The Ontarion - Issue #175.7

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Issue No. 175.7

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Issue 175.7 • Thursday, October 16, 2014

International Day of the Girl at U of G

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Third annual event celebrates “what it means to be a girl” ALYSSA OTTEMA On Thursday, Oct. 9, the University of Guelph hosted their third annual International Day of the Girl event. Grade 10 and 11 students from around the city attended the event to discuss and celebrate “what it means to be a girl,” focusing on the challenges that females, in Canada and around the world, will face throughout their lives.

“...creating social impact, and advocating for diversity.”

Highlighting the event were guest speakers Christine Kitoko and Gabrielle Scrimshaw.

Kitoko, a former Miss AfriCanada Queen and current student of

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Established in 2012, the International Day of the Girl aims to increase knowledge and awareness of challenges faced by women and girls around the world.

International Development studies, founded Hands for the Heart, a non-profit organization that aims to promote understanding and raise awareness of conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The organization works to eliminate poverty among the Congolese people and address sexual and gender-based issues in the community.

Scrimshaw, a member of the Hatchet Lake First Nation of Northern Saskatchewan, was

recently named Indspire’s 2013 First Nations Youth Achiever – considered to be the highest honour bestowed by the Indigenous community. Scrimshaw, the first in her family to pursue postsecondary education, has a strong passion for leadership, creating social impact, and advocating for diversity.

The event also hosted several workshops, which focused on “cover girl” culture in mainstream media, feminism in the

modern world, diversity, human rights, and leadership in a global community, and the role of body language in shaping your personhood.

The United Nations General Assembly declared October 11th the International Day of the Girl Child in 2012. The day is meant to raise awareness about issues concerning gender inequality across the globe – an annual opportunity for men and women alike to discuss discrimination,

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gender stereotypes, and opportunities for girls and women.

“Empowerment of and investment in girls are key in breaking the cycle of discrimination and violence and in promoting and protecting the full and effective enjoyment of their human rights,” reads United Nations Resolution 66/170. The overall mission is “to help galvanize worldwide enthusiasm for goals to better girls’ lives, providing an opportunity for them to show leadership and reach their full potential.”

“...an annual opportunity for men and women alike to discuss discrimination.”

This year, the movement was given a publicity boost when Malala Yousafzai was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Oct. 10.

Yousafzai, who at 17 is the youngest recipient of the prestigious award, is known for her human rights advocacy and activism for the right of all children to education, gender equality, and female rights.

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Under the Germany: to raise or not to raise Radar

Dozens arrested in Ferguson protests Nearly 50 people were arrested at protests in Ferguson, Missouri, which have continued in response to the shooting of Michael Brown, 18, at the end of August. The protests were a part of the four-day event deemed “Ferguson October,” a movement that calls for an end to extreme police brutality.

The protests come just after the shooting of Venderrit Myers Jr., also 18, in St. Louis on Wednesday, Oct. 8. While police have determined that Myers shot at the officer first, an investigation continues into the reason behind the 17 shots fired by the off-duty officer.

Myers’s death is the third fatality of a black male by Missouri police.

A grand jury is currently deciding the fate of Officer Darren Wilson, responsible for the death of Brown.

The demonstrators in the Ferguson protests call for charges to be brought against Wilson, and in the wake of the Myers shooting, many are calling for the Justice Department to investigate the second unnamed officer, 32, currently on paid administrative leave.

Vatican document signals shift on homosexuality A preliminary report written by bishops during a Vatican synod called for leaders of the Roman Catholic Church to take a more inclusive approach to the gay Catholic community. While the document didn’t advocate for change in the church’s stance on contraceptives, civil unions, or divorce, many are hailing the report as a leap in the right direction.

“Homosexuals have gifts and qualities to offer the Christian community,” reads the report. While the church is unlikely to open an acceptance to civil unions, the document does acknowledge the “precious support” homosexual unions can provide, emphasizing the need to support children of same-sex families.

The overall tone of the document echoes the remarks of Pope Francis last year, who sparked discussion and controversy when he said, “If a person is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge?”

The document also suggests a different approach to the church’s treatment of remarried Catholics, perhaps paving the way for divorced and remarried people to receive communion.

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Economic superpower “too poor” to raise defence budget?

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Germany, largely known as an economic powerhouse, has received quite a bit of flack as of late in the direction of its military and their new defence minister, Ursula von der Leyen.

After the recent NATO summit in Wales, with 28 members in attendance, a renewed agreement to spend 2 per cent of Germany’s yearly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was reached.

However, in recent years, Germany has been cutting their defence spending, currently sitting around 1.3 per cent of GDP. To put this in perspective, this means that the country spends approximately 47.25 billion dollars on military operations, whereas the United States, the world’s superpower, spends around 6.38 trillion.

Though many of the issues that the German government and von der Leyen are facing are linked to the defence minister’s predecessors, the last few months have seen nine different projects experience an over-run on their budget, as well as delays in process. The two most notable issues have been the delayed delivery of weapons to the Kurdish in the fight against ISIS and the delayed deployment of troops to Africa to aid in the Ebola crisis. These issues have called Germany into question by its allies

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German Defence Minister Ursula Von der Leyen has faced opposition as of late, with many calling for Germany to up their military spending. and the international organizations to which it belongs, eroding their abilities to solidify interdependence. In these aforementioned issues, it is the defence minister is being held accountable.

Germany, of course, does not have the best history when it comes to military action, given their involvement in World War One and Two. However, in the years following these militaristic actions, Germany has been noted as extremely pacifist. Perhaps it is not such a surprise that the German government is “gun shy” on increasing its military budget and international presence on the military stage.

Many of those questioning German action as of late have perhaps forgotten this aspect of German

history, instead questioning the country’s fiscal abilities. Because Germany is one of the top five economies in the world - most recently ranked fourth and the strongest economic power in the European Union, this economical focus is odd.

Statements made by the International Monetary Fund and other European Union members paint a different picture of the German economy than that of the questioners.

These actors are calling for Germany to increase spending in-country to stimulate the European economy. This could be done through a number of avenues, with defence spending being a viable option. The German government, however, has questioned why it

must be the one to stimulate everyone else’s economies by creating national debt and deficits, and has declined to increase spending, as they want to keep their budgets balanced.

With the interdependence of the country being called into question, Germany’s defence minister and the country’s fiscal abilities are often painted in a negative light. However, there may be more to this story than a military that is faltering on missions. With major international organizations and the European Union facing financial issues and turning to Germany for help, Germany has been backed into a corner where the only foreseeable way out may be through the Euro.

Tragedy in Mexico: 43 students remain missing Importance of political transparency emphasized by trauma DAVID MCGARRY The notion of political transparency and police accountability has come under fire recently in Mexico and around the world. The questionable actions of Rob Ford while in office, Prime Minister Harper’s dealings with the Chinese Government over the Oil Sands, and President Obama’s circumvention of the American Constitution in the name of fighting terrorism have

brought the importance of political transparency to the forefront of public discussion. The idea of police accountability became a hot topic after riots in Missouri following the recent killing of yet another young black male, just two months after the well-documented riots after the death of Michael Brown, by an off-duty police officer.

However, lost in the uproar of all these events is perhaps one of the most heinous examples of corrupt police and politician behaviour in the world, of which very few people seem to be aware.

43 students from an all-male teachers college in the Southern Mexican town of Iguala went missing midSeptember, following a radical protest in attempts to raise money for funding their studies. After the students seized a bus to try and drive back to their college, the police were called in to

handle the protests. Police responded by firing into the crowd, killing six protesters and injuring another 25.

Afterwards, the students were escorted into police cruisers, which is the last anybody has seen or heard of them.

The story escalated at the beginning of October, when a mass grave of 28 bodies was discovered just outside the Iguala city limits, with several bodies identified as some of the missing students. The mass grave was discovered after two hit-men confessed to being hired by police to execute 17 individuals at the location outside of the city.

The whereabouts of the remaining missing students remains a mystery.

So far, 22 police officers have been arrested for their participation in the disappearance of these students.

The Mayor of Iquala, Jose Luis Abarca, and his wife have disappeared

after requesting a leave of absence from their duties last week.

The pair, dubbed the “Imperial Couple” by a Mexican newspaper, are known for the iron fist they used to control the town. It has also been speculated that the Mayor is on the Cartel’s payroll, receiving $155,000 per week to allow them to run contraband through the city.

In further incriminating matters, the Mayor’s wife is an adversary of the teachers college, and on the night of the students’ disappearance, she had been hosting an event, which the police had been given strict orders to not allow anything to disturb.

Mrs. Abarca also has two brothers who are known members of the local Guerreros Unidos gang - the same gang hired as hit-men to execute the students.

Issue 175.7 • Thursday, October 16, 2014

Bill C-23 sparks renewed controversy Opposition deems bill amendments unconstitutional LUKE FUENDLING The conservative government passed a Bill in June of 2014 to tighten up election laws in Canada. Recently, the official opposition has refuted this Bill and proposed that these amendments to the Canada Elections Act infringe upon Canadians’ right to vote.

Just what does Bill C-23 propose?

Fundamentally, its purpose is to eliminate the ability for voters to have other persons vouch for their address and identity. It also eliminates the use of voter information cards as proof of address.

“...students living away from home will be disenfranchised by the amendments...”

These amendments may come across as nothing exciting, but the consequences of having this bill remain as is could be significant. The Council of Canadians and Canadian Federation of Students predict that with these amendments, numbers in the hundreds of thousands could lose

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their ability to vote in the next election.

Critics of the bill argue that Aboriginal, homeless, and students living away from home will be disenfranchised by the amendments, and as such, accusations that the Conservatives are attempting to fix the next election abound.

A report of the 2011 election says that though people were using these methods of voter identification, there was no evidence that these avenues were being used to produce fraud. As such, the very need for the introduction of this bill is being questioned.

