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In This Issue

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

Executive Editor / Samantha Thompson

News...5

Brewery students only people to get jobs post-grad.

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Production Editor / Roland Nguyen production@runnermag.ca

Photo Editor / Mark Stewart photos@runnermag.ca

Feature...8

Poetry for the 21st century-less flowers, more awesome.

Assistant Photo Editor / Charis Au Social Media Specialist/ Yaunna Sommersby Cover Photo: Roland Nguyen

CONTRIBUTORS Sarah Emilie Braaten, Connor Doyle, Kyle Prince, Chris Yee, Awais Mushtaq, Cayley Carlson, RC Weslowski, Danielle George, Pauline Tiongson, Rosaura Ojeda, Tasman Brewster

Culture...10

Scene points abound for movie-goers this fall.

Opinions...12

News flash, transit still unreliable and expensive.

BUSINESS DIVISION Operation Manager / Scott Boux 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.

Procrastination...14

Buffy and Angel got married and I officiated.

Correction: In the Aug. 29 article about student fees, we inadvertently ran last year’s fees for health and dental. The correct numbers are $80 for extended health and $110 for dental. We apologize for the error.

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From the Editors

Editorial

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The “F” Word.

The Runner Editorial Board

*Trigger warning: The following article uses language that may be triggering for some readers.*

Post-secondary institutions are supposed to be places of higher learning. Sadly, this past week has not been the greatest example of this - photos and articles floating through social media have clearly demonstrated that there are humans admitted to universities that are lacking a basic understanding of how to act in a safe, respectful way. It’s reflective of the flawed society in which we presently live. The most recent occurrence happened at Carleton University in Ontario. A photo was posted on Twitter by Leslie Robertson, showed two male-presenting people wearing tank tops with the words “Fuck Safe Space” written across them in bold lettering. There was significant outcry, but it’s problematic that they felt privileged enough to wear those shirts in the first place. When we also consider that a student at Columbia University is carrying around a mattress as a performance piece, as a means of expressing frustration with the university administration’s response when she reported being raped in her college dorm bed in her first year, the issue grows. And then we note that universities across Canada have toned down “Frosh Week” this year, in many instances banning drugs and alcohol, likely in reaction to the chants from fraternities at UBC and St. Mary’s that advo-

cated for non-consensual sex with minors. What all this adds up to horrendously unsafe space on university campuses across North America. It’s been building for a while now, but it’s time we sit down and address what we’re going to collectively do to fix it, what we’re going to do to remove all the garbage, the hateful thoughts that are presently dominating our spaces. Let’s talk about safe space. If those two words together cause you to roll your eyes because you’re so tired of hearing them, I invite you to check your privilege and try for just a moment to understand where those who advocate for safe space are coming from. The concept of safe space originated in the women’s movement, and in essence is when a collective make an active effort to create a space where people are able to fully express themselves, without being made to feel “uncomfortable, unwelcome, or unsafe on account of biological sex, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, cultural background, religious affiliation, age, or physical or mental ability,” according to The Space Safe Network, an online collective that works to provide resources on safe space. To add further explanation, there is a graphic on Tumblr (original source could not be found) with the following text in explanation of why safe space are important (it’s about America, but the core point still applies): “I support safe spaces. Because America is already a safe space for white, middle class, heterosexual, cisgender males, and I don’t fit under all of those categories. Because we may

have a Black president, but we are not postracism. Because you may have a Gay Best Friend, but we are not post-homophobia. Because everyone may be created equal, but that doesn’t mean everyone is treated equally. Because privilege exists. Ignoring the fact makes you part of the problem, not part of the solution. Love, the Committee on Thinking Like a Respectful Human Being.” Everyone has the right to come to school and expect a safe space. Right now, this is not a reality. Many of the incidents we’ve mentioned above are related to gender equality (although certainly not exclusively) and the fact that it hasn’t yet been achieved. Selfidentified women still face many barriers that self-identified men do not. This has nothing to with what percentage of students are female versus male, or that age-old adage that women are now in the workforce, therefore they are equal with men. To be clear, this is not true. Gender equality is still something we are working toward, and it will not become a reality until those of all gender identities are on board, together. What a lot of it comes down to is respect. Respect each other, regardless of identity. Work hard to be an ally to marginalized folks, and demonstrate time and time again that you will advocate in whatever way they need you to. Take the time to check your privilege, and listen to people when they tell you that they are feeling unsafe. Amidst all the academic learning, take some time to learn a little about your fellow students. Join the fight in the struggle for equality, and acknowledge that intersectional oppression exists.

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Wednesday Sept. 10

The Runner is hiring!

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Ever wonder how a man can become a donkey or what a night would be like in a magical forest full of fairies would be like? Bard on the Beach has you covered. 7:30 p.m., Bard on the Beach. $47.

Thursday Sept. 11

RUNNERMAG.CA It’s time to find the perfect back-to-school job, and we’ve got the perfect fit! The Runner is now hiring for the following staff positions. We offer competitive wages (to be discussed at the interview) and a fun, positive working environment. We’re also awesome co-workers. If you are interested in applying, please email a cover letter, resume, and three writing samples (or graphic examples for image-based work) to Samantha Thompson at deputy@runnermag.ca. Deadline for applications is Friday September 12, at 5 p.m. We thank all applicants for their submissions, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Web Designer

The Runner’s website needs a makeover, so if you’ve got the skills and a creative eye, we’re looking for you! Successful applicant will have experience with HTML and CSS, and previous web design experience. This is a project-based position.

Web Editor

The web editor is responsible for posting all print content online in a timely fashion, and assisting in getting traffic to the website. The successful applicant will have experience working with various website platforms, especially Wordpress. Knowledge of grammar and Canadian Press style an asset. Position requires approximately five to 10 hours a week.

