and staff are benefitting from them. I would further increase the transparency of the CSA’s finances. I would receive more student input on where fees are allocated and what budget areas are important. I would continue to grow the student space initiative. Limited student space on campus is still an issue, and I would explore new solutions and investigate new areas to designate to students.

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Communications & Corporate Affairs Commissioner

Sonia Chwalek

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Local Affairs Commissioner

Local Affairs Commissioner

Joshua Muscat

Dylan Brenneman Describe yourself in one sentence: I am a highly passionate individual who is concerned about issues that impact humanity. Why are you running for this position? I believe in campaigns that fall under this portfolio. Transit, for instance, highly impacts students; I recognize the importance of ensuring the effectiveness of this system. I am also concerned about the importance of accessing fresh and affordable food, and the duty to ensure all students have this right. Why are you the best candidate? As a previous CSA CSAHS Board Rep and CSAHS-SA Board Member, I am well educated about student issues and the policies and procedures that best address these concerns. There is no “bandaid” solution for these, and as such, community engagement is an effective tool to address these issues. What is your platform concerning the maintenance of student safety? I would continue to support services such as SafeWalk, SHAC, GRCGED, and the No Means No campaign. It is important to have safe spaces where students can seek resources and assistance as needed. As someone who identifies as bi-sexual and Christian, I found the local Harcourt United Church to be an excellent place to the support when I felt excluded by both the LGBTQ+ community, due to my religion, and the Christian church, due to my sexuality. I would create more of these spaces and resources both on and off campus, as this is an issue that often does not get the attention it deserves.

Scarlett Raczycki Describe yourself in one sentence: I’m a stubborn and creative individual with a passion for people. Why are you running for this position? I’m running for Local Affairs Commissioner because I have fallen for the city of Guelph. Guelph has truly become my home, and I want to ensure that all students have the same opportunity to feel safe here. I want to create an environment in which the students of U of G feel as comfortable as possible. What makes you the best possible candidate for this position? My years of community involvement and extreme passion for people, culture, and equality will allow me to be a valuable student representative on the CSA. I’ve always been one to throw everything I have at what I care about, and this is one of those times. The opportunity to make the studentcity relationship stronger is one that I do not want to pass up. I will ensure that this relationship is developed and maintained. What is your platform concerning the maintenance of student safety? I pledge to reevaluate the No Means No campaign and work vigorously to increase awareness and education surrounding issues of sexual and gender-based violence, battling the stigma around sexual harassment and putting an end to rape culture at the University of Guelph. Working with this campaign, as well as others like United for Equity, I will foster a safer, environment for students of all or no gender, age, race, and religion.

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Describe yourself in one sentence: I am batman, but less brooding and autocratic – I believe in the power of collective action for the better. Why are you running for this position? I am running for re-election because I am passionate about the impact the CSA can have. The CSA plays an important role in cultivating belonging for each student. I am committed to building opportunities for you to connect with other students, groups, and services. I am motivated to find better ways to create a CSA that works for everyone. What makes you the best candidate? A year as Communications and Corporate Affairs Commissioner has provided me with invaluable experience, providing many opportunities to learn and grow. My passion for this position has never been stronger. I am excited by what we can accomplish together and dedicated to hearing your suggestions. I promise to always be available to you, supporting your voices. What is your platform concerning the role of student-voiced government? I would improve access to the CSA, maintaining a strong social media presence and prioritizing oneon-one communication to make sharing your voice easier. I would organize bigger bands, speakers, and events, gathering your input on what you want to see on campus. I would build stronger partnerships with student groups, supporting initiatives and maximizing promotional opportunities I would support campaigns and services that reflect your interests, exploring engagement strategies for accessible education, mental health support, and a sustainable, equitable campus.

Describe yourself in one sentence: I am the kind of person to stay optimistic and make the best of any challenges or obstacles I face. Why are you running for this position? I believe that it is time to shift the power of representing students back to students. I believe that I can introduce new methods of student input in decisions made by the CSA, holding this organization that is supposed to represent students accountable to actually do so. What makes you the best candidate? I am willing to use my position to speak up for what students say that they want, without making decisions based on my personal preferences. I am the best possible candidate because I am running for students, not myself. What is your platform concerning the role of student-voiced government? My platform concerning student engagement within the CSA and the role of student-voiced government is that the only way to represent what students want, and to truly call ourselves a student-voiced government, is to empower the student voice to influence and make decisions that directly concern them. Students must be provided the regular opportunity to speak for themselves, have their voices heard, and be shown that decisions or changes are made in response. As a liaison between students and the university administration, I want to eliminate the gap between students and those who have the power to make change, which will allow student voices to make an impact.

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Storm tough out big weekend Guelph grabs three out of a potential six points STEPHANIE CORATTI Playing in yet another three-in-three stretch, the Guelph Storm put themselves to arguably their toughest test of the season on Jan. 23 through to Jan. 25 in facing two of the CHL’s elite teams with a more than shortened and battered line-up. Not having iced their complete, regular roster once this campaign, the Storm made no excuses when facing off against the Erie Otters, followed by the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds two nights later with a road match-up against the Plymouth Whalers sandwiched in-between. On Jan. 23, the weekend stretch began with Connor McDavid and the Erie Otters visiting Guelph. Second in the OHL’s Western Conference, the Otters didn’t surprise many when McDavid pounced on a Tyler Bertuzzi turn over merely five minutes into the contest, beating Justin Nichols for the opening goal. It would be Bertuzzi, however, who would respond with back-toback markers in the middle frame, giving the home squad a 2-1 lead. 38 seconds into the third, Dylan Strome would find the back of the net to knot things up at two-a-piece. The final frame seemed to promise extra time as both teams were battling, leaving no wiggle room when it came down to the victory at stake. With nine seconds remaining, however, the assumed script would be flipped as Cory Genovese scored to give the Otters a 3-2 win – a heartbreaking loss for a Storm squad that put forth an effort that seemed to be deserving of at least a single point. Guelph traveled to Plymouth the following night, with a rebound effort at the forefront as they took to the ice against the Whalers. Following a scoreless opening period, rookie Givani Smith – the eventual game’s first star – netted his first OHL goal to give the Storm a 1-0 lead at 5:52 of the second. The goal would end up being the game winner, as Guelph went on to take the contest 3-0. Tyler Hill and Bertuzzi (empty netter) had the other two goals for the Storm. Nichols earned a 29-save shutout performance for second star honours on the game. Next up would be the Western Conference’s top seed, and the OHL’s second best, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds the following afternoon – a team who, unlike the Storm, had the day prior to the match-up off. The Greyhounds opened the

