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Vice-president-elect announces resignation Following Green’s statement, former TNL candidate Nicola Plummer nominated by Berkok-Pritchard to replace him B y Vincent M atak Assistant News Editor AMS Vice-President-elect of operations Peter Green has resigned from his position, citing
a lack of confidence in his fellow executive members. Green, who won the AMS executive election with Eril Berkok and TK Pritchard as Team BGP late January, denounced
his teammates for demanding his resignation. In a letter to the Journal, Green said he faced pressure from Berkok and Pritchard to resign over his lack of experience following the
election win. AMS Assembly,” the letter read. “[I] was approached by “The reason they provided me was President-elect Eril Berkok and that they felt I did not have the Vice-President-elect TK Pritchard necessary experience to fulfill the with a demand that I resign or role of Vice-President (Operations) face a vote of non-confidence at See Green on page 7
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B y H olly Tousignant News Editor Two weeks after a hidden camera was found in a shower stall in Victoria Hall, no arrests have been made, according to Kingston Police media relations officer Steven Koopman. On Feb. 13, students discovered the camera — disguised as a towel hook — in one of the co-ed stalls on the fifth floor. Severn Cullis-Suzuki, daughter of environmentalist David Suzuki, spoke to a crowd in Grant Hall See Device on page 5
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The station could face cuts to services and staff, operations manager says B y R achel H erscovici Assistant News Editor After CFRC’s resolution to increase their student fee was voted down at AMS Assembly, Operations Officer Kristiana Clemens said she’s concerned about the future of the station. Had Assembly members voted in favour, the vote would then have been put to students at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). “This situation is at a crisis point and needs to be resolved if Queen’s is going to keep its campus station,” Clemens said, adding that the station currently receives among the lowest student fees comparable to other campus radio stations country-wide. The average campus radio station in Canada receives about 65 per cent of their funds from student fees, while CFRC receives about 46 per cent of their funds from such fees. As it stands, the AMS student fee is $5.03 and the SGPS fee is $3.27, while the average student
fee for campus radio stations is about $10.75 in Canada. CFRC looked to increase the AMS student fee to $7.50 per student and still hopes to raise the SGPS fee to that amount. A vote of two-thirds is required to bring a motion to the AGM, which the proposed fee increase
didn’t receive. Clemens said CFRC’s budgeted deficit this year was between $5,000 to $10,000, but that their actual projected deficit is $15,000 to $20,000, as it has been in the past. CFRC will work to secure the SGPS fee increase through
referendum, which will occur on March 26 and 27. If the SGPS vote doesn’t pass, CFRC will be looking at cutting two positions to make up for the deficit, Clemens said. Currently CFRC operates with five core salaried positions; one
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Obituary
In memory of Kevin Cournoyer Kevin Cournoyer was known among friends and family for his big, goofy smile. “You could never have a serious conversation with him without it ending with you laughing,” his sister, Stephanie Cournoyer, told the Journal. “He was definitely the life of the party and had the best sense of humour.” The 20-year-old Winnipeg native and second-year
Queen’s student was found dead last Wednesday night at Harkness International Hall by an acquaintance. Kingston Police said Cournoyer, Sci ’15, died suddenly. He added that Police aren’t treating the case as suspicious or as a suicide. It’s unknown whether Kevin had any pre-existing medical conditions. After studying at the University of
Manitoba, Cournoyer transferred to Queen’s to complete his studies in electrical engineering. Cournoyer’s grandfather encouraged him to look at universities in Ontario, his sister said. “He knew he could do better than U of M,” she said. “He was the smartest one in our family.” After hearing he had been accepted to Queen’s, Kevin was ecstatic, she added.
He was an avid outdoor enthusiast and loved to played flag football and hockey for fun, where he met many friends. “Kevin was always into sports and was such an easy person to talk to ... he was very personable,” she said. For Stephanie, her brother will always be remembered for the jokes he pulled last Christmas. The Cournoyer family See He on page 9
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AMS manager resigns Bergeron departs for Professional Engineers position B y VincenT M aTak anD J ulia VRienD Assistant News Editor After three and a half years of service, the AMS General Manager Annette Bergeron has resigned from the position. Bergeron was recently elected as president of Professional Engineers Ontario and told the current executives that it was in the AMS’ best interest that she step down. “There have definitely been resignations before,” Tristan Lee, vice-president of operations, said. “The last time this happened what when Annette was hired. Our last General Manager, Claude Sherren, resigned three and a half years ago.” The Board of Directors oversees the recruitment process as they instruct the AMS on their budget for hiring.
“wasthewhen last time this happened annette was hired. Our last General manager, Claude sherren, resigned three and a half years ago.
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— Vice President of Operations, Tristan Lee, Arts ‘12. “It will be a relatively expensive recruitment process,” Lee, ArtSci ’12, said. “Last time this happened, [the Board] spent somewhere between $5,000 and $10,000 on advertising.” The AMS will advertise nationally for the position by taking out ads in national newspapers, he said. They plan to have someone hired before the end of April, Lee said, adding that the current AMS executive doesn’t want to pass this task onto the incoming executive. “We’re looking at it like there is no possible option but to find someone in that amount of time,” he said. “If we interview a pool of people and there is no suitable candidate, we will have to pass it on to the incoming team.” The General Manager provides operational and financial guidance to the AMS offices and their services. Lee believes that it’s better that the current staff handles hiring because they would need less guidance
than the incoming staff. “The General Manager is supposed to be a resource to everyone around the AMS office,” Lee said. “We are lucky if we find someone as good as Annette was.” Lee believes she was valuable to the AMS because of her Queen’s community experience. She was the director of first-year studies in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, co-director of the Shad International’s Queen’s Chapter and taught in the Commerce and Engineering faculties. “Annette had a broad experience base, which I think it is important for this position.” Following Annette Bergeron’s departure, the AMS executive is planning on
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UEmpowered Queen’s — a Facebook Surfaces including glass, metal and plastic Queen’s was recently applauded initiative launched on February 16 — hopes could soon be immune to fingerprints, by the Harper government for to create a platform for rape victims to share graffiti and more thanks to new technology offering priority hiring practices for their “Rape Culture Tales” at Queen’s. discovered at Queen’s. military veterans. A fourth-year gender studies student The coating — the product of chemistry The pledge to hire veterans was started this initiative to give victims a researchers Guojun Liu and Dean announced in Ottawa on Thursday, with platform to share their stories anonymously. Xiong — has the potential to repel Principal Daniel Woolf and Eve Adams, “I think that it’s important to share these deposits of oil and water on such surfaces, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of stories because it gives survivors, victims, as well as surfaces like wood, ceramics Veterans Affairs, in attendance. and witnesses of sexual violence a public and fibres. Last fall, the government introduced voice where they have the option to remain The researchers are teaming up with the Veterans Transition Action Plan, which anonymous, and because it lets people know Queen’s PARTEQ Innovations and aimed to ease the transition for veterans. in one place exactly how often sexually manufacturer Lorama Inc. to bring the Adams called on other industries to violent incidences occur on our campus,” the technology to market. Potential uses could follow in Queen’s footsteps and make student told the Journal via email. include deterring graffiti, fingerprints, similar commitments. The Facebook page operates like other smudges and the freezing up of glass. Support — Holly Tousignant social media outlets for sharing compliments for the project includes a total investment and shout-outs anonymously. of $225,000 from Ontario Centres The identity of both the authors of the of Excellence. posts and the host of the page itself will — Holly Tousignant remain anonymous. The creator of the page said it’s designed to be a platform to end the silence, victim blaming and shame victims may feel, and to draw attention to the realities of sexual assault on campus.
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Entrepreneurial skill A third of Canada’s youth-owned enterprises are located in Ontario and university can be the starting point for ventures B y R osie H ales and A lison S houldice Features Editors It took a Dragon to convince Brody Hatch to disband his company. When Hatch, ArtSci ’14, was 18 years old, he had the opportunity to sit down with Arlene Dickinson, a venture capitalist from CBC’s business reality show Dragon’s Den. Canada is investing in youth entrepreneurship after the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment identified that youth enter the marketplace at three times the rate of entrepreneurs over 45. Additionally, a third of Canada’s youth-owned enterprises are located in Ontario. Hatch has been a part of that statistic since he was in his teens. At the time, Hatch operated a company called Canuck Lacrosse that produced apparel such as t-shirts and sweatpants for the Canadian lacrosse community. He
Queen’s Entrepreneurship Competition The Queen’s Entrepreneurship Competition (QEC) is another opportunity for entrepreneurs at Queen’s to win funding for their businesses. It just celebrated its 25th anniversary. The QEC started in October 2012 when students had to submit a business plan. It culminated in January where six teams presented their venture. Teams from around the world competed for a first prize of $15,000 to support their businesses. The second prize is $6,000 and those who placed third received $2,000. QEC co-chair David Warshafsky said getting support for their businesses from the judges and being given the opportunity to network with other young entrepreneurs was also a huge part of the competition.