Essentially, Bill C-23 has very little ground to stand on, and with a history of alleged election fraud by Conservative MPs, the opposition governments are at arms to see these amendments dropped.

The Conservative government argues that Bill C-23 merely adds to the integrity of the voting process.

They contend that bringing valid ID on voting day is common sense and should be common practice.

Conservative Minister Pierre Poilievre stated that the opposition’s position is simply “that someone should be able to walk in [to a voting booth] without producing a single shred of identification and have their ID vouched for by someone else.” The minister maintained that this idea is preposterous.

The opposition proposes that, at the very least, these change be made well known. One proposition was that voter information cards be marked prominently to indicate that they cannot be used as a valid ID. This was rejected by the committee responsible for reviewing the proposed amendments.

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The amendments pushed through by Bill C-23 will greatly affect the ability to vote for Aboriginal persons, the homeless, and students living away from home.

After this rejection, New Democrat MP David Christopherson said, «If they won›t even vote for this, then the last bit of the fig leaf, as ugly as that image is, is gone. And we know, and Canadians know, that this is all about trying to get the fix in for the Conservatives in every way they can, and that voter suppression is alive and well in the government of Canada.»

The open-ended policy is surely in need of alterations, but excluding large populations due to their social or residency status cannot be the answer, and with an already low voting populace, complicating the process may not make sense.

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Upcoming events Oct. 16: World Food Day. Oct. 17 to 19: 8th Annual Giant Used Book Sale at Guelph Public Library, 265 Edinburgh Rd North. Friday 4 p.m. Early Bird $10 admission. Cash only.

Oct. 17: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.

Oct. 20: Aboriginal Awareness Week begins.

Oct. 21: Beyond Grad Fair: Canadian Opportunities, UC Courtyard, all day.

Oct. 21 to 22: EAL Grammar Bootcamp, Library, all day.

Visit www.sundaycinema.ca for info on these Central Student Association events.

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doCurama Thurs Oct 16

Sunday Cinema Sun Oct 19

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rozanski 105 | FrEE The tough, demanding work of humanitarianism.

Co-sponsored by the McLaughlin Library.

thornbrough 1200 | $3 UoG stu • $8 gen Campy, scary — and surprisingly moving.

Co-sponsored by Interhall.

thornbrough 1200 | $3 UoG stu • $8 gen A gloriously gonzo steampunky class parable.

Co-sponsored by Interhall.

rozanski 105 | FrEE A great 20th century street photographer.

Co-sponsored by the McLaughlin Library.

uC Courtyard | FrEE Musical mad scientists of pop.

Co-sponsored by CFRU 93.3 FM for Raise Your Voice.

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Project Safe Semester deemed a success Third year of project sees heightened compliance

in place in the city’s Downtown core in order to curb reckless behaviour and dissuade drunken revellers from breaking the law, as well as increased law enforcement in neighbourhoods where students reside.

CONNOR ARSENAULT For the third year in a row, a number of organizations in Guelph banded together to put a stop to hooliganism in Downtown Guelph, as well as several residential neighbourhoods throughout the city. Project Safe Semester is a collaborative effort between the City of Guelph, Guelph Transit, Guelph Police Service, the University of Guelph, and the Downtown Guelph Business Association, among others.

The annual project, which ran from Aug. 29 through to Sept. 28 this year, involves measures put

“...banded together to put a stop to hooliganism in Downtown Guelph...”

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environment for downtown patrons, including the influx of students at the start of the school year.

Project Safe Semester saw sections of Macdonell and Wyndham Streets closed on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., with both police and EMS present within the closed section of road. There was also an accessible portable washroom and taxi stand placed in the vicinity of Guelph Central Station. New this year was the towing and impounding of cars that were parked in the closed sections after 11 p.m. - at the owner’s expense.

In addition to the measures put in place downtown, Guelph Police and By-Law Enforcement increased presence in the surrounding community. Police Services claim that this year, they were taking a pro-active approach towards educating students about their responsibility to be respectful and contributing neighbours.

While it remains unclear what educative measures were implemented, the police stated that there has been an overall decrease in infractions over the course of the past three years.

According to official statements, this decrease can be attributed to education, targeted enforcement by police and by-law officers, and community calls to police for service, particularly in the Old University and South End neighbourhoods.

The most notable decreases in infractions over the five week project implementation period are in the liquor license and public urination categories. There was a total of 96 liquor license infractions this year, which includes having open liquor out of residence, compared to 447 in 2013 and 591 in 2012. Public urination charges were down to 26 this year, compared with 84 in 2013 and 141 in 2012.

MATTHEW AZEVEDO

After three years of increased police presence in key areas, Guelph’s Project Safe Semester has seen significant decreases in the number of drinking related infractions handed out during September.

The number of noise complaints has also decreased slightly from year to year, while the number of impaired driving charges has remained relatively unchanged.

The number of public intoxication arrests made this year is up slightly from last, but still remains markedly lower than those made in 2012.

Members of the team in charge of Project Safe Semester will meet in the near future to evaluate the results of this year’s project and strategize for its implementation next year.

While students do love to party, it is true that they must respect the Guelph community at large.

That being said, the lower levels of infractions in the current year can be taken as a good sign; evidence of the fact that students have the potential to peacefully live in the same neighbourhoods as permanent Guelph residents. These lower infraction levels are proof that with work and understanding on the part of all the members of the Guelph community, neighbours can live in harmony and avoid conflict.

Beyond Graduation: Educational Opportunities Fair Monday October 20th

Overseas & american institutions

2 Day Event!

Tuesday October 21st Canadian institutions

UC Courtyard, 11:00am- 2:30pm Meet representatives from over 100 community colleges, professional schools, private colleges and university graduate study faculties from Ontario, Canada and abroad.

All students from all programs are welcome to attend!

Visit www.recruitguelph.ca for a full list of institutions attending the fair!

Learn from Your Midterms Did you know that midterms are a great learning tool?

Learn from Learning Peer Helpers how to use your past midterms as a way to study more effectively leading into finals.

Monday, October 20, 2014 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm Library Room 103

Study Smarter, Not Harder!

Studying at university does not mean you have to study ALL the time. Learn practical strategies from experienced senior students about how to take effective lecture notes, read large amounts of information, and learn course material efficiently.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm Library Room 120a (OAC ‘39 Room)

Quick Citation Help Confused about how to cite a government document or a website? Have questions about how to manage your sources? Get your citation related questions answered!

Thursday, October 23, 2014 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Learning Commons Area

To register for any of these workshops visit www.lib.uoguelph.ca

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Caribou - Our Love Dan Snaith fuses organic with synthetic in gorgeous new LP PETER FAINT

Hailing from Dundas, Ontario, multi-instrumentalist Dan Snaith has been quietly releasing a unique and progressive style of electronic music under a number of different stage names, including Daphni, Manitoba, and Caribou. It was with Caribou’s release of Swim that he began to garner mainstream attention as his blend of lovesick electronic dance music created an inexplicably alluring sound. In listening to his brand new album Our Love, you can see

Caribou’s acute awareness of the current state of electronic music; the record sounds as fresh and new as mainstream EDM (Electronic Dance Music) giants like Diplo and Calvin Harris. As Caribou possesses the accessibility and catchiness of the aforementioned artists, there is something inherently organic and original about his music that makes listening to Our Love an extremely satisfying and unique experience.

Our Love opens with “Can’t Do Without You,” an immensely catchy single that utilizes Snaith’s soothing vocals in repeating the song’s title over a lush and hypnotic backdrop. This song acts as the perfect opener, as it wholly represents Caribou’s emotionally intense take on electronic music. Throughout the song, he tweaks the heavily synthesized calls for his loved one, as the beat

increasingly builds in sound and intensity, reaching a head as the sonically charged wall of synths, live drum-and-bass collapse, allowing Snaith to further confess his love, whispering “you’re the only thing I think about.” Snaith’s feelings of intense longing is represented in the disjointed, but grooving beat as it crescendos louder and louder. The juxtaposition in Snaith’s sentimental lyrics and the enigmatically infectious synths is a recurring theme throughout Our Love.

Following “Can’t Do Without You,” we are treated to two similarly love-themed songs in “Silver” and “All I Ever Need.”

The former has Snaith singing about the regret and anxiety he feels in leaving his love behind, while a smoothly synthesized beat whirls continously, mirroring the hypnotic sounds of the

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“Dire Dire Docks” level in Super Mario 64. “All I Ever Need,” however, sounds like a traditional - by Caribou’s standards - dance song as he quietly repeats the confession “you’re the best I ever had,” previously coined by fellow Canadian Drake. However corny that sounds, it works brilliantly as it builds up to its proverbial

beat drop.

After the these three similarlythemed songs open the album, there is a string of five songs that tone down the heavy motif of love and play out in a type of improvisational style similar to jazz. Although the songs are not as poignant as the first three, they work very well in their soothing and mesmerizing character.

The organic jam session atmosphere Snaith creates is even more remarkable in the fact that he individually recorded all the instruments. Following this, the album closes with the songs “Back Home” and “Your Love Will Set You Free,” which return to the intense love aesthetic that opened the album. Ultimately, Our Love’s mixture of love-induced reflection and a vividly unique style of EDM makes for one of the most enjoyable electronic albums of the past few years.

Upcoming events Oct. 16: Guelph Civic Museum, World War One: The Opening Salvos lecture by Dr. Geoff Hayes, Waterloo University history professor. 7 p.m. Admission by donation.

Oct. 17: Bare Claws at Jimmy Jazz, 10 p.m. Free.

Oct. 19: Alaniaris + Bain/hogg at Silence. 8 p.m., PWYC. “Death and the County Soldier, 1914-1918.” Get more acquainted with Guelph’s military history at Wellington County Museum and Archives. On until March 29.