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SPORTS & HEALTH scoring just over two minutes into the game, however, the Storm responded beginning with Smith for his second career goal to spark four unanswered goals for the home team. Bertuzzi, Jason Dickinson, and Zac Leslie all had a role in the 4-1 lead that was welcomed through to halfway of the second period. Great teams are never down and out, though, as Guelph was quickly reminded with one second period marker and one early third period tally – both by Jared McCann – to cut the Storm lead to one. Rookie Tyler Boston restored a two goal lead, scoring Guelph’s fifth goal on the game to make it 5-3 just over two minutes into the third. However, the effort wouldn’t be enjoy as the Soo came back to net two more, eventually forcing the game to overtime and then a shootout decision. In his first shootout appearance of his OHL career, Bradley van Schubert – who made 38 saves on the game – stopped McCann before allowing goals from the likes of Blake Speers and Sergey Tolchinsky. Only Bertuzzi would get on the board for the Storm, seeing the Greyhounds complete the comeback with a 5-4 shootout victory. Despite two late period losses that can certainly wear emotionally on a team, the Storm took away positives from the stretch, recognizing three out of six points with a short and hurting bench was a feat to be content with.

Not having iced their regular line-up once this campaign, the Guelph Storm once again battled with a short bench against two of the top teams in the CHL in a three-in-three weekend. The Storm return to action on Jan. 30 when the London Knights visit

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Mental health & wellness him about your parents and their new dog and your best friend’s most recent accomplishment and everyone else you’ve ever known who’d ever done anything mildly interesting before he’d finally stop you. “I don’t mean to interrupt,” he’d say, “but don’t you think it’s time we talked about you?” You hated talking about yourself or your problems, because you felt like talking wasn’t going to get you anywhere. Of course, this mindset was entirely counter-intuitive to paying someone to listen to you and make you talk about your problems. Let’s look at it this way: if you had a broken arm, would you just pretend it didn’t hurt you every time you moved? If you had strep throat, would you just pretend it didn’t hurt you every time you breathed? Would you just ignore it, pretending it would go away on its own, instead of getting the help you actually need? We both know the answer to dealing with pneumonia is not to pretend it isn’t there and refuse to take a day off from school and work — which reminds me, when I’m finished with this letter, I’ll be off to write one for

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE grade 11 us, who needs some serious help sorting through her priorities. The answer, we both know, is to accept that it’s okay to be imperfect; it’s okay to admit to not being okay. What’s most important for you to recognize right now is that you’re not “broken.” Anxiety is not like a fractured bone, a sore throat that won’t let you sing in the car, or pneumonia that keeps you in bed all week. Mental illness is something that everyone struggles with, directly or indirectly, on a daily basis. And really, haven’t you been wanting to fit in your entire life, anyway? Current Me, it’s time to get past your fear of asking for the help you truly deserve. It’s time to face your problems; although you’re currently refusing to believe this, they aren’t going to go away if you just ignore them for long enough. It’s time to accept that you don’t have to live your entire life constricted by your anxieties. It’s time to move on. It will be great and you will be fine. I’ll be right here waiting for you on the other side. Love always, a much happier (much healthier) Future You.

A letter from my future self Dear Current Me: Greetings from the future! It’s warmer here – global warming and all of that good stuff. You should probably start remembering your reusable mug if you’re going to keep buying tea every morning. But that’s not what this letter is about. You’re scared to ask for help — perpetually so — and I just want you to know that this fear is totally okay. You like being in control, and — spoiler alert — that isn’t going to go away as you get older. The idea of not being able to control your own emotions and anxieties also scares you, but that will go away. It’s okay to need help sometimes. The last time you asked for help, you were deep into what you refuse to acknowledge to be a complete mental breakdown. You were unhappy. You spent three hours every week with your amazingly patient therapist, and you spent 45 minutes of each hour telling

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Gryphons Revealed: Robert De Fulviis Gryphons men’s hockey player talks Major Junior, CIS transition STEPHANIE CORATTI Robert De Fulviis, Guelph Gryphons Men’s Hockey sophomore, ranks third on the team in points with 18 (eight goals, 10 assists) in 23 games played this season. The former member of the Rimouski Oceanic was named Gryphons Male Athlete of the Week for the week ending Jan. 18, with strong contributions in back-to-back Gryphon victories. Following the honour, De Fulviis talked about his transition from the QMJHL, to his biggest accomplishment, and more. Stephanie Coratti: In 2013-14, you made the transition from the QMJHL to CIS hockey; what prompted the decision? Robert De Fulviis: I made the transition to CIS after my [overage] year in junior. I didn’t have any pro options that I thought were good enough to pursue at the time, and decided that coming to school and getting a degree while being able to play hockey at this level would be a good choice for me. S.C.: How has the transition been? R.D.: The transition so far has been pretty smooth. In junior, you have a lot of free time to do whatever you want after your practice and workouts, but in university, you definitely have to be very organized with your time. I think all athletes on campus know that we have very demanding lives, in that we need to organize our schoolwork around practices, workouts, and games. S.C.: Why did you choose the University of Guelph? R.D.: From the moment I stepped onto campus [during] my visit, I fell in love with the place. I really don’t know how to describe it, but I just felt as if I was home. I knew that I would be part of something special with the hockey team here, and was also excited about the Landscape Architecture program.

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“...don’t know how to describe it, but I just felt as if I was home.”

S.C.: Who has been your inspiration both on and off the ice? R.D.: My biggest inspiration definitely goes to both my parents. I really don’t know where I would be without them today. They have given me every opportunity to do what I want to do and I can’t thank them enough. S.C.: What has been your biggest accomplishment to-date? R.D.: […] being able to score the game-winning goal in overtime of Game Six in the QMJHL playoffs. I was with Rimouski at the time and we were playing against the Halifax Mooseheads. The goal sent Rimouski to the finals for the first time since Sidney Crosby was in the organization, and we also eliminated some pretty big names in Nathan Mackinnon, Jonathan Drouin,

