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EDITORIAL DIVISON

Sunday Feb. 23

Coordinating Editor / Matt DiMera editor@runnermag.ca / 778.565.3803

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Online Editor / Brian Evancic media@runnermag.ca

Production Editor / Roland Nguyen production@runnermag.ca

Tuesday Feb. 18 Robson Square Ice Rink Experience a Vancouver classic by skating in the heart of downtown at Robson Square. Various days and times, Robson Square. $4 for skate rentals.

Wednesday Feb. 19

Associate Photo Editor / Mark Stewart Senior News Writer / Samantha Lego Cover Photo: Mark Stewart Contributors: Charis Au, Sheetal Reddy, Sana Sohel

BUSINESS DIVISION Operation Manager / Victoria Almond office@runnermag.ca / 778.565.3801

The Runner recognises that our work, both in and out of the office, takes place on unceded Coast and Strait Salish territories, specifically the shared traditional territories of the Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Sto:lo and Tsawwassen First Nations. Our name is inspired by the hun’qumi’num meaning of Kwantlen, which is tireless hunters or tireless runners. Just as Kwantlen is adaptable and changing so is The Runner.

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B.C. Home & Garden Show Get your garden ready with Vancouver’s annual B.C. Home and Garden Show featuring special guest Bryan Baeumler. Until Feb. 23, BC Place. $12/$15.

Thursday Feb. 20 The Vancouver Aquarium Up Close Experience The Vancouver Aquarium like never before with their new Up Close exhibit to see the behind-the-scenes work of one of Vancouver’s biggest attractions. Until Apr. 30, Vancouver Aquarium. $18/$25.

Friday Feb. 21 Kwantlen Eagles Men’s and Women’s Basketball Game vs. Columbia Bible College Come on out and cheer for our very own Kwantlen Eagles as they take on Columbia Bible College. Women’s at 6 p.m., men’s at 8 p.m., KPU Surrey campus. Free.

Saturday Feb. 22 Slideshow Comedy Night Get ready for a night full of laughter with some improv and sketch comedy by the Pacific Theatre crew. Who doesn’t like to laugh? 8 p.m., Pacific Theatre. $26.

Sunday Blues Revue Enjoy some fine live blues music in a New Orleans vintage show lounge every Sunday night. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Columbia. Free.

Monday Feb. 24 Driving Miss Daisy The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy play of an unlikely friendship that reveals the human heart. Until March 15, Arts Club Granville Island Stage. Starting at $29.

Tuesday Feb. 25 13th Annual Talking Stick Festival Explore the wonder of the Aboriginal culture through the arts in this city-wide festival. Until March 2, various venues. $18/$25/$120.

Wednesday Feb. 26 How to Survive a Plague Screening Don’t miss your chance to see the insightful and inspiring documentary story about how a group of people turned AIDS from a death sentence into a manageable condition. Kwantlen’s Miss Representation Action Group presents the screening of How to Survive a Plague, followed by a keynote Q&A by filmmaker David France. 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., KPU Richmond campus. Free.

Thursday Feb. 27 Branching Out Horticulture Career Fair Ever wanted to learn about more about the horticulture industry? Come and meet students and employers, and partake in some engaging conversations about this wondrous world. 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., KPU Langley campus. Free.

Friday Feb. 28 Flight of the Dragon and FlyOver Canada For a limited time, experience Flight of the Dragon and FlyOver Canada backto-back. Be amazed as you follow a mythical dragon who soars over some of China’s most spectacular landscapes. A real dream come true for any Harry Potter lovers out there. Until March 2, Canada Place. $18.

Saturday March 1 Prohibition City Walking Tour Explore the prohibition-era of Vancouver as you tackle the mysteries of our city’s greatest buildings in this adventurous walking tour. 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., departs from Cathedral Square. $22.