Album of the Week: Fleet Foxes

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Fleet Foxes’ self-titled album was released June 3, 2008. It may seem like Fleet Foxes was released a long time ago, but this album is one that will stand the test of time. Fleet Foxes was the bands debut studio album to be released. It was chosen for album of the week because of its calm, often unsettling softness, and emotionally driven sound. Based in Seattle, Washington, Fleet Foxes have done an incredible job making music that speaks to the core of their listeners. This album is perfect first thing in the morning, with a fresh coffee, when looking for a new lease on life, or reflecting on the past. I find it is my go-to album on weekends when the weather is a bit gloomy and I want to spend a relaxing morning at home.

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Book review: The Opposite of Loneliness by Marina Keegan An intense and inspirational collection of fiction/ nonfiction by young, lost talent ALYSSA OTTEMA I first picked up this book because the girl on the cover had a really nice coat on. I fell in love with this book because the girl on the cover has the most beautiful yet tragic story.

Everyone should read this book because the girl on the cover can somehow fit the collective emotions of the earth’s 20-something population inside a few printed pages.

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Marina Keegan had one of the most promising modern literary careers ahead of her when she passed away at 22, five short days after her graduation from Yale University, summa cum laude, and mere weeks from when she would begin her new job at the

New Yorker. In her young life, Keegan had accomplished more than most could hope to at the end of a long and illustrious career, with internships at the Paris Review and the New Yorker, a research assistantship with famed literary critic Harold Bloom, and an essay published in the New York Times.

The Opposite of Loneliness is a collection of Keegan’s work, fiction and non-fiction, published and un-published. Nine works of fiction make up the first half of the book, and each of these works keeps you on your toes; the next story couldn’t be more different than the last or further from what you were expecting. From “The Emerald City,” a Baghdad soldier’s love story told in onesided emails, to “Cold Pastoral,” a lamentation on how to deal with the guy-you-were-hookingup-with’s ex-girlfriend when he suddenly dies, Keegan reached

deep into the delves of humanity and pulled out a crumpled, dusty emotion, long forgotten.

“Keegan reached deep into the delves of humanity and pulled out a crumpled, dusty emotion, long forgotten.”

Keegan’s non-fictive prose is equally striking; “Stability in Motion,” her poetic reminiscence on her first car, artfully captures the process of growing up within

the walls and windows of a 1990 Toyota Camry, while “Even Artichokes Have Doubts” confronts the number of recent graduates who enter the ever-ambiguous “consulting” field.

Perhaps the most important piece within the work is the one from which it takes its name.

“The Opposite of Loneliness,” Keegan’s final essay for the Yale Daily News, neatly ties up the emotions of every person on the cusp of change and places it, neatly wrapped, into a mere two pages.

“What we have to remember is that we can still do anything,” she wrote. “We can’t, we MUST not lose this sense of possibility because in the end, it’s all we have.”

If you read only one book this semester - if you perhaps never even crack the spine of any of your assigned readings - make it this one.

Flying Lotus - You’re Dead!

Visionary producer waxes jazz, death, and hip-hop on latest trip ADRIEN POTVIN There’s probably a reason why most people don’t like jazz fusion. I grew up with it in a musical household, and even I have to back up off it because of its inherent synthdrenched self-importance. But the newest LP by Steven Ellison, a.k.a. Flying Lotus, You’re Dead!, plays around with the best aspects of this indulgence and brings it into a gorgeously crafted, meditative listening experience, fusing a visionary blend of electronic dreamscapes with acrobatic jazz instrumentation, fire-spitting emcees, and a striking, overarching theme of death and the afterlife.

You’re Dead! opens on a tense, cinematic theme that is disrupted by a wild, detached free jazz section that sets the tone for the album’s dynamic. One of the hip-hop focused tracks, “Never Catch Me,” is a high energy, keyboard and bassdriven fusion track with a brief and excellent Kendrick Lamar verse. It then segues into the bizarre, Martian-beat of “Dead Man’s Tetris”, featuring Snoop Dogg alongside Ellison’s rap alter ego, Captain Murphy. “Turkey Dog Coma” is the album’s jazz apex - an absolutely blazing fusion track featuring Stephen Bruner, a.k.a. Thundercat, on bass.

The record crosses into more sombre territory with “Siren Song,” with Dirty Projectors singer/bassist Angel Deradoorian, and returns again to its straight-up, electricMiles informed jazz format with “Moment of Hesitation” after a few mellower tracks. Jazz legend Herbie Hancock offers transcendent electric piano riffs alongside Kamasi Washington’s tasteful tenor saxophone in this track, and it showcases Ellison’s

subtle touch in blending live and programmed drums and timbres.

Needless to say, the band and features gathered for the album are nothing short of remarkable. What is perhaps most compelling in this and previous albums is how openly FlyLo’s inspiration is worn on his sleeve, and how distinctive and incredibly unique the final product sounds. In its chaotic, genre-hopping form, there is a tight focus on its theme that provides a listening experience as musically impressive as it is meditative. It clocks in at a lean 38 minutes, with most of the tracks no longer than two or twoand-a-half minutes, and a cohesive, engaging narrative is established in its runtime. This narrative is paramount to its success - forms of hip-hop, jazz, and fusion are used as a musical syntax to reflect on death, the afterlife, and what happens during these intangible experiences. As a whole, it’s a challenging work but an important one; Ellison is truly changing the grammar of electronic music and its storytelling capabilities.

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Steven Ellison (Flying Lotus) borrows from jazz fusion, hip-hop, and funk for his own musical syntax in this sprawling, intense meditation on life and death.

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The Weekly Scene: Chef 3.5 AstonishinglyDelicious-Courses out of 4 SAMEER CHHABRA A love-song to food, art, and independence, Chef is a reminder why I love movies. Its characters are appealing, its story is pleasant, and its production warmly invites viewers to appreciate its virtues. Director Jon Favreau – who wrote, produced, and stars in the movie – marks his return to smaller, independent films with grace, elegance, and more than a little humble aplomb.

Favreau tells the story of a passionate chef whose unbridled creativity and imagination is constantly undermined by a restaurant-owner intent on turning the greatest possible profit. When a food review harshly criticizes Chef Carl Casper for his lack of originality in favour of comfortable, familiar menus, the talented gastronomist leaves the restaurant to run a food-truck. Using the opportunity to reconnect with his humble culinary roots, and with his tech-savvy son, Casper travels

across America from Miami, to New Orleans, to California.

The film’s synopsis should be familiar to any viewer who’s seen the film’s trailer. The truth is that the film’s basic plot is remarkably simple. As such, any viewer hoping for more than what they see in the trailer should probably avoid Chef as a whole. Beneath its predictable and familiar exterior, however, lies a deeply characterdriven existential analysis of life and our reasons for living.

There is little subtlety to Chef and the film succeeds because of this absence. Casper’s personality is deeply indicative of his culinary ingenuity – he’s passionate, brazen, and bold. He jumps at the opportunity to create, and he relishes any chance to share his love for food with others. What makes Favreau’s performance so compelling is the way we – and the film’s other characters – are drawn to Casper when we would normally be critical of his workaholic ways. Other films might play up Casper’s deficiencies – but not Chef. Casper’s neglect of his personal life is the product of his passion and dedication – instead of judging him, we admire him.

“How many of us have a chance to live our dreams?” Favreau

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seems to ask. “How many of us would chase them to the bitter end?”

There is no question that Carl Casper is Favreau’s cinematic substitute. Played with a kind of neuroticism usually only reserved for Woody Allen, Chef Casper’s talent is only outmatched by his dedication to the art of food. With help from Kramer Morgenthau’s cinematography and Robert Leighton’s editing, Favreau captures every flourish and culinary flick of the wrist.

To say that Chef delights its audience with a veritable feast for the

Taylor Knox, The Golden Dogs & Zeus Light up the eBar Three distinct groups rock out late into the night CARLY JENKINS Never has there been as much gear on the eBar stage as there was on the evening of Oct. 8. With amps piled almost to the roof, it looked like a music store pop-up - drum rugs and all.

First to make use of the overflowing piles of equipment was Taylor Knox’s trio, whose frontman has a resume that stretches far east to include Haligonian Rich Aucoin, and back to Toronto where he has played with Arts & Crafts label darlings Jason Collett, Sloan, Zeus, and the Golden Dogs. His superb songwriting stood out during an evening of great performances.

The band’s mostly grungey

sound was reminiscent of early Foo Fighters, and though there seemed to be some young band jitters to the show, the tunes felt raw and untampered with. The three-piece band really came alive for their last song; the very poppy ‘Fire’ was electric and dancey, leaving me wanting more from Knox – who has recently signed with MapleMusic Recordings which can only mean we will be hearing more and more from the Toronto native.

Next on stage, The Golden Dogs, who have recently reunited, were loud and thrashy from their first moment on stage. Husband-wife duo Dave Azzolini and drummer Jessica Grassia shared vocals. Seeing anyone drum and take lead vocals at the same time seems like a superhuman feat, but there’s also something really special about a kick-ass female drummer. Grassia was both kick-ass vocalist and drummer, decked out in a Zeus t-shirt, and the rest of the band seemed like they were trying to keep up with her ferocious pace and energy.

Zeus, finally making it to the stage just after midnight, looked like they’d hired actors to play a rock band. Skinny jeans, eclectic glasses, long hair, and ripped denim filled the stage as concert goers yawned and contemplated buying the new album then skipping out. Luckily, the yawns didn’t last long - the band has a loyal following in Guelph, and with good reason. They were tight, on point, old veterans playing fun new beats. The ethereal dancey tunes were a welcome lightness after the intensity of The Golden Dogs, and the mix of vocals gives the band a uniqueness that feels surprising in an era when the differences between Toronto indie rock bands can be oft-hard to find. The stand out was new single “Miss My Friends.” With its Monkees-esque, vintage pop sound, it felt nostalgic and just right for the very early hours of a Thursday morning. Definitely a show I would go to again, I’d just need to remember to have a preshow nap next time.

eyes is a massive understatement.