and Zach Fucale. S.C.: Is there anything you regret throughout your career? R.D.: I wouldn’t say I regret anything in my career. I do wish that I was a little more mature in Major Junior but it’s easy to get caught up in the moment while playing in front of that big audience night-in and night-out. I was fortunate enough to play junior hockey for five years of my life, and I definitely could say they [were] the best five years of my life so far. A lot of memories with a lot of players from different parts around the world, while also being able to play against some of the best players in the world in my age group. It was a lot of fun. S.C.: What’s next for you outside of hockey? R.D.: My father owns and MATTHEW AZEVEDO/THE ONTARION operates a sewer and water-main company in Toronto. I know he Robert De Fulviis, Guelph Gryphons men’s hockey forward, was would like to step into retirement named Gryphon Male Athlete of the Week for the week of Jan. 18. sooner rather than later, so I’m hoping I can take over the reigns and do my best to live up to what he has done with the company. Being in the Landscape ArchitecJan. 29: Universities Fighting World Hunger Presents HIV/ ture program, I really want to be AIDS documentary screening, based on African Grandable to get into development as mothers Tribunal. 7 p.m. in MacKinnon 119. well in the GTA. It is something Jan. 30: BETTER SLEEP Program. Learn how to decrease that has interested me for a long insomnia and fall asleep more easily. 5 session program, time. Fridays at 12:30 p.m. S.C.: If you could give advice Jan. 30: to young hockey players and/or - Women’s Volleyball: Waterloo @ Guelph (6:00pm, W.F. student athletes, what would it Mitchell Athletic Centre) be? - Men’s Volleyball: Waterloo @ Guelph (8:00pm, W.F. MitchR.D.: Never give up and always ell Athletic Centre) make sure you have fun. GrowJan. 31: ing up in minor hockey, a lot of - Women’s Basketball: Brock @ Guelph (1:00pm, W.F. Mitchkids always have a lot of pressure ell Athletic Centre) put on them […] I think every - Men’s Basketball: Brock @ Guelph (3:00pm, W.F. Mitchell kid should just go out and play Athletic Centre) and have fun. Don’t ever let any Feb 4: Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Eating Disorders Coalione tell you that you aren’t good tion hosts “Faces of Recovery”, 7 to 9 p.m. at Holiday enough either, they don’t know Inn (601 Scottsdale Drive). Free admission. what you’re capable of.

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How to get to morning classes and stay motivated Tips and tricks to make the transition a little easier ARLENE CAMPBELL Everyone has those days where they don’t want to get out of bed, while even thinking about writing an assignment or doing a reading sounds horrible. It’s always a struggle to get to those morning classes (especially the ones at 8:30 a.m.) and even after that, you can’t just go back to bed; you have to stay motivated and actually do what you need to get done that day. Set a ridiculous amount of alarms. If I have to be up at 7:30 a.m. to make it anywhere on time, I set an alarm at 7 a.m., then every five minutes until I really need to get up. That way, if you’re used to lying in bed for a little bit after your alarm goes off, you have the time. Get everything ready the night before. This is one I feel like everyone already knows, but it works if you have to get up earlier than normal. Sort out everything you need the night before; and maybe even coordinate an outfit. This way, you won’t have to spend an extra 10 minutes in the morning going over whether or not you’re forgetting something. Create a to-do list. A to-do list is the main reason behind why this article got done on time. Write down everything you need to do and hang it on a wall where you’ll be able to see it all the time. Plus, checking off anything on a to-do list just makes you feel good, so you’ll be more motivated to actually do everything you’ve written on the list. Write down all of your assignments on a calendar the first week. Put the calendar somewhere easily visible so you will be able to see it, and write down all major due dates on it. Keep a separate list for readings that need to be done, and organize those readings according to your schedule. Make sure the calendars for the entire semester are up; that way if something is due Feb.1 you won’t find out about it on Jan. 31 when you flip the page of your calendar. Get a study party going. Whenever I really don’t want to do anything I have people come and be productive in my room, which in turn makes me feel motivated to get work done. Netflix. If you really need a break, watch show or a movie, clear your head, and then get back to whatever you need to do. Get some fresh air. If you have spent all day cooped up inside, starring at screens and books, give your mind and body a break and head outside for some fresh air. You’ll return feeling refreshed and ready to get things accomplished!

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Find a location where you’ll be productive. Don’t tell yourself you can sit in a room with your friends and finish your psych essay while they watch a movie or YouTube videos. You can’t. Find a place where you’ll be in an environment where you’ll be productive and then make sure you are. Give yourself a motivator. Treat yourself to some downtime when you have accomplished an assignment. Know that after working really hard you deserve a break.

The Fashion Weekly: fashion resolutions for 2015 Have you made yours yet?

DIANA KURZEJA Chances are, you’ve already made a few resolutions for the New Year – whether it be to cook healthier meals, get in touch with the outdoors, or focus on your studies this semester. I’ve set a few resolutions for the year myself, but what’s different this year is that I’ve decided to incorporate fashion into my list of changes. Here are a few resolutions you can follow to help adjust your fashion habits and style to feel confident in the New Year! Work with your wardrobe If you’re like me, you may have racked up quite a collection of pieces in your wardrobe that may scream borderline clothing hoarder. Make the promise to wear every single one of the pieces in your wardrobe at least once. This will help you incorporate clothes into your daily outfits that you may have never thought to give a chance. If, by the end of the year, you notice there are a few pieces you weren’t able to wear or work with, it may be time to re-evaluate whether you need the items, or if you should finally part ways and donate them. Challenge your personal style The new year is the perfect time to step out of your comfort zone and play outside of your personal limits. Combining different patterns and trying out new textures and trends can truly add to your style and make you feel new again. Take some risks you avoided taking in the past and own what you wear. Knee-length sweaters, a faux fur jacket, leather pants – the list of experimental pieces goes on. Even the simple act of pulling off a new styled piece you’ve always wanted to but were too afraid to wear could make all the difference in your self confidence when it comes to style! Getting over past hang-ups Everyone has those few pieces or certain styles they’ve long ago decided never to wear, and have stuck by this promise ever since. I’m no exception, as I could not stand turtlenecks and refused to wear any form of them until recently. They made me feel constricted and uncomfortable, so I decided to compromise and buy a looser styled turtleneck that gave me room to breathe, and it’s now become one of my favourite pieces to date. Try to incorporate something you swore off by altering the piece or adding what you love to it; you may find yourself, with a go-to outfit that was once a past hang-up. Be less self-critical At times, we may feel too uncomfortable to wear something only because we fear what other people might think. This year, try to wear what you feel like wearing at the moment without thinking of what people’s reactions may be. After all, fashion is a statement and is one of the ways we express who we are as people, as well as how we feel. Being authentic may not be easy at times, but it will definitely make you feel more confident in being yourself and in your style choices.

