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SERVICES

Queen’s pulls plug on Campus Computer Store

IN THIS ISSUE FEATURES Financial woes puts PPS in dire straits

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Current services to be transitioned while retail operations will be closed

EDITORIALS

V ictoria G ibson Assistant News Editor

Don’t diagnose students’ sexuality

Following a year-by-year trend of financial losses, Queen’s has decided to close its on-campus computer store.

The University reported a growing deficit for the technological retail outlet in its review of ancillary operations during the 2014-15 academic year. Due to its findings, the (ITS). According to Davis, students review recommended closing the more complex equipment.

“If you want to buy a desktop using these plans won’t be affected Campus Computer Store by computer or a little gadget like a by the transition.

April 29, 2016.

According to The Queen’s In an interview with The Journal, printer, you can go in there and just Caroline Davis, vice-principal buy it. It’s like a regular computer Gazette, most universities across (finance and administration), said store on the high street,” Davis said. Ontario have already closed their Davis said the store could computer stores. After the Queen’s the deficit has been a multi-year trend, although she didn’t have also procure more complicated store closes, Western University will types of equipment, including be the only university operating a specific deficit values on-hand.

“We’ve been experiencing a “servers or major pieces of retail computer store on its campus.

The Queen’s outlet, which has decline year over year,” Davis said. computer equipment”.

With the closure of the retail been operating for over 30 years, “We’ve come to the point where we do need to make sure that [the service, the core services offered by is located on the ground floor of University doesn’t] actually make the store will be transitioned to the Dupuis Hall.

Employees of the store losses. So we’ll be closing before portfolios of other shared services.

Queen’s Mobile Voice and have consulted with Queen’s we actually get to that point.”

The Computer Store served as a Data Plans, for example, will be Human Resources and union retail outlet for students, and sold moved under the portfolio of representatives to discuss options both everyday technologies and Information Technology Services moving forward.

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Davis said current employees will be offered positions in strategic procurement services, which fall under the finance and administration portfolio, although only three new positions will be offered. She didn’t say how many employees currently work at the Computer Store.

Nonetheless, she said discussions are underway and the transition will be smooth.

“We’ve got discussions that have been ongoing with each of the people, so it will all be taken care of,” she said.

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Six former student leaders on NAD

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ARTS Humanizing MLK’s last day through theatre

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LIFESTYLE A man’s night as a woman

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ALCOHOL

Orientation Week residence violations continue to drop

Administration records downward trend in residence violations since implementing a dry Frosh Week in 2011 T arini P ahwa Assistant News Editor Write-ups filed by dons in residence during Orientation Week decreased again this year in continuation of a

trend that began in 2012.

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs (Student Life and Learning) Arig al Shaibah said the trend is a result of continuous efforts on the part of the University to educate students.

“Hopefully, we’re actually reaching through [to] the population and it’s making a difference in what we’re putting in place and what we’re conveying to our students and the expectations,” al Shaibah said.

Students are written up by residence dons for underage drinking, open alcohol and possession of beer bottles in residence.

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to al Shaibah.

Between 2012 and 2015, students perceiving an association between alcohol and Queen’s culture decreased by five per cent.

In 2011, an alcohol ban was implemented in residences during Orientation Week. The ban came after the deaths of two first-year students in 2010, which a Coroner’s investigation found to be alcohol related.

In the annual frosh student survey of 2013, nine per cent of students reported that the existence of the policy helped them make safer choices around alcohol consumption.

Surveys also show that pressure from their peers and other upper-year students to consume alcohol during Orientation Week has been greatly reduced, she said.

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STUDENT HEALTH

Online Psychology Network announced by AMS Video conference psychologists made available to Queen’s students V ictoria G ibson Assistant News Editor Queen’s students seeking mental health services can now bypass long wait times, complex booking systems and extensive commutes with a few clicks of a mouse.

On Oct. 30, 2015, the AMS announced the opening of the Online Psychology Network in a mass email to Queen’s students. The network allows students to book and attend appointments online with one of 11 certified psychologists using video conferencing.

The network is one of the newest additions to the AMS

Health Plan. An online coaching and therapy service called PsyVitalitï has also been added to the plan.

AMS Vice-President (Operations) Kyle Beaudry said the program has been in the works for several years now, though he couldn’t say how many.

“This is all based on quite a bit of historical research, and a lot of years of looking into this,” Beaudry, Comm ’15, said.

One-third of students say that their education is affected by stress, according to data PsyVitalitï provided to the AMS. PsyVitalitï also told the AMS that half of youth in Canadian

universities experience symptoms of anxiety or depression without follow-up, Beaudry said.

“Those were two pretty compelling statistics for why we should take that next step,” Beaudry said.

Online appointments are as effective as an in-person interaction, according to Beaudry.

He said while students may initially demonstrate some hesitation towards the video conference model, it holds immense potential for good work in mental health.

“Student care is here to serve the student — and if it can be done in a better and more innovative

way, [we’re] trying it to see how it works.”

Beaudry says he’s unsure what specific measures are in place ensure online security, but he’s confident that they’re more than adequate. “[PsyVitalitï] actually has a Chief Privacy Officer,” Beaudry said. He added that privacy and security are as much of a risk to the company as it is to a student and would therefore be a top priority.

For the AMS, the new service offers three benefits, he said — convenience, ease of use and a pre-existing connection to their student health plan.

“We’re all busy, whether you

have class, or extracurriculars, or sports, or whatever is going on in your day-to-day life,” Beaudry said. “[Often], you don’t have to take the time to get on a bus, or take a taxi out, and wait for your appointment.”

The online service will fall under the same coverage as face-to-face appointments. Students covered by the AMS plan will be subsidized $30 per visit with a maximum of $400 per year.

The AMS Health Plan costs Queen’s students $129.56 in student fees each year. The cost of the plan increased from $122.15 to $129.56 last year, an increase of $7.41.

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FEATURE PENSION PLANS

Budget cuts divide university As Queen’s faces janitorial layoffs, students and employees feel the effects N ick P earce Features Editor Queen’s custodial staff have continued to cope with layoffs as the University navigates a series of financial woes.

In April 2014, 17 Physical Plant Services (PPS) employees were laid off while six more employees had their hours nearly halved. The layoffs meant cleaning in certain areas was reduced, including graduate student offices and stairways.

A PPS employee, who requested anonymity, said PPS services have experienced a marked decline due to the cuts.

“I’ll put in this way: for this building to be taken care of properly, we need three [employees]. Right now we have two. We don’t have enough people and you can tell in the winter.”

More employees have been hired and will be able to help with the situation, but it isn’t a catch-all — those new employees will also work less hours, he said.

“When you have less people working less hours, you just can’t do it all,” he said.

This “casualization”, where full-time employees are replaced with part-time employees, is a growing trend at Queen’s.

Casual employees work less hours aren’t subject to the union’s major benefits.

The process replaces full-time janitorial staff with casual employees: casual employees earn $12 an hour against the union-mandated $23.31 with added benefits.

The University recently reached collective agreements with Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) 229, Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA), and United

Steel Workers (USW). CUPE 229 — which includes custodial staff — attained some concessions from the University, including a scale increase of one per cent across the board and another two 1.25 per cent increases over 2016 and 2017.

Casualization, however, remains a source of contention. According to the PPS employee, the CUPE agreement did nothing to address concerns around the shrinking full-time staff.

“Most people were okay because they had wives and they worked too,” the PPS employee said. “This one guy worked here for two years. He was going to move into a bigger apartment, then his pay gets cut in half, [he] loses his benefits and he can’t afford it anymore.”

He added that he’s concerned for younger co-workers faced with the challenge.

Vice Principal (Finance and Administration) Caroline Davis said the layoffs were made as a result of financial difficulties, including a $285 million pension plan solvency deficit. “[Laying off employees] were not decisions the university made lightly, but they were necessary to address the financial reality we face,” Davis told The Journal via email.

She added that the changes implemented last year by the University reduced cleaning in certain areas, such as graduate student offices.

PPS director John Witjes also defended the cuts in an email to The Journal.

“Physical Plant Services and the university remain committed to maintaining a clean and safe

environment for everyone on campus,” he wrote. “The changes were limited to areas with lower traffic, and PPS has monitored buildings closely over the past year and made adjustments as required.”

He pointed to the recent union agreements as a success for university-union relations after a year of union opposition.

“Through bargaining between CUPE and the university, a new rate structure for cleaners was negotiated. This has provided an opportunity to create 17 new continuing cleaning positions,” Witjes wrote.

17 Physical Plant Services employees were laid off in April 2014. Since then, there have been reductions to maintenance on campus.

$99.2 million in the 2008-2009 fiscal year. Those losses weren’t formally recovered until 2014.

To this day, low interest rates have continued to pile on and, as of August 2014, Queen’s has found itself holding a solvency deficit of — Anonymous $285 million for the QPP. A solvency deficit Witjes didn’t confirm whether occurs when a plan’s assets are less the new positions were part-time than the money owed to members.

The QPP officially owes $285 or full-time.

CUPE 229 declined to million more to future and current comment. However, in an pensioners than it can afford. interview with The Journal last Queen’s has also guaranteed year, CUPE local 229 president pensioners that their pay will never Patrick Cummings criticized the be reduced.

The deficit recently went into University’s decision to make cuts.

“Basically [employees] make less stage two solvency — meaning money. They work odd hours,” he the University promises to pay said. “They don’t get enough to it off over 10 years. However, while Queen’s hasn’t lost any support their families.”

The Queen’s University Faculty money for the past four years, Association (QUFA) could not those surplus are largely due speak to The Journal by deadline, to investments.

Accountants call these but said they plan to make an one-time returns because announcement on the topic.

The roots of last year’s layoffs investment earnings fluctuate can be found in the Queen’s yearly. Without the stock market, Pension Plan (QPP), with the 2008 Queen’s would be posting deficits. financial crisis ultimately to blame. The University is benefitting now, At the peak of the recession, the but it wasn’t so long ago that University lost assets to the tune of these investments lost more

“When you have less people working less hours, you just can’t do it all.”

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money than they earned.

