Vol. 2 Issue 1 by The Runner

NEWS AND CULTURE NEWSPAPER FOR THE STUDENTS OF KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

vol. 2 Issue 01 | September 22, 2009

the death of summer

CRAM JAM

TIM HORTONS COMES TO CAMPUS KWANTLEN GETS FIT

News & Politics

vol. 2 issue 01 | September 22 2009 | page two

FRENCH, ENGLISH LIBERAL ADS DIFFER IN MESSAGE

AROUND KWANTLEN

Political ad campaigns invade TV screens before election even triggered BY AMANDA ROTH THE BROCK PRESS

ST. CATHERINES, Ont. (CUP) – While Parliament resumed this week, federal political parties didn’t hold back from releasing advertising campaigns prior to its start, raising speculation of an election on the horizon. The federal Liberals wasted no time unveiling a new ad campaign the week prior, putting party leader Michael Ignatieff front and centre. These ads suggest much about what Liberal objectives will be present in the case of a fall election, especially the differences in Liberal strategies between the English and French populations. In the English version, Ignatieff is depicted in a nature setting, surrounded by greenery and donned in a blue collared shirt with the first button undone. He speaks little of his competitor, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, but more about his party’s general wishes for the nation, driving home the point of seeing Canada in a “global perspective”

and their high hopes for Canada to be a stronger player on this world stage, by reaching out “to India and China to build the economy of tomorrow.” “The key themes that will be communicated will be jobs, the economy and health care,” said Jane Cornelius, president of the St. Catharines Liberal riding association. “I [emphasize] jobs, as I see this as the key issue.” French ads show Ignatieff standing out against a dark background, dressed in a grey suit jacket. In this, he offers criticism against the federal Conservatives’ record on climate and the budget deficit. On climate, he argues that under Harper’s leadership, Canada has become “the worst among the G8 countries in the fight against climate change.” “This is an area where Canada has been an international leader and there is no clear vision for our ongoing leader in this technology.” With Liberal ads on the offensive in Quebec, Conservative ads fight back over the French-

speaking province. French conservative TV ads attack Ignatieff just like their English counterparts, but with an unexpected face joining in on the defense: Liberal MP Justin Trudeau. Drawing clips from a 2006 television interview during the Liberal leadership race, the ads show Trudeau commenting on his Liberal colleague, portraying him as a flip-flopper and saying that he often contradicts himself. The Liberal ads in both languages avoid the sort of personal attacks that Conservatives used to their advantage last spring against Ignatieff. However quickly Canadian citizens, politicians and media have gotten caught up in preelection fever, many still discuss the prospect of working together to make Canada’s minority government more efficient. “In order to not trigger an election, it will be necessary for the Harper government to compromise with all parties and eliminate the narrow partisan positions,” said Cornelius.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE KWANTLEN CAMPUSES

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Give Back Challenge Week WHERE: All Campus WHAT: Run, walk, bike, climb stairs, swim, clean a shoreline, knit, play badminton, basketball - check out the schedule of activities or create your own! For more information, list of open activities and registration: http:// kwantlen.ca/sld/studentlife/volunteer/othervolunteer/gv.html

KSA: JEOPARDY AT LANGLEY WHERE: Langley Campus - KSA Office WHEN: 11:00am - 2:00pm WHAT: Students will play Jeopardy with question catagories ranging from Famous Authors to Gary Busey to the KSA.

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Music@Midweek WHERE: Langley Campus - Auditorium WHEN: 12:15pm - 1:00pm WHAT: Swing by the Auditorium as Kwantlen students will be getting their jazz-groove on in the afternoon

By The Peak

CANADIAN UNIVERSITY PRESS - WHAT’S HAPPENING ACROSS CANADA

Inspection threatens to pull Ryerson radio station off air BY VANESSA GRECO THE EYEOPENER

TORONTO (CUP) – After a year mired in controversy, Ryerson University’s CKLN 88.1 FM is at risk of losing their broadcasting license. On Sept. 15, an inspector from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commissions (CRTC) flew in from Ottawa to assess the station, which violated its license agreement by broadcasting dead air for several weeks. Right now, CKLN is airing pre-recorded programming while its brand new board of directors – elected on July 24 – prepares to relaunch the station, notorious for a long history of infighting between management and board members. Ron Nelson, interim chair of the newly appointed CKLN board of directors, thinks the CRTC inspection will be a catalyst for change. “It’s a disciplinary measure that we needed,” he said, adding that he’s confident CKLN will hang onto its license and be back on the airwaves between Oct. 1 and 15.

Slumping economy leads to rise in grad enrolment BY MORGAN MODJESKI THE MANITOBAN

WINNIPEG (CUP) – The current economic climate has led to higher enrolment in graduatelevel university programs across the country. Graduate enrollment is up 5.5 per cent from the 2008/09 year at the University of Manitoba (U of M), according to the school’s Office of Institutional Analysis. Jay Doering, the dean of graduate studies at the U of M, explained that during times of economic challenge, it’s not “atypical” for students to go back to school to try and assure security within the job market, and this trend can be seen at more universities than the U of M. Allison Sekuler, the dean of graduate studies at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont., said in an interview that McMaster has seen an increase as well, with enrolment numbers up 10 per cent throughout the faculty of graduate studies. “We saw increases in various programs within every one of our faculties . . . as well as within some interdisciplinary programs.”

David Andolfatto, a specialist in economics and the business cycle at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C., said in an interview that this trend is something that usually occurs when the market is experiencing a difficult change. “College [and] university enrollment rates have always been highly countercyclical,” said Andolfatto. “During bad times, wages and job opportunities are low,” he continued, “so the opportunity cost of retraining is low. The reverse happens during a boom period. Why go to school when you could be making big money at work?” At Dalhousie University in Halifax, N.S., the overall growth in grad studies is strong. According to Carolyn Watters, dean of graduate studies at Dalhousie, “growth in the professional programs overall is strong, but then so is growth in the research programs.” She also said that the school was seeing an increase in interdisciplinary programs, especially PhD programs. She continued to say that the school expects more people returning to study.

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Kwantlen’s Farmers Market WHERE: Langley Campus Parking Lot WHEN: 3:00pm - 7:00pm WHAT: Come out to purchase your fill of fresh veggies, breads, cheeses, and artisan crafts!

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Fringe Percussion Group WHERE: Langley Campus - Auditorium WHEN: 7:30am - 10:00pm WHAT: Kwantlen Concert Series presents.... the Fringe Percussion Group. Admission $20/15, students by donation.

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Creative Writing Readings WHERE: Surrey, G3015 WHEN: 10:00am WHAT: Listen to Chris Hutchinson and Marguerite Pigeon, two Canadian writers, read from their latest works.

