Has our school done enough? by The Peak

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Hey there. My name is Max, and if you’re reading this then I love you. For years, I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety. This past month, that struggle has become the defining factor of my life. My doctor calls it a relapse. I call it a marathon. Initially I had misgivings about writing this down for a student population of 35,000 to read, but I changed my mind based on two key realizations: 1) That I always feel better when I read about others opening up about their battles with mental illness, and I might as well return the favour; and 2) That I’m already living with this thing every day, so there’s no use lying about it, either to myself or anyone else. My experience with mental illness has been unique, and it’s not my intention to paint with broad strokes or compare my pain with anyone else’s. Depression, for me, has been mostly centred around fear. Fear that I’ll always feel this way. Fear that I’ll never enjoy anything again. Fear that I’ll push away those whom I love the most. Fear that they never liked me much in the first place. Fear that I’ll lose everything I’ve worked so hard to accomplish, or that none of it ever really mattered anyway. Last month, I celebrated my 23rd birthday in the back of my parent’s van, barely able to communicate through sobs. I’m not the kind of person who cries — even

the ending of Toy Story 3 left me dry-eyed. But there in the backseat, being driven away from the job I love because I could barely concentrate or keep myself from panicking, I knew I was in a bad place. I’m sure many readers will empathize. Mental illness is incredibly common: about 20 percent of Canadians will experience some form of mental illness in their lifetime, and eight percent of those will battle major depression. (These stats are likely lowball estimates, given the number of people who never report their struggles.)

Young people in particular face an uphill climb, as suicide accounts for roughly a quarter of the death rate among those aged 15– 24. Yet only about half of those living with anxiety or depression will ever reach out to a professional. Though people from all walks of life can and do experience mental illness, certain groups are particularly at risk, including aboriginal, LGBTQ, and immigrant populations. Students are also at particular risk of

mental illness, given the toxic mix of high stress and low incomes that is such a big part of university life. It’s not my intention to discourage you by sharing these numbers. In fact, here’s one statistic that might actually make you feel better: a whopping 80 percent of those who receive treatment for their depression end up seeing pronounced benefits. That so few people seek out help when they need it — especially given that this help is usually effective — is deeply saddening. Which brings me back to you. You may be battling stress you think you can’t handle, or fighting mental illness silently, afraid of the rejection and humiliation you might face by sharing it. You may be telling yourself that you’ll never be OK again. I’m not going to pretend that I know exactly what you’re going through, but I do know that I’ve been to those kinds of dark and scary places before. So when it feels like no one understands you and no one cares, I want you to remember that there are others out there fighting the same battle you are. Not all of them will win, and not all of them will show you their scars. But there is hope, and there are people out there who believe in you, even if they’ve never met you. There are doctors and therapists who want to help you. There are resources and support groups and chatrooms and TV shows and video games and bike rides and recipe books and so, so much more. You are worthy of love. You deserve to be happy. You are not alone.

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BREAKING NEWS

Administration allegedly mishandles three sexual assault allegations

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At least one of the alleged assaults occurred in residence.

University officials have come under fire for not responding to student complaints

Jamal Dumas Print News Editor Information has emerged that the administration may have mishandled sexual assault allegations from three students against a male student in residence. To The Peak’s knowledge, this has not resulted in any disciplinary action despite an ongoing RCMP investigation. The alleged mishandling could implicate the top levels of administration, including president Andrew Petter, VP academic and provost Jon Driver, and associate VP students Tim Rahilly. The first individual alleges she was raped by the male student in October of 2015 while living in residence, according to The Vancouver Sun. The second alleges a sexual assault happened during the Christmas break outside of campus. Both students withdrew from classes shortly thereafter. This past February, the mother of one

of the individuals wrote to president Petter to bring his attention to the issue. However, it was not until April that the mother met with several members of the administration. At this meeting, several faculty members who were present raised concerns about the effectiveness of the university's policy. One those individuals was SFU professor Marjorie Griffin Cohen. As reported by the Sun, Griffin Cohen wrote an email after the meeting saying that SFU’s determination that the individual did not pose a threat “seems to indicate that they do not believe the young women . . . The message to any other women who experience assault is that if they report it, they will probably have to leave the university.” VP academic Jon Driver responded directly to this quote in an interview with The Peak: “I

would say that there are different interpretations of what is meant by a threat and there are different ways of responding to a threat.” It was reported by the Sun that the male student was moved to another residence — according to some reports, to an even larger room. Kurt Heinrich, a spokesperson for the university, told The Peak that the university conducted a safety assessment “in conjunction with the RCMP.”

SFU residences are either co-ed or single-gender. Driver said, “I don’t know.” When asked if residence staff in the new building were alerted to the allegations against this individual, Driver again said, “I honestly don’t know.” Heinrich emphasized that the male student in question was no longer on campus, but would not say whether that was due to university action or some other reason. It is unclear whether the student is still enrolled in the institution. W h e n Dr iver was asked if students could Jon Driver expect this VP academic and provost individual to return to campus in the fall, he answered There was also an internal con- that the university did not know sultation as to whether to issue a the individual’s intentions at this general warning to the campus time. population. However, this measure When pressed on whether the was deemed “unnecessary.” individual returning would be The Peak asked Driver if the based on his decision, Driver reindividual was moved to a floor sponded: “That's not what I said. with female residents. All floors in There’s a number of different

“I would say that there are different interpretations of what is meant by a threat.”

processes operating right now,” citing an RCMP investigation and university-level processes. He noted that any police action runs parallel to university action, and would not say what specific processes were being undertaken by the university. Heinrich also declined to comment on the specifics of the measures taken by the university, saying to The Peak, “We’re doing our best [to be] as transparent as we can.” Several friends of the survivors have claimed that the university has encouraged them to keep quiet about the allegations. They also alleged that they have been physically threatened by the accused student’s friends, according to the Sun. The Peak asked Heinrich about why the university’s legal counsel was present at the April meeting if not to protect the university from liability. Heinrich said “that wasn't necessarily the case,” but wouldn't say why LiJeen Broshko, the lawyer, was present. Heinrich refused to comment on several aspects of the story, including two of the female individuals withdrawing from classes, citing privacy concerns and a wish to not interfere with the ongoing RCMP investigation. A culture change is needed at SFU regarding sexual assault, according to Driver. However, The Peak asked, in the context of this recent controversy, is the administration leading by example? Driver explained that specific details protected by privacy would be needed to give context to the university’s actions. Said the Teaching Staff and Support Union (TSSU) in a statement made available to The Peak, “The SFU Senior Administration needs to take responsibility for their decades of inaction and start being part of the solution rather than silently perpetuating injustice.” Driver defended the university’s actions, saying that “I think you need to look at what we did and draw your own conclusions.” And students are drawing conclusions in droves. One commenter wrote on The Peak’s initial post, “This doesn't instill much faith in the administration's ability to create a proper sexual assault policy. Three reports from three separate women and all the administration tried to do is cover it up.”

