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Issue 176.8 • Thursday, March 5, 2015

NEWS

Black hole 12 billion times the mass of Sun Scientists discover supermassive black hole dating back to the beginning of time SAMEER CHHABRA At the centre of most spiral and elliptical galaxies is a complicated astronomical phenomenon: a Supermassive Black Hole (SMBH). In comparison to regular black holes, SMBHs are enormous in size, often hundreds of thousands to billions of times larger than the sun itself. Now, a study published in the journal Nature on Feb. 25, 2015, suggests that an SMBH with

a mass approximately 12 billion times greater than that of our sun exists in our universe.

Black holes are mathematicallydetermined regions of space that exhibit strong gravitational pulls on surrounding particles and electromagnetic radiation. The gravitational attraction exhibited by black holes is so powerful that nothing can escape from a black hole’s pull.

The discovered SMBH, SDSS J010013.02+280225.8 (SDSS), is 12.8 billion light years away from Earth, exhibiting light roughly 420 trillion times brighter than that of the sun.

Especially interesting to the researchers at the Carnegie Institution for Science (CIS), where the discovery was made, is SDDS’s redshift.

Redshift is a measurement of how the wavelength of light is stretched by the expansion of the Universe as the light reaches the Earth. SDSS’s redshift is z=6.30, making it one of only

Unmasked destruction Examining recent ISIS developments and global impact ETHAN PANKHURST At the end of February, the identity of Jihadi John, the infamous masked member of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), was confirmed by U.S. intelligence officials as Mohammed Emwazi.

Emwazi gained infamy through a series of beheading propaganda videos for ISIS, with his victims including

James Foley, an American journalist, Steven Sitloff, an American-Israeli journalist, David Haines and Alan Henning, both British Aid workers, Peter Kassig, an American Aid worker, Haruna Yukawa, a Japanese private military contractor, and Kenji Goto Jogo, a Japanese journalist.

Emwazi was born in Kuwait, but was raised in London, England, and was known to have connections with terrorist cells as early as 2005 in the London bomb plot. Emwazi was also identified with terrorist activity in Somalia in 2009.

With his identity now confirmed, intelligence services are looking to further examine Emwazi’s past connections. Many now hope that, with his identity revealed, the fear that Jihadi John created can be calmed, as people turn their attention towards Emwazi.

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40 other quasars – quasi-stellar radio sources – that has a redshift greater than six. SDSS’s redshift also suggests that the black hole was formed roughly 900 million years after the Big Bang.

“This quasar is very unique,” said Xue-Bing Wu, a Peking University and Kavli Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics researcher who led the

team that discovered SDSS, in a press release for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

“Just like the brightest lighthouse in the distant Universe, [SDSS’s] glowing light will help us to prove more about the early Universe.”

SDSS’s size suggests that it might be one of the largest black holes of those

that exhibit a redshift of over six. It is important to avoid suggesting that SDSS is one of the largest black holes in the Universe, as our understanding of certain cosmic phenomenon is incomplete.

“This quasar is a unique laboratory to study the way that a quasar’s black hole and host galaxy co-evolve,” said Yuri Beletsky, a CIS researcher, in the same release. “Our findings indicate that, in the early Universe, quasar black holes probably grew faster than their host galaxies, although more research is needed to confirm this idea.”

The CIS team created a method to detect quasars at redshifts of five and higher. This information was then verified by the 6.5-metre Multiple Mirror Telescope and the 8.4-metre Large Binocular Telescope in Arizona, the 6.5-metre Magellan Telescope at the Las Campanas Observatory in Chile, and the 8.2-metre Gemini North Telescope in Hawaii.

ISIS also recently continued their path of destruction in the city of Mosul, Iraq, where they targeted the destruction of multiple ancient artifacts, shrines, relics, and books.

These historical artifacts were targeted because ISIS believed them to represent idols which provided messages against the messages of the Qur’an.

In a video posted to ISIS social media accounts, capturing the Mosul destruction, one man proclaims: “Our prophet ordered us to remove all these statues, as his followers did when they conquered nations.”

Many of the artifacts destroyed belonged to the Assyrian Empire, and the destruction at the hands of ISIS was targeted at those who would take pride in this nation’s land and history.

By destroying these sites, ISIS has sent a clear message: the only pride allowed

is that which one can find in following the ISIS version of Islam.

With ISIS continuing their rampage in the Middle East, the West is increasing attempts to target their supporters – many of whom reside in the developed nations of the West. Canada has not been excluded in these movements, with the Conservative Party putting forward their anti-terrorism act, Bill C-51.

The bill has taken heat from the NDP, many media reporters, and academics such as Craig Forcese, a law professor at the University of Ottawa.

Focese believes that Bill C-51 may be used against democratic protests, such as protests by Aboriginal groups or protesters targeting pipelines.

Forcese also argues in a Vimeo podcast that this legislation will potentially allow the Canadian Security and

Intelligence Service (CSIS) the power to “take measures, within or outside Canada, to reduce (very broadly defined) threats to the security of Canada.

This may be possible under the bill, as the borad way that the “security of Canada” is defined – to include any unlawful activity, including certain protests without permits – could prove problematic.

Bill C-51 is currently set to face a series of nine committee meetings, though the NDP believes that nine is not enough, citing the series of 18 committee meetings to discuss the Liberal anti-terrorism from 2001, Bill C-36.

In the end, Bill C-51 is likely to be altered, but to what degree remains yet unclear. The truth of the matter is that terrorism is a threat that the West is not entirely sure how to handle.

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This artist’s impression of a growing Supermassive Black Hole illustrates the complexity of these enormous astronomical phenomena.

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NEWS

Parks Canada budget increase?

A look at the controversy in national parks funding JOANNE PEARCE In the face of recent claims regarding the Parks Canada budget, many are questioning the truth of what Environmental Minister Leona Aglukkaq told the House of Commons: that the “overall budget [for Parks Canada] has increased by 26 per cent.” In truth, this statement only somewhat accurate.

With recent lack of activity due to the winter curtail of park operating season, the Conservative government has faced inquiries regarding their commitment to the national parks system.

Parks Canada, which operates over 200 national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas across the country, faced a hard year in 2012 when the government announced its decision to cut their $631-million budget to $29.2 million over three years. These cuts have had their consequences, as in the 2012-13 fiscal year, the agency was

forced to lay off 13 per cent of their workforce.

In response to the budget cuts, however, Parks Canada simply stated that they would “align its season, hours of operation, and services to better reflect patterns of visitation.” As a result, most national parks adopted a three-season model.

At the end of February, however, Aglukkaq announced that the budget had increased. The statement has left many questioning: has the agency’s budget gone up despite the cuts, or not?

For Parks Canada, the budget approved for 2014-15 was $800 million, while the main budgetary estimates for 2015-16 indicate that the government intends to spend $737 million on Parks Canada. The increase is mainly for fixing highways and bridges, perhaps related to last year’s independent consultant indicating the structures of Parks Canada being in much worse shape than the agency had estimated.

In terms of spending, the amount used won’t be clear until 2016, and so the best option to discover the truth in Aglukkaq’s statement is to compare previous budgets and spending.

Going back a decade, Parks Canada has routinely spent less than that available. Looking at the change from last

Freeze the fees?

A look at student movement controversy ALYSSA OTTEMA The CSA’s Pay More, Get Less campaign works to fight “against tuition fee increases and budget cuts at U of G,” according to Peter Miller, Academic and University Affairs Commissioner at the University of Guelph.

On Thursday, Feb. 26, the CSA hosted the “Stick it to the BOG” event, which Miller described as “action […] against budget cuts and tuition fee increases.” The event ran during a meeting of the Board of Governors Finance Committee, at which the 2015-16 budget – including “almost 10 million dollars in […] cuts” – was discussed, to highlight that “students are paying more and getting a lower quality of education.”

In opposition to this “freeze the fees” movement stand organizations like Rise for Ryerson, which supports fee increases approved through student referendum. The Mattamy Athletic Centre, Student Learning Centre, and several student societies have all been partially funded by tuition increases

after Ryerson student referendums with large turn out.

During the recent Ryerson Student Union (RSU) elections, Miller, who is “in contact with activists across Ontario and Canada fighting against budget cuts and […] fee increases,” was quite active on the Facebook page of Transform RU – a slate supporting Rise for Ryerson.

Several Ryerson students expressed concern regarding Miller’s comments, which some felt “[trashed] those on the slate personally.” Others thought that Miller “interfered with Ryerson’s elections” and mis-represented the Guelph community.

Miller, when contacted for comment, stood by his involvement in the Transform RU Facebook debates.

“I wrote on their Facebook page because I feel connected to the PanCanadian Student Movement,” said Miller, further contending that, “if you are in a student union, you need to fight for free education and […] accessible education.”

Some students expressed particular concern, however, over Miller’s comments towards specific candidates – such as his direct comment to Cassandra Myers, who ran for the Board of Directors.

“I don’t give a s*** about students in debt,” Miller wrote under Myers’s

year’s budget, the indication seems to be that there is a decrease of 7.8 per cent. If, however, one examines the budget in comparison between the amount the agency actually spent last year – $671, 385, 496 – and what the government is proposing, there would be an increase of 9.8 per cent.

The problem with looking at the budget in this way is that it does not take into account inflation or account for the amount the agency will actually spend. Looking at the overall budgetary record between the government and Parks Canada is somewhat helpful here: in 2005-06, before the Conservative government took power, Parks Canada spent $535 million, compared to in 2014-15, where Parks Canada reported spending $671 million. When one looks at this only in monetary terms, this would indicate a 25.4 per cent increase – as Aglukkaq said.

The situation, as is usually the case, is more complicated than simply dollars and cents, however. Factors like whether the department’s responsibilities are expanding or taking on major new projects – like the development of Toronto’s Rouge National Urban Park – will influence spending, as well. Parks Canada will have to

election material, “‘cause some day, I’m gonna be a rich vet.”

“That was a poem I wrote under […] Transform RU poetry,” Miller said in response. “It’s important for students to know when people running for elected positions will not be campaigning against tuition fee increases.”

Paulina Gusicora, a supporter of the Rise for Ryerson campaign and Secretary for the Ryerson Communication and Design Society – funded by fee increases following overwhelming student support – disagrees.

“Students at Ryerson value their educational experience outside of the classroom […] In experiencing the power and influence of choosing to actively support more student services, students understand why freezing tuition is so risky,” Gusicora noted. “It’s not [about] supporting a tuition raise; it’s about not supporting a decrease in the value of our education.”

Gusicora was also heavily involved in the Facebook debates with Miller, inviting – along with other Transform RU candidates and supporters – Miller to speak with them in person. Miller declined, writing that he would not speak in person “unless [they] believe in free education.”

“The Transform RU ran a campaign that [criticized] the Unite Ryerson campaign,” said Miller when

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The view from Bow Summit – of Banff National Park, Alberta – is one of many treasured Canadian landscapes that stands to benefit from a budget increase. move money around as they balance their need to safeguard those assets with delivering to other programs that they are in charge of, which explains their lack of winter services, despite a budget increase.

Overall, what can be said on the issue is that it is hard to conclude the budget has increased in the past year without knowing how much

the government will actually end up spending by the end of this year.

As well, the major new park project and infrastructure problems continue to be issues for Parks Canada to work on. When examining the difference from 2005 to 2006, however, it is reasonable to conclude to at least some truth behind Algukkaq’s statement.

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The CSA’s “Stick it to the BOG” event, was held Feb. 26, protesting program cuts and increased tuition. asked to comment on these remarks.

“I wanted them to [share online] for students to be able to see their views about tuition fees and budget cuts.”

Gusicora, however, highlighted a contentious Unite Ryerson history that served to divide, rather than unite, students.

“The current RSU party frankly thinks that a revolution is necessary […] to get the administration to

cooperate,” Gusicora noted, concluding that the administration was already cooperating with students to improve the quality of education at Ryerson – in and out of the classroom.

Beyond any controversy, students can take comfort in knowing that no matter their view, every student can find support in educational movements at their institution.

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Student Senate Caucus What you need to know ALYSSA OTTEMA The Student Senate Caucus (SSC) is a powerful, but little-known, student governmental organization at the University of Guelph.