started the venture when he was just 15 years old, and had sold thousands of dollars worth of his clothing to retailers. “[Dickinson] said basically if you’re not happy doing what you’re doing, however much money you have, you’ll never really achieve true success,” he said. “I was never really happy.” The products his company sold were cheaply made by brands such as American Apparel and Gilden, and he wasn’t certain they were being produced in an ethical way. After his conversation with Dickinson, he chose to disband the company. During this time, Hatch worked out of his family home in Oshawa. “Being so young, I was definitely on a budget. I researched silkscreening. It was an art in itself,” he said. “I researched it and made my own silkscreen press and put it in the basement.” He then used social media platforms and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to market his brand. SEO is how he got a Scottish
Company to start purchasing his clothing items. “We have orders coming in from Scotland for university teams. Which is ironic because it’s a Canadian brand,” he said. When he disbanded Canuck Lacrosse, he wanted to focus on his schoolwork. But it only took a few years for him to get back in business. This Feb. 1 marked the launch of his sweatshop-free clothing business, Nude Voice Apparel. In its first month, the company has sold more than $1,000 worth of merchandise, which can be purchased online. Brody said 10 per cent of all sales goes towards charity. The company sells two collections — one called “Raise Your Voice,” that has shirts which correspond to different social movements. The second, “Nudity,” allows a customer to choose what charity to donate to from a predetermined list. “I really wanted something that was very transparent and that people could relate to and also
Funding Opportunities at Queen’s and in Kingston Queen’s Startup Summit A new summit is set to see entrepreneurial teams competing for funds to start up their ventures. Queen’s Startup Summit is slated to draw over 100 participants, with 60-70 from Queen’s and as well as students from other universities across Ontario making up the remainder. During the course of the weekend, attendees pitch and vote on the idea they want to develop a prototype for. Teams are then formed based on the winning idea. Jordan Han, Startup Summit co-chair, said that when the teams are formed they work on the development of the product and its marketing. Summit judges, who include industry professionals, will decide the winner of the competition, who will receive $5,000 to start the venture. “A lot of the time, these ideas move on to become actual ventures,” Han, Comm ’14, said.
Numerous events on campus allow students to compete for funding for their ventures.
know that there’s something out there that could be a part of them, that they could really embrace,” he said. Ownership of the company is a partnership between Hatch and his younger brother. In the first day, Nude Voice made sales to places as far away as Vancouver and Texas, and has had web hits in Australia and Paris. For Hatch, the hardest part of running a business as a student is balancing schoolwork and his entrepreneurship. “I always keep my phone on me. If I get an idea in the middle of a class, I’ll write it down there,” he said. In selecting the charities for Nude Voice to support, Hatch also needs to make sure that the causes’ aims don’t conflict with one another. So far, the company has four charities for customers to choose from. Startup costs are still popping up for Hatch, such as legal costs, and money to fund the purchase of equipment to make clothes at
Summer Company Program The Summer Company Program is run through Kingston Economic and Development Corporation (KEDCO) and gives funding opportunities to student entrepreneurs. The governmentsponsored program provides 12 spots for potential entrepreneurs between the ages of 15 and 29 to experience running their own business. It gives $1,500 for startup costs and an additional $1,500 upon completion of the program for each participant. The program participants are able to carry their business on once summer has ended, but must do so separately from the government. Last year, more than 50 per cent of students chose to continue their businesses after the program had ended.
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a quality that can compete with other companies out there. He’s also had to apply for permits to sell the apparel internationally. Hatch said the reason he started this company was because of the passion he has for selling this type of merchandise. “I never said one day I want to be an entrepreneur, I want to run a business,” he said. “I always had a knack for it.” For David Sinkinson and his brother, their opportunity to become entrepreneurs began on campus when they created SeQure — an app to act as a fast connection to campus security resources. “The real trick to this entrepreneurship stuff is being persistent. You have to really be dedicated. It’s a lot of long hours,” Sinkinson, MBA ’13, and ArtSci ’11, said. Sinkinson said that although Queen’s is a decent environment for starting up a business, it could benefit from a designated physical space for entrepreneurs to work in offices, called an incubator. “I know there’s been some push for this in the Kingston community and here at Queen’s,” he said. Sinkinson said that there’s currently an incubator at Innovation Park, located at Princess St. and Bath Rd. He believes that, ideally, it should be located on campus. “There’s sometimes a lack of political will,” he said. “The AMS wants to use the space for clubs, which is fine, and Goodes has the same space issues as well.” As someone with business experience, Sinkinson chose to collaborate with his brother, who had coding experience in order to have a team with a diverse skillset. Although he was able to form a team with diverse skills, he feels there’s a certain disconnect between business-minded people on campus and those with more practical skills. More collaboration between business students and other students, such as those with computer science skills, would be beneficial, he said. “There’s just a good environment here to have a lot more communication about these sorts of things,” he said. “But they just don’t happen.”
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Student project has healthy eating in the bag The Meals in a Bag program could soon grow to extend beyond campus, organizers say B y S tyna Tao Staff Writer Four health studies students are putting their knowledge to practice with a new project which aims to make healthy eating as easy as stopping by the JDUC. Bronwyn Corrigan, Jesse Cranin, Marin MacLeod and Aiden Dorosz, all ArtSci ’13, created the Meals in a Bag program, which hopes to promote sustainable eating habits. The idea for the program came from MacLeod and Corrigan’s time on exchange in Aberdeen, Scotland, where they saw bags of vegetables for sale from the community garden for about 10 pounds a bag. “We decided to take it one step further and include a recipe for the vegetables,” Corrigan said. The students are partnering with Baycrest Farm, who will sell the bags of produce for $10 at the weekly Farmer’s Market on campus. The produce varies with season and availability from the farm. “Right now it’s mostly root vegetables because its [winter], but in the upcoming months we’re hoping for more fresh vegetables and fruits,” Cranin said. Each purchase comes with a reusable bag and two vegetarian recipes designed around the vegetables in the bag. Students who bring the bag back for repurchase receive $1 off the price. The program is non-profit, and all proceeds from sales go back to Baycrest. The bags contain $12 worth of produce, but Baycrest can make a profit if enough are sold. Meals in a Bag was created for a project in HLTH 415 class, Program Design and Evaluation. In the class, groups of four or
five students are partnered with a local Kingston organization to implement a community program. The foursome are in a group together and work with Sustainability Kingston. “Sustainability Kingston was very open about what kind of program we could implement,” Corrigan said. “And they have been extremely supportive of [Meals in a Bag], especially in terms of promotion and publicity.” The recipes are created by MacLeod in conjunction with Clay MacLeod of Baycrest. They come with suggestions for integrating meat into the dish as well. The team estimates that each bag will make about three to four servings of food. Sustainability Kingston isn’t the only group to support the project, organizers said. “We are very thankful to the AMS, who gave us a grant from their Sustainability Fund,” Cranin said. “That helps cover all of our promotion costs.” The team is now working with Sustainability Kingston to create a transition manual. They hope to include instructions on how businesses and farmers can implement a similar program for their products. “Our program is very flexible and scalable,” Cranin said, “You can even apply it it to other things like baked goods instead of just vegetables.” He added that the initiative has received interest from Kingston’s Empire Life Insurance, which could lead to the possibility of serving business customers as well. “[Meals in a Bag is] just a great culmination of our four years at Queen’s,” Corrigan said. “We’re applying everything we’ve learned in class, in our major, into the real world.”
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Students who live on the floor where the camera was found were notified and offered support, according to an email sent to residence staff.
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The camera was removed and handed over to Kingston Police, who are now investigating the case. Jake Elms, PheKin ’16, said he’d heard nothing about the discovery until he was informed by a floormate this week. “It’s pretty quiet so far,” he said, adding that the friends he was with when he found out were shocked to learn of what happened. “I think really they all felt a little violated,” said Elms, who doesn’t live on the floor on which the camera was discovered. According to the email sent to residence staff on Feb. 14, no memory card was found in the camera. The email also stated that students on the floor were advised of the incident by staff members and informed of available support and counseling. Elms said he can see why Queen’s might want to gather all the
facts before releasing information, but he hopes they will release a statement soon. “I think the school should look at this very closely and try to find a strategy to stop it from happening in the future,” he said. Koopman said there’s been no developments in the case. “All I can do at this time is confirm that nothing has changed to my knowledge,” he told the Journal via email. “The detectives have not provided me with any new information.” Koopman added that Police are not releasing information about whether any images were discovered, or whether the camera was capable of storing photos without an SD card. Detectives are typically given an initial period of 30 to 60 days to investigate such an incident, he said. After that, they can request more time or leave the case unsolved.