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June 20, 2016

ON TRACK

SFU athlete will chase Olympic gold Cameron Proceviat is going to postpone med school to pursue track Tatum Miller Peak Associate For Cameron Proceviat, the dilemma isn’t Olympics or medical school, as other sources have reported. He intends on attending medical school once he’s “done with running.” SFU’s track and field captain and molecular biology and biochemistry major could ultimately pursue both options.

and field team five years ago. His personal drive and encouragement from his family pushed him to always aim higher. Proceviat has clocked in at 1:49.28 in an 800-metre run, putting him second on the GNAC all-time list. His time of 3:46.47 on the 1,500metre dash puts him at number four, as SFU Athletics reported. “Breakthroughs happen at different times for different people,” Proceviat told The Peak. “Focus on your own improvement, even if you’re a late bloomer. [Success] won’t be as sudden or as big.” Proceviat was also awarded the Bill DeVries Award for AllAround Male Athlete of the Year this past spring. Proceviat said he would encourage students not to give up, though he does state that “there was a time when I did give up.” He said that, after succeeding as

The self-described “late bloomer” started as a walk-on with SFU’s track and field team five years ago. Proceviat was a 2015–16 NCAA All-American in the indoor 800-metre and also boasts a 3.90 GPA (out of 4.33), which earned him the 2016 Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Scholar-Athlete of the Year. He’s the first-ever athlete from SFU, male or female, to receive the award. The self-described “late bloomer” started as a walk-on with SFU’s track

Alexa Tarrayo / The Peak To chase gold or go to medical school? Proceviat wants to do both. a runner in elementary school, he tried it again in Grade 9 and he “wasn’t very good and wasn’t enjoying it. “I never really gave [running] a try until Grade 12, mostly because my mom pushed me.” She suggested he try running again, after playing seven different sports like soccer and rugby for his high school, Moscrop Secondary. “I never really focused on a single sport before track,” Proceviat said, explaining that he just played for

fun. “My favourite thing to do is play sports.” Proceviat thinks his success in track was partly thanks to his decision to focus on a single sport upon attending SFU. “The either-or [reports] were misleading,” said Proceviat. “My plan right now is to compete for one more year and try to make the World University Games next summer [. . .] and assess whether the [2020] Olympics is an achievable goal. “I don’t know if ‘or’ was the right word.”

Medical school has always been Proceviat’s goal, ever since he was little. Not only would he love the opportunity to be a doctor and help people, but it’s also a personal goal. “I’ve always looked at myself and tried to achieve the highest thing possible.” Proceviat said that given the opportunity to attend medical school that SFU has given him, if he didn’t attend then he would be “letting [himself ] down.”

FANTASY FOOTBALL

Prof reflects on EURO 2016 using big data While data helps teams, superstar players matter more, says Dr. Peter Chow-White

The 2016 UEFA European Championships are generating a worldwide buzz, with millions of people tuning in to watch every game. With so much at stake, it’s no surprise that analytics and big data are becoming a more important part of the decision process, according to SFU professor Dr. Peter Chow-White. “Big data has become a really interesting touch point for people in different organizations and institutions to rethink how they create knowledge, how they create data, and how they use data to make decisions,” said Dr. Chow-White. “Sports is no different.

understand their players’ performance, recovery, all sorts of things. So it’s become an integral part of sports.” With a high volume of information now available to these teams, the challenge is how to Nick Bondi use it effectively. “They want to be able to evalPeak Associate uate players in terms of making “Soccer was one of the ear- trades in the management point lier ones that got into it. Some of of view, but you [have] also got the earlier places like [AC] Milan the coaches on the other side have R&D departments that that want to evaluate performance either in practice and on the field, to make better decisions and have more intelligence in applying to the next game or their practices or whatever stratDr. Peter Chow-White egy they’re tryProfessor, SFU communication ing to create.” Many teams have been using data and differ- may be using numbers in the ent types of analytics in order to decision-making process, but

“You got a Ronaldo on your team? It doesn’t matter what [you] do, he’s going to score goals.”

determining which teams are using them heavily and how they are using them is difficult. “Sports is very secretive in terms of what they do and how they analyze things,” Dr. ChowWhite explained. “So getting an inside look into what’s happening is very difficult. Most of what we know is on the outside except for those who have done research on these areas and have gotten inside different places.” One of the challenges that soccer has in using numbers to make decisions is that it is a “continuity sport with low catalytic outcomes,” according to Dr. Chow-White. This means that there are not as many stoppages in play as in basketball and baseball, and there are few events in it that drive play towards a winner. “There’s lots to track, [in basketball and baseball] there’s lots of mini games, and there is lots of outcomes. Soccer and hockey are different, and I think the

impact in those games is different on those sports than something like basketball or baseball.” Dr. Chow-White also cautions teams not to invest fully in analytics and big data just yet. “I don’t think that companies or teams should be spending a ton of money on this. Most of what happens in the game of soccer is [based on] what coaching decisions are made, player personnel, those are where the big things are. You got a Ronaldo on your team? It doesn’t matter what [you] do, he’s going to score goals.” So what is Dr. Chow-White’s prediction for the winner of the 2016 EUROs? “I’m going to go with whoever the superstars are playing with," he said. "You can have the best analytical team in the world, but if you don’t have the player personnel, then it’s not going to make the type of difference one would expect in terms of wins and losses.”

