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172.8 • Thursday, OCTOBER 24, 2013

Between helpings, remember what you’re celebrating

Ninth annual Anti-colonial Thanksgiving shines light on First Nations plight Mike Ott

The ninth annual Anticolonial Thanksgiving Dinner was held Friday Oct. 18 at the Guelph Youth Music Centre.

The event is premised on the idea that traditional Thanksgivings are a celebration of when Europeans settlers killed and robbed the indigenous people of the New World.

Since then, indigenous people have faced not only state colonization, but also corporate colonization. This dinner was organized to give thanks and celebrate the fall harvest without paying tribute to a brutal and bloody origin.

The night opened with a blessing of the food that was brought for the dinner – a portion of which was given to nature to feed the ancestors and the earth. The Women’s

Drum Circle then performed two songs: the first about thanking the earth, animals, and plants for what they teach and give us; the second about coming together in friendship – a fitting sentiment for any thanksgiving feast. The attendees then heard from several speakers, each of whom raised questions about the legacy of colonialism and how to deal with it in everyday life.

The evening moved on to the dinner portion of the celebration. After the nearly 100 people in attendance went in for second helpings, there was still enough food left to feed an army.

Not only did the volunteers organizing the dinner provide enough for everyone, almost every guest brought a homemade dish to add to the feast. There were plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, as well as various soups, salads and Thanksgiving classics like

turkey, potatoes, and pumpkin pie.

Dinner was followed by the raffle-draw. The winner walked away with a beautiful handmade quilt.

The night closed with speakers from diverse backgrounds, including Lee Maracle, an award winning poet and author. Another speaker warned of the consequences of the Line 9 reversal [see pg.5 of the Ontarion for more on Line 9]. A lesson on native midwifery and family-raising was a hit, and information booths were set up by the Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Line 9 protestors, and other environmental and indigenous awareness groups.

Overall, the night was a real success. With an impressive turnout and wonderful meals, the event reminded all in attendance that colonialism still affects everyone, and stressed the need to make good on the damage done.

PHOTO BY WENDY SHEPHERD

With enough food to feed a small vegan army, Friday’s Anti-Colonial Thanksgiving was huge hit. On top of the feast, attendees discussed issues currently affecting First Nations peoples and listened to speeches about the legacy of colonialism.

“Dreaming in Digital” with CFRU

CFRU fundraising campaign set to begin Ian Gibson

Campus radio station CFRU 93.3FM is inviting students to rise to the challenge of helping them raise $10,000 for this year’s campaign, Raise Your Voice!.

The theme chosen this year is “Dreaming In Digital,” and during the next week – Oct. 26 to Nov. 2 – CFRU will be broadcast from four different locations: the Guelph Farmer’s Market, Branion Plaza, the Bookshelf, and Planet Bean.

CRFU is the University of Guelph’s campus radio station, located on the second-floor in the University Centre. The non-profit organization actively works to support diverse voices and local music on their airwaves. CRFU depends heavily on volunteers and funding from a variety of sources, including community support through fundraising. The Raise Your Voice! goal of $10,000 will go towards developing CFRU’s digital platforms. Improvements will include: purchasing mastering software that enables better quality recording; acquiring new technical equipment and

software to create videos to allow the station to expand on training, outreach and media engagement online; and beginning the process of digitizing their music library and cataloguing thousands of CDs and records.

There are four main ways to help raise funds for this year’s campaign. Students can help the station by collection pre-pledges and face-to-face donations at the station and in the community at large. Students are also encouraged to get involved further by soliciting pledges on the air during Raise Your Voice! week, ‘telethon’ style. There will also

be a CFRU online silent auction of goodies and several events run by CFRU, such as their Ghost Walk and Halloween Party.

CFRU is also offering some incentives for students who want to get involved, with everything from key chains, to T-shirts, to magnetic poetry. In addition, the CRFU programmers will be giving away various hand-selected albums throughout the week.

The next week is full of many exciting events from CFRU, including the Ghost Walk of Guelph on Oct. 28 and a special 75th anniversary broadcast of Orson Welles’ “War of the

Worlds” on Oct. 30. On Halloween night, CFRU’s Halloween Night Under Black Light – an all-ages licensed event featuring costumes, art, performances, DJ’s and more – will run from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. This is a fundraising event co-hosted by the Central Student Association and Campus Safewalk.

Raise Your Voice! will be “Dreaming In Digital” in the Guelph community throughout the week, both in-person and on-line. So, get your costumes ready, because this year’s Halloween dance party is going to be an illuminating experience!

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Engineering a better future for girls

Go Eng Girl brings young girls together to celebrate the field of engineering Kelsey Coughlin

Opening girls up to the world of engineering and shining light on the contributions of female engineers were prominent theme sduring the Go Eng Girl event held at the University of Guelph.

Approximately 40 girls from grades 7 to10 gathered in the Thornbrough Atrium on Oct. 19 to discuss, create, and learn about engineering.

The event was put on by the Ontario Network of Women in Engineering and focused on the progressive role women are playing in the field.

The event, now in its fifth year, consisted of several hands-on activities, including the design and construction of model boats, a panel discussion for parents, and a keynote address from Anne Bulik. Bulik holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and is the Manager of Project Management at Raytheon, the world’s foremost manufacturer of air-traffic control radars for civil and military applications. Bulik emphasized the growing demand

for female engineers in the maledominated discipline.

Dr. Andrea Bradford, a University of Guelph professor in the School of Engineering, was actively involved in the event and explained that Go Eng Girl was “meant to provide a window on a diverse, exciting, and rewarding profession which can benefit from greater participation of women.”

According to Engineers Canada, in 2010, 17.7 per cent of students enrolled in Canadian undergraduate engineering programs were women. The goal is to reach an undergraduate enrolment rate of 25 per cent female students by 2016 and 30 per cent by 2020. To accomplish this, “it is crucial to help young women explore the field they may not have previously considered,” explained Bradford. Events like Go Eng Girl are designed to help girls realize that engineering can be female-friendly.

The University of Guelph was named the first Women Friendly Engineering School by the Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation in 1999 and continues to place an emphasis on equality, as half of all students enrolled in the School of Engineering are female.

PHOTO BY WENDY SHEPHERD

High school students attending last weekend’s Go Eng Girl event at the University of Guelph are tasked with building a model boat. The event, now in its fifth year, aims to entice more girls into post-secondary engineering programs.

Second-year mechanical engineering student Rebecca Arsenault said: “The ability to organize and remain calm in stressful situations are attributes women are thought to possess and they happen to be crucial to engineers.” She also pointed out that “the more women

realize that they are capable of doing something that is typically a man’s job, the more balance there will be in the field.”

Similar events are being held all over the province, with Go Eng Girl representatives working with the University of Waterloo,

Western, and Queen’s.

The response to Go Eng Girl was exceptionally positive. Attendees left with the understanding that women everywhere are breaking boundaries and ultimately engineering a better and brighter future for everyone.

Quebec’s Values Charter evidently not so valued

Stéphane Dion tells Guelph audience why he opposes the Quebec Charter Michael Long

On Oct. 18, the former leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Stéphane Dion, spoke to a packed auditorium in MacKinnon 107 about the proposed Quebec Charter of Values. Dion argued that the Charter was little more than a political tactic, one designed to exploit francophone angst about cultural fragility by playing on fears of Islamism.

In its current form, the Charter would prohibit employees from wearing religious symbols in most government workplaces.

A self-professed classical liberal, Dion’s speech favoured religious tolerance and the rights of individuals.

“As [J. S.] Mill wrote,” said Dion, “it is easy to be tolerant about what you like. What is more difficult is to be tolerant about something that is strange, you don’t feel comfortable with, or you may not like.”

He added rhetorically: “When we say we love diversity, it is because we need to convince ourselves that we love diversity.”

It is critical, Dion argued, that the government be the one to set this example for the private sector.

Dion then warned of the folly of discriminating based on religion.

“The fact that you have employees showing their religion does not mean that they are unable to be impartial in the way they do their job,” said Dion. “If the Minister has proof… he must put it on the table. But he has no proof of that.”

In challenging the Parti Québécois, Dion spent much time addressing the reality that the Charter targets Muslim women disproportionately. The PQ has noted that some feminists actually support the Charter. These feminists argue that, provided the hijab is understood as a tool used to suppress women, the Charter should be welcomed as an implicit censure of that patriarchal custom.

Dion countered that most institutions have been historically patriarchal, and that the answer now, as ever, cannot be to ban these things but to reform them.

Dion went on to say: “If it is the case that some women are under the obligation to put on the veil in order to not be stigmatized by their community, there are other ways than banning them from the public service to help them.”

Dion also spoke at length about why this issue emerged in Quebec and not elsewhere in Canada.

“I think it is stronger in Quebec because of the cultural uncertainty, the cultural fragility of the Quebec society,” said Dion.