Following the recent opening of the 2015-2016 nomination period, The Ontarion sat down with the current SSC co-chairs, Arianne Cohen and Thomas Sasso, to learn more about the SSC and its important role in the University of Guelph community.

Nominations for student senators are open until March 13, and elections take place March 23 to 27. Any student wishing to be nominated for SSC elections requires two nominators and a nominee statement.

What is the role of the SSC at the University of Guelph?

Arianne Cohen: SSC is a diverse assembly of elected students who have come together to strengthen the student voice oncampus. We represent students of our various degree programs and colleges on all matters relating to educational policy making (i.e. curriculum/program changes, honours and awards, admission requirements, and even giving out degrees). The University of Guelph has one of the highest number of students on its senate — we are very proud of that!

Thomas Sasso: Our responsibility is to think holistically about the university and make decisions

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in the best interest of the entire university […] We don������������ ’����������� t necessarily all vote in the same way for any decision. In fact, we advocate for each individual student senator to have their voice heard and vote according to their understanding of the issues at hand.

“...our goal was to encourage well-informed decisions, tolerance, and activism at Guelph.”

What are the various roles included in the SSC? Provide a brief description of each role, as well as highlighting the specific responsibilities of the various senators.

AC: Ultimately, every student senator is required to engage in the work of senate and make sure that their constituents are well aware of pertinent issues as they arise. They must critically evaluate and negotiate complex academic issues, taking into consideration the best decisions for the university as a whole. That being said, the minimum official requirement for each senator is to actively participate at senate meetings (five per year) and their respective committees.

TS: Many student senators

NEWS sit on one of the senate committees in a designated student seat on that committee. The committees include: Senate Priorities and Planning Committee, Senate Committee on Bylaws and Membership, Board of Graduate Studies, Board of Undergraduate Studies, Senate Committee on Quality Assurance, Senate Committee on Student Petitions, Committee on Non-Degree Studies, Senate Research Board, [and] Honours and Awards Committee.

AC: We also expect Student Senators to attend our caucus meetings, where [the] co-chairs will brief them on upcoming issues and prepare them for upcoming meetings. It is more of an informal discussion, where we ask for committee updates, concerns, or any clarifications that may be needed.

TS: The co-chairs also attend other meetings on-campus as representatives of SSC in order to create more communication between student leaders about the role of senate.

AC: As co-chairs, Thomas and I further act as impartial facilitators […] Each senator comes from a different background and has their own voice, [so] it is important to create a respectful and tolerant environment so that everyone can be heard.

How are senators elected?

TS: Senators are elected following the regulations set out by senate […] Undergraduate students are elected by their degree program […] whereas graduate students are elected by their respective college.

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AC: For every 500 [undergraduate] students, there is one elected senator; therefore the number of students elected per program varies with size. Graduate student senators are elected by college in the same manner; however, due to their smaller size, there is only one senator per college.

TS: The number of seats available for student senators are determined by enrolments in the programs and colleges, but there will never be less than 21 seats for student senators in a given year.

How can students get involved with the SSC? AC: Run for elections! It is a fantastic opportunity to work with faculty, staff, and administration to help shape academic life on-campus.

TS: We actively encourage students to run for senate. It is a great experience with immense opportunities for learning new skills and knowledge, creating vast networks around campus, and having the opportunity to truly shape the University of Guelph’s academic direction.

AC: If you miss this opportunity, there will also be by-elections for any empty positions in the fall.

TS: Even if students aren’t elected, they can still attend senate meetings to hear what is going on (and be granted speaking rights if they wish).

How does the SSC positively affect Guelph students?

TS: The University of Guelph has one of the largest senates

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in Canada, and has one of the largest student contingents of senators […] When a student senator stands up to speak at a senate meeting or in a committee meeting, everyone listens. Their input matters and will change the way things happen on-campus.

AC: We take into account the student perspective on all academic matters […] Our diversity brings unique opinions and considerations to the larger senate body; we are here to better the university and our education by helping to shape important decisions that affect everyone.

TS: Of all senate groups, SSC is the only group that is guaranteed a place to speak on every senate agenda, at which point SSC has the ability to speak about any issues they wish to address to the room of administrators, faculty, staff, and visitors. That is a powerful position to have.

AC: This year, our goal was to encourage well-informed decisions, tolerance, and activism at Guelph. We need more students, and more voices to continue this into the new year.

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NEWS

Under the 15-year-old girl strip-searched at school Radar

ARLENE CAMPBELL Mid-February, a 15-year-old girl who attended Neufchâtel High School in Quebec City was accused of trafficking drugs. At the time, the school had previously searched the girl multiple times without finding any evidence of drugs on her person.

The situation escalated, however, when the girl sent a text message to a friend on Feb. 12, joking about selling him marijuana.

The school, after learning about the message, confiscated her cell phone and searched her locker, where no drugs were found. The administration then proceeded to demand a strip-search of the student in attempts to find the drugs they believed she was trafficking.

The student was taken to a room with the school’s female principal, as well as a female teacher, and was

ordered to remove her clothing behind a towel the teacher held up.

She was told to hand over her clothing to the principal, who searched through every piece, including her underwear, in an attempt to find evidence of drugs.

The police were not called in or involved at all, and the student was denied the ability to call her mother, even though she asked to do so more than once.

The act of strip-searching a 15-year-old girl has called into question the legislation that the act is based upon, as many have voiced opinions regarding the legality of the search – especially when conducted by teachers and not police.

Quebec’s education minister, Yves Bolduc, originally defended the act, as it is in accordance with the legislation passed in Quebec on the topic of school safety.

Based on that legislation, principals are allowed to search students for the safety of others; however, there is no mention of strip search policy in the legislation.

Originally, when the story broke, the education minister sided with the teachers and said that high school strip searches are allowed under “strict” conditions,

emphasizing in a statement to the press that the search must be “very respectful” to the student in question. Following public reaction to the incident, however, Bolduc initiated a report from an uninvolved third party, who will look over the details of the case and make an unbiased ruling on whether or not strip searches should be allowed in schools.

There have been two other cases of strip searches in Quebec high schools that the expert will also take into consideration when making their report.

The student’s parents are suing the school board, as they believe that the school misinterpreted the guidelines set out by the

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government, causing humiliation for their daughter.

The parents’ lawyer, Francois David Bernier, in looking over the legislation the high school used to defend their actions, told the Toronto Star that the administration “misinterpreted the government guidelines.”

“In no case does the document talk about nude searches,” said Bernier.

“We blame the school board, because it took the government document and interpreted it erroneously.

Currently, the family is in the process of building their case against the school board. An official report on the act of strip-searching students is expected to be complete in mid-March.

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Iraqi student’s protested globally in response to the salary cuts of crucial educational programs.

Iraq’s higher education minister recently signed two pieces of legislation that significantly cut funding to students who wish to study abroad. The funding provided by the Ministry of Higher Education towards students has been limited to three years.

These crucial changes to the Iraqi education laws restrict students who depend on funding to live and support themselves while getting an education. While this affects students currently studying in Iraq, international students who chose to study abroad are strongly affected by the cut in funding to their programs.

While these measures are expected to occur by April, students at international campuses and Iraqi embassies all over the world came together on March 2 to protest. Peaceful demonstrations and sit-ins occurred globally in attempts to stop the progress of the funding cuts. The Iraqi government will still maintain its payment to other international universities, and no students will be kicked out of their programs; however, this means that students will have 50 per cent less money to spend on their family and costs of living.

Many Iraqi students with families will suffer from the spending cuts, undoubtedly affecting their studies and academic aspirations.

Scott Lucas, a professor of International Politics at the University of Birmingham, shows a growing concern towards affected students.

“The effect [of cutting funds] is compounded for some students by the unequal distribution of the cuts, set out by a special committee in the higher education ministry,” Lucas said. “The reduction in support for a single student is 15 per cent and 22 per cent for a married student without children. Married students with children will lose 33 per cent of their support, irrespective of the family size.”

While the cuts occur as a result of economic instability in Iraq, students and Iraqi citizens alike are urging the government to reconsider their actions.

The opportunity to study abroad remains a crucial motivational factor for young students to succeed; with these funding cuts, many dreams will remain unattainable.

- Compiled by Emilio Ghloum

Quebec student accused in persecution of drug trafficking

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ARTS & CULTURE

The Weekly Scene: The Interview (2014)

1.5 Dark-oversimplifications out of 4 SAMEER CHHABRA

Had the North Korean Ministry of Culture viewed Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s The Interview before launching an all out P.R. war, I’m sure they would not have attempted to hinder the film’s release. There are very few films – outside the realm of propaganda – that have attempted to humanize a barbarian, brute, and bully as much as The Interview.

Even Der Untergang (Downfall) – perhaps the most sober portrayal of Adolf Hitler – eventually has its protagonist fall to ruin in the face of mounting pressures and internal conflict. In comparison, The Interview is obsessed with humanizing Kim Jong-un, and insists on doing so until its final moments.

These are staunch accusations against an otherwise mediocre fratcomedy feature, and my disdain for the film comes from my disappointment at its missed potential, not from

how dismayed I was with the movie’s writing or acting.

James Franco and Seth Rogen play Dave Skylark and Aaron Rapoport, entertainment industry showmen who host and produce the Entertainment Tonight-like program, Skylark Tonight.

Rapoport – Rogen channelling his natural self as the film’s straight man – grows weary with the sensationalist nonsense heralded by his program, and attempts to pull himself, as well as Skylark and the program, out of the sewage by scoring an interview with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un.

Eventually, the CIA become involved, and the interview becomes an opportunity to kill the North Korean dictator. The film is a commentary on the decadent state of an industry well before it becomes a commentary on the abhorrent state of politics. For example, Skylark is saccharine and stupid – his entire character hinges on the friendship shared with Rapoport. Franco, whose acting range is varied and able, instead settles into the bumbling, needy, codependent fool portrayed in films like Pineapple Express and This Is The End. I must ask: are Franco and Rogen overcompensating for something?

Whenever they’re onscreen together, they insist that they’re the best of friends (in the whole wide world), but I’m starting to think there might be trouble in paradise. Are Franco and Rogen really not friends outside of film? Are they worried that the world hinges on the fact that the duo gets along? Or perhaps they really are best friends, but Franco is every bit the clingy, attached, insecure moron he insists on portraying in his films with Rogen. Regardless, the point still stands: Franco’s Skylark falls apart without Rogen’s Rapoport.

At the mere hint that their friendship is struggling, Skylark finds solace in the arms of Kim, who seduces him with attention, drugs, women, and Katy Perry lyrics.

If there is, however, a reason to view this film – which is now easily accessible for a fee in a variety of forms online – it’s Randall Park’s Kim Jong-un. As the dictator, Park’s portrayal is equal parts menacing and harmless – he’s a mix between a fire-breathing dragon and a slobbering puppy. Characters remind the audience that Kim is a master manipulator, but The Interview insists that Kim suffers from crippling paternal issues. Apparently, the dictator dictates simply because his father never

Freestyling: a look at terminology What the word means to hiphop and how it has changed over the years EMILIO GHLOUM Freestyling has been an essential part of hip-hop and rap culture for many generations. It is an integral component of the identity of the entire genre of music, and holds powerful connotations that can garner interest for all those who enjoy listening to brilliant lyrics and a display of technical skill.

The term freestyling itself remains contentious and, at times, elusive. In today’s culture, freestyling involves rapping over a beat without any lyrics to reference. However, there are many variations and differences within the term itself that demand clarification.

Traditionally, the term freestyle referred to a verse that pertained to no particular subject. The verse usually included a variety of topics that were random and unrelated,

but the verse itself was still planned and written. This conception of the term freestyle can be said to emphasize a more playful and wide-ranging activity, and puts forth a refreshing take on the traditional structure of a rap verse.

“...freestyle can be said to emphasize a more playful and wideranging activity...”

However, in later generations, the term has come to be redefined.

For many listeners in today’s era of the genre, freestyling strictly refers to the improvisational skill of rapping – the act of improvising a verse with or without an instrumental backing. This conception of freestyling proves to be incredibly demanding, both technically and rhythmically.