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Add Accessories If you’re on a bit of a tight budget, you may not have the funds to go out and buy yourself a whole new wardrobe. There are many things you can add to your outfits that can help make them feel fresh and new. Accessories are a godsend when you’re on a budget. They aren’t too expensive, and have the ability to transform an outfit into something a bit more eye-catching with little effort. You can experiment with dainty jewellery pieces, or, if you’re feeling bold, you can pick up a colourful statement piece and work that into your outfit. Regardless of what type of jewellery suits you, now is as good a time as ever to stop by a few boutiques downtown and pick up some accessories to help transform your look.

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ALEXANDRA GRANT

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Science Avenue: Tea Demystifying the perfect blend SAMEER CHHABRA What is Tea? Leaves and hot water. Tea is supposed to be nothing but leaves and hot water, and yet the only thing our entire species consumes more than water is tea. It’s the second most popular drink in the world and it was originally devised as a mystical cure-all. Combining elements of the natural world together, shamans, mystics, and healers used tea as an elixir to combat disease, fight off evil spirits, and prevent harmful negativity.

Date: January 29, 2001 On this day with SHAC, in January of 2001, thousands of students stormed the Indonesian parliament in protest of, then President, Abdurrahman Wahid, due to his suspected involvement in a corruption scandal. The students believed that the President was no longer acting in the interest of his citizens, with some going as far to say he never cared about the people, and that the accusations of corruption were the final straw. The longtime President and founder of the National Awakening Party (PKB) was suspected of being involved in a financial scheme within the government, which he was later cleared of in court. With the accusations and comments, as well as policy, against religions, individuals began to gather that were anti-Wahid. At a meeting with university rectors on Jan. 27, 2001, Wahid commented on the possibility of Indonesia descending into anarchy. Wahid then made the suggestion that he may be forced to dissolve the DPR – the People’s Representative Council – if that happened. Although the meeting was off-the-record, it caused quite a stir and added to the fuel of the movement against him. On Feb.1, 2001, the DPR met to issue a memorandum against Wahid. Two memorandums constitute an MPR Special Session, where the impeachment and removal of a President would be legal. The vote was overwhelmingly for the memorandum and PKB members could only walk out in protest. After the events of the vote and memorandums, others, who were supportive and sympathetic to Wahid, took to protesting themselves in his name. They declared that they wanted Wahid back and that they would die to defend him if necessary. Though this did lead to a longer process and much more back and forth, in the end Abdurrahman Wahid was removed from office and was forced to leave the Presidential Palace for good.

“...originally devised as a mystical cure-all.”

Leaves and hot water is a combination so remarkably mundane – so remarkably simple – that the only real advancement in tea technology has been to add more substances into the mixture. Tea, however, is a medicinal substance, and the eight categories of tea – white, black, green, yellow, herbal, pu’er, and flowering – can be used to treat minor ailments like sore throats, upset stomachs, indigestion, headaches, tiredness, and even minor cases of anxiety and insomnia. How does Tea Work? Every form of food has a specific temperature and preparatory method required to isolate the greatest flavours. Cooking is, after all, a chemical science. Tea, is no different than meat, vegetables, or even cereal; the eight variants of tea require specific temperatures and steeping (brewing)

times to activate the full flavours of the individual leaves. Green tea, for example, requires a water temperature of 75 to 85 °C, and one to two minutes of steeping time for the best flavour. Black tea requires water to be at 99 °C, as well as two to three minutes for steeping time. The total amount of time one has to wait before consuming tea also increases by at least two minutes if drinkers want to infuse their cups with other flavours. Flowering tea is especially fascinating in that individual tea leaves are wrapped around one or more dried flowers; the entire bundle “blooms” in water at 100 °C, leaving a cup of delicious tea and a beautiful flower. In effect, tea is really nothing more than leaves and hot water. The water acts as a catalyst that forces the leaves to break apart, causing the chemicals to mix into a solution. The reason some teas produce different effects than others is a simple result of the chemicals present in the various tea leaves – as well as the other substances added to the drink. Butter tea is a Himalyan beverage made from tea leaves, yak butter, water, and salt. Butter tea is a heavier, creamier beverage than the citrusy Earl Grey blend, because of the presence of yak butter. Why is Tea Important? Tea is a powerful substance because its importance is not measured by its physical qualities. Instead, tea is a drink – a part of human existence – that transcends the boundaries of the physical realm. Tea is a drink captured in the very essence of human culture, safely securing a spot as a creation that has forever changed the course of human history. It goes without saying that tea is a contributing factor to a number of health effects. The consumption of black tea in particular has been linked to lower cholesterol and a reduced the risk of stroke. Tea is also noted for the presence of theanine, a stimulatory compound that has been

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Tea is the second-most consumed beverage on Earth. That’s a tall order for such a straightforward drink. studied for its effects on reducing stress, boosting mood, and improving cognition. However, most studies conclude that most healthy adults would need to consume absurdly large amounts of tea for any real medical marvels. The high consumption of tea has been shown to increase the possibility of developing kidney stones, but a poor diet, lack of exercise, and an obsessive consumption of any foodstuff can lead to this result as well. Furthermore, the amount of theanine required to produce positive psychiatric effects is far greater than the amount present in a cup of tea. As always, medical miracles brought on by the traditional consumption of popular foods and drinks must be taken lightly and treated with a respectable amount of scrutiny. What is the Future of Tea? Better infusion methods, more precise steeping control, and healthier variants of tea all represent the future of the beverage. The truth is, tea itself won’t be changing very much in the near future. Certainly, as our population grows – and the population of tea drinkers explodes – the world’s supply of tea will dwindle. In fact, any number of climate catastrophes can lead to the reduction of the world’s tea

supply.

However, I look to a brighter future, where tea and water are both plentiful.