PHOTO BY WENDY SHEPHERD

While Charlie LeDuff was busy yelling at people in the library, the former leader of the Liberal Party of Canada was in Mackinnon 107 explaining why he, and his party, are opposed to Quebec’s proposed Charter of Values.

To make this point resonate with his Anglophone audience, Dion asked the crowd to imagine what Ontario might look like if the French had won on the Plains of Abraham – had North America become a French continent. If that were the case, Dion suggested, Ontario too might be worried for the future of its isolated “core culture.”

Like most Quebecers, Dion

maintains that Quebec’s society requires protection – yet he remains an advocate of multiculturalism in a province where that is a divisive topic.

“For many Quebecers, multiculturalism is a way to say to people, ‘tay as you are, don’t try to accommodate,’” Dion said.

But Dion is confident that Quebecers will “make the right choice” in the end. While the

Charter boasted the support of two thirds of Quebecers when it was unveiled, support has dropped to about 50 per cent.

Although Quebecers may like the idea of a state where religion is an utterly private matter (though perhaps a bit Catholic), Dion says they do not much like the consequence, which is “to fire people who show their religious preference.”

NEWS 172.8 • Thursday, OCTOBER 24, 2013 Enbridge stalled as pipeline reversal finds controversy

Protesters rally in Toronto against the plan to reverse the flow of Line 9 Amy van den Berg

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Toronto on Saturday Oct. 19 to oppose Enbridge’s proposal to reverse the flow of oil in the Line 9 pipeline. Final hearings between Enbridge and the National Energy Board (NEB) were set to take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, but a last minute announcement made by the NEB, citing security concerns, postponed the meeting.

According to the NEB, the presence of protestors at the hearing the night before was cause for alarm.

“The end of [Friday’s] hearing raised concerns with respect to the security of participants,” said the NEB in a notice signed

by Sheri Young, Secretary of the Board. “As a result the reply argument of the applicant Enbridge Pipelines, Inc. has been postponed until a future date to be determined.”

The protesters gathered on Saturday nonetheless. Seeing the cancellations as a partial victory, rally leader Sakura Blue said: “By cancelling these hearings, the NEB is just showing that they are afraid of people coming together and affirming their truth and affirm[ing] their dedication [to] protecting the land.”

Led by the Idle No More movement, most participants were advocating for environmental and indigenous rights and entitlements. They gathered across the street from the convention centre and peacefully marched around the corner to the other side of the building, carrying signs that read “Oil

Spills, Capitalism Kills” and “Stop Line 9.”

“We oppose Line 9 and any resource extraction that happens on native communities and territories,” said Crystal Sinclair, a member of the Bald Eagle clan in Manitoba, “We will exercise our sovereignty.”

The project proposed by Enbridge intends to reverse the flow of the pipeline that currently runs from Montreal to Sarnia. Built in 1976, Line 9 has carried 240,000 barrels of conventional crude oil per day to Southern Ontario. The reversal of the pipeline’s flow so that it will travel from west to east will increase the amount to 300,000 barrels.

The expansion of the Alberta oil sands is a major factor driving the plan. The reversal of flow to the east will help connect western oil resources to eastern markets, including the U.S. and Europe.

Ignoring promises and reassuranceS from Enbridge, those in opposition to the reversal of Line 9 worry about the environmental consequences of the plan.

Bitumen exported from Alberta must be further refined to become usable, and due to its viscous consistency (similar to that of peanut butter) it must be diluted to ensure its flow. This mixture, called dilbit, would be ecologically disastrous in the event of a breach.

Residents in close proximity to the pipeline, First Nations particularly, have expressed concerns for local watersheds and vulnerable species in ecologically sensitive areas.

They also cite the rupture of Enbridge’s Line 6b, which leaked 684,000 litres of bitumen and devastated the Kalamazoo River in Michigan in 2010.

Proponents of the plan, such as public policy analyst

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Despite the weather and despite having temporarily scared off the National Energy Board, protestors marched peacefully in downtown Toronto on Saturday Oct. 19 against the planned reversal of the Line 9 pipeline.

Jean-Francois Minardi, argue that the reversal is “a critical step in ensuring the future of Quebec’s refining and petrochemical industries.” Quebec’s two refineries employ an estimated 1,000 workers. Critics charge that dilbit is more corrosive than conventional oil and is therefore not safe for the existing infrastructure and will jeopardize aboriginal lands.

“We’re out here to support all of these First Nations and environmental groups,” explained Tom McGarthy, a University of Toronto student and member of the student group Environmental Action. “We’re challenging the idea that our economy must be structured around resource extraction at the expense of those who live on that land.”

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Running out of water in China Of all the environmental perils facing China, water pollution and water scarcity are the ones that, lately, have observers most worried.

Compared to the United States, China uses roughly one quarter of the amount of water per person; but even still that is too much for its scant resources. Four-fifths of China’s water is in the south, while half the countries population is in the north.

The water that is available is typically of extremely poor quality – often being unfit even for industrial use. This is due, of course, to pollution.

Only half the water sources in cities are safe to drink; waterintensive development projects are being stifled due to scarcity; and the government is reluctant to invest in water infrastructure, recycling, and conservation projects.

With its fondness for mammoth-scale engineering projects (e.g. the Three Gorges Dam), the Chinese government appears determined to build its way out of this problem. But according to environmentalists, more conservative conservation projects would be a better bet in the long run.

As the Economist points out, with reference to China’s planned $80 billion mega-dam, the South-North Water Diversion Project, “it would be cheaper to desalinate the equivalent amount of seawater.”

Amnesty International condemns U.S. drone strikes Amnesty International has released a report on the drone strikes and alleges that the number of deaths is substantially higher than the U.S. acknowledges.

The report argues that the U.S. has not done enough to investigate claims of civilian fatalities and criticizes the U.S. for not divulging basic factual information about the program, thus making it impossible to monitor or legally investigate.

U.S. President Barack Obama has spoken highly of the drone program, claiming that civilian deaths from the strikes are almost non-existent, at least recently. Armed drones have been flying over northern Pakistan seeking out militants for nearly 10 years. Pakistan regards these strikes as an infringement of its sovereignty, and President Obama has slowed the pace of these strikes in light of recent tensions. Only two-dozen drone strikes have been conducted this year.

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Pulitzer Prize-winning author visits U of G

Jessica Avolio Journalist, writer and “media personality” Charlie LeDuff visited the University of Guelph on Oct. 17 and 18 to speak candidly about his life and experiences in his book “Detroit: An American Autopsy.”

Upon entering Rozanski 101, LeDuff grabbed a chair and attempted to do a handstand – after two failed attempts, he succeeded.

The audience applauded.

This feat was a precursor of what was to come, as LeDuff often engaged the audience with performative aspects in order to capture their interest. Both events were interrupted by LeDuff’s own acts of showmanship.

At the outset, he asked the audience who was required to be there, and who didn’t want to be. He offered his permission through a show of hands, but the audience was hesitant. He then asked the audience how to pronounce “Guelph,” saying, “I ain’t never heard of that,” in a Detroit accent. LeDuff proceeded to congratulate the university football team, then asked if our mascot – the Gryphon – was the same as “Merv Griffin...the Wheel of Fortune thing.”

After a few additional jokes and anecdotes, LeDuff began to read

from a chapter in his book. He spoke of a particular event – a time his brother’s friend found a body in an elevator shaft of an abandoned building. The body was trapped in ice, with only the legs sticking out “like popsicle sticks.” People in the building continued to play hockey on the frozen water that had collected in the basement.

LeDuff removed his leather vest to reveal a name tag stuck to his shirt with some scribbled words on it; it was his name written by his daughter, so the audience would know who he was.

He continued to read from the chapter, detailing his concern over the lack of response from police to this man frozen in ice.

Later LeDuff spoke about those who complain that there aren’t more positive topics covered in the news: “These [positive] things are not supposed to be news. These things are supposed to be normal. When normal becomes the news, the abnormal becomes the norm.”

During the question period, Leduff drew parallels between Detroit and other cities. “Everywhere you go, every society’s like that. We’re more alike than we’re different,” said LeDuff. He concluded the talk by showing the audience the photographs of

Detroit in the back of his book.

On the second day, Gregor Campbell, an assistant professor in the Department of English at the university, interviewed LeDuff. Just as they began, LeDuff shouted at the crowd “Hey, quiet in the library, please. I can’t hear myself pontificate.”

The interviewer, to put it mildly, experienced difficulties while asking questions. LeDuff dominated the interview, constantly interrupting Campbell.

LeDuff spent time speaking about the issues of arson in the city - how community members torch their own houses because they can’t afford to live there or even sell them, then collect the insurance money.

LeDuff then broke out in song. “I can’t hold on, because I love you too much baby.”

When an audience member asked LeDuff about sounding like a politician, the interviewer interjected, telling LeDuff that he was a loudmouth. Visibly offended, LeDuff began to fire off profanities.