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SFSS UPDATE

University Briefs By Miranda Macfarlane and Jonathan Pabico

News stories from campuses across the country

Columbia Bible College students can transfer to UFV

Lisa Dimyadi / The Peak Larissa Chen will be handling the roles of president and VP student services for the time being.

[BRITISH COLUMBIA] – The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) and the Columbia Bible College (CBC) recently agreed to allow students from CBC to transfer to UFV’s general studies program. CBC students may even have the chance to transfer into UFV’s arts program, though there are some obstacles to this. UFV has already formed student transfer agreements with other post-secondary schools, such as Langara.

Larissa Chen to continue as 2 interim SFSS president is a great deal of operational services. However, there are these governance aspects where you can engage with students and get consultation and feedback with students, and I think that’s really great, which is why I applied for this role,” she said. “Moving forward, I will still Nathan Ross Web News Editor do the responsibilities the president is named to, but with a She will still be responsible service focus and still making for her initial role on the Board sure [both my roles] are being of Directors, which is VP stu- done well and that there is aldent services. She said that a ways someone taking care of any lot of the presidential tasks will tasks.” be delegated amongst the other VP external relations Chrismembers of the executive to tine Dyson acknowledged that help her maintain her increased students might be feeling a little workload. wary of the SFSS right now, but that they should still have faith in what this year’s Board of Directors can accomplish. “I would say right now we do have a lot of — I don’t want to say negative — I would say news stories coming out and there Larissa Chen are a lot of isInterim SFSS president sues that have been develop“In terms of balancing both ing, but I would say really focus those roles, it’s been discussed on what the board is doing this before that VP student services year,” she said.

Should any changes occur, they will happen in the fall

Larissa Chen will be staying on as the interim president of the Simon Fraser Student Society for the summer semester. As per a press release from the SFSS, Chen will be maintaining her role for the time being as the board’s bylaws require. Chen took over for Deepak Sharma on June 2, when bylaws forced him to resign for failing to meet membership eligibility requirements. The board is not allowed to make any formal changes to its leadership structure until September, and it has not yet been decided what those changes might be. For now, Chen is just cautiously optimistic about staying the course as interim president. “I’m obviously nervous, but very well-supported. Our team is great, and they’ve done a very good job of being understanding,” she said. “I’m just excited, we have a lot of projects ahead of us, and now we can get started and really get rolling.”

“In terms of the Deepak situation, it’s fair for students to express their concerns, and I think it’s fair for them to be upset about it.”

“We had our board plan, we worked on that, there’s some really good things coming out of that. Also, we’re working off of the strategic plan from last year, and that’s great because the society hasn’t had a strategic plan before, so this is the first year it’s really being implemented.” Chen said that she understands that students are upset about what happened with Sharma, and said that the reason board members are not rushing any decisions is to make sure they make the best decision for both the Board and for students. “I think that in terms of the Deepak situation, it’s fair for students to express their concerns, and I think it’s fair for them to be upset about it,” she said. “We will definitely be weighing out all the aspects and all the catalyzing effects of any option and all the options that are available to us.” This means that the Board will take their time in deciding how to proceed come September instead of making any decisions or announcements to the public. “At this point in time, we’re still trying to weigh out all our options,” said Dyson. “That’s why we’re going to wait a few weeks and make sure we suss it out properly, and then at that point in time we’ll have a formal release of what the plan will be going forward.”

With files from The Cascade

UVic alumni run camp for indigenous entrepreneurship

[VICTORIA] – Two graduates of Peter B. Gustavson School of Business, Jordyn Hrenyk and Kim Cope, are running a pilot Indigenous Entrepreneurship Camp with the Startup Skool organization. The program helps kids ages eight to 11 learn more about creating socially conscious, ecofriendly businesses. As members of one of Canada’s fastest-growing demographics, indigenous youths have exceptional potential.

With files from The Martlet

Former George Brown students win $2.75 million in class-action lawsuit

[TORONTO] – Former students of the international business program at George Brown College have won up to $22,484 each to compensate several expenses after filing a classaction lawsuit against the college. The suit was launched by 108 former students under the complaint that a course did not deliver three industry designations they thought had been promised in its description. Ontario Superior Court Justice Edward Belobaba found the college guilty of “negligent misrepresentation,” calling the indemnity “generous and fair.”

With files from The Toronto Star

Opinions

Provided you don’t live under a rock, you have most likely heard of the three rape allegations against one male SFU student that have recently come to light. According to news reports, the alleged rapist was permitted to live on residence through the Fall and Spring semesters alongside his victims. Two of said victims have reportedly dropped out of university and have removed themselves from residence due to feeling so unsafe.

Overnight, this issue has provoked widespread concern among staff and students alike, with the dominant tone of response being anger and shock — and rightfully so. Upon questioning, both ResLife and SFU have hidden behind vague, PRsaturated statements. SFU spokesperson Kurt Heinrich claimed that SFU worked with the RCMP and “undertook measures to ensure the safety of the campus community,” as The Vancouver Sun reports.

I like to think of Mackenzie Café as a kind of let-down in disguise. It’s warm, inviting, and constantly bustling; but it’s not long before you realize that the place really doesn’t deliver too much choice when it comes to filling our stomachs. The lunch specials don’t seem to offer anything besides curry or butter chicken, their never-ending pizza makes me nauseous, their homemade sushi isn’t much beyond California rolls, and their ‘health food’ shamefully reminds me that I’m broke. Sure, the Café serves all-day

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One of the victims reportedly felt too unsafe to eat at the Dining Hall alone, or leave her room. When the victim and her parents pressured SFU to act on the allegations, he was merely moved to a different building — where no other female student was warned. How can this be framed as ensuring safety? As a female student at Simon Fraser who currently lives on residence, I do not feel safe. I do not feel protected. ResLife and SFU have allowed

breakfast, but given that the place is only open until 5 p.m. this summer, it’s clear that the staff doesn’t seem to understand the meaning of “all-day” when it deliberately excludes the dinner hour. Truthfully, it’s a real shame that all those valuable tables — which double as study spaces — aren’t being used more frequently, given how the Summer semester is fairly busy. I think the business would come away with fatter bank by staying open than it would closing its doors before students can get a chance to eat its mediocre cuisine.

a dangerous man to infiltrate our small, friendly residence community, with no warning whatsoever. As a former employee of SFU ResLife, I have witnessed people evicted for “alleged drug use” and “excessive noise complaints.” Trivial reasons, justified with wellworded proclamations of keeping this community “safe.” I don’t know about you, but I would much rather live next to a stoner than a rapist, obviously.