Food isn’t a plot device here – it’s the movie’s driving force – and Favreau and his team recognize the importance of overtly showcasing every dish.

In interviews promoting Chef, Favreau expressed great excitement at the opportunity to return to small-budget features reliant on storytelling and acting instead of big-budget special effects. Artistic integrity and creative freedom are clearly very important to Favreau, and the Chef Casper character echoes Favreau’s dedication to film as an art instead of a consumer product. During his early years, Favreu’s claims to fame were critically-successful, and cinematically-clever independent comedies and dramas like Made and Swingers. Most contemporary audiences didn’t truly recognize Favreau’s cinematic talent until the 2008 Marvel blockbuster Iron Man.

This film seems to be Favreau’s way of redeeming himself in his eyes. In a way, Chef feels like a movie that’s more important to its creator than to anyone else – that we, as an audience, get to be there for his ride to redemption is just more gravy with a delicious red wine reduction.

I mentioned that Chef reminds me why I love movies. A lot of that has to do with the warm way the film draws in its audience. This is a very simple and happy movie. Its story of personal redemption resonates with the audience, and it’s put together in such a way that we can’t help but be drawn in. It’s about family and friendship – it’s about chasing our dreams and finding happiness. It’s not a movie looking to be dark or serious; instead, Chef is satisfied with smiling at its audience while we get swept up in its warm atmosphere, pleasant mood, and cheery tone.

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Issue 175.7 • Thursday, October 16, 2014

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Tyler Bertuzzi celebrates his first goal of the season (left), later followed up with a much bigger celebration after Guelph-native Stephen Pierog scored the overtime winner against the North Bay Battalion on Oct. 10.

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Guelph Storm split long weekend games Storm win OHL Final rematch, drop Highway 7 rivalry STEPHANIE CORATTI With four of five games in the 2014 OHL Finals being decided in the last 30 seconds or in overtime, it was only fitting to have the rematch follow suit. The Guelph Storm defeated the North Bay Battalion by a score of 3-2 after Stephen Pierog scored the overtime winner on a 5-on-3 advantage on Oct. 10.

A rather uneventful first period saw Battalion goaltender, Jake Smith, steal the show as he robbed Storm sophomore Adam Craievich of an almost sure-fire goal.

The contest’s first goals came in the middle frame, with Tyler Bertuzzi recording his first of the year to put the Storm ahead by one. Pius Suter would be next, burying a loose puck in front of the Battalion net. In addition to the 2-0 Storm lead, the second period saw a total of 26 penalty minutes handed out as the two OHL Finalists continued to settle some unfinished business.

The penalties didn’t end there, as the Storm would take three straight in the first eight minutes of the third period. The Battalion’s Jared Steege would capitalize with only two seconds left in the final powerplay, cutting the deficit to one.

The Battalion would strike again with four minutes remaining as Kyle Wood scored with a rocket of a shot to tie the game up at two on the powerplay.

Overtime featured a much more dominant Storm team as they took control of the play once again,

pushing the Battalion to take two quick penalties. With a 5-on-3 advantage, Pierog put one past Smith in close, securing Guelph’s fourth win in a row.

Storm goaltender Justin Nichols stopped 16 of 18 shots.

Zac Leslie recorded an assist and received first star honours in his first game back in the Storm line-up after being returned by the AHL’s Manchester Monarchs.

A one-goal game with a different result was the story in the second match-up for the Storm on the Thanksgiving long weekend. After defeating their highway seven rivals, the Kitchener Rangers, in all eight contests during the 2013-14 season, the Storm surrendered the first meeting of the season 6-5 in Kitchener on Oct. 13.

The high scoring game featured six goals in the first period, both teams netting three each. The hot

Pumpkin Spice and everything nice Why not try pumpkins for dinner and not just in your latte SINA WOERTHLE ‘Tis the season once again for all things pumpkin – the jolly orange fruits are available at farmers markets, fallfavourite “pick-your-own” farms have opened their gates, and Starbucks specialty drink sales are skyrocketing.

With fall comes the infamous pumpkin spice latte – a sure way to get you feeling cozy and warm, and

suddenly, you’re welcoming the crisp air with open arms. From a nutritional perspective, pumpkin spice lattes are outrageous; the sugar content is overwhelming, despite the oh-so-delicious scent. Before downing the third PSL in a studying frenzy, consider this: one grande pumpkin spice latte with whipped cream and two per cent milk contains a whopping eight grams of saturated fats. That’s 40 per cent of your daily value, not to mention the 475 mL drink contains 49 grams of sugar and 380 calories.

Are you bummed out yet? If so, fear not, there is some good news!

The pumpkin is an incredibly versatile fruit. If the season isn’t complete without your favorite orange squash, then fuel your addiction with some

healthier alternatives. Pumpkins are a health-nut’s dream: they’re loaded with all sorts of vitamins and minerals, and are a remarkably good source of beta-carotene. According to Dieticians of Canada, half-a-cup of canned pumpkins will supply your body with an exceptional dose of Vitamin A, ensuring proper functioning of your immune system, promoting healthy skin, as well as maintaining strong vision.

As the weather grows colder and midterms compromise our eating habits, our bodies often feel the lack of love and rebuttal by decreasing their efficiency of warding off illness. Pumpkins to the rescue! Nutrient-dense pumpkins are rich in the antioxidant Vitamin C, helping you steer clear

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hand of Switzerland native, Suter, opened the scoring for the Storm, while the Rangers jumped out to a 2-1 lead after two goals from Nick Magyar and Guelph native Connor Bunnaman. The go-ahead goal would be Bunnaman’s first in the OHL. Penalties would find the Storm shortly after, though how troubling these setbacks were debatable. The visiting squad would take a hold of the lead with two shorthanded tallies, first from Jason Dickinson on the breakaway and then Suter, potting his second of the game after taking advantage of a Rangers turnover. The 3-2 lead was short lived as Rangers’ Justin Bailey recorded a powerplay marker to tie the game with just 23 seconds to go in the first.

The Rangers’ Liam Maaskant was next in the parade of scoring, putting one past Storm goaltender Matthew Mancina for the 4-3 lead. Storm

rookie Tyler Boston responded, tying the game with his first OHL goal ten minutes later.

The powerplay would prove to be useful for the Rangers again as Dmitrii Sergeev capitalized late on the five-minute checking-from-behind call on Guelph’s Chad Bauman.

The Rangers would pull ahead taking a 6-4 lead after Magyar pocketed his second of the game, sparking a goalie change for the Storm as Mancina, who allowed six goals on 22 shots, would be replaced by Nichols.

The final twenty minutes featured all kinds of pressure from the Storm, including a Ben Harpur point shot tally that pulled the visitors within one. That would be it for Guelph however, who couldn’t capitalize on chances in the final minutes of play despite valiant efforts.

The Storm look ahead to Oct. 17 when they return home to face off against the Niagara IceDogs.

from those winter sniffles and keeping you looking young and fresh!

According to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, some derivatives of Vitamin A are beneficial in treating certain skin disorders. The findings that beta carotene has positive effects on skin health is once again confirmed in a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2014, where it was stated that antioxidant micronutrients, such as beta carotene, support long-term skin protection and contribute to skin appearance and well-being.

Dr. Laura Forbes, professor in the Applied Human Nutrition department at the University of Guelph, attests to the super-powers of the pumpkin. “Pumpkin is a great source

of beta carotene. It has a smattering of other vitamins and minerals and contains fiber,” Forbes explained.

Instead of attempting to obtain all the pumpkin goodness through artificial flavoring, take the more natural route and whip up a pumpkininspired fall dish. Forbes suggested, “One of the easiest ways to get more pumpkin in your diet is to use the canned pumpkin you can get at the grocery store. Pumpkin adds moisture and nutrition to baked goods without adding fat or many calories.”

Pumpkin soup, pumpkin muffins, or roasted pumpkin are all excellent ways to incorporate our favourite fall fruit into our daily diets, and, this time, guilt-free.

Dig in!

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On Monday, Oct. 6, the Nobel Committee began the week-long process of awarding the prizes for contributions to science, literature, peace, and economics. The winners for the prize in physiology or medicine were determined by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, while the winners for the prizes in chemistry and physics were determined by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The winner for the prize in literature was decided by the Swedish Academy, and the winners of the Nobel Peace Prize were decided by the Norwegian Nobel committee, as per the will of Alfred Nobel, the inventor who established the five prestigious prizes in 1895.

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 2014 was awarded to British neuroscientist John O’Keefe and Norwegian neuroscientist couple May-Britt Moser and Edvard I. Moser for “their discoveries of cells that constitute a positioning system in the brain.” The prize, which was half awarded to O’Keefe and half awarded to the two Moser’s, was announced by Goran K. Hansson, the Secretary of the Nobel Committee for Physiology or Medicine.

“This year’s Nobel Laureates have discovered a positioning system, an ‘inner GPS’ in the brain that makes it possible to orient ourselves in space, demonstrating a cellular basis for higher cognitive function,” explained a Karolinska Institutet press release.

The Nobel Prize in Physics for 2014 was awarded to Japanese physicists Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano, and Shuji Nakamura for “the invention of efficient blue light-emitting diodes which has enabled bright and energy-saving white light sources.” The prize, announced by Permamnent Secretary of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Staffan Normark, was split equally between all three physicists.