Furthermore, to balance the books, Queen’s has to shell out roughly $20 million per year for the next 10 years.

The college pension plan (CATT) has offered Queen’s and several other Canadian universities to join a jointly sponsored pension plan (JSPP). If Queen’s joins the JSPP, any payments are waived.

Multi-employer pension plans are being seriously considered, if only to escape payment.

There’s been a new push for a university-sector pension, as all but three Ontario universities have been hit with a pension deficit.

Caroline Davis has been a major proponent for the switch. In Queen’s press releases, Davis has emphasized that every dollar paid to the pension deficit is a dollar that could have been invested into the university.

“Queen’s solvency deficit will mean millions of dollars in additional annual pension payments over the coming years. That is money that would otherwise be available to fund the university’s operations,” Davis said in a statement published in The Queen’s Gazette.

Although it’s a possible solution, JSPP requires the Ontario government’s go-ahead. The plan requires multiple employers to share pension responsibilities and government has yet to approve it.

“The university is focused on managing its resources carefully, in the face of a number of significant financial challenges,” Davis wrote in the Queen’s 2014-2015 Financial Statement.

In the case of PPS, careful resource management has required a hard stance in cuts and layoffs.

In her email to The Journal, Davis said she urges caution about reckless spending when facing a collection of financial challenges.

“Static or declining government grants, constraints on tuition fees and a large pension solvency deficit. With these challenges, the university must carefully contain its costs.”

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UNIVERSITY FINANCE

Queen’s budget shows surplus and pension problems

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Queen’s current pension plan confirmed to be unsustainable M ikayla W ronko Assistant News Editor Queen’s University has reported a surplus of $61.9 million for last year, according to the 2014-15 consolidated financial statements.

The surplus likely comes as a pleasant surprise, since the 2014-15 budget predicted a $7 million deficit. The same financial report, however, also identified potential financial threats, including pension plan* unsustainability, static and declining government grants and a $253-million deferred maintenance backlog.

In particular, the University’s financial statements declared that the Queen’s Pension Plan (QPP) is not financially sustainable. The University is committed to exploring other options, according to the document.

The QPP has been an ongoing financial issue for the University. The actuarial valuation* of the QPP — an analysis done to estimate future financial

conditions — completed on Aug. 31, 2014, reported a solvency deficit of $285 million.

A solvency deficit occurs when the value of the pension plan’s assets is less than the value of pension benefits owed to its members.

In short, the QPP is worth less than it owes.

In April this year, the University applied for and received Stage II solvency relief *from the Government of Ontario. Stage II solvency relief allows the University to defer the solvency deficits* payments to September 2018 and pay the remainder of the deficit over the following seven years until 2025.

The financial statements also confirmed that Queen’s University and its faculty and staff unions are committed to participating in the University Pensions Project (UPP).

The commitment by the University and the unions was confirmed after collective bargaining was completed this summer.

The UPP is a jointly sponsored project

by The Council of Ontario Universities

Understanding pension plans Pension plan: A method in which an employee transfers a part of his or her present income stream toward retirement income.

Single employer pension plan (SEPP): A type of pension plan available to employees from one employer, who is liable for the pension plan itself.

Jointly sponsored pension plan (JSPP): Employer and employees become jointly liable for the pension. It can be a single employer or multi-employer arrangement (Queen’s is aiming to transition to a multi-employer JSPP).

Solvency: The requirement that if a pension plan is terminated, the employer must be able to provide all members their benefits.

Solvency deficit: When the value of the pension plan is less than the value of benefits owed to all members if the entire pension plan were to be terminated.

Actuarial valuation: A mathematical estimation that evaluates future liabilities and value of a pension plan by making demographic and economic assumptions.

and the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCFUA). Together, the member universities have committed to design and create a jointly sponsored pension plan (JSPP).

A JSPP* allows for the risks associated with the plan to be split between the employer and employees. Pension plans are exposed to such risks related to financial markets, interest rates and assumption about mortality. The QPP, meanwhile, is a single employer pension plan* (SEPP), where all the accountability of the pension plan falls on Queen’s as the employer.

According to the recently released financial statements, a criteria for a successful JSPP would be a permanent solvency exemption.

If Queen’s wins such an exemption, it will no longer be obligated to pay $285-million in its solvency deficit.

The financial statement went on to say that if the UPP isn’t successful, Queen’s and its unions have committed to looking for another JSPP to join. If they fail to find a JSPP with a suitable solvency exemption, Queen’s says “further discussion and changes” to the financial sustainability of the QPP would be needed.

Caroline Davis, vice principal (finance and administration), says she’s feeling cautiously optimistic about the joint sponsorship. Davis said both the Council

of Ontario Universities and OCUFA have a strong team — each has a lawyer and an actuary — to represent the interests of employers and employees.

“They are the experts and they’re making a very, very good case that this pension plan makes sense, that we have a good design and that it’s going to work,” she said.

In terms of a timeline for the JSPP, Davis told The Journal that the current goal is get the unions to agree to a basic outline and design of the JSPP by the holiday season. The next stage of the project will be solidifying a contractual agreement with the unions regarding the specifics of the JSPP project.

Davis said she predicts that the actual transition of the QPP to the JSPP will take some time before its implementation.

“I think it’ll be two or three years before we make the transition and move the Queen’s Pension Plan into the new one,” Davis said.

Aside from securing a permanent solvency exemption and ensuring that the plan makes sense financially, Davis says it’s important to be certain that the pension plan’s benefits are reasonable.

“We’re trying to draw down all the possibilities into something that makes sense.

It has to makes sense to Queen’s unions and Queen’s University as an employer.”

STUDENT SERVICES

AMS Food Bank usage up 50 per cent due to rebranding Visits at 20 to25 per week following awareness campaign J osh M alm Contributor

boost awareness around campus position,” she said. with its recent rebranding and “But it is important to remember awareness campaign. that some students are not in The new campaign began last that position, and it’s really hard Usage of the AMS Food Bank is up 50 per cent from last year, year with a rebranding of its name sometimes to make ends meet AMS Food Bank stocks its shelves with according to the service’s director from the AMS Food Centre to between tuition, textbooks and non-perishable food items. the AMS Food Bank. Since then, everything else that you need to be Devin Cleary. won’t stop at the rebranding. The Food bank usage had it has continued with new logos, a student.” dropped to an all-time low in a revamped website, awareness The food bank is a resource service is also planning to add a 2007 — a year when it saw only 50 posters in residences and for students who have financial new member of staff to oversee a visits — primarily due to a change discussions and meetings between difficulty and need affordable and sustainability initiative. in locations from the Journal AMS staff and first-year students. nutritious food, she said.

“The sustainability coordinator Food Bank staff also had a large “It takes a lot of courage to position is fairly new, so we’re still house to McGillivray-Brown Hall.

At the time, food bank staff said presence at this year’s Sidewalk use a food bank,” Cleary said. trying to figure out what we’re the change might have decreased Sale, where they pushed for more The service has worked to build trying to do with it. But we have awareness among students of awareness of the service. a reputation as a confidential some really great ideas, including the service.

Cleary, ArtSci ’16, said they’re and non-judgemental service, workshops for how to extend The average number of visitors trying to combat the stigma of she added. the shelf life of food, getting is now roughly 20 to 25 per using the food bank.

“Anyone can come in and use the more organic and local produce, week, a 50 per cent increase from “I think there is an idea service. All you have to do is bring making the food bank cleaner last year’s numbers, according that Queen’s is very affluent a student card, so that we make and applying for sustainability to Cleary. She attributed the and there are a lot of people sure we are only serving students.” grants,” she said.

She said although Queen’s is increase to the service’s efforts to fortunate enough to be in that The new awareness initiative

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often stereotyped as attracting more affluent students, there’s still a large portion who depend on the services of the AMS Food Bank. The food bank lets lower-income students “spend time studying instead of working to buy food”, she said.

“It’s just trying to level the playing field, so that everyone is able to give their best and not be worried about where their next meal is going to come from.”

The AMS Food Bank is open Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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al Shaibah says student leaders to thank for positive trend impact on another individual at,� she added. within residence, including In 2013, The Journal reported “A lot of effort has been placed endangering and undermining the 18 write-ups for underage drinking, in terms of education around dignity of others�, according to the 114 for open alcohol and three for the possession of beer bottles hazing as it relates to alcohol,� ResRules handbook. al Shaibah said.

Level Two offenses include during Frosh Week. In 2012, When surveyed on if they destroying public property, there were 46, 134 and seven experienced any hazing, or found participating in drinking games, write-ups, respectively. themselves in situations where purchasing alcohol for underage A year later, in 2014, dons they were forced to drink alcohol, residents and stealing from another issued four write-ups for underage about 50 per cent of students person in residence. drinking, 96 for open alcohol and said “no�. “They’re typically associated one for possession of beer bottles.

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Queen’s Remembrance Day Service 11 November 2015 10:53 a.m.

Practitioner lines available some conditions apply

Grant Hall Service conducted by the University Chaplain, Kate Johnson. In order for all staff, faculty, and students to attend, classes are cancelled from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

For more information, please contact the Chaplain’s Office, 533-2186

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EDITORIALS

The Journal’s Perspective

SEXUALITY

Trinity Western speaker reinforces prejudice and the time of having him there.

Students don’t need their sexual speakers who supported their Change in Sexual Orientation”.

Coming to grips with your religious prerogative.

And Yarhouse’s talk will be on identity diagnosed.

But there’s something extremely “Understanding Sexual Identity sexuality can a bewildering Trinity Western University, a Christian university in B.C., stirred prejudicial about presenting moral and Gender Dysphoria”. Gender experience that may require up more controversy recently or religious views in the guise of dysphoria is a medical disorder that support. But, clearly, Trinity occurs in someone who doesn’t Western is incapable of providing when they invited Dr. Mark science or medicine. unprejudiced guidance to Yarhouse isn’t a minister. He’s identify with their biological sex.

Yarhouse to speak at their campuses.

To be clear: homosexuality, its students.