I used to have beef (no, not the food!) with the Dining Hall — mostly due to the fact that a couple years ago, it was a sallow institution that fed students some of the most processed mac ‘n’ cheese I’d ever tasted in my life. Let alone the fact that it was so bereft of lunch and dinner options that students were left to swallow the same garbage every day. However, I recently paid a desperate visit to the Dining Hall and was mildly pleased to learn that now it only sometimes sells horridly processed mac ‘n’

Ironically enough, I was reprimanded for (albeit, aggressively) questioning ResLife’s sexual assault policies in a training session. Their response was to quickly gloss over the topic, and the session continued. It seemed then, and is clear now, that they have very few answers. In fact, the organization is still grasping at straws on how to handle such a serious crime. When I asked current ResLife employees to comment on the situation, I was quickly given the business card of yet another media representative, and informed that they had strict instructions from their bosses to refuse to comment. When moving into residence, you are required to sign a contract that explicitly states that you agree to “abide by all federal, provincial, and local government laws, regulations, and bylaws and all SFU rules, regulations, [and] policies,” or SFU may “terminate” your contract. SFU’s pathetic sexual assault policy states that any form of sexual violence will not be tolerated. Newsflash: rape is not only illegal and reprehensible, but explicitly against the contract that is so often wielded over residents’ heads for much less important issues. The image SFU and ResLife desperately try to create is that of a safe campus. On residence and throughout SFU, I hear a lot from staff and administration about the “community”: that it is safe, healthy, and inclusive. Now, when I think of these ideals, I feel sick and betrayed. I can’t help but feel infuriated on behalf of those girls who were made to fear their own living space, while SFU and ResLife hid behind empty rhetoric. In a “safe” community, two girls wouldn’t feel so at risk that they would decide to quit school, and an alleged rapist would not be permitted to share a bathroom with unknowing, unwarned residents. With our ongoing, seemingly undeserved reputation of being a ‘progressive campus,’ I would have expected a much faster and adequate response from the administration. This obvious lack of diligence infuriates me. I’m angry for myself, for my peers, and for the victims. These actions have not only failed to protect the survivors, but all women residing on campus.

cheese, and it has now expanded its menu to offer daily vegetarian options. While I still left the Dining Hall feeling as if I’d scarfed down garbage bags, at least they were those smaller, pleasantly scented kitchen bags, instead of the huge black monstrosities I was forced to eat while living in residence back in the day. I’m also peeved that the Hall closes at 9 p.m., as opposed to its usual 24hour run during the Fall and Spring semester. But at least it’s four hours longer than Mackenzie will give me.

Opinions

No, this isn’t an article for me to vent all my outrage and disappointment at the way black women are depicted by our society — although that would be one heck of an article (maybe I’ll save it for next time). I’d simply like to raise awareness of a certain topic that takes up only a fraction of my disappointment: casual racism disguised as ‘compliments.’ There are many forms of discrimination, and some are less obvious than others. Casual racism happens to me often, like when people think that it’s acceptable to use phrases such as, “Oh, you're pretty for a black girl.” It might be hard to believe, but I have received such comments numerous times, from men and women of different racial backgrounds — including black men. When will people understand that this is in no way a compliment? Don’t get me wrong, I totally understand that some people genuinely believe they're just being nice. But just because racism is accidental doesn’t make it any less harmful. I’ve been in situations where the person is genuinely trying to compliment me, and just to be polite I’ll return a wry smile. Some people just don't know any better. Honestly, how do you expect someone to respond when you've insulted them, intentionally or not?

There are other backhanded compliments that we should just entirely eliminate from our vocabulary. “You’re pretty smart for a black girl.” “You’re pretty for a dark-skinned girl.” (Let’s not get started there, it’s disgusting.) “Your English is so good.” “You speak so well.” “You’re so white!” To sum it up, any compliment that ends in “for a black girl” is a big no. These statements are built off the negative assumption that there is something fundamentally wrong with being a black woman. I think we all know that it is most certainly not OK to go up to someone and say, “Oh, you're good-looking for a white boy,” or “You’re nice for an asshole” — at least, I hope most of you know that this isn’t OK. In response, I’d like to say that I’m a woman, not a girl. Just as it can be degrading to call a man a boy, I feel the same way about labelling a woman a “girl.” By telling me that I’m pretty for a black girl, you imply that black women do not naturally possess the quality of being beautiful. These statements make me feel like an exception to some kind of rule that says black women are not seen as attractive. Was there a poll taken that I didn't know about? When were black women classified as being unattractive? Did I not get the memo? So, the next time you want to compliment anyone, don't include the colour of their skin. Tell me I’m pretty, or just give me a compliment that isn’t based on my looks. Leave my racial identity out of it.