Big Daddy Kane, often considered one of the most influential legends of old school hip-hop,

claims that there is a crucial distinction to be made between these two meanings of freestyle: “Offthe-top-of-the-head [rapping], we just called that «off the dome» — when you don’t write it and [you] say whatever comes to mind.”

This difference between freestyling and “off the dome” separates two entirely different lyrical forms, both of which hold important styles and techniques to specific artists. Over the years, it has become apparent that the terminology used to define freestyling has become muddled and diluted. In becoming aware of the separation of these two styles of rapping, a wider appreciation for verses which are “free-of-style” and for verses which are improvised on the spot can be attained.

A variety of rappers are involved with both definitions of the term freestyling, separated typically by generation rather than skill. Hiphop legends such as Biggie Smalls, Tupac, Big L, KRS-One, Nas, Jay-Z, Eminem, and Andre 3000, have all – at one time or another – dabbled in the art of freestyling.

They stand as just a few examples of the immense influence rhyming off-the-dome, or rapping about a random topic, can have on hiphop and rap culture.

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loved him. Park’s performance capitalizes on these assumptions, shifting between monster and mortal almost instantaneously. With Skylark, Kim is sympathetic and emotional, revealing a love for Katy Perry and margaritas.

The two share an instant connection, but the film’s script plays this connection for laughs, failing to recognize that there is comedy beyond the obvious.

As a whole, The Interview is far from subtle, choosing to emphasize even the most mundane of witticisms.

This is a movie built on basic storytelling tropes, which is why I suggest that we refuse to treat it as satire, and, instead, teach it in introductory English classes. If there’s anything positive to say about the film, it’s that the movie’s use of metaphor, foreshadowing, juxtaposition, simile, idioms, hyperbole, and synecdoche are obvious and easy-to-reference.

Perhaps my favourite example: early in the film, Skylark suggests ridiculous solutions to assassinating Kim Jong-un. His ideas are immediately rejected by the more sophisticated and experienced Langley agents handling the case. Later in the film, when every other plan fails, Skylark’s earlier suggestions result in the elimination of the dictator.

This film lacks subtlety, this film lacks grace, and this film lacks sophistication. In short, The Interview is an immature comedy masquerading as meaningful political satire. Its premise, though intriguing, is bogged down by weak acting, unfunny humour, and a story arc that even Kim Jong-un’s own personal vanguard could not think to concoct for fear of making their god too likeable.

Album of the Week

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Arcade Fire – The Suburbs Music for me is all feel – if it feels good in that moment, then I don’t care what reviewers or my snobby music friends say. The Suburbs has a unique distinction in my record collection of being absolute ear candy, and critically acclaimed…and acceptable to put on when the aforementioned friends come for dinner. The Montreal indie rock group Arcade Fire is famous for being creatively exuberant and ever so in the moment. The Suburbs – winner of the Best Alternative Album at the 2011 Grammy awards – this album catapulted Arcade Fire to mega-band fame, but the mainstream accolades don’t take away from the sheer fun and spirit of this album. So in a very cold week in March, this to me, is the perfect album – it feels a little nostalgic, a little dance-y, a little patriotic and mostly it feels like summer. Which I’ve heard is coming...eventually.

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Incline/Decline hosts night of noise, post-punk Toronto/Guelph label brings Foam, Dories, Wolfcow ADRIEN POTVIN The Army Navy and Airforce (ANAF) legion hall was treated to an evening of noisy, articulate punk on Thursday, Feb. 26, presenting the bands Wolfcow, Foam, and Dories.

Greydyn “Wolfcow” Gatti, a genreshapeshifting noise-punker from Toronto, performed the first set.

Wailing, surreal vocals and crushingly heavy guitars filled the room, as did Wolfcow’s disjointed, frantic stage presence. While usually more synth-informed musically, the instrumentation of guitar, baritone guitar, drums, and delay and reverb-drenched vocals still captured Wolfcow’s bizarre, compelling, and multi-faceted style.

London’s Foam performed second, with an energetic, noisy bundle of

thrash-punk music. At one point, guitarist Nathan Patrick’s patch cord broke, and all hell broke loose on his pedal board and amp and, in true punk fashion, this rather painful mistake offered some off-the-wall flavour to their otherwise straightahead thrash set.

Dories, a post-punk quartet from Montreal, capped off the night with a set of meticulously orchestrated and rawly performed art-punk tunes – the interplay between the guitars and bass is reminiscent of Gang of Four, Television, and fellow Montrealers Ought, but it forges a unique sound that is an offshoot of Montreal’s distinctive, ever-growing post-punk scene.

Incline/Decline, a label and promotional organization based between Guelph and Toronto, began as a weekend festival in the summer of 2014. I spoke with John Pritchard and Brian Schirk, of the noise duo Stüka and founders of the Incline/Decline festival and label.

“I’ve been doing shows independently in Guelph for a long time, and John’s been doing them with me for a

Jenn Grant at River Run Juno-nominated songwriter performs CADEN MCCANN On Friday, Feb. 27, Guelph’s River Run Centre hosted a concert by Halifax-based singer/songwriter Jenn Grant. A mainstay in the Canadian indie music scene since the release of her 2007 album Orchestra for the Moon, Grant has recently found herself the subject of renewed interest with her

album Compostela, which was released to rave reviews this past October, and has since been nominated for multiple Juno awards. Splicing new material with familiar favorites, Grant entertained a full house at The River Run’s Co-operators’ Hall with charming stage banter and a set of confidently performed indie-pop songs.

Grant opened her set with “Trailer Park,” a dreamy, rustic number off of her new album. After a somewhat lackluster second song, things would pick up again with the Sixto Rodriguez tribute “Wild Animal” – its plainly-sung, poetic lyrics suggesting a latter day version

long time as well now, and it just kind of made sense to put a name on it. […]

Everything we do is DIY, or ‘DIT’ I guess you could say, because it’s two of us,” said Schirk.

The label stresses a grassroots, handmade aesthetic and production process. Pritchard elaborated on the process, saying, “We have some friends whose music we’re interested in that we’re trying to bring coverage to, but we don’t want to do it in a capacity that would put a financial strain on us […] It’s usually just Brian and I, so we don’t want to press 1000 [copies] of a record and have a 1000 of them sitting around, so everything is kind of, at this point, by demand […] So, it’s more than making tapes for people, but making a cool, tangible product that people are interested in.”

The Incline/Decline Festival is slated for the weekend before Hillside, and looks to showcase the finest in experimental music from Guelph, the region, Toronto, and the country.

In the meantime, they plan to host shows in the area until then.

of the Rodriguez’s classic “Crucify Your Mind.” Following the rockier, more uptempo “American Man,” Grant would go sans guitar for a suite of back catalogue songs. A personal highlight from this portion was “White Dove,” one of Grant’s strongest compositions, given an interestingly spared back rendition with bluesy singing, finger snapping, and hand clapping.

Following a brief intermission, Grant would commence with “Spanish Moon,” another single off her new album. Following that song, an additional concert highlight came in the form of “Spades,”

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Incline/Decline, an experimental label and concert organizer split between Guelph and Toronto, presents an evening of noisy punk at the ANAF as part of their ongoing series.

a more downtempo number featuring bongo drums and a quiet but devastatingly affective chorus (“I will get to you, one day/ I will get to you, in spades”). Going through the remaining material from her new album, Grant would conclude her set with “No One’s Gonna Love You (Quite Like I Do).” A hymn to an estranged friend, the song is perhaps the best from Grant’s new material – evoking the band Mazzy Star with its wistful poeticism and dreamy, languorous sound. With the audience stomping riotously, the singer would finally come back on-stage for one last encore, performing a

yet-to-be-released song, and one more song off her new album Mauve.

A nominee alongside Bahamas, Jeremy Fisher, Leonard Cohen, and The Barr Brothers for this year’s Adult Alternative Album Juno, Jenn Grant has no shortage of talented competition in her category. Ultimately, these types of awards are arbitrary, however, and if Grant happens to get snubbed, it will obviously have no bearing on her talent as a musician. As evidenced by this fine performance in anticipation of the March 15 ceremony, she is one of the best artists on the Canadian independent music scene today.

Dan Mangan and Blacksmith perform at River Run Centre An evening of art-pop with two Canadian indie icons ADRIEN POTVIN To kick off March, that awkward transitional period where everyone waits arms-crossed in anticipation for spring to just start already, Dan Mangan and Blacksmith, touring their new album

Club Meds, performed at the River Run Centre on March 1, along with tour mates Astral Swans and Hayden.

Astral Swans (Matthew Swann) kicked off the night’s music with a solo guitar and vocal act, with striking, stream-of-consciousness lyrics, at once both acutely personal and poetically surreal.

Swann’s electric guitar playing, marked by a raw fingerstyle edge, brought a welcomed punk flavour to his songs. After a few moments, the shapeshifting, genre-hopping indie-pop auteur Hayden took the stage with his band. Jumping

between piano and guitar for much of the evening, Hayden and co. performed a powerful set of eclectic compositions of all genres – folk, indie, chamber pop, and synthesizer-heavy textures all find their way into his idiosyncratic, brooding songwriting style.

Having been active in the Canadian music scene for over 20 years, Hayden’s stage presence contains a slight mystique, whether intended or not, and this is punctuated by his wryly humourous stage banter.

Among other highlights, multiinstrumentalist Taylor Knox was a sight to behold, as he bounced

between bass and drums, equally deft on both instruments and providing a strong base for the music’s intricacies to shine through.

After an intermission, Dan Mangan and Blacksmith took the stage amidst a stunning light show and eerie, moody fog machines.

The band is currently on a Canadian tour of their latest album, Club Meds – their first under the Blacksmith name – and are joined alongside Hayden and Astral Swans. Mangan’s music, a distinctive blending of folk-rock with epic, operatic orchestrations, seems to touch on so many

influences and forms, and still remains cohesive.

I’m reminded of the first (and last) time I had seen Mangan, as a teenager at a small bar in my hometown. His music has changed in a profound way with Blacksmith – integrating epic, sprawling synthesizer textures, jazzflavoured lead guitar courtesy of the incredible Gordon Grdina (Haram), and evocative trumpet work by JP Carter (Destroyer). Mangan’s growth as a performer and songwriter is, if anything, a testament to the notion that one can grow artistically and still retain a distinctive sense of style, self, and humility.

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Craig Cardiff will make you laugh, cry, and dance Juno-nominated songwriter performs intimate set at Albion Hotel ZOEY ROSS

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Elliott Brood, an alt-country trio whose 2014 album Work and Love is nominated for Roots and Traditional Album of the Year: Group, performed a not-so surprise “pop-up” concert on Friday, Feb. 27, at downtown Guelph’s Atmosphere Cafe. With the band’s appearance announced via social media, Guelphites were treated to start their day (or lunch break) with an intimate early concert. The group, made up of multiinstrumentalists Mark Sasso (vocals, banjo, mandolin), Casey Laforet (guitar, bass, keys), and Stephen Pitkin (drums), perform a foot-stomping blend of roots music and alt-country with a straight-ahead rock edge. As part of a promotional tour for the upcoming Juno Awards, the pop-up concert series featured surprise acts by nominees in cities across the province – among them July Talk, who performed in Hamilton. Whether or intentional or not, there is a distinctively Guelph connection with Elliott Brood – their album Work and Love takes its name from a tune by Guelph natives Constantines, titled “Soon Enough.”

Upcoming events March 5: Stratford Shakespeare Lecture Series. 7 p.m. at Guelph Public Library (main branch).