“This year’s Nobel Laureates are rewarded for having invented a new energy-efficient and environment-friendly light-source – the blue light-emitting diode (LED),” explained a press release from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. “In the spirit of Alfred Nobel, the prize rewards an invention of greatest benefit to mankind; using blue LEDs, white light can be created in a new way. With the advent of LED lamps, we now have more long-lasting and more efficient alternatives to older light sources.”

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2014 was awarded to American chemist Eric Betzig, Romanian-German chemist Stefan W. Hell, and American chemist William E. Moerner for “the development of superresolved fluorescence microscopy.” The prize, announced again by Staffan Normark, was split equally between all three recipients.

“For a long time optical microscopy was held back by a presumed limitation: that it would never obtain a better resolution than half the wavelength of light,” explained a Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences press release. “Helped by fluorescent molecules, the Nobel Laureates in Chemist ingeniously circumvented this limitation. Their ground-breaking work has brought optical microscopy into the nanodimension.”

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The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2014 was awarded to French author Patrick Modiano for “the art of memory with which he has evoked the most ungraspable human destinies and uncovered the life-world of the occupation.” The prize, announced by Professor Peter Englund, Permanent Secretary of the Swedish Academy, came as a surprise to some - including the author himself.

“I wasn’t expecting it at all,” the typically publicity-shy Modiano said in a press conference in Paris. “It was like I was a bit detached from it all, as if a doppelganger with my name had won.” The French author, 69, was born in Boulogne-Billancourt, a suburb of Paris. The Nobel Academy described Modiano, who beat out favourites Haruki Murakami, Japanese writer, and Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Kenyan novelist, poet and playwright, as a “a Marcel Proust of our time.”

Modiano’s sixth novel, Missing Person (Rue des boutiques obscures), won the Prix Goncourt in 1978. Other prizes awarded to the author include Le Grand prix du roman de l’Academie francaise in 1972, the 2010 prix mondial Cino Del Duca by the Institut de France for lifetime achievement, and the Austrian State Prize for European Literature in 2012.

The Nobel Peace Prize for 2014 was awarded jointly to Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi for “their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education.” The prize was announced by Thorbjørn Jagland, Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

Yousafzai rose to prominence a few years ago in her campaigning for the female right to education. At 15, she was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman in Pakistan. Surviving the attempted murder, Yousafzai went on to continue to champion education for girls. Now 17, Yousafzai is the youngest person to win the prestigious Peace Prize.

“When I found I had won the Nobel peace prize I decided I would not leave my school, rather I would finish my school time,” said Yousafzai, speaking after her school day at the Edgbaston High School for Girls in Birmingham. “I went to the physics lessons, I learned. I went to the English lesson. I considered it like a normal day.”

Satyarthi, 60, founded the Bachpan Bachao Andolan (Save the Childhood Movement) in 1980, and his actions have led to the protection of the rights of almost 80,000 children. The Nobel committee noted that Satyarthi has maintained the tradition of Gandhi and “headed various forms of protests and demonstrations, all peaceful, focusing on the grave exploitation of children for financial gain.”

“It’s an honour to all those children who are still suffering in slavery, bonded labour and trafficking,” said Satyarthi to the CNN-IBN. «It’s an honour to all my fellow Indians. I am thankful to all those who have been supporting my striving for more than the last 30 years.”

The Nobel prizes are traditionally handed out on Dec. 10 - the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death in 1896. Worth approximately $1.11 million each, each Nobel laureate also receives a diploma and a gold medal. Of course, in the wise-beyond-her-years words of Yousafzai, “this award is not just a piece of metal or a medal you wear or an award you keep in your room.This is encouragement […] to go forward.”

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Gryphons women’s hockey win season opener Collective team effort downs York Lions 3-1 STEPHANIE CORATTI Before being ousted by the Queens Gaels in the OUA semifinals in 2014, the Gryphons put together a dominant 21-3-0 regular season, ranked as the second-best team in the country.

For the 2014-15 season, the Gryphons began the year sixth in the overall Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) standings, undoubtedly as one of the top contenders for the provincial and national championships.

The Gryphons maintained those expectations as they defeated the York Lions 3-1 in the season opener in Guelph on Oct. 11. The Lions opened the scoring with a goal from Tonisha Maisonneuve at the 7:28 mark of the first period, however that would be it for the visiting squad. The Gryphons would respond less than two minutes later with the tying marker from Averi Nooren on the powerplay.

The middle frame featured another powerplay goal from the Gryphons as

former OUA rookie of the year (201213) and 2013-14 second team OUA All-Star, Christine Grant, found the back of the net to put the home team ahead by one.

The third period had some of the Gryphons’ rookie talent on display, as first-year Mackenzie Wong from Surrey, British Columbia would go top-shelf on a break-in all alone to solidify the 3-1 lead at the 14:24 mark for Guelph.

Fourth-year goaltender and Oshawa, Ontario native, Stephanie Nehring, closed out the game between the pipes to give the Gryphons their first win of the 2014-15 season. Maintaining her reputation as one of the top goaltenders in the country, Nehring stopped 31 of 32 shots. The Gryphons goaltender deservingly received second-team OUA All-Star honours in 2013-14 after leading the league with a 1.15 goals-against-average including eight shutouts.

The Gryphons put 28 shots on York goaltender Megan Lee, who turned away 25 of them.

Fourth-year centre and 2013-14 second team All-Canadian, Jessica Pinkerton, notched an assist on the game. Pinkerton had 16 goals in 22

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First year Mackenzie Wong celebrates her first OUA goal with teammates Marcie Landman (left) and Brittany St James (right) during the Guelph Gryphons season opening 3-1 win on Oct. 11. games last season, a total that put the Oshawa native in a tie for the OUA lead.

Defencemen Jessica Pelligrino, the lone second-year on the

Gryphons Revealed: Daniel Ferraro Gryphons kicker a big part of successful season STEPHANIE CORATTI

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Gryphons kicker, Daniel Ferraro.

Gryphons kicker, Daniel Ferraro, earned Athlete of the Week honours after one of his best performances against the Windsor Lancers on Oct. 4. Ferraro was successful for five field goals, putting up 16 of the Gryphons 24 points in the 24-9 victory.

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The Psychology major continued his strong play on Oct. 10 in the team’s Friday Night Lights 44-24 win over the Carleton Ravens. Ferraro connected for five field goals once again, three coming from over 40 yards away.

Stephanie Coratti: What attracted you to the kicker position?

Daniel Ferraro: I started playing soccer when I was three and played until grade 11, but in gym class in grade nine, I won a punting competition. The next year, I was asked by the junior football coach to try out for the team. While participating in one of the drills, the coach asked me my name and I said, “Ferraro,” and his reply was, “Oh you’re the kicker, good job!”

Since that day I was the kicker and I loved it.

S.C.: When a kicker makes a mistake, everyone notices. How do you deal with this pressure?

D.F.: I like to keep football fun.

When I’m having fun, I’m relaxed.

Also, preparation is a big thing.

When you’re prepared, there’s no reason to feel pressure because you’re ready for anything. One quote I love is: “Pressure is what you feel when you’re not prepared.”

S.C.: How has it been playing alongside your brother, Gabriel,

blue line for the Gryphons, also recorded an assist in the win.

As of Oct. 13, the Gryphons stand in sixth of the OUA standings.

Looking ahead, Guelph has two

games on the road versus the Ryerson Rams and the Toronto Varsity Blues, before returning home to face off against the Brock Badgers on Oct. 25.

who is also one of the Gryphon kickers?

D.F.: Playing next to Gabriel has been awesome. Not very many people get to play football with their brother and it’s truly something special. My brother and I are very close, and having him there for support and being there for him is great.

S.C.: Do you have a pre-game ritual?

D.F.: The night before or the morning of the game, I choose a quote from the Bible that will be my inspiration. As soon as I get to the stadium, I go out to the centre of the field, read the quote, and say a prayer. Then I walk around the field and visualize myself playing.

I go inside, get ready, and go warm up. After warm up, I get someone to write the Bible passage on my arms. After running out onto the field just before the game, I say another prayer and I’m ready to go.

S.C.: Where do you get your motivation?

D.F.: Firstly from God. He gave me the talent and opportunity to play football so I just thank Him every day and I play to honour Him. I’m also motivated by my family. My parents have given up a lot to help me get to where I

am today, and I can’t thank them enough. This year I have dedicated the season to thanking God, my parents, and my supporters […].

My teammates really motivate me too. We’re all working towards winning a championship, and I just try to do my part to make that happen.

S.C.: What are your goals outside of football?

D.F.: […] To graduate with a psychology degree and get into teaching. I love working with kids and have been working at a summer camp for three years.

Teaching is a passion of mine and I hope to make a career out of it in the future.

S.C.: What’s next for you, following this football season and school year?

D.F.: I have really been trying to take everything day-by-day.

After this football season, I don’t know what will happen with the CFL draft, but that is something I will have to worry about once the season is over. I’ll need at least one more semester to finish my degree after this year, so that is also something I need to take into consideration. All of that is in the future though. Right now I’m focused on the season and winning a championship.

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Mental health & wellness Love Before Fear: Emily Aube remedies anxiety online & in print KAYLA BESSE A person who signs their professional emails with ‘love’ to a virtual stranger must have a lot of love to give. This is exactly what you can expect to receive from 19-year-old Emily Aube – student, author, and warm-hearted mental health coach. What kind of university student has their life so in order, you may ask yourself? Read on.

I came across Aube’s Instagram account earlier this year, and immediately knew I had stumbled upon

something special. Aube has just published her first book, Love Before Fear. With a goal to inspire readers to change their outlook on various anxiety-inducing triggers, Aube relies on first-hand experiences tackling mental health issues in order to prompt others to live their lives with the least amount of suffering possible.