Adam Van der Zwan / Opinions Editor

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Although the suggested number of daily servings for fruits and vegetables varies by sex, age, and physical activity, many dieticians and nutritionists recommend that, in general, five to nine or more servings per day is essential for good health. Eating enough produce has been linked to a lowered risk of chronic disease, a lowered risk of heart problems, improved mental health — the benefits are endless. Unfortunately for those plagued by low budgets and food insecurity, eating a healthy diet is nearly impossible. Marguerite Nowak, the manager of a busy San Francisco food bank, told SFGate that “food is often the first to go” when money is tight. You can skip meals, but “you can’t pay half your rent or utility bills if you want a place to live.” Fresh produce, now at exorbitant prices, is often skipped in favour of microwavable dinners, processed junk food, and meat and dairy products. Because of recent price inflations due to environmental factors, this has become even more of an issue. In January, The New York Times described Canada’s expensive

grocery predicament as the result of an oil-dependent economy. When the price of oil drops, so does the Canadian dollar, making imports such as produce seem like a luxury. Factors like droughts in California, where a lot of Canada’s produce comes from, don’t help either. Dairy, poultry, and egg prices do not see as drastic of price inflations because they, unlike fruits and vegetables, are protected by a combination of government-sanctioned cartels and high tariffs on imports. This is to keep competition from other countries low and to keep the demand for local meat and dairy producers steady. With all of these factors combined, university students — who not only have to worry about rent and bills, but also tuition, university fees, and textbooks — are left especially vulnerable. While SFU does have a food voucher program where students in need can receive a $25-voucher to Nester’s Market, these rising food prices are reminders that it’s simply not enough. Not only is $25 hardly enough money to make a noticeable difference to one’s monthly

grocery bill, but Nester’s is also notoriously pricey. If SFU wants to help students eat healthier, they need to make a number of changes. For students on the meal plan, the Dining Hall requires a makeover. The only fruits offered that don’t come from a can are bland apples and bananas. Apart from salad bar vegetables, fresh produce is scarce. Bringing an increased variety of produce to the Dining Hall would boost both student health and morale. Trust me — nobody living in residence is excited to go to the Dining Hall after the third week. We also need more healthy food options on campus. At Burnaby Mountain, we have two Starbucks within walking distance of campus, a Tim Hortons, and a Renaissance Coffee, but nowhere do we have a fresh fruit stand or a place to purchase grilled vegetables at reasonable prices. We miss out on essential nutrients, such as vitamins, iron, and fibre when we don’t consume fruits and vegetables. These nutrients help to stabilize moods, increase our attention spans, and give us enough energy to carry on with our day. According to a study conducted by the University of Alberta in 2009, children who ate healthy diets were more likely to do well on exams and succeed in school. If SFU wants to see more of their students succeed, a good starting point would be to help us help ourselves: providing cheap and healthy food alternatives to what’s currently available.

Arts

Overwatch has only been out for a month, and it’s already a phenomenon. The online first-person shooter, developed by Blizzard Entertainment of World of Warcraft fame, is that rare video game that has managed to find its way into the pop culture mainstream. Even nongamers will likely have considered shelling out 80 bucks for a game with no single-player campaign, which in itself is a small victory. But where Overwatch really succeeds is its accessibility: this is truly a game that almost anyone can enjoy. Much of what makes the game so approachable to gamers both diehard and casual is its delightfully diverse cast of 21 different characters, or “heroes,” each with a unique set of weapons and playstyles. Though ostensibly separated into four distinct classes, no two characters are alike: each one has its own strengths and weaknesses, meaning that players from a variety of different backgrounds are sure to find at least a few heroes whose playstyle gels with theirs. It doesn’t hurt that each hero is also insanely likeable, to the point where Overwatch has already inspired more fanart and fanfiction in one months than most games accumulate in years. There’s the game’s mascot Tracer, a peppy Brit who can teleport and go backwards in time; Reaper, a sullen, ghostly shooter with a gruff vocal delivery; and D.Va, a Korean gamer who pilots a pink mech straight out of the Gundam series and even pokes fun at the game’s mechanics. (During

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her final move, which can destroy near every enemy in sight, she boasts: “Nerf this!”) The other 18 heroes are all equally magnetic and nearperfectly balanced. The fact that Overwatch allows you to switch between them mid-game allows players to constantly update their strategies. This also gives the game a sense of endless replayability: even though there’s only three different modes, no two matches feel alike. All of this complexity can seem pretty intimidating to casual gamers, especially those who aren’t used to online multiplayers like Call of Duty or Halo. But where those games emphasize individual achievements, Overwatch instead encourages players to do something almost unheard of in modern games: work together. Helpfully, the game’s character selection screen includes gentle hints on how to build a balanced team that will lead you to victory, all of whom must work in tandem rather than going it alone. Teams that are well-balanced with cohesive game plans tend to be more successful, while lone wolves are quickly picked off. Where a lot of modern online games trumpet team building and collaboration, Blizzard has truly built it into the DNA of their newest title: players who help their team the most will get a shoutout at the end of the match, and their teammates can vote to give standout players special rewards. This also means that players who contribute by blocking damage or healing get as much attention as the heavy hitters. It’s this emphasis on positive feedback and team dynamics that makes Overwatch the kind of game that players of all backgrounds and skill levels can enjoy. And it’s the same reason that I’ve barely been able to put it down since I first picked it up.

With their fresh new record, Geist, Gang Signs tapped into their horror movie knowledge and paid homage to classic films such as David Cronenberg’s The Fly. The songs smoothly transition from one to the other, with an electronic/new wave sound and a laid-back vibe. Gang Signs features Peter Ricq, Adam Fink, and Matea Sarenac. On the record, the three musicians grasp at the darkness surrounding the album and bury their sound in it. When playing live though, this trio likes to take things to a slightly happier, more dance-friendly club vibe. The only real exception to their theme is “Tonight,” which was Sarenac’s turn at writing lyrics and melody. It was a fan favourite at the show, and is also one of the group’s favourite tunes to play in front of an audience. Their live set is a happy mix between their self-titled EP and Geist , which satisfies fans’ cravings for either one. According to Ricq, “Fans ask which one we’re playing that night [and] I reply ‘both,’ so you’ve got to buy both CDs.” Not a bad business strategy. All three members have been involved in music from a young age. Ricq grew up learning how to play piano, which he hated, before trying out the bass in high

school; Sarenac joined an all-girl pop group named Mystique; and Fink toured around the world after learning to play the drums in his teens. Although none of the members sought structured training in music — Sarenac remarked that the closest she came to taking music classes was vocal training during her Mystique days — the crowd that came out to support them at Fortune Sound Club proves that you don’t need to have a degree to do something well.