“Alright, you just called me out there - let me say this, motherfucker.

I’m a loudmouth? You talk and don’t say anything. You ask me dumb shit - Marxist crap - that’s why I didn’t answer the question...Don’t call me a loudmouth. Fuck you, no fuck you man. Fuck you, no, insults are

bullshit. I’ll take you apart in front of these people. Apologize. Apologize.

Fuck you, we’re done...nah we’re done man, fuck you. You’re welcome. I thought that was a good way to end it - I need a coffee.” LeDuff then proceeded to storm off.

Despite all this, he did manage to drive home several points about Detroit’s downfall.

“It’s pretty simple. Fix it. Do what’s right. Cut government, raise taxes, lower income tax, raise capital gains tax, start paying this shit off. You can’t keep printing money, borrowing - all this sophisticated nonsense...We’re not going to earn our way out of it.”

He also emphasized the disparity of priorities in the city, stating that Detroit should sell the art that is in their museum to account for their billions of dollars of debt.

“I support literacy more than I do a Picasso hanging there,” said LeDuff. “Would you rather keep the art museum open, or keep the public library open? …What’s more powerful - looking at pictures or your child being illiterate?”

LeDuff seems to have an optimistic view of his hometown’s future. For a postmortem examination of the death of Detroit, LeDuff presented a unique perspective during his eventful visit to the university campus.

PHOTO BY WENDY SHEPHERD

Detroit reporter, Charlie LeDuff, was at the University of Guelph on Oct. 17 and 18 speaking about the plight of his hometown.

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172.8 • Thursday, OCTOBER 24, 2013

Climate Change Conference held in Guelph Andrew Nikiforuk and Stephane Dion speak up Nick Hegedus On Oct. 18 at 7 p.m., a panel discussion and climate change forum took place at Lakeside Hope House in downtown Guelph. The event was cohosted by The Bookshelf, the Council of Canadians, and a group called For Our Grandchildren. The panel discussion consisted of speeches about various issues related to environmental damage, and focused specifically on two major issues: global warming and oil extraction in Alberta’s tar sands.

Stéphane Dion, current MP and the former leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, and Andrew Nikiforuk, an award winning Canadian journalist and author, presented speeches.

Nikiforuk’s new book, The Energy of Slaves: Oil and the New Servitude, was released in August 2012. It is an analysis of the world’s dependence on oil, and is sure to intrigue anyone with an interest in environmental issues.

Over 100 people packed into the venue on Friday evening to hear Dion and Nikiforuk discuss and answer questions about the world’s increasingly tenuous position in regards to increasing temperatures and oil extraction.

Nikiforuk focused on problems inherent in Canadian oil

development. He spoke passionately and at length about the extent to which Canada is becoming a “petro state,” via the continued exploitation of the tar sands in Alberta, coupled with the development of new oil projects (such as the Keystone XL pipeline) and the Gateway Project. He argued that a nation’s reliance on oil invariably increases political corruption. “Oil is changing the character of this country,” stated Nikiforuk.

While he stated that increased extraction of our oil resources in Canada would lead to increased profits, he questioned the use of this money, calling for changes to governmental policy and, ultimately, a regime change in the Canadian government.

“There has been no discussion in this country about this [oil] money. What is it being used for?” asked Nikiforuk.

He also explained the problems inherent in the continued extraction of oil in Alberta.

While oil is present in great quantities in the tar sands, extraction has proven to be a remarkably problematic and costly process, as the area’s bitumen and crude oil are of very poor quality.

Dion, who served as Minister of the Environment from 2004 to 2006, discussed global warming and the ways in which humans are contributing to increased global temperatures via increased

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Andrew Nikiforuk, author of The Energy of Slaves: Oil and the New Servitude, spoke Oct. 18 to a full house at the Lakeside Hope House in downtown Guelph. emissions – drawing attention to the corresponding increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. “Our [carbon] footprint is recent and out of control,” said Dion, who called for an increased focus on development of global clean energy solutions, stating that approximately 80 per cent of the world’s energy currently

Released this year, The Strokes, Comedown Machine, is a return to the garage-rock essence the band has always held – though with a wider range of styles than usual. Long-time fans of The Strokes will enjoy the song “All The Time,” as it embodies their classic sound reminiscent of their first album. Described as “their most thought provoking, strange and sexist record yet,” on Metacritic, this album will not disappoint those who love this indie band.

Following the panel discussion was a forum during which Guelph’s representatives for Ontario’s provincial parties answered questions about their environmental platforms.

Representatives for the Liberal, NDP and Green parties were present, while the Progressive Conservative Party declined the invite.

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comes from fossil fuels.

Dion has a significant background in environmentalism.

During his time as Minister of the Environment, he was a noted proponent of clean energy and sustainable development, and an avid supporter of the Kyoto Protocol. He also chaired the 2005 U.N. Climate Change Summit in Montreal.

From Oct. 14 to Oct. 18, Zavitz Gallery showcased print-works by a young artist from the University of Guelph’s Fine Arts department. Victoria Day held a solo exhibition called Lepidotera.

It presented the audience with beautiful print works in which the main subject matter was the individual characteristics of moths.

“While I was working on the pieces for the show, I was very interested in cycles of change, the idea that personalities are constantly changing, and the way that those changes are based on mimicking the traits of people you encounter,” said Day. “The moth was a signifier for a constant state of transformation, and their mimicking capabilities became the basis of many of the works.”

On the wall next to the entrance, “transition no.2” was displayed.

This print exhibited several symbols of life and death within one image. It demanded the viewer to personally reflect on a reality of life that consisted of death through the aesthetically balanced

arrangement of elements.

Along the left wall, Day displayed three works. “Falena Bussola” and “Squitur Stellarum” were the first two that showed a moth as the central figure within the image. At the forewings of the moths, Day illustrated the moon and stars in a style that provided an essence of harmony within all the elements of the image.

“Gaze,” the third work on the left wall, was a single framed print of a pattern created by Day that once was part of an installation in an enclosed space within Zavitz Hall. “Using scanned images of eyes torn from magazines, I created a pattern that resembled both Rorschach inkblots and wings,” said Day. “The installation between two doorways in an enclosed space was meant to evoke a feeling of being watched, while the resemblance to Rorschach inkblots was meant to suggest a psychological investigation. To me, the work was a physical manifestation of the hypersensitivity that comes alongside transitional periods, and the uncertainty they cause.”

The back displayed a series of embossed drawings named of “White Wingbeats” and “Steel Statues.” The artist used steel wire, sheet metal, and an etching press to create compositions that varied in organization. These all-white sculptural drawings were successful in creating attractive, subtle images through physically representing the texture of moths’ wings.

On the right wall, the “Mimicry” series was displayed. These plate lithographs were digitally manipulated images of moths with well-known mimicry patterns to enhance the subject they copied.

Here, the viewer was faced with a figure of a moth that contained another subject, such as eyes, snakeheads, and a skull. When the artist was asked if she would continue to explore this theme, Day replied “since I finished the last print in July, I’ve moved onto doing mainly self-portraits to convey the ideas that fuelled the Lepidoptera prints, but I will continue in print media.” As she continues to develop as an artist, Day’s work is certainly something to look forward to.

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Guelph’s cinematic history Civic museum displays new exhibit Emily Jones On Oct. 19, 2013, Guelph’s civic museum hosted the reception for “The Magic of Guelph’s Cinematic Past,” with talks from both David J. Knight and Bill Cardinal. Knight, a local author, musician and archeologist, has been working on a new project that tracks the progression of Guelph’s cinematic past and is a part of the upcoming Festival of Moving Media. The reception at the museum was a look inside what this project is all about.

Knight spoke about how Guelph’s cinematic history is much broader than most people know, and stated that he is ready to draw open the curtain and share the magic with the community and the public at large. Throughout the early twentieth century, Guelph housed a total of six theatres in the downtown area including:

the Odeon, the Regent, the Castle, the Palace, the Royal, and the Capital.

In his talk, Knight shared some information of a man named John C. Green (who was also known as Belsaz the Magician) who had a well-defined position in Guelph’s linkage to cinema. Green was not only a man who helped the theatres run, but was also accredited with creating a short, silent clip titled “The Kiss,” which is available to look at in the civic museum’s exhibit.

Following Knight’s introduction and discussion of Guelph’s cinematic history, he passed the floor to Bill Cardinal, whose family has a long lineage of connection to the cinema in Guelph and the surrounding area. Cardinal passionately spoke of his own and his father’s experiences with cinematic culture.

Cardinal brought with him a silent film projector that his father had recovered from the basement of the Capital theatre (now the Baker Street parking lot) after a fire had burnt the

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This silent film projector was recovered from the fire that burnt the Capital theatre to the ground; it is currently housed at the Guelph Civic Museum for public viewing. theatre down in 1929. He said that his father came with his wagon the morning after the fire to retrieve a piece of the historic theatre he felt so close to. This silent projector that was reclaimed from the rubble is displayed in the civic museum,

to be viewed by the public as a part of this exhibition that runs until the beginning of 2014.