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and that it was unlikely that I could get up to speed before our term begins on May 1st.” The letter goes on to say that Green offered to work with both Berkok and Pritchard, an offer which was rejected. “[The] actions of Eril and TK over the past several days have convinced me that we no longer have the confidence and trust in each other and the commitment to support in each other that is necessary to work together successfully,” Green wrote in the letter. In a statement released around 3 p.m. Thursday on Facebook, Berkok and Pritchard said they didn’t threaten to impeach Green or pressure him to resign based on his level of experience. Green decided to resign on Sunday, but didn’t officially announce his decision to the current executive until yesterday morning. “[We] would like it to be noted that this had nothing to do with his experience and we continue to believe that the AMS is a no-experience required institution,” Berkok and Pritchard said in the statement addressed to current AMS Assembly in an email. “Seeking to balance transparency and respect for everyone involved, we do not feel it would be appropriate to disclose further details about specific circumstances.” Both ignored multiple interview requests from the Journal. Last night, Berkok and Pritchard nominated Nicola Plummer as a replacement for Green. AMS Assembly will vote to ratify Plummer as the incoming vice-president of operations at a special AMS Assembly on Sunday. This process is in accordance with section 2.02.03 of the AMS Constitution, according to an AMS statement. Section 2.02.03 reads that “executive members may appoint a replacement, who is a Society member, subject to the approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the Assembly present and voting at a meeting where notice of a motion of approval has been duly given.” Plummer said she has met with Berkok and Pritchard multiple times since they became aware of Green’s resignation. “I have full confidence that they are
both kind and thoughtful individuals who have acted in the best interest of students,” Plummer told the Journal via email. “I hope that our students will agree that this combination presents a team of strong, competent individuals, but also a united team with similar values.” The duo has assembled a hiring panel, consisting of the AMS retail operations permanent staff member and three current head service managers, to hire next year’s head managers, which is typically overseen by the by the incoming vice-president of operations.
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— Peter Green, former vice-president-elect of operations Interviews for head manager positions have taken place over the past two days without Green, according to Taylor Mann, AMS communications officer. Positions previously hired by Green won’t be affected by his resignation, Mann added. Greg McKellar, AMS information officer, couldn’t confirm whether similar incidents have happened in the past, but said that since he began at the society 24 years ago, he hasn’t seen an incoming executive member resign from their post. The decision to apply section 2.02.03, which doesn’t directly address incoming executive members, to Green’s resignation was made by the current executive team and McKellar. AMS Assembly members will vote on the application of the section on Sunday. “Were going based on the most applicable set of guidelines,” McKellar said. “There is a very clear procedure here to follow.” For Green’s full statement, see page 12.
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Station could cut positions if SGPS fee doesn’t pass Clemens said she believes his personal opinion, he looked the student government leaders at the financial situation of CFRC permanent full time staff, two responsible for making these is the past few years. Through mangers, one part-time music decisions are unfamiliar with the this, he determines how a fee coordinator, as well as one Summer realities of operating the station. increase would affect CFRC Clemens said she believes moving forward. producing the same quality of Lee said he believes that shows with less funding and less restructuring their staff is another staff isn’t feasible. route CFRC could take instead of While CFRC is working to a fee increase. receive the SGPS fee increase, “The three [executives] talked they will continue to work on about it together quite in depth Protests in Montreal UBC student dies U of T councils getting a fee from the AMS in the and decided the stance we would coming years until they feel they take and decided that we didn’t mysteriously in L.A. seek separation Protestors against rising tuition fees are receiving sufficient funds from feel that, and I didn’t feel that, in Quebec continued to take to the Weeks after University of British A “defederation” movement is student dollars. CFRC wouldn’t be able to operate streets over the Parti Québécois Columbia (UBC) student Elisa Lam sweeping across the University of “We’re just going to have to keep in the coming years without that government’s proposed fee hike of went missing, her body was found Toronto’s Student Union (UTSU) asking for it,” Clemens said. student fee.” three per cent, or $70 per year. On Thursday evening, a motion Tristan Lee, AMS vice president in the hotel where she was last seen. after concerns about where there The government determined of operations, said the decision to merge two of the five salaried Lam had attended summer student fees are going. this amount by indexing the cost courses at UBC, but wasn’t Students are considering about whether or not to increase positions was put forward by of living to tuition. currently enrolled in any courses. a financial exit from the UTSU, the fee was up to the students, since the executive at AMS Board of In response to the rise, over Lam had been staying at L.A.’s by having member fees given to AMS leaders are comprised of a Directors. The motion was tabled, 10,000 people attended a recent Cecil Hotel, where an employee college- and faculty-level bodies group of representatives elected and will be brought up again at the protest in Montreal earlier this discovered the missing woman’s rather than the Union. next Board meeting. by students. week, according to the CBC. Lee, ArtSci ’12 said in forming body in the hotel’s rooftop UTSU President Shaun Previously, the Liberal water tank. Shepherd told the University’s government proposed hikes of An autopsy was performed on student newspaper, the Varsity, $325 per year over five years, which Lam, but the cause of her death that there’s “clear legal precedent was later reduced to $254 per year won’t be available for an estimated to stop them,” despite plans for over seven years. Current Quebec six to eight weeks. referendums. premier Pauline Marois cancelled Security tapes from one of In an official statement, he the fees after taking power. the hotel’s elevators show Lam said the UTSU will not conduct a Martine Desjardins, president acting strangely on the day of her referendum, which leaves no clear of La Fédération étudiante disappearance, and staff confirmed recourse for those attempting to universitaire du Québec — that the rooftop door remains separate. Quebec’s largest student federation alarmed and locked, only available Victoria University Students’ — told the National Post that she to hotel employees. Administrative Council (VUSAC) believes the government should It’s unclear how long Lam’s President, Shoaib Alli said he felt have debated this issue further. body remained in the water tank, VUSAC was being held hostage due Other student groups in the area but complaints of low water to the language used by Shepherd. are demanding a tuition fee freeze pressure had been surfacing at the Others considering a move or free education, and believe that downtown L.A. hotel for weeks. include the Engineering Society and the three-per-cent annual increases Trinity and St.Michael’s Colleges. Photo by Sam Koebrich are unacceptable. — Emily Walker CFRC’s fee increase will go before the SGPS later — Julia Vriend — Julia Vriend this month. Continued from page 1
Work Experience Program position. The salaried staff are responsible for training the station’s 250 volunteers, she added. “When we’re talking about
making cuts we’re talking about those five core people,” Clemens said, adding that these positions account for 80 per cent of operating costs.
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went to a friend’s house for Christmas Eve, where Kevin joked that they were all misfits. “Usually one of us stays behind, but this year all of us went as a family ... that ride there was different for some reason,” she said. “He was just so funny and made us and everyone else laugh all the time.” This past year was one of the best for Kevin, she said. She added that she’s never seen him have more fun than at Queen’s. “This was probably the happiest year of his life there,” she said. “[He] made so many friends, and I remember him with his purple jacket and when he showed it and cut his hair ... it was shocking.” He loved the campus life, and found a house to live in next year with friends. “The last time my parents Skyped with him they were just seeing him become an actual man and [become] responsible,” she said. Following Kevin’s death, his parents came to Kingston and met some of his friends. This was a comfort to them, Stephanie said. “It was one thing having him talk about the people he kept on meeting but actually meeting these people was very helpful for them,” she said. Kevin’s funeral service will take place tomorrow at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church in Winnipeg. Family and friends may sign a Book of
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our years to finish a degree is the standard for a reason — it works. While there are exceptions — for example, when students have taken time out of their formal studies for an educational internship — four years should be enough time to finish a degree. The best way to learn and become great at the job you studied for happens in your chosen area in the field, meaning in the real world. If we keep prolonging our time as an undergrad, we’re putting off real life. It’s hard to pay for school and it’s hard to juggle jobs and classes, yes. But, online summer courses go a long way in helping alleviate the pressure during the fall and winter terms in order to allow students See to on page 11
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More flash than substance Contributor examines why Justin Trudeau may not be the best choice for Liberal leadership
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Justin Mathews, ArtSci ’14 Earlier this month front runner of the Liberal leadership race Justin Trudeau visited Queen’s. Speaking to an unsurprisingly packed audience, supporters young and old eagerly shared words of encouragement and praise. Yet, despite his popularity, Trudeau has thus far proven himself to be extremely inept both politically and intellectually. So much so that Liberals should take a long, sober second to consider if he’s an appropriate fit, let alone the best contender they have to offer to be Canada’s next Prime Minister. His resumé for starters is incredibly unimpressive. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in literature, he’s had a brief stint as a teacher and actor, as well as a generally unremarkable two years in Parliament except for besting Senator Patrick Brazeau in a celebrity-boxing match. Although he did play one, Trudeau is clearly no Rhodes scholar. His competition for Liberal leadership in contrast, is quite clearly overqualified. Deborah Coyne is an Oxford alumnus, constitutional lawyer, professor, author, public policy consultant and previously worked in the Prime Minister’s Office. Marc Garneau — Canada’s first astronaut — is a decorated soldier, and engineer and was until recently, the President of the Canadian Space Agency. But politics is much more than a resume or an intellectual pursuit. To Trudeau’s credit he admits as much when asked about his father: “He [Pierre] was an intellectual. I’m still a person who has very strong opinion.” Unfortunately the strength of conviction doesn’t make a leader, and it’s precisely this form of rhetoric that should worry constituents. Continued from page 10
to work more. There was once a time when you only had to pursue a short two-year degree to become a fully licensed registered nurse and you could attend teachers college right out of high school. I realize, obviously, times have changed and degrees take more time and training due to advances in technology and an increase in learned information, but how long do we really need to fawn over Shakespeare and in-class theories? Of course, in the most extreme circumstances, exceptions can be made. Sometimes things happen you can’t foresee — finances get in the way, a family member falls ill maybe. That being said, I see no benefit for normalizing a fifth,
“The Journal should make a fake Golden Words issue — serious and informative.” Corey Bentley, ArtSci ’13
“It’s definitely creative!” Kaliegh Pinto, ArtSci ’13
Justin Trudeau visited Queen’s campus and spoke to students and supporters on Feb. 13. He is currently running for the leadership of the federal Liberal Party of Canada.