Sunday March 2 Vancouver TheatreSports League’s Rookie Night Spend the evening listening to Vancouver’s greatest up-and-coming improvisers. 7:30 p.m., Vancouver TheatreSports League. $8.

Monday March 3 Tea for Two Enjoy a proper afternoon tea at the VanDusen Gardens complete with a threetier tray of goodies. Pinkies up! 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., VanDusen Botanical Garden. $35 per pair.

Tuesday March 4 Live Band Karaoke Hosted by: Sami Ghawi & Reuben Avery Rock out on stage with a live band as you sing your favourite song. Doors at 8:30 p.m., Backstage Lounge. $6.

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Personal Credits Notice

If you received a Common Experience Payment, you could get $3,000 in Personal Credits for educational programs and services. The Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. The healing continues. Since 2007, almost 80,000 former students have received a Common Experience Payment (“CEP”) as part of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. CEP recipients are now eligible to receive non-cash Personal Credits of up to $3,000, for either themselves or certain family members, for educational programs and services.

as defined in the terms and conditions. Personal Credits of multiple CEP recipients can be combined to support a group learning activity. How can I get Personal Credits? Each CEP recipient will be mailed an Acknowledgement Form. If you do not receive an Acknowledgement Form by the end of January 2014, please call 1-866-343-1858. Completed Acknowledgement Forms should be returned as soon as possible and must be postmarked no later than October 31, 2014.

What are Personal Credits? Personal Credits may be used for a wide range of educational programs and services, including those provided by universities, colleges, trade or training schools, Indigenous Institutions How do I redeem my Personal Credits? Once approved, you will of Higher Learning, or which relate to literacy or trades, as well as be sent a personalized Redemption Form for each individual using programs and services related to Aboriginal identities, histories, cultures Personal Credits at each educational entity or languages. or group. Once the Form is received, provide CEP recipients have the option of it to the educational entity or group listed. How much are Personal Credits? sharing their Personal Credits with The educational entity or group must then Adequate funds are available for each CEP certain family members, such as: complete and mail back the Redemption Form recipient to receive up to $3,000 in Personal • Spouses • Children postmarked no later than December 1, 2014. Credits, depending on your approved • Grandchildren • Siblings educational expenses. What happens to unused Personal Credits? Which educational entities and groups are included? A list of The value of unused Personal Credits will be transferred to the approved educational entities and groups has been jointly developed National Indian Brotherhood Trust Fund and Inuvialuit Education by Canada, the Assembly of First Nations and Inuit representatives. Foundation for educational programs. If an educational entity or group is not on the list, please consult the For more information, including how Personal Credits can be website for more information. redeemed by certain family members of CEP recipients that are deceased, visit www.residentialschoolsettlement.ca or call Will I receive a cheque? No. Cheques will be issued directly to the 1-866-343-1858. educational entity or group providing the service. Who can use Personal Credits? CEP recipients can use the full amount themselves or give part or all of their Personal Credits to certain family members such as a spouse, child, grandchild or sibling,

The IRS Crisis Line (1-866-925-4419) provides immediate and culturally appropriate counselling support to former students who are experiencing distress.

1-866-343-1858 • www.residentialschoolsettlement.ca

News

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February 18 / 2014

Campus break-ins hit Kwantlen Security increases presence on Surrey campus.

Sheetal Reddy CONTRIBUTOR

Since December, Kwantlen’s Surrey campus has been the victim of three separate break-ins. Thieves broke into the social justice space in Cedar building on Dec. 28, 2013 and on Jan. 24. A third break-in also took place on Jan. 29 in Room 204, in Surrey Main building. The break-ins have led to an increased security patrol on campus. According to Harry McNeil, head of security, the thieves forced entry into the space located in the Cedar building, by climbing up the patio stairs and shattering the office windows. Computers and other electronic equipment were stolen from the social justice space, says McNeil. No suspects were caught from either of the two break-ins. The third one is under investigation as of press time. Even with the recent circumstances, McNeil says that Kwantlen is a relatively safe place and doesn’t get broken into often. What is stolen can be replaced, and under normal circumstances the university doesn’t consider increasing security presence, however with the repeat break-ins he ordered extra patrols. “The system takes a look at it and says that it’s material. We can build another one, we can buy another one, we can get another one, and we can rent another one. So as long