“I wrote Love Before Fear because there is nothing like it that exists yet,” she explains. “I would have benefited from hearing from a person like [myself] when I was metaphorically in the eye of the storm. I want to be the voice I needed to hear when I thought killing myself was the only way out for all the young people out there suffering.”

With such an understanding and transparent voice, Aube has something else that makes her unique in the world of mental health advocacy.

Her book transcends its pages, reaching a wider audience online, at Anxiety

Free Community. This site allows users to seek guidance from Aube by asking questions, or by sharing their personal mental health stories to be published online.

“I am starting to do weekend workshops around the GTA,” Aube said. “I am also doing a speaking tour in high schools, colleges, and universities to raise awareness about mental health issues and recovery.”

With so much on her plate, I wondered how she has found her voice as a mentor.

“It just comes to me naturally. It’s like I’ve been doing this for years. I think your purpose comes effortlessly to you, and that is how writing, speaking engagements, and coaching feels to me,” Aube responded. “I am very much at ease within these positions.

It makes me feel happy when I know someone does not feel alone anymore.”

With midterms in full swing at the moment, Emily has some words of

wisdom. Understanding the immense pressures often faced by students, she said, “A lot of it could have to do with social media, and the constant anxiety we feel because we have made ourselves believe we are not good enough as we are right now. It seems that so many people are living better lives than us, and that puts pressure on us to try to do everything at once.”

I asked what we might do to remedy feelings of helplessness and stress while at school. Emily suggested a “Bad Day List,” little ideas to turn to when friends and family ask what they can do to help.

“I also recommend a meditation routine to keep the overwhelming feelings at bay,” Aube offered. “If you don’t know where to start, Anxiety Free Community has a meditation tab!”

To the doubters of alternative healing, Aube explained: “I was that person, the one who ‘tried everything’.

If you can stick to a non-negotiable list

that ensures your wellbeing, you will not only spare yourself the anticipation and the nights in the library where you simultaneously cry writing an essay while making yourself believe that eating a café cookie is a proper dinner, but also the cortisol release. You’ve got to become a time management ninja in university to be able to survive it without many all-nighters, mental breakdowns, and the pizza guy knowing your name and order by heart.”

In the future, Aube said she sees herself on Ellen, so that her message can reach millions. She plans to pursue a Masters degree in psychology, reinventing therapy with a practice featuring Kundalini yoga meditation, “and group therapy is a bunch of us going for a bike ride to listen to music and meditate upon our wildest dreams.”

“I feel very lucky to be this passionate at 19-years-old,” Aube explained. “I am so in love with my dreams.”

Gryphons attack the Ravens under the lights Community shows support LUKE FUENDLING Considering the Thanksgiving long weekend, and the bitter cold that came with it, there was a terrific turnout for the Gryphons annual Friday Night Lights game on Oct. 10. The Gryphons defeated the visiting Carleton Ravens 44-24 – a win that wasn’t the lone impressive spectacle of the night.

Carleton came to Guelph hungry for a playoff position. Guelph was coming off a hot four-game winning streak, and with a first round bye in sight, the Gryphons were determined to get things done. These were ingredients for an exciting game.

Carleton came out strong in the early goings, moving the ball well through the air on the Guelph defence that boasts the best pass-rush in the OUA. For reasons yet unknown though, the Ravens abandoned their air-borne efforts and attempted a run game against an all-consuming defensive front, which could very well be labeled “The Black Hole.”

Guelph’s offense was no less impressive, managing a 44-point game even with the absence of star running back Rob Farquharson. All in, the Gryphons played to the level that has become expected of them, highlighted by a tremendous performance by quarterback Jazz Lindsay who completed 20 throws for 291 yards, rookie running back Daniel Palmer-Salmon who averaged 10.8 yards per carry on six attempts, and a fantastic display by kicker Daniel

Ferraro who was successful for five field goals, three of which came from over 40 yards away.

Perhaps all the more impressive however, was the attendance and atmosphere at the game. With the long weekend and cold winds, a belowpar fan attendance would have been understandable. One look at the stands on Oct. 10 at Alumni Stadium told a very different story.

Football under the lights is football at its best – there’s just something about the sight of it all. With a 5-1 Gryphon squad making Guelph proud, it was the perfect mixture of excitement and traditional football culture that Guelphites clearly wanted to be a part of it.

Gazing over the audience showed a picture of families, alumni, and local high school teams all attending the game in support and with admiration.

The University of Guelph showed its appreciation for the communal support, donating $1 from every ticket sold to the United Way. This was something great to see, a give and giveback relationship between school and community. The atmosphere at the game was nothing but enthusiastic.

Champion level cheerleaders doing what they do best, community members coming together, an electrifying team, Friday night under the lights had all the makings for a Peter Berg feature.

This program is one that Gryphons can be proud of.

Up next for the Gryphons is the ever-anticipated match-up against the 5-1 Western Mustangs. The two powerhouses will collide on Oct. 18. The match-up will be Guelph’s final home game of the regular season.

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Quarterback Jazz Lindsey connected on 20 of 33 attempted passes to total for 291 yards and one touchdown with no interceptions during the Gryphons 44-24 win over the Carleton Ravens on Oct. 10.

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Science Avenue: Computer Viruses Understanding how computer viruses work SAMEER CHHABRA What are computer viruses?

Despite the widespread popularity of computers, mobile devices, and the internet, most people still don’t know very much about computer viruses or how they work. For a lot of us, the most important thing to know is that computer viruses are bad, and that they’re best avoided. Viruses damage machines, reduce workflow, and generally make using a computer a nuisance instead of a technological miracle.

When a popular piece of technology fails at a catastrophically large level – like in the case of the Heartbleed and Shellshock bugs – people are quick to point fingers and lay the blame at a host of different causes. Ultimately, however, simplicity overpowers logic, and we say that a computer virus is the cause of our concerns.

Computer viruses are incredibly simple to understand. Like an actual biological virus, computer viruses are malicious, self-replicating pieces of software that insert themselves into data. One will notice that my definition includes the word “malicious;” it must be mentioned that the only single defining characteristic of every computer virus is its self-replicating nature. Additionally, not all computer viruses are

contagious – not all computer viruses spread beyond a single machine.

How do Computer Viruses Work?

There is a distinction between computer viruses and computer bugs.

A virus is a program specifically designed to take advantage of a weakness. A bug, on the other hand, is an unintentional defect found in a piece of software. Computer viruses take advantage of computer bugs – viruses take advantage of weaknesses in computer security.

There are many different kinds of computer viruses, and many different ways to infect a computer, but it’s important to recognize that computer viruses are not self-created. Every computer virus was programmed, and no computer virus is ever born “out of nothing.”

“Viruses damage machines, reduce workflow, and generally make using a computer a nuisance...”

Resident viruses, also known as memory-resident viruses, infect a computer’s internal memory.

This means that resident viruses remain in a computer from

the moment the computer is booted up until it is shut down.

Non-resident viruses – non-resident-memory viruses – infect a computer when executed, but do not remain in a computer’s memory. Resident viruses are especially harmful because they intercept regular computer functions and redirect a computer to carry out virus functions every time a regular computer function is executed. To put simply, a resident virus could intercept the mouse-click signal so that every time a computer-mouse is clicked, a pop-up activates. In contrast, non-resident viruses are executed manually, and are often a result of poor computer etiquette.

Why are Computer Viruses Important?

Viruses take advantage of both human and computer-based weaknesses. The spread of most viruses can be avoided just by maintaining healthy computer etiquette. In fact, most early viruses took advantage of human curiosity, encouraging early email users to open file attachments, or to click on certain internet links.

Viruses are important because they allow us to recognize weaknesses in our computers and ourselves.

Today’s average user knows to update all of their software, to not go online without antivirus programs installed, to avoid potentially harmful websites, and to have an active firewall for protection. However, a surprisingly large population of users still insist on putting their machines – and the machines of others – at risk.

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Computer viruses; what they are, how they work, and what the future holds.

What is the future of Computer Viruses?

It goes without saying that computer viruses are always going to be a problem. There is no such thing as a perfect system, and as long as there are vulnerabilities in computers, there will be people who insist on exploiting those weaknesses. It’s important to remember that computers are used by humans, and as long as there are first-year Computer Science majors, there will be people who try to exploit a machine “just to see if they can.”

As always, I’m excited for the truly absurd possibilities. Until computer science is able to

properly program an artificial intelligence, computer viruses might very well be the closest we’ll ever get to a living digital organism. Well-programmed computer viruses are able to selfmodify, repair parts of their own damaged code, spread in any way possible to fulfill the parameters of their programming, and even change entire parts of their code to avoid recognition by antivirus software.

Computer viruses are an absolute nuisance, but at the very least, studying how they work puts humankind one step closer to understanding how life and consciousness is able to function.

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Growing up – transitioning to adulthood The realizations that shape our coming-of-age MADELAINE NELSON Life is a series of events that shape who we become and what we stand for. At what point, though, do these events lead us into adulthood? Does the day ever come when you’ll wake up with your head screwed tight to your shoulders realizing exactly what to do with your life? While we can hope that this is the case, it is much more realistic to accept the fact that becoming an adult is a long process of realizations – many that we don’t want to make.

The world around you used to sparkle with opportunity. You might have once believed you could save the world. Suddenly, however, the proud hours you clocked at the food bank now seem dismal when you read that yet another protester has died for their right to vote in another country.

You’ve been betrayed once or twice at this point in your life; maybe you’ve even had your heart broken. Your grandparents are no longer the heroes they used to be. Now you see that they’re human too – faults and all.

You had to learn your lessons the hard way. Try as they might, your parents never got through to you when they warned you of, well, everything. They warned you that you’d be overwhelmed by the freedom of university, and residence, and

everything that came with it. You told them you knew your limits but now your credit card is maxed out, you’re exhausted, and you’ve got an essay due tomorrow.