More problematic, however is that in addition to a lack in substance, what he says also lacks judgement. Trudeau is guilty of repeatedly putting his foot in his mouth — complete with apologies and redirecting the blame to his critics for “playing politics.” Last February, Trudeau clumsily suggested that Canada was so far gone under Stephen Harper’s government that perhaps Quebec would be better off in secession. While he certainly wasn’t paying lip service to Quebec separation, the response is telling. It’s the type of hyperbolic reaction expected by an outspoken sixth or even seventh year to complete an undergraduate degree. University, like real-life, can be really fast-paced so taking classes on a basically regular schedule isn’t infeasible. You can work with your financial situation and you can work with other circumstances. We don’t need to keep pumping our money for living expenses away from home and more into our undergrad degree — there’s so much more waiting out there for us. I love being an undergrad student now, but I don’t want to be stuck here forever. After four years, it’s time to move on. Rachel is an Assistant News Editor at the Journal. She’s in her second year.
pundit or radical backbencher. Moreover, the misstep worsened when he confused the issue of a Harper-led Canada with Quebec sovereignty.
Although he did play one, Trudeau is clearly no Rhodes scholar. His competition for Liberal leadership in contrast, is quite clearly overqualified. Last fall, he apologized to Albertans for an earlier interview where he pigeonholed the Continued from page 10
Ontario university students finish their degree programs in four years. There are numerous reasons why that statistic is still growing. Some students need to attain full-time or part-time jobs outside of school in order to pay their annual tuition fees. This might cost them a full course load each term and put them behind in the number of credits they need to graduate in the allotted four years. There are also some students who take time to really discover what it is they want to major in at college or university. Once that decision is made, they might need to spend more than four years at their school to achieve a certification in their chosen field. With the pressure to get a
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province, equating them to the policies espoused by the Harper government. In his apology he made clear that Canada needs a leader who seeks to unite, rather than divide like NDP leader Thomas Mulcair and Harper who both play up regional cleavages for political points. The irony isn’t lost: Trudeau’s criticisms here are exactly what sparked his apology in the first place. Most recently, Trudeau called the long-gun registry a failure, a registry he himself had defended for years, had praised for saving lives, and voted not to abolish only few months prior.
“It’s very convincing. I like how some articles bridged well to real world events.” Eric Shoesmith, ArtSci ’13
Golden Words has produced a satirical version of the Journal for a number of years now, past fake-stories include: an AMS member being a mongol warlord, bedbugs in residences and faulty condoms.
As complex an issue gun-control is, it’s one thing to say gun-control in Canada needs more than the registry, and something else entirely to tell a rural Hawkesbury community gun ownership is an “important facet of Canadian four-year degree with honours identity” in an effort to buy their rather than a three-year one, it’s no declining vote. In all, it seems wonder that students sometimes Justin Trudeau is best described resign themselves to the imminent as Liberal’s “right face with the completion of their four-year wrong mouth.” As for his platform, Trudeau degree when they first come to has kept largely silent. He did college or university. The bottom line is that everyone however offer a welcoming is different, and for whatever reason, stance on the CNOOC-Nexen not everyone is able to finish their deal — which would see to the degree or diploma programs in Chinese state-owned takeover of the Canadian-based oil and four years. company — which Whether it’s due to academic, gas monetary or personal reasons, you surprisingly demonstrated a should be allowed to take however substantive acknowledgement much time is required for you to of the economic realities of the achieve the degree you truly want oil sands. Of course, the Conservatives to have. offered a similar position that was Savoula is the Arts Editor at the heavily criticized by Trudeau. While Journal. She’s in her third year. he endorsed the foreign takeover, Trudeau maintained it was made opaquely. When asked about See Right on page 13
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Letters to the editor Outcry Deserved Re: “Sex Sells” Dear Editors, I was horrified to read a condemnation of the twitterverse’s reaction to Audi’s Super Bowl commercial in Friday’s issue of the Journal (“Sex Sells”). Calling the ad “relatively harmless,” the article simultaneously put down those who protested it and told them they weren’t doing enough. The author writes that “Our culture should ask tougher questions about the gendered and sexualized messages our media conveys,” but spends the rest of the time condemning the people who did exactly that. S/he seemed to be saying that we should try to change the world, just so long as (the horror) we don’t get angry and make a fuss while doing it. Besides, it’s ridiculous to imply that those who tweet angrily don’t focus on the big picture. We do: we’re activists and writers and workers and students of all stripes who happen to think that one way we can change the big picture is by challenging particularly visible
pieces of rape culture — like this ad. The ad is far from harmless. It feeds into a longstanding media narrative that what men want from women is more important than what those woman do or do not want. Stop for a second and imagine: Imagine if everyone at that prom who was attracted to that girl went up and kissed her. Imagine that. What if every boy who thought she was hot felt confident and decided to kiss her? One after the other. It might last all night. When you think about it that way, it becomes pretty obvious that her desire not to be kissed overrides anyone else’s desire to kiss her. But Audi’s ad says otherwise. And when you defend that ad as harmless, and you support one boy kissing one girl without her consent, you tell rapists and potential rapists everywhere that you agree with them. That what women want doesn’t matter. That consent doesn’t matter. That what they do (rape!) is okay. You probably didn’t mean to say that. But you did. Morgan Williams, Sci ’16
Public service
Resigning
Re: “Justin Trudeau returns to campus”
Re: “Vice-President of Operations-elect resigns”
Dear Editors, As a son of the late George Ball (Sci ’40) I write to express my dismay that his Alma Mater has paid a $12,000 speaking fee to Mr. Justin Trudeau. Parliamentarians are paid $277,000 per annum which is to cover their duties in the House of Commons and outside responsibilities including speeches. From the 1960s through the 1980s, my father served his community in various elected positions such as councillor, mayor, commissioner and turned the annual small stipends in as a donation to the local hospital. Countless hours were contributed to the town for the betterment of the community. Mr. Trudeau — like some of our senators — has much to learn about community service before aspiring to lead our Dominion. Ian Ball
Dear Editors, Today I tendered my resignation as Vice-President-elect (Operations) of the Alma Mater Society, effective immediately. I would like the Queen’s community to understand the reasons for my decision. Less than three weeks after being elected, I was approached by President-elect Eril Berkok and Vice-President-elect T.K. Pritchard with a demand that I resign or face a vote of non-confidence at AMS Assembly. The reason they provided me was that they felt that I do not have the necessary experience to fulfill the role of Vice-President (Operations) and that it was unlikely that I could get up to speed before our term begins on May 1. I offered to work with them to address their concerns. This offer was rejected. It is clear to me that they do not wish to work with me. I believe that I would have served as Vice-President
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(Operations) with distinction. I would not have accepted Eril’s and TK’s invitation to run for election with them had I thought otherwise. Nevertheless, the actions of Eril and T.K. over the past several days have convinced me that we no longer have the confidence and trust in each other and the commitment to support each other that is necessary to work together successfully. Reluctantly, I have decided to tender my resignation. This has been a very difficult decision for me. It was a great honour and a privilege to have been elected to serve the AMS in this position. I regret that events have turned out this way. To all of you who gave me your support and encouragement during the campaign and who voted for me, I want to thank you all most sincerely. It will always mean an enormous amount to me. Respectfully, Peter Green, ArtSci ’13 Former Vice-president Operations-elect from team BGP A scanned copy of the original letter is online at queensjournal.ca
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his own proposed restrictions, he offered none, only that his “policies would certainly be clearer.” Where Trudeau stands out — aside from his celebrity status — is the time spent in criticizing the Harper government and lack thereof in actual policy. It’s no secret that leftists of all stripes harbour deep resentment towards the Conservative majority and while his insistence to play this card is effective, a brief history lesson reveals this as nothing more than a cheap parlour trick.
Understandable the rationale may be to push for his candidacy in view of the previously poor performance of leaders ... it seems the pendulum is swinging too far in the opposite direction. It was in fact the Liberals that paved the road for big business, with former Finance Minister Paul Martin cutting 40 per cent of funding to social programs while offering a $100 billion tax cut for corporations. The suggestion then that we should return to them for salvation is almost insulting. More puzzling is Trudeau’s call to remove Harper and offer Canada a viable alternative, yet stubbornly refuse to talk policy instead of platitudes — just ask Marc Garneau. The Liberal party has long enjoyed success in federal government with leaders who were all incredibly credentialed before their seat in office. Understandable the rationale may be to push
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for his candidacy in view of the previously poor performances of leaders who seemed aloof, academic and apathetic, it seems the pendulum is swinging too far in the opposite direction. Liberals ought to be wary of turning themselves into a personality cult; mistakenly investing in a candidate too heralded for popularity but lacking any intellectual capacity or leadership ability. Justin Trudeau remains an unqualified, policy-illiterate, foot-in-mouth demagogue better described as a populist figurehead than a legitimate Liberal leader candidate. Not only does he fail to rise above the political games that supporters who have drowned in the Kool-Aid seem to suggest, but he does play it, and he plays it poorly. More disheartening is that his candidacy wouldn’t be taken this seriously if his last name were anything other than the last name of his father’s. He may very well embody the vitality, charisma, charm and appearance that young Liberal supporters want, but he’s hardly what a now-defunct Liberal party needs.