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Microsoft holds Windows 10 event American Software Company announces new operating system and new direction at release event SAMEER CHHABRA Windows has been mired in controversy and criticism since Windows Vista was released to widespread disappointment in 2007. The operating system (OS) was buggy, crash-prone, and filled with a needless number of user approval requests. While the OS was a successor to the highly-praised Windows XP OS, Microsoft lost consumer confidence, especially given the emergence of Apple and its MacOS as a viable replacement for even the most hardcore business professionals. Windows 10 looks to be the precise OS suited for the task of looking to the future, while staying firmly rooted in a welldesigned past. At an event in Redmond, California on Jan. 21, Microsoft held its most significant Windows 10 event yet. Though the OS was announced on Sept. 30, 2014, at an event in San Francisco, the next Windows OS was given a chance to properly show off its trimmings last week – show off its trimmings it did. With Windows 10, Microsoft seems to have learned its lessons from its past “experiments.” Windows 10 marks the return of both the start button and the start menu, while simultaneously allowing users to expand the start menu to fill a complete screen if they so choose. Apps, like the Windows mail, contacts, and calendar app are also designed with a tablet in mind, but allow desktop users an opportunity to communicate with a keyboard and mouse. Seamless integration between tablets and desktops is paramount to Windows 10, as is Xbox One and Windows Phone. Windows 10 will be available for smartphones as well as computers, while users will able to stream movies and games from their Xbox One consoles to their tablets and desktops. “Windows 10 is the only platform that enables innovation across this broad family of devices. We were inspired to bring more personal computing to the home and to the workplace, to enable our customers to do great things,” said Terry Myerson, Microsoft’s Executive Vice President of Operating Systems. To say that Microsoft has learned from its competitors is an understatement. Apple’s “Continuity” between its tablets, phones, and computers was widely publicized with Mac OS X Yosemite, and Microsoft’s adage seems to appeal to a similar mindset. Computers, phones, and tablets are no longer individual devices; with more and more people owning three or four “computers,” users require seamless integration across multiple platforms. Perhaps the most interesting aspects of Windows 10 are Cortana and Project Spartan. Cortana, based on the character from the popular Halo videogames, is an artificial intelligence designed to act as a guide and personal assistant. Cortana will

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Microsoft unveiled key features for their new Windows operating system in a recent event. The operating system looks to bring Microsoft out of their Windows 8 funk. be available on every device supporting Windows 10, including desktops, where she can be called on to organize files, search the internet, and communicate with the OS. Project Spartan is Microsoft’s answer to the Internet Explorer detractors. Every iteration of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (since 2006’s IE7) has been met with widespread disdain and disappointment. In an age when everyone has access to the internet, a browser designed with the user in mind is the most important service companies can offer. Mozilla’s Firefox and Google’s Chrome browsers are two of the most popular and efficient browsers available for download, while Internet Explorer is diminutively referred to as “the browser you only ever use to install other browsers.” With Project Spartan, Microsoft plans on bringing its Windows 10 OS into a new age. However, the event spent little time on Project Spartan, only showing the browser when presenters were using the internet. For now, Spartan conforms to Windows 8’s Metro design sensibility, featuring flat design in full bliss. Multi-device integration, a fully-functioning personal assistant, a new browser that embraces the internet age, and a company that seems to have learned from its many mistakes – Microsoft is back. Windows is dead. Long live Windows.

“Windows is dead. Long live Windows.”

With Windows 7, Microsoft regained the public’s trust. With Windows 8, Microsoft managed to release a product that was confusing to both the ardent user and the casual consumer. Deciding to forego everything it had learned with its Windows 7 OS, Microsoft’s Windows 8 removed the precious start bar, moved the Start Menu to its own screen, and introduced an user eco-system designed more for tablets than desktops or laptops. In short, Microsoft had embraced a future that few of its users were ready to even consider. Since Windows 8 was released two years ago, Microsoft has been forced to admit that redefining its entire existence is something that should be done slowly, while making sure that users understand the directions to be taken.

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Cutting the cord: the demise of cable TV? Entering the digital age TIANN NANTAIS Cable television first appeared in Pennsylvania in 1948 to enhance “over-the-air reception” in graphically remote areas. Since then, cable has been providing us with quality television entertainment for over 60 years. What started as a luxury for those who could afford it has become a staple in the homes of nearly every working class family in North America. Like all good things, however, must the cable TV age come to an end? With pay-TV prices on the rise, it’s no surprise that consumers have started ditching their expensive cable subscriptions for a more affordable option. Netflix, a company that has been around since 1997, has rapidly grown from a mail-in DVD service, into one of the most popular online streaming services in the world. As of last year, Netflix is available in Canada, the US, Latin America, and Europe, and has over 50 million subscribers worldwide. Why is Netflix so popular? Maybe it’s the fact that its movie and TV libraries are on demand. Maybe it’s that you can take it on a mobile device wherever you go. Even more likely is the fact that it’s only $8 a month. Whatever the reason may be, Netflix and other online streaming services have garnered overwhelming popularity worldwide – especially with youth – and the numbers just keep rising. According to the Statista website, from the end of 2011 to the end of 2014, Netflix subscribers grew from 21.45 million to an astounding 39.11 million in the United States alone. It seems like such a simple concept: movies and TV shows anywhere, anytime. A simple concept yes, but with an enormous impact. Although this may be great news for Netflix, what does this mean for the major cable TV providers? As more and more people “cut the cord” of pay-TV and choose the inexpensive, streaming world of Netflix, Crave TV, and Hulu, cable subscriptions continuously fall. Quentin Fottrell of Market Watch notes that the number of cable and satellite TV subscribers in the US fell by over a quarter of a million in 2013. If this trend continues, one won’t have to imagine pay-TV eventually becoming obsolete. On the other hand, there are certain features that Netflix hasn’t acquired yet, such as live sports, specialty channels, and a collection of network TV shows that are still on the air. Features such as these are what keep approximately 95 million people paying for cable. One must admit that cable boasts its own set of appealing qualities, but will it be enough? Or will we watch cable TV fade away, along with MySpace and VHS movies.

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Cell phones have almost eliminated the need for home phones – what is the future of the cable industry with options such as Netflix?

Unleashing the proactive The benefits of a fall reading break school to university. Speaking on behalf of my personal experience, this is a daunting task. Step one: remove subject from familiar environment, which they have become accustomed to for the entirety of their life. Step two: replace marshmallow-licorice DNA models with a demanding workload and seemingly foreign course-material. Step three: force subject into playing uncomfortable icebreaker games within their residence community in a backwards attempt to create camaraderie. I’m sure that you can resonate with these images from your first experience of university. I’m overtly confident that the introduction of a fall reading break could have an immense impact on a student’s mental health, wellbeing, and academic performance. There’s not one universal method to be completely prepared for university – you just have to dive in. This tough social, academic, and environmental transition can cause many first-year students to “drown” in the overwhelming pressure that is first-year. A full-week break would be sufficient time to relax, but also reflect on goals, and studying techniques, time-management strategies. Students could implement this reflection heading into midterms, term assignments, and final exams. I do believe in growing through adversity and developing resilience. Nonetheless, we seriously need to take into consideration both the reported and