Despite not having gone to school for music, they all agree that it’s not a bad route to take. “[Touring is] like a different kind of music. It’s different when you’re playing in a band for a very long period of time. Especially when you’re on tour because

you’re playing the same material all the time for a couple years, and so it doesn’t feel like you’re really growing as a player. Like, the band gets better, I think, but as an individual player, no . . . unless you have time for that,” Fink said. “Anybody who’s gone to school for music producing, they learn everything about queuing and mastering and sound and how to not make a mix muddy and all that. For me, I’ve been producing music for, I don’t know, 15 years now, and some kids who just did school for like two years are producing way cleaner music than I could ever do. So I would’ve gone [to school for music] if I could [have],” Ricq added. Fink’s drumming was spot-on during their hourlong set, as were Sarenac’s harmonizing vocals and lead work on “Tonight.” Ricq’s purposeful monotone wove in and out of their sound seamlessly. They’re currently on tour across Canada, but once that wraps up, they’re heading back to the studio to start work on their next release. Ricq already has some ideas floating around, and is just itching to see what they evolve into. If they sound like your style, catch them at the Khatsahlano Street Party on July 9.

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This ninth album from Michael Franti & Spearhead is a collection of socially conscious tunes and upbeat danceable tracks that will make you want to get up and groove — and make the world a better place while you’re at it. The first single, “Crazy for You,” is a joyful track written for Franti’s wife Sara, about love keeping us grounded amidst a crazy world. “Good to Be Alive Today” is another standout that has a more sombre tone with direct references to the tragic events we hear about in the news, climate change, and the general state of our world. Despite this, the song promotes gratitude for all the good in the world and presents a hopeful message for positive change. Full of infectious rhythms and thought-provoking, political lyrics, Franti’s rhymes roll naturally off the tongue. When he sings about important issues, you feel compelled to listen and care. – TP

of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds to work together and support each other as a community.

Ripcord is Keith Urban’s latest country offering, and features his signature chill guitar licks. However, the eclectic combination of featured artists such as Carrie Underwood, Pitbull, and Nile Rodgers makes for an odd creation. The album’s entirely formulaic — Urban’s been using the same method for years now. At the same time though, Ripcord’s enjoyable, and even seems to branch out a bit despite Urban maintaining his style. There’s an electronic and sometimes pop-like undercurrent to the new album. I’d call it his most experimental record to date: an upbeat collection that’s got energy to spare. “Gone Tomorrow (Here Today)” is a tribute to Urban’s late-father. Pitbull’s collaboration, “Sun Don’t Let Me Down,” has the rapper shouting “Mr. Worldwide” in the midst of the song and, well, it’s good that Urban also recorded a Pitbull-less version. If we wanted rap, we’d get some. All in all, it’s another great addition to Urban’s discography that’ll satiate country fans until the next one arrives. – CM

It’s hard to believe that Love You to Death is Tegan and Sara’s eighth album. They’re still cranking out the electro-indie-pop we know and love, but there is a sophistication and maturation that shines through. Like most of their work, the ups and downs of relationships past provide the fuel for their music. Though some casual listeners may complain that they always write about the same things, I think it’s important that they write about their experiences and that there’s a sense of honesty in their work. Take “Boyfriend,” the only official single from the album thus far. Anyone — queer people especially — who has served as the experimental relationship or “test drive” of a questioning person can identify with it. Finding that recognition is never a bad thing. However, “That Girl” might be the best song on the album. There’s a playful tone to the keyboard, a majesty to the bridge, and an intelligent discussion lyrically. All in all, it’s a mature, nuanced pop album. – CM

Reality shows tend to get a bad reputation. They're called repetitive, vapid, self-indulgent, and inauthentic; shallow popularity contests for the simple-minded. While that may be true of some or many of the reality shows that have come and gone, there is the occasional outlier: a show that turns the genre on its head, or avoids the clichés, or just has a fascinating premise. Sadly, these shows are often short-lived, so here is a list of five reality shows that desperately deserve a comeback. 1. The Joe Schmo Show (2003–2013) A fake reality show wherein all the contestants but one are actors playing clichéd reality show archetypes. As much a social experiment as reality show, it was initially planned to focus on mocking the one ‘real’ contestant. However, the showrunners quickly realized that the audience would feel sympathy for the contestant because he was a genuinely nice person, and the plan for the show was altered in his favour. This is the rare breed of reality show that knowingly deconstructs and mocks the idea of reality shows, drawing attention to the artifice and the repetitiveness of the genre. 2. True Beauty (2009–2010) A fashion/modelling reality show which (secretly) focused on

inner beauty rather than physical beauty. Each episode the contestants were made to participate in a largely irrelevant modelling challenge while also unintentionally participating in a challenge that judged their kindness, generosity, and so on. The show was far from perfect. It still put a lot of focus on traditional beauty, and the contestants were as cut-throat and backbiting as those on any other beauty reality show. But the acknowledgment of the hostile attitude seen in both reality television and the modelling industry — and the attempt to work against that trend — was refreshing.

4. The Colony (2009–2010) Ten strangers with various skills are forced to live together in a warehouse while experiencing the struggle to survive in a (simulated) apocalypse. Participants needed to provide for themselves in a lot of basic ways that most take for granted in contemporary Western society: collecting clean water and generating power, sourcing and rationing food, personal hygiene, and security. The depiction of using practical skills to solve potential problems was compelling. It was also fascinating to see how invested in the scenario the participants became, with every member of the group literally and honestly devastated when one participant mysteriously vanished during a supply run.

3. Kid Nation (2007) Forty children, ages eight to 15, were set up in an abandoned ghost town in the deserts of New Mexico, to work and live there for 40 days and create a functional society. The children were given jobs around the town while also participating in team challenges to win either a fun or useful prize to be added to the town. One successful challenge had them deciding between television sets and additional outhouses, for example. This show was notable in part because of the controversial premise — which prompted a number of legal investigations — but primarily because of the optimistic idea of gathering children from around the United States of various ages and

5. The Mole (2001–2008) In The Mole , contestants competed in challenges to add money into a prize pot. One was the Mole and secretly working against the team, sabotaging the challenges. At the end of each episode, the contestants were asked questions about the Mole’s identity to test their deductive and observational skills. The player with the lowest score was removed from the game. The audience also did not know the identity of the Mole, allowing those at home to play along. Each episode would give clues which, if correctly interpreted, would hint towards the true Mole. Some of the clues were bullshit.