News & Politics

vol. 2 issue 01 | September 22 2009 | page three

WELCOME WEEK

Few jammed at Cram Jam Kwantlen’s second-annual Cram Jam took place on Thursday, September 10th at the Surrey Campus. BY NATSUMI OYE

Kwantlen continues to struggle with the creation of student life on campus as the student associations attempt at a big welcome back concert at the Surrey campus fell flat. Cram Jam was a “free” concert featuring Danny Fernandes and Destineak, put on by the Kwantlen Students Association last Thursday in hopes of “[welcoming] new and returning students back to school,” according to Vanessa Knight, Director of Events and Student Life for the KSA. “The secondary reason [was] to build up a name for Kwantlen as a place that students want to be,” she added. In order to accomplish this goal the KSA hired Precision Entertainment to help them organize the event, which was on a budget “limited to $25,000,” Knight said. The event was advertised to go from noon until 8 p.m., but nothing actually happened until just after 2 p.m., and crowds of people didn’t start to gather until after 3 p.m. A live DJ was to go on at 12 p.m., and a beer garden outside of the Grassroots Café was supposed to open at the same time, according to Knight. A press release sent out by Precision Entertainment contradicts this though, saying that the entertainment and beer garden would not be open until 2 p.m. There was an estimated 1,000 people who were to attend, according to Knight, but there were only around 350 people during the events peak time, as per head count of the Runner, when headliner, Danny Fernandes, was on stage. The total amount of people over the course of Cram Jam was less than half of what was anticipated. The lack of turnout may have been affected by the fact that despite all of the flyers being passed around the Surrey campus on the day of Cram Jam, there were students sitting in the

main courtyard who had no idea it was going on. Others hanging out on campus were planning on going later on, but were not really sure of what to expect. Amna Shah and Maria Luyten, both

“Cram Jam is just one example of the kinds of events that the KSA can provide. We don’t expect every student to like every event, but we’re willing to try anything once,” -Vanessa Knight, Director of Student Events and Student Life

second year Associate of Science students, heard about the event on their first day back at school. They were on campus for classes on Thursday and said that they were planning on stopping by Cram Jam later on. “If we like it, we’ll stay,” said Shah. If they showed up at 5 p.m. for Danny Fernandes, they may have been disappointed. While

Christopher Poon/The Runner Christina Sing of Vancouver band Destineak performs on stage for Kwantlen students.

he was expected to go on at 5 p.m., students had to wait around for a half hour before he actually appeared. Cram Jam didn’t see the numbers it was anticipating, but there were some highlights. The sumo wrestling pit outside of the beer garden drew in students who dressed up in sumo suits and wrestled, while the beer garden itself played host to a game of beer pong that members of the opening act Destineak participated in. Successful or not, “Cram Jam is just one example of the kind of events that the KSA can provide. We don’t expect every student to like every event, but we’re willing to try anything once,” said Knight. This isn’t the first time that the KSA has planned a Cram Jam event, although this year was predicted to be “the most successful yet,” by Knight. The plan to make this year’s Cram Jam festivities better than it has previously been was focused on improving on and dealing with their strengths and weaknesses. “Last year our greatest struggle was with inexperience,” according to Knight. The Cram Jam event that took place in September 2008 expected only 600 people out by the day of the event, while the original target was for 2,500 people, according to the Kwantlen Chronicle‘s online edition. The turnout at the event meant a venue in Cloverdale that was never filled to capacity. Cram Jam this year made some important changes, including a change of venue (this year it was located in a section of the Kwantlen’s Surrey campus’ parking lot), a change in general admittance (there were no tickets to purchase in order to be admitted), and a change in organizers (Precision Entertainment was hired to pitch in). Even with the changes though, the end result was much the same as last year, an event that never reached full capacity.

Denny Hollick/The Runner Danny Fernandes signs autographs after his performance. There was a long line of fans waiting to meet Fernandes, who headlined this yearʼs event.

Christopher Poon/The Runner Two students battle it out in the sumo wrestling pit, one of the highlights of this yearʼs Cram Jam. The KSA spent $25,000 on the event.

STUDENT AWARDS

SPARK program recieves $10,000 grant from CORSA Foundation BY KASSANDRA LINKLATER NEWS EDITOR

Courtesy of Kwantlen Simone Le Blanc, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and Amarjit Samra, SPARK Foundation president, accept a $10,000 donation from Bud Patel, CORSA Foundation director.

The SPARK program at Kwantlen recently received a $10,000 financial boost from the CORSA Foundation. The gift to the program will help create an endowment found which will provide awards SPARK students and will aid in covering the cost of tuition. According to Kwantlen’s press release, Both SPARK and CORSA’s mandates consist of ensuring “that resources are available for South Asian youth to build successful lives.” In particular the organizations are concerned with youth crime in the community as

well as the challenges students face from being the first in their family to attend post-secondary. Amarjit Samra, president of the SPARK Education Foundation said, “We are honoured to receive this gift from CORSA, an organization that is working towards the same goals as SPARK. This partnership has occurred out of mutual caring for future generations.” Kwantlen Chancellor, Arvinder Bubber, also noted that is “very encouraging and a positive example of the South Asian community coming together to support youth.” For more information about

CORSA, visit corsafoundation. com or to learn more about Kwantlen’s SPARK program, visit kwantlen.ca/foundation.

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News & Politics

vol. 2 issue 01 | September 22 2009 | page four

DEBATE ABOUT WATER

Rehydration meets sustainability WaterStop shines new light on the bottled water debate KASSANDRA LINKLATER NEWS EDITOR

Ever since the sustainability fad has come into permanent vogue, the debate over the environmental effects of water bottles have been hotly contested. With over 84 per cent of all water bottles consumed making it into landfills each year in B.C., universities have refocused their priorities from recycling to the elimination of water bottles all together. Many Canadian universities are pushing towards water-bottle free campuses, including the University of Manitoba and Capilano University in North Vancouver. At the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus, the Alma Mater Society partnered with the university for a joint venture to bring a sustainable water alternative on campus. This alternative was the WaterStop, a water delivery kiosk that, according to the WaterStop’s website “effectively delivers water free of charge to busy, high traffic areas.” The machine reduces the water bottle’s carbon footprint through a filtration system that uses the city’s water and the university’s direct plumbing.

A unique selling feature of the machine is not just the sustainable concept but the low energy requirements. At mass capacity the WaterStop uses only 46 watts, less than an average late bulb. The outside of the Kiosk can also be customizable to the organization, such as the case with UBC’s system which has their logo’s and designs on it. Paul S. Wilson, President of the SafeStar Products Company, which manufactures the WaterStop said that they, “didn’t go the David and Goliath route” when tackling the big soft-drink companies on campus. “We didn’t care if the water companies left, it was about giving students options to choose a fresh, clean, cool, sustainable water alternative.” Wilson also stated that there has been a lot of interest from other universities in BC, including Simon Fraser University, who has reportedly ordered several of the machines to put on their campus. Wilson commented that he has also been in discussions with Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s administration about ordering a unit. However, Jody Gordon, Registrar and Director of

Enrolment, was not available for comment by press time. When asked about the student associations views on a campuswide ban, Derek Robertson, Director of External Affairs, said that “ banning water bottles great, but you need something to replace it.” According to Robertson, the KSA has not stopped there, they will also be selling highly subsidized stainless steel water bottles

that will be sold at Member Services starting from one dollar during the first month and “go up to $3 or $4 after that.” The KSA has a water-filtration system where students can fill up their bottles for free which has been in place for just over six months. When asked about the success of the water-filtration system, Robertson said, “of course more use would be better, but a good number of people do use it.”

Courtesy of WaterStop Free water fill ups recieved great reviews from UBC Okanagan.