Knight hosted a walking tour of historic locations downtown Guelph on Oct. 20, during which he took all attendees around downtown to the

locations of theatres past. This event is linked to Guelph’s Festival of Moving Media, which begins in early November.

Knight will be hosting another historic walk, and an exhibition reception will follow at Ed Video.

Jahm with me A well-charged reason to jam in downtown Guelph Ian Gibson On Oct. 18, Reggae Massive was a well-charged Rasta night at Van Gogh’s Ear. Irie, Yeah, and Jah are not dead!

The prerequisite? Be alive on the downtown streets of Guelph. You will hear and feel it. It is highly recommend that all on and off-campus clientele communally engage with the friendly Rasta crowd in the city.

Early technical difficulties started this 11 p.m. show with Rasta sextet, Reggae Massive, which included a horn section. The joint was full of dancers grooving away.

One thing’s for sure: from

the delivery of this funky band, we can all learn to love one another.

For any out-of-towners who want to have a Guelph experience – if seeing is believing, than feeling is knowing. And yes, the band uplifted and off-beated the night away with a thickness and “creaminess” of sound.

Not only did the Foundation Steppers and Nicky Dread deliver a very thick bass-line “By the Wayside,” they also allowed one to find love in their jamming set.

Song highlights were “I’ve Got Reason,” “Jamaica, Jamaica,” and “U R the Best Thing (that’s happened to me in a long time).” However, the sleazy encore groove of “Mrs. Harper” allowed for introductions to their lazy sound.

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Friday Oct. 18 a collection of Reggae artists came together to form “Reggae Massive” at Van Gogh’s Ear in downtown Guelph.

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172.8 • Thursday, OCTOBER 24, 2013

Martha Wainwright concert review

Can you believe it?

Ian Gibson

In support of her new album Come Home to Mama, Canadian singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright came to Guelph on Oct. 20 to play a solo gig at the River Run Centre. Some of you may have heard of Wainwright and her brother Rufus, who are the proud children of American singer Loudon Wainwright and Canadian folk hero Kate McGarrigle.

Wainwright, the descendent of music royalty, started the show at 8 p.m. wearing a plaid shirt, brown leggings, and green leg warmers. Jokingly apologizing to the half-filled hall, Wainwright said that she forgot her stage dress back at the hotel and simply “didn’t have time to retrieve it.”

Wainwright’s performance was less about pizzazz and was heavily focused on emotionally raw moodiness and the vulnerability of motherhood, heard clearly in tracks like “Proserpina.”

Wainwright played a total of 16 songs, half from her most recent release, and the remaining a collection of traditional numbers that could

pass for a Canadian music history lesson. Her widereaching vocals ranged from wailing blues to sultry delicacy, not unlike an early Joni Mitchell. Her frank sultriness was especially highlighted in the opening line of her new song “Can You Believe It?” that went, “I really like makeup sex, it’s the only kind I ever get.”

Wainwright explored varied themes, from disillusionment in “I Know You’re Married, But I’ve Got Feelings, Too,” to love in “Bleeding All Over You.” Despite a lack of accompaniment, her guitar-focused melodies were well matched by her subtle, dreamy vocals.

But the highlight was the slow-paced, ravished number called “I’m a Diamond,” that brought the older members of the audience to near-tears.

The album Come Home to Mama, from Cooperative Records, was recorded partially at Sean Lennon’s home in New York City, and produced there by Japanese multi-instrumentalist, Yuka Honda. Using her unique lyrical style paired with tender confessions, Wainwright creates both a sweet narrative of maternal joy and reflections on the disappointment of adulthood.

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Martha Wainwright shines beautifully with delight while playing an acoustic set at her Oct. 20 concert at the River Run Centre.

STYLE PICK OF THE WEEK: SETH

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Seth wore a military-inspired look that included tone on tone army green clothing and black, lace up combat boots.

The rustic red leather shoulder bag and striped scarf tied the outfit together.

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SPORTS & HEALTH

Guelph drops first in 37-23 loss to Queen’s

Gryphons football falls to 7-1, missing first-round playoff bye Stephanie Coratti

With a first round playoff bye on the line, the Gryphons were handed their first loss during the last game of the regular season on Oct. 19.

The Queen’s Gaels grabbed hold of second in the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) standings with the 37-23 victory.

In the last two meetings between these teams, the Gryphons orchestrated huge come-from-behind wins at home. One of those games saw the Gaels lose a 36-14 fourth quarter lead, with Guelph winning in overtime.

Now stealing a page out of the Gryphons playbook, with a 16-7 score in the second quarter, the Gaels launched

a comeback versus the black, red, and gold just before halftime, marking the beginning of a 30-point outburst. In the obvious turning point of the game, Gaels Billy McPhee connected with Aaron Gazendam for a 16-yard pass to score with 52 seconds left.

Dillon Wamsley’s extra-point kick put the Gaels ahead for the first time since the first quarter, leaving Queen’s heading into halftime with a 17-16 lead.

The second half gave way to 20 more points for the Gaels, putting the game out of reach for the Gryphons. However, the fresh memory of a big fourth-quarter comeback was nearly relived as Guelph made a late attempt with 2:18 left in the game. The six play, 87 yard drive finished as Jazz Lindsey connected with A’Dre Fraser on a five-yard pass, making the score 37-23 after Daniel Ferraro’s kick extrapoint. That would be the final

score, as the Gryphons were silenced with an interception at the hands of Yann DikaBalotoken with just over a minute left in the game.

The Gryphons can look back on their first regular season loss as a game where they might have just beat themselves. With three interceptions, only 52 per cent of passing attempts completed, and the Gaels getting through three times for the sack on Lindsey, this loss can be chalked up to sloppy play. However, one of the few highlights for Guelph came with Carl Trivieri’s performance as the game’s top receiver. Trivieri had one touchdown, and 136 yards on six receptions in the loss.

As the 7-1 Queens enjoy the first round bye (earning the tiebreaker against Guelph), the 7-1 Gryphons get ready to host Windsor in the opening round of the playoffs on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m.

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Alex Charette (17) and the Gryphons offense will need to rise above and beyond their regular season production if Guelph wants any hope of making it to the Yates Cup.

Gryphons lose in 12 in OUA playoffs

Guelph dropped games to Brock and OUA champs, Laurier Andrew Donovan

Guelph played host to the OUA baseball playoffs this past weekend at Hastings Stadium.

Despite beating Western 10-1 to start the tournament, the Gryphons dropped a 3-2 decision to Laurier and another 3-2 decision to Brock after taking a 2-1 lead in the top of 12, to be eliminated from the double-knockout playoff.

Guelph entered the playoffs sitting third in the OUA, with a milestone amount of wins for the Gryphons baseball

program – 17 – while amassing only seven losses. The record-setting season came on the heels of the most potent offense in Ontario, whereby Guelph led the league in every offensive category excluding base-on-balls and triples, but including 146 RBIs on 222 hits.

Unfortunately in baseball, scoring runs is secondary to pitching and defense, which was proven in the Gryphons back-to-back losses to Laurier and Brock, where they scored a combined four runs in these two games.

The tournament saw both Brock and Laurier eventually meeting up in the final game, which was pushed back to 5 p.m. on Sunday due to the weekend’s inclement weather.

Laurier’s pitching didn’t miss a beat all weekend, and the same script was followed in the final where Golden Hawks starter, Ian Filian, threw 6.1 innings of four-hit, three run baseball.

The offensive prowess showed by Laurier was lead

by Daniel Murphy, who went 3-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored, and Jeff Hunt, who went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a run and a pair of stolen bases.

There’s no sugar coating the taste of a bottom of the 12 th inning defeat in the playoffs.

Nothing is going to relieve the disappointing end to an otherwise incredibly successful season for the Gryphons.

However, the Gryphons can

take solace in the fact that, as the pain of defeat subsides with October’s warm weather, the team’s future stands to be brighter than the grey overcast that southern Ontario winters tend to bring.

While Guelph will lose some players to eligibility, the roster has a fine arsenal of bats, including Peter Ricciardi and Matthew Forer, who will look to make good on their OUA all-star selection this year. The team has also been building a reputation as serious contenders in the OUA under the tutelage of head coach Matt Griffin, who, for the second time in his tenure at Guelph, received coach of the year honors.

It is unknown whether Guelph can replace an arm like that of departing senior (and OUA pitcher of the year), Brendan Sorichetti, who posted an ERA of just 1.00. It is also unknown if there’s a player that can replicate Justin Interisano’s OUA batter-ofthe-year numbers by hitting .529 with six home runs and 22 RBIs. But there’s a philosophy in baseball that says you don’t need to replace individual players to win baseball games, you simply need a team to replicate their numbers as a whole. The 2014 season is a long ways out for the Gryphons, but there’s plenty for Guelph baseball to look forward to.