Staff Writer (on-campus news)

The staff writer (on-campus news) is frequently on campus or available to cover on-campus events. The successful applicant will have writing experience, some knowledge of the campus community, and a fairly open availability. Articles written are compensated in addition to wages for this position. Position requires approximately 10-12 hours per week.

Staff Writer (campus politics)

The staff writer (campus politics) has a passion and understanding for politics, and is able to cover student politics at Kwantlen. This staff writer is responsible for covering meetings of the KSA and university, as assigned by the deputy editor. The successful applicant excels at writing objective pieces, is a quick learner, has writing experience, and has a basic knowledge of how the KSA and KPU administration processes operate. Position requires 10-12 hours per week.

Public Relations Specialist

The PR specialist has a knack for creating promotional materials that work. They are responsible for generating in-house ads, as well as creating a brand for The Runner and generating promotional materials. The PR specialist will also assist the current promotion staff with raising the profile of The Runner. The successful candidate will have experience in graphic design and be passionate about student media. Position requires five to 10 hours per week.

Vancouver Fringe Festival Release your inner Shakespeare! Join the fringe with more than 700 performances by 89 artists over 11 days. There is a bit of theater for everyone! Sept. 4 to 14, various locations in Vancouver. $14.

Friday, Sept. 12 KPIRG Free Film Friday: Battle in Seattle Ready for a break from school already? KPIRG’s bringing an energizing movie of men and women making their voices heard in the big city of Seattle. Bonus - free coffee and snacks! 1 p.m., Conference Centre (Side C), Cedar Building. Free.

Saturday Sept. 13 KPU Eagles Soccer vs. Quest University Kermodes Break out the facepaint and noisemakers and show your support for Kwantlen. Go Eagles! Women’s at 12 p.m. Men’s at 2 p.m., Newton Athletic Park. Free.

Sunday Sept. 14 Vulcan Way Night Market Tonight is the last night to enjoy the Richmond night market! Enjoy this summer favourite! 7 p.m., Richmond. Free.

Monday Sept. 15 Interpol at the Commodore Ballroom Missed your chance to go to the Big Apple this summer? Get a taste of New York with the NYC rock band Interpol. 8:00 p.m., Commodore Ballroom. $50.

Tuesday Sept. 16 Inclusivity Workshop Don’t be exclusive, be inclusive! Come learn all about being a part of creating an inclusive, safe space. Various dates at all KPU campuses. More info: at kpu.ca/inclusivity-workshops.

Wednesday Sept. 17 Kwantlen Gaming Guild Tired of beating off all your noob friends?

What’s Up W : runnermag.ca This Week? with Mark Stewart! September 10 - September 22 Practice those finger muscles and get ready to game! Come check out the Kwantlen Gaming Guild to meet some awesome people who love the games you love. 3 p.m., Wednesdays in the Social Justice Room (Birch 208). Free.

Thursday Sept. 18 Archery Tag Yes this is real! Paintball mixed with archery! You have to try it to believe it. 6 Pack Indoor Beach, $25.

Friday Sept. 19 KPIRG Free Film Friday: The Trotsky Ready for a break? KPIRG is bringing you an inspiring comedy movie of an unusual leader rising up and transforming high schools across the country. Bonus free coffee and snacks! 1 p.m., Conference Centre (Side C) Cedar Building. Free.

Saturday Sept. 20 KPU Eagles Soccer vs. Douglas College Royals Break out the facepaint and noisemakers and show your support for Kwantlen. Go Eagles! Women’s at 12 p.m. Men’s at 2 p.m., Newton Athletic Park. Free.

Saturday, Sept. 20 Second Annual Kwantlen Polytechnic University Pow Wow Get your heart beating and be a part of this very special annual event. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Surrey Campus Gym. Free.

Sunday Sept. 21 KPU Eagles Soccer vs. Langara College Falcons Break out the facepaint and noisemakers and show your support for Kwantlen. Go Eagles! Women’s at 12 p.m. Men’s at 2 p.m., Newton Athletic Park. Free.

Monday Sept. 22 Crackerjack Lipsmacker Youth Poetry Slam Get those snapping fingers ready for the third annual youth poetry slam. Come on out to see what the young can offer. 8 p.m. - 10:15 p.m., Cafe Deux Soleils. $10.

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Brewing lab construction underway New program will benefit local breweries.

Sarah Emilie Braaten

“I love the beer industry. I love to be able

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to go out and enjoy our product in the local community,” says Derrick Smith, the owner of Dead Frog brewery in Aldergrove. It’s exciting and fun, that’s why I do what I do.” He sits on the advisory council for the new brewery program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), and epitomizes that passion so often found in local brewers. When the KPU program launches, Dead Frog will be working with the university, providing brewery tours to students and other support. Since its announcement in January of this year, developments on the diploma program have moved quickly. As of Aug. 11 construction for the new Brewing Instructional Laboratory (BIL) was underway, with Magil Construction as the general contractor. The BIL is located as an addition to the west building at the Langley Kwantlen Campus. According to Trevor Wong, the manager of capital projects, if everything goes as planned the building should be finished by Dec. 11, with classes up and running by January 2015. “The project has basically been going very well, and without the cooperation of the dean, the faculty, the design team and everything else, we wouldn’t be where we are today,” says Wong. “It’s been a really fastpaced project since the president announced it last fall, and to get where we are now — it’s been an extremely tight timeline.” The project’s total costs reach $2.15 million, and will feature everything an aspiring brewer could dream of. This includes a process lab, where the brewing will take place; a testing area, to test the concoctions; and a cooler, to store the beer afterwards. BIL will also include all the other necessities, including dry and chemical storage. The integration of the new building with other buildings on campus is “meant to be seamless,” says Wong. The outside of the building should fit in with the other buildings since the same materials are being used. There are some aspects of the building that are not yet confirmed. Since this building is located at the Langley campus, where horticulture is a main aspect, Wong says that adding a hops wall (a type of green wall) on the outside, could provide an op-