as it’s material stuff, they don’t worry too much about it,” he says. Student safety is handled in a different way than these routine cases, he says. “There is no question about what a life is worth and what a computer is worth. We know a computer is worth a grand, but you know, you can’t put the same value on life. So if there was a threat here, it would be treated so much differently.” Kari Michaels, advocacy coordinator of the Kwantlen Student Association, surveyed the situation after one of the break-ins. “While the institution responded to security concerns, they could have paid a little more attention to cleaning up the broken glass that was all over the floor and the couches in the space,” she says. Michaels is a frequent user of the space herself, and trains other students about the inclusivity of a social justice space. Although not surprised the break-ins occurred during a time there was no student presence, she hopes that availability and student access to the space doesn’t become limited because of the repeated robberies. She adds that more may need to be done in general to effectively reduce crime in the community. “I’m not certain if it’s super effective to prevent break-ins in terms of adding extra presence,” she says, “But to be fair, people breaking into buildings is a social problem that a higher authority presence isn’t really going to fix.”

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Arts

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The vision that was planted in my brain Kwantlen professor wins award for advocacy video.

Sheetal Reddy CONTRIBUTOR

Seeing as he is most gratified when doing work that resonates with his own values, winninga prestigious award was just the cherry-on-top for Andrew Frank. The 33-year-old Kwantlen professor received recognition for an advertisement he created with his PR company, Andrew Frank Communications, at the PR World Awards this past fall in New York. The advertisement, called the Sound of Silence, depicts footage of an aftermath of an oil spill combined with audio from the Exxon-Valdez spill of 1989. The video went viral and received nationwide media coverage, partly due to its inclusion of the song, “Sound of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel. Frank partnered with the B.C. Coastal First Nations to create the advertisement. After presenting them with idea, Frank did research and gathered stock footage to get started. “I just kind of tested it to see if it would work as a concept, and put the music together with the audio from the Exxon Valdez radio call, and it seemed to work. I

showed it to them and they liked it,” he says. The inspiration for the advertisement sprouted when Frank and his public relations firm were discussing how they could connect with the public and show them the possible dangers of tanker traffic. “Somewhere in there I thought, if there’s an oil spill, what would that be like? One of the things that came to mind was that things would be quiet because you might lose wildlife,” he says. “Things would die, people would be sad, and for some reason the expression ‘sound of silence’ popped into my head. I was reminded of the classic Simon and Garfunkel song, ‘Sound of Silence’,” he says. “I think that just quickly tied into thinking about who our target market was—our target audience for the ad, which were to a certain extent, baby boomers.” “That’s a song that they’re all familiar with: it has a lot of powerful cultural resonance and I also realized it would have celebrity appeal, as far as local media was concerned.” Tanker traffic is an issue Frank cares deeply about, and it’s one of the reasons why he approached the B.C. Coastal First Nations with a proposal to make an advertisement to raise public awareness about the

topic. “I certainly try to work with clients that reflect my own values and concerns, because it makes the work more fulfilling for me,” he explains. “Certainly for me, as a public relations professional it’s really gratifying to help amplify people’s voices—that’s what I see my role as.” he says. “I try to get them the attention and media coverage that helps them, so I work with journalists to try to get stories that raise their concerns in media, and then become a part of public discussion and discourse.” Frank strongly believes in the right of the Coastal First Nations to have a say in how their land is developed—if it is at all. “I’ve gone and I’ve spent a lot of time up there, I’ve been with them at their traditional harvesting camps, and until you see it up close, it’s hard to understand. They really do have a different relationship with the natural environment than people in the south of the province do.” It’s not just the possibility of an oil spill that the Coastal First Nations are concerned about, Frank explains. The area has a significant number of whales that depend on the quiet environment to communicate, something that could be disrupted by the waves generated by tanker traffic.