The professor’s work is based on a professor of psychology. He There are many issues of the belief that sexual identity can started the Institute for the Study bisexuality, being transgender or of Sexual Identity, which clinically any other version of sexual or mental health that students can be changed.

Guy Saffold, special assistant to analyses sexual identity and offers gendered identity isn’t a mental be susceptible to throughout the president, defended Yarhouse’s therapy to clients, “so that their disorder. It doesn’t require their university years and beyond — depression, anxiety, visit to concerned students with behavior and sexual identity line diagnosis and treatment.

But, in his invitation to address ADHD, to name a few. the claim that, “students will up with their beliefs and values.”

He’s published many papers their student body, there’s an Homosexuality isn’t one learn to interact with challenging views and to have the intellectual with titles such as “Ex Gays? An implicit acknowledgment that of them. strength to challenge back when Extended Longitudinal Study of what he has to say is important — Journal Editorial Board Attempted Religiously Mediated enough to go through the expense something concerns them.”

Essentially, that boils down to a pedagogical strategy of presenting students with what not to think, and then hoping they know the difference.

Yarhouse’s invitation isn’t surprising, given the school’s covenant with students forbidding sex outside of heterosexual marriage, which recently lost them their Law Society of Upper Canada accreditation.

However, in light of that court battle, it’s strange Trinity Western would host a speaker addressing the student body on the topic of homosexuality, when, at least from the school’s perspective, none of their students are gay.

Granted, the school is a Christian institution, and it’s understandable that ILLUSTRATION BY KIA KORTELAINEN they would choose to invite

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As I ponder on it now, the reason is up with is its impractical nature. It actually quite simple. challenges me to be better in every It gives me a reason to wake up issue, and even with the belief that in the morning. it’s impossible I never want to stop My interest in journalism started pushing to become relevant. in high school where I founded a Regardless of whether you hear biannual school sports magazine. my voice or not, or even care My high school seriously lacked that we have a newspaper, I’m acob osen athletic talent, but even more so, putting out something that I’m it lacked any passion from the proud to take credit for. That’s student body. reason enough for me and any I created that magazine not other student journalist to do with the intention of doing serious this job. reporting, but because I wasn’t satisfied with apathy.

Jacob is The Journal’s News Editor.

I wanted to do something He’s a third-year English major. different — I wanted to give myself to a cause that didn’t have any implications for my STUDENT DEBT academic career.

I wanted to feel what it was like When I tell my friends I’m only taking two courses I usually get to do something impractical.

The same fundamental idea has a response like “aw man, you’re so lucky”. But then I tell them stayed with me during my time at I work 60 hours a week, often The Journal. into obscure hours of the morning Some student journalists will and sometimes even on 24 hour say they do it to keep their student binges — all for an honoraria that body informed on major issues, roughly equals $3 an hour. while others may say it serves as a Typically that warrants no critique of the University. response — and rightfully so.

But I find those arguments The new scheme to pay off student Journalism — and specifically naïve. The only media criticism debt with travel points is more of student journalism — is a lifestyle, the University responds to is an opportunity for politicians to not an occupation. It’s tiring, from a national media source and pat each other on the back then to stressful and fast pace, with little campuses are so rampant with combat the financial burden. compensation. It’s impractical. student apathy you could shove Employment and Social So why have I sold my soul to a newspaper in someone’s face Development Canada got the go The Journal? and they still won’t care about ahead from the Conservatives to It’s a fundamental question that campus issues. work out a deal with Higher Ed I’ve struggled with for a while now.

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Travel points won’t fly

students to put reward points towards tuition and loan payments.

The thought of corporations capitalizing off of students’ desperate financial troubles is discomforting.

Companies offer reward points to encourage consumers to spend more money. To redeem a significant portion of money to pay off tuition or debt, a student, who’s already strapped for cash, would have to spend thousands of dollars.

It’s no wonder the company is so eager to put forward this deal. It takes 35,000 Aeroplan points, which requires spending a significant amount of money, to repay $250 of debt.

People who have a lot of debt usually don’t have a lot of disposable income. Those who rack up travel points also might not overlap with those who are in debt.

After all, the biggest expenses that put students into financial stress don’t accrue points. Students aren’t going into debt due to groceries or clothes shopping. It’s expenses like tuition, rent and textbooks that are the real strain.

Anything that helps students pay off debt is good, but trading reward points for loan repayments doesn’t fix the problem, it simply makes a good headline.

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OPINIONS

Your Perspective

NON-ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE

Student self-government at risk Six alumni express concern over potential disenfranchisement of peer-based non-academic discipline

Michael Lindsay, AMS President 2002-03

Tyler Turnbull, AMS President 2004-05

Morgan Campbell, AMS President 2011-12

Daniel Sahl, Rector 2000-02

Ahmed Kayssi, Rector 2002-04

Grant Bishop, Rector 2004-06

Three former AMS Presidents and three former Rectors write that Queen’s must protect its historic student-run non-academic discipline system.

One of Queen’s most important values is that Queen’s students govern themselves. This sense of student ownership for the “broader learning environment” differentiates Queen’s from other universities.

For more than 120 years, a student-run non-academic discipline system has been a cornerstone of Queen’s students’ self-government: if you’re not being charged with a criminal or regulatory offence, the community standards under Queen’s code of conduct are adjudicated by your fellow students.

A peer-based process for non-academic discipline preserves impartiality and ensures proper consideration of the community context. The independence of the system safeguards its fairness, ensuring that political or reputational concerns don’t compromise a student’s procedural rights.

Indeed, in 2012 Daniel Woolf signed an agreement with the AMS that affirmed “the University recognizes the inherent value and efficacy of the AMS non-academic discipline system and unequivocally supports the underlying philosophy of peer-administered discipline.”

Queen’s Board of Trustees report from Harriet Lewis in recently struck an advisory May 2015. We also understand committee, chaired by Principal the University administration may Daniel Woolf, to review the have procured legal opinions non-academic discipline system. concerning both: (1) the risk of legal liability Honest discussion about how to improve the system should always for the university from student non-academic be welcome. Student leaders administered should participate honestly in such discipline; and (2) Senate’s legislative authority a review. The advisory committee to delegate non-academic discipline also must proceed in good faith.

However, the tone of Queen’s to student societies.

Non-academic discipline is administration in the lead-up to this review, and in its discussions to of fundamental importance to date with student leaders, has raised the entire Queen’s community. concerns. Specifically, we’ve heard All legal opinions concerning fears that Queen’s administration non-academic discipline should may seek to use this review to be publicly disclosed. For assert control over non-academic honest and collegial discussion discipline. Because of the abrupt to occur, all stakeholders timelines and an imbalanced review should know what advice committee composition, students decision-makers have received.

Lewis’ report asserts that the are worried the review is a veneer University might face legal liability for a predetermined outcome.

We sincerely hope this isn’t for negligence or breach of contract the case. As alumni who care from the student administration of deeply about our alma mater, we the non-academic discipline system.

It’s notable that Lewis doesn’t personally volunteer to speak with any administrator or Trustee about cite any authorities for her assertion the importance of the student role that the University might face in the non-academic discipline risk for such liability. We question system. Similarly, we’re available to how a restorative non-academic any student to provide insight on discipline system could be causally the system’s history and principles. linked to the University’s failure We are aware of the to meet a forward-looking duty recommendations made in the of care.

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If other legal opinions provide a more thorough analysis and jurisprudential support, these should be publicly disclosed. If the administration intends to publicly assert possible liability as rationale for changing the nonacademic discipline system, it should waive any privilege over any legal opinions that explain the extent of that risk.

Similarly, we’re skeptical that the Board of Trustees has the authority to unilaterally change Queen’s non-academic discipline system. We understand Queen’s administration believes that the Board, rather than the Senate, possesses such authority.

However, given the long-lived delegation in practice of non-academic discipline by the Senate to student societies, it seems implausible that the Senate actually lacks authority. 120 years of history indicates an enduring, shared understanding of the allocation of responsibilities.

For any change to the system, decision-makers must consider the impact on Queen’s tradition of student self-government. Certain administrators may wrongly regard this tradition as out-dated and irrelevant.

Yet, student government is the

wellspring of Queen’s competitive advantage in attracting and educating citizens and leaders.

Queen’s should be emphasizing and supporting the unique role students play in shaping the broader learning environment. If we neglect this source of strength, Queen’s ongoing decline will only accelerate.

Principal Woolf, we call on you specifically. Alumni are watching this process unfold.

Countless alumni remember our Queen’s experience because of opportunities for leadership. We take our stewardship of our alma mater seriously. The values we shared at Queen’s inform our lives.

Our experiences at Queen’s have enabled and inspired our roles in our communities beyond Queen’s.

We expect the same respect for current students as for 30 generations of their predecessors.

Please don’t fail us in this test of discipline.

Michael Lindsay, AMS President 2002-03 Tyler Turnbull, AMS President 2004-05 Morgan Campbell, AMS President 2011-12 Daniel Sahl, Rector 2000-02 Ahmed Kayssi, Rector 2002-04 Grant Bishop, Rector 2004-06

Talking heads ... around campus

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What do you think of paying off student loans with travel points?

“If possible, great.”

“I don’t have too many points, but it would be great if I did.”

“Any program that helps pay off loans is a good idea to me.”

“I would rather use my points for travel.”

Holly Honderich, ArtSci ’16

Robbie Cheng, Comm ’17

Sajine Sathiaselan, Nurs ’19

Matthew Lam, ArtSci ’17

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ARTS

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Actor Michael Blake plays Martin Luther King Jr. in Theatre Kingston’s production of The Mountaintop.

THEATRE

Staging MLK Jr.’s last day alive

Theatre Kingston evokes inspiration and laughter in their production of The Mountaintop V ishmayaa J eyamoorthy Copy Editor The Mountaintop takes the glorified image of Martin Luther King Jr. and puts him on stage as a humanized and relatable man.

The 95-minute, one-act play directed by Rebecca Benson, is set in the small motel room in Memphis, Tennessee, where King was assassinated.

King, played by the enormously talented Michael Blake, comes home from a rally to get ready for the next day. When he orders room service, he meets the maid Camae, played by Natasha Mumba.