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You don’t have to be a comedian to make jokes about living in Vancouver, but that’s the premise of Brent Constantine and Amber Harper-Young’s monthly show at Hot Art Wet City. For over two years, Vancouverite: A Comedy Show has provided comics with the platform to share their Vancouver-based experiences. From the challenges of relocating to Vancouver to the different set of challenges that come with living here, it’s a comedy show that literally hits close to home. The Peak: One of the definitions for Vancouverite on Urban Dictionary is "somebody with the biggest superiority/inferiority complex in all of Canada." What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the term "Vancouverite"? Amber Harper-Young: Just anyone living here. It's funny, because I thought I'd never be a Vancouverite, but then I'll catch myself doing weird things, like yoga at Dude Chilling Park. I think there are hipsters that embody what a lot of people, like Urban Dictionary, think a Vancouverite is, but I don't know if that's true. When I first moved here, I thought there'd be a lot more hippies, and people would be more green. Just a lot more things that I was sort of aiming for myself, and then you realize that everyone just puts their trash in the alley, and no one really gives a fuck about

whatever anybody else is doing. Brent Constantine: There’s this idea that people have of this city, that maybe doesn't exist, and this shared idea of how people have to act when they’re here. And people just follow along because they're like, "Well, I’m in Vancouver, I guess I have to love bikes now." AHY: And Whole Foods. BC: Not just part of the food anymore, I have to love the whole thing. P: What comes to mind when you hear the term Vancouverite: A Comedy Show? AHY: Lots of fun, lots of exchanging of past experiences. We talk to the audience off the top, so we get to find out where people are from. We get to make jokes about them, jokes about ourselves — it really doesn't matter where you're from. P: Where did the idea for the show come from? BC: Most of the people we meet didn’t grow up in Vancouver. People are from out of town, and so there’s that idea of just adjusting to life here from their home cities. AHY: Brent and I were new to Vancouver and we were very desperate to do something ourselves. We wanted to carve a little niche for ourselves, to have something consistent to be doing, but also something different. Just the fact that the show has a theme sets itself apart from a lot of just typical stand-up

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shows. And we thought we could both really relate to the theme. BC: People really like themes for some reason. Themes just bring people in, even this theme, which is very loose. It's just, "People from not here." AHY: And then we also have people who are from here on the show, so there's a bit of compare and contrast. And then we get some comics that just don't even do any material regarding the theme. P: Are the sets generally geared towards positive or negative stories about Vancouver? Why do you think that is? AHY: It usually just depends on the comic, and their viewpoint. We don't try to control what people have to say. BC: It doesn't mean people hate it, but a lot of people start from where something's weird or dumb about this city. I'm trying to remember

someone ever coming in and just being so jazzed and like, "SkyTrain! A train in the sky! Amazing!” P: What's the most "Vancouver" story you've heard at Vancouverite? AHY: Dylan Rhymer was talking about a time when a movie was being filmed, and the locals who had to deal with the movie shooting around their home just started throwing garbage out the windows at people. I thought that was so funny, because it reminds me of the attitude, where Vancouverites just do whatever. If they're mad, they just get mad. It's a movie, which a lot of people would be like, "Oooh, cool Hollywood!" But Vancouverites are just like, "Get the hell out of here. This is our home." P: What will people who live in Vancouver enjoy most about the show? BC: There's a great comedy scene in Vancouver, and, a lot of the time, people who come out to some of

these shows might not be a comedy crowd. So they come in, thinking they’re going to see some kind of exposé on the city, and then we trick them into just watching some great comics that happen to live here. Also, if you don’t like our comedy, Chris, the owner of the space, put up pictures of naked people wearing luchador masks by the bathroom. So you can just stand by the bathroom for an hour and a half looking at people's genitals and if anyone says anything, say you’re “studying art,” just like a real Vancouverite! The next instalment of Vancouverite: A Comedy Show is happening on June 25 at, as always, Hot Art Wet City. If you’re looking for a double dosage of Constantine’s hosting skills, you can also see him at Weird Al Karaoke the night before on June 24 at Little Mountain Gallery.

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It’s been a long and tedious few weeks of data entry. Co-op was always advertised as something fun and refreshing, and I feel like I have fallen victim to false advertising. I was more refreshed in my Hellenic Studies lectures than I am here. So I told my supervisor just that. Either they had to step up their game and give me something more interesting to do, or I would quit. Daddy paid thousands of dollars for me to pursue an education and put it to good use. Daddy would absolutely hate the fact that the City of Surrey was wasting my incredible talent and precious time. After all, I could always wander over to Langley or Coquitlam and put my domination skills to good use there.

But clearly, I was joking. I was only kidding! I was merely practicing my acting skills. But the look in my supervisor’s eyes was just priceless. She shrank back, mouth dropping open. The woman whimpered like a little girl and started nodding vigorously. It was only later that I heard her say to one of my fellow colleagues, “Grace is a monster.” Monster? Please. I am a graceful butterfly. But I guess my words sting worse than a bee. My pathetic supervisor finally gave me the big break I was looking for. At first I thought it was a chance to talk to the Big Boss (a.k.a. the mayor), but I was disappointed yet again. I wore my

This month we lost legendary MMA fighter Kimbo Slice — or at the very least, that’s what the media wants us to think. This former street fighter turned MMA pro reportedly died due to heart failure. To that, I say bullshit. Pictures, taken by an anonymous fellow traveller in hidden truths, show Slice drinking margaritas in Havana, Cuba with none other than long-lost rapper Tupac Shakur. Now those of us in the uncomfortable truth-telling biz have always known ‘Pac never really died but instead faked his own demise. For years though, we were called crazy by his family and friends, the authorities, and mental health professionals alike. But with photographic proof that can 100 percent be authenticated, we now know ‘Pac is indeed alive, along with Kimbo Slice. The question is: what are they doing and why did they fake their deaths? Now, this required some digging. For years we have known that ‘Pac’s final album Don Killuminati was a testament of his agenda to resist Illuminati control. Recent leaked satellite