March 6: Queens of Craft Beer 2015: Beer Wisdom for Women - educational workshop on tasting, brewing, pairings. 6 p.m. at eBar. Proceeds go to Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis March 7: VOC Silent Film Harmonic scores “Gamera” - chamber music group scores 60s Japanese monster flick. 8 p.m. at Silence March 10: Travelling with the Ancestors: An Exploration of Historical First Nations Beadwork at Macdonald Stewart Art Centre. Book launch and discussion March 10, exhibit ends March 29 March 11: ARTHAttack Symposium - Art history undergraduate journal launch. 5 to 9 p.m. at Macdonald Stewart Art Centre

Tune-in-Guelph Common Deer, The GALACTICATS!, Reynolds Creek, and Shore Thing DANIELLE SUBJECT On Saturday, Feb. 28, GAIN music presented The GALACTICATS!, Shore Thing, Reynolds Creek, and Common Deer came together to put on a show at Van Gogh’s Ear. The night kicked off with The GALACTICATS!, a garage band from Guelph that have been making their way through the music scene with new recordings and a charismatic stage

presence. Made up of Kieran Lehan (guitar, keys, vocals), Alex Harris (guitar, bass), Vanessa Tignanelli (bass, keys, vocals), and Ross Baird (drums), this is a band that knows how to show a crowd a good time.

Shore Thing took the stage next.

Merging together the cultures of Guelph, St. Catharines, and Toronto, Shore Thing brought the crowd back down-to-Earth with their groovy surf-indie rock tunes. Made up of members Jordan Nicolaides (guitar), Wilson Hadfield (guitar), Ben Goerzen (cello), and Eric Rudling (drums), the crowd coasted along with their music, making for an atmosphere of beer and great vibes.

Reynolds Creek, a Toronto based band, picked up the pace with their folk-indie music. The combination of Jennifer Melvin’s masterful fiddleplaying and Evan Hadley’s smooth bass lines made for a unique combo that got the crowd on its feet and

dancing. Peter Dann’s love for performing was apparent all over his face, as he couldn’t help but grin at the crowd along with his performance, and Dan Murdoch’s dance moves and enthusiasm were contagious. Though the entire night was awesome and filled with talented bands, Reynolds Creek’s performance was the highlight of my evening.

Toronto-based band, Common Deer, took the stage last, and had the privilege of having a crowd that was pumped and ready on their toes due to Reynolds Creek’s noteworthy performance. Common Deer did not disappoint, playing hits from their self-titled EP. The band’s cellist, Adam Hart-Owens, stole the show. From Guelph, Owens talent had a force on that stage that set the tone for the rest of the performance. Overall, the crowd was stoked and released the anticipation that was built by the previous bands throughout the night.

A crowd packed the upper floor of the Albion Hotel to hear the captivating sounds of Craig Cardiff on March 1.

The Albion Hotel in Guelph, Ontario is a mixture of rustic, classy design paired with a gently nautical flavour. A single chandelier and a plethora of tea lights lit the room with a perfect sepia tone glow, as a diverse crowd began to fill the bar.

Cardiff is famous for playing in a variety of locations. From classic music locales like Hugh’s Room, to random living rooms in Whitehorse, you can find him inviting people to sit on stage and asking couples to dance.

This show was particularly filled with intimate comedic style, and Cardiff was not alone in this. Zach Fulkerson was an on-stage guest and presented his own work, plus a few on-point covers. Fulkerson asked the fans to sing along and said they’d know when. He then began to play what the most soulful, near holy rendition of “Hey Ya” by Outkast.

“This next song is from one of the great lyricists of the 90s… R. Kelly everyone,” said Fulkerson who then began to play “Ignition Remix.”

In his own work, Fulkerson brought a full and relatable 90s alternative sound that was then accented by powerful lyrics about life, love, and making it through darker times.

He is a student at Wilfred Laurier University and aims to be a teacher.

With multiple recordings available on Soundcloud, and more songs in the blender, it looks like there will be

more music to come before he claims his tenure.

After Fulkerson left the stage, it didn’t take Cardiff long to get back to his shenanigans. At one point in the night, he targeted a couple for the enjoyment of everyone in the room. On occasion, Cardiff is known to put on some pressure to make a proposal happen and tonight he was not letting up. He went on to play an improv song called, “A Year and a Half, No Ring,” which left the woman in the relationship with a face full of joyful tears and the man beyond perplexed and blushing.

Cardiff is a Juno-nominated artist, and family man. With his hectic travel schedule and daughter at home, it’s a unique work and life balance.

“I think it’s important to remember that I talk about travelling all the time, but the reality is that I have lots of time at home and I have lots of flexibility,” said Cardiff. “[…] Unfortunately [this] requires going away but coming back from doing what you love is a pretty amazing thing.”

In 2012 Cardiff was nominated at the Junos for the Best Roots and Traditional Album of the Year: Solo.

“We all knew. I mean, Bruce Cockburn – to go up against Bruce Cockburn and be on the list felt pretty good,” said Cardiff, implying that Cockburn would win, which he did. Cockburn is also the winner of the Governor General’s Award for Performing Arts. Although many artists would be shaken, Cardiff saw the invite as a silver lining, but also had more on his mind at the time.

“It sounds like a sad sack consolation, but it’s not. I just felt like a pretty big ride to be there,” said Cardiff. “My dad had just had had a stroke a few weeks before […] He was okay, he’s fine now […] The Junos are wonderful, and focus on Canadians in music, but for me it was being divided between being grateful that a family member was okay and just being excited to be part of the circus.”

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Gryphon women advance A semi-final victory advances Gryphons to Finals MATTHEW AZEVEDO The Guelph Gryphons women’s hockey team defeated their University of Toronto counterparts 2-0 in Game Three of the OUA semifinals on March 1. The victory gave the Gryphons a 2-1 series win, and a guaranteed appearance in both the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) provincial and Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) national finals. Guelph has never won the women’s CIS championship (which has only been contested for the past 17 years) and hasn’t won the OUA title since 1997-98.

The number two provinciallyranked Gryphons will face their toughest challenge yet in these playoffs, as they visit the top-ranked Western Mustangs in a one-game OUA final playoff on March 7. Season history favours Western, who won both regular season match-ups against

Guelph, with the results of 4-1 and 3-1, respectively. The Mustangs are so far undefeated in these playoffs, with a 4-0 record, sweeping both Nipissing and the defending champion, Laurier.

Guelph swept the Ryerson Rams 2-0 in the first round, but it wasn’t an entirely convincing display. The Gryphons needed three overtime periods to dispose of the seventh-ranked Rams squad, who were competing in their program’s first OUA playoff series.

The second round saw Guelph split their first two games with Toronto, before winning the series in what Interim Head Coach Scott McMillan thought was their most decisive playoff victory yet.

“In every other game before this one, we waited to see what the other team was going to bring and let them dictate to us, and we responded really well,” explained McMillan. “But this was the first game that we really went out and took it to them off the bat.”

It was the first elimination game the Gryphons faced so far this post-season, and with at least two more ahead of them (including the CIS’s new singleelimination format), McMillan was happy with his team’s victory.

“It’s nice to see that when it mattered

most, in our elimination game,” McMillan added. “That we were able to come up with that effort.”

Effort seems to be the key for these Gryphons, as Guelph captain Kaitlyn Mora knew it wasn’t going to be an easy climb.

“We knew every game was going to be a [closely contested] win,” the Gryphons forward explained. “So, we just held on tooth-and-nail, and we didn’t let any team outwork us. It came down to work ethic and I think we prevailed.”

Head Coach Rachel Flanagan (currently on maternity leave) added her thoughts on the captain. “[Mora] has to keep doing what she’s doing,” Flanagan said. “Keep putting the team on her shoulders and carrying them. She’s earned this and she deserves [to go to nationals] so much.”

Helping Mora lead the team through the regular season and playoffs has been Stephanie Nehring, who recorded her first shutout of this post season in the Game Three victory. The OUA final, scheduled for March 7 will be a match-up of the league’s top two goaltenders, as Nehring and the Mustang’s Kelly Campbell have led the league in key statistics during the

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regular season. Nehring has posted better numbers in the post-season, however, and, after making a couple of key saves in the all-important third period of Game Three on March 1, she could be heating up at just the right time.

With their tickets already booked for the nationals in Calgary (March 12 to 15), Mora knows how her team has to approach the OUA final.

“With the mentality that we only go [to nationals] if we win [on March 7],” the Gryphons captain explained.

“I want to go as a champion.”

Mora concedes that the Mustangs are a good team with speedy forwards and good goaltending, but believes the Gryphons’ character will make all the difference. “They don’t have the heart that we do, [and] that’s where we’re going to [beat] them.”

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FCC passes ruling on Net Neutrality Landmark case favours popular choice of liberating the internet SAMEER CHHABRA With the colour of a single oversaturated image of a dress occupying internet airspace, it’s easy to miss the fact that the FCC ruled on one of the most important issues in American history. On Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, in a landmark decision, the American Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruled 3-to-2 in favour of establishing and implementing an Open Internet Order – true, unhindered Net Neutrality.

The issue of Net Neutrality was first coined by Columbia University professor Tim Wu in 2003, to give a name to the notion of protecting the internet as a free, uncontrolled gateway. Net Neutrality first became a major public issue

sometime around 2011, when the United States Congress proposed the introduction of House Bill 3261 – the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). Alongside Senate Bill 968 – the PROTECT IP Act, the internet was set ablaze by the prospect of having online access regulated by any individual governing body.

The internet was designed with the sole intent of allowing free access to knowledge and networks around the world; by filtering content and restricting users from accessing the internet, the United States Government – alongside key players from the European Union – sparked a powder keg.

Eventually, thanks in part to websites like Google, Wikipedia, YouTube, and approximately 7,000 other sites, SOPA and PIPA were prevented from moving forward in either the American Congress or Senate.

However, the issue of an unregulated internet re-emerged when American telecommunications giants were accused of throttling (slowing down) their customers’ internet speeds during peak hours.

To avoid experiencing throttled speeds,

internet service providers (ISPs) began charging premium prices for customers wanting to access popular video streaming websites like Netflix, Hulu, or Crackle, and popular music streaming services like Spotify and Pandora.

Netflix and Comcast launched a public smear campaign, with the former accusing the latter of preventing user access, while the latter accused the former of not paying dues and fees. Even after Netflix agreed to pay Comcast for socalled “fast lane” access, customers still continued to complain that their services were suffering from throttled speeds.

Net Neutrality became a tour-de-force issue on the tongues of ISPs, website, politicians, and regular users.

Over the course of the debate, several sides emerged attempting to curry favour. On one hand, governments claimed that a regulated internet would lead to reduced online crime, as well as a decrease in the independent property theft that results from online piracy. On the other hand, users claimed that the internet deserved to maintain its free status, far removed from the control of any individual governments.

To the layman user, however, the issue was a simple matter of fiscal pragmatism: how would it be possible to access a speedy, reliable internet while paying as little as possible? For users in small towns like Chinle and Fort Defiance who, according to an article from The Washington Post, suffered speeds as slow as

1.5 Mbps, the issue was simply a matter of getting online.

For corporations, the issue was a matter of fiscal efficiency. Both ISPs and services like Netflix were looking for the fastest way to turn a profit. That ISPs, in an attempt to monopolize internet access, had painted themselves as the villains of the issue was simply a matter of poor marketing.

With the FCC’s landmark ruling, the internet is now protected under federal law, specifically: common carrier law.

Under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934 – the same American legislation that established the FCC – a common carrier is “any person engaged as a common carrier for hire.” Common carriers are regulated by a regulatory body in order to insure quality, efficiency, and legality.

In terms of the internet, ISPs are common carriers delivering the websites to users on behalf of companies like Google, YouTube, or Netflix. With the FCC’s ruling, ISPs now report to the FCC – an institution that some have called “archaic” and “hell-bent on enforcing every mundane draconic restriction that prevents corporations under its regulation from overstepping boundaries.”

In short, the internet – insofar as it applies to American websites, including Netflix, Reddit, Google, YouTube, Yahoo, Facebook, and Tumblr – is now protected from overzealous ISPs by a deliberate and protective older brother.

Mobile World Congress 2015 Tech industry movers-and-shakers meet to unveil future of mobile technology SAMEER CHHABRA The 2015 Mobile World Congress (MWC) officially kicked-off on March 2, 2015. Over the course of four days, developers, conglomerates, industry leaders, fans, and investors convened in Barcelona to discuss and unveil the direction that the mobile industry will take. Among the exhibitors were Korean electronics giant Samsung, Taiwanese manufacturer HTC, and American computer gaming leader Valve. In addition, Google, Blackphone, Alcatel-Lucent, and even Mozilla were all present to reveal what they’ve been working on for the past few months.