“They warned you that you’d be overwhelmed...”

Perhaps the most important, and probably hardest realization is the fact that despite all this recently found negativity, life is good. Learning is just a part of growing up. You

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can still go out and have fun, you can still treat yourself here and there, and you can still love the people around you despite their faults. Now you just know when and how. Even those bad realizations can be chalked up to experience. You’ll realize – for better and worse – that you’re only a tiny part of this world.

So get out there and meet new people, risk making a fool of yourself, go to Europe, fall in love, and take every opportunity that presents itself. You’ll soon realize that you’re surrounded by true friends, and a rich bank of memories. You’ll realize that your tiny part in this world can make a huge difference in someone else’s. You’ll probably never wake up feeling like an adult, but you can wake up happy if you let yourself.

University of Guelph welcomes new chaplain A chaplain to those with no religious affiliation EMILY JONES & SAMEER CHHABRA With at least one-in-five adults and one-in-three studentsunder-30 claiming no religious affiliation, more and more people are citing a lack of affiliation as their religious identity. 75 per cent of these individuals grew up with a religious background that they eventually moved away from, while 88 per cent are not even interested in religion at all.

“I’m here to help [students] explore spirituality based on values like goodness and compassion.”

Universities and institutions are in need of religious officials who understand these shifting demographics. Keith Martin is one such chaplain for a new age.

Quick to point out the contradiction in his title, the

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University of Guelph’s new chaplain, Keith Martin, calls himself a chaplain of the “nones” – those with no religious affiliation. nonreligious chaplain’s goal isn’t to spread the word of God, but to help students achieve spirituality without pledging allegiance to an organized religion.

“I’m here to assist students who are, or want to be, spiritual but not necessarily religious,” explained Martin in an interview with The Ontarion.

The University of Guelph welcomed Martin as an affiliate chaplain on Aug. 25, 2014, and as a full team member of the MultiFaith Resource Team on Sept. 18, 2014.

“I call myself a chaplain to the ‘nones,’” explained Chaplain

Martin. “I believe spirituality is about having good values, not what beliefs you hold. I’m here to help students adhere to lifeenhancing values found in the enduring religions of the world without having to embrace religious doctrines.”

To Chaplain Martin, a belief in God is more than just a belief in an all-powerful entity. It’s about believing in life, love, and goodness.

“I’m here to help [students] explore spirituality based on values like goodness and compassion,” added Martin.

Part of the University’s

Multi-Faith Resource Team, Chaplain Martin is also a published author. Touching upon the subject of faith and belief, Martin recently published Seismic Shift: From God to Goodness, where he describes his journey from belief in God as a higher being, to God as a higher ideal.

“If God is a metaphor for, or personification of, life, love, and goodness, I concluded that spirituality is not about using the right God words…but about longing for and bringing goodness into our world, without which life and relationships don’t work,” said Martin.

Director of the non-profit, registered charity Spectrum Artistic and Educational Media, Chaplain Martin is also part of the Multi-Faith Resource Team at the University of Waterloo. He explains that he was drawn to the University of Guelph after he read former President Alastair Summerlee’s words in the 2014 U of G Handbook.

“I am impressed with how the university has incorporated the Multi-Faith Resource Team into Student Life, under the Office of Intercultural Affairs,” said Martin. “At first, I thought that was an odd combination, until I realized my own spiritual journey – like so many others – has been a cross-cultural experience.”

Students seeking advice or guidance can find Chaplain Martin in Raithby House, in Room 201. He has hours there on Wednesdays, from 12 to 5 p.m.

“Students can drop in and chat, or book an appointment if I’m [not there],” concluded Martin.

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Dear Elann...

Dear “I get along great with my housemates except!”

Your letter caught my attention right away! It is obvious that you come into the new living arrangement with a positive outlook and a forgiving nature!

Arriving from a small community such as yours leaves the broad expanse of the University “melting pot” as quite an adjustment. Give yourself credit, however. You have adjusted to different sleeping hours, entertainment options, housekeeping styles, and even “unusual” decorating. Remember too, that you are meeting new people every day and adjusting to teaching styles and the demands of balancing academics with self-preservation (as you put it!). Your complaint is about cooking odours that linger for days in the whole house when your house-mate does the cooking. It is a valid concern as sensory inputs can be distracting and can upset your personal digestive responses. You can turn a “blind eye” to the housekeeping and decorating.

You can use those noise-cancelling headphones or earplugs for the sound intrusions. Smell is truly a difficult thing to ignore! I am going to open up my column next week to suggestions from other students about how you deal with odours from cooking.

Personally, I feel that artificial elements like scented infusers are not a great full-time option because of the toxins that emanate from them. The first option would be to let the cook know that “this” is not your favourite aroma and ask if he/she could let you know in advance when it is on “the menu.” You may be able to avoid the dinner hour! Next, ask that he/she turn on the exhaust fan while cooking and, if it isn’t freezing outside – to crack open a window. Burning a plain wax candle is also okay. In your own room, you can clear the air by boiling white vinegar in an electric kettle, turning on a fan, and cracking open your window.

The odours will be held in the vinegarair and eliminated with the fan. You may be starting a trend!

Elann

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A lesson for Men’s Health The real how-to on talking sports with women STEPHANIE CORATTI Presenting next in the Women 101 convention that seemingly never ceases to end: Men’s Health magazine on how to talk sports with women.

Any woman to be exact, at least that’s what the headline read.

The very lengthy, in-depth, howto, 100-word article emphasized – with the help of no else than a man with a Ph.D. outlining what women don’t care about – the overwhelming need women have for “storylines” over sporting statistics.

It goes on to say that, “she’d rather hear about how [Dominic Moore] supported his wife’s battle with cancer” than his scoring record, while finishing strong with the everso classic, “Just don’t expect her to wear the foam finger.”

Personally, as a female sports fan that has actually worn a foam finger, that final line really got to me. I mean, after all this time, have I been wrong about my role as a sports fan? Am I letting my must-havestorylines gender down? I should be ashamed, really.

I shouldn’t care that Moore was a pivotal depth member of the New York Rangers 2014 Stanley Cup-run, recording eight points in 25 playoff games. I shouldn’t care that Moore was resigned by the Rangers to a two-year contract extension worth $1.5 million per season. But I do.

Clearly I’m doing something wrong. But I know I’m not the only one.

In a matter of a couple of hours (and that’s being generous), Men’s Health was forced to remove the article from their website and extended an apology via Twitter that still somehow missed the point of the backlash they had received.

The apology stated the “negative feedback was justified,” and that “it wasn’t meant to suggest that women are in any way inferior to men, in sports, or anything else.”

We’ll give it an “A” for effort, but that’s about all it deserves.

The abundance of backlash that Men’s Health received for the female-written generalization was not because women felt inferior, or because they thought that’s what the piece suggested. The backlash was a result of one very significant thing: the generalization.

Shocking fact: there are women in the world who love sports and there are women in the world who don’t.

Another shocking fact: there are men in the world who love sports

Can Men be Feminists?

Rethinking men’s roles in feminist spaces SIERRA PAQUETTE-STRUGER Feminism is undeniably one of the definitive revolutions of the millennial generation. Fundamentally and absolutely, feminism is the belief that all genders are completely equal regardless of race, sexual orientation, biological sex, or gender expression.

As a movement, feminism focuses its scope and emphasis on the marginalized voices of women, as well as intersectional minorities such as Trans* individuals, and people of colour. Urged on by well-known public figures such as Laverne Cox, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Emma Watson – all of who identify as feminist – youth culture has begun to turn its massive attention on the plight of those marginalized by Patriarchal systems.

In the 21st, the current incarnation of feminism has been working to clarify the enemy of equality as the societal paradigm that places heterosexual cis-gendered white “masculine” men on top – the Patriarchy, and not men themselves. Moving away from the disastrous second wave, feminism seeks to expose how the Patriarchy has a negative and detrimental effect on all members of society.

A portion of modern feminists have begun to question if men’s voices should have a realized voice in dialogues concerning sexism and feminism. Others go so far as to argue that due to their favoritism in the social hierarchy, men cannot be feminists. Most feminists agree that parsing out who can be what, and when, is the antithesis of feminism.

Denying men’s voices could become a slippery slope leading to the failings of previous waves: misandry, ignorance, and hypocrisy. Yet some are still inclined to argue that men (especially heterosexual, cis-gendered, white men) cannot identify with being a marginalized group, and thus

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and there are men in the world who don’t. Does Cosmo publish articles on how to talk to men who don’t like sports? Can’t you just see the front cover now? How to talk sports with your man who hates sports.

Yeah, right.

Is a woman incapable of learning about a sport even if she isn’t a fan to begin with? Did anyone ever consider talking to said woman about how Dominic Moore made the New York Rangers fourth line one of the best in the NHL? Clearly Mr. Ph.D. forgot to give it a try.

She might not buy into it, but maybe she will. At the end of the day, it depends on the “she” (spoiler alert: we don’t all share one brain).

Women, specifically sports fans in this instance, are simply exhausted of being told how to act, what we’re supposed to be interested in, and how others are supposed to interact with us. This is something men should understand better than anything. Aren’t you the ones who get your boxers in a knot every time a female bitterly exclaims: “Men are all the same!” (Women are not innocent, we know that! Heck, one of us authored the article.)

For whatever reason, however, women and sports are simply a foreign concept that nobody can seem to solve (in spite of the continuous valiant effort to try).

We put on the foam finger and own more sports apparel than designer purses: aliens, obviously. We couldn’t care less about that touchdown you’re yelling about: question mark… and a lot of them. I mean, how doesn’t she understand how big that play was?

There’s no winning with us, right?

Wrong.

It’s simple really. The Secret to Talking Sports with Any Woman offers up the suggestion to, “treat your heroes as people and not just players on a field, and you’ll suck her in.”