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KATE SCHIEVINK A fiery debate lit up the Central Student Association (CSA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, Jan. 21, when discussing the potential implementation of a fall reading break at the University of Guelph. Attendees raised their hand in favour or in opposition of a motion that, if passed, would allow the CSA to engage in serious conversation with administration with student support. Currently, nine universities in Ontario are benefiting from introducing a fall reading break, along with numerous institutions across Canada and the United States. The prominence of mental health concerns for students is increasing at a staggering rate. Anxiety and stress plagues us all as we trudge through the semester, assignment after assignment. Collectively, we need to focus on proactive approaches rather than reactive measures. Let’s prevent both the development of mental health concerns, as well as crisis situations within the community. Incoming first-year students pose a particular concern. We’ve all been through the transition from high

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unreported proportion of students with mental health afflictions. If you attended the CSA AGM, you likely noticed the dialogue regarding scheduling concerns. Arguments regarding the logistics of applying this break are valid. As most do, I enjoy the three-week break after exams to travel home, to work, to see family, and to loaf in the post-semester exhaustion. Last semester, many universities tested pilot programs with both a fall reading break while keeping a three-week winter break. It is inappropriate to stand against a preventative measure; doing so is essentially saying, “a minor inconvenience to me is more important than someone else’s mental health.” For those less apt to incur mental health complications, open your eyes and your mind. We shouldn’t worry about making up three missed days. The solution is often more attainable than one might assume. Public service announcement: there are benefits here for all of us. I’m assuming the seemingly straightforward pros have somehow been diluted. Catch up and get ahead with your work, re-evaluate your semester, have time to reconnect with family and friends, finish that season of Friends, and sleep for 14 hours in one day. I think we’re scared of change. Wake up and smell the hidden potential. Change is good. Change is excellent. Change is necessary.

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Changing the Subject: male body image How media works to reinforce patriarchal ideals DANIELLE SUBJECT Gender representation in the media is an ongoing issue that interplays with a serious problem among all genders: the representation of a distorted body image. Among women, and rightfully so, this issue has presented itself through various studies, articles, and essays connecting the media’s portrayal of the female body with body dysmorphic disorder, bulimia, anorexia, and low self-esteem amongst women. This is a serious issue, and one that should continue to be talked about. However, what we neglect to shed more light on is the way male stereotypes are reinforced within our culture, in addition to how this has detrimental effects on male body image. Male anorexia and bulimia are real and ongoing issues, and deserve just as much attention as that of females’. After all, we are all human and are all capable of forming unhealthy perceptions of our own bodies. According to an article published by ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders), an estimated 10 – 15 per cent of people that suffer from bulimia and anorexia are male. An even more disturbing statistic is that about 14 per cent of homosexual men seem to suffer from bulimia, while over 20 per cent appear to be anorexic – a large chunk of the male population. The sexual objectification of women is a real issue in advertisements, film, and videogames, and is a commonly discussed topic. If we look at the same mediums from a male perspective, the results are just as disturbing. On the surface, everyday media clearly reinforces male stereotypes, while less blatantly reinstating societal patriarchal, and even misogynistic, values. Take video games, for instance. In a male-dominated industry, female avatars work to reduce women to sex objects, even objects of sexual violence and rape. At the same time, many male gaming avatars reinforce a specific body image: that of muscles, strength, certain facial features, and a domineering persona. Sometimes these stereotypes are depicted to an extreme, such as in Grand Theft Auto, which glorifies a certain image, sexual violence, and misogynistic values. Some of the most offensive advertisements are perfume and cologne commercials, which portray fit, slim, and “ripped” males, typically with blue eyes and light skin. These men portray a dominant persona, and usually feature a male and a female – which reinforces the patriarchal stereotype of the ideal heteronormative couple: the submissive female and dominant male. The females are also usually swooning for the stereotypical male, which administers the idea that, if you’re a male who wants to attract women, you must be domineering, physically fit, and typically fair in features. These same stereotypes are reinforced in popular television shows, such as Suits and Mad Men. More extreme examples of idealizing a male body type are portrayed in superhero films, such as Marvel’s The Avengers, Thor, and Captain America. These films, particularly the characters portrayed by Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and Chris Evans (Captain America), idealize perfectly cut muscles, super strength, fair hair, blue eyes, and fair skin. In gender studies, Renaissance art is commonly studied to learn how female stereotypes have been reinforced over time within art and media. These images, such as Poussin’s Rape of the Sabines, or even paintings inspired by Greek mythology, not only glorify rape against women, but also idealize a stereotypical male image – that of a dominant, overpowering, sexuallycrazed, and physically superior male. In recent Hollywood events, Justin Bieber underwent a Calvin Klein photo shoot that portrayed images of him with “perfect” muscle definition, as well as images of him on top of a female model. Obviously, critics quickly took to Twitter and compared his images to photo shoots done by Nick Jonas and Mark Wahlberg. Full articles were actually written about whether or not Bieber’s “bulge” was real, and Bieber clearly felt the pressure enough to post an unfiltered Instagram photo of him in his underwear

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Popular culture allows for dated and damaging gender stereotypes continue on in society – it is damaging to everyone, yet is still everywhere. to prove critics wrong. The fact that he even felt the need to do so is upsetting, and shows what the media can do to a male’s self-image. Given the media’s propensities, it’s no surprise that we are constantly struggling to break free from patriarchal systematic values, and it’s no wonder that male body dysmorphia is a growing issue. As human beings, we are constantly bombarded by images depicting how we should be. We are fed feminine and

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masculine stereotypes in every film and advertisement we watch. We are force-fed unhealthy and unrealistic body images that we are pressured to aspire to – images that objectify both women and men. The only way we, as a society, can really combat this ongoing issue is by educating ourselves and being able to identify when the media is working to reinforce any given stereotype – sometimes it’s obvious, and sometimes you have to dig for it, but it’s almost always there.