portunity for the horticulture students to plant and take care of it. This is relevant since hops plants are the female flowers that are used primarily to flavour and stabilize beer, and Wong points out that, “The hops will provide another learning opportunity for horticulture students as they will plant and maintain the wall throughout the year.” New students can also expect Alek Egi as one of the new brewing instructors, who will be teaching the sensory analysis and evaluation courses in the first and third semester, as well as other courses to follow. Egi is looking forward to teaching the practical brewing aspect since it’s a hands-on program, adding that the other two brewing programs located in Alberta and Ontario are fairly similar. “We will be getting a pilot brewery, actually a very small but sophisticated system that will give us a lot of ability to do all sorts of different beer styles,” says Egi. “It will also give us a very good control, [and] we’ll have a smaller six-brew sculptures … the practical aspect of the whole brewing program is what we’re all looking forward to.” Additionally, he says that there are many chances for expansion. “We’re hoping that we can go from a diploma into a degree program. We’re thinking about craft malting, craft distilling … there’s a lot of opportunities for growth.” This growth is well known by local brewers already in the industry. Smith notes that the local competition for breweries is growing and that the “sales in our industry have been growing at about 30 per cent per year right now, which is massive for any industry.” He points out that the amount of breweries has almost doubled, so the competition has increased considerably. Smith says that the new brewing program will “positively affect Dead Frog in the longer term. We’re always looking for good, qualified staff and there’s definitely a shortage in the industry right now.” The new KPU program will likely benefit the many local breweries looking for brewers, including Dead Frog. “Because there is such a big demand for practical brewers, especially in B.C.,” says Egi, “[and] because of the growth of the craft brewing industry, we’re just trying to … meet the demand of the market for skilled brewers. The craft industry has been growing really fast here in B.C., and some people expect it can grow even more.”

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News Briefs Into the wardrobe KPU student Alyx Essers painted a room at the Langley Hospice Society with imagery from The Chronicles of Narnia, the classic series that graced so many childhoods. “I wanted this room to be a place of dreams and imagination; a space for relaxation and meditation,” Essers explained in a press release. “It’s meant to serve as a space that provides a chance to escape and reflect. I wanted it to be a place for emotional and psychological healing.”The room includes representations of Aslan and Mr. Tumnus, two of the series’ most beloved characters.

Raise the roof Beginning this September, Langley campus will be under construction as the roofs on all buildings are replaced. The Ministry of Advanced Education contributed $1 million toward the project, and KPU is matching the cash via the university’s deferred maintenance fund. The project is scheduled to wrap up come February.

Work your vocal chords The KPU Chorus has put the call out for new voices. The choir is looking for community members to join their team, particularly tenors and basses. Much of the choir is comprised of students, whose commitment to the group is often limited to their time at the university, and the hope is that with the community joining, KPU Chorus’ membership will remain large and consistent. Earlier this year, the acclaimed KPU Chorus joined the Vancouver Opera Orchestra and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in performing Mozart.

KPU to hold second annual Pow Wow Event will include traditional dances and drumming.

Yaunna Sommersby CONTRIBUTOR

Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s (KPU) second annual Pow Wow will be held on Sept. 20 in the Surrey campus gym. Registration and vendors will open at 11 a.m., and the Grand Entry will begin at 12 p.m. The Closing of the Flags will occur at 9:30 p.m. Dancers hoping to compete in the event are expected to register between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., and drum groups with up to four people can pay for day access, but need to register before the Grand Entry. KPU has close ties to the Aboriginal community and the Surrey campus is located on Kwantlen First Nation’s traditional territory. The university was granted permission to use the Kwantlen name by Chief Joe Gabriel when it was originally founded in 1981. This second

annual Pow Wow, hosted by the Kwantlen Student Association (with assistance from Justin Bige, Aboriginal students representative for the KSA), KPU, the Aboriginal Resurgence Constituency and the Aboriginal Gathering Place at KPU, will help bring our school community back to its original roots. Competitors participating in the main event will be performing traditional Aboriginal dances such as Fancy, Jingle, Traditional, Grass and Chicken. John Miller will be the master of ceremonies and Ray Seto is the arena director for the event. Evelyn Locker and Arnie Leon are the head female and male dancers this year and Star Child will be the Host Drummer. An important reminder, the Pow Wow is an alcohol and drug free event. Despite multiple interview attempts, Bige was unavailable for comment before deadline.

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Sept. 8 Pose with the Prop contest: Take pictures with the KPIRG prop around KPU campuses and tweet the most prop photos to win. Contest runs until Sept. 19.

Sept. 9 Crude Conversation (Langley): A discussion about the current state of oil pipeline development as a contentious political issue affecting Canadians and First Nations communities.

Sept. 10 Prisoner’s Rights (Richmond): Interactive panel discussion on the treatment of prisoners, as well as the prison system itself in B.C.

Sept. 11 and Sept. 15

Putting the social justice in orientation KPIRG starts of new year with jam-packed schedule.

Awais Mushtaq CONTRIBUTOR

To launch the fall semester, the Kwantlen Public Interest Research Group (KPIRG) will be holding its first series of feature events known as the Dis/Orientation Days. The events are related to social justice and advocacy, and run from Sept. 8 to Sept. 19. “This is pretty much our first major feature event,” says Alex Dingiria, the Dis/Orientation Days event and volunteer coordinator. “We just hope the student body, those who feel comfortable in attending, come and support us and that we’re successful. We are open to everyone, old and new students, even faculty, staff and the community in general is welcome to come.” The events will be hosted by KPIRG with the involvement of Kwantlen students and volunteers, but participants and panelists leading them are mostly individuals and groups who specifically work in the relevant professional fields that will be addressing