“[The Coastal First Nations] are just really, deep in their gut, in their soul, really worried about what the tankers will do.”

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Fashion

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Fashion frenzy Getting in with Kwantlen’s style.

Mark Stewart ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR

Welcome to The Runner’s new fashion feature, where each issue we sit down with some of Kwantlen’s fashionable, interesting students and pick their brains. Are you, or someone you know, a good candidate for Fashion Frenzy? E-mail photos@runnermag.ca and you too can be featured in an upcoming issue!

Greg Thomas English Major

“Somebody once told me that I look like a race car driver on his day off.” Runner: Where do you purchase most of your clothes? Greg: Honestly, Winners and Joe Fresh. I also try and get t-shirts from bands and companies that I like. R: Where does your fashion inspiration come from? G: Again my fashion choices come from the bands and business I like and want to support. R: What is your favourite article of clothing that you are wearing today? G: It would have to be my t-shirt: it’s my favourite band, Tame Impala, plus I like the jellyfish and the psychedelic look it has. My shoes are also my favourite. I only wear white converse.

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Fashion

Natalie Mussell Fine Arts Major

“When I was kid I couldn’t fully express myself with words, so I tried to express myself in other ways ... I try to express myself just by looking. In a way, I am an art piece.” Runner: Who or what inspires you to dress the way you do? Natalie: Growing up in Surrey I was always inspired by Indo-Canadians and the way cultures would mix. I didn’t see it as us and them, but more of being a part of that mixed culture. Also, Gonzo the Great from The Muppets. R: Where do you typically going shopping for your clothes? N: The thrift store because I’m really cheap. R: What is your favourite article of clothing that you are wearing today? N: My genie pants are definitely my favourite. I like how loose and comfortable they are. I also like my goggles from Venus and Mars--which also give me the biggest stares.

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Come on Barbie let’s go Barbie Barbie’s world of controversy goes beyond the Dreamhouse.

Sheetal Reddy CONTRIBUTOR

Controversy arose earlier this year when volunteer project Everyday Sexism launched a Twitter campaign, publicly asking iTunes to remove a game that allowed its players to perform plastic surgery on Barbie. The game, called “Plastic Surgery & Plastic Doctor & Plastic Hospital Office for Barbie Version,” was marketed to children aged nine and older and encouraged its players to perform surgery on “Barbara” claiming, “no diet can help her.” Although iTunes took the game down, CBC reported that it was still available under a different name as of Jan. 14, this time called Plastic Surgery for Barbara. Both versions of the game are now nowhere to be seen, but the news site notes that the original version of the game was downloaded somewhere between 500,000 to one million times. Although the message of the game is abhorrent, the psychological damage may be minimal. Cory Pedersen, psychology professor at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, says that although some studies have been done to explore how Barbie’s body image affects young girls, the results have been inconclusive. “Often, the link between exposure to ‘ideal’ media images and mental health (e.g., selfesteem, body dissatisfaction, anorexia) have been assumed, instead of verified,” she says. Mattel, the makers of Barbie, did not create this game and it is possible that the maker of the online game took it down due to possible copyright infringement. However, Mattel itself has made some significant mistakes

when it comes to the controversial doll. In the podcast Stuff You Should Know, Josh Clark and Charles Bryant did an episode called “How Barbie Works.” The episode included some of Mattel’s mis-steps using research done by Uncle John’s Bathroom Institute.

Exhibit A: Pregnant Midge Barbie’s friend Midge made her debut in 1963. Some controversy arose when a pregnant version of Midge was sold without her husband, even though the doll was marketed as a “Happy Family” set. Although there is some debate on the type of message the doll sent, the only fault in the doll could be in its odd design. Midge’s stomach had a small plastic baby inside, which children could yank out whenever they pleased.