Well here’s a lesson for you, Men’s Health, treat your women like people.

There’s a how-to you won’t have to delete, I can promise you that.

cannot sympathize with the struggles faced by women. The reluctance felt by some in allowing men a voice could perhaps stem from the unconscious weight our culture seems to place on the words of men in pedagogical domains. There is worry that we may be inclined to place emphasis on the experiences of men, or that the potentially dissenting voices of men could drown out genuine concerns voiced and felt by those victimized by the Patriarchy. Other feminists boil it down to wanting a safe space, soberly stating that while not all men have victimized women, all women have been victimized by men.

I firmly believe that men can be feminists, but I think problems arise from manipulating feminism in order to cater to men. Many of the arguments and theories used to draw men into the field of feminism revolve around showing men how Patriarchal values affect them negatively and how Patriarchal systems damage women they personally know. These two arguments are well intentioned, but are extremely problematic in similar fashions. It is

extremely important to point out the damages suffered by men because of the Patriarchy: men are expected to be tough, should control their emotions, and hide vulnerability. By saying women should cover themselves to avoid assault or distracting men, we are saying that men are weak animals, unable to control their urges. These are all important injustices faced by men, but some feminists argue that by “dumbing” down feminism and only highlighting how sexism affects men, we are making it a “man’s issue” instead of an “everyone’s issue.”

Another criticism pointed out frequently by renowned feminists is the “what if it was your sister” argument.

Men are encouraged to avoid raping or sexually assaulting women through the attempted “humanization” of women by asking men “what if that girl was your sister/mother/daughter.” Deeply problematic, this sinister rhetoric is essentially stating that women are only human – and thus worthy of not being raped – in their relation to other men.

It should be enough that women are autonomous, thinking and feeling

human beings in themselves; not just because they are some other man’s daughter.

Feminism should openly and unapologetically be a minority figure’s issue, but pandering to the dominant powers in society in order to make it more palatable risks jeopardizing the movement. Do we cater more and more to men until all discussions of feminism revolve around men’s issues?

Where do we draw the line? Simply put, women are tired of having to hold men’s hands through feminism.

It should be enough that their fellow human beings are suffering globally.

Men can truly identify as feminist so long as their concern is completely for the whole and not just for themselves.

We cannot expect equal opportunity for women if men are not allowed the freedom to give it.

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Despite what Men’s Health attempted to assume about the femaile sports fan, women do enjoy every aspect of the game... including the loved foam finger.

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

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‘Well educated people get jobs’ and other myths Investigating education inflation ASHLEY STREET School is challenging, particularly University. Students find themselves under tremendous financial, social, and academic pressure. This pressure to do more, be more, and become more can be so overwhelming that an increasing number of students are developing depressive and anxiety disorders in response to the average university workload. University has always been difficult – it’s supposed to be a challenge, that is what makes it worthwhile. However, there used to be a tangible reward at the end of the student road – decent jobs that would allow recent graduates to recoup some of their mental and financial resources, and presumably have more comfortable lives than if they had not put in the years of scholarly work. This is no longer the case. What we are experiencing in Canada is education inflation; a degree just doesn’t mean what it used to.

We live in a capitalist world where company loyalty, jobs-forlife, and pensions are increasingly becoming notions of the past.

Employees need to be constantly adaptable, consistently produce maximum output, and are considered replaceable should someone, or something else come along which can do what they do with a better profit margin. This is part of the reason that there are fewer ‘good’ jobs for graduates.

Another big problem is the way that universities are operating like businesses; enrolment is not based on a projected number of available jobs (no such metric exists in Canada) but on how many people want to study. Universities are accepting

an unprecedented number of students largely because they are paying to attend. This has contributed a great deal to the unfortunate truth that a (costly) undergraduate degree is needed to give access to the opportunities a high school diploma offered 50 years ago. For more information on the problem of unemployment and underemployment as related to education levels, watch Generation Jobless – a Canadian documentary – or (ironically) take one of the many sociology classes at Guelph which touch on the subject.

“...jobs-for-life, and pensions are increasingly becoming notions of the past.”

I am not suggesting that education does not have intrinsic value – far from it. I have often said “I will get a degree but the reason I came to university was to get an education.” However, we live in a capitalist society and eventually we all have to get jobs in order to live comfortably – to live at all really. The self-improvement associated with an education is wonderful, but we all need to eat. So how is someone with an undergraduate degree to find a fulfilling job which allows them to use their full range of skills and knowledge? Do such jobs still exist in the increasingly globalized, stratified world of the 21st century? Yes. Somewhere.

Undergraduates need to work hard and smart. Good grades are important, but it is as important – often more important – to involve oneself in extra-curricular activities like student government or internships. Even though

the average student has very little time for anything besides coursework it is important to differentiate oneself – to have a resume that shows a range of skills and interests.

Do your coursework, but don’t let your learning stop there.

There is at least one course at the University of Guelph which helps to prepare students for entering the job-market; SOAN: *4320: Transition from School to Work. It is a small course with 20 spots, offered only in Winter semesters and intended only for students majoring in Sociology or Anthropology but it’s a start.

It also highlights how helpful professors can be. Your professors are tremendous resources who have much to offer beyond the classroom. Get to know your professors; if you don’t make an effort, you will not get the full benefit of their wisdom.

“Do your coursework, but don’t let your learning stop there.”

the insufficiency of a degree, your mounting debt, and the increasingly distant experience of education, educate yourself about how these decisions are being made for you. Be aware of, and attempt to understand, initiatives like the Program Prioritization Process (PPP) at the University of Guelph and our government’s perspective on higher education, and form your own opinion. It

is only when we allow apathy to take over, when we become comfortable with things we know that we should not stand for, or when we become comfortable with ignorance of the forces and people who are influential in determining the courses of our lives, that we have failed. Your degree may not mean what it used to but it will mean what you make it mean.

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Issue 175.7 • Thursday, October 16, 2014

EDITORIAL Using organizational skills and proper time management to ward off stress Learning how to act and how to be a more productive individual

During this point in the semester, many students begin to feel a sense of overwhelming stress and anxiety surrounding the issue of getting everything done in the time they are allotted. Seeing the deadlines of so many papers, labs reports, presentations, midterm examinations, and finals creep up; it is totally normal to begin feeling stressed out. This week, I want to talk to you a bit about how I helped myself learn to better deal with stressful situations.

“...papers, labs reports, presentations, midterm examinations, and finals...”

I want to point out that I am not perfect. I spent years feeling overwhelmed, feeling like I would rather put “it” aside and deal with “it” later than attack the matter at hand immediately so I could move on to other assignments, other chores, or other social obligations. At times, “dealing with it later” turned into not dealing with it at all, or leaving it to the last minute then quickly racing to finish something just to be able to hand it in. Does this sound familiar to anyone yet?

As years went by and I realized that I wasn’t feeling great about how I was tackling my studies, I also realized that I wasn’t feeling great because I wasn’t reaching my full potential. I always felt that I was an intelligent person and that my thoughts and perceptions of

things were worthy of sharing and discussing at an academic level, but I wasn’t allowing myself to really put myself out there. I was sabotaging myself out of fear.

I was worried that maybe I wasn’t good enough, or maybe I wasn’t able to get everything done. I felt so worn down and disheartened that I hit rock bottom academically. I needed a break.

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Once I realized that I needed to get things under control, I decided I was going to do things differently, and I did. I had always had a love for organizing things, whether it be my desk in elementary school, the drawers in my bedroom, the kitchen cabinets at my apartment - or even someone else’s home. This made me wonder if I loved organizing things so much, why hadn’t I been serious about organizing the time I dedicated to schoolwork and my mind? This goes far beyond the mere organization of one’s schedule, though that is a good place to begin. Keeping track and making lists of what needs to be done, and figuring out how long it may take you to finish work is a great place to start.

Successfully making your way through university has a lot to do with understanding how to properly manage your time and keep your life organized. University isn’t just about school, although at times, especially at this time of year, it will most certainly feel that way. With everything piling up, you may feel like you have no time to do anything else. Take it from me – don’t spend all of your time stressing about what you have to get done. Just complete

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This time of year can be very stressful – do yourself a favour – stop wasting time stressing and act instead. what you need to get done. Think of it this way – if you finish all of the things you need to get done, you will have more time to do the things you want to do.

I spent days, and weeks, stressing over how I was physically and mentally going to finish everything that I had let pile up out of the fear of starting. Eventually, it dawned on me – if I took all the time I had spent stressing and used it to act on getting the things done I needed to get accomplished, I would have so much more free time, and I would be so much less stressed out. So I did exactly that. As soon as I began to feel overwhelmed, I just got to work. I planned out my days and I gave myself a certain amount of time to work on each assignment.

Some obviously took longer than others – they were worth a larger percentage, or I found that class’ materials more difficult to comprehend. But it was ok, because I spent so much more time actually doing my work and so much less time stressing that I was able to get everything done.

This way of doing things took me years to understand, but once

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I had everything changed, I no longer felt stressed about assignments. Instead I felt liberated that I had the ability to get things done, and felt sure that I would be able to get them done well. I recognized that I was in full control of myself, and my schedule. Sure, I had guidelines like everyone does from professors and employers, but all of that in-between time was mine for the taking, and I did just that. During my last two years of university, I worked my butt off to achieve grades that I would be proud of, and I finally accepted the fact that I was capable of doing everything – I just had to put my mind to it and act.

I am a strong believer in action.

It’s one thing to say something and a whole other thing to actually do it. I know right now is a busy time for all of you students out there, and I guess I wanted to reach out to you and let you know that you are not alone. I have been there. Look around, so many other people are there too, and it’s ok – you will get through this. You are strong enough, and you are capable of all of this - you just need to act.

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