such topics as the extraction of fossil fuels, prisoner’s rights, activism, protest artwork, colonization and the current state of mining. The majority of events are geared towards tackling the subject of environmentalism, and Dingiria points out, “That’s part of our mandate, to address social and environmental issues.” However, there are other reasons for such a large collection of events. “The whole point ... is to start out the semester with a bang, so given that we’re a pretty new organization we want to have our presence felt by involving as many students in as many activities here in the first couple of weeks,” says Dingiria. “That’s why we have several events lined up … [and] all these events will focus on issues of social and environmental justice.” Dis/Orientation Days begins on Sept. 8 with nothing specifically set out except for a social media contest where students will be able to pose with a prop, and those that tweet the most photos are eligible to win a door prize. Due to it being the first few weeks of school for both new and returning students, KPIRG wants the beginning of the

semester to be as eventful as possible, rather than just a revisiting to the routine. KPIRG would like to “get as many students involved as possible, because one of our mandates is to improve student life,” says Dingiria. “We’re trying to improve the way of life through social justice events … and Kwantlen, from the outside perspective, isn’t exactly known for having a vibrant student life. We’re trying to change that, and this is an opportunity for other students to come in and be a part of the growing campus life that KPIRG is trying to provide.” KPIRG has many goals, but Dingiria explains that, “There’s no set thing we’re trying to accomplish … except for having as much engagement with the student body as possible. That’s pretty much the mandate we’re trying to accomplish with Dis/orientation Days, [which] is have as much of the student body participate and have as much fun during the first couple of weeks.” In addition to a strong start, KPIRG is already planning events for later this semester and next year. “This is just the beginning,” says Dingiria, “as far as KPIRG is concerned.”

Fossil Free Kwantlen (Surrey): Discussion about the challenges involving the fossil fuel industry when it comes to the security of the planet and our future.

Sept. 12 and Sept. 19 Film Fridays (Surrey): Showcase of two films followed by a lively discussion on student activism and how it relates to social justice. Battle in Seattle is on Sept. 12, and The Trotsky is on Sept. 19.

Sept. 16 Creative Direct Action Workshop (Surrey): A chance for students to create and combine radical protest artwork directed toward social, economic and environmental justice.

Sept. 17 Decolonization and Anti-Oppression Workshop (Langley): Discussion on the effects of colonization and decolonization on diverse communities within Canada.

Sept. 18 Mining Justice: Both an environmental and social justice workshop about local and global mining issues pertaining to the Canadian mining industry.

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Slamming their way to the top VanSlam team wins at finals.

Connor Doyle

On Aug. 16, Vancouver’s Youth Poetry Slam team took home first place at YouthCanSlam, Canada’s National Poetry Slam competition in Ottawa. The team, comprised entirely of Vancouver poets aged 13 to 22, defeated similar teams from cities all around the country to be declared Canada’s Youth Poetry Slam champions. “It felt amazing,” says Mariah Dear, who, along with teammates Sebastien Wen, Melissa Illing, Andrew Warner and Scout, just managed to beat Ottawa’s team by 0.2 points in the final round. “We were onstage and nobody knew who’d won. They started counting down fourth place and third place and second, and then the whole team got into a giant hug and started screaming. I’ll admit I teared up.” The competition, which is designed to allow youth poets from across the nation to both hone their craft and expose their work to a wider audience than could normally be expected, took place over five days from the Aug. 12 to 16 in the nation’s capital. Over 60 youth competitors were eventually narrowed down to just five teams competing in the finals.

Performing on the University of Ottawa campus, the Vancouver team, coached by RC Weslowski—himself a two time World Cup of Poetry Slam finalist and a Canadian Individual Poetry Slam champion—defeated Saskatoon, Toronto, Hamilton, and the home team, Ottawa, to win what Ikenna Onyegbula, the director of this year’s festival, called the “biggest” YouthCanSlam to date. “We were ourselves and we brought something different,” responds Dear, when asked about what she attributed the victory to. “We had choices with which pieces we thought were going to score well, but we decided to do the pieces we wanted to do. It was about being our unique selves and not focusing on winning.” “No idea was too weird or too silly to not consider,” says Weslowski, their coach. “That, combined with their hard work and willingness to approach every poem they wrote with imagination, allowed them to come home as champions. Plus they were also a lot of fun to be around.” “It was just fun,” agrees fellow teammate Sebastian Wen. “We were laughing through all our practices, cracking jokes during the bouts. It was a very rewarding experience.” Wen not only penned the team’s highestscoring collaborative piece, “Poem for Public

Education”, he also entered and won first place in the Underground Individual Poetry Finals, also known as the “Underground Indies.” “Just by the nature of the space, the individual competition was more of a thrill,” he claims. “You don’t get a microphone. You perform to a crowd that has formed a circle around you. It’s a random-draw, suddendeath format. It was an opportunity to put a lot of passion into what I was saying.” On why she chose slam poetry as a hobby Dear says, “I’ve always loved to write poetry, it’s kind of my therapy. Doing it in front of people who are listening and care and who are passionate, it kind of fuels me to keep doing it. It’s a great community.” Vancouver’s Youth Poetry Slam team, like its adult counterpart, formed around the weekly slam competitions at Cafe Deux Soleils on Commercial Drive. Every third Monday of the month, the cafe focuses entirely on youth competition, where poets aged 22 and under slam in order to earn points towards a potential spot on each year’s team. This year saw the creation of Vancouver’s seventh Youth Poetry Slam team, and the first to win at YouthCanSlam.

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Women Organizing Opportunities for Women.