King and Camae spend the night talking about topics ranging from King’s actions as a civil rights leader to his smelly feet.

The dialogue between them is inspiring, tragic, funny and touching. It’s nothing short of a masterpiece.

The Mountaintop is unique

in its two-person cast. Blake and Mumba, the only actors cast for the show, are both actors of colour.

“A lot of people, in the arts and elsewhere, preach diversity but they don’t necessarily implement that at a programmatic level.

This, to me, provided me with an opportunity to very clearly provide opportunities for two amazing actors who happened to be actors of colour,” Artistic Director for Theatre Kingston Brett Christopher, said.

“Natasha, who we’d never met before, was this dynamo actor and we knew that she would be perfect for the role of Camae,” he added.

“I proposed Michael ... and we were so taken with his [audition] tape that we cast him on the spot.”

The play is also unique in its portrayal of Martin Luther King Jr. The civil rights activist’s rightful place in history can make it difficult to portray a character who’s relatable to the audience.

But Benson, Blake and playwright Katori Hill achieved that by creating a character that was realistic and true-to-life.

“The play itself tries to remove some of that god figure out of Martin Luther King,” Christopher said. “He’s shown as that kind of real guy, real man. He smokes, he’s funny, he’s tired, he’s real.”

The play comes at a time when King’s historic battle for the rights of black people in America are ever increasingly resonant. With movements like #BlackLivesMatter demanding equality, The Mountaintop tells us that despite his formidable status, Martin Luther King Jr. was a regular person who created great change, and we can too.

“He asks us to pick up the baton and carry on the fight for equality,” Christopher said.

“If we think ‘he’s super human, how on earth can I do that?’, if the play doesn’t bring him down

to human status, we’d be like ‘I’m not worthy of your asking me’, but if he seems like a regular guy, then we’re probably more likely to connect to him and to the play

on that level.”

The Mountaintop runs from Oct. 29 – Nov. 15 at the Domino Theatre.

Actor Natasha Mumba playing the character of King’s maid onstage.

GALLERY

Carpets as canvas Ndaté Sylla’s mixed media paintings decorate Studio 22 A nastasiya B oika Copy Editor

A painting by Sylla on the back of a recycled carpet.

PHOTO BY STEPHANIE NIJHUIS

Studio 22 doesn’t shy away from pushing boundaries.

The Games of Love, Come and Go, a current exhibition at the Studio 22 gallery by Ndaté Sylla, is a prime example.

Sylla’s work is unusual in his use of recycled carpets as canvases and of mixed media, including acrylic, paper and burlap, to provide texture to his abstract, Chagall-esque creations.

Ally Jacob, co-owner of the gallery, said while Studio 22 often starts out with a few pieces by a new artist, Sylla’s body of work stood out.

“We liked him. We liked what it was, and wanted to show it all as a whole thing, so we sort of took that on right away,” Jacob told The Journal.

Jacob said the inspiration behind Sylla’s collection, which the artist brought with him from Switzerland, was a love affair with a woman under the pseudonym Fleur. The name appears in the title of every art piece in the exhibition.

The exhibit, composed of 12 mixed media paintings, fits in smoothly with the brick walls and exposed wood of Studio 22. The ethereal atmosphere is supplemented by smooth jazz and light streaming through the

windows, with Kingston City Hall visible in the background.

In an email to The Journal, Sylla wrote that his approach to art was based mainly in his love of life, people and diversity.

“I simply found my inspiration in LOVE. We all need love.”

Sylla’s use of mixed media and recycled materials stands out in the exhibit. With recycled carpets as his canvas, the artist used a combination of paint and other materials to incorporate texture into his artwork. The objects embedded in the paintings range from a belt and a papier-mâché bag to a dried orange peel.

Sylla, for whom recycling is an See Recycling on page 10

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INSTALLATION

Playing around with sound The annual Tone Deaf festival hits the Kingston music scene for its 14th year J ustine L ittle -T rent Contributor In what began as a class assignment, Queen’s music students and their professor have created a complex music installation — complete with a grid of bells, a microphone and a sequence of changing sound effects.

“Soundbox Installation” was exhibited at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts as part of Kingston’s 14th annual Tone Deaf festival.

Queen’s professor and Tone Deaf organizer Matt Rogalsky and the students in his Music 255: Electroacoustic Music Composition class constructed the piece as part of a class project.

The Tone Deaf festival provides local artists with the opportunity to present their work to the Kingston community.

This year, the festival presented the Soundbox Installation along with five ticketed performance pieces highlighting Canadian artists.

The sound installation draws inspiration from British artist Stuart Marshall’s 1971 work, “Tape Loop Delay Grid.” In Marshall’s work, performers moved through a grid of instruments and played each as they encountered them.

Using a delay audio effect — which creates a repeating echo — each performer built upon the sounds of the performer before them to create a layered texture of sound.

“Soundbox Installation” adopts a similar technique. Students are tasked with creating a set of sound effects inputed through a single microphone set in the centre of the room.

The sounds are then played through one of four speakers in

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Professor Rogalsky’s Music 255 class experimenting with their “Sound Installation” project.

each corner of the room.

“The experimental structure … gives the audience freedom to interact with it without the knowledge of what it is you are doing,” Luc Ricci, ArtSci ’16, said.

He’s a student in Rogalsky’s class.

A grid of bells surrounds the microphone. Participants are invited to experiment with sound using the instruments provided, their voices or any other objects.

“You must be active within the space in order for it to work — if you are willing to engage with it, it invites you to make more sounds,” Rogalsky said.

The microphone leads into a network of delays. Sounds

produced by the audience are then processed with various sound effects and emitted back at the participants from various points within the room.

Working in small groups, the students generated a block of effects which, combined with the delay effect, produced unique sounds. Rogalsky then arranged the effects to ensure that they’re constantly changing.

The installation produced a wide range of sound, ranging from delicate, wind-like sounds to eerie cries.

The project provided an opportunity for the students to engage with installation art,

Rogalsky said.

“The idea [is] that you set up a situation within a gallery and then people come into it and have to decide how to engage with it,” he said. He added that it challenged students to negotiate various effect programming and to engage with delays, filters and reverberations.

Queen’s Geography adjunct lecturer Katie Hemsworth and PhD student Alexandra Paderson were among the audience members who experimented with the installation.

“We were making vocal sounds and it sounded like birds, or some sort of machine, [with] the effects completely reshaping the sound,”

Hemsworth said.

The Tone Deaf festival has two concert nights remaining. Female soloists Caroline Park, crys cole and Raissa Simone are performing at the Agnes Etherington Arts Centre on Friday evening.

The festival will then close on Saturday night with an experimental spoken word performance by renowned artists Nobuo Kubota, Kaie Kellough and Skin Tone at the Grad Club.

“Soundbox Installation” will be on display at the Art and Media lab in the Isabel Bader Centre for Performing Arts until Nov. 13.

CONCERT

It’s all about that Busty and the Bass

Nationally renowned nine-piece takes over the Ale House S tephanie N ijhuis M athew K ahansky The energetic and soulful band Busty and the Bass, a Queen’s University favourite, revisited Kingston this week in support of Queen’s Engineering Society’s Movember campaign.

For the second time this semester, the energetic nine-piece used their characteristically passionate stage presence to pack the Ale House.

The band has come a long way since their early beginnings at McGill University, when they had to learn to navigate the music industry and their own studies.

Before their performance, saxophone player and vocalist Nick Ferraro and bassist Milo Johnson spoke with The Journal about the band’s humble beginnings.

They said they began their careers by performing covers before they started writing their own songs.

“We were really good at taking covers and putting our own arrangements to them and injecting them with energy,” Ferraro said. He describes this process as “bustifying” the song.

Although they had limited experience with song writing, their first original song “Tryna Find Myself” won a university-wide competition, launching the band into the national music scene.

They said that due to several of their band members possessing different areas of expertise, the group collaborates on song-writing.

This lets them create more unique and intricate material.

“With our songs, it’s not so much one big idea, but the context of a thousand different ideas,”

Johnson said. “But that means when someone has a creative vision, you have to give them the space and patience for that.”

Ferraro and Johnson said they have to balance the energy of live performances with the focus and precision required in studio when producing their debut album.

“For the live show, people come to get hyped, so we play a lot of really hype shit with a lot of bass, but for the album it’s more about headphone music,” Johnson said.

“We understand we’re known for our on-stage presence, but we want to hold ourselves to a higher standard of song writing, and hopefully people will accept that,” he said.

Before he joined Busty and the Bass, Ferraro played in the well-known Toronto band Thunder Monks. Ferraro said the experience See Blunt on page 10

Vocalist and saxophonist Nick Ferraro onstage.

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Recycling as therapeutic art Continued from page 8

important aspect of his art, said it’s not just about recycling old materials.

“First of all, recycling is important … But it’s not only recycling our garbage. It’s also enabling those people who feel that they have been rejected by our

community or society because of their weaknesses or mistakes, to find a new purpose, a new place.

We have to find ways to change things for the better,” he wrote.

Sylla’s childhood was defined by poverty, an experience which Jacob said influenced his empathetic outlook and interest in recycled materials.

“He’s a lovely man and has

a really open demeanor, and talks about having enough, and if you have enough and then you get more, then what you need is enough, and you give it to somebody else,” she said.

The artist’s message and his use of unlikely materials attracted Jacob to Sylla’s work, which she describes as “dynamic and interesting.”

The gallery has also benefitted from exhibiting Sylla’s art. Jacob said the gallery found that more abstract exhibits attract a younger audience — one they’re interested in courting.

“We’re more interested in younger people and younger buyers and the things that they are attracted to, so we do really like to mix in things that are not

A line of Sylla’s paintings at the Studio 22 gallery.

as comprehensible, because we find that the younger audience will respond to that,” she said.

“A simple landscape is lovely, but not all that interesting. It doesn’t do anything for them. So it is important for us to be able to find other interesting work and show it.”