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The fog rolled in Friday night at Hastings Stadium as Guelph played host to Western, winning 10-1. Laurier went on to win the tournament over Brock to go undefeated.

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Guelph earns tie against Laurier

Loses 5-1 to Western on Sunday – finishes 3rd in OUA West Connor Hewson

In what was their second to last regular-season home game of the 2013 season, the Guelph men’s soccer team pulled off a 1-1 tie against the Laurier Golden Hawk’s, pushing their record to 8-2-5 on the year with one regular season game left to play, and guaranteeing a playoff appearance for the Gryphon’s in the coming weeks.

The Saturday, Oct. 19 match was dominated by heavy rain and wind, with temperatures at the Gryphon Soccer Complex dropping to a chilly 6 degrees Celsius at one point, which, coupled with the constant fall of rain, seemed to wear down the players on both teams and lessen the amount of offensive chances as the game carried on.

Guelph was able to strike early, as midfielder Ethan Danelli stepped around the Laurier goaltender in the 8th minute to give the Gryphon’s the early 1-0 lead and give the home fans, many of whom were shivering in their boots due to the cold weather, something to cheer about.

The Gryphons lead lasted until the 39th minute, when Laurier striker Adrian Bucksam scored off his own rebound to tie the game at 1-1. Both teams played solid defensively in the first half, with Guelph defender Justin Springer having a particularly strong game,

using his height to his advantage with plenty of strong defensive headers that broke up Laurier scoring chances.

As the second half began the weather conditions worsened, much to the chagrin of the players and fans of both teams. As noted earlier, the conditions seemed to factor into the match as the game wore on, with the play being centered much more so in the middle of the field, and the offensive chances becoming less frequent as the players battled against each other and the elements.

Both teams did have their chances though, as Gryphon goaltender Niklas Wetterling made some key saves and may have also been helped by the wind as Laurier sailed the ball just wide of the net in the 79th minute.

Guelph’s best opportunity came in the 83rd minute, when striker Jamie Wilcock had a glorious opportunity in the Laurier box, only to be turned aside by the Golden Hawks netminder to preserve the 1-1 tie.

With the tie, the Gryphons secured a home playoff game on Wednesday, Oct. 23, hoping that the regular season success they have had at home this year will follow them into the playoffs.

Update: Guelph dropped their Sunday match versus the Western Mustangs 5-1. The Gryphons finished the season with an 8-3-5 record, good enough for third spot in the OUA West and a home playoff game versus the Laurier Golden Hawks on Wednesday Oct. 23. Check Gryphons.ca for all playoff games and times.

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The men’s soccer team tied Laurier and dropped a game to Western over the weekend.

The men finished the season 3rd in the OUA West.

MEN’S HOCKEY

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Guelph split the weekend series with Lakehead with a 5-2 win and a 4-3 loss.

Guelph is second in the OUA West behind the 4-0 York Lions.

Lang

“It’s all a Football coach Stu Lang talks Queen’s loss and first playoff game versus Windsor Andrew Donovan The cafeteria in the University Centre was typical for a Tuesday at noon – boisterously busy.

I received a call from Stu Lang asking to change the location of our interview from Alumni Stadium to Starbucks. “I have to attend a Town Hall meeting at 12 p.m. in the UC…I’m a Starbucks guy, so do you want to meet there?” said Lang. I laughed. A vision of the former Edmonton Eskimos receiver and now prestigious head coach of our proud football team ordering a Pumpkin Spice Latte is too much to keep in. “Starbucks works,” I respond while I quietly laugh.

Lang shows up with military precision – as per usual – in his quintessential red, black and gold Gryphons football jacket.

“Line-up is too long [at Starbucks], I’ll just go after.” He says as he extends his hand to greet me. This accommodating personality is exactly what the university has come to expect of Lang but I’m slightly upset – had his drink actually been the Twitter hash tag sensation “latte,” my interview and subsequent article could have been wildly more entertaining.

We hastily brief one another on our goings-on in recent days before I segue straight to the loss at Queen’s on the weekend. I’m anxious to hear his response as the last time I interviewed him there was an unspoken optimism about going undefeated this season on the road to the Vanier Cup. “Tell me what went right in the first half and wrong in the second half?” I asked.

“It was an interesting game of momentum…” Lang replied, looking to the ceiling as if he were recapping the entire four quarters in his head in mere seconds. “We had too many two and outs,” a point Lang kept alluding to throughout the interview, “… and we could have went into the half up nine but instead we went in down two. I think that was the turning point of the game in terms of momentum.”

Momentum is an interesting concept for the Gryphons this year – It’s what solidified a win over York in week six when the defense stopped the Lions inside the Gryphons five on six straight plays, and it was undoubtedly the reason why Guelph’s shot at a perfect 8-0 season came to an end in Kingston last Saturday.

Moreover, the Gryphons rank eighth of eleven in the OUA for total offense, and managed to throw 10 interceptions – good enough for second highest in the province. Although the team tied a school record with seven wins on the year, momentum, usually dictated by ball control and turnovers, can’t be understated as an important factor in wins and losses.

I continued the interview with memories of the week-two game versus Windsor. It was a game that produced no offensive touchdowns and a bittersweet victory for the Gryphons as they squeaked by the dark horse Lancers 24-23 on a last second field goal by Daniel Ferraro.

“One of the biggest concerns against Windsor was the lack of offensive production,” said Lang. Jazz Lindsey went 15-for-29 while being sacked four times and the ground game produced an unimpressive 47 net yards. I interject, “so what’s the game plan for the offense [against Windsor] this time around?”

“We’ve struggled all through the year with our offense,” Lang

reminisced of the regular season.

“The focus is to simplify things for Jazz, rather than make it too complicated… We’ve got all the parts from Farquharson to Saxon Lindsey… So we should be scoring more points.” Lang continued as he noted that by now, the team has a “good idea of what works and what doesn’t work.”

“Work” is a relative term, particularly for a team that played over half the season without their veteran running back Rob Faruqharson, who, because of a hamstring injury, got his first playing time in week five during Guelph’s homecoming versus McMaster. The running game has been the staple for the productivity on offense since Farquharson’s return – he has averaged 104.75 yards-per-game – and when the run game works, the Gryphons win.

On the defensive side of the ball, the task is clear according to Lang, “As Kevin MacNeill [defensive coordinator] says, ‘It’s all about doing your job.’” And by “job” Lang is referring to the containment of the Lancers standout quarterback Austin Kennedy, who managed 17 touchdowns with only five interceptions, including a total of 1920 yards in the air and another 395 on the ground.

“He’s so quick and he’s so elusive,” Lang said in praise of Kennedy before mentioning the upstanding performance of his front four this season. “But we have a very fast front four…On the one side you have Jordan Thompson and on the other you have Cam Walker, who do a very good job with containment and on the inside you have Jeff Finley and Ian Maouf who [speaking of Marouf] has made tackles 15, 20 yards away.

He’s a phenomenal athlete.”

The power of the front four, arguably the best front four in the nation, is going to be pivotal to Guelph’s success on Saturday.

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Effects of bacon on male fertility

Sperm quality of baconlovers negatively impacted by its consumption Patryk Sawicki

Recent studies show that regular consumption of bacon can have negative effects on fertility of men. On average, men who eat a regular-sized serving of bacon or sausage on a daily basis are exposed to these negative effects on fertility, as reported by a Harvard University study. Scientists also claim that in order to increase the quality of sperm, men should focus on eating fish, specifically cod and halibut.

The study revolved around 156 men that were undergoing in-vitro fertilization treatment. They were asked about their food intake, specifically about consumption habits of processed meat, white meat, red meat, white fish and tuna or salmon. Researchers found that men who ate a half-portion of processed meat every day had only 5.5 per cent “normal” shaped sperm cells, while men who ate less had 7.2 per cent. On the other hand, men who consumed half portions of white fish every day, or

full-sized portions every other day, were shown to have higher sperm quality.

Lead researcher Dr. Myriam Afeiche said, “we found the effect of processed meat intake lowered quality, and fish raised quality.”

These findings, however, are not without skeptics. Dr. Allan Pacey, chairman of the British Fertility Society, provides a different perspective. “In this instance, the authors link men’s intake of processed meat with the size and shape of their sperm,” Pacey said.

“This may be a real effect, but the study is small, and we know that accurately measuring sperm size and shape in the laboratory is fraught with error.” In other words, these findings may not actually be representative, as the sample is relatively small. Furthermore, it is possible that deviations in sperm quality may be attributed to other factors.

Despite Pacey’s criticism, the Harvard study contributes to the growing evidence that a couple’s chances of having kids is heavily dependent on their lifestyle, alcohol intake, smoking habits, stress, and levels of physical activity.