Connor Doyle

Kari Michaels was just starting to learn about feminism when her friend, Reena Bali, began experiencing sexual harassment in her campaign to be elected to the Kwantlen Student Association. The convergence of these two factors back in 2010 led to the formation of Women Organizing Opportunities for Women (WOOW), Kwantlen’s feminist club and women’s collective. As one of the most active and celebrated student societies at the school, WOOW is open to and accepting of peoples of all genders, and helps to organize events that raise awareness about women’s issues as well as support women leaders in the community. They do all this while smashing gender roles and bringing down the patriarchy, one mind at a time. “We wanted to have a support system for women who feel they are being overly criticized, or have sexist criticisms of them,” says Michaels, who has remained an active member of the collective since its founding. “We wanted to make sure there was a group there to support women and challenge sexist stereotypes, to debunk myths about women in pow-

er and expose the double standards that exist.” Based on a non-hierarchical power structure where no one member is placed above another, the feminist collective has been a constant presence of solidarity and advocacy on campus since its inception. Members can often be found in the social justice room on the Surrey campus in Birch building, where WOOW typically holds its meetings and plans events. Along with helping to foster an inclusive environment where women are free to ask questions and present ideas regarding gender and feminist ideas, WOOW has also cosponsored two feminist poetry readings for Women’s History Month with the Kwantlen Creative Writing Guild, with more readings planned for this fall and next spring. In addition, earlier this year WOOW took action when a pro-life/anti-choice rally was held at Kwantlen by offering a safe space for anyone who might be triggered, enraged, or confused by the event, or for anyone who wanted to discuss the topic of abortion openly and without fear of harassment. Jessica Lar-Son, who is presently both the women’s representative, president and vice president-external of the KSA, met Michaels at a Grey Matters meeting in early 2012 and was instantly drawn to the group. “We ended up talking about feminism at the end of

the meeting, and I knew I had to be a part of it,” Lar-Son says. “It’s a community that fosters the same kind of feminist beliefs that I have myself because it’s so inclusive.” Coming from the University of Victoria, which she praises as having great gender and feminist theory programs, Lar-Son quickly began applying her beliefs and efforts to WOOW’s community. Elected as women’s representative last February, she has continued to promote and coordinate the collective’s functions while making herself available to her female constituency. “It’s really important for us to have a strong voice on campus,” Lar-Son adds, “And if not for WOOW I wouldn’t have been so well represented when I first came here.” In many ways, Lar-Son is an embodiment of the ideal Michaels laid out at the formation of the collective: Lar-Son’s leadership at Kwantlen, as well as her involvement in feminist issues on campus, helps fulfil the mandate of the collective to promote female leaders and advocate for gender equality and inclusivity. Regarding inclusivity, both Michaels and Lar-Son agree that WOOW’s success depends upon its welcoming of women of all colours and identities. “We’ve tried to incorporate a lot of feminist principles that came from the black feminist movements in

America, as well as trying to promote feminists working here who are women of colour,” Michaels assures. “We want people to know that we’re not like the white feminist movement of the first and second wave, we are all-inclusive. Same with gender identities—all gender identities are respected and welcomed into our communities.” Lar-Son emphatically agrees with this idea, and in fact it was one of the foundations of her campaign for women’s representative. “Anyone who identifies as a woman should be advocated for by our women’s rep and by WOOW,” she says. “We really appreciate things like gender inclusive washrooms and gender inclusive spaces.” Forthcoming plans for Women Organizing Opportunities for Women include the formation of a feminist-based publication entitled WOOW, a Feminist Publication with tentative plans for the first issue to arrive this coming March for Women’s History Month. Those interested in contributing art, journalism, academic or creative writing to the publication can contact Lar-Son at external@ kusa.ca. More information on WOOW can be found on their Facebook page. Love in this Club is a regular series where The Runner profiles one of Kwantlen’s many clubs. To have your club featured, email deputy@runnermag.ca.

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Fall Movie Preview The Runner’s most anticipated movie releases for September and October.

Title: God Help the Girl Release date: Sept. 5 Director: Stuart Murdoch Cast: Emily Browning, Olly Alexander, and Hannah Murray Plot: Eve (Browning) is a young woman who is struggling to keep her emotions in check and uses music as a way of healing while in the hospital. Once she is out of the hospital, Eve meets James (Alexander) and Cassie (Murray), two fellow musicians who are also trying to find themselves. Why we’re looking forward to it: If the trailer is any indication, the film has a quirky Wes Anderson vibe. Music is going to play a large role in the film and it looks like it will be presented in a unique fashion.

Title: The Maze Runner Release date: Sept. 19 Director: Wes Ball Cast: Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Will Poulter, Ki Kong Lee, Blake Cooper, Aml Ameen, and Chris Sheffield Plot: Thomas (O’Brien) becomes a fish-out-of-water when he finds himself in a strange new community. He learns that they are all trapped in a maze, everyone must contribute, and you don’t break the rules. However, his arrival changes everything as the Gladers work to unlock the mystery of the maze. Why we’re looking forward to it: Young adult novel adaptations are all the rage in Hollywood right now and The Maze Runner could be the next big hit. The young cast driving the film will help audiences discover the mysterious world author James Dashner has created.

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Title: The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them Release date: Sept. 12 Director: Ned Benson Cast: Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Viola Davis, Ryan Eggold, Bill Hader, Ciarán Hinds, and William Hurt Plot: A story of true love and the hardships that come with it, the film follows Eleanor Rigby (Chastain) and Conor Ludlow (McAvoy) as they work through their relationship. Why we’re looking forward to it: Director Ned Benson has taken an interesting risk in making this film. Will we see the story from both sides throughout the film as the perspective switches between Eleanor (Chastain) and Conor (McAvoy)?

Title: Tracks Release date: Sept. 19 Director: John Curran Cast: Mia Wasikowska, Adam Driver, Emma Booth, Jessica Tovey, and Rainer Bock Plot: Based on Robyn Davidson’s memoir of the same title, the story follows her 1,700 mile journey across the Australian desert. Why we’re looking forward to it: According to early reviews, the film is heavily driven by Wasikowska’s performance and it is a different role for the Alice in Wonderland actress. The story of Davidson’s self-discovery will no doubt intrigue and capture audiences.