Ndaté Sylla’s “The Games of Love, Come and Go” runs from Oct. 27 to Dec. 6. For more information, visit the Studio 22 website, studio22.ca

PHOTO BY STEPHANIE NIJHUIS

Blunt advice for aspiring musicians Continued from page 9

involved playing in bars “in front of drunk people” and “a lot of contagious energy”. Johnson, meanwhile, grew up in the jazz church scene, but says he emerged with many of the same values as Ferraro.

“Despite the difference in

dancing, the energy was the same,” Johnson said.

Johnson had a blunt and simple piece of advice for aspiring musicians.

“Stay humble and always remember that you’re nothing and there’s always somebody better,” he said. “The takeaway message is that no one cares. Work harder.”

Busty and the Bass onstage at The Ale House.

PHOTO BY STEPHANIE NIJHUIS

GRAPHIC BY ASHLEY QUAN

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CIS WOMEN’S RUGBY McEwen leads incredible comeback

Down 17-0, captain hits four penalty kicks and conversion in eventual 24-17 win at CIS quarterfinal J oseph C attana Assistant Sports Editor

Lauren McEwen directly contributed to 14 of the Gaels’ 24 points in their CIS quarterfinal victory.

Gillian Pegg’s defence was on display on Thursday night, including this late tackle.

Gaels winger Emma Chown moments before scoring the winning try.

PHOTO BY ARWIN CHAN

PHOTO BY JOSEPH SZEMAN

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comeback. Sloppy play from both sides kept the ball in the middle of the field, with possession changing every few scrums.

After earning a position in the CIS After fouling Queen’s twice in the second championship by hosting the tournament, half, McEwen would make the Axewomen many likely questioned Queen’s credentials. pay. Two consecutive penalty kicks allowed But after their 24-17 upset of the her to tie the match up at 17-17 after 15 number one seed Acadia Axewomen, few minutes of play. will doubt their abilities.

The Gaels didn’t look back. After Axewomen head coach Matthew Durant multiple defensive stands, the Gaels praised the underdog Gaels. found themselves deep in the heart of the “All the credit to Queen’s. They really Axewomen zone. beat us at our own game,” Durant said.

After pushing the ball to the outside, “They out rucked us for the last three quarters the Gaels handed the ball to OUA All-Star of the game. They took advantage of every Emma Chown, who sidestepped two of mistake we made and kept the tempo high.” Acadia’s defenders to score the Gaels second 24 unanswered points rallied the try of the game. After another successful eighth-seeded Gaels from an early 17-0 hole. McEwen kick, the Gaels sat up 24-17.

All-Canadian Maddie MacKenzie broke On the day, Lauren McEwen scored four away from the Gaels defence, scoring two penalty kicks and added one conversion. tries within 15 minutes, and giving the AUS For Barz, this has been a long time coming champions an early 10-0 lead. for the fifth-year captain.

The Axewomen wouldn’t let up there, as “The best kick was the final one on prop Janice Cougle fought her way across the try — she was three meters off the the line. After a conversion, the Gaels were touchline,” Barz said. “That’s a hell of a kick down 17-0. in World Cup play, let alone at the university Queen’s head coach Beth Barz knew they level, so the fact that she was able to step might trail early. up and slot that in as calmly as she did is “We certainty did not make it easy on pretty big reward for all the work she has ourselves,” Barz said. “We have so many first put in.” years that had some nerves to start.”

“Lauren has given her heart and soul Fo l l o w i n g to the team over the 17-0 deficit, five years and this the Gaels looked year in particular “That’s a hell of a kick in like a whole new she has absolutely World Cup play, let alone at team. Physical grown as a leader the university level.” play led to and I couldn’t captain Lauren be more proud McEwen’s first — Gaels head coach Beth Barz of her.” penalty kick of With less than on McEwen’s final conversion the game. After five minutes converting, the to play, Acadia Gaels sat down 17-3. pushed to tie the game up. Lauren Humby All-Canadian Gillian Pegg continued the crossed into the end zone for Acadia, but Gaels comeback, as a strong run where she a tackle from prop McKinley Hunt forced bounced off multiple tackles allowed her Humby out of bounds, closing the chapter to pass the ball to winger Lauren Murray on a comeback. on the outside, tiptoeing her way down the From there, the Gaels ran out the clock, sideline to the Gaels first try of the game. securing the biggest upset of the day.

One of the biggest differences for Barz McEwen believes that after dropping the following the 17-0 early hole was the play of last two games of the season, this game her forwards. cemented their status as one of the top teams “Our forwards played their guts out,” she in the CIS. said. “They saw the weaknesses and went “Hard work won us this game. Every with them at 100 per cent.” breakdown, every physical battle we tried From there, the Gaels defence would to battle and we did. We came together,” step up. Physical play in the middle of the McEwen said. “The first 10 minutes were field kept the teams scoreless for the next hard, but we pushed through and that’s such 10 minutes. a testament to our character as a team.”

After scrum-half Dominique Rumball “It really shows our colours and I’m just pushed the team deep into Axewomen so proud of my girls today.” territory, McEwen added her second When asked about her kicking on the day, penalty at the stroke of halftime, McEwen said she has a routine. leaving the Gaels only down six at “I try to picture myself underwater,” the break.

McEwen said. “The feeling you get when Barz said examples set by Pegg and you submerge your head under the water, McEwen set the tone for the second half. rushing into your ears. I like to have that “You can’t stop [Gill Pegg],” Barz feeling and just pretend I’m alone on said. “She probably made more tackles the field.” on her own than anybody else on the One of the biggest game changers for field today.”

McEwen was the home crowd.

“Lauren McEwen made some big hits,” “These games and tournaments are just she said. “They couldn’t move the ball so hard,” she said. “To have those little bits as quickly … because she came from the of support [from the home crowd] to make outside in and totally blitzed them.” you fight that little extra inch — that’s what After the break, Queen’s continued their wins us games.”

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CHAMPIONSHIP: DAY 1 Ottawa 29, St. FX 7

A dam L askaris Sports Editor The Ottawa Gee-Gees exploded for 22 unanswered points in the second half of their 29-7 victory over the St. Francis Xavier X-Women.

After Ashley Strike scored the game’s opening try for the Gee-Gees, June Beals responded with her own for the X-Women, completed with a conversion by Sabrina McDaid.

But down 7-5 at halftime, the Gee-Gees came on strong in the game’s final frame, dominating the Maritime side.

“Our fitness is really good,” Ottawa head coach Jennifer Boyd

said. “We’re a second half team, and it showed today.”

Chanelle Fortin scored one of the four second half tries for the Gee-Gees, after coming on as a substitution, much to the delight of her coach.

“She was just a real energy [for the team],” Boyd said.

While Boyd knows there will be a tough test ahead in their semifinal contest against McMaster, she said it’s important to live in the moment.

“We’re going to recover now and enjoy the win,” she said.

Ottawa prop Simone Savary was named player of the game for her efforts. A CIS All-Star, she scored a try and was

a dominant force on the field for the entire game.

“We turned the pace up,” Savary said of the team’s second half play. “We wanted to play a high tempo game from the beginning.

That wasn’t happening in the first half but we really turned that around.”

Tries were also scored by Jessica Foran and Irene Patrinos, who added a pair of conversions.

On Saturday’s semi-final, Savary said it’s key to stick to the team’s roots.

“We’re going to stick to our game plan,” she said. “If we play to our potential, that’s our biggest thing.”

Simone Savary runs the ball for the Gee-Gee’s.

PHOTO BY KENDRA PIERROZ

McMaster 62, Lethbridge 14 J oseph C attana Assistant Sports Editor

Britni French (#13) looks to avoid a trio of Pronghorns.

PHOTO BY KENDRA PIERROZ

After winning CIS player of the year the night prior, Cindy Nelles scored two tries for the McMaster Marauders in their 62-14 rout of the Lethbridge Pronghorns.

The OUA champions established their dominance early. Within 13 minutes of the game starting, the Marauders were already up 19-0 with scores from Stephanie Black, Selena Seguin and Ashley Gordon.

McMaster would continue to apply pressure on the Pronghorns until halftime. Capitalizing on turnovers allowed the Marauders to run up the score, going up 38-0 at the break.

In the second half, McMaster used all of their substitutes to keep their players fresh. Nelles believes this will be key to limit fatigue for the upcoming games.

“Rugby is a high impact game, putting a lot of strain on your body,” Nelles said. “The ability to get 35 minutes off is going to be

huge in terms of recovery.”

Carrying an eight-game winning streak into the semi-final, Nelles said that team is high on morale.

“Rugby is all about peaking at the right time,” Nelles said. “We have definitely come together and have become stronger as a team as our season has progressed.”

When all was said and done, McMaster was the victor, winning 62-14.

For head coach Shaun Allen, the pace of play dictated the game’s result.

“When we got the ball quickly in and out of rucks we were able to use the space that was available to us and move the ball and attack,” Allen said.

Overall, nine players found the score sheet for the Marauders.

“Our front row did a really good job today,” Allen said. “They carried well, they scrummed pretty well, our line out was outstanding, throwing was accurate.”

“We had solid platforms to attack off of. When we get that, we

are going to be a difficult team to beat because we get going forward pretty quickly.”

In a tournament with three games over four days, Allen knows from previous years’ experience that substitutions can decide between who emerges as champion on Sunday.

“Last year, we weren’t able to do it as much,” Allen said. “We were in some really tight games, we needed some of those players to play heavy minutes and three games in four days is going to be difficult.”

Since losing to Queen’s in their first game of the season 15-14, Allen finds his team is a whole different squad.

“The development over the last couple of months has been massive,” he said.

Allen knows they’ll be in for a challenge on Saturday against Ottawa, as the Marauders prevailed 17-12 in last year’s national semifinal. “We know we are in for a battle,” he said.

Concordia 34, Victoria 12 A dam L askaris Sports Editor On the back of a pair of tries from All-Canadian Frederique Rajotte, the Concordia Stingers advanced to Saturday’s semi-final with a 34-12 win over the Victoria Vikes.

Concordia scored the game’s first 19 points and controlled action for much of the contest.

Concordia head coach Graeme McGravie praised the play of his team’s forwards.

“They started to dominate, and get a little more confident in the scrum. We sort of found our rhythm,” he said.