Exhibit B: Coloured Francie Mattel first introduced its first AfricanAmerican doll in 1967, by way of Colored Francie, “coloured” being the politically correct term of the time. The doll wasn’t as popular, and was replaced by Black Barbie in 1980. Yes, that was her real name.

Exhibit C: Oreo Barbie Mattel is notorious for partnering up with companies to make different Barbie dolls. Some examples include Pepsi Barbie, John Deere Barbie, and even McDonald’s Barbie. Everything was fine until they partnered with Nabisco in 1996, to create Oreo Barbie. Going with their tradition, Mattel introduced a white Oreo Barbie, and then a black Oreo Barbie, not realizing that “Oreo” is a racial slur used by black

people to call other black people who they thought were being “too white.” The doll was quickly called back.

Exhibit D: Growing up Skipper Another doll that falls in the realm of the bizarre, Growing up Skipper grew in height, merged into an hourglass figure and developed breasts in one step: a simple crank of her arm. Mattel slowly phased out her production and replaced her with Super Teen Skipper, who later became an adult and was introduced as Hot Stuff Skipper.

Exhibit E: Teen Talk Barbie This Barbie, made in 1992, would have been fine if it weren’t for her most popular phrase: “Math class is tough!” The podcast mentions how the Barbie Liberation Organization bought hundreds of these Teen Talk Barbie dolls and switched their microchips with talking GI Joe action figures, and then returned them. One New York Times article mentions how boys would be surprised to hear squeals of “Let’s plan our dream wedding!” coming from their action figures, while the newly reconfigured Barbies roared, “Vengeance is mine!”

Exhibit F: Wheelchair Becky Wheelchair Becky was introduced as an attempt to diversify Mattel’s line-up of Barbies. But after a complaint from a customer, who was herself using a wheelchair, that Barbie’s Dreamhouse wasn’t wheelchair accessible, Mattel removed the doll from its line—instead of renovating Barbie’s Dreamhouse as they had originally promised.

Barbie Fun Facts! • She first entered the market in 1959, at the New York Toy Fair • Ruth Handler, the woman who created Barbie, named her after her daughter Barbara. Ken was also named after Handler’s son, making Barbie and Ken siblings, in a sense. • The first Barbie doll was sold for three dollars • According to Mattel, one Barbie doll is sold every three seconds • Barbie has three sisters: Skipper, Stacie, and Chelsea • Ken made his debut in 1961. He dated Barbie, until they broke up in 2004, causing “worldwide scandal,” in Mattel’s words. The couple got back together again on Valentine’s Day in 2011. Aww.

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Poor word choice should not affect accepting cash KPU should keep Chip and Shannon Wilson’s $12 million investment amidst controversy.

Sana Sohel CONTRIBUTOR

At the end of 2013, amidst public outcry, Chip Wilson, founder of Lululemon, blatantly called “some women’s bodies” unfit for the company’s popular yoga pants. Despite his questionable morals, Kwantlen Polytechnic University is still accepting his contribution to the new school of design. And why shouldn’t it? If a company is openly extending its arms to help support the growing number of students at KPU’s Richmond campus, KPU should not turn the generous donation down. Wilson’s harsh remarks should be of no concern to the architects building the school. The Chip and Shannon Wilson School of Design, a 4,900-square metre facility at KPU’s Richmond campus began construction in December 2013. The building will include teaching studios, testing and prototype labs, student study spaces, a materials research center and gallery space. It is a $36 million project with Chip and Shannon Wilson of Lululemon Athletica contributing $8 million to the cause, and their company pitching in another $4 million. Kwantlen Polytechnic University and the province of B.C. are the two other investors in the project. While all that is perfect, the recent controversy surrounding Chip and Shannon cannot be ignored. In an interview on Bloomberg TV’s “Street Smart” program, Chip Wilson blatantly stated, “Quite frankly, some women’s bodies just actually don’t work for [the pants] … It’s really about the rubbing through the thighs, how much pressure is there.” Wilson’s comments came after the Canadian-based company was trying to bounce back following a debacle in March 2013 that forced Lululemon to pull nearly 17 per cent of its popular black Luon pants from the store, showrooms and website after