Title: The Boxtrolls Release date: Sept. 26 Directors: Anthony Stacchi and Graham Annable Cast: Ben Kingsley, Isaac Hempstead-Wright, Elle Fanning, Jared Harris, Toni Collette, Nick Frost, Richard Ayoade, Tracy Morgan, and Simon Pegg Plot: Based off of Alan Snow’s children’s novel Here Be Monsters, the story follows an orphaned boy who is raised by underground cave-dwelling creatures called Boxtrolls. He must become a hero and find a way to save them from a treacherous exterminator. Why we’re looking forward to it: Stop-motion animation is incredible to watch when you think about the hundreds of hours put into creating the sets and costumes, and then filming each intricate movement.

Title: Maps to the Stars Release date: Sept. 27 Director: David Cronenberg Cast: Julianne Moore, Mia Wasikowska, Robert Pattinson, Carrie Fisher, John Cusack, Sarah Gadon, and Olivia Williams Plot: A glimpse into the world of becoming a celebrity, this film explores the psychological aspects of trying to gain and maintain fame. The story follows a Hollywood family as they try to become famous and battle ghosts of their pasts. Why we’re looking forward to it: David Cronenberg is a Canadian director known for his weird and fascinating films. The captivating story and incredibly talented cast involved will make for a great movie.

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Summer may be filled with epic superhero films, but fall and winter are important seasons for movie releases. Films released between September and December tend to gain the biggest Oscar Buzz and overall award season attention. Let us know which films you want to see by using #KwantlenRunner on Twitter!

Title: Gone Girl Release date: Oct. 3 Director: David Fincher Cast: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Tyler Perry, Kim Dickens, Patrick Fugit, Carrie Coon, and David Clennon Plot: When Nick Dunne’s (Affleck) wife mysteriously disappears, the case gains intense media attention and he becomes a prime suspect. Why we’re looking forward to it: This adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s critically acclaimed thriller novel will make a chilling film. Audiences will be on the edge of their seats trying to figure out the truth behind the mystery.

Title: The Best of Me Release date: Oct. 17 Director: Michael Hoffman Cast: James Marsden, Michelle Monaghan, Liana Libeato, Luke Bracey, Caroline Goodall, Sebastian Arcelus, Jon Tenney, and Gerald McRaney Plot: Two high school sweethearts reunite and rekindle a flame many years later. Why we’re looking forward to it: Nicholas Sparks writes beautiful romance novels that can melt even the coldest of hearts. Hollywood has found a niche for adapting Sparks’ beloved novels and audiences are sure to love this new film.

Title: Kill The Messenger Release date: Oct. 10 Director: Michael Cuesta Cast: Jeremy Renner, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Michael Sheen, Ray Liotta, Robert Patrick, Andy Garcia, and Paz Vega Plot: Based on a true story, the film follows journalist Gary Webb after he exposes a major CIA drug operation. He reveals that the CIA played a part in arming Contra rebels in Nicaragua and that they were importing cocaine into California. Officials heavily discredited Webb and the ordeal drove him to the point of suicide. Why we’re looking forward to it: Jeremy Renner is getting another chance to prove himself as an actor in this powerful lead role. Journalism students and professional journalists alike will be interested in the gripping aspects of this story.

Title: Men, Women and Children Release date: Oct. 17 Director: Jason Reitman Cast: Kaitlyn Dever, Rosemarie DeWitt, Ansel Elgort, Jennifer Garner, Judy Greer, Dean Norris, and Adam Sandler Plot: An honest examination of how teens and adults navigate the modern world and how technology has changed both intimate and familial relationships. Why we’re looking forward to it: Men, Women & Children will contribute important social commentary and an intriguing story for audiences to think about. The cast members also have a diverse range of talent and they will all have something to bring to the film.

Title: Dracula Untold Release date: Oct. 17 Director: Gary Shore Cast: Luke Evans, Sarah Gadon, Diarmaid Murtagh, Dominic Cooper, Charles Dance, and Samantha Barks Plot: Following a recent trend in Hollywood, Dracula Untold will give us a look at the origin story of the classic character. Why we’re looking forward to it: From early sequences that have been released, it looks like there are going to be some amazing battle scenes and the costume design is stunning. Universal Pictures is trying to show a new side to the classic story and hopefully it will work.

Title: Horns Release date: Oct. 31 Director: Alexandre Aja Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Juno Temple, Heather Graham, Sabrina Carpenter, Max Minghella, Kelli Garner, James Remar, and Joe Anderson Plot: Ig Parrish (Radcliffe) is devastated after his girlfriend’s mysterious death, but his life becomes more baffling when he grows a pair of horns. Why we’re looking forward to it: From the director of The Hills Have Eyes and Mirrors, The Boy Who Lived (Radcliffe) will be playing a completely different role in this horror flick. We get to hear Radcliffe’s brilliant American accent and see familiar Vancouver locations in the first trailer that was recently released.

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Opinion

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September 10 / 2014

Spending a lifetime on this train

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Series of SkyTrain delays bad news for TransLink.

Chris Yee CONTRIBUTOR

The day after the second of two total failures of the SkyTrain system in July, Fred Cummings, CEO of the B.C. Rapid Transit Company, told reporters from the Vancouver Sun that the company (which operates the SkyTrain on behalf of TransLink) “spends millions and millions of dollars maintaining the system.” Are these millions and millions of dollars doing enough? With considerable delays a common occurrence, not only on the SkyTrain but on the rest of Metro Vancouver’s transit system, it’s easy to be skeptical of such statements. Then there’s the matter of TransLink’s response to the SkyTrain incidents in July. While better than nothing, there’s more than a little whiﬀ of tokenism to gestures like offering free transit on B.C. Day. A signiﬁcant delay occurred again at the beginning of September, which TransLink said was the result of customers forcing SkyTrain doors open “just minutes” after the train had stopped moving, and evacuating via the gateway next to the tracks. Blaming your customers who have come to expect long delays after the events in July may not be the best PR move. Even the commissioning of an independent report into the SkyTrain shutdowns seems to be guided as much by optics as it is by the clear