MWC, officially the GSMA Mobile Word Congress, was first set in 1987.

Since then, it has been a platform for members of the GSM association to showcase new research, new technology, as well as network to set plans for the future.

Due to the shear amount of new technology unveiled at this year’s MWC, The Ontarion decided to compile a list of the most interesting – and most exciting – announcements from this year’s expo.

Samsung and the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge It’s been a long time since Samsung conquered the smartphone market with its Galaxy S3 device. Since that time, the flagship Galaxy line of phones has seen two new iterations. However,

critics have been quick to point out how little Samsung has actually done with its S4 and S5 devices, highlighting the fact that cheap build quality, a sluggish user interface, and otherwise unnecessary additions to their software have rendered the Korean company inadequate in comparison to other offerings. Some critics have been harsher, chiding Samsung for simply trying to play catch-up with Apple.

At this year’s MWC, Samsung unveiled their sixth iteration of the Galaxy line: the Samsung Galaxy S6. Made from a sleek combination of Corning Gorilla Glass and solid aluminum, there’s no denying that Samsung has built a gorgeous device. With a stunning 5.1 inch 1440x2560 display (with 577 pixels per inch), a 2,550 mAh battery, three GB of RAM, and an absolutely gargantuan octa-core processor, there’s no denying that Samsung brought it’s best to MWC. However, the device bears a striking similarity to Apple’s iPhone 6, and Samsung’s own original Ativia S renderings.

That being said, with a thin form-factor bellying a stunning phone, Samsung has done well.

The Galaxy S6 Edge is where Samsung decided to really showcase their ingenuity, however. Featuring a screen that curves over both sides of the device, the S6 Edge is a phone playing with the future. It features slightly lower-end specs than its more powerful sibling – the most blatant difference being the Edge’s quad-core processor – but its design is certainly intriguing.

HTC and the HTC One M9 In comparison to Samsung, HTC’s share of the market is relatively slim.

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than make up for in unabashed style and panache. Since launching the HTC One in 2013, the manufacturer has made a name as a company firmly invested in beautiful design.

It bears mentioning that this year’s flagship HTC One device looks almost identical to last year’s model. Indeed, with the same BoomSound speakers flanking the 5.0 inch 1920x1080 display, most users would be forgiven for thinking that HTC simply repackaged last year’s phone. The device’s internals have received welcome upgrades, however. Three GB of RAM, an ARM quad-core processor, as well as a 2,840 mAh battery can be found inside.

Google and Project Loon This year’s MWC featured exciting ideas and announcements from the American search engine (and Renaissance Man in corporate form) Google.

Project Loon – the “Internet in a balloon” – Android Pay, and the hint that

Google is looking to expand its services to start its own telecommunications company were among Google’s most interesting announcements.

While Google – telecomm giant extraordinaire – is still an idea floating above the clouds, Google’s Project Loon has the rare distinction of being a sky-high idea firmly rooted in the ground. The plan is simple: launch weather balloons into the stratosphere so users from developing nations can connect to and access the internet, regardless of local telecomm restrictions. For users in developed nations with established internets, Project Loon can come to the rescue when natural disasters cut off communication.

At events like MWC, no one really wins, except the users. With companies trying their best to innovate and advance the industry, the best part about exhibitions and conventions like MWC is the chance to get a close look at the enchanting electronic future.

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Mental health & wellness: Concussions and mental health An unfortunate pattern calls for culture change STEPHANIE CORATTI Head injuries and concussions have recently developed into one of the biggest dark clouds to hover over the world of sports, including both professional and minor leagues.

This is undoubtedly a grey area, with plenty of offered opinions and not enough concrete fact. When it comes to prevention and a solution, however, there seems to only be one thing agreed upon under the complex umbrella of the concussion-problem: something needs to be done.

The difficulty moves away from a headache or dizziness, and rather, becomes increasingly more concerning when mental health and depression enter the conversation.

A Toronto based psychiatrist, Shree Bhalerao, explained that 30 per cent of concussion patients show symptoms of

depression – they suffer from diminished motivation, impaired sleep, withdrawn attention spans, and also experience anxiety and uncertain fears.

“They are irritable, they have increased impulsivity, and can lapse into substance abuse,” Bhalerao continued.

Looking at professional hockey players who have experienced concussions and, in turn, mental illness, substance abuse has become a reoccurring – and unfortunate – issue that has taken more than its share of lives.

In 2011, often referred to as the “dark year” in hockey’s recent history, former Minnesota Wild and New York Ranger Derek Boogaard was the first of three coined “tough-guys” to pass away. Boogaard died of an overdose after accidentally mixing alcohol and the painkiller oxycodone on May 13, while recovering from a concussion.

It was later found that the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan native suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive degenerative disease found in individuals with a history of multiple concussions and other head injuries.

In August later that year, the Vancouver Canucks, Rick Rypien would be the second active NHL player to sadly take his own life after battling serious depression for several years.

16 days later on Aug. 31, former Toronto Maple Leaf Wade Belak died by suicide at the age of 35-years-old.

Belak had admitted to good friends that he had been taking medication for his depression for the past five years prior to his death.

Fast forward four years later to Feb. 15, 2015, where the continued cycle of concussion and mental health complications rage on, as the hockey world is forced to mourn the loss of yet another of it’s own in Steve Montador.

A native of Vancouver, Montador – who began his career undrafted – played 571 games in the NHL with the Calgary Flames, Florida Panthers, Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, and the Chicago Blackhawks before calling it a career in 2014 after playing in the KHL, Russia’s professional hockey league.

It was March 27, 2012 that many now highlight on the much-too-short calendar of Montador’s life, the day

he suffered a season-ending concussion playing in his first season with the Blackhawks.

The concussion symptoms remained present throughout the 2012 lockout year, until the start of the condensed 2012-13 season. After returning to practice on Feb. 22, 2013, Montador was placed on waivers by Chicago to participate in a standard move of the professional leagues to give longinjured players a conditioning stint in the American Hockey League (AHL), in order to regain their fitness levels prior to returning to the NHL. From there, it is said that Montador began to lose himself, becoming a person not even his brother knew.

“He wasn’t my brother,” Chris Montador told The Hockey News. “He was like a different person inside his body and it breaks my heart. He wanted to be the same guy, but he just couldn’t.”

Though suicide and foul play have been ruled out as causes of death, upon waiting for autopsy results, only assumptions can be made about Montador’s known history of concussion complications, his depression, and lastly, his tragic passing.

Assumptions or not, however, an unfortunate pattern is evidently forming in sports. Whether concussions and head injuries are directly related to depression and other mental health issues, the consequences felt by these athletes after suffering such an injury should certainly warrant enough attention on it’s own.

Head injuries remain at the forefront of changes to be made in hockey, yet, changes are being brought in the form of rules, and removing fighting from the game. Attention instead, should zero in on the culture of the sport – the respect factor.

Tackling the culture of sports encompasses both concussions, additional and preventable injuries, and above all else, removing the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Tackling the culture removes fear surrounding the “silent injury,” and will teach athletes that it is acceptable to admit that something just isn’t right.

Tackling the culture allows for conversation.

Tackling the culture lays the foundation for change.

Gryphons’ men’s hockey off to Nationals Underdog story continues for Guelph STEPHANIE CORATTI Two things happened for the Guelph Gryphons men’s hockey team on Feb. 27.

In a 5-4 victory over the defending Ontario University Athletics (OUA) champion, and top-seeded, Windsor Lancers, the Gryphons completed the West Final series sweep. With that, Guelph advanced to the provincial championships (the 104th Queen’s Cup) and automatically earned one of the OUA’s three spots to compete for the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) championship in Halifax.

To open the West Finals series, the Gryphons took Game One in Windsor, downing the Lancers 3-1 on Feb. 25. Third-year defenceman Nicholas Trecapelli, who is also a Guelph native, got the red, black, and gold on the board first with a power play marker, all while recording his fifth point in seven playoff games.

Michael Hasson would doubleup the Gryphons’ lead in the middle frame, before the Lancers registered their first and only goal of the contest.

Later in the period, Carlos Amestoy

netted his fifth goal of the playoffs to solidify the 3-1 victory for Guelph, and a 1-0 series lead for the first time of the 2015 Playoffs.

First-year netminder Andrew D’Agostini was, yet again, the anchor of the Gryphons, turning aside 35 shots in the win.

Game Two, played in Guelph on Feb. 27, held a different route to victory for the Gryphons, however, with the defending OUA champions fighting to stay alive in the best-of-three series.

The match-up included nine goals and four lead changes, with the Gryphons coming out on top in a 5-4 win.

The Lancers started the high-scoringaffair a mere 1:20 into the contest, only to have the home squad respond 50 seconds afterwards with a marker from Kyle Neuber. Robert De Fulviis struck next, pouncing on a rebound in front of the Windsor goal for a 2-1 Gryphons lead – a lead that would vanish before the end of the first with Daulton Siwak, of the Lancers, would knotting things up at two-a-piece.

Dylan Denomme and Spencer Pommelis would regain, and extend, the lead for Windsor in the middle frame, making it a 4-2 game in the second.

Prior to the end of the period, De Fulviis pulled the Gryphons within one, scoring his second of the game, as a shot deflected in off a

CODY GRESSWELL

With a 5-4 victory over the top-seeded Windsor Lancers, the Guelph Gryphons have advanced to both the OUA Championship (March 7) and the CIS Championship (March 12 to 15) in Halifax.

Windsor defenseman.

Down a goal, the Gryphons’ Nick Huard would go to work on the power play, netting his fourth of the postseason to make it a 4-4 contest six minutes into the third. The Gryphons veteran didn’t stop there, notching his second of the game 5:30 minutes later to give Guelph the lead once again.

Hanging on to a 5-4 score, the Gryphons, and a full Gryphon Centre, celebrated the win’s national significance.

Before putting any attention on nationals, however, the Gryphons will

look to the Queen’s Cup (the OUA championship), scheduled for March 7 in Guelph. The last time the Gryphons won the Queen’s Cup was in 1997.

Guelph’s opponent for the Queen’s Cup match-up is the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) Patriotes, who swept and eliminated the McGill Redmen to advance.

UQTR closed out the 2014-15 campaign with a third-ranking in the OUA’s East Division, compiling a 19-4-3 record. The Patriotes, on home ice, also defeated the Gryphons 6-2 on Nov. 21.

Win or lose, the Gryphons will continue their magical season, bringing it straight to Halifax to compete for the CIS Championships for the first time since 2002.

The national championships are being held in Halifax, hosted by St. Francis Xavier University on March 12 to 15.

Keeping the focus on the OUA title first, however, the Gryphons will surely push to arrive in Halifax as champions, putting the focus on their tilt with UQTR on March 7.

Puck drop is slated for 7:30 p.m.

Issue 176.8 • Thursday, March 5, 2015

SPORTS & HEALTH

Bulls, Blackhawks in hot water Injuries to Patrick Kane and Derrick Rose hinder Chicago’s teams MARC BERNARDO Chicago sports fans will be without two of their most precious superstars for the foreseeable future.

Patrick Kane and Derrick Rose, two significantly important pieces to the championship aspirations of both the Blackhawks and Bulls, have gone down with injuries. Both stars acquired injuries that could significantly impact their teams, as

both have held tremendous roles in successful seasons thus far. Coincidently, both injuries occurred on Feb. 24.

Patrick Kane The 26-year-old right winger for the Blackhawks suffered a fractured clavicle, after a hit by Florida Panthers defenceman Alex Petrovic during a game at the United Center on Feb. 24. It is expected that Kane will miss approximately 10 weeks after undergoing successful surgery. The 10 week time table will likely see Kane miss the remainder of the regular season for the Blackhawks. Kane was leading the NHL in points at the time of the injury, collecting 64 points over 61 games.

With the Blackhawks comfortably positioned in a playoff position in the NHL’s Western Conference, the real impacts of this injury will

be felt in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

If Kane fails to return to the line-up before the mid-April launch of this year’s playoffs, Chicago may have a tough time avoiding elimination.

Kane is a proven playoff performer, with a Conn Smythe trophy and an impressive 91 points in 93 games.