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Beyonce’s fumble No one likes an unflattering photo of themselves, Beyonce included. Both Beyonce and her publicist aren’t too pleased with a series of photos circulating the Internet which capture Beyonce in various stages of dancing during her recent Superbowl performance. I laughed out loud at some of the memes created, but as much as I get a kick out of Beyonce’s unfortunate freeze frames it’s kind of like laughing at someone when they take a hard tumble … it’s funny, but that person’s face probably hurts and we should ask if they’re okay before we continue to laugh at their expense. We should all accept the fact that dancing that fiercely takes a lot of effort. You have to take in the whole dance in full-motion to appreciate just how vivacious that half-time show was. Whether you like her or not, suck it up and accept the fact that Beyonce has talent and a few unflattering photos don’t define her. — Rachel Herscovici
1. Classes were first held at Queen’s on March 7, 1842 in a wood-frame house on the outskirts of Kingston. There were a total of 13 students and two professors. 2. The Oil-Thigh was written by a student named Alfred Lavell after the Queen’s football team lost a game to U of T in 1898; he wrote it in order to encourage them to win the next — which they did! Cha-gheill! 3. The two statues that are located along the Queen’s waterfront were originally built due to the fact that researchers believed there were active faults in the ground beneath them. It was thought that the tectonic plates below them would move and force the two statues to touch by year 2000; however, they never touched!
sense once you think about it; the water for romantic walks, the variety of restaurants for dinner dates and so on. 5. Speaking of restaurants, Kingston has also been said to have the most restaurants per capita in all of Canada. If you haven’t been to many yet, it’s time to start taste testing! 6. Ontario Street used to be a railway. Have you ever noticed that there is a train modeled down by the water across from City Hall?
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7. The Ale House, a popular bar for Queen’s students in the hub of downtown Kingston, was once a performance theatre. The dance floor that many of you have likely danced upon before used to be the stage! — Katherine Kopiak
4. Kingston has been recognized as the most romantic city in all of Canada. It makes
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Campus cooking
Cauliflower pizza crust Ingredients (serves four) Half a head of cauliflower 1 egg 1 cup of mozzarella shredded cheese for dough, ½ cup for topping 1 tsp basil, oregano 1 clove of garlic Pinch of salt Pizza sauce and toppings of choice Directions •Preheat oven to 450 F. •In a blender, break up the cauliflower
and grind into a fine texture. •Microwave the cauliflower for eight minutes. •Transfer to a bowl and crack in an egg, add your cheese and remaining seasoning and mix. •Grease a pizza pan or flat baking tin and flatten contents. Bake 15 minutes. •Take out of the oven and add your toppings of choice •Put your oven on the broil setting and broil for five to eight minutes. — Trilby Goouch
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Student Summer Jobs The City of Kingston has approximately 200 student summer jobs this year. Applying for a student summer job at the City of Kingston is now easier. The City of Kingston has a new o-line recruitment system. When applying to a summer student opportunity you will do it all online through the convenience, ease and timeliness of the Internet. Information and descriptions are available at www.CityofKingston.ca/careers Submissions for summer student positions will be accepted online only and must be submitted by March 15, 2013.
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Think twice before volunterring abroad There are many reasons why someone shouldn’t undertake short-term international development work. Volunteer placements often do more harm than good. There are numerous reasons why this may be. Volunteers often lack necessary skills or experience. They can displace locals who could be paid to do the same jobs. A market has been created which capitalizes on human suffering. Even in a best-case scenario, placements are a less-than-altruistic use of resources. Most of the costs, such as travel, never reach the host community. This is especially true if you arrange your trip through for-profit volunteer-abroad organizations, which charge exorbitant program fees. Perhaps most frustrating is when people are uncritical in interpreting their own experience. Failing to consider the ways you may do more harm than good distorts how you evaluate your participation. I say all of this as someone deeply involved with and indebted to the experience of volunteering abroad. I have participated in a short-term placement, spending three months working for an NGO in Lima, Peru. I also volunteered with Queen’s Project on International Development, and I helped
facilitate internships for several students. Despite the many flaws outlined above, I have done this because I see a ton of value in these experiences. Short-term development work isn’t something anyone should take lightly. It involves dealing with ethical questions surrounding race, class, gender and colonialism. No one should jump into volunteering abroad without considering the broader implications and critically assessing what their experience is meant to achieve. — Alex Laidlaw
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Foggy thought Union Gallery exhibit questions the skewed nature of self-reflection B y C arling S pinney Copy Editor
In the production of Steel Magnolias, based on the 1989 movie, a group of female friends gather at a salon to discuss their lives.
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Southern sisterhood of strength The all-female cast of Steel Magnolias tell the story of friends with a backbone B y K atie G randin Staff Writer Don’t be fooled by the petals; underneath the magnolia flower is a heart of strength. And the all-female cast of 5th Company Lane’s production of Steel Magnolias live up to the title’s implications. Set in Louisiana in the 1980s, Steel Magnolias takes place in a beauty salon where a group of six women spend their days gossiping. Though these fast-talking women are of different generations, they support each other through issues of health, family, romance and grief, dealing with life’s obstacles the best way they know how. Although the Baiden Street Theatre offers a smaller stage with which to work, the detailed salon set created an intimate atmosphere. This made me feel as though I might have been another customer in the salon eavesdropping on the gossip. As the actors get their hair and
nails done, the bitter and familiar smell of hairspray and nail polish remover filter into the audience, further inviting me into the private lives of the salon’s regulars. The use of popular 80s music, bright and dated costumes and well-rehearsed Southern accents all helped to set the scene and tone of the play. The six central women of the play were well-cast, creating genuine characters and accurately portraying the variations in age. The chemistry between the actors strengthened the believability of the characters’ onstage relationships. Neither Allie as Clairee, Emily Harris as Annelle, nor Rebecca Moran as Oiser fell short when it came to the grandeur of their Southern belle characters, garnering the most laughter from the audience. Their sharp performances were reminiscent of the strong women cast in the 1989 movie version. Hannah May, playing Truvy,
the owner of the salon, gave a heartwarming performance of a woman who, like her salon, has the unique ability to bring people together. Emily Bojda as Shelby, and Marta McDonald as her mother M’Lynn pull at the audience’s heart strings as their bond is strengthened by facing their struggles together. McDonald’s particularly emotional performance was very touching and real, in a way that showed her character as a true pillar of both beauty and strength. As I left the play, it became clear to me that
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Angst and ammo Queen’s alumnus brings coming of age war movie to Kingston Canadian Film Festival B y J oanna P lucinska Editorials Editor
During the filming of Jason Lapeyre (above) and Robert Wilson’s movie I Declare War, real machine guns were used as props.
though women are often perceived as a delicate magnolia flower, the women of Steel Magnolias represent the strength and solidity that each woman also carries inside her. And the women of 5th Company Lane’s production are each, in their own right, steel magnolias.
Smaller is sometimes better, according to Jason Lapeyre. The Queen’s alumnus and his co-director Robert Wilson are bringing their feature film I Declare War to this year’s annual Kingston Canadian Film Festival (KCFF), which runs until Sunday. With their latest film, the co-directors are looking forward to airing their film to a tighter crowd of viewers. “[The KCFF] really makes you feel appreciated as a filmmaker. There was lots of attention paid to us,” Lapeyre, ArtSci ’95, said. “There was a great little lounge where all the filmmakers could hang out and meet people. As wonderful as TIFF was, you really felt like a giant machine.” While it’s Wilson’s first time at the Kingston festival, KCFF offers Lapeyre the chance to return to his old stomping grounds. He recalled one instance when he got to have drinks with one of his old professors, Blaine Allan. “It was a sense of full circle and satisfaction, getting to talk to [my former professor] about these movies I’d dreamed about as a student that came to realization,”
Lapeyre, who completed a degree in film studies at Queen’s, said. Lapeyre and Wilson’s film, which centres around a game of war among children in a forest, is a popular coming-of-age story told from a darker perspective.
The eyes are essential. But what happens when you can’t see them? Monika Rosen’s exhibit Self-Refraction explores the subject of hidden self-identity and murky self-reflection. While the exhibit succesfully raises the question of self-conception by hiding figures’ eyes in most of the paintings, it remains equally intriguing as it is monotonous. Despite the limited space in Union Gallery’s Project Room, what could’ve been a stimulating show became compositionally repetitious. However, the artist’s work is universally relatable with its themes of “clarity in self-perception” and “the relationship between the subconscious and reality.” While I saw an occasional spark in the exhibit, it wasn’t enough to start a fire. Walking into the Project Room, where the exhibit is currently housed, I was drawn to “By the Water I”— perhaps owing to its distinction from the remainder of the artwork on the walls. In the oil painting, a young male stands by what seems to be Kingston’s rocky shore, with Wolfe Island in the background. I found myself wondering what the man was thinking behind his grey eyes. His mouth was partly opened, as if on the verge of sharing his inner thoughts. This painting perfectly encapsulates the hazy, in-between atmosphere of Rosen’s flowing, watery exhibit. Through Rosen’s practice of blurring crucial aspects of her portraits, her works mirror the distorting and magnifying properties of water. Self-Refraction has potential, but begs further development. The See Distorting on page 17
was a great “littleThere lounge where all the filmmakers could hang out and meet people. As wonderful as TIFF was, you really feel like a giant machine.