need to improve on TransLink’s procedures, given that it was originally rejected by TransLink brass, who according to the CBC, believed TransLink’s internal review had already determined the causes of the failures. But there’s an even bigger issue than just incidents on the SkyTrain: that of balancing the agency’s expansion plans with its current needs. Put another way, it’s threatening to put too many straws on the back of a broken camel. TransLink’s Mayor’s Council recently proposed a plan calling for $7.5 billion in infrastructure improvements over 10 years, including new SkyTrain and light rail lines in Vancouver and Surrey, 11 new B-Line routes and a new Patullo Bridge - all in preparation for a projected one million extra residents in Metro Vancouver by the year 2041. TransLink’s been having a tough time scraping together the funds for this expansion; even though TransLink ran its first surplus in five years in 2013, it only came to $36.8-million after expenses. Compare this with the $170 million surplus the agency ran in 2008, and weep. As much as, if not more than, the muchmaligned salary level among senior TransLink officials and staffers, a series of boondoggles is sucking money out of TransLink. Most notably, the Compass Card project, touted by its proponents (including current Deputy Premier Kevin Falcon, who backed

the fare gate project as transportation minister) as a way to improve fare collection rates, has become plagued by cost overruns and glitches. Now a year behind schedule, the cost of the project has ballooned from the originally budgeted $171.3 million to $194 million. That’s not the worst part of it. In a July 8 article, NDP transportation critic George Heyman told the Vancouver Sun that TransLink would need to pay the system’s operator, Cubic Systems, $12 million a year to operate, while saving only $5 to $7 million in fare evasion. Cubic is facing its own troubles, including serious problems with Chicago’s Ventra smartcard system, the subject of several class-action lawsuits. Speaking of lawsuits, TransLink is threatening to sue fed-up transit commuter Alexi Wildman, the creator of Main Street Massacre, unless he takes the satirical online game oﬄine, citing “safety concerns.” Going after indie game developers - and disgruntled customers - is not a good look for TransLink, especially after an incident that not only inconvenienced thousands, but potentially put their safety at risk by forcing them to (ahem) “self-evacuate” from stalled trains. Meanwhile, the discussion surrounding TransLink’s funding is only now moving out of an impasse, with a referendum slated for the coming year. The question is still being worked out, though it may involve vari-

ous funding options such as road pricing (such as tolls or per-kilometre fees), a new regional carbon tax, sales tax, or vehicle levy. With this referendum, Vancouver follows in the footsteps of U.S. cities like Los Angeles. Voters there supported, by a two-thirds majority, a 30-year, 0.5 per cent sales tax earmarked especially for transportation projects. There’s a key diﬀerence between L.A.’s referendum and Vancouver’s, however. They had 32 months to get acquainted with the merits of more transit funding; we are likely to have much less time. And that’s bad news. Back in April 2013, SFU City Program director Gordon Price told the Surrey North Delta Leader that a transit referendum could actually set back any meaningful change where funding for transit projects is concerned, and is really a way for the Liberals to get a free pass in its dealings with the Mayor’s Council. “It just invites everything to be framed as part of a cynical political exercise that’s put through the grinder of ideology, partisanship and parochialism. It becomes what will sell. Not what’s right or how do we make the tradeoﬀs that need to be made,” he said. It’s a pretty dismal assessment, yes, but it also underscores the need to be well-informed on these issues - and well-informed is the best thing we can be at this point, if at least to keep those holding the purse strings on their toes.

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Opinion

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Best and worst of public art in Lower Mainland.

Samantha Thompson DEPUTY EDITOR

Public art is great. It gives people something to talk about other than hockey, and it adds a little diversity to a city’s landscape. The downside to public art, naturally, is the cost - some people would argue that instead of spending millions of dollars on a statue, it’s better to build more affordable housing to help address homelessness. I guess companies and organizations prefer to be able to say “Hey, you know that poodle on a stick on Main St.? Yeah, I made that happen,” rather than saying them contributed to addressing a social cause. Here’s the best/worst (depending on your opinion) of the public art around town.

1. Main St. Poodle Main St. at 25th Ave. This art piece is easy to miss unless you are looking for it, because the sculpture of a poodle is on top of a 25-foot pole. Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson admitted to not being a fan on Twitter, and many Vancouverites expressed their distaste. The statue has its own Twitter account, which admittedly is even funnier than the dog itself. It seems kind of hard to hate a dog statue, especially when you ignore the fact that it cost $97,600 and was paid for in part by TransLink.

2. Giant Birds Olympic Village Vancouver has a weird habit of making sculptures that are shaped like giant animals. In Olympic Village you will find two giant sparrows, staring creepily at you from up above.

They’re a lot bigger than the poodle, and they’re called The Birds as inspired by the Hitchcock film. They’re very realistic, which is great if you like birds, but if you don’t it’s basically a horror film waiting to happen.

3. Redwood Forest Mysteries 176 St. on 20th Ave. This one is actually so great. It’s a sculpture in the shape of a giant tree trunk, with many woodland creatures crawling amongst the roots. One side has a tiny door, likely for fairies or something, and to make this sculpture actually useful, it includes a water fountain for both humans and dogs. If you happened upon it by accident, you’d think you’d been stuck in Narnia.

4. Dude Chilling Park Guelph Park

This piece of art is a great example that if you prank hard enough, you just might win it. The park sign started off as a prank, but the people over at the City loved it so much they gave it public art status. It now graces Instagram every time someone finds themselves at Guelph Park, which no one had ever heard of until this little sign was installed.

5. Blue Trees Garden City Community Park If you wander through Richmond, you’ll see trees that are blue. A temporary, environmentally-friendly pigment has been applied to the trees, which transformed its trunk and branches into a vibrant blue while the leaves remain green. It’s a fascinating exploration, and a stark reminder about the importance of trees in our ability to breathe. This kind of public art is super cool, albeit a little strange.

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Going Back.