WATER WORKS

Tap-In to a new way of thinking about water MELISSA FRASER CULTURE EDITOR

In 2008 the city of Vancouver eliminated the sale and availability of bottled water in all municipal buildings. In 2009 a group of Kwantlen students started Tap-in and began the campaign to get Surrey on the no-bottle track.

out the sale of bottled water ... we thought it would be good timing for a city like Surrey [because] it’s the next largest to Vancouver, and its really trying to be a leader in sustainability. Plus all of us being in the environmental program we all think it’s an impor-

brochure, a petition. We did a lot of of research so we were knowledgeable on the topic and then we just went out and we started going to various community events and going door to door a little bit in communities, going to public areas like athletic parks

The Runner sat down with Karin Johnson to find out about the grad project, the efforts, the support and the challenges. The Runner - What is Tap-In? KJ - We are a student led campaign whose mission is to convince the city of Surrey to eliminate the sale and availability of bottled water in municipal buildings and facilities. The Runner - How was it started? KJ - All of us just graduated from Kwantlen’s environmental project technology program and for our final semester we took an environmental law course and the major project for that course was, basically, getting the students to do something that involved environmental law and public participation so a group of six of us decided to do Tap-in, we wanted to focus on the bottled water issue. The Runner - Why the bottledwater issue? KJ - We’ve been hearing a lot about the bottled water issue because it’s something that’s been in the news a lot. Earlier in the spring the city of Vancouver passed the resolution to phase

Courtesy of Karen Johnson Members of Tap-In reach out to the community to promote sustainability though the elimination of water bottles.

tant issue. When you start talking about bottled water you can start opening up the discussion for things that are also important like the management of water resource, waste management, energy consumption and the [privatization] of water resources, it’s just one of those topics that so much can come out of it. The Runner - What has Tap-in been doing with the campaign? KJ - We started from scratch and developed our own campaign material. We came up with a

and talking to local business just to get them to sign our petition and get them talking about the issue. The Runner - Has Tap-in had many endorsements? KJ - We were able to get a couple of really strong endorsements from community leaders such as the Council of Canadians, which is a national organization, and the Surrey Civic Coalition. As well as we got support from the KSA. Actually right away they endorsed our campaign and

provided us with funding so we could carry out a successful campaign. Which is really, really great. The Runner - What type of support has Tap-in had? KJ - I was surprised at how much support there was. There seems to be a lot of people that already knew about the issue and were concerned or they didn’t ever think about it and once we talk to them they realized that it is a problem. It was really neat to see that. The Runner - What challenges has Tap-in faced? KJ - We wanted to make a presentation to [city council] in July. We submitted a proposal to present to them and they didn’t let us present to council. Instead they deferred us to the environmental advisory committee, which was still really great. They were really in support so we’re hoping they pass a resolution themselves and that would be a great start. The Runner - What’s next for Tap-in? KJ - Right now it’s in the hands of the environmental committee. When we went to the meeting in July we didn’t have enough members to actually pass a resolution so they said they would bring it up in their fall meeting. We’re going to keep involved because it’s one of those things that takes time. We don’t want to just give it up because we’ve graduated. For more info contact Karin at tapin@kusa.ca

News & Politics

vol. 2 issue 01 | September 22 2009 | page ﬁve

EXPANSION OF TRANSLINK IS A BENEFIT FOR KWANTLEN STUDENTS

Catch the Canada Line, save money and time Latest addition to TransLink’s fleet a great success with Kwantlen students. JEFF GROAT CONTRIBUTOR

Courtesy of Flickr Commuting to Kwantlen via the Canada Line: its quicker, its easier and you donʼt have to take a thousand buses to get there.

Students at Kwantlen’s Richmond campus now have the opportunity to use Metro Vancouver’s newest rapid transit addition. This past August, TransLink opened its new Canada Line rapid transit system, linking Richmond, Metro Vancouver’s YVR airport, and Downtown Vancouver. The roughly $2 Billion project started regular service on August 17th—15 weeks ahead of its original completion date and largely on budget—allowing students to connect with Metro Vancouver’s other two SkyTrain lines. Students who previously had to choose between various bus routes now have the simple solution of taking the Canada Line, cutting down on time otherwise spent fighting through traffic on an oftentimes overcrowded bus. The new line boasts a speedy 23 minutes of travel time between its Lansdowne station—located one block west of Kwantlen’s Richmond campus—and its terminus station Waterfront located in Downtown Vancouver. With the tracks in Rich-

mond located above traffic like its SkyTrain cousins, and the Vancouver section located underground, the Canada Line is immune to traffic congestion that can plague city streets. Cashing in on the faster and more convenient travel, 19-yearold business-management-student Mara Matienzo is satisfied with the new service. “It is way faster,” said Matienzo, who commutes from Vancouver. “Before, it took you like an hour or more to get here. Now it’s basically 40 minutes.” Matienzo is not only satisfied with the time saved by not transferring from bus to bus, but with the money saved by choosing not to drive as well. “It’s more convenient than driving, ‘cause you save gas, although it takes you longer,” said Matienzo. “If you’re a driver, you need to pay for parking. It’s way more expensive than buying a pass.” “I think it’s convenient way to [get] exercise too,” said Matienzo, who sees it as a personal choice as well. “If you’re driving, you’re just going to sit there. If you’re bussing and stuff, you need to walk.”

ICED-CAPS AT KWANTLEN

No need for the ‘to-go’ bag, Timmy’s is now on campus KASSANDRA LINKLATER NEWS EDITOR

This semester students on Kwantlen’s Surrey campus may notice something different at the main entrance of G building: the smell of warm bagels and a double double to-go. According to Kwantlen Senate meeting minutes for March 2009, “Tim Hortons will be setting up a food service facility in building G this summer.” While construction has already started on site, there has been no official announcement from the university. When asked if excited about Tim Hortons moving on to campus English major Adam Vincent said, “I am, however, I can’t help but wonder if the prices will be on parody with other Tim Hortons locations.”

The expansion isn’t without opposition. Nathan Griffiths, Director of Operations for the Kwantlen Student Association’s said that “the KSA’s objection to a Tim Horton’s coming on campus is that Tim Horton’s doesn’t support the university community. Unlike the GrassRoots Café, Tim Horton’s will send all profits to head office and hire externally.” However the KSA did state that they would like to “encourage Tim Horton’s to support students by sending profits to scholarships and to only hire Kwantlen students. In spring 2008 there was a KSA referendum that asked the students if they wished to replace the Oasis, now Grassroots cafe with a Tim Hortons. Students voted no.

Chris Poon / The Runner Construction for the proposed site of Tim Hortons is now under way in G building.

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News & Politics

vol. 2 issue 01 | September 22 2009 | page six

THE KSA’S REFERENDUM IS THIS WEEK. IT’S IMPORTANT THAT STUDENTS VOTE AND THAT THEY’RE INFORMED. HERE’S WHAT THE KSA PROPOSES AND FEW QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOURSELF BEFORE HEADING TO THE POLLS.

Student Union Building Fund

Things to think about

This fund will be used to build and operate student-owned SUB buildings on the Surrey and Langley campuses, and to develop autonomous student centres on both Cloverdale and Richmond. This will include expanded student services such as clubs’ offices, social lounges and study spaces, daycare services, bookable rooms, and offices for The Runner Student Newspaper. In order to account for planning, design and architectural stages, this fee will be phased in incrementally, and will not be charged in-full until 2013.

Things to think about: What would a student union building do for the community experience at Kwantlen? Do you wish there was somewhere to hang out other than the Grassroots Lounge? Do the Richmond and Cloverdale campuses need student space too?

START Volunteer Program

Things to think about

START (Students Taking an Active Role Together) is our new volunteer program that will create unique and flexible volunteer opportunities and incentives on-campus and throughout our local communities. It will also provide Kwantlen students with free/discounted job-related training like WCB, food safe, Serving It Right, first aid and volunteer training.

Things to think about: How much of the job-related training will be free or what kind of discount will it be given? Does the KSA not provide volunteer opportunities already? Why do we need money for volunteers?

Social Justice Fund

Things to think about

The Social Justice Fund will help provide event and activity resources to promote social justice and universal access to education. Groups who historically face unique challenges to their participation in post-secondary education, and are represented by Liaison positions (such as Women’s, First Nations, Disabilities, Colour, Queer, Mature and International), will have access to this new fund. per credit, which totals over $150,000 per year from Kwantlen Students, and uses a significant.

Things to think about: According to the wording used by the KSA, the funds collected would be used for the hosting events and activities promoting social justice rather than providing actual aid. If people are truly in need, what’s wrong going to the already-established liaisons provided by the KSA?

REBOOT Computer Service

Things to think about

The REBOOT Computer Service will provide one-on-one technical support and consulting if students are experiencing problems with their PC or laptop. A FREE service which will encompass on-site repair, troubleshoot, recommend, and assist in purchasing discounted PCs or laptops.

Things to think about: Will you use the service if your laptop breaks down or will you use the warranty you paid for when you bought it? To what extent will the KSA be able to repair your computer, and will allowing them to do so void any warranties?

Radio Free Kwantlen

Things to think about

Radio Free Kwantlen will provide online broadcast programming centred around university life at Kwantlen. It will offer unique music, news and culture shows. The obligation of this station, and all those involved, is to reach out to the multi–cultured environment and offer a medium for free speech and expression. There’ll be volunteer opportunities for those students interested in a broadcasting career.

Things to think about: Will you listen to a radio station?

Peer Counselling Program

Things to think about

A Peer Counselling Program will provide student-to-student information, peer support, and crisis services to Kwantlen students and the campus community. Student counsellors will be trained to assist students in dealing with a wide range of issues, including relationship breakups, substance abuse, sexuality, and exam stress. All meetings and calls will be strictly confidential.

Things to think about: Do you know people who would use the service? Is the counselling service offered by the school enough? Would there be a way to offer this service on a volunteer basis, without the 25 cent per credit fee?

Intramurals Program

Things to think about

Intramurals will be a student organized, recreational sports program that will allow Kwantlen students the opportunity to organize their own co-ed teams in a number of activities. Intramurals will add to the well-being of the university community by facilitating a positive, sportsmanlike and competitive experience through proficiently organized leagues, tournaments and one-day events.

Things to think about: Intramurals are a good way to spend extra time on campus. Do you have extra time? Are you interested in competitive sports?

Club and Events Fee

Things to think about

The Clubs and Events fee will be used exclusively to provide funds for student and club events. If approved, the KSA will be able to provide significantly more live music events, public speakers, student club and association fundraisers etc, and provide them on every campus.

Things to think about: Should student fees go towards all clubs? Should clubs have to fund-raise their own money? Would the fee encourage you to join a club?

Battle IMPARK fund

Things to think about

The Battle IMPARK Fund will be used exclusively to assist and fund students appealing parking tickets and/or towings, in response to – what we believe – is IMPARK’s continuing diabolical campaign of terror against the students of Kwantlen.

Things to think about: IMPARK leases the parking lots from the school, therefore giving money back to students, is it necessary to battle them? Do you think IMPARK is campaigning diabolically against students?

Advocacy Service

Things to think about

This free service will provide confidential representation, guidance and assistance to students engaged in conflict with Kwantlen. It will directly help and support students in preparing and attending formal meetings, hearings, and appeals against the University. It will also create a Kwantlen Students’ Legal Defense Fund, in case individual students require legal support regarding a conflict with Kwantlen.

Things to think about: Do you think you might need this one day? Do you feel comfortable with student fees going toward legal advice against the university?

Opinion & Editorial

vol. 2 issue 01 | September 22 2009 | page seven

The Runner is studentowned-and-operated by Kwantlen Polytechnic University students, published under Poytechnic Ink Publishing Society

OPINION

Preparing for fall: A guide for the weary result, please do the following:

Vol. 2, Issue no. 01 September 22, 2009 ISSN# 1916-8241 #205-12877 76 Ave. Surrey, B.C. V3W 1E6 www.runnerrag.ca EDITORIAL DIVISION: Co-ordinating Editor (Interm) Denny Hollick editor@runnerrag.ca News Editor Kassandra Linklater news@runnerrag.ca Culture Editor Melissa Fraser culture@runnerrag.ca

DENNY HOLLICK CO-ORDINATING EDITOR (INTERM)

So, fall is here and everyone is complaining. But let’s face the reality of the situation: It’s clearly the end of the world and you should prepare for the worst. As a

NOTICE TO THOSE WHO ARE AWESOME: We recognize these positions as learning experiences and they are open to anyone who is a Kwantlen student (and is awesome). These positions are not filled like a regular job (Score! No Interview!) but are voted on by your peers and fellow editors.

Production Editor Cat Yelizarov production@runnerrag. ca

The positions available are as follows:

Bureau Chiefs: Arts & Design (Vacant) Creative Writing (vacant)

Entertainment (vacant) Environmental (vacant) Health & Science (vacant) Langley Campus (vacant) Sports (vacant) Student Aﬀairs (vacant) Contributors: Mahyar Saeedi, Adam Vincent, Jeﬀ Groat, Natsumi Oye, Anastasia Kirk, Agatha Entote

are back to school though, you can see friends that you haven’t seen in months and start living socially like a normal human being. Although you may now go on through out the rest the year entitled as “a broke student,” life really isn’t that bad. You have the fortunate opportunity now to be a full time socialite who reads books and writes the odd test. And although fall is the kind of season where you’re really in limbo, just remember that winter is right around the corner. And if you don’t snowboard or ski, then just resort back to my list to get you through those cold and bitter months. Good luck!

LISTEN UP STUDENTS

Media Editor Christopher Poon media@runnerrag.ca

Current Events (vacant)

1. Kill a polar bear and use its fur for warmth. Buying a jacket is far too expensive 2. Hammer nails in your tires in preparation for snow and wet roads. This will provide extra traction. 3. Load up on anti-depressants to prevent being affected by seasonal affective disorder 4. Try selling your soul to the devil to pay for tuition and books. Halloween is a opportune time to do so. 5. Cut your leather apparel to shreds to use as a food source when your fridge is empty.

6. Prepare for yet another federal election. If you haven’t by now read into my ability to be facetious, then let this now be your notice. But in light of fall being here and winter being on the way there are many positive things to look upon. With the fall now upon us, many of us first think of going back to school. For many this is quite a negative thing to regard, but in reality it opens many opportunities for us to live a life again. You may find that during the summer you don’t get to see as many of your regular friends or find yourself endlessly working your summer job. Now that you

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vol. 2 issue 01 | September 22 2009 | page nine

GOODBYE SUMMER

Christopher Poon / The Runner

The Death of Summer - Saying goodbye CHRISTOPHER POON MEDIA EDITOR

Well ladies and gentlemen, it was nice while it lasted. There were long days spent in the sun, long nights spent out with friends & family, the road trips and vacations. But just like everything else, all good things must come to an end. And thus, the death of Summer has begun.

Some of the simple tell-tale signs should have already clued you in: the coming and going of the Pacific National Exhibition (the PNE yo!), Costco has already begun dragging out their Christmas goods, and everywhere else is rolling out the Halloween costumes and candy. Perhaps the most significant change is having to adjust to a new schedule. Finding the perfect balance between school and work

is one of the most difficult things students are likely to face during the transition between seasons. And while there are sure to be more sleep deprived nights than what you’ve grown accustomed to over the past few months, there are still some aspects of fall to take comfort in. First and foremost, the changing colours of trees and the like are some of the most beautiful natural wonders you’re likely to

come across. Get out there and take some photos, go for a stroll in the park, enjoy it while you can, because before you know it winter will have reared its ugly head and then there’ll be no colours for anyone. Why do you think we put up Christmas lights? Next up, Halloween. While you’re unlikely to match the sheer volume of fall parties to those in the summer, Halloween

makes up for the lack of quantity with undeniable quality. What’s more fun than dressing up as someone (or something) and then going out to wreak havoc? This year, Halloween falls on a Saturday, ensuring that mayhem levels will be at their max capacity. Just be sure to be respectful to other people’s property, what you do to/on your own is your business. Fashion. The temperature takes a nosedive in the Fall months, and what better way to fight this injustice than by layering yourself in clothing? The summer was nice, sure, but on those unbearably hot days, you tried to wear the least amount of clothing possible, regardless of how it looked (insert nude joke here). The fall is perfect for fashion, it’s not yet freezing cold, but just the right temperature to allow you to pull off most styles. However, maybe none of these suggestions do it for you, maybe you still feel down and out. Well you may actually be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (appropriately abbreviated as SAD) which is a recognized medical condition that may lead to depression. Effectively, SAD is a psychological response to the changing of the seasons, spurned on by the decreasing amounts of sunlight. Symptoms include having a difficult time waking up in in the morning, overeating and oversleeping, and feeling less inclined towards spending time with friends, family and social situations. There are treatments available, so if you think you, or somebody you know is suffering from SAD, you’d best get it checked out.

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vol. 2 issue 01 | September 22 2009 | page ten

STUFF TO LISTEN TO

CHALLENGE WEEK AT KWANTLEN

Creative, informative, and opened to all Kwantlen’s reading series offers students a chance to expand their cultural horizons BY ADAM VINCENT CONTRIBUTOR

Kwantlen has been bringing in local, national and international writers to speak to its students for some time. These events, that are free of charge for students, usually find visiting writers talking about their craft, how they became recognized in the writing world, and sharing some examples of their writing with attendees. The writers also have a question and answer period, and often speak one-on-one with students following their scheduled reading (if they have time). It is only in recent years that these readings have become widely known outside of the Creative Writing and English departments and they are rapidly gaining in popularity. These readings, with speakers of all genres, are now being promoted via numerous posters around the campuses and online via Facebook (search Kwantlen Creative Writing Readings) and Twitter (@KPUCRWR). From the list of visiting writers, the fall semester is on its way to being one of the best thus far in terms of variety. The first reading, happening later this month, will see authors Chris Hutchin-

son and Marguerite Pigeon, sharing their craft with Kwantlen students. Chris Hutchinson “was born in Montreal and has lived in Victoria, Edmonton, Vancouver and most recently Phoenix, Arizona. He now lives in Kelowna. His poems have been translated into Chinese and have appeared in numerous Canadian and U.S. publications. He is the author of the poetry collection Unfamiliar Weather (Muses’ Company, 2005). Other People’s Lives is his second collection,” Matt Rader, Kwantlen Creative Writing faculty member and major player in getting these noted writers to visit Kwantlen, told the Runner. Chris’ work can be found in Kwantlen’s library, bookstore and anywhere else you usually buy books. Rader also told the Runner that Marguerite Pigeon “is a writer of poetry and fiction. Since completing her MFA at the University of British Columbia in 2004, she has been working as an editor of academic publications while completing this collection of poems and her first novel. Her work has appeared in a variety of journals, including subTerrain, The Capilano Review, dANDelion, Grain, and Taddle Creek. Originally from

Blind River, in northern Ontario, she currently lives in Vancouver.” Like the work of her co-reader for the event, Marguerite’s works can also be found in Kwantlen’s library, bookstore and other literature-loving locations. The initial reading of the fall semester, supported by the Writers Union of Canada, takes place on Sept. 28th on the Surrey campus in room G3015 and is set to begin at 10a.m. The next event in the reading series takes place on Oct. 22 and sees writer Jan Conn sharing her knowledge and work with Kwantlen students (details on Facebook, Twitter and posters around campus). The end of term reading will also include an open mic for those interested in sharing their literary art with others. Kwantlen offers many special events for its students, such as the reading series. It is also home to student clubs that are geared towards education/common interests which put on semiregular events for students in all programs. This semester, be sure to check out what Kwantlen offers beyond courses--you may be surprised at what you find.

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Monday: Campus Stairclimb, 4:00PM, Rotunda

Thursday 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, pre-reg required

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Friday 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, pre-reg required

Saturday: TD Shoreline Cleanup, Dover Beach, 1:30 PM

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Monday: Belly Dance, 4:30PM, Rm 1650

Thursday Hatha Yoga, 12:30 PM, Rm 1650

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Saturday TD Shoreline Cleanup, Portage Park, 10:00AM

SURREY Surrey Scrabble Challenge - Linda Gomes will donate $10 for every game she loses.Gamesare12:00-1:00 daily

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CONCERT SERIES

Fringe Percussion set to impress Kwantlen Concert Series hosts a profusion of international sounds.

MELISSA FRASER CULTURE EDITOR

Imagine four men, imagine them wearing suits, imagine them standing in front of a huge xylophone-looking thing or some other percussion instrument. Think of Bali, China, Cuba, Japan, Ghana, and India. Now imagine what it would sound like if inspirations from each of these countries came together to form a sound unto its own. That’s Fringe Percussion. Or at least that’s what you can expect from Fringe Percussion on September 25th in the Langley Auditorium. For the first concert of the 2009 fall semester, the music department has chosen Fringe Percussion, a group who delve into world music. The band had offered their services to open the semester’s concert series, said Zdenek Skoumal, chair of Kwantlen’s music

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23 Photo Courtesy Lakiatara Xolotlán Fringe Percussion plays the Langley Auditorium Sept. 25.

department. “One of the group’s members, Daniel Tones, periodically teaches in our department,” he said. Fringe Percussion is made up of Jonathan Bernard, Martin Fisk, Brian Nesselroad and Daniel Tones. Together the group holds a plethora of experience from earning doctorates in performance to studying with some of Canada’s

top percussionists. The group’s website states “Fringe Percussion recognizes the vitality, beauty, and artistry inherent to world musics, and wishes to bring them to wider audiences.” Students can get tickets for a donation while other tickets are $15/$20. Show starts at 7:30p.m.

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Thursday: Campus Stairclimb, 3:00 PM, D107

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Saturday: TD Shoreline Cleanup, Cougar Crk, 10:00 AM

Sept 21-25 Free drop-in workouts at the Fitness Centre with proof of reg in the Get Involved - Give Back Challenge Week.

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Reviews

vol. 2 issue 01 | September 22 2009 | page eleven

PS3 GAME REVIEW

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The Joker is ready for his close-up in Batman:Arkhan Asylum.

New Batman game revitalizes franchise Batman: Arkham Asylum comes after a long history of awful Batman game adaptations CHRISTOPHER POON MEDIA EDITOR

With the Batman franchise riding a wave of mainstream success of recent years, it’s a wonder it’s taken DC comics, parent company of Batman, this long to cash in on a Batman video game. While the Christopher Nolan movies have done wonders in revitalizing the caped crusader on the silver screen, there has yet to be a definitive Batman game that’s captured its audience. From the get-go, the Batman franchise has seemingly been cursed with terrible video game adaptations since way back in 1986, and in that twenty-plus year gap, there hasn’t been a game that’s done the Batman name justice. However, UK-based game developer Rocksteady heard the call, and put together Batman:

Arkham Asylum The game builds on the more adult-oriented rendition of Batman that’s been made popular in recent years (that means no Robin), and uses elements taken from Batman: Arkham Asylum is based on the comic books rather than the movies or TV shows, but it does borrow the voices from the latter, which is great for fans that grew up with the 1990’s animated series. Kevin Conroy is back as the Batman, and Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker fame) reprises his role as the Joker. The plot is pretty standard as far as superhero stuff goes - the Joker tricks Batman into taking him to Arkham Asylum (The crazy house where all of Batman’s enemies are held) then Joker traps Batman there and frees all of the inmates. As the Dark Knight, it’s up to you to

restore order and stop the Joker’s nefarious scheme. Fans of the franchise will appreciate seeing some familiar faces from the Batman universe including Commissioner Gordon, Poison Ivy, Scarecrow and Killer Croc. The game itself looks fantastic, as it runs off of the Unreal 3 Engine, the same engine used to make the Gears of War series of games. The textures are sharp, the details are crisp, and everything has a dark and gritty feel, which sets the game’s tone nicely. There are two main components to the game, acting as a detective (of which Batman is supposed to be the world’s greatest) and beating the crap out of bad guys. On their own, the two aspects would have made for one boring game, but together they compliment each other nicely,

and afford the reader a pretty darn good Batman experience. Of course, being Batman, the player is also given access to all of his gadgets, which are used to help in combat, solve puzzles, or both (unfortunately there’s no driving of the Batmobile in the game). Batarangs, grappling hooks, even explosive foam are all part of the arsenal players are given to play with. The combat system is also something worth mentioning, while there’s only one button for striking, and another for counter, the combat system is easy to use, but difficult to master. Timing is everything, and by keeping an eye on all of the enemies on screen and countering at the appropriate times, players can pull off some pretty cinematic fights. As for cons, I would definitely say that the game’s length works

against it. I managed to finish the game in about 12 hours and save for some challenge rooms, (which are basically fighting or stealth mini-games with varying degrees of difficulty) there really isn’t much to do once you’ve completed the game. You can’t even go back to play some of the cooler boss fights, nor can you start a new game using the upgraded equipment already earned. Overall, Batman: Arkham Asylum proves that with a bit of love and a whole lot of effort even a seemingly cursed franchise can be saved. For fans of all things Batman or those just itchin’ to play a great game, be sure to get your hands on this game one way or another. However, if you’re concerned about shelling out $70 for what some may see as a ‘short’ game, perhaps a rental is the best route to go.

ing my talent. However, just like my attempt with GTA IV, it takes about four minutes for me to lose my shit, throw something at someone, and stomp out of the room. I’ve tried everything from shooting games to racing games. I even tried Guitar Hero. I completed two songs in three hours of play. I used to wonder why I performed so poorly when it came to video games. Then I realized it was because my family owned all of two consoles as I was growing up: an original Nintendo, which we had until I was seven and a Sega Genesis, which we bought from a garage sale in the early 2000s and had hooked-up for about three months. I only ever played Duck Hunt on Nintendo—gun right to the screen, of course— and on the Sega, I got

to the second level of Sonic the Hedgehog 75 times before I figured out that I could never actually pass the second level. Sure friends always had the newest, coolest consoles, but whenever I attempted to play, my friends and their older brothers would ridicule my inability. All this meant was I would give up and

never get any real gaming time. So, now I’m 22-years-old and I still can’t pass the second level of Sonic the Hedgehog. I live my life in gaming-embarrassment and I’ve allowed myself the sad dream of having a hidden gaming talent. All this, because natural talent is a farce.

VIDEO GAME VIRGIN

Why video games suck or at least why I suck at them

MELISSA FRASER CULTURE EDITOR

I sat down to play Steal Cars and Kill Hookers —or as some of you know it, Grand Theft Auto IV— a couple days ago. It took all of three minutes of up, down, left, x, b, a, joystick, down, before my angry gangster was spin-

ning in circles and being pulverized by bullets. It took all of four minutes before I threw the controller down in a frustration and stomped out the room using some of the new words I learned from the game. This is what always happens. I’ll end up somewhere and have the chance to partake in some virtual-killing fun. Although I know I won’t be any good at the game, I usually give it a shot because I don’t want to look like a snob and because deep down I’m hoping I’ll be naturally good at at least one game and I can become a champion and travel the video game circuit showcas-

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Culture

vol. 2 issue 01 | September 22 2009 | page twelve

TRAVEL

Travels South

William Strachan

Denny Hollick Photos of Ecuador and Panama show how culturally enriching a South American experience can be.

DENNY HOLLICK CO-ORDINATING EDITOR

a charm which was unparalleled to any other country I have been to. There we would experience a developing country, clashing with a new world country. The American influences here were quite apparent with the building of the Panama Canal. Panama quickly established itself as a party city in our minds, with good eats and amazing nightlife. Establishing yourself as part of the aristocracy here was reasonably simple – if you had fifteen dollars in your pocket, you were in. In Panama, you had to experience life as a local. Try riding the bus instead of taking

a cab or eating out at local restaurants rather than seeking classy tourist meals. Getting off of the beaten path here was a must, as it has already been toured by Americans and Canadians. Most importantly we made every attempt to meet locals and try to engage them in conversation. Although language was sometimes a barrier - you can at least establish that getting a beer is a good idea. Just remember one word: “cervesa.” It is by far the most important part of any traveller’s vocabulary while travelling in Latin America.

always find that when looking back on my photos I have a strong sense of nostalgia come across me. It becomes very apparent the effect that travelling can have on one’s self discovery and growth. In the last two years, I’ve had the fortunate opportunity of seeing 27 different countries, meeting people from around the world and breaking personal barriers which you would not normally have broken living in the suburbs in Delta. Of those countries I have visited, countries in the South American region have definitely left profound memories in my mind. August 12, 2009 – We arrive in Quito, Ecuador nearly 9000 ft. above sea level. The effect from the lack of oxygen at this level is immediately noticed as I try to run around the airport. A thirty second sprint turns in to the equivalent of a 10K run. The air is electric. Myself and 20 other individuals had been sent to our destination to survey what Canadian companies were doing in South America, as well as look for trade opportunities for Canadians abroad. We quickly find out that South America is much safer than what the general stereotype alludes to, and find some of the friendliest people from around the globe. August 19, 2009 – We spend a considerable amount of time enjoying Quito, the people, the food, and the nightlife (after accidently stumbling in to a male strip club). But on this day we were scheduled to leave the city and head for the amazon, bordering the edges of Quito. We boarded a small turbo-prop plane and flew to the Peruvian border on the edge of the amazon jungle. There we had to trek across foot bridges, rivers and dirt roads to the most rural edges of Ecuador. The purpose of this trip was to meet with Canadian mining companies who had operations out of Ecuador, but the most profound part of this was meeting with the aboriginal people of Ecuador. There, we would dine with them and be entertained by their cultural dances which have nearly been entirely diluted by modern development. We were amazed by the lush rain-forests and wildlife in the jungle which in itself was an experience to remember. August 23, 2009 - As amazing as Ecuador was to us – we had to keep Denny Hollick moving. Our next stop was Panama, a city A Panamanian local skates in an old abandoned complex where the famed James Bond movie of dreams! Although it nearly rained the “Quantum of Solace” was filmed. whole time we were there, Panama had

Health & Fitness

vol. 2 issue 01 | September 22 2009 | page thirteen

ASK THE COACH

FITNESS

Meet Elmo: Kwantlen’s Fitness Guru

Kwantlen’s Wellness & Fitness Specialist under the Student Health Improvement Program, has joined the Runner to help us all lose a little around the middle and add a few healthy years to our lives. Coach Elmo is here to answer any and all questions about wellness and fitness.

Will Coach Elmo be my personal trainer?

It depends on what you mean by personal training. If you mean, do I stay with you, teach and watch you for the length of time you are in the gym, everytime you have a workout, the answer is “no.” What I do are one or all of the following, depending on your knowledge level, and your particular needs and goals:

I ask you questions to determine your physical and medical ability to perform exercises in a gym environment. I ask you to define your goals, your expectations, the time and effort you are willing to put in to achieve those goals. I discuss with you aspects of the human anatomy and their relationship to movement, or vice-versa. We talk about the relationship between physical and mental health and wellness. We talk about nutrition, supplements, vitamins, herbs. We talk about respiration, cardio, heart rate, aerobic and anaerobic exercise, source of body fuel, weight loss, speeding up and maintaining a high metabolism. We talk about the use of free weights vs. resistance machines. We talk about muscle oxygenation, maintaining electrolyte levels, why we get cramps and how to avoid it. We talk about “after workout muscle pain” which is caused by lactic acid built up in the cells - and how it can be prevented. We talk about proper posture, correct breathing, safe and correct execution of movement. We talk about safe gym practices, gym rules, gym etiquette. I show you first, the wrong way and then, the correct way, as defined by current fitness academia practices, of using each gym equipment. I let you use each station while I watch to make suggestions and corrections. After you have used all the gym equipment, and you are satisfied that you had a decent instruction, we discuss further what we need to do to achieve your goals. Finally, we tailor-make a progressive exercise program for you to follow, based on the available time you have to spend at the gym.

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If youʼre going to be worn out this semester donʼt let it be from school stress. SHIP has a ton of easy ways to get into fitness, many of them are at a discount too.

SHIP unloads a treasure of fitness opportunity Get a handle on your state of zen before the assignments start piling up higher than your stress levels. per session or $85.00 for 10 classes. If you’re thinking about joining up but don’t want to come alone, grab Happy New Year! The school sea- one of your classmates or even son is back in full swing and most bring a friend or family member students could probably already who doesn’t attend Kwantlen. The use a break. Kwantlen’s Student yoga studio welcomes the whole Health Improvement Department community to join them in the co(SHIP) has the right stuff to get bra pose, but it’ll cost outsiders a students started on the right path little more at $12.00 per session or this year, so that come exam time, $100.00 for a 10-session package. you’ll be feeling more relaxed than Balancing on one foot and bending you were at the beach this summer. over backwards not your thing? (Okay, that’s a massive lie. But if Maybe you’d like something a you get involved in some of SHIP’s bit more intense to sweat off the awesome new programs, you’re stresses of your school day. SHIP has partnered with sure to feel way Vancouver Comcooler and more “If the munity Centres collected than your and is now offering nail-biting buddy intramurals refdiscounted gym seen pulling his hair erendum does passes to Kwantlen out on the way into pass, we will students looking to the exam room). feel the burn rather Students at have the funds than the blues this Kwantlen’s Richand the ability fall season. Show mond campus can to adequately your Kwantlen Stuget a handle on their dent Card at Richstate of zen before plan and staff mond’s KSA office the assignments programs for all to get 25 per cent off start piling up highstudents.” any gym pass (up er than their stress to a one-year memlevels. SHIP and the -SHIP director, Eddie Lee bership) valid at all KSA have turned Vancouver CommuKwantlen Richnity Centres. mond’s room 1320 into a full-on yoga studio open to If you’re not planning a trip to students looking for some balance Richmond any time soon, you in their hectic schedules. Blossom- can email your name, address (or ing Lotus Studio runs yoga ses- campus) and student number to sions twice daily every Monday SHIP@kusa.ca to have your pass mailed. If you’re one of the first through Thursday. “Not only is it good for your body, nine people to email about your it is good for your mind too,” said discounted pass, you could snag Kwantlen’s SHIP director Eddie a free trial pass to all Vancouver Lee. “It’s the perfect blend for a Community Centre gyms. For those out in Langley, have no student.” Students covered by Kwantlen’s fear- or resentment. SHIP has subExtended Health & Dental plan sidized gym passes for Kwantlen’s get the best deal at $8.00 for a drop- Langley students, so now them in session or $70.00 for 10 classes. country folk can steer clear of all Students without Kwantlen’s the hustle and bustle of the city health plan coverage pay $10.00 and get buff close to home. (SeriANASTASIA KIRK CONTRIBUTOR

ously, no resentment my Langley friends). Show your Kwantlen Student Card at any Township of Langley Community Centre to get 10 per cent off all memberships. If all this yoga bunny/gym monkey stuff just ain’t your thing, you’re probably of the mindset that physical activity should be fun, interactive and a little competitive. Intramurals could be just the thing for you, but if you want ‘em you’re gonna have to go out and get ‘em. Kwantlen has been unable to offer intramurals until now due to a lack of resources. But SHIP has once again sailed in to save the day, that is, if students get their backsides to the polling stations and vote for an intramurals program during the referendum being held from Sept. 21 to Sept. 24 on all campuses. “It’s fun! It’s a great way to have fun, compete in sports with friends and meet new friends while playing with people of similar skill levels. It also gives students an outlet to be more healthy and active,” said Lee. “If the intramurals referendum does pass, we will have the funds and the ability to adequately plan and staff programs for all students.” There are a lot of things to look forward to this school year, but being stressed and worn out is not one of them. The gang at SHIP is dedicated to helping Kwantlen students lead healthier lives in every way, so be sure to check out what’s going down at a campus near you. “SHIP is always looking to improve the health and wellness of students. Aside from sports tournaments and fitness classes, we also look to provide other health services for students such as flu shot clinics and health and wellness fairs,” said Lee. “So keep an eye out!”

THE BASICS •New yoga studio and program - Blossoming Lotus Studio has opened its doors on the Richmond campus. •Discounted gym passes to community centres (Vancouver and Langley) •Intramurals ReferendumVote YES to intramurals during the student referendum. •3-ON-3 Basketball Tournament - Sept. 24-25, at the Richmond Campus

For more info on any of the news items please visit www.kusa.ca/ship or email them at ship@kusa.ca

Culture

vol. 2 issue 01 | September 22 2009 | page fourteen

CONCERTS

MOVIE CULTURE

TOP 5 CONCERTS COMING TO VANCOUVER JEFF GROAT CONTRIBUTOR

DEGREES OF SEPARATION: Michael Jackson to Brenda Fricker KYLE SLAVIN CONTRIBUTOR

Ghosts There was one death this summer that totally overshadowed all the others; I’m obviously talking about OxyClean spokesman Billy Mays. Wait, nope, it was Michael Jackson (although I argue it should’ve been Mays’ death). Apart from his singing career, he did do a little bit of acting too, with roles in The Wiz (with Diana Ross), Men in Black II (supposedly, according to IMDB), and a movie called Ghosts (with Mos Def). Is it a sign that one of the few movies Jackson starred in was only one consonant away from the biggest movie also-dead celebrity Patrick Swayze starred in? (Ghost.) Probably.

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Pearl Jam Sept. 25 @ GM Place The Seattle quintet returns to their backyard of Vancouver in support of their latest album Backspacer, out June 1. If you manage to find tickets to this sold out show, expect a set in upwards of three hours and 30 songs long from this vintage (but definitely evolved) grunge-era band.

Be Kind Rewind I admit I don’t know much about Mos Def: mainly that he’s still alive, and I’m pretty sure the only movie I’ve seen him in is Be Kind Rewind. And that’s too bad because it wasn’t all that good. I had higher hopes for it because I like Michel Gondry, but the execution of a good idea just fell completely flat. Maybe Jack Black shouldn’t be taking on those artsy films and stick to the shtick he knows well: Nacho Libre (I didn’t say the shtick was any good). The only bright spot of the movie was Danny Glover, but that’s only because he’s Danny Glover, who is the poor man’s Morgan Freeman.

Wide Mouth Mason Oct. 1 @ The Venue Be sure to take advantage of seeing a really kick-ass blues-rock trio in a rather intimate setting. Hailing from Saskatoon, and now based in Vancouver, the band brings a fresh sound to this somewhat playedout genre, despite having rocked it since the mid 90's. Yeah, I just said “rocked it.”

Matt Good Nov. 9-10 @ The Centre for Performing Arts in Vancouver The Coquitlam native's latest studio effort, titled Vancouver, hits shelves October 6. His solo catalogue spans textured orchestral pieces off of 2003's Avalanche, to somewhat stripped down and garage-esque White Light Rock & Roll Review.

Angels in the Outﬁeld

Corb Lund Nov. 12 @ The Commodore The critically acclaimed country and roots singer hails from Alberta, explaining the name of his band, the Hurtin' Albertans. Bringing a distinct sound to his music, Lund is worlds apart from his more mainstream Canadian and Nashville (Trashville) counterparts. Expect to see more purists than out-and-out cowboy's at this one.

My only other Danny Glover familiarity is, as most peoples’, Angels in the Outfield, where he played an irritable baseball coach and future father to Roger and JP. Although, as far as I know, nobody from that movie died this summer, Tony Danza’s character was dying in the movie. The movie also featured some fresh-faced actors like Matthew McConaughey, Adrian Brody and, of course, Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Brenda Fricker was also in the movie. She played Maggie, the foster mom, and didn’t have a hugely major role, but she’s my segue to the next film.

Puscifer Nov. 13 @ The Centre for Performing Arts in Vancouver If you are a TOOL and/or A Perfect Circle fan, you will probably have scoped out this date long ago. The frontman of said bands, Maynard James Keenan hits Vancouver with his latest project in support of V is for Vagina and the remix album. Two words, if you don't know what this is: electronic and eclectic.

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York GDMA ART

The definitive movies for kids that grew up in the 80s are Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller, Vacation… pretty much anything John Hughes made. For us 90s kids, Home Alone was Hughes’ greatest contribution. Unfortunately, the writer/ director of some of the most defining movies for youths died of a heart attack at the age of 59 in early August. Hughes’ movies helped shape our generation, and hopefully future generations. Oh, and Brenda Fricker played the bird lady in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.

TIME WASTERS

Top 5 “Putting Off Homework” Movies

take on the financial crisis, bail outs and Moore-esque bias that is sure to make you think, while keeping you entertained.

ADAM VINCENT CONTRIBUTOR

3 Zombieland- (R) Opening October 2

5 Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs – (PG) Opened September 18 Raining food + the voices of Bill Hader and Anna Faris + good critical reviews = Worth checking out.

Mahyar Saeedi "Wind girl" A pencil sketch of a girl.

Woody Harrelson stars in another edition to the horror-comedy genre. As the title implies, there will be zombies, there will be gore and there will be mindless entertainment.

4 Capitalism: A Love Story- (not

2 Where the Wild Things Are- (PG)

rated) Opening September 23 (limited release)

Opening October 16

Michael Moore is back with his

Spike Jonze brings Maurice Sendak’s children’s story of the same

name to life. Many of us read this story as kids, and remember the story of Max trying to rule in the land of the Wild Things. A movie for both young and old, this movie is bound to become a classic.

1 The Road- (R) Opening October 16 Cormac McCarthy’s award winning novel about a man and his son making their way through post-apocalyptic United States of America (though it could be set in nearly any country). Imagine I Am Legend with a deeper story line

Procrastinate

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SKETCHY - MELANIE FRIESEN

HOROSCOPE

LIBRA Sept. 23 - Oct. 22

Six years ago something very important happened to you. It probably involved a chicken strip.

SCORPIO Oct. 23 - Nov. 21

VIRGO

Aug. 23 - Sept. 22

You can build a house with popsicle sticks but you can’t live in it. Or maybe you can. Try it.

You probably feel especially sexy right now. If you eat more garlic the feeling will pass.

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 - Dec. 21

Athletic walks are all the rage. So are butter chicken, lined paper and yellow hoodies.

CAPRICORN Dec. 22 - Jan.19

Grab a train to Moosejaw. Then take the first flight back, who wants to be in Moosejaw?

AQUARIUS Sept. 23 - Oct. 22

All those extra jackets are suffocating you. Wear sweaters and throw the jackets away.

PISCES Feb. 19 - Mar. 20

It may seem like stealing that boa constrictor was a good idea. It was definitely a bad idea.

ARIES Mar. 21 - Apr.19

Gingivitis is an ugly disease. Maybe you need to floss more, maybe you need to stop telling so many lies.

TAURUS Apr. 20 - May 20

CANCER June 21 - July 22

If people don’t understand you don’t get angry, speak in only vowels instead.

If your emotions were a can of cola they would be full of sugar. Good thing they’re not a can of cola. GEMINI May 21 - June 20

LEO July 23 - Aug. 22

Have you ever tried eating light? It’s quite a feat, but now is the perfect time to take a stab at it.

Take your cheque book into the woods with you.Write your four closest friends a $3 cheque.

Cram Jam

Sudoku Hard # 51 Special to Canadian University Press By Jennifer Zhou, CUP Graphics Bureau Chief

INTERESTING FACT

While Cram Jam was advertised as being free to all students, it actually cost each of its 17,000 students around $1.47 each based on the $25,000 bill. Oh, and that was $1.47 for students from all campuses, not just Surrey.

Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are witren, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Source: http://www.interestingfacts.org/?page=category&id=6

notice of student association referendum

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Cloverdale Campus: Monday, September 21 & Tuesday, September 22, 11:00am – 3:00pm in the Lounge Richmond Campus: Monday, September 21 & Tuesday, September 22, 10:00am – 7:00pm in the Rotunda Surrey Campus: Wednesday, September 23 & Thursday, September 24, 10:00am – 7:00pm at the entrance to the G Building Langley Campus: Wednesday, September 23 & Thursday, September 24, 10:00am – 5:00pm by the Bookstore

Chief Returning Officer | Fred Schiffner

Office: 604.943.0522 | Cell: 604.786.2512 | Email: fschiffner@dccnet.com