McGravie also praised the defensive play of his lock, Jasmine Akkermans.

A key turning point in the game came when Victoria’s first try of

the game was answered immediately by Rajotte with a try of her own.

“We found our fire back right after they scored, and seemed to be okay after that,” McGravie said.

Lianne Bragg and Alex Tessier also added tries for the Stingers.

Despite the possibility of playing three games in four days, McGravie isn’t worried about the short time between matches.

“This is an awesome event,” he said. “Every female rugby athlete wants to be here. We’re just going to take it one day at a time.”

Ahead of Saturday’s match-up, McGravie said the team will watch film to work on the team’s errors and scout their next opponent.

“We’re going to fix some things,” he said. “And we’re going to concentrate on going forward.” Angela Thompson’s (#20) stiff-arm wasn’t enough for the Victoria Vikes to advance.

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MEN’S RUGBY

Bristol to Kingston Import Colborne having standout year R yan A ceman Contributor

SPORTS The Gaels are looking to start their season off with a victory on Saturday night at home.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Reaching new heights Previewing the 2015-16 season E ric G allo -M iscevich Contributor Last season, women’s basketball (11-8) made a run for the playoffs, but were knocked out in the Final Four by the Ryerson Rams, 69-60.

The Rams, finishing with an overall record of 16-3 last season, were tough competition for the Gaels in the crucial last game of the season. For head coach Dave Wilson, the team didn’t play to their full potential last season.

“In crunch time, it’s important for us to play our best basketball,” Wilson said.

After a 6-3 finish to the preseason, the Gaels are looking to transition this performance into the regular season. However, Wilson isn’t fully satisfied with his team’s record.

“Our play was mediocre,” he said. “Three games were not

performed as well as they should have been, and just because we won a game doesn’t mean that we played well.”

“We were not mentally prepared, and victory is more mental than it is physical.”

Along with focusing on the game ahead, the Gaels also like to draw inspiration from external sources.

As part of their call of duty, assistant coaches James Bambury and Bob Freeman match their Gaels to NBA players based on their shared traits. Wilson said the players enjoy this, and that it’s important for them to have a professional style of play to model their game after.

Wilson and his coaches also try to emulate various teams, incorporating different systems of play into their offensive and defensive structure.

At the heart of another impressive season for men’s rugby is rookie flanker and placekicker Alex Colborne. Colborne, who grew up in Bristol, England, has played rugby since he was a child.

“I began playing at age six and it’s the only sport I ever played,” he said.

“I didn’t know what to expect coming to Queen’s, but I was impressed by the quality of players.”

Colborne’s first exposure to the university was through his father.

“My dad did his PhD here, so that’s how I knew about it,” Colborne said. “I just wanted to do something new. It wasn’t necessarily for rugby, but I just love it here.”

After playing last season with

the Gaels’ reserve unit, Colborne has seen himself transition to a key role with the first team.

Some of Colborne’s strongest games this season include making five conversions in a 76-14 rout over Waterloo, and converting two penalty kicks in crunch time to seal a 14-9 victory over the rival Western Mustangs.

Despite a bevy of excellent individual performances, Colborne is focused on the squad as a whole, and how his personal play can translate into wins for the Gaels.

“Individually, you try to better yourself every week,” he said. “You practice like you play. My goal was to be prepared every week to make sure I was on top of my game.”

On performing in the clutch, Colborne said he thrives under pressure,just as the team as a

“We’re very fond of the San Antonio Spurs and their movement, but we also try to draw from any other team,” he said.

The Gaels’ connection to the NBA isn’t merely theoretical. At the end of last season, they sat courtside during the Raptors warm-up session and got to talk with Raptors analyst and commentator Jack Armstrong, along with several of Raptors executives.

“It is part of the experience with this program, something unique and special.”

While Wilson strives to improve on last year’s record — with an obvious goal of getting first in the division — the Gaels have more of Kicking has been one of Colborne’s best assets. a day-to-day mentality.

“It’s more of a game-by-game thing,” he said. “We have goals, but we try to focus on the game at hand, and to not get too distracted.”

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Gaels earn Final Four berth Road victory secures place in OUA semi-final J oshua F inkelstein Staff Writer The Queen’s women’s soccer team is returning to the OUA Final Four.

The Gaels beat the Laurentian Voyageurs 2-1 on Sunday afternoon in Sudbury, eliminating the home side and returning Queen’s to the semi-finals tournament after a one-year hiatus. The win also extends the team’s point streak to 10 straight matches.

The Gaels got off to a flying start, maintaining the momentum from their dramatic extra-time victory over the University of Toronto just four days prior.

In their match against Laurentian, the Gaels put the Voyageurs immediately on their back foot, gaining a two-goal lead before 10 minutes had elapsed.

Tara Bartram opened the scoring in the fourth minute of the match, netting her second goal of the playoffs. The Gaels then doubled their lead just four minutes later, following Micah Vermeer’s headed goal from a corner. The Voyageurs added a goal of their own in the

second half, yet it wasn’t enough to overcome the Gaels’ opening blitz.

While describing the eventual game-winning goal, Vermeer praised teammate Brittany Almeida, whose corner freed up the third-year defender to head the ball into the top left corner, putting the Gaels ahead 2-0.

Vermeer said the early two-goal lead was a terrific start for the team, but that it wasn’t enough for the players to get complacent.

“Scoring two early goals obviously puts you in a good position and is tough for the other team to overcome,” she said.

“Despite that, there was still plenty of time in the game to score and we couldn’t let our early lead let us get comfortable.”

But after an exhausting week where the Gaels played four games in eight days — including a match on Wednesday night against Toronto’s Varsity Blues — the early cushion was especially valuable.

The team knew it’d be tough to play on short rest following such a dramatic match, but Vermeer said they were prepared.

“The overtime in that game [against Toronto] was tiring and definitely a challenge going into today [against the Voyageurs],” Vermeer said. “In the end, we knew what we had to do and that we could win — it was just a matter of accomplishing it.”

With the victory, the Gaels earned a place in the OUA Final Four, which will bring together the top two finishers from both the East and West conferences.

The tournament brings a new set of opponents for the Gaels, a challenge that Vermeer is confident the team is ready to take on.

“Going into the Final Four, we know there will be some great teams we haven’t seen before,” she said, “but I think we’ve shown that we can beat teams and carry on this streak right through the weekend.”

The Gaels look to extend their point streak and continue their run at the OUA title this weekend in Ottawa, where they first face the undefeated York Lions in the two teams’ first match-up this year.

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Sudden exit

1-0 playoff loss brings season to an end J oseph C attana Assistant Sports Editor After a season of ups and downs, men’s soccer has been eliminated from the OUA playoffs after their 1-0 defeat at the hands of the University of Toronto.

When these two teams met during the year, the match-up was split even, with both sides managing a win.

From kickoff, it was clear both sides were in for a tough match-up.

The Gaels were in a different spot in the seventh minute from a Varsity Blues scoring attempt. But goalkeeper Taylor Reynolds kept out the almost perfectly placed corner kick, keeping the game at a standstill.

Midfielder Oliver Coren nearly opened the scoring for the Gaels at the 14th minute mark, but his free kick unfortunately hit the crossbar.

While it looked like the Gaels would keep the game at a draw going into the half, their fortunes took a turn for the worse.

Varsity Blues striker Nirun Sivananthan connected on a cross from his Toronto teammate, placing the shot in the top corner past Reynolds.

Instead of being tied, the Gaels went into the break in a hole. For Coren, this changed the team’s outlook.

“Going into half 0-0 is anyone’s game opposed to going 1-0 down,” Coren said.

“Suddenly the impetus is on you to get the goal back, so it was a little demoralizing.”

In the second half, the Gaels pushed for an equalizer, but to no avail. With 27 total fouls committed throughout the game, it was tough for the away side to gain any momentum.

Reynolds did his best to keep the Gaels in the game, but when the final whistle came, Toronto was victorious.

The loss marks the second year in a row the Gaels were eliminated by their Toronto rivals.

“We knew it was always going to be decided by one goal,” Coren said.

“Unfortunately, we were on the wrong side of the score line.”

In a season riddled with injuries, the Gaels were unsure where they’d finish.

Looking at the positives, the Gaels only lost two games this year — an OUA East best.

“If it wasn’t for that disappointing trip up north, we might have won the division.” Coren said, referring to two match-ups against the Nipissing Lakers and the Laurentian Voyageurs where the Gaels suffered a draw and a loss.

Despite the struggles, Coren knows the team has the potential to go far next year.

“We have to look at the bright side,” Coren said. “The reality is that we were only graduating three players. Going into next season we have a really strong core.”

Four Gaels, including Coren, defenders Kristian Zanette and Sam Abernathy and forward Jacob Schroeter were named to the OUA East Second All-Star team.

In a sport dominated by upperclassmen, the Gaels received an outstanding contribution from their first years.

Injuries to their upper years might have handicapped them, but the experience these first years received could prove useful for years to come.

The team’s next challenge is working together in the offseason. Going to the gym three times a week will be complemented with soccer specific training.

For Coren, this could make or break next year.

“Games are won and lost in the offseason,” he said. “Eight months is a lot of time, hopefully we can take advantage of it.”

Sammy Ayisi (#13) and the Gaels are looking to return to the playoffs.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL

Rebound season

Team looking to show rest of OUA potential A drian S mith Staff Writer Men’s basketball returns to the court this Saturday as hosts to the York Lions in their home opener. After a disappointing 5-14 season where they finished last in the OUA East, the team looks to start the year off with a win against the Lions, the division’s runners-up last season.

“Our goal for the season is not only to improve on last year, but to make it to the OUA Final Four, and even nationals,” forward Mike Shoveller said.

This year’s team will focus on continuing to develop their young core.

Shoveller, now in his third year, will likely continue as a team leader and threaten defences with his ability to score from the outside.

There are also a number of returning fourth years who will likely step into larger roles following the departure of All-Star guard Greg Faulkner. Forward Ryall Stroud, sharpshooting guard Patrick Street and guard Sukhpreet Singh hope to lead this young team to a playoff berth following last year’s post-season absence.