Scientists are still having

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Swimming in bacon grease may cause your swimmers not to swim according to a Harvard study. difficulties explaining why particular foods boost fertility and why others hurt it. A plausible explanation is that red meat contains high levels of pesticides and other substances that will likely alter

hormones negatively. Conversely, white fish is known to be rich in zinc, which is believed to be beneficial for fertility levels.

The impact of processed meat on health presented in last years

study at Cambridge University, which concluded that instances of bowel cancer, heart disease and diabetes could drop by 10 per cent if men cut their intake of processed meat in half.

Accommodating gluten intolerance of campus Namrata Tilokani A recent study published in Natural News stated that mineral deficiencies may be the cause of gluten-leading disorders. The article singled out magnesium and zinc deficiencies as some of the causes of gluten intolerance.

While no scientific evidence in the article was provided, it suggests that those who are not able to consume gluten should keep a firm check on their vitamin and mineral intake, as this may

reduce the side effects.

For students, staff, or faculty at the university who find themselves unable to consume gluten, there are many food options that are available for those that go gluten-free. Firstly, the University Centre offers gluten-free pasta and gluten-free bread, and the Brass Taps also has an entire gluten-free menu. Earthworks, which is located just left of the university food court, also offers gluten-free snacks. Creelman Hall has many gluten-free options

at their Nature’s Best booth. Students in residences may also have the option of requesting glutenfree pasta, if desired.

In terms of resources, the Wellness Centre has useful brochures on their website that focus on healthy eating and food intolerances. Furthermore, the Health and Performance Centre on campus is a great resource as there is a full time dietician, which students can access at no additional charge. This is a great option for students who want to

WOMEN’S SOCCER

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After tying Laurier and losing to Western, the Gryphons women’s soccer team takes on Windsor on Wednesday Oct. 23 as they try to make it to the OUA Final Four.

adjust to a gluten-free diet, and it may also prove useful to have an individual’s vitamin and mineral intake monitored.

For students, faculty, or staff who are holding an event on campus, there are many ways to be inclusive so that students and staff can have their dietary needs met. If you know your audience, be sure to inquire about any food intolerances or allergies beforehand – this way, you can set aside a certain proportion of the food for your gluten-free friends. If you are a student on campus and do not know the turnout of your

event, be sure to have at least one dish present that is gluten-free.

If you are ordering pizza, try to make one of them gluten-free in order to include everyone. If you find it difficult to find gluten-free options, inquire if the place that you are ordering from has glutenfree substitutions. Places such as The Bullring are willing to substitute a gluten-free option in place the contains gluten. Last but not least, trays of vegetables, fruits, and dips can be a healthy option for any audience, and works great as a gluten-free substitution that will keep everyone happy.

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Wake up to the reality of sleep deprivation

Recent studies show it’s difficult bounce back from lack of sleep Stacey Aspinall

Sleep and student schedules are sometimes at odds.

If you’ve ever spent a night cramming for a test, or pulled an all-nighter to finish a paper, then you’ve likely had a first-hand experience of the unpleasant effects of sleep deprivation the following day.

According to Kathy Somers, who runs the Better Sleep Program with the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic at University of Guelph, the negative effects of sleep restriction include: “Having an impaired ability to work, decreased productivity because there’s a negative impact on concentration [and] memory, and inability to do everyday tasks effectively.”

Sleep deprived individuals may notice changes in their moods, feeling more irritable, depressed and unable to enjoy life. There are also health concerns – sleep restriction will lead to decreased immune function, impairment of glucose tolerance (so the body is functioning similar to that of a diabetic), and lower levels of growth hormones. Somers also noted that people will have lower levels of the chemical leptin, which will lead to carbohydrate cravings, “so it’s hard to maintain a healthy body weight when you’re sleep deprived.”

According to some studies, even mild sleep restriction can have negative effects.

A study published recently in the American Journal of Physiology examined the effects of mild sleep restriction occurring over one work week, and analyzed sleepiness and alertness, inflammation, and stress

hormones. The study aimed to investigate whether the negative effects of sleep restriction could be “undone” by making up for these lost hours of sleep over the weekend.

Healthy adults were given a sleep routine consisting of six sleep restriction nights at six hours per night, followed by three recovery nights at 10 hours per night. The study found that “subjective and objective sleepiness” returned to baseline after recovery. However, “performance” deteriorated significantly after restriction and did not improve after recovery nights.

The study acknowledged that the increasing demands of work routines and lifestyle changes have resulted in many adults sleeping less than seven hours per night, which is generally the recommended amount to maintain “optimal daytime functioning.” Many individuals attempt to recover from the negative effects of losing sleep during the work (or school) week by sleeping longer on the weekends, in an attempt to recover from missed hours of rest.

While these weekend “recovery” days may help alleviate some symptoms of sleepiness, they do not completely reverse the detrimental effects caused by mild yet consistent sleep restriction over the work-week.

Numerous studies and articles have examined this problem - some even going so far as to suggest we’re living in a sleepless society. An article published in the National Post titled “Welcome to the age of insomnia” refers to our “24hour culture” which keeps us collectively awake when we should be seeking the rejuvenation that results from a good night’s rest. Instead, we’re kept awake as grocery stores are open

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Students may be particularly vulnerable to sleep deprivation, especially during midterms and exams, but missing out on a good night’s sleep can have detrimental effects on performance, productivity, and impact one’s overall sense of well-being. all hours, the Internet is always just a click away, and we’re virtually inseparable from our cell phones and thus always available, around the clock.

These societal conditions and habits prevent us from getting adequate sleep. The article emphasizes the restorative benefits of following a nightly sleep ritual, and the satisfaction that can result: “In our grandparents’ days, once it got dark outside, and the last embers of the fire had petered out, where better to wander than into the silent halls of sleep? One would at least be warm, and in thrall to the free hallucinogens that the brain pumps out overnight, the surrealist cinema that unfolds behind the eyes.” This perspective on sleep is one of reverence for the “mysterious, renewing trance that permits us to survive.”

Sleep is undeniably an important part of maintaining good health, but students are often susceptible to losing sleep due to hectic schedules, erratic hours, and reliance on technology; the student demographic definitely belongs to a “24-hour culture.”

Somers offered some tips for how to ensure that you get the rest you need. The key is to cultivate a relaxing environment, and avoid mentally pressuring yourself to fall asleep quickly, which can be counterproductive. “That creates a performance demand that our body gears up to meet, which means instead of sleeping we’re getting more mentally and physically activated and pumped up,” said Somers.

Instead, students should focus on relaxing both the body and the brain. Somers uses the acronym BMW (breathing, muscles,

warmth) to help people remember relaxation techniques.

Somers advises people to slow down their breathing, rest their muscles, and be aware of warmth, because “thinking about warm and cozy things is very calming, so it calms our minds, our emotions, our body.” Somers will be leading three free presentations on “Overcoming Sleep Pitfalls at University” on campus on Oct. 31, Nov. 7 and Nov.14, with more tips and strategies to achieve better sleep.

There will always be times when you it’s not possible to achieve a good night’s rest.

Hectic schedules may interfere with achieving a good night’s sleep. But as research indicates, the importance of good quality rest will impact every other area of your life, so it’s worth making it a priority.

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How to improve your composition Wendy Shepherd Today we will be talking with you about the rule of thirds, and why you should care about it. When picking up a camera, proper composition is not something that everyone has engrained in them – it is something that improves with time. The rule-of-thirds is a great guideline to create eye-catching composition in your photographs.

When I first read about the rule of thirds, I almost found it hard to believe. When I started out in photography, I used to be a stickler for symmetry, and sometimes I still am. It wasn’t until I realized that the rule-of-thirds is a well-known concept that I discovered how much I was already using it, and maybe you are too.

The rule-of-thirds can be applied to create better composition and intentional areas of focus in your images. This rule is best described by dividing an image up by two vertical, and two horizontal lines. This creates nine equally-sized sections.

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Studies have shown that our eyes will naturally rest on the point of intersection of these lines. This is a good general rule when deciding where the intended focus of your image should be placed to provide balance.

When you take a photo through Instagram, do you ever wonder why you have the option to use a grid? This is technology’s way of making it easier for you to achieve good composition – you barely have to think about it. This can wildly affect your photography in a positive way. Utilizing the rule of thirds, with practice, can change a photo from looking messy and confusing to bringing attention and focus directly to where it is intended.

This is not to say that breaking the rule of thirds isn’t allowed, as it can be done in beautiful ways. I have found that when I succumb to creating symmetry as a form of balance (rather than the rule of thirds) that it is best done when the photo is simple and without distractions.

That way, there is no distraction from the intended focus, and the right effect can be achieved even without the rule of thirds in play.

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The main focal point of this photo (the tire swing) is strategically placed along two intersection points, creating a balanced image.