Led by captain Jonathan Toews, the Blackhawks’ depth will be tested, with time telling how far they can go without their leading scorer.

Derrick Rose Former MVP point guard for the Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose was diagnosed with yet another knee complication. Rose has a torn meniscus in his right knee, a repeat of the injury that ended his season last year. Rose has now had three serious knee injuries, including an ACL tear to his left knee in the 2012

NBA playoffs. Ever since his ACL tear, Rose has struggled to return to his superstar form, consistently being hindered by the health issues.

On a positive note, Rose is only expected to miss four-to-six weeks with this meniscus tear. It has been reported that this injury is much less severe than the meniscus tear he suffered one season ago. Rose has already begun his rehab after successful surgery, and hopes to be back in time for a playoff run by the Chicago Bulls. This injury was suffered during a practice.

Although Rose will be dearly missed by the Bulls, he has struggled to find his MVP form since his first knee injury. His unfortunate history of knee injuries has left many wondering if we will ever see the MVP glare from Rose again in his career. Rather quietly,

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Rose is currently second on the team with 18.4 points per game and leads the team with five assists per game, which goes to show his on-court capabilities with less than stellar health.

Playoff dreams Thankfully for Chicago fans, it appears that both the Bulls and Blackhawks will comfortably make the playoffs this season. The injuries to Kane and Rose, however, pose a serious risk to their playoff longevities. It appears Rose will be back before Kane, but Rose’s history with injuries and Kane’s extended injury timeframe make Chicago’s run for an NBA or NHL championship quite uneasy. It is certain that the return of these two superstar talents will boost their teams significantly.

Top 10 Trade Deadline moves A look at the biggest newsmakers of the 2015 Trade Deadline CONNOR HEWSON 10) Jordan Leopold’s Daughter The trading of Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman Leopold to his hometown Minnesota Wild offered up a more human look at the league. Spurred forth by an impassioned and adorable handwritten letter sent to the Blue Jackets brass by Leopold’s 11-yearold daughter Jordyn, in which she wrote that her dad was “very lonely without his family,” the 34-year-old Leopold was reunited with his daughter on March 3, as he was sent to the Wild in exchange for defencemen Justin Falk and a fifth-round pick.

9) Erik Cole Size and grit is something every team needs come playoff time, and Cole supplies just that for a Detroit Red Wing team wellknown for its smaller stature up front. Acquired from the Dallas Stars for two prospects and a 2015 second-round pick, Cole brings extensive playoff experience, including a Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes won in 2006, to a Detroit team already loaded with it.

8) Jaromir Jagr One of the many trades that occurred leading up to the March 3 deadline was one for ageless wonder Jagr, who is seemingly on a quest to play for every single NHL franchise before he retires. While many have joked that Jagr better belongs in one of South Beach’s many retirement communities than on the ice, there is no doubting that the 43-year-old still has plenty left to contribute for a Panthers team only two points back of a playoff spot.

7) Braydon Coburn The Philadelphia Flyers traded defenceman Coburn to the Tampa Bay Lightning for Radko Gudas and a first and third-round draft pick in the 2015 draft, in the early morning of March 3. The addition of Coburn adds a steady veteran presence to a relatively inexperienced Tampa Bay defense corps.

6) Chris Stewart Traded from the Buffalo Sabres for a 2017 second-round pick, Stewart is the kind of big, physical winger that every team covets in the playoffs. A two-time 28-goal-scorer in the NHL, Stewart will add some sandpaper and size to a Minnesota Wild team that is currently clinging to eighth place.

5) Antoine Vermette With Patrick Kane down 12 weeks with a broken clavicle, the pressure fell on Blackhawks General Manager Stan Bowman to make a move to help replace some of Kane’s sorely missed offence. On Feb. 28, versatile forward Vermette of the Phoenix Coyotes was brought in to do just that, and while many have

questioned whether the price of a 2015 first-round pick and prospect Klas Dahlbeck was too high, there is no doubting that Vermette will at least help to ease the loss of Kane.

4) Jeff Petry Montreal did well to gain the serviceable defenceman for below what many thought he would fetch, only giving up a second and fifth-round pick in the 2015 draft to the Edmonton Oilers for Petry’s services.

3) Andrej Sekera Many in the hockey world have placed Andrej Sekera atop their lists of most underrated players in the NHL. With the murky future of Slava Voynov in question, Los Angeles needed to make a move to shore up their blueline.

2) David Clarkson If you’re a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, you most likely pinched yourself on Feb. 26 to make sure you weren’t dreaming, as Leafs GM Dave Nonis traded heavily scrutinized winger Clarkson and his albatross contract to the Columbus Blue Jackets for former 30-goal-scorer and, essentially, retired winger Nathan Horton, saving Toronto long term cap space and giving both Clarkson and Toronto fans the fresh start that both sides desperately needed.

1) Keith Yandle From the bottom dwelling Phoenix Coyotes, the Rangers acquired slick defenseman Keith Yandle, Chris Summers and a fourth-round pick.

Going the other way was 2015 World Junior standout Anthony Duclair and a first and second round pick.

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Coined as one of the NHL’s most underrated players, Andrej Sekera was one of many moved at the 2015 Trade Deadline, exchanging his Carolina Hurricanes uniform for the black and white of the Los Angeles Kings.

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LIFE

On this day...

Date: March 5, 1933 ALEXANDRA GRANT On this day with SHAC: in Germany, the Nazi Party won the majority vote in the national elections, with 43.9 per cent or 17.2 million votes. This event is significant as it marks the day in which the ball of the Second World War and the Holocaust was set in motion. At the beginning of his career as Germany’s leader, Adolf Hitler didn’t seem all bad, heading up campaigns against smoking, and animal cruelty, and establishing Volkswagen – the car company that sold cars to Germans for a dollar, just so they could have access to one. Hitler was even named Time Magazines “Man of the Year” in 1938, and was nominated by for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1939.

However it became apparent that the power began to change him and his ideology was twisting.

Among the most blatant changes were the SS (Schutzstaffel), Hitler’s special paramilitary unit, opening concentration camps like Dachau outside of Munich and boycotting Jewish-owned businesses, as well as, the creation of the “Law for the Reestablishment of the Professional Civil Service,” which allowed for tenured civil servants of non-Aryan decent to be relinquished of their position, and the creation of the “Law for the Prevention of Progeny with Hereditary Diseases,” which allowed forced sterilization of those who suffered from a genetic disorder for the purpose of stopping further generations of Germans from being born with these disorders.

Once these events began to occur, it was only a matter of time until the major events of the Holocaust and Second World War began, and Hitler became engrained in history as a violent and disturbed dictator, for the rest of time.

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Examining of food labels Tips and tricks to avoid getting fooled at the grocery store EMILIO GHLOUM The grocery store is a remarkable place. Where else can you find organic root vegetables, frozen chicken strips, and gluten-free rice crackers all in the same place? While there is a wide range of material to be sold for all of your shopping needs, the choices you make have consequences. What you choose to buy will inevitably effect your body, and your wallet. Here are a few tips on how you can avoid being mislead.

One crucial way to avert the pitfalls of unhealthy shopping includes the ability to read food labels properly.

The designs, colors, and ingredients of a label are all carefully chosen by manufacturers and advertisers get you to purchase their product. Being able to properly read a label, and understanding exactly what you are buying is a vital tool to help your trips to the

grocery store become more efficient.

A common misconception involving food labels occurs through serving sizes. Sometimes labels, like the ones found on a 750mL carton of juice for example, will show you that the product has 25 per cent of your daily carbohydrates. It is a common mistake to look at the nutritional value of a product without considering the serving size. Surprisingly, the 25 per cent value could refer to only 100mL of the entire carton. While these numbers may be exaggerated, it is in fact a reality that serving sizes often mislead consumers into thinking a product has a healthier nutritional value.

Another crucial issue regarding the mislabelling of food involves – you guessed it – the ingredients list. Everybody knows that ingredients are listed from most to least, right? How can this be harmful?

Let’s say you are looking at a delicious, pre-packaged cheesecake with a cherry glaze topping. Yum. You look at the ingredients and the first one listed is wheat flour. That’s good, right? That doesn’t sound too bad. This is where the ingredients list shines, becoming sneaky and deceptive. It may appear that sugar is not most prominent ingredient, however, the list does not account

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Learning how to properly read food labels at the grocery store can help you become a more efficient shopper. for all the different kinds of sugars present in the product. Corn syrup, malt syrup, invert sugar, and glucose are just a few examples of the different kinds of sugars available.

This means that manufacturers can divide different these sources of sugar into smaller portions, in order to bump the word ‘sugar’

down on the ingredient list – even though it is the used the most!

These are a few tips to help you enhance your grocery shopping experience. It is important to recognize that food labels can be extremely deceptive, and half the battle is knowing the dangers that lie therein.

Science Avenue: Three-parent babies A growing solution to a problem of conception SAMEER CHHABRA What are three-parent babies?

In February 2015, the United Kingdom legalized a strange scientific notion. The UK became the first country in history to legalize the conception of three-parent babies.

In regular conception, an egg is fertilized by sperm, resulting in the creation of a progeny with half of its DNA from its mother and half from its father. In the case of a three-parent baby, an offspring contain DNA from its father, as well as DNA from two mothers. To the readers of this week’s Science Avenue, please note that, with changing trends in obstetrics, I feel that there is no longer such a thing as “normal conception,” and will refer to the traditional method of conception by its accurate description: sexual intercourse.

The options available to those individuals looking to create offspring that share their parents genetic material is

wide and varied, and sexual intercourse is no longer the only manner in which children can be conceived.

How do three-parent babies work?

The most common “production” of three-parent babies occurs through a process known as cytoplasmic transfer.

This process requires three individuals – a sperm donor, and two egg donors. In all, the process is remarkably straightforward: cytoplasm from a donor egg is injected into a recipient egg with damaged mitochondria. The new egg, which contains genetic information from two egg donors, is then fertilized by sperm, and implanted in the womb of the egg donor with damaged mitochondria. The resulting offspring that grows from this union contains genetic information from three parents.

Mitochondria is often referred to as the “powerhouse” of a cell, because it generates most of a cell’s ATP – a source of chemical energy. Compromised mitochondria is thought to be related to a host of neurological, circulatory, functional, and digestive illnesses, including diabetes mellitus and deafness, Leigh syndrome, neuropathy, ataxia, retinitis pigmentosa, and ptosis, and Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy.

Three-parent babies only contain

genetic information from so-called “healthy” donors. Assuming that the sperm donor contains no genetic abnormalities, the resulting offspring grows to be healthy, able to pass on uncompromised genetic material.

Why are three-parent babies important?

Before approaching this article, I joked that engaging in sexual intercourse to conceive – resulting in two-parent offspring – is horribly inefficient. By taking out the guess work in conception, humans can insure that their offspring suffer from few genetic deficiencies.

This method of explanation is, of course, a fallacy. Reproduction through sexual intercourse is inefficient in the same way that breathing without a respirator is inefficient – it is the result of countless generations of variance and mutation, leading to the best available method (outside of obvious genetic engineering unavailable in nature) to propagate the human species.

Three-parent babies are important because they represent a leap forward in genetic engineering. For the intents and purposes of hyperbole, humans have found a way to safely “grow” healthy, genetically normal children. Furthermore, by including one more genetic donor into the mix,

three-parent offspring are theoretically more fit to provide their genetic material to subsequent generations.

What is the future of three-parent babies?

As of the time of this writing, the United Kingdom is the only country on Earth that has legalized the conception of three-parent offspring. In fact, the United States outlawed and banned the cytoplasmic transfer procedure in 2001.

Over the course of the next century, lawmakers and legislators will need to convene and agree upon new definitions for genetically engineered organisms. It is important to recognize that the three-parent baby debate is not about whether parents should adopt or not. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognizes three-parent offspring as “biological products” subject to the same regulation as medicine and drugs. That the FDA fails to consider human children as human is indicative of the clear revisions in policy that must occur for the human race to continue its scientific advancement.

I’m a firm believer that science should not be hindered by morality, ethics, or politics. In the case of certain issues, however, that particular opinion is clearly in the minority.