Shoveller knows the odds are stacked against the Gaels this season, but that hasn’t stopped them from setting their sights high.

“Not many people are giving us much of a chance to even make the playoffs,” he said.

With last year’s changes to the OUA structure, the top three teams from each division will advance to the playoffs. The Gaels will play each team from their division three times, and play the other teams in the OUA once in their 19-game schedule.

Shoveller said one of the Gaels’ biggest strengths comes from their camaraderie.

“There’s a really strong sense of togetherness within the team,” he said.

The team’s schedule will be highlighted by a stretch of seven road games from Nov. 27 to Jan. 30, which should prove a test for this young squad. Immediately following will be a four game homestand, before the Gaels round out the season with games against Toronto and Ryerson, who eliminated Queen’s in the first round of the 2014 playoffs.

“We all have a huge chip on our shoulders,” Shoveller said. “[Our aim is] to prove every single person who doubted or overlooked us wrong.”

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whole elevates their game when they’re “up against it.”

“I found my form as the season progressed, much like some of the other guys,” he said.

Colborne largely attributes the team’s impressive season to coaches Peter Huigenbos and Gary Gilks.

“Our coaches are brilliant,” he said. “We have alumni, Scott Kyle in particular, who help coach as well. They set high standards and they push us. They’re perfectionists.”

For Colborne, preparation and team camaraderie off the pitch is equally important.

“The entire team is very tight-knit,” he said. “We have a strong system and a ton of support. You can’t build a team on the pitch without being close off of it. You rely on the guys next to you on every possession.”

Colborne said the atmosphere on the Gaels’ year so far has been very positive.

“No one really knew what to expect,” he said. “It’s been a recreating sort of year.

There was a lot of space for new guys to come in and get a spot.”

With the team riding some serious momentum, Colborne is confident looking towards the playoffs.

“You always just want to win. That’s expected of us coming off of three back-to-back championships.

Colborne and the Gaels now have their eyes on the tournament, starting with an OUA semifinal on Saturday.

“We have the pieces to get it done [again this year],” he said. “We’ve handled the pressure well so far and expect to win each game we play.”

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MOVEMBER

Stylin’ the ’stache V ishmayaa J eyamoorthy Copy Editor

Mercury’s famous handlebar? Are you a fan of Chaplin’s toothbrush look? Or is Hulk Hogan’s horseshoe moustache your heart’s desire?

When it comes to mustaches, there’s a thin line between looking like an 80s porn star and a dapper gentleman.

Clean the curls If you’re growing a ‘stache for Movember — the sexiest month of A musty moustache isn’t a good the year — make sure it’s styling by look, and it’ll feel pretty gross. following these tips and tricks.

Make sure to actually wash your moustache and beard! Shampoo Select a style and condition regularly to keep your locks fluffy and fresh. If you’re Before you commit to the grooming feeling really fancy, use argon oil process, make sure you know what or coconut oil to lock in some you want your ‘stache to look like. moisture. A moisturized mo is a Do you dream of having Freddie happy and itch-free mo.

Brush the bristles The first step to styling your moustache is combing it so that all the hairs are neatly aligned and ready for trimming and wax. Brush in the direction of where you want the wax to go to make it easier for you later.

Trim the thatch I know the point of Movember is to grow a moustache, but do you really want to walk around with a bush on your unruly face? Trim your ‘stache so that it looks clean and neat. If you trim it up past your

lip, you can eat without getting crumbs in your moustache — your face isn’t the place to save a snack for later! It’s also easier to style your facial hair when it doesn’t look like a rat’s nest.

Wax the whiskers Apply a small dollop of wax to your mo’ and use a small comb to brush it through. Once you’ve brushed it through, you can use your fingers to curl and twirl your way to fancy facial hair.

If you don’t want your mo’ to move, use a hairdryer to (very carefully) heat up the wax before you style it. As the wax sets, customize your look until you’re satisfied. Make sure you go fast though, because your wax will harden pretty quickly.

Don’t forget to read the label before you take a hairdryer to your wax, because some waxes may not

be suitable for heating up.

You may find you need to use some tools to get your ‘stache looking just the way you want it. A pencil can help you get the perfect evil super villain curl. You could also go wild and dye your ‘stache bright orange. It’s up to you! Get creative — now is the time to experiment, because it’s all for a good cause.

Don’t forget that Movember is all about raising awareness and money for prostate cancer. Set up your fundraising page at movember. com and give as you grow.

STUDENT LIFE

In her shoes

One man’s experience dressed as a woman J osh M alm Contributor

Being a woman involves more than just hair and makeup.

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(an agonizing process), put on anticipating some sort of verbal the cutest dress I could find and harassment or intimidation from slipped into some heels. Though crowds of people while you’re on As a man, I’ll never fully admittedly, I initially did this for a harmless walk, is quite unsettling comprehend what it’s like to be laughs, by the night’s end, my getup and downright uncomfortable.

This is where my costume turned a woman. But after a night of ceased simply being a costume and into a greater understanding for me. dressing in full drag, I gained became something more.

Although awareness of forms Yes, as stated earlier, the attention much needed insight on the sexism and sexual harassment that many of harassment, such as catcalling, was stemming from my choice to has increased, they’re arguably dress drag, but I realized that this women face.

When it comes to dressing up still common place and almost is a kind of social phenomenon women everywhere and at Queen’s for Halloween, I’ve developed acceptable practices in our society.

On Halloween night, I took a must experience regularly. a reputation for pulling out all I remembered all the times a brief stroll through the Queen’s the stops.

This year, my heart was set area alone and to my surprise, I female friend asked me to walk on going as the absolute craziest, didn’t get the kind of attention them home because they didn’t feel comfortable going alone, or when most polarizing, yet not offensive I’d anticipated. character I could think of, The As I walked, people quite groups of men catcalled women Rocky Horror Picture Show’s star, obviously stared at me. They poked over Frosh Week or any typical Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Alas, as cruel fun at my appearance, blatantly Friday night.

The whole event sparked my fate would have it, my plan fell commenting on it within earshot, through and I decided that going while the odd person whistled curiosity. Soon after, I interviewed in drag also had potential to stir at me humorously. I, of course, a few Queen’s students about their the pot a little. I mean how often didn’t take offence to it. I was fully experiences with sexual harassment do you see a stocky, 170 lb man in aware that the attention I received on Halloween night and in general.

Melody Woo, Comm ’17, is stemmed from being a man dressed full drag? one of many women who has as a woman.

So that’s what I did.

Despite this, the feeling of experienced this. On Halloween, I recruited some friends to do my makeup, I waxed my legs being watched or harassed, or See A woman’s on page 19

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Legalizing Mary Jane The unexpected policy hurtles of legalization

K yle C urlew Contributor

Colorado’s Marijuana Task Force and a professor of law from the University of Denver.

To prevent legal ganja from slipping into the black market, a complicated surveillance system had to be implemented in Colorado and an entire bureaucracy of administrators were hired to oversee it. This means less of those fabled tax dollars will actually make it back to the community.

Now that we have a prime minister who’s ready for change, Canadian politics can move away from touting the idea that marijuana is “infinitely worse” than tobacco and focus on legalization.

However, the time for bright and smoky election advertisements is over. The real work is about to begin.

A minefield of legal changes lies before our elected representatives in parliament, which is largely new terrain for Canada.

How do we overhaul the current system to regulate commercial sales? How do we set up regulations around the consumption of such a popular buzz drug?

Legalization of weed in all of its forms, such as plants, smokes and foods, will result in social and legal changes.

However, there’s a lot to be learned from case studies in the United States.

According to Colorado lawmakers, the shift to legal marijuana is actually much more difficult than it seems. Much of this is backed up by careful academic research.

There are, of course, many social, political and legal policy hiccups the state will have to maneuver around. To name a few: the dangers of children eating edible products, impaired driving and hidden costs of regulations.

But striking prohibition is still worth it

On the bright side, there’s been a clear drop in marijuana related arrests and addiction centre visits in Colorado, according to an article published by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

This may be because we’re shifting towards treating drug abuse as a medical issue as opposed to a criminal one, which will also help keep youth out of the crime system.

Justin Trudeau has already stated that weed won’t be sold at convenience stores. Most likely, the Liberal Party will follow the Colorado framework: only licensed stores can sell marijuana and you can grow your own.

Smoking in public will likely still be prohibited.

One important thing to keep in mind, whether you’re a regular toker or non-toker, is that these unintended consequences don’t PHOTO BY MATHIESON SMITH Legalizing marijauna has many implications that some may have overlooked. necessarily mean we shouldn’t legalize weed — but it does mean that we need to tread carefully children under nine unintentionally same report linked increases in issues involved. and consider wide legal and The hidden cost consume THC foods, according availability of edible substances Danger to children policy changes. to a report in the New England to increased problems in We need to understand There’s been media buzz around impaired driving.

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Marijuana requires a how legalization could boost the consequences and tackle packaging of treats and goodies, different system of regulations Canada’s economy. But contrary legalization in a way that won’t Impaired driving like magic brownies, make them and enforcement than alcohol. to popular belief, there are negatively impact public health. appealing to young children. In states where medical marijuana is Another problem puzzling policy Unfortunately, we won’t know many hidden costs to regulation, You can be sure that parliamentary legal, there are increases in calls makers is how to tackle the what these differences are until as was revealed by research by committees and policy makers will to poison control centres after influx of impaired driving, as the we actually experience the Dr. Sam Kamin, a member of be crossing their eyes over this one.

SEX

Debunking myths about IUDs

T he E xpert S expert

Roses are red, violets are blue.

There are many myths about IUDs; here’s what’s true.

An intrauterine device (IUD) is another form of contraception or birth control. Now, “device” may sound scary, but don’t worry.

The IUD is a small T-shaped device, usually made out of soft, flexible plastic, that’s similar in size to an Apple earbud. They’re either hormonal or non-hormonal and get inserted by a doctor or healthcare professional into the vagina.

IUDs are more than 99 per cent effective in preventing pregnancy.