Kyle Prince CONTRIBUTOR

They didn’t come with bombs, guns, spears or stones. They found a much more elegant solution. Time travel. They figured out how to port us back through time, “eliminating” entire city blocks. The weird part was seeing the rest of the world adjust to these jumps back in time. There would be a smoking crater left behind for a minute or two, and then something else would fill in to take its place. Sometimes there would be huge changes, and thousands of people would just pop out of existence. Sometimes, cities would move five feet to the left, and one time, just one time, we woke up. I figure it’s because the people who were sent back changed something. I don’t know if there are more like us, there must be, but I haven’t been able to find any other groups who have the same memories as we do. There are five of us now; they found Terry when we were first wandering the streets. It was a really strange feeling, knowing where we were, but not knowing how we got there. Our memories link us together sometime around the Wild West. We all remember cowboys, horses and guns. Ken has a few scars he says are from dinosaurs, and Sandy still walks around with her bow. That thing looks like it’s about a hundred years old, but if she’s right, that number is somewhere around ten thousand. As for me, I was a pirate. By talking to each other, we’ve still only half-convinced each other we aren’t crazy. We all remember our lives up until this point, but there are the ex-

tra memories as well. The ones we didn’t live, we don’t know how they got there, but we remember the attack. We know how it started, when they came, and what they’ll do. We are all descendants of the ones who got sent back, we have to be. I’m not entirely sure how time travel works, but they might not have been sent back yet and we need to warn them. We need to warn them all. They’ve already taken out about a quarter of the city, but it’s familiar. The roads beneath our feet, the concrete surrounding us, the lights ﬂickering as electricity is cut oﬀ from the sector. I shouldn’t even know what electricity is, but I can’t get too distracted by that. I’ve got to keep the group moving. They look to me for leadership; I’m not sure why. I used to call somebody else “captain.” Can’t imagine why they would think I can lead them through this place. I had better get moving though...this building is getting sent back in less than twenty seconds. “RUN!” I grab Ken before he stumbles again and push him forward towards the fire exit. “Sandy, forget them, we still have four blocks to go.” Sprinting through the aisles of cubicles behind Ken, I watch him kick down the door and tumble through the opening, out into the alleyway. “One, two, three, four…” A sickening grinding sound shoots through the building as it warps and contorts itself before disappearing. “Okay, that was close.” I quickly glance around to get a head count. “Ken, Neva, Azir… Shit, where’s Sandy?” The others look around, each of us careful not to look back at the crater for too long. We know where she must have been. “We need to keep moving.” I set the pace jogging down the alley to-

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wards a larger street. Poking my head out, I scan the sidewalk and roads, but can’t see past the panicked crowds. “Damn, this won’t be easy. Go on my signal.” Waving my hand before I run through the mass of people, I nearly get knocked oﬀ my feet a couple times. I guess people don’t care if they hit you when you’re going the wrong way. Standing at the corner, I move the three of them past me and follow up behind them. “Two blocks to go, this alley then one more main street, deserted I think.” As we come up to the end of the alley, we stand back in the shadows and look across the way. Three buildings stand in the middle of hollowed out craters. “That one,” I whisper, pointing to the one on the right. Before I can react, Ken hops out and starts running out in the open. He makes it about ten paces before we see a blue bolt come from the sky and strike him in the back. His screams are cut short as he shakes violently and disappears. The smell hits us before the sound does. We’re lucky they smell so bad, it makes it much easier to hide from them. We hop into a nearby garbage container and wait until the whine of their ships motors fades away. I click a button on my watch and the screen lights up. How did I know that would work? Never mind, there’s no time. “We need to get moving. We know where we need to be. Let’s do this.” Taking an extra second to peer out of the container, I see nothing and push the lid the rest of the way up. Not bothering to really check for any more threats, the three of us take oﬀ running. We’re a pretty strange trio. Neva, in what I can only assume is army fatigues from some

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early form of winter camouflage, Azir in Buddhist robes, I never did ask about those, and me, in rags that passed for a pirate’s outfit. I still had my hat though, so that’s something. We manage to make it to the building, just as the centre one disappears in a cloud of smoke, and we keep running until we’re just about in the middle of the ground floor. “We made it,” I think, and look down at my watch to count down the minutes. “Fifteen to go. We made it. Haha, we did it!” We high five each other, smiles finally crossing out faces. A ding rings out in the lobby, and the elevator doors open. We hop in and head up to the seventh floor. As the doors slide open, we’re greeted by some familiar faces. Sandy, Azir, Ken, Neva, and me, sitting around a broken table. That’s when it happens, the patchwork of memories all stitch together. Lifetimes of running the same course, entering the same building, living the same events. We found a way to pass on information. It’s possible to meet your past, or future, selves and when that happens you share everything you know. When we get sent back, one version of us stays here and the other “wakes up” and has a vague idea of what to do and where to go. Each time we seem to keep a bit more in our heads, and no trip is wasted. As the three of us walk in, Ken slams down his drink. “Damnit, I thought it would have made it this time.” Ken laughs, then hands out his knife to Azir. It never stops being weird, seeing ourselves, but this is the only way we’ve found to stay alive. If we can keep doing this, if we can keep going back, then maybe, just maybe, we can find a way to beat them.

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Gemini May 21 - Jun 20 Some people may be tempted to experiment with you in unusual circumstances. Don’t let them and just get back to being yourself.

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Matters of the heart are often best understood upon reflection of past mistakes. A troll of a former lover will clear up any worries you may have had – send them off to the land of perpetual Wednesday and make good with the one you are fighting. Cancer Jun 21 - Jul 23

You know who you are and you know who you could be. Three nights of the month it gets a little hairy but with patience and perseverance you’ll keep the ugly aside.

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You’ve been on an unlucky streak of losing your keys this month: is anyone talking about a new family member, or have you noticed a sudden insurgence of monks in your area?These are important clues to getting your keys back.

This month you’re on a fast track to success but beware it can be murky and creepy – you may see demons where there’s just life. Fast-tracked, fluorescent lit life.

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