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— Jason Lapeyre, director of I Declare War “I thought it would be a cool combination to tell it in the form of a war story because when you’re at that age, your emotions are always very intense. When a girl tells you she doesn’t like you when you’re 13, it’s the end of the world,” Lapeyre said. Using real machine guns as props, the kids and directors had an eventful summer shooting the film. “It’s a smaller budget independent feature that’s outdoors See It never on page 17
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A successful tour vehicle requires a few essentials: your instruments and your vitamins. After an interview with Canadian indie icon Spookey Ruben, with unexpected additions from his tour mate Thunderclap, both musicians expressed how well they have connected while touring across East Atlantic Canada so far. “The whole tour is him and I in his car. He’s got a Toyota Prius and we have the car jammed full of merchandise, guitars, keyboards, nutrition and herbal supplements,” Ruben said. “We’re just having a blast right now.” The quirky pair have developed a “Don’t sleep in, sleep out” lifestyle, tirelessly touring through winter storms and slippery roads to perform in new cities, including Charlottetown, P.E.I. Ruben said one of the more memorable trips on their self-created touring vehicle was on their way to Shediac, NB from Montreal. “I was very scared because we were in a very extreme snow storm.
If it had been any worse, we would have had to pull over and we wouldn’t have made it to the show” he said. Through these dangerous drives, Ruben and Thunderclap have bonded together and grown an appreciation for each other’s music. Both musicians have a specific sound. Spookey defines his music as 1980s synth ballad Pop Rock Fantasia, while Thunderclap said his music “sounds like method acting feels.” “I really go down to the basis of psychological and emotional ideas and try to get to the bare bones where I can affect the listeners,” Thunderclap said. As if their genres weren’t obscure enough, the two musicians’ reasons for playing music were even more intriguing. Thunderclap said he realized music was something he wanted to pursue after he yelled at a friend in elementary school. “My friend said I had a big fat mouth, and he asked if I wanted to join his band.” Friend and co-musician Ruben had an equally unexpected response, saying that his first band named
Saturn didn’t have instruments at all. “I started a fictitious band with my friends playing with tennis rackets, cardboard boxes and stuff like that,” he said. The compatibility between these two musicians has motivated them to play covers together on tour, including covering Allan Parson Project’s song “Eye in the Sky.” And although I had never heard the song before, Ruben and Thunderclap were quick to sing the chorus for me and fill me in on what I was missing. Thunderclap also mentioned that he and Ruben were working on a short film, since both are passionate about filmmaking. “For whatever magical reason, Spookey came aboard and we thought it was a good idea to work together,” Thunderclap said. “He enjoyed what I was doing. We both have a strange angle of looking at different ideas in life, song writing and intellectual ideas.” Spookey Ruben and Thunderclap play the Mansion on Thursday at 9 p.m.
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Distorting reflections, changing identities properties — the very basis of her fear. But the question of whether she’s frightened better part of the exhibit consisted of the not only of her self-reflection, but of her same dark-haired female figure immersed in self-identity as well remained with me. The water. While repetition has its merits, in this evocation of these types of questions shows case, the ideology behind the artwork doesn’t hints of the exhibit’s thematic insight. quite stand on its own. What was admirable in Rosen’s work was I got the sense that the exhibit hadn’t how each piece was like a vortex — they fully matured. However, I did appreciate the pull you into an unstable, rippling world fearful stream it began to take, which added that’s characteristic of the symbolic water in an intriguing dimension. her exhibit. Several of the works involved an While it was frustrating that any clear unnerving quality due, in part, to their view of the figures’ eyes were obscured, elucidating titles. “Eisoptrophobia I,” I appreciated the denial because of its a word denoting the fear of your own elucidating effect. The intent of the reflection, captures such distress through the exhibit became clear despite its distorting female’s concerned eyebrows and troubled subject matter. appearance, despite her partially distorted face. Monika Rosen’s Self-Refraction is on exhibit in She’s completely encompassed by the Project Room of Union Gallery until Mar. 19. a substance defined by its reflective
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BFA student Monika Rosen’s exhibit brings up themes of questioning self-identity by blurring out the subjects’ faces in her oil paintings.
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‘It never really pays, it’s never really boring’ in the world,” he jokingly said. “Any movie without babies in it will be fair game.” with no rain cover for 20 days in the summer. What’s most rewarding for both directors So it was challenging all the way through is the opportunity to keep pursuing for all kinds of reasons — but lots of fun,” filmmaking, a career that they both truly love. Wilson said. “Once you try it, you either love and keep While airing the movie at this year’s doing it, or you go back and work at the festival in Kingston is exciting for both of the bank. It’s never really the same thing, it never directors, Wilson said he sees this as a chance really pays, it’s never really boring.” to escape from his day-to-day life. “I’m super excited to get away from two The Kingston Canadian Film Festival runs until screaming newborn infants and see as many Sunday at various locations in Kingston. movies as I can and maybe see a beer outside Continued from page 15
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Game changer Youth soccer in Ontario to ignore stats, scores and standings starting in 2014 B y Peter M orrow Sports Editor Very soon, winning and losing will be outlawed for kids. The Ontario Soccer Association recently announced a mandate to disregard scores in youth leagues for kids under 12. Some leagues already apply the model, but beginning in 2014 it becomes mandatory. Kingston native Naomi Conway-Hurtubise said her son’s under-6 house league games under the Cataraqui Clippers organization already function that way. She fully understands the need for this model in her son’s league, but “older kids need to learn how to win and lose.” “It’s not always about winning, but [kids] also sometimes need to learn that they did a good job, but they need to try harder next time,” Conway-Hurtubise said. “So if they don’t keep scores, how are [kids] really going to know that?” Her point of view wasn’t ignored by Ontario Soccer Association president Rob Smale, who made the official announcement earlier this month. Smale said the mandate
is only a “small component” of Canada’s Long Term Player Development (LTPD) model. The LTPD intends to build growth and success of soccer within Canada. The first step is making soccer more enjoyable at the grassroots level. That includes removing the hypercompetitive culture prevalent in youth leagues. “Players are leaving the game at the ages of 14, 15, 16, because they’re burnt out, they’re fed up and they’re not having fun anymore,” Smale said. “Our belief is that we’re putting just too much pressure on our athletes at a very young age.” Smale recently toured across Ontario and received mainly positive parent feedback on the LTPD initiative. He said the central challenge is conveying the larger reasons underlying the removal of scores and standings. “There’s lots of time for them to learn, lots of time for them to know what losing is all about,” Smale said. “We still don’t have the technical, tactical, creative component of the game that we need to win games at See No on page 21
Queen’s central defenders David Tom (left) and Joe Zupo (right) are two of five men’s soccer players to sign on with Kingston FC — Kingston’s only professional sports team — for the 2013 season.
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Local reinforcements Kingston FC signs Queen’s players for upcoming season B y A drian S mith Staff Writer Kingston’s pro soccer team will take full advantage of Queen’s soccer resources. Kingston FC will play their home games at Queen’s West Campus — the Gaels’ home base in the fall. They’ve also recently signed five impactful players from Queen’s for the
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upcoming Canadian Soccer League (CSL) season. Former Gaels midfielder Jordan Brooks and defender Austin White are both entering their second season with Kingston FC. Current Gaels captain Joe Zupo is a newcomer, along with fellow central defender David Tom and graduating winger Nathan Klemencic. Zupo isn’t overly concerned about the pressures that come with playing in a professional soccer league. “I don’t think making the shift to CSL is going to be that difficult for me,” Zupo said. “I’m used to playing in matches where the stakes are high.” The 2010 rookie of the year has also been an OUA All-Star three straight years. This past season, Zupo and Tom led the Gaels to eight goals against in 14 games — tied for best in the OUA. “At Queen’s, I’ve learned to play with older players and players who are physical,” Zupo said, adding that the speed in both leagues should be comparable. Both Zupo and Tom are signing amateur-level contracts with Kingston FC — meaning they won’t get paid — but for Zupo, the benefits are clear. “Getting a chance to play with these top quality strikers, especially with two defenders and two centre
The women’s hockey team is one Game 1 — Feb. 27 Game 3* — Mar. 3 win away from OUA gold. A home victory over the Western Queen’s Gaels 4 Gaels vs. Western, 3:30 Mustangs tonight or on Sunday Western Mustangs 0 p.m. — Kingston would secure their second title in (Memorial Centre) three years. Game 2 — Mar. 1 Queen’s won game one 4-0 *If necessary in London on Wednesday, with fifth-year goaltender Karissa Savage Gaels vs. Western, 7:30 earning the shutout. p.m. — Kingston Gaels lead series 1-0. A goalie duel was expected (Memorial Centre) between Western’s OUA First-Team All-Star Kelly Campbell and the Gaels’ tandem of Savage and Mel Dodd-Moher. The Queen’s pair has played solidly so far throughout the playoffs. After being blown out by the Windsor Lancers to the tune of 6-1 in the first game of their quarter-final matchup, Queen’s has yielded just six goals in five straight wins. Gaels head coach Matt Holmberg said the defensive side of the game, especially fore-checking, will play a major role in deciding the championship series. “We’ve preached defensive zone play all year,” Gaels head coach Matt Holmberg said. “The team Gaels goaltenders Karissa Savage and Mel Dodd-Moher have rotated throughout the playoffs, See Five on page 23
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backs, will only make what was already a really good defence one of the best in the country,” Zupo said. “[We’ll be] only stronger, and can only make our relationship as center back partners stronger.”