Issue 176.8 • Thursday, March 5, 2015

LIFE

The battle of student budgeting Some tips and advice to make saving easier RACHEL VAN ZEUMEREN When I told my mom I was writing an article on budgeting for this week’s paper, she laughed and said “Oh my god.” Her reaction was justified, because I am not an exemplary saver or budgeter. However, I don’t think it is too late to change my ways, so I started doing some research. I asked my mom first, because I have always admired her aptitude for handling money. Her first piece of advice was to write down everything you spend money on for a month, to see where that money is going. Often times, people don’t realize how much getting a coffee everyday adds up, or how several cab rides

downtown can amount to quite a substantial cost.

“Don’t get discouraged if you can’t stick to your budget at first...”

Once you know where your money is going, you can start making a budget. Some banks have online budget calculators where your wages and income can be added, and your expenses removed, generating a surplus or deficit in a neat graph. You can then look at your expenses and see where you can cut costs in order to break even.

Now you can start to make your budget. Begin by dividing your costs between fixed and variable.

Fixed costs are things that don’t change monthly, like your rent.

These typically can’t be changed or cut back without more thought. To budget, you look at your variables.

Variables will change from monthto-month, and they include items like groceries, entertainment, and nights out. You can then divide these into wants and needs. By spending less on wants and more on needs, you can stay on track.

Pick a maximum amount you can spend on these things and stick to it.

Making a budget seems easy enough; sticking to it may be a bigger problem, so here is a compilation of tips to help students save: 1) Use online banking to keep track of spending 2) Pay attention to sales when grocery shopping – stock up when items are on sale, or buy in bulk and freeze your meat and bread until you are ready to use it.

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3) Bring your own food and drinks – pack lots of snacks and lunches when you are at school, and make coffee or tea at home 4) Look for free activities – such as, public skating downtown or free brewery tours, to cut down on entertainment expenses.

5) Only bring cash out, and leave your cards at home – not only are the ATMs downtown infamous for charging hefty withdrawal fees, when your cash is gone, you will have no choice but to stop spending money.

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costs to pay. Don’t get discouraged if you can’t stick to your budget at first – these things take time. If you do go over, try not to react by just spending more money just because you have already blown your budget for the month. Make small changes now, and I can almost guarantee you won’t regret them in the long run.

6) Remember that you have to pay back your loans at some point – your future self might not be very happy with you squandering it willy-nilly.

Even small changes can make a big difference, and I do believe that every dollar counts when students generally have low incomes and high

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Let’s talk about sex: Updates to the sex-ed curriculum in Ontario have sparked discussion TIANN NANTAIS On Monday, Feb. 23rd, the Liberal government in Ontario announced their highly anticipated updates to the health and physical education curriculum. Although this curriculum covers everything from mental health to the importance of physical activity among youth, what has really sparked a discussion in the province are the updates to the sexual education curriculum.

While many of us are more than thrilled about these changes to the curriculum – which hasn’t been revised since 1998 – there are plenty of parents who aren’t so pleased who are making their voices heard.

As part of the new curriculum, students will learn the proper names for body parts as early as grade one. They will address puberty in grade four, rather than grade five as they did in the 1998 curriculum, and will begin learning about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in grades seven and eight. In addition, concepts such as consent, masturbation, sexual orientation and identity, and oral and anal sex will be introduced to the curriculum.

So, here’s where people can’t seem to get on the same page.

One of the popular concerns is that the education system is encroaching on a parent’s responsibility to decide what and when to

teach their children about sex. The issue is that parents, not teachers, should be concerned with sharing this sensitive information with their kids. But I think what some people have to realize in this situation is that not all students will receive this important information from their parents. The education system needs to provide the information that will benefit all of its students, especially those whose parents might not be giving them the “Birds and Bees” talk.

Another widely contested issue among Ontarians is that introducing oral and anal sex in grades seven and eight is going to encourage students to explore these sexual avenues. Minister of Education Liz Sandals effectively defended the updated curriculum by pointing out that based on Public Health data, 22 per cent of students in grades nine and 10 will admit they’ve already engaged in sexual intercourse. With STI rates in teens increasing at an alarming rate, an update such as this seems long overdue. According to Sandals, in an interview with Today’s Parent, “…grade seven and eight becomes this sort of window where the kids are actually mature enough to talk about actual sexual activity, and when you’re hopefully going to hit them before they do something stupid.”

Lastly, in relation to the implementation of this newly revised curriculum, countless parents are claiming that they were not sufficiently consulted in this decision to update the curriculum. In response the Minister of Education has assured us that one parent from each of the 4000 publicly funded elementary and secondary school in the province was invited to complete a survey on the topic. The results were overwhelmingly in favour of an update to the

curriculum, and it was based on the survey results that this revision was implemented.

Amidst the criticisms from parents, concerned third parties, and even school board officials (especially from the Catholic boards in the province), the Liberal party is not backing down on this program.

Despite questions of propriety, Premier Kathleen Wynne ensures parents that the new program is “age appropriate” and “done in a way kids can understand.”

What we must consider, in my opinion, before criticizing the changes to the curriculum, is that kids are living in a different world than they were 20 – or even 10 – years-ago. It is so easy for young people to access unreliable and even offensive information on the internet. Whether we can accept it or not, youth are faced with issues of mental health, contraception, sexual orientation, and STIs every day, and it is invaluable that they know how to respond.

Yes, the updated curriculum introduces the dangers of technology. That doesn’t mean it is encouraging students to try sexting. Yes, the curriculum talks about gender identities and stereotypes. That doesn’t imply that it’s encouraging students to question their sexuality. I believe Robyn Urback from the National Post, although blunt, made an excellent point when she said, “Children will not decide to adopt a homosexual lifestyle for the duration of their adult lives because they learned in grade three that some families have two daddies.”

The goal of the new curriculum is not to shock, but to bring to the forefront the issues that are facing teens today. To quote Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath, “There’s no way that we should be operating with 1998 curriculum in 2015.”

The Internship Paradox: Hollow efforts or productive experiences ASHLEY GIBSON Anyone involved in the job market knows of its competitive nature and overwhelming undercurrents.

Internships provide an allure for new graduates or students wanting to gain experience and break into a certain industry with little previous experience, even if this means having to work unpaid. Many times, internships can lead into greater job prospects, valuable experience, and can provide great additions to a resume. Yet, unpaid internships have raised many controversies over a spectrum of ethical, legal, and economic issues.

Last year, in a Toronto press conference, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, Stephen Poloz, spoke out about internships as a necessary counter-path to this competitive work force.

Poloz argued that, “Having something unpaid on your CV is very worth it, because that’s the one thing you can do to counteract this scarring effect [of competition in the job market]. Get some real-life experience even though you’re discouraged, even if it’s for free” Poloz’s speech received negative feedback from opposing critics who object to the idea of an unpaid internship. Clare Seaborn, the founder and president of the Canadian Intern Association rebutted, “It’s a complete misunderstanding of our employment and workplace laws in Canada … and it shows a huge devaluing of young people and recent graduates’ abilities in the workplace.”

There are currently laws in Ontario that declare all employees to be permitted minimum wage, except employees

who fit under the exclusions of the Employment Standards Act, such as any internship for academic credit in which unpaid internships become legal. Yet in Ontario, there is still an overwhelming amount of non-academic illegal internships, as these laws are only enforced through a complaintbased system. As students eager to gain any experience possible, we would rarely complain if given the chance to work, thus, these illegal internships remain in existence.

On top of legal issues, there are socio-economic imbalances that are raised in the internship debate.

Unpaid internships privilege those who can afford working for free and they can create challenges for less well-off individuals to access certain industries, and may even exclude promising talent. It is actually less likely for an unpaid intern to get hired upon completion, as when a company invests in its employees they are more likely to provide better training and a permanent position.

Illegal unpaid internships are only one type of internship. There are many internships out there that have very reasonable pay, as well as many legal unpaid internships that can also provide a great start for a career path. The value of internships is relative to one’s chosen path, situation, and other influencing factors.

When searching for internships, it is important to consider these factors and deeply research into the chosen internship, as they can be a significant asset and experience – be aware they may also be a simple waste of time.

The views represented in the opinion section do not necessarily reflect the views of The Ontarion nor its staff.

Issue 176.8 • Thursday, March 5, 2015

Why I think Target failed in Canada A store that excels in the U.S. closes doors here

To drink, or not to drink Eight reasons why I don’t drink alcohol CARLEIGH CATHCART

GILAD KENIGSBERG-BENTOV As the infamous red ring logo of Target captured the eyes of on-looking bystanders across 133 locations in Canada, nothing but optimism and satisfaction should have been on the rise. On the contrary, after only two disappointing years, Target has pulled the plug on its Canadian expansion with detrimental financial effects.

According to experts from Fortune magazine (Phil Wahba), The Globe and Mail (Tamsin McMahon), Wall Street Journal (Paul Ziobro, Rita Trichur) and Business Insider (Hayley Peterson), these are the five major reasons for Target’s failed expansion in the North: Empty shelves Target’s failure-to-launch was mostly due to their problems with stock and distribution. The overambitious opening of 124 stores in 10 months proved to be far too straining on the company when disappointed Canadian customers expecting the same products they saw across the border left empty-handed as those products were nowhere to be seen. The problem was even more so at times when complete isles were vacant of any goods at all. With nothing to sell, Target took up nothing but space.

When demand is low, sellers drop the price, surplus becomes essential and shopping seasons (holidays, spring, back to school, etc.) become “hunting seasons.”

Brian Cornell, CEO of Target, said “Given that the holiday season is our busiest time of the year, we evaluated our fourth quarter performance carefully, and, unfortunately, didn’t see the step-change in our performance we needed to see.”

The consumer habits of Canada This is arguably the most fundamental issue at hand: Canadians simply don’t buy as much and as often as Americans, according to the experts mentioned above. Consumerism is the pinnacle of cultural behaviours in North America, and to no surprise, it is most prominent in the U.S. In Canada, however, this habitual process is not nearly as energetic, as “one-stop shopping” is not a customary practice, where large malls are preferred over supercentres, due to their immense variety.

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Higher prices Although Canadian customers proved to Target CEO Brian Cornell that their shopping sprees are surely worth his time, they were not aware of what his expansion into Canada truly meant: In order for Cornell to expand successfully, before considering the U.S. to Canadian dollar (0.80 to 1), raising prices in Canada was essential for Target if they were to make a profit (projected at 2021) out of this exceedingly costly expansion. However, the very products that made Target a popular consumer destination were to remain in the U.S until sales proved stable in Canada, in order to avoid the dissipation of supply.

Location Target purchased the Canadian discount chain, Zellers in 2011 for $1.8 billion from HBC – a brilliant maneuver at the time, as Target had established its presence across the border with the acquisition of its Canadian counterpart, while simultaneously cutting the costs of building its own stores. That being said, most Zellers stores were in no way suitable for Target’s big space demands. The acquirement of these roughly-shaped, and ill-located stores, was the first mistake in the series of miscalculations by Cornell in Canada.

Target cannot compete with Wal-Mart With 394 shopping centres across Canada since 1994, as opposed to Target’s overambitious 124 in 10 months, Wal-Mart was simply in a better condition to manipulative market prices in Canada. As Target was preparing to enter Canada, Wal-Mart Inc. was quick to lower prices, increase their offerings, and open new stores.

Some, if not all of these failings, should not surprise you; Canada simply does not stand up to the religious consumer habits of its southern neighbours – we buy less, our rough winters keep us at home, our environmental concerns far exceed those of the U.S., and our shopping sprees often congregate at large malls, where we reserve our paycheques on the variety of stores provided for us, rather than at one, all-encompassing franchise.

“Wait...never? Like, not even once?

Why not?”

That’s most common reaction received when I tell people that not once in my 23 years have I had a sip of alcohol, (especially considering that on the dance floor, which I love, my moves definitely emit that ‘drunk-as-could-be’ vibe). People generally tend to either not believe me, or look at me strangely wondering curiously about why I have devoted myself to an alcohol-free lifestyle. Though in all honesty, I have certainly been tempted – I am a university student, after all.