Alumni Spotlight: Judy Maddren

Third-ever female CBC announcer began journey as a Gryphon Stephanie Coratti

Judy Maddren, a Consumer Studies graduate from the University of Guelph, dreamed of becoming a radio broadcaster since her teenage years. Though the road to the microphone was not always straight and narrow, Maddren persevered with true resilience, becoming the third-ever female hired as a CBC radio broadcaster.

At 15-years-old, Maddren wrote to the CBC expressing her dream of someday becoming a part of the radio world.

A current broadcaster at the time responded, explaining that there were already enough talented men in the business. “When I wrote and asked [about becoming a broadcaster], the CBC had told me I couldn’t because I was a girl,” Maddren explained. “I had just accepted that at the time.”

That wouldn’t be the last of Maddren; instead, it would become a curve in the road to the end success.

After sidelining the idea of radio, Maddren recognized her strength in Home Economics, pushing her to pursue the idea of becoming a teacher at the

University of Guelph. “After visiting the campus, it was just so comfortable,” Maddren said of her initial attraction to the university. “Plus it had one of the highest recommendations for Home Economics in North America at the time. That was appealing – something so close to home (but not too close), with such a high standard.”

In her second year at the university, Maddren made another shift in her career path that would eventually lead to a job with the CBC after graduation. Realizing she didn’t want to become a Home Economics teacher, Maddren became a Consumer Studies major – a new, and popular, concept at the time.

When I wrote and asked [about becoming a broadcaster], the CBC had told me I couldn’t because I was a girl.

- Judy Maddren, CBC radio broadcaster The requirement to complete a thesis led Maddren to her advisor, Dr. Richard Vosburgh.

Vosburgh acknowledged Maddren’s passion for radio, as she

was involved with the campus radio station (CFRU-FM) at the time, and suggested she complete her thesis in something related to radio media. “[Vosburgh] was the one who said, ‘you’re interested in radio, what could you do that would use that interest?’ So that’s when it all came together,” Maddren explained.

Maddren’s thesis brought her to the CBC in Toronto for research on the roles of women in radio, and how they were changing. Little did she know, at the time, she would soon be a big part of that change.

Maddren thanks Glen Powell, an Agricultural reporter at the time and a fellow Guelph graduate, for her first introduction to the national radio building.

Being surrounded by something she was so passionate about swept the young Maddren off her feet. “It was meeting the people, being fascinated with the craft and what I saw of it (by that point, it wasn’t much), that made me pursue working there,” Maddren explained of the experience. Maddren further described her week with the CBC with strong parallels to the university she loved. “It was kind of a creaky old building – it was very Guelph, actually,” Maddren laughed at the similarity.

“It was also very comfortable.

Just like Guelph, too.”

After completing her research, the Consumer Information department told Maddren to stay in touch. “I called them every week to tell them I graduated,” she explained of her persistence.

“Just a gentle nudge, you know.

Then they did hire me on a contract basis, which turned into a long-term career.”

Maddren was first hired as a consumer reporter by the CBC, followed by a two-year stint with radio and television contract work in Ottawa. Then, in 1975, Maddren became the third ever female radio announcer hired by the CBC. “I was 22, I was still young,” Maddren said of not fully appreciating what she was apart of until much later. “Men were still putting their hand on your knee saying, ‘don’t worry, I’ll help you.’ It was uncomfortable, but that was the way the world was at the time.”

It was roughly ten years since Maddren had first wrote the CBC that they hired her. “When you’re on the outside looking in, it looks impossible,” Maddren explained. “The path is not always straight, but the whole route along the way was interesting.”

After hosting several programs on national radio and television, Maddren moved to freelance work for fourteen years in order to raise her

children. “The work meant I could be me – just me. It allowed me to use my brain and be appreciated for my talent,” Maddren explained.

“But it was always in the context of family.”

Family was also the inspiration for Maddren’s work with the Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol charity readings.

They are held across Canada, with volunteers reading the classic story aloud to adults, who Maddren believes have lost the pleasure of being read to. Maddren’s incredible charity work with this event led the University of Guelph to award her the honour of the Macdonald Institute Centennial Award in 2003.

Retired from national radio, Maddren is now co-owner and manager of Soundportraits, a company that records audio interviews for families. “It’s the voice. It’s the instrument of the soul,” Maddren explained of her current project. “People’s outsides change radically, but voices don’t. It’s about as close as you can get to somebody.”

With the voice being so significant in Maddren’s mind, she wants young students to use theirs. “It’s about talking. Talk to people involved in what you want to do, they’ll remember you,” Maddren explained. “Just know it’s possible.”

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You’ve probably seen this on Pinterest Clever DIY Halloween costumes for the lazy and cheap Alyssa Ottema I really love fall, and every year I look forward to the weather getting colder, the bees finally disappearing, and the end-ofHalloween bite-sized chocolate sales. However, I tend to dread October’s arrival, as Halloween has become one of my least favourite holidays as I age. I used up all of my clever costume ideas in high school, and I don’t like my stomach enough to wear anything I could buy from a costume store.

So, for all of you other non-creative, non-stomachbaring, cheap and lazy people out there, I’ve compiled a list of the easiest, cheapest, mostclever costumes I happened to stumble upon on the Internet.

Elmer’s Glue Bottle: This is hilariously easy, and

will cost you about 7 dollars and one sheet of paper.

Step One: find and purchase an orange toque. Your best bet is somewhere like Canadian Tire or TSC Hardware, in the section with all of the hunting stuff.

Step Two: print out the Elmer’s Glue logo onto a piece of paper, and attach to the white T-shirt that you inevitably have lying around somewhere.

Step Three: acquire bonus points for successfully using the double entendre that must exist in “BONDS STRONG FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS.” Heisenburger: There are going to be so many versions of Walter White on the streets this Halloween. Set yourself apart with an oh-so-clever play on words.

Step One: find (and purchase if necessary) black sunglasses and a black hat.

Step Two: purchase ironon transfer paper (found at Target, Wal-Mart, or Staples).

Following the instructions on the package, print an image of a hamburger onto a sheet and iron it onto a white T-shirt.

Step Three: buy yourself some blue meth. Or, if you’re into legality, dye some sugar blue with food colouring or purchase some blue rock candy.

Ghostbusters Logo: This is a great alternative to the typical “I didn’t have any ideas so I cut two holes in my bed sheet” – and it only takes a modicum of effort more.

Step One: paint the infamous Ghostbusters ghost face on to the white sheet you were going to ruin anyway.

Step Two: cut out a giant circle with a line through it out of cardboard.

Paint this red with tempera paint (available at the dollar store) and wear it around your neck all night.

Step Three: purchase and wear white gloves.

Step Four: prepare yourself to be constantly asked, “who you gonna call?”

Google Maps: If you’re looking to dress up with a friend or partner, this is both hilarious and super easy.

Step One: using yellow duct tape and a permanent marker, create a mini Google Map on a t-shirt of any colour.

Print out the blue symbols for bus stops and landmarks and attach to the shirt.

Step Two: Cut giant “Point A” and “Point B” markers out of cardboard. Cut a circle in the middle just big enough for your head. Paint with two separate shades of red tempera paint.

Wayne and Garth: The best part about this costume is that you probably already own everything you need to put it together.

Step One: gather together a grungy plaid shirt, a black T-shirt, nerd glasses, a trucker hat, and two pairs of jeans that you don’t mind destroying at the knees.

Step Two: rip the

knees of aforementioned jeans into oblivion.

Step Three: if you are not already the proud owner of a fantastic mullet, head to the nearest costume shop to purchase one each in blonde and jet black.

Tobias and Lindsay Fünke: For my final pick, I present to you: the easiest way to be culturally relevant this Halloween.

Step One: make jeans into cut-offs. Find a red tank top and write “SLUT” on it with a permanent marker.

Step Two: for Tobias, acquire blue face paint and slather it all over yourself.

Step Three: become excited that this costume allows one party to wear socks and sandals and another to wear leggings as pants – comfort all around!

Now, go and enjoy all of the time-and-money saving, you savvy costume-maker, you.

Happy Halloween!

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Pictured clockwise is: Elmer’s Glue, Heisenburger (Heisenburg + Burger), Google Maps, and Wayne and Garth from the movie Wayne’s World.

These are just a few examples of simple DIY costumes that can be thrown together without much time or effort – perfect for those who leave their Halloween costumes to the last minute.

OPINION

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Rob Ford caught sleeping on the job

A photo of the mayor sleeping circulates the web a day after he criticizes a city employee for the same thing Gagan Batra

Just as the talk of the crack cocaine scandal involving Toronto’s Mayor Rob Ford began to cease, he has been wrapped up in yet another predicament. This new blow to Ford’s credibility involved many elements: a call for dismissal, a number of embarrassing photos, and an accusation of hypocrisy.