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Scoring droughts dry out Gaels Lack of offense kept men’s hockey team at bay, killed chances of long playoff run B y J oSh B urton Staff Writer A lack of goal-scoring ultimately doomed the men’s hockey team. The Gaels managed only 76 goals, without a single player to crack double-digits. Third-year forward Kelly Jackson lead the team with six goals and 14 assists, good for 72nd in OUA scoring and the only Gael to break the top 100. Goal droughts meant win streaks were extremely hard to come by. Without a 20-plus goal scorer like former Gael Payton Liske,
they had no way to match OUA East offensive juggernauts like the UQTR Patriotes and the Carleton Ravens. The Ravens swept the Gaels in two games in first-round playoff action, outscoring Queen’s 12-3. Despite their lack of goal production, the Gaels weren’t a team to be taken lightly. With an all-star netminder in Riley Whitlock and a solid defensive core, the Gaels were tough to score against. They managed to routinely stick around late in games against more talented opponents. Their lack of a pure
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Gaels’ third-year defenceman Patrick McEachen scored 13 points, nearly doubling his total from last year.
goal-scorer resulted in several one-goal losses, most coming in overtimeafterblowingathird-period lead or being unable to finish off a late-game comeback. The Gaels’ inability to score consistently thwarted what is an otherwise well-built team. Head coach Brett Gibson regularly rolled all four lines against top competition with relative success. If Gibson is able to recruit a top-line sniper, this young team could cause problems in the future. Many pieces are either in place or had significant development this season. Linemates Jackson and Tyler Moore continued their chemistry from the previous season. Their line was able to consistently produce quality scoring chances through most games. In his first year as captain, second-year forward Corey Bureau had nine goals and seven assists, maturing into a solid leader during his second season as a Gael. Third-year blueliner Patrick McEachen’s 13 points nearly doubled from last season. He had significant impact quarterbacking the power play in the new year. The Gaels’ most important off-season objective must be finding Whitlock’s replacement. Backup goaltender David Aime started three games — finishing the season with 2.93 GAA and a .905 save percentage — but he’s yet to start an entire season at the
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Comeback campaign All-Star newcomers jumpstart rebuild for talented Gaels team B y Peter r eimer Staff Writer Men’s basketball had nowhere to go but up, and a radically revamped roster delivered just that. With 10 new faces on the Gaels’ roster, it was hard to know what to expect from the team this season — only that it couldn’t be worse than their 2-20 campaign in 2011-12. Head coach Stephan Barrie’s recruiting efforts last summer ultimately paid off. Several impressive rookies joined former Carleton Ravens guard Greg Faulkner to lead the Gaels to a 10-10 regular season record and their first playoff berth in three years. Playing a team-high 31.8 minutes per game, Faulkner was named to the OUA East Second All-Star Team. He led the Gaels with 19.9 points and 8.2 rebounds per game — ranking among the OUA’s top five in both categories. After Faulkner suffered a concussion in late January, the
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Guard Sukhpreet Singh was named to the OUA East All-Rookie Team after averaging 12.2 points and 3.8 assists per game.
Gaels struggled on both ends of the court, winning just one of six games in his absence. Faulkner returned to score 26 points in the Gaels’ OUA East quarterfinal loss to the Laurentian Voyageurs, with all signs pointing to a full recovery. With a variety of injuries limiting third-year point guard Ryan Golden to just five games this season, rookies Sukhpreet Singh and Roshane Roberts played heavy minutes for the Gaels and proved themselves capable of excelling at the CIS level. Both Singh and Roberts were selected to the OUA East All-Rookie Team. Singh’s 3.8 assists per game ranked sixth in the OUA, while Roberts chipped in 3.6. If Golden can stay healthy next year, the Gaels could have three of the
OUA’s best point guards. Dynamic third-year forward Nikola Misljencevic was sixth in the CIS in three-point shooting and 10th in field goal percentage. If he can repeat his 28-point performance he earned against the York Lions, Misljencevic could become among the OUA’s most dangerous offensive threats. With James Asefa as the Gaels’ only graduating player, there will be a lot of familiar faces in the lineup next year. The proven first-year crop should benefit from their first round of off-season training, and return bigger, stronger and ready to propel the Gaels into the second round of the playoffs.
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Playoff monkey gone First-round triumph a bright spot in injury-riddled season B y J erry Z henG Staff Writer Women’s basketball stumbled down the stretch, but made up for it in the first round of the playoffs. Their first-round victory was a milestone result. The Gaels won just once in their final eight games, ending a losing season at 7-13. Their record placed them fifth in the OUA East, good for a playoff rematch against the
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Wing Jenny Wright averaged 12.2 points per game in her second OUA season.
Ryerson Rams. After two consecutive first-round playoff exits at the hands of the Rams, the Gaels finally exacted revenge by pulling off an 86-64 upset. The first-round win was Queen’s first in over five years, ending head coach Dave Wilson’s career-long playoff slump. The Gaels fell 72-44 to the Ottawa Gee-Gees in their semifinal matchup, losing handily to a depleted lineup. Early in the season, the Gaels’ wins were convincing and their losses were close. The performance of their core players and serviceable rookies early on was cause for optimism going forward. The early success didn’t last, as a chain of injuries derailed Queen’s season in the new year. After missing all of 2011-12 with an ACL tear, second-year wing Gemma Bullard suffered another season-ending knee injury, as did third-year guard Meaghan McDougall. Leading scorer Liz Boag missed a crucial stretch of games in January. For the entire second half of the season, injuries kept the Gaels’ original starting five from playing together. Their lowest point came in early February against the
Women’s Basketball Playoff Results OUA East Quarterfinal — Feb. 20 Queen’s Gaels 86 Ryerson Rams 64 OUA East Semifinal — Feb. 23 Ottawa Gee-Gees 72 Queen’s Gaels 44 Gee-Gees and the Carleton Ravens, when three rookies were inserted into the starting lineup. The Gaels’ slew of injuries allowed their top rookies to play valuable minutes, including guard Emily Hazlett and post Nicole Morse. Their early exposure to the pace and physicality of the OUA will better prepare them for next season, when they’ll play larger roles. Advancing to the OUA East semi-finals is a large accomplishment for the young team. With six first-year players and only two set to graduate, they’re poised to make a deeper playoff run next season.
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Men’s Volleyball
Painless post-title transition
Gaels finish in OUA’s top four after losing championship core to graduation B y S ean L iebich Staff Writer An inexperienced roster had most people counting out men’s volleyball early this season. They couldn’t defend their OUA title, but the young team put up a fight nonetheless. With 11 players sporting fewer than two years of OUA experience, the team’s objective was simply to make the playoffs — but all-star play from fifth-year setter Jackson Dakin and rookie libero Ivo Dramov forced the Gaels to reevaluate their goals. Although their outlook remained long-term, they shifted their short-term focus to earning home court advantage in the playoffs. Five-time OUA Coach of the Year Brenda Willis helped the team achieve both their seasonal goals, guiding the Gaels to an 11-7 record and fourth place in the OUA. The team showed continued improvement throughout the season and secured home court advantage for the playoffs against the York Lions — a team they had beaten twice previously. The Gaels season ended with a hard-fought quarterfinal defeat, losing in
Men’s Volleyball Playoff Results OUA Quarterfinal — Feb. 16 York Lions 3 Queen’s Gaels 2
overtime of the fifth set. With nearly the entire roster returning next year, the York loss could serve as a valuable lesson. Outside hitters Mike Tomlinson and Philippe Goyer lead the offensive charge, ranking fifth and eighth in the OUA in points per game. Defensively, Tyler Scheerhoorn and Scott Brunet shut the door, both registering over 35 blocks. Dakin capped off his career by being named to the OUA First All-Star Team. Dramov was named to the All-Rookie Team — a promising sign for the young
libero heading into next season. With Dakin gone, second-year setter Matt Bonshor will most likely run the offense in 2013-14. The young setter showed promise this season when given the opportunity, most notably in two solid outings against RMC. Continued contributions from Tomlinson, Goyer and Dramov will be essential to the team’s offensive performance going forward. Long-term goals still dominate for the PHOTO BY Colin Tomchick Gaels, but with the calibre of play they Second-year middle displayed this year, the long-term may be blocker Tyler Scheerhoorn ranked sixth in the closer than they thought. OUA with 38.5 total blocks.