However, for the foreseeable future, I think my liver will just have to occupy itself otherwise. And while I bestow no judgment upon the majority of my peers who do choose to indulge, I would like to share the main benefits of going alcohol free. Feel free to enjoy this list over a virgin (or otherwise) cocktail.

Money, money, money If bar tabs were loans, most of my friends would owe The Palace more money than they do OSAP. It’s nice to know that I can go downtown, dance the night away, and leave only

$5 or $10 poorer from cover and coatcheck.

No hangovers This one is kind of fun, because my friends hate me for it. I can go out for a wild night and wake up the next morning a little tired but, otherwise ready to go. I can even get plenty of homework done on Sundays – that is, unless a groggy-eyed friend asks me not to type so loud – at 2 p.m.

I can drive My apologies to cab companies, for without my own vehicle, they probably would have a huge profit from my copious visits to The Ranch. Not being at the mercy of the drunk bus and avoiding standing in the cold hailing a cab while pondering the recovery time for frostbite amputation surgery is a joyous thing.

I can whip out my “mom factor” When you’re the only one not inebriated, your known sense of judgment automatically makes you the boss. It’s comforting to know that, even though they are adults, I am fully ready to help my friends if they need it. Not everyone wants to babysit when they’re out for a night of fun, but knowing everyone gets home safe is a comfort I enjoy.

No beer breath Pretty self-explanatory, but it makes a difference. I cannot, however, speak for the post-bar snack breath I may acquire.

My liver will thank me It always amazes me how alcohol can affect people’s health, and not

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just around the days they have been drinking. Everyone knows that a little bit certainly doesn’t hurt, but the long-term benefits of alcoholabstinence are no big secret either. I also find many friends get bad head and stomachaches from drinking, so at the very least, stay hydrated.

Skyrocketing Stamina Last call, music’s great, and everyone’s starting to nod off a little bit, favouring their warm bed over another shot. If you glance at the dance floor, there will be one girl still doing the sprinkler at full speed – that would be me. Like a sugar high, alcohol tends to have a lag time, and it normally kicks in midway through the night, even when having a good time. When sober, there is no crash, allowing for a maximum enjoyment of the night’s festivities.

I don’t need it Not needing alcohol to have a good time is the number one reason I don’t drink. To me, it is pretty simple. Why would I spend money on something I don’t like to have fun when I am perfectly able to do so whilst sober? While I understand that alcohol loosens people up and makes many feel more comfortable, I enjoy myself just fine in a “dry” state. I love a game of pong as much as the next guy, and if I pass up a good night out with the girls, call the doctor.

In the meantime, I’ll have a Diet Coke, please. Yes, just the Coke.

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publication do not necessarily reflect those of the Ontarion Board of Directors. The Ontarion reserves the right to edit of refuse all material deemed sexist, racist, homophobic, or otherwise unfit for publication as determined by the Editorin-Chief. Material of any form appearing in this newspaper is copyrighted 2015 and cannot be reprinted without the approval of the Editor-in-Chief. The Ontarion retains the right of first publication on all material. In the event that an advertiser is not satisfied with an advertisement in the newspaper, they must notify the Ontarion within four working days of publication. The Ontarion will not be held responsible for advertising mistakes beyond the cost of advertisement.

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Hollywood horror and the state of Letter to an industry the Editor Whatever happened to the good old days?

SAMEER CHHABRA There’s a lot wrong with Hollywood and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences these days. Fresh ideas are noticeably absent, casual racism is startlingly rampant, casual sexism is the status quo, and the presence of studios impedes novelty at an alarming rate. Movies that should be made, movies that should be screened, and movies that should be awarded for their efforts are few and far between, as studios continue to leap on the next installment of famous franchises practically begging to be ignored.

In short, like most American industries, much stock has been placed in making money, while maintaining an air of decency and grace now plays second-fiddle.

Even the Oscars, a once glamorous and extravagant affair filled to the brim with Hollywood’s best and brightest has been reduced to a comedic footnote on the tongue of every host dishonoured enough to grace the stage with their presence.

“Tonight we honour Hollywood’s best and whitest – I mean brightest,” quipped Neil Patrick Harris, the host of the 87th Academy Awards, in his opening monologue.

Harris’ joke will be much retweeted and commented on in the weeks to come; pundits, preachers, and gurus will no doubt remark on Harris’ sexuality and his ethnicity while lambasting or lauding the TV and film star.

The point still stands – as more and more people take to social media to share their opinions and insights, the more likely it will seem that Hollywood is in complete disarray. The sad truth of the matter, however, is that Hollywood might very well be the last American industry that can afford to inject $250 million into an endeavour only for it to spectacularly implode in a sea of bad publicity without a single person being fired.

That being said, there’s something wrong with the global economy if a film like Life of Pi can gross $609 million on a $120

million budget – as well as win Oscars for best director, cinematography, visual effects, and original score – only to scuttle the visual effects company that brought the film to life. Now, more than ever before, money talks at the movies, and only the people who are guaranteed to make money are given an opportunity to make it big in Hollywood.

As for independent filmmakers, it seems that studios are becoming less and less willing to give up-and-coming artists a chance to have their visions shine on-screen.

There is, however, another side to this story that perhaps I’ve failed to acknowledge. We live in an era where anyone with an iPhone and a Wi-Fi connection can learn to become an award-winning filmmaker. Ignoring Searching for Sugarman, a 2012 Oscar-winning documentary whose director famously completed filming using an 8mm camera app for his iPhone, literal guerilla filmmaking seems to be leaving its mark on the industry.

An article on media website The Verge, “How one of the best films at Sundance was shot using an iPhone 5S,” went into great detail to explain how Tangerine, a film directed by Sean Baker, was shot using an $8 iPhone app.

“So how do you make a Sundance movie for iPhone?” asked Casey Newton, from The Verge, in the article. “You need four things.

First, of course, the iPhone (Baker and his team used three).”

“Second, an $8 app…Third a Steadicam…The final ingredient was a set of anamorphic adapter lenses that attached to the iPhone.”

All in all, an amazing Sundance Film Festival screener can be shot using equipment that barely totals $5000. For the financially-minded laughing at my grandiose figure, consider that the starting price for an ARRI AMIRA ALEXA camera – the device used to shoot the Oscar-nominated Selma – begins at $40,000.

My point stands: it’s easier than ever to make a movie, it’s easier than ever to fund a movie, and it’s certainly easier than ever to publish a movie. Social media travels at astonishing speeds, and sometimes, all it takes to become YouTube famous is a single welltimed tweet. For an industry that has long heralded itself as the heart of cinema all over the world, the presence of the internet is no longer a future terror, but a clear, present threat.

What, then, of the Oscars?

What of Hollywood? What of the Academy? It seems clear that the human race loves cinema. In spite of the growing threat television provides to film, in spite of the millions invested in genuinely gripping ventures like Mad Men, Breaking Bad, and Game of Thrones, in spite of the large sums being invested in studios like Netflix and Amazon, there will always be room in the economy to support a prosperous film industry.

For the simple, silly, sentimental reason that humans love movies, there will always be an industry dedicated to delivering two- to three-hour-long stories to audiences all over the world.

How this industry chooses to present itself, whom this industry chooses to cater to, and in what way this industry chooses to adapt, time will only tell. For one, the “AskHerMore” hashtag is a fantastic start to solving the problem Hollywood has with women.

Soon, perhaps the Academy will choose to honour filmmakers of all gender, colours, and creeds, instead of heaping praise unto the old, white men who are the butt of every Oscar-snub joke. Until such a time, marginalized groups whose stories, opinions, and ideas are ignored by Hollywood will continue to splinter off to form groups and factions dedicated to the simple notion that everyone has a story that deserves to be heard.

In his now-legendary Post-9/11 Oscar Opening Speech in 2002, Cruise invoked the events of 9/11 by drawing parallels between watching the towers crashing to the ground – feeling that emotion – and experiencing watching a movie.

“We’re all here tonight or sitting at home watching because something came off a movie screen – a little bit of magic touched our lives,” said Cruise.

“You always remember where you were – the theatre, the popcorn, the people you were with when it happened.”

The thing is, I love the Academy Awards, and I really do love Hollywood. The opportunities created, the stories told, and the lives changed by the best Hollywood movies continue to resonate through the annals of time and through the hearts of millions.

As with all industries, Hollywood must, and will, change – if only to avoid becoming consumed by its own irrelevance.

Dear Ontarion, we need to talk.

Or as you put it, “communicate effectively.” When you published an article featuring a safety checklist for students, in response to a sexual assault, you actively victim blamed. Regardless of the intent, the narrative you promoted harms survivors and creates an unsafe culture on our campus.

Providing a checklist promotes the understanding that by failing to check off any of the provided tips, you are at fault for being assaulted. This is victim blaming.

Let me be very clear, it does not matter if you follow every point on every checklist, or none at all, no survivor is ever at fault.

Yes we have been raised in a culture of checklists. However, this paper should have offered support to survivors, not tell people to “keep conversation professional”. When you offer advice like “trust your instincts” the one-out-of-four women who experience sexual assault from the ages of 18 to 24 are again told they are somehow at fault.

After being approached by concerned students, you further failed survivors and this community, by publishing a lengthy editorial attacking those who sought to educate you. No one has the right to dictate to a survivor how their voices should be heard.

Why was an editorial written regarding “communication” instead of offering support to survivors?

When someone reaches out to educate you – we cannot make the conversation about ourselves because we are uncomfortable, but, instead, we must recognize the harm we have perpetuated.

We need to support survivors, as a campus community we can and must do better.

For resources of support check out http://www.uoguelph.ca/ vpacademic/sexual-assault/help Brittany Skelton, Local Affairs Commissioner, Central Student Association Have a question, comment or complaint?

Send us a letter to the editor at ontarion@uoguelph.ca.

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A nnual General Meeting The Ontarion Inc. Annual General Meeting Tuesday March 5th, 2015, 6:30 pm in UC103 AGENDA 1 CALL TO ORDER 2 INTRODUCTION OF BOARD AND STAFF 3 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 4 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE AGM OF NOV 5, 2013.

5 ITEMS OF INFORMATION ~ REPORTS 5.1 PRESIDENT 5.2 TREASURER 5.2.1 ACCEPTANCE OF YEAR END FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF APRIL 30, 2014 5.3 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 6 BOARD ELECTIONS 6.1 OUTLINING OF BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES 6.2 ELECTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS 7 ITEMS FOR ACTION 7.1 APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION ARTICLES 4.2.2, 4.2.3 AND 4.2.5 8 NEW BUSINESS 9 ADJOURNMENT

Membership List Arsenault, Connor Aspinall, Stacey Avolio, Jessica Azevedo, Matthew Bibanovic, Zina Bohdanowicz, Michael Campbell, Arlene Cathcart, Carleigh Chhabra, Sameer Coratti, Stephanie Coughlin, Kelsey Dickert, Gabrielle Donovan, Andrew Fuendling, Lucas Ghloum, Emilio Gibson, Ian

Grant, Alexandra Green, Eric Gresswell, Cody Harding, Eve Hewson, Connor Hinds, Jack Jehn, Anthony Jenkins, Carly Jones, Emily Jordan, Harrison Kenigsberg-Bentov, Gilad Kurzeja, Diana Ladha, Al Lawson, Matt Lefebvre, Alex Lefebvre, Stephanie

Long, Michael Luz, Heather Manuel, Patrice McCann, Caden Melebari, Mohammad Moran, Salvador Oberle, Tom Odesse, Sasha Ott, Michael Ottema, Alyssa Pearce, Joanne Potvin, Adrien Priddle, Ryan Rahmaty, Sohrab Roibas, Alex Ross, Zoey

Shepherd, Wendy Spruit, Rudi Street, Ashley Subject, Danielle Sutherland, Patrick Szulc, Bronek Taylor, Lorrie Thomson, Justin Tignanelli, Vanessa Vadone, Pablo Van Zeumeren, Rachel Wellington, Will Yan, Melissa

Volunteer Appreciation Party following AGM at Brass Taps, 8 p.m. Open to all Ontarion writers, copy editors and photographers! Food and refreshments provided.

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