According to the National Post article “As Rob Ford calls for firing of ‘sleeping’ worker…” by Joshi Viser, Mayor Ford recently made a bold statement calling for the firing of a city employee who was caught sleeping on the job. After a photo began circulating showing this employee who appeared to be asleep at his desk at a North York recreational centre, Mayor Ford decided to take it seriously and release some strong statements including, “If this is the case, I’m going to ask for the manager and the employee to be dismissed,” and “We cannot tolerate this.”

It was not even one day after Ford’s statements against this (apparently) sleeping city employee were released, that a photo began

circulating showing an indiscretion of Ford’s own. This photo, originally taken two years prior, shows a seemingly asleep Rob Ford during a 22-hour meeting of the mayor’s executive committee in 2011. After being posted on some popular websites, the photo went viral. While this is not the first unflattering photo of Ford to make it to the press, it is certainly one that has sparked a lot of controversy, with some calling Ford the “world’s biggest hypocrite.”

Unlike the crack cocaine scandal that hit him over the summer, Ford responded to the backlash from this photo, not with silence, but with outright indignation. Ford flatly denied the accusations that he was sleeping on the job, saying “You know what, this is ridiculous. This is during the 24-hour meeting when deputants are every three minutes. It is so farfetched it is not even funny.”

According to reports, he also stated, “Oh buddy, that’s not how I sleep.”

While the photo of Ford was originally taken two years ago, it has gained a lot of momentum in the media and online this past week. The main cause for criticism against Ford is the apparent hypocrisy in his recent attack against the city employee, where he appeared to be cracking down on city workers who slack off and fail to do their jobs.

The main difference between the photo of the city employee and

that of Ford, is that the former was caught asleep at his desk, while Ford was caught during a meeting of the city council. For this reason, CUPE Local 79 president, Tim Maguire, defended the city employee saying, “Our assumption, until further information, is that this employee was on a midmorning break.” According to the Huffington Post article, “Rob Ford denies sleeping…,” Maguire

further criticized this attack on the city worker, calling it a “media stunt” to take attention away from the real issue of city services.

There is no way to prove if the city employee was really on a break, nor is there a way to prove if Ford was really asleep. Is calling Ford a hypocrite warranted, though? After this latest scandal, hopefully Ford will learn how unfair it is to be reprimanded

highlighted key issues such as the rise of homeless shelters and homicide rates, corruption at the higher levels of government, and the decay of infrastructure and community institutions. Although the defiling of Detroit may sound like an anomaly, if we dig deeper, the conditions of Detroit are symptomatic globally, particularly in industrialized cities, which have also had former glory-years.

Much of LeDuff’s populist rhetoric was aimed to garner applause and laughter, inviting comments from the audience, which helped his presentation flow. His narrative was chalked-full of expletives, which tended to inflate his style but discredit the quality inherent in the pages of his book.

Perhaps LeDuff’s best moments were when he proscribed the foreboding normalcy of what is to come. In his own words, his book “is about life.” It’s about the struggle that we have as people, and after the fall-out of joblessness, lost pensions, abandonment, this abnormality “becomes the norm.” But this begs the question: what makes this post-mortem Motown any

different than any other city with similar malfunction? Does the localized empathy that LeDuff has towards Detroit apply globally? Could Detroit simply be another victim in the “rise and fall” of cities such as, Liverpool, Pittsburgh, and Hamilton?

Perhaps one way to alleviate the pain would be for Detroit to recapitalize its assets. By auctioning off the many famous paintings by Kandinsky, Warhol and Van Gogh to private investors, Detroit could recoup some lost capital. Secondly, the pensions that are owed to many of the hardworking automotive workers could be sold as bonds, so that the stakeholders of Detroit could reclaim what’s rightfully theirs.

Thirdly, an initiative in revitalizing Detroit’s culture could bridge the gap in fostering the lost pride once held by many music and sports enthusiasts in the last fifty years. Perhaps these idealistic prospects may seem unattainable, but if political entitlements are what is hindering Detroit’s rescue, then perhaps a shift in technocratic ideology may be its ultimate salvation?

LeDuff successfully completed this handstand in front of a large audience before his book reading in Rozanski on Oct. 17.

It is argued that his style of presentation actually discredited the quality of his book Detroit: An American Autopsy.

PHOTO BY LISA ANNE CAMPBELL

While the mayor of Toronto called to fire a sleeping worker, a picture of Ford, seemingly asleep, went viral not long after. Many on the Internet discussed the hypocrisy of the situation.

Detroit decomposition: a transition to socialism?

Detroit’s foreboding urban myth is a masquerade for what’s yet to come Ian Gibson On Thursday, Oct. 17, many students attended an event held in honour of Pulitzer Prizing-winning author and journalist, Charlie LeDuff. The former New York Times writer came to campus this week to promote his new book, Detroit: An American Autopsy.

LeDuff’s oratorical style was inimical to mediocrity as he pandered to the packed audience in Rozanski 101. His gesticulating presentation was a combination of angry humour and jovial realism. Although he spoke vividly of the dysfunction that has plagued the city of Detroit, he failed to provide any authentic anecdote. Much of LeDuff’s comedic responses were “cursive,” but he did highlight some important realities for the audience.

LeDuff began by reading an excerpt from his 2013 release, which underscored what’s been happening to many cities across the world, not just Detroit. LeDuff

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To believe or not to believe, that is only half the question Michael Long The faculty at the University of Guelph’s School of English and Theatre Studies were less than pleased to learn that one of their colleagues, Professor Sky Gilbert, was supporting (with university cash no less) a conference on the controversial subject of Shakespearean authorship.

Along with York University’s Don Rubin, Gilbert used university funds (to which he was entitled as a member of the department) to help sponsor the Toronto Shakespeare Authorship Conference, which was held from Oct. 17 to 20. The conference gathered sceptics – some academic, though mostly not – from around the world to discuss the much-discredited idea that Shakespeare’s plays were, in fact, written by Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford.

For nearly the whole Shakespearean community, there is no doubt that William of Stratford, otherwise known as William Shakespeare, is the true author of these beloved plays. For a fringe minority – so-called Oxfordians like Rubin and Gilbert – there is enough reason to doubt. The English faculties at both York University and the U of G are

understandably worried that, by financially backing this dubious conference, their departments’ reputations have been publicly tarnished.

“If this makes big news and I go to a Shakespeare conference down the road, will people be looking at me, like ‘Oh, you’re from Guelph,’” Andrew Bretz, an English professor at the U of G, said to the Guelph Mercury.

“I think that it’s a real blow to the scholarly credibility of the university,” York University Shakespearean David Goldstein told the Globe and Mail.

Others tried to see a silver lining: “If students get good information and can learn from being exposed to how academic red herrings like this get produced and disseminated… then I’m OK with it,” U of G English professor Daniel Fishlin said to the Mercury, after expressing his own concerns about these “incorrect points of view.”

The Ontarion believes that we should not give credence to the idea that William Shakespeare is anything other than the true bard. We must respect academic consensus on certain matters, and this is one of them. The Oxfordians, in this case, seem

to share much in common with their contrarian cousins – climate change deniers – in their misplaced scepticism.

Yet aside from being a bit embarrassing for other faculty, this little drama raises a question perhaps more interesting than the authorship question itself: that is, why would two professional academics risk their reputations on so spurious an issue?

Gilbert explained part of his rationale for the Mercury: “A lot of professors, unfortunately, instead of wanting to welcome new ideas, they try to defend their own research and not look at new ideas, because they’re afraid of change and they’re afraid of threats to papers that they have published.”

Gilbert has a point. Academics are protective of their research.

And while this doesn’t mean they aren’t open to new ideas (as Gilbert went on to say, incorrectly), it does mean that academics are tasked with defending how well their research ‘contributes’ to the existing body of knowledge.

Theories that would jeopardize these foundational bodies of knowledge are indeed threatening developments, as Gilbert said.

Yet, in modern times, these bodies of knowledge have become

stronger and more comprehensive than ever. The temptation to find a fatal flaw in the design, to tackle the big topics once again, and not simply toil away in obscurity and esotericism, is greater as a consequence.

Natural contrarians and outliers like Gilbert and Rubin perhaps feel these temptations and oppressions more than most. The lure of doubt, the Other Way, and going against the grain has always been medicine for the mind tired of pedantry.

The problem is that Gilbert would have academics “welcome” new ideas by virtue of their mere existence. This is something that should not be encouraged.

Ideas must duke it out, not be shepherded and made deaf to incontrovertible evidence. While worries about demystifying the universe (or the works of Shakespeare in this case) might be emotionally appealing to some, those concerns are anathema to post-secondary education.

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Festival of Moving Media series “Hidden Histories” beginning Oct 18. Exhibition at the Guelph Civic Museum, two walking tours (Oct 19 & Nov 2) and a second exhibition at Ed Video Nov 2.

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