Tim Horton’s: a Canadian staple A song of coffee and doughnuts MACKENZIE MILTON Since its opening in 1964, Tim Horton’s has become such an integral part of our culture that no matter where you go in Canada, you’ll always be able to find a Tim Horton’s. Even across campus, there are four locations, all of which are within a five minute walk from each other. It makes you wonder, how did this doughnut shop spread across the Great White North? It could be due to the fact that it combines two great things that we all love: coffee and hockey. It all started with Tim Horton, a Canadian hockey player, who opened up the first shop in Hamilton, Ontario, and soon found his way into Canadian hearts through coffee and pastries. Whether you needed a quick cup of coffee to start off your day, or something to keep your hands warm as you watch a game in the local arena, Tim Horton’s was the ideal choice – and still is to this day. Tim Horton’s also kept the Canadian hockey spirit alive with the help of Timbits Hockey, created in 1982, to assist children across the country. However, over its 51-year tenure, Canada has seen a lot of change, and so has Tim Horton’s. In the past decade, there has been an increased focus on health and diet, where healthier alternatives are becoming more important for the average consumer. We can see this reflected in Tim Horton’s and their menu, as yogurts, whole wheat breads, egg whites, soups, and other healthy options have been added to cater to a healthier diet. We can also see change in their approach to business, with their partnership with CIBC for the new Double Double Visa Card. This card combines the function of a Visa credit card and a

Tim’s card, earning one per cent of Visa purchases in the form of Tim’s money. As a frequent Tim Horton’s consumer myself, I couldn’t possibly resist the idea of free coffee. Tim Horton’s is not only changing their menus for health-conscious consumers, but also adding specialty beverages, such as lattes and other espresso-based drinks to their menu, becoming a stronger competitor in the food and drink industry. In order for Tim Horton’s to maintain its claim to the Canadian coffee shop throne, these changes are necessary. Tim Horton’s adapting to its consumers might signal a change in Canadian culture as well. What used to be a small local café and donut shop has transformed into a massive fast food restaurant chain, fighting against American competitors like Starbucks and McDonald’s. It seems like Canadians are slowly moving to a more American culture, but one thing that will never change is our passion for hockey, coffee, and doughnuts.

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Letter to The Truth Inquiry: a philosophical investigation of personhood the Editor Reasons to think a human fetus is a person TOM OBERLE While the issue of abortion will inevitably have emotional implications, this paper is written to address the intellectual aspect of abortion. It is a philosophical analysis of the nature and origin of personhood, moral status, and value, and is not intended to offend or pass moral judgment on any person. I believe the defining questions on the issue of abortion are “what is a person,” “when do fetuses become persons,” and “from where do we derive human value?” Contrary to pro-choice advocates, I do not think the essential question on this issue is whether abortion is a mother’s right or not. I am not questioning anyone’s right to autonomy over their own body. Rather, I am encouraging a return to the initial, and most relevant concern of the issue of abortion, namely, whether a human fetus is considered a person or not. If human fetus is a person, then the fetus is not a part of the mother’s body, but a separate entity altogether, and the mother would, therefore, hold no moral entitlement to abortion should she so desire. I will not address cases where the mother’s life is in danger due to pregnancy. So first, we must establish whether a fetus is a person or not. If it could be demonstrated beyond reasonable doubt that a fetus is not a person, then the rights of the mother would be a relevant discussion point. However, there is no consensus among scientists, bioethicists, or philosophers that a human fetus is not a person and does not possess moral status. To dismiss the debate on personhood and assume that fetuses are not persons is grossly premature and disregards evidence that suggests otherwise. There is a fundamental, moral distinction between a healthy three month-old fetus and a healthy, newborn child. In Canada, it is morally acceptable to abort a three monthold fetus. But to abort a healthy newborn child for the same reasons as aborting a healthy three monthold fetus, namely, because the child is not wanted (for whatever reason), is not merely abortion but murder – a morally reprehensible act. So what is the cause of this moral distinction between a three month-old fetus and a newborn child? What difference is there between these two stages of development that would result in the acquisition of personhood and moral status for the newborn, but not the fetus? The pro-choice advocate must demonstrate, not merely assert, that a three-month old fetus is not a person, and therefore does not possess any moral status. But there seems to be little grounds for such a distinction on their view. Physically, there is no difference which occurs between the fetus stage and the newborn stage, which could adequately account for personhood and moral status in a newborn child. Physically, a fetus will change throughout its development in the womb. But at the newborn stage, there is nothing new that constitutes the organism that was absent during the fetus stage, which can account for the acquisition of personhood and moral status to the newborn. What is there at birth is the same as what was there at three months in the womb, or at conception for that matter, namely, human cells. The quantity, organization, and function of these cells will change. But these are biological processes that are no more unique to a human fetus than a pig fetus or a dog fetus. Every mammalian creature undergoes a similar development process, and every mammalian creature at birth has little cognitive capacity except for that designated for eating and sleeping. Yet we do not consider any other new-born mammal a person in the human sense, and somehow the pro-choice advocate recognizes that a new-born child is a person, whereas several months earlier they were not. So, choosing any point in the process to confer personhood would be purely arbitrary. If nothing during the physical process of fetal development can account for personhood, then that which constitutes personhood cannot be anything physical, i.e. related to or originating from physical, biological causes or processes during fetal development. A physical process (fetal development) cannot give rise to properties that are non-physical, i.e. human value, personhood, and moral status. It would appear that what can adequately account for the acquisition of personhood, value, and moral status by a human-being must be derived from some immaterial, transcendent source, entirely apart from persons themselves, and it must be the case that this value is present either from the moment of conception, or not at all. Now, if human value is to mean anything, it cannot be given by the state, derived from culture, be acquired by virtue of being a member of the human species, or by a person’s utility to society. If value is granted on these grounds, then it can be taken away on these grounds. Furthermore, a value-theory derived from a person’s cognitive or intellectual capacity by virtue of being a member of the human species would result in a society of extremes, characterized by strong divisions along fault lines of perceived intellectual worth. The Atlantic Slave Trade and the Holocaust come to mind. Conversely, if value is intrinsic then it must be immaterial and must be grounded in something separate from or transcendent of humanity. I believe evidence for this claim would be warranted if certain objective moral values were to exist. If human beings do have intrinsic value, which is not derived from anything physical or pertaining to human culture and society, then it would follow that certain