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No scores, Late-season lapse Nine-game win streak preceded early elimination stats or standings B y L auri Kytömaa Staff Writer
There wasn’t a championship hangover for the women’s volleyball team — but there wasn’t much of a playoff run, either. One year after winning the OUA championship, the Gaels made a quick exit from the postseason, losing 3-1 to the Toronto Varsity Blues in first-round play. The team had a strong season, finishing fourth in the OUA standings at 12-6 — only one win short of last year’s regular season win total. They looked unbeatable during a season-high nine-game winning streak. There were several bright individual performances for the Gaels. Fifth-year outside hitter Colleen Ogilvie was an integral
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OUA Quarterfinal — Feb. 16 Toronto Varsity Blues 3 Queen’s Gaels 1 part of the Gaels’ offensive attack, making the OUA First All-Star Team. First-year left side hitter Brett Hagarty was named to the All-Rookie Team after a standout defensive campaign. Despite many highlights to the season, the team struggled against top OUA competition. The Gaels went 0-5 against the league’s top three teams — York, Ottawa and Ryerson. The team’s play also raised warning flags at the end of the regular season. The Gaels lost in three and four sets against Toronto and Ryerson, while exhibiting some worrying trends. They fell behind to open sets, struggled to work around their opponents’ blocking schemes and couldn’t return serves. To succeed next season, the team needs to limit these errors and account for the loss of key fourth-years Anna Pedjase, Katie Neville and Shannon Walsh. Neville and Walsh were co-captains this season and played important roles on and off the court. While some of the fourth-year players may return for their final year of eligibility, the absence of Ogilvie will be significant for the Gaels. Outside hitter Kelsey Bishop, who was second on the team in kills, should be expected to take on larger offensive responsibilities next season. Gaels head coach Joely Christian-Macfarlane exposed most of her first-year players to the OUA competition
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[the international] level.” While the Canadian senior women’s team took home bronze at the 2012 London Olympics, the men’s team is seeded 72nd in the FIFA world rankings, despite soccer being the most popular sport among youths. “By putting a little more emphasis on training, a little more emphasis on fun, creativity, touches on the ball, passing, shooting, dribbling and all that, I think we’ll have better players,” Smale said. Ontario was the first province to adopt the national initiative’s mandate, but Smale said all the other provinces are on board. He said the LTPD initiative under Canada Sport for Life will also make its mark on sports beyond soccer. “Canada Sport for Life has mandated long-term athlete development across the country in all sports,” he said. As the next three to five years unfold, “no scores, no stats, no standings” will undergo its trial. Smale hopes “common sense” will prevail among the LTPD’s critics. “At the end of the day, the right initiatives are taking place so that our young athletes are being set up to enjoy the game of soccer for the rest of their lives.” this season to prepare them for the future. Libero Becky Wilson, middle Shannon Neville and setter Ali Shamie can be expected to expand their role in their second season, in addition to Hagarty. The Gaels have a lot of promise moving forward and will maintain their place amongst the OUA elite for years to come.
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A first-round playoff elimination didn’t seem likely during Queen’s season-long nine-game win streak, which extended from early November to late January.
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from Karissa [Savage] on out really proved [Wednesday night] that they’re still playing strong in the D-zone. I’m very proud of that.” After the initial blowout against Windsor, the Gaels rallied to 3-2 and 7-1 victories. Centre Morgan McHaffie starred in the first-round series, contributing six points in two games played, including a five-point performance in the deciding game. Against the Guelph Gryphons in the second round, the Gaels snapped Guelph’s 16-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory in game one, winning 3-1 in game two for the series sweep. The McHaffie twins have continued their strong play from the regular season. Morgan leads all players with 11 points, while
The Gaels bested the Guelph Gryphons 3-1 on Feb. 22 for the two-game series sweep in the OUA semifinals.
Brittany has put up nine points in six playoff games. The Gaels have also benefitted from offensive depth, with five players contributing five or more points so far in the playoffs.
Women’s Hockey Quarterfinal Results
Women’s Hockey Semifinal Results
Game 1 — Feb. 14
Game 1 — Feb. 20
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Game 2 — Feb. 16
Game 2 — Feb. 22
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Game 3 — Feb. 17
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“The twins have been playing great, as they have all year, and are having a fantastic playoffs,” Holmberg said. “But we knew we wouldn’t go far unless we had our other forwards and our [defence] contributing offensively as well.” In Wednesday’s game alone, seven different players contributed points, with Savage stopping all 26 shots she faced. “We worked hard for [home ice advantage] and will certainly do our best to bring it home on the weekend,” Holmberg said. Game two takes place Friday night at the Memorial Centre, with the puck dropping at 7:30 p.m. Game three, if necessary, would take place in Kingston on Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
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Kingston
A musical museum
In a new world of digital downloading, Brian’s Record Option and its vast vinyl collection, stand the test of time B y Vincent M atak Assistant News Editor
them,” he said. “I took out a bunch anywhere like music distributors to of compilations and put them on elderly women looking to sell their in the store and they got an idea of jazz cassettes. In spite of its disarray, Lipsin Kingston’s Brian’s Record Option what they wanted.” He recounted a time when a said his shelves were “at their best.” isn’t all about records — it’s a lot woman came into the store and He recently hired a student to about Brian. The 33-year-old downtown thought it was HMV, to which he come in once a week to reorganize his records, cassettes and CD’s. fixture, located at Princess and replied, “It’s not HMV, it’s HIV!” “The thing I’m trying to Everyone started cracking up in Barrie Streets, is home to about [achieve] here is character,” he said. 40,000 records, 15,000 CDs, the store, he said. “The point is I have a lot of fun “Character, as in you see things on 5,000 cassettes, 5,000 books and 3,000 posters — and it’s all here and other people do too,” he the floor, it’s not neat and sparkling, housed in no visually-discernible said. “At the end of the day I’d but I’ll admit it’s not everyone’s order within the 1,100 square rather … have people come in cup of tea.” The original Brian’s Record and hang out and we talk and we feet location. When I walked into the shop, have conversations and they don’t Option was housed on the photos by charlotte gagnier Brian Lipsin, the owner, was have to buy anything but just have second-floor of what is now Brian Lipsin opened Brian’s Record Option 33 Wallack’s Art Supplies, located years ago. The store currently has over 40,000 records, among other items. sitting behind a counter made of that experience.” This is part of the process of near Princess and Barrie Streets. cassette tapes wearing a burgundy It moved to its current location were growing in popularity, were curious who was this guy discovering good music, he said. knit sweater. Lipsin’s brother passed on nearly playing bass and you found out After stepping over a yellow in 1983. He was talking with a customer he had a record on his own and it After graduating with a 20,000 records. about how he doesn’t really footstool that was probably white “That’s kind of when my would be a journey.” understand the point of Facebook. at some point, I came across a degree in sociology from Despite this, he doesn’t think The storeowner serves clientele particular gem: a copy of Rolling McGill University in 1974, store started to look like it does that any music listening device is all the way from Ottawa, who keep Stone magazine, left open on top Lipsin took up graduate work at now,” he said. Since the store’s inception, better than another. Carleton University. of a Liza Minnelli record. returning for a good gab. “Whatever you listen to as long Finding school work Lipsin has seen music culture The magazine, stained and In fact, our conversation was cut off three times by customers hardened with time, was dated unsatisfying, he moved to Kingston, evolve from widespread eight-track as you listen to music — a tape then a town of “white-bread tape deck sales to handling the deck and eight-track — music is who chatted with Lipsin about their May 10, 1973. Lipsin’s collection, amassed conservatives,” where he bought pressure of a popular digital market. music,” he said. musical tastes. Each conversation “There are some people who “You know, the [eight-tracks throughout the years, isn’t just his first cassette deck. lasted over 20 minutes. His interest in music, though, tape deck] I started off with is all come in now who are boggled Using a hands-on and the alternative genre-lovers’ personable approach, Lipsin chats Treasure Island. It’s also a museum didn’t come out of the blue, he said. in the bathroom,” he said. by technology who need the best His father was in the music “The whole online thing has this and that,” he added. “I don’t with customers to determine what of musical history, in all its distribution business while his really changed everything to do think those people are into music. they like. Sometimes he’ll even play messy glory. They’re into technology and That’s because, in over 33 years, brother also owned a Toronto with music.” records for them at the store. For owning a record store, there’s a difference. “[For example], someone came Lipsin has seen a lot. Classified record shop. After deciding to “They’re all very cerebral and in and wanted to be introduced to as a “used and new” record shop, move shop to California in the however, Lipsin said he didn’t music is from the heart because jazz and I spent a few hours with Brian’s inventory originates from early 90s, a time when CDs really have to change. “I kept things the old fashioned you have to feel it.” Though rock is the store’s most way,” he said. “But now, instead of being the antihero I’m the popular genre, Lipsin’s customers hero … I’ve become a new store vary in age. “A lot of the stores only carry [in disguise].” Lipsin attributes his success to a Top 40 now,” he said. “I’m the only revolution in music listeners ignited place that carries a lot of the early by a new generation — the one stuff so I do attract a lot of older people ... it’s really for everyone.” born into the digital market. “Kids these days, which grew Variety has been key in building up listening to CD’s and then the store’s success through time, downloading, are getting more and Lipsin added. more into records,” he said. “It’s really a place where everyone “They check things out online can come and find whatever they and if they’re going to buy anything, want and it’s affordable,” he said. they’ll buy a record.” At the end of the day, Lipsin The popularity behind YouTube hopes the store’s one-of-a-kind and iTunes has also changed the factor will keep it around town for focus from albums to singles, the long haul. creating a disservice to listeners, “I could still be doing this when I’m 80.” Lipsin said. “They were meant to be played, photo by charlotte gagnier the whole thing,” he said. “You Brian’s Record Option moved to its current location in 1983.