They’re also a reversible and long-term form of contraception, with some lasting as long as 10 years.

However, like other contraceptives, the IUD doesn’t protect against

cervix is naturally a little more open, such as during your period or during ovulation; this could alleviate some discomfort. If you do experience continual discomfort, ibuprofen and a heating pad can also help.

Myth 2: My partner will definitely feel it during sex

STI’s when used alone. All in all, estrogen. It can also be used as an it’s among the most effective birth emergency contraception.

Unlikely. The IUD is placed safely control options to date.

Unfortunately, most of the inside the uterus at the very top.

The hormonal IUD (e.g. information out there about IUDs The plastic strings — which are Mirena) is estrogen free, contains is from the 1960s and 1980s and attached to the bottom of the only synthetic hormones and can is vastly outdated. This has led to device — run through the cervix be inserted for up to five years. It a ton of myths and misinformation to the outside of the vagina, but works by thickening the cervical are often tucked to the sides and mucous so sperm can’t physically Myth 1: IUD insertion is are out of the way. The average cross through to the egg or implant always painful vagina is also about six inches long itself. Due to the concentrations and the cervix is at the very top. of hormones in a localized area, It all depends on the person. The majority of partners won’t individuals may experience lighter Some people report feeling pain, feel it and it shouldn’t cause any or no periods while the IUD is while others say with the local discomfort during sex. Should you inserted. This is perfectly natural anaesthetic you can hardly feel experience any discomfort, be sure and safe. the flexible material being inserted. you talk to your doctor.

The non-hormonal IUD has There’s typically an adjustment copper coiled around the device. period after insertion where your Myth 3: IUDs cause infertility This copper acts as a natural body gets used to the new device spermicide by making the uterus and this may cause symptoms Definitely not. If you remove the and fallopian tubes toxic to sperm. such as cramping.

IUD, it’s 100 per cent reversible.

Because this particular IUD is If you’re concerned with However, if you’re looking to hormone free, it’s ideal for anyone potential pain, you can try get pregnant immediately after who’s breastfeeding or allergic to scheduling the insertion when your removing the IUD, it may be a little

more difficult because there’s often an adjustment period afterwards.

Myth 4: The IUD will cause an ectopic pregnancy Ectopic pregnancies are actually more rare in IUD users than in individuals who don’t use contraception. The most serious complications associated with the IUD, such as ectopic pregnancy and pelvic inflammatory disease, occurred in less than ONE per cent of women, according to research by the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.

Where can I get one?

IUDs are prescribed the same way as any birth control. As a Queen’s student you can book a consultation appointment at Student Wellness Services to discuss if it’s best for you. Up to 80 per cent of the cost is covered, making it only a little over $100 for up to five years of protection with a Queen’s student health plan Always remember that there are tons of birth control options, and you should definitely find one that’s right for you.

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A woman’s world Continued from page 17

when Woo was walking home from dinner around 8:15 p.m. on Brock St., a car pulled up beside her and two men yelled, “I hope you have a great night, sweet thang!” and proceeded to honk at her as they sped off into the distance.

Woo said this wasn’t the first time this has happened. She cited two similar experiences within a two week span.

“It made me feel disrespected and ashamed that this kind of behaviour exists,” she said.

“I questioned what I was wearing, but what I wore was what I considered to be modest.

Then I reflected and wondered why what I wore even mattered, because being catcalled is unwanted.”

Woo’s experience is only one of many that happen all the time in the Queen’s area. Unfortunately, from what I gathered talking to her and others, many women are ashamed and frightened to come forward about what’s happening.

I was always cognizant of catcalling and other forms of sexual harassment as issues.

But I’d never thought too much about them

or the many negative implications they have for women in their everyday lives.

As Melody said: “I’ve never heard of my male friends experiencing catcalling, whereas it’s almost acceptable or a fact of life for a woman.”

Blatant sexual and verbal harassment isn’t so much a part of the male social experience. It isn’t something I worry about while walking down the street, but for many women it’s sadly a normal part of life.

I am by no means claiming to be an authority on womanhood, nor am I proposing a solution to the endemic and bizarrely socially acceptable phenomenon.

But I do have a newfound insight on a particular experience many women go through — an experience that’s a symptom of a society that’s still grappling with issues of gender inequality.

Having said this, I’d encourage anyone, male or female, to put themselves in the position of another gender at least once in their lives and see what happens. You may learn something new.

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The young entrepreneur Queen’s students share their experiences with business ventures E rika S treisfield Lifestyle Editor Coming from a long line of entrepreneurs, business is in my blood.

When I was 17, I entered a partnership with my mom and older sister: What started out as a petty joke about unflattering, un-everything pants quickly turned into a life-changing business venture.

In 2014, myself, my mom and my sister launched the clothing brand SLM. A line of slim knit pants that are “always skinny, never skin tight.”

At the time, I was completely unaware of the amount of effort and passion I would put into the business in the coming years.

I also had yet to realize that to experience the benefits of success I’d have to completely dedicate myself to this venture.

Over the years, I’ve stepped down from my position as partner on multiple occasions due to stress, but I always come back — it’s become the running joke amongst the three of us, because apparently I can’t quit.

I’ll be on the phone with my mom and sister discussing the brand, when I get frustrated and yell, “I quit”. Afterwards, we just laugh and continue what we were doing.

Note: don’t try this at work.

I’m lucky that my partners are family, and no matter how much we bicker we always come back together. After all, there’s no I in team, nor in SLM. My sister and I always say “thank God for our mother, technology and coffee”, because without any of the aforementioned things, we wouldn’t be able

When we started this venture, and, hopefully, down the road, his to run the brand from our we promised ourselves that we company will be among the best in respective universities.

Today, at 20 years old, SLM is wouldn’t stop — no matter how the tech industry.

“I don’t really see myself ever a very big part of who I am. It’s difficult the journey — until we become engrained in every aspect achieved what we set out to fully pulling myself away from accomplish, which is to be an work,” he said. “What I’m of my life, especially school. trying to get myself into is an There’s nothing harder internationally recognized brand.

My company’s determination area of work that I’m genuinely than juggling school and work, although I’m starting to get the has inspired me to be accomplished interested and passionate about: swing of things. When I’m not in my own life. Despite the tech-related mobility.”

Lloyd says he’s had a passion for in lecture, I’m working on SLM: obstacles, such as balancing school, from designing, and customer work and my social life, nothing automotive transportation, from care, to finance, press and will deter me from my goal trains and planes to hover cars, of being the woman I want to ever since he was a kid. He hopes online management.

It’s also difficult that I’m be — a powerhouse with lots of to get into the field, despite its competitive nature. situated two-and-a-half hours love, health and happiness.

“There is a lot of support in Having the opportunity to build away from headquarters. On multiple occasions, I’ve left something out of nothing with the entrepreneurial ecosystem,” Kingston and booked it to Toronto the people you love is amazing. Lloyd said. “Still, try to go for to make an important event or Moreover, sharing in its success is these ventures even though you’re not 100 per cent sure you can be meeting. I spend less than 24 a remarkable feeling.

Young entrepreneurship successful at them.” hours in the city, before I have to But success isn’t that valuable of turn around and hurry back to is the beginning of my life’s accomplishments. It’s a thrill of a a metric, he added.

Queen’s to make class.

“I think success is a matter of It’s a hectic life, but I wouldn’t ride and I love every second of it.

Danny Lloyd, Sci ’16, shares achieving what you set out to trade it for anything.

Over the years, I’ve developed a similar passion for young achieve,” Lloyd said. “It’s more a strong sense of the fashion entrepreneurship. With a flare for about the impact that your industry. I’ve also gained valuable tech and design, he’s taken on actions have.” “[If you] set out to do something skills, such as strengths in an impressive amount of projects leadership, communication and with startups, including Mosaic that really [has] the right impact Manufacturing and Matricula. on the world and a huge impact work ethic.

From a young age, I always The former is a company that for the better and you fail at knew I wanted to run a business, builds technology for desktop it — I think that’s better than being but never thought it would be 3D printers while the latter is a successful at something that is less impactful.” in the competitive world of mentorship platform.

For young entrepreneur From a young age, Lloyd was fashion — a cutthroat industry.

Trivieri, ArtSci There are so many emerging drawn to the idea of running his Stephen labels and brands coming out of own company, mostly because of ’16, a successful company Toronto alone, that competing on the freedom you have when you’re is one that people can get because they’re the world stage is a difficult task your own boss. But more recently, behind, at hand. However, that won’t Lloyd’s source of motivation genuinely interested.

Trivieri is the co-founder and has shifted. stop us.

“I’ve been inspired by the producer of Breathe Entertainment, Together with my business partners, we plan to revolutionize potential for a real sort of societal a digital marketing and production the pant industry and take the change that you can create through company that specializes in the promotion of art, music entrepreneurship,” he said. fashion world by storm.

Llyod has big plans for the and culture.

My parents always encouraged “It’s [a] collective and my siblings and I to “take our ideas future. In five years, he plans on working at a startup of his own, collaborative [brand],” he said. and run with them.”

Trivieri stressed that it’s collaboration that pushes an idea forward.

The company does pro bono work called “Breathe Sessions”, where artists of various backgrounds come together to produce a video for free.

“When we do a Breathe Session, even though it’s our video series, it includes components of other people,” he said. “All of those people actually become a part of Breathe.”

Trivieri’s do-it-yourself attitude combined with his live-in-the-now mentality is what drives a lot of young professionals, including myself.

“Success is a bit of a journey … again, every day doing what you are suppose to be doing, eventually you’ll get to the end of the line, look back and be so amazed about what you can accomplish,” he said.

I couldn’t agree more. You have to start by doing in order to reach success.

University is one of the most formative experiences of our lives.

Why not start something now?

There’s no harm in testing the waters, because after all, we’re young and can afford to dabble at various passions and interests with little to no backlash.

This is the time to experiment, hash out ideas with friends or students and turn those ideas into actual products or accomplishments that we can be proud of.

For me, success is accomplishing the goals I set out to achieve.

Despite the hardships I encounter along the way, it’s the process that counts, and reaching the end goal that is extraordinary.