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Dear Editor, At first I thought the opinion article “High school doesn’t prepare you for university” by Arlene Campbell was a spoof. In case she was serious, I’d like to respond to her points. Campbell says, “No one ever gave lessons that centered on information we’d need to know,” such as household cleaning and meal preparation. Secondary school has courses on nutrition and hospitality, but no instruction on household cleaning. Surely assisting parents with household chores is the most effective way to learn to do laundry and select the right cleaning product. She said, “ I never heard any of my teachers even suggest a lesson on skills that most people would need for their whole lives, like how much to tip, how to create a savings plan, or even how to budget.” Life skill courses, for essential level students, include how to count change and read a city bus schedule. The mandatory career studies course touches on budgeting, and there are a variety of business courses such as entrepreneurship and accounting. If she was unable to take these courses, there is a phone app to calculate tips. The format for university papers does vary from secondary school. The requirements also change depending on the discipline of study. Some things must be learned at university. Secondary school was not just about course content. It was a time to learn to collaborate, selfadvocate, manage your time, and develop the skills to become a life- long learner. If you are blaming your high school for your current challenges, it is very likely that in a few short years you will be blaming the university for challenges finding employment, or your inability to perform in your chosen field. Be responsible for your situation, seek the information you need, and take ownership for your own success. Marion Reidel, Secondary School Teacher

acts among people would deface this value, thereby making those acts universally morally reprehensible. Rape and murder are two examples of acts which disregard the inherent value of other persons, and are done for the pure gratification of the individual(s) committing the act. It seems clear from our moral experience that these actions are inherently, morally wrong – not just social taboos resultant from evolutionary processes. The existence of such objective moral values would provide a sound basis for the inherent intrinsic value of persons, and be able to adequately account for the acquisition of personhood and moral status at birth.

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Issue 176.4 • Thursday, January 29, 2015

The art of apocalypse On catastrophes and what feels like the end of the world ALYSSA OTTEMA The room has been silent for approximately five seconds, but each of those seconds has felt like an hour. The facial expressions are unreadable and no one is saying a thing. My heart is pounding, my mind is racing, and tears begin to fall as I face the inevitable. Oh god, I think. They’re dying. I’m dying. Someone’s dying. We’re all dying. This is commonly referred to as “catastrophic thinking,” a wellresearched psychological condition which involves, according to the dictionary, “ruminating on irrational worst-case outcomes.” I prefer, however, in my analyses of myself, to think of this as “apocalyptic thinking.” “Catastrophe” just doesn’t encompass the scenarios I imagine. A mere disaster? Simple great and sudden damage or suffering? This doesn’t even scratch the surface of where my mind goes when confronted by silence. “Apocalypse,” on the other hand, really seems to get me. “The complete final destruction of the world as we know it” encompasses exactly what I anticipate when given the horrendous and horrifying task of trying to understand the intentions of another human being. The combination of introversion and social anxiety has been, for me, an interesting one. As a child, I tried my hardest to “just be myself,” as every teacher and parent and marginally older person will tell you to do. “Myself ” was a fairly precocious child who carried three books with her at all times, spent her recesses avoiding the outdoors, and was what most children refer to as a teacher’s pet. This, it turns out, is not the recipe for childhood popularity. My classmates really didn’t like me. I couldn’t make them like me. I didn’t watch Sailor Moon or Pokemon; I watched 80s sitcoms. I didn’t read Junie B. Jones; I read Jane Austen. Because I had never considered gender norms, I wasn’t “traditionally pretty.” I didn’t wear the right clothes, my hair was too short, I had awkwardly shaped glasses, and I was the only kid with braces in the fourth grade. I spent my formative years isolated,

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Sometimes our minds feel like a battlefield we wouldn’t wish on our worst enemies. quietly experiencing the effects of not fitting in. I closely and devotedly observed those who did fit the mould, hoping to fit in some day. When I was finally able to switch school districts, I put my observations to good use. Instead of “just being myself,” which hadn’t been working out so well for me, I tried to be what worked for everyone else. I made small talk, even though I would rather read my book. I watched the right shows and I read the right books. I grew my hair out. I bought the right clothes. I learned that I could fake being “outgoing.” I found that self-deprecation was my personal key to making others laugh. I tried my hardest to be friends with everyone. I succeeded, for the most part. I’ve carried this persona with me for nearly 10 years. While it has certainly made for easier social interactions, it’s been harder on me mentally and emotionally. It takes me years to break down the walls I’ve put up around myself. I’m not often comfortable enough to be my true self around others. It’s hard, but also somewhat interesting, to be someone completely different than who others believe you to be. The biggest effect of all, however, has been the acquired art of apocalypse. My experiences — and failures — with “just being myself ” have conditioned me to assume the worst in the majority of my social interactions. I assume that, the minute I leave a room, everyone is talking about me behind my back. This is where the difference between catastrophe and apocalypse really starts to matter. A catastrophe, a handle-able disaster, would be that everyone does talk about me when I leave the room. But I assume the complete and utter destruction of the world around me. I assume that these people share their less than positive opinions with the rest of the world. I assume that there is a giant web of interconnected hatred for me that no one will mention to my face. If someone I know is even a little bit upset, aloof, or anything but outwardly happy, I immediately assume that I have done something truly terrible, causing their less-than-ideal mood. Here, again, is where the catastrophe-apocalypse dichotomy comes into play. Thinking catastrophically would be to stop there, to assume that someone else’s problems must be my fault and to move on. The apocalypse of my mind, however, goes much further than this. Not only is this person’s mood my fault, but my crime against their person is irrevocable – our relationship unsalvageable. Oh god, I think. They hate me. We’re not friends anymore. We’ll never be friends again. This all seems ridiculous, I’m sure, to ������������������������������ many people. This is probably a very good thing. To be honest, I hope that this seems ridiculous to everyone else in the world. I can’t imagine how nice it must be to hope that everyone else in the world is able to “just be themselves,” and I hope that no one else in the world knows what it’s like to assume the worst at every turn. I, at one point, conditioned myself to believe that this apocalyptic cycle was okay, or perhaps even healthy. If I assumed the worst, it meant that I was prepared for the worst. If I assumed less than the worst, and then the worst happened, how would I ever be prepared to handle what was being thrown at me? If I assumed the worst, on the other hand, and less than the worst happened, I could be mildly (yet pleasantly) surprised. But the art of apocalypse is far from healthy. I wouldn’t wish the art of apocalypse on my worst enemy — although it seems, in these long and cyclical apocalyptic spirals, I have become my own worst enemy. I hope, as time moves on, that the art of apocalypse is completely erased, from my life and from everyone else’s. This particular art form, I think, is one that should be left behind in the far reaches of history, like hand-drawn calligraphy and that painting technique that tried desperately to combine oil with water. Some day, I’ll walk out of the room without worrying about whether or not those left in it are talking about me. Some day, I’ll be able to recognize a bad mood for what it is in its simplicity. Some day, I’ll be able to assume the best. Some day, I won’t remember what it means to think apocalyptically; the art of apocalypse will be the tiniest footnote on a long and illustrious history of successfully “just being myself.” Have a question, comment or complaint? Send us a letter to the editor at ontarion@uoguelph.ca. Deadline is Monday at 4 p.m., 300 word max.

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