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best powersuit and showed up early to the boardroom, only to find my supervisor (who, by the way, was still shaking) and her boss, who is no more than a city councillor. Please. It was almost as if the mayor didn’t have enough time in her day for me, so she sent one of her trolls to sit in and pretend like they have the power. Yeah, right. But I presented with great confidence and vigour. Like my days in politics, I captivated that boardroom. Instead of calling it Surrey, I told them, “let’s call it Graceland. My daddy has already written out the cheques to buy out every single city building, the transit system, the roadways — everything. Surrey is cool, but Graceland is even cooler. It’s going to be a hipper, trendier city, with Uber. And I will rule over it with an iron fist, kick TransLink to the curb, and make sure that

photos from the National Security Agency reveal that former training grounds used by the Cuban military in the 1960s are seeing new activity. Troop manoeuvres, military engineering, and active missile silos — it's foolproof logic of an anti-Illuminati resistance army being trained, and

Graceland rocks, so much so that residents of Coquitlam will be paying us money to cross over the Port Mann and visit.

not as some would suggest merely old photos of Cuban activity in 1962 during the Missile Crisis. Did ‘Pac help Kimbo fake his death so as to provide combat training for the anti-Illuminati army? It seems highly likely, as every great leader needs a general. Roosevelt had Patton,

“It’s going to be great,” I told them. But apparently, Graceland exists somewhere else. Who is this Elvis guy, and how dare he steal my city name?!

Churchill had Montgomery, and now Shakur has Slice. The Illuminati should be on their toes, because the liberation is coming quick, buddy. Say your prayers, you Illuminatus shills, and Hail Mary!

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THE TOP NHL DRAFT PICKS FOR 2016 Written by Nick Bondi

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often said that the NHL Draft is my favourite time of the hockey calendar. I love the suspense when a trade is announced, and I enjoy projecting where players could go and what role they could eventually play.

With no Canadian NHL teams making the playoffs, the top 10 positions of the Draft will feature a lot of presence from the Great White North. Four Canadian teams are in the top five, with Toronto and Winnipeg occupying the first two spots. Six of the seven Canadian teams are in the top 10, so instead of trying to predict the whole first round, I’m going to try and predict the top 10 picks.

The Jets have it easy this draft, as they are going to pick either Matthews or Laine, depending on what the Leafs do. Back in the fall, I predicted that Laine would be drafted between the 5th and 7th spots. Well, all he’s done since then is win the World Junior Championships with Finland while finishing the tournament with seven goals in seven games, win the SM-Liiga and the Jarri Kurri Trophy (the Finnish league equivalent of the Conn Smythe), and be named best forward at this year’s world championship. He has the potential to become a 40-goal scorer in the NHL, and the Jets are very fortunate that they will be able to draft him.

I believe the Leafs have narrowed down their selection to two choices: Auston Matthews or Patrik Laine. Matthews is projected to be a legitimate number one centre, something the Leafs haven’t had since Mats Sundin left town. Matthews has been the projected number one pick since September, and the fact that he plays centre definitely helps his case. As shown by the two Stanley Cup finalists this year, you have to be good down the middle to succeed in the NHL.

For this piece, we’re assuming that no team will trade their pick, though I suspect Edmonton might just do so. In any event, if they do keep it, it’s a bit of a stretch to take a defenceman here, so I think they will take the best player available in Tkachuk. He impressed mightily in the OHL with the London Knights this year, scoring 107 points in 57 regular season games, and 48 points in 22 postseason games as the Knights went on to win the Memorial Cup. Perhaps a player like Jordan Eberle will be traded to make room for Tkachuk.

Back in November, I had Chychrun pencilled in at second overall. He’s fallen significantly since then, but he’s still had a good season with 49 points in 62 games. It’s simply a case of players such as Laine and Tkachuk playing very well, causing him to fall down a bit in the rankings. Besides Oliver Ekman-Larsson, the Coyotes don’t have much on defence, so I think this pick makes a ton of sense.

At the beginning of the year, most places had Puljujarvi as the clear second overall selection. However, Laine has played so well that he knocked fellow countryman Puljujarvi down into the clear-cut third place. Not only did he also win the World Junior Championship with Laine, he was named best forward and the MVP of the tournament, as well as leading the tournament in scoring with a whopping 17 points in seven games. He’s been compared to Jamie Benn of the Dallas Stars, as his 6’3’’ frame makes him very tough to play against.

Jim Benning loves his big, two-way players, and Dubois fits the mould perfectly. Compared to Anze Kopitar, he put up 99 points in 62 games with the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles of the QMJHL, scoring 42 goals. His versatility is also a big asset, as he can play either on the wing or at centre. This player is the perfect fit for the Canucks and what they are currently trying to do.

Sergachev has been linked by multiple sites to the Sabres, and it’s easy to see why it’s a natural fit. Buffalo looks set upfront, with the likes of Jack Eichel, Evander Kane, and Ryan O’Reilly; now they have to improve on the blue line if they want to contend. Sergachev put up close to a point per game in the OHL last season, and could be a solid fit alongside Rasmus Ristolainen.

The Flames have a plethora of young forwards, but they lack a true number one defenceman — something they need to become true contenders in the league. Juolevi could be that player, but he won’t jump into the NHL right away. He’s a great skater, and with patience, I think he can soon become the player on the blue line the Flames desperately need.

One of the biggest problems for Montreal last season (besides losing Carey Price) was the lack of high-scoring wingers. Nylander is a potential solution to that problem. The younger brother of William Nylander, Alexander was named CHL rookie of the year after putting up 75 points in 57 games for the Mississauga Steelheads. He may not be ready to be in the NHL next season, but he could be a big contributor for the Canadiens going forward.

Labelled as a two-way centre, McLeod seems like the perfect replacement for Ryan O’Reilly. Having only put up 61 points in 57 games hurts his draft stock, although he did play for an average Steelheads side alongside Alexander Nylander. Ultimately, McLeod would be a good fit with the Avalanche.