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consumers complained the pants were too sheer. Wilson also stated in other interviews that the pants become see-through when women buy sizes that are too small for them. This caused a huge uproar amongst the company’s followers, and Wilson has since resigned as chairperson of the company. Chip and Shannon Wilson envision a company that “elevates the world from mediocrity to greatness,” writes Jessica Marati, a sustainable style blogger for the Huffington Post. Chip Wilson asserts, “Mediocrity is following a predetermined and unfulfilling path,” and it is as “close the bottom as it is the top.” In contrast, he says, “Greatness is demanding the company you work for to make the best products and be uncompromising in its promise to its customers.” Chip Wilson is known for saying the wrong things at the wrong times, but he is a hardworking individual and has a strong vision for his company. With a vision that has built a company from the ground up, it will be interesting to see how the new School of Design turns out in 2015. While Chip and Shannon Wilson may be trying to raise their company’s shares up again, KPU has lined up some strong, dedicated and hardworking investors. The design school is expected to help meet predicted labour market demands for apparel designers in B.C. and in an interview with the Vancouver Sun, Shannon Wilson expressed that “being in the technical clothing business, [Chip and I] saw a real opportunity for British Columbia to be the best in the world in training designers.” Chip and Shannon Wilson’s donation is going to help build a renowned institution for the school of design and fashion. While Chip may say some morally questionable things, the bottom line is that their contribution is going to help achieve the recognition KPU has been so desperately seeking.

Saed Abu-Haltam, Sociology “It is important to disconnect Lululemon and its business practices from their investments. At the end of the day, the core values of Chip and Shannon are similar to that of KPU. I mean they did pull away their clothing and they stood for their mission statement. People are just trying to add controversy where there is no controversy.”

Nubwa Wathanafa, Sociology “I don’t think it’s a controversy. It is inappropriate to wear yoga pants outside. It is not supposed to replace clothing. Besides, when you are in the store with mirrors and lighting, you should be able to tell whether the pants are see-through or not. I don’t think that one issue that has been blown out of proportion should have a negative affect on the investment.”

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General Election Polling

Tuesday, February 25, 2014 – Wednesday, February 26, 2014 10 AM – 7 PM Surrey Campus – In the Main Atrium Richmond Campus – In the Rotunda Cloverdale Campus – By the Cafeteria Langley Campus – By the Bookstore

Ballot Counting

Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 8 PM Surrey Main 2801

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Election will be held for these positions:

Campus Representatives (4 positions) • • • •

Cloverdale Campus Representative (1) Langley Campus Representative (1) Richmond Campus Representative (1) Surrey Campus Representative (1)

Constituency Representatives (7 positions) • • • • • • •

Aboriginal Students Representative (1) International Students Representative (1) Mature Students Representative (1) Queer Students Representative (1) Students of Colour Representative (1) Students with Disabilities Representative (1) Women’s Representative (1)

Faculty Representatives (14 positions) • • • • • • •

Academic and Career Advancement Representative (1) Arts Representative (4) Business Representative (4) Community and Health Studies Representative (1) Design Representative (1) Science and Horticulture Representative (2) Trades and Technology Representative (1)

For more information on the KSA general election, visit

www.kusa.ca/elections

Chief Returning Ofﬁcer | Corey Van’t Haaff

Kwantlen Student Association | Cell: 604.889.5437 | Email: kwantlencro@gmail.com

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Procrastination

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Horoscope

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Pisces Feb 20 - Mar 